Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Continent (horse) — Continent Sire Lake Coniston Grandsire Bluebird Dam Krisia Damsire Kris Sex Gelding Foaled … Wikipedia
The Continent — Continent Con ti*nent, n. [L. continens, prop., a holding together: cf. F. continent. See {Continent}, a.] 1. That which contains anything; a receptacle. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] The smaller continent which we call a pipkin. Bp. Kennet. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Continent — Con ti*nent, n. [L. continens, prop., a holding together: cf. F. continent. See {Continent}, a.] 1. That which contains anything; a receptacle. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] The smaller continent which we call a pipkin. Bp. Kennet. [1913 Webster] 2. One… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
The Desert (Dragon Prince) — The Desert is a fictional Princedom (or country) in Melanie Rawn s fantasy novels of the Dragon Prince and Dragon Star trilogies. It is the primary setting of these trilogies. For as long as the sands spawn fire... The Desert is Prince Rohan s… … Wikipedia
The Illmoor Chronicles — is a series of fantasy books for children written by English author David Lee Stone. The books are all set in the world of Illmoor, a fictional continent. The first book, The Ratastrophe Catastrophe was released on June 2003. The latest book is… … Wikipedia
The Counter-Reformation — The Counter Reformation † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Counter Reformation The subject will be considered under the following heads: I. Significance of the term II. Low ebb of Catholic fortunes III. St. Ignatius and the Jesuits,… … Catholic encyclopedia
The Gray Prince — (1974, ISBN 0672519941) is a science fiction novel by Jack Vance.The overarching theme of the work is the morals of possession of land. With exception of high mountains and dry deserts, for every square meter of this Earth people have fought,… … Wikipedia
The Africa Report — is an English language bimonthly magazine that focuses on African politics and economics. Created in 2005 by Paris based group Jeune Afrique, The Africa Report is edited by Africa Confidential s Patrick Smith. With contributions from African and… … Wikipedia
The Union Buries Its Dead — is a well known sketch story by iconic Australian writer and poet Henry Lawson.The story takes place in Bourke, and concerns the burial of an anonymous union labourer, who had drowned the previous day while trying to swim some horses across a… … Wikipedia
The Twins of Destiny — (known as Les Jumeaux du Bout du Monde in French) was a 1991 animated television series produced by French writer Jean Chalopin. It followed the (fictional) quest of two children, Jules and Julie, in their travels across Eurasia seeking to… … Wikipedia
The Best Dance Album in the World... Ever! — is a long running compilation series released by Circa Records, as part of the The Best... Album in the World...Ever! brand.TracklistingPart 1 (1993)VTDCD 17Disc 1#Black Box Ride On Time #2 Unlimited No Limit #Haddaway What is Love #Dr. Alban It… … Wikipedia
