prelude
Definitions of prelude
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music that precedes a fugue or introduces an act in an opera
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something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what followssynonyms: entree, introductie, kwalificatieduel, kwalificatiewedstrijd, preambule, preludium, selectiewedstrijd, voorronde, voorspeltype of:Gen., Genesis, genese, ontstaan, ontstaansgeschiedenis, wording, wordingsgeschiedenis, wordingsprocesan event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
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The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Thirteen-year-old Charlotte encounters adventure on the high seas as she sails from England to America.
"Total Loss Weekend" by Don Delillo
In this age of fantasy football pools and Super Bowl side bets on whether the opening coin toss will come up heads, the dark side of sports gambling can often be obscured. Prescient as ever, 41 years ago Don Delillo gave us a full exploration of this underbelly. Here are 25 words to help you follow every last frustrating moment of "Total Loss Weekend." Originally published in Sports Illustrated, available here