Word: distinguished
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...well aware that this a delicate question,- that no discourtesy is intended, and that the cheer comes because Harvard is gaining and not because opponents have made a misplay. Yet, in the outward appearance, there is nothing to distinguish one motive from the other, and it has been a tradition here that, in such cases, even the appearance of discourtesy should be avoided. It is a tradition that ought not to be broken...
...observer. If either is wanting the light is of no value. If the mirror is poor, that is if the reflected light be too faint, the best observer can get no good results. Thus often in the troubles and perplexities of life, even those who know God best cannot distinguish His hand. On the other hand, if the mirror be perfect there is nothing told to one who is not a good observer. Thus while to a naturalist every plant and rock tells how the laws of nature are working, to the uneducated they mean nothing. So in religion sometimes...
...inimitable skill followed the same tactics and saved Yale from defeat. The evenness of Yale's play in both offensive and defensive work was one of the most striking features of the game. So equally balanced were they that in point of comparative strength it is hard to distinguish between...
...University of Chicago both students and facility are required to wear the cap and gown on all important public occasions. Different styles distinguish the several grades of students, fellows and faculty...
...this way it is hoped to encourage the best schools in their efforts to send boys who will not only meet the minimum requirements well, but distinguish themselves in one or more departments for which they have special aptitude...