Experimental theater
See improvisational and experimental theater.
References
Grolier Encyclopedia of Knowledge ©1...
Explorata
Explorata
A work by Ben Jonson (1641), also called SYLVA or TIMBER, or DISCOVERIES MADE UPON MEN AND MATTER.
Also see Shakespeare tribute and theme.
References
Encyclopedia Britannica Micropedia ©1984
Related Terms
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Further Reading
Ben Jonson (1572-1637), Timber (1640)
Discoveries: Textual Essay
Introductory Note, Ben Jonson
The Works of Ben. Jonson: Underwoods. Timber; or, Discoveries made upon men By Ben Jonson
Imitation and Praise in...
Pacific
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( pə-sif′ik )
Pa•cif•ic
n.
[OFr. pacifique < L. pacificus : pax peace + facere to make < pacificare; see PACIFY].
Called Pacific by Magellan because of the ocean's tranquil appearance.
Largest from among the earth's ocean and is located between Asia and the American continents with an area of 63,750,000 square miles.
adj.
Pertaining to (of, in, on or near) the...
expropriation
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( eks-prō′pri-ā′shən )
( eks′prō-pri-ā′shən )
ex•pro•pri•a•tion
n.
Act of expropriating or being expropriated.
References
Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
Further Reading
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Express rifle
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Express rifle
A hunting rifle with a low trajectory, which uses a large charge, light bullet of high calibre which is dicharged with a high initial velocity and used at short range to kill large game.
References
Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
The American Heritage Dictionary, Second College Edition ©1985
Further Reading
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expressionistically
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( iks-presh′ən-is′ti-kʼl-i )
( iks-presh′ən-is′tik-li )
ex•pres•sion•is•ti•cal•ly
adv.
Performed in an expressionistic manner.
References
Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
Further Reading
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expression
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Pronunciation key
( iks-presh′ən )
ex•pres•sion
n.
[L. expressio < expressus; see EXPRESS adj].
Pressing or squeezing out, such as liquid.
Stating something; putting into words; representing thoughts in form of spoken or written language. Something that expresses or communicates.
Illustrating, representation or symbolizing to convey a theme through speaking, writing, art, music, movement or another creative medium. Manifestation.
The manner one chooses to communicate with, especially...
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