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  • 101Saskatchewan and Alberta — • The twin provinces of the Canadian West, so called because they were formed on the same day Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Saskatchewan and Alberta     Saskatchewan and Alberta …

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  • 102height — /huyt/, n. 1. extent or distance upward: The balloon stopped rising at a height of 500 feet. 2. distance upward from a given level to a fixed point: the height from the ground to the first floor; the height of an animal at the shoulder. 3. the… …

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  • 103height — [[t]haɪt[/t]] n. 1) extent or distance upward: The plane gained height rapidly[/ex] 2) distance upward from the lowest or a given level to a fixed point 3) the distance between the lowest and highest points of a person standing upright; stature… …

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  • 104Roman art — includes the visual arts produced in Ancient Rome, and in the territories of the Roman empire. Major forms of Roman art are architecture, painting, sculpture and mosaic work. Metal work, coin die and gem engraving, ivory carvings, figurine glass …

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  • 105Straiton —    STRAITON, a parish, in the district of Carrick, county of Ayr, 7 miles (S. E. by E.) from Maybole; containing, with the village of Patna, 1363 inhabitants. This place derives its name, signifying in the Celtic language the town of the strath,… …

    A Topographical dictionary of Scotland

  • 106Common Firecrest — Male of nominate subspecies in England Conservation status …

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  • 107high — I. a. 1. Lofty, elevated, tall, high reaching, heaven kissing, of great altitude. 2. Eminent, prominent, pre eminent, distinguished, superior. 3. Elevated, exalted, noble, dignified, lofty, great, admirable. 4. Abstruse, recondite, occult,… …

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  • 108Bolivia — • Includes history, geography, education, church, and government information Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Bolivia     Bolivia     † …

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  • 109Mozambique — • The former official name given to the Portuguese possessions on the eastern coast of Africa opposite the island of Madagascar Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Mozambique     Mozambique …

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  • 110Bourne Woods — The woods near Bourne, Lincolnshire, England. In particular, Bourne Wood. National Grid reference TF0821. Co ordinates: O°24 W, 52°46 N.Bourne Wood is owned by The Forestry Commission England. It is managed by Forest Enterprise (England) as part… …

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