Word: utters
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...nature, intended to explain all natural phenomena in a "common-sense" way. He is backed by no experimental evidence whatever; the treatise is purely philosophical and deductive, reminding one of the works of the Phlogistonists of the sixteenth century, but based even more upon unproven postulates. Mr. Page's utter disregard for the scientific distinction between hypothesis, theory, and law, and his garbled manner of exposition detract from the philosophical as well as from the scientific value of his work...
...pacifism in war time is inexcusable. But pacifism in time of peace is a very different thing. And for the men who wish to impress in the world the utter absurdity of contemplating war there can be nothing but favorable and enthusiastic applause." This, I understand to mean that war is not even to be contemplated in peacetime and also that peace or any effort to obtain peace in time of war is anathema. In other words, a doctor is a very appropriate person to have around while one is well but when one becomes sick. Away with him. This...
...damned it should be. Except for men who include it in their religious creed, pacifism in war time is inexcusable. But pacifism in time of peace is a very different thing. And for the men who wish to impress in the world the utter absurdity of contemplating war there can be nothing but favorable and enthusiastic applause...
...valiant guardianship of Fitzgerald in front of the Cambridge Latin net was the one scintillating spot in the losers' play. The eight goals registered against him were largely due to the poor checking of his forwards and the utter futility of his outer defense. He was constantly peppered by the Crimson forwards, and he made several brilliant stops...
Siki now merges into the black background of obscurity. His utter inability for first class-fighting has dashed cold water on the blazing publicity which lighted his way to honor in the ring and a fortune in local currency...