welsh Crossword Puzzles
United Kingdom Vocabulary 2021-12-06
Across
- An organization to promote the prosperity of British business.
- A province of the UK that occupies the north-eastern part of Ireland, compromised of six countries of Ulster; capital: Belfast.
- A member of any of the ranks of the hereditary nobility in Britain or Ireland, especially one entitled to a seat in the House of Lords.
- A member of the British reforming and constitutional party that sought the supremacy of Parliament and was eventually succeeded in the 19th century by the Liberal Party.
- A charter of liberties to which the English barons forced King John to give his assent in June 1215 at Runnymede.
- A political party who promote the ideas of private property and enterprise, the maintenance of a strong military, and the preservation of traditional cultural values and institutions.
- A political party in the United Kingdom that has been described as an alliance of social democrats, democratic socialists and trade unionists; centre – left.
- In the U.K., a person who is given the honor of a title such as “Lord” and a place in the House of Lords as a reward for the good things they have done for the country.
- The branch of the Celtic people to which the Welsh belong.
- Any option regarded as an alternative to two extremes, especially a political agenda which is centrist and consensus-based rather than left- or right-wing.
- A semipublic administrative body outside the civil service but receiving financial support from the government, which makes senior appointments to it.
- A political party advocating the independence of Scotland.
- The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
- The committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy.
- The portion of the population of the British Isles which is of Celtic origin or the native land of such people.
- A large bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in London.
- A formal vote by which the members of a legislature or similar deliberative body indicate that they no longer support a leader, government, etc.
Down
- An international association consisting of the UK together with states that were previously part of the British Empire, and dependencies, which the the British monarch is the symbolic head.
- The series of armed conflicts and political machinations which took place between Parliamentarians (Roundheads) and Royalists (Cavaliers) from 1642 until 1651.
- The island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands within the British Isles.
- A merged party that favors social reform, personal liberty, reducing the powers of the Crown and the Church of England, avoidance of war and foreign alliances and above all free trade.
- A Celtic language spoken mainly in the highlands and islands of western Scotland.
- The London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom.
- The highest legislature, consisting of the Sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.
- A person formally elected to the UK national legislative body or other similar legislature elsewhere.
- The monarchy or reigning monarch.
- The official representative body of British trade unions, founded in 1868 and meeting annually.
- The head of an elected government; the principal minister of a sovereign or state.
- Also known as the Belfast Agreement, is a pair of agreements that ended most of the violence of the Troubles, a political conflict in Northern Ireland that had ensued since the late 1960s.
- An inhabitant of the highlands of Scotland.
30 Clues: The monarchy or reigning monarch. • An inhabitant of the highlands of Scotland. • The branch of the Celtic people to which the Welsh belong. • A political party advocating the independence of Scotland. • The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. • An organization to promote the prosperity of British business. • ...
United Kingdom Vocabulary 2021-12-06
Across
- The island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands within the British Isles.
- The committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy.
- The branch of the Celtic people to which the Welsh belong.
- An organization to promote the prosperity of British business.
- A person formally elected to the UK national legislative body or other similar legislature elsewhere.
- The portion of the population of the British Isles which is of Celtic origin or the native land of such people.
- An international association consisting of the UK together with states that were previously part of the British Empire, and dependencies, which the the British monarch is the symbolic head.
- The head of an elected government; the principal minister of a sovereign or state.
- An inhabitant of the highlands of Scotland.
- The monarchy or reigning monarch.
- The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
- The series of armed conflicts and political machinations which took place between Parliamentarians (Roundheads) and Royalists (Cavaliers) from 1642 until 1651.
- The official representative body of British trade unions, founded in 1868 and meeting annually.
- Any option regarded as an alternative to two extremes, especially a political agenda which is centrist and consensus-based rather than left- or right-wing.
- A political party who promote the ideas of private property and enterprise, the maintenance of a strong military, and the preservation of traditional cultural values and institutions.
Down
- In the U.K., a person who is given the honor of a title such as “Lord” and a place in the House of Lords as a reward for the good things they have done for the country.
- Also known as the Belfast Agreement, is a pair of agreements that ended most of the violence of the Troubles, a political conflict in Northern Ireland that had ensued since the late 1960s.
- The London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom.
- A formal vote by which the members of a legislature or similar deliberative body indicate that they no longer support a leader, government, etc.
- A member of any of the ranks of the hereditary nobility in Britain or Ireland, especially one entitled to a seat in the House of Lords.
- A province of the UK that occupies the north-eastern part of Ireland, compromised of six countries of Ulster; capital: Belfast.
- A political party advocating the independence of Scotland.
- A charter of liberties to which the English barons forced King John to give his assent in June 1215 at Runnymede.
- A merged party that favors social reform, personal liberty, reducing the powers of the Crown and the Church of England, avoidance of war and foreign alliances and above all free trade.
- A Celtic language spoken mainly in the highlands and islands of western Scotland.
- A large bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in London.
- A political party in the United Kingdom that has been described as an alliance of social democrats, democratic socialists and trade unionists; centre – left.
- A member of the British reforming and constitutional party that sought the supremacy of Parliament and was eventually succeeded in the 19th century by the Liberal Party.
- A semipublic administrative body outside the civil service but receiving financial support from the government, which makes senior appointments to it.
- The highest legislature, consisting of the Sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.
30 Clues: The monarchy or reigning monarch. • An inhabitant of the highlands of Scotland. • The branch of the Celtic people to which the Welsh belong. • A political party advocating the independence of Scotland. • The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. • An organization to promote the prosperity of British business. • ...
United Kingdom Vocabulary 2021-12-06
Across
- An international association consisting of the UK together with states that were previously part of the British Empire, and dependencies, which the the British monarch is the symbolic head.
- The official representative body of British trade unions, founded in 1868 and meeting annually.
- The series of armed conflicts and political machinations which took place between Parliamentarians (Roundheads) and Royalists (Cavaliers) from 1642 until 1651.
- The portion of the population of the British Isles which is of Celtic origin or the native land of such people.
- A Celtic language spoken mainly in the highlands and islands of western Scotland.
- An organization to promote the prosperity of British business.
- The branch of the Celtic people to which the Welsh belong.
- The London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom.
- Any option regarded as an alternative to two extremes, especially a political agenda which is centrist and consensus-based rather than left- or right-wing.
- A semipublic administrative body outside the civil service but receiving financial support from the government, which makes senior appointments to it.
- A political party in the United Kingdom that has been described as an alliance of social democrats, democratic socialists and trade unionists; centre – left.
- The highest legislature, consisting of the Sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.
- A political party advocating the independence of Scotland.
- The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
- The island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands within the British Isles.
- A political party who promote the ideas of private property and enterprise, the maintenance of a strong military, and the preservation of traditional cultural values and institutions.
Down
- A member of the British reforming and constitutional party that sought the supremacy of Parliament and was eventually succeeded in the 19th century by the Liberal Party.
- The head of an elected government; the principal minister of a sovereign or state.
- A member of any of the ranks of the hereditary nobility in Britain or Ireland, especially one entitled to a seat in the House of Lords.
- A large bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in London.
- Also known as the Belfast Agreement, is a pair of agreements that ended most of the violence of the Troubles, a political conflict in Northern Ireland that had ensued since the late 1960s.
- A person formally elected to the UK national legislative body or other similar legislature elsewhere.
- A charter of liberties to which the English barons forced King John to give his assent in June 1215 at Runnymede.
- An inhabitant of the highlands of Scotland.
- In the U.K., a person who is given the honor of a title such as “Lord” and a place in the House of Lords as a reward for the good things they have done for the country.
- The monarchy or reigning monarch.
- A merged party that favors social reform, personal liberty, reducing the powers of the Crown and the Church of England, avoidance of war and foreign alliances and above all free trade.
- The committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy.
- A formal vote by which the members of a legislature or similar deliberative body indicate that they no longer support a leader, government, etc.
- A province of the UK that occupies the north-eastern part of Ireland, compromised of six countries of Ulster; capital: Belfast.
30 Clues: The monarchy or reigning monarch. • An inhabitant of the highlands of Scotland. • The branch of the Celtic people to which the Welsh belong. • A political party advocating the independence of Scotland. • The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. • An organization to promote the prosperity of British business. • ...
United Kingdom Vocabulary 2021-12-06
Across
- In the U.K., a person who is given the honor of a title such as "Lord" and a place in the House of Lords as a reward for the good things they have done for the country.
- An international association consisting of the UK together with states that were previously part of the British Empire, and dependencies, which the the British monarch is the symbolic head.
- A charter of liberties to which the English barons forced King John to give his assent in June 1215 at Runnymede.
- A political party advocating the independence of Scotland.
- A member of any of the ranks of the hereditary nobility in Britain or Ireland, especially one entitled to a seat in the House of Lords.
- The series of armed conflicts and political machinations which took place between Parliamentarians (Roundheads) and Royalists (Cavaliers) from 1642 until 1651.
- A semipublic administrative body outside the civil service but receiving financial support from the government, which makes senior appointments to it.
- The committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy.
- The head of an elected government; the principal minister of a sovereign or state.
- An inhabitant of the Highlands of Scotland.
- An organization to promote the prosperity of British business.
- The monarchy or reigning monarch.
- The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
- A large bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in London.
- A merged party that favors social reform, personal liberty, reducing the powers of the Crown and the Church of England, avoidance of war and foreign alliances and above all free trade.
- A member of the British reforming and constitutional party that sought the supremacy of Parliament and was eventually succeeded in the 19th century by the Liberal Party.
- The London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom.
- The official representative body of British trade unions, founded in 1868 and meeting annually.
Down
- A person formally elected to the UK national legislative body or other similar legislature elsewhere.
- A formal vote by which the members of a legislature or similar deliberative body indicate that they no longer support a leader, government, etc.
- A province of the UK that occupies the north-eastern part of Ireland, compromised of six countries of Ulster; capital: Belfast.
- Any option regarded as an alternative to two extremes, especially a political agenda which is centrist and consensus-based rather than left- or right-wing.
- The island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands within the British Isles.
- A political party who promote the ideas of private property and enterprise, the maintenance of a strong military, and the preservation of traditional cultural values and institutions.
- Also known as the Belfast Agreement, is a pair of agreements that ended most of the violence of the Troubles, a political conflict in Northern Ireland that had ensued since the late 1960s.
- The portion of the population of the British Isles which is of Celtic origin or the native land of such people.
- The branch of the Celtic people to which the Welsh belong.
- The highest legislature, consisting of the Sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.
- A Celtic language spoken mainly in the highlands and islands of western Scotland.
- A political party in the United Kingdom that has been described as an alliance of social democrats, democratic socialists and trade unionists; centre - left.
30 Clues: The monarchy or reigning monarch. • An inhabitant of the Highlands of Scotland. • A political party advocating the independence of Scotland. • The branch of the Celtic people to which the Welsh belong. • The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. • An organization to promote the prosperity of British business. • ...
United Kingdom Vocabulary 2021-12-06
Across
- In the U.K., a person who is given the honor of a title such as "Lord" and a place in the House of Lords as a reward for the good things they have done for the country.
- An international association consisting of the UK together with states that were previously part of the British Empire, and dependencies, which the the British monarch is the symbolic head.
- A charter of liberties to which the English barons forced King John to give his assent in June 1215 at Runnymede.
- A political party advocating the independence of Scotland.
- A member of any of the ranks of the hereditary nobility in Britain or Ireland, especially one entitled to a seat in the House of Lords.
- The series of armed conflicts and political machinations which took place between Parliamentarians (Roundheads) and Royalists (Cavaliers) from 1642 until 1651.
- A semipublic administrative body outside the civil service but receiving financial support from the government, which makes senior appointments to it.
- The committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy.
- The head of an elected government; the principal minister of a sovereign or state.
- An inhabitant of the Highlands of Scotland.
- An organization to promote the prosperity of British business.
- The monarchy or reigning monarch.
- The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
- A large bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in London.
- A merged party that favors social reform, personal liberty, reducing the powers of the Crown and the Church of England, avoidance of war and foreign alliances and above all free trade.
- A member of the British reforming and constitutional party that sought the supremacy of Parliament and was eventually succeeded in the 19th century by the Liberal Party.
- The London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom.
- The official representative body of British trade unions, founded in 1868 and meeting annually.
Down
- A person formally elected to the UK national legislative body or other similar legislature elsewhere.
- A formal vote by which the members of a legislature or similar deliberative body indicate that they no longer support a leader, government, etc.
- A province of the UK that occupies the north-eastern part of Ireland, compromised of six countries of Ulster; capital: Belfast.
- Any option regarded as an alternative to two extremes, especially a political agenda which is centrist and consensus-based rather than left- or right-wing.
- The island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands within the British Isles.
- A political party who promote the ideas of private property and enterprise, the maintenance of a strong military, and the preservation of traditional cultural values and institutions.
- Also known as the Belfast Agreement, is a pair of agreements that ended most of the violence of the Troubles, a political conflict in Northern Ireland that had ensued since the late 1960s.
- The portion of the population of the British Isles which is of Celtic origin or the native land of such people.
- The branch of the Celtic people to which the Welsh belong.
- The highest legislature, consisting of the Sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.
- A Celtic language spoken mainly in the highlands and islands of western Scotland.
- A political party in the United Kingdom that has been described as an alliance of social democrats, democratic socialists and trade unionists; centre - left.
30 Clues: The monarchy or reigning monarch. • An inhabitant of the Highlands of Scotland. • A political party advocating the independence of Scotland. • The branch of the Celtic people to which the Welsh belong. • The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. • An organization to promote the prosperity of British business. • ...
United Kingdom Vocabulary 2021-12-06
Across
- The series of armed conflicts and political machinations which took place between Parliamentarians (Roundheads) and Royalists(Cavaliers) from 1642 until 1651.
- The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
- A province of the UK that occupies the north-eastern part of Ireland, compromised of six countries of Ulster; capital: Belfast.
- The highest legislature, consisting of the Sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.
- In the U.K., a person who is given the honor of a title such as "Lord" and a place in the House of Lords as a reward for the good things they have done for the country.
- A semipublic administrative body outside the civil service but receiving financial support from the government, which makes senior appointments to it.
- A person formally elected to the UK national legislative body or other similar legislature elsewhere.
- The official representative body of British trade unions, founded in 1868 and meeting annually.
- A charter of liberties to which the English barons forced King John to give his assent in June 1215 at Runnymede.
- The branch of the Celtic people to which the Welsh belong.
- An inhabitant of the Highlands of Scotland.
- An international association consisting of the UK together with states that were previously part of the British Empire, and dependencies, which the the British monarch is the symbolic head.
- A formal vote by which the members of a legislature or similar deliberative body indicate that they no longer support a leader, government, etc.
- A member of any of the ranks of the hereditary nobility in Britain or Ireland, especially one entitled to a seat in the House of Lords.
- The committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy.
- A political party who promote the ideas of private property and enterprise, the maintenance of a strong military, and the preservation of traditional cultural values and institutions.
Down
- The island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands within the British Isles.
- A member of the British reforming and constitutional party that sought the supremacy of Parliament and was eventually succeeded in the 19th century by the Liberal Party.
- A political party advocating the independence of Scotland.
- An organization to promote the prosperity of British business.
- The head of an elected government; the principal minister of a sovereign or state.
- A merged party that favors social reform, personal liberty, reducing the powers of the Crown and the Church of England, avoidance of war and foreign alliances and above all free trade.
- A large bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in London.
- Any option regarded as an alternative to two extremes, especially a political agenda which is centrist and consensus-based rather than left- or right-wing.
- The London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom.
- A political party in the United Kingdom that has been described as an alliance of social democrats, democratic socialists and trade unionists; centre - left.
- A Celtic language spoken mainly in the highlands and islands of western Scotland.
- The monarchy or reigning monarch.
- Also known as the Belfast Agreement, is a pair of agreements that ended most of the violence of the Troubles, a political conflict in Northern Ireland that had ensued since the late 1960s.
- The portion of the population of the British Isles which is of Celtic origin or the native land of such people.
30 Clues: The monarchy or reigning monarch. • An inhabitant of the Highlands of Scotland. • A political party advocating the independence of Scotland. • The branch of the Celtic people to which the Welsh belong. • The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. • An organization to promote the prosperity of British business. • ...
United Kingdom Vocabulary 2021-12-06
Across
- The series of armed conflicts and political machinations which took place between Parliamentarians (Roundheads) and Royalists(Cavaliers) from 1642 until 1651.
- The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
- A province of the UK that occupies the north-eastern part of Ireland, compromised of six countries of Ulster; capital: Belfast.
- The highest legislature, consisting of the Sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.
- In the U.K., a person who is given the honor of a title such as "Lord" and a place in the House of Lords as a reward for the good things they have done for the country.
- A semipublic administrative body outside the civil service but receiving financial support from the government, which makes senior appointments to it.
- A person formally elected to the UK national legislative body or other similar legislature elsewhere.
- The official representative body of British trade unions, founded in 1868 and meeting annually.
- A charter of liberties to which the English barons forced King John to give his assent in June 1215 at Runnymede.
- The branch of the Celtic people to which the Welsh belong.
- An inhabitant of the Highlands of Scotland.
- An international association consisting of the UK together with states that were previously part of the British Empire, and dependencies, which the the British monarch is the symbolic head.
- A formal vote by which the members of a legislature or similar deliberative body indicate that they no longer support a leader, government, etc.
- A member of any of the ranks of the hereditary nobility in Britain or Ireland, especially one entitled to a seat in the House of Lords.
- The committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy.
- A political party who promote the ideas of private property and enterprise, the maintenance of a strong military, and the preservation of traditional cultural values and institutions.
Down
- The island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands within the British Isles.
- A member of the British reforming and constitutional party that sought the supremacy of Parliament and was eventually succeeded in the 19th century by the Liberal Party.
- A political party advocating the independence of Scotland.
- An organization to promote the prosperity of British business.
- The head of an elected government; the principal minister of a sovereign or state.
- A merged party that favors social reform, personal liberty, reducing the powers of the Crown and the Church of England, avoidance of war and foreign alliances and above all free trade.
- A large bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in London.
- Any option regarded as an alternative to two extremes, especially a political agenda which is centrist and consensus-based rather than left- or right-wing.
- The London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom.
- A political party in the United Kingdom that has been described as an alliance of social democrats, democratic socialists and trade unionists; centre - left.
- A Celtic language spoken mainly in the highlands and islands of western Scotland.
- The monarchy or reigning monarch.
- Also known as the Belfast Agreement, is a pair of agreements that ended most of the violence of the Troubles, a political conflict in Northern Ireland that had ensued since the late 1960s.
- The portion of the population of the British Isles which is of Celtic origin or the native land of such people.
30 Clues: The monarchy or reigning monarch. • An inhabitant of the Highlands of Scotland. • A political party advocating the independence of Scotland. • The branch of the Celtic people to which the Welsh belong. • The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. • An organization to promote the prosperity of British business. • ...
United Kingdom Vocabulary 2021-12-06
Across
- An international association consisting of the UK together with states that were previously part of the British Empire, and dependencies, which the the British monarch is the symbolic head.
- A Celtic language spoken mainly in the highlands and islands of western Scotland.
- A political party who promote the ideas of private property and enterprise, the maintenance of a strong military, and the preservation of traditional cultural values and institutions.
- The head of an elected government; the principal minister of a sovereign or state.
- The committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy.
- A semipublic administrative body outside the civil service but receiving financial support from the government, which makes senior appointments to it.
- The series of armed conflicts and political machinations which took place between Parliamentarians (Roundheads) and Royalists (Cavaliers) from 1642 until 1651.
- Any option regarded as an alternative to two extremes, especially a political agenda which is centrist and consensus-based rather than left- or right-wing.
- A member of the British reforming and constitutional party that sought the supremacy of Parliament and was eventually succeeded in the 19th century by the Liberal Party.
- A formal vote by which the members of a legislature or similar deliberative body indicate that they no longer support a leader, government, etc.
- A charter of liberties to which the English barons forced King John to give his assent in June 1215 at Runnymede.
- The branch of the Celtic people to which the Welsh belong.
- An inhabitant of the highlands of Scotland.
- Also known as the Belfast Agreement, is a pair of agreements that ended most of the violence of the Troubles, a political conflict in Northern Ireland that had ensued since the late 1960s.
- A large bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in London.
- A political party advocating the independence of Scotland.
- The official representative body of British trade unions, founded in 1868 and meeting annually.
Down
- An organization to promote the prosperity of British business.
- A person formally elected to the UK national legislative body or other similar legislature elsewhere.
- The island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands within the British Isles.
- The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
- A merged party that favors social reform, personal liberty, reducing the powers of the Crown and the Church of England, avoidance of war and foreign alliances and above all free trade.
- The London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom.
- In the U.K., a person who is given the honor of a title such as “Lord” and a place in the House of Lords as a reward for the good things they have done for the country.
- The monarchy or reigning monarch.
- The portion of the population of the British Isles which is of Celtic origin or the native land of such people.
- A province of the UK that occupies the north-eastern part of Ireland, compromised of six countries of Ulster; capital: Belfast.
- A member of any of the ranks of the hereditary nobility in Britain or Ireland, especially one entitled to a seat in the House of Lords.
- The highest legislature, consisting of the Sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.
- A political party in the United Kingdom that has been described as an alliance of social democrats, democratic socialists and trade unionists; centre – left.
30 Clues: The monarchy or reigning monarch. • An inhabitant of the highlands of Scotland. • The branch of the Celtic people to which the Welsh belong. • A political party advocating the independence of Scotland. • The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. • An organization to promote the prosperity of British business. • ...
Dad 2013-04-11
Across
- Grammar School established in 1887 made up of the houses Sebastian, Atwell, Hunt and Knott
- Common name of The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre
- A puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues
- Person who provides education for pupils
- Cathedral City situated 75 miles north of London
- The natural number following 69 and preceding 71
- Biblical wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
- A day that commemorates or celebrates a past event that occurred on the same day of the year as the initial event
- The last tudor monarch, daugher of Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn
- Popular pastime involving the fermentation of fruit into demijohns
- Colloquial expression used to describe shin tickling
- UK weekly television and radio programme listings magazine, founded and originally published in-house by BBC Magazines from 1923 to 2011
- Style of music made famous by the likes of Duke Ellington and Miles Davis
- Fifth astrological sign of the zodiac
- Painting method where the paints are made of pigments suspended in a water-soluble vehicle of which Joseph Mallord William Turner is a master
- One of the largest rivers in Quebec, Canada sharing it's name with the bear creation of Mary Tourtel
- BBC long running music programme Top of the ____
- Victorian author noted for such characters as 'The One Eyed Bagman', 'Luke Honeythunder' and 'Doctor Slammer'
- Flag officer famous for his service in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars
- First name of the actress who plays Penny in "what we like to call" Miranda
- Ancient form of theatre or performance that involves the manipulation of a movable model of a person or animal believed to have originated 3000 years BC
- First name of Welsh poet and writer whose works include Under Milk Wood
- Town in Otago, it lies towards the end of the Clutha River on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand
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- Side salad
- Cathedral City in Hampshire with the longest nave in Europe
- Jazz standard originally recorded in 1917, re-recorded in 1931 by the Mills Brothers
- Location of Ruda Holiday Park in North Devon
- The ____ Project, a visitors attraction in Cornwall where plants are collected from all around the world and grown in artificial biomes
- Name of a folk uprising in 1491 in North Holland, the revolt shares its name with a staple food prepared by cooking dough and a generic term for a diverse group of milk based food products
- Village and civil parish in southern Surrey, England. It is equidistant between Dorking and Horsham
- Generic term for organic food stuff grown in English gardens, particular in Kent
- Saturday lunch time staple consisting of puff pastry, minced pork, onion and sometimes prunes
- A general interest family magazine, published ten times annually. Formerly based in Chappaqua, New York, its headquarters are now New York City, founded in 1922
- English musician and singer-songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles
- The capita of the US state of Texas
- ____ the Great, King of Wessex from 871 to 899
- Village outside Waterlooville with a population of 8775
- That bloody woman from The Telegraph, responsible for the enjoyably frustrating weekend afternoons
- First name of British Actor in The Kings Speech, Pride and Prejudice and A Single Man
- Sir Cliff _____, English Pop Star born in 1940
40 Clues: Side salad • The capita of the US state of Texas • Fifth astrological sign of the zodiac • Person who provides education for pupils • Location of Ruda Holiday Park in North Devon • ____ the Great, King of Wessex from 871 to 899 • Sir Cliff _____, English Pop Star born in 1940 • Cathedral City situated 75 miles north of London • ...
Marina Z 2021-06-22
Across
- a small animal that predicts the future (n.)
- earth that has been mixed with water (n.)
- willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected (adj.)
- the way we act (n.)
- change something in your room, like the color of the walls (v.)
- in the Bible, the total destruction and end of the world (n.)
- to open the mouth wide and take a lot of air into the lungs and slowly send it out, usually when tired or bored (v.)
- a popular breakfast food that comes in a box (n.)
- language from Norway (adj.)
- the part of a piece of clothing that covers some or all of the arm (n.)
- a vegetable with wide, dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked (n.)
- your belly / tummy / stomach (n.)
- to force air out of your lungs through your throat with a short, loud sound, usually when you're sick (v.)
- synonym of stupid (adj.)
- to become well again, especially after a cut or other injury (v.)
- strange, mysterious (adj.)
- the place where you put things when you don't need them (n.)
- making you feel slightly angry, for example, noise, laugh or voice (adj.)
- unhappy and angry because someone has something that you want (adj.)
- a situation in which you have to hurry or move somewhere quickly (n.)
- used when you are thanking someone or showing that you are grateful (v.)
- a person who comes from another country (n.)
- a feeling of being nervous for no reason (n.)
- third form of see (v.)
- a bird with a flat face and large eyes that hunts small mammals at night (n.)
- a ceremony for burying or burning the body of a dead person (n.)
- past form of find (v.)
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- past form of think (v.)
- cancel your subscription (v.)
- you must do it because of a rule or law (adj.)
- an area of water smaller than a lake, often artificially made (n.)
- something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results (n.)
- a kind act you do for other people (n.)
- flour mixed with water and often yeast, fat, or sugar, so that it is ready for baking (n.)
- a rule that everyone must stay at home between particular times, usually at night, especially during a war or a period of political trouble (n.)
- a device to switch TV channels (n.)
- a chemical substance in the form of a powder or a liquid for removing dirt from clothes, dishes, etc (n.)
- a piece of paper or message proving that money, goods, or information have been received (n.)
- killing, stealing, etc. (n.)
- part of your arm (n.)
- to officially refuse to allow something, like smoking or parking (v.)
- people from Wales (adj.)
- we ... our shoelaces after we put them on (v.)
- a person who steals (n.)
- a disease can be caught by touching someone who has the disease or a piece of infected clothing (adj.)
- not honest (adj.)
- a serious disease that killed half of Europe (n.)
- a specialist who helps with your diet (n.)
- not expensive (adj.)
- sweet food eaten at the end of a meal (n.)
- cabbage that has been cut into small pieces and preserved in salt (n.)
- take legal action against smb (v.)
- to speak angrily to someone, telling that person that you disagree with them (v.)
53 Clues: not honest (adj.) • the way we act (n.) • not expensive (adj.) • part of your arm (n.) • third form of see (v.) • past form of find (v.) • past form of think (v.) • people from Wales (adj.) • a person who steals (n.) • synonym of stupid (adj.) • strange, mysterious (adj.) • language from Norway (adj.) • killing, stealing, etc. (n.) • cancel your subscription (v.) • ...
Cloudbass Christmas Crossword 2023-12-23
Across
- Forgotten hero blows his trumpet (5)
- Show where the finger points? (9,4)
- Gary’s Place? (6)
- Napoleon’s got a lovely white peak to his hat (8)
- He cracks cases? (6)
- Left-winger dominating victory embraces players (6)
- Playing tonight — Man City (9)
- Struggle to the place (6)
- In Camera’s, I’m one!(5)
- Welsh OB has a musical Piece (5)
- Elliot’s got the same as price now? (6)
- City in hidden chest error (7)
- New man (6)
- She was lost in James meanderings (4)
- Day in day out he gets an op (4)
- Chief holy person’s nightly joint (9)
- Lass turning chart over (3)
- Angry chap? (4)
- I put the I’s & T’s in a shed for her (5)
- Place where Ecstasy is taken in sheds (6)
- Old king runs the show (5)
- A linen hat ordered for boy (9)
- Glasgow’s first & last on, starring our man with vision at a rave (11)
- What Gary says isn’t complete drivel-listen! (5)
- One struck Winnie’s friend, then got married for company (5,4)
- Boxer with century jokes this money man (8)
- Place cover (4)
- Prophet fixed us a meal (6)
- This Venetian player does the do (7)
- ‘Put it in the can with lithium’ she said (7)
- Truck sage has age developed with nature. (8)
- Rambler Rob by the baize (6)
- Cleopatra’s lover fixes it (7)
- They like a rack so all six are turned on (6)
- Charles is upset when son leaves for a girl (6)
- Fibre man in a deal that's dodgy (6)
- Christian who makes flights (7)
- Useful Cockney cheeky chappy (4)
- It’s in the Malt by him fixing it (6)
- Concentrate on these guys with tubes (5)
- Musky product served up in an oriental setting (5)
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- Guy stumped the day before (5)
- Seed vessel spans over a couple (9)
- Woman I grumble about (5)
- Primarily call our Derby neighborhood our residence (6)
- Liberal employed to help cameraman’s shot, then she meets alien in this work of fiction (8,5)
- A Cooper’s Hat? (3)
- Goddess is inside the Radio newsroom (5)
- Hissing loom function for this lad (5)
- Spark spoils a metal container (6)
- Recording of Monroe divorce rejected (5)
- He can guarantee you mixed years (5)
- Nine air storms for fast driver (7)
- He swapped the O and the A in this hoax (4)
- It’s a bright thing that builds the apps, we hear! (5)
- The disturbed rude diva is now a shooter (8)
- Bury a famous Abdul (5)
- Claim he changed Fez (7)
- Safe arm of the ocean (5)
- CHIEF Wilson’s outfit?(6,5)
- Norfolk flower auditions for our careers (12)
- Man associated with Jug. (4)
- Explorer lodging in this cottage (5)
- VT & Vision still getting scam mail? (4)
- He painted horses, mostly fat, on a ship (6)
- I’m the top mixer (6)
- Ribbon and a small ring (9)
- Hotel for Mr Capp (8)
- Compiler replaced a different Capital for a bright spark (4)
- Point your fingers back at Ronnie and he’ll sort you out! (5)
- Boss with restraint adds yoghurt (5)
- Jane’s Book found upstairs in an office (4)
- Chat reversed for Riedel (8)
- Ring inventor (4)
- King of vision? (5)
- She made a return in a new order (6)
- Hot band (5)
- Cumulus note for us all (9)
- Communist rejected by us (5)
- Bird nurse (11)
- Drop an E if you’re lucky with this fab chap (4)
81 Clues: New man (6) • Hot band (5) • Angry chap? (4) • Place cover (4) • Bird nurse (11) • Gary’s Place? (6) • Ring inventor (4) • A Cooper’s Hat? (3) • King of vision? (5) • He cracks cases? (6) • I’m the top mixer (6) • Hotel for Mr Capp (8) • Bury a famous Abdul (5) • In Camera’s, I’m one!(5) • Claim he changed Fez (7) • Woman I grumble about (5) • Struggle to the place (6) • Safe arm of the ocean (5) • ...
Ricardo's Easter Brain Exerciser 2024-03-31
Across
- Which team has won the most aerial duels in the English Premier League so far this season
- Who was the head coach of the Japan national rugby team during their historic victory over South Africa in the 2015 Rugby World Cup
- Which Irish rugby union player holds the record for the most international caps and is known for his exceptional leadership as the former captain of the Ireland national team?
- Who won the Tour de France in 2021
- Who was the last English cricketer to achieve the "double" of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in a single English cricket season?
- Name the club that has won the most UEFA Champions League titles.
- Who is the all-time leading goal scorer in the English Premier League
- Which American swimmer has won the most Olympic gold medals
- In cricket, what term describes the situation when a batsman is dismissed on the first ball they face in both innings of a Test match
- Who was England's leading wicket-taker in their latest Test series
- Which cricketer holds the record for the highest batting average in Test cricket
- Who holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals in track and field events?
- Who is the current President of Brazil?
- Which team has the highest average possession percentage in the English Premier League for the current season
- What was the ancient capital of Japan?
- Who is the current holder of the FIFA Ballon d'Or award
- Which team has won the most Rugby World Cups
- In cricket, what is the term used for the dismissal of a batsman without scoring any runs on their debut Test match innings?
- Which country is known as the "Land of a Thousand Lakes"?
- What is the capital city of Uzbekistan?
- Name the Australian cricketer with the most Test centuries
- Name the player with the highest number of tackles made in a single match in the Gallagher Premiership rugby tournament this season
- In rugby union, which team won the Rugby World Cup in 2019
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- Which Australian rugby league team, founded in 1988, holds the record for the most consecutive finals appearances in the NRL
- Who is the youngest Formula 1 world champion
- Who was the first African country to win the FIFA World Cup
- Who is the top points scorer in the Gallagher Premiership rugby tournament for the 2023/2024 season
- Who won the men's singles title at Wimbledon in 2021
- Who was the highest run-scorer for the English cricket team in their latest Test series
- Who is the only footballer to have won the FIFA World Cup as both a player and a manager
- Who is considered the greatest female tennis player of all time with 23 Grand Slam singles titles
- Who is the all-time leading goal scorer in the English Premier League?
- Which country won the first-ever Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament in 1993
- Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles
- what was the Period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire from 27 BCE to 180 CE called
- Who is the youngest player to score a hat-trick in the English Premier League during the current season
- Name the Welsh rugby union player who holds the record for the most international appearances
- Who is the leading try scorer in the Gallagher Premiership rugby tournament so far in the 2023/2024 season
- Name the last queen of ancient Egypt
- Which nation won the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament
- What is the Latin phrase for "the art of war"
- What is the northernmost point of South America?
- Which mountain range is considered the "Roof of the World"?
- Name the largest lake in Africa.
- Which team secured the most bonus points in the Gallagher Premiership rugby tournament during the 2023/2024 season
45 Clues: Name the largest lake in Africa. • Who won the Tour de France in 2021 • Name the last queen of ancient Egypt • What was the ancient capital of Japan? • Who is the current President of Brazil? • What is the capital city of Uzbekistan? • Who is the youngest Formula 1 world champion • Which team has won the most Rugby World Cups • ...
Countries and Nationalities 2023-11-21
1 Clue: Spain, England, America, France, French, Canada, ,India, English, American, Indian, Italy, Canadian, Italian, spanish, japanese, Ireland, Irish, Wales, Welsh
Nationalities and countries 2023-11-21
1 Clue: Spain, England, America, France, French, Canada, ,India, English, American, Indian, Italy, Canadian, Italian, spanish, japanese, Ireland, Irish, Wales, Welsh
Kevin McKidd: FILMOGRAPHY 2013 2013-08-07
Across
- Werewolves couldn't stop Kevin in this film.
- Kevin’s character gets shot in the eye and is the leader of the Tongs gang in this film set in 1968 Glasgow.
- Kevin voiced Jezz Torrent, lead singer of Love Fist, in this video game.
- Kevin plays the fiery lover of Mary, Queen of Scots, in this TV Movie.
- Kevin's character doesn't fair so well in this prequel to Silence of the Lambs.
- Kevin plays a jewel thief in this gem of a film directed by Paul McCartney's son-in-law.
- Kevin gets to play his favorite superhero in this Justice League animated film.
- A future co-star plays Kevin's love interest in this 1998 film. Kevin's character name is the same as his astrological sign.
- Sean Connery teared up while watching this film at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. A future co-star plays Kevin's mother in this film.
- Kevin teamed up with Gillies MacKinnon again for this film about a hippie mother traveling to Morocco with her 2 young daughters.
- In this short Kevin plays a husband who wakes up to discover he has had a one-night stand.
- Kevin played Poseidon in this first Percy Jackson film.
- Kevin returned to Scotland to film this 2010 BBC TV movie where things are a little off in a nightmarish hospital.
- Kevin lived in this city while filming an HBO series of the same name.
- Kevin had a small part in this film about an art dealer and Hitler.
- Kevin sings and dances in this film about Gilbert and Sullivan.
- Kevin is the voice of Soap MacTavish in this popular video game series.
- Kevin plays the ghostly patriarch searching for a new haunting ground in this film.
- Kevin plays a trauma surgeon in this TV show.
- A top pick of many Kevin fans. He plays a recovering gang leader and alcoholic trying to turn his life around and find love.
- Kevin plays two roles in this popular Pixar film that showcases his homeland.
- Kevin's slacker character in this film thinks he has found gold.
- Kevin plays a bad guy in this film about the fall of an empire and the beginning of the King Arthur and Excalibur legend.
- Kevin plays an underworld crime leader in this film revolving around martial arts and gangs.
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- Kevin plays a priest in this short.
- Kevin co-starred with Grey's castmate Patrick Dempsey in this film.
- Kevin starred in this 2000 UK legal TV series.
- You might watch this TV movie in which Kevin appeared around March 17th. Kevin married during the filming of it.
- Kevin's character, the Duke of Norfolk, gets executed for treason in this mini-series covering the life and long reign of a British queen.
- This 2002 film is based on a novel by Charles Dickens. Kevin's character gets off on the wrong foot with the title character but they end up becoming friends.
- Kevin plays a drug addicted hellion in this upcoming film that also stars a former Grey's Anatomy co-star.
- Kevin plays a soft touch in one of 3 tales in this Irvine Welsh written trilogy.
- A PBS mini-series covering a classic, and long, Russian novel.
- Kevin's character works for a tulip grower who you don't want to cross in this film that features as Star Trek captain.
- Cole Porter's life is revealed in this film in which Kevin appeared with Kevin Kline and Ashley Judd.
- Kevin had a role in this Ridley Scott film about the Crusades.
- Kevin landed his first TV role in this British sitcom.
- Kevin was left off the poster for this film because he was on holiday and not around for the photo shoot.
- If fans could travel back in time they'd order more episodes of this great, but short lived, TV series in which Kevin starred.
- Kevin plays a tap-dancing, sword yielding killer in this film based on a form of Japanese puppet theatre.
40 Clues: Kevin plays a priest in this short. • Werewolves couldn't stop Kevin in this film. • Kevin plays a trauma surgeon in this TV show. • Kevin starred in this 2000 UK legal TV series. • Kevin landed his first TV role in this British sitcom. • Kevin played Poseidon in this first Percy Jackson film. • A PBS mini-series covering a classic, and long, Russian novel. • ...
Iconic Actors and Actresses 2023-12-19
Across
- Versatile actor, starred in 'The Godfather' and 'Misery.'
- Renaissance man of Hollywood, from rapper to Oscar-nominated actor in 'The Departed.'
- Oscar winner and blockbuster star, known for 'The Hunger Games' and 'Silver Linings Playbook.'
- Reservoir Dog and iconic actor in films like 'Taxi Driver' and 'Pulp Fiction.'
- Golden Globe winner, known for her roles in 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and 'Terms of Endearment.'
- Neurotic filmmaker and actor, known for 'Annie Hall' and 'Midnight in Paris.'
- Welsh actor and two-time Oscar nominee, known for his roles in 'Cleopatra' and 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
- Four-time Oscar nominee, known for 'American Beauty' and 'The Kids Are All Right.'
- Legendary British actor, portrayed Dracula and Saruman, and appeared in numerous Hammer Horror films.
- Child star turned leading lady, known for 'E.T.' and 'Never Been Kissed.'
- Oscar winner and lifestyle guru, known for 'Shakespeare in Love' and 'Iron Man.'
- Italian Stallion, wrote and starred in 'Rocky' and 'Rambo.'
- Obi-Wan Kenobi and master of British stage and screen.
- Tony and Oscar-winning actress, known for her role in 'Come Back, Little Sheba.'
- Oscar-winning actress, known for her roles in 'The Three Faces of Eve' and 'Rachel, Rachel.'
- Dame of British stage and screen, known for 'Downton Abbey' and 'Harry Potter.'
- Iconic '90s actress, starred in 'Heathers' and 'Reality Bites.'
- Versatile actor with a distinct look, known for 'Platoon' and 'The Florida Project.'
- Comedic actor and director, known for 'There's Something About Mary' and the 'Night at the Museum' series.
- French actress and Oscar winner, known for 'The English Patient' and 'Chocolat.'
- Actor and director, starred in 'Braveheart' and 'Lethal Weapon.'
- Oscar-winning actress and comedic icon, known for 'Private Benjamin' and 'Overboard.'
- Oscar-winning actor, captivated audiences in 'Inglourious Basterds' and 'Django Unchained.'
- Bodybuilder turned actor, 'The Terminator' and 'Governator' of California.
- Child star turned versatile actress, known for 'The Addams Family' and 'Monster.'
- Acclaimed actress and director, known for her roles in 'Prizzi's Honor' and 'The Addams Family.'
- Rubber-faced comedian of 'The Truman Show' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.'
- Versatile actor, known for his roles in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Eastern Promises.'
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- South African Oscar winner, known for her transformative roles in 'Monster' and 'Mad Max: Fury Road.'
- Italian film star, known for her roles in '8½' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West.'
- Oscar-winning actress, known for her powerful voice in 'Johnny Guitar' and 'The Exorcist.'
- Oscar-winning actress, known for her roles in 'Legally Blonde' and 'Walk the Line.'
- Versatile actor, known for his roles in 'Glengarry Glen Ross' and 'The Departed.'
- Wild and crazy guy, comedian, actor, and banjo player known for 'The Jerk' and 'Father of the Bride.'
- Australian actor, won an Oscar for 'Shine,' known for 'Pirates of the Caribbean.'
- Versatile British comedian, portrayed multiple characters in 'Dr. Strangelove.'
- Acclaimed actor and director, known for 'Apollo 13' and 'The Truman Show.'
- Iconic singer and actress, won an Oscar for 'Funny Girl.'
- Actor and director, won an Oscar for 'Mystic River,' known for 'The Shawshank Redemption.'
- Sultry and talented actress of 'Body Heat' and 'Romancing the Stone.'
- Oscar-winning French actress, known for 'La Vie en Rose' and 'Inception.'
- Oscar-nominated actor for '12 Years a Slave,' known for his powerful performances.
- Tarantino muse and action heroine in 'Kill Bill' and 'Pulp Fiction.'
- Danish actor, known for his roles in 'Casino Royale' and 'The Hunt.'
- Blond beauty of the '80s, starred in 'Blade Runner' and 'Splash.'
- EGOT winner and beloved actress, known for 'The Color Purple' and 'Ghost.'
- Two-time Oscar winner, known for her collaborations with Woody Allen in 'Hannah and Her Sisters' and 'Bullets Over Broadway.'
- Spanish actor, won an Oscar for his chilling performance in 'No Country for Old Men.'
- Versatile actress, known for her roles in 'Lethal Weapon' and 'The Thomas Crown Affair.'
- Oscar-winning actor of 'Midnight Cowboy,' known for his roles in 'Deliverance' and 'Coming Home.'
50 Clues: Obi-Wan Kenobi and master of British stage and screen. • Versatile actor, starred in 'The Godfather' and 'Misery.' • Iconic singer and actress, won an Oscar for 'Funny Girl.' • Italian Stallion, wrote and starred in 'Rocky' and 'Rambo.' • Iconic '90s actress, starred in 'Heathers' and 'Reality Bites.' • ...
NE Fun Fact Crossword Puzzle 2020-04-14
Across
- I have a Sour Patch addiction and am deathly afraid of snakes.
- I’ve done a mini triathlon.
- I enjoy fly fishing.
- I’m ambidextrous!
- I worked as a chef for part of my career.
- One of the photos from our wedding was featured in the Knot magazine. Can you guess the year?
- I have three sisters and there are twenty years between the youngest and the oldest, same parents.
- I won second place in an Irish step dancing contest in Australia on St. Patrick's day. The winner looked like Santa Claus!
- I am TERRIFIED of heights, but was challenged to go all the way to the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building, and did it!
- I have a tattoo that covers about half my back. Don't tell my Dad!
- I love to ride the swing hanging over Glenn wood Canyon. But I am terrified to ride the mine shaft drop! I thought I died!!!
- I love Disney and have been on 23 Disneyworld, Land or cruise vacations!
- I can play the violin!
- I am learning how to use my grandmother's sewing machine!
- I have run 15 marathons.
- I have a Ninja Turtle mask tattoo on my leg.
- I got to ride in Walt Disney's car. From there, I was driven to the Rockin' Roller Coaster, that I had the chance to ride with only my family members! No other guests of Disney World were allowed!
- I aspire to be a writer of devotionals and inspirational cards.
- I have gone swimming and snorkeling with sharks.
- One of my passions is architecture. I also love watching programs about old home renovation. Yes, I watch way too much HGTV!
- I competitively raced sailboats from 5th grade-Senior year of High School.
- I love to thrift shop! It saves money and the planet. More than half of my wardrobe was bought used online.
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- I once spent a week at the bottom of a canyon working on Anasazi ruins.
- I tried out to become a Disney Princess in Disney World.
- I blog and have written 3 books.
- Kind of a weird fact, but I was fresh out of ideas...I don't eat the ends of my french fries.
- I can probably outshine any large man in a belching contest. I can belch extremely loud and I am proud of it!
- When I was 6, my babysitter made me eat a bowl of hot water and shredded cheese. To this day I refuse to eat any kind of soup. #scarred
- I’m from the Minneapolis area and Prince played at my high school dance in the 70s!
- I like peanut butter-pickle sandwiches and I love to sing! I sang in choir and sing at my church here in Parker occasionally!
- My eyesight is 4 to 5 times better than that of an average human.
- I was born in Alaska!
- I traveled to West Germany with my swim team and we stayed in the German swimmers houses.
- I used to travel 110 miles round trip through Yellowstone Park to go to school. AND... I can touch my nose with my tongue.
- I am half Mexican! My mom's family comes from Mexico.
- I have been to 43 states.
- One of my poems was published when I was in fourth grade.
- When I was in elementary school our class went on a field trip to a local farm. During the tour we visited a chicken coop and I decided it would be a good idea to stick my face into an opening in the cage. Suddenly a hen appeared and pecked me on my lower lip, which caused me to bleed profusely and required immediate medical attention. I still have the scar to prove it!
- I have visited over 45 countries.
- I've played soccer since I was 4 years old!
40 Clues: I’m ambidextrous! • I enjoy fly fishing. • I was born in Alaska! • I can play the violin! • I have run 15 marathons. • I have been to 43 states. • I’ve done a mini triathlon. • I blog and have written 3 books. • I have visited over 45 countries. • I worked as a chef for part of my career. • I've played soccer since I was 4 years old! • I have a Ninja Turtle mask tattoo on my leg. • ...
Christmas Crossword 2023 2023-12-23
Across
- Wellesley girls (5,3,8)
- Liked her wine and wheat thins (5,4)
- A nice walk around this New Hampshire ruin (6,6,6)
- Multicolored family favorite (5)
- Better than seven needed to beat this Master (5,4)
- Welsh castle with a moat (9)
- Found a New Haven for research (8,3)
- Doesn’t mean to be in your face (4,6)
- After school fun for a while (10)
- Frank Family (3,7)
- Roughly one of Karen’s favorite times (5)
- “She had peas” for dinner in Reykjavik (10)
- Photo bombed by Karen (4,5)
- Send this back to the kitchen (4)
- Olivia’s favorite twist on vegetables (6)
- AKA 4 Ridge Road (3,5,6)
- DK clawed his way to this first prize (4,4)
- So you are this Turkish Delight (4,6)
- Karen’s favorite slitherer (6,5)
- Olivia and friends swiftly sing this song (5,5)
- Last orders have past for this “Nicer Bra” (4,4)
- Bert wore this jumper outside (10)
- Marmalade “egg roe”(6)
- Panoramic views all the way around this favorite icy place (6)
- No bugs on this beetle (2)
- Benedictine monks also walked here (10)
- Mom’s best friend (4)
- Crazy pig! (2,6,6)
- First hike (4,5)
- Andoverman (5,6)
- Chicken who looked both ways before crossing the road (4)
- Washington friends (5,3,6)
- Quebec cuisine (7)
- Solid dinner (5)
- Commuted the commute here (8)
- Karen’s favorite British baker (not DK) (4,9)
- Still climbing hills (6)
- Don’t park in our state forest (8)
- “Van Elder” the blue blooded Russian (8)
- Roaming around the garden (6)
- Olivia’s unpaid first job (4,6)
- We are always happy to see this “Dog urine” (8)
- High School Quiz master (5,5)
- Fell out of favor after covid (3,4,3)
- Helps Karen to smell better (5,7)
- Cosmopolitan home and away stars (3,3,3)
- You’ll be amazed (6)
- Where it all began (8)
- German market town is in the can (6,4)
- New Hampshire building in the skies (6,2,3,6)
- I love you (3,4,5)
- Leader of this small army (6)
- Icelandic landlady (6)
- “No hamper” for Karen’s friend (3,5)
- This captain did not see that land was ahoy (3,8)
- Connecticut sleep over (5,4)
- Olivia is a better baker than this (6,6)
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- Our favorite place to wash in NH (6,5)
- Difficult itch to scratch (8)
- George’s favorite restaurant (4,1,4)
- Warm gift for newcomer (4,7)
- Rosemary and chicken in a bun (5,6)
- Canadian President of Russia (8,7)
- One time handy man (2,5)
- Now a perennial friend (7)
- DK’s prize pony (5)
- Favorite reception for a spicy feast (7,5)
- Occasional blue flowers in our “Hay garden” (9)
- Autotech man (3)
- Psychological crime sleuth (6)
- Karen made this great escape? (3,2,3,3)
- This gift flew back home (6,8)
- Don’t forget to charge this one-time yard perennial (4,6)
- Colorful hunt for these one summer (6,4)
- Northern woofer (7)
- No need to go to Wales for dinner with these (3,3,5)
- Karen spared no expense on this Christmas dinner (4,10)
- Olivia worked this bar (9)
- College town (9)
- Monsters were spotted here in 2015 (7)
- Out of breath Karen missed this birdie (6)
- Dinner night of the past? (5,7)
- Figure out Saturday mornings (3,7)
- Karen’s favorite yarn (8)
- Vermont Bed and Breakfast (3,5,5)
- Olivia figured out this clue (5,5)
- DK did not blimp out on Karen’s birthday (10)
- Not all white for Karen (12)
- Hard to figure out Saturday mornings (7,4)
- Karen’s favorite chemist (3,4)
- Also ate too many of these (7,8)
- Best place in Cambridge (4,4)
- Is Karen’s friend a “phoney tart”? (5,5)
- European horse found drunk in Montreal (6,4)
- No food to be found in these New England drive thrus (7,6)
- Natick Avenue (10)
- Musical Meower (5)
- No Christmas turkey for these family members (10)
- Horribles city (4)
- Co-opted Olivia (12)
- Photo bombed by DK (3,5)
- Karen had crosswords after this game (8)
- Olivia’s varsity sport (6)
- Ice cold case detective (8)
104 Clues: Autotech man (3) • College town (9) • First hike (4,5) • Andoverman (5,6) • Solid dinner (5) • Frank Family (3,7) • Crazy pig! (2,6,6) • Quebec cuisine (7) • Natick Avenue (10) • Musical Meower (5) • Horribles city (4) • I love you (3,4,5) • DK’s prize pony (5) • Northern woofer (7) • Co-opted Olivia (12) • You’ll be amazed (6) • Mom’s best friend (4) • Marmalade “egg roe”(6) • Where it all began (8) • ...
Glaciation keywords 2024-05-12
Across
- (7,6) a tributary valley to the main glacier, too cold and high up for ice to be able to easily move. It therefore was not eroded as much as the lower main valley, and today is often the site for a waterfall crashing several hundred metres to the main valley floor.
- a deep circular lake filling a corrie hollow.
- (8,7) a prominent ridge of rock debris dumped at the end of a glacier and formed of unsorted boulders, sand, gravel and clay.
- a slope of loose, large angular rocks broken away from the mountainside by freeze-thaw weathering.
- also known as Boulder Clay.
- (6,7) found at the base of the glacier, a result of abrasion and plucking of the valley floor.
- the wearing away of the land by rivers, ice sheets, waves and wind.
- a warmer spell between ice ages, lasting about 10,000 years.
- sharp, knife-like ridge formed between two corries cutting back.
- a deep crack on the surface of an ice sheet or valley glacier.
- the break-down or decomposition of rock by biological, physical or chemical processes.
- frost-shattered rock debris and material eroded from the valley floor and sides, transported and deposited by glaciers.
- welsh word for corrie/cirque.
- (9,4) a former river valley spur which has been sliced off by a valley glacier.
- rocks which have been transported and deposited by a glacier some distance from their source region.
- (3,5) huge mass of ice covering the landscape that moves very slowly. Only the mountain peaks protrude above the ice.
- (10,8) avalanches of snow collecting at the back wall of a corrie exert great pressure, forcing the ice out of the front of the hollow in a rotational movement, similar to the pushing of jelly from bowl.
- armchair-shaped hollow in the mountainside formed by glacial erosion and freeze-thaw weathering. This is where the valley glacier begins.
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- (6,6) After the ice has melted and the river returns to the valley, it often looks tiny and out-of-place in its huge U-shaped trough.
- a type of erosion where melt water in the glacier freezes onto rocks, and as the ice moves forward it plucks or pulls out large pieces along the rock joints.
- (9,6) a river valley widened and deepened by the action of glaciers (ice sheets); they become ‘U’-shaped instead of the normal ‘V’-shape of a river valley.
- (6,7) a narrow band of weathered rock debris which runs down the centre of the glacier. It forms from the merging of the lateral moraines of two glaciers.
- (6,5) long, narrow lakes found in glaciated valleys formed in locations where the glacier had more erosive power, e.g. in areas of softer rock, where the valley gradient temporarily steepened or a tributary glacier joined the main valley.
- (7,4) a rock with sharp edges
- (9,4) where several corries cut back to meet at a central point, the mountain takes the form of a steep pyramid, e.g. the Matterhorn in the Alps.
- (3,3) a period of colder climate when ice sheets form on the land, causing a lowering of sea level.
- (7,7) a narrow band of rock debris which runs along the sides of a glacier resulting from ice erosion of the valley sides and freeze-thaw weathering on the bare rock above.
- the end of the glacier where melting occurs.
- (6,10) rocks looking like a sheep's head, one side smoothed and polished and the other plucked and jagged.
- a deep crevasse found at the back wall of a corrie, formed as the ice moves away downhill.
- (6,4) also called frost-shattering as it occurs in cold climates when temperatures are often around freezing point and where exposed rocks contain many cracks.
- erosion caused by rocks and boulders in the base of the glacier acting like a giant file scratching and scraping the rocks below.
- (or Fjord) a long, narrow, steep-sided inlet formed by glaciers and later drowned by a rise is sea level.
- an sheet of ice that moves slowly down a river valley under the influence of gravity. This is often described as a river of ice.
- (1,6,6) see Glaciated Valley.
35 Clues: also known as Boulder Clay. • (7,4) a rock with sharp edges • welsh word for corrie/cirque. • (1,6,6) see Glaciated Valley. • the end of the glacier where melting occurs. • a deep circular lake filling a corrie hollow. • a warmer spell between ice ages, lasting about 10,000 years. • a deep crack on the surface of an ice sheet or valley glacier. • ...
Marlene and Walt's 80th Birthday Puzzle 2020-07-02
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- The best volcanic mountain with crater on Waikiki. Ever been?
- "___ of 1940" with Fred Astaire
- The edible name of one of our favorite cats. Walt was glad his brother was the one who became the “Michelin kitty” and not him when he jogged by.
- The mascot for North Hampton Elementary School
- "Happy Birthday, Moon" author Frank
- Birthplace of Jared Sidney Torrance, founder of Torrance, California
- Phillips Exeter Academy’s mascot. Some say it is a “Lion Rampart”, but we all know it shares the name of this beloved grandson.
- While VW-1 performed many tasks, its involvement with weather gave it this nickname
- Evelyn’s father’s job title
- Former Hancock neighbor and author of a Good Good book
- Diamond Head’s name in Hawaiian. Also the name of a world famous hospital where only the very best nurses work/ed. It means “brow of the tuna”. If still stumped, this well loved name inspired you so much you held on to it until you (finally) had a daughter!
- One of your “favorite” students. Then he defected to AA, as expected.
- 1940 Cole Porter musical
- Name shared by a Welsh poet, American singer-songwriter and a beloved grandson
- 1521 visitor to Guam
- Where all the best navy pilots train
- The fuzzy little animal Bedard’s daughter recently adopted. Make way!
- Curry born in Guam
- Best beer halls. And clocks. And car displays. Concentration camp one bus ride away.
- Playground equipment or hotspot for grown-ups
- The number 1 (according to some august sources) nursing program of its time
- TWA Hub
- City of sourdough and sea lions
- "The Breeze ______" 1940 song
- The location of Leah’s second abroad study. Wash up!
- Birthday ______
- Jingo’s alter ego, everyone’s (or should be) favorite author
- This Lockheed superstar was the standard issue airplane during WV-1 days in Guam
- Opened their first store in Winston-Salem in 1937
- "Happy Birthday" writing medium
- Connecticut-based department store chain
- Actress born in Honolulu, surprisingly
- Justice from New Hampshire
- Downtown Honolulu landmark
- 1960 Men’s Basketball National Champs
- Wartime hiding place of the Liberty Bell
- Signature formation of TBDBITL
- Nickname for an EC-121-K
- Where you buy great carpets. And eat hummus.
- Former New Hampshire capital
- "Make _____!" (birthday cry)
- Answer to life
- "Road to ______" 1940 comedy destination with Bing Crosby
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- "The Birthday Party" playwright
- The more beautiful gardens in North America. What a victory!
- Bethlehem Steel had a long and important role in local and American history. These iconic “hot spots” symbolize the best and, for some, worst, parts of the story.
- Roman 80
- How the protagonist from Jeff’s (cough) favorite novel dies. Run, Anna, run!
- Current owner of “Kubota Boy”
- This deli and store was a “cut” ahead in North Hampton
- The name of the famous duo Walt took Leah to in Vegas before one was attacked by a white fuzzy beast
- The fabric of the fabricator
- “Well done!” to a pilot
- Guam annexer
- TWA terminal architect
- “Happy Birthday” Tony winner
- "Pride and Prejudice" star, 1940
- Honolulu zoo attraction
- First name of the former owner of the best Inn in NH
- Artist attributed for the beautiful murals in the oldest Inn in NH
- Connecticut headquarters of ESPN
- "Strange ______" 1940 Clark Gable film
- 1940 Earle Hagen classic
- Fred’s favorite fruit
- 80 winks?
- "Say ___" (1940 Andrews Sisters hit)
- A big NC industry
- Winston or Salem
- Author who made his debut in 2014
- The Queen of Them All
- 80 synonym
- Fave pup
- Fave Daughter Daughter
- Kurt Vonnegut's "Happy Birthday, _____ June"
- Race Car driver trio of brothers, born in Bethlehem PA
- City of Lights. Remember the “office” bathroom?
- "___: The War President, 1940-1943"
- I forgot what this means
- “City of the Walking Dead”. Domical for many years.
- Mythological giant slain by badass Hermes
80 Clues: TWA Hub • Roman 80 • Fave pup • 80 winks? • 80 synonym • Guam annexer • Answer to life • Birthday ______ • Winston or Salem • A big NC industry • Curry born in Guam • 1521 visitor to Guam • Fred’s favorite fruit • The Queen of Them All • TWA terminal architect • Fave Daughter Daughter • “Well done!” to a pilot • Honolulu zoo attraction • 1940 Cole Porter musical • 1940 Earle Hagen classic • ...
NE Fun Fact Crossword Puzzle 2020-04-14
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- I have a Sour Patch addiction and am deathly afraid of snakes.
- I’ve done a mini triathlon.
- I enjoy fly fishing.
- I’m ambidextrous!
- I worked as a chef for part of my career.
- One of the photos from our wedding was featured in the Knot magazine. Can you guess the year?
- I have three sisters and there are twenty years between the youngest and the oldest, same parents.
- I won second place in an Irish step dancing contest in Australia on St. Patrick's day. The winner looked like Santa Claus!
- I am TERRIFIED of heights, but was challenged to go all the way to the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building, and did it!
- I have a tattoo that covers about half my back. Don't tell my Dad!
- I love to ride the swing hanging over Glenn wood Canyon. But I am terrified to ride the mine shaft drop! I thought I died!!!
- I love Disney and have been on 23 Disneyworld, Land or cruise vacations!
- I can play the violin!
- I am learning how to use my grandmother's sewing machine!
- I have run 15 marathons.
- I have a Ninja Turtle mask tattoo on my leg.
- I got to ride in Walt Disney's car. From there, I was driven to the Rockin' Roller Coaster, that I had the chance to ride with only my family members! No other guests of Disney World were allowed!
- I aspire to be a writer of devotionals and inspirational cards.
- I have gone swimming and snorkeling with sharks.
- One of my passions is architecture. I also love watching programs about old home renovation. Yes, I watch way too much HGTV!
- I competitively raced sailboats from 5th grade-Senior year of High School.
- I love to thrift shop! It saves money and the planet. More than half of my wardrobe was bought used online.
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- I once spent a week at the bottom of a canyon working on Anasazi ruins.
- I tried out to become a Disney Princess in Disney World.
- I blog and have written 3 books.
- Kind of a weird fact, but I was fresh out of ideas...I don't eat the ends of my french fries.
- I can probably outshine any large man in a belching contest. I can belch extremely loud and I am proud of it!
- When I was 6, my babysitter made me eat a bowl of hot water and shredded cheese. To this day I refuse to eat any kind of soup. #scarred
- I’m from the Minneapolis area and Prince played at my high school dance in the 70s!
- I like peanut butter-pickle sandwiches and I love to sing! I sang in choir and sing at my church here in Parker occasionally!
- My eyesight is 4 to 5 times better than that of an average human.
- I was born in Alaska!
- I traveled to West Germany with my swim team and we stayed in the German swimmers houses.
- I used to travel 110 miles round trip through Yellowstone Park to go to school. AND... I can touch my nose with my tongue.
- I am half Mexican! My mom's family comes from Mexico.
- I have been to 43 states.
- One of my poems was published when I was in fourth grade.
- When I was in elementary school our class went on a field trip to a local farm. During the tour we visited a chicken coop and I decided it would be a good idea to stick my face into an opening in the cage. Suddenly a hen appeared and pecked me on my lower lip, which caused me to bleed profusely and required immediate medical attention. I still have the scar to prove it!
- I have visited over 45 countries.
- I've played soccer since I was 4 years old!
40 Clues: I’m ambidextrous! • I enjoy fly fishing. • I was born in Alaska! • I can play the violin! • I have run 15 marathons. • I have been to 43 states. • I’ve done a mini triathlon. • I blog and have written 3 books. • I have visited over 45 countries. • I worked as a chef for part of my career. • I've played soccer since I was 4 years old! • I have a Ninja Turtle mask tattoo on my leg. • ...
Lockdown Cryptic Crossword 2020-06-12
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- Initially awake sore in Milton Keynes, required when sampling
- Midday hidden in nano one
- Compact Disc Music initially needed on construction projects
- Starting Players Physical Education protects key workers
- Part of our business muddles rain in me
- RAF in reverse next to head of Airfield, distant
- Survey type: Show illuminated charged particle
- United Kingdom with head of America and Switzerland form important body
- A good laugh going up? it's drooping
- Combine Thorium, Erbium, half portion of Magnesium and Aluminium to create insulation
- Oscar has a bit of a temperature keeping time
- Anyone in a stom Al, you can access it online
- Try exam again in rare situations
- Steers horse to sports lesson, missing start of the action. Dutyholders should do this every year.
- name tv line Ron, confused? it's all part of the business
- Baby Joey found next to end of Fence, raise this in jubilation
- Swindle locomotive
- Half beat, exist
- Comfortable with guns mix up
- Arranged stomach exercise swaps equipment for intensity,
- Banquet hidden in life as Teacher
- Kier's party without you standing next to a conservative? Analysis here
- Early Notification finishes for protective measure
- Head of Fine Upstanding Locals mix with rough to stay at home
- Query morning abbreviation with head of Sales finding the last ones to join
- Tim in soap is a ladies man
- Internal war with South for part of our business
- Decor on amusingly hides virus
- Hidden in Fairground, it's all around us!
- Converted helibus is the approximate colour of Crocidolite
- Mark, Mary and Sally initially communicate electronically
- Queen upset over tainted Edward intially, a cost for doing business
- Receive around question in pipe joints
- One absorbs characters to start a fairy tale
- Post Office Teller initially calls kettle black
- Head of Large snakes helps surveyor reach new heights
- White house: Missed start of dance with toilet
- Randomly atomise brown fibre
- Tolkein creature behind some of graveyard, hard material
- Falling behind to cover pipework
- Morning in the North East, it's how we know you
- ABBA loses member in middle of hit dancing move
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- Man with net game randomly produces a survey
- Suns goes down opposite the front, frustrating event
- Regarding where ships sail from, they tell you what you need to know
- and Out Two events in cricket completes radio transmission
- Island nation mixing in a herb
- Make wheel smaller, brings your dog closer
- Bite end off you and men, it's sticky on the floor
- Texas' Best Osprey hiding carcinogen
- Gate and shed holding head of Axe for key location
- Level golf score played backwards provides musical style
- Coating Written words with you and communist covering a bobbly material
- Where we work Lucy loses tail and gains charged atom
- HIJKLMNO
- Not with former partner, start of generation software
- Move ticks not the carrot
- Victoria in youth lodging initially shows a type of tile
- Greeting amongst the northerners, slim
- gain insult confused type of board
- Let nun muddle under ground
- Hikers lose Hannah, led by Beatrix they ride
- Donor in bag I've restored
- Truth Speak it to power, it's our conference after all
- Holds water backwards? Crazy!
- It could go off, it went down badly
- Corrosive liquid confused CIA and head of Department
- Peppa's not young in this office
- Decorate me with tops of Northern Trees for survey
- Where the beast lurks, former PM Tony loses Brown
- Half of aussie rockband gives praise to a
- Billy hiding in messy store, flashing lights
- Heads of Department concerning umbrellas will keep you clean on site
- End of Mash is all that's left after fire
- small remit helps identify fibres
- Confused cult sing on for part of business
- Dismiss Christmas Eve present carrier
- Waster loses second half, it's in the past
- Preparing yourself for the big event, undertaken in a classroom
- Man with you after start of cycling, what the Welsh call Wales
- I'm in Los Angeles, it's a capital!
- Doc with IV randomly causes pandemic
82 Clues: HIJKLMNO • Half beat, exist • Swindle locomotive • Midday hidden in nano one • Move ticks not the carrot • Donor in bag I've restored • Let nun muddle under ground • Tim in soap is a ladies man • Comfortable with guns mix up • Randomly atomise brown fibre • Holds water backwards? Crazy! • Island nation mixing in a herb • Decor on amusingly hides virus • Peppa's not young in this office • ...
Family Crossword #1 2025-03-08
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- Wood who was Frodo
- played in Williamsport
- Colinear, fractured
- 4th US president
- Slang for a hundred-dollar bill
- (tbd)
- Great "______"!
- Her middle name sounds like water that falls to the ground
- Mom of twins
- She met her life partner at the law firm
- His nickname was "sweetness"
- Newton-John
- She's from Iowa, but has never lived in this city
- He works to move the line of scrimmage
- Scientist best known for theory of relativity
- Beaucoup bucks, reversed
- Gnome __________ is an island
- Like the guy who created the Star Wars saga
- Seugirdor noxaj, going forward
- I’M BEGGING OF YOU, PLEASE DON’T TAKE MY MAN
- Title teen of a 2015 musical
- Like track great Owens
- Inner London Borough
- "Luxury, redefined" accessory studio
- Scrambled mildly lite
- Precursor of the Apple Mac
- Untangle choralist sis
- She’s beginning to master the stitch
- Samotsemaj, reversed
- CEE-EFF connector
- _______ a doctor in the house? I’m feeling ill.
- Short poem of songlike quality
- Daniel predecessor
- Mixed up median
- M as in NATO?
- if she was ____, she’d be a-payin
- She’s mastering the flute
- Acting Estevez
- He followed Carter
- You talk, and _______+ N
- She's prettier than the one in Paris
- Looks fab hiking in a tutu
- With a bedside manner and a healing touch, she’s someone to call in a medical clutch
- I rescued a cow from a slaughterhouse. Named him _____ from Steak Farm.
- We call her name all the time
- The older Hardy brother
- There was a guy named _____. He gave a fair rice to water your lawn.
- NC scientist
- Gorgeous color at end of the rainbow spectrum
- A palindromic name
- Carpenter of Nazareth
- Ortega, the author of "It's All Love"
- Famous girl in Friends
- Animal rescuer
- Her middle name is a combo of both grandmas’ names
- Mythical bird that rose from the ashes
- Kyle is found inside
- Wuthering Heights heroine
- A patronymic
- Sitar player who hung out with the Beatles & rocked Woodstock
- Disembodied listener
- Peeled giant onions
- July birthstone
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- Boston hit
- Like Rodrigo and Wilde
- Cloudy sky color + male offspring
- mixed up pirates said: Magnetize ahoy!
- Coy son
- Unscramble Voila + Enlivens & add an "L"
- Believer in Jesus' teachings
- _______ Kreme donuts (sp)
- Budding ballerina
- Apt name for a coffee lover
- “C” as in Columbus
- Novice flamenco dancer
- A name with many “A”s
- ___ Hopkins, knighted Welsh actor
- University co-founder Stanford
- Born on the Int'l day for preservation of the ozone layer
- Jay-El connector
- A budding Nureyev
- A multi-sport young lady like her Dad
- LiveNM mixed up
- HE SNUCK INTO A STAR TREK CONVENTION AS A DOCTOR. SECURITY SUSPECTED HE WAS NOT THE REAL MC ______.
- Beatles belle
- She's small but mighty
- Some called her the Princess of R&B
- Long-reigning queen
- She's worked with clients all over the world
- Spanish actor married to Penelope
- Steele found on bookshelves
- Jungle Book king
- Hotshot who flied drones
- Animal lover
- Named after his grandpa, his dad and mom
- Rhymes with Rhianna
- Herman's Hermits sang about the 8th
- Mona with an enigmatic smile
- One who snares a fly with finesse
- Last of the Trojan warriors
- I told the clerk: ____ up and send me the rill
- Girl to win over theatrical knight
- It's with a "C", and it's not Cark
- The only CPA in the family
- Pan-seared steak often flambeed at the table
- Jerry's chaser
- Airport city near Montreal
- Twas a crew chief when copter blades whirred And some of us call him Jaybird. A vet’ran with Oxy - He’s got lots of moxie. And family’s his very fav word
- They called him "Dr. J"
- Rather active on "X" in his 90s
- Newest civil engineer in the family
- She can smoothly navigate hurdles and snarls
- Like Gibbs, Early & Rogers
- She reminds up of Happy Days
- Mixed up aisle
- If you know this guy who loves to fish, let minnow
- Ah satin, mixed up.
- Dee or Oh
118 Clues: (tbd) • Coy son • Dee or Oh • Boston hit • Newton-John • Mom of twins • Animal lover • NC scientist • A patronymic • Beatles belle • M as in NATO? • Acting Estevez • Jerry's chaser • Animal rescuer • Mixed up aisle • Great "______"! • LiveNM mixed up • Mixed up median • July birthstone • 4th US president • Jay-El connector • Jungle Book king • Budding ballerina • A budding Nureyev • CEE-EFF connector • Wood who was Frodo • ...
Human Geography of Europe - Key Terms 2025-02-02
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- – The development of urban environments that balance the needs of the current population with environmental protection, seen in cities like Copenhagen and Amsterdam.
- – A subgroup of the Indo-European family, including languages like English, German, and Dutch, spoken in Northern and Central Europe.
- – A demographic trend in which the median age of a population rises due to lower birth rates and longer life expectancies.
- – Industries focused on advanced technology and innovation, like those found in Germany, France, and the UK.
- – The total monetary value of goods and services produced by a country, used to gauge the economic health of a nation.
- – A political and economic union of 27 European countries that share common policies on trade, human rights, and allow free movement of people, goods, and services.
- – A group of people from the same country or region who have spread out and settled in other countries
- – The process of population movement from rural areas to cities, leading to the growth of urban areas.
- – Cultural traditions and customs found in the Balkans, influenced by Slavic, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian heritages.
- – Movements in regions like Catalonia (Spain) and Scotland (UK) seeking independence from larger political entities.
- – The travel industry, a major economic sector in Europe with countries like France, Italy, and Spain attracting millions of visitors annually.
- – The movement of people across national borders, including migration from Africa, the Middle East, and Asia to Europe.
- – The production of agricultural goods, such as grains, livestock, and vegetables.
- – Refers to the cultural identity of the British Isles (Ireland, Scotland, Wales), with languages like Irish and Welsh and practices like Gaelic games.
- – The cultural practices shared by Southern European countries like Spain, Italy, and Greece, influenced by the Mediterranean climate and historical ties.
- – A political system in which the executive branch (e.g., prime minister) derives its legitimacy from the legislature (parliament).
- – Areas of intense political or military conflict, such as Cyprus, Kosovo, and parts of Ukraine.
- – A political system where there is both a president and a prime minister, as in France.
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- – A system in which citizens vote on laws and policies directly, as in Switzerland.
- – Geographically concentrated areas where heavy industries such as manufacturing, mining, and steel production take place
- – The economic issue of whether people can afford adequate living space in cities, where housing prices have increased in cities like Paris and London.
- – A form of government where a country is ruled by a monarch (king or queen), though many European monarchies are largely ceremonial today.
- – Languages spoken in Finland, Hungary, and Estonia, unrelated to the Indo-European family
- – A large language family that includes Romance, Germanic, and Slavic languages, spoken by the majority of Europeans.
- – The process by which one country takes control over a territory previously governed by another country, as Russia did with Crimea in 2014.
- – A subgroup of the Indo-European family, including languages like Spanish, French, and Italian, primarily spoken in Southern and Western Europe.
- – The study of how culture is distributed across a geographic space and how people's beliefs, practices, languages, and traditions shape the places they live.
- – An area that includes the EU countries along with Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, enabling participation in the EU's single market.
- – Differences in economic development and living standards between countries or regions within Europe, such as between Western and Eastern Europe.
- – The number of people living per unit of area (e.g., people per square kilometer). Some countries like Monaco have very high population densities.
- – Refers to the cultural traits of countries like Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland, which include a high standard of living and strong welfare systems.
- – Systems of buses, trains, subways, etc., used to move people around cities, which are well-developed in cities like Zurich, Vienna, and Stockholm.
- – The United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, which took place in 2020.
- – A subgroup of the Indo-European family, including languages like Russian, Polish, and Czech, primarily spoken in Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
- – The movement of people within a country, often for economic or social reasons
- – Major cities or metropolitan areas that are centers of political, economic, and cultural activity
- – Large cities with a population of over 10 million people, like London, Paris, and Moscow.
- – The principle of separating religion from the state or public institutions, common in many European countries.
38 Clues: – The movement of people within a country, often for economic or social reasons • – The production of agricultural goods, such as grains, livestock, and vegetables. • – A system in which citizens vote on laws and policies directly, as in Switzerland. • – The United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, which took place in 2020. • ...
STS Crossword word word word 2020-06-04
Across
- Changed human life drastically in 1750-1914
- a component of the internet that is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web
- - Has inspired the Olympics game event
- term used in using computers to store,manipulate and transmit information in form of speech, text, data, and video
- a group, large or small, of people in a particular place and time who are linked by common goals and interests
- Bacteria were the first organisms to be modified in the laboratory, due to their simple genetics
- British businessman and politician in southern Africa
- cause gastrointestinal, circulatory, neurological and dermatological problems associated with alkaloid poisoning
- Leopold forced to sell Congo Free State to...
- is released by coal mining, landfills, and by agriculture, particularly through the digestive processes of beef and milk cows.
- is a patented brand of genetically modified (GM) fluorescent zebra fish with bright red, green, and orange fluorescent color
- a vast network of high speed wires and satellite relays linking computers worldwide
- A relatively sudden change in political power and political organization which occurs when the population revolt against the government
- Greek word “Demokratia” which translates to “Rule by the people.”
- Man-made cause that destroys a large area of forest
- Demonstrated that the power of the king could be limited by a written grant
- opened in 1869
- Controlled Egypt because of its strategic location
- Italian mathematician and philosopher
- an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques
- -Invented around 3000 BC by the Egyptians
- Known as the floating garden
- genes present in the GM crops kill the insects like bees, ladybird beetles, butterflies, etc.
- Father of "evolution"
- The split between the Eastern and Western Christian Churches
- First civilization to harvest potatoes
- have been engineered for scientific research, to create new colors in flowers, and to create improved crops
- this gasses causes warmer temperatures causing other changes around the world, such as melting glaciers and stronger storms
- Created European race for African colonies “Scramble for Africa”
- Welsh-American reporter
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- built large pyramids to honor gods—smaller than Egyptian pyramids but were much more detailed & decorative; contained arches
- The greenhouse gas content of the atmosphere is being altered by human activity. The result of this change is ______
- The shift from nomadic life to farming led to the development of the city
- a gas with the highest contribution in the greenhouse gasses which measures 64%
- Comes from the Latin word “techne”
- Father of "psychoanalysis"
- is produced by cars, by fossil fuels used for heat and electricity, and by agriculture.
- Technical innovations saved physical energy and lessened people’s workload
- A large part of technology has been dedicated to the advancement of medical science
- the process of cleaning up waste and pollution with the help of living organisms
- one of the animals used as medium to produce insulin
- Where image text or sound is converted into binary numbers- ones and zeroes ( 0/1)
- replaced human labor
- known as “MAID OF ORDEALS”
- The creation of _______ in order to increase the supply of desired organs is possible by means of genetic engineering
- ended the anglo-saxon era
- a planet that has a average temperature of 855° F
- Provide businesses, workers and consumers access to the Internet for education, retail, entertainment convergence refers to merging of what were three separate industries: telecommunications, computing, and electronics or broadcasting
- ability to transfer genetic material to plants
- is a series of improvements in human life marked by inventions and discoveries
- Known as the "people of the sun"
- It is a change which is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and which is in addition to natural climate variability observed over comparative time periods
- Scottish missionary who named Lake Victoria after the British queen
- Shared the turn of events – such as military victories, gladiatorial bouts, and other bouts
- Copernicu's book published in 1543
- the place where the first telescope was invented
- defined as long term, wide area, seasonal changes, measured over long span of time
- defined as Short term, Limited area, Can change rapidly, Difficult to predict
- often called the “mother culture” because they influenced other Mesoamerican societies
- Inventions and innovations in communication have had a major influence on society.
- Comes from the Latin word “scientia”
- Conscious part of the mind (Rational Self)
62 Clues: opened in 1869 • replaced human labor • Father of "evolution" • Welsh-American reporter • ended the anglo-saxon era • Father of "psychoanalysis" • known as “MAID OF ORDEALS” • Known as the floating garden • Known as the "people of the sun" • Comes from the Latin word “techne” • Copernicu's book published in 1543 • Comes from the Latin word “scientia” • ...
STS 2020-05-12
Across
- Originally referred to a group of boats and their passengers who migrated to the Philippines.
- Reduces soil erosion.
- What does Aztec Empire called floating gardens?
- English naturalist who copied the study of Charles Darwin.
- Distributed, fast digita networks, wired or wireless.
- It is the degradation of Earth's land surfaces by human activities and misuse of land resources.
- Applications that incorporate extremely small devices. Small particles that can deliver drugs to cells.
- What do you called a unique writing system during pre-Spanish period education in the Philippines.
- Architect of British imperialism in Southern Africa
- Is emerging technology to silence genes that are involved in disease progression.
- What did Ferdinand Marcos imposed during his presidency?
- Type of technology originated in Germany and was invented by Walter Bruch.
- A snapshot of the small molecules produced during cellular metabolism
- Racist terminology referring to both the people of Africa and their ignorance.
- “Mother Culture” of Mesoamerican societies.
- The total of all-weather occurring over a period of years in a given place.
- Built largest and wealthiest empire.
- Identified as what is happening outdoors in a place at a given time.
- What kind of biotechnology is manipulation of microorganisms such as yeast and bacteria.
- It is a patented brand of genetically modified (GM) fluorescent zebra fish with bright red, green, and orange fluorescent color.
- Published the first theories of evolution.
- Disrupt a gene in the animal and then look at what functions are affected in the animal as a result of the loss of the gene.
- Civilization during 1700-1046 BC
- , Shared the turn of events such as military victories, gladiatorial bouts, and other bouts.
- Scottish missionary who named the Lake Victoria.
- It is released by coal mining, landfills, and by agriculture, particularly through the digestive processes of beef and milk cows.
- , Who introduced the Democratic Government?
- It is the variety of all life forms: the different plants, animals and micro-organisms, their genes and the ecosystems of which they are a part.
- A species present in such small numbers that it is at risk of extinction
- Raising finfish or shellfish in controlled conditions for use as food sources
- Welsh-American reporter who explored Africa.
- Rich and valuable sources of new genes, proteins and metabolic processes with important applications for human benefits
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- Famous city in Incan Empire.
- A great survey commissioned by King William of his lands and resources in England.
- Mental illness as the result of ______.
- Most advanced civilization
- Act as conscience part of the mind.
- Collection of proteins responsible for activity in a human cell
- Father of Wi-Fi.
- Made his own telescope in 1609
- State of calm reflection.
- Type of biodiversity that the number of species of plants and animals that are present in a region.
- Ability to transfer genetic material to plants, or the ability of lenti-viruses to transfer genes to animal cells are natural examples of gene transfer.
- During President Ferdinand Marco’s time, what important thing under his presidency grew?
- Type of biodiversity that the large variety of different ecosystems on earth, which have their own complement of distinctive inter linked species based on the differences in the habitat.
- Can be useful for monitoring air quality and indicating environmental health.
- An ancient writing system that was used in the Philippines.
- An organism exclusively native to a place or biota.
- Using computers to store, manipulate, and transmit data.
- Two-way communication
- This type of insect carry a “self-limiting gene”
- Title of the book of Nicolas Coperncus that was published in 1543, the year of his death.
- Adding nutrients to stimulate growth of bacteria to clean up oil spill
- Using living organisms, or the products of living organisms, for human benefit to make a product or solve a problem
- Galilean moons are the 4 moons of ____.
- The concept of leisure developed in labor saving technology.
- It is produced by cars, by fossil fuels used for heat and electricity, and by agriculture.
- Merging of different industries
- Type of biodiversity that each member of any animal or plant species differs widely from other individuals in its genetic makeup.
- Knotted record system.
60 Clues: Father of Wi-Fi. • Reduces soil erosion. • Two-way communication • Knotted record system. • State of calm reflection. • Most advanced civilization • Famous city in Incan Empire. • Made his own telescope in 1609 • Merging of different industries • Civilization during 1700-1046 BC • Act as conscience part of the mind. • Built largest and wealthiest empire. • ...
STS CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2020-05-12
Across
- English naturalist who copied the study of Charles Darwin.
- Built largest and wealthiest empire.
- What do you called a unique writing system during pre-Spanish period education in the Philippines.
- Adding nutrients to stimulate growth of bacteria to clean up oil spill
- Type of technology originated in Germany and was invented by Walter Bruch.
- It is produced by cars, by fossil fuels used for heat and electricity, and by agriculture.
- Originally referred to a group of boats and their passengers who migrated to the Philippines.
- Collection of proteins responsible for activity in a human cell
- During President Ferdinand Marco’s time, what important thing under his presidency grew?
- Civilization during 1700-1046 BC
- Distributed, fast digita networks, wired or wireless.
- The total of all-weather occurring over a period of years in a given place.
- Identified as what is happening outdoors in a place at a given time.
- Type of biodiversity that the number of species of plants and animals that are present in a region.
- Made his own telescope in 1609
- Using computers to store, manipulate, and transmit data.
- What kind of biotechnology is manipulation of microorganisms such as yeast and bacteria.
- An ancient writing system that was used in the Philippines.
- Disrupt a gene in the animal and then look at what functions are affected in the animal as a result of the loss of the gene.
- The concept of leisure developed in labor saving technology.
- Father of Wi-Fi.
- It is released by coal mining, landfills, and by agriculture, particularly through the digestive processes of beef and milk cows.
- What did Ferdinand Marcos imposed during his presidency?
- Racist terminology referring to both the people of Africa and their ignorance.
- Reduces soil erosion.
- Merging of different industries
- Using living organisms, or the products of living organisms, for human benefit to make a product or solve a problem
- Ability to transfer genetic material to plants, or the ability of lenti-viruses to transfer genes to animal cells are natural examples of gene transfer.
- Applications that incorporate extremely small devices. Small particles that can deliver drugs to cells.
- Published the first theories of evolution.
- “Mother Culture” of Mesoamerican societies.
- Title of the book of Nicolas Coperncus that was published in 1543, the year of his death.
- An organism exclusively native to a place or biota.
- Type of biodiversity that the large variety of different ecosystems on earth, which have their own complement of distinctive inter linked species based on the differences in the habitat.
- It is the variety of all life forms: the different plants, animals and micro-organisms, their genes and the ecosystems of which they are a part.
- It is a patented brand of genetically modified (GM) fluorescent zebra fish with bright red, green, and orange fluorescent color.
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- A species present in such small numbers that it is at risk of extinction
- What does Aztec Empire called floating gardens?
- Rich and valuable sources of new genes, proteins and metabolic processes with important applications for human benefits
- A great survey commissioned by King William of his lands and resources in England.
- Can be useful for monitoring air quality and indicating environmental health.
- Galilean moons are the 4 moons of ____.
- Most advanced civilization
- Raising finfish or shellfish in controlled conditions for use as food sources
- Type of biodiversity that each member of any animal or plant species differs widely from other individuals in its genetic makeup.
- This type of insect carry a “self-limiting gene”
- Welsh-American reporter who explored Africa.
- State of calm reflection.
- , Shared the turn of events such as military victories, gladiatorial bouts, and other bouts.
- Knotted record system.
- , Who introduced the Democratic Government?
- Mental illness as the result of ______.
- Two-way communication
- Architect of British imperialism in Southern Africa
- Is emerging technology to silence genes that are involved in disease progression.
- It is the degradation of Earth's land surfaces by human activities and misuse of land resources.
- Famous city in Incan Empire.
- Scottish missionary who named the Lake Victoria.
- A snapshot of the small molecules produced during cellular metabolism
- Act as conscience part of the mind.
60 Clues: Father of Wi-Fi. • Two-way communication • Reduces soil erosion. • Knotted record system. • State of calm reflection. • Most advanced civilization • Famous city in Incan Empire. • Made his own telescope in 1609 • Merging of different industries • Civilization during 1700-1046 BC • Act as conscience part of the mind. • Built largest and wealthiest empire. • ...
The boobini quizziness crossword of calm and less anxiety hopefully 4.0 deluxe i love you 2020-09-28
Across
- most expensive country in Europe? (7)
- where there are pretty flats for relatively cheap (hint, lil bean was looking today) (10)
- best bird related football team in da world (7)
- lil bean and bigger bean activity to make for each other (9)
- biggest city in Africa (5)
- who won the russian grand prix yesterday? (6)
- who hid in a freezer to get away from reporters? (5)
- who was going to take a picture with a clown earlier today? (4,7)
- Finnish star of the canaries (5)
- the best game to play when sleepy in bed (hint, you must create a...) (4,5)
- how many stars on the chinese flag? (4)
- which song contains the guns "AK47s, Mac-11s, glocks and nines" (6,2,2,4)
- song by the fratellis we like (4)
- capital of czechia? (6)
- Sana'a is the capital of what country? (5)
- places lil bean is da bestest #1 (3)
- does bigger bean want lil bean to leave (2)
- places lil bean is da bestest #3 (4)
- for lil beans achy back (7)
- in what country is the worlds longest road tunnel? (6)
- brand of crayons with famous colours such as green-yellow as well as all time favourites like yellow-green (7)
- who's room is the bean room according to Melanie earlier (6)
- best hot beverage (3)
- ANTO-HYMN #2 That giant darkness of yours (4,5,5,2,4)
- which language has far too many Ls and Ws and not enough vowels? (5)
- does bigger bean promise to love lil bean forever and ever because shes the bestest? (3)
- who performs "hot girl bummer" (9)
- thing bigger bean will do less of he promises (5,3,4)
- biggest city in south america (3,5)
- Capital of Malawi (8)
- ANTO-HYMN #1 Leave none thee heretics (4,3,2,8)
- who da best bean? (3)
- European "Green" capital for 2019 (4)
- best alcoholic beverage (8)
- Sanna Marin is the PM of what country? (7)
Down
- which nordic country shares a long border with Russia? (7)
- who coined the phrase "chantay you stay" (2,4)
- beautiful ANTO-HYMN #3 No nonentities dull and stupid (3,6,6,3,9)
- what we bought for young long ears today
- what lil bean now has to run over everyone she doesn't like (4)
- Richard Osman hosts what show with the quiz round "Where is Kazakhstan?" (5,2,5)
- who had hits with say so, cybersex and juicy? (4,3)
- HYMONYM #1 Heart godly every hearts oustanding (4,6,3,5,9)
- who promises to love and cherish his lil bean forever even when shes anxious (6,4)
- which planet is a gas giant and also is a synonym for "thy bottom" (6)
- biggest city in north america (6,4)
- HYMONYM #3 Gift me petrol in my chandelier (4,2,3,2,2,4)
- how many stars on the US flag? (5)
- the new use of a clothing item that cheers up bigger bean (4,6)
- HYMONYM #2 Dawn just shattered (7,3,6)
- biggest city in asia (5)
- what did bigger bean put 365 thoughts of love in for lil bean? (3)
- biggest city in Europe (6)
- kathmandu is the capital of what asain mountainous country? (5)
- who had hits in the late 2000s and early 10s with bulletproof and im going in for the kill? (2,4)
- mcmurdo station is the biggest population area on which continent? (9)
- objecctively the best possible knife for anything (7,5)
- capital of oman? (6)
- What song starts "mirror, mirror on the wall don't say it cause you know i'm cute." (5)
- which crossword have the beans done when available on Saturday? Issa big one. (3,5)
- our first doggo breed (8)
- how would bigger bean have performed in his dissertation, his quant modules and all of uni if it wasnt for lil bean? (5)
- george bush's elf hat (8)
- places lil bean is da bestest #2 (3)
- how many awesome songs playlists are there? (3)
- places lil bean is da bestest #4 (5)
- which bean is the stinkiest and has the loudest foulest toots? (6)
- what city is known as the tiger city? (Hint, you wouldn't expect it) (4)
- how many pounds did we get each for our zloty? (6)
- a Canadian lake, the word can also mean "creepy" (4)
70 Clues: capital of oman? (6) • best hot beverage (3) • Capital of Malawi (8) • who da best bean? (3) • capital of czechia? (6) • biggest city in asia (5) • our first doggo breed (8) • george bush's elf hat (8) • biggest city in Africa (5) • biggest city in Europe (6) • for lil beans achy back (7) • best alcoholic beverage (8) • Finnish star of the canaries (5) • ...
Honors World History Crossword 2023-08-17
Across
- Postulated a world of many nations, all of them equal under God
- Opened in November 1869 and remains the fastest and most direct maritime trade link between Asia and Europe.
- To save lives and alleviate suffering by ensuring that vulnerable and crisis-affected individuals receive assistance and protection.
- The study and implementation of various theories and societal practices that purport to apply biological concepts of natural selection
- Known as the Westernization or Western Affairs Movement, was a period of radical institutional reforms initiated in China during the late Qing dynasty
- Britain's desire to unite the British South African territories of Cape Colony and Natal with the Boer republics of the Orange Free State and the South African Republic
- Welsh actor. Noted for his mellifluous baritone voice, established himself as a formidable Shakespearean actor in the 1950s
- One of Ethiopia's greatest leaders, ruling as King and Emperor of Ethiopia
- An ethnic group and nation native to the Armenian highlands of West Asia.
- The United States diplomatic policy established in the late 19th and early 20th century that called for a system of equal trade and investment
- A major uprising in India in 1857–58 against the rule of the British East India Company
- American professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed "the Greatest"
- A state that is under protection by another state for defence against aggression and other violations of law.
- Result in malnutrition, starvation, disease, and high death rates
- An idea and movement that holds that the nation should be congruent with the state.
- Treaty that ended the first Opium War, the first of the unequal treaties between China and foreign imperialist powers
- Scottish physician, Congregationalist, and pioneer Christian missionary with the London Missionary Society, an explorer in Africa, who wanted to abolish slavery,
- The refusal to comply with certain laws or to pay taxes and fines
- Evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.
- A country in West Africa, bordering Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire. On the Atlantic coast, the capital city of Monrovia
- Term widely used by historians to describe the invasion, annexation, division, and colonization of most of Africa by seven Western European powers
- Conflicts waged between China and Western powers during the mid-19th century.
- The Persian-derived term from the word "sipahi" or a professional Indian infantryman, traditionally armed with a musket, in the armies of the Mughal Empire.
- Refers primarily to evaluated information about the capabilities and intentions of foreign governments
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- A system of institutionalised racial segregation that existed in South Africa and South West Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s.
- Known as the Taiping Civil War or the Taiping Revolution, was a massive civil war in China
- Sometimes called civil resistance, is the practice of achieving goals such as social change through symbolic protests
- In the early 1600s, the British king began establishing colonies in America
- An Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule.
- Securing Muslim representation in local government
- An uprising against foreigners that occurred in China about 1900
- The claim by a state to exclusive or predominant control over a foreign area or territory.
- A French diplomat and later developer of the Suez Canal
- A system of government of one nation by another in which the governed people retain certain administrative and legal powers
- A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
- Established the legal claim by Europeans that all of Africa could be occupied
- Established the Congo Free State by brutally seizing the African landmass as his personal possession
- Refers to the application of a nation's law to persons, conduct, or property outside its own territory.
- A system of government in which a province is controlled by a central government.
- Corresponded to Kipling's belief that the British Empire was the Englishman's "Divine Burden to reign God's Empire on Earth"
- A country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of 241.5 million people
- A concept used to justify legitimacy of slavery
- The intentional destruction of a people in whole or in part.
- The twenty-four day march lasted from 12 March to 5 April 1930 as direct action campaign of tax resistance/nonviolent protest
- A person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.
- The claim by a state to exclusive or predominant control over a foreign area or territory.
46 Clues: A concept used to justify legitimacy of slavery • Securing Muslim representation in local government • A French diplomat and later developer of the Suez Canal • The intentional destruction of a people in whole or in part. • Postulated a world of many nations, all of them equal under God • An uprising against foreigners that occurred in China about 1900 • ...
Sly Cooper Master Quiz 2026-02-14
Across
- Sold parts for a king's ransom
- A cowboy's signature rifle move
- Sly was hired as this for the wedding operation
- Bentley steps up, episode
- "Showtime, Baby", says this Agent
- Episode off the Welsh Isles
- Bentley Nickname, to a cretin
- Tall Bird of Paris, one whose moorinFgs need to be loosened
- Nickname of Henriette Cooper
- Murray cross dressing inspiration
- 1st ancestor
- Former second mate, promoted by captain
- Bentley Museum codename
- A Knight's signature move
- Spent his life lusting after the Cooper Fortune
- Dogfight competition title
- Second episode in India
- Sly 1 ability that makes time trials easier'
- An old sea dog with sunburned eyes
- Island where the Cooper Vault lies
- Where the Cooper Biplane is stashed
- Greasy sweet surname
- "Stupid", to a cretin
- R,L,R,L,R1,L unlockable
- Thaddeus ___ Cooper
- Culminating pirate job
- Can tame a wolf
- Would-be date spot
- Agent who endeavors not to miss
- "Al-Kupar"
- Agent who performs a "Yank 86"
- Final episode of Sly 2
- Grandfather and diver
- Job where pigs fly, literally
- "Your mother was a broken down _______ with more gentleman callers than the operator."
- Eaten by a tiger in one gulp
- Island where one may find buried gear
- Biplane dogfight region
- What triangle makes Sly say when dancing
- Promotion of Neyla
- Where one may find a robotic owl lair
- Sly initially thinks he has this symptom from seeing blue lights
- Booming Chop Daughter
- Claims to be the Alpha and the Omega
- Patrols Paris with berets
- Twinstick turtle game
- Utah location
- Leap power-up
- What a cop would need to enter through the backdoor of a Nightclub
- voice of Sly Cooper
- Feudal Japan Episode title
- Episode in Haiti
- Train Heist Operation
- Episode in Italy
- Nickname for an uptight cop, often said while dancing
- Job with an unseen "Bruce"
- Clue bottle reward that may drive one crazy
- Ancestral book
- To win these, the Cooper Gang has to cheat
- Commands an undead army
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- Unserious Bentley Museum codename
- Pumps life into the illegal operation
- Episode in Russia
- The Black ____
- Performs in Recitals
- Smartest man on the seven seas
- What a Canadian train may be referred to
- Signature belly slam
- Seeked by a flightless bird
- voice of Murray
- Servant who escorts Sly in "A Deadly Dance"
- Has a son named Mark
- Episode in Utah
- Was a master at vinegar talk
- Sly Museum codename
- The voice of Neyla also voices this Brawl fighter
- Bloats to gargantuan size
- Organization of Carmelita et. al
- Brought up by pressing the R3 button
- Ammo that chased Sly across the world
- In motion during the Cooper Vault heiest
- Stepped on and shattered by Carmelita
- "Freeze", Sly 1 ability
- Sly 1 distraction ability
- What X makes Sly Say when dancing
- Unserious Sly Museum codename
- Collected in Canada for the Klaww Gang's schemes
- Can run a train efficiently, also a weakness of Murray
- Outlaw ancestor
- Pet nickname for Sly
- Keep this stuff away from Murray
- Allergy of Bentley, and what he almost became fertilizer for
- Perfect City for a hypnotic light show of hate
- Villainous Quintet
- Wild West Episode title
- Agent in charge of Telekinetics
- Now runs a rug shop in North America
- Nightclub operation
- Australian Episode title
- Second Canadian episode
- Self described as having a silky enigma
- Survives on a steady diet of jealousy and hate
- Sly 1 hat ability
- Mercenary Lieutenant
- City featured in "A Shadow from the Past"
- Noble knight
- Tony B's nickname
- __ Van Cooper, engineer
- Can break a lock with just one swing
- A _____ Eyed Encounter
- A sushi chef, sometimes
- Sly stole this Indian treasure prior to the events of the first game
- Biplane episode title
- What you might find displayed in an Indian Ballroom
- First Episode in China
- Has a family who can use Black Magic
- Title of Neyla, formerly
- voice of Bentley
- "Believe you me, you don't wanna be you", says
- Tony B is practically the leader of organized crime in this city
- Italy episode city
121 Clues: "Al-Kupar" • 1st ancestor • Noble knight • Utah location • Leap power-up • The Black ____ • Ancestral book • voice of Murray • Episode in Utah • Outlaw ancestor • Can tame a wolf • voice of Bentley • Episode in Haiti • Episode in Italy • Episode in Russia • Sly 1 hat ability • Tony B's nickname • Would-be date spot • Villainous Quintet • Promotion of Neyla • Italy episode city • Sly Museum codename • ...
Marlene and Walt's 80th Birthday Crossword 2020-07-03
Across
- First made famous by Stubing, Issac, Gopher and Julie, became the source of many fond vacation memories.
- "The Birthday Party" playwright
- A place where you can see 2 laddies and a lassie
- Evelyn’s father’s job title
- Destination of a family vacation that Taco notoriously spent locked up in the barn
- One of your “favorite” students. Then he defected to AA, as expected.
- Curry born in Guam
- "___: The War President, 1940-1943"
- 80 synonym
- Fave Daughter Daughter
- Diamond Head’s name in Hawaiian. Also the name of a world famous hospital where only the very best nurses work/ed. It means “brow of the tuna”. If still stumped, this well loved name inspired you so much you held on to it until you (finally) had a daughter!
- First name of the former owner of the best Inn in NH
- Where all the best navy pilots train
- 80 winks?
- Current owner of “Kubota Boy”
- Roman 80
- Birthday ______
- Winston or Salem
- Name of the cat who only seems to love Catherine
- 1940 Earle Hagen classic
- Marilyn Monroe of retrievers. But she did not sleep with the president. And, Happy Birthday to YOU!
- The fabric of the fabricator
- Nickname for an EC-121-K
- "Make _____!" (birthday cry)
- Tool used by Leah to reduce the household cat IQ by a few points
- Best beer halls. And clocks. And car displays. Concentration camp one bus ride away.
- TWA Hub
- "Strange ______" 1940 Clark Gable film
- Signature formation of TBDBITL
- Opened their first store in Winston-Salem in 1937
- Race Car driver trio of brothers, born in Bethlehem PA
- Kurt Vonnegut's "Happy Birthday, _____ June"
- "Say ___" (1940 Andrews Sisters hit)
- Next Mikaela Shiffrin of the family and beloved granddaughter
- "Pride and Prejudice" star, 1940
- "Happy Birthday, Moon" author Frank
- 1940 Cole Porter musical
- The name of the famous duo Walt took Leah to in Vegas before one was attacked by a white fuzzy beast
- The Queen of Them All
- This Lockheed superstar was the standard issue airplane during WV-1 days in Guam
- Where you buy great carpets. And eat hummus.
- The more beautiful gardens in North America. What a Victory!
- The mascot for North Hampton Elementary School
- Author of a Good Good book
- While VW-1 performed many tasks, its involvement with weather gave it this nickname
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- Everyone’s (or should be) favorite author, made his debut in 2014
- A grand 18th century house built for the Dukes of Gordon.
- The best volcanic mountain with crater on Waikiki. Ever been?
- The number 1 (according to some august sources) nursing program of its time
- “You say/I say _______” (in song) at High Tea
- Phillips Exeter Academy’s mascot. Some say it is a “Lion Rampart”, but we all know it shares the name of this beloved grandson.
- Birthplace of Jared Sidney Torrance, founder of Torrance, California
- Where Marlene and Leah did a self mud spa and floated
- Fred’s favorite fruit
- "Happy Birthday" writing medium
- “Happy Birthday” Tony winner
- ____Macallan
- This deli and store was a “cut” ahead in North Hampton
- City of Lights. Remember the “office” bathroom?
- Justice from New Hampshire
- Former New Hampshire capital
- Name shared by a Welsh poet, American singer-songwriter and a beloved grandson
- Wartime hiding place of the Liberty Bell
- Fave pup
- Honolulu zoo attraction
- Guam annexer
- "___ of 1940" with Fred Astaire
- Artist attributed for the beautiful murals in the oldest Inn in NH
- Playground equipment or hotspot for grown-ups
- "Road to ______" 1940 comedy destination with Bing Crosby
- TWA terminal architect
- 1960 Men’s Basketball National Champs
- As a newly minted Tomaszewki, this cutie spent a week of his formative canine days with you and Victoria
- Bethlehem Steel had a long and important role in local and American history. These iconic “hot spots” symbolize the best and, for some, worst, parts of the story.
- 1521 visitor to Guam
- “City of the Walking Dead”. Domical for many years.
- I forgot what this means
- "The Breeze ______" 1940 song
- Downtown Honolulu landmark
- The edible name of one of our favorite cats. Walt was glad his brother was the one who became the “Michelin kitty” and not him when he jogged by.
- City of sourdough and sea lions
- The location of Leah’s second abroad study. Wash up!
- Jingo’s alter ego
- Actress born in Honolulu, surprisingly
- “Well done!” to a pilot
- A big NC industry
- Answer to life
- Mythological giant slain by badass Hermes
- The automotive staple in which orange and white kittens were born in the North Hampton garage
- Connecticut headquarters of ESPN
- The animals Leah and Marlene rode on a trip
91 Clues: TWA Hub • Fave pup • Roman 80 • 80 winks? • 80 synonym • ____Macallan • Guam annexer • Answer to life • Birthday ______ • Winston or Salem • Jingo’s alter ego • A big NC industry • Curry born in Guam • 1521 visitor to Guam • Fred’s favorite fruit • The Queen of Them All • Fave Daughter Daughter • TWA terminal architect • Honolulu zoo attraction • “Well done!” to a pilot • 1940 Earle Hagen classic • ...
Honors World History Crossword 2023-08-22
Across
- The study and implementation of various theories and societal practices that purport to apply biological concepts of natural selection
- A state that is under protection by another state for defence against aggression and other violations of law.
- Treaty that ended the first Opium War, the first of the unequal treaties between China and foreign imperialist powers
- The United States diplomatic policy established in the late 19th and early 20th century that called for a system of equal trade and investment
- An Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule.
- Securing Muslim representation in local government
- A French diplomat and later developer of the Suez Canal
- The Persian-derived term from the word "sipahi" or a professional Indian infantryman, traditionally armed with a musket, in the armies of the Mughal Empire.
- A country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of 241.5 million people
- A country in West Africa, bordering Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire. On the Atlantic coast, the capital city of Monrovia
- A system of government of one nation by another in which the governed people retain certain administrative and legal powers
- Welsh actor. Noted for his mellifluous baritone voice, established himself as a formidable Shakespearean actor in the 1950s
- Known as the Taiping Civil War or the Taiping Revolution, was a massive civil war in China
- Term widely used by historians to describe the invasion, annexation, division, and colonization of most of Africa by seven Western European powers
- A system of government in which a province is controlled by a central government.
- Britain's desire to unite the British South African territories of Cape Colony and Natal with the Boer republics of the Orange Free State and the South African Republic
- Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a barrister, politician and the founder of Pakistan.
- The refusal to comply with certain laws or to pay taxes and fines
- One of Ethiopia's greatest leaders, ruling as King and Emperor of Ethiopia
- A person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.
- An idea and movement that holds that the nation should be congruent with the state.
- Established the legal claim by Europeans that all of Africa could be occupied
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- A major uprising in India in 1857–58 against the rule of the British East India Company
- An uprising against foreigners that occurred in China about 1900
- An ethnic group and nation native to the Armenian highlands of West Asia.
- Refers primarily to evaluated information about the capabilities and intentions of foreign governments
- Known as the Westernization or Western Affairs Movement, was a period of radical institutional reforms initiated in China during the late Qing dynasty
- give an external organization, group, or institution power in a foreign territory
- The twenty-four day march lasted from 12 March to 5 April 1930 as direct action campaign of tax resistance/nonviolent protest
- Sometimes called civil resistance, is the practice of achieving goals such as social change through symbolic protests
- Evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.
- Conflicts waged between China and Western powers during the mid-19th century.
- The claim by a state to exclusive or predominant control over a foreign area or territory.
- Postulated a world of many nations, all of them equal under God
- Scottish physician, Congregationalist, and pioneer Christian missionary with the London Missionary Society, an explorer in Africa, who wanted to abolish slavery,
- A system of institutionalised racial segregation that existed in South Africa and South West Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s.
- A concept used to justify legitimacy of slavery
- Refers to the application of a nation's law to persons, conduct, or property outside its own territory.
- Opened in November 1869 and remains the fastest and most direct maritime trade link between Asia and Europe.
- To save lives and alleviate suffering by ensuring that vulnerable and crisis-affected individuals receive assistance and protection.
- Corresponded to Kipling's belief that the British Empire was the Englishman's "Divine Burden to reign God's Empire on Earth"
- Result in malnutrition, starvation, disease, and high death rates
- The intentional destruction of a people in whole or in part.
- A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
- In the early 1600s, the British king began establishing colonies in America
- Established the Congo Free State by brutally seizing the African landmass as his personal possession
46 Clues: A concept used to justify legitimacy of slavery • Securing Muslim representation in local government • A French diplomat and later developer of the Suez Canal • The intentional destruction of a people in whole or in part. • Postulated a world of many nations, all of them equal under God • An uprising against foreigners that occurred in China about 1900 • ...
Science, Technology, and Society 2020-04-09
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- Different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
- the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
- raising finfish or shellfish in controlled conditions for use as food sources
- the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct.
- occurs when harmful or excessive quantities of substances are introduced into Earth's atmosphere.
- a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration.
- genus of Gram-negative bacteria established by H. J. Conn that uses horizontal gene transfer to cause tumors in plants.
- the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
- a material prepared in ancient Egypt from the pithy stem of a water plant, used for writing or painting on.
- the transplantation of normal genes into cells in place of missing or defective ones in order to correct genetic disorders.
- The use of biotechnology to process and degrade a variety of natural and manmade substances
- a microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus.
- a track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run.
- the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
- a seed-eating songbird that typically has a stout bill and colorful plumage.
- (of art, education, etc.) using more than one medium of expression or communication.
- a machine resembling a human being and able to replicate certain human movements and functions automatically.
- the process of infecting or the state of being infected.
- an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land.
- a microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.
- forward or onward movement toward a destination.
- a division of a society based on social and economic status.
- relating to cognition.
- the process of making an area more urban.
- A snapshot of the small molecules produced during cellular metabolism
- process used to treat contaminated media by altering environmental conditions to stimulate growth of microorganisms.
- The control of immune responses between lymphocytes and macrophages.
- First published book of Galileo Galilei in 1610
- the state of being free from illness or injury.
- a colorless, odorless flammable gas which is the main constituent of natural gas.
- a colorless unstable toxic gas with a pungent odor and powerful oxidizing properties, formed from oxygen by electrical discharges or ultraviolet light.
- poisonous to the nervous system.
- different kinds of organisms, relationships among species
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- instilling of knowledge or values in someone, usually by repetition.
- the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon, especially a periodic elliptical revolution.
- the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- the animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
- the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward.
- charter of rights agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215.
- a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
- the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and thegiving off of heat.
- a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
- family of chemical compounds derived from alkaloids to which sugar groups are appended.
- all the inhabitants of a particular town, area, or country.
- process of extracting coal from the ground.
- the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
- activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
- the action or process of mutating.
- the transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves of radio frequency, especially those carrying sound messages.
- having or representing the sun as the center, as in the accepted astronomical model of the solar system.
- proteome Collection of proteins responsible for activity in a human cell
- the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.
- a Gram-positive, soil-dwelling bacterium, commonly used as a biological pesticide.
- a cultivated plant that is grown as food, especially a grain, fruit, or vegetable.
- the state or process of rotting; decay.
- was coined by locals for the severe pains (Japanese: 痛い itai) people with the condition felt in the spine and joints.
- a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
- a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen.
- Welsh-American reporter. Worked with Belgium’s King Leopold II and his African colonization company.
- relating to or derived from living matter.
60 Clues: relating to cognition. • poisonous to the nervous system. • the action or process of mutating. • the state or process of rotting; decay. • the process of making an area more urban. • relating to or derived from living matter. • process of extracting coal from the ground. • First published book of Galileo Galilei in 1610 • the state of being free from illness or injury. • ...
Science, Technology, and Society 2020-04-09
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- Welsh-American reporter. Worked with Belgium’s King Leopold II and his African colonization company.
- the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.
- The control of immune responses between lymphocytes and macrophages.
- the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward.
- the transplantation of normal genes into cells in place of missing or defective ones in order to correct genetic disorders.
- the state of being free from illness or injury.
- poisonous to the nervous system.
- the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
- process of extracting coal from the ground.
- relating to or derived from living matter.
- genus of Gram-negative bacteria established by H. J. Conn that uses horizontal gene transfer to cause tumors in plants.
- all the inhabitants of a particular town, area, or country.
- an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land.
- the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
- a colorless unstable toxic gas with a pungent odor and powerful oxidizing properties, formed from oxygen by electrical discharges or ultraviolet light.
- the transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves of radio frequency, especially those carrying sound messages.
- charter of rights agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215.
- First published book of Galileo Galilei in 1610
- a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration.
- instilling of knowledge or values in someone, usually by repetition.
- the action or process of mutating.
- a division of a society based on social and economic status.
- forward or onward movement toward a destination.
- different kinds of organisms, relationships among species
- the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
- a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen.
- The use of biotechnology to process and degrade a variety of natural and manmade substances
- the process of making an area more urban.
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- (of art, education, etc.) using more than one medium of expression or communication.
- having or representing the sun as the center, as in the accepted astronomical model of the solar system.
- process used to treat contaminated media by altering environmental conditions to stimulate growth of microorganisms.
- the process of infecting or the state of being infected.
- a microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.
- a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
- a seed-eating songbird that typically has a stout bill and colorful plumage.
- a Gram-positive, soil-dwelling bacterium, commonly used as a biological pesticide.
- family of chemical compounds derived from alkaloids to which sugar groups are appended.
- the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and thegiving off of heat.
- the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- proteome Collection of proteins responsible for activity in a human cell
- a material prepared in ancient Egypt from the pithy stem of a water plant, used for writing or painting on.
- a colorless, odorless flammable gas which is the main constituent of natural gas.
- A snapshot of the small molecules produced during cellular metabolism
- a cultivated plant that is grown as food, especially a grain, fruit, or vegetable.
- the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct.
- a machine resembling a human being and able to replicate certain human movements and functions automatically.
- a microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus.
- the state or process of rotting; decay.
- a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
- the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon, especially a periodic elliptical revolution.
- was coined by locals for the severe pains (Japanese: 痛い itai) people with the condition felt in the spine and joints.
- the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
- a track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run.
- food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment.
- a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
- occurs when harmful or excessive quantities of substances are introduced into Earth's atmosphere.
- relating to cognition.
- raising finfish or shellfish in controlled conditions for use as food sources
- Different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
- the animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
- activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
61 Clues: relating to cognition. • poisonous to the nervous system. • the action or process of mutating. • the state or process of rotting; decay. • relating to or derived from living matter. • the process of making an area more urban. • process of extracting coal from the ground. • the state of being free from illness or injury. • First published book of Galileo Galilei in 1610 • ...
Vocab 2025-04-24
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- A system of manufacturing where work is done in the homes of individual
- The set of words, phrases, and terminology that is commonly used in academic writing and discussions. Understanding academic vocabulary is crucial for effective communication and research in any field.
- A major port city in England, important for trade during the Industrial Revolution.
- Individuals who start and run businesses, taking on risk to create profit.
- The belief that one state has the right to intervene in the affairs of another state, often to prevent revolution or maintain a perceived order. This principle was a key element of the Concert of Europe, a system of alliances formed after the Congress of Vienna to suppress revolutionary movements.
- or reliance on military strength.
- people began to look to this northern Italian state for leadership
- Obtained or received from a source; to have come from something else.
- A process of refining pig iron into wrought iron by stirring molten iron with a rod while the iron is in a furnace.
- a movement to end slavery, arose in the North and challenged the Southern way of life.
- the emperor appoints him the prime minister “politics of reality,” or politics based on practical matters
- Money or assets used to finance an enterprise or to generate income.
- or withdraw from the United States.
- decided to make some reforms.
- A major industrial city in England, known for its textile mills and factories during the Industrial Revolution.
- A series of meetings in Vienna in 1814-1815, following the Napoleonic Wars, where European powers sought to restore stability and balance of power after the upheavals of the French Revolution and Napoleonic era. The Congress was dominated by conservative figures like Klemens von Metternich, the Austrian foreign minister.
- A Welsh social reformer and industrialist who advocated for utopian socialism and improved working conditions for factory workers.
- A political ideology that values tradition, established social hierarchies, and often emphasizes the importance of community over individual rights. Conservatives tend to be skeptical of rapid social and political change, preferring a gradual approach to reform.
- The capital city of Bohemia, a region in modern-day Czech Republic. It was the site of a revolt against Austrian rule in 1848, which was part of the broader wave of revolutionary movements across Europe.
- whose reign from 1837
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- The Austrian foreign minister who played a key role in the Congress of Vienna. Metternich was a prominent conservative figure who aimed to prevent future revolutions and maintain the status quo in Europe by suppressing liberal and nationalist movements.
- or emperor, of the Second German Empire (the first was the medieval Holy Roman Empire).
- the capital of hungary
- An economic system where private individuals or corporations control the means of production, such as factories and machinery, and use them to generate profits.
- A person or group who advocates for fundamental and often revolutionary changes to a constitution, or for a new constitution altogether. Radicals typically seek to expand democratic rights and challenge existing power structures.
- A political ideology that emphasizes individual rights, limited government, and the idea of popular sovereignty (the right of the people to govern themselves). Liberals often advocate for constitutional government, civil liberties, and the right to vote, though historically, these rights might have been limited to specific groups, such as property owners or men.
- The city in Austria where the Congress of Vienna took place in 1814-1815.
- Scottish inventor and engineer who made improvements to the steam engine, vital to the Industrial Revolution.
- A political system in which all adult men have the right to vote, regardless of their social status, property ownership, or other criteria. This is a key demand of radical political movements that seek to expand democratic participation.
- A state that encompasses multiple distinct ethnic groups, cultures, and/or nations, each with its own language, traditions, and sense of identity. The term "multinational state" is often used in historical contexts to describe empires or large states that struggled with the rise of nationalism, as seen in the Austro-Hungarian or Russian Empires.
- The nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte who later became Emperor Napoleon III of France. German Confederation:
- Based on a hypothesis or supposition; intended to be a theory or speculation.
- American inventor and engineer known for developing the first successful steamboat, the Clermont.
- A political and economic system where society, or the government in its name, owns and controls the means of production.
- and Lorraine: to the new German state. The loss of these territories left the French burning for revenge.
