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Who joined the army?
<answer> The next morning Amyas Leigh was not to be found. Not that he had gone out to drown himself in despair, or even to bemoan himself "down by the Torridge side." He had simply ridden off, Frank found, to Sir Richard Grenville at Stow: his mother at once divined the truth, that he was gone to try for a post in the...
what is a lumbar shunt?
<answer> A lumbar shunt is designed to bypass, or redirect, bodily fluids from one point in the body to another. <context> Spinal Shunt A spinal shunt (also known as a lumbar shunt) is designed to bypass, or redirect, bodily fluids from one point in the body to another. Two types of lumbar shunts include Lumbar-periton...
how long was it?
<answer> In the 15-minute interview <context> KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) -- A top Taliban commander has issued a new threat to foreign aid workers, saying that under the insurgent group's new "constitution" they will execute them as spies or hold them in exchange for the release of Taliban fighters. Taliban militants p...
How many cantons were there between 1353 to 1481?
<answer> 8 <context> In 1353 Bern joined the Swiss Confederacy, becoming one of the eight cantons of the formative period of 1353 to 1481. Bern invaded and conquered Aargau in 1415 and Vaud in 1536, as well as other smaller territories; thereby becoming the largest city-state north of the Alps, by the 18th century comp...
what does shimmer mean?
<answer> Shimmer means shine with a weak or fitful light. <context> Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1 shimmer, play(verb) a weak and tremulous light. 2 shimmer(verb) shine with a weak or fitful light. 3 shimmer(verb) give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk.
how fast does a east palatka holly tree grow in shade?
<answer> East Palatka Holly grows quickly in full sun or partial shade on moist, acid soils. <context> Training the tree into a single-trunked tree will increase its durability and resistance to storm-damage, although many nurseries offer multi-trunked specimens. The tree grows well even in small tree pits carved out o...
When did the Arme-Shupria rule?
<answer> 1300s–1190 BC <context> The Armenian Highland lies in the highlands surrounding Mount Ararat, the highest peak of the region. In the Bronze Age, several states flourished in the area of Greater Armenia, including the Hittite Empire (at the height of its power), Mitanni (South-Western historical Armenia), and H...
Who was Li Zicheng?
<answer> former minor Ming official <context> Ming government officials fought against each other, against fiscal collapse, and against a series of peasant rebellions. They were unable to capitalise on the Manchu succession dispute and installation of a minor as emperor. In April 1644, the capital at Beijing was sacked...
Did we both have scars?
<answer> She was okay, but I had a large scar on my face. <context> It was hard being the younger of two sisters. I got all the hand-me-downs . I never got to do anything first and my teachers always said, "Oh, you're Jenny's little sister." "No, I am Lauren!" I never liked being the younger. Jenny and I got along with...
how did she wake up?
<answer> she was awakened by screams <context> Pretoria, South Africa (CNN) -- A defense attorney Tuesday tried to poke holes in the highly emotional testimony of the first witness in the murder trial of Olympian double-amputee Oscar Pistorius, as another witness said she also heard screams the night model Reeva Steenk...
What did the father say?
<answer> My father said Montgomery Ward wanted a sports-man to help them <context> "Everything happens for the best," my mother said whenever I was disappointed. "If you go on, one day something good will happen." When I graduated from college, I decided to try for a job in a radio station and then work hard to become...
who was the original matlock in the tv series?
<answer> Andy Griffith <context> Matlock (TV series) Matlock is an American television legal drama, starring Andy Griffith in the title role of criminal-defense attorney Ben Matlock.
how much in debt is social security?
<answer> After including federal debt obligations recorded as assets to the Social Security trust fund of $2.73 trillion, Social Security’s total 75-year unfunded obligation is nearly $12.2 trillion. <context> After including federal debt obligations recorded as assets to the Social Security trust fund of $2.73 trillio...
What do they do instead?
<answer> ut whenever they get on the phone, <context> Jack thought himself a basketball fan. He watched quite a lot of American NBA basketball games. Not only did he watch them, he spent much of his free time playing on the court too. Then came the final year of his middle school. All of his regular teammates stopped s...
Who are among the people who would help Esmond?
<answer> Lord Duke of Hamilton and Brandon <context> Chapter V. Mohun Appears For The Last Time In This History Besides my Lord Duke of Hamilton and Brandon, who, for family reasons, had kindly promised his protection and patronage to Colonel Esmond, he had other great friends in power now, both able and willing to a...
what is gradient?
