Word: adept
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Somehow the Brahmins of Beacon Hill who run this place seem to have been particularly adept at picking Presidents in the past; why not give them another chance? H. E. Heinemann...
Conditioning, granted, is an important factor, yet most football men are adept at other spots as well; they could just as easily keep in shape, gain more enjoyment and bolster the college's entire athletic program by participating in othergames. Then, too, I have heard just as many groans in the tall, spring practice or no, after summers which all too many athletes spend getting out of condition...
British humorist and onetime M.P. Sir Alan P. Herbert, who recently wrote letters to editors suggesting that harsher punishment should fit the crime of burglary, interviewed a prospective cook who told him that she was not only adept in the kitchen but was most interested in re-reading some of his books. He hired her. After serving one meal, she left, taking with her A.P.'s family silver. Said the police later: the cook, better known as "Mary Jane," had a record of bilking some 50 other households in much the same way. Said A.P.: "It is some consolation...
Joseph Roisman, the first violinist, could not appear because of a band injury, so Jac Gorodetzky, Boris Kroyt, and Mischa Schneider were joined by pianist Arthur Balsam. The noted accompanist proved himself to be equally adept as an cuscmble performed...
That Maras was able to switch so quickly and so successfully--from one line position to another (even with the professionals) is obvious evidence of his football skill. He was especially adept at defensive play, working from a unique "two-point" stance. Linemen generally face the opposition either on all fours or else on one knee, with a hand down for support. Maras, however, stood on his feet, crouching forward so that his hands swung just clear of the ground. From that position, he could move quickly in any direction, and could use his hands to fight off blockers...