Word: perfecter
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...only near competitors for honors being Gilbert and Sullivan. Now, however, at this early stage of the season, indications point strongly to the fact that he may again be called upon to rescue the public. Although this is too soon to come to any definite conclusions, when as perfect an actress as Miss Le. Gallienne is engaged in the production of revivals of revivals, one can be reasonably certain that the American playwrights have not been holding up their end. When this condition arises, experience has taught that somebody had better go and see what can be used...
This "smart" innovation, as he calls it, is one of the most delightful sections of TIME. A host of other subscribers join me in feeling that it has proved itself a valuable guide in our reading and gift buying in the short term of its existence. I have perfect confidence in your book editor's selections, and have read almost every book recommended, reaping both benefit and pleasure...
Near the close of the quarter Captain Wetmore caught a punt on the Yale 40-yard line, fell in behind perfect interference, and sprinted the 40 yards for his team's third tally...
...comes as a distinct shock, therefore, to learn that a member of the School who is guilty of missing a single lecture, is deemed by Dean Pound to be "prima facie an undesirable student", and is threatened with expulsion. It is true that all hope is not lost. Perfect behavior on the part of the "undesirable" may avert the consequences of his grave misconduct. But the taint of the original sin remains forever...
...punt. He was standing on his own 15-yard line at the time, and two tacklers were close upon him. Quick as a flash, Monroe took a half-step forward almost into the arms of his foes, twisted and turned and shot toward the side-lines. Falling in behind perfect interference, he ran the 85 yards to the winning touchdown without a hostile hand being laid upon him. The final score...