<answer> It is the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal. <context> gradient - the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal; a five-degree gradient. slope. grade - the gradient of a slope or road or other surface; the road had a steep grade. rake, slant...
Where was his second office at Caltech?
<answer> topless bar <context> In Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!, he gives advice on the best way to pick up a girl in a hostess bar. At Caltech, he used a nude or topless bar as an office away from his usual office, making sketches or writing physics equations on paper placemats. When the county officials tried to...
Did she also load up the car?
<answer> Bill picked up the duck and the truck and took it to the car <context> Bill was cleaning his room and giving away some of the toys that he no longer used. Bill put a duck and a truck in the pile to give away. He added a car and a blanket and a push mower to the give a way pile. Bill liked the car and took it o...
what was karl marx ideology?
<answer> Marx and Engels offer the concepts of the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, the classes that confront each other at the end of history. <context> According to Marx and Engels, the productive forces were always outpacing and causing a strain on the forms of intercourse, creating the possibility for development. ...
What does inscribed orthocenter mean?
<answer> Orthocenter is where the triangle’s three altitudes intersect. <context> Orthocenter: Where the triangle’s three altitudes intersect. The altitude of a triangle is a segment from a vertex of the triangle to the opposite side (or to the extension of the opposite side if necessary) that’s perpendicular to the op...
What did Eisenhower do when he was encouraged to respond to McCarthy's accusations?
<answer> he refused <context> This prevented Eisenhower from openly condemning Joseph McCarthy's highly criticized methods against communism. To facilitate relations with Congress, Eisenhower decided to ignore McCarthy's controversies and thereby deprive them of more energy from involvement of the White House. This pos...
What are some famous Cypriot artists?
<answer> Anna Vissi, Evridiki, and Sarbel <context> Popular music in Cyprus is generally influenced by the Greek Laïka scene; artists who play in this genre include international platinum star Anna Vissi, Evridiki, and Sarbel. Hip Hop, R&B and reggae have been supported by the emergence of Cypriot rap and the urban mus...
What are examples of economic actors?
<answer> worker, capitalist/business owner, landlord <context> Neoclassical economics views inequalities in the distribution of income as arising from differences in value added by labor, capital and land. Within labor income distribution is due to differences in value added by different classifications of workers. In ...
does wine cause bloating?
<answer> Yes <context> With around 500 calories in a bottle it’s easy to see why wine drinking can easily pile on the pounds but why does wine cause stomach bloating? Well apart from the bubbles wine also has a large yeast content. Yeast has long been suspected as being a prime contributor to bloating.
where is mechanicsburg?
<answer> Mechanicsburg is located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, North America geographical coordinates: 40° 12' 51 North, 77° 0' 32 West. <context> Mechanicsburg Map — Satellite Images of Mechanicsburg original name: Mechanicsburg geographical location: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United State...
How many students' names were finally drawn out of a hat by Mr. Clark?
<answer> None <context> When I met him, I had a lot of anger inside me. I've lived my whole life in Spanish Harlem, but in my neighborhood, there are shoot-ups all the time. I know kids who have been shot or beaten up. I have friends who ended up in prison. I could have ended up that way, too, but Mr. Clark wouldn't le...
Which expression has an historical background?
<answer> White elephant. <context> In many cultures white is often associated with something positive. A white-collar job, for instance, is the kind of job many people look for, working with your brain and not your hands. White has a clean and pure image. That is why doctors, dentists, and nurses usually wear white uni...
Why don't the British haggle generally?
<answer> They dislike openly expressing feelings or opinions. <context> In the UK, we like a good bargain. People flock to the sales in January, when stores slash their prices to get rid of all their winter stock. But surprisingly, the British hate _ In markets you might see the odd British person battling with a stall...
is a colon used to define a clause?
<answer> Yes, a colon is used to define a clause. <context> For example, one can use a colon after an independent clause to direct attention to a list, an appositive or a quotation, and it can be used between independent clauses if the second summarizes or explains the first.
How much would the doctor charge the man every week?
<answer> $150. <context> There was once a man who couldn't sleep well because he was afraid that there was a stranger under his bed.He thought that as soon as he went to sleep,the stranger would come out from under the bed and rob him.He was worried that the stranger might even kill him! Every night,after he got into b...
who sang i try?
<answer> Macy Gray <context> I Try. I Try is a hit song co-written and recorded by American musician Macy Gray. It was released in September 27, 1999, outside of United States, and later released in North America on January 25, 2000 (See below) , it was the second single from her debut album, On How Life Is. It is Gray...
Why were KPA forces unable to adequately defend themselves against UN forces?
<answer> the KPA were undermanned and poorly supplied <context> Against the rested and re-armed Pusan Perimeter defenders and their reinforcements, the KPA were undermanned and poorly supplied; unlike the UN Command, they lacked naval and air support. To relieve the Pusan Perimeter, General MacArthur recommended an amp...
About many students attend Kunskapsskolan schools?
<answer> 10,000 <context> In Sweden, pupils are free to choose a private school and the private school gets paid the same amount as municipal schools. Over 10% of Swedish pupils were enrolled in private schools in 2008. Sweden is internationally known for this innovative school voucher model that provides Swedish pupil...
When was Britain's first television broadcast?
<answer> service of television broadcasts is dated to 2 November 1936. <context> BBC Television is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation. The corporation, which has operated in the United Kingdom under the terms of a Royal charter since 1927, has produced television programmes from its own since 1932, alt...
What was held at the abbey on 6 September 1997?
<answer> funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales <context> In the 1990s two icons by the Russian icon painter Sergei Fyodorov were hung in the abbey. On 6 September 1997 the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, was held at the Abbey. On 17 September 2010 Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope to set foot in the abbey.
How many Egyptians did Nasser claim died building the Suez canal?
<answer> 120,000 <context> On 26 July 1956, Nasser gave a speech in Alexandria announcing the nationalization of the Suez Canal Company as a means to fund the Aswan Dam project in light of the British–American withdrawal. In the speech, he denounced British imperialism in Egypt and British control over the canal compan...
What is the difference between chemistry and food calorie?
<answer> The difference between chemistry and a food calorie is a food calorie is 1,000 chemistry calories. <context> Re: calorie vs. a food calorie. A food calorie is 1,000 chemistry calories. That did sound a little like a homework question.
Which is NOT the reason why the author chose UCD?
<answer> There was a chance for him to change his major. <context> I am a sophomore at Princeton University, where I am majoring in chemical engineering. I chose to study at UCD in the spring of 2015 primarily because I have always been interested in Ireland and Irish culture, but also to take advantage of UCD's cour...
what is power factor of pc power supply?
<answer> Power factor is the property of the load and not of the power supply. <context> Power factor is the property of the load and not of thepower supply. It is the load which on account of being resistive, inductive and capacitive has power factors of unity, lagging or leading respectively.
How do you start seeds that require cold stratification?
<answer> To use the fridge for brief cold stratification is to plant the seeds in individual jiffy pellets and put them in either a plastic covered container (such as for home baking little bread loaves) or in a store-bought greenhouse flat. Depends on how much room you have in your fridge. <context> Another way to use...
What is the Dutch language officially called in the Netherlands?
<answer> Nederlands <context> While Dutch generally refers to the language as a whole, Belgian varieties are sometimes collectively referred to as Flemish. In both Belgium and the Netherlands, the native official name for Dutch is Nederlands, and its dialects have their own names, e.g. Hollands "Hollandish", West-Vlaam...
Who did some work in 1828?
<answer> Robert Morrison <context> Jyutping is a romanisation system for Cantonese developed by the Linguistic Society of Hong Kong (LSHK), an academic group, in 1993. Its formal name is The Linguistic Society of Hong Kong Cantonese Romanisation Scheme. The LSHK promotes the use of this romanisation system. The name ...
Who was the leader of the Luftwaffe? ?
<answer> Hitler <context> The bombing failed to demoralise the British into surrender or significantly damage the war economy. The eight months of bombing never seriously hampered British production and the war industries continued to operate and expand. The Blitz was only authorised when the Luftwaffe had failed to me...
Did he win the election?
<answer> But his plans unraveled as he became entangled in a web of court cases relating to his time in power. <context> (CNN) -- Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, who was due in court Thursday for his trial, has been hospitalized after falling ill, his lawyer told CNN. He was taken to a hospital on his do...
Was the menu shortened?
<answer> They were content with this modest success until they met Ray Kroc <context> In 1939 two brothers, Mac and Dick McDonald, started a drive-in restaurant in San Bernardino, California. They carefully chose a busy corner for their location. They had run their own businesses for years, first a theater, then a barb...
What prompted transportation improvements in Portugal in the 1970's?
<answer> fast economic growth with increasing consumption and purchase of new automobiles <context> By the early 1970s Portugal's fast economic growth with increasing consumption and purchase of new automobiles set the priority for improvements in transportation. Again in the 1990s, after joining the European Economic ...
What are today's two main parties?
<answer> Democratic Party and the Republican Party <context> Political parties in the United States are mostly dominated by a two-party system. However, the United States Constitution has always been silent on the issue of political parties; at the time it was signed in 1787, there were no parties in the nation. Indeed...
who was shriking?
<answer> shrieks of women and children and of men <context> Chapter 7 Betrayed The two savages, Kaviri and Mugambi, squatting before the entrance to Kaviri's hut, looked at one another--Kaviri with ill-concealed alarm. "What is it?" he whispered. "It is Bwana Tarzan and his people," replied Mugambi. "But what t...
The inability to compete with multinational firms led to what for workers?
<answer> large numbers of layoff <context> In the 1950s after PRC was established by CPC, the government invested heavily in the city to build a series of state-owned heavy industries, as part of the national plan of rapid industrialization, converting it into a heavy industry production centre of East China. Overenthu...
what is megaesophagus?
<answer> It is a condition in humans, cats, dogs and horses where peristalsis fails to occur properly and the esophagus is enlarged. <context> Megaesophagus, also known as ME, is a condition in humans, cats, dogs and horses where peristalsis fails to occur properly and the esophagus is enlarged. Normally, when the anim...
in 2011, Beyonce performed for four nights where?
<answer> New York's Roseland Ballroom <context> Her fourth studio album 4 was released on June 28, 2011 in the US. 4 sold 310,000 copies in its first week and debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart, giving Beyoncé her fourth consecutive number-one album in the US. The album was preceded by two of its singles "Run the Wor...
how long is beef steak good for in fridge?
<answer> 3 to 5 days <context> Here are some basic guidelines for storing meat in the refrigerator. 1 Raw ground meats, all poultry, seafood, and variety meats: Refrigerate 1 to 2 days. 2 Raw roasts, steaks, and chops (beef, veal, lamb, and pork): Refrigerate 3 to 5 days. 3 Cooked meat, poultry, and seafood: Store i...
In what city?
<answer> Baghdad <context> Baghdad (CNN) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates told reporters in Baghdad that his current visit to Iraq will probably be his last. He has previously announced that he intends to retire sometime this year. Gates made the comment while speaking to reporters at the U.S. Division-Center...
Where did the Royal Court reside?
<answer> Naples <context> After the Treaty of Utrecht (1713), Sicily was handed over to the Savoia, but by 1734 it was again a Bourbon possession. Charles III chose Palermo for his coronation as King of Sicily. Charles had new houses built for the growing population, while trade and industry grew as well. However, by n...
Which one is Yiqiong Zhang's dream?
<answer> Managing a bookstore or a flower shop in her middle ages. <context> Recently, China Dream has been the subject of a public topic. Although it is quite common for Chinese people to dream of a developed China, most people also have their own dreams. I interviewed several young Chinese students with higher US edu...
What type of scientists rely on glass for distant observations?
<answer> astronomers <context> In the 20th century, new types of glass such as laminated glass, reinforced glass and glass bricks have increased the use of glass as a building material and resulted in new applications of glass. Multi-storey buildings are frequently constructed with curtain walls made almost entirely of...
What's the best title for the passage?
<answer> Reasons Why You're Not Making Money Blogging <context> The most frequent reason why people don't make any money blogging is quite obvious: They do not work enough for it. Lots of people tend to think they just have to put some content online, fill it with Adsense ads and wait until they make money. Seriously,...
Which might lead to an effective study based on this text?
<answer> A favorable interest. <context> Common phrases like " no pains, no gains" give the impression that we ought to be suffering while we study. It's almost as though the only way to know if we're putting in enough work is the sense of hardship we bear. When we haven't taken the time to come up with another idea, a...
WHo tends to use it more?
