His motto was "excelsior" in whatever he engaged, and in farming he realized success. From Wordnik.com. [History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 (of 2) Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens] Reference
I suppose one little leader must wave its little tail and cry "excelsior" to the others. From Wordnik.com. [A Woman Rice Planter] Reference
Shredded newspaper and excelsior make a good packing. From Wordnik.com. [Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916 Embracing the Transactions of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society,Volume 44, from December 1, 1915, to December 1, 1916, Including the Twelve Numbers of "The Minnesota Horticulturist" for 1916] Reference
Regent's Park we passed, and my platoon was marching last, excelsior. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 28, 1914] Reference
New York's official motto -- excelsior -- is Latin for "ever upward.". From Wordnik.com. [Thomas W. Carroll: Gov. Paterson Forfeits Leadership Role in Race to the Top; Will Anyone Step Forward?] Reference
"And it will burn as harmlessly as excelsior in the open air," went on. From Wordnik.com. [Tom Swift and His Giant Cannon, or, the Longest Shots on Record] Reference
Then pack in more excelsior very tightly around the pail, until level with it. From Wordnik.com. [Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Management] Reference
Wrap each jar with excelsior or paper before putting it in its proper section. From Wordnik.com. [Every Step in Canning] Reference
Then he threw open the lid and revealed a mass of excelsior and scraps of newspapers. From Wordnik.com. [The Crime of the French Café and Other Stories] Reference
The Guys Lit Wire post is entitled "King Arthur, Lout." cross-posted at the excelsior file. From Wordnik.com. [Here Lies Arthur] Reference
Seasons 1&2 of the live action campy 1970s Spiderman are over at cosmonauts site.. excelsior!. From Wordnik.com. [T.V. : Spiderman (70s) Live action] Reference
The room had been filled with spare pieces of furniture, some of which were packed in excelsior. From Wordnik.com. [Over the Line] Reference
Adventures were more fun when it was somebody else getting the excelsior ripped out of his crate. From Wordnik.com. [Starfishers]
Wrap each glass or jar separately in rumpled newspapers or excelsior and pack in barrels or boxes. From Wordnik.com. [Every Step in Canning] Reference
Now finish sewing up the skin and stuff it full of chopped excelsior, shaping the foot as you proceed. From Wordnik.com. [Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit A Guide for Those Who Wish to Prepare and Mount Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, etc., for Home, Den, or Office Decoration] Reference
There is potential for using chips and excelsior from CLAS and ITPS to manufacture wood-cement boards. From Wordnik.com. [3. Innovative technologies related to the increased utilization of low-energy building materials] Reference
Now wind excelsior on the neck standard and skull until the skinned head and neck are roughly reproduced. From Wordnik.com. [Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit A Guide for Those Who Wish to Prepare and Mount Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, etc., for Home, Den, or Office Decoration] Reference
‘excelsior!’ there was no longer an excelsior left for talent and perseverance in this effete country. From Wordnik.com. [The Three Clerks] Reference
He was glad enough to replace the last figure in its bed of excelsior and close the lid on the packing case. From Wordnik.com. [The Serpent's Shadow]
She found even the wrapping of chair legs with excelsior, and the crating of bureau and tables, interesting. From Wordnik.com. [Chicken Little Jane] Reference
In any case, at the end of the episode, Stan Lee asked the "superheroes" if they knew what "excelsior" meant. From Wordnik.com. [Excelsior!] Reference
Place a three-inch cushion of unbleached muslin, stuffed tightly with excelsior, on top of the lid of the nest. From Wordnik.com. [Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916 Embracing the Transactions of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society,Volume 44, from December 1, 1915, to December 1, 1916, Including the Twelve Numbers of "The Minnesota Horticulturist" for 1916] Reference
If a hollow paper form is used it should be filled with crumpled paper, excelsior, coarse tow or similar material. From Wordnik.com. [Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit A Guide for Those Who Wish to Prepare and Mount Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, etc., for Home, Den, or Office Decoration] Reference
Taking the steel box from where it was stored he carefully removed the several handfuls of excelsior-like explosive. From Wordnik.com. [Tom Swift and His Giant Cannon, or, the Longest Shots on Record] Reference
I agree with all of this, but the excelsior file said it better, so I'm going to be lazy and let you read his review. From Wordnik.com. [While We're Waiting For Your Carnival Submission...] Reference
They will enable you to build up first one side, then the other of the body by winding down excelsior with wrapping cord. From Wordnik.com. [Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit A Guide for Those Who Wish to Prepare and Mount Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, etc., for Home, Den, or Office Decoration] Reference
For small snakes tow is wound on a wire and shaped with thread, and excelsior is used in the same way for the large ones. From Wordnik.com. [Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit A Guide for Those Who Wish to Prepare and Mount Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, etc., for Home, Den, or Office Decoration] Reference
Probably it sifted through the excelsior-like grains of my new explosive, and we'll find it on the bottom of the powder-case. From Wordnik.com. [Tom Swift and His Giant Cannon, or, the Longest Shots on Record] Reference
After harris, you worked for excelsior, US trust, etc. From Wordnik.com. [Brownstoner] Reference
I tried the tailor down the street near the patpong market at excelsior they were great. From Wordnik.com. [TravelPod.com TravelStream™ — Recent Entries at TravelPod.com] Reference
LearnThatWord and the Open Dictionary of English are programs by LearnThat Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Questions? Feedback? We want to hear from you!
Email us
or click here for instant support.
Copyright © 2005 and after - LearnThat Foundation. Patents pending.