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1hitch — I. v. n. 1. Catch, get stopped, stick, get impeded. 2. Go by jerks. II. v. a. Fasten, tie, attach, connect, unite. III. n. 1. Catch, impediment, obstacle, hindrance, check. 2. Jerk, jerking motion. 3 …
2RELIGIOUS LIFE AND COMMUNITIES — Jews UNDER OTTOMAN RULE The Jews of the pre Zionist old yishuv, both sephardim (from the Orient) and ashkenazim (of European origin), dedicated their lives to the fulfillment of religious precepts: the study of the torah and the meticulous… …
3Social behaviour in animals — Introduction actions of animals living in communities. Such behaviour may include the feeding of the young, the building of shelters, or the guarding of territory. General characteristics Social behaviour (Social behaviour in animals) …
4George Metesky — George P. Metesky (November 2 1903 ndash; May 23 1994), better known as the Mad Bomber, terrorized New York City for 16 years in the 1940s and 1950s with explosives he planted in theaters, terminals, libraries and offices. Bombs were left in… …
5education — /ej oo kay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. 2. the act or process of… …
6Iran — /i ran , i rahn , uy ran /, n. a republic in SW Asia. 67,540,002; ab. 635,000 sq. mi. (1,644,650 sq. km). Cap.: Teheran. Formerly (until 1935), Persia. * * * Iran Introduction Iran Background: Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic… …
7monopoly and competition — ▪ economics Introduction basic factors in the structure of economic markets.In economics monopoly and competition signify certain complex relations among firms in an industry. A monopoly implies an exclusive possession of a market by a… …
8Connick v. Myers — Supreme Court of the United States Argued November 8, 1982 Decided April 20, 1983 …
9United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …
10First Battle of El Alamein — Part of Western Desert Campaign …