<answer> kids <context> My summer hols wr CWOT. B4, we usd 2 go 2 NY 2C my bro, his GF & thr3:-@ kids FTF. ILNY, it's gr8. Can you understand this sentence? If you can't, don't feel too bad; neither could the middle school teacher in England who received this as homework. This is Netspeak: the language of computerized ...
what is the medical condition bph?
<answer> Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, is a condition in which the prostate enlarges as men get older. <context> What is BPH? Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, is a condition in which the prostate enlarges as men get older. Over 70% of men in their 60s have BPH symptoms so it is very common 1. While BPH is ...
what are qualifications of a therapist?
<answer> Complete a training program at a massage therapy school that will qualify you to practice in the location you choose. Upon graduation, meet the requirements of your state or municipality (such as obtaining a license or other credential, if you practice in an area where massage therapy is regulated). <context> ...
By who (you can just have one answer. make it short)?
<answer> Bill and Melinda Gates <context> (CNN) -- Bill Gates is putting out a call to inventors, but he's not looking for software, or the latest high-tech gadget. This time he's in search of a better condom. On its Grand Challenges website, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is offering a $100,000 startup grant ...
Which of Virgil's works is widely considered his finest?
<answer> The Aeneid <context> The Aeneid is widely considered Virgil's finest work and one of the most important poems in the history of western literature. Virgil worked on the Aeneid during the last eleven years of his life (29–19 BC), commissioned, according to Propertius, by Augustus. The epic poem consists of 12 b...
Who was the deputy head of Haining's environmental protection bureau at the time?
<answer> Chen Hongming <context> On Thursday, September 15, 2011, more than 500 people from Hongxiao Village protested over the large-scale death of fish in a nearby river. Angry protesters stormed the Zhejiang Jinko Solar Company factory compound, overturned eight company vehicles, and destroyed the offices before pol...
Who posthumously awarded his the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
<answer> US President Lyndon B. Johnson <context> On 3 December 1963, US President Lyndon B. Johnson posthumously awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian award, in recognition of the good relationship between Pope John XXIII and the United States of America. In his speech on 6...
Did a lot of people attend?
<answer> A throng of mourners arrived <context> (CNN) -- Bagpipers sounded "Amazing Grace" on a snowy day at a Utah cemetery as military pallbearers marched to rest the casket of Pfc. Aaron Thomas Nemelka, one of 13 people gunned down last week in Ford Hood, Texas. A throng of mourners arrived for the funeral service...
why radium is dangerous?
<answer> Radium is a highly radioactive alkali metal. It undergoes alpha decay, which is radioactive decay by the release of an alpha particle from a nucleus. The alpha particle is a helium-4 nucleus, and it can do a lot of damage. If an individual is up against a radium source, or if he ingests or breathes radium, he ...
Where does the pattern of higher income-longer lives still hold true?
<answer> poorer countries <context> For most of human history higher material living standards – full stomachs, access to clean water and warmth from fuel – led to better health and longer lives. This pattern of higher incomes-longer lives still holds among poorer countries, where life expectancy increases rapidly as p...
Is James the VI and the I the same person?
<answer> was King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England and Ireland as James I from <context> James VI and I (James Charles Stuart; 19 June 1566 – 27 March 1625) was King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England and Ireland as James I from the union of the Scottish and Engli...
How old was he?
<answer> Jonathan Martin, 24 <context> (CNN) -- Vulgar comments, some laced with racial epithets. A physical attack. Threats to him and his family. All of this and more -- stretched out over a season and a half -- proved too much for Jonathan Martin, 24, to bear, which is why he left the Miami Dolphins last week, his...
is a five day notice required for commercial property?
<answer> No,More Than 3 Days. <context> How Much Notice Should a Landlord Give When a Commercial Lease Requires More Than 3 Days Notice. Jun. While this issue rarely arises in residential leases, it is not uncommon for a commercial tenant to negotiate into a lease the requirement that the landlord provide more than 3-d...
Who tried to get the genders to dance together?
<answer> Mr. Green <context> There would be a school party on Friday evening. The girls were talking about what they were going to wear. "I'm going to wear a black dress, so everybody will notice me," said Emily. "How about you, Linda?" "I'm not sure. Maybe jeans, an old shirt, and a hat. People will notice me more tha...
What is the meaning of devenir?
