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11science fiction — a form of fiction that draws imaginatively on scientific knowledge and speculation in its plot, setting, theme, etc. [1925 30] * * * Fiction dealing principally with the impact of actual or imagined science on society or individuals, or more… …
12Prayer-Books — • A collection of forms of prayer intended for private devotion, and in so far distinct from the service books which contain the liturgical formularies used in public worship. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Prayer Books …
13tourner — (tour né) v. a. 1° Façonner au tour. 2° Fig. par comparaison avec la façon d un tour, arranger d une certaine manière les mots et les pensées. 3° Détacher en spirale l écorce d un fruit. 4° Mouvoir en rond, circulairement. 5° D une… …
14Hyperbole — Hy*per bo*le, n. [L., fr. Gr?, prop., an overshooting, excess, fr. Gr. ? to throw over or beyond; ype r over + ? to throw. See {Hyper }, {Parable}, and cf. {Hyperbola}.] (Rhet.) A figure of speech in which the expression is an evident… …
15History of painting — The history of painting reaches back in time to artifacts from pre historic humans, and spans all cultures. The history of painting represents a continuous, though disrupted, tradition from Antiquity. Across cultures, and spanning continents and… …
16Daniel Webster — For other people named Daniel Webster, see Daniel Webster (disambiguation). Daniel Webster 14th and 19th United States Secretary of State In office …
17Madonna (entertainer) — Madonna …
18Christina Aguilera — This article is about the singer and actress. For her album, see Christina Aguilera (album). For Thailand singer, see Christina Aguilar. Christina Aguilera …
19Thomas Hope (1769–1831) — Henry Thomas Hope (30 August 1769 ndash; 3 February 1830/1831), was a British author, philosopher and art collector, best known for his novel Anastasius, a work which many experts considered a rival to the writings of Lord Byron.The eldest son of …
20List of United States Presidential names — contains lists of nicknames, name origins, and the first, middle, and last names of each President of the United States. Most of the nicknames listed are political, such as Tricky Dick , which belonged to Richard Nixon, initialisms like T.R.… …
