Word: slows
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...trace out the slow growth of the trousers of the modern gentleman, and of the pants of the modern gent, would require a far greater space than can justly be claimed from the columns of an ordinary periodical, and I will reserve this discussion for a volume upon this subject, which I propose to publish at no remote period. I will pass over the armor of the knight and the tights of the mediaeval gallant, the trunks of the courtier of the great Elizabeth and the huge boots of the cavalier, the breeches of the last century, and even...
...fault is generally more patent than another, it is in regard to the recover and the beginning of the stroke. The idea is not understood, or certainly not put into practice, that in the recover the motion of the hands should be fast, that of the body slow; and the beginning of the stroke should be emphasized by the whole force of the back thrown into it the moment the full extent of the recover is obtained. Two more weeks will make a great difference with all, and by that time let us hope that the oarsman's prayer...
...which is the most restless and - to one who holds my philosophy - the most uncomfortable and thankless of all passions. On the same principle, be much with your inferiors; then shall you set a guard about your contentment, and live unruffled in your own mind. Let your movements be slow and well considered. The connection of mind and body is a subtle one, and a quiet body will do much to make the mind quiet also. If a case of distress presents itself, relieve the sufferer, if you can do so conveniently; for the loss of money or of time...
...facilitation of the delivery of books in large libraries is having much attention paid to it at present, and undoubtedly, if a better system is forthcoming, our Library will not be slow in adopting it. The rapid growth of the German department is marked, and to general students seems forced excessively, and at the expense of the other branches. Very naturally, light reading matter is comparatively rare, but fully enough can be found to take up any spare moments; however, as things are tending, the future student probably will look upon Baine and the complacent Whately as the favorite authors...
...obviously unjust to permit one man to monopolize them; but when almost all such books are retained now on the shelves, it would increase the benefits of the Library to make exceptions and encourage critical and careful investigation, which a few good men would not be slow to begin if they only had the necessary books at hand...