to become torn
21rip — I [[t]rɪp[/t]] v. ripped, rip•ping, n. 1) to cut or tear apart roughly or vigorously: to rip open a seam[/ex] 2) to cut or tear away roughly or vigorously: to rip bark from a tree[/ex] 3) to saw (wood) in the direction of the grain 4) to become… …
22rip — I. /rɪp / (say rip) verb (ripped, ripping) –verb (t) 1. to cut or tear apart in a rough or vigorous manner; slash; slit. 2. to cut or tear away in a rough or vigorous manner. 3. to saw (wood) in the direction of the grain. 4. Also, rip up. to… …
23literature — /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.… …
24performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains …
25Spiritual transformation — is the act of transforming the deepest aspects of the human spirit via a self induced or divine act.ee also*Integral transformative practice *Transpersonal psychology *Sivananda *MeditationThe Way of Spiritual Transformationby Hieromonk… …
26international relations — a branch of political science dealing with the relations between nations. [1970 75] * * * Study of the relations of states with each other and with international organizations and certain subnational entities (e.g., bureaucracies and political… …
27Clash of Civilizations — The Clash of Civilizations is a theory, proposed by political scientist Samuel P. Huntington, that people s cultural and religious identities will be the primary source of conflict in the post Cold War world. The theory was originally formulated… …
28Terry Southern — (May 1, 1924 ndash; October 29, 1995) was a highly influential American short story writer, novelist, essayist, screenwriter and university lecturer noted for his distinctive satirical style. He was part of the Paris postwar literary movement in… …
29Sweet Valley High — Author Francine Pascal Country United States Language English Genre Children s literature Published 1983 …
30France — /frans, frahns/; Fr. /frddahonns/, n. 1. Anatole /ann nann tawl /, (Jacques Anatole Thibault), 1844 1924, French novelist and essayist: Nobel prize 1921. 2. a republic in W Europe. 58,470,421; 212,736 sq. mi. (550,985 sq. km). Cap.: Paris. 3.… …
