Word: lacking
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...enough glory has fallen upon it, and, in a review of Mr. Norman's book, says: "The actors in the 'AEdipus Tyrannus' played at Harvard barely escaped the ridiculous on more than one occasion; perhaps it was more due to the serious nature of the audience than to the lack of comical incidents and situations. The play was, however, excellently put on the stage and very well sung and acted; all that was needed afterward was to continue the system, varying the play, and giving both Boston and the university the benefit of as near an approach to the real...
...nature and purpose of the "item balance," charged a large portion of it to reducing the price of board in his monthly statement, whereby the price of board was made to appear less than the actual cost. An error of judgment, which perhaps arose from a lack of information as to the nature of said "balance...
...said that the Humane Society is about to disband on account of a lack of funds...
...students that it seems to us some measure should be taken at once to solve the difficulty. Some, doubtless, still think that they have been the victims of a deceit practised upon them by the bursar or auditor, while others think that the troubles arise through the auditor's lack of experience. We suggest that an expert, or an experienced committee, be appointed who shall investigate the matter thoroughly. The expense attending this course would be comparatively light, and the association would gladly bear it if all the facts of the case could be brought to light...
...Pure lack of wit it is to love...