Word: flare
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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British and U. S. photographers, keenly competitive, set up their cameras at the fence. In an effort to spoil their rivals' pictures as the horses approached the jump, the Britons set off a "flare" bomb. The smoky explosion failed of its purpose and, instead, caused Golden Miller's $10,000,000 balk which occurred directly in front of the U. S. photographers' cameras. Their sensational pictures, which, the Express misleadingly published without comment, failed to show the cause of the mishap...
Despite French and Italian troop movements to the borders and the recent flare-up over Lithuanian treatment of Nazi agitators, European nations have settled into a state of suspended animation, largely due to Sir John Simon's visit to Germany. Again Britain, much to the dissatisfaction of her former allies, is playing her historic role of mediator and preserver of the balance of power. One of the most favorable signs in the present imbroglio has been the enthusiastic reception given by the German populace to Britain's part as the "honest broker...
Some onlookers are inclined to dismiss the current Greek revolt as merely another Balkan flare that will soon fizzle out. This eruption, however, involves every fighting Greek male, and has already provided "room for future generations" by killing and wounding several thousands. The rebellion, moreover, aside from its being the most serious in recent years, has international complications that are unpleasant to behold...
...fiddler Father Kubelik appeared, at 54, as a stolid, hard worker, absorbed by his finger technique and a bow that moved woodenly. Son Raffael seemed to have more of the old Kubelik flare. His arms shot forth like serpents. His hair was so long and rebellious that he had to stop now and then to tuck it behind his ears. A concerto written by Father Kubelik was the climax of their performance. But no hearts fluttered...
Novae are stars which, in making some obscure internal adjustment, flare up suddenly from sub-visibility, shine brilliantly for days, weeks or months, subside at last into their former faintness. Conspicuous as any stars in the sky at the peak of their display, they are spectacular but not rare, for nearly 40 have been observed since 1900. But the universe has superlatives. Once in a while a super-nova emerges grandiosely on the cosmic stage...