He trotted powerfully he galloped gracefully he thundered at full speed he lifted forelegs to welcome he flung out hind legs to repel he leaped as if springing over bayonets he pranced and curvetted as if he were the pretty plaything of a girl and finally he trotted up ...
“They didn’t understand why I wouldn’t deliberately hurt someone. They always thought you had to play angry. I always wanted to have fun. When I played over a guy that wasn’t as good as I was, I wouldn’t kill him, or mouth off about how terrible he was. I always respected ...
When Heath and Lee Payant hit the last crack-voiced note of “Bray,” a favorite, the candle was extinguished at the table of the party requesting the song. Candle-snuffing was a ritual, one of many at L’Abbaye where finger-snapping replaced applause, originally because clapping disturbed ...
Chinese ancient glass was independently invented and manufactured by domestic craftsmen. It has a long history, exquisite shape, and unique composition. However, Chinese ancient glass is still inferior to Western ancient glass in some aspects. Archaeological discoveries have shown that Western ancient gl...
Piezoelectric materials, which generate an electric current when compressed or stretched, are familiar and widely used: think of lighters that spark when you press a switch, but also microphones, sensors, motors and all kinds of other devices. Now a group of physicists has found a material with...
Then Brady pulled Steve down a sharp slope (坡). At its base, Zach was rubbing his ankle. As Steve helped his friend to his feet, Brady lifted his head and snuffed (嗅) the smoke-laden wind. Next moment, the dog bounded away and disappeared. The boys shouted for him, but he didn...