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... covered with vineyards and orchards , and the wine grown there is known as Lacrima Christi ; in ancient Pompeii the wine jars were frequently marked with the name Vesuvinum . Higher up , the moun- tain is covered with copses of oak and ...
... covered with vineyards and orchards , and the wine grown there is known as Lacrima Christi ; in ancient Pompeii the wine jars were frequently marked with the name Vesuvinum . Higher up , the moun- tain is covered with copses of oak and ...
Page 178
... covered bowl . The word tsun em- braces wine containers of a variety of shapes . Among vessels for heating or offering wine are the yu , a covered bucket with swing handle ; the chüeh , a beaker with a long spout and handle , standing ...
... covered bowl . The word tsun em- braces wine containers of a variety of shapes . Among vessels for heating or offering wine are the yu , a covered bucket with swing handle ; the chüeh , a beaker with a long spout and handle , standing ...
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... covered employment for a certain period of time . This reflects the belief that one can prepare for these risks . The time - lock requirement is less rigorous for invalidity or survivor benefits than for old - age pensions ; again ...
... covered employment for a certain period of time . This reflects the belief that one can prepare for these risks . The time - lock requirement is less rigorous for invalidity or survivor benefits than for old - age pensions ; again ...
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