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(a) semblance of something — a/some/semblance of something phrase a situation in which something only appears in a small amount The country was finally returning to some semblance of normality. Thesaurus: small amounts of a feeling or qualitysynonym Main entry: semblance … Useful english dictionary
semblance — sem|blance [ sembləns ] noun a/some semblance of something a situation in which something only appears in a small amount: The country was finally returning to some semblance of normality … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
semblance — UK [ˈsembləns] / US noun a/some semblance of something a situation in which something only appears in a small amount The country was finally returning to some semblance of normality … English dictionary
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sem|blance — «SEHM bluhns», noun. 1. a) outward appearance: »Their story had the semblance of truth, but was really false. b) an assumed or unreal appearance of something; mere show: »He was convicted without even the semblance of a trial. 2. a) a likeness;… … Useful english dictionary
France — /frans, frahns/; Fr. /frddahonns/, n. 1. Anatole /ann nann tawl /, (Jacques Anatole Thibault), 1844 1924, French novelist and essayist: Nobel prize 1921. 2. a republic in W Europe. 58,470,421; 212,736 sq. mi. (550,985 sq. km). Cap.: Paris. 3.… … Universalium
biblical literature — Introduction four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha. The Old… … Universalium
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censorship — /sen seuhr ship /, n. 1. the act or practice of censoring. 2. the office or power of a censor. 3. the time during which a censor holds office. 4. the inhibiting and distorting activity of the Freudian censor. [1585 95; CENSOR + SHIP] * * * Act of … Universalium
Science and mathematics from the Renaissance to Descartes — George Molland Early in the nineteenth century John Playfair wrote for the Encyclopaedia Britannica a long article entitled ‘Dissertation; exhibiting a General View of the Progress of Mathematics and Physical Science, since the Revival of Letters … History of philosophy
