Word: successful
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...part of us than it is with men. But to be a good actor one must have more than mere ability. A willingness to sweep the floor, if such is necessary, the ability to go night after night without sleep, and above all patience, all are requisites to success. Why, I could make every one of my costumes right now if I had to, and I did not learn that art after I had advanced, but when I was struggling along with a few lines in some small part...
...tyrant: a dullard and a purveyor of unwelcome information necessary for passing examinations. Hence they have made it a special practice it might almost be termed an art-of reaching out to shake the students out of their distrust and to substitute zest for lethargy. "Copey's" success has been reflected in the accomplishments of so many who passed under the low lintel of Hollis 15, and in the devotion which these men have always retained for him. They ask nothing better than that the light in the window on the top floor of Hollis Hall, which has been...
...success of the experiment will depend largely upon the attitude of the students toward freedom from ought but their own conscientious control. Other conditions mentioned are: the careful planning of the reading, in advance, by the instructors; reasonable restriction of the amount of reading and its definite relation to the courses which the student is following. The peril to the student is that he may regard this free time till the examination comes as a period of relief from work or may dawdle the greater part of it and then "cram". But most of the students...
...enthusiasm and shown the sights of the city, including Mayor Thompson. The reception was characterized by good feeling and easy familiarity. There was no disturbance to mar the festivities, and the welcome to the Free State President was genuine and hearty. The fact that the reception was an unqualified success is attested by the fact that, according to general agreement, more skill hats were in evidence than on any similar occasion on record, whether in honor of royalty, movie stars or prize fighters...
With the greater Boston limit seemingly reached the success of the campaign will now depend upon the response of the nation to its appeal. With large committees working in most of the major cities, with the worthy and deserving cause, with University graduates behind it, there is every possibility and hope that the goal will be attained and the Arboretum enabled to enter upon another phase of its active and beneficial work...