Word: somewhat
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...combined with breadth and solidity of form. Examine it closely and note these subtleties- the unevenness of the skin; the differences in the texture of the flesh, how here it sags and there it is drawn taut over the bones; the folds about the eyes; the slightly swollen lids, somewhat bloodshot; the inhaling nostrils; the puffy lower lip; even separate hairs of the beard are drawn out, and the hair, loosely combed off the forehead, would wave gently if blown on. Then move away and see how these fine distinctions disappear in the solidity and rotundity of the head marked...
...modern tendency, it in unfortunate that the Yale and Harvard clubs do not come into contact except in the informal joint concert in the fall on the evening of the Yale-Harvard football game. Given at this time, the importance of the concert as a noteworthy attraction is somewhat overshadowed by other social activities, and the program is composed entirely of old glees and popular songs which are fitted for such an occasion. Since this does not provide an opportunity for a presentation of the best work of both clubs, would if not seem advisable to hold a joint concert...
...Farrar, redheaded, chipper, who could gently pat the backs of hopeful literati. To many, Critic Farrar is a promising second edition of Critic William Lyon Phelps. Mr. Farrar will continue to function as editorial director of the Doran book business, will also contribute to the Rascoefied Bookman "a department somewhat like Dr. Phelps's in Scribner's-only different...
...respect to the flag, respect for parents and the home, and the dignity and necessity of honest labor," to be given in all the grade and high schools of the state. The standards which these courses are to meet and the way in which they are to perform their somewhat difficult mission will all be cared for by that worthy individual, the state superintendant of schools...
Without questioning the competence of successive superintendants to pass judgement on just the sort of morality, honesty, and respect which should be instilled in their youthful charges one is still somewhat puzzled on trying to visualize the future morality course in actual operation. Such vexing matters as the text book of morality which should be chosen or its proper interpretation, just how honesty is to be made the guiding principle of a prominent swindler's son, or how respect for the flag is to be inspired without arousing dangerous international antipathies indicate a more difficult problem than the Senator seems...