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Substitution
616. Substitution Arsinoë put her own son in place of Orestes; her son was killed and Orestes was saved. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 32] Barabbas robber freed in Christ’s stead. [N.T.: Matthew 27:15–18; Swed. Lit.: Barabbas ] Canty, Tom young beggar takes to throne in... Read more |
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Bernard Rands
Bernard Rands Bernard Rands (born 1934) is a major composer and conductor in contemporary music, publishing more than 100 works in a wide range of performance genres. Born in England but now an American citizen, Rands studied in Italy under Luciano Berio, Luigi Dallapiccola, and Roman Vlad. His... Read more |
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Giacomo Leopardi
Giacomo Leopardi , 1798-1837, Italian poet and scholar. Devoted to the study of the classics and philosophy from early childhood, although plagued by illness and physical and spiritual frustration, Leopardi became one of the most formidable linguists, thinkers, and writers of his time. His... Read more |
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Crown of Thorns
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oak
oak allusion is often made to the hardness and durability of the oak, and to the traditional use of oak timber for ships. In traditional rhymes, it may be linked and compared with other trees, as the ash and the thorn.The Oaks is an annual flat horse race for three-year-old fillies run on Epsom... Read more |
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Everything But The Girl
Everything But The Girl Electronica duo For the Record… Signed with Blanco Y Negro Major Turning Point Other Pursuits Selected discography Sources In the two decades that Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt have been writing and recording music together as Everything But The Girl (EBTG),... Read more |
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Thomas of Lancaster
Thomas of Lancaster (c.1278–1322) was one of the most powerful magnates during the reign of Edward II and a thorn in the side of the king. He was the son of Edmund Crouchback, a younger son of Henry III and was therefore first cousin to Edward II. Succeeding to the earldom of Lancaster... Read more |
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It's time to make the calls Patriots tend to the lineup
...Tony Gaiter/Chris Canty/Sedrick Shaw trio...with the Steelers after missing nearly all...this could be a thorn in the team's side. "He's big and...turn to No. 1 pick Canty or again go with...received an $800,000 signing ... |