Word: preferably
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...western high school students. Most people believe that a larger representation of this class is highly desirable. Harvard's entrance requirements are so rigid and rules as to "conditions" are so severe that few men undertake the examinations. Too many of those who wish to come East prefer the "backdoor method" of entrance, via some other college. In this way the present system completely defeats its own end and secures students whose intellectual ability has not been tested by Harvard standards, a disadvantage both to the college and to the individual...
...that needed and delightful twilight zone of reverie and reflection that naturally intervenes between work and slumber. . . . The one who invented the crawly term of "lounge-lizard" is no friend of mine. He has laid an undeserved curse upon a great and worthy company of those who may properly prefer healing relaxation to this vulgar virility of modern days. N. A. FUESSLE in the Outlook
...actual requirements in taking office and the utterance of befitting address." The next President shows no interest in the idea of erecting stands and platforms, or organizing a gigantic parade for the populace, of holding an expensive inaugural ball. Instead of being the center of the show, he would prefer "to be simply sworn in, speak briefly my plight of faith to the country, and turn at once to the work which will be calling...
...foreshadowed warmth of the greeting is naturally pleasing to the President-elect. But there is, happily no indication that he has been swept from his moorings to modesty. The habits of a lifetime tether him to this valuable quality, and it is clear he would prefer to slip in among his colleagues with no brass band blaring. But the esteem in which he is held on both sides of the chamber is scarcely to be denied. Even though there is no formal ceremony, his committee room is not likely to be vacant...
...trade with Russia individuals or the Government, but in no way undertakes to guarantee the privileges which an American could expect from any foreign nation in good standing. The word of Soviets is all that binds contracts, all that protects American interests. Business men of this country would prefer the protection of the United States in these matters; they would profit from the advantages of an official understanding with the Soviets. No wonder that ambitious money-makers depict Russia in alluring colors as the very model of a desirable partner in business transactions, with its vast resources and intense desire...