An action of the mind whereby we obtain a clearer view of our relation to the things of yesterday and are able to avoid the perils that we shall not again encounter.
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A law for submission of proposed legislation to a popular vote to learn the nonsensus of public opinion.
(also: democracy)
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(also: democracy)
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Superfluous; needless; de trop.
The Sultan said: "There's evidence abundant
To prove this unbelieving dog redundant."
To whom the Grand Vizier, with mien impressive,
Replied: "His head, at least, appears excessive."
—Habeeb Suleiman
Mr. Debs is a redundant citizen.
—Theodore Roosevelt
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The Sultan said: "There's evidence abundant
To prove this unbelieving dog redundant."
To whom the Grand Vizier, with mien impressive,
Replied: "His head, at least, appears excessive."
—Habeeb Suleiman
Mr. Debs is a redundant citizen.
—Theodore Roosevelt
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A North American Indian, whose skin is not red — at least not on the outside.
(also: america)
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(also: america)
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Reparation without satisfaction.
Among the Anglo-Saxons a subject conceiving himself wronged by the king was permitted, on proving his injury, to beat a brazen image of the royal offender with a switch that was afterward applied to his own naked back. The latter rite was performed by the public hangman, and it assured moderation in the plaintiff's choice of a switch.
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Among the Anglo-Saxons a subject conceiving himself wronged by the king was permitted, on proving his injury, to beat a brazen image of the royal offender with a switch that was afterward applied to his own naked back. The latter rite was performed by the public hangman, and it assured moderation in the plaintiff's choice of a switch.
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Deliverance of sinners from the penalty of their sin, through their murder of the deity against whom they sinned. The doctrine of Redemption is the fundamental mystery of our holy religion, and whoso believeth in it shall not perish, but have everlasting life in which to try to understand it.
We must awake Man's spirit from its sin,
And take some special measure for redeeming it;
Though hard indeed the task to get it in
Among the angels any way but teaming it,
Or purify it otherwise than steaming it.
I'm awkward at Redemption — a beginner:
My method is to crucify the sinner.
—Golgo Brone
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
We must awake Man's spirit from its sin,
And take some special measure for redeeming it;
Though hard indeed the task to get it in
Among the angels any way but teaming it,
Or purify it otherwise than steaming it.
I'm awkward at Redemption — a beginner:
My method is to crucify the sinner.
—Golgo Brone
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In the Church of England, the Third Person of the parochial Trinity, the Curate and the Vicar being the other two.
(also: university)
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(also: university)
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A person distinguishable from a civilian by his uniform and from a soldier by his gait.
Fresh from the farm or factory or street,
His marching, in pursuit or in retreat,
Were an impressive martial spectacle
Except for two impediments — his feet.
—Thompson Johnson
(also: problem)
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Fresh from the farm or factory or street,
His marching, in pursuit or in retreat,
Were an impressive martial spectacle
Except for two impediments — his feet.
—Thompson Johnson
(also: problem)
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A particular kind of dejection to relieve a general fatigue.
(also: creation of the universe)
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(also: creation of the universe)
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In American politics, another throw of the dice, accorded to the player against whom they are loaded.
(also: america)
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(also: america)
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A suspension of hostilities. An armed truce for the purpose of digging up the dead.
(also: [enemy)
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(also: [enemy)
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To recall with additions something not previously known.
(also: infinity)
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(also: infinity)
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A proponent of a new misrule who has failed to establish it.
(also: humans)
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(also: humans)
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Accessible to the infection of our own opinions. Hospitable to persuasion, dissuasion and evasion.
(also: reason)
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(also: reason)
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Propensitate of prejudice.
In American military matters, that exposed part of the army that is nearest to Congress.
(also: Congress)
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(also: Congress)
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Apparently.
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The dream of a mad philosopher. That which would remain in the cupel if one should assay a phantom. The nucleus of a vacuum.
(also: guide)
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(also: guide)
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sign-up or face the consequences!
“"observers" must obey the call.”
join