Word: distinctiveness
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...What are my impressions of the university? Well, to tell the truth, I had some very distinct impressions of Harvard before I came here, and I cannot say that they have changed very materially. We editors, you know, keep our eyes on the whole world, and we know what is going on at all the great colleges and universities, whether they are in Heidelberg, Germany, or in Cambridge, America. I have walked about the college grounds a good deal during my visit here, and I have seen many fine fellows among the students here. I have met a number...
...come to Harvard from other institutions form a distinct class. As one of the most prominent of them said at the meeting, they feel that they owe no allegiance to Harvard. They come here as the graduates of other institutions for the purpose of continuing their work in some of the departments of the university. They are almost uniformly men of considerable maturity, and of extended experience with educational institutions, as well as with the world. Their attitude here is that of impartial, disinterested observers. Their opinion must, therefore, carry great weight with it; and it is a fact that...
...contained a prophecy. It is the only one which is found in the Koran, and is pointed to by the Mohammedans as a certain proof of the divine inspiration of the prophet. The prophecy which was delivered in one of the last suras of the Mecca period, is a distinct prediction of an historical event. The Persians have gained some successes over the Greeks, who were of the true belief. Mohammed predicted that the Greeks would triumph in the end, and they...
...Member of the Annex" has not been particularly happy in her contribution of "The Slow Set at the Harvard Annex." The style is rambling and uncertain, and conveys no very distinct ideas...
...last Vesper Service of the year is announced for this afternoon. The remarkable success which these services have met during the past three years shows conclusively that they fill a distinct place in the life of the University. They certainly constitute the most popular religious service we have. It is a service intended primarily for the students, and is one which must always appeal especially to them: it comes at a convenient hour, at the close of the work of the day, when every one feels that he can take a half-hour for recreation; it is not long enough...