Word: somewhat
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...while the modified legislation may prove somewhat more pleasing, or at least somewhat less disagreeable to those who have opposed the Barnes measure, it could in the opinion of State House observers, put Governor Bradford very much on the spot...
There is no denying, however, that certain sections of the play seem somewhat antique. The first act in particular, with part of the second, provokes only a mild and intellectual laughter which leaves on feeling rather distant. Later on things warm up, and the witticisms and the fine, original characters spread richly about make the play definitely worthwhile. In this superlative production it certainly ought not to be missed...
...much for the orchids. The fact is that the Music Department has its Achilles heel, and it is a somewhat naked one at that. Entrance to Music A--the basic course in theory--is blocked by so many prerequisites that it is virtually impossible for most non-concentrators to take the course. The prerequisites require students to pass a test involving sense of pitch and rhythm, and to display pianistic ability, both in playing easy pieces and in sight-reading. Although the degree of proficiency required is small, it is nonetheless prohibitive to the beginner. Furthermore, music theory...
...Crimson has been pulling itself up by the boot straps during the past few weeks, in preparation for the Carnival. Over-specialization, a big bump blocking Harvard ski hopes for decades in their long climb to top ski ranks, has been assuaged somewhat...
...look beyond this weekend, things aren't too rugged. Columbia was absolutely overwhelmed by the same West Point group which had little to offer a month ago against the Crimson. Penn is pretty much unknown in these parts, but they precede Yale by only a week, which is somewhat of a problem in itself. All in all, the best thing seems to be a quick crossing of the fingers at this point. Much depends on the Dartmouth trip...