Lessons in English and Travel Snippets
A collage of language tips and word notes from Lessons in English by W. L. Wardon includes usage corrections, pronunciation hints, and synonyms. It also recounts a light travel tale about Dr T C Donnelly in Albuquerque and Magellan’s voyage, ending with a request for a leaflet and a teaser for tomorrow about an interesting bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magellan
Philippine Islands
Indian Ocean
Africa
Spain
She is the greatest skater of today puzzle theme
The grid clues declare a theme about top skater fame with references to a renowned world class figure. Across lines mention the greatest skater and champion status while vertical clues define related terms and country or location words.
Magellan's Pacific Voyage Began With Five Ships
Unclear text recounts Magellan leaving Spain in 1519 with five ships, three finally crossing the Pacific under the Spanish flag. It notes Magellan, a Portuguese in Spanish service, units lost and deserted, and the voyage toward Guam where natives fascinated the arriving sailors.
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Pacific
Ferdinand Magellan
Magellan
Spain
South America
Cranium Crackers Court Case Questions Employer Driver Duty
Darman sues chauffeur Zilch for damages after a collision with a truck, claiming No control by Darman over the car. Zilch argues Darman’s claim fails since he employed Zilch and rode with him at the time, and that it is against public policy for employers to sue domestic servants. The lower court ruled for Zilch. Should the higher court approve?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darman
Zilch
Zileh
How Can I Remove a Stuck Fruit Jar Top
A reader asks how to loosen a jammed jar lid. Soak the jar in hot water briefly, then the top should loosen with a twist. A second reader queries sheet tearing in wind and is advised to fasten all four corners before hanging. A third query on cleaning an eider down garment suggests rubbing with corn meal, letting stand, then shaking.
Proper Dance Invitation Etiquette and Wedding Gift Advice
The piece offers guidance on asking for a dance with phrases like May I have this dance and Will you dance this with me. It notes gifts for distant wedding guests are optional. It defines canape as a fried or toasted bread appetizer topped with delicacy and explains the pronunciation ka-na-pa with emphasis on the last syllable.
Wine consumption and famous quotes trivia
France has about 50 gallons per capita while the U S falls under one gallon. Benjamin Disraeli said it is easier to be critical than correct. The distance from New York to London is roughly 3 250 miles. An isosceles triangle has two equal sides. Oriental turbans are made of fine muslin using 10 to 20 yards of material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
France
New York
London
Benjamin Diaraeli
Also Mentioned on This Page
By William Ferguson
England
U.S. Dept OF Agriculture
Virgil
W. L. Wardon
Phyx
Fix
Taylor
Albuquerque
N. M
T. C. Donnelly
University of New Mexico
Uncle Ray
Prof
Percy
TAXI
Down AT
Leavenworth
J. R. William
Toiw
Freckles
NEA Servic
BY Blosse
June
Dooley
BY Hamlis
Eeny
NEA Service. Inctm
REG
U. G. Pat
Boots
MR Livingston
Mour Son
SKP
Spall
BY Marth
TNT
Wash
Attaboy
Tubbsy
MR. Slaughter
M. J. Prancis Slaughter
Mickey Finn
Tom
Metauga
Frankie Slaughter
Cram
Uncle Phils
J Paroner
Phil
By Lank Leonar
Voe Palooka
Furrin Leegin
Volontaire
LA Leg Etrangere
Foreign Legion
Ham Fish
Hiloren
America
Uncle Ray's
Equator
Guam
Anne Ashley
Roberta Lee
A. C. Gordon
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