Word: somewhat
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...average of the men examined hitherto has been above that of young men in general, and though this high average may be lessened by the asuremements of those awaiting their turn at examination, it is certain that the average of College men will be somewhat higher than the average development of young men of the same age outside the College...
...this fund for once at least. In this way the presence of every man would be insured; and if those members of the class who would then be in strict training for the race should deem it advisable to stay away from all suppers, the entertainment might take place somewhat earlier in the day, and be called a breakfast. The best time for the event is directly after Class Day, when the hardest student will have no excuse for staying away. We hope that no member of the class of '80 will be indifferent to this plan...
...reformed, and the university is no longer compelled to perform part of the functions of the preparatory schools; but much required work has been abolished, and the new method of examining candidates or admission is an important step in the right direction. The new system of conferring degrees, though somewhat elaborate, tends to encourage sound scholarship. Many valuable additions have been made to the elective courses; the extension of the graduate courses is a broadening move; and the establishment of a chair of the Chinese language and literature, with a native professor, goes far towards convincing the public that Harvard...
...third is somewhat worse...
...like an undershirt, for several days. For a few moments the President surveyed the undergraduate with an expression of mingled commiseration and disgust, and finally he exclaimed, "Been on a drunk !" The half-conscious student rallied his straying senses, and with a gleam of good-fellowship in his eye, somewhat unexpectedly ejaculated, "So-hic-have...