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on the mendImproving or undergoing restoration to a previous, more favorable condition.Rate it:

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ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny(biology, social sciences, art, philosophy) The physical, cultural, moral, or intellectual development of each individual passes through stages similar to the developmental stages of that individual's species, society, or civilization.1905, J. A. Harris, "The Importance of Investigations of Seedling Stages," Science, New Series, vol. 22, no. 554, p. 186:With reference to seedling stages the statement that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny must be made with great reserve.1961, M. E. Wolfgang, "Pioneers in Criminology: Cesare Lombroso (1835-1909)," The Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology, and Police Science, vol. 52, no. 4, p. 367:Haeckel maintained that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny, and this idea was incorporated by Lombroso into his parallelism between the criminal and the child.2002, B. S. Jackson, "Models in Legal History: The Case of Biblical Law," Journal of Law and Religion, vol. 18, no. 1, p. 11:For even if we accept that "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny," those responsible for the drafting of ancient legal documents were not children, and are hardly to be endowed with some form of infantile mentality.Rate it:

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oppidum natura loci munitum (B. G. 1. 38)a town with a strong natural position.Rate it:

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ostra vegetalPlanta bienal de la familia de las Compuestas, nativa de la Europa mediterránea. Tiene flores color púrpura muy vistosas. Sus raíces tienen una forma cónica y son de color amarillo blancuzco, miden unos 15 cm de largo y dos o tres de grueso. Como hortaliza sus hojas se consumen crudas en ensaladas, fritas y guisadas de diversas formas, las raíces se consumen cocidas. En medicina natural la decocción sirve contra la gota y el reumatismo.Rate it:

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out of characterNot acting; not "on"; behaving within one's natural personality rather than that of a character in a performance piece.Rate it:

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out of house and homeHelping Your Dog Adjust to a New Home, The Progressive Animal Welfare Society.Rate it:

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party toPrivy to; having knowledge of.Rate it:

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pas que je sacheNot to my knowledge.Rate it:

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pata de vacaÁrbol de la familia de las fabáceas, ampliamente difundido en América del Sur, sobre todo en zonas de abundante sol y pocas heladas. Corteza delgada, parduzca. Hojas caducas, acorazonadas y simples. Sus flores son de color blanco y semejantes a una orquídea. Las hojas son lobuladas y semejan a la huella de una pezuña. Se cultiva como ornamental. En medicina natural se usa en infusión contra la diabetes.Rate it:

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pay one's debt to societyTo serve time in prison or a similar correctional facility.Rate it:

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pezuña de vacaÁrbol de la familia de las fabáceas, ampliamente difundido en América del Sur, sobre todo en zonas de abundante sol y pocas heladas. Corteza delgada, parduzca. Hojas caducas, acorazonadas y simples. Sus flores son de color blanco y semejantes a una orquídea. Las hojas son lobuladas y semejan a la huella de una pezuña. Se cultiva como ornamental. En medicina natural se usa en infusión contra la diabetes.Rate it:

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physica (-orum) (Or. 34. 119); philosophia naturalisphysics; natural philosophy.Rate it:

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Pierian springThe source of knowledge, inspiration, or learning.Rate it:

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planta de ostrasPlanta bienal de la familia de las Compuestas, nativa de la Europa mediterránea. Tiene flores color púrpura muy vistosas. Sus raíces tienen una forma cónica y son de color amarillo blancuzco, miden unos 15 cm de largo y dos o tres de grueso. Como hortaliza sus hojas se consumen crudas en ensaladas, fritas y guisadas de diversas formas, las raíces se consumen cocidas. En medicina natural la decocción sirve contra la gota y el reumatismo.Rate it:

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play dumbTo pretend to be slow-witted or lacking in specific knowledge, usually in order to avoid responsibility or to gain some advantage.Rate it:

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primis (ut dicitur) or primoribus labris gustare or attingere litterasto have a superficial knowledge, a smattering of literature, of the sciences.Rate it:

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proverbs run in pairsEvery proverb seems to be contradicted by another proverb with an opposed message, such as "too many cooks spoil the broth" and "many hands make light work."1863, Sir Richard Burton, Abeokuta and the Camaroons Mountains, vol. 1, Tinsley (London), p. 309:Moreover, all the world over, proverbs run in pairs, and pull both ways: for the most part one neutralizes, by contradiction, the other.Rate it:

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public intellectualA well-known, intelligent, learned person whose written works and other social and cultural contributions are recognized not only by academic audiences and readers, but also by many members of society in general.Rate it:

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RAInitialism of Royal Academician, a member of the Royal Academy.Rate it:

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RAInitialism of rear admiral, a rank in the Royal Navy.Rate it:

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Rat RaceSevere, long-lasting and stressing competition in the society or in businessRate it:

