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  • 71urbanity — /err ban i tee/, n., pl. urbanities. 1. the quality of being urbane; refined courtesy or politeness; suavity: He was the last word in urbanity. 2. urbanities, civilities or amenities. 3. the quality or state of being urban. [1525 35; < L&#8230; …

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  • 72Central Asian arts — Literary, performing, and visual arts of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Tibet, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and parts of China and Russia. The term usually denotes only those traditions not influenced by the&#8230; …

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  • 73Southeast Asian arts — Literary, performing, and visual arts of Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. The classical literatures of Southeast Asia can be divided into three major regions: the Sanskrit region of&#8230; …

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  • 74grande cuisine — ▪ gastronomy       the classic cuisine of France as it evolved from its beginnings in the 16th century to its fullest flowering in the lavish banquets of the 19th century. The classic cuisine prizes richness, suavity, balance, and elegant&#8230; …

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  • 75MacHale, John — • Born March 6, 1791 at Tubbernavine, Co. Mayo, Ireland; died at Tuam, November 4, 1881 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. MacHale, John     John MacHale …

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  • 76Innocenzo di Pietro Francucci da Imola —     Innocenzo di Pietro Francucci da Imola     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Innocenzo di Pietro Francucci da Imola     Italian painter; b. at Imola, c. 1494; d. at Bologna, c. 1550. When but twelve years of age he arrived at the latter city to study …

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  • 77John MacHale —     John MacHale     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► John MacHale     Born March 6, 1791 at Tubbernavine, Co. Mayo, Ireland; died at Tuam, November 4, 1881.     He was so feeble at his birth that he was baptized at home by Father Conroy, who, six years …

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  • 78Teaching of St. Augustine of Hippo —     Teaching of St. Augustine of Hippo     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Teaching of St. Augustine of Hippo     St. Augustine of Hippo (354 430) is a philosophical and theological genius of the first order, dominating, like a pyramid, antiquity and&#8230; …

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  • 79amenities — noun /ʌˈmɛn.ə.tis/ The quality of being pleasant or agreeable, whether in respect to situation, climate, manners, or disposition; pleasantness; civility; suavity; gentleness. I trust that you are as comfortable as circumstances permit, said&#8230; …

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  • 80James Bond — noun A fictional British spy in the novels of and the motion pictures based on these novels, famous for his suavity, ingenuity, ruthlessness and supply of gadgets. Syn: 007 See Also: Bond girl …

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