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Arnold, Benedict
(Encyclopedia) Arnold, Benedict, 1741–1801, American Revolutionary general and traitor, b. Norwich, Conn. As a youth he served for a time in the colonial militia in the French and Indian Wars. He…Whitewater, in U.S. history
(Encyclopedia) Whitewater, popular name for a failed 1970s Arkansas real estate venture by the Whitewater Development Corp., in which Gov. (later President) Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary Rodham…Brewer's: Mannering Colonel
or Guy Mannering; Mrs. Mannering, née Sophia Wellwood, his wife; Julia Mannering, their daughter, who married Captain Bertram, Sir Paul Mannering, the colonel's uncle. In Sir Walter Scott'…Brewer's: Gutter Lane
(London). A corruption of Guthurun Lane, from a Mr. Guthurun, Goderoune, or Guthrum, who, as Stow informs us, “possessed the chief property therein.” (See Guthrum.) All goes down Gutter…Brewer's: Guyon
(Sir). The impersonation of Temperance or Self-government. He destroyed the witch Acrasia, and her bower, called the “Bower of Bliss.” His companion was Prudence. (Spenser: Faërie Queene,…Brewer's: Colbronde
or Colbrand. The Danish giant slain by Sir Guy of Warwick. By the death of this giant the land was delivered from Danish tribute. I am not Samson, nor Sir Guy, nor Colbrand, To mowem down…Algebra: Introducing Variables
Introducing Variables Algebra Encountering Expressions Introducing Variables Translating Words into Math Behold the Power of Exponents Living Large with Scientific Notation Dastardly…New Year's Traditions
Auld Lang Syne and other New Year's customs "Auld Lang Syne" Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne.…50 Hilarious "The Simpsons" Quotes
Top of Page Are you a fan of "The Simpsons"? Do you find yourself quoting Homer, Bart, or any of the other hilarious characters on a daily basis? Well, you're in luck! We've scoured the depths of…Halloween: Witchcraft in Film, Part 2
Damn Those Miscreants by Beth Rowen Related Links Halloween Trick and TreatsAll-Time Scariest MoviesInterview with a Real-Life WitchInterview with Blair Witch DirectorsBlair Witch…Trending
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