Word: uncertain
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...team D or E of the second varsity squad. The men who would have been assigned in other years this post of doubtful honor were scrimmaging under the eyes of the class coaches. They were gaining dally experience in the play itself and the benefits of that experience, however uncertain judged by the criterion of enjoyment, are quite ascertainable with an examination of the achievements of the men. Ten players were promoted during the season last year to the second varsity squad. This year the class squads of last season have three representatives on the varsity, one of whom...
...verge of writing to TIME to ask if it would be possible to follow the names of great men or places unfamiliar to schoolchildren with the pronunciation. This would be very helpful in a class where TIME is used for current events, for if the pupil is uncertain he asks teacher-and who is he to know the correct pronunciation of a Chinese General's name, a Nicaraguan rebel's name, a famed War Minister of France, a potent German financier...
Just when the new Vagabond will start his wanderings is as yet uncertain, but it will be fairly soon--as soon as he is able to walk without fear of becoming bowlegged...
...began as an actor of elderly character roles. Otto Brahm, Berlin impressario, offered the youth a bril liant opportunity to play in the German capital. When the time drew near for him to leave, Reinhardt regretted his acceptance, begged to be excused from the enticements of "an uncertain career" in the great city. But Herr Brahm stood adamant on his contract rights and the young man was obliged to break away from his enchanted Salzburg...
...darkness made it extremely difficult to follow the progress of the trial, and the times taken at intermediate distances were uncertain, but it was estimated that two miles were passed in 10.45, and the full course...