Word: tone
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...society endeavors to raise the intellectual tone of the entire undergraduate body by rewarding the activity of those men in each class who lead in scholastic attainments...
...this year's debate: "Resolved: that the formation of a third major political party would advance the cause of representative government in the United States." The judges will consider the candidate's ability as shown by his platform presence, the force of his argument, and the quality and tone of his voice. Twelve men will be chosen at the trials tomorrow night...
...general tone of optimism pervaded the three rival camps in the University on the eve of the presidential elections. With the active campaign a thing of the past, managers of the three parties await demonstration of the success or failure of their efforts in the balloting today...
...disappointed. Mr. Auer had done his work well; and the pupil was worthy of the teacher. Miss Breton drew a rich, accurate tone from her violin. There was a splendid freedom in her bow arm, a deft skill in her fingering. Notable on the program were the Vitali Chaconne and Lalo's Symphonic Espagnole. The latter Miss Breton played with warmth and charm...
...signal "contemptuous in tone and insubordinate in character...