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41Nine points of the law — Point Point, n. [F. point, and probably also pointe, L. punctum, puncta, fr. pungere, punctum, to prick. See {Pungent}, and cf. {Puncto}, {Puncture}.] 1. That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing… …
42in|ter|car|di|nal points — «IHN tuhr KAHR duh nuhl», the four directions of the compass lying midway between the cardinal points; northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest …
43Henry Edward Cardinal Manning — Henry Edward Manning † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Henry Edward Manning Cardinal Priest ( see Cardinal, I ) of Sts. Andrew and Gregory on the Coelian Hill and second Archbishop of Westminster, b. 15 July, 1808; d. 14 January, 1892.… …
44Pierre Bertrand (cardinal) — Pierre Bertrand (b. 1280 at Annonay in Vivarais; d. 1348 or 1349 at the Priory of Montaud, near Avignon) was a French Cardinal, theologian, and canonist. [ [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02523b.htm Pierre Bertrand (cardinal)] Catholic… …
45Classical compass winds — The Tower of the Winds in Athens Classical compass winds refers to the naming and association of winds in Mediterranean classical antiquity (Ancient Greece and Rome) with the points of geographic direction and orientation. Ancient wind roses… …
46Compass — This article is about the direction finding instrument used in navigation. For other uses, see Compass (disambiguation). A simple dry magnetic pocket compass …
47Judaism — /jooh dee iz euhm, day , deuh /, n. 1. the monotheistic religion of the Jews, having its ethical, ceremonial, and legal foundation in the precepts of the Old Testament and in the teachings and commentaries of the rabbis as found chiefly in the… …
48Quest for Glory — Anthology cover art Genres Role playing video game/Adventure Developers Sierra Entertainment …
49lighthouse — /luyt hows /, n., pl. lighthouses / how ziz/. 1. a tower or other structure displaying or flashing a very bright light for the guidance of ships in avoiding dangerous areas, in following certain routes, etc. 2. either of two cylindrical metal… …
50Origins and architecture of the Taj Mahal — Mausoleum of the Taj Mahal complex at Agra, India The Taj Mahal represents the finest and most sophisticated example of Mughal architecture. Its origins lie in the moving circumstances of its commission and the culture and history of an Islamic… …