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ratio et doctrinasystematic, methodical knowledge.Rate it:

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ratione, doctrina (opp. usu) aliquid cognitum habereto have a theoretical knowledge of a thing.Rate it:

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read up onTo learn about a subject; to acquire knowledge on an issue.Rate it:

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reasonable personA fictional person used as a comparative legal standard to represent an average member of society and how he or she would behave or think, especially in determining negligence; sometimes formulated as "a person of ordinary prudence exercising due care in like circumstances."Rate it:

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rediscover fireTo relearn fundamental concepts, principles or practices that had been previously well known and widely practiced at a prior time in human society.Rate it:

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región naturalZona geográfica o porción de terreno de un país o continente que reúne características similares en cuanto se refiere a relieve, clima, vegetación, fauna, población, economía, entre otras. Cada región natural cuenta con diferentes culturas, razas etnicas, folclore, costumbres, trajes típicos, etc.Rate it:

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regionum terrestrium aut maritimarum scientiageographical knowledge.Rate it:

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risk is what fuels innovationRisk taking leads to new ideas and fosters innovation in people. Those who are not afraid of failure will make a difference in society.Rate it:

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rock houndA person who collects rocks and minerals from the natural environment as a hobby.Rate it:

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royal bumpsA ritual of two or more persons holding another person by the arms and legs, face up, while bumping them repeatedly on the floor. In modern times it is a lighthearted affair, generally performed only on a young person's birthday with the number of bumps corresponding to the person's age in years. Historically it was a hazing.Rate it:

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royal flushpoker handRate it:

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rule of thumbA general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge.Rate it:

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run its courseTo come to a natural endRate it:

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run one's courseTo come to a natural endRate it:

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salsifí blancoPlanta bienal de la familia de las Compuestas, nativa de la Europa mediterránea. Tiene flores color púrpura muy vistosas. Sus raíces tienen una forma cónica y son de color amarillo blancuzco, miden unos 15 cm de largo y dos o tres de grueso. Como hortaliza sus hojas se consumen crudas en ensaladas, fritas y guisadas de diversas formas, las raíces se consumen cocidas. En medicina natural la decocción sirve contra la gota y el reumatismo.Rate it:

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salsifí de EspañaPlanta compuesta de España, perenne, que se cultiva de forma anual como hortaliza. Mide hasta 90 cm de latura, tiene flores amarillas en capítulos y raíces negras con pulpa blanca de unos 3 cm de grosor y más de 20 cm de largo. Las raíces se comen cocidas, pero también se consumen sus brotes tiernos, sus hojas, sus barbas y sus flores. En medicina natural se ha usado como diurético y contra el estreñimiento. Su nombre escorzonera, hierba contra escuerzo, deriva de una creencia antigua de que serviría contra los venenos.Rate it:

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salsifí negroPlanta compuesta de España, perenne, que se cultiva de forma anual como hortaliza. Mide hasta 90 cm de latura, tiene flores amarillas en capítulos y raíces negras con pulpa blanca de unos 3 cm de grosor y más de 20 cm de largo. Las raíces se comen cocidas, pero también se consumen sus brotes tiernos, sus hojas, sus barbas y sus flores. En medicina natural se ha usado como diurético y contra el estreñimiento. Su nombre escorzonera, hierba contra escuerzo, deriva de una creencia antigua de que serviría contra los venenos.Rate it:

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scientia augere aliquemto enrich a person's knowledge.Rate it:

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scientia comprehendere aliquidto acquire knowledge of a subject.Rate it:

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scientia potentia estKnowledge is Power; with knowledge or education, one's potential or abilities in life will certainly increase.Rate it:

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scientiam alicuius rei consequito acquire knowledge of a subject.Rate it:

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se conferre ad naturae investigationemto devote oneself to the study of a natural science.Rate it:

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se dare in consuetudinem alicuiusto devote oneself to a person's society.Rate it:

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se insinuare in consuetudinem alicuius (Fam. 4. 13. 6)to insinuate oneself into a person's society.Rate it:

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second natureA mindset, skill, or type of behavior so ingrained through habit or practice that it seems natural, automatic, or without a basis in conscious thought.Rate it:

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selección naturalSistema establecido por el naturalista inglés Charles Darwin que explica, por la acción continuada del tiempo y del medio, la desaparición más o menos completa de determinadas especies y su sustitución por otras de condiciones mejores.Rate it:

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shoot from the lipTo speak confidently and unhesitantly but without careful forethought or a reliable knowledge of important facts pertaining to the subject matter.Rate it:

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shoot off at the mouthDon't let [presidential press secretary Ron] Ziegler shoot off at the mouth without our knowledge.Rate it:

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shot in the darkA guess, attempt, or choice made with little or no evidence or knowledge.Rate it:

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