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I Sleep Not Day nor Night

I Sleep Not Day nor NightInterea Insomnes Noctes Ego Duco, DiesqueMeditationJohn Donne NATURAL men have conceived a twofold use of sleep; that it is a refreshing of the body in this life;…

Brewer's: Bale

When bale is highest, boot is nighest. When things have come to the worst they must needs mend. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Balearica TormentaBaldwin A…

Brewer's: Catilines

and Cethegi (The). Synonyms for conspirators who hope to mend their fortunes by rebellion. “The intrigues of a few impoverished Catilines and Cethegi.” —Motley: Dutch Republic. Source:…

Brewer's: Hext

When bale is hext, boot is next. When things come to the worst they must soon mend. Bale means misery, hurt, misfortune; hext is highest, as next is nighest; boot means help, profit.…

Brewer's: Darkest Hour is that before the Dawn

(The). When Fortune's wheel is lowest, it must turn up again. When things have come to their worst, they must mend. In Latin, Post nubila, Phoebus. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable…

1989–1990 Emmy Awards

Outstanding Drama SeriesL.A. Law (NBC)Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesPeter Falk, ColumboOutstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesPatricia Wettig, thirtysomethingOutstanding…

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