Intemperance
31intemperance — in•tem•per•ance [[t]ɪnˈtɛm pər əns, prəns[/t]] n. 1) immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages 2) excessive indulgence of appetite or passion 3) lack of moderation or restraint • Etymology: 1400–50; late ME < L …
32intemperance — /ɪnˈtɛmpərəns/ (say in tempuhruhns), / prəns/ (say pruhns) noun 1. immoderate indulgence in alcoholic drink. 2. excessive indulgence of a natural appetite or passion. 3. lack of moderation or due restraint, as in action or speech …
33habitual intemperance — A very frequent condition of intoxication. See habitual drunkenness …
34Temperance Movements — • Covers the history in Europe, the United States, and Canada Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Temperance Movements Temperance Movements …
35Poverty and Pauperism — • Persons whose existence is dependent for any considerable period upon charitable assistance, whether this assistance be public or private. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Poverty and Pauperism Poverty and Paup …
36Al Steiner — is the pseudonym of a prolific online author of adult novels and shorter pieces. His online blog entries and story descriptions point to the fact that he may be published under his real name as well. His stories rate the two top spots on the… …
37débauche — [ deboʃ ] n. f. • 1499; de débaucher A ♦ 1 ♦ Vieilli Usage excessif, jugé condamnable, de plaisirs sensuels. ⇒ désordre (de la conduite), inconduite. S adonner à la débauche. Tomber dans la débauche. Compagnons de débauche. Débauche de table. ⇒… …
38débauché — débauche [ deboʃ ] n. f. • 1499; de débaucher A ♦ 1 ♦ Vieilli Usage excessif, jugé condamnable, de plaisirs sensuels. ⇒ désordre (de la conduite), inconduite. S adonner à la débauche. Tomber dans la débauche. Compagnons de débauche. Débauche de… …
39Orange Scott — Rev. Orange Scott (February 13, 1800 July 31, 1847), was a Methodist Episcopal minister, Presiding Elder, and District President. He presided over the convention that organized the new Wesleyan Methodist Connexion in 1843. Orange Scott became… …
40sobriété — [ sɔbrijete ] n. f. • v. 1180; lat. sobrietas 1 ♦ Comportement d une personne, d un animal qui boit et mange avec modération. ⇒ austérité, frugalité. « La sobriété est l amour de la santé, ou l impuissance de manger beaucoup » (La Rochefoucauld) …
