Word: possessed
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...universities and colleges of the country that the training which is offered is far from being practical enough, -that in situations like the Institute of Technology do more real good than any number of colleges. It will be found, however, that most of these objections come form persons who possess a very limited idea of the true meaning of practical. To them the word practical is nearly synonymous with technical. The word should be taken in a broader sence than this. Any study is more or less practical, as it tends more or less directly towards aiding...
...while it is freely admitted that they played a better game than our nine, there is little doubt that they succeeded in accomplishing their attempt to "rattle" our nine. It takes much more practice and much stronger nerves than most freshmen, or even upper class men possess, to play a steady game under such circumstances. Dartmouth seems to have been entertained in the same manner on Monday. In the latter game they are said to have apologized for their mode of welcome, after they had gained the game by that same welcome. Truly, this is a good specimen of Yale...
...Larghetto, by Prof. Paine, written as a trio for piano and strings. It is as pleasing as a concert piece as it is remarkable as a composition. We hope that the Pierian will not fail to continue in this branch of music for which they seem to possess most talent. Mr. Lilienthal was warmly greeted and encored at the end of his song. Mr. Cabot's fine 'cello playing was likewise much enjoyed. A pleasant feature of the concert was a trio with a new yodel. by Mr. Dorr, which was duly applauded and encored. Altogether the concert...
...medicine, etc., to be about 2,400. These figures of themselves exhibit the importance and prosperity of the university, especially when we consider that Harvard, in all departments, has but 1,500 students. The greater part of the students are from the middle classes, and many do not possess the means of pursuing a collegiate course. Here, again, the stern government displays unusual munificence and liberality. Scholarships, amounting to 100,000 roubels annually, are awarded to deserving students. Whenever a young member of the nobility does enter the university, it is generally for personal gratification only, and on account...
...banks of the Neckar with the vine-covered hills in the distance and covering all the old ivy-mantel Schloss, rich in historic interest and tradition. There is a singular fascination in the dreamy quiet of the place, essentially old-world in its nature ; and unless you possess exceptional strength of will you gradually yield to the influence of the Siren spell...