- edict, which freed the serfs.
- The process in England during the 16th and 18th centuries of converting common land into privately owned farms, displacing small farmers and fueling rural-to-urban migration.
- Garibaldi, a dedicated Italian patriot
38 Clues: whose reign from 1837 • the capital of hungary • edict, which freed the serfs. • decided to make some reforms. • or reliance on military strength. • or withdraw from the United States. • Garibaldi, a dedicated Italian patriot • people began to look to this northern Italian state for leadership • Money or assets used to finance an enterprise or to generate income. • ...
Harp Literature Midterm 2025-09-30
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- This harpist published many works for harp, some of which were composed by his wife, Sophia Corri, but her name could not appear on the work. He was _____.
- followed Chatterton at that Royal College of Music and arranged a significant number of Welsh melodies for the Harp.
- This harpist studied under Grimm in Berlin and played with the Berlin Orchestra until moving to St. Petersburg Russia.
- This Belgian-born harpist, professor at the Paris Conservatory, and composer composed works to teach the “very essence” of the instrument with “natural fingering” and are of medium-advanced difficulty.
- He composed 48 Etudes, provide a steady development of technique and are highly musical, still in print. These earned him the title of “Beethoven of the Harp”
- In 1842, ________ became harpist to Queen Victoria.
- This harpist edited orchestral works by Richard Strauss in addition to composing many works for harp.
- Who is generally considered the inventor of the single action pedal harp in 1720, though other instrument makers were likely doing similar things?
- In ancient Egypt, only men were allowed to play the harp.
- One of the problems with the single action pedal harp was that the crochets moved the string out of alignment and caused ….?
- This harpist is still alive and is well known for her TV performances on the harp in London. Marissa Robles
- This work was commissioned by the Duc de Guines for his daughter and he to perform together. It was composed by whom?
- This harp composer and son of J.S. Bach wrote a sonata for harp for the single action pedal harp in the Style Galante.
- This French harpist and composer fled to Russia during the French Revolution. His famous Sonata in F minor is still played today.
- This harpist taught many of the students during the 18th Century and required them to play with 5 fingers.
- In 1782, Cousineau added the _______which caused less buzzing.
- This harp maker went to London to figure out how to solve the problems of the single-action harp and invents the forchette so that the string stays in alignment.
- This harpist was the first professor of harp at the Paris Conservatory.
- He composed several works that were dedicated to Clelia Aldrovandi and won an Academy award for the score to the Godfather Part II.
- This harpist performed with orchestras in Zurich, Weisbaden, and Mannheim before taking a teaching post at the Royal College of Music in London.
- By the 1830’s, 4,000 double action pedal harps had been made, but _________ continued to make single-action harps.
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- The pedal harp invented in 1720 was the…? Singleaction Pedal Harp
- This harpist was praised for his virtuosity by Franz List, Berlioz and Mendelssohn, and was described as looking like a “mountain peasant” by Berlioz.
- The process of learning about music from paintings and statutes is called __________. .
- These brothers started harp in Vienna and then both moved to the United States taking positions at the Boston Symphony and Pittsburgh and Philidelphia Symphonies. They are the _________s.
- He studied with his father and joined the Berlin Royal Opera. Franz Liszt called him the” greatest harpist since Parish Alvars.” He arranged virtuosic music for the harp.
- Italian harpist, Maria _________, composed a Method for Harp that includes a description of hand position as well as connected fingerings in the score.
- This composer gave counterpoint lessons to Beethoven and wrote a concerto for harp in 1773.
- This harpist gave lessons to the royal princesses and wrote the libretto to the Marriage de Figaro on which Mozart wrote the opera of the same name.
- This harpist requested an 8th pedal so shutters could be opened or closed to the desired resonance as well as a dampen pedal. His name was __________.
- Gatti Aldrovandi ___________ was a force in getting many Italian composers to include compositions for harp.
- This father and son both taught at the Paris Conservatory and used the 5-finger technique. They were the _______s.
- Arched harps did not have a column.
- He studied under Felix Godefroid in Paris, composed an opera called Jocely, and became the professor of harp at the Conservatory in Venice in 1899.
- This harpist is the only person to have won First prize in the Israel competition, the International competition in Geneva, and the Tournier competition in Paris.
- A winner of the 2nd Grand Pris at the Paris conservatory while only 16 years old, this harpist composed several dozen solos for harp, a number of chamber works that feature the harp prominently, and a few works for piano and for orchestra. Notable students include American harpist and educator Eileen Malone who taught at Eastman School of Music.
- He was the harpist to Napoleon Bonaparte and wrote many works for harp including his famous etudes that are still in use by schools today.
37 Clues: Arched harps did not have a column. • In 1842, ________ became harpist to Queen Victoria. • In ancient Egypt, only men were allowed to play the harp. • In 1782, Cousineau added the _______which caused less buzzing. • The pedal harp invented in 1720 was the…? Singleaction Pedal Harp • This harpist was the first professor of harp at the Paris Conservatory. • ...
The Story of Prometheus 2016-08-05
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- v show or feel triumphant joy LATIN exsultare
- v award (an honour, right or gift) OLD ENGLISH
- n cautious and secretive action or movement. OLD ENGLISH.
- n 1 pity or forgiveness shown towards and enemy or offender in one's power. 2 something to be grateful for adj motivated by pity; a mercy killing. at the mercy of means in the power of. LATIN merces 'reward, pity'
- n the smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist 2 a very small amount: she did not have an atom of strength left GREEK adomos 'indivisible'
- adj refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind. GREEK adamas 'invincible'
- v 1 distribute or supply to a number of people 2 (of a chemist) prepare and supply (medicine) according to a prescription. 3 (dispense with) get rid of or manage without LATIN dispensare 'continue to weigh out'
- adj without thought or care for the results of an action. OLD ENGLISH
- v 1 set free. 2 (liberated) free from conventional ideas about behaviour. LATIN liberare.
- n LITERARY 1 great sorrow or distress. 2 (woes) troubles. OLD ENGLISH
- v (of something bad) become less severe or widespread
- n a solemn promise v solemnly promise to do something OLD FRENCH vou
- n 1 a project or undertaking 2 bold resourcefulness; success was the result of talent and enterprise. 3 a business or company Old French
- adj showing eloquence. 2 clearly expressive LATIN
- adj never relaxing or slackening
- n severe mental or physical pain or suffering. LATIN angustia 'tightness'
- v cause (someone) to lose determination or confidence.
- adj (of vegetation or hair) growing thickly and strongly LATIN luxuriare ' grow very quickly'
- v 1. officially ask (someone) to be present. 2 urgently demand (help). 3 call people to attend (a meeting). 4 cause (a quality or reaction) to emerge from within oneself; she managed to summon up a smile LATIN summonere 'give a hint'
- (past of bid) v say (a greeting or farewell) to. 2 ARCHAIC command. OLD ENGLISH
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- n a god or goddess 2 divine status or nature LATIN deitas
- adj 1 far away in space or time 2 situated far from the main cities or towns: a remote Welsh valley. 3 distantly related. 4 having a very little connection. 5 (of a chance or possibility) unlikely to occur. 6 unfriendly and distant. 7 (of an electronic device) operating or operated by means of radio or infrared signals. LATIN remotus 'removed'
- v (refrain from) stop oneself from (doing something) n the part of a song that is repeated at the end of each verse LATIN refringere 'break up'
- v (behold, beholding, beheld) archaic or literary see or observe. OLD ENGLISH.
- n 1 a woman's breast or chest 2 loving care or protection: he went home to the bosom of his family adj (of a friend) very close OLD ENGLISH
- v find out for certain OLD FRENCH
- v become aware of through the senses 2 regard as OLD FRENCH percooivre
- v 1 give or leave an income or property to 2 provide with a quality or asset: he was endowed with tremendous physical strength 3 establish (a post, prize or project) by donating funds. ORIGIN Old French Endouer
- v 1 make (someone) feel hurt or annoyed. 2 be displeasing to. 3 do something illegal.
- adj 1 living forever. 2 deserving to be remembered forever. n 1 an immortal god or other being. 2 a person who will be famous for a very long time.
- adj 1 well meaning and kindly 2 (of an organisation) charitable rather than profit making
- v 1 deliver to someone's possession or care 2 send (goods) by a public carrier 3 (consign to) put (someone or something) in (a place) so as to be rid of them LATIN consignare 'mark with a seal'
- v feel or show fear or worry.
- n a right or privilege belonging to a particular person or group; owning a car used to be the prerogative of the rich.
- Unable to be broken.
- adj 1 wanting or eating great quantities of food. 2 eagerly consuming something: his voracious reading of literature. LATIN vorax
- adj 1 freely giving more than is necessary or expected 2 kind towards others. 3 larger or more plentiful than is usual; a generous sprinkle of pepper LATIN generosus 'noble'
- adj 1 formal and dignified; a solemn procession. 2 serious. 3 deeply sincere. LATIN sollemnis 'customary'
- adj 1 tall and impressive. 2 morally god; noble; lofty ideals. 3 haughty and aloof. OLD NORSE
- n 1 the spiritual element of a person, believed to be immortal. 2 a person's inner character. 3 emotional or intellectual energy of power; their performance lacked soull. 4 a perfect example of a particular quality; the's the soul of discretion. 5 an individual; poor soul 6 a kind of music using elements of gospel music and rhythm using elements of gospel music and rhythm OLD ENGLISH
40 Clues: Unable to be broken. • v feel or show fear or worry. • adj never relaxing or slackening • v find out for certain OLD FRENCH • v show or feel triumphant joy LATIN exsultare • v award (an honour, right or gift) OLD ENGLISH • adj showing eloquence. 2 clearly expressive LATIN • v (of something bad) become less severe or widespread • ...
Honors World History Crossword 2023-08-22
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- The study and implementation of various theories and societal practices that purport to apply biological concepts of natural selection
- A state that is under protection by another state for defence against aggression and other violations of law.
- Treaty that ended the first Opium War, the first of the unequal treaties between China and foreign imperialist powers
- The United States diplomatic policy established in the late 19th and early 20th century that called for a system of equal trade and investment
- An Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule.
- Securing Muslim representation in local government
- A French diplomat and later developer of the Suez Canal
- The Persian-derived term from the word "sipahi" or a professional Indian infantryman, traditionally armed with a musket, in the armies of the Mughal Empire.
- A country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of 241.5 million people
- A country in West Africa, bordering Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire. On the Atlantic coast, the capital city of Monrovia
- A system of government of one nation by another in which the governed people retain certain administrative and legal powers
- Welsh actor. Noted for his mellifluous baritone voice, established himself as a formidable Shakespearean actor in the 1950s
- Known as the Taiping Civil War or the Taiping Revolution, was a massive civil war in China
- Term widely used by historians to describe the invasion, annexation, division, and colonization of most of Africa by seven Western European powers
- A system of government in which a province is controlled by a central government.
- Britain's desire to unite the British South African territories of Cape Colony and Natal with the Boer republics of the Orange Free State and the South African Republic
- Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a barrister, politician and the founder of Pakistan.
- The refusal to comply with certain laws or to pay taxes and fines
- One of Ethiopia's greatest leaders, ruling as King and Emperor of Ethiopia
- A person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.
- An idea and movement that holds that the nation should be congruent with the state.
- Established the legal claim by Europeans that all of Africa could be occupied
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- A major uprising in India in 1857–58 against the rule of the British East India Company
- An uprising against foreigners that occurred in China about 1900
- An ethnic group and nation native to the Armenian highlands of West Asia.
- Refers primarily to evaluated information about the capabilities and intentions of foreign governments
- Known as the Westernization or Western Affairs Movement, was a period of radical institutional reforms initiated in China during the late Qing dynasty
- give an external organization, group, or institution power in a foreign territory
- The twenty-four day march lasted from 12 March to 5 April 1930 as direct action campaign of tax resistance/nonviolent protest
- Sometimes called civil resistance, is the practice of achieving goals such as social change through symbolic protests
- Evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.
- Conflicts waged between China and Western powers during the mid-19th century.
- The claim by a state to exclusive or predominant control over a foreign area or territory.
- Postulated a world of many nations, all of them equal under God
- Scottish physician, Congregationalist, and pioneer Christian missionary with the London Missionary Society, an explorer in Africa, who wanted to abolish slavery,
- A system of institutionalised racial segregation that existed in South Africa and South West Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s.
- A concept used to justify legitimacy of slavery
- Refers to the application of a nation's law to persons, conduct, or property outside its own territory.
- Opened in November 1869 and remains the fastest and most direct maritime trade link between Asia and Europe.
- To save lives and alleviate suffering by ensuring that vulnerable and crisis-affected individuals receive assistance and protection.
- Corresponded to Kipling's belief that the British Empire was the Englishman's "Divine Burden to reign God's Empire on Earth"
- Result in malnutrition, starvation, disease, and high death rates
- The intentional destruction of a people in whole or in part.
- A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
- In the early 1600s, the British king began establishing colonies in America
- Established the Congo Free State by brutally seizing the African landmass as his personal possession
46 Clues: A concept used to justify legitimacy of slavery • Securing Muslim representation in local government • A French diplomat and later developer of the Suez Canal • The intentional destruction of a people in whole or in part. • Postulated a world of many nations, all of them equal under God • An uprising against foreigners that occurred in China about 1900 • ...
Picture Books/Comics/Nursery Rhymes 2026-03-16
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- “Run, run as fast as you can! You can't catch me. I'm the Gingerbread Man!” Who eventually catches the gingerbread man and eats him up?
- I live in Fish Bay, Marlborough Sounds. I am one of NZ’s prolific writers of school journal stories, picture books and young fiction. Greedy Cat is my best known work, who am I?
- Beatrix Potter wrote about the Tailor from where?
- What object in the sky is made of cheese?
- What is the name of the newspaper company that Clark Kent works for?
- What type of animal was the only one mentioned in the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty?
- What did Jack trade for the magic beans that allowed the giant beanstalk to spring up from the earth?
- What type of fish did a boy become so that he had a bay all to himself to swim in, in a story by Margaret Mahy?
- Which group gets a bad rap as villains in Snow White, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel?
- This fuzzy loveable character is known for his blue coat and red hat, who is he?
- Which famous fictitious bear appears in this series of picture books by Nick Bland?
- Who disguised himself as a Grandmother to lure a poor unsuspecting little girl who wore red?
- In the book "The Ugly Duckling" by Hans Christian Andersen, what kind of bird does the ugly duckling realise it has grown into?
- In Lyle, Lyle Crocodile by Bernard Waber, what city does Lyle live in?
- Who wrote literary classics Stuart Little and Charlotte’s Web?
- In the picture book The Cat in the Hat, who warned the children that the cat should not be allowed in to play?
- Which Eric Carle book has the title ‘The Bad Tempered…..’?
- In the kiwi version of 12 Days of Christmas, what did my true love send to me on the 2nd day?
- In Grandma’s Kiwi Christmas by Helen McKinlay what sort of tree does Gran decorate?
- In this picture book by Mo Willems, who should not drive the bus?
- This witch is known to turn children into sausages or chop them up to make boy-girl soup. She can also turn policemen into apple trees or bananas into mice! Who is she?
- Who arrived one boring wet afternoon when mother was out?
- Which bear was a US park ranger?
- What book had lots of holes eaten through it?
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- Snow White was lucky enough to be aided by 7 dwarves, who is missing? Doc, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy and Dopey
- Which children's book features a fireman who serves the fictional Welsh village of Pontypandy?
- Which of the seven dwarves has a three-letter name?
- Which red head in Marvel Comics was a founding member of Charles Xavier’s X Men, who is she?
- In The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, the caterpillar eats a variety of foods during his journey. What does the caterpillar eat first?
- What nocturnal animal is often seen as the wisest animal in stories?
- What is the name of the little mouse in a series of picture books that doesn’t want to do anything except dance?
- Hat Which popular children’s book character wears a red and white striped hat and a red bowtie?
- In The One and Only Ivan, Ivan, the gorilla, is joined by a baby elephant - what is her name?
- Little Toot is a classic picture book by Hardy Gramatky. What is Little Toot?
- Which character in CS Lewis’ The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is known for wearing a red scarf?
- Who picked a peck of pickled peppers?
- In this set of fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, what do the elves repair for the man and his wife?
- There is a very famous NZ picture book about a little digger. What colour was it?
- What was the name of the big red dog?
- What item did Hansel use to fool a witch that he was not ready to eat?
- What is the doctor’s name who speaks to animals?
- In this Dr. Seuss book, what type of creature speaks for the trees?
- Who lost a scale?
- What small blue humanoid characters live in mushroom shaped houses?
- Date of birth, 21 Mar 1936. Date of death, 23 July 2012. Place of birth, Whakatane. Renowned for wearing brightly coloured wigs when reading her books, who am I?
- What does the fairy godmother turn into a carriage?
- de Ville Which Disney villainess has hair dyed white on one side and black on the other?
- What is the name of the dog created by Eric Hill?
- Who has a teddy bear named Pooky?
49 Clues: Who lost a scale? • Which bear was a US park ranger? • Who has a teddy bear named Pooky? • Who picked a peck of pickled peppers? • What was the name of the big red dog? • What object in the sky is made of cheese? • What book had lots of holes eaten through it? • What is the doctor’s name who speaks to animals? • Beatrix Potter wrote about the Tailor from where? • ...
Marlene and Walt's 80th Birthday Puzzle 2020-07-03
Across
- The name of the famous duo Walt took Leah to in Vegas before one was attacked by a white fuzzy beast
- "The Birthday Party" playwright
- TWA Hub
- How the protagonist from Jeff’s (cough) favorite novel dies. Run, Anna, run!
- “Happy Birthday” Tony winner
- Destination of a family vacation that Taco notoriously spent locked up in the barn
- Downtown Honolulu landmark
- Name shared by a Welsh poet, American singer-songwriter and a beloved grandson
- 80 winks?
- This deli and store was a “cut” ahead in North Hampton
- Where Marlene and Leah did a self mud spa and floated
- While VW-1 performed many tasks, its involvement with weather gave it this nickname
- City of sourdough and sea lions
- TWA terminal architect
- The animals Leah and Marlene rode on a trip
- Birthday ______
- Fred’s favorite fruit
- Former New Hampshire capital
- Where you buy great carpets. And eat hummus.
- As a newly minted Tomaszewki, this cutie spent a week of his formative canine days with you and Victoria
- Fave Daughter Daughter
- Kurt Vonnegut's "Happy Birthday, _____ June"
- The more beautiful gardens in North America. What a Victory!
- Wartime hiding place of the Liberty Bell
- The best volcanic mountain with crater on Waikiki. Ever been?
- Jingo’s alter ego
- Answer to life
- Evelyn’s father’s job title
- Justice from New Hampshire
- ____Macallan
- 1940 Earle Hagen classic
- Guam annexer
- “City of the Walking Dead”. Domical for many years.
- Artist attributed for the beautiful murals in the oldest Inn in NH
- "Happy Birthday, Moon" author Frank
- “Well done!” to a pilot
- Former Hancock neighbor and author of a Good Good book
- Current owner of “Kubota Boy”
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- Playground equipment or hotspot for grown-ups
- A big NC industry
- Tool used by Leah to reduce the household cat IQ by a few points
- This Lockheed superstar was the standard issue airplane during WV-1 days in Guam
- Diamond Head’s name in Hawaiian. Also the name of a world famous hospital where only the very best nurses work/ed. It means “brow of the tuna”. If still stumped, this well loved name inspired you so much you held on to it until you (finally) had a daughter!
- 1521 visitor to Guam
- Actress born in Honolulu, surprisingly
- 1940 Cole Porter musical
- 80 synonym
- I forgot what this means
- Winston or Salem
- City of Lights. Remember the “office” bathroom?
- "Happy Birthday" writing medium
- The mascot for North Hampton Elementary School
- "Say ___" (1940 Andrews Sisters hit)
- Fave pup
- A grand 18th century house built for the Dukes of Gordon. Have you seen 2 laddies and a lassie?
- First name of the former owner of the best Inn in NH
- The number 1 (according to some august sources) nursing program of its time
- “You say/I say _______” (in song) at High Tea
- One of your “favorite” students. Then he defected to AA, as expected.
- Signature formation of TBDBITL
- Mythological giant slain by badass Hermes
- Phillips Exeter Academy’s mascot. Some say it is a “Lion Rampart”, but we all know it shares the name of this beloved grandson.
- "___ of 1940" with Fred Astaire
- Opened their first store in Winston-Salem in 1937
- "Road to ______" 1940 comedy destination with Bing Crosby
- 1960 Men’s Basketball National Champs
- Birthplace of Jared Sidney Torrance, founder of Torrance, California
- "Pride and Prejudice" star, 1940
- Everyone’s (or should be) favorite author, made his debut in 2014
- "___: The War President, 1940-1943"
- The edible name of one of our favorite cats. Walt was glad his brother was the one who became the “Michelin kitty” and not him when he jogged by.
- Marilyn Monroe of retrievers. But she did not sleep with the president. And, Happy Birthday to YOU!
- Race Car driver trio of brothers, born in Bethlehem PA
- "Strange ______" 1940 Clark Gable film
- Next Mikaela Shiffrin of the family and beloved granddaughter
- Roman 80
- The location of Leah’s second abroad study. Wash up!
- Honolulu zoo attraction
- Name of the cat who only seems to love Catherine
- Connecticut headquarters of ESPN
- The fabric of the fabricator
- The Queen of Them All
- The automotive staple in which orange and white kittens were born in the North Hampton garage
- Bethlehem Steel had a long and important role in local and American history. These iconic “hot spots” symbolize the best and, for some, worst, parts of the story.
- Nickname for an EC-121-K
- "Make _____!" (birthday cry)
- Curry born in Guam
- Where all the best navy pilots train
- "The Breeze ______" 1940 song
- Best beer halls. And clocks. And car displays. Concentration camp one bus ride away.
90 Clues: TWA Hub • Fave pup • Roman 80 • 80 winks? • 80 synonym • ____Macallan • Guam annexer • Answer to life • Birthday ______ • Winston or Salem • A big NC industry • Jingo’s alter ego • Curry born in Guam • 1521 visitor to Guam • Fred’s favorite fruit • The Queen of Them All • TWA terminal architect • Fave Daughter Daughter • Honolulu zoo attraction • “Well done!” to a pilot • 1940 Cole Porter musical • ...
Marlene and Walt's 80th Birthday Puzzle 2020-07-02
Across
- While VW-1 performed many tasks, its involvement with weather gave it this nickname
- "___ of 1940" with Fred Astaire
- This Lockheed superstar was the standard issue airplane during WV-1 days in Guam
- The Queen of Them All
- TWA Hub
- Wartime hiding place of the Liberty Bell
- Best beer halls. And clocks. And car displays. Concentration camp one bus ride away.
- Author who made his debut in 2014
- "Road to ______" 1940 comedy destination with Bing Crosby
- The more beautiful gardens in North America. What a Victory!
- The number 1 (according to some august sources) nursing program of its time
- Fave pup
- "Pride and Prejudice" star, 1940
- Connecticut-based department store chain
- The mascot for North Hampton Elementary School
- The fabric of the fabricator
- "Make _____!" (birthday cry)
- Mythological giant slain by badass Hermes
- Jingo’s alter ego, everyone’s (or should be) favorite author
- "Strange ______" 1940 Clark Gable film
- Spent his formative canine days with you and Victoria
- The automotive staple orange and white kittnes were born in up in the North Hampton garage
- Fred’s favorite fruit
- Signature formation of TBDBITL
- 80 synonym
- Actress born in Honolulu, surprisingly
- Curry born in Guam
- “Happy Birthday” Tony winner
- Guam annexer
- Honolulu zoo attraction
- Next Mikaela Shiffrin of the family
- Fave Daughter Daughter
- City of Lights. Remember the “office” bathroom?
- Roman 80
- "Happy Birthday, Moon" author Frank
- TWA terminal architect
- A big NC industry
- This deli and store was a “cut” ahead in North Hampton
- “Well done!” to a pilot
- The name of the famous duo Walt took Leah to in Vegas before one was attacked by a white fuzzy beast
- The best volcanic mountain with crater on Waikiki. Ever been?
Down
- "Happy Birthday" writing medium
- "The Birthday Party" playwright
- Evelyn’s father’s job title
- One of your “favorite” students. Then he defected to AA, as expected.
- 1940 Earle Hagen classic
- 1960 Men’s Basketball National Champs
- Nickname for an EC-121-K
- 1940 Cole Porter musical
- Former Hancock neighbor and author of a Good Good book
- Phillips Exeter Academy’s mascot. Some say it is a “Lion Rampart”, but we all know it shares the name of this beloved grandson.
- Where Marlene and Leah did a self mud spa and floated
- City of sourdough and sea lions
- Bethlehem Steel had a long and important role in local and American history. These iconic “hot spots” symbolize the best and, for some, worst, parts of the story.
- First name of the former owner of the best Inn in NH
- Opened their first store in Winston-Salem in 1937
- Destination of a family vacation that Taco notoriously spent locked up in the barn
- Birthday ______
- Marilyn Monroe of retrievers. But she did not sleep with the president. And, Happy Birthday to YOU!
- Kurt Vonnegut's "Happy Birthday, _____ June"
- "The Breeze ______" 1940 song
- Tool used by Leah to reduce the household cat IQ by a few points
- Downtown Honolulu landmark
- Answer to life
- Artist attributed for the beautiful murals in the oldest Inn in NH
- Diamond Head’s name in Hawaiian. Also the name of a world famous hospital where only the very best nurses work/ed. It means “brow of the tuna”. If still stumped, this well loved name inspired you so much you held on to it until you (finally) had a daughter!
- The fuzzy little animal Bedard’s daughter recently adopted. Make way!
- Justice from New Hampshire
- "Say ___" (1940 Andrews Sisters hit)
- The edible name of one of our favorite cats. Walt was glad his brother was the one who became the “Michelin kitty” and not him when he jogged by.
- "___: The War President, 1940-1943"
- Birthplace of Jared Sidney Torrance, founder of Torrance, California
- I forgot what this means
- Where all the best navy pilots train
- Race Car driver trio of brothers, born in Bethlehem PA
- The name of a geck eating feline
- Playground equipment or hotspot for grown-ups
- Name of the cat who only seems to love Catherine
- Name shared by a Welsh poet, American singer-songwriter and a beloved grandson
- 80 winks?
- Winston or Salem
- How the protagonist from Jeff’s (cough) favorite novel dies. Run, Anna, run!
- Where you buy great carpets. And eat hummus.
- Former New Hampshire capital
- The animals Leah and Marlene rode on a trip
- “City of the Walking Dead”. Domical for many years.
- Connecticut headquarters of ESPN
- Current owner of “Kubota Boy”
- The location of Leah’s second abroad study. Wash up!
- 1521 visitor to Guam
90 Clues: TWA Hub • Fave pup • Roman 80 • 80 winks? • 80 synonym • Guam annexer • Answer to life • Birthday ______ • Winston or Salem • A big NC industry • Curry born in Guam • 1521 visitor to Guam • The Queen of Them All • Fred’s favorite fruit • Fave Daughter Daughter • TWA terminal architect • Honolulu zoo attraction • “Well done!” to a pilot • 1940 Earle Hagen classic • Nickname for an EC-121-K • ...
owen 2025-05-08
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- What your knee wears when it’s tired of doing all the heavy lifting
- Where you might find a mischievous animal and a quacking good time
- worst venue to go into the photo booth
- Where the emperor might rule in his pajamas?
- Knee ligament often injured in sports
- What you might call a brief story or a person who’s vertically challenged
- First name of a composer that sounds like a symphony in a tuxedo
- Song that’s all about calling out identities
- Dice game with bluffing involved
- mystery man that disappeared
- imposter
- __ kid
- A four-letter brand that could make you feel a little zing without the smoke
- Reality show about relationships with a different kind of connection
- A pint with a dark reputation?
- Cutlery that’s always sharp but never speaks
- Author of "Into the Wild" and "Into Thin Air"
- chained to the world
- Orwell Author who might warn you about Big Brother and pigs
- The professor who gave us "The Hobbit" and a "Ring" of power
- Tiny blocks that could cause a foot injury but spark endless creativity
- Accessory that makes you look smarter even if you’re just pretending
- Leave quickly as bubbles burst
- birds that tease you
- Classic name that could be French for "gentle woman"
- Shakespeare’s star-crossed lover
- when your legs need a little extra support
- Guy with fashion sense so loud, his brothers sold him
- Celtic nation bordered by England and the Atlantic Ocean
- Queen who was "bloody" in her efforts to restore Catholicism in England
- best ice cream topping
- Nickname for someone who's got a spice for life
- Furry pets that might trigger sneezes for some
- Cheesy pasta dish that’s a bowl of happiness
- bare watt
- Welsh city where dragons might go to work
- what condition meant you could go to sheffield
- Drink measure but don't forget to raise one!
- billiards/billards
- Flower that symbolizes purity and elegance
- Tools that help you navigate your food without making a mess
- Prince who’s married to Catherine
- What you wear when you want your legs to be more "net" than skin
- height that matches the title of a popular song but not the ideal basketball player
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- What you grow when you want your upper lip to have a little more personality
- Iconic Sheffield venue for music and comedy
- room where you can hear lucas gooning the most
- First name that starts with “Mac”
- Love’s the game but don’t play with them
- Shakespeare’s daughter in The Merchant of Venice
- Clark ___ Superman’s alter ego
- What you wear when you want to look slimmer but breathe a little less comfortably
- How you feel after trying to assemble IKEA furniture
- Common boy’s name; also a Bond
- Sport with sticks and net
- Subject with lots of problems?
- Brain-teaser that might have you scratching your head
- Biscuit duo with a creamy filling
- best flat
- Gem that’s forever
- Kicking off a game that’s a real ball
- well known greeting
- Party that's always right?
- prime number between 10 and 20
- Merry chap's lucky indeed
- Blocky world where you can craft your own adventure
- Unpredictable stacking game where the pieces don’t just fall—they freak out!
- An extremely long time but not quite forever
- Word that goes with “flush” or “family” in regal company
- another word for someone who’s a whore
- Sudden sharp injury caused by a quick snap
- Wuthering Heights' author Brontë
- Below the surface, but a bit too cheeky for some
- Gaming console known for its "controller rage" and endless hours of play
- Sweet, sticky treats that make breakfast a little more exciting
- best endcliffe accommodation
- phone Drawing and guessing game that’s a phone call away from hilarity
- Spools of film or fishing gear?
- Conservative upset in bridle tangled around spa town
- British band that might make you feel "creepy" with their tunes
- Wrestling league where bodies slam and egos soar
- Singer who might just be “Frank” with you?
- hill of hip hop
- Abbreviation for a document listing your work experience and qualifications
- not quite elsa
- Field involving bridges and gears
- abby’s aunt
- Photo-sharing app with a snap of fun
- Spice Girl who preferred designer heels to dancing sneakers
- alleyway in manny
- Seer’s place in ancient Greece
- Painkiller that might syrup you into feeling better
92 Clues: __ kid • imposter • best flat • bare watt • abby’s aunt • not quite elsa • hill of hip hop • alleyway in manny • Gem that’s forever • billiards/billards • well known greeting • chained to the world • birds that tease you • best ice cream topping • Sport with sticks and net • Merry chap's lucky indeed • Party that's always right? • mystery man that disappeared • best endcliffe accommodation • ...
Harp Literature Midterm Exam 2025-10-02
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- This harpist published many works for harp, some of which were composed by his wife, Sophia Corri, but her name could not appear on the work. He was _____.
- followed Chatterton at that Royal College of Music and arranged a significant number of Welsh melodies for the Harp.
- This harpist studied under Grimm in Berlin and played with the Berlin Orchestra until moving to St. Petersburg Russia.
- This Belgian-born harpist, professor at the Paris Conservatory, and composer composed works to teach the “very essence” of the instrument with “natural fingering” and are of medium-advanced difficulty.
- He composed 48 Etudes, provide a steady development of technique and are highly musical, still in print. These earned him the title of “Beethoven of the Harp”
- In 1842, ________ became harpist to Queen Victoria.
- This harpist edited orchestral works by Richard Strauss in addition to composing many works for harp.
- Who is generally considered the inventor of the single action pedal harp in 1720, though other instrument makers were likely doing similar things?
- In ancient Egypt, only men were allowed to play the harp.
- One of the problems with the single action pedal harp was that the crochets moved the string out of alignment and caused ….?
- This harpist is still alive and is well known for her TV performances on the harp in London. Marissa Robles
- This work was commissioned by the Duc de Guines for his daughter and he to perform together. It was composed by whom?
- This harp composer and son of J.S. Bach wrote a sonata for harp for the single action pedal harp in the Style Galante.
- This French harpist and composer fled to Russia during the French Revolution. His famous Sonata in F minor is still played today.
- This harpist taught many of the students during the 18th Century and required them to play with 5 fingers.
- In 1782, Cousineau added the _______which caused less buzzing.
- This harp maker went to London to figure out how to solve the problems of the single-action harp and invents the forchette so that the string stays in alignment.
- This harpist was the first professor of harp at the Paris Conservatory.
- He composed several works that were dedicated to Clelia Aldrovandi and won an Academy award for the score to the Godfather Part II.
- This harpist performed with orchestras in Zurich, Weisbaden, and Mannheim before taking a teaching post at the Royal College of Music in London.
- By the 1830’s, 4,000 double action pedal harps had been made, but _________ continued to make single-action harps.
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- The pedal harp invented in 1720 was the…? Singleaction Pedal Harp
- This harpist was praised for his virtuosity by Franz List, Berlioz and Mendelssohn, and was described as looking like a “mountain peasant” by Berlioz.
- The process of learning about music from paintings and statutes is called __________.
- These brothers started harp in Vienna and then both moved to the United States taking positions at the Boston Symphony and Pittsburgh and Philidelphia Symphonies. They are the _________s.
- He studied with his father and joined the Berlin Royal Opera. Franz Liszt called him the” greatest harpist since Parish Alvars.” He arranged virtuosic music for the harp.
- Italian harpist, Maria _________, composed a Method for Harp that includes a description of hand position as well as connected fingerings in the score.
- This composer gave counterpoint lessons to Beethoven and wrote a concerto for harp in 1773.
- This harpist gave lessons to the royal princesses and wrote the libretto to the Marriage de Figaro on which Mozart wrote the opera of the same name.
- This harpist requested an 8th pedal so shutters could be opened or closed to the desired resonance as well as a dampen pedal. His name was __________.
- Gatti Aldrovandi ___________ was a force in getting many Italian composers to include compositions for harp.
- This father and son both taught at the Paris Conservatory and used the 5-finger technique. They were the _______s.
- Arched harps did not have a column.
- He studied under Felix Godefroid in Paris, composed an opera called Jocely, and became the professor of harp at the Conservatory in Venice in 1899.
- This harpist is the only person to have won First prize in the Israel competition, the International competition in Geneva, and the Tournier competition in Paris.
- A winner of the 2nd Grand Pris at the Paris conservatory while only 16 years old, this harpist composed several dozen solos for harp, a number of chamber works that feature the harp prominently, and a few works for piano and for orchestra. Notable students include American harpist and educator Eileen Malone who taught at Eastman School of Music.
- He was the harpist to Napoleon Bonaparte and wrote many works for harp including his famous etudes that are still in use by schools today.
37 Clues: Arched harps did not have a column. • In 1842, ________ became harpist to Queen Victoria. • In ancient Egypt, only men were allowed to play the harp. • In 1782, Cousineau added the _______which caused less buzzing. • The pedal harp invented in 1720 was the…? Singleaction Pedal Harp • This harpist was the first professor of harp at the Paris Conservatory. • ...
Marlene and Walt's 80th Birthday Crossword Extravaganza 2020-07-03
Across
- First made famous by Stubing, Issac, Gopher and Julie, became the source of many fond vacation memories
- "The Birthday Party" playwright
- A place where you can see 2 laddies and a lassie
- Evelyn’s father’s job title
- Destination of a family vacation that Taco notoriously spent locked up in the barn
- One of your “favorite” students. Then he defected to AA, as expected.
- Curry born in Guam
- "___: The War President, 1940-1943"
- 80 synonym
- Fave Daughter Daughter
- Diamond Head’s name in Hawaiian. Also the name of a world famous hospital where only the very best nurses work/ed. It means “brow of the tuna”. If still stumped, this well loved name inspired you so much you held on to it until you (finally) had a daughter!
- First name of the former owner of the best Inn in NH
- Where all the best navy pilots train
- 80 winks?
- Current owner of “Kubota Boy”
- Roman 80
- Birthday ______
- Winston or Salem
- Name of the cat who only seems to love Catherine
- 1940 Earle Hagen classic
- Marilyn Monroe of retrievers. But she did not sleep with the president. And, Happy Birthday to YOU!
- The fabric of the fabricator
- Nickname for an EC-121-K
- "Make _____!" (birthday cry)
- Tool used by Leah to reduce the household cat IQ by a few points
- Best beer halls. And clocks. And car displays. Concentration camp one bus ride away.
- TWA Hub
- "Strange ______" 1940 Clark Gable film
- Signature formation of TBDBITL
- Opened their first store in Winston-Salem in 1937
- Race Car driver trio of brothers, born in Bethlehem PA
- Kurt Vonnegut's "Happy Birthday, _____ June"
- "Say ___" (1940 Andrews Sisters hit)
- Next Mikaela Shiffrin of the family and beloved granddaughter
- "Pride and Prejudice" star, 1940
- "Happy Birthday, Moon" author Frank
- 1940 Cole Porter musical
- The name of the famous duo Walt took Leah to in Vegas before one was attacked by a white fuzzy beast
- The Queen of Them All
- This Lockheed superstar was the standard issue airplane during WV-1 days in Guam
- Where you buy great carpets. And eat hummus.
- The more beautiful gardens in North America. What a Victory!
- The mascot for North Hampton Elementary School
- Author of a Good Good book
- While VW-1 performed many tasks, its involvement with weather gave it this nickname
Down
- Everyone’s (or should be) favorite author, made his debut in 2014
- A grand 18th century house built for the Dukes of Gordon.
- The best volcanic mountain with crater on Waikiki. Ever been?
- The number 1 (according to some august sources) nursing program of its time
- “You say/I say _______” (in song) at High Tea
- Phillips Exeter Academy’s mascot. Some say it is a “Lion Rampart”, but we all know it shares the name of this beloved grandson.
- Birthplace of Jared Sidney Torrance, founder of Torrance, California
- Where Marlene and Leah did a self mud spa and floated
- Fred’s favorite fruit
- "Happy Birthday" writing medium
- “Happy Birthday” Tony winner
- ____Macallan
- This deli and store was a “cut” ahead in North Hampton
- City of Lights. Remember the “office” bathroom?
- Justice from New Hampshire
- Former New Hampshire capital
- Name shared by a Welsh poet, American singer-songwriter and a beloved grandson
- Wartime hiding place of the Liberty Bell
- Fave pup
- Honolulu zoo attraction
- Guam annexer
- "___ of 1940" with Fred Astaire
- Artist attributed for the beautiful murals in the oldest Inn in NH
- Playground equipment or hotspot for grown-ups
- "Road to ______" 1940 comedy destination with Bing Crosby
- TWA terminal architect
- 1960 Men’s Basketball National Champs
- As a newly minted Tomaszewki, this cutie spent a week of his formative canine days with you and Victoria
- Bethlehem Steel had a long and important role in local and American history. These iconic “hot spots” symbolize the best and, for some, worst, parts of the story.
