Word: lifted
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...after reading it, we feel that it differs from most works on physical training in being the result of careful experience, rather than the expression of a hobby. From time to time enthusiasts put forth certain schemes, - one advocating the exclusive use of dumb-bells; another, a health-lift; a third, club-swinging, and so on; but the fact is, that true strength and health do not consist in having one set of muscles abnormally exercised, and the others neglected, - and this is a fact which Mr. Blaikie has been careful to keep in view...
...lift the veil that hangs o'er cringing Crime...
...would sweetly lift a drowning...
...Lift not your hands to it for help...
...Lift to the morning star thy marble brow...