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nest

(Encyclopedia) nest, structure for the reception and incubation of the eggs of birds, reptiles, insects, and some fish or for the parturition of mammals, and also for the care of the young during…

Henty, George Alfred

(Encyclopedia) Henty, George Alfred, 1832–1902, English author. Initially a war correspondent, he later wrote boys' adventure tales that were very popular. Henty's books all focused on an ideal of…

Misael

(Encyclopedia) MisaelMisaelmĭsˈāəl [key], one of the Three Young Men.

Meshach

(Encyclopedia) MeshachMeshachmēˈshăk [key], one of the Three Young Men.

Badger, Joseph

(Encyclopedia) Badger, Joseph, 1708–65, American painter, b. Charlestown, Mass. By trade a glazier and house and sign painter, he turned his hand to portraiture. Generally uninspired, his work…

Shadrach

(Encyclopedia) ShadrachShadrachshāˈdrăk [key], one of the Three Young Men.

The Infoplease Crossword Puzzle

by Kelly Ann Buchanan Solve our weekly interactive crossword puzzle! Click "Reveal" for the answer to an individual clue Click "Check" to see if you've made any mistakes Click "Solution" to…

Antilochus

(Encyclopedia) AntilochusAntilochusăntĭlˈəkəs [key], in Greek mythology, young hero of the Trojan War, a favorite of Achilles. While protecting his father, Nestor, he was killed by Memnon. He was…

Merck, Johann Heinrich

(Encyclopedia) Merck, Johann HeinrichMerck, Johann Heinrichyōˈhän hīnˈrĭkh mĕrk [key], 1741–91, German critic. He was the counselor of many young writers, including Goethe, whose genius he was first…