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Although the origins of The Devil's Dictionary are normally placed in 1881 ( the point at which Bierce himself said it began ) the idea started in August 1869 when Bierce, short of topics to write about and having recently bought a new copy of Webster's Unabridged dictionary, suggested the possibility of writing a < nowiki >" Comic Dictionary "</ nowiki >.
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Although the origins of the term are not referred to in the text, the title served ( along with the general hype created in Australia ) to revive public interest in the legend.
" Although the work is commonly attributed to Cranmer, its detailed origins are obscure.
Although he initially declined the part of Dr. David Banner in The Incredible Hulk because of its comic book origins, on reading Kenneth Johnson's script for the pilot episode, he was persuaded to change his mind ( and agreed to remain involved with the series for as long as Johnson was to be involved ).
Although the first graduate degree, a PhD in classics, was awarded in 1885, many of the current PhD programs trace their origins to the 1960s.
Although mythical elements are not so prominent in Exodus as in Genesis, the echoes of ancient legends are crucial to understanding the book's origins and purpose: for example, the story of the infant Moses's salvation from the Nile has its basis in an earlier legend of king Sargon, while the story of the parting of the Red Sea trades on Mesopotamian creation mythology.
Although the Estonian and Germanic languages are of very different origins, one can identify many similar words in Estonian and English, for example.
Although it appears that globular clusters contain some of the first stars to be produced in the galaxy, their origins and their role in galactic evolution are still unclear.
Although many have linked one's social origins and educational attainment to life chances and opportunities, education cannot serve as the most influential predictor of economic mobility.
Although the origins of music videos go back much further, they came into their own in the 1980s, when Music Television's format was based on them.
Although its origins are unclear, it most likely stems from an ancient fertility rite, perhaps the Celtic festival of Beltane.
Although string theory had its origins in the study of quark confinement and not of quantum gravity, it was soon discovered that the string spectrum contains the graviton, and that " condensation " of certain vibration modes of strings is equivalent to a modification of the original background.
Although he stayed and settled in Iran, he continued to be known as Hindi, indicating his origins in India, and Ruhollah Khomeini even used Hindi as a pen name in some of his ghazals.
Although both units are part of the same Guard Corps, and wear the same uniform, the Artillery Unit has a totally different military cap badge, as a reminder of its historical origins.
Although the characteristics and manifestations of civilization from the Neolithic have been identified their origins and relationship have not yet fully defined.
Although he avoids the controversial topic of human origins in the rest of the book so as not to prejudice readers against his theory, here he ventures a cautious hint that psychology would be put on a new foundation and that " Light will be thrown on the origin of man ".
Although much of Zanzibar's African population came from the mainland, one group known as Shirazis traces its origins to the island's early Persian settlers.
Although of humble origins and unschooled in her youth, Jane Morris underwent a remarkable self-education after her marriage.
Although Rococo is usually thought of as developing first in the decorative arts and interior design, its origins lie in the late Baroque architectural work of Borromini ( 1599 – 1667 ) mostly in Rome and Guarini ( 1624 – 83 ) mostly in Northern Italy but also in Vienna, Prague, Lisbon, and Paris.
Although it is sometimes stated that the term " bangers " has its origins in World War II, the term was actually in use at least as far back as 1919.
Although its origins are unclear, Irish dancing was later influenced by dance forms from the Continent, especially the Quadrille.
Although he often lied about his origins, he formally became a French citizen in 1908, and worked for the Vickers munitions firm from 1897 to 1927.
Although geophysics was only recognized as a separate discipline in the 19th century, its origins go back to ancient history.
Although Goldberry's origins are uncertain, Bombadil clearly identifies her as having been found by him in the river and her title " River-woman's daughter " strongly suggests that she is not a mortal human being, but rather a spirit of the river Withywindle in the Old Forest of Tolkien's Middle-earth.
Although he was not forthcoming with specific events and incidents, he did talk about the origins of his writing ability ; Richardson would tell stories to his friends and spent his youth constantly writing letters.
The Commonitorium and the Histories are a response, at least in their origins, to the direct influence that Saint Augustine exercised over Orosius. Although Paulus Orosius ’ s most important book was the Historiae Adversus Paganos, his other two surviving books must also be taken into account: Commonitorium and Liber Apologeticus.
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Although the bipedal Tasmanian Devil's appearance does not resemble its marsupial inspiration, it contains multilayered references to other " devils ": he has horn-shaped fur on his head ( similar to the Devil's appearance ) and whirls about like a dust devil ( similar in appearance to a tornado ) which sounds like several motors whirring in unison.
Although forgotten by Ambrose Bierce in his compiling of The Devil's Dictionary, these entries were made available in the Enlarged Devil's Dictionary, which was first published in 1967.
