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hill 1. a conspicuous and often rounded natural elevation of the earth's surface, less high or craggy than a mountain 2. over the hill Military slang absent without leave or deserting Hill 1. Archibald Vivian. 1886--1977, British biochemist, noted for his research into heat loss in muscle contraction: shared the Nobel prize for physiology or medicine (1922) 2. Damon Graham Devereux, son of Graham Hill. born 1960, British motor-racing driver; Formula One world champion (1996) 3. David Octavius 1802--70, Scottish painter and portrait photographer, noted esp for his collaboration with the chemist Robert Adamson (1821-- 48) 4. Geoffrey (William). born 1932, British poet: his books include King Log (1968), Mercian Hymns (1971), The Mystery of the Charity of Charles Péguy (1983), and The Orchards of Syon (2002) 5. Graham. 1929--75, British motor-racing driver: world champion (1962, 1968) 6. Octavia. 1838--1912, British housing reformer; a founder of the National Trust 7. Sir Rowland. 1795--1879, British originator of the penny postage 8. Susan (Elizabeth). born 1942, British novelist and writer of short stories: her books include I'm the King of the Castle (1970) The Woman in Black (1983), and Felix Derby (2002) hill [hil] (geography) A land surface feature characterized by strong relief; it is a prominence smaller than a mountain. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The other candidates aren't much better: John Kerry summoned a good bulk of the Washington press corps to a Bronx firehouse in early July for what was hilled as a "major" speech on homeland security and told them that what America needed was more equipment for fire companies, which managed to make a good point sound like a play for the endorsement of the International Association of Fire Fighters. The tenant also claimed that since there was no formal retainer agreement between the landlord and its attorney, and since the attorney's records indicated that the landlord hadn't even paid any of the bills, the assumption should be that the landlord, as the client, did not agree with the sums hilled. |
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