Word: tedious
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Bridge of Sighs. Another bad loss was reported by observers of the opening performances of this picture. The plot reveals an idle youth who steals some money. His girl's father is accused and sent to jail. They go to a lot of pretty tedious trouble to get him out again...
...plot is simple at times being almost tedious in its leisurely narration. Particularly is this noticeable in the last act when the entire cast takes a hand in dabbling with anti-climax. Here the situation is perceptibly relieved by Miss Hitz, Pollyanna. Her pleasing effects in this scene come partly through contrast--the charming young woman of the present as compared with the gawky, freckled-faced girl of five years ago. But it is the truly delightful rendering of a distinctly difficult climax which completes the picture. We can not say too much for Miss Hitz' work. She might easily...
...onset, the influenza which attacked His Majesty was somewhat severe, the bronchitis extending to the base of the lungs?a form of malady which is apt to be tedious and resistant...
...editorial competition is one which requires practically none of that tedious clerical work which marks other college competitions with drudgery. In its demand for contact with the trend of events, it is as helpful and stimulating as any college course. It is certainly as valuable as a course in composition for the man who is inclined to carelessness in his writing. Then it gives the rare opportunity of self-expression. The training which a candidate receives is suited primarily to help him perfect his own style. Men who make the editorial board are eligible for the position of editorial chairman...
...Chapel yesterday Professor Soares clearly defined his position on the whole subject. He said, "It will be good to bring you something entirely new today--a new religion, a new social program, a new way to train children in righteousness, a new understanding of God. The old is so tedious and commonplace...