Word: adopted
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...that the objection to the plan is a forcible one. In the first place, the old system has not been entirely satisfactory, for when a poor student draws an expensive room, and a wealthy student a cheap one, the advantage of an exchange is obvious. The new plan is adopted to meet just such needs. Under its provisions a student cannot transfer a room to a friend, nor can he take rooms which he does not want for the sake of an investment. Moreover, the new plan has one great advantage over the old one. Students will be obliged...
...with our life here. And perhaps it is well that it is so. Perhaps it is well that Doolittle and Carelittle and little Fawner, who have no opinions of their own, should adopt Swellington's opinions. Swellington would not be a popular man if his opinions were not worth having. But what a responsibility he has! He is probably a noble fellow, but is he always as guarded in his conduct as a student whose opinion becomes public opinion should be? Does he remember that every act of his will be imitated by a score of his admirers? For instance...
...proposition was most cordially received by all present, and evoked such a general desire to adopt the necessary measures to accomplish it, that a Committee was appointed to communicate, through the metropolitan press and other mediums, with the boating organizations of different countries, in order that the views of Rowers generally upon the matter may be ascertained prior to taking definite action...
This method of writing a dissertation is so slow and painful, that no one who values his vacation will adopt it. A moment's reflection shows that the result is not proportionate to the labor, and that there must be an easier and equally sure way of gaining a prize. I think, in fact I feel sure, that I have discovered such a way; and, since I wish to advance the cause of literature at Harvard, I am willing to make it known. It cannot fail to give satisfaction, for it is the result of a careful psychological study...
...examinations? I once thought of calling on the President and telling him of it verbally, but some one said I need not be discovered if I wrote to your letter column; and I prefer to be incog, at any rate until I see whether the Faculty will adopt my plan...