| 单词 | limber up |
| 例句 | The first Reb cannon were in position, limbering up easily, casually, getting the range. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She limbered up her fingers, glanced at the clock, was satisfied she had taken enough minutes, started the metronome, took her seat and the lesson began. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He played a quick run to limber up his fingers. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z We would have three days of limbering up and a chance to resupply at Monson before plunging irreversibly into the deepest woods. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z The snipping was only a kind of mental barbering, a limbering up. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Maybe we can catch him before he limbers up.’ Absalom, Absalom! 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z He inserted the mouthpiece and limbered up his fingers, running them up and down the keys. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z By the time Joe and the boys had limbered up and paddled to the starting line, at a little before 5:15, perhaps twenty-five thousand people had entered the regatta grounds. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z They limber up their lips with a tongue twister. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z I try to ignore everything but the exercises I move through to limber up my muscles. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “We can cover that much ground in ten minutes,” said Nala, stretching and rolling her neck to limber up. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z We limbered up with an interactive guide to the best picture contenders, taking in reviews, interviews, videos and trailers for the big 10. Close up: Sunday night fever 2011-02-24T16:05:54Z “This is the most glamorous part of the race,” he said, before limbering up for the town’s half marathon. As the GOP’s anti-Trump, Ben Sasse picked a big fight. What would it mean to win? 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z "Watching the 83-year-old stage and screen vet limber up before communing with the dead, or lurch into her goofy conjuring dance is a blissful experience," . Angela Lansbury returns to West End 2013-11-29T10:02:05Z “This is odd,” Tom Hanks says with a shake of his shoulders, the international sign of limbering up. Tom Hanks: ‘I’ve made a lot of movies that didn’t make sense – or money’ 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z Both the hunter and her prey limber up for next week's final showdown: she swims, he runs. TV highlights 03/06/2013 2013-06-03T06:00:11Z Indeed, I would go so far as to say that one way to limber up for one's own writing is to read, at random, from other books. A lesson in teaching writing 2011-02-21T12:30:53Z And with all our imaginations thus limbered up, the storytelling begins, at full gallop. 'Seagull' and 'Sense and Sensibility,' From Bedlam Company 2014-11-26T05:00:00Z He stretches to limber up before stepping into the jumpsuit, which is immaculately white, the deep V spanned by gold chains. Don’t call them impersonators: Inside the jumpsuited world of Elvis Tribute Artists Every available inch of space is used, and as the athletes limber up in aisles the audience feels lethargic by contrast. Chariots of Fire; Posh; Children's Children – review 2012-05-26T23:10:02Z A careful examination of the various contenders limbering up here is likely to provide valuable clues as to how 2011 will shape up. This week's new comedy 2011-01-29T00:06:31Z The excitement of the fight was continually interrupted by the performers stopping to limber up or drink from water bottles. Dance Review: ‘Dance Taipei,’ at New York Live Arts 2013-05-06T20:20:17Z The Bizet selections made this clear enough, allowing conductor and orchestra a chance to limber up through some of the composer’s most aggressively lovely short works. Review | Yan Pascal Tortelier and the NSO find their own voices in ‘Daphnis et Chloé’ 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z They aren’t all identical but they are awfully close, and her hand moves like that of an athlete limbering up. The Calligraphy Stars of Instagram 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z Like an athlete limbering up before a race, the rover's components were gently put through their paces before the six-wheeled Curiosity trundled off on its search for clues to the past habitability of Mars. Curiosity rover's descent to Mars – the story so far 2013-07-27T23:05:00Z “You know, I’m expecting to run well,” Dave told me as he limbered up before the race. Take my wife, please! 2012-10-04T20:39:00Z When I am on my way to a big dinner at a restaurant in Flushing, Queens, I like to limber up by eating a dozen of Helen You’s dumplings. Restaurant Review: Dumpling Galaxy in Queens 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z Right now they are limbering up by hunching over their laptops and tinkering with their headphones. Baftas 2011: Live blog 2011-02-13T18:36:00Z “Ninth Kingdom” conveys a sense of Lady Lazarus limbering up. A Lost Story by Sylvia Plath Contains the Seeds of the Writer She Would Become 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z There is a buzz of excitement back stage as the dancers limber up ahead of the show at the Royal Albert Hall, a distinctive red-brick circular building with a domed roof in London's Kensington district. Fairy-tale return for London ballet company's 'Cinderella' 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z Edinburgh mum and member of the Bad Parents' club radio panel, Jojo Fraser is looking forward to her children's sports day and is limbering up for the mums' race. Dads' race at school sports day put me in A&E 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z It hasn’t dimmed my enthusiasm, though I do advise fellow would-be picklers to limber up before hitting the court and be sure to wear good, supportive shoes. Game On 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z At Eaton Valley Primary in West Bromwich, year three pupils were limbering up on one of the warmest days of the year. How Sandwell is encouraging families to embrace exercise 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z “Yes,” Salah said, stretching his neck and turning his head from side to side as if he was limbering up for another game. Salah on revenge mission in Champions League final 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z But a few strokes later he limbered up, striking the ball with increasing force across the net. Invasion Generation: Iraq's children of war come of age with little hope 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z It all began on Sunday afternoon, just as Arsenal were limbering up to play Fulham. How football's volatile 48 hours unfolded 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z There is a joke going around that divorce lawyers are limbering up for the post-pandemic onslaught of work headed their way. A Classic Venetian Dish That Doesn’t Need Improvement 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z Range of motion gradually increases during dynamic stretching, such as doing shoulder circles, and is an effective way to limber up before an exercise routine. Tips for stretching and staying limber over 50 | Provided by Koelsch Communities 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z Perhaps we can seek salvation in the springtime ritual of a new season as pitchers and catchers all limber up for that Biden-esque renewal called baseball. Will sports get over Trumpism? 2021-02-06T05:00:00Z Some 20 hours earlier, she had prepared avocado toast for him as he limbered up for a 3:12 a.m. departure to run clockwise around the mountain. Record-smashing season for Wonderland Trail ends with unsupported record by Auburn-raised Ryan Montgomery 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z At Nationals Park, Max Scherzer limbered up with 65 pitches as the World Series champion Washington Nationals got back to work at 7:45 a.m. Trout uncertain, All-Star Game off as MLB gets back on field 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z As Richard Nixon limbered up for the ceremonial toss, every player on the Yankees and Senators scrummed in front of his first base box, jockeying to catch the ball. Opening day memories: From Seaver to Scully, Ted to the Ted 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z As they limbered up for this set — maybe the biggest show of their young careers in this band — they knew the stakes. Sold-out arenas, manic fandom: Will K-pop supergroup SuperM be the next BTS? 