<answer> Devenir means to become. <context> devenir m (plural devenirs) future; Synonyms . futur; destin; avenir; Verb . devenir. to become; Conjugation . This is a verb in a group of -ir verbs. All verbs ending in -venir, such as convenir and revenir, are conjugated this way.
what is credit enhancement obligation?
<answer> Credit enhancement refers to a bond issuer’s purchase of outside support or an issuer’s use of other sources of credit enhancement. <context> Credit Enhancement or Substitution. Credit enhancement refers to a bond issuer’s purchase of outside support or an issuer’s use of other sources of credit enhancement, p...
Whose are all the cars and buses?
<answer> Mr. Smith's <context> There are many cars over there. Five of them are brown. Twelve of them are red. Three of them are yellow. Four green cars, eight blue cars, two orange cars and one white car are there, too. They are new. They are nice. Look, these aren't cars, they are buses. They are in different colors...
he felt his way into what?
<answer> direction <context> CHAPTER IV WHAT HAPPENED AT THE BARN "Nat has fallen into the water!" "Where is he? I can't see a thing." "He must have gone down in some cistern." These and other cries rang out, and all of the boys of Oak Hall were filled with consternation. Dave had located the splash fairly we...
Who caused the author to decide to change his situation?
<answer> The hero in a movie. <context> When I started my career in management, I was really green, but I always tried to stay positive on the job. I was working for a new company that was having a difficult time with its customers. Actually, at one point my General Manager told me he liked me and suggested I should st...
How many vendors will be at the show?
<answer> 37 <context> Step into Pat Lundin's home and you'll be greeted by 500 smiling faces of dolls. Lundin, 82, describes herself as "doll crazy". And she's not alone. As a member of Timeless Treasures Doll Club of Largo, she frequently meets with 25 other women who share her hobby. Once a month, they gather at th...
Why did U.S officials not agree to make effort to reduce greenhouse gases?
<answer> Because they fear that it would affect the U.S economy. <context> Nations plan next steps to end global warming On December 3,more than 10,000 scientists, environmental activists and government officials from 187 countries met in Bali, Indonesia, which is the largest global warming conference ever held. One of...
then what country did it become parliament for?
<answer> Great Britain <context> The Parliament of England was the legislature of the Kingdom of England, existing from the early 13th century until 1707, when it became the Parliament of Great Britain after the political union of England and Scotland created the Kingdom of Great Britain. In 1066, William of Normandy...
Who was gardening?
<answer> Sherry <context> Sherry went out her back door and put on her sunglasses, large hat and heavy cloth work gloves. She knelt in front of her small garden and started to pull weeds, throwing each in a small trashcan nearby. As she worked she listened to the sounds of her neighbor's boys, Sam and Carl, playing. So...
who took the first photo?
<answer> That was the first photo. <context> 1826, a Frenchman named Niepce needed pictures for his business .But he was not a good artist.So he invented a very simple camera .He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his garden .That was the first photo. The next important date in the history of phot...
Which one is NOT related to the happiness of old people?
<answer> .Away from working <context> Old age may not sound exciting.But recent findings offer good news for older pepole and for people worried about getting older. Researches found that people become happier and experience less worry after they reach the age of fifty.In fact,they say by the age of eighty--five,people...
What was he holding in his hand?
<answer> with a pair of glasses in his hand <context> CHAPTER IV IDA'S FIRST ASCENT The party had spent another day or two beside the lake when, one drowsy afternoon, Kinnaird, who sat on the hot, white shingle by the water's edge, with a pair of glasses in his hand, sent for Weston. Miss Kinnaird and Ida Stirling ...
How many playable games did the PlayStation 3 by the time it arrived at the 2006 Tokyo Game Show?
<answer> 27 <context> On September 6, 2006, Sony announced that PAL region PlayStation 3 launch would be delayed until March 2007, because of a shortage of materials used in the Blu-ray drive. At the Tokyo Game Show on September 22, 2006, Sony announced that it would include an HDMI port on the 20 GB system, but a chro...
Who did the girl play with first?
<answer> She stayed playing with Diana <context> CHAPTER XIII. The Delights of Anticipation "It's time Anne was in to do her sewing," said Marilla, glancing at the clock and then out into the yellow August afternoon where everything drowsed in the heat. "She stayed playing with Diana more than half an hour more'n I g...
what county is poppy fields lane?
