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William Shakespeare: Henry VI (Pt 1), Act IV, Scene IV
Scene IVOther plains in GasconyEnter Somerset, with his army; a Captain of Talbot's with himSomersetIt is too late; I cannot send them now: This expedition was by York and Talbot Too rashly…Brewer's: Call
(A ). A “divine” summons or invitation, as “a call to the ministry.” A call before the curtain. An applause inviting a favourite actor to appear before the curtain, and make his bow to…William Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice, Act II, Scene IX
Scene IXBelmont. A room in Portia's houseEnter Nerissa with a ServitorNerissaQuick, quick, I pray thee; draw the curtain straight: The Prince of Arragon hath ta'en his oath, And comes to his…Sirach: 38
Sirach Chapter 38 1 Honour a physician with the honour due unto him for the uses which ye may have of him: for the Lord hath created him. 2 For of the most High cometh healing,…Scott Waddle, 2001 News
commander of the USS Greeneville, the submarine that crashed into a Japanese fishing vessel as it emerged in waters off Hawaii, took sole responsibility for the fatal February exercise that…Submarine Volcanoes
Submarine volcanoes and volcanic vents are common features on certain zones of the ocean floor. Some are active at the present time and, in shallow water, disclose their presence by blasting…Lois Lowry
Lois Lowry has written more than 20 books for young readers and received many citations and awards, including Newbery Medals for her novels Number the Stars (1989) and The Giver (1993). Lowry was…William Shakespeare: Coriolanus, Act III, Scene II
Scene IIA room in Coriolanus's houseEnter Coriolanus with PatriciansCoriolanusLet them puff all about mine ears, present me Death on the wheel or at wild horses' heels, Or pile ten hills on…Malayo-Polynesian languages
(Encyclopedia) Malayo-Polynesian languagesMalayo-Polynesian languagesməlāˈō-pŏlĭnēˈzhən [key], sometimes also called Austronesian languagesAustronesian languagesôˌstrōnēˈzhən [key], family of…Long Island, island, United States
(Encyclopedia) Long Island (1990 pop. 6,861,454), 1,723 sq mi (4,463 sq km), 118 mi (190 km) long, and from 12 to 20 mi (19–32 km) wide, SE N.Y.; fourth largest island of the United States and the…