Word: rarely
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...rare occasions there may be some excuse for many demonstrations in class rooms, but of late such occasions seem to be the rule rather than exceptions. In spite of constant appeals from the professors and instructors, there will remain some ill-mannered persons who greet every unusual incident or remark with stamping and shuffling. When a lecturer tries to enliven the dry subject matter of a course by the introduction of interesting anecdotes or personal experiences, he is greeted with an uproar from those whose over-developed sense of humor blinds their sense of decency. The lecturer, very naturally fails...
...quality of the songs is concerned, perfection is still a far distant goal. Now and then a really catchy tune is evolved, but it is rare indeed that good words and music are combined. Surely Harvard has no lack of capable composers or of men able to write appropriate lines, and if a competition is started early enough, and the real musicians of the University enter into it with the right spirit, we should not lack for songs which mean something...
This evening the undergraduates will enjoy one of the rare opportunities for hearing a Cambridge concert by the University musical clubs, and the reception accorded to these organizations should be such, as to insure the permanence of this custom. Coming on the eve of the Yale baseball game and two days before Class Day, this concert forms a part of the Class Day festivities--one which should be generally appreciated and which should receive substantial support...
...syntax. A knowledge of the latter is no doubt necessary for appreciation: we must note the peculiar subjunctive or optative to get the peculiar shade of meaning; but we do not gain anything by regarding the peculiar form as a curiosity to be catalogued, as the entomologist catalogues a rare insect. Greek and Latin are not word-puzzles but real languages, and we should think that the teacher could better expound his subject who exemplified this belief...
Yesterday proved to be a rare day, the weather being raw, as was the meat, which, nevertheless, was well done. A strong breeze blew down the stretch, which was straightaway righted, and the Monthly was then requested to cease blowing up the Young Instructor...