An isthmus is a land bridge bordered on both sides by water that connects two larger bodies of land. A narrow strip of land with sea on either side. (dictionary.com) An Isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas usually with water on either side. Of note, the Isthmus of Corinth connects the peninsula of Peloponnese with the rest of the Greek peninsula, the Isthmus of Panama connects the continents of North and South America (the Americas), and the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt connects Africa and Asia (or Eurasia).
straight bond. Definition. Bond which will pay back the principal on its maturity date, will pay a specified amount of interest on specific dates, and does not carry a conversion privilege or other special features.
So, What Does Straight Mean? Straight is where things get really confusing because drinkers use it in two different ways. Some use it when they order a straight pour of darker spirits (e.g. bourbon straight, which would 'technically' be neat). Other drinkers use it to mean a white spirit chilled and served in a cocktail glass (e.g. vodka chilled, which would 'technically' be up). We also have to remember that we are talking about the bar here and, given the nature of an environment that involves liquor, there is often no real right and wrong answer.