Word: particular
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Whether preference is given to a particular one of the new subject makes little difference. In learning any one, the student gains knowledge which is essential for winning a commission. The fact that this is a College course may cause men to just pass, and for that reason lose much of its value. continuous work will mean far more than a high grade; it will mean a better chance to secure a lieutenancy. The aim of this training is not scholarship, but preparation to became an officer...
...that the peoples' concerns have equal weight with the interest of the Government," the Hun declares that difficulties will be encountered. In like fashion the proposals in regard to Russia are met by the reply that this concerns only Russia and the Central Powers. So it is with every particular point demanded by the Allies. In the case of Alsace alone has the chancellor been definite, and then to say that Germany will not give up that disputed territory...
...class will be unusually difficult this year, since such a large portion of the men are absent and in service. However, the committee hopes to secure an individual photograph of all members of the class who are in the army or navy. The official photographer is making particular efforts to speed the work and to arrange satisfactory appointments, and it is hoped that as many men as possible may have their photographs taken during the mid-year period. The fact is again emphasized that all Seniors who are leaving after the examinations make their appointments before that time, since...
...Lecture Hall this afternoon at 5 o'clock. Mr. Roosevelt's talk will include a description of the organization of the Navy Department and an explanation of the part played by navies in modern warfare. He will also comment upon the different kinds of naval craft and show the particular field covered by each...
...largest question," said President Maclaurin, "is undoubtedly that of our future relations with Harvard. Both institutions have a great record of achievement, Harvard incomparably the greater if we survey the whole field of education, but not greater in the particular field that the Institute has cultivated. Each institution is strong enough to play an independent part, and there will doubtless be some who will advocate that course...