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Brewer's: Man of the World
(A). One “knowing” in world-craft; no greenhorn. Charles Macklin brought out a comedy (1704), and Henry Mackenzie a novel (1773) with the same title. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and…Brewer's: New Man
The regenerated man. In Scripture phrase the unregenerated state is called the old man (q.v.). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894New StyleNew Jerusalem A B C…Brewer's: Paul's Man
(A). A braggart; a captain out of service, with a long rapier; so called because St. Paul's Walk was at one time the haunt of stale knights. Jonson called Bobadil (q.v.) a Paul's man.…Brewer's: Red Man
The French say that a red man commands the elements, and wrecks off the coast of Brittany those whom he dooms to death. The legend affirms that he appeared to Napoleon and foretold his…Man Booker Prize
Great novels of the Commonwealth Britain's most prestigious literary award is presented each Oct. or Nov. by the National Book League in the United Kingdom, for the best full-length novel written…Brewer's: Sick Man
(The). So Nicholas of Russia (in 1844) called the Ottoman Empire, which had been declining ever since 1586. “I repeat to you that the sick man is dying; and we must never allow such an…Brewer's: Tine-man
(The). The Earl of Douglas, who died 1424. (See SirW.Scott: Tales of a Grandfather, chap. xviii.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894TingTin A B C D E F…Last Man Standing
Director/Writer:Walter HillDirector of Photography:Lloyd AhernEditor:Freeman DaviesMusic:Ry CooderProduction Designer:Gary WissnerProducers:Walter Hill and Arthur SarkissianNew Line; R; 102…Brewer's: Fall of Man
(The). The degeneracy of the human race in consequence of the “fall” [or disobedience] of Adam, man's federal head. Adam fell, or ceased to stand his ground, under temptation. Source:…Brewer's: Fancy Man
(A). A cavalier servant or cicisbeo; one selected by a married lady to escort her to theatres, etc., to ride about with her, and to amuse her. The man she “fancies” or likes. Source:…Trending
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