- 1521 visitor to Guam
- “City of the Walking Dead”. Domical for many years.
- I forgot what this means
- "The Breeze ______" 1940 song
- Downtown Honolulu landmark
- The edible name of one of our favorite cats. Walt was glad his brother was the one who became the “Michelin kitty” and not him when he jogged by.
- City of sourdough and sea lions
- The location of Leah’s second abroad study. Wash up!
- Jingo’s alter ego
- Actress born in Honolulu, surprisingly
- “Well done!” to a pilot
- A big NC industry
- Answer to life
- Mythological giant slain by badass Hermes
- The automotive staple in which orange and white kittens were born in the North Hampton garage
- Connecticut headquarters of ESPN
- The animals Leah and Marlene rode on a trip
91 Clues: TWA Hub • Fave pup • Roman 80 • 80 winks? • 80 synonym • ____Macallan • Guam annexer • Answer to life • Birthday ______ • Winston or Salem • Jingo’s alter ego • A big NC industry • Curry born in Guam • 1521 visitor to Guam • Fred’s favorite fruit • The Queen of Them All • Fave Daughter Daughter • TWA terminal architect • Honolulu zoo attraction • “Well done!” to a pilot • 1940 Earle Hagen classic • ...
Human Geography of Europe - Key Terms 2025-02-02
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- – A subgroup of the Indo-European family, including languages like Russian, Polish, and Czech, primarily spoken in Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
- – Systems of buses, trains, subways, etc., used to move people around cities, which are well-developed in cities like Zurich, Vienna, and Stockholm.
- – The cultural practices shared by Southern European countries like Spain, Italy, and Greece, influenced by the Mediterranean climate and historical ties.
- – Large cities with a population of over 10 million people, like London, Paris, and Moscow.
- – Movements in regions like Catalonia (Spain) and Scotland (UK) seeking independence from larger political entities.
- – The number of people living per unit of area (e.g., people per square kilometer). Some countries like Monaco have very high population densities.
- (EU) – A political and economic union of 27 European countries that share common policies on trade, human rights, and allow free movement of people, goods, and services.
- – The United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, which took place in 2020.
- – The travel industry, a major economic sector in Europe with countries like France, Italy, and Spain attracting millions of visitors annually.
- – Major cities or metropolitan areas that are centers of political, economic, and cultural activity (e.g., London, Berlin).
- – The development of urban environments that balance the needs of the current population with environmental protection, seen in cities like Copenhagen and Amsterdam.
- – The economic issue of whether people can afford adequate living space in cities, where housing prices have increased in cities like Paris and London.
- – The process by which one country takes control over a territory previously governed by another country, as Russia did with Crimea in 2014.
- – A subgroup of the Indo-European family, including languages like Spanish, French, and Italian, primarily spoken in Southern and Western Europe.
- – Refers to the cultural identity of the British Isles (Ireland, Scotland, Wales), with languages like Irish and Welsh and practices like Gaelic games.
- – The production of agricultural goods, such as grains, livestock, and vegetables. Eastern Europe is particularly known for its agricultural contributions.
- – A subgroup of the Indo-European family, including languages like English, German, and Dutch, spoken in Northern and Central Europe.
- – The study of how culture is distributed across a geographic space and how people's beliefs, practices, languages, and traditions shape the places they live.
- – The principle of separating religion from the state or public institutions, common in many European countries.
- – The process of population movement from rural areas to cities, leading to the growth of urban areas.
- – Differences in economic development and living standards between countries or regions within Europe, such as between Western and Eastern Europe.
- – A form of government where a country is ruled by a monarch (king or queen), though many European monarchies are largely ceremonial today.
- – Refers to the cultural traits of countries like Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland, which include a high standard of living and strong welfare systems.
- – A political system where there is both a president and a prime minister, as in France.
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- – Geographically concentrated areas where heavy industries such as manufacturing, mining, and steel production take place (e.g., Ruhr Valley in Germany).
- – A political system in which the executive branch (e.g., prime minister) derives its legitimacy from the legislature (parliament).
- – The movement of people within a country, often for economic or social reasons (e.g., rural to urban migration).
- – Industries focused on advanced technology and innovation, like those found in Germany, France, and the UK.
- – A demographic trend in which the median age of a population rises due to lower birth rates and longer life expectancies.
- (EEA) – An area that includes the EU countries along with Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, enabling participation in the EU's single market.
- – A large language family that includes Romance, Germanic, and Slavic languages, spoken by the majority of Europeans.
- – Languages spoken in Finland, Hungary, and Estonia, unrelated to the Indo-European family (e.g., Finnish and Hungarian).
- – Cultural traditions and customs found in the Balkans, influenced by Slavic, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian heritages.
- – A system in which citizens vote on laws and policies directly, as in Switzerland.
- (Gross Domestic Product) – The total monetary value of goods and services produced by a country, used to gauge the economic health of a nation.
- – The movement of people across national borders, including migration from Africa, the Middle East, and Asia to Europe.
- – A group of people from the same country or region who have spread out and settled in other countries (e.g., the Polish diaspora in the UK).
- – Areas of intense political or military conflict, such as Cyprus, Kosovo, and parts of Ukraine.
38 Clues: – A system in which citizens vote on laws and policies directly, as in Switzerland. • – The United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, which took place in 2020. • – A political system where there is both a president and a prime minister, as in France. • – Large cities with a population of over 10 million people, like London, Paris, and Moscow. • ...
THE BIG WELSH CROSSWORD 2022-08-20
THE BIG WELSH CROSSWORD 2022-08-20
Marlene and Walt's 80th Birthday Puzzle 2020-07-03
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- Everyone’s (or should be) favorite author, made his debut in 2014
- Kurt Vonnegut's "Happy Birthday, _____ June"
- "Pride and Prejudice" star, 1940
- The mascot for North Hampton Elementary School
- "Say ___" (1940 Andrews Sisters hit)
- City of Lights. Remember the “office” bathroom?
- Destination of a family vacation that Taco notoriously spent locked up in the barn
- This deli and store was a “cut” ahead in North Hampton
- The edible name of one of our favorite cats. Walt was glad his brother was the one who became the “Michelin kitty” and not him when he jogged by.
- TWA Hub
- Race Car driver trio of brothers, born in Bethlehem PA
- Roman 80
- 1521 visitor to Guam
- Evelyn’s father’s job title
- Curry born in Guam
- "Happy Birthday, Moon" author Frank
- Jingo’s alter ego
- A grand 18th century house built for the Dukes of Gordon. Have you seen 2 laddies and a lassie?
- This Lockheed superstar was the standard issue airplane during WV-1 days in Guam
- "Happy Birthday" writing medium
- 1940 Cole Porter musical
- The location of Leah’s second abroad study. Wash up!
- Answer to life
- Former New Hampshire capital
- "Make _____!" (birthday cry)
- Where Marlene and Leah did a self mud spa and floated
- First name of the former owner of the best Inn in NH
- Marilyn Monroe of retrievers. But she did not sleep with the president. And, Happy Birthday to YOU!
- A big NC industry
- While VW-1 performed many tasks, its involvement with weather gave it this nickname
- Fred’s favorite fruit
- The best volcanic mountain with crater on Waikiki. Ever been?
- “You say/I say _______” (in song) at High Tea
- Connecticut headquarters of ESPN
- 80 winks?
- Diamond Head’s name in Hawaiian. Also the name of a world famous hospital where only the very best nurses work/ed. It means “brow of the tuna”. If still stumped, this well loved name inspired you so much you held on to it until you (finally) had a daughter!
- Actress born in Honolulu, surprisingly
- Justice from New Hampshire
- Mythological giant slain by badass Hermes
- Guam annexer
- "Strange ______" 1940 Clark Gable film
- Honolulu zoo attraction
- Where you buy great carpets. And eat hummus.
- Bethlehem Steel had a long and important role in local and American history. These iconic “hot spots” symbolize the best and, for some, worst, parts of the story.
- The name of the famous duo Walt took Leah to in Vegas before one was attacked by a white fuzzy beast
- 80 synonym
- "The Birthday Party" playwright
- Former Hancock neighbor and author of a Good Good book
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- “Happy Birthday” Tony winner
- "Road to ______" 1940 comedy destination with Bing Crosby
- "___ of 1940" with Fred Astaire
- Name shared by a Welsh poet, American singer-songwriter and a beloved grandson
- Artist attributed for the beautiful murals in the oldest Inn in NH
- Opened their first store in Winston-Salem in 1937
- Birthplace of Jared Sidney Torrance, founder of Torrance, California
- How the protagonist from Jeff’s (cough) favorite novel dies. Run, Anna, run!
- Phillips Exeter Academy’s mascot. Some say it is a “Lion Rampart”, but we all know it shares the name of this beloved grandson.
- "The Breeze ______" 1940 song
- The more beautiful gardens in North America. What a Victory!
- Nickname for an EC-121-K
- Fave Daughter Daughter
- One of your “favorite” students. Then he defected to AA, as expected.
- Best beer halls. And clocks. And car displays. Concentration camp one bus ride away.
- Downtown Honolulu landmark
- 1940 Earle Hagen classic
- Winston or Salem
- Next Mikaela Shiffrin of the family and beloved granddaughter
- Name of the cat who only seems to love Catherine
- The automotive staple in which orange and white kittens were born in the North Hampton garage
- Signature formation of TBDBITL
- Fave pup
- 1960 Men’s Basketball National Champs
- First made famous by Stubing, Issac, Gopher and Julie, this company became the source of many fond vacation memories.
- Tool used by Leah to reduce the household cat IQ by a few points
- The number 1 (according to some august sources) nursing program of its time
- Where all the best navy pilots train
- The Queen of Them All
- Birthday ______
- I forgot what this means
- ____Macallan
- “Well done!” to a pilot
- The animals Leah and Marlene rode on a trip
- TWA terminal architect
- As a newly minted Tomaszewki, this cutie spent a week of his formative canine days with you and Victoria
- Playground equipment or hotspot for grown-ups
- Wartime hiding place of the Liberty Bell
- “City of the Walking Dead”. Domical for many years.
- Current owner of “Kubota Boy”
- City of sourdough and sea lions
- "___: The War President, 1940-1943"
- The fabric of the fabricator
91 Clues: TWA Hub • Roman 80 • Fave pup • 80 winks? • 80 synonym • ____Macallan • Guam annexer • Answer to life • Birthday ______ • Winston or Salem • Jingo’s alter ego • A big NC industry • Curry born in Guam • 1521 visitor to Guam • The Queen of Them All • Fred’s favorite fruit • Fave Daughter Daughter • TWA terminal architect • “Well done!” to a pilot • Honolulu zoo attraction • Nickname for an EC-121-K • ...
United Kingdom 2023-11-27
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- Way A term used to describe the new and more central left-wing parties of the 1990s, most notably Britain's "New Labour".
- a close relationship with the trade unions,
- Party (UK) center-left, social democratic party.
- Democratic Party Centrist third party in the United Kingdom and junior member of a coalition government from 2010 to 2015
- Johnson (2019-2022) Controversial Conservative Prime Minister of UK; Oversaw Brexit, COVID, and dealt with scandals and perjury, eventually resigning office.
- Term describing the virtually unchecked power of a parliamentary majority in the UK political system
- Troubles an ethno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland that lasted about 30 years from the late 1960s to 1998.
- A self-governing territory associated with another country
- of Parliament (MP) An individual legislator in the House of Commons
- A strategy for economic development that calls for free markets, balanced budgets, privatization, free trade, and minimal government intervention in the economy.
- parliament (UK) A situation after an election when no single party comprises a majority in the Commons.
- group of officials who head government departments and advise the monarch or head of state.
- Minister (PM) The head of government in parliamentary and semi-presidential systems
- Farage Outspoken leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) and member of the European parliament
- Civil War Conflict from 1640 to 1660; featured religious disputes mixed with constitutional issues concerning the powers of the monarchy; ended with restoration of the monarchy in 1660 following execution of previous king
- of British Industry (CBI) The United Kingdom's most important group representing the private sector
- general election an election that is called earlier than the one that has been scheduled
- out of the trade union movements of the 19th century.
- Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland It comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- (Tories) One of the United Kingdom's two largest parties; focusing on free markets, British unionism--opposing united Ireland, Welsh and Scottish independence, and critical of devolution.
- Union Congress (TUC) The United Kingdom's largest trade union confederation
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- May (2016-2019) Parliament rejected proposition of Brexit three times
- Blair (1997-2007) British prime minister since 1997 and architect of "New Labour". Favored low taxes, tightly controlled social spending, and closer ties to Europe.
- (Whigs) The United Kingdom's historic first opposition party; one of its two major political parties until the early twentieth century; oppose policies of monarch.
- Ireland A former member of the Republic of Ireland that broke away in 1920 after refusing to take part in the Irish Free State. Ruled and governed by Protestants and heavy discrimination exists against the Roman Catholic Minority. Capital: Belfast.
- responsibility in a parliamentary system, the concept that all cabinet members agree on policy decisions and that all will be responsible for the results
- of lords the upper house of the British parliament; appointed for life
- The symbolic representation of the British state in the form of the monarch (King Charles III)
- National Party (SNP) The party seeking Scottish independence, and currently in control of the Scottish regional government
- peers distinguished members of the society who are given lifetime appointments to the house of lords
- Friday Agreement AKA Belfast Agreement; historic 1998 accord between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland that ended decades of violence
- Cameron (2010-2016) Prime Minister of the UK from the Conservative Party; attempted to move the Conservative Party more toward the center; pro-business and trade & also tolerant and sought action to address climate change; sought to modernize the Conservative Party and maintain ties to Europe, while also holding support from Euroskeptics (people in the UK who are skeptical of the EU and tend to be more nationalistic); called the referendum to leave the EU (Brexit); he campaigned for REMAIN and lost, so he resigned from office and was replaced by Theresa May of the Conservative Party
- the lawmaking body of British government
- a term for the potential or hypothetical departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
- peers members of the House of Lords appointed by the monarch and whose title automatically passes down to their sons.
- law A legal system based on custom and court rulings
- Carta the royal charter of political rights given to rebellious English barons by King John in 1215
- Thatcher (1979-1990) Conservative British Prime Minister and first women to head a major European government.
- Quasi-autonomous nongovernmental organizations that assist the government in making policy
- Fringe Refers to Scotland and Wales, which were not conquered by the Angles and Saxons
- Corbyn (2015-2020) Leader of the Labour Party; higher taxes for wealthy, "investing-to-grow" instead of spending cuts, supporter of uniting Ireland, endorsed the Good Friday Agreement.
- Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) Populist and Euroskeptic political party favoring British exit from the European Union
- Consensus Postwar consensus between the UK's major parties to build and sustain a welfare state.
- of commons the first legislative body of Parliament whose members are elected.
- of no confidence Vote taken by a legislature as to whether its members continue to support the current prime minister. Depending on the country, a vote of no confidence can force the resignation of the prime minister and/or lead to new parliamentary elections.
45 Clues: the lawmaking body of British government • a close relationship with the trade unions, • Party (UK) center-left, social democratic party. • law A legal system based on custom and court rulings • out of the trade union movements of the 19th century. • A self-governing territory associated with another country • ...
Chapter 19.1.2.3 2025-04-24
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- The process in England during the 16th and 18th centuries of converting common land into privately owned farms, displacing small farmers and fueling rural-to-urban migration.
- the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte who later became Emperor Napoleon III of France.
- or reliance on military strength.
- people began to look to this northern Italian state for leadership
- A state that encompasses multiple distinct ethnic groups, cultures, and/or nations, each with its own language, traditions, and sense of identity. The term "multinational state" is often used in historical contexts to describe empires or large states that struggled with the rise of nationalism, as seen in the Austro-Hungarian or Russian Empires.
- A loose alliance of German states created by the Congress of Vienna. It was a compromise solution that aimed to maintain a balance of power in Central Europe, but also to prevent the unification of Germany into a single state.
- Obtained or received from a source; to have come from something else.
- A political system in which all adult men have the right to vote, regardless of their social status, property ownership, or other criteria. This is a key demand of radical political movements that seek to expand democratic participation.
- The capital city of Bohemia, a region in modern-day Czech Republic. It was the site of a revolt against Austrian rule in 1848, which was part of the broader wave of revolutionary movements across Europe.
- a movement to end slavery, arose in the North and challenged the Southern way of life.
- Money or assets used to finance an enterprise or to generate income.
- A Welsh social reformer and industrialist who advocated for utopian socialism and improved working conditions for factory workers.
- the emperor appoints him the prime minister “politics of reality,” or politicsbased on practical matters
- the capital of hungary
- The city in Austria where the Congress of Vienna took place in 1814-1815.
- A person or group who advocates for fundamental and often revolutionary changes to a constitution, or for a new constitution altogether. Radicals typically seek to expand democratic rights and challenge existing power structures.
- Based on a hypothesis or supposition; intended to be a theory or speculation.James
- A political ideology that emphasizes individual rights, limited government, and the idea of popular sovereignty (the right of the people to govern themselves). Liberals often advocate for constitutional government, civil liberties, and the right to vote, though historically, these rights might have been limited to specific groups, such as property owners or men.
- Scottish inventor and engineer who made improvements to the steam engine, vital to the Industrial Revolution.
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- American inventor and engineer known for developing the first successful steamboat, the Clermont.
- Individuals who start and run businesses, taking on risk to create profit.
- The belief that one state has the right to intervene in the affairs of another state, often to prevent revolution or maintain a perceived order. This principle was a key element of the Concert of Europe, a system of alliances formed after the Congress of Vienna to suppress revolutionary movements.
- A political and economic system where society, or the government in its name, owns and controls the means of production.
- decided to make some reforms.
- or emperor, of the Second German Empire (the first was the medieval Holy Roman Empire).
- A system of manufacturing where work is done in the homes of individual workers.
- A major industrial city in England, known for its textile mills and factories during the Industrial Revolution.
- The set of words, phrases, and terminology that is commonly used in academic writing and discussions. Understanding academic vocabulary is crucial for effective communication and research in any field.
- or withdraw from the United States.
- Capitalism: An economic system where private individuals or corporations control the means of production, such as factories and machinery, and use them to generate profits.
- The Austrian foreign minister who played a key role in the Congress of Vienna. Metternich was a prominent conservative figure who aimed to prevent future revolutions and maintain the status quo in Europe by suppressing liberal and nationalist movements.
- A political ideology that values tradition, established social hierarchies, and often emphasizes the importance of community over individual rights. Conservatives tend to be skeptical of rapid social and political change, preferring a gradual approach to reform.
- to the new German state. The loss of these territories left the French burning for revenge.
- A process of refining pig iron into wrought iron by stirring molten iron with a rod while the iron is in a furnace.
- Garibaldi, a dedicated Italian patriot
- A major port city in England, important for trade during the Industrial Revolution.
- A series of meetings in Vienna in 1814-1815, following the Napoleonic Wars, where European powers sought to restore stability and balance of power after the upheavals of the French Revolution and Napoleonic era. The Congress was dominated by conservative figures like Klemens von Metternich, the Austrian foreign minister.
- whose reign from 1837 to 1901 was the longest in English history,well reflected the British feeling of national Pride.
- edict, which freed the serfs.
39 Clues: the capital of hungary • decided to make some reforms. • edict, which freed the serfs. • or reliance on military strength. • or withdraw from the United States. • Garibaldi, a dedicated Italian patriot • people began to look to this northern Italian state for leadership • Money or assets used to finance an enterprise or to generate income. • ...
SPIRITED 2023-10-27
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- This famous “ghost ship” was indeed found empty, but descriptions of its dinner table being set with a still-hot meal are later embellishments.
- Mystery Incorporated team member largely inspired by TV sitcom character Maynard Krebs.
- Name of Tennessee family plagued by a ghost that in part inspired the “Blair Witch Project.”
- The title of his famous novel about a soul-collecting carnival roaming the upper Midwest comes from a line uttered by one of the witches in Shakespeare’s MacBeth.
- Term used to describe low-frequency sound below the lower limit of human audibility; believed to give some settings an ominous “vibe.”
- Mayfair, central London location of a famous haunting said to have involved a terrifying tentacle monster.
- Jack Torrance’s ghostly bartender and advisor.
- Spectral sad-sack from Rowling’s Harry Potter series.
- Grand dame of San Jose’s so-called “Mystery House.”
- Forested New Jersey region where the so-called “Jersey Devil” is said to have been prowling since the 18th century.
- Often a source of supernatural dread, these objects are prominently displayed at Mexico’s Isla de las Munecas.
- Mississippi location where a headless pirate skeleton is said to ward people away from its hidden buried treasure.
- Delightfully summed up by Wikipedia as prototypical “brainy sweater girl.”
- The “Grey Lady” of this Welsh castle is so named not because of her appearance but rather because it was her real name in life.
- Color prominent in famous horror classics by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Robert Chambers.
- A 2012 art installation of 30 hooded ghosts reignited interest in this 14th century church in the Czech Republic. (Use the possessive, minus the apostrophe.)
- The “Flying Dutchman” is believed, if based on a real ship, to have been this type of vessel.
- Ironically, he’s in the room where it happens—if you’re talking about the recurring hauntings said to plague New York restaurant “One if By Land, Two if By Sea,” which was once the site of his carriage house.
- While Lincoln is said to haunt the White House, Lyndon Johnson is said to make his presence known in this famed Texas hotel.
- This large “huggin” spirit is said to roam Alabama streets at night, waiting to pounce on and grapple the unsuspecting while screaming in their ears.
- Carpathian villain of the forgettable sequel “Ghostbusters 2.”
- One of the most recognizable ghosts from Disney’s Haunted Mansion keeps his head here.
- Grown-ups might look on him with fright, but children—yeah, they think he’s OK.
- Symbol associated with the contagious obsession in manga graphic novel “Uzumaki.”
- Hollywood hotel where, in room 1200, the ghost of Marylin Monroe is said to be have been seen.
- A vengeful ghost is said to claw at cars and pedestrian passing across a 50-foot covered bridge in this Vermont town.
- Title of frequently forgotten (and much later) sequel to Stephen King’s “The Shining.”
- Neon green ghost from 1984’s “Ghostbusters.”
- This famous voice actor has spent literally decades voicing the ascot-wearing Fred Jones.
- Real-world hotel that inspired Stephen King’s “The Shining.”
- The Destructor, who asks you to choose its form. (How lazy.)
- Romanian forest home to strange and inexplicable curved trees, known by some as “Transylvania’s Bermuda Triangle.”
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- Adjective applied to infamous Leap Castle chapel.
- Real last name of Irving’s Bones.
- You can stay overnight in this famously haunted Kansas house, though it costs $150 per person and you can’t stay there alone.
- Brown Lady’s stomping grounds.
- Regal Long Beach landmark said to be a paranormal hotspot.
- Role of ill-fated narrator in Henry James’s “The Turn of The Screw.”
- Danny Torrance scrawls this word on the door using his mother’s lipstick in Kubrick’s horror classic.
- From whence the ghost army hails in Tolkien’s “Lord of The Rings.”
- When Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery” appeared here, at least one person sent in a letter asking if this was a true story about life in New England.
- Namesake father and son characters from the works of Shakespeare, the former of whom would fit this category.
- Adorn the railings of staircase in famous 1966 ghost photo, though technically they’re actually “fleur-de-lis.”
- Stine series or the phenomenon it might incite.
- Fictional marshmallow brand.
- Occupy Paris’s former limestone quarries; about a mile of this infrastructure is open to visitors.
- The more-than-900-year-old Tower of London was built by this conqueror in 1070.
- Even though its name means friendship, this Long Island town’s name has been synonymous with horror since the 1970s.
- Locale tough on schoolmasters.
- Both Sheffield Island, Connecticut, and St. Augustine, Florida, can boast of famous hauntings in this kind of structure.
- Location of infamous Massachusetts ax murder in 1892.
- Inocuous body part made menacing in “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.”
- The other body part that obsesses Poe’s narrator in “The Tell-Tale Heart.”
- Romanian castle home to the inspiration of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.”
- Greek personification of darkness, and name of ill-fated ship lost searching for Northwest Passage.
- It might have been a mistake to build this reportedly very much haunted San Diego house on the sight of the city’s first public gallows.
- Japan’s famed cursed forest.
- Name of Chicago area’s famed vanishing hitchhiker.
- Birthplace of “House of the Seven Gables” author Nathaniel Hawthorne, as well as the site of the titular residence.
- Venetian island home to a former hospital where it’s said that a bell can still be heard ringing in the distance despite its removal decades beforehand.
- Father of spirit photography.
- What the Great Pumpkin prizes.
62 Clues: Fictional marshmallow brand. • Japan’s famed cursed forest. • Father of spirit photography. • Brown Lady’s stomping grounds. • Locale tough on schoolmasters. • What the Great Pumpkin prizes. • Real last name of Irving’s Bones. • Neon green ghost from 1984’s “Ghostbusters.” • Jack Torrance’s ghostly bartender and advisor. • Stine series or the phenomenon it might incite. • ...
AKC terrier group 2024-11-26
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- Among the largest terriers registered by the American Kennel Club, this breed is known for their blue coat. They are a Irish breed that stands below '20 at their shoulders and weighs up to 40lbs, they have a beard.
- The miniature version of a Standard Schnauzer.
- Known as the Westie; West highland W_____ Terrier.
- The Staffie; Staffordshire B___ _______.
- A close relative of the Wire Fox Terrier, the main difference in coat is the fact that this breed has a smooth coat instead of wiry.
- The "dare devil" of Emerald Isle, this Irish terrier breed is medium in size. They stand at '18 at their shoulders with a red coat.
- A American original, they are a exterminator breed; they were bred to hunt pests like Rats, and that is likely how they got their name as a ___ Terrier.
- A small wiry haired terrier with longer legs than most small terriers, they have a unique "otterhead" or so it's called by their fanciers. They can stand up to '11 to '16 at their shoulder and can come in grizzle and tan, blue and tan, wheaten, or red.
- Plucky earth dogs from England, like the Norfolk Terrier they are '10 at their shoulders and weigh around 12lbs. Unlike the Norfolk Terrier, they have erect ears instead of folded ears.
- The terrier in sheep's clothing.
- This breed of terrier has a large head covered in silky white fur, long ears that hang down, and large round eyes. They come in two colors, Pepper and Mustard. They weigh no more than 24lbs and can be '8 to '11 at their shoulders.
- A close relative of the Smooth Fox Terrier, the main difference in coat is the fact that this breed has a wire coat instead of smooth.
- A sleek, racy terrier, which was named after Manchester, where it was bred. They come in two varieties, Standard and Toy. They have a black coat and red markings. They have a wedge-shaped head with tan markings for eyebrows.
- A Irish terrier named after their silky coat and wheaten coloring. S___ ______ Wheaten Terrier.
- A jaunty fellow, this breed originated in England as a tireless fox hunting terrier. They stand at '10 to '12 at their shoulders, with dark almond shaped eyes and V shaped ears. If you were to remove the "Parson" in Parson Russel Terrier and add a L to Russel as a substitute, you would get their breed name: _____ll Terrier.
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- A welsh breed of terrier; W____ Terrier.
- Known for having an egg-shaped head, the target dog is this breed.
- The name of this breed is a combination of Sealy and the name of a certain three letter worded food you may eat on Christmas.
- A small earth dog, they were bred to hunt foxes and other small animals in their burrows in the Scottish countryside. They have a short, wide head and a double coat which is wiry. They stop growing around about '10 at their shoulders and they are usually '15 long.
- A terrier named after one of Ireland's most remote places, they are a scruffy but sturdy terrier who is low-slung and stand no more than '14 at their shoulders.
- Known as the "Amstaff", they are a stocky, muscular bull-type terrier who can stand at '17 or '19 at the shoulder. Their head is broad, and their jaws well defined. They have pronounced cheekbones and round eyes which are set wide apart. They have a stiff, glossy coat that comes in many colors and patterns.
- They are among the smallest working terriers registered by the American Kennel Club, they stand no higher than '10 at their shoulders. They have a wiry coat and neatly folded ears unlike the Norwich Terrier that has erect ears.
- Nicknamed, "The diehard" or Scottie, this British breed has a beard, a long body and short legs. Their coat is wiry and comes in multiple different colors.
- A long and low terrier breed, they came from the remote Scottish isle of Skye and that is how they got their name; ____ Terrier.
- A breed named after the Lake Land district in England, they were bred in packs to keep foxes from hunting sheep. They have a low shedding, wiry coat along with folded V shaped ears, a rectangular head and a straight front. This British breed stands under '15 at their shoulders and weigh around 17lbs. They come in a variety of colors.
- Nicknamed "The King of terriers", they stand around '23 at the shoulder. They have a dense, wiry coat with tan and black markings. They have long, muscular legs and a beard. They excel in a lot of sports.
- The miniature version of a normal Bull terrier.
- A bald Louisiana native who can also come coated, he can stand between '12 and '16 at the shoulders. The coated variety of this breed has a short, shiny coat. They have a broad, wedge-shaped head in both varieties as well as erect, V shaped ears.
- This breed was bred for foxhunting in England. They are similar to Jack Russel's, but Jack is replaced with a word that starts with "P". They stand at '12 to '13 at their shoulders and weigh '13 to '17lbs. They are mainly white in color.
- On the smaller side, they are sturdy with a longish torso and distinctive coat furnishings to protect their neck and forequarters. Their coats can be blue and tan, solid red, or sandy. They are alert watchdogs.
- The national dog of the Czech republic, they are muscular and short-legged terriers that stand no higher than '13 at their shoulders. They have a silky coat that comes in a variety of gray colors and wavy facial hair.
31 Clues: The terrier in sheep's clothing. • A welsh breed of terrier; W____ Terrier. • The Staffie; Staffordshire B___ _______. • The miniature version of a Standard Schnauzer. • The miniature version of a normal Bull terrier. • Known as the Westie; West highland W_____ Terrier. • Known for having an egg-shaped head, the target dog is this breed. • ...
ANS 110 - Exam - Notes 2024-07-07
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- Fjord - Originated in Norway
- – Stallion + Jenny =
- Star - aka pulp cavity, yellowish-brown mark that appears on the bite surface of an equine incisor tooth as it wears down
- - Originated in England
- – Horse body color with black body, black mane, black tail
- – Front foot hits hind foot at hoof on same side of body, aka speedy cutting, shin hitting, hock hitting
- - Originated near the River Clyde, in Scotland
- – One foreleg strikes the other, supporting foreleg, aka ankle hitting, shin hitting, knee hitting, forearm hitting
- Footed – Horses toes out
- Pony - Originated in Wales
- Pony - Originated in Shetland Island, Scotland
- – Horses that've not been well trained
- Knees – Over at the knees, aka knee sprung (side view)
- – Small size horse
- Rope – Rope or leather leash for leading horse
- Boots – Can prevent interference & scalping
- - Originated in Spain
- - the gaps between the molar and incisor teeth on either side of the jaw
- - Originated in US (MA, US)
- – Originated from Spain
- – Term used by some breeds, but genetically dark bay
- Knees – Knees that break backwards (side view)
- – Horse body color with yellow body, dark mane & tail and primitive markings like a dorsal stripe or zebra stripes on its legs
- – Horse body color with red or brown on body & black points on mane, tail, & lower legs
- - Originated in Hanover, Germany
- Horse – 34 inches & less, scaled down horse
- – Measurement used to measure horse height
- – Hoofed mammal of the Equidae family
- – 40 or 42 of these teeth
- - A horse in a breed that has true lineage through its bloodline (ex: Arabian, Thoroughbred)
- – Describes more of a red shade in stock breeds
- – Horse's leg swing out with each strides, aka winging out, occurs in pigeon toed horses
- – Describes a darker brown
- Fino - Originated in Puerto Rico & Colombia
- – Horse body color that may also be sorrel or brown, it has a red or brown body color with brown (red or flaxen) mane and tail
- – Equipment used on the horse
- - Rear foot strikes front foot on same side, aka overreaching
- Mouth – Aka overshot, Upper jaw extends past lower jaw
- - Crescent shaped, aka dental cup, that's a tube-shaped depression, formed of enamel
- – Goes on the horse's head and used for leading or tying
- book – Includes breeding, branding, & grading
- – Originated in Belgium
- – Horse that's one year of age, but up to 2 yrs. Old
- – Originated near the Palouse River, bred by Nez Perce Indians
- Boots – Used to protect horses from forging and cross-firing
- – Newborn horse
- – Cannon fails to come from center of knees
- - Originated in England
- ferus caballus – Scientific name for horse
- – Records identifying horses
- – Placed on horses back & where the rider sits for riding
- – Mature male horses that've been castrated
- Warmblood - Originated in the Netherlands before WWII
- Horse - Originated in North America
- - Originated in Iceland
- Black – 1x dilution of black
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- – Horses stand over outside of their front feet, can cause side bones
- Out/Under - legs out/under vertical line (side view)
- – White and any other color also called Skewbald and piebald and can be any breed
- – Horse stands in at the knees or is too close at knees
- Teeth - Small teeth located in front of the horse’s premolars & typically removed when a horse is young, can interfere with the bit
- – Used for riding horses and consists of a bit in the horse's mouth & reins held by a rider
- – Horse body color with yellow or beige body with black points
- – Chestnut + Palomino =
- Horse - Originated in US
- – aka tushes, short, sharp, spade-shaped teeth found in the gap between the incisor and cheek teeth on both sides of the upper and lower jaw
- – Mature male horse
- – Originated in US
- – Female parent of offspring
- - Originated in Northern Netherlands
- – The way a horse's body is put together
- – Horse body color that has golden or yellow body with light mane and tail
- – Young horse weaned from dam
- – Bay + Buckskin =
- – Young female horse
- - Originated in Austria
- - Originated in Normandy, France
- - Originated in US
- – Horse body color that's a mix of white and dark hairs over black skin
- Walking Horse - Originated in TN, US
- – Mature female horse
- - Originated in Arabia, bred by Bedouins
- Horse – Wild horse descended from domesticated horses
- – Mare + Jack =
- – Horses toed in
- – Young male horse
- – Male parent of offspring
- – Human control over breeding working animals
- wraps – Can prevent scalping & interference
- Stud Book – When some breed registries allow horses to be registered or used as breeding stock if it meets specific characteristics
- Cream – Black + Smoky Black =
- Mouth – Aka undershot Lower jaw extends past upper jaw
- – Rear foot strikes front foot on opp. side of body, pacers only
- – Horse appears to be walking on a tight rope (aka winding, rope walking), occurs in narrow-chested horses, common with interferences and twist front leg in front of supporting leg
- - used to chew and grind food before swallowing
- – Horses that are well trained
- – 24 of these teeth
- – Horses with common ancestry & characteristics
- pattern – Unique color pattern caused by Leopard gene (ex: Appaloosa, frost)
- – Order of footfalls when the horse is in motion
- In/Dishing - Horse's leg swings in with each stride, common with interference, occurs in splay footed or toed out horses
101 Clues: – Mare + Jack = • – Newborn horse • – Horses toed in • – Originated in US • – Small size horse • – Bay + Buckskin = • - Originated in US • – Young male horse • – Mature male horse • – 24 of these teeth • – Stallion + Jenny = • – Young female horse • - Originated in Spain • – Mature female horse • - Originated in England • – Chestnut + Palomino = • - Originated in Austria • – Originated from Spain • ...
Revolution and Radical Change Terms 2023-12-14
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- The practice of growing different crops in the same area in sequential seasons. It helps to maintain soil fertility and reduce the risk of pests and diseases.
- An ethical theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximized overall happiness or pleasure. It is often associated with the idea of the greatest good for the greatest number.
- A Scottish-American Industrialist and philanthropist who played a key role in the expansion of the American steel industry.
- An economic system in which prices, production, and distribution of goods and services are determined by competition in an open market, without government interference.
- An economic and political system advocating for collective or governmental ownership and control of the means of production, distribution, and exchange. It aims to reduce economic inequality and promote social welfare.
- Overcrowded and often unsanitary apartment buildings, typically in urban areas, that housed large numbers of people, especially immigrants.
- In Marxist theory, the working class that sells its labor for wages. The proletariat is contrasted with the capitalist class (bourgeoisie) and is seen as having the potential to bring about social change.
- An engine that uses the power of steam to produce mechanical work.
- A Welsh industrialist and social reformer who believed in the idea of utopian socialism. He sought to create ideal communities where workers could live and work in improved conditions.
- A mechanical device invented by Jethro Tull that allowed farmers to sow seeds in a controlled and efficient manner, improving crop yield and planning efficiency.
- An American business magnate who founded the Standard Oil Company and became one of the wealthiest individuals in history.
- A series of innovations in farming and agriculture that occurred in the 18th century, including new farming techniques, crop rotation, and the use of new tools and machinery.
- An economic philosophy advocating minimal government intervention in the marketplace, allowing natural economic forces to operate freely.
- A social class consisting of people who perform manual or industrial work and often have lower socioeconomic status.
- An English economist and demographer known for his theory that population growth tends to outstip the means of subsistence, leading to inevitable checks on population such as famine and disease.
- An English philosopher and social reformer who was a key figure in the development of utilitarianism. He advocated for legal and social reforms based on the principle of maximizing happiness.
- A German philosopher, social scientist, and collaborator with Karl Marx. Together they co-wrote “The Communist Manifesto” and “Das Kapital,” laying the foundation for modern communism.
- An immigration station in New York Harbor where millions of European immigrants were processed between 1892 and 1954.
- A period of significant economic, technological, and social change that began in the late 18th century. It marked the transition from agrarian and handicraft-based economies to industrial and machine-based manufacturing.
- Residential areas located on the outskirts of cities, often characterized by lower population density and a mix of residential and commercial zones.
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- A mechanized loom powered by water, which significantly increased the speed and efficiency of weaving.
- A German philosopher, economist, and political theorist who, with Friedrich Engels, developed the theory of communism. His ideas heavily influenced the labor movement and the development of socialist and communist movements.
- The process of consolidating small landholdings into larger farms, often enclosed by fences or hedges.
- The sector of the economy involved in the production of textiles, such as fabrics and clothing.
- An American inventor and businessman known for his contributions to the development of the electric light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera.
- A social class comprising individuals with intermediate levels of wealth, education, and social standing.
- A socio-economic and political ideology advocating for a classless and stateless society where the means of production are collectively owned and controlled. According to Marx and Engels, it represents the final stage of historical development.
- An invention by John Kay that increased the speed of weaving by allowing a single weaver to operate a loom with greater efficiency.
- Individuals who take financial risks to start and manage new businesses with the goal of making a profit.
- A steam-powered vehicle designed to transport goods and passengers on railways.
- A machine invented by Eli Whitney that mechanized the separation of cotton fibers from seeds, revolutionizing the cotton industry.
- A manufacturing process in which products are assembled in a sequential and efficient manner, often using conveyor belts and specialized workers.
- A boat that uses the power of steam to produce mechanical work.
- A device used for spinning fibers (such as wool or cotton) into yarn or thread.
- People who move from one country to another with the intention of settling in the new country.
- The process of population concentration in urban areas, often associated with the growth of cities.
- An American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company, known for introducing assembly line production to the automobile industry.
- A Scottish economist and philosopher known for his influential work, “The Wealth of Nations,” which laid the foundation for classical economics and the concept of the invisible hand.