Although Quasar has not appeared as a superhero in the Ultimate Marvel setting, S. H. I. E. L. D agent Wendell Vaughn is the head of security for the top secret Project Pegasus in Devil's Point, Wyoming.
Although The Devil's Point is strikingly distinct when seen from the south, it is in fact very much a subsidiary peak of Cairn Toul, the summit of which lies some 3 km to the north.
Although he fears that taking the Devil's bet might be sinful, Johnny accepts the terms, proudly telling the Devil that the Devil will regret it as Johnny is " the best that's ever been.
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Although the dance didn't originate in Poland, the Oxford Etymological Dictionary claims its name is derived from the Czech polka meaning " Polish woman " ( feminine form corresponding to polák, a Pole ).
Although it generally refers to religious beliefs that are accepted regardless of evidence, they can refer to acceptable opinions of philosophers or philosophical schools, public decrees, or issued decisions of political authorities .< ref >, " Dogma " The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions.
Although " collectable " is the spelling listed first for the adjective by the Oxford English Dictionary and is standard spelling in British English, the dictionary observes that the "- ible " form is also valid and this has come to be the common spelling in the United States.
Although Beckwith does not cite any examples, the Swedish sinologist Bernhard Karlgren edited two dictionaries: Analytic Dictionary of Chinese and Sino-Japanese ( 1923 ) and Grammata Serica Recensa ( 1957 ).
Although The Cambridge Online Dictionary definition of factory states:
Although Lawrence Mott in his comprehensive treatment of the history of the rudder, Timothy Runyan, the Propyläen History of Technology, the Encyclopædia Britannica, and The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology classify a steering oar as a rudder, Joseph Needham, Lefèbre des Noëttes, K. S.
Although heterosexism is defined in the online editions of the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language and the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary as anti-gay discrimination and / or prejudice " by heterosexual people " and " by heterosexuals ", people of any sexual orientation can hold such attitudes and bias.
Although the dictionary was never again revised or expanded, an abridged edition with new words, The New Century Dictionary ( edited by H. G.
Although Charles Rosen in the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians is referred as one of the musicologist Oliver Strunk's students, he never formally studied musicology and he has not gained a degree in musicology.
Although the phrase is cited by the Oxford English Dictionary as being in use as early as 1985, it was brought to prominence by Queen Elizabeth II, in a speech to the Guildhall on 24 November 1992, marking the 40th anniversary of her Accession, in which she described the closing of the year as an " annus horribilis.
Although the name is sometimes described as having been misspelled, the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary lists granma as a variant of grandma.
Although these 214 radicals were first used in the Zihui, due to the popularity of the Kangxi Dictionary they are known as Kangxi radicals and remain in modern usage as a method to categorize traditional Chinese characters.
Although the Oxford English Dictionary quotes an example from 1653 of the word " pickaninny " used for a child, it may also have been used in early black vernacular to indicate anything small ; not necessarily a child.
Although " Quaker Meadows " Joe is usually hailed as the Major McDowell who was the hero of the battle, some descendants of " Pleasant Gardens Joe " maintained that it was their ancestor who led the Burke County militia, a claim which, according to the Dictionary of American Biography, is contradicted by contemporary evidence.
Although " Quaker Meadows " Joe is usually hailed as the Major McDowell who was the hero of the battle, some descendants of " Pleasant Gardens Joe " maintain that it was their ancestor who led the Burke County militia, a claim which, according to the Dictionary of American Biography, is contradicted by contemporary evidence.
Although he suffered from a heart ailment in his later years, he was editor-in-chief of the first edition of the respected Century Dictionary, which appeared from 1889 to 1891.
Although the term " bootylicious " was first coined by rapper Snoop Dogg in 1992, the popularity of this track caused the word to be added to the Oxford English Dictionary ( defined as "( of a woman ) sexually attractive ") in 2004.
Although the form " verandah " is correct and very common, some authorities prefer the version without an h ( the Oxford English Dictionary gives the h version as a variant, and the Guardian Style Guide says
Although the Bureau of Translators ' multilingual dictionary ( 华夷译语, Hua-Yi yiyu, ' Sino-Barbarian Dictionary ') was known to Europeans since 1789 ( thanks to Jean Joseph Marie Amiot ), a copy with a Jurchen section ( Hua-Yi yiyu ) was not discovered until the late 19th century, when it was studied and published by Wilhelm Grube in 1896.
Although Jones had not coined the term-the Oxford English Dictionary records the year of its first use as 1846 ' - he was the first to employ it in the context of psychoanalysis: ' No one will admit that he ever deliberately performed an irrational act, and any act that might appear so is immediately justified by ... providing a false explanation that has a plausible ring of rationality '.
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