Word: argument
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...thinkers and speakers in the college, and the undergraduates and all, notwithstanding the admitted fact that Princeton had the worst side of the question, had the greatest confidence in the ability of our men to win from Yale. The debate was successful throughout and of the highest order of argument and oratory, and to Princeton men everything was eminently satisfactory except the outcome of the contest as given by the judges in their decision. However, the Yale men, having at the beginning a better case, presented their arguments in a masterly and convincing way and by emphasis and reiteration...
...briefs received widely different marks. But what does he mean by the indefinite word "several"? Two "cases," or four, or six? And what by his adverb "practically"? Surely he is aware that very slight changes in brief-structure oftentimes mean great alterations in the sense and effectiveness of the argument. Again, does he not know that accidents often happen in any system and at any place? And that strict accuracy in marking is an utter impossibility? Instructors are not gods, but men; that is, beings susceptible to over-work, weariness, haste. Injustice must occasionally be done by them; a thousand...
...which would allow such dilatory work; one of the largest and most expensive manufactories in the United States has been completed and put in operation during the time the work on this wing to the Gymnasium has been going on. Perhaps the inconvenience to the students would be no argument, but their health should...
...others were, and to make up a team composed entirely of substitutes would be unjust to the Boston men and to the regular 'varsity team. The secretary of the B. A. A. was in conference with the faculty committee on Monday evening and agreed to the righteousness of this argument, and expressed a desire to have the freshman team substituted for the game. He then telephoned to his team and received the consent of its management to the substitution. Subsequently, the Boston men refused to play the freshmen. The University of Pennsylvania Athletic Association has expressed its willingness...
...firm, equitable and dignified position of Harvard in all athletic matters of recent years offers a telling argument in favor of having a similar body in control of athletics at Pennsylvania...