Word: particularized
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...have received a communication from "ninety-seven complaining of partiality shown in a recent editorial to the class of ninety-six by urging them in particular to come out in large numbers at the class game. Our correspondent apparently does not know that in so doing we followed an old time custom which has not formerly given offense. We believe it to be justified by the fact on which emphasis was laid in our editorial, that the seniors would have no further chance to win the football championship. Our encouragement was in the nature of a last expression of good...
...drawn at the time. Now, apparently these must be reluctantly abandoned. During the first half of Saturday's game the Harvard men clearly outplayed their opponents; then, when reasonable hope ran high, an unexpected weakness gave Princeton the chance of victory which she was still able to take. This particular disappointment is very trying. Former games have somewhat accustomed Harvard to chagrin at the sight of "star" backs helpless for lack of proper interference; but it is hard to accept the fact that the staying power of the team has been overestimated. Still, though the physical training...
...would be unjust to notice only the failings of the team. The University recognizes that each player did what he could, and that the performance of some of the men deserves the highest praise. In particular, the work of the light backs is much appreciated. No three men of their weight could have done more to win the game than they did in spite of discouraging weakness in the interference. If this can be remedied, if the strength of their running can be given a fair chance to show itself, a very different outcome of the big games may confidently...
...establish in respect of all state legislation of a general character, a system of referendum similar to that established in Switzerland." The interpretation of the question is as follows: "State legislation," refers to an enactment by a State legislature; "of a general character" means affecting general as distinct from particular interests, and does not necessarily refer to geographical application...
...Ages we find the beginnings of ourselves. It is extremely important for us to know how we became what we are; how there arose the social usages, the conceptions of the relations of men, which are now unconsciously accepted among us. For this knowledge, especially as it concerns the particular phase in the growth of our spirit which this lecture is to discuss, we must turn to the Middle Ages. A slight historical introduction is necessary...