Word: decked
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Dates: during 1970-1970
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...Rowing at a 36 for the body of the race, the Crimson increased its lead over M. I. T. to a deck length by the 500 meter mark of the 2000-meter race, and had made it a full length at the halfway point...
...merchant seamen did not have to be urged twice. In the Eagle's hold were 4,525 tons of explosives, a mixed load of 500-lb. and 750-lb. preassembled napalm bombs consigned to U.S. Air Force units in Thailand. Secured on deck were 50 tons of live detonators. While the men, some in their skivvies, were tearing at the lifeboat covers and at work on the davits, Second Mate Robert Stevenson called to the bridge: "Is this for real?" Third Mate Herbert Gunn shouted down: "Cast off and stand clear. There's a live bomb aboard...
...Then pale and worn, he kept his deck...
...plot continues to expand. It reveals more and more faults in American society, but within the conceptions of its time, 1936. This dated viewpoint becomes obvious when the townspeople are brought to trial, and the judge trying to pursue orderly justice is opposed to the bigots in the deck. A man in the audience gets up to support the defendants and denounce the trial: "This is a crying shame against the good name of our town . . ." The judge calls him to the bench and sentences him to ten days for contempt of court. "I protest this injustice!" Thirty days...
Nonchalantly, Dave pulled out a deck of cards to interest people in a game of hearts. The idea was quite popular. People were eager to relieve the boredom and get their minds off the cold. I got a few curious glances when I innocently announced that we needed some more decks to accommodate all of the eager participants...