…a unit of measurement for the total amount of ozone in the atmosphere above a point on the earth’s surface, one Dobson unit being equivalent to a layer of pure ozone 0.01 mm thick at standard temperature and pressure…
…an industrial and commercial city in southeastern Wisconsin, on Lake Winnebago; population 42,025 (est. 2008)…
…used to describe something that is enjoying great but probably short-lived popularity or publicity…
…a dish specially prepared by a restaurant on a particular day, in addition to the usual menu…
…a small writing table, usually fitted to hold toiletries, popular in 18th-century France…
…(1743–93), French courtier and mistress of Louis XV; born Marie Jeanne Bécu; known as Madame Du Barry. During the French Revolution she was arrested by the Revolutionary Tribunal and guillotined…
…(1834–96), French-born novelist, cartoonist, and illustrator; full name George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier. He is chiefly remembered for his novel Trilby (1894), which included the character Svengali and gave rise to the word Svengali for a person with a hypnotic influence on another…
…(1771–1834), US industrialist; born in France; full name Éleuthère Irénée du Pont. His gunpowder manufacturing plant near Wilmington, Delaware, established in 1802, grew into a corporate giant, due largely to the government contracts that ensured its early success, especially during the War of 1812…
…(1945–87), English cellist. She made her solo debut at the age of 16 and became famous for her interpretations of cello concertos. Her performing career was halted in 1972 by multiple sclerosis…
…a European moth with greyish-green coloration that camouflages it when at rest on lichen-covered bark…
…(1901–78), American biochemist. He studied vitamins and hormones, especially insulin, methionine, and biotin. He isolated and synthesized oxytocin and vasopressin, for which he received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1955…
…(ad 712–70), Chinese poet. He is noted for his bitter satirical poems attacking social injustice and corruption at court…
…(1868–1963), American writer, sociologist, and political activist; full name William Edward Burghardt Du Bois. He was an important figure in campaigning for equality for black Americans and co-founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 1909…
… Chevalier de (1473–1524), French soldier. He became known as the knight ‘sans peur et sans reproche’ (fearless and above reproach)…
…(1907–89), English novelist, granddaughter of George du Maurier. Many of her popular novels and period romances are set in the West Country of England, where she spent most of her life. Notable works: Jamaica Inn (1936) and Rebecca (1938)…
…French wine produced in a particular area and meeting certain standards of quality, superior to vin de table…
…a dish specially prepared by a restaurant on a particular day, in addition to the usual menu…
…French wine produced in a particular area and meeting certain standards of quality, superior to vin de table…
…a small writing table, usually fitted to hold toiletries, popular in 18th-century France…
…(1743–93), French courtier and mistress of Louis XV; born Marie Jeanne Bécu; known as Madame Du Barry. During the French Revolution she was arrested by the Revolutionary Tribunal and guillotined…
…either of two small palaces in the great park at Versailles in France. The larger was built by Louis XIV in 1687; the smaller, built by Louis XV 1762-8, was used first by his mistress Madame du Barry (1743–93) and afterwards by Marie Antoinette…
…(1585–1642), French cardinal and statesman; born Armand Jean du Plessis; known as Cardinal Richelieu. As chief minister of Louis XIII (1624–42) he dominated French government. In 1635 he established the Académie française…
…an animal of a breed of large white beef cattle…
…(1585–1642), French cardinal and statesman; born Armand Jean du Plessis; known as Cardinal Richelieu. As chief minister of Louis XIII (1624–42) he dominated French government. In 1635 he established the Académie française…
…(1771–1834), US industrialist; born in France; full name Éleuthère Irénée du Pont. His gunpowder manufacturing plant near Wilmington, Delaware, established in 1802, grew into a corporate giant, due largely to the government contracts that ensured its early success, especially during the War of 1812…
…(1868–1963), American writer, sociologist, and political activist; full name William Edward Burghardt Du Bois. He was an important figure in campaigning for equality for black Americans and co-founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 1909…
…(1757–1834), French soldier and statesman; born Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier. He fought alongside the American colonists in the War of Independence and commanded the National Guard (1789–91) in the French Revolution…
…(1834–96), French-born novelist, cartoonist, and illustrator; full name George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier. He is chiefly remembered for his novel Trilby (1894), which included the character Svengali and gave rise to the word Svengali for a person with a hypnotic influence on another…
…(1757–1834), French soldier and statesman; born Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier. He fought alongside the American colonists in the War of Independence and commanded the National Guard (1789–91) in the French Revolution…
