(The or demi-lune, in fortification. A work with two faces, forming a salient angle, placed beyond the main ditch, opposite the curtain (q.v.), and separated from the covered way (q.v.) by…
Hunger is a bad counsellor. The French say, “Vilain affamé, demi enragé.” Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894MalebolgeMale Sapphires A B C D E F G H I…
(The). The Aspasias of fashion. The fair frail demi-monde. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Free SpiritFree Lances A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O…
or Bhima. One of the five Pandoos, or brotherhoods of Indian demi-gods, famous for his strength. He slew the giant Kinchick, and dragged his body from the hills, thereby making the…
The celestial gods of the first mythical dynasty of Japan, the demi-gods of the second dynasty, the spiritual princes, anyone sainted or deified; and now about equal to our lord, a title…
Part 2Superb-faced Manhattan!
Comrade Americanos! to us, then at last the Orient comes.
To us, my city,
Where our tall-topt marble and iron beauties range on opposite
sides, to walk in…
In ancient Greece to say “a woman wore flowered robes” was to imply that she was a fille publique. Solon made it a law that virtuous women should appear in simple and modest apparel, but…
Circles of rank or withered grass, often seen in lawns, meadows, and grass-plots. Said to be produced by the fairies dancing on the spot. In sober truth, these rings are simply an agaric…
A wealthy or married undergraduate of Cambridge, who pays extra to “common” (i.e. dine) at the fellows' table. In Oxford, these demi-dons are termed Gentlemen Commoners. Fellow commoner…
