Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, (13 May 1730 – 1 July 1782; styled The Hon. Charles Watson-Wentworth before 1733, Viscount Higham between 1733 and 1746, Earl of Malton between 1746 and 1750 and The Marquess of Rockingham in 1750) was a British Whig statesman, most notable for his two terms as Prime Minister of Great Britain. He became the patron of many Whigs, known as the Rockingham Whigs, and served as a leading Whig grandee. He served in only two high offices during his lifetime (Prime Minister and Leader of the House of Lords) but was nonetheless very influential during his one and a half years of service.
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RE: charles watson-wentworth
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RE: cyclopterus lumpus
Cyclopterus lumpus, commonly known as the lumpfish, is a species of marine fish in the family Cyclopteridae (lumpfishes). It is found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Lumpfish are known for their body structure, which is large, round, and covered in bumpy tubercles instead of smooth scales. They have a small, round, sucker-like pelvic fin used to adhere to rocks and other substrates. Male lumpfish are characterized by their vibrant blue and purple coloration during the breeding season, while females usually have a duller, greenish-brown color.
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family business
a corporation that is entirely owned by the members of a single family
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RE: Baseline
A baseline is a line that is a base for measurement or for construction.
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RE: spillikins
Spillikins is a game involving the removal of small rods from a pile, in turn, without disturbing the remaining ones; also the name for the rods used in this game. Its also known as pick-up sticks or jackstraws.
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RE: Springboard
A diving board consisting of a flexible, springy, cantilevered platform, used for diving into water.
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RE: human elbow
The human elbow is a complex joint located in the middle portion of the arm, connecting the upper arm and the forearm. It is a hinge joint that involves three bones - the humerus in the upper arm, and the radius and ulna in the forearm - and allows the arm to bend and straighten. Besides bending and straightening, the elbow joint also allows for rotational movements of the forearm. It is supported and stabilized by muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
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ivorybill
large black-and-white woodpecker of southern United States and Cuba having an ivory bill; nearly extinct
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RE: leer
A leer is a look or gaze that is unpleasant, suggestive or lascivious in nature; often showing a knowing or sly expression. It could also refer to staring at someone in an unwanted or inappropriate way.