Word: smoothly
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...crew had arrived at New London Mr. Hammond suggested to Mr. Goodwin and Mr. Cowles, the captain of the Columbia crew, that the race should be rowed at 5.30 P. M., as the tide would then be half down, and there would be a better chance of having smooth water. This was agreed to, and the race was set for 5.30 P. M. In drawing for positions, Mr. Goodwin said that he thought the two courses so nearly equal that he would not like to have to choose between them, and therefore he suggested that two pieces of paper, marked...
...Holmes will soon be lively with the practising nines and various teams of cricket, lacrosse and tennis players. The curious will now find amusement in going to the boat-house and seeing the Class and 'Varsity crews. Bicyclers, too, will soon be able to enjoy their rides over smooth, hard roads, and those fond of pedestrian jaunts in the surrounding country have already had several pleasant days on which to indulge their fancy. Unless there is an unexpected change in the weather we may hope for a speedy activity among the lovers of athletic sports...
...smooth thy wrinkled brow...
Damp with the dews of sleep, a smooth white hand...
...little valley, carpeted with green turf, and almost bare of trees. At the bottom of the vale, a chattering brook ripple over smooth stones, and hurried on to join the sea. Just above him the course of the brook turned from east to south-east; and where the valley curved, on the north bank, a pretty moss-covered grotto opened toward the sun. Behind this a cliff suddenly rose a score of feet; while before it a large flat stone formed a convenient floor, reaching from the cave quite to the edge of the brook...