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Brewer's: Benaiah
(3 syl.), in the satire of Absalom and Achitophel, by Dryden and Tate, is meant for George Edward Sackville, called General Sackville, a gentleman of family, and a zealous partisan of the…Brewer's: Bezaliel
in the satire of Absalom and Achitophel, by Dryden and Tate, is meant for the Marquis of Worcester, afterwards Duke of Beaufort. Bezaliel with each grace and virtue fraught, Serene his…Brewer's: Amri
in the satire of Absalom and Achitophel, by Dryden and Tate, is designed for Heneage Finch, Earl of Notthingham and Lord Chancellor. Our list of nobles next let Amri grace, Whose merits…Brewer's: Asaph
A famous musician in David's time (1 Chron. xxv. 1, 2). Mr. Tate, who wrote the second part of Absalom and Achitophel, lauds Dryden under this name. While Judah's throne and Sion's rock…Christina Rossetti: Long Barren
Long BarrenThou who didst hang upon a barren tree, My God, for me; Though I till now be barren, now at length Lord, give me strength To bring forth fruit to Thee.Thou who didst bear for…2001 Newbery Medal and Honor Books
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.Newbery Medal for Best Book: A Year Down…Charles Quincy TIRRELL, Congress, MA (1844-1910)
TIRRELL Charles Quincy , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Sharon, Norfolk County, Mass., December 10, 1844; attended the common schools, and was graduated from Dartmouth College,…Daniel Bennett ST. JOHN, Congress, NY (1808-1890)
ST. JOHN Daniel Bennett , a Representative from New York; born in Sharon, Conn., October 8, 1808; engaged in mercantile pursuits and the real estate business at Monticello, N.Y., in 1831; member…Frank Plowman WOODS, Congress, IA (1868-1944)
WOODS Frank Plowman , a Representative from Iowa; born near Sharon, Walworth County, Wis., December 11, 1868; attended the public schools and the Northern Indiana Normal School, Valparaiso, Ind…Herbert ZELENKO, Congress, NY (1906-1979)
ZELENKO Herbert , A Representative from New York; born in New York City, March 16, 1906; attended public schools; graduated from Columbia University in 1926 and from Columbia Law School in 1928; was…Trending
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