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Brewer's: Fire and Sword
Letters of fire and sword. If a criminal resisted the law and refused to answer his citation, it was accounted treason in the Scottish courts; and “letters of fire and sword” were sent to…Part II. Letters of Brutus
Abstract In the 1780s Robert Yates stood as a recognized leader of the Antifederalists. He opposed any concessions to the federal congress, such as the right to collect impost duties, that…John Donne: Expostulation II. Post actio laesa
ExpostulationJohn Donne DAVID professes himself dead dog to his king Saul, [1 Sam. 24:15] and so doth Mephibosheth to his king David, [2 Sam. 9:8] and yet David speaks to Saul, and…2014 Science News: Dreadnoughtus schrani
The herbivores have their say Dreadnoughtus schrani, courtesy of Lacovara Lab, Drexel University, plus detailed citations and license Related Links…Brewer's: Quinapalus
The Mrs. Harris of “authorities in citations.” If anyone wishes to clench an argument by some quotation, let him cite this ponderous collection. “What says Quinapalus: `Better a witty fool…1995–1996 Obie Awards
Best PlayAdrienne Kennedy, June and Jean in Concert and Sleep Deprivation ChamberPlaywritingAin Gordon, Wally's GhostDonald Margulies, The Model ApartmentSuzan-Lori Parks, VenusDoug Wright,…2003–2004 Obie Awards
The 2003–2004 Obie Awards, honoring distinguished achievement in Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway productions, were presented on May 17, 2004, at New York's Webster Hall.Direction: Lee…1998–1999 Obie Awards
The 1998–1999 Obie Awards, honoring distinguished achievement in Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway productions, were presented on May 17, 1999, at New York's Webster Hall.Best Production:…Brewer's: Accusative
Accu′sative The AccusativeCalvin was so called by his college companions. We speak of an “accusative age,” meaning searching, one eliminating error by accusing it. “This hath been a…Brewer's: Acestes
Aces′tes(3 syl.). The Arrow of Acestes.In a trial of skill Acestes, the Sicilian, discharged his arrrow with such force that it took fire. (Æneid 5, line 525.) Like Acestes' shaft of old,…