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  • 81SHABBETAI ẒEVI — (1626–1676), the central figure of Shabbateanism, the messianic movement named after him. Background of the Movement Shabbateanism was the largest and most momentous messianic movement in Jewish history subsequent to the destruction of the Temple …

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  • 82Mridangam — Not to be confused with Mridanga. Mridangam Percussion instrument Developed First mentioned in Hindu literature: Lord Nandi first played this instrument for Lord Shiva …

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  • 83mouse trap — mousetrap mouse trap , mouse trap mouse trap , n. Any device that catches, and usually kills, mice. They are of various designs, the most common being a stiff loop of wire mounted on a small wooden platform base and attached to a strong spring,… …

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  • 84mousetrap — mouse trap , mouse trap mouse trap , n. Any device that catches, and usually kills, mice. They are of various designs, the most common being a stiff loop of wire mounted on a small wooden platform base and attached to a strong spring, which holds …

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  • 85Parable of the Ten Virgins — The Parable of the Ten Virgins , or the Wise and Foolish Virgins, is a parable told by Jesus in the gospel of Matthew (Matthew [http://www.biblija.net/biblija.cgi?m=Mt+25 id7=1 pos=0 set=17 l=en2 25:1 13] ) [The Holy Bible, King James Version] .… …

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  • 86Abuja — /euh booh jeuh/, n. the capital of Nigeria, in the central part. 378,671. * * * City (pop., 1995 est.: 423,391), federal capital of Nigeria. Construction of the city, at a site chosen for its healthful climate and central location about 300 mi… …

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  • 87tensional — tension ► NOUN 1) the state of being tense. 2) mental or emotional strain. 3) a situation in which there is conflict or strain because of differing views, aims, or elements. 4) the degree of stitch tightness in knitting and machine sewing. 5)… …

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  • 88JERUSALEM — The entry is arranged according to the following outline: history name protohistory the bronze age david and first temple period second temple period the roman period byzantine jerusalem arab period crusader period mamluk period …

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  • 89India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …

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  • 90Italy — /it l ee/, n. a republic in S Europe, comprising a peninsula S of the Alps, and Sicily, Sardinia, Elba, and other smaller islands: a kingdom 1870 1946. 57,534,088; 116,294 sq. mi. (301,200 sq. km). Cap.: Rome. Italian, Italia. * * * Italy… …

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