Word: shaping
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Dates: during 1900-1900
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...have to consider facts which cannot be otherwise that a mighty kinsman of man is at work behind it all. Again and again the naturlist feels that this or that feature of the order exactly satisfies him, just as he feels that the turn of a phrase or the shape of a thought in an author is after his own mind. In fact, to the inquirer this recognition of himself, of his own intellectual quality in the events he is considering, gives the sense of the highest pleasure which his occupation affords...
...field. Stillman and Ellis also made some long twirling punts. No line-up followed, but both regular men and substitutes ran through signals for twenty-five minutes. The self-control of the men was perfect; there was no fumbling or missing of signals. Lewis had the forwards in good shape, and they started quickly and hard. The backs were slow at first, but improved perceptibly under coaching. Ellis showed up very well, both in carrying the ball and in helping the other men. The interference on end and tackle running was fast and good...
After a brisk run, the squad went back in the electric cars to their dressing quarters. All the men are in good shape and have benefitted much by the change of air and surroundings. At dinner tonight they were all in fine spirits...
...class football squads have all had several days of practice, and are beginning to get into good shape. The Seniors and Sophomores had a short line-up yesterday against each other. Neither side could score, and the ball was kept near the centre of the field. The Juniors have spent most of their time in signal practice, and in perfecting their team play...
...football game yesterday between Princeton and Columbia was one of the closest ever held on Columbia Field. Columbia's team was in perfect condition, and in spite of their hard game with Cornell on Saturday, all the Princeton players were in good shape...