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Ericsson, John
(Encyclopedia) Ericsson, JohnEricsson, Johnĕrˈĭksən [key], 1803–89, Swedish-American inventor and marine engineer, b. Värmlands co., Sweden. He moved to London in 1826, and entered the railroad…machine tool
(Encyclopedia) machine tool, power-operated tool used for finishing or shaping metal parts, especially parts of other machines. An establishment that is equipped with such tools and specializes in…parity
(Encyclopedia) parity or space parity, in physics, quantity that refers to the relationship between an object or process and the image that it can produce in a mirror. For example, any right-handed…steamship
(Encyclopedia) steamship, watercraft propelled by a steam engine or a steam turbine. Despite such innovations as turbo-electric drive, which converts steam energy into rotational power for…The Clock Will Not Be Turned Back
by Roy Wilkins As executive secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Roy Wilkins addressed the Commonwealth Club of California five weeks after…With Faces turned Homeward
Chapter 18 Chapter 20 With Faces turned Homeward The officers of the expedition had decided to begin their homeward march on the first of April; but a natural impatience induced…Dr. No Turns Fifty
May 8, 2013, marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. release of James Bond's first film. By Jennie Wood Sean Connery as James Bond in Dr. No Related Links Top 100…Brewer's: Turning the Tables
(See under Tables.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Turnip-GardenTurncoat 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…Brewer's: Table-Turning
The presumed art of turning tables without the application of mechanical force. Said by some to be the work of departed spirits, and by others to be due to a force akin to mesmerism.…Brewer's: Good Turn
(To do a). To do a kindness to any one. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Good and AllGood Time A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U…Trending
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