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Monroe, Bill
(Encyclopedia) Monroe, Bill (William Smith Monroe), 1911–96, country singer, musician, and songwriter, often called the “father of bluegrass,” b.…William Shakespeare: Pericles, Act IV, Scene III
Scene IIITarsus. A room in Cleon's houseEnter Cleon and DionyzaDionyzaWhy, are you foolish? Can it be undone?CleonO Dionyza, such a piece of slaughter The sun and moon ne'er look'd upon!…William Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra, Act IV, Scene IX
Scene IXOctavius Caesar's campSentinels at their postFirst SoldierIf we be not relieved within this hour, We must return to the court of guard: the night Is shiny; and they say we shall…Thoth
(Encyclopedia) ThothThoththŏth, tōt [key], in Egyptian religion, god of wisdom and magic. A patron of learning and of the arts, he was credited with many inventions, including writing, geometry, and…Čech, Svatopluk
(Encyclopedia) Čech, SvatoplukČech, Svatopluksväˈtôpl&oobreve;k chĕkh [key], 1846–1908, Czech poet and novelist. His strong Pan-Slavism and his love for democracy and freedom won him great…Philomena of Dacia, Peter
(Encyclopedia) Philomena of Dacia, Peter, or Peter Nightingale, fl. 1291–1303, Danish astronomer and mathematician. He taught at the Univ. of Bologna (1291–92) and in Paris, and was a canon of…Oceanus
(Encyclopedia) OceanusOceanusōsēˈənəs [key], in Greek mythology. 1 Circular stream that flows around the edge of the earth. The sun and moon rise from and descend into this stream; it is the source…William Shakespeare: The Tempest, Act III, Scene II
Scene IIAnother part of the islandEnter Caliban, Stephano, and TrinculoStephanoTell not me; when the butt is out, we will drink water; not a drop before: therefore bear up, and board 'em.…William Vaughn Moody: Gloucester Moors
Gloucester MoorsWilliam Vaughn MoodyA mile behind is Gloucester town Where the fishing fleets put in, A mile ahead the land dips down And the woods and farms begin. Here, where the moors…William Shakespeare: Macbeth, Act II
Act IIScene ICourt of Macbeth's castleEnter Banquo, and Fleance bearing a torch before himBanquoHow goes the night, boy?FleanceThe moon is down; I have not heard the clock.BanquoAnd she goes…Trending
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