- Organizations formed by workers to protect and promote their interests, including better working conditions, wages, and benefits.
- A method for making steel by blasting air through molten iron to remove impurities.
- Hierarchical divisions within society based on factors such as wealth, occupation, and social status.
- Wealth in the form of money or assets that can be invested in businesses or used to generate income.
42 Clues: A boat that uses the power of steam to produce mechanical work. • An engine that uses the power of steam to produce mechanical work. • A steam-powered vehicle designed to transport goods and passengers on railways. • A device used for spinning fibers (such as wool or cotton) into yarn or thread. • ...
Fun Words with Paige 22 2024-06-09
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- ITEMS WASHED OVERBOARD DUE TO ACCIDENT OR WEATHER
- A BACTERIAL INFECTION ENDEMIC IN CERTAIN TROPICAL REGIONS THAT CAUSES BERRY-LIKE SKIN LESIONS
- A CLASSIC STARTER, THIS EUROPEAN DISH IS ALLEGEDLY SOURCED TO KING LOUIS XV AND TAKES A LOT OF PATIENCE TO MAKE CORRECTLY
- SUPPOSEDLY TRUE, BUT OFTEN OVERDRAMATIZED AND SENTIMENTAL, "INSPIRATIONAL" STORIES PASSED AROUND WITHIN EMAIL CHAINS
- A LIFESTYLE DEVOTED TO HEDONISM OR EASY LEISURE AS DESCRIBED BY THE BARD
- FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER OF AN AREA, ARCHAICALLY
- IN CELTIC FOLKLORE, THE FAE REALM OR "OTHERWORLD"
- A OUT-OF-THE-WAY SPACE PAIRED WITH A NARROW CREVICE
- WHAT THE INITIALS ACTUALLY STAND FOR ON A POPULAR CANDY-COATED CHOCOLATE TREAT
- DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON,THIS HOLIDAY STANDS AS A TRIBUTE TO JESUS' BAPTISM AND THE VISIT OF THE MAGI
- A CUT MADE BY A KNIFE OR BROKEN GLASS INTENDED TO SCAR YOUR FACE IN A PERMANENT GRIN, SUCH AS CAN BE SEEN ON ACTOR TOMMY FLANAGAN
- SOMETHING GIVEN AS A RESULT OF A CRIME OR PRANK, USUALLY IN A SCHOOL SETTING
- A PROCESSION ONE MAY SEE AFTER A DEATH OR WHEN ROYALTY VISITS
- A PRIMER FOR AN ARTIST'S CANVAS
- A TREE FORM OF LUPINE NATIVE TO SW MEXICO THAT CAN GROW UP TO 26 FT TALL
- A BELOVED CHILDREN'S BOOK CHARACTER WHO LIVED IN AN OLD HOUSE COVERED IN VINES
- SOY SAUCE FERMENTED IN WOODEN BARRELS OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS IN THE TRADITIONAL MANNER
- A SUBSTANCE SUPPOSEDLY EXCRETED BY MEDIUMS IN ORDER TO ASSIST IN THE MANIFESTATION OF SPIRITS
- AN OCCITAN FEMALE POET OF THE 13TH CENTURY
- BELOVED CHILDREN'S BOOK TITLE CHARACTER WHO COOKS MAGIC PASTA IN A RURAL ITALIAN VILLAGE
- A PIECE OF LUGGAGE WHICH IS INTENDED TO CARRY ONLY YOUR MOST NEEDED ITEMS FOR LIGHT TRAVEL, SUCH AS A SOLDIER MAY CARRY, AND WHOSE NAME IS DERIVED FROM THE GERMAN WORD FOR "TO BITE
- A PIGMENT DERIVED FROM TWO PAIRS OF OXYGEN AND NITROGEN ATOMS SET IN FIVE LINKED RINGS OF CARBON, SUCH AS THOSE FOUND IN DANIEL SMITH'S WATERCOLORS
- A TINY FISH OFTEN REFERRED TO BY CULINARY EXPERTS AS AN "UMAMI BOMB"
- COMMON NAME FOR THE GALAGO
- TO BEDECK, AS WITH RIBBONS AND SUCH
- SCOOPING OR DRAGGING, AS OF A LAKE BOTTOM
- TO OVERCOME COMPLETELY IN BATTLE
- THE LATIN NAME OF THE BLUE LOBSTER
- THE FORMAL, LATIN, CITATION VERSION OF "SAMESIES"
- TO CHEW SOMETHING OVER, AS A PROBLEM
- A DEER IN ITS FIRST YEAR
- A TAXONOMIC FAMILY INCLUDING MANY WASPS AND YELLOWJACKETS
- THE ABILITY TO REMEMBER PAST SENSATIONS AND THOUGHTS
- THE HOME SPOT OF PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL
- A MEDIEVAL DANISH LADY WHOSE LOVER WAS MURDERED BY HER SEVEN BROTHERS
- A DEADLOCK, A SITUATION IN WHICH NO PROGRESS CAN BE MADE
- A GLASS CONTAINER FOR LIQUIDS WHICH INCLUDES A LIP BUT NO STOPPER
- A KLINGON BOAR
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- A MASCARA OR BROW BRUSH, ESP. FOR APPLICATIONS OF MAKE-UP
- SANSKRIT FOR "WHEEL," IT REPRESENTS A PLACE OF ENERGY IN YOUR BODY AND SPIRITUAL SELF
- IN FEUDAL LAW, THE DROIT DE SEIGNEUR, OR THIS LATIN EXPRESSION, GAVE LORDS CONJUGAL RIGHTS OVER BRIDES
- A FAMOUS WOMAN OF THE 12TH CENTURY THAT CONTRIBUTED GREATLY TO RELIGIOUS HOUSES AND ALLEGEDLY FOUGHT OPPRESSION BY TAXATION IN A VERY FRANK WAY
- A SPICY SEAFOOD CONDIMENT ORIGINATING FROM HONG KONG
- FAULKNER'S FICTIONAL REGION OF MISSISSIPPI
- A FRENCH BITE-SIZED CONFECTIONARY
- A VISION OR INKLING THAT SOMETHING MAY HAPPEN, ESPECIALLY OF SOMETHING UNPLEASANT
- THE PROTEIN-DISSOLVING COMPOUND IN PINEAPPLE
- RESEMBLING A DOLPHIN
- AN ARCHIPELAGO IN TANZANIA KNOWN FOR LANDMARKS SUCH AS THE HOUSE OF WONDERS
- A SMALL, SHELTERED BAY OR COASTAL INLET
- ICING USED TO DECORATE OR SCULPT PASTRIES AND CAKE
- A LEWIS PADGETT SHORT SCIFI STORY PUBLISHED IN 1943
- A STATE OF HAPPINESS OR GOOD HUMOR
- UNWANTED ITEMS THROWN OVERBOARD TO LIGHTEN A LOAD
- ONE OF THE MOST UNPOPULAR MODELS FORD EVER INTRODUCED
- A FROZEN MOUSSE DESSERT FROM ITALY
- A NARROW, HIGH POINT OF LAND THAT JUTS OUT INTO A LARGE BODY OF WATER
- A BELOVED E.B. WHITE CLASSIC OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
- A SUDDEN, AGGRESSIVE ACT OR SERIES OF ACTS
- A GOVERNMENTAL SYSTEM WHEREIN A SINGLE ENTITY RULES WITH ABSOLUTE POWER
- FORMAL ETIQUETTE
- A COLLECTION OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS BELONGING TO A PARTICULAR INSTITUTION
- A MINIATURE HUMAN, USUALLY CREATED FROM ALCHEMY OR SPELLCRAFT IN FOLKLORE
- THREE WARNER BROTHERS' CARTOON SIBLINGS
- AGREEABLY SHARP OR ACID TO THE TONGUE
- A CHEWY, TOROID BREAD PRODUCT MADE BY BOILING DOUGH
- FROM THE WELSH, A DEEP HOMESICKNESS WITH ELEMENTS OF GRIEF
- AN EVIL OR UGLY OLD WOMAN
- A CREATURE FROM CAJUN FOLKLORE THAT MAINTAINS A HUMAN TORSO BUT A WOLF'S HEAD
- WORTHY OF THE GODS, ESP. AS A SCENT OR TASTE
- TO EMIT A SMOKY SMELL
- A LOUD, UNPLEASANT, AND PROLONGED NOISE
- SLIGHTLY SALINE, ESP. AS OF AN ESTUARY
- A TOOL USED TO MEASURE THE EXTENT OF IMPAIRED CONSCIOUSNESS IN VICTIMS OF TRAUMA OR PATIENTS WITH OTHER ACUTE MEDICAL ISSUES, CREATED IN SCOTLAND IN 1974
- TO DISCREETLY OBSERVE MOVEMENTS OR CONVERSATIONS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN INTEL
- THE CONFETTI WHICH REMAINS WHEN A HOLE IS PUNCHED IN PAPER
- LUCY'S FIRST FRIEND IN NARNIA
- THE FIRST JOHN WOO FLICK MADE FOR HOLLYWOOD
- A WIND INSTRUMENT USED BY CELTS DURING THE IRON AGE
- A PERIOD OF HEIGHTENED FREQUENCY OF A PARTICULAR ACTIVITY
- A LARGE, OCTAGONAL SHAPE ON A RUG DERIVED FROM THE SHAPE OF A ROSE
- WHAT EROS ONCE REFERRED TO AS THE "FARMER'S SMALL, WINGED SNAKE"
- AROUND FOUR O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON
83 Clues: A KLINGON BOAR • FORMAL ETIQUETTE • RESEMBLING A DOLPHIN • TO EMIT A SMOKY SMELL • A DEER IN ITS FIRST YEAR • AN EVIL OR UGLY OLD WOMAN • COMMON NAME FOR THE GALAGO • LUCY'S FIRST FRIEND IN NARNIA • A PRIMER FOR AN ARTIST'S CANVAS • TO OVERCOME COMPLETELY IN BATTLE • A FRENCH BITE-SIZED CONFECTIONARY • A STATE OF HAPPINESS OR GOOD HUMOR • A FROZEN MOUSSE DESSERT FROM ITALY • ...
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Medieval Crossword - Martin Najemi 2017-06-16
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- Frontier territory, especially the Welsh Marches and the Scottish Marches. In medieval times they were subject to continual feuding.
- Traditional decorative item or figure made using cut straw, fixed to a thatched roof or thatched hayrick. Often (loosely) called a Corn Dolly.
- Financial penalty inflicted at the MERCY of the King or his justices for various minor offences.
- Wooden partition at the lower or kitchen end of a hall. The screens passage lay between it and the kitchen etc. Traces still remain at Hemyock.
- The jail
- Small latrine or toilet either built into the thickness of the wall or projected out from it.
- Legal condition under which every male member of a tithing.
- Temporary wooden framework built next to a wall to support both workers and materials.
- Centre post of winding or spiral staircase.
- Enclosed field of combat for a tournament. Also, the barriers enclosing the field.
- Town granted a Charter.
- The ecclesiastical banning of all sacraments, except for baptism and extreme unction, throughout a geographical area.
- Ceremonial coins given to the poor by the British Monarch.
- The right of the eldest son to inherit the estate or office of his father.
- Gaelic Title (Great Steward) given to the rulers of the seven provinces of Celtic Scotland.
- Cellar, crypt, or basement under a building.
- Monastic who shaved faces/heads and performed light surgery.
- Medieval process of determining guilt, or a dispute, by combat between the accuser and the accused. Sometimes, champions were permitted. The assumption was that God would intervene and decide the case. Officially abolished in Britain in 1819.
- Term used in Kent for a subdivision of land equivalent to a hundred.
- Small structure, often domed, on the roof of a building.
- Anglo Saxon institution.
- Money given or pledged for the performance of a legal obligation to do, or not to do, some particular act.
- Length. One foot (foot-length, foot-print or foot-space).
- The area around the outside of and adjacent to the inner curtain.
- Domesday Book
- Toll (tax) levied for passage or wayleave.
- Coat of mail.
- Days when rents and taxes were due.
- A deep trench dug around a castle to impede attack from the surrounding land.
- Norman equivalent of Anglo Saxon Witan.
- One of the chartered companies of the City of London. These originate from the craft guilds.
- A term of lease of land, usually for the life of its holder, his son or wife, and a grandson.
- Undermining of a wall, above or below ground, by attackers. One siege technique was to dig a tunnel under the castle walls and support the tunnel roof with timbers. Setting fire to the timbers would collapse the tunnel - and the wall.
- Lord or institution (often the Church) holding land directly from the King. All Earls were Tenants in Chief.
- Exclusion from the membership of the church or from communion with faithful Christians.
- Weight or volume
- Administrative unit of land. Third part of a shire, eg. the Yorkshire Ridings (North Riding, East Riding, West Riding) which were established in the 9th century by the Danes. (Not necessarily exactly a third.)
- Battering-ram. Also the reinforced projection from the bows of some warships.
- Weight. About 70 pounds of lead.
- Meeting of feudal vassals with the King.
- English county. The shire court conducted the administrative, judicial and financial business of people living in the county.
- Comprehensive record of all land holdings in England, compiled in about 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror - apparently to discover the patterns of land ownership.
- A right belonging to a property.
- Administrative unit of land.
- Words used in the charters of many towns, to proclaim the freedom of any escaped serf who lived there for a year and a day without being claimed by his lord.
- Place where Monks or Nuns live a religious life in seclusion from secular society.
- The sum commonly paid by a serf to his lord when the serf's daughter married a man from another manor.
- Scottish or Irish single family hill fort
- The local earl's one-third share of fines in shire or hundred courts, often allocated afterwards to a particular manor or church as income.
- Money paid annually by a lord to a vassal in return for homage, fealty, and military service.
- Permission to neglect a rule, often issued for church rules.
- Arrow-slit. Narrow opening in a wall for discharge of arrows and admittance of light.
- Military tactic that involved the surrounding and isolation of a castle.
- Measure of land roughly equal to a modern acre.
- Fixed sum, usually paid annually, for the right to collect all revenues from land.
- 25th December.
- Peasant's land, similar to German Bauergeit. See also Inland and Sokeland.
- Religious orders of mendicant friars and nuns founded by St. Francis of Assisi.
- The highest title attainable by an English nobleman who is not of royal blood. Also known in earlier times as Ealdorman. Word related to Jarl.
- Officer of the royal household. Responsible for the chamber.
- Openings in walls or ceiling of gate house, used for attacking the enemy.
- Food such as acorns that swine (pigs), etc., feed on in the woods.
- Hallowe'en. 31st October. Eve of All Saints Day.
- To add Battlements.
- The holding of more than one church living at the same time.
- Splayed opening in a wall for a window.
- Common name for Augustinian Canons
- Right of a feudal lord to recover a fief when a vassal failed to honour his obligations under the feudal contract.
- Night of April 30. Sometimes called May Day Eve
- A hole intentionally left in the surface of a wall for insertion of a horizontal pole. Such holes held scaffolding used during construction, floor joists, or supported hourdings. Hemyock Castle has many such holes.
- Name given to the border lands between Scotland and England.
- Weapon-taking. Sub-division of land in areas formerly under Norse control - including Northern and Eastern areas of Britain - equivalent to Anglo Saxon Hundred.
- Republic of (Southern) Ireland.
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- Royal official, or a manor official appointed by the lord or elected by the peasants.
- The interest charged on a loan. Forbidden by medieval Christian church law (based upon an interpretation of the Bible), and also for some Moslems.
- A slender piece of stone used to decorate the tops of the Merlons.
- Right to present a clergyman to a vacant benefice.
- A method of trial in which the accused was given a physical test (usually painful and/or dangerous) which could be met successfully only if they were innocent.
- Servant who accompanied his lord to battle, or a horseman of lower status used as light cavalry. Also meant a type of non knightly "tenure in service" owed to a lord. Such persons might carry the lord's banner, serve in the wine cellar, make bows/arrows or any of a dozen other occupations. Sergeants paid the feudal dues of wardship, marriage, and relief but were exempt from scutage (non knightly).
- 2000 pounds.
- High wall surrounding the Inner Ward of a castle.
- 24th June. Feast of St. John the Baptist. A quarter day.
- The retainer of a feudal lord who owed military service for his fief.
- Officer of the Royal Household who served as the monarch's secretary or notary.
- Usually 14 pounds Avoirdupois, as decreed by King Edward III in 1340 when Flemish / Florentine measures were adopted to aid England's vital international wool trade.
- Also Pentise, Penthouse or Lean-to building.
- Poetic name for Britain or England.
- The Roman penny.
- Type of wooden drawbridge pivoted on an axle and working like a see-saw, with a counter-weight attached to the end nearer the gateway. This required a large chamber below the bridge to receive the counterweight. The Hemyock drawbridge is believed to have been the simpler hinged type with counter-weights on the hoisting cables.
- Compact staircase often built into the walls of castles. Usually designed so that attackers climbing a clockwise staircase would find it hard to fight with their right hand, whilst descending defenders would have their right (sword) arm free.
- Roman road from London, via Wroxeter, to Chester.
- The comprehensive survey of all land holdings in England, compiled in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror - apparently to assist in the raising of taxes.
- The part of the lord's manorial lands reserved for his own use and not allocated to his serfs or freeholder tenants.
- Combined monastery for men and women but sexually separated.
- Religious/Monastic rules based on Love of God and Neighbour.
- Simple shelter or cottage.
- King's power to command and prohibit under pain of punishment or death.
- Quarter days.Candlemas: 2nd February. Whitsun: 15th May. Lammas: 1st August. Martinmas: 11th November.
- Monastic order founded by St. Benedictine.
- Abbreviation in the Domesday Book meaning in the time of King Edward the Confessor.
- A unit of measurement for assessment of tax.
- Colloquial term for a churchyard or graveyard.
- Weight. 4 quarters ie. 8 stones or 112 pounds.
- Much confusion is caused by the different calendars, especially for any date between 1st January and 24th March
- Documents granting liberty to a serf by his lord.
- 20 hundredweight or 2240 pounds. The "Long Ton."
- Opening between the corbels of a parapet or in the floor, used for attacking besiegers. See also Murder Holes.
- Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude and Justice.
- The church of the diocese where a Bishop has his throne.
- Term meaning that the youngest son would inherit the estate or office of his father. This was customary in some Devon farming families until modern times. The logic was that the older sons would marry and be helped to move away onto new lands, leaving the youngest son to stay at home, help his parents and eventually inherit. See also Borough-english.
- A payment which a feudal lord could claim from the possessions of a dead serf or other tenant, essentially a death tax.
- A sum of money paid to the Crown to obtain some grant
- 29th September. Feast of St. Michael the Archangel. A quarter day.
- The buying or selling of spiritual things, particularly church livings, offices and benefices.
- Castle built without the liege lord's approval.
- The right by which a lord could sleep the first night with the bride of a newly married serf, although the custom could be avoided by the payment of a fine.
- A college of secular priests.
- Monastic order which follows an especially strict form of the Benedictine rule.
- Wall enclosing the outer ward.
- Weight.
- Main tower; final defensive refuge.
- Name commonly given to Norman landholders on the Welsh border.
- The interminable series of conflicts between England and France which lasted from May 1337 to October 1453.
- German Fighting Order with main bases in Prussia, Hungary and Germany. Recruited almost exclusively from German speaking peoples of Europe.
- English Place Name Society.
- An ancient Gaelic legal system.
- Defensive earth or stone wall surrounding castle.
- Another name for a free villager, especially in Danelaw regions.
- Head of the royal judicial system and the King's viceroy during his absence from the country.
- The common form of medieval construction in which walls were made of a wood frame structure filled with Wattle and Daub. Buildings within the castle would often be of this form.
- Middle ranking peasant
- Additional building against a Keep containing the stair to the doorway, and sometimes a chapel.
- Ancient Irish language
- Term generally given to land which was unusable or un-cultivated within a holding.
- A side or less important gate into a castle. Often used for raids on besieging forces, or for escape. Traces of a postern gate have been found in the remains of Hemyock Castle's NW tower.
- The right to cut peat or turf, also the place where these are cut. Most of the hills around Hemyock had turbaries.
- Roman road from Lincoln, via York, to the Antonine Wall near Edinburgh.
- Remission from punishment for a sin after it has been forgiven.
- In this sense to be a lord's man, to owe obligations to him in the forms of labour or service. A woman could be someone's man.
- War engine for throwing stones.
- Modified form of a lord's coat of arms displayed as a badge on his property and the uniforms of his servants.
- Any religious house administered by a prior or prioress. If the prior was subject to a resident abbot, the house was called an abbey or monastery. The title prioress was held in certain religious houses for women.
- Mock battle between teams of mounted knights.
- Charitable gift of money or goods to the poor and needy.
- The land area that can be ploughed by one ox team in a day
- Sturdy type of horse for riding and draught.
146 Clues: Weight. • The jail • 2000 pounds. • Domesday Book • Coat of mail. • 25th December. • The Roman penny. • Weight or volume • To add Battlements. • Middle ranking peasant • Ancient Irish language • Town granted a Charter. • Anglo Saxon institution. • Simple shelter or cottage. • English Place Name Society. • Administrative unit of land. • A college of secular priests. • Wall enclosing the outer ward. • ...
Human Rights Education Crossword Puzzle 2021-07-07
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- Initial document of the UN setting forth its goals, functions, and responsibilities; adopted in San Francisco in 1945.
- It should be addressed as an indivisible body, including civil, political, social, economic and collective rights.
- Rights that are laid down in law and can be defended and brought before courts of law.
- In legal terms, the means by which a right is enforced or the violation of a right is prevented, redressed or compensated.
- A standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
- Thinking all people who belong to a certain group are the same and labelling them, e.g. all young people who wear hoodies are thugs and all effeminate men are gay.
- A responsibility given by whom that refers to human rights are not gift bestowed at the pleasure of government. Nor should government withhold them or apply them to some people but not to others.
- A draft Act, still being considered by Parliament.
- Organ of the United Nations comprised of five permanent members and ten non-permanent members elected by the GENERAL ASSEMBLY; this influential body attempts to bring about peaceful settlements of disputes.
- A kind of freedom, whether it's freedom from tyranny, freedom from confinement, or simply the freedom of choice.
- Law made by the UK Parliament, the Scottish Parliament, and the Welsh Assembly.
- A responsibility by whom that refers to every individual has a responsibility to teach human rights, to respect human rights and challenge institutions & individuals that abuse them
- The moral principle ensuring fairness and reasonableness in the way people are treated, as well as the administration of the law, and the authority in maintaining this process.
- Taking into account the views and desires of others in how you treat people.
- Refers to the protected characteristic of Race. It refers to a group of people defined by their race, colour, and nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins.
- The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.
- Rights that may be suspended or restricted or limited depending on circumstances- for preservation of social life.
- A quality that are considered permanent or cannot be separated from an essential character.
- These are rights that belongs to every individual, man or women, girl or boy, infant or elder simply because he or she is human being.
- Rights that give people security as they live together and learn together, as in families, schools, and other institutions.
- Something that cannot be taken away. We have human rights simply because we are human. We cannot give these rights away nor can they be taken from us by anybody (although they can be limited or qualified in certain circumstances).
- Treating someone unfairly because of their race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins.
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- Certain moral and ethical values are shared in all regions of the world, and government and communities should recognize and uphold them.
- A right is a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.
- A serving as an essential component
- It means safety, as well as the measures taken to be safe or protected.
- A new treaty which modifies another treaty (generally adding additional procedures or substantive provisions). The European Convention on Human Rights has 13 protocols, separate treaties to update the original, added gradually between 1952 and 2002.
- Law so fundamental or basic that it is binding upon all states whether they have individually consented to it or not.
- Often synonymous with country; a group of people permanently occupying a fixed territory, having common laws and government and capable of conducting international affairs.
- It is an advanced stage of human society, where people live with a reasonable degree of organization and comfort and can think about things like art and education.
- A document agreeing upon certain standards, but one that is not legally binding, for example, the UDHR.
- It is the state of being entirely free.
- The quality or state of being equal, measure esteem or value. It is about ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents.
- An organization that was founded in 1945, with the aim to facilitate worldwide cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress and human rights issues.
- This are rights that cannot be suspended or taken away nor restricted or limited
- A type of treaty or formal agreement between country leaders, politicians and states on a matter which involves them all. This is a binding agreement that states are obliged to uphold, but it usually does not have any legal force, and individuals are not usually able to take action.
- A philosopher who is known in this line “Do not do unto others what you would not have them done unto you”
- This are rights that often seen to require the non-intervention of the state or negative obligation.
- Applies in all sphere of life everywhere. Human rights violations are interconnected; loss of one’s rights detract from other rights; promotion of human rights in one area support other human rights.
- A right that can be restricted in circumstances where it is in the interest of the wider community, for example, the right to freedom of expression.
- Unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
- A value owed to all humans, to be treated with respect.
- These are principles, fundamental convictions, ideals, standards or life stances which act as general guides to behavior or as points of reference in decision-making or the evaluation of beliefs or actions and which are closely connected to personal integrity and personal identity.' (Halstead, 1996, p5). Halstead, J.M. (1996) 'Values and Values Education in Schools'.
- Judging someone without knowing them, on the basis of what they look like or what group they belong to, e.g. all black people are good dancers.
- Formal agreement between states that defines and modifies their mutual duties and obligations; used synonymously with CONVENTION. When national governments RATIFY treaties, they become part of their domestic legal obligations.
- Process by which the legislative body of a state confirms a government is action in signing a treaty;
- Rights that concern the production, development, and management of material for the necessities of life.
- Primary United Nations document establishing human rights standards. It was adopted by the general assembly on 10 December 1948.
- Widely varied in the sense of a diverse population, people are from a range of backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures.
- Rights that is often used with reference to the rights set out in the first eighteen articles
50 Clues: A serving as an essential component • It is the state of being entirely free. • A standard or model or pattern regarded as typical • A draft Act, still being considered by Parliament. • A value owed to all humans, to be treated with respect. • Unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice • The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect. • ...
Harry Potter 2020-10-22
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- Family whose house resembles a rook chess piece
- Character killed by Molly Weasley
- Hermione's patronus
- Vomit-inducing yet instantaneous method of traveling for wizards
- Creature that possessed the body of Bathilda Bagshot
- Student who Professor Trelawney suggested could be a Seer someday
- Person without Muggle blood in their heritage
- Last name of the characters rumored to be the Three Brothers
- Minister of Magic who awarded himself the honor of the Order of Merlin
- Character who said “Greatness inspires envy, envy engenders spite, spite spawns lies.”
- First name of Harry's first professor of Dark Arts
- “I open at the _____”
- Fred’s brother whom he reconciled with before his death
- Character who turned a knife into a paper airplane
- Shredded skin ingredient of polyjuice potion
- Character petrified by the basilisk after seeing its reflection in a puddle
- Horcrux destroyer found in the Lestrange bank vault
- Character petrified from seeing the basilisk’s reflection in a mirror
- Family who owned the locket which become a Horcrux
- First name of the only Welsh Hogwarts house founder
- Who Harry inherited from Sirius' will
- Pet of Hermione
- Slytherin Quidditch Seeker in the 1970s who later became a Death Eater
- Mother of Lily Luna
- Spell used against Dementors
- Narcissa’s maiden name
- Class that teaches how to change what an object does
- Place where Snape killed Dumbledore
- Wizard that Dumbledore defeated in a duel who he previously had a blood pact with
- Caretaker who was in charge of recognizing Dark objects that were brought into Hogwarts
- Squib character who lived on Privet Drive
- Country which served as the location for the Weasley family holiday
- Character who is one-quarter veela
- Buried on the grounds of Shell Cottage
- Animal whose blood will elongate your life if drank
- The only Death Eater able to perform a Patronus charm
- Wizard/witch such as Tonks who can change their appearance at will
- Person who is able to speak to serpents
- Spoken words to initiate the Unlocking Charm
- Captain of the Hufflepuff Quidditch team
- Curse used by the Order of the Phoenix to shatter the prophecies
- “Weasley is our ______!”
- The only pureblood out of the Golden Trio
- Potion that forces the drinker to tell the truth
- Chess piece chosen by Ron for him to play during the Chessboard Chamber
- Full name of the wizard who claimed he was under the Imperious Curse when Voldemort was defeated
- Animal whose tail hair makes up the core of the Elder Wand
- Stone present in the necklace that cursed Katie Bell
- Slughorn’s relationship with his Uncle Tiberius led him into the Slug Club
- Sister who Petunia refused to make a bridesmaid
- Character who said “Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving.”
- Mother of Tom Riddle
- Building containing 142 staircases
- Prank spell used by Ginny on Draco Malfoy
- Last name of Lavender Brown's Yule Ball date
- Bully of Severus Snape while they were at Hogwarts
- Term for students who took more than 5 minutes to sort
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- Mascot of Cho Chang's favorite Quidditch team
- Tool used to travel back into the past
- Professor who predicted that she would lose her voice due to the flu in the upcoming February
- Silver coins
- Minister of Magic who held office while under the Imperius curse
- Method of sending mail in the wizarding world
- Scottish wizard who played Quidditch for Puddlemere United after leaving Hogwarts
- Middle name of Dolores Umbridge
- Newspaper that took in false information for controversial articles from sources such as Pansy Parkinson
- Place where Ron spoke Parseltongue
- Plant with tentacles that strangle or constrain
- Breaker of the Vanishing Cabinet
- Animal whose heartstrings have been used to make wands
- Dumbledore’s pet whose tears have healing properties
- Animal given to Ron from Sirius
- Character who was strangled to death by his own hand
- Model car owned by the Weasley family
- mirror that shows ones greatest desires
- Harry Potter’s birthplace
- State where the American magical school Ilvermorney is located
- House Elf addicted to Butterbeer
- Birth month of Professor McGonagall
- Character who was an alumnus of Smeltings Academy
- Position in Quidditch similar to a goalie in football
- Character who said “We teachers are rather good at magic, you know.”
- Childhood home of Snape
- Author of Harry Potter’s biography written after the Battle of Hogwarts
- Another name for the “King of Serpents”
- Character who, besides Harry, also fit the description of the prophecy
- Repairs broken eyeglasses
- Quidditch position played by Dean Thomas
- Character who names their daughter Roxanne
- Newspaper commonly seen with Luna
- Once a student of Ravenclaw, now a ghost
- Ginny's pet Arnold that she got from the joke shop
- Quidditch position held by both Crabbe and Goyle
- Swedish dragon fought by Cedric
- Mentor of Lily Evans when she was a student
- Character who lit their dorm curtains on fire
- Character falsely reported as being involved in a love triange with Hermione/Viktor Krum
- Student framed by Tom Riddle for killing muggle-born student with his Acromantula
- Creator of the sorcerer's stone
- Founder of Ravenclaw House
- Inn in Hogsmeade that served as the original location of Dumbledore’s Army
- First name of a Muggle-born student who followed Harry around with a camera
- Student head of house position held by characters like Hannah Abbott
- Pub located in Hogsmeade
- Document that shows Hogwarts along with the people in it
- Son of Draco Malfoy
- Character who marries the grandson of Newt Scamander
- Wood that Harry’s wand is made out of
- Spell Lockheart puts upon himself
- Candy that comes in packages with a magical trading card
- Place where Harry found Gryffindor’s Sword
- House whose common room is located in the basement near the kitchens
- Character who discovered Hagrid keeping an illegal pet on the grounds
- First prisoner known to escape from Azkaban
- Sirirus’ name when in his Animagus form
- Character who stole the R.A.B. locket from Grimmauld Place
- Class taught by Professor Sprout
- Nickname of the father-son duo, one of whom is the Head of the Department of International Magical Cooperation
- Alter ego name of Professor Lupin
- Patronus of Arthur Weasley
120 Clues: Silver coins • Pet of Hermione • Hermione's patronus • Mother of Lily Luna • Son of Draco Malfoy • Mother of Tom Riddle • “I open at the _____” • Narcissa’s maiden name • Childhood home of Snape • “Weasley is our ______!” • Pub located in Hogsmeade • Harry Potter’s birthplace • Repairs broken eyeglasses • Founder of Ravenclaw House • Patronus of Arthur Weasley • Spell used against Dementors • ...
New Monarchies and the Hundred Years' War 2025-05-05
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- signed in 1420 btw. Henry V of England and Charles VI the Mad of France / the terms of the treaty granted Charles VI's daughter to Henry V in marriage and guaranteed the right of succession to the French throne to Henry V and his heirs
- (1423-1483) dubbed the Spider King for his skill at establishing and manipulating alliances / introduced the silk industry in France / ended the Hundred Years' War and centralized power, laying the foundation for a modern nation-state - a more unified France
- (1319-1364) King of France, who was captured by Edward, the Black Prince, at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356 - he was permitted to leave his English prison in an attempt to collect his own ransom from the English / lacked the ability to contain the English forces and marauding mercenaries, or to adequately cope with the disease and famine that left his kingdom demoralized
- issued by Charles VII / reaffirmed the authority of the French king over income and personnel of the French Church, ending the dispute that Philip IV had begun more than a century earlier and ensuring the autonomy of the French clergy from the Roman papacy
- (1312-1377) transformed the Kingdom of England into one of the most formidable military powers in Europe / invaded Scotland and, in 1337, the French came to the aid of their Scottish allies - his response was to claim the French throne through his mother, initiating the Hundred Years' War
- one of the largest duchies in medieval France / after being combined with the duchy of Gascony in the 11th century, it comprised most of southwestern France and was semi-independent in its own right / region remained under English rule, until it was finally retaken by the French in 1453 - the duke of Aquitaine was the king of England
- (1293-1350) first king of France from the House of Valois - Charles IV's death without a male heir ended the Capetian dynasty in 1328 and set up the circumstance for the English claim to the French throne that precipitated the Hundred Years' War
- one of the two French royal houses that struggled for control of the French throne during the reign of Charles VI / provided military support to England during the Hundred Years' War
- (1356) saw an English force, under Edward, the Black Prince, defeat a French army / the French king, John II, was captured, delivering another blow to the French feudal nobility
- a collection of territories held by the House of Plantagenet during the 12th and 13th centuries, when they ruled over an area covering roughly all of present-day England, half of France, and parts of Ireland and Wales / the influence and power of the Angevin kings brought them into conflicts with the kings of France of the House of Capet (Capetian dynasty), to whom they owed feudal homage for their French possessions
- (1455-1485) a series of civil wars in England fought btw. the rival houses of Lancaster and York - their heraldic symbols were a white rose and a red rose respectively / loss of territory in France and perceived incompetence of Henry VI contributed to the rise of the Duke of York, who believed he had a stronger claim to the throne
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- (1415) saw a small English force under Henry V defeat a much larger French army - the French were hampered by heavy armor in muddy conditions and the English scored a spectacular victory - the English had fewer than 200 casualties, while the French lost more than 5,500 men, including about 500 members of the nobility
- (1268-1314) sought to reduce the power of the nobility, which sparked several rebellions / his attempts to tax the clergy led to an open conflict with the Pope / summoned the first Estates General / with his determination to maintain sovereignty over French affairs, France was characterized by a strong centralized government by the end of his reign / fought the English over Edward I's possession of Aquitaine (later known as Gascony) - he saw English vassalage in France as a threat to his authority and a symbol of English influence in France / forced the pope to dissolve the Knights Templar in 1312, allowing him to appropriate the enormous wealth of the order
- (1412-1431) patron saint of France, aka the Maid of Orleans / rallied French forces in support of the dauphin Charles, later Charles VII of France / captured by Burgundian soldiers and sold to the English, who tried her as a heretic and then had her burned at the stake
- (1367-1413) elected king by Parliament in 1399 after Richard II was forced to abdicate / son of John of Gaunt, one of Richard II's uncles / faced revolts from Richard II's supporters, as well as rebellions by the Scots and the Welsh - his entire reign was marked by civil unrest / first English ruler whose mother tongue was English (rather than French) since the Norman Conquest 300 years earlier
- French term given to the heir apparent to the throne
- (1380-1422) weak-minded French king known for his psychotic episodes / his ineffectiveness allowed the rivalry btw. the houses of Orleans and Burgundy to burst into open conflict - Henry V of England took advantage of France's civil unrest in order to revive the hostilities in the Hundred Years' War
- English dynasty that ruled from the accession of Henry II in 1154 until the death of Richard III in 1485 / aka the Angevin dynasty / originated in the French county of Anjou, which, like Aquitaine, was ruled by English kings from the 12th century onwards
- (1367-1400) an unpopular ruler who acquired the English crown when his grandfather Edward III died in 1377 / quelled the Peasants' Revolt in 1381 and invaded Ireland / ignored the war with France and focused on reducing the power of the English nobility / was captured and deposed by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke, later known as Henry IV
- French dynasty that ruled from 987 to 1328 / succeeded by the Valois, a cadet branch of the family
- (1387-1422) brilliant military commander who resumed hostilities with the French and won numerous victories, including the famous Battle of Agincourt in 1415 / allied with the Holy Roman Emperor, which put further pressure on the French / secured the Treaty of Troyes in 1420, which forced Charles VI to accept him as the heir to the French throne - this was an attempt to unite England and France under one ruler / contributed to English national identity / his death marked a major turning point in the Hundred Years' War, weakening English claims on the French throne
- first convened in 1302 by Philip IV / national representative body in France - its members were from the three classes, or estates: the clergy, the nobility, and the so-called working class
- became a permanent institution during the 14th century / English legislative body of state composed of the monarch, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons
23 Clues: French term given to the heir apparent to the throne • French dynasty that ruled from 987 to 1328 / succeeded by the Valois, a cadet branch of the family • became a permanent institution during the 14th century / English legislative body of state composed of the monarch, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons • ...