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z With only a few weeks until clubs around Europe will be limbering up for another round of spending in the January transfer window, it should prove to be another profitable period for the London-based firm. XXIII Capital: the company changing the face of football transfers 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z Johnson limbered up Tuesday by donning boxing gloves emblazoned with his campaign slogan “Get Brexit done” during a visit to a gym in northwest England. Johnson, Corbyn to square off in 1st UK election debate 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z And remember, as Columbus reminds us all trying to survive a zombie infestation, keep up with the cardio, limber up, wear seatbelts and travel light. Best Blu-ray & 4K UHD horror movies: ‘The Shining,’ ‘The Omen,’ ‘Zombieland’ and ‘Gremlins’ 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z And in this polarizing context, Mr. Johnson seems to be presenting himself as the man who will deliver Brexit despite the opposition of lawmakers and the establishment, limbering up for a “people against Parliament” campaign. Boris Johnson Is in Trouble With Brexit. Many Voters Don’t Mind. 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z I limbered up my take on Walt Whitman. 'Rejection didn’t hurt my pride - I had none left': confessions of a failed actor | Rhik Samadder 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z The first sketch, which saw Mackichan laboriously limbering up by a swimming pool and then doing a belly-flop, set the tone for a show that would defy expectations. Amanda Holden first choice for Smack The Pony 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z Something about the body in motion limbers up the mind and suggests that it should get moving, too. How a Beloved Canadian Novelist Reckons with Her Mennonite Past 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z That debate is stirring as cabinet rivals limber up for a battle to succeed Mrs. May — whose rocky leadership is under semi-permanent threat — and to grab control of those crucial trade talks. Soft Brexit? Hard Brexit? How About Endless Brexit? 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z As pitchers in all roles begin limbering up at spring training, here’s a quick look at baseball’s best rotations: Even in bullpen age, several teams still built on starters 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z That’s why I was second-guessing myself, standing in a basement, limbering up an interpretive-gesture adaptation of Walt Whitman’s Scented Herbage Of My Breast. 'Rejection didn’t hurt my pride - I had none left': confessions of a failed actor | Rhik Samadder 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z He is already intellectually limbered up to compete in the policy-sweepstakes part of the scramble for his party’s nomination. Opinion | This candidate may be the optimum challenger to Trump in 2020 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z Look at how the repellent Boris Johnson jokes about his weight as he limbers up for another tilt at the leadership, despite his record for incompetence and laziness as foreign secretary. What does this vote of no confidence mean? | Ian Birrell and others 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z It’s a statement that relishes its own violence: he is limbering up to fight marriage to the death. How free is free love? How polyamory lost its allure 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z The Eurovision Song Contest is almost upon us and the UK's entrant SuRie will already be limbering up in Lisbon ahead of Saturday's grand final. What these UK Eurovision acts know now 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z Some limber up on the spot; others hold tins of ammonia to their noses, to heighten their senses. The rise of Russia’s neo-Nazi football hooligans 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z At a recent rehearsal for their annual Kids Dance show, 23 middle schoolers at Ballet Tech were limbered up and ready to fly. Dance Like the Principal Is Watching 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z “It has a dark lord, our first encounter with orcs and Balrogs – it’s really Tolkien limbering up for what he would be doing later.” The Fall of Gondolin, 'new' JRR Tolkien book, to be published in 2018 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z It was barely above freezing at Fenway Park as he tried to limber up before Thursday’s home opener against Tampa Bay. MLB serves up a frosty start to new season, more snow coming 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z The greenback gained against a basket of currencies as traders limbered up for the two-day Fed Reserve meeting. Caution creeps into Asian trading ahead of Fed decision 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z Lynn limbered up with the Twins on a practice field, and was set to start Tuesday against Baltimore. Slashed salaries: Walker to Yankees, Lynn starts with Twins 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z As for accuracy, nonagenarian fingers not in need of a little time to limber up for rapid runs would be less uncanny than freakily artificial. At 94, seven decades after his L.A. debut, a pianist's steely tone shows little tarnish 2018-02-01T05:00:00Z While would-be successors to Mrs. May, like Mr. Johnson, are limbering up, it is not clear that a contest is imminent. As Brexit Agonies Continue, Theresa May Is Under Threat Again 2018-01-29T05:00:00Z The environment secretary Michael Gove’s supporters were also limbering up for another push, he added. Theresa May told: raise your game in three months or face revolt 2018-01-27T05:00:00Z But really, he was just limbering up to dance on his grave. Bannonfreude: how Breitbart (and the internet) immediately turned on Bannon 2018-01-10T05:00:00Z The day before the festival, the National limbered up in a rehearsal room in the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen. The National: ‘Even in the hard times, we always loved each other’ 2017-08-27T04:00:00Z After a work session in the morning and a lunch of quesadillas, cheeseburgers and push-up pops on the club’s patio, the boys limbered up for golf lessons. A Golf Center Grows in Harlem 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z He relished the role, and at least half the kids took his suggestions seriously, vigorously wiggling their arms to limber up for the test. The Docx games: three days at the Microsoft Office World Championship 2017-08-16T04:00:00Z But as the hard-hitting Latvian limbers up for Wimbledon, her near contemporary from Russia, Daria Kasatkina, is staking her own claim to carry the standard for the sport's next generation. Ostapenko chases more Wimbledon glory as Kasatkina lurks 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z Howard also fielded ground balls and headed to the outfield to limber up with some strange-looking contortions and gyrations. Ryan Howard goes back to the minors hoping to extend career 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z I sat on a bench for a while, with my back to the skyscrapers, watching office workers limber up for a friendly game. How Singapore Is Creating More Land for Itself 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z Curtis stretches his arms, as if he is limbering up for the challenge, then says, “It’s playoff time. Everybody plays hurt.” Smooth operators: New York Rangers' Zamboni drivers enjoy sports' coolest job 2017-04-18T04:00:00Z He limbered up at a real town hall on Thursday night in New Hampshire but did not interact directly with the audience, taking questions only from a moderator. Trump needs 'game-changing' win in next debate to salvage election chances 2016-10-07T04:00:00Z He limbers up on the sideline, as if he is preparing to enter the game, even though he is the backup quarterback. USC report: Sam Darnold gets plenty of chances in backup role 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z To limber up, Mr Kaine dropped in on the Virginia state delegation as they breakfasted at their hotel. Able Kaine 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z Holland are in Dublin solely to help the Republic of Ireland limber up for Euro 2016 and to vent a little frustration, for all the good that’ll do them. Republic of Ireland v Holland – international football friendly: live! 