(Encyclopedia) Dylan, BobDylan, Bobdĭlˈən [key], 1941–, American singer and composer, b. Duluth, Minn., as Robert Zimmerman. Dylan learned guitar at the age of 10 and autoharp and harmonica at 15.…
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This tale first appeared in 1765. It was written for Newbery, as it is said, by Oliver Goldsmith. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Goody-goodyGoody Blake A…
A depreciative, meaning weakly moral and religious. In French, bon homme is used in a similar way. “No doubt, if a Caesar or a Napoleon comes before some man of weak will ... especially if…
(Encyclopedia) woodcut and wood engraving, prints made from designs cut in relief on wood, in contrast to copper or steel engraving and etching (which are intaglio). The term woodcutting is loosely…
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The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play,
And then when Cooney died at first, and…
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Leaves the new World and hastens…
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