2008 - Year In Sport 2024-07-05
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- Featured as a front line spinner on Indian tour in very brief test career, a much more renowned short form player as a middle order with big strokes and leg spin
- Commentator appointed as an AFL club chairmen in 2008
- Club legend, would become Newcastle interim manager at end of 2008/09 season
- Country that Man United left back Patrice Evra hails from
- Became the 2nd Australian to reach 300 ODI’s
- The Telstra _________ was the name of Melbourne’s circular stadium which had a roof
- Named man of the series in West Indies vs Australia tour in the Caribbean
- Country that young tennis star Andy Murray comes from
- New left armed NSW quick who played 18 ODI’s
- The only Raiders player to play for NSW Blues (in the centres)
- Home of the first test of the 2008 summer
- Chelsea’s newest signing from Barcelona
- The name of an overhead mark in Aussie Rules
- The only member of Man United’s 2008 starting 11 that was also part of 1999 champions league winning team (not in final due to suspension)
- Queensland Bulls bowling all rounder who was a specialist ODI player during 2008
- Australian female swimmer who won 3 gold medals at Beijing Olympics
- Brothers who both played ODI’s for Australia
- Dragons local rivals in the NRL
- Nation that beat Australia 0-1 in Sydney in June in a world cup qualifier
- Only Socceroos defender to score a goal in 2008, featured as a left back in 2006 world cup
- Liverpool after his second stint with the club
- Australia’s new adopted striker in the post Viduka era
- Won a premiership by defeating old club in the Grand Final, also claimed Dally M
- Activity Roy Symonds did instead of a team training resulting in his axing
- Aston Villa captain and English midfielder
- Former Bulldog and now co-captain of Sydney Roosters
- Won PFA Footballer of the year
- Nickname of leading State of Origin commentator
- Announced test cricket retirement whilst on tour in Antigua
- Jersey number worn by Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard
- Only Aussie to score a hundred in opening test of the summer
- Became the third pace bowler alongside Lee and Clark in the first Aussie summer post McGrath
- Serbian central defender, partner to Rio Ferdinand for Man United
- Provided cross to assist goal for Ronaldo in Champions League Grand Final for Man United
- Incumbent test match wicketkeeper following Gilly retirement
- Young Souths halfback named as rookie of the year
- Chelsea Frenchmen who missed a spot kick on the champions league final shootout
- First name of famous Churchill award given to best player of NRL grand final
- Most test wickets in 2008 calendar year
- Top order English batsmen who went in and out of test squad in 2008
- Young South Australian known as Eddie who started at Carlton
- Mining magnate and owner of Gold Coast A-League club
- The only club Derby Country beat in the 2007/08 EPL season
- Spanish forward, top scorer at 2008 Euro’s
- Welsh midfielder playing for the Arsenal
- The IPL franchise called the Indians is from which Indian city
- Became first Bronco to be picked as NSW Blues halfback
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- Jersey number worn by Tim Cahill at Everton
- Storm forward who scored kiwis final try in World Cup grand final win
- Most AFL season goals in 2008
- Claimed most test wickets for NZ in 2008
- The type of action Sri Lankan bowler Lasith Malinga was famous for
- Top order batsmen, said to be one of the most under picked test players, played his final test of just 6 test matches for Australia
- Second Tasmanian (alongside Ponting) picked in squad for 2008/09 summer
- Club which set a new attendance record with 50,612 at a home game
- The only ever Kiwi to captain an EPL team (Blackburn)
- Young spurs striker that was lured to Portsmouth by
- Appointed as Socceroos new coach
- Raiders five eighth who polled most votes for Dally M
- Nickname of club legend who scored final try in Manly’s Grand Final win
- Two starting players in Chelsea’s champions league final team with the same surname
- The name of Germany’s national soccer (football) league .
- Former Manly five-eighth signed contract extension at the Cowboys
- 100 goal premier league player, played in championship division after being sold
- Club side that signed Mark Schwarzer from Middlesbrough
- Bowler continues to terrorise Ponting in test matches by dismissing him in 2007/08 test series down under
- Major sponsor of newly formed A-League domestic Aussie soccer league
- First name of Sri Lankan cricketer who was now a full time batsmen in tests
- Nickname for Australia’s new test vice captain
- Irish defender who was named captain of Man City
- Took over the naming rights to shark park
- City who hosted 2008 Olympic games
- Played in Man United’s midfield wearing Roy Keane’s jersey #16, signed from Spurs
- Famously won the F.A. Cup with legendary manager Harry Redknapp at the helm
- Played a T20 for Australia, but would later go on to play for NZ
- Top scored in Australia’s 2008 tour match of the West Indies
- Claimed a famous NRL Grand Final hattrick
- Name player of the 2008 Euro Championships
- Sister siblings that met in a Tier 2 tennis event
- England’s ODI captain and opening batsmen
- Future Australian coach made debut in home series against South Africa
- Nickname of NRL media personality Phil Gould
- The name of the scandal associated with Australia vs India SCG
- The only NZ Warriors player to play for QLD Maroons (in the centres)
- Nickname of Bulldogs captain
- AFL player banned for 7 matches for throwing a punch to KO a player
- Won 2008 Norm Smith medal in clubs surprise victory over Geelong
- Player who famously slipped over and missed penalty at 2008 Champions League Final
- South African cricketer arrested from dangerous drink driving
- Retired at end of previous season as most capped N.Q. Cowboys player
- Kangaroos player who made an awful mistake to hand Kiwis the World Cup
- Scored a record 284 runs in a day against the proteas in a test
- New Man United striker on loan from West Ham United
- Sharks player (would later become a Titan) picked as NSW #6
94 Clues: Nickname of Bulldogs captain • Most AFL season goals in 2008 • Won PFA Footballer of the year • Dragons local rivals in the NRL • Appointed as Socceroos new coach • City who hosted 2008 Olympic games • Chelsea’s newest signing from Barcelona • Most test wickets in 2008 calendar year • Claimed most test wickets for NZ in 2008 • Welsh midfielder playing for the Arsenal • ...
The Presidency Crossword Puzzle Jonah Welsh 2022-09-27
Star Stable Online 2026-02-11
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- Village located in the heart of Silverglade, close to Steve's Farm
- Anne's horse
- Emma's horse
- The leader of CHILL who lives in Observatory 12
- The councilman of Silverglade Village
- Urban area outside of Jorvik where horses are not allowed
- Lisa Peterson's ex horse
- Horse thief and smuggler who was turned into a monster
- The father of Scott, Junior, and Robert Buttergood
- Loke, Tor, Saga, and Freja's mom and wife to Filip
- Elizabeth Sunbeam's Horse
- Owner of New Hillcrest Stables and Ricky's girlfriend, who rides the horse Lady
- An astrologer who lives at the Silverglade Observatory
- "The Witch" who lives in Cauldron Swamp and wife to Mayor Klaus
- Soul rider of the Moon Circle and rides the horse Meteor
- Niece of Nic Stoneground, discovered the Cloud Kingdom
- Felicity's son and Mrs. Packard's Grandson
- Soul rider of the Sun Circle and rides the horse Concorde
- The former mayor of Jarlaheim before she disappeared
- Mica Stoneground's pet frog
- Co-founder and co-leader of the Bobcats and Loretta' best friend
- Dark rider who rides the horse Mortifa
- Circus ringmaster from Pandoria
- Farmer that lives near Birk's Grange
- The husband of Lydia Rockwell and the father of Edward Rockwell
- Tai's pet frog
- The island where the game takes place
- The company founded by Mr. Sands
- Former councilman of Dundull who worked with G.E.D.
- The councilleader of Dundull and the mother of Rania
- Madison's grandmother, Erik's mother and wife of Jonas
- Justin Moorland's mother and wife to Thomas Moorland
- Resides in Goldenleaf Woods and rides the horse Mudskipper
- Rider who works in Working Equitation and rides the horse Sirio
- The company owned by Mr. Kembell
- The eldest son of Angus and Idun
- Madison's grandfather, Erik's father and wife of Sigrid
- The son of Valdemar Buttergood and the youngest brother of Scott and Junior Buttergood
- Sigry's daughter and rides the horse Dellingr; blind
- Rhiannon's horse
- Ms. Drake's brother who wants to demolish New Hillcrest Stables
- A beekeeper in Crescent Moon Village and a member of CHILL
- The daughter of Erik and Holly and granddaughter of Jonas and Sigrid
- Madison's mother and wife of Erik
- The son of Valdemar Buttergood and the brother of Junior and Robert Buttergood
- Village located in Firgrove surrounded by a wooden palisade
- Youngest daughter of Martina of Filip and has a kitten named Casper
- Mr. Sands subordinate and Elizabeth Sunbeam's killer
- Stables south of Silverglade owned by Thomas Moorland, and where the game begins
- Natalie's horse
- The sister of Angus and Jack Goldspur
- Soul rider of the Star Circle and rides the horse Starshine
- Lisa Peterson's father
- Mr. Anwir's henchman
- Stables in the Harvest Counties, west of Jarlaheim that are owned by Herman
- Lisa's horse
- Alex and James' mother, also the mother of three unknown brothers
- Druid of the Keepers of Aideen who died to Darko
- CEO and owner of Dark Core
- Anne's temporary Andalusian horse
- Southern Harvest Counties and unlocked at level 16
- Youngest child and son of Filip and Martina
- Founder of G.E.D. who wants to destroy Moorland
- Supernatural entity that is trapped in Pandoria
- The husband of Idun Goldspur and the father of Tristan, Isolde, Alexander and Hannibal
- The wife of Angus Goldspur and the mother of Tristan, Isolde, Alexander and Hannibal
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- A village destroyed by G.E.D. which was reconstructed and now called New Hillcrest
- Anne's temporary English Thoroughbred Horse
- Explorer from AAE who is researching the Valley of the Hidden Dinosaur
- "Butterfly" (Butterfly's impostor)
- The stable warden at Firgrove Village
- Galloper Thompson's real name
- The daughter of Angus and Idun and is in a relationship with Loke Sunfield
- Madison's father and husband of Holly
- The COO of G.E.D. and Ivan Drake's sister
- Jester for Ydris' Magical Circus
- Galloper Thompson's fiery horse
- Justin's father, Mr. Sand's and the Baroness' son and husband to Catherine Moorland
- Alexander's twin brother
- Wild Welsh Pony and Madison's best friend
- Originally Dorith Jarlasson's horse, now belonging to Maya
- North Swedish Horse owned by Ydris
- Horseback rider around Hollow Woods who rides the horse Kasper
- Small town in Mistfall
- Justin Moorland's grandfather
- Husband of Evelyn Goldspur and the father of Angus, Jack, and Jill Goldspur
- Soul rider of the Lightning Circle and rides the horse Tin-Can
- Island located south of Jorvik Stables and home to the Jarlasson Family
- Dark rider who rides the horse Acerbus
- Limbo underneath Jorvik where Garnok lives
- Now called "Rizzy", rapper who performs at Jorvik City Mall
- Stablehand at Moorland stables, Alex's girlfriend and rides the horse Elli
- Large peninsula on the southernmost part of the map, home to wild horses
- Stable warden of Valedale Stables
- The mayor of Jarlaheim and brother of Angus and Jill Goldspur
- Linda's horse
- Loretta's horse
- Ranch in Firgrove, in between Firgrove Village and the entrance to Mistfall
- Jor-Jitsu master who lives in New Hillcrest and Natalie Moonriver's boyfriend
- Sonja's horse
- Eldest daughter of Martina and Filip
- The girl who brought life to the island of Jorvik on horseback
- The grandson of Jasper, the Baroness and Mr. Sands, and son of Thomas and Catherine Moorland
- A legendary deathbringer who rides the horse Morrigan
- Luciana's horse
- Tan's horse
- Stablehand employed by Herman at Jorvik Stables
- Descendant of California and Mississippi Jones
- The son of Valdemar Buttergood and the brother of Scott and Robert Buttergood
- Leader of the bobcats and Justin's love interest
- Wild whisperer who specifies on Star Breeds and rides the horse Nix
- The baroness' horse who was stolen by Mr. Anwir
- Alex's horse
- Has a small farm northwest of Silverglade Village with multiple races
- Hannibal's twin brother
- The baroness, who owns Silverglade and the surrounding areas
- A small organization in Epona fighting against G.E.D.'s plans
- The mayor of Cape West Fishing Village and husband to the witch, Pi
- Rania's horse
- Explorer who discovered the island of Jorvik in October 1218
- Loke, Tor, Saga, and Freja's dad and husband to Martina
- Fort built by Jon Jarl in the 13th century and operated by James
- Runs his own farm and uses cheese to chase mice off
- Explorer of Pandoria and Avalon's brother
- "Dark Rider Malumi" who rides the horse Khaan
- The clockmaker for Silverglade Village
- Andy's grandmother in Firgrove Village
- Found near Valedale Lake and hosts races along the lake
- Chief manager of affairs at Fort Pinta and Alex's little brother
- Owner of Jorvik Stables
- Justin Moorland's horse
- Druid that lives in Valedale and Evergray's brother
- Lives on Paddock Island and the mother of Bob and Jan Jarlasson
- The postman in Silverglade Village
- Owner of the Wolf Hall Inn
- Blue squirrel and the founder of the Keepers of Aideen
- Eldest son of Martina and Filip who likes Isolde
137 Clues: Tan's horse • Anne's horse • Emma's horse • Alex's horse • Lisa's horse • Linda's horse • Sonja's horse • Rania's horse • Tai's pet frog • Loretta's horse • Luciana's horse • Natalie's horse • Rhiannon's horse • Mr. Anwir's henchman • Small town in Mistfall • Lisa Peterson's father • Hannibal's twin brother • Owner of Jorvik Stables • Justin Moorland's horse • Lisa Peterson's ex horse • ...
Who's Who in the Call Centre 2014-06-16
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- This agent loves to dance, and is a former Zumba instructor.
- This agent, a former Wendy's employee, has a very distinct and infectious giggle.
- This agent owns and plays the ukulele.
- This agent physically ran into Monica Lewinsky at Casino de Hull in Ottawa.
- This agent lived in a cabin in the woods (like the movie!) on an island (with no power!) for a whole year!
- This agent is an avid dancer who was once invited to Belgium just to attend a wedding.
- This agent lived in Europe for 7 years - 5 years in Switzerland and 2 years in Sweden.
- This agent is half-Ukrainian and once dyed their hair red by accident.
- This agent lived in France for a year.
- This agent once attended the annual Mother's Day Flower Walk at Sandbanks.
- This agent is an avid mountain biker who frequents Mount Kelso and also loves to bake. A mountain baker.
- This agent is a lone wolf who loves to paint.
- This agent deals with making reservations for their own service outside of Camis.
- This agent is learning to play the bongos.
- This agent is a Varsity synchronized swimmer.
- This agent hates butterflies, because they think that butterflies are terrifying.
- This agent is learning to golf this summer - they even bought their own clubs!
- This agent can always been seen dressed all in pink and wearing his dapper little hat.
- This agent has an interesting personal connection to a certain Next Generation Star Trek captain.
- This agent is also returning from last year, and will rejoin the Camis team in July.
- This agent survived a Guatemalan spider bite that caused their entire arm to swell up and get cover in rashes.
- This agent isn’t seen very often, but always comes around to bring the shame when someone makes a foolish mistake.
- This agent is one of Camis' resident artists - their work can be found all around the call centre.
- This agent DJs their own radio show on 93.3 FM every Tuesday night.
- This agent has attended 10 different schools in their life.
- This agent played soccer for 19 years - since they were 3 years old!
- This agent worked as a dietary aid for 2 years at a retirement home.
- This agent cannot handle caffiene, or sugar, or wheat, or dairy. They love Downton Abbey though.
- This agent has had their appendix removed.
- This agent has never had the chicken pox; they like to live life on the edge!
- This agent previously worked at a zoo, where they worked with babboons, lemurs, baby lions, and wolves, oh my!
- This agent likes to think that they have had some success as a semi-professional model.
- This agent is returning from last year in July - so metal, my dude!
- This agent is an avid fan of Latin dancing.
- This agent has a pet dog named Sushi.
- This agent was born on a kitchen floor, not in a hospital.
- This agent has a sister who is 1 year younger than them, but was born on the same day!
- This agent was born on Friday the 13th, at 6:56 (That's almost 6:66! Spooky!)
- This agent owns 5 dogs - including a Great Dane, a Beagle, and a Rat Terrier.
- This agent has a smoothie with them. Every. Day.
- This agent's middle name is Fred.
- This agent has eaten guinea pig - and they liked it!
- This agent has an Italian background, can speak Italian, and went to Italian school, but has never been to Italy...
- This agent works as Camis' French backup when she's not already supply-teaching.
- This agent has a brown segment in their otherwise blue eyes.
- This agent recently became roommates with their grandmother.
- This agent skipped the second grade.
- This agent lived in China for 4 months.
- This agent LOVES cats. They own a cat shirt, cat tights, cat socks, a cat bikini...
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- This agent has been to 8 countries in the last 8 months.
- This agent has 9 siblings.
- This agent has been reading the same book for the two years that they have been working at Camis.
- This agent is half-Macedonian on their mother's side.
- This agent lived in Thailand for a month, and the Arctic for 2 weeks. They also practice Muay Thai.
- This agent lived in Mexico for 1 year.
- This agent owns some FBI bullet shells and has gone bungee-jumping - so hardcore!
- This agent is moving to Nepal for 8 months this September for an internship. Not a monk internship though...
- This agent's parents were both born and raised in Mexico.
- This agent recently developed a gluten intolerance.
- This agent can jump over their own height!
- This agent has met Jack Johnson in person!
- This agent has a cat named Miso, who was named after a cow, not the soup.
- This agent was once a professional beef taster - they were paid to eat beef!
- This agent was born in Hungary - they lived there for 6 weeks before coming to Canada.
- This agent lived in India for 3 months, and will soon be living in Germany for 2!
- This agent has a history of working with mental illnesses and addictions (not in themselves though).
- This agent has had chicken pox 5 times.
- This agent lived in Korea for 2 years teaching English.
- This agent has 8 piercings and 2 tattoos, with a third one on the way.
- This agent is a native Torontonian who worked at Centreville for 2 years.
- This agent came to Guelph to meet a woman they met online.
- This agent has 3 middle names - the name on their driver's license is 2 lines long!
- This agent is going to nursing school at Conestoga in September.
- This agent owns over 462 video games.
- This agent is colour-blind and has webbed toes... for real.
- This agent loves to play basketball, and plays for University of Guelph team.
- This agent toured China for 2 weeks, performing Shakespeare for school children.
- This agent did a 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Pichu.
- This agent can eat an apple - the entire apple - in 3 bites. Ask them for proof, if you dare.
- This agent went through all of grade school and high school without learning what colours mix together to make other colours. They still don't know what makes green...
- This agent is studying to be a Wildlife Rehabilitator and will be working at a Gorilla Sanctuary in Africa!
- This agent is studying programming at UofG, and can program in C:, java, and other computery things.
- This agent has a 7-month old son who is a die-hard Yankees fan.
- This agent once owned their own Dominos pizza franchise.
- This agent can speak both Welsh and Irish.
- This agent has a tiny mop for a dog that they love very very much.
- This agent visits PEI every summer, and has for the last 18 years.
- This agent taught 3 separate Grade 10 History classes how to knit.
- This agent is the co-president of their own company...business..conglomerate.
- This agent's middle name, Imelda, is in honour of a former first lady.
- This agent is currently travelling around southeast Asia for a month, and will be back in the call centre soon!
- This agent had a hamster named Rico who died on Thanksgiving.
92 Clues: This agent has 9 siblings. • This agent's middle name is Fred. • This agent skipped the second grade. • This agent owns over 462 video games. • This agent has a pet dog named Sushi. • This agent owns and plays the ukulele. • This agent lived in Mexico for 1 year. • This agent lived in France for a year. • This agent has had chicken pox 5 times. • ...
19.1-19.3 2025-04-24
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- an economic system characterized by private ownership of businesses and industry, where production primarily occurs in factories using mechanized methods
- Alexander II was Emperor of Russia, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Finland from 2 March 1855 until his assassination in 1881. Alexander's most significant reform as emperor was the emancipation of Russia's serfs in 1861, for which he is known as Alexander the Liberator.
- a diplomatic conference convened in 1814-1815 to restore stability and order to Europe after the Napoleonic Wars.
- Victoria Victoria was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death in 1901. Her reign of 63 years and 216 days, which was longer than those of any of her predecessors, constituted the Victorian era.
- wet or cover (a surface) with water, especially rainwater.
- Manchester is a major city in the northwest of England with a rich industrial heritage. The Castlefield conservation area’s 18th-century canal system recalls the city’s days as a textile powerhouse, and visitors can trace this history at the interactive Museum of Science & Industry. The revitalised Salford Quays dockyards now house the Daniel Libeskind-designed Imperial War Museum North and the Lowry cultural centre.
- (1773-1859) was a prominent Austrian statesman and diplomat who played a key role in shaping European politics after the Napoleonic Wars. He is best known for his role at the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815), where he helped establish a system of alliances and power balances to maintain peace in Europe. His policies were deeply rooted in conservatism, emphasizing stability and traditional hierarchies.
- the belief and advocacy for the end of slavery and the slave trade, promoting the freedom and rights of enslaved people
- Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi was an Italian general, revolutionary and republican. He contributed to Italian unification and the creation of the Kingdom of Italy. He is considered to be one of Italy's "fathers of the fatherland", along with Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, Victor Emmanuel II of Italy and Giuseppe Mazzini
- Robert Owen was a Welsh textile manufacturer, philanthropist, political philosopher and social reformer, and a founder of utopian socialism and the co-operative movement
- the process of being united or made into a whole.
- "Louis Napoleon" primarily refers to Charles-Louis Napoléon Bonaparte (1808-1873), who became Emperor Napoleon III of France. He was the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte and ruled France as President (1848-1852) and then Emperor (1852-1870) during the Second French Empire. His reign saw significant advancements in infrastructure and industrialization, but ended with France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War.
- a gentle slope leading from the base of mountains to a region of flat land.
- Liverpool is a maritime city in northwest England, where the Riv er Mersey meets the Irish Sea. A key trade and migration port from the 18th to the early 20th centuries, it's also, famously, the hometown of The Beatles. Ferries cruise the waterfront, where the iconic mercantile buildings known as the "Three Graces" – Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building – stand on the Pier Head.
- the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions; liberation.
- a state interfering in the internal affairs of another state, often through military force, to achieve a specific political objective.
- a loose association of 39 German-speaking states in Central Europe, established by the Congress of Vienna in 1815.
- base a concept on a logical extension or modification of (another concept)
- the direct vote of all the members of an electorate on an important public question such as a change in the constitution.
- the capital city of the Czech Republic, located in Central Europe.
- Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fisherman's Bastion, which offer sweeping views.
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- a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
- Alsace is a historical region in northeastern France on the Rhine River plain. Bordering Germany and Switzerland, it has alternated between German and French control over the centuries and reflects a mix of those cultures. Its capital, Strasbourg, is centered on the Ill River’s Grand Île island, bordered by canals and home to the Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg, with its animated astronomical clock.
- a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
- the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
- the German Emperor, the Emperor of Austria, or the head of the Holy Roman Empire.
- Watt James Watt was a Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer who revolutionized industry with his improvements to the steam engine. While steam engines already existed, Watt's innovations made them more efficient and cheaper to run, playing a key role in the Industrial Revolution. Watt's contributions include: Separate condensing chamber** Addressed the Newcomen engine's wasteful use of steam. Horsepower** Coined the term to describe his engines' efficiency.
- industry a business or manufacturing activity carried on in a person's home.
- typically refers to the Congress of Vienna, a series of meetings held in Vienna, Austria from November 1814 to June 1815
- a government, especially an authoritarian one.
- refers to the right of all adult males to vote, regardless of property ownership, wealth, or social status.
- the fundamental rules and principles that govern a political entity, like a country or state.
- a political entity encompassing two or more distinct nations within its borders.
- that which goes beyond moderation or even to excess in opinion, belief, action, etc.
- commitment to traditional values and ideas with opposition to change or innovation.
- free from government restraint
- withdraw formally from membership of a federal union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization.
- the most important city or town of a country or region, usually its seat of government and administrative center.
- Robert Fulton was an American engineer and inventor who is widely credited with developing the world's first commercially successful steamboat, the North River Steamboat
- von Bismarck Prince of Bismarck, Count of Bismarck-Schönhausen, Duke of Lauenburg was a German statesman and diplomat who oversaw the unification of Germany and served as its first Chancellor from 1871 to 1890. Bismarck's Realpolitik and firm governance resulted in him being popularly known as the Iron Chancellor.
- a document or set of amendments that formally outlines and protects the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens against governmental overreach.
- of, based on, or serving as a hypothesis.
- Lorraine, now part of Grand Est, is a former region in northeast France bordering Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. Much of it is rural, with the Vosges mountains and Verdun forest offering hiking and skiing. Metz has the Gothic cathedral of St.-Étienne and contemporary art at the Centre Pompidou-Metz. Former seat of the Dukes of Lorraine, Nancy is known for the grand Place Stanislas square and art nouveau buildings.
43 Clues: free from government restraint • of, based on, or serving as a hypothesis. • a government, especially an authoritarian one. • the process of being united or made into a whole. • wet or cover (a surface) with water, especially rainwater. • the capital city of the Czech Republic, located in Central Europe. • ...
Fun Words with Paige 72 2025-09-23
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- AMULETS FROM A SHINTO TEMPLE WHICH ARE INTENDED TO WARD OFF ILL INTENT OR BAD LUCK OR SUMMON PROSPERITY, GOOD HEALTH, ETC.
- BEFORE-BED SNACK IN SCANDINAVIA, USUALLY CONSISTING OF A SLICE OF BREAD WITH CHEESE, JAM, OR OTHER TOPPINGS
- ALGERIAN ARTIST WHO AT AGE SIXTEEN MASSIVELY INFLUENCED BOTH PICASSO AND MATISSE WITH HER GOUACHE PAINTINGS
- SECOND-LARGEST OF THIS TYPE OF BODY OF WATER IN TURKEY, NOTABLE FOR BEING WHERE FLAMINGOS CONGREGATE TO WINTER AND BREED
- BLUE SOAP USED FOR MEDIUMSHIP RITUAL PURPOSES OR TO MAKE OFFERINGS FOR ORISHA IN THE CARIBBEAN
- A SUBSPECIES OF WILD CANINE ENDEMIC TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND WHICH IS NOTED FOR THE MAJORITY OF ITS DIET CONSISTING OF SEAFOOD, UNIQUE IN COMPARISON TO ITS RELATIVES
- MILITARY FORMATION WHICH INSPIRED THE NAME OF A PHONY "CURE" FOR THE ZOMBIE VIRUS IN "WORLD WAR Z"
- MEXICAN SLOW-SIMMERED SAUCE KNOWN FOR ITS COMBINATION OF SPICES, NUTS AND FRUITS, AND LATER ON, THE ADDITION OF CHOCOLATE
- 1980S HORROR B-FILM THAT IS MORE FUTURISTIC THAN THE TITLE SUGGESTS
- RUNNER'S KNEE
- A MYTHICAL COPPER-GOLD METAL SUPPOSEDLY MINED IN ATLANTIS AS DESCRIBED BY PLATO
- A SUBSPECIES OF THE GREATER PRAIRIE CHICKEN THAT IS EXTINCT AS OF 1932 AND MAY HAVE BEEN WHAT THE FIRST THANKSGIVING CELEBRANTS ATE INSTEAD OF THE ASSUMED TURKEY
- A SOMEWHAT OLD-FASHIONED TERM FOR A SHOWY TRIFLE DESIGNED FOR DECORATION RATHER THAN UTILITY
- OUTDOOR LEISURE AREA OF AN ESTATE, WHICH MAY INCLUDE WALKING PATHS, CULTIVATED GARDENS, PICTURESQUE WOODLAND, OR SPORTING LAWNS
- SEEKING CHANGE IN ONE'S BEHAVIORS OR LIFESTYLE
- ENTERTAINMENTS AND PUBLIC WORKS IN ANCIENT ROME, FUNDED BY WEALTHY PRIVATE CITIZENS RATHER THAN THE STATE, AND WHICH COULD REFER TO ANYTHING FROM LAVISH FOUNTAINS TO GLADIATORIAL COMBAT
- IN D&D, THIS IS A MEMBER OF A BRUTISH FROG PEOPLE WHO PROCLAIMED THEMSELVES "LORDS OF THE SWAMP"
- TRUE NAME FOR THE DEMON ALSO KNOWN AS "CAPTAIN HOWDY"
- A VENEZUELAN CHEESE COMMONLY USED AS A FILLING, MADE FROM A COMBINATION OF COW AND EWE'S MILK, AND WHICH RESEMBLES FRESH MOZZARELLA IN THE ITALIAN STYLE
- CLAY MATERIAL USED IN POTTERY WITH A DISTINCTIVE COLORATION
- BEARLIKE PSYCHIC POKEMON WHICH PRODUCES ITS OWN HONEY
- RADIO WORD WHICH CALLS FOR ATTENTION, BUT IS NOT AS URGENT AS MAYDAY OR PANPAN AND WHICH NORMALLY INDICATES IMPORTANT SAFETY OR METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION IS ABOUT TO BE CONVEYED
- THE OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY OCCUPIED SCOTTISH CASTLE
- FOOT OR HAND BONE
- TRANSITION FROM WAKEFULNESS TO SLEEP
- COMMON BELIEF AMONG KNITTERS THAT IS BLAMED FOR CAUSING BREAK-UPS
- STRONG-SMELLING RESIN THAT WHEN COOKED IS REMINISCENT OF LEEK OR ONION AND DURING THE RENAISSANCE WAS USED IN EXORCISM RITES
- THE ORIGINAL NAME FOR A POPULAR CHINESE-AMERICAN CUISINE DISH OF RICE, VEGGIES, AND CHICKEN, WHICH TRANSLATES AS "MISCELLANEOUS LEFTOVERS"
- MOUNTAIN IN IDAHO NAMED FROM NEZ PERCE FOLKLORE AND WHICH IS PART OF A NOTABLE SEVEN-PEAK SECTION OF THE ROCKIES
- MILITARY-STYLE FUR-TRIMMED JACKET ALSO POPULAR AMONG WOMEN OF THE 19TH CENTURY
- GENRE OF NOVELTY FOLK MUSIC FROM ENGLAND'S WEST COUNTRY WHOSE NAME REFERENCES A TYPE OF CIDER POPULAR IN THAT AREA
- SHIELD, OR CIRCLE OF PROTECTION, METAPHORICALLY
- PRESTIGIOUS MILITARY ACADEMY IN THE US
- DECORATIVE NARROW PLEAT OR FOLD IN CLOTHING
- RITE UNDERGONE BY UNWITTING SLAYERS TO PROVE THEIR METTLE UPON REACHING THEIR 18TH BIRTHDAY
- POPULAR SYSTEM OF A DOWN SINGLE FROM 2001
- A NORTHEASTERN-AMERICAN DIALECT TERM FOR HAVING A CASE OF THE FIDGETS
- SOMBER, GLUM, OR SARDONIC, SUCH AS A GOD OF THE UNDERWORLD AND THE DEAD MIGHT BE
- CONTINUOUSLY INHABITED CITY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD, SITE OF THE TIMURID RENAISSANCE, AND TODAY THE THIRD-LARGEST CITY IN UZBEKISTAN
- UPSIDE DOWN
- FORMAL FOOTWEAR WORN OVER SOCKS AND SHOES TO PROTECT THEM FROM MUD OR RAIN
- PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR IN 2015
- BODY OF WATER WHICH IS THE 35TH LARGEST OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD, CONTAINS THE NORTHWESTERNMOST POINT OF THE US WITHIN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA BUT ALSO LAYS SIGNIFICANTLY ACROSS THE BORDER INTO CANADA
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- SINCLAIR LEWIS'S 1922 SATIRICAL NOVEL WHOSE CONTROVERSIAL RECEPTION BY THE PUBLIC WAS ONE FACTOR IN THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATURE BEING AWARDED TO ITS AUTHOR
- DARK EYE MAKEUP NOTABLY USED IN THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT AND BELIEVED TO WARD OFF EVIL
- AN ANIMAL WHICH PRIMARILY EATS FRUIT, USUALLY DESCRIBING BIRDS OR CERTAIN TYPES OF MAMMALS
- A SHADE OF DARK BLUE IN ANCIENT GREECE, ESPECIALLY AS ASCRIBED TO ARMOR OR CERTAIN MINERALS LIKE LAPIS
- APPEALING-LOOKING FUNGUS OF THE GENUS GUEPINIA, ALSO KNOWN AS SALMON SALAD FUNGUS AND WHICH CAN BE PICKLED, CANDIED, OR CONSUMED RAW, THOUGH A BIT RUBBERY AND BLAND
- IMPORTANT EARLY PREDECESSOR OF THE PROJECTOR CREATED BY EADWEARD MUYBRIDGE IN 1880
- HEALTHY AND ROBUST, TO A SCOTSMAN
- OBLONG SPRINKLES TYPICALLY EATEN IN THE NETHERLANDS ATOP BUTTERED BREAD SLICES
- TRINKET OR JEWEL
- THE LEGENDARY DAGGER OF KING ARTHUR IN THE WELSH TRADITION (NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH EXCALIBUR, HIS SWORD)
- THIS TYPE OF SUNDAE INVOLVES FIGS AND DATES, VANILLA OR CHOCOLATE SYRUP, WALNUTS, AND CRISPY CHOW MEIN NOODLES OVER VANILLA ICE CREAM, THOUGH OTHER VARIANTS EXIST
- CHINESE ARTIST KNOWN FOR WORKING WITH INK CONCEPTS OF PSEUDO-LANGUAGE AND INCORPORATING BODILY ITEMS SUCH AS USED SANITARY NAPKINS AND HUMAN HAIR
- THE BELOWDECKS FORWARD PART OF A SHIP OFTEN USED FOR CREWMATES' LIVING QUARTERS
- CANADIAN TATTOOIST OF THE LOWBROW SURREALIST AND TIKI REVIVAL MOVEMENTS WHO IS CREDITED WITH BRINGING AMERICAN OLD-STYLE TATTOOING TO FRANCE
- IN THE 1904 SUMMER OLYMPICS, THIS AMERICAN GAME OF MALLETS, BALLS, AND WICKETS REPLACED THE MORE TRADITIONAL VERSION
- EATING OF RAW FLESH, ESPECIALLY IN THE CONTEXT OF DIONYSIAN WORSHIP
- A FICTIONAL AUSTRALIAN POISON WHICH IS TASTELESS AND ODORLESS
- BOOK REGARDED AS AN EARLY EXAMPLE OF WESTERN HISTORICAL FICTION, PUBLISHED ANONYMOUSLY IN 1678 AND SET IN THE COURT OF HENRI II
- EXCELLENCE OF CHARACTER AND SOUNDNESS OF MIND, EXHIBITED BY ONE'S PRUDENCE, DECORUM, AND SELF-CONTROL
- FOOLISHNESS OR NONSENSICAL THOUGHTS, ESPECIALLY IN SPEECH
- COMMON TYPE OF TROPICAL MOIST FOREST/JUNGLE VINE WHICH IS PARASITIC BUT ENJOYED BY LEMURS AND GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE
- MARTIN BUBER'S 1923 PHILOSOPHY TREATISE EXAMINING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HUMANS, GOD, AND EACH OTHER AND WHICH WAS REFERENCED IN DR. KING'S "A LETTER FROM BIRMINGHAM JAIL"
- A PERIOD OF THE YEAR FOLLOWING THE RISE OF THE STAR SIRIUS, ASSOCIATED BY THE GREEKS WITH BAD LUCK AND THUNDERSTORMS AND BY NORDIC PEOPLES WITH ROTTING OF FOOD AND WOUNDS
- ANCIENT GREEK VERSION OF A FRETLESS ZITHER
- NOISE MADE BY AN INSECT, SAY
- MUSIC GENRE FROM THE UK YOUR NEIGHBORS MAY HATE, CHARACTERIZED BY FAST BREAKBEATS, SAMPLING, AND SYNTHS
- CHEAPO OR TIGHT-FISTED, TO AN ITALIAN-AMERICAN
- TO PARTY HEARTILY OR JOYOUSLY MOVE ABOUT
- A WOMAN'S TRIANGULAR SHAWL WHICH WAS USED TO OBSCURE A LOWER NECKLINE IN A BODICE
- LIGHTHOLDER FOR PASSERSBY IN THE DAYS BEFORE WIDESPREAD ELECTRIC STREET LIGHTS, OFTEN TO THE TUNE OF ONE FARTHING
- BARRIER MADE OF PIECES OF RUBBLE, ROCKS, OR CONCRETE TETRAPODS PLACED TO COMBAT EROSION ALONG SHORELINES OR IN DRAINAGE AREAS
- THE SIDE-LINING PART OF THE ARCHITECTURE OF A DOOR
- ENCLOSED-CAB VEHICLE DESIGNED FOR DRIVING IN WINTERTIME DESPITE CONDITIONS
- ASPECT OF AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION WHERE INTENTIONAL NOISE IS APPLIED TO PREVENT QUANTIZATION ERROR, OFTEN USED WHEN MASTERING CDS
77 Clues: UPSIDE DOWN • RUNNER'S KNEE • TRINKET OR JEWEL • FOOT OR HAND BONE • NOISE MADE BY AN INSECT, SAY • HEALTHY AND ROBUST, TO A SCOTSMAN • PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR IN 2015 • TRANSITION FROM WAKEFULNESS TO SLEEP • PRESTIGIOUS MILITARY ACADEMY IN THE US • TO PARTY HEARTILY OR JOYOUSLY MOVE ABOUT • POPULAR SYSTEM OF A DOWN SINGLE FROM 2001 • ANCIENT GREEK VERSION OF A FRETLESS ZITHER • ...
Fun Words with Paige 35 2024-09-12
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- THE CLASSIC CHILDREN'S NOVEL DETAILING A WOODEN-CARVED DOLL'S LIFE EXPERIENCE, HITTY: HER FIRST HUNDRED YEARS, ABBREVIATES THIS FULL NAME
- ABORIGINAL SACRED ARTIFACT, ONLY GIVEN TO MEN AFTER A PRICE OF BLOOD IS PAID, USUALLY IN THE FORM OF FORCIBLE REMOVAL OF FINGERNAILS
- THE CENTERPIECE TO A NATIONAL PARK IN ARIZONA, THIS LOCALE IS RENOWNED FOR ITS BEVY OF BATS AND THE LARGEST LIMESTONE CHAMBER IN NORTH AMERICA
- A TYPE OF POEM WITH NINETEEN LINES AND A FIXED RHYME SCHEME, WHICH ORIGINATED AS A SORT OF RUSTIC BALLAD AND OF WHICH NOTABLE EXAMPLES INCLUDE "MAD GIRL'S LOVE SONG" AND "DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT"
- HE IS KNOWN AS THE FATHER OF MODERN CRIMINOLOGY, THE FIRST PRIVATE EYE, AND THE FATHER OF THE MODERN FRENCH POLICE FORCE (DESPITE HIS MANY CRIMES AND PRISON STINTS)
- FLESHY OR PLUMP PART OF THE BODY, ESPECIALLY IN REFERENCE TO BOSOMS
- A TYPE OF DESERT-RANGING POLICE IN ANCIENT EGYPT, THIS WAS ORIGINALLY AN ETHNIC TERM THAT WAS GENERALIZED OVER TIME
- IN THE UK, THIS IS THE WHIMSICAL NAME GIVEN TO FEMALE CROSSING GUARDS
- OPTICAL PHENOMENON THAT OCCURS WHEN THE SUN IS JUST BELOW THE HORIZON, CAUSING A HORIZONTAL REDDISH ILLUMINATION AND SOFT SHADOWS
- NONSENSICAL FUSS
- ALSO CALLED A LEFT-HANDED MARRIAGE, THIS TERM REFERS TO A MARRIAGE BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS OF DIFFERENT SOCIAL CLASSES THAT DETERMINES THE LOWER-STATUS ONE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CLAIM ANYTHING RELATED TO THE HIGHER-STATUS, SUCH AS TITLES, LANDS, OR HEIRLOOMS
- AN HERB WHOSE LATIN NAME IS ARTEMISIA DRACUNCULUS, STERILE FROM SEED BUT GROWABLE FROM RHIZOME, ONE OF FRENCH CUISINE'S "FINES HERBES," AND WHICH FLAVORS A POPULAR SOFT DRINK IN EASTERN EUROPE
- ONE WHO IS TO BLAME
- A RARE IRON-AGE BELOW-GROUND STONE STRUCTURE FOUND IN CORNWALL
- A DUTCH PAINTER AND SCULPTOR WHO BELIEVED IN THE IMPORTANCE OF EXPERIMENTATION AND PLAY IN ART, AND WHO ONCE SAID "A PAINTING IS NOT A STRUCTURE OF COLORS AND LINES, BUT AN ANIMAL, A NIGHT, A CRY, A MAN, OR ALL OF THESE TOGETHER."
