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rush
rush name for tall, grasslike plants of various families, many of which have hollow stems. The true rushes belong to the family Juncaceae, one of the oldest families of plants, closely related to the family Liliaceae ( lily family). Most rushes grow in swamps. Among them are the common or bog rush... Read more
William Rush
William Rush 1756-1833, American sculptor, one of the earliest in the country, b. Philadelphia. His wood carvings, clay models, and figureheads were famous in their day. Of his other works, carved in wood, the statue of George Washington is in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, and a bronze replica... Read more
gold rush
gold rush influx of prospectors, merchants, adventurers, and others to newly discovered gold fields. One of the most famous of these stampedes in pursuit of riches was the California gold rush. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill early in 1848 brought more than 40,000 prospectors to California w... Read more
Benjamin Rush
Benjamin Rush 1745?-1813, American physician, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. Byberry (now part of Philadelphia), Pa., grad. College of New Jersey (now Princeton), 1760, M.D. Univ. of Edinburgh, 1768. On his return to America (1769) he became professor of chemistry, the first in the c... Read more
Rush-Bagot Convention
Rush-Bagot Convention , 1817, agreement between the United States and Great Britain concerning the Canadian border. It consisted of the exchange of notes signed by Richard Rush , Acting Secretary of State of the United States, and Charles Bagot, British minister in Washington. In 1818 the U.S. Sena... Read more
Walter Jerry Payton
Walter Jerry Payton 1954-99, American football player, b. Columbia, Miss. He played at Jackson State College (now Jackson State Univ.) in Mississippi before being drafted as a running back by the Chicago Bears in 1975. He spent his entire career with the Bears and set many records, including all-ti... Read more
East Coolgardie Goldfield
East Coolgardie Goldfield , Western Australia, SW Australia. It is the richest gold field in Australia. The chief mining center is the town of Kalgoorlie. Coolgardie, of little importance today, was the first gold-rush town in the area. Gold was discovered there in 1892. ... Read more
turbidity current
turbidity current Dense current in air, water, or other fluid caused by different amounts of matter in suspension. In the ocean, when sediment along the continental shelves breaks off and rushes down slope, the resulting turbidity current carves out submarine canyons and deposits distinctively bedd... Read more
American
American river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see Sutter, John Augustus ) along the river in 1848 led to the California gold rush of 1849. The American is a magnet ... Read more
Ballarat
Ballarat , city (1991 pop. 64,980), Victoria, SE Australia. It is an industrial center; clothing, food products, paper, brick and tile, and other goods are made. The city flourished during the gold rush (1860s), then declined. It was the site of the Eureka Stockade uprising (1854), an armed insurrec... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "rush"

Rushes
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science ...and the wood-rushes (Luzula spp...Species in the rush family occur worldwide...leaves and shoots. Rushes are not of much direct...The Japanese mat rush or soft rush (Juncus...and the wicker rush (J. squarrosus...chair-bottoms. Rushes are rarely cultivated...
Rush, Richard
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law RUSH, RICHARD Richard Rush served as U.S. attorney general from 1814 to 1817. Although he was recognized as an able lawyer, Rush's greatest contributions came in the field of diplomacy. He negotiated...
Rush, Benjamin
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law RUSH, BENJAMIN Benjamin Rush, a physician, teacher and political activist, is best known for...him to question the military strategy of General george washington. Rush was born into a strongly religious family on December 24, 1745, in...
rush
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...and the slender rush ( J. tenuis...drier surroundings. Rushes are used for basketwork...the pith of some rushes. The wood rush ( Luzula ) grows...sweet flag, or sweet rush ( Acorus calamus ), of the arum family. Rushes were formerly strewn...
Gold Rushes
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to United States History ...era of North American gold rushes.Beginning in North Carolina in 1799, gold rushes were initially a southern...piedmont of the Appalachians. A rush in the Cherokee Nation contributed...in the 1830s. The western rushes began in 1848 with a gold...
Benjamin Rush
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Benjamin Rush Benjamin Rush (1745-1813), physician, patriot, and humanitarian, represented...insisted on a theoretical structure for medical practice. Benjamin Rush was born on Dec. 24, 1745, on a plantation at Byberry near Philadelphia...
William Rush
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography William Rush William Rush (1756-1833) was the most significant American sculptor to emerge...figurehead carving tradition of the early years of the republic. William Rush was born in Philadelphia. His father was a ship carpenter, and as...
gold rush
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition gold rush influx of prospectors, merchants...riches was the California gold rush. The discovery of gold at Sutter...government. Other large gold rushes took place in Australia (1851...excitement of the California gold-rush days has been captured in the...
Gold Rush of 1849
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History GOLD RUSH OF 1849 On January 24, 1848 a New Jersey...Historian Malcolm J. Rohrbough called the Gold Rush the most significant event in U.S. history...completely transformed California. Until the Gold Rush the population of the future state hovered...
Rush, J(oseph) H(arold) (1911-)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology Rush, J(oseph) H(arold) (1911-) Physicist...and he was invited to participate on it. Rush's interest in parapsychology dates to the...J. Morris, J. Palmer, and J. H. Rush. Foundations of Parapsychology: Exploring...

