A lignite found at Bovey Tracy, in Devonshire. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894BowBouts-rimes A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U…
He was bowled out. A term in cricket. (Pronounce bold.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894BowlingBowing A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S…
Second Brahmana1.Ganaka Vaideha, descending from his throne, said: “I bow to you, O Yagnavalkya, teach me.”Yagnavalkya said: “Your Majesty, as a man who wishes to make a long journey, would…
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark February 1, 1806February 3, 1806February 2, 1806 Sunday February 2cd 1806. Not any occurrence today worthy of notice; but all are pleased, that…
The story of Proteus and Julia was borrowed from the pastoral romance of Diana, by George of Montemayor, a Spaniard, translated into English by Bartholomew Younge in 1598. The love…
consort of Siva, famous for her defeat of the army of Chanda and Munda, two demons. She is represented as holding the head of Chanda in one of her four hands, and trampling on Munda. The…
One of Fortunio's servants. He was so strong he could carry any weight upon his back without difficulty. (Grimm's Goblins, Fortunio.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…
This mineral receives its name from Strontian, in Argyleshire, where it was discovered by Dr. Hope, in 1792. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…
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Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos raise fists for Black Power in 1968. (Source: AP)
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Not every man can be vicar of Bowden. Not everyone can occupy the first place. Bowden is one of the best livings in Cheshire. (Cheshire proverb.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable,…
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