Word: real
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Finally, the contention of the affirmative that trade-unionism has decreased the individuality of the working man was combated. Modern conditions of employment have in many instances tended to this result. But trade-unionism has in fact gained for all working men a larger and more real freedom, truer self ownership than they could possibly have had without organization. Examples of conditions before and after the recent coal strike were cited. With increased means and leisure the working man has become a better man and a better citizen. In his elevation the entire country has been benefited...
...Brooks House last night. Professor Henry Van Dyke of Princeton delivered a very interesting lecture, on "Robert Louis Stevenson." Professor Van Dyke spoke of Stevenson as a stylist, a constructor of stories and as a moralist. He mentioned Stevenson's early ambition to become a writer and the desperate real with which he worked towards that end. "The lesson of Stevenson's life," he said, "is that it is a fine thing to be brave." Professor Van Dyke, in speaking of the precision in the choice of words which is to manifest in all of Stevenson's works, said...
Leslie's Monthly--"A Few Real Boys," by H. A. Shute...
...allow yourself to let what are really the expressions of interested parties appear to come from some impartial and justly indignant member of the onlooking student body by publishing communications anonymously, you will soon create a new state of things entirely. The season's training will be made a real night-mare for the players, and cheering practice by the rest of the University will become as important as the work of the squad. The fun of the game will be spoilt for all. HENRY JAMES...
...purpose of the debating organization is not to create or maintain an interest in debating--real lasting interest in debating results from an appreciation of its value--but to give to the debating interest already existent the most efficient expression,--in other words, to accomplish the best work in the best...