A drinking bout refers to a period of time during which a person engages in excessive or continuous consumption of alcoholic beverages, often in a social setting. This could be just for one evening, over a weekend, or sometimes even extending for several days. It is often associated with binge drinking or heavy drinking, which can lead to drunkenness and potential harmful effects.
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RE: drinking bout
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RE: honkie
Honkie is a derogatory term used to refer to white people, primarily in United States. It is usually considered offensive and inappropriate to use.
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RE: Orthopaedist
a specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in children)
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RE: Brazier
large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times
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RE: yellow-crowned night heron
The yellow-crowned night heron (Nyctanassa violacea), is one of two species of night herons found in the Americas, the other one being the black-crowned night heron. It is known as the bihoreau violacé in French and the pedrete corona clara in Spanish.
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theravada buddhism
one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing personal salvation through your own efforts; a conservative form of Buddhism that adheres to Pali scriptures and the non-theistic ideal of self purification to nirvana; the dominant religion of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand and Laos and Cambodia
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RE: station agent
A station agent is a person who supervises, manages, and oversees the operations of a train station, bus station, or any transportation hub. Their responsibilities may include selling tickets, ensuring passenger safety, coordinating transport schedules, overseeing cargo transport, providing customer service, and liaise with transportation authorities.
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RE: Promoter
(Genetics) The region of a DNA molecule to which RNA polymerase binds to initiate the process of transcription, i.e. the synthesis of RNA whose sequence is determined by the sequence of the DNA adjacent to the promoter site; also, the sequence of bases in the DNA at such a promoter site.
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RE: drive in
any installation designed to accommodate patrons in their automobiles
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RE: sierra madre oriental
The Sierra Madre Oriental is a mountain range located in northeastern Mexico. The range extends roughly 1,000 miles from the Rio Grande River in the U.S state of Texas to the Canelas in the state of Durango. It has a long, narrow shape and runs parallel to Mexicos eastern coast. Peaks in the range can reach over 12,000 feet high. It is part of the American Cordillera, a chain of mountain ranges that run along the western side of the Americas. The Sierra Madre Oriental is largely composed of sedimentary rocks like limestone and shale, and is home to various flora and fauna species.
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RE: genoa
Genoa is the capital of Liguria and the sixth largest city in Italy, with a population of 608,676 within its administrative limits on a land area of 243.6 km². The urban zone of Genoa extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 718,896. The urban area of Genoa has a population of 800,709. In the metropolitan area live over 1.5 million people. Genoa is one of Europes largest cities on the Mediterranean Sea and the largest seaport in Italy.
Genoa has been nicknamed la Superba due to its glorious past and impressive landmarks. Part of the old town of Genoa was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2006. The citys rich art, music, gastronomy, architecture and history allowed it to become the 2004 European Capital of Culture. It is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus.
Genoa, which forms the southern corner of the Milan-Turin-Genoa industrial triangle of north-west Italy, is one of the country’s major economic centres. The city has hosted massive shipyards and steelworks since the 19th century, and its solid financial sector dates back to the Middle Ages. The Bank of Saint George, founded in 1407, is among the oldest in the world and plays an important role in the city’s prosperity since the middle of the 15th century. Today a number of leading Italian companies are based in the city, including Fincantieri, Ansaldo Energia, Ansaldo STS and Edoardo Raffinerie Garrone. -
RE: broadnosed
Broadnosed refers to having a wide or broad nose. It is often used to describe the physical characteristics of certain animals, such as the Broadnosed Bat or the Broadnosed Weevil. However, it can also be used to describe a humans physical appearance. The term simply pertains to the width of the nose, not its length or any other aspect.
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blast wave
a region of high pressure travelling through a gas at a high velocity
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RE: cuban bast
Cuban bast typically refers to a type of fiber extracted from a species of palm tree native to Cuba, known scientifically as Sabal Etonia or commonly as the scrub palmetto. This fiber is traditionally used in various textile applications, including the manufacture of ropes, mats, and other similar products. However, the name could also be employed in different contexts or regions to refer to similar fibers extracted from other palm species.
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RE: Bonus
an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output