Word: seated
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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Several motions were made and lost. At last a little gentleman arose, and, moving excitedly about in his seat, broke out: "I zink ze money had better not be touched, presently; maintenant, ze inwards of Olden need decoration, which zing I move...
...back, the head is thrown back, and the catch is immediate and strong. Instead of continuing the slide to a definite number of inches, the whole is used, thus giving the legs sufficient opportunity to do their work. When the men are ready to receive the word "go," the seat is well under the body, the back and arms inclined forward, and the head in position to throw back, the moment the word for the start is heard. The whole stroke is what is known among sailors as a "fore and aft" swing...
Prof. (alarmed). - There - there - that'll do, that'll do - take your seat - take two seats - anything - anything - dear me, where on earth is Weeks! - Acta Columbiana...
...marking system is a humbug; the college papers say so. It is a mistake to study. I am an epicurean College happiness is the summum bonum. There is nothing more delightful than smoking a cigarette in a Holworthy window-seat, or drifting lazily upon the beautiful bosom of the Charles while the wavelets wash and wander about your shell...
...Freshman who used to sit with the Seniors at prayers has changed his seat...