Word: poorly
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...opening of the first act, one derives the impression that the humor is to be poor, and the action weak, this fear is quickly dispelled by the entrance of Miss Fisher as Annabelle Leigh, who has a husband somewhere, and Mr. Nicander as George Wimblton, who recognizes the day after New Year's as the only time when he is likely to be sober. Once they have made their appearance the dialogue is transformed into a new and ultimate thing fairly overflowing with life. Characterization and personality appear as if by magic, and the whole action is enlivened and lightened...
...snapping back was very poor; on the direct passes the runners would pick the ball out of the air on one side or the other, and twice the Yale punter had to reach and take the ball with one hand. Inaccurate passing of the sort against a sharp defence may get the Elis into trouble. The tendency of most of the Yale backs was to run high and they did not use the straight arm at all. Braden was one exception. He ran low with terrific power both in carrying the ball and in interference. The power of the Yale...
...Poor, S., Holworthy...
...might come with somewhat poor grace from Yale at this time to urge upon others this course of action. None the less, it may not be amiss, even at this time to close this report with a reference to a matter which may sooner or later require definite decision...
...horrors of war are many. We shudder for the poor French snail, which may no longer visit our neutral shores. But--Venus is with...