Word: reached
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...warrior and poet was long preserved by tradition. Singlehanded he put hundreds to flight, and with a few followers dispersed the armies of Chosroes, King of Persia. The field of Arabic poetry is comparatively unknown even to the most cultivated, and this attempt to bring it within the reach of the public is most welcome. Mr. Jewett is a recent graduate, who has just returned from a stay of three years in Egypt and Syria, where he has been studying the Semitic languages. He has been appointed instructor to supply the place of Professor Toy, and his great knowledge...
...Rows short. Doesn't get arms away quick enough. Is inclined to hang at full reach...
...Drops out at the full reach. Doesn't get hands away quick enough. Doesn't get his head on at beginning of stroke, and rows short...
...Doesn't sit up to it. Rows too much with arms and doesn't get enough reach. Swings too far back and slumps at the finish...
...Gats no reach. Must sit up to it better and not swing so far back...