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The term for illegal distilled liquor is «moonshine.» Moonshine refers to homemade alcohol, typically whiskey, that is without prop
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What does the Emperor mean when he asks ‘What is the life of one man against those of a million others’ in the Ray Bradbury story The Flying Machine?

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In the story «The Flying Machine» by Ray Bradbury, the Emperor’s question reflects his belief that the well-being of the kingdom and its people as a w
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Who is the creator of the word novel?

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The word «novel» comes from the Italian word «novella,» which means a «new story» or «new thing.» The modern sense of th
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What does Curleys wife mean by saying OK Machine I’ll talk to you later I like machines?

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Curley’s wife’s comment suggests that she finds it easier to engage with machines than with people because machines do not judge or mistreat her. It hints at th
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What does smut mean in slang?

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A female who has numerous sexual partners at one time.

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