Search Details

Word: doubtless (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first (reverse)


Usage:

...possesses unquenchable vitality, indulges in innumerable activities. He still gives a course at Yale University, to which he formerly gave all of his time as Professor of English. He writes essays, book reviews and, on special occasions, novels. He is an editorial advisor for Harper Brothers. He lectures-and doubtless does many other things of which a former pupil of his does not know...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Haunch, Paunch and Jowl* | 1/14/1924 | See Source »

...merits of existing and proposed systems the present undergraduate will probably have to decide all too soon. And the temerity he shows at the bridge table, his sense of perspective at the movies, and his forethought in clicking the latch will doubtless all prove of value. But meanwhile as he sits on the fence, (a very comfortable one), passing what snap judgements his fancy may dictate, it is satisfying to realize that in the field below the combat is intense, and that on descending into it, though he may perish from almost any cause, he will not die of boredom...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CONFLICT AND ENNUI | 1/14/1924 | See Source »

...still thought they constituted an Election Committee to the Kingdom of Heaven. On the other hand, it is perfectly possible to see and enjoy "Sancho Panza" without troubling one's head in the least about politics. No doubt Lengyel dreamed of the perfect state when he wrote the play; doubtless he hoped it would have some effect in bringing it about, but so well did he sugar his lesson with pure drama and comedy that many will appreciate the one without recognizing the other...

Author: By A. C. B., | Title: CRIMSON PLAYGOER | 1/12/1924 | See Source »

...under the Brooklyn Bridge. She ends up wife and heir to the Morgan millions. This simple tale is unfolded amid a frenzy of dancing, rather unimpressive music, vast displays of color and a sprinkling of humor. Thousands of the public flocked to Little Nellie Kelly; the same thousands will doubtless jam the benches of the Liberty Theatre to enjoy the upward curve of Rosie's fortune...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theatre: New Plays: Jan. 7, 1924 | 1/7/1924 | See Source »

...keep in the game at no loss to himself. On his return he asks from the association ?500 for losses in business and otherwise owing to his absence in America." Under the amateur rules it was of course, impossible to grant Anderson's request, although the Association would doubtless have been glad enough to do so. Unless he changes his mind, the Australian Davis Cup Team will lose the man who last September brilliantly defeated William M. Johnson, and gave Tilden a run for his money...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: £500 | 1/7/1924 | See Source »

First | Previous | 591 | 592 | 593 | 594 | 595 | 596 | 597 | 598 | 599 | 600 | 601 | 602 | 603 | 604 | 605 | 606 | 607 | 608 | 609 | 610 | 611 | Next | Last