Word: though
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...endured only so long as he keeps within the bounds of decency. He may be cordially disliked all this time, but that is as far as his punishment can go. There is a line, however, which this joker may not cross and remain the same harmless though tiresome person. Once he has traversed this Rubicon, he subjects himself to punitive treatment...
This week's program, though not extensive, is varied and interesting, including selections from the works of Mozart and Chopin, and a symphonic poem by Wallace. It will be as follows...
Foch is a worthy antagonist of the great conqueror of the Masurian Lakes. His quick, decisive thrusts like his famous flanking attack on the Marne, are a match for the ponderous strokes of Hindenburg. His reserve army rushed swiftly into place at the Yser, saved the Channel ports. Though Foch is noted chiefly for his boldness and speed and striking personal appeal, his policy is always sound: Joffre has called him the greatest strategist in Europe...
...rules governing the contest are simple. Both music and verses must be composed by Freshmen, without outside assistance, although both need not be done by one man; two competitors may collaborate if they wish. The song to be finally selected must be light and lively, and though no ragtime will be accepted, the music should not be too solemn. The winning song will remain the permanent class song and will also form an important part of the jubilee program...
...settling of the problem of the ages can't be done in the twinkling of an eye--not even the legal eye. I, for one, have no such ambitions, even if I were to live and try for 'a thousand years. But though the aim be only to hint at a useful tendency--that, too, takes a certain amount of effort and patience. That is why I feel the need of coming back to the attack, on that little matter of the aims of education...