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...literally implies 'much in a small space.'

...alternating rows of six and five stars each--was chosen and remains in use nationwide to this day. He received a B- for his work.

...'straight' or 'true' is perfect diction or pronunciation.

...sixteenth century as these were qualities once associated with an excess of bodily blood.

...referring to the river dividing earth from the Underworld in Greek myth.

...but by the mid 1600s it was being used to refer to solar eclipses, with the English clergy and scholar John Spenser writing about 'a strange deliquium of light in the sun' as early as 1663.

...the way, gained its extra middle syllable.

...linguistics dealing with names and naming.')

(Continued)...Ultimately, in Lydgate's eyes, London was a city that essentially 'licks up' all your pennies until you are left with none.

...kind of equally exaggerated or boastful promotion.

(Coined after P. T. Barnum)

...pandaedalian is ingeniously made or expertly designed.