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Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: Terminology: R
by Robert Burns QSR Rab, rob. Rade, rode. Raep, a rope. Ragweed, ragwort. Raibles, recites by rote. Rair, to roar. Rairin, roaring. Rair't, roared…Nutrient Sources
Foods for your Brain (and body) by Mark Hughes Proper nutrition is a key component to living a full and healthy life. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts give our bodies nutrients that…Democratic National Convention Keynote Address
by Former Texas Governor Ann Richards Democratic National Convention Keynote Address Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Buenas noches, mis amigos! I am delighted to be here with you this…Irish Movies: Start the slideshow:
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Next by Beth Rowen Instead of overindulging on green beer and corned beef and cabbage this St. Patrick's Day, why not get a real taste of…Asian Food Primer: Mongolian Food
by David Johnson Asian Foods Guide Common ingredients and popular dishes of various cultures. IntroductionEast Asia ChinaJapanKoreaMongolia TibetPacific Region FijiHawaiiPapua New…Brewer's: Cucumber Time
The dull season in the tailoring trade. The Germans call it Die saure Gurken Zeit (pickled gherkin time). Hence the expression Tailors are vegetarians, because they live on “cucumber”…Brewer's: Duresley
You are a man of Duresley, i.e. a great liar and cheat. Duresley is a market-town in Gloucestershire, famous for its broadcloth manufactory. Now called Dursley. (See Fuller: Worthies.) The…Brewer's: Impossibilities
Latin phrases: Æthiopem de-albare. Arenas arare. Laterem lavare. Pumice aridius. In asino lanam. English phrases: Gathering grapes from thistles. Fetching water in a sieve. Washing a…Brewer's: Crambe bis Cocta
[“cabbage boiled twice”]. A subject hacked out. Juvenal says, “Occidit miseros crambe repetita magistros” (vii. 155), alluding to the Greek proverb “Dis krambe thanatos.” “There was a…Christina Rossetti: A Year's Windfalls
A Year's WindfallsOn the wind of January Down flits the snow, Travelling from the frozen North As cold as it can blow. Poor robin redbreast, Look where he comes; Let him in to feel your…Trending
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