Word: helplessly
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...full title of the shogun, head of a military oligarchy that had established itself in the 12th century, was "barbarian-subduing generalissimo," and now he had proved helpless. Angry nationalists rallied around the idea of overthrowing the disgraced shogunate and restoring direct rule by the Emperor, descendant of the sun goddess. Their slogan: Sonno-joi (Revere the Emperor! Drive out the barbarians...
...circuitry, however, can ward off the perils of the ocean. Experienced sailors ran aground several times. Second-Place Finisher Reed watched in helpless panic "when a whale tried mating with me," nearly smashing the boat. There is no panacea for thirst, chronic lack of sleep, perpetual cold and clammy discomfort. Why, then, knowing all this, do sailors set out alone, again and again? Not merely because it is there. Explains Philippe Jeantot: "Because it is difficult. I enjoy succeeding in difficult things...
...coach, Harry Parker can only sit and watch and wait, helpless on the sidelines. For the individual oarsmen, they can only grip their oar a little tighter, push their pain tolerance a little higher, and cock their ear a little closer to the cox screaming signals in front of them. And hope, hope that somehow all their training and hard work will help them jell together as a unit, enough to outdistance the other crews...
...might be argued that the press and all institutions are under attack by a public that finds them too big, too arrogant and too unaccountable. People find themselves helpless to alter what they think wrong and feel frustrated. But never mind if attacks are sometimes unfair. Jones has provided a useful checklist to remedy some of the faults the public complains about...
...hear him." Adds California Congressman Tony Coelho, Democratic congressional campaign committee chairman: "No single person had more of an impact on the 1982 elections. His mug was all over this country-on posters, on banners, on TV and billboards. He was a symbol to the elderly and the helpless...