Word: larking
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...presently encountered an aged recluse named Thomas Lyman who revealed that they were near Port Jervis, N. Y., 60 miles from Newark. He helped them to town, where a rescue safari promptly organized, found the rest of the plane's company gathered around a fire rather enjoying their lark...
Mitty was matched with Nick Beldon because of a misunderstanding, and when the Beldon family heard of it, the couple were invited home. The complications which result from the "little lark" are only heightened by the appearance of Mr. Ratcliffe who has himself played a part similar to Mitty's. He has deserted Anne, Nick's sister, and he is able to detect the sham...
Franz Lehar is not only a Hungarian; he is a Rotarian. The best of this gifted sexagenarian's melodies-lyrically proclaim his Magyar background. The Lehar melodic line at its best is marvelously cunning, fresh, deceptive. It climbs like a lark to clear heights, then swoops down and off in a breathtaking, unexpected course...
...running mate, Socialist Thomas has made a more civilized and enlightened campaign than any other candidate. While he preached the doctrine of Socialism in 40 States, he refused to be fooled either by political flummery or about his own prospects. For him it has all been a great lark and in nearly every speech he has said exactly what he thought of his fellow candidates: "Mr. Roosevelt, with the almost hysterical blessing of Labor, is going into office without any mandate. . . . There is not even the absolute certainty that Roosevelt would be a week or two later in calling...
...Drum, . . Rouster, . . Bugler, Fifer, Bounce, Nimble, Witchcraft, Warlock, and Wisdom. . . He told over their names, softly, for their names were autumnal melody ... Ringwood, Dashwood, Robin, Patrona, Pirate, Gadabout. . . Falstaff, Rockaby, Sweetheart, Tireless, Highlander, Pibroch, Chieftan, Crystal, Valkyrie, Beldame, Pickpocket, Tattler, Blackamoor, Dragoon, ... Tipster, Hector, Melodius, Lucifer, Strident, Chorister, Lark, Cherokee, Hurricane, Phoebe, Fanciful, Juno, Linda." Three of Music's puppies, the Cap'n happily named "Do, Re, and Mi." The author evinces an admirable and affectionate knowledge of hounds and fox-hunting...