Word: eagerness
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...instruction and research? It is the most comprehensive object for which money can be given to a university; for the Library is needed by every teacher and student no matter what his department. A well organized effort to raise a large fund for this purpose would have the eager support of every member of the University staff, and of every graduate and friend of the University who loves reading, or who understands how indispensable great collections of books are to the steady advancement of learning and the orderly progress of civilized society...
...think of no way that promises more for this settlement than to have a frank discussion by those who see the questions from different points of view. It will take tactful management to make these conferences a success, but we are sure that every student will be eager for their success...
...regard to football has clearly shown the ignorance of many who by their criticism of the game have designated the whole sport as brutal. And even in the game in question the charge of brutality narrows itself down to one, possibly to two players. Those who are so eager to censure and cry down a sport on account of the actions of a few should, at least, be willing to give to that sport its just deserts, and be ready to recognize the benefits which accrue to many from a healthy indulgence...
...North End. The teaching is done by volunteers, and more are needed. Cambridge students will be heartily welcome. Knowledge of Italian is not needed; I speak from experience, for when I began to help I scarcely knew a word. The men crowd around you like a lot of eager boys, and will make the most painstaking efforts to imitate the English sounds you make. Incidentally, of course, the teacher picks up a good deal of Italian and he is in the way of getting some insight into Italian character...
...welcome which the committee has for newcomers is unfeigned. It can help them, and is eager to do so. We advise new students to avail themselves of the committee's, offers without hesitation...