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refrain — refrain1 [ri frān′] vi. [ME refreinen < OFr refrener < L refrenare < re , back + frenare, to curb < frenum, rein] to hold back; keep oneself (from doing something); forbear vt. Archaic to hold back; curb SYN. REFRAIN1 usually suggests … English World dictionary
Science and mathematics from the Renaissance to Descartes — George Molland Early in the nineteenth century John Playfair wrote for the Encyclopaedia Britannica a long article entitled ‘Dissertation; exhibiting a General View of the Progress of Mathematics and Physical Science, since the Revival of Letters … History of philosophy
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impertinence — noun I ll refrain from answering with the impertinence your question deserves Syn: rudeness, insolence, impoliteness, bad manners, discourtesy, disrespect, incivility; impudence, cheek, cheekiness, audacity, presumption, temerity, effrontery,… … Thesaurus of popular words
Sceptics (The) — The sceptics Michael Frede INTRODUCTION When we speak of ‘scepticism’ and of ‘sceptics’, we primarily think of a philosophical position according to which nothing is known for certain, or even nothing can be known for certain. There are certain… … History of philosophy
abstain — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. i. forbear, refrain. See avoidance, moderation, asceticism, disuse.Ant., indulge. II (Roget s IV) v. Syn. refrain, forbear, renounce, desist, forgo, withhold, avoid, stop, deny oneself, hold aloof… … English dictionary for students
Ma malakat aymanukum — This is a sub article to Islamic military jurisprudence and Prisoner of warMa malakat aymanukum ( what your right hands possess ما ملكت أيمانکم) is a reference in the Qur an to slaves.OverviewThe term itself is normally considered to refer to… … Wikipedia
china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material … Universalium
China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast … Universalium
TAXATION — This article is arranged according to the following outline: historical aspects legal aspects the biblical period the talmudic period the post talmudic period in general yardsticks of tax assessment taxable property Place of Residence, Business,… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Upāsaka — (masculine) or Upāsikā (feminine) are from the Sanskrit and Pāli words for attendant . [Nattier (2003), p. 25, states that the etymology of upāsikā suggests those who serve and that the word is best understood as lay auxiliary of the monastic… … Wikipedia
