Word: exaction
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...from the studies or lectures during regular school hours, but from the close association during all hours of the day for eight months with outstanding men of character, culture and personality. There fore, the question of personality and character of the members of the Faculty transcends in importance their exact academic attainments...
...rather thin and the direction has watered it sufficiently to make it even thinner. It is an attempt to bring whimsy into the moving pictures. And Barrie alone can do that. Robert Cain, who acts the part of half villain, half friend of the family, or to be exact the hero's "battle field chum", does so with no apparent knowledge of the histrionic art. Frances Grant, the Mammy who tours around with Miss Mackaill as Miss Mackaill seeks her revenge, is a bit stifling after the first broad grin. The patrons of the Metropolitan might however disagree-at least...
...fields of science, both exact and humanitarian, the restrictions are, however, not so rigid...
...modern game of lacrosse does not resemble the original game in many respects. It has been confined to a field about the size of that used in football. The number of men has been limited to 12 on each side, and these men have definite positions, and an exact purpose in every play, just as in football or basketball. The dangerous features of the sport have been eliminated by the use of padding and helmets. Fatal injury to players has been done away with as much as in any other game. In fact, while there are still a good many...
...introduction of the helmet, shoulder pad, and other protective garb, has made it possible for the players to take more chances than was possible when they went upon the field with their heads and bodies unprotected from the onslaught of swinging lacrosse sticks. In addition, the exact rules which now define body checking have brought about more daring play. The check in lacrosse is equivalent to the tackle in football, save that it differs in technique. Yet it is no less spectacular, and puts into lacrosse the same smash of physical contact so enjoyed by the spectators...