Word: strain
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...would say that his [Prince Mohammed Ali of Egypt] main interests are confined to breeding the best horses in the world. His stud in Egypt and Wentworth's stud in England are the only two horse breeding establishments in the world where one can find an unpolluted strain of the blood etc." "TIME will tell...
Aside from the minor points of added strain on the teaching staff or an unwelcome distinction between the excellent and mediocre student, the plan is mostly unfeasible because it would be in direct contrast to the main purpose of the secondary school. There has been much regret evidenced recently by educators at the disappearance of the liberal college under the increasing pressure for specialization. In laying a firm foundation for later years of university training is found the most imminent and pressing problem with which the preparatory school is faced. The most practical objection to the Choate plan...
...opportunity like the Barrie-Kipling dream scene in which the appearance of a Nite, a Squier, and a Buteus Maiden would do any child's heart good. The adult portions of the play are composed of slightly bored dialogue in Act I, a not too effective suggestion of strain in the first scene of Act III, and, in the final scene, a modicum of action that moves to the weak-kneed close...
...compulsory chapel attendance or some other relic of a bygone era. As such they are probably beneficial to the freshly matriculated student, acting as a check on his proclivities to let the daily assignments slide before the Midyears. Their presence in advanced courses, besides being unnecessary, places an undesirable strain on his preparation for course theses...
...grapes chopped very fine and a quart of grape juice. Stir thoroughly and serve very cold." Other Doran recipes: Lime Fizz-"Make an orange syrup by boiling together for five minutes one half cupful each of water, sugar and thin shavings from the rind of one orange. Cool and strain. Add the juice of four limes or one-fourth cupful of bottled lime juice. Dilute with one pint of iced plain or charged water." Mint Julep-"Five lemons, one bunch fresh mint, one and one-half cups of sugar, one-half cup water, three bottles of ginger ale. Combine ingredients...