<answer> Poppy Field lane is in Wake County. <context> Homeowners association fees total $68 per month. 916 Poppy Field Ln #423 is located in the Wake County School District. The closest school is Richland Creek Elementary School. 916 Poppy Field Ln #423 has been on the market for 54 days.
how much is oil change valvoline?
<answer> The following are the oil change charges at Valvoline: Service Posted Price Premium Conventional Oil Change $39.99 Extra Quart Charge $4.99 NextGen Conventional Oil Change $44.99 Extra Quart Charge $4.99 Synthetic Blend $59.99 Extra Oil Charge $5.99, Synpower Synthetic Oil Change $89.99 Extra Quart Charge $8.9...
What was Kenny in his first dream?
<answer> A great doctor <context> One Friday Mrs. King asked her class to write a story after class. "Use your imagination!" she cried, "You can write your story about anything." Kenny looked worried. "A story?" he thought, "What could I possible have to write about? I don't know any stories." The bell rang and all the...
what are two functions of rna polymerase?
<answer> Primase-The requirement for a free 3' hydroxyl group is fulfilled by the RNA primers that are synthesized at the initiation sites by these enzymes.he second two activities of DNA Pol I are important for replication, but DNA Polymerase III (Pol III) is the enzyme that performs the 5'-3' polymerase function. <co...
Which colleges are considered examples of Georgian architecture in America?
<answer> Dartmouth College, Harvard University, and the College of William and Mary <context> Georgian architecture was widely disseminated in the English colonies during the Georgian era. American buildings of the Georgian period were very often constructed of wood with clapboards; even columns were made of timber, fr...
Even if the winds are gentle?
<answer> With this light wind jibing does not matter at all, <context> CHAPTER XV. COASTING. The current was now losing its power, and Godfrey, dipping his hand into the water and then putting it to his lips, found that it was distinctly brackish, and congratulated himself upon having laid in a stock of water when ...
Was Robin Williams successfu?
<answer> Smart, successful, funny and handso <context> (CNN) -- Smart, successful, funny and handsome. Robin Williams seemed to have it all. And yet, today he is dead. Apparently, by his own choice. But why? What went wrong? The joy, spontaneity and humor of Robin Williams likely masked the daily torment he endured...
how old is a child to sit in front seat of car?
<answer> At 13 years old, your child can sit in the front seat of your car, but not recommended prior to age 13. <context> At 13 years old, your child can sit in the front seat of your car, but not recommended prior to age 13. Why is information regarding Florida’s child seat regulations on a criminal defense lawyer’s ...
Which subject is Winnie's favourite?
<answer> Math <context> Hello, everyone! My name is Winnie. I'm a 15-year-old girl. I live in the beautiful city of Rizhao. I'm an active , lovely and clever girl. In the school my favourite subject is Math. Maybe someone thinks it's difficult to study well. But I like it. I believe that if you try your best, everythi...
What are engines using four expansion stages known as?
<answer> quadruple expansion engines <context> It is a logical extension of the compound engine (described above) to split the expansion into yet more stages to increase efficiency. The result is the multiple expansion engine. Such engines use either three or four expansion stages and are known as triple and quadruple ...
where does the interviewer work?
<answer> ESPN's Bill Williamson <context> (CNN) -- Tim Tebow wants to be an inspiration. As the Denver Broncos quarterback approaches the second round of the NFL playoffs, a documentary offers a detailed look at his quest to convince the teams that he could bring his college success to the pro level. With typical hum...
does his plan work?
<answer> He miscalculates ever so slightly and is thrust 10,000 years into the future. <context> (CNN) -- Here's what I want for Father's Day: I want my children to develop a passion for science. I've decided to grease the wheels. I've called the best for advice. His name is Brian Greene, professor of physics and mat...
What did he look like?
<answer> because to Mr. Price appertained a certain ghostlike quality of flitting, <context> CHAPTER IX When William Wetherell and Cynthia had reached the last turn in the road in Northcutt's woods, quarter of a mile from Coniston, they met the nasal Mr. Samuel Price driving silently in the other direction. The word ...
The first of several revolutions began when?
<answer> 6 March 1821 <context> In 1814, a secret organization called the Filiki Eteria (Society of Friends) was founded with the aim of liberating Greece. The Filiki Eteria planned to launch revolution in the Peloponnese, the Danubian Principalities and Constantinople. The first of these revolts began on 6 March 1821 ...