Word: know
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Taking the viewpoint of the spectator Mr. Moore opposes the new rules, because they would spoil the suspense of the game. "If we suppose a case where there are eight or ten plays left to be made, and the team with the ball is one touchdown behind, everybody will know that there is little chance for that team to gain 50 or 60 yards to make a touchdown...
...know that the subject that interests you is the opportunity for work in the Near East. It is rather difficult to describe this just at present, for we do not yet know the fate of Turkey. If the Allied control is made permanent, as it probably will be, there will be plenty of opportunity for all kinds for work. Many American industries are invading Constantinople, notably the Standard Oil, and these all need young fellows. The work of the Near East Relief is very commendable, and furnishes opportunity for life in the fascinating districts of the Interior without tying...
...would not be free to build on the ruins. It is an historical monument, and the government would interfere with any change. The American universities have raised $500,000 to erect a new library, which will probably be built outside the city on more extensive grounds. I don't know when they will begin to collect books, but we want to have a library as soon as possible; I could not understand a university without a library...
...Look at General Wood's face and you will know that he is a big man. You see there the signs of experience and thought, intelligence and strength of character. For we must not forget that General Wood has handled large affairs. It is he who was responsible for the reconstruction of Cuba. In short, he is a man of the world, accustomed to deal with...
...known. He was different. There were new lines in his face. It was sorrowful. His steps were slow. He had passed out of his young manhood. When I spoke to him he answered with that gentle dignity now so familiar to all who know him. From that hour he was Abraham Lincoln...