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rush
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English ...suitability for membership: ranking pledges during rush | [as adj. ] rush week. 4. ( rushes ) the first prints made of a movie after a period of shooting. DERIVATIVES: rush·er n. rush·ing·...
Rush, Benjamin
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography RUSH, BENJAMIN ( b . Byberry, Pennsylvania...1813) chemistry, medicine, psychiatry. Rush was born the fourth child of seven. He lost...support her children. At the age of eight Rush was sent to the school conducted by his uncle...
Rush
Dictionary entry from: Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990 RUSH Formed: 1968, Toronto Members: Geddy Lee...1991) Hit songs since 1990: "Dreamline" Rush, the progressive rock trio, is the most...Canada. Since their debut album in 1974, Rush has changed their style several times although...
Klondike Rush
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History KLONDIKE RUSH KLONDIKE RUSH. On 16 August 1896 gold was discovered by George Carmack and his two...Portland arrived at Seattle with $800,000. The press made the Klondike Rush a national sensation, partly because there was little other important...
Gold Rush, California
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History GOLD RUSH, CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, CALIFORNIA. When James Marshall looked into the American River...reports of the incredible riches ready for the taking. The term "rush" is appropriate. By 1850, California's American-and European...
The Gold Rush
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers THE GOLD RUSH USA, 1925 Director: Charles Chaplin Production...Fall 1959. Mast, Gerald, "The Gold Rush and The General," in Cinema Journal...Mass Media, with a Study Guide to The Gold Rush," in Literature/Film Quarterly (Salisbury...
gold rushes
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History gold rushes Sudden influxes of people to newly discovered gold fields. The most famous gold rush was to California, where in 1848 gold was...in the years 1851–60. Later rushes were to New Zealand (1860), to North Australia...
Rush, William
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Art Rush, William ( b Philadelphia, 4 July 1756; d Philadelphia...Philadelphia. His father was a ship's carpenter and Rush worked mainly in wood, progressing from ships...another native of Philadelphia, greatly admired Rush's work.
Pikes Peak Gold Rush
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History PIKES PEAK GOLD RUSH PIKES PEAK GOLD RUSH. In 1858, an expedition led by William G. Russell, comprised...BIBLIOGRAPHY Barney, Libeus. Letters of the Pike's Peak Gold Rush: or, Early Day Letters from Auraria. San Jose, Calif.: Talisman...
gold rush
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English gold rush • n. a rapid movement of people to a newly discovered goldfield. The first major gold rush, to California in 1848–49, was followed by others in the U.S., Australia (1851–53), South Africa...

Thesaurus entries related to "rush"

rush
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus rush • verb   1. she rushed...x2022; noun   1. Tim made a rush for the exit synonyms : dash, run, sprint...scramble, break.   2. the lunch rush synonyms : hustle and bustle, commotion...
spurt
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...squirt, jet, spout, gush, stream, rush, surge, flood, cascade, torrent...courage synonyms : burst, fit, bout, rush, spate, surge, attack, outburst...burst of speed, turn of speed, sprint, rush, burst of energy.
burst
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...synonyms : break, erupt, surge, gush, rush, stream, flow, pour, spill; spout...plunge, plow, hurtle, career, careen, rush, dash, tear.   5. they burst...eruption, flare-up, blaze, attack, fit, rush, gale, storm, surge, upsurge, spurt...
surge
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...1. a surge of water synonyms : gush, rush, outpouring, stream, flow.  ...3. a sudden surge of anger synonyms : rush, uprush, storm, torrent, blaze, outburst...into people's homes synonyms : gush, rush, stream, flow, burst, pour, cascade...
thrill
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...of excitement, stimulation, adrenaline rush, pleasure, tingle; fun, enjoyment...delight, joy; informal buzz, high, rush, kick, charge.   2. a thrill...through her synonyms : wave, shiver, rush, surge, flash, blaze, tremor, quiver...
buzz
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...synonyms : thrill, stimulation, glow, tingle; informal kick, rush, high, charge. • verb   1. bees buzzed...around the mall synonyms : bustle, scurry, scuttle, hurry, rush, race, dash, tear, chase; informal scoot, beetle, whiz...
dart
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...xA0; 2. she made a dart for the door synonyms : dash, rush, run, bolt, break, start, charge, sprint, bound, leap...verb   1. Karl darted across the road synonyms : dash, rush, tear, run, bolt, fly, shoot, charge, race, sprint...
wave
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...backwash.   3. a wave of emigration synonyms : flow, rush, surge, flood, stream, tide, deluge, spate.   4. a wave of self-pity synonyms : surge, rush, stab, dart, upsurge, groundswell; thrill, frisson; feeling...
stampede
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus stampede • noun  the noise caused a stampede synonyms : charge, panic, rush, flight, rout. • verb  the sheep stampeded synonyms : bolt, charge, flee, take flight; race, rush, career, sweep, run.
run
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...1. she ran across the road synonyms : sprint, race, dart, rush, dash, hasten, hurry, scurry, scamper, bolt, fly, gallop...spate.   4. a run on umbrellas synonyms : demand for, rush on.   5. they had the run of the house synonyms : free...

