Word: behind
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...they were rowing four or five points higher than the University eight. In the next half mile this lead was cut down to one length and at the next mark the boats were on even terms. At this point both crews raised the stroke slightly and the Freshmen dropped behind. A few strokes from the two-mile mark the Freshmen made a final spurt but were unable to gain, and they finished three-quarters of a length in the rear...
...fades the day behind the stream...
...other capacity the Union undoubtedly fell behind the standard. In all, but nine lectures were given during the year by prominent outsiders. The excellence of the lectures has always been an important factor in leading men, who are unable to make regular use of the Union, to join; and conversely, the fact that the membership has been so thoroughly representative of every phase of Harvard, has made it possible for the authorities to secure as speakers men of the highest national reputation...
...Weld crew got the better start and maintained a slight lead during the first half-mile, but then began to fall behind, owing to exceedingly poor steering. At Harvard Bridge Worcester had obtained a lead of about two lengths, which it held until near the finish, when the Weld crew gained rapidly, but could not overtake its opponents. Considering the roughness of the water, both crews rowed well, the Weld boat being somewhat steadier...
...natural for a college man going into business to wish to start his work immediately on graduation. Two years spent in the Business School may seem to put him two years behind the man who begins work immediately, especially, since it does not necessarily relieve him of the drudgery of "starting at the foot of the ladder." The value of the School lies in its power to show a man the real meaning and the real opportunities of a business, so that with equal ability he should be able to accomplish more and be of greater value than his less...