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A metrical version of the Psalms published by Stephen Daye at Cam- bridge, Massachusetts, in 1680. One of the first printed works of the New World, and now highly prized. "What the Gutenberg Bible is to Europe, the Bay Psalm Book is to the United States"— A. E. Newton. In 1947 a copy changed hands at auction for $151, 000.00.
Coarse-grained salt, formerly obtained by slow evaporation of sea-water and used for curing meat, etc. Perhaps so called because 01 iginally imported from the shores of the Bay of Biscay. "Bay," in this case, does not signify the colour.
Three stones, about thirty yards apart, near Sleaford. It is said that Rinaldo was riding on his favourite steed, when the demon of the place sprang up behind him; but Bayardo in terror took three tremendous leaps and unhorsed the fiend.
A strip of linen 231 ft. long and 20 in. wide on which is represented in tapestry the mission of Harold to William, Duke of Normandy (William the Conqueror), and all the incidents of his history from then till his death at Hastings in 1066. It is preserved at Bayeux, and is supposed to be the work of Matilda, wife of William the Conqueror.
The State of Missis- sippi; so called from its numerous bayous. A bayou is a creek, or sluggish and marshy over- flow of a river or lake. The word may be of native American origin, but is probably a corruption of Fr. boyau, gut.
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be extremely pleased or satisfied with
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To arrive.
to exist or be present for a long time
to be avoided at all costs
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One should be cautious when expressing desires, as they may come true in an unwanted way.
be accused or suspected of doing something
be officially accused of a crime
originate or come from something
to be in agreement or approval with something
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plan or intend to do something
to frequently visit or stay somewhere for short periods
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Regardless of the situation or circumstances
Have a particular reputation or name
have a reputation for doing something
To be left behind or fail to keep up with others
be responsible for a problem or situation
similar to something or someone
composed or constituted of a particular substance
Consist or be composed of something
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to act as a mother or caregiver
Feel free to do something
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work at night, typically as a regular shift
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discover or realize the truth about something
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Act naturally without pretending to be someone else
to have a specific goal or intention in mind
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to have a strong advantage or be in a favorable position
be calm and composed
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To be accompanied or encircled by someone
To suddenly become sick or unwell