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z The players moved quickly to their stretching area and began to limber up. At Bayern Munich, Only the Expectations Aren’t Changing 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z But more important, it’s limbered up my mind. Walking 21,000 Miles Across the World Is…Normal It’s heartening to see the EU limbering up to act. Google crosses borders. The tax collectors should too | Jonathan Freedland 2016-01-30T05:00:00Z Today’s abundance of campaign swag suggests that Democrats and Republicans are limbering up for a gruelling contest in 2016, in which exciting and mobilising supporters is a higher priority than converting opponents. Wooing with whimsy 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z Holland are in Dublin solely to help the Republic of Ireland limber up for Euro 2016 and to vent a little frustration, for all the good that’ll do them. Republic of Ireland v Holland – international football friendly: live! 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z Gore said he rubs it on about 20 minutes before the game, and it activates when he starts limbering up. Terrance Gore, a Regular-Season Afterthought, Reclaims His Key Postseason Role 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z The people at the range limbered up, doing a variety of stretching exercises, before donning leather shooting jackets that looked like something that might be worn on a motorcycle. In Japan, even the gun enthusiasts welcome restrictions on firearms 2015-06-27T04:00:00Z As thousands limber up to mark the occasion, here are five things to know about Modi’s campaign to promote the ancient exercise regimen. 5 Things to Know About India’s Yoga Day Campaign 2015-06-20T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Lancashire’s grandmothers and other protesters are limbering up to cause further disruption. Time to get fracking 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z There was still time for Andrade to reduce the deficit as the tournament’s surprise team limbered up for an unexpected round of 16 adventure as one of the best third-place finishers. England women 2-1 Colombia women | Women’s World Cup match report 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z The referees, dressed in a motley collection of part-black kits, were next to arrive and limbered up in the newly drawn centre circle. The prison where murderers play for Manchester United | David Goldblatt 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton limbered up for qualifying with the fastest time in final Bahrain Grand Prix practice on Saturday. Hamilton ends final Bahrain practice on top 2015-04-18T04:00:00Z A sure sign that spring is limbering up on the sidelines and getting ready for an appearance is the arrival in America of the first European rosés. Rosé Arrives It Must Be Spring 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z Business for Britain, limbering up on the other side, insists it will not take a position until the reform package is on the table. Accidental Brexit: The UK Election Could See It Leaving the EU 2015-03-30T04:00:00Z The only exception to the refined décor was a hulking elliptical trainer that had been crammed next to the piano: Aline liked Johnson to limber up before cognitive tests. An Artist with Amnesia 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z She returned, coughing into a towel but doubled back immediately, ducking off court again to deal with a coughing fit as a non-plussed Sharapova limbered up. Serena continues mastery of Sharapova for magical 19th 2015-01-31T05:00:00Z He'll limber up by tossing a baseball there before moving into the bullpen to warm up in earnest while McCatty watches with arms crossed. Strasburg's playoff debut, 2 years after shutdown 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z He’ll limber up by tossing a baseball there before moving into the bullpen to warm up in earnest while McCatty watches with arms crossed. Strasburg’s playoff debut, 2 years after shutdown 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z Last year Brodkin, a qualified doctor, was given a conditional caution at North Liverpool Community Justice Centre after he duped security at a Premier League match and limbered up alongside players. World Cup 2014: comedian tries to join England team plane 2014-06-01T04:00:00Z On one recent day, he limbered up on the roof of his apartment building then made the long drive to the wrestling stadium in Haj Youssif, on the outskirts of town. Japanese diplomat-cum-wrestler wows crowds in Sudan 2013-11-18T08:15:14Z Mr Kennedy said this was indicative of the fact that politics was "limbering up" for the election campaign. Lib Dem gathering 'lacking humour' 2013-09-17T08:26:50Z Frenchman Romain Grosjean was third fastest for Lotus as he limbered up for his closest thing to a home race in the continuing absence of a French Grand Prix. Rosberg on top for Mercedes in first Monaco practice 2013-05-23T10:18:58Z If the foundations were laid anywhere it was probably the artifical pitch in Kettering where Northampton limbered up for this rubbery showdown. Saracens 13-27 Northampton 2013-05-12T18:23:52Z Margaret Hodge MP, the scourge of the tax engineers, will be limbering up this weekend for another blistering charge at key figures in the tax avoidance debate. BT squares up for an audacious goal in battle to win over Sky's customers 2013-05-11T23:04:10Z True, the season is still limbering up: the unofficial gun only goes off when the Diamond League starts in Doha on Friday. Perri Shakes-Drayton finds inspiration in her Olympic disappointment 2013-05-04T21:00:02Z It’s April, and the kitchen-window bird observer is limbering up, too. Opinion: What Do the Bird-Watchers Know? 2013-04-19T20:07:44Z They were roared on by some 3,000 Romanians, who limbered up for the game by heaping scorn on the Stamford Bridge announcer who extended a warm welcome to "our visitors from the Czech Republic". Chelsea 3-1 Steaua (3-2 on agg) 2013-03-14T22:13:00Z First, Murray limbered up his arms and shoulders with a stretch cord, another man gripping one end while Murray pulled and twisted. Straight Sets: Watching Murray Prepare On His Way to Championship 2012-09-12T01:05:12Z With School Gym as Olympic Stadium, Autistic Students Chase Goals In London, thousands gathered on Wednesday to watch as two Jamaican track stars, Usain Bolt and Johan Blake, limbered up for the 200-meter sprint. City Room: School Uses Olympics to Teach Autistic Students in Manhattan 2012-08-08T22:16:58Z Also limbering up for Sunday's final will be the three other fastest men in history, all intent on toppling him: fellow-Jamaicans Yohan Blake and Asafa Powell, and Tyson Gay of the United States. Games welcomes Bolt, says goodbye to Phelps 2012-08-04T00:45:27Z Players emerge from the locker room and limber up while dodging shoppers toting Victoria’s Secret bags on their way to see “The Amazing Spider-Man.” Atlanta Gives Tennis the Uptown Treatment 2012-07-21T02:52:52Z Then he swung his arm around a few times to “limber up.” Baseball Joe on the School Nine or, Pitching for the Blue Banner 2012-02-17T03:00:33.267Z It was something my manager had said in my hearing about liking his leading woman to have a liaison with the leading man because "it kept her limbered up." A Woman of Genius 2012-01-18T03:00:09.517Z Oh, I'm limbering up a little," he answered, "I think a good rub will help a lot. Dick Randall The Young Athlete 2012-01-04T03:00:45.467Z Conley, after limbering up with plyometric exercises, gets loose when he senses a change in possession, punting a few balls into the net and working with his long snapper, Tanner Purdum. Organized Chaos on the Jets? Sidelines 2011-12-17T19:38:36Z "So we will," said Alfred; "but what are the guns doing back there?" he asked, as he pointed out a battery which had limbered up and was wheeling into position. The Boy Volunteers with the French Airman 2011-11-07T02:00:17.100Z The few moments required for limbering up seemed a lifetime as men fell fast and horses mad with terror broke loose and dashed away. Servants of the Guns 2011-10-06T02:00:39.987Z Such a method is certainly calculated to limber up our theories and put them all at work, the pragmatic method, our friends the philosophers call it, a method which pretends to a conquering destiny. Bill's School and Mine A Collection of Essays on Education 2011-10-05T02:00:19.377Z It was found impossible to limber up the guns: all the horses were killed, and only five or six of the drivers left. