(Encyclopedia) Ramsay, Allan, 1685?–1758, Scottish poet. An Edinburgh bookseller, he opened one of the first circulating libraries in Great Britain. The Gentle Shepherd (1725), a pastoral comedy, is…
(Encyclopedia) GerontiusGerontiusjərŏnˈshəs [key], d. 411, Roman general, b. Britain. He at first supported the usurper Constantine (d. 411), and was left in charge of Spain. He set up (409) his own…
was nicknamed “Farmer George,” or “The Farmer King.” (See Farmer.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894George IVGeorge II A B C D E F G H I J K L M…
What is the ozone layer and why is it important? The ozone layer is a concentration of ozone molecules in the stratosphere. About 90% of the planet's ozone is in the ozone layer. The layer…
(Encyclopedia) Bute, John Stuart, 3d earl ofBute, John Stuart, 3d earl ofby&oomacr;t [key], 1713–92, British politician. He was prominent as a friend of Frederick Louis, prince of Wales, as early…
Scene IIIPlains in GasconyEnter a Messenger that meets York. Enter York with trumpet and many SoldiersYorkAre not the speedy scouts return'd again,
That dogg'd the mighty army of the Dauphin?…
Act IIIScene IA room in the prisonEnter Duke Vincentio disguised as before, Claudio, and ProvostDuke VincentioSo then you hope of pardon from Lord Angelo?ClaudioThe miserable have no other…
Act IIIScene IA forest in the north of EnglandEnter two Keepers, with cross-bows in their handsFirst KeeperUnder this thick-grown brake we'll shroud ourselves;
For through this laund anon the…
Act IIIScene ILeonato's gardenEnter Hero, Margaret, and UrsulaHeroGood Margaret, run thee to the parlor;
There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice
Proposing with the prince and Claudio:…
Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
World's Most Corrupt Leaders & Politicians
Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030
The Best Movie Quotes of All Time!
Top 10 Biggest Waterfalls in the World (Tallest, Widest, & Most Volume!)
