Useful english dictionary. 2012.
United States — a republic in the N Western Hemisphere comprising 48 conterminous states, the District of Columbia, and Alaska in North America, and Hawaii in the N Pacific. 267,954,767; conterminous United States, 3,022,387 sq. mi. (7,827,982 sq. km); with… … Universalium
Shakers — The United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, known as the Shakers, was a Protestant religious denomination that originated in Manchester, England in 1747 in the home of Jane and James Wardley. The Shakers developed from the… … Wikipedia
shaker — /shay keuhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that shakes. 2. a container with a perforated top from which a seasoning, condiment, sugar, flour, or the like is shaken onto food. 3. any of various containers for shaking beverages to mix the ingredients: a … Universalium
Ann Lee — For the rock formation, see Mother Ann (rock formation). For other people named Ann Lee, see Ann Lee (disambiguation). Ann Elizabeth Lee Mother Ann Lee tombstone Born 29 February 1736(1736 02 29) Manchester … Wikipedia
Этаж наследия — «Этаж наследия» (англ. Heritage Floor) композиция, составляющая единый объект с инсталляцией «Званый ужин» Джуди Чикаго, отдающей дань уважения достижениям и тяготам женского труда и имеющей форму треугольного банкетного стола на 39… … Википедия
Lee, Ann — (c. 1736–84) Sect Founder. Lee lived near Manchester, England. After an unfortunate marriage and losing four children, she became involved in a local dissenting group and became its leader. The principles of the society (known as the United … Who’s Who in Christianity
Anti-Shaker — Anti Shakerism refers to negative attitudes concerning the Shakers. As of 2006, the Shakers currently have just four active members and never had more than 10,000; few or no religious or ethnic groups have fewer members than the Shakers.… … Wikipedia
SHAKERS — Nom courant les «secoueurs» d’une secte religieuse américaine, la United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, fondée par Anne Lee à Manchester en 1747. Ayant émigré en Amérique la même année, «mère Anne» crée, près d’Albany, la… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Shaker furniture — is a distinctive style of furniture developed by the United Society of Believers in Christ s Second Appearing (aka Shakers), a religious sect founded by Jane and James Wardley. They came to America from Manchester, England in 1774 led by Mother… … Wikipedia
Lee, Ann — born Feb. 29, 1736, Manchester, Eng. died Sept. 8, 1784, Watervliet, N.Y., U.S. British American religious leader. A factory worker in her youth in Manchester, she joined the Shakers in 1758 and was acknowledged as their leader in 1770.… … Universalium
