Word: outset
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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This is the more surprising in Mr. Booth, since he had the advantage, at outset, of a good, workmanlike novel to draw upon. It is not a sin against art to write a romance or construct a play upon the impossible physical resemblance of two men. Only you must get away with it. A certain William Shakespeare, as Professor Baker would say, "got away with it," to a remarkable degree in "Twelfth Night," and so did Anthony Hope in that classic melodrama, "The Prisoner of Zenda." And so did Mrs. Thurston, the original author of "The Masquerader." But Mr. Booth...
...organization of a few loyal alumni in each division of opportunities offered, in order that we may have immediate contact with those in the outside world who can give to our students that helpful advice and initial assistance which mean so much to young people at the outset of their careers; (3) the organization of a committee of professors representing the various lines of outside contact who can give advice and counsel to a chief officer in general direction; (4) the enlargement of the appointments office staff and the provision of additional funds, if necessary by some fee system...
...outset, the shooting was a trifle wild, but as time went on, shots became much more accurate, and both Abbot and Wylde had ample opportunity to show their great ability in defending their cages, Abbot, in particular, stopping some very difficult shots...
Especial attention has been paid to the opinions and suggestions of members, and at committee meetings the recommendations in the Suggestion Book were carefully considered. At the outset of the year it was unfortunately found necessary to take steps in regard to the surreptitious taking-out of books. This is absolutely forbidden and notices were posted to that effect. Respectfully submitted, FREDERIC STEVENS ALLEN, Secretary...
...them on methods of work. Cannot some of this inspiration be imparted to Freshmen? Lectures on study could be given at intervals in the mid-week meetings of English A, thus requiring no re-adjustment of schedules. And the intellectual life of many men would be put at the outset on a more efficient basis...