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81Jewish beliefs and practices in the reform movement — Jewish beliefs and practices have undergone dynamic changes and innovations in the reform movement of Judaism, known also as Progressive, Reform or Liberal Judaism. Due to its origins in Enlightenment era Germany, the reform movement has eyed… …
82bite — bitable, biteable, adj. /buyt/, v., bit, bitten or bit, biting, n. v.t. 1. to cut, wound, or tear with the teeth: She bit the apple greedily. The lion bit his trainer. 2. to grip or hold with the teeth: Stop biting your lip! …
83bite — [c]/baɪt / (say buyt) verb (bit, bitten or, Archaic, bit, biting) –verb (t) 1. to cut into or wound, with the teeth: the dog bit me. 2. to grip with the teeth. 3. to sting, as an insect. 4. to cau …
84History of Mauritania — The history of Mauritania dates back to the 3rd century. Mauritania is named after the ancient Berber kingdom of Mauretania.Pre colonizationThe Sahara has linked rather than divided the peoples who inhabit it and has served as an avenue for… …
85anchor — I. n. 1. Ground tackle (of a ship). 2. Sure protection, security, stay, hold, defence. II. v. a. Secure by anchor, secure, fasten, fix securely. III. v. n. Cast anchor, come to anchor, keep hold, take firm hold …
86fasten — /ˈfasən / (say fahsuhn) verb (t) 1. to make fast; fix firmly or securely in place or position; attach securely to something else. 2. to make secure, as an article of dress with buttons, clasps, etc., or a door with a lock, bolt, etc. 3. to attach …
87bite — I. v. a. 1. Gnaw, chew, champ. 2. Pierce with the teeth, tear, rend, nip. 3. Sting, burn, cause to smart, make smart, make tingle. 4. Grip, grasp, catch, grapple, clutch, cling to, catch hold of, take firm hold of. 5. Blast, nip (as frost),… …
88Fasten — Fas ten, v. i. To fix one s self; to take firm hold; to clinch; to cling. [1913 Webster] A horse leech will hardly fasten on a fish. Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster] …
89Progressive Judaism — is an umbrella term used by strands of Judaism which affiliate to the World Union for Progressive Judaism. They embrace pluralism, modernity, equality and social justice as core values and believe that such values are consistent with a committed… …
90Precolonial Mauritania — Precolonial Mauritania, lying next to the Atlantic coast at the western edge of the Sahara Desert, received and assimilated into its complex society many waves of Saharan migrants and conquerors. Berbers moved south to Mauritania beginning in the …
