Word: obvious
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...thought nor one the cogency of which we feel to be overwhelming. Granting the dramatist's premises--a concession we are absolutely unwilling to make--the proof of his thesis is not completely convincing. And the treatment of his theme is not startlingly revolutionary. Aside from the obvious shadow of the "Beggar on Horseback", here is more than a suggestion of Barrie, and even a hint--God save the mark--of Maeterlinck. It is probably in the manner of its telling that the reason can be found for the strangely unsatisfying quality of the play. Undeniably it is written badly...
Critics wondered whether the judges had not given Artist Spencer the prize because they thought an American ought to have such financial assistance. Nor would a jury of critics ever have given first place to Ferrazzi's "Horatia and Fabiola"; they would have chosen the obvious and imposing qualities of Mrs. Ernest Prostor's "The Back Bedroom." You can only see a corner of the bedroom. A girl with a primitive face and a fine supple body leans over the back of a chair. The skin has texture; the pose understanding; but over it all, the simplicity...
When Williams scored two touchdowns in the first quarter it became obvious that the Massachusetts Aggies had no chance, nor had they. Score: Williams, 20; Massachusetts Aggies...
...contest as possible. Other manuscripts, particularly pertinent or suggestive, will be given hononable mention, and may also be printed. The principal purpose of the contest is to gather direct and constructive suggestions on the food problem in Cambridge and its possible improvement, rather than destructive criticism of the obvious evils of the present situation...
...here one merely turns to the obvious in the history of the question. Memorial Hall cannot be used. Few want to eat so far from their ordinary route And few more care to eat in quite such a heavy atmosphere. Whatever plans are made must include central locations, attractive buildings or rooms. Then, as has been seen, the University, though it hers at last raised the standards of the Freshman Halls tends toward a poor, often purely stupid system of dietetics. Instead of having a capable staff here at Harvard whose training and experience alike fit them for the function...