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  • 21CAT — The cat is not mentioned in the Bible although cats were domesticated in ancient Egypt, as is evidenced by the fact that vast numbers of mummified cats have been found in tombs at Beni Hasan and elsewhere. In rabbinic literature there are few… …

    Encyclopedia of Judaism

  • 22break — I. verb (broke; broken; breaking) Etymology: Middle English breken, from Old English brecan; akin to Old High German brehhan to break, Latin frangere Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. a. to separate into parts with suddenness or… …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 23Boxing training — is the training method that boxers use in order to get more fit for their sport. This training method is often cited by medical doctors, boxing trainers, and writers as one of the most spartan forms of sports training.Fact|date=February 2007… …

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  • 24Prisons — • Discusses the history of prisons, as well as the influence of Christianity in their development and modern reform Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Prisons     Prisons      …

    Catholic encyclopedia

  • 25The Byzantine Empire —     The Byzantine Empire     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Byzantine Empire     The ancient Roman Empire having been divided into two parts, an Eastern and a Western, the Eastern remained subject to successors of Constantine, whose capital was at …

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  • 26domesticate — verb 1》 tame (an animal) and keep it as a pet or for farm produce.     ↘humorous accustom (someone) to home life and domestic tasks. 2》 cultivate (a plant) for food. Derivatives domesticable adjective domestication noun …

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