Literary/Theatrical quotes
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go…”
Oh, The Places You'll Go! by Dr Seuss
A German breed of working dog of medium to large size.
Originally bred as a herding dog. It has since been used in many other types of work; search-and-rescue, police work, and warfare. It had the second-highest number of annual registrations in 2013.
German Shepherd (Alsatian)
Convivial
Used to describe someone or something that is great company.
A hot sandwich made with ham and cheese. The dish originated in French cafés and bars as a quick snack.
Croque monsieur
World War 1 begins.
1914
“A bear, however hard he tries, grows tubby without exercise.”
Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne
Breed of water dog. The breed is divided into four varieties based on size, the Standard, Medium, Miniature and Toy. They have a distinctive thick, curly coat, and come in many colors, with only solid ones recognized by breed registries.
Poodle
Acumen
If you can easily make decisions or learn important things, you are displaying acumen.
French beef stew braised in red wine, and beef stock, typically flavored with carrots, onions, garlic, and a bouquet garni, and garnished with pearl onions, mushrooms, and bacon.[
Beef bourguignon
Elizabeth II became queen.
1952
“Real courage is when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.”
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
A breed of hunting dog from Japan. A small-to-medium breed, it is the smallest of the six original and distinct spitz breeds of dog native to Japan.
Shiba Inu
Penultimate
The second to last thing in a series.
Spicy, stir-fried Chinese dish made with cubes of chicken, peanuts, vegetables, and chili peppers. The classic dish in Sichuan cuisine
Kung Pao Chicken
The Bay of Pigs Invasion
1961
“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.”
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
A breed of very large working dog from the Western Alps in Italy and Switzerland.They were originally bred for rescue work
St Bernard
Fatuous
Someone or something that is foolish or silly.
Traditional English dessert consisting of a mixture of strawberries or other berries, meringue, and whipped cream.
Eton mess
Nelson Mandela is arrested and incarcerated
1962
“And so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
One of several breeds of hairless dog. It is found in standard, intermediate, and miniature sizes. Also comes in a coated variety, totally covered in fur. Coated and hairless can be born in the same litter as a result of the same combination of genes. It is characterized by its duality, wrinkles, and dental abnormalities, along with a primitive temper.
Xoloitzcuintli (Xolo)
Crepuscular
Animals, like deer, that are active during dawn and dusk, not nocturnal or diurnal.
Soup or stew of meat and vegetables seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating in Hungary
Goulash
Winston Churchill is born.
1874