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Brewer's: Cast Down

Dejected. (Latin, dejectus.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Cast a Sheep's Eye at OneCast Aside A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T…

Brewer's: Cast of the Eye

(A). A squint. One meaning of the word cast is to twist or warp. Thus, a fabric is said to “cast” when it warps; and seamen speak of “casting,” or turning the head of a ship on the tack…

Brewer's: Casting Vote

The vote of the presiding officer when the votes of the assembly are equal. This final vote casts, turns, or determines the question. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…

Brewer's: Lose Caste

(To). (See Caste.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Lose HeartLose A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Related…

Brewer's: After-cast

A throw of dice after the game is ended; anything done too late. Ever he playeth an after-cast Of all that he shall say or do. —Gower Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…

lots

(Encyclopedia) lots. The casting of lots was an ancient method of making a choice, settling a dispute, or determining a course of action. In biblical times lots were cast to determine the will of God…

Who's the Last <i>Survivor</i>?

A look back at Infoplease predictions for the final castaway by Gerry Brown These Predictions Were Made in the Summer of 2000. #1 Pick: Susan #2 Pick: Richard #…

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How did your vote stack up? Related Links The Last SurvivorSurvivor Mania!Survival GuideSurvival HandbookDisaster FilmsDisaster of 2000Quiz: DisastersI Want My Reality TV!Who Wants to Watch a…

Hochhuth, Rolf

(Encyclopedia) Hochhuth, RolfHochhuth, Rolfrôlf hōkhˈh&oomacr;t [key], 1931–2020, German dramatist. His provocative first drama, The Deputy (1963), accuses Pope Pius XII and the Roman Catholic…

Mills, Clark

(Encyclopedia) Mills, Clark, 1810–83, American sculptor, b. Onondaga co., N.Y. Self-taught in art, he designed and in 1852 cast in an experimental foundry the statue of General Jackson for Lafayette…