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Meg Goes to Vanity Fair

Meg Goes to Vanity Fair"I do think it was the most fortunate thing in the world that those children should have the measles just now," said Meg, one April day, as she stood packing the 'go…

Brewer's: Chery and Fair-Star

Chery was the son of a king's brother and Brunetta; Fair-star was the daughter of the king and Blondina, the two fathers being brothers, and the two mothers sisters. They were cast on the…

Brewer's: Bel-a-faire-peur

A handsome, dare-devil of a fellow. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Bel EspritBejan 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…

Brewer's: Fair fall you

Good befall you. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Fair Play is a JewelFair and Square A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X…

Brewer's: Fair Play is a Jewel

As a jewel is an ornament of beauty and value, so fair play is an honourable thing and a “jewel in the crown” of the player. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…

Science Fair Project Ideas

The Question: Where could I find ideas for a science fair project? The Answer: On our site, you can get some advice from a science fair judge or get some science…

O'Brien, William Shoney

(Encyclopedia) O'Brien, William Shoney, c.1826–1878, American silver magnate, b. Dublin, Ireland. He was brought to the United States as a child and worked in a New York grocery store before going to…

Mackay, John William

(Encyclopedia) Mackay, John WilliamMackay, John Williammăkˈē [key], 1831–1902, American financier, b. Dublin, Ireland. He immigrated to the United States in 1840. In 1859 he joined the rush to Nevada…