- ON STAR TREK, THIS FACTION INTENDED TO SECEDE FROM THE FEDERATION AS A REACTION TO CARDASSIAN OCCUPATION OF THEIR COLONIES
- A NORWEGIAN FOREST CAT'S FOLKLORIC EPITHET
- IN NARNIA, THIS IS A HILL WITH SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE TO THEIR JESUS FIGUREHEAD, DERIVED FROM A YORKSHIRE DIALECTICAL TERM THAT PROBABLY ORIGINATED FROM OLD NORSE
- A STANDING WAVE THAT CAN OSCILLATE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME AND USUALLY OCCURS DUE TO EARTHQUAKE OR LANDSLIDE
- AN ISOLATED HILL OF BEDROCK RISING CONSPICUOUSLY FROM FLAT LAND AS AN EROSIAL REMNANT
- TO DEAL OR TRADE IN, OFTEN ILLICITLY
- TEXAS'S FIRST POST OFFICE WAS FOUNDED IN THIS CITY
- IN LEGEND, THIS IS ONE OF THE SEVEN CITIES OF GOLD, AND WHICH TRASHCAN MAN REFERENCES IN STEPHEN KING'S "THE STAND"
- A TERM OF ENDEARED EXASPERATION, IT REFERS TO A MISCHIEVOUS CHILD
- A PREHISTORIC HILL FIGURE MADE FROM DEEP TRENCHES FILLED WITH CRUSHED CHALK, FOUND IN OXFORDSHIRE
- A DELICIOUS SHELLFISH DELICACY WITH AN UNFORTUNATE APPEARANCE
- AFTER BEING STRUCK BY LIGHTNING, THESE FERN-LIKE PATTERNS APPEAR ON SKIN OR GRASS DUE TO THE HIGH VOLTAGE CHARGE BRANCHING OUT THROUGH THE MATERIAL
- THE MISTRESS OF KING CHARLES VII, THE FIRST TO BE OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED, AND WHO IS KNOWN FOR HER CONTROVERSIAL APPEARANCE AS MARY MOTHER OF GOD IN THE MELUN TRIPTYCH PAINTING
- A DISTORTION OF A WORD OR PHRASE, USUALLY HUMOROUS AND UNINTENTIONAL, NAMED FOR A CHARACTER IN THE 1775 SHERIDAN PLAY "THE RIVALS"
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- THE FRENCH NICKNAME FOR THE ENGLISH CHANNEL
- ONE OF THE APOSTLES, THIS SKEPTIC NEEDED TO SEE AND FEEL THE CRUCIFIXION WOUNDS TO BELIEVE THE RESURRECTION HAD OCCURRED
- A CREATURE FROM ORKNEY ISLAND FOLKLORE WHICH IS TRANSPARENT IN THE UPPER PART OF ITS BODY AND WHICH OTHERWISE RESEMBLES A CENTAUR WITH FINS, AND WHICH ALSO HAS AN AVERSION TO FRESH WATER
- IN LEGAL TERMS, A CONTINGENCY OR CONDITIONAL CLAUSE
- THE FIRST EMPEROR OF CHINA, KNOWN FOR HIS BURIAL WITH THOUSANDS OF TERRA COTTA WARRIORS AND WHO BROUGHT STANDARDIZED SCRIPT AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS TO A UNITED CHINA
- THE ONLY SINGLE-PERSON PRIVATE GRAVE ON CITY-OWNED LAND IN NEW YORK CITY
- A TECHNIQUE WHERE FOOD IS COOKED IN GREASE OR OIL VERY SLOWLY AT LOW TEMPERATURES
- A WOMEN-ONLY SACRED FESTIVAL OF ANCIENT GREECE CELEBRATED IN LATE AUTUMN TO HONOR DEMETER AND HER DAUGHTER PERSEPHONE
- LEADER OF THE GHOST DANCE MOVEMENT AFTER RECEIVING A PROPHETIC VISION IN A COMA DURING A SOLAR ECLIPSE, HE WAS ALSO CLAIMED TO HAVE CONTROL OVER THE WEATHER
- A KIND OF PEPPER THAT IS SMALL, GREEN, ORIGINATES FROM JAPAN, AND ARE MOSTLY MILD
- HAVING CHARACTERISTICS OF BOTH BIOLOGICAL SEXES OF THE ORGANISM, ESPECIALLY NOTABLE WHEN SEXUAL DIMORPHISM EXISTS IN THE SPECIES, PREDOMINANTLY FOUND IN BUTTERFLIES, SPIDERS, AND BIRDS
- A WORK OF PROSE POEMS BY MAGGIE NELSON CELEBRATING A PARTICULAR HUE
- THIS PURPLE OR PINK PLANT BELOVED BY BEES IS KNOWN FOR BEING THE ORIGINAL SOURCE OF A SIGNIFICANT HEART MEDICATION
- A NEOPIAN CREATURE THAT RESEMBLES A TIGER, NATIVE TO MYSTERY ISLAND
- AFTER DEATH, THIS IS WHERE SOME SOULS EXIST WHILE AWAITING THEIR FINAL JUDGMENT
- AN INDIGENOUS PLANT, ANIMAL, OR NATIVE TO THE REGION
- ONE WHO AVOIDS MILITARY DRAFT BY TAKING A GOVERNMENT JOB, IN A PEJORATIVE SENSE
- THIS BIG CAT IS KNOWN AS THE "MODERN SABERTOOTH" DUE TO ITS HAVING THE LONGEST CANINES IN PROPORTION TO ITS BODY SIZE
- A BOTANICAL GARDEN SPECIALIZING IN THE CURATION AND CONSERVATION OF TREES
- AN ARTIST KNOWN FOR HIS BRUTAL DEPICTIONS OF WWI BATTLES AND IS CONSIDERED A PROMINENT FIGURE IN THE GERMAN "NEW OBJECTIVITY" MOVEMENT
- A VINING, HERBACEOUS SUMMER SQUASH WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED A MARROW WHEN ITS FRUIT IS MATURE
- A WEEKLY JAMAICAN STREET PARTY FEATURING DANCEHALL MUSIC THAT BEGAN IN 2003
- DEGREES OR CREDITS GIVEN BY A UNIVERSITY TO A STUDENT WHO WAS TOO ILL TO ATTEND CLASSES OR EXAMINATIONS
- THIS PSYCHOLOGIST CREATED THE OFTEN-MEMED HIERARCHY OF NEEDS PYRAMID WHICH LEADS TO SELF-ACTUALIZATION AND TRANSCENDENCE
- THE SOUTHERN ITALIAN MAFIA'S CODE OF SILENCE, ESPECIALLY WHEN SPEAKING TO AUTHORITIES, USUALLY UNDER THREAT OF SHUNNING, VIOLENCE, OR EVEN DEATH
- A PERIOD OF MODERATE TIDES WHEN THE SUN AND THE MOON ARE AT RIGHT ANGLES TO EACH OTHER, OCCURS SEVEN DAYS AFTER A KING TIDE
- A SYRUP WHICH CAUSES VOMITING TO OCCUR, AND WHICH WAS FORMERLY USED AS A COUNTERAGENT TO POISONING
- THE "HUMAN" ALTER-EGO OF LASZLO ON WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, MUCH BELOVED BY THE GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL TEAM IN CLAIRTON, PA
- A PREHISTORIC MONUMENT CONSISTING OF AT LEAST TWO UPRIGHT STANDING STONES WITH A THIRD CAPSTONE SLAB LAYING FLAT ACROSS THE TOP, PREDOMINANTLY FOUND IN EUROPE AND WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO MARK TOMBS OR CEREMONIAL GROUNDS
- ACRONYM FOR COORDINATED, LARGE-SCALE SHOPLIFTING OR STORE THEFT
- A TRADITIONAL DANCE FROM YORKSHIRE INVOLVING LONGSWORDS
- ONE WHO TAKES PLEASURE IN DESTROYING ARCHITECTURAL MONUMENTS, REFERRING TO A FAMOUS ROMAN ENGINEER AND HIS CONTEMPORARILY-CONTESTED VIEWS ON AESTHETIC PERFECTION TO BE FOUND IN BOTH BUILDINGS AND BODIES
- PHRYGIA'S ONLY KNOWN GODDESS, LATER ADOPTED BY GREEKS AND ROMANS AMONG OTHERS, AND WHO WAS UNIQUE IN THAT HER PRIESTS WERE EUNUCHS
- A WRITER AND JOURNALIST WHO DISAPPEARED DURING THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION, HE IS KNOWN FOR HIS CIVIL WAR WRITINGS THAT DREW ON HIS VETERAN EXPERIENCE AND ONE OF THE MOST WELL KNOWN PIECES OF AMERICAN SATIRE
- A FREE VERSE NARRATIVE POEM ABOUT A WOMAN NAMED CALIFORNIA'S ABUSIVE MARRIAGE, PUBLISHED IN 1925 BY ROBINSON JEFFERS
- A NEOLITHIC MONUMENT IN WILTSHIRE, IT CONTAINS THE LARGEST MEGALITHIC STONE CIRCLE IN THE WORLD
- POPULAR AMERICAN TV DETECTIVE KNOWN FOR HIS ENDURANCE OF PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT AND HIS CUSTOM MOTOR CARS
- A NAME SOMEWHAT COMMON IN SCOTLAND MEANING "THOR'S HELMET OR CAULDRON"
- A TOMATO-BASED SAUCE, ORIGINATING FROM CATALONIA, THAT TYPICALLY INCLUDES ALMONDS, GARLIC, BELL PEPPER, AND BREADCRUMBS AS A THICKENER OR BINDER
- A FOLKLORIC WELSH "DOG OF DARKNESS" WITH THE APPEARANCE OF A DIREWOLF, SOMETIMES PORTRAYED AS A SHAPESHIFTER WITH A HUMAN FORM
69 Clues: NONSENSICAL FUSS • ONE WHO IS TO BLAME • TO DEAL OR TRADE IN, OFTEN ILLICITLY • A NORWEGIAN FOREST CAT'S FOLKLORIC EPITHET • THE FRENCH NICKNAME FOR THE ENGLISH CHANNEL • TEXAS'S FIRST POST OFFICE WAS FOUNDED IN THIS CITY • IN LEGAL TERMS, A CONTINGENCY OR CONDITIONAL CLAUSE • AN INDIGENOUS PLANT, ANIMAL, OR NATIVE TO THE REGION • ...
temple of doom v2.1 2021-10-26
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- middle eastern nation in conflict with israel
- the spiritual universe as the abode of God and of the totality of the divine powers and emanations
- pyramidal stepped temple tower built in ancient mesopotamia
- artificial grass commonly used for athletic fields
- the essence or substance (ousia) of the Christian God
- in navajo culture, a type of harmful witch who has the ability to turn into, possess, or disguise themselves as an animal
- person which is unskilled with both hands
- the most basic unit of information in computing and digital communications
- a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer
- 17th century expression meaning "gods hooks"
- being or object which is created through spiritual or mental powers.
- geographical peninsula comprising the Scandinavian and Kola Peninsulas, mainland Finland, and Karelia
- the protagonist of the game Donkey Kong 3
- a technology standard for the consistent representation of text
- alignment between 3 celestial bodies
- the search for and study of animals whose existence or survival is disputed or unsubstantiated
- the notion that an organism can pass on to its offspring characteristics that the parent organism acquired through use or disuse
- name for the God of the Israelites
- geometric figure with nine points
- a person living in solitude as a religious discipline
- last name of the last president from the founding fathers of the united states
- an alternative spelling for "fish"
- an urban legend concerning a fictitious 1981 arcade game
- a free and open-source software for enabling anonymous communication
- a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true
- the most used word in the english language
- a book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject
- gospel and hip-hop album by rapper kanye west
- japanese word for non-asian foreigners in japan
- gnostic creator of the material world
- junction of two rivers
- a person or thing that is doomed or cannot be saved
- snake or dragon eating its own tail
- a group of computers or other devices interconnected within a single, limited area
- acid rain and air pollution arising from steam explosions and large plume clouds
- supposed name of a reptilian female who conducted experiments on humans
- standard keyboard layout for latin script
- bible book written by one of the 12 minor prophets, who lived in the Assyrian Period
- a system of winds rotating inward to an area of low atmospheric pressure
- a female domestic servant
- roman military unity formed by around 80 legionaries
- a large gray rain cloud
- the designation given to people who have won a grammy, tony, emmy and an oscar award
- a typical example or pattern of something, a model.
- a destructive fungal disease of apple and other trees that results in damage to the bark
- book of magic spells and invocations
- term used to describe a process of existence and growth that does not come from a single central point of origin
- Latin term referring to the evocation of demons or evil spirits
- a cosmic entity resembling an octopus, created by H. P. Lovecraft
- a warning cry given before throwing dirty water from a window.
- practice, as distinguished from theory
- desert commonly known as the driest place in the world
- regarded as the southernmost peoples in the world
- software or hardware that has been advertised but is not yet available to buy
- country with the most welsh speakers
- Low-budget, poor-quality games, commonly associated with the nintendo wii
- an idealized place of great or idyllic magnificence and beauty
- race of cat-like bipedal aliens said to inhabit the lyra constellation
- a large metal pot with a lid and handle
- the result of collision between two landmasses
- still photograph in which a minor and repeated movement occurs
- branch of theology concerned with the end times
- chicken breed known for its completely dark coloration
- complete or partial loss of the sense of smell
- also known as water bears or moss piglets
- simultaneous occurrence of events which appear significantly
- a humorous genre of poetry popularized by Edward Lear.
- four-dimensional polytope
- nintendo switch exploit
- a term used in spiritualism to denote a substance or spiritual energy "exteriorized" by physical mediums
- the study and nomenclature of large numbers
- a branch of metaphysics concerned with the study of mind and intellect
- the fat of sea mammals, especially whales and seals
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- central religious text of Islam
- a racetrack that is greater than two miles
- branch of philosophy that deals with an imaginary realm additional to metaphysics.
- an infinite skew polyhedron consisting of nonplanar faces or nonplanar vertex figures
- recurring enemy in the mario franchise
- considered japans greatest blacksmith
- a hypertext document on the World Wide Web
- to crouch, bend
- 20th letter in the greek alphabet
- a compact instrument used to observe and calculate the position of celestial bodies
- a guiding or warning light or fire on a high place
- the covering of a plane using one or more geometric shapes
- sailing or power vessel commonly used by wealthy individuals
- a surface or solid formed by rotating a closed curve around a line
- island country mostly known for its top level domain, "tv"
- the founder and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaii
- to move or proceed in a brisk, easy, or playful manner
- same as danger or risk
- the inability to voluntarily create a mental picture in your head
- beer or other alcoholic drink brewed at home
- the capital of yugoslavia
- severe flooding
- feathered-Serpent deity of ancient Mesoamerican culture
- irish mythological creature
- a Japanese horror manga series written and illustrated by Junji Ito
- term used to describe the way in which ideas grow like trees, which can be traced back to an initial point of origin
- syrup obtained from raw sugar
- the mental process by which a person makes sense of an idea by assimilating it to the body of ideas he or she already possesses.
- also known as craniofacial duplication
- "merry christmas" in hawaiian
- an ancient manuscript text in book form
- one of the world's oldest continuously practiced religions
- a sentence, often a news headline, that is subject to incorrect interpretation due to syntactic and/or lexical ambiguity
- flat models that can be flexed or folded in certain ways to reveal new faces
- king of the united kingdom of israel. also refered to as jedidiah
- gadolinium gallium garnet quantum electronic processing
- an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine, online journalism, literature and musical composition within the United States
- ultraconservative political and religious faction that emerged in Afghanistan
- form of government in which the state apparatus is controlled by a dominant ethnic group
- deepest lake in the world
- personifications of dreams in greek mythology
- a family of open-source Unix-like operating systems
- continent proposed in 1864 said to have sunk beneath the Indian Ocean
- a type of writing system whose basic characters denote consonants followed by a particular vowel
- a note or passage played by plucking strings
- uppermost region of the earths atmosphere
- a failed Android-based microconsole
- pupal casing made by caterpillars
- an association of artisans and merchants who oversee the practice of their craft/trade in a particular area
- the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
- a sauropod-like entity that supposedly lives in the Congo River Basin
- hill in england whose name means "hill hill hill"
- inuit language spoken in the central and eastern Canadian arctic
- south american animals resembling pigs with trunks
- an occult concept representing a distinct non-physical entity that arises from a collective group of people
- the highest rated fighting of all time, on metacritic
- largest landlocked nation
- the study of geometric properties and spatial relations unaffected by the continuous change of shape or size of figures
- declared its independence in 2008, but is not formerly recognized by all UN countries
- oldest language which is still widely spoken
- one followed by a hundred zeros
134 Clues: to crouch, bend • severe flooding • same as danger or risk • junction of two rivers • a large gray rain cloud • nintendo switch exploit • the capital of yugoslavia • deepest lake in the world • a female domestic servant • largest landlocked nation • four-dimensional polytope • irish mythological creature • syrup obtained from raw sugar • "merry christmas" in hawaiian • ...
Pride of Manchester Christmas Crossword 2021-12-19
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- The famous car company which was established in Manchester in 1904.
- a small, round Mancunian currant pie.
- The legendary Salford director who made an epic film about 30 Down in 2018.
- The Radcliffe filmmaker who won the Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture in 2008.
- The Rugby Union team who also play at 57 Down.
- The Sale sprinter who won gold at the Athens Olympics in 2004.
- The scorer of the injury time goal which won United the treble.
- The Manchester pizza chain famed for its creative slices (including Pigs in Blankets this month) and massive Mezcal collection.
- Still manufactured in Manchester, the UK's best-selling tea was invented by 99 Across in 1930 and advertised by chimpanzees from 1956 to 2002.
- The chart-topping 2006 comeback single from Nigel Martin-Smith's Mancunian version of New Kids on The Block.
- The musical based on Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale's legendary 1985 sci-fi film, which enjoyed its world premiere in Manchester pre-Lockdown.
- The Manchester and Dublin-raised rocker whose legendary band (which included Failsworth's Darren Wharton) recorded the tracks "Philomena" about his mother and her Manchester pub, "The Clifton Grange Hotel."
- The Manchester-based crime drama in which Helen Mirren stars as Superintendent Jane Tennison.
- The name of the clinical psychologist in Stockport-based crime writer Val McDermid's novels portrayed on screen by Robson Green.
- The legendary first album released on Factory Records.
- The famous Altincham sportwear firm established by two former players of 12 Across and England in 1987.
- The German conductor who set up an orchestra in Manchester in 1857.
- The Great British Menu winning chef at The Midland Hotel's The French restaurant.
- The location of the Curry Mile.
- The famous Manchester sewing machine company and surname of Openshaw's "Daydream Believer".
- The legendary Mancunian fashion label boss who was one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
- The famous Manchester soap company established in Harphurhey in the 1890s.
- Released in 1998, the album by the "Babylon" Altrincham folk rocker which didn't actually chart until two years later before taking a further year to reach no.1, and is now the 28th best-selling album of all time.
- The Rochdale actor who played the sixth Dr. Who from 1984 to 86.
- The road which Manchester's gay village is built around.
- The Stockport basketball player who played for Orlando Magic and Utah Jazz.
- The Manchester printer famed for publishing his railway timetables and guidebooks.
- Named the most influential car of the 20th century and manufactured at Trafford Park from 1911-1927.
- The abbreviation of the leading militant organisation founded in Manchester by Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst to campaign for women's suffrage.
- The Manchester sportswear firm with a double diamond logo, established in Wilmslow in 1924.
- The musical in which the song "Manchester, England, England" appears.
- The Manchester band who recorded "Here to Stay", the closing track from the movie "24 Hour Party People."
- The original sponsor of Manchester Arena (whose name some people still call the building today).
- The name of the production company set up by Middleton comedian Steve Coogan and Manchester Literature Festival founder Henry Normal.
- The first of five films by 6 Across to receive an Oscar nomination in 1996.
- The Manchester-based Glasgow-born, Stafford-raised Poet Laureate who was the first woman to hold the position.
- The Pemberton frontman of Kajagoogoo.
- The Manchester-based comedy drama series set on the fictional Chatsworth council estate.
- The current abbreviation of the music school set up by 39 Across in 1893.
- The Boltonian who is Britain's most decorated Olympic athlete (with 9 golds and 2 silvers)and his Manchester-based wife who is Britain's most decorated female (5 golds, 1 silver).
- The Manchester brewery with an anvil trademark, formed in Moss Side in 1863.
- The supermarket in Coronation Street managed by Reg Holdsworth and Curly Watts.
- Pep Guardiola's Catalan restaurant in Manchester.
- The 1915 Salford-based play by Harold Brighouse, made famous by the film starring Charles Laughton as Henry and John Mills as Will Mossop.
- Manchester United's all time top goalscorer.
- The 1994 directorial film debut from 10 Across, starring Ewan McGregor and 54 Down.
- The tea company established in Manchester in 1845.
- The name of the cartoon character, invented by David Cameron's housemate at Oxford University, to advertise 11 Across throughout the 1990s.
- Manchester City's all time top goalscorer.
- How Manchester University graduate superstar DJs Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons are better known.
- The iconic aerobics shoe invented by 16 Down in 1984, which accounted for half their sales worldwide and is still in production today.
- The famous nautical clothing company established by a Polish soldier in Manchester in 1963.
- The Tour de France winning Manchester-based cycling team, formerly known as Team Sky.
- The canal that runs through the city from Piccadilly to Castlefield, and connects the home of an "All Woman".
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- The Salford tenor who went from singing before United games to becoming the biggest selling UK classical artist of the past 30 years.
- The Japanese electronics company who sponsored Manchester City from 1987 until 1999 and have had their European HQ in Audenshaw since 1968.
- The name of Manchester's famous giant Santa light character, shared with an iconic children's TV puppet.
- Oasis's first no.1 single and the only track on "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" recorded with their original Mancunian line-up.
- The original name of Manchester Central Convention Complex, which is still used by most Mancunians to this day.
- The Salford acting legend who made his directing debut playing Manchester United fan Charlie Bubbles opposite Liza Minnelli.
- The Mancunian painter of "Going to Work", "Going to the Match", and "Oldfield Road Dwellings, Salford."
- The late Wythenshawe frontman of Sad Café and Mike + The Mechanics (not to be confused with his "Every Time You Go Away" namesake).
- Established in Cheetham Hill in 1849, this Manchester brewery makes The Humdinger.
- The world famous sportswear firm established in Bolton in 1958.
- The smallest of Manchester city centre's four railway stations.
- The 1997 album by Wigan's BRIT-Award winning Best British Group, featuring the hit singles "Bitter Sweet Symphony", "Lucky Man" and UK number one "The Drugs Don't Work".
- The surname of the Oldham Goon, and the Ashton-under-Lyne model whose TV career was launched by the 1990's ad campaign for 46 Down.
- The 1962 dystopian satirical black comedy novel by Mancunian writer Anthony Burgess about a near-future society that has a youth subculture of extreme violence.
- The film in which Eric Cantona starred alongside 54 Down.
- The musical based on Robin Williams 1993 cross-dressing film, which is set to gets its UK premiere in Manchester in September 2022.
- The name of the Manchester massacre in 1819, where 18 innocent people were killed and 700 more badly injured by Government troops on the site of what is now 7 Down.
- The factory where you can now find 3 Down.
- The best-selling album in the UK in both 1991 and 1992, by Mick Hucknall's Manchester band.
- The Manchester-based drama which follows the lives and loves of the team running a hairdressing salon.
- The classic 1990 album by James featuring "Sit Down", "Come Home" and "Lose Control".
- Foamburst is a range of this most famous product from 49 Across.
- The Manchester-based comedy drama in which you will find the characters Pete and Jenny Gifford.
- The only player to win the Ballon d'Or, European Golden Shoe, FIFA World Player of the Year, UEFA Player of the Year, PFA Player's Player of the Year & English League Player of the Year awards while playing in Manchester.
- The band set up by the Macclesfield Godfather of British Blues.
- The name of the radio station that is "coming in your ears" in the Bolton-set comedy "Phoenix Nights".
- The breakfast dish invented at 31 Down in 1980.
- Established in 1853, "The Cream of Manchester" has not been made in the city since 2012, after inbev tragically demolished the historic Strangeways brewery in 2004.
- The country where 106 Across moved to following their collapse in 2018.
- The Hollies song where "love grows under my umbrella."
- The "Our Friends in the North" Salford actor who has played DCI David Bilborough, Matt Jamison, Derek Bentley, Jude Fawley, and Malekith.
- The name of Salford Rugby League's previous stadium.
- The Mancunian share-dealing company who sponsor Salford Rugby League stadium.
- The bar and grill (where drinks will flow and blood will spill) in the most famous track by 27 Across's band, said to a be the 1960's Greek Cypriot cabaret club on Whitworth Street owned by Denos Kitromilides.
- The title of Bury author Emma Jane Unsworth's book which was adapted and relocated from Manchester to Dublin for the 2019 film starring Holiday Grainger and Alia Shawkat.
- The Bury band whose album "The Seldom Seen Kid" was written about fellow Mancunian musician and David Gray's best man, the late Bryan Glancy.
- The name of the character played by scouser Geoffrey Hughes in "The Royle Family."
- The 1979 Manchester-based John Schlesinger war drama starring Richard Gere and Vanessa Redgrave.
- The superb TV drama series which follows a group of workers at a Manchester textile factory and stars Siobhan Finneran, Sarah Lancashire, Jason Merrells, 54 Down, and a who's who of Mancunian acting royalty.
- The oldest Italian restaurant in Manchester, named after the Mozart opera.
- A remake of the 1966 Michael Caine film, the 2004 Jude Law film in which Manchester doubles as downtown Manhattan.
- The surname of the Salford Bet Fred bookmaker.
- The Chorlton animation studio behind Chorlton & The Wheelies, Jamie & The Magic Torch, Cockleshell Bay, Danger Mouse, The Wind in The Willows, Count Duckula, Noddy's Toyland Adventures, Bob The Builder and Postman Pat.
- The Welsh Manchester United and Manchester City legend who set up the Players' Union (which became the PFA) in Manchester.
- Set in the French Riviera in the Roaring Twenties, the musical by Sale-born Sandy Wilson which launched Julie Andrews career.
- The name a member of the audience called Bob Dylan at the legendary 1966 Manchester Free Trade Hall concert.
- The only one of Greater Manchester's ten boroughs not to have a majority Labour council.
- Robbie Coltrane's character in Manchester-based crime drama series "Cracker."
- The only Michelin starred restaurant in Manchester.
- Rio Ferdinand and BooHoo's Italian restaurant in Manchester.
- The Macclesfield sailor who is the most successful sailor in Olympic history.
- The river that runs through the city centre, dividing Manchester from Ewan MacColl's "Dirty Old Town".
- The name of the fictional Stockport pub in the hilarious comedy series "Early Doors."
- The drink invented and manufactured by Scotsman John Nichols in Manchester in 1908.
- The name of the jukebox musical set to the music of Gary, Howard, Jason, Mark and Robbie.
- The stage name of the late Manchester-based Velvet Underground singer, Andy Warhol model and Federico Fellini actress Christa Päffgen.
110 Clues: The location of the Curry Mile. • a small, round Mancunian currant pie. • The Pemberton frontman of Kajagoogoo. • The factory where you can now find 3 Down. • Manchester City's all time top goalscorer. • Manchester United's all time top goalscorer. • The Rugby Union team who also play at 57 Down. • The surname of the Salford Bet Fred bookmaker. • ...
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- a cupboard built into the wall of a room from the floor to the ceiling → wardrobe
- a piece of clothing that covers the upper part of your body and your arms, usually has a collar, and is fastened at the front by buttons → blouse
- a small wooden musical instrument that you hold under your chin and play by pulling a bow (=special stick) across the strings
- a holiday on a large ship
- a feeling of liking someone, especially in a sexual way; something interesting or enjoyable to see or do
- someone who does not eat any animal products at all, such as meat, fish, eggs, cheese, or milk → vegetarian
- used to mean a particular thing when you do not know its name or do not know exactly what it is → anything, everything, nothing
- to stay somewhere or not do something until something else happens, someone arrives etc.
- a set of clothes worn together, especially for a special occasion
- the first, third, fifth etc. or the second, fourth, sixth etc.; day yes, day no.
- a long race of about 26 miles or 42 kilometers
- a game in which two teams use their hands to hit a ball over a high net
- making you feel physically relaxed, without any pain or without being too hot, cold etc.
- to move something to a particular place or position, especially using your hands SYN place
- someone who does not eat meat or fish → vegan
- a small piece of paper, plastic etc. attached to something to show what it is, who owns it, what it costs etc.
- a soft shirt with short sleeves and no collar
- a piece of clothing with long sleeves that is worn over your clothes to protect them or to keep you warm
- something that is grown or made in a factory in large quantities, usually in order to be sold
- a system of exercises that help you control your mind and body in order to relax
- a square piece of cloth or paper used for protecting your clothes and for cleaning your hands and lips during a meal SYN serviette
- especially British English a small bag in which women keep paper money, coins, cards etc. SYN wallet American English
- used to emphasize how great a feeling or quality is, or how large an amount is; used to say that someone does something because of the reason just stated
- [sentence adverb] spoken used to add new information to what you have just said, to give your opinion, or to start a new conversation
- nearly, but not completely or not quite
- a small plastic card that you use to buy goods or services and pay for them later
- a shopping mall where clothes are sold for less than the usual price, often because they are no longer fashionable or are slightly damaged
- not ordinary or usual, but different in some way and often better or more important
- not at any time, or not once
- an activity or sport in which people compete with each other according to agreed rules
- preposition ON A SURFACE touching a surface or being supported by a surface
- a piece of clothing that covers you from your waist to your feet and has a separate part for each leg SYN trousers British English
- used to give a negative reply to a question, offer, or request OPP yes
- a skilled cook, especially the main cook in a hotel or restaurant
- a man who serves food and drink at the tables in a restaurant
- a reduction in the usual price of something
- to perform an action or activity
- a piece of furniture like a large cupboard that you hang clothes in → closet
- something that you do for someone in order to help them or be kind to them
- a place where people can stay and eat fairly cheaply
- shapes, lines etc. painted or drawn on a surface, showing what someone or something looks like
- a service provided by a hotel, by which food and drinks can be sent to a guest’s room
- a container with a narrow top for keeping liquids in, usually made of plastic or glass
- at the correct time or the time that was arranged
- something that is free does not cost you any money; not held, tied up, or kept somewhere as a prisoner
- an area in a shop where you can put on clothes to see how they look SYN dressing room
- a single thing, especially one thing in a list, group, or set of things
- a container made of paper, cloth, or thin plastic, that usually opens at the top
- *** clothes fit your body very closely, especially in a way that is uncomfortable OPP loose
- a short light coat; the part of a suit that covers the top part of your body
- to shut something in order to cover an opening, or to become shut in this way SYN shut OPP open
- not closed, so that things, people, air etc. can go in and out or be put in and out OPP closed, shut
- to move very quickly, by moving your legs more quickly than when you walk
- not in danger of being harmed, lost, or stolen OPP unsafe → safety
- to make arrangements to stay in a place, eat in a restaurant, go to a theatre etc. at a particular time in the future → reserve
- a large musical instrument that has a long row of black and white keys. You play the piano by sitting in front of it and pressing the keys
- to give someone money for something you buy or for a service
- short trousers ending at or above the knees
- a musical instrument like a thin pipe, that you play by holding it across your lips, blowing over a hole, and pressing down buttons with your fingers → flautist
- if something happens ***, it happens regularly or many times SYN frequently
- very pleasant to taste or smell
- someone who owns or works in a travel agency
- to produce something, for example by putting the different parts of it together
- to ask for food or a drink in a restaurant, bar etc.
- an object that is made from two similar parts that are joined together
- to telephone someone
- a metal blade fixed into a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon → scalpel
- a musical instrument usually with six strings that you play by pulling the strings with your fingers or with a plectrum (=small piece of plastic, metal etc.)
- To enjoy oneself; to experience enjoyable activities.
- someone who is travelling in a vehicle, plane, boat etc., but is not driving it or working on it
- a sweet drink made of milk, ice cream, and fruit or chocolate
- how big or small something is
- better than anything else or anyone else in quality, skill, how effective it is etc.
- used to say that something exists or happens (singular)
- pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable; friendly, kind, or polite
- Time when one is not working
- an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time → interest, pastime
- used to ask about the frequency of something
- a large piece of furniture with open shelves for storing plates, dishes etc. SYN Welsh dresser
- someone who comes from a different country
- an open area for cars to park in SYN car park
- something that is *** has a low temperature OPP hot
- your *** person or thing is the one that you like the most
- a health, recreational, and social facility geared towards exercise, sports, and other physical activities
- an object that you use for eating, cooking, or serving food. It has a small bowl-shaped part and a long handle
- a piece of paper that you are given which shows that you have paid for something
Down
- to go away from a place or a person
- when you visit famous or interesting places, especially as tourists
- a place where you can buy snacks or small meals
- someone who buys goods or services from a shop, company etc.
- a wide passage or large hall just inside the entrance to a public building SYN foyer
- a small flat case, often made of leather, that you carry in your pocket, for holding paper money, bank cards etc. SYN billfold American English → purse
- money in the form of coins or notes rather than cheques, credit cards etc.
- a set of clothes made of the same material, usually including a jacket with trousers or a skirt
- a system of broadcasting television programmes by cable → satellite television
- a restaurant that only sells ice cream
- made or done officially or publicly OPP informal
- more quickly than usual SYN in a rush
- used to refer to any person, when it is not important to say exactly who
- a particular way of doing, designing, or producing something, especially one that is typical of a particular place, period of time, or group of people
- pronoun used to ask or talk about which person is involved, or what the name of a person is
- to take part or compete in a game or sport; to perform a piece of music on a musical instrument; when children ***, they do things that they enjoy, often with other people or with toys
- used to say that something exists or happens (plural)
- a building where people pay to stay and eat meals
- a structure that has been built and filled with water for people to swim in
- a game played indoors between two teams of five players, in which each team tries to win points by throwing a ball through a net
- to put a piece of clothing on your body OPP take off
- a journey for pleasure, during which you visit several different towns, areas etc.
- the place at an airport where you collect your cases and bags after a flight
- to sit on an animal, especially a horse, and make it move along; to travel on a bicycle or motorbike
- further forward than someone or something OPP behind
- to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits you or if it suits you, especially in a shop
- a large case with a handle, used for carrying clothes and possessions when you travel
- a place that is *** is small, comfortable, and warm
- a small tool used in work such as science or medicine; an object used for producing music, such as a piano or violin
- something wrapped in paper, packed in a box, and then sent by mail or delivered SYN parcel British English
- relaxed and not worried, or seeming not to care about something; not formal or not for a formal situation OPP formal
- a young person, plant, or animal has not lived for very long
- one more time – used when something has happened or been done before
- a large shop that is divided into separate departments, each selling a different type of goods
- someone whose job is to look after or help customers in a public place
- able or likely to harm or kill you → harmful
- without any dirt, marks etc. OPP dirty
- the place that someone or something is going to
- all the time, at all times, or every time
- a sport played by two teams of 11 players, who try to kick a round ball into their opponents’ goal SYN football British English
- to have something such as clothes, shoes, or jewelry on your body
- the end of something, especially something pointed; a helpful piece of advice
- a low table on which you put cups, newspapers etc.
- to leave your house, especially in order to enjoy yourself
- a number of people or things, or an amount of something, when the exact number or amount is not stated
- belonging to or connected with us
- the sport of moving yourself through water using your arms and legs
- something that is *** has a high temperature – used about weather, places, food, drink, or objects OPP cold
- (automated teller machine) a machine outside a bank that you use to get money from your account SYN cashpoint
- sweet food served after the main part of a meal
- a long flat narrow board attached to a wall or in a frame or cupboard, used for putting things on
- someone who is invited to an event or special occasion
- to get to the place you are going to
- a musical instrument made of skin stretched over a circular frame, played by hitting it with your hand or a stick
- modal verb ABILITY to be able to do something or to know how to do something
- a place where alcoholic drinks are served
- a meal or party during which food is cooked on a metal frame over a fire and eaten outdoors
- a piece of exercise equipment that has a large belt around a set of wheels, that you can walk or run on while staying in the same place
- used to mean a person, when you do not know or do not say who the person is SYN someone, → anybody, everybody, nobody
- if you are ready, you are prepared for what you are going to do
- a musical instrument with ten strings that is played using a steel bar and a pedal (=a bar you press with your foot), usually in rock and roll songs
- a pair of lenses set in a frame resting on the nose and ears, used to correct or assist defective eyesight or protect the eyes
- American English a sale of used furniture, clothes etc. from people’s houses, usually held in or near someone’s garage
- a visit to a place that involves a journey, for pleasure or a particular purpose
- used to tell someone to do something more quickly
- a board with buttons marked with letters or numbers that are pressed to put information into a computer or other machine; an electronic musical instrument similar to a piano that can make sounds like many different instruments → synthesizer
- a type of light soft shoe with a rubber sole (=bottom), used for sports → plimsoll
- preposition, adverb below or at a lower level than something, or covered by something OPP over
- any thing, event, situation etc., when it is not important to say exactly which
- adverb, preposition in or through the space that separates two things, people, or places
- a thin tube of paper or plastic for sucking up liquid from a bottle or a cup
- determiner, pronoun [usually in questions and negatives] some or even the smallest amount or number
- a place where a lot of people go for holidays
- to put your clothes on
- to go from one place to another, or to several places, especially ones that are far away
- a tool you use for picking up and eating food, with a handle and three or four points
- time when you are not working or studying and can relax and do things you enjoy
- to become different, or to make something become different
- to use your money to pay for goods or services
- the cases, bags etc. that you carry when you are travelling SYN baggage American English
- a piece of outer clothing worn by women and girls, which hangs down from the waist like the bottom part of a dress
- not firmly fastened in place; not tied or fastened very tightly; *** clothes are big and do not fit your body tightly SYN loose-fitting, baggy OPP tight
- o try to find something that you have lost, or someone who is not where they should be SYN search for
- a vehicle that flies in the air and has wings and at least one engine
- a small clock that you wear on your wrist or keep in your pocket
- to give something to someone in exchange for money OPP buy
- the state of being legally a citizen of a particular country → citizenship
- the activity of going to shops and buying things
- trousers made of denim (=a strong, usually blue, cotton cloth)
- a hot or cold drink
- belonging to or connected with people or things that have already been mentioned
- someone who is visiting a place for pleasure on holiday
- used to refer to all the people or things in a particular group or all the parts of something
- not like something or someone else, or not like before OPP similar
- part of a piece of furniture, such as a desk, that you pull out and push in and use to keep things in
- available to be bought in a shop; available to be bought at a lower price than usual
- a piece of clothing made of soft material that you wear on your foot inside your shoe
- a piece of clothing worn by a woman or girl that covers the top of her body and part or all of her legs → skirt
- a small amount of food that is eaten between main meals or instead of a meal
- a soft sweet food made by baking a mixture of flour, butter, sugar, and eggs
186 Clues: a hot or cold drink • to telephone someone • to put your clothes on • a holiday on a large ship • not at any time, or not once • Time when one is not working • how big or small something is • very pleasant to taste or smell • to perform an action or activity • belonging to or connected with us • to go away from a place or a person • to get to the place you are going to • ...
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