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a term applied to a protozoön which perpetually changes its form. It is classed under the rhizopoda. It is among the simplest living beings known, and might be described almost as an animated mass of perfectly transparent moving matter. The ameba diffluens is sometimes called, from its incessant changes of form, the proteus.
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a Hebrew word of asseveration, equivalent to "Yea," "Truly," which has been commonly adopted in the forms of Christian worship. In Jewish synagogues, the "Amen" is pronounced by the congregation at the conclusion of the benediction given at parting. Among the early Christians, the prayer offered by the presbyter was concluded by the word "Amen," uttered by the whole congregation (cf. I Cor. xiv: 16). According to Tertullian, none but the faithful were permitted to join in the response. In the Greek Church, this word was pronounced after the name of each person of the Trinity; and, at the close of the baptismal formula, the people responded. At the conclusion of prayer, it signifies (according to the English Church Cathechism) "So be it"; after the repetition of the creed, "So is it." The Roman Catholic version of the New Testament (Rheims 1582), substitutes "Amen" for the "Verily" of our authorized version, it being the word used in the original Greek. The Mohammedans also use this word in their service.
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or Amenemha, the name of four Egyptian kings of the 12th dynasty. The first, called SEHOTEP-AB RA, the founder of the dynasty, reigned about 2466 b. c.; was successful as a ruler and general, and built the temple of Amun, in Thebes. The second, called NUB-KAN RA, reigned in 2400 b. c. The third, called MAA-EN RA, reigned in 2300 b. c. He built a great reservoir in the oasis of Fayum, connected with the Nile by a canal in order to regulate the flow of the water and improve its usefulness. He built also, beside the Lake Mæris, the great temple called the Labyrinth and pyramid of his tomb. The fourth, called MAATKHERN RA, reigned 2266 b. c. (am-en'hō-tep), AMENHOTEP or
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the name of four Egyptian kings of the 18th dynasty. The first, ,and SER-KA RA, reigned about 1666 b. c., carried on successful wars in Ethiopia and Libya. The second, called AA-KHE- PERU RA, reigned in 1566 B. c., and made a successful campaign in Asia. The third, the most famous, was the 9th of the 18th dynasty, known as MAAT - NEB RA, reigned about 1500 b. c. During his reign Egypt stretched from Mesopotamia the country of Karo in Abysmogra to also built along the banks of the Nile posed that "this a series of marvelous monuments. The temple at Gebel-Barkal in the Sudan was erected by this King. He added considerably to the temple of Karnak and that part of the temple of Luxor which bears his name; also erected on the left bank of the Nile, opposite Luxor, a sacred edifice which once must have been one of the most important in Egypt, of which now only the enormous colossi are left, which are portrait statues of himself. He was known to the Greeks as Ammon. The fourth was known as KHUN- ATEN and reigned in 1466 B. c., and made an innovation in religion by substituting the new worship of Aten (the sun's disk) for that of Amun and other Egyptian deities. He also moved the capital from Thebes to a place in the middle of Egypt, the modern Tel-el Amarna.
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a yachting trophy, originally known as the Queen's Cup, offered as a prize to the yachts of all nations by the Royal Yacht Squadron of Great Britain, in 1851. The first contest for it was held Aug. 22 of that year, when it was won by the American yacht "America," whose owners deeded it in trust to the New York Yacht Club. The C 205 Ayくいいい THE AMERICA'S CUP subsequent success of American yachts in keeping the cup caused it to become me popularly known as the America's Cup. Since the first contest in 1851 there have been, at various intervals, 32 other contests, all of which, except one on Oct. 19, 1871, were won by American boats. The last five challenges coming from the Royal Ulster Yacht Club were represented by Sir Thomas Lipton and were sailed by four different boats of English design, "Shamrock I.," "II.," "III.," and "IV." His challenge of 1914, though accepted, ld not be fought out on account of the war. It was renewed in October, 1919. A series of races, held off Sandy Hook in midsummer, 1920, between "Shamrock IV." and the American defender "Resolute," was won by the latter.
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an association of American jurists and lawyers organized February, 1923, to promote the clarification and simplification of the law, to secure the better administration of justice, and to carry on scientific legal work with a view to removing the uncertainties and complexities which at present cause useless litigation, prevent resort to the courts to enforce just rights, make it impossible for the legal profession to give accurate advice in many cases, and create delays and needless expense. AMERICAN LEGION. (See UNITED STATES, 1922-23).
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zation composed of members who served in the United States army or navy during the World War. It was incorporated Sept. 16, 1919, though it had been informally organized in Paris in the preceding March. The preamble to its constitution sets forth its objects as being "to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a hundred per cent. Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our association in the Great War; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state, and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness." The legion aims to be non-political and not to promote candidacy of persons seeking public office. Its first national convention was held at Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 10-11, 1919. Col. F. W. Gailbraith, national commander for and patriotic organizations for various 1921, was killed in an accident on June 9, John W. Emery, of Grand Rapids, Mich., was elected on June 14, 1921, to succeed F. W. Gailbraith. The national headquarters are in New York City.
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