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Kaushitaki-Upanishad: Third Adhyâya

Third Adhyâya 1. Pratardana, forsooth, the son of Divodasa (king of Kasi), came by means of fighting and strength to the beloved abode of Indra. Indra said to him “Pratardana, let me give you…

shrew

(Encyclopedia) shrew, common name for the small, insectivorous mammals of the family Soricidae, related to the moles. Shrews include the smallest mammals; the smallest shrews are under 2 in. (5.1 cm…

Proust, Marcel

(Encyclopedia) Proust, MarcelProust, Marcelmärsĕlˈ [key]Proust, Marcel pr&oomacr;st [key], 1871–1922, French novelist, b. Paris. He is one of the great literary figures of the modern age. Born to…

dysentery

(Encyclopedia) dysenterydysenterydĭsˈəntĕrˌē [key], inflammation of the intestine characterized by the frequent passage of feces, usually with blood and mucus. The two most common causes of dysentery…

hemorrhagic fever

(Encyclopedia) hemorrhagic feverhemorrhagic feverhĕmˌərăjˈĭk [key], any of a group of viral diseases characterized by sudden onset, muscle and joint pain, fever, bleeding, and shock from loss of…

1896 Olympics Shooting Medalists

Event   Other Free Rifle (200 m) Pantelis Karasevdas, GRE 2320   P. Pavlidis, GRE 1978   Nicolaos Trikupis, GRE 1718 Free Rifle (300 m) Georgios Orphanidis, GRE…

Sara Teasedale: While I May

While I MayWind and hail and veering rain, Driven mist that veils the day, Soul's distress and body's pain, I would bear you while I may.I would love you if I might, For so soon my…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: June 11, 1805

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark June 10, 1805June 12, 1805June 11, 1805 Tuesday June 11th 1805 This morning I felt much better, but somewhat weakened by my disorder. at 8 A.M.…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: May 19, 1806

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark May 18, 1806May 20, 1806May 19, 1806 Monday May 19th 1806. It continued to rain this morning untill 8 OCk. when it became fair. We sent Charbono…