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Walt Whitman: Song of Myself, Part 41
Part 41I am he bringing help for the sick as they pant on their backs, And for strong upright men I bring yet more needed help.I heard what was said of the universe, Heard it and heard it of…James Norris Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the most outstanding defenseman of the year and named after James Norris, the late Detroit Red Wings owner-president. Winners selected by PHWA. Multiple winners: Bobby Orr (8);…Brewer's: Lightning Proof
A building protected by lightning conductors (one or more). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Lightning RodLightning Preservers A B C D E F G H I J K…Brewer's: Wisp
Will o' the Wisp. (See Ignis Fatuus.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Wisp of StrawWishing-rod A B C D E F G H…2000-01 NFL Single Game Highs for Receiving Yards
AFC Ct Yds TD Jimmy Smith, Jax vs. Bal. (9/10) 15 291 3 Rod Smith, Den. vs. SD (11/19) 11 187 1 Tim Brown, Oak. vs. SF (10/8) 7 172 2 Eric Moulds, Buf.…Brewer's: Kiss behind the Garden Gate
(A). A pansy A practical way of saying “Pensez de moi, ” the flower-language of the pansy. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Kiss given to a PoetKiss the Rod…Brewer's: Liguorians
A congregation of missionary priests called also Redemptorists, founded in 1732, by St. Alphonsus Liguori. Their object is the religious instruction of the people, and the reform of public…Brewer's: Divine Speaker
(The). So Aristotle called Tyrtamos, who therefore adopted the name of Theophrastos (B.C. 370-287). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Divining RodDivine Plant…Brewer's: Black Republicans
The Republicans were so called by the pro-slavery party of the States, because they resisted the introduction of slavery into any State where it was not already recognised. Source:…Brewer's: Black Rood of Scotland
The “piece of the true cross” or rood, set in an ebony crucifix, which Margaret, the wife of King Malcolm, left at death to the Scottish nation. It passed into various hands, but was lost…Trending
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