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z Outside, in the broiling humidity, with his venerable coach Brooks Johnson and the 110m hurdler David Oliver, who won bronze at both the last Olympics and world championships, Gatlin limbers up gingerly. Justin Gatlin: I got to the point where I said, 'I don't care anymore' 2011-08-22T21:59:01Z “So limber up, Sam,” the manager went on, “and have your arm in good shape.” Baseball Joe of the Silver Stars or The Rivals of Riverside 2011-08-14T02:00:21.583Z One was still limbered up: evidently a shell had burst immediately in front of it. Servants of the Guns 2011-10-06T02:00:39.987Z It is all a far cry from the days when England limbered up for World Cups by sticking shedloads of points on a Premiership All-Stars XV. England ready for Wales's kitchen sink 2011-08-12T16:00:01Z They’re stiff yet,” added Tom, stretching them carefully as though he was afraid they might break off, “but not so bad; they’ve got limbered up now.” Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z "I—I may be limbering up a bit," said the Colonel. Fore! 2011-07-11T02:00:06.097Z Then you can ride back on the carriages when they limber up.” The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny 2011-06-22T02:00:20.120Z The second French line is powerless to resist this vigorous onslaught, and even the more distant batteries limbered up to drive away. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z In accordance with previous orders, our horse-gunners at once ran down their guns, limbered up, and started to gallop back towards our main position. The Invasion 2011-05-20T02:00:29.260Z Young couples push strollers, while seniors limber up with tai chi poses or play traditional musical instruments. China's Test Prep Juggernaut 2011-05-05T21:00:03Z In the twinkling of an eye the guns were limbered up, and moving on at a quick trot. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846 2011-04-29T02:00:09.217Z "I believe I'll get out and limber up a little," I said, rising from my seat. Abroad at Home American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street 2011-04-27T02:00:23.800Z So I went in, hedging at first, but limbering up when she stroked my hair. Plain Mary Smith A Romance of Red Saunders 2011-04-09T02:00:09.887Z Thought I’d turn her loose in the pasture to limber up a bit, when—would you believe it?—she leaped clean over that fence, and off into the woods out of sight.” The Adventures of Fleetfoot and Her Fawns 2011-04-03T02:00:18.337Z As the leprechaun limbered up, I heard someone ask how the Irish will defend the Seminoles. Irish's season comes to abrupt end 2011-03-21T04:02:00Z When I think of them now I can feel a sort of sinking come back on me and my face gets stiff like it was made of leather and couldn't limber up for a smile. The Girl at Central 2011-03-08T03:00:37.413Z As the team limbers up and then does fielding practice, the mood seems extremely upbeat with lots of banter and good humour. Buoyant mood 2011-02-26T02:16:06Z The toy-sized contestants waved and limbered up before the race got under way. Robot marathon kicks off in Japan 2011-02-24T10:50:37Z The British horsemen were loosed at them: some of the guns limbered up and dashed off into safety; those that remained were captured and their gunners were sabred. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z You will limber up your two guns, and haul them down to the boathouse. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z Keep an eye on the old birds and as soon as they show a disposition to evacuate the situation we’ll limber up and wait for them in the foyer. The Rustle of Silk 2011-01-27T03:00:44.390Z A few shells exchanged places, and then the battery limbered up and trekked on quietly to the drift. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z Well, I know the answer, anyway,” and a couple of minutes later, wiping his lips with his handkerchief, he joined Henderson outside the club-house, and began leisurely to limber up. The Carleton Case 2011-01-24T03:00:17.240Z Two teams dashed forward amidst a terrible rifle and shrapnel fire, and limbered up two of the guns. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z He opened with all his guns, and they limbered up again. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z So why is Wall Street limbering up for a battle for talent? Reuters Breakingviews: Ending Federal Subsidies for Mortgages 2011-01-03T22:20:37Z They were all standing now, limbering up, stretching, sniffing the good air, and looking eagerly toward the food. Famous Flyers And Their Famous Flights 2010-12-25T03:00:15.953Z Nothing much else under ninety, though; one or two eighty-nines, I believe, and an eighty-eight; better get limbered up a bit, Jack; it’s getting near our turn. The Carleton Case 2011-01-24T03:00:17.240Z After I was sick a while last summer—a year ago, I mean, I thought I’d never get limbered up.” Betty Lee, Sophomore 2010-12-24T03:00:29.270Z England, meanwhile, spent yesterday doing nothing more enthralling that limbering up for tomorrow's game against Algeria, and running through a mandatory press conference. World Cup 2010 paper view: Swiss roll out The Miracle of Durban 2010-06-17T07:19:00Z Forming a circle about 30 feet across, they limbered up by trying to prevent it from hitting the concrete under their feet. The Morning Skate: A Memorable End to Blackhawks Cup Victory 2010-06-11T13:43:00Z Capello was by himself for at least five minutes as his replacements limbered up on the pitch. Paul Hayward: How Capello bawls out his slackers 2010-06-08T23:06:00Z Cullen limbered up for tomorrow's game by studying for his looming accountancy exams, which suggests his rock 'n 'roll lifestyle needs a bit of work. Leo Cullen set to lead Heineken Cup holders Leinster against Toulouse 2010-04-30T18:14:00Z If it's hot, as it's forecast to be this Sunday, wear as little as possible and limber up thoroughly. The joy of marathon running 2010-04-24T13:00:00Z Now the candidates for the position of chancellor after the election will be limbering up for Monday's debate. Budget 2010: Darling and rivals must get serious on cuts | Matthew Sinclair 2010-03-26T10:30:00Z Rugby greats run for Sport Relief Hundreds of people and a host of celebrities are limbering up to take to the streets across Wales to raise money for Sport Relief. Rugby greats run for Sport Relief 2010-03-21T09:15:00Z Special services include massage therapists who limber up the animals for competition. 2010-02-15T00:00:00Z It was on September 1, 1914, in a village near Compiègne, that the L Battery of six guns limbered up on reveille at 2.30, waiting for a missing order to retire. With our Fighting Men The story of their faith, courage, endurance in the Great War In hollows near the German lines were thousands of cavalry horses with their horse artillery limbered up ready for the dash forward. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. George was as eager as the animal to limber up and go. The Guarded Heights Most every Spring I've had to take a little dandelion root, limbered up with gin, but this year that didn't seem to get there, as the boys say. Cordwood He is a tireless worker, and when he is not pitching he is doing hand springs and other acrobatic acts to limber up all his muscles. Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside When all our guns at that part of the field had limbered up, except those of one regular battery, I met a squad of men with a major making for the rear. Civil War Experiences under Bayard, Gregg, Kilpatrick, Custer, Raulston, and Newberry, 1862, 1863, 1864 Bert found his arm somewhat rusty, as he had not done any pitching to speak of for quite a while, but soon limbered up, and began "shooting them over" in his old time form. Bert Wilson at Panama Darkness closed hostilities and we limbered up and passed to the front about a mile, and planted our battery on a hill, very steep and high, doubling teams to go up. An Artilleryman's Diary Near Cherery, November 7, they were caught by heavy shell fire fully horsed and limbered up, but got off the road without injury or confusion. Battery E in France 149th Field Artillery, Rainbow (42nd) Division I usually start my work by limbering up slowly, and on the first day I do not pitch at all. Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside And sure enough in a few minutes he was on his feet rubbing his legs, stretching his arms, and twisting his body "to limber up the j'ints." Harper's Round Table, July 2, 1895 The cavalry opened fire on the Union lines, which were thrown into some confusion, during which Stuart limbered up his guns and quickly rejoined Ewell. The Greater Republic A History of the United States Then the gun was hurriedly limbered up again and galloped back out of rifle fire. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War Below, on the gridiron, the players were limbering up. A Boy Knight Again the piece limbered up and rattled over the hard lava road for a new position. The Utah Batteries: A History A complete account of the muster-in, sea voyage, battles, skirmishes and barrack life of the Utah batteries, together with biographies of officers and muster-out rolls. Captain Arnold ordered our two guns to be brought to the rear by hand, limbering up from the rear, and try to make through the woods. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery The fall of the day previous, combined with the night air, had made him woefully stiff, and it was a good half-hour before he became limbered up. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck He made no effort to disclose what he had in the way of various balls, his sole object, apparently, being to get his arm limbered up and in condition. Jack Winters' Baseball Team Or, The Rivals of the Diamond I got out and walked about to limber up a little for the rest of the trip. From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign A Sketch in Personal Narration of the Scenes a Soldier Saw Again the guns were limbered up and the force advanced to the Bagoa river, where it was again necessary to drag the guns across the shaky bridge and force the reluctant mules to swim. The Utah Batteries: A History A complete account of the muster-in, sea voyage, battles, skirmishes and barrack life of the Utah batteries, together with biographies of officers and muster-out rolls. They stretched, and went through certain gymnastic 21 feats calculated to limber up their cramped muscles. Jack Winters' Campmates I directed that my right or fifth piece should be first limbered up. Campaign of Battery D, First Rhode Island light artillery. Many curious eyes watched them limber up their arms for the work before them. Jack Winters' Baseball Team Or, The Rivals of the Diamond So we were not surprised when a courier came with the orders from headquarters that we should get our guns out of the works, limber up, and be ready to move at daylight. From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign A Sketch in Personal Narration of the Scenes a Soldier Saw It was counted fair, also, owing to the headway the train already had, to start a hundred yards or so before the engine came abreast, in order to limber up to the horses' best speed. The Duke Of Chimney Butte The gunners saw the movement, began to limber up their pieces and succeeded in galloping away with four of them. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 “Suppose I cover the rear till we see what this is,” suggested Lefever, limbering up as the other two looked back. Nan of Music Mountain He’s got a ride in front of him and he’d appreciate a chance to rest and limber up.” Louisiana Lou A Western Story We cannoneers of the Left Section had the guns limbered up, and into the woods, in about a minute; we, double-quicking alongside. From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign A Sketch in Personal Narration of the Scenes a Soldier Saw The plane is limbered up since I worked it over, and yesterday’s little spin gave me a taste for more, too. The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards Then when you've limbered up your poor old joints, I'm going to line you up against the scrubs. Bert Wilson on the Gridiron "See Tom and Bob take it easy till they get limbered up." The Rival Campers Ashore The Mystery of the Mill For there, standing in the center of the room was the Contortionist, "limbering up." Continuous Vaudeville The second day, I woke up lame and stiff but I gave myself a good brisk rub down and kneaded my arm and leg muscles until they were pretty well limbered up. One Way Out A Middle-class New-Englander Emigrates to America Then the guns, with their ammunition wagons, were limbered up and taken leisurely over the river as the prizes of the fight. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government Then it's "limber up" and forward, and their attention is paid to another little range further on. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition "We'll give it to 'em hard at the start, before they get limbered up." The Rival Campers Ashore The Mystery of the Mill It was a glorious sunny day, perhaps too hot, but that makes for good baseball, for it limbers up the players. Baseball Joe in the Big League or, A Young Pitcher's Hardest Struggles You bend your body rhythmically, and by degrees acquire a proficiency that enables you to "stretch" and "limber up" yourself to an extent that may surprise you. The Art of Stage Dancing The Story of a Beautiful and Profitable Profession After a few more rounds the 53rd limbered up and prepared to advance. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government The battery horses were at once brought up from a ravine in the rear, and the battery limbered up and moved off through the woods diagonally to the left and rear. The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865 And then he made each player take a good rubbing down and just enough exercise to limber up his muscles. Dave Porter and His Rivals or, The Chums and Foes of Oak Hall “There’s a Swede down at Branker’s wants a bottle that will limber up a wooden leg,” he said. Masters of the Wheat-Lands It’s so long since I paddled that they’re not limbered up yet.” The Woman from Outside [on Swan River] As the batteries limbered up, the Boers re-opened and followed them with shells. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government I'm sore in spots, but I'll limber up when I get moving. Desert Conquest or, Precious Waters The former marched back without apparently quickening their pace, and the latter, limbering up, trotted off to support the attack on Vaal Krantz. The Second Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the South African War With a Description of the Operations in the Aden Hinterland The disappointed enemy limbered up, slipped into the woods and departed. Detailed Minutiae of Soldier life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865 In his youth Joe had been a famous dancer, and his daughter got him so limbered up that every one sat round and applauded them. A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays Gets your throat 125 limbered up and going smooth.” Blue Ridge Country You're put together pretty tight; but I reckon we could make you do if you'd let us take you apart with a screw-driver and limber up the pieces with rattlesnake oil. Boy Life Stories and Readings Selected From The Works of William Dean Howells "We can limber up and have some amusement, anyhow." Frank Merriwell's Son A Chip Off the Old Block All the 12-pounders except two were in the first instance sent up without limbers, and therefore had to be limbered up to wagons. With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) Journal of Active Service I slam my ball back and forth against the wall where it says “No Ball Playing,” just to limber up