Word: impression
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...today is a different science. Barrett Wendell has consistently endeavored to make his study and his instruction in English scientific and in full accord with his realization of the growth and change of the language. Usage makes good English. Professor Wendell found it one of his tasks to impress the fact that usage does not require the sanction of generations to become "good usage" and therefore good English. He never professed horror at such a venial offence as a split infinitive. He was, in brief, eminently a man of common sense...
...various modifications, changes, etc., that have practically made the sport another institution have not up to the present time been of sufficient import as to thoroughly impress the players with the high value of observing under all conditions a strict adherence to playing square, fair, straight football...
...paramount duty of ours to impress upon them an understanding of America. Ohio State Lantern...
...their appreciation of this magnificent gift is to help preserve its beauties instead of trying to deface the interior decorations. In many German cities the scattering of papers or other refuse in public parks is punishable by a fine and even imprisonment. Such measures are obviously not necessary to impress upon the gentlemanly undergraduates of Harvard the untidy result of their carelessness. A second's thought on the part of each man in the future will help to make college surroundings more pleasant...
...sporadic organizations existing in many colleges for the training of reserve officers. During the past few years the forming of school battalions, business men's drill companies, and college regiments have justly received the greatest praise and encouragement. Such movments have been most important in the campaign to impress upon the public the imperative need of an adequate defence program. The three great preparedness parades in New York, Chicago, and Boston have given evidence that public opinion has at last been thoroughly aroused...