Word: straight
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...wasn't Jones, for the steps approached our door, and we heard the noise of a pair of shoes set cautiously down. Then a key was thrust quietly into the lock; there was no hesitation, it went straight in, but did not govern it. Then it was removed, and there was a suppressed rattling heard, as of a key-bunch...
...steadily and viciously away, and now the half-length of clear water opened and opened to a full length, and at that distance apart, and with Yale stroke up to 39, the two crews crossed the line, Harvard the winner by two lengths. The splendid fellows sat up straight and sturdy after their glorious victory, and seemed as comfortable and unmoved as if just ready to start for a practice pull. Yale rowed to the western bank, and got out of their boat, and then were taken back to their quarters in their little steamer, their shell being towed astern...
...feather is very uneven, and at present the defects are as follows: a tendency to neglect the end of the stroke, a quick rush of the arms till straight, and a hang before the body follows, ending with a marked pause on the full reach...
...Stroke fail on the catch, and the finish is slovenly throughout the boat. There is a tendency to overreach and not to sit up straight. Nos. 2 and 3 are especially faulty in this respect, both rowing with rounded backs...
...captain of the Boat Club visited New London for the purpose of ascertaining what were the facilities and accommodations in case the next race be rowed there. They were most hospitably entertained by several prominent citizens, and taken in a tug over the proposed course. This course is perfectly straight for six miles, and is sheltered from the prevailing winds by a point of land at its lower end, on which the grand stand would be erected. From the stand the whole course could be seen; and, moreover, on one side of the river for the entire distance there...