and let off a little spite, and then I go over to see Kate. It’s like this, cat After the ponies, who were very stiff, were limbered up a bit, we traveled on in the direction of the sea. The Great White Tribe in Filipinia If a battery gets into confusion, or there is any delay in unlimbering or limbering up, then is the most favorable time to capture it by a vigorous charge with the bayonet. A Treatise on the Tactical Use of the Three Arms: Infantry, Artillery, and Cavalry As they approached, the artillery limbered up and galloped off to the eastward, while the infantry quickly retreated, though not till many of the gallant Frenchmen’s saddles had been emptied. The Three Commanders "No, but it is great for limbering up the little finger." The Pianolist A Guide for Pianola Players The gun for which we had come was in the rear chamber, limbered up and ready for use. Field and Forest The Fortunes of a Farmer Waterhouse's battery, being taken on the flank, was limbering up to withdraw, when Major Taylor ordered it into action again. From Fort Henry to Corinth Instantly profiting by their temporary hesitation, the echelon limbered up and galloped away to another position, while the next echelon, again checking the enemy by its fire, followed its example. A Treatise on the Tactical Use of the Three Arms: Infantry, Artillery, and Cavalry As she shut the door she saw the cannon at203 the pass limber up, wheel, and go bumping up the hill to rejoin its bespattered fellows on the knoll. Special Messenger Tongues limbered up immediately at this, for each boy had a grievance. Chicken Little Jane Give a feller a little chance to limber up; won't you? Fred Fenton on the Track or, The Athletes of Riverport School It is like boxing gloves or a punching bag, a thing that serves its turn to limber up your brain. Carl and the Cotton Gin I saw the waving of signal flags, the commotion through the camps,—officers galloping their horses, teamsters whipping their mules, regiments turning out, drums beaten, and batteries limbered up. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War As the French approached, the artillery limbered up and galloped off to the eastward, while the infantry quickly retreated, although not until many a gallant Frenchman’s saddle had been emptied. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign So Tuttle was sent into right, while Grant limbered up his arm a bit by throwing a few to Sile Crane. Rival Pitchers of Oakdale He asked many times how Fred felt, and if there was anything like rubbing down he needed, in order to limber up some muscle that might not feel just right. Fred Fenton on the Track or, The Athletes of Riverport School You’re put together pretty tight; but I reckon we could make you do if you’d let us take you apart with a screw-driver and limber up the pieces with rattlesnake oil. The Flight of Pony Baker A Boy's Town Story So we prudently scattered the battalions a bit, and the field batteries limbered up and walked slowly back under cover of a slope. The Doings of the Fifteenth Infantry Brigade August 1914 to March 1915 Seeing the day was lost, we were ordered to limber up and leave. The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson The battery limbered up and came with a heavy noise down the pike, through the night. The Long Roll The artillery fired, until the Ghazis were within a few yards of them; then they hastily limbered up, and fell back. For Name and Fame Or Through Afghan Passes I saw the horses come galloping in from the rear; one of the guns was limbered up, and off they went like the wind. In the Track of the Troops The guns limber up and jump the railway line—a pretty stiff little obstacle—the narrow gauge metals being on top of a narrow embankment. Impressions of a War Correspondent Then, limbering up, we galloped again to their flank and repeated the operation; meanwhile, one of our batteries immediately in their front firing at them with shells. The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson The blue battery opposite limbered up and went away. The Long Roll I just took pity on him and told him mighty plain dat he must limber up his tongue and ask sumpin', say what he mean, wantin' to visit them pigs so often. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves South Carolina Narratives, Part 2 Had they failed to batter down the gate? and had they limbered up and retired? Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East Then they limbered up and were ordered across to our right; a low but steep little embankment of the narrow-gauge railway was in front of them. Impressions of a War Correspondent After an hour of spirited work, our antagonists limbered up and hurried off, leaving us victors in the contest. The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson The guns limbered up, moving out by the right flank and taking position elsewhere upon the plateau. The Long Roll Good for rheumatism, they say," observed Wallace; "athletes also use it to limber up their limbs. The Banner Boy Scouts on a Tour, or, The Mystery of Rattlesnake Mountain So orders were given, guns were limbered up again, and away we went at a gallop in full pursuit. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East The guns limbered up, leaving the shattered wreck of the waggon behind, and the trains commenced to move back slowly, keeping pace with the cavalry and artillery. Impressions of a War Correspondent As they approached the ridge a Union battery limbered up and galloped off. Chancellorsville and Gettysburg Campaigns of the Civil War - VI The outclassed smoothbores limbered up and drew sulkily away; Courtenay's Battery, including a rifled gun, arrived in dust and thunder to take their place. The Long Roll Afterwards the centres practised passing and the kickers limbered up a little, but by five the work was over and the fellows were free to do what they liked. Left End Edwards The guns had limbered up and pushed on, and the rear guard remained, surrounded by the enemy, hampered with its wounded, and stranded with doolies. Through Three Campaigns A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti The vultures had gathered as usual at the sound of their dinner-gong, but there was no fight, and soon the guns limbered up, and turned back across the plain. Impressions of a War Correspondent It was said that during the retreat of the artillery one piece of Stewart's battery did not limber up as soon as the others. Chancellorsville and Gettysburg Campaigns of the Civil War - VI Atwell's Battery limbered up in hot haste, turned, and dashed in thunder up the road. The Long Roll While thus absent, Captain Bridges, concluding that the Confederate guns were too heavy for him, limbered up and fell back. The Citizen-Soldier or, Memoirs of a Volunteer His arm was free of the sling now, and, though it was still a bit stiff, it was beginning to limber up nicely. The Triflers In a day or two I limbered up enough to get into my clothes and I puttered around, offering to do things. David Lannarck, Midget An Adventure Story While limbering up the guns a mule was shot, and two wheels rolled down the slope. The Great Amulet Either we will gloriously take them, or they will limber up and scamper after Jackson. The Long Roll In it Chopin has limbered up, his mood is freer, melancholy as it is. Old Fogy His Musical Opinions and Grotesques We've been working with them ever since daylight, then Bud sent us along to thaw out and get some chuck into us, and hurry back so that the other fellows could get limbered up some. Ted Strong in Montana With Lariat and Spur "I am Davy to you folks," said the little man as he stamped around to limber up from the long confinement. David Lannarck, Midget An Adventure Story Then they made tea, at which we looked with envious eyes, having tasted none for thirty-six hours, limbered up their guns, and started back as casually as they had come. With Our Army in Palestine His guns ceased with their canister and limbering up thundered away toward the sun, now low and red in the heavens. The Long Roll Meanwhile the field batteries which had been in position farthest in the rear, and so were already out of range, limbered up and dashed into action in front of our Brigade. Three years in France with the Guns: Being Episodes in the life of a Field Battery "I myself am always stiff and slow until I get limbered up." The Story of Porcelain So close were we that the guns only fired their loaded charges, and limbering up, went hastily to the rear. