How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
Prepared piano — A prepared piano is a piano which has had its sound altered by placing objects (preparations) between or on the strings or on the hammers or dampers.The idea of altering an instrument s timbre through the use of external objects has been applied… … Wikipedia
The Biography of Manuel — is a series of novels, essays and poetry by James Branch Cabell. It purports to trace the life, illusions and disillusions of Dom Manuel, Count of Poictesme (a fictional province of France), and of his physical and spiritual descendants through… … Wikipedia
Works for prepared piano by John Cage — American avant garde composer John Cage (1912–1992) started composing for prepared piano in 1940.[1] The majority of early works for this instrument were created to accompany dances by Cage s various collaborators, most frequently Merce… … Wikipedia
Nicole Lurie — Nicole Lurie, M.D., M.S.P.H. Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Incumbent Assumed office July 10,2009 President … Wikipedia
Edward Abraham Byrne — BiographyByrne was born in New York, N. Y., on January 27, 1864 , the son of Frederick John and Susan Mary (Power) Byrne, and the descendant of an old New York family of Irish heritage. Educated in the Public Schools of the city, he was graduated … Wikipedia
George Herbert Mead — Biography Mead was born February 27, 1863 in South Hadley, Massachusetts. He studied at Oberlin College from 1879–1883 and spent several years as a railroad surveyor prior to his enrollment in Harvard University in 1887. At Harvard, Mead studied… … Wikipedia
Egbert Ludovicus Viele — BiographyViele was born in Waterford, New York (Saratoga County), a son of Kathline Schuyler (Knickerbacker) and John L. Viele. He graduated with honors from The Albany Academy and studied law briefly before entering the United States Military… … Wikipedia
encyclopaedia — Reference work that contains information on all branches of knowledge or that treats a particular branch of knowledge comprehensively. It is self contained and explains subjects in greater detail than a dictionary. It differs from an almanac in… … Universalium
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material … Universalium
