Word: stiffness
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...photographs must be mounted on stiff cards preferably platinotype mounts...
...have produced among us that class of men called grinds. These men, living witnesses to the effects of over-study, bring rational study into lowered repute. An association grows up between the thought of application to studies and the thought of men of poor health, unattractive appearance, and stiff manners...
...coaches were out in full force. Dr. Brooks, Mr. Deland, Mr. Lathrop, Newell '94 and Lewis L. S., were all present, though Mr. Deland and Newell were the only ones to take any active part in infusing life into the work. The men appeared stiff at first but soon warmed to the work, so that one could never have judged that they had recently gone through so severe a strain. Hallowell was out in spite of his broken nose and went through the signals with the first eleven. Hayes has developed a bad ankle, and had little to do aside...
...Duffield is also behind in getting his oar in, besides rowing out of the boat. His finish is stiff and he draws his hands into...
...Sleeper sits up very straight, but is stiff and awkward. He does not face his oar, and is slow in getting it in the water. He bends his arms before his legs are down, and does not get any drive at all to the stroke. He rows shorter than any other man in the boat...