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But the ice-out has convinced organizers to get serious about their rights as revelers.

After March sent the ice out of river and bay, spring came with a rush as it comes in the north.

Will shoveled the loosened ice out, then seized the axe and worked for a short time with the same spirit that animated the Doctor.

An' how'd un like t' be ridin' one o' them cakes o' ice out there, an' no way o' reachin' shore?

Then they chip a piece of ice out of the water-jug with a hammer, rub it on their faces and begin to shave.

Squire Garrison's men sawed a couple of loads of ice out of the pond yesterday, and it didn't freeze more'n an inch last night.