Word: clearing
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...high position in the large classes, now the rule and not the exception in our larger and older Colleges. The disparity comes from the different grades of the schools in which men are fitted; if the aim of the school be to send the largest number of men in "clear," a general knowledge of the required subjects is drilled into them, and a variety of "tips" and "choice phrases" give a brilliant and naturally bright scholar sufficient veneering to pass with distinction...
Weather. - Clear and warm...
...perpendicular, slide back (arms still rigid), swing slightly past the perpendicular and then bring the hands to the chest, high enough to keep the blade just covered, till the thumbs meet, while the elbows pass close to the side. Then force the handle down, feather, and throw the hands clear of the knees as quickly as possible. On passing the knees, come off the feather, slide, and swing steadily forward (not drawing yourself up by your toe-straps), stiffening the arms for the next stroke, and keeping the hands well up over the stretcher. When you have reached your full...
...interpretation of Rule XIV., which would make it impossible ever to allow a claim of foul. Practically, however, this is of no account, as the position given to Yale, and the referee's testimony as to the courses of the boats at the moment of the foul, are a clear indication of his opinion as to which boat should bear the blame of the foul. No one can regret more than Harvard that he refused to order the race rowed over, which it was his plain duty to do, in accordance with Rule XII. It is worthy of mention...
Sure to rise clear from out our great...