Word: smoothed
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...lower opening is a muscle called the sphincter, which opens and shuts the outlet into the intestines. The mucous membrane lining the stomach is continuous with that in the mouth, running along down through the oesophagus. When the stomach is empty it is thrown into folds, which become smooth as it fills up. Alexis St. Martin, who was the means of furnishing most of our knowledge of the functions of the stomach, was under observation for thirty-two years. On stimulation of the stomach by any means the gastric fluids begin to flow. It is said that drinking large quantities...
...this derogative opinion of it, we would propose that our English course be so arranged that practice shall be given in versifying and in the expression of poetical thought. If this were done, we claim that the present unfavorable critics, recognizing the difficulties arising in making a single smooth couplet, would be more willing to admit that he who really can express himself rhymetically and with pleasure giving words, has a right to expect from them more than sneers of indifference. The trouble now is that the poets are too few in number. We write essays in abundance...
...smooth the roughness of this barnyard clown...
...built on the same model as the new '85 boat, and it rides the crew well. It sets a trifle too high out of the water, since it was built to hold a slightly heavier crew; with the present crew it is rather better suited for rough than smooth water. The new shell, the '77 cedar boat, and probably the '83 boat will be taken to New London; but it has hot been decided which will be used...
...foreground, the noble Law School building, further in perspective, the graceful gymnasium, the feathery foliage of the willows, and the tower of Memorial in the distance, all go to form a charming picture. Everything-save one-is beautiful and satisfactory to the eye; the turf is faultlessly smooth and green, the track carefully rolled; the brilliant costumes of the players are in striking contrast to the emerald lawn on which they stand; the benches are filled with radiant beauty, and everything is deliciously calm and soothing to our artistic feelings. But, while lounging in the shade under the walls...