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Rush University Medical Center Is the New Name of Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center.
PR Newswire; 9/11/2003; 700+ words ; ...PRNewswire/ -- The board of trustees of Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical...the change of the institution's name to Rush University Medical Center. The board resolution...change is a natural and logical evolution in Rush's history," said Dr. Larry J. Goodman...
Rush of activity at draft ; Pacers grab Kansas guard from Blazers.
Newspaper article from: Columbia Daily Tribune; 6/27/2008; 700+ words ; NEW YORK - Brandon Rush walked around the TV interview room, feeling...on his head. "This is pretty weird," Rush said. "I hope there aren't any Indiana...here." It just wouldn't be right for Rush's draft night to go off without a hitch...
Rush Sets Deadline For Mayoral Decision
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 7/31/1994; ; 700+ words ; WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush has set an Oct. 1 deadline to decide whether...Daley on Saturday declined to comment on Rush's possible run for the city's top post...how he felt about a possible contest vs. Rush, Daley chuckled and said, "I don't...
Rush-Copley News
Newspaper article from: Sun, The: 60504 Fox Valley (IL); 7/15/2004; 700+ words ; ...Historical items sought for display project Rush-Copley Medical Center is seeking historical...Aurora. The items are being gathered by Rush-Copley's archive team and will be displayed...even verbal accounts are being sought. Rush-Copley's Aurora roots date back to...
Rush-Copley expands health-care horizons
Newspaper article from: Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL); 2/25/2001; 700+ words ; A new mother cuddles her newborn at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora. The...little as 2 pounds, 12 ounces. AURORA -- Rush-Copley Medical Center promises extraordinary...ounces the opportunity to be treated at Rush-Copley, instead of being transferred...
Rush's playoff hopes take a hit; Chicago falls to Force 55-20
Newspaper article from: Naperville Sun, The (IL); 4/30/2006; 700+ words ; ATLANTA -- The Rush's quest to earn its sixth-consecutive...in Atlanta. Nothing went right for the Rush as it suffered its worst defeat of the...fans at Philips Arena. The loss drops the Rush to 5-9 on the season and ensures the...
Rush-Copley: extraordinary medical care
Newspaper article from: Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL); 2/26/2006; 700+ words ; Rush-Copley is an innovative, state-of-the...are all private. AURORA - For many years, Rush-Copley Medical Center has embodied the phrase...to surgeons to nurses to technicians, at Rush-Copley each employee lives by the promise...
A RUSH OF CONTROVERSY; UCLA STAR RECRUIT HAD FALLING OUT WITH KANSAS.(SPORTS)
Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA); 4/8/1998; 700+ words ; ...Jon Wilner Daily News Staff Writer JaRon Rush's favorite book is ``To Kill A Mockingbird...rescue of Jem and Scout in the woods. Rush, a 6-7 senior from Pembroke Hill High...Williams - is expected to end today when Rush signs with UCLA. He can't wait...
RUSH'S GUSH NEWEST LAKER: `THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE TRADE'.(Sports)(Statistical Data Included)
Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA); 6/29/2002; 700+ words ; ...the nervous energy began to overwhelm the Rush family. More than a dozen prospects had...Wednesday's draft was half over, and Kareem Rush - who had been told Indiana would take...uncomfortable. Finally, older brother JaRon Rush could take no more. He hustled off to...
Rush Enterprises Announces Formation of New Equipment Center Division and Letter of Intent to Acquire John Deere Dealership
PR Newswire; 7/11/1997; 700+ words ; SAN ANTONIO, July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Rush Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: RUSH), which operates one of the largest heavy-duty...distribution networks in North America through its Rush Truck Centers division, and the first dealer to...