Word: thorough
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...Senate's findings are still far from complete and fairness as well as a decent confidence in American institutions demands a complete suspension of judgement until all the evidence is in. One thing, however, seems moderately clear, the institution of lobbying in general is in need of as thorough investigation as that given to any specific case however noxious...
Mathematics 5a, given by Dr. Brinkmann, is a more or less thorough survey of a number of topics in calculus and analytic geometry, which are not studied in Mathematics 2 and are needed for Mathematics 13. Each topic is very easy at the beginning and very hard at the end of its being taken up. But the topics are interesting though the course as a whole is not easy and its purpose prevents it from being unified. The lectures are interesting and clear; the textbook is patronising...
Professor Ward answers these questions and a good many more in the manner of the profound scientist that he is. His lectures are models of clear cut precision which cannot help maintaining the interest of his audience from beginning to end. A thorough set of notes is virtually essential inasmuch as there is no up-to-date text book on the subject and the examinations are based entirely on the lectures...
...intends to make a serious study of harmony with a view to learning to compose, Music 1b is adapted, provided one has had a rather thorough grounding in ear training. If not, Music 1a is advised. The study of harmony is not carried so far, but a great deal more emphasis is placed on ear training and development. Both courses offer practice in writing four-part harmony. Neither are advised unless one has a serious interest in music. Even with this interest, the two music courses may prove boring, although 1a is rather more endurable than...
Although no passes have been used so far there has been constant practice on this department of the game. Every backfield candidate has been given a thorough drill on forward and lateral passes, while every prospective punter, drop-kicker, and kickoff man has been working steadily under V. P. Kennard...