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Thurber, James
(Encyclopedia) Thurber, James, 1894–1961, American humorist, b. Columbus, Ohio, studied at Ohio State Univ. After working on various newspapers he served on the staff of the New Yorker from 1927 to…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Lewis, May 28, 1806
Day 1416 Day 1418 Lewis, May 28, 1806 Wednesday May 28th 1806. We sent Goodrich to the village of the broken arm this morning he returned in the evening with some roots bread and a parsel…Brewer's: Ivy Bush
Like an owl in an ivy-bush. Having a sapient, vacant look, as some persons have when in their cups; having a stupid vacant stare. Owls are proverbial for their judge-like solemnity, and…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: May 28, 1806
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark May 27, 1806May 29, 1806May 28, 1806 Wednesday May 28th 1806. We sent Goodrich to the village of the broken arm this morning he returned in the…Brewer's: Bird
An endearing name for girl. And by my word, your bonnie bird In danger shall not tarry; So, though the waves are raging white, I'll row you o'er the ferry. Campbell: Lord Ullin's Daughter…Composition Day
Composition Day"Hurry up, boys, it's three o'clock, and Uncle Fritz likes us to be punctual, you know," said Franz one Wednesday afternoon as a bell rang, and a stream of literary-looking…Brewer's: Owlery
A haunt or abode of owls. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894OwlglassOwl was a Baker's Daughter A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V…Brewer's: Noctuas Athenas Ferre
To carry coals to Newcastle. Athens abounded with owls, and Minerva was therefore symbolised by an owl. To send owls to Athens would be wasteful and extravagant excess. Source:…Isaiah: 34
Isaiah Chapter 34 1 Come near, ye nations, to hear; and hearken, ye people: let the earth hear, and all that is therein; the world, and all things that come forth of it. 2 For the…Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
The book that's bewitching readers everywhere by Holly Hartman This article was posted on January 20, 2000. Take the Goblet of Fire Quiz ! The British edition of the latest—and longest—…Trending
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