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George William Stimpson. Blood and gunpowder are the symbols rather than the cause of cruelty and ferocity . A person eager for bloodshed is said to be bloodthirsty . Gunpowder mixed with rum or brandy is a courage - giving ... cause ...
George William Stimpson. Blood and gunpowder are the symbols rather than the cause of cruelty and ferocity . A person eager for bloodshed is said to be bloodthirsty . Gunpowder mixed with rum or brandy is a courage - giving ... cause ...
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... caused by refraction are tinted while those caused by reflection are white . Halos assume a great vari- ety of sizes and ... cause them to abandon the vessel and seek another . Why are the Scotch considered close ? The reputation that ...
... caused by refraction are tinted while those caused by reflection are white . Halos assume a great vari- ety of sizes and ... cause them to abandon the vessel and seek another . Why are the Scotch considered close ? The reputation that ...
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... cause or other and as a rule the fairy cir- cles are imperfect . Certain lichens have a similar centrifugal ... caused by lightning striking the earth , seems to be unfounded . Did Hamlet say : " Alas , poor Yorick ! I knew him well ...
... cause or other and as a rule the fairy cir- cles are imperfect . Certain lichens have a similar centrifugal ... caused by lightning striking the earth , seems to be unfounded . Did Hamlet say : " Alas , poor Yorick ! I knew him well ...
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