an intimate knowledge of latin
91College of Saint Bonaventure — College of Saint Bonaventure † Catholic Encyclopedia ► College of Saint Bonaventure At Quaracchi, near Florence, Italy, famous as the centre of literary activity in the Order of Friars Minor, was founded 14 July, 1879, by Mgr.… …
92Dennis Florence MacCarthy — Denis Florence MacCarthy † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Denis Florence MacCarthy Well known Irish poet of the nineteenth century, born in Lower O Connell Street, Dublin, 26 May, 1817; died at Blackrock, Dublin, 7 April, 1882. His early… …
93Oh Jung-hee — Occupation Novelist Nationality South Korea Period 1947 present This is a Korean name; the family name is Oh. Oh Jung Hee (born 1947) (Hangul: 오정희) is a South Korean …
94Einhard — (c. 770 840) Frankish writer and biographer who was a member of Charlemagne s court school. One of the great success stories of Charlemagne s efforts to revive learning in his empire, Einhard is best know for his Vita Karoli (Life of… …
95AQUINAS, THOMAS° — (1225–1274), most important of the Christian medieval philosophers. Born near Aquino, the son of a count, Aquinas entered a Dominican order at the age of 19 against the will of his family. He studied under the Dominican scholar Albertus Magnus in …
96intimately — Ⅰ. intimate [1] ► ADJECTIVE 1) closely acquainted; familiar. 2) private and personal. 3) euphemistic having a sexual relationship. 4) involving very close connection: an intimate involvement. 5) (of knowledge) detailed. 6) …
97intimation — Ⅰ. intimate [1] ► ADJECTIVE 1) closely acquainted; familiar. 2) private and personal. 3) euphemistic having a sexual relationship. 4) involving very close connection: an intimate involvement. 5) (of knowledge) detailed. 6) …
98literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …
99French literature — Introduction the body of written works in the French language produced within the geographic and political boundaries of France. The French language was one of the five major Romance languages to develop from Vulgar Latin as a result of the …
100Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …