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Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr.
(Encyclopedia) Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr.Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr.bīdˈən [key], 1942–, 46th President of the United States (2021–), b. Scranton, Pa. A lawyer and Democrat, he was elected to the…Jo's Boys: Chapter 2 — Parnassus
ParnassusIt was well named; and the Muses seemed to be at home that day, for as the newcomers went up the slope appropriate sights and sounds greeted them. Passing an open window, they looked…Plays at Plumfield
Plays at PlumfieldAs it is as impossible for the humble historian of the March family to write a story without theatricals in it as for our dear Miss Yonge to get on with less than twelve or…Brewer's: Megarian School
A philosophical school, founded by Euclid, a native of Megara, and disciple of Socrates. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894MegariansMeg Merrilies A B C D E…Brewer's: Long Lane
(See Lane.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Long Meg of WestminsterLong Home 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…Class Day
Class DayThe clerk of the weather evidently has a regard for young people, and sends sunshine for class days as often as he can. An especially lovely one shone over Plumfield as this…Harvest Time
Harvest TimeFor a year Jo and her Professor worked and waited, hoped and loved, met occasionally, and wrote such voluminous letters that the rise in the price of paper was accounted for,…Brewer's: Meerschaum
(2 syl., German, sea-froth.) This mineral, from having been found on the sea-shore in rounded white lumps, was ignorantly supposed to be sea-froth petrified; but it is a compound of silica…Brewer's: Long Odds
The odds laid on a horse which has apparently no chance of winning the race. Any similar bet. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Long ParliamentLong Meg of…Among the Maids
Among the MaidsAlthough this story is about Jo's boys, her girls cannot be neglected, because they held a high place in this little republic, and especial care was taken to fit them to play…Trending
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