Word: ahead
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...boating. Yale has won two races in succession, and is doing her best to win a third. If Harvard's crew does its best, however, between now and the day of the race we see no reason why the crimson should not again come in at the finish ahead of the blue...
...this. But don't you lose heart or come to dislike America, for, whatever is said or done, the real heart of this strong young world demands and will have fair play for all. This sentiment is deep and substantial, and will show itself when appealed to. So go ahead, my brave youth, and say your say if you choose. My heart is with you, and so are the hearts of the best of America's millions...
...much are you ahead...
...have no followers? [She does not answer, and he goes on.] Honest and capable? [Aside.] I suppose the old lady meant me to ask straight ahead...
...forth threateningly, glistening deathly white. The head bowed solemnly. Good Heavens! this was more than mortal flesh could bear. I gave a frightful yell, seized hold of Jackson, - he was a light fellow, - and turning, fled down the path. To my amazement, I heard a gay peal of laughter ahead. On a sudden, in my mad rush, I came upon a group of ladies and gentlemen. I halted, and we were surrounded at once by a sympathizing crowd. At last I recovered myself so far as to be able to tell what had happened. My recital was received with shouts...