Danny Boy


A cappella
specifically group, or solo, singing without instrumental sound, or a piece intended to be performed in this way.

chapel
A chapel is a religious place of fellowship, prayer and worship that is attached to a larger, often nonreligious institution or that is considered an extension of a primary religious institution.

cathedral
A Christian church which contains the seat of a bishop, thus serving as the central church of a diocese, conference, or episcopate.

congress(US)
A congress is a formal meeting of the representatives of different nations, constituent states, independent organizations (such as trade unions), or groups.[

parliament(UK)
A parliament is a legislature. More generally, "parliament" may simply refer to a democratic government's legislature.

WASP(seen in the movie "Stuuart little")
A common meaning of WASP is White Anglo-Saxon Protestant.

trade in services
Trade in Services refers to the sale and delivery of an intangible product, called a service, between a producer and consumer. Trade in services takes place between a producer and consumer that are, in legal terms, based in different countries, or economies, this is called International Trade in Services.

Bloody Mary
Mary I (18 February 1516 – 17 November 1558) was Queen of England and Ireland from July 1553 until her death. Her executions of Protestants caused her opponents to give her the sobriquet "Bloody Mary".

vocabulary

1.verse (noun)

    The (fictional) universe in which Firefly is set.

2.electoral (adjective)

    of, or relating to elections
    composed of electors

3.secrecy (noun)

    Concealment; the condition of being secret or hidden
    The habit of keeping secrets.

4.concealment (noun)

    The practice of keeping secrets
    The condition of being hidden or concealed

5.patron (noun)

    One who protects or supports; a defender.
    A customer.
        e.g.: This car park is for patrons only.
    A property owner who hires a contractor for construction works.

6.ballot (noun)

    A paper or card used to cast a vote.
    The process of voting, especially in secret.

7.session (plural sessions)

    A period devoted to a particular activity.
        e.g.: a training session
        e.g.: "Are we having a recording session?" / "Yes. We've even got some session musicians to provide some brass."
    A meeting of a council, court, or legislative body to conduct its business.
        e.g.: This court is now in session.

8.despise (verb)

    To regard with contempt or scorn.

9.scorn (verb)

    To feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.
    To scoff, express contempt.
    To reject, turn down

10.stumble (noun)

    A fall, trip or substantial misstep.
    An error or blunder.
    A clumsy walk.

11.blunder (noun)

    A clumsy or embarrassing mistake.

12.prowess (noun)

    Skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.
    Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism

13.amenity (noun)

    Pleasantness.
        e.g.: We especially enjoyed the amenity of the climate on our last holiday.
    A thing or circumstance that is welcome and makes life a little easier or more pleasant.
        e.g.: All the little amenities the hotel provided made our stay very enjoyable.

14.gnarl (noun)

    A knot in wood; a large or hard knot, or a protuberance with twisted grain, on a tree.
    Something resembling a knot in wood, such as in stone or limbs.

15.protuberance (noun)

    A bulge, knob, swelling, spine or anything that protrudes.

16.bulge (noun)

    Something sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure.
        e.g.: a bulge in a wall

17.vulgar (adjective)

    Debased, uncouth, distasteful, obscene.
    Having to do with ordinary, common people.

18.petulant (adjective)

    childishly irritable
        e.g.: Lack of sleep is causing Dave's recent petulant behavior.

19.uproar (noun)

    tumultuous, noisy excitement
    loud confused noise, especially when coming from several sources

20.tumultuous (adjective)

    Noisy and disorderly
    Causing tumult

21.equate (verb)

    To consider equal, to state as being equivalent.

22.homage (noun)

    In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights.
    A demonstration of respect, such as towards an individual after their retirement or death

23.redoubt (noun)

    A small, temporary, military fortification.
    A reinforced refuge; a fort.
    A place of safety or refuge.

24.mettle (noun)

    A quality of endurance and courage.
    Good temperament and character.

25.faculty (noun)

    The scholarly staff at colleges or universities, as opposed to the students or support staff.
    A division of a university (e.g. a Faculty of Science or Faculty of Medicine).