Word: chronical
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...have an alarm clock? I don't mean one of the new-fangled, nickel-plated kind, but one of the homely, old-fashioned sort, with a big iron hammer for the alarm, hands with circular rings near the ends, and a long, solemn, methodistical face, having an expression of chronic melancholy, as of a confirmed dyspeptic: did you ever have one of these? No? Well, you have missed a valuable experience. My own knowledge of these articles came in a practical way, as follows...
...Real grievances, in nine cases out of ten, can be best remedied by a direct appeal to the proper authorities; a headlong dash into print not only does no good, but does much harm. Complaint in general, and unreasonable complaint in particular, gives the student the reputation of a chronic grumbler, and such a reputation is a terrible barrier to the removal of objects of complaint. We have never known a case where a kind suggestion privately to an instructor did not produce the desired effect; while we do know of many cases where even reasonable requests were refused because...
...because, in the judgment of the gentlemen who have so successfully managed the property of the University during the difficult period through which we have just passed, the risk is less than would warrant the annual payment of a very large aggregate premium for insurance. That there is a chronic want of money for improvements, and even for necessary expenses, is not the fault of those who manage the finances of the College, but because too little has been so devised that it can be employed for present needs. If there were funds available, it would perhaps be advisable...
...Whenever I entered my room, morning or afternoon, this piteous moaning continued, and I found out that it was a melodeon. So much information was gained, but the momentous question arose, "How often is it taken sick in this way?" Actual observation showed me that its disease had become chronic, the most violent attacks coming morning and afternoon (9 to 12 A. M. and 1 to 5 P. M.). Its agony during these spasms was heart-rending. I was obliged to leave my room in the possession of the goodies and the sound. I now led a luxurious life...
...arose from the table, convinced that the great evil of the Dining Association lies not so much in the fare and in the preparation of it, as in the waiters. The two with whom I have been made acquainted, and all whom I have noticed, are in a chronic state of ill-humor, and sadly need...