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51bark — bark1 barkless, adj. /bahrk/, n. 1. the abrupt, harsh, explosive cry of a dog. 2. a similar sound made by another animal, as a fox. 3. a short, explosive sound, as of firearms: the bark of a revolver. 4. a brusque order, reply, etc.: The foreman… …
52MUSIC — This article is arranged according to the following outline: introduction written sources of direct and circumstantial evidence the material relics and iconography notated sources oral tradition archives and important collections of jewish music… …
53bray´er — bray1 «bray», noun, verb. –n. 1. the loud, harsh sound made by a donkey: »the defiant bray of a donkey. 2. any loud, harsh sound: »the bray of trumpets. And with rude crash and jarring bray The rusty bolts withdrawn (Scott). ╂[< verb] –v.i …
54screech — screecher, n. /skreech/, v.i. 1. to utter or make a harsh, shrill cry or sound: The child screeched hysterically. The brakes screeched. v.t. 2. to utter with a screech: She screeched her warning. n. 3. a harsh, shrill cry or sound: an owl s… …
55screech — I [[t]skritʃ[/t]] v. i. 1) to utter or make a harsh, shrill cry or sound 2) to utter with a screech 3) a harsh, shrill cry or sound • Etymology: 1550–60; var. of obs. scritch to scream; akin to screak screech′er, n. screech•y, adj. screech•i•er,… …
56History of the Caribbean — The history of the Caribbean reveals the significant role the region played in the colonial struggles of the European powers since the fifteenth century. In the twentieth century the Caribbean was again important during World War II, in the… …
57Russia — /rush euh/, n. 1. Also called Russian Empire. Russian, Rossiya. a former empire in E Europe and N and W Asia: overthrown by the Russian Revolution 1917. Cap.: St. Petersburg (1703 1917). 2. See Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. 3. See Russian… …
58chat — chattable, adj. /chat/, v., chatted, chatting, n. v.i. 1. to converse in a familiar or informal manner. v.t. 2. chat up, Chiefly Brit. a. to talk flirtatiously with. b. to talk to in a friendly, open way. n. 3. informal conversation: We had a… …
59painting, Western — ▪ art Introduction history of Western painting from its beginnings in prehistoric times to the present. Painting, the execution of forms and shapes on a surface by means of pigment (but see also drawing for discussion of depictions in …
60List of French words and phrases used by English speakers — Here are some examples of French words and phrases used by English speakers. English contains many words of French origin, such as art, collage, competition, force, machine, police, publicity, role, routine, table, and many other Anglicized… …
