"How is Palestine best defended? Is it by staying on the land, even if that staying involves collusion with the enemy to the extent that work must be sought in Israel for survival?" --Miriam Cooke, Arab Women Writers.
"Instead of serving as an alarm warning of the dangers of uncoordinated military raids, the tragedy gave further grist to the opponents of the Hashemite Kingdom, who argued that the regime was responsible for what had happened at Samu." http://www.kinghussein.gov.jo/his_periods3.html
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zowie commented on the word swill-belly
A person who drinks alcohol habitually or excessively; a drunkard.
"Only a swill-belly would drink as much Edgar does. I've told the servants not to bring him any more wine."
June 23, 2021
zowie commented on the word inveigle
Loki is a trickster god – an amoral figure who managed to inveigle his way into becoming Odin’s blood brother. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/04/thor-odin-norse-gods-guide-iceland-temple-vikings-deities
February 22, 2016
zowie commented on the word collusion
"How is Palestine best defended? Is it by staying on the land, even if that staying involves collusion with the enemy to the extent that work must be sought in Israel for survival?" --Miriam Cooke, Arab Women Writers.
September 9, 2012
zowie commented on the word grist
"Instead of serving as an alarm warning of the dangers of uncoordinated military raids, the tragedy gave further grist to the opponents of the Hashemite Kingdom, who argued that the regime was responsible for what had happened at Samu." http://www.kinghussein.gov.jo/his_periods3.html
September 9, 2012