Word: skilling
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...hear the old songs again, this time augmented by one or two new ones. "There's a Silver Lining", "Sally", "Wild Rose", "All I Want to do is Dance" are all good put on with skill reminiscent of Ziegfeld...
...palmist explained that if one's hands are in a deplorable condition, foretelling only the darkest of future events, there is easy access to the medium of Astrology which might very likely afford a more favorable report. As a last resort this clever person can with equal skill turn to card reading...
Although most of those wishing to join have already been tried out at the fall trials, there will be an opportunity for anyone who wishes to demonstrate his skill at tonight's rehearsal. The men who enter now will be on the same footing as those who were accepted last fall...
Thanks to the great knowledge, the industry and the kindness of Mr. Albert Matthews, who has edited the Records of Harvard College with such skill and sympathy, it is possible to quote from his answer to an inquiry...
During the first five chukkers the lancers showed superior hitting skill and were always close after the ball. They spread their scoring evenly, making at least one goal in each chukker. The Harvard riders displayed ability to follow the ball and shone at riding off their opponents but were unable to make use of their opportunities because of their inferior handling of mallets...