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111off the hook — • cool, appealing, fresh, exceeding one’s expectations. A phrase much over used by Maxwell in Big Brother to express appreciation for his surroundings …
112disappoint — v. a. Balk, frustrate, foil, defeat, baffle, disconcert, bring to nought, foil of one s expectations …
113reality check — real′ity check n. cvb a corrective confronting of reality, in order to counteract one s expectations, prejudices, or the like • Etymology: 1970–75 …
114beyond — [bē änd′] prep. [ME biyonde < OE begeondan < be,BY + geond,YONDER] 1. on or to the far side of; farther on than; past [beyond the river] 2. farther on in time than; later than [beyond the visiting hours] 3. outside the reach, possibility,… …
115exceed — [ek sēd′, iksēd′] vt. [ME exceden < OFr exceder < L excedere < ex , out, beyond + cedere, to go: see CEDE] 1. to go or be beyond (a limit, limiting regulation, measure, etc.) [to exceed a speed limit] 2. to be more than or greater than;… …
116Aviation in World War I — One of the many innovations of World War I, aircraft were first used for reconnaissance purposes and later as fighters and bombers. Consequently, this was the first war which involved a struggle for control of the air, which turned it into… …
117Cultural Institutions Group — One hundred and thirty years ago, New York City and dedicated groups of private citizens established a new pattern of public private partnerships that would prove to have an enormous impact on the future growth and reputation of the city. These… …
118Holiday — One of the quintessential Philip Barry high comedies, Holiday opened for 229 performances at New York s Plymouth Theatre on 26 November 1928, produced by Arthur Hopkins, and starring Hope Williams. Frequently revived, including Broadway… …
119Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
120Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …
