yi
(in Chinese ethical philosophy) faithful performance of one's specified duties to society.
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Unfortunately for yi and Ambopteryx, these aerial abilities were pretty underwhelming, scientists reported on October 22.
Here’s the real story behind Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’ | Tom McNamara | December 3, 2020 | Popular-ScienceIt turned out that yi and Ambopteryx couldn’t have taken off from the ground or flapped their wings very easily like most birds and bats can.
Dinosaurs may have evolved into birds, but early flights didn’t go so well | Kate Baggaley | October 23, 2020 | Popular-ScienceThere are only a few known fossils of yi and the recently-discovered Ambopteryx.
Dinosaurs may have evolved into birds, but early flights didn’t go so well | Kate Baggaley | October 23, 2020 | Popular-ScienceUnfortunately for yi and Ambopteryx, these aerial abilities were pretty underwhelming, scientists reported on October 22 in the journal iScience.
Dinosaurs may have evolved into birds, but early flights didn’t go so well | Kate Baggaley | October 23, 2020 | Popular-ScienceUsing mathematical models, the researchers estimated how yi and Ambopteryx might have flown or glided at different weights and wing sizes.
Dinosaurs may have evolved into birds, but early flights didn’t go so well | Kate Baggaley | October 23, 2020 | Popular-Science
And also, that young woman [Soon-yi] was very vulnerable, and I think it was very hard for the siblings, and certainly for Mia.
Susan Sarandon on Her Love Affair With David Bowie, Woody Allen’s Creepiness, and Psychedelics | Marlow Stern | July 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe was on-set with Woody Allen when the Soon-yi scandal broke.
She also “defaced and destroyed several photographs of Mr. Allen and Soon-yi.”
Inside the Shocking Custody Case Court Documents that Shed Light on the Dylan Farrow-Woody Allen Saga | Marlow Stern | February 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFarrow confronted Soon-yi with the photos, but later said she “did not blame her.”
Inside the Shocking Custody Case Court Documents that Shed Light on the Dylan Farrow-Woody Allen Saga | Marlow Stern | February 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn 1990, Soon-yi asked Allen if she could go to a New York Knicks basketball game (he was a season ticketholder), and he agreed.
Inside the Shocking Custody Case Court Documents that Shed Light on the Dylan Farrow-Woody Allen Saga | Marlow Stern | February 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST"Doubtless there are many others equally enticing," suggested Shen yi helpfully.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours | Ernest Bramah"In such cases my attitude has invariably been one of sympathetic unconcern," declared Shen yi.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours | Ernest Bramah"It is for your stalwart endeavour to assure a happy picture," replied Shen yi, with undisturbed cordiality.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours | Ernest BramahMeanwhile Shen yi had made his peace with those Above and the order being revoked the she-children had been exchanged again.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours | Ernest BramahSo, hearing the ways of Po-yi, the fool grows honest, and the weakling's purpose stands.'
The Sayings Of Confucius | Confucius
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