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(Encyclopedia) philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity. Every year vast sums…heat of combustion
(Encyclopedia) heat of combustion, heat released during combustion. In particular, it is the amount of heat released when a given amount (usually 1 mole) of a combustible pure substance is burned to…The Devil's Dictionary: Money
by Ambrose Bierce MONDAYMONKEYMONEY -n. A blessing that is of no advantage to us excepting when we part with it. An evidence of culture and a passport to polite society. Supportable…Brewer's: Gun Money
Money issued in Ireland by James II., made of old brass cannons. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Gun RoomGun Cotton A B C D E F G H I J K L M N…Brewer's: Hat Money
A small gratuity given to the master of a ship, by passengers, for his care and trouble, originally collected in a hat at the end of a good voyage. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable…Brewer's: Hearth Money
(See Chimney Money.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894HeatHeart's Ease A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Related…Brewer's: Hush-money
Money given to a person who knows a secret to keep him from mentioning it. A bribe for silence or “hushing” a matter up. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…Money Leaders: PGA
Arnold Palmer Award standings: listed are tournaments played (TP); cuts made (CM); 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes; and earnings for the year.Final 1996 TPCMFinish 1-2-3Earnings1Tom…Hard and soft money
The Question: Can you explain the difference between 'hard' and 'soft' money contributions. I am trying to teach this to a group of ninth graders without…Brewer's: Cap-money
Money collected in a cap or hat; hence an improvised collection. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Cap-a-pieCap-acquaintance A B C D E F G H I J K L…Trending
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