English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
ERNEST
See Earnest.
ISAAC
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
PETER
obscene terms for penis
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
peter out
to diminish gradually and stop; dwindle to nothing:
The hot water always peters out in the middle of my shower.
to tire; exhaust
ROBIN
large American thrush having a rust-red breast and abdomen