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81streak — streakedly /streekt lee, stree kid lee/, adv. streakedness, n. streaker, n. streaklike, adj. /streek/, n. 1. a long, narrow mark, smear, band of color, or the like: streaks of mud. 2. a portion or layer of something, distinguished by color or… …
82sty — sty1 /stuy/, n., pl. sties, v., stied, stying. n. 1. a pen or enclosure for swine; pigpen. 2. any filthy place or abode. 3. a place of bestial debauchery. v.t. 4. to keep or lodge in or as if in a sty. v.i. 5. to live in or as i …
83upshot — /up shot /, n. 1. the final issue, the conclusion, or the result: The upshot of the disagreement was a new bylaw. 2. the gist, as of an argument or thesis. [1525 35; UP + SHOT1] Syn. 1. consequence, outgrowth, aftereffect. * * * …
84Seton, Saint Elizabeth Ann — orig. Elizabeth Ann Bayley known as Mother Seton born Aug. 28, 1774, New York, N.Y. died Jan. 4, 1821, Emmitsburg, Md., U.S.; canonized Sept. 14, 1975; feast day January 4 U.S. religious leader and educator, the first native born U.S. citizen… …
85Plushchenko, Yevgeny — ▪ 2005 Even though Yevgeny Plushchenko was performing with an injured knee and was facing a number of strong opponents, he dominated the three programs of the 2004 world ice skating championships and won his third title his second… …
86ancient Rome — ▪ ancient state, Europe, Africa, and Asia Introduction the state centred on the city of Rome. This article discusses the period from the founding of the city and the regal period, which began in 753 BC, through the events leading to the… …
87publishing, history of — Introduction an account of the selection, preparation, and marketing of printed matter from its origins in ancient times to the present. The activity has grown from small beginnings into a vast and complex industry responsible for the… …
88sensory reception, human — Introduction means by which humans react to changes in external and internal environments. Ancient philosophers called the human senses “the windows of the soul,” and Aristotle described at least five senses sight, hearing, smell, taste, and… …
89Swedish literature — Introduction the body of writings produced in the Swedish language within Sweden s modern day geographic and political boundaries. The literatures of Sweden and Finland are closely linked. From the mid 12th century until 1809, Finland …
90repercussion — noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən,ˌri.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən,ˌrɛ.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ A consequence or ensuing result of some action. You realize this little stunt of yours is going to have some pretty serious repercussions. Syn: aftereffect, consequence …
