Word: rather
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...interesting, also, to hear the Yale definition of a gentleman from which "cultured manners" is excluded. A man can be just as manly with refinement as without and there is no reason why he should not make himself acceptable to his companions rather than otherwise. President Dwight draws a line between a true gentleman and a gentleman of leisure." In other words a gentleman must do his share of the world's work. This is essentially a modern idea; it is a northern idea and a republican idea; and it deserves support everywhere...
...Emmott. (4.) Historical Criticism, under Dr. Jameson. The methods of work may be classified. as threefold: (1.) Class lectures. (2.) Outside reading on specified topics. (3.) Original research, as evinced by essays and short monographs. The aim of instruction is to make the student self-reliant. Work is done rather by topics than by text-books...
...Should row with rather more life. Must be careful to keep his shoulders down and back, especially at the full reach. Must sit up to it better at the finish...
...Must keep better time, as his failure to do so puts out the bow men behind him. Should keep a good hold all the time with both hands. Rather apt to hang at the finish...
...substitute. Is rather slow in his movements. Should show rather more life, and should be careful not to hang, especially at the finish...