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121vanity — vanitied, adj. /van i tee/, n., pl. vanities, adj. n. 1. excessive pride in one s appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements, etc.; character or quality of being vain; conceit: Failure to be elected was a great blow to his vanity. 2. an… …
122worthless — worthlessly, adv. worthlessness, n. /werrth lis/, adj. without worth; of no use, importance, or value; good for nothing: a worthless person; a worthless contract. [1580 90; WORTH1 + LESS] * * * …
123Locke, John — born Aug. 29, 1632, Wrington, Somerset, Eng. died Oct. 28, 1704, Oates, Essex English philosopher. Educated at Oxford, principally in medicine and science, he later became physician and adviser to the future 3rd earl of Shaftesbury (1667–72). He… …
124Dodge, Mary Abigail — ▪ American author and editor pseudonym Gail Hamilton born March 31, 1833, Hamilton, Mass., U.S. died Aug. 17, 1896, Hamilton American essayist and editor whose writings included works both of homely wit and in ardent support of women s… …
125human disease — Introduction an impairment of the normal state of a human being that interrupts or modifies its vital functions. health versus disease Before human disease can be discussed, the meanings of the terms health, physical fitness, illness …
126Belial — • Found frequently as a personal name in the Vulgate and various English translations of the Bible, is commonly used as a synonym of Satan, or the personification of evil Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Belial Belial …
127Christianity — • An account is given of Christianity as a religion, describing its origin, its relation to other religions, its essential nature and chief characteristics, but not dealing with its doctrines in detail nor its history as a visible organization… …
128Deism — • Historical survey and critique Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Deism Deism † Cath …
