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Thomas De Quincey
(1785-1859)
English essayistcritic
Once a man indulges himself in murder, very soon he comes to think little of robbing; and […]
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In this remarkable and fully rockin' video, an Italian singer (Adriano Celentano) performs a rock piece whose lyrics are […]dip
[dip] {n.}
a pickpocket.section gang
[section gang] or [section crew] {n.}
A group of railroad workers who watch and repair a number of miles of track.
* /The […]to no avail
[to no avail] or [of no avail] (1) {adj. phr.}, {formal}
Having no effect; useless, unsuccessful.
* /Tom's practicing was of […]all hours
[all hours] {n. phr.}, {informal}
Late or irregular times.
* /The boy's mother said he must stop coming home for meals at […]know if one is coming or going
[know if one is coming or going] or [know whether one is coming or going] {v. phr.}
To feel able to think clearly; know what […]G.K. Chesterton
(1874-1936), As I Was Saying
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