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Lewis Carroll: The First Voice

The First VoiceHe trilled a carol fresh and free, He laughed aloud for very glee: There came a breeze from off the sea:It passed athwart the glooming flat— It fanned his forehead as he sat—…

George Sterling: The First Food

The First FoodGeorge SterlingMother, in some sad evening long ago, From thy young breast my groping lips were taken, Their hunger stilled, so soon again to waken, But nevermore that holy…

Famous Firsts by the Rolling Stones

The Stones' first concert, No. 1 hit, and more   Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Source: WikiCommons Related Links Lasting Influence of the Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones…

Treaty of Ghent: Article the First

His Britannic Majesty and the...Article the SecondArticle the First There shall be a firm and universal Peace between His Britannic Majesty and the United States, and between their…

Brewer's: Nob of the First Water

(A). A mighty boss; a grand panjandrum (q.v.). First water refers to diamonds. (See Diamonds.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Nobs and SnobsNob A B C D…

Brewer's: First Gentleman of Europe

A nickname given to George IV., who certainly was first in rank, but it would be sad indeed to think he was ever the most gentlemanly man in feeling, manners, and deportment. Louis d'…

Brewer's: First Grenadier of France

A title given by Napoleon to Latour d'Auvergne (1743-1800). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894First Stroke is Half the BattleFirst Gentleman of Europe A B C…

First Aid for Crossword Puzzlers

We cannot begin to list all the odd words you might encounter in your daily and Sunday crossword puzzles, for such words run into the thousands. But we have tried to include those that turn…

First to cross the Panama Canal

The Question: What boat was the first to cross the Panama Canal? The Answer: The first boat to cross the Panama Canal once it was opened was…