Word: wateringly
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Thales said, "All things are water." "Ah!" said the thoughtful senior, "then Thales must have in Cambridge...
...regular crew unless they have had the same advantages the crew has had. These they can only obtain by rowing with a full eight and by receiving regular instruction. Moreover, a man from whom little was expected in the gymnasium, often proves to be an excellent oarsman on the water. The possibility of promotion and the certainty of instruction would stimulate the second eight to greater efforts, and some of them would surely be rewarded by a place on the crew. As an additional consideration, it may be said that such a plan would provide a large number of experienced...
...gone abroad, while Parrott, also a powerful oarsman, will hardly consent to again take a seat, and Peters' father is opposed to his again making one of the eight. Captain Flanders, however, is hopeful, and will immediately commence the work of preparation for the big college event on the water.-Clipper...
Burgess, '87, who has been disabled by water on the knee, has again made his appearance at college. He will not be in condition to row for some time...
...soon as they touch the chest, they are shot out forward and are again held perfectly straight. This arm movement is called the "shoot" because it is rapidly executed. A quick shoot is necessary; first, for the sake of uniformity: second, to avoid splashing when rowing on the water. The shoot, however, must be executed gently, for any violent motion jars a shell, and thereby greatly impedes its speed. After the shoot, the body is again swung forward, continuing, as it were, the movement of the arms. In fact, at no instant does motion cease. When the body is upright...