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  2. Ebenezer Scrooge - Wikipedia

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    Ebenezer Scrooge (/ ˌ ɛ b ɪ ˈ n iː z ər ˈ s k r uː dʒ /) is a fictional character and the protagonist of Charles Dickens's 1843 novel, A Christmas Carol.Initially a cold-hearted miser who despises Christmas, his redemption by visits from the ghost of Jacob Marley, the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come has become a defining ...

  3. Hermit - Wikipedia

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    From a religious point of view, the solitary life is a form of asceticism, wherein the hermit renounces worldly concerns and pleasures. This can be done for many reasons, including: to come closer to the deity or deities they worship or revere, to devote one's energies to self-liberation from saṃsāra , etc.

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    We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #619 on ...

  5. Oyster - Wikipedia

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    Oyster is the common name for a number of different families of salt-water bivalve molluscs that live in marine or brackish habitats. In some species, ...

  6. Solitary - Wikipedia

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    Solitary is the state of being alone or in solitude. The term may refer to: Solitary, 2008 album by Don Dokken; Solitary, a British sci-fi thriller film; Solitary (upcoming film), an American drama film "Solitary" , a 2004 episode of the TV series Lost; Solitary, a reality show made by FOX

  7. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A A-1 First class abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so ...

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  9. The Place of the Solitaires - Wikipedia

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    Writing is a solitary vocation, a place for "the solitaires" who must practise continual motion of thought and inscription. As usual Stevens is willing to communicate, but does not go out of his way to make his meaning plain.