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes The guns were limbered up and we advanced out of the barley fields and galloped under heavy fire across a sandy stretch to a position right in the open. With Our Army in Palestine The Parrotts blazed in turn, four times, then they limbered up in haste and left the ridge. The Long Roll "Just wait till my horse gets his muscles limbered up a bit!" Dave Porter at Star Ranch Or, The Cowboy's Secret I was immediately thrust into the foreground as the brilliant German scholar; and, limbering up my heavy German artillery, I attacked him. A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium As the column issued from the village along the causeway, at a rapid pace, the French limbered up their guns and retired at a gallop. With Clive in India Or, The Beginnings of an Empire We limbered up and withdrew a little way up the hill, and unhooked again for the night. With Our Army in Palestine The resulting steam heated the tiny chamber and threw the patients into a dripping perspiration, which limbered up their muscles, which were stiff from paddling. The Camp Fire Girls in the Maine Woods Or, The Winnebagos Go Camping I begrudged losing my first chance to get limbered up; but so far as that goes, there'll be plenty of occasions later on. The Chums of Scranton High Hugh Morgan's Uphill Fight By 5.55 we had taken our first objective and captured four guns, all limbered up and trying to get away. The Fife and Forfar Yeomanry and 14th (F. & F. Yeo.) Battn. R.H. 1914-1919 And in the distant landscape they saw the German gun teams limber up and hurry away with the field guns which for a fortnight had been firing upon our men. Letters from France There was a general move towards the house, and even the band "limbered up," and began to transfer itself from the garden into the hall, where its labours were to begin afresh. Vera Nevill Or, Poor Wisdom's Chance I like to jest go joggin' 'long, To limber up my soul with song; To stop awhile 'n' chat the men, 'N' drink some cider now an' then. The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar Its chisel-shaped teeth clacked together as it limbered up its jaw. Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town Here and there the trainer or his assistants were limbering up joints that needed attention. Football Days Memories of the Game and of the Men behind the Ball "If you would just limber up a little and not be so stiff with him," urged Mrs. Fortescue, "let him see he can have Anita." Betty at Fort Blizzard We limbered up, our battery did, and got the guns off in column of route, but we were more like a blooming ambulance than a battery. Leaves from a Field Note-Book A battery that sought to drive back the advancing column was exposed to such a heavy fire that it was compelled to limber up and retreat. The Tree of Appomattox If you feel on the second morning as if you could never reach your journey's end, start off easily, and you will limber up after a while. How to Camp Out I was frozen into one solid cake of ice all the way through, and when Marcella tried to limber up my arm before it had thawed out, it went, 'Pop!' and just bursted. Raggedy Andy Stories "How can I limber up and tell him he can have Anita?" roared the Colonel. Betty at Fort Blizzard "Wait till he gets limbered up," cried Frank Hansard across to her. Westerfelt A party then doubled back from the main body of the detachment, protected the artillery men in limbering up the gun, and escorting it to the main body, which again resumed its march. A Journey through the Kingdom of Oude, Volumes I & II "No: cover him up decently, and fall in to limber up the gun!" Hetty Wesley Bill, by all these signs and tokens, was limbering up his keen old range-bred wits for action. Skyrider To the right of us a brigade of artillery was limbered up ready to go anywhere. Adventures of a Despatch Rider Then one man held the horses while the other limbered up. Tommy Atkins at War As Told in His Own Letters They were only fairly limbered up when four active men appeared abruptly on the property, at the corners of the claim, and began the work of putting up white location posts, after knocking others down. The Furnace of Gold "He was wishful not to be put away without a hymn, sir," answered the sergeant, drawing himself erect to "Attention" and answering respectfully through his captain who had drawn near, having limbered up his gun. Hetty Wesley The guns limbered up and moved across to a nearer position towards the right. From Capetown to Ladysmith An Unfinished Record of the South African War The order was welcome to the commander of the guns, who was anxious to go closer, and, limbering up, he advanced as rapidly as weapons of such great weight could be dragged across the fields. The Forest of Swords A Story of Paris and the Marne After his tongue got limbered up, and his memory refreshed, he criminated Ury. History of the Negro Race in America From 1619 to 1880. Vol 1 Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens After one has rested, or had a vacation, some foundational exercises and finger movements may be necessary, to limber up the muscles and regain control and quickness. Piano Mastery Talks with Master Pianists and Teachers I do a lot of gymnastics each day, to exercise the voice and limber up the anatomy. Vocal Mastery Talks with Master Singers and Teachers The hot guns limbered up and left Rietfontein to burn itself out. From Capetown to Ladysmith An Unfinished Record of the South African War In a quarter of an hour the great batteries limbered up again, and once more the French army went forward, the troops to lie down and wait again, while the artillery worked with ferocious energy. The Forest of Swords A Story of Paris and the Marne The gun was rapidly limbered up and we rode to the top of the hill. With Steyn and De Wet "That's so, Carter," she said, a little penitently, "but do you know, I think if you did take us rowing, it would limber up your arms so you wouldn't have rheumatism!" Marjorie's Maytime I do a lot of gymnastics each day, to exercise the voice and limber up the anatomy. Vocal Mastery Talks with Master Singers and Teachers He just thought I was one o' them common, every-day cusses that folks use to limber up on. The Light in the Clearing My guns had been firing all the morning from a sunken road, when we got orders to limber up and get back to a rear position. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, February 19, 1919 In the last stage of the battle the French limbered up their guns in the belief that a vast reserve of Austrian cavalry was galloping into action. The Liberation of Italy Once or twice the road left the river to cut across over the mountains, and it cost our horses much exertion to drag the limbers up the steep, slippery trail. War in the Garden of Eden When they gave me a going over, they found that my heart was out of place and that my left hand might never limber up again. A Yankee in the Trenches But after a few rounds they limbered up and scampered away. History of Kershaw's Brigade The gun was scarcely limbered up preparatory to retreat, when a rush from the Ghazees broke the first square. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 328, February, 1843 Sometime, if I can get my stub pen limbered up I shall try my hand at writing a bit of a composition on the subject of "The Inequality of Equals." Reveries of a Schoolmaster A snake who had lain torpid all winter in his hole took advantage of the first warm day to limber up for the spring campaign. Cobwebs from an Empty Skull To prison you go, unless you limber up your tongue. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis You go on back, and, as soon as West gets limbered up a bit, and I hear his story, we join you out there. The Case and the Girl So badly did his misused body stiffen, that when he was called it required another ten minutes and a second glass of whiskey to unbend his joints and limber up the muscles. Brown Wolf and Other Jack London Stories Chosen and Edited By Franklin K. Mathiews Wouldn't it be the correct thing to call the gun-crews and limber up a little? The Flying Legion "Blow that in, and limber up, and remember that there's more behind it." Red Saunders His Adventures West & East Across the fields Stephen saw guns being limbered up; and drivers lashing their horses to a gallop across a bridge. Ailsa Paige Suddenly the guns were limbered up and went bounding over the field, caissons in front. Kincaid's Battery By noon the Germans had gotten the range and a rain of shrapnel was bursting about the Belgian batteries, which limbered up and retired at a trot in perfect order. Fighting in Flanders At this moment, however, two British guns mounted on a knoll opened upon the Russians, the victorious French threatened their flank, the Russian gunners limbered up and retired, and their infantry suddenly fell back. Jack Archer Over on the gridiron, meanwhile, the candidates for football honors were limbering up in a way that greatly surprised not a few of the inexperienced. The Half-Back We had become fairly well limbered up by that time and set out with comparative ease. Under the Andes When his legs were limbered up, Pinocchio started walking by himself and ran all around the room. Adventures of Pinocchio Spears led the silent players out of the dressing room and I followed; and while they began to toss balls to and fro, to limber up cold, dead arms, I sat on the bench. The Redheaded Outfield In his youth Joe had been a famous dancer, and his daughter got him so limbered up that every one sat around and applauded them. The Troll Garden and Selected Stories It seemed the natural thing to do, and the guns were limbered up in an incredibly short time, and a roadway made through the intrenchment, the men working like beavers under the excitement. The Burial of the Guns Then limbered up and drove at speed, though horses fell and died; We might not halt for man nor beast on that wild, daring ride. Rio Grande's Last Race & Other Verses According to my idea the plan is to first practice until the players become limbered up, say for a week or so, before attempting to play a game. Spalding's Baseball Guide and Official League Book for 1895 My God! limber up a little—limber up! Humoresque A Laugh on Life with a Tear Behind It You just spar with yourself and get limbered up, while I put some wood on the fire. In the Midst of Alarms Look! see! the artillery are limbering up already. Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 Slade reluctantly limbered up and took his four guns out of action; Maclaine remained in action until the ghazees were at the muzzles of his two guns, which fell into the enemy's hands. The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 They were limbered up, and went off rapidly. Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee It's so long since I've seen a boy from up on the Earth that I'd like to talk a spell myself—to limber up my old tongue. Half-Past Seven Stories Without yells or worry a man spoke gently to other men, and they all limbered up, quite easily. On Something The French pursued us hotly; and so rapid was their movement, that before Ramsey's brigade could limber up and away, their squadrons had surrounded him and captured his guns. Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 However, in this meeting his limb became so limbered up that he could run up and down the steps like a young man. Personal Experiences of S. O. Susag And he gave the order to limber up. Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee Then their dignified maturity limbered up a little. Over the Pass While I was trying to limber up my German vocabulary he passed us along to his Ober-leutenant in the hut along the roadside. The Log of a Noncombatant We moved up a deep gorge, and coming on them by surprise, forced them to remove their guns, which quickly limbered up and made for the city. A Narrative of the Siege of Delhi With an Account of the Mutiny at Ferozepore in 1857 Do you wish me to sing and dance and amuse you, and to limber up my old bones? Plays The cannoneers seized the trail; the horses wheeled at a gallop; the piece was limbered up; and the men rushed down the hill to mount their horses, left there. Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee The Major, limbering up his wireless instruments, sent a message snap-snapping across the frozen expanse. Lost in the Air Not that I had any hope that a second perusal would enable me to place a different construction on its contents, but it helped to fill in while the brain was limbering up. Right Ho, Jeeves They stopped only long enough to limber up the muscles. Man Size The first day of the season was great, only all the performers had not got limbered up. Peck's Bad Boy at the Circus I thought he had sprained his off foreleg for he limped a good deal on the home stretch, but he seemed to limber up all right the last few miles. A Beautiful Possibility While they were getting the machine-gun limbered up, Sam came back to my quarters, and took a hasty breakfast. Tomaso's Fortune and Other Stories Wander around, and limber up with walks or a bicycle ride. The Boys of Columbia High on the Gridiron : or, the Struggle for the Silver Cup I at once limbered up and took stock of my losses. History of the Gatling Gun Detachment, Fifth Army Corps, at Santiago With a Few Unvarnished Truths Concerning that Expedition The bewildered officer bowed, limbered up his piece, and prepared to move. A Brief History of the United States Tom said he'd bet you'd rather walk to limber up your legs, but Lucy made me fetch the buggy along, as some said you wasn't as well as common. The Desired Woman But he rolled the book cavalierly to the floor, limbered up by sections to receive me, and offered me a hearty welcome. The Guest of Quesnay The reserve artillery did its duty, nor limbered up until the Confederate line had outflanked its position, rendered it useless, and jeopardized its safety. The Campaign of Chancellorsville The pieces were limbered up as soon as these dispositions could be made, except Sergeant Ryder's gun, which had bent the pintle-pin and consequently could not be limbered quickly. History of the Gatling Gun Detachment, Fifth Army Corps, at Santiago With a Few Unvarnished Truths Concerning that Expedition "Sprained—ankle," said she between set lips, and proceeded to stump up and down the lobby, "to limber up," as she said, although her three companions offered to do anything that might relieve her. The Lord of Death and the Queen of Life As the horses were turning that a gun might be limbered up, a shot, with a clean cut, carried away a leg from one of the poor animals. An Original Belle Then I want to try out an iceboat on the Hudson, and I'll have to be back in New Haven by the time the baseball squad limbers up. The Ne'er-Do-Well Then limber up, And off as soon as may be. The Dynasts On the other were the eighteen motionless guns, limbered up and ready, the horses fidgeting and stamping in the raw morning air. The Great Boer War Another ominous sign was the limbering up of Confederate guns to cover the expected retreat from the Henry Hill. Captains of the Civil War; a chronicle of the blue and the gray The performers limber up for their act that way. The Circus Boys on the Flying Rings : or, Making the Start in the Sawdust Life So badly did his misused body stiffen, that when he was called it required another ten minutes and a second glass of whisky to unbend his joints and limber up the muscles. Lost Face As soon as Doanie's hands got warm and limbered up, Mama told her to help me wash my face. Great Jehoshaphat and Gully Dirt! Gallant attempts were made by volunteers from the Gordons—Captain Younger and other brave men throwing away their lives in the vain effort to reach and to limber up the guns. The Great Boer War Pop forgot his rheumatism and ran pretty fast for a man his age, and when Bud arrived Pop's vocabulary had limbered up to a more surprising activity than his legs. Cow-Country Bill Totts did not slouch, but somehow his whole form limbered up and became graceful. The Strength of the Strong Once the big gun was out of danger, the others limbered up and followed, their rear still covered by the staunch mounted infantry, with whom rest all the honours of the battle. The Great Boer War |
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