Word: smoothed
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Caroline of England, subtitled An Augustan Portrait, is the story of the smooth-bosomed, strong-minded Princess of Brandenburg-Anspach who married George Augustus of Hanover (George II) and contrived to rule him and England in the spacious years 1727-37. Peter Quennell's biography of Caroline is the second to appear within the last six months. Less formal than the first, Caroline of Anspach by R. L. Arkell (TIME, Aug. 7) it is actually less a history of the queen than an able and entertaining study of the society in which she moved...
...waves seemed to me to be nearer the deck, and in truth they were, for suddenly the sea seemed to gather itself together and come aboard us in a rush; a great green, smooth-backed wave surged over the side...
...West Pointers were rangy and deceptively smooth, showing Wes Fesler's men some really aggressive defensive tactics and uncanny marksmanship. A full house had opportunities to cheer for about five minutes as the young Crimson five battled the Army on even terms...
...visitors broke this early 7 to 7 tie with a vengeance and rolled up an insurmountable 32 to 15 halftime lead. The Feslermen were better organized and played improved basketball after the intermission, but the smooth working Cadets were never in danger. The first-string performers played less than half of the final period...
Though Harvard refused to surrender to McGill's frantic efforts for a rout, it never displayed its scrappy determination and team play which won the B.U. and St. Nicks tilts. Captain Bill Coleman and his team were worried from the start by McGill's superior, smooth skating outfit, and they never won the confidence to return a concerted attack...