to thrive at the expense of others
1Etiquette in Canada and the United States — Etiquette rules are not uniform in North America, varying among the very diverse societies which exist in both the United States and Canada. Etiquette rules are not simply a description of “cultural norms” and should not be considered a summary… …
2Races of the Mass Effect universe — This article is about the fictional races found within the Mass Effect universe. These races are explored in the novels Mass Effect: Revelation and Mass Effect: Ascension, and the video games Mass Effect, Mass Effect Galaxy, and Mass Effect 2.… …
4Christianity in the 4th century — See also: Christianity in the 3rd century and Christianity in the 5th century Christianity in the 4th century was dominated by Constantine the Great, and the First Council of Nicea of 325, which was the beginning of the period of the First… …
5Care of the Poor by the Church — Care of the Poor by the Church † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Care of the Poor by the Church I. OBJECTS, HISTORY, AND ORGANIZATION A. The care of the poor is a branch of charity. In the narrow sense charity means any exercise of mercy… …
6Origins of the Sri Lankan civil war — Sri Lankan Civil War (1983–2009) Background Sri Lanka · History of Sri Lanka Origins of the Civil War Origins of the Civil War · Sri Lankan Tamil nationalism …
7Development in the Americas — is the flagship publication series of the Inter American Development Bank, formerly known as the Economic and Progress Social Report (IPES as per its Spanish acronym), the DIA is produced annually, but compiles the results of research conducted… …
8Egypt — • Provides information on history, religion, and literature Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Egypt Egypt † …
9Weed control — is the botanical component of pest control, stopping weeds from reaching a mature stage of growth when they could be harmful to domesticated plants and livestock by physical and chemical methods. In order to reduce weed growth, many weed control… …
10batten — batten1 /bat n/, v.i. 1. to thrive by feeding; grow fat. 2. to feed gluttonously or greedily; glut oneself. 3. to thrive, prosper, or live in luxury, esp. at the expense of others: robber barons who battened on the poor. v.t. 4. to cause to… …
