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Brewer's: Ionian Mode

A species of church music in the key of C major, in imitation of the ancient Greek mode so called. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Ionic AccomplishmentsIol…

Mitterrand, François Maurice

(Encyclopedia) Mitterrand, François MauriceMitterrand, François MauricefräNswäˈ mōrēsˈ mētəräNˈ [key], 1916–96, French political leader, president of France, 1981–95. Initially a supporter of Pétain'…

Homework Center: How to Write a Biography

Homework Center – Writing Skills How to Write a Biography A biography is simply the story of a life. Biographies can be just a few sentences long, or they can fill an entire book—or…

Fire Captain

Anonymous Tell us about your work -- what do you do? I am employed by the City of Tallahassee Fire Department . I hold the position of Fire Captain. For…

Brewer's: Ionic Architecture

So called from Ionia, where it took its rise. The capitals are decorated with volutes, and the cornice with dentils. The shaft is fluted; the entablature either plain or embellished. “The…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: March 20, 1806

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark March 19, 1806March 21, 1806March 20, 1806 Thursday March 20th 1806. It continued to rain and blow so violently today that nothing could be done…