Word: vital
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...formation of the Entente Cordiale, which became a fait accompli in 1904. The signing of this convention was to a large extent his work, although, until better evidence is produced, the principal honor belongs to King Edward. None the less the role played by M. Cambon was of vital importance and just how much influence he exerted upon King Edward, with whom he was on intimate terms, is not definitely known. The other landmark in his ambassadorial career was in 1914, when he frustrated every attempt on the part of Germany to separate Britain from her allies-France and Russia...
John Galsworthy, famed British novelist: "In an address at Bedford College, London, I defended the use of slang, declared it to be 'vigorous and apt.' Said I: 'Probably most of our vital words were slang once. . . . I am waiting now to see "gets my goat" academized by Professor Saintsbury...
...four year long draught from the bowl of information. But information is not knowledge, and knowledge can seldom be found in an undergraduate card-index. One might say that the adjustments which a Freshman makes whether in methods of study or more subtle ways of thinking, are a vital part of that carefully supervised development for four years which constitutes college life...
...sporting chance for the underdog--must be prepared to face the difficulties. But they start with the first ingredient of successful organization--a sound ideal. There can be no dispute about that. We next come to leadership, a very important factor in any case, but of vital consequence in a movement designed to become world-wide. And in this connection I would appeal with all the earnestness at my command to youth to see that it is worthily repre- sented in so great a cause. Here is a fine ambition for the young man of parts who desires to serve...
...urgently needed to knit it together. Since November 11, 1918, the politicians and diplomats have tried to do the knitting and they have not been successful. I am not blaming them nor are the reasons for their failure relevant. The fact that they have failed in the important and vital thing. It is high time to bring to bear the influence of the spirit of sportsmanship--fair play for all and a sporting chance for the underdog--as a World-Welder. I need not labour the point to caders of the Harvard CRIMSON that sportsmen--having no ulterior motive...