Word: loath
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That lingers, loath...
...this year is an inferior one, but that Oxford probably would, as Harvard is considered there the representative college of America, and, too, they felt they were under some obligation to us, owing to our former race with them. He advised sending over first unofficially, as Oxford would be loath to put the affront upon us of refusing a direct challenge, which they would consider was done by a refusal, but circumstances might arise that would make it impossible for them...
...trifle over half the members of the class present. It is safe to assume that none of the absent members were very desirous of rowing Cornell, but were indifferent about the matter; and when a man is indifferent about having a crew, he is also very loath to support it with the necessary funds. There were also a few men who did not vote at all, and who, almost without exception, opposed the sending of a crew. Now, the inevitable conclusion one arrives at is, that there is no use in trying to conceal the fact that the class...
...drive so fast, or we shall tip over again." So, nothing loath, I let the mare go her own gait. It took us a good half-hour to get home...
...which otherwise would come from the pockets either of graduates, or of friends, or of students who could feel that they were getting an immediate return from their outlay. The method of raising money by student entertainments possesses all the advantages of indirect taxes over direct, and we are loath to see this method given up, especially as there seems to be no reason for its discontinuance. If the Glee Club and Pierian Sodality would consent to let the proceeds of their first concert go for the benefit of the Boat Club, if Sanders Theatre could be secured...