Word: somewhat
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...ourselves if we went over to the old country. I am sure that the alumni would subscribe liberally, and that there would be no lack of funds to pay expenses. Such a race, if won by Yale, would probably be the first of a series of international contests, somewhat similar to the yacht races of the past few years. It would increase the interest in boating both at Yale and Harvard, as the winner in our great aquatic event would have a chance to meet the champion crew of England...
...prominence of the shoulder blades, for the girth of the waist is consistent with other measurements. The girth of the hips, thighs and knees indicates the nearest approach to perfect symmetry that it is possible to attain. The calves are a trifle small and the insteps somewhat flat; but for these slight deficiencies and the fact that the upper and lower leg are a few centimeters short, the lower extremities would be perfect in form. The upper and forearms are too large for the body and limbs, and a trifle inconsistent in themselves, the waist being relatively greater in circumference...
...spite of the disgraceful affair of last spring, that inevitably detracted somewhat from the society's good name, the Union promises to start out this year with new life and it is safe to predict that the scene of last year will not be repeated. The great good to be obtained from speaking at the debates cannot be over estimated. No man need hesitate from modesty of his own ability; everybody may feel certain of a cordial reception, and the faults of inexperienced speakers are gladly overlooked...
...earnest and scholarly Christian; a broad-minded man of to day, who comes in a peculiarly friendly capacity as a delegate from the universities of the old country. We understand that Professor Drummond's meetings, which are definitely announced only for Sunday and Monday, may perhaps be continued somewhat longer...
...Haven, Ct., Oct. 5, 1887.- Yale, with three substitutes and somewhat of an experimental eleven, opened the football season Wednesday by defeating Wesleyan 36 to 0. There was very little brilliant individual or teamwork shown by the Yale men. The Yale team was made up as follows : Rushers-Robinson, '89, Gill, '89, Cross, '88, Corbin, '89, Woodruff, '89. Clawson, '89, Pratt, '88; quarter-back-Beecher, '88; half-backs-Morrison, '90, Williams, '91; back-Baker...