Quizzism; and Its Key: Quirks and Quibbles from Queer Quarters : a Mélange of Questions in Literature, Science, History, Biography, Mythology, Philology, Geography, Etc., Etc., with Their AnswersNew England Publishing Company, 1884 - 212 ページ |
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... of phrase " A little bird , " etc .. 126 Origin of phrase " Kicking the bucket " 166 Origin of phrase " Sub rosa " 47 Origin of superstition regarding the number 13 6 Origin of term " Yankee " Origin of texts Page xvi INDEX .
... of phrase " A little bird , " etc .. 126 Origin of phrase " Kicking the bucket " 166 Origin of phrase " Sub rosa " 47 Origin of superstition regarding the number 13 6 Origin of term " Yankee " Origin of texts Page xvi INDEX .
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... term " Yankee " Origin of texts Page 24 45 Origin of the fable of the " Man in the moon 206 Origin of the name of Lake Itasca . 176 Origin of the Sandwich 209 Origin of the sycamore groves in Scotland 138 Origin of " To let the cat out ...
... term " Yankee " Origin of texts Page 24 45 Origin of the fable of the " Man in the moon 206 Origin of the name of Lake Itasca . 176 Origin of the Sandwich 209 Origin of the sycamore groves in Scotland 138 Origin of " To let the cat out ...
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... term carat is used . This is the name of a bean , which was used in its dried state by the natives of Africa in weighing gold , and in India in weighing diamonds . Though the bean is not used for this purpose now , the name is retained ...
... term carat is used . This is the name of a bean , which was used in its dried state by the natives of Africa in weighing gold , and in India in weighing diamonds . Though the bean is not used for this purpose now , the name is retained ...
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... term from 1817 to 1821 . The phrase was also " common parlance " in 1875-76 . 38. What Queen of England twice set a price on the head of her brother ? " Good " Queen Anne ( 1664-1714 ) . Her brother was known as James , the Chevalier St ...
... term from 1817 to 1821 . The phrase was also " common parlance " in 1875-76 . 38. What Queen of England twice set a price on the head of her brother ? " Good " Queen Anne ( 1664-1714 ) . Her brother was known as James , the Chevalier St ...
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... terms , promptly surrendered his whole force , consisting of one hundred and twelve men , without a gun being fired on either side . 62. What were the " Mecklenberg Resolutions " ? A Declaration of Independence passed by the convention ...
... terms , promptly surrendered his whole force , consisting of one hundred and twelve men , without a gun being fired on either side . 62. What were the " Mecklenberg Resolutions " ? A Declaration of Independence passed by the convention ...
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92 ページ - Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white ; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.
187 ページ - While Butler, needy wretch! was yet alive, No generous patron would a dinner give: See him, when starved to death and turned to dust, Presented with a monumental bust! The poet's fate is here in emblem shown; He asked for bread, and he received a stone.
126 ページ - Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.
v ページ - What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, though puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.
139 ページ - On that day a numerous society of his votaries walked together in procession through the streets of Philadelphia, their hats decorated with bucks...
8 ページ - Mofiis de Perestrello, an Italian cavalier, lately deceased, who had been one of the most distinguished navigators under Prince Henry, and had colonized and governed the island of Porto Santo.
45 ページ - So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.
18 ページ - And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass to grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together.
206 ページ - For time at last sets all things even — And if we do but watch the hour, There never yet was human power Which could evade, if unforgiven, The patient search and vigil long Of him who treasures up a wrong.
19 ページ - The spy was tried, convicted and executed. The following is an exact copy of the letter enclosed. Fort Montgomery, October Sth, 1777. Nous voici — and nothing between us but Gates. I sincerely hope this little success of ours may facilitate your operations.