- Informal expressions
- WHAT DO you call a person who clears the dishes from the table in a restaurant?
- What is the difference between "jail" and "prison"?
- Is it ok to say, "Tea isn't my cup of tea"?
- What is the meaning of "ne plus ultra"?
- What is the meaning and origin of the expression "to leave someone holding the bag"?
- WHAT IS the meaning of "Demosthenic"?
- What is the difference between "cotton onto someone" and "cotton up to someone"?
- What is the meaning of "have a cow"?
- What is the meaning and origin of "one swallow does not make a summer"?
- All about Dutch
Know Your English - May 2003
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| Definition: | (verb) To take into the body by the mouth for digestion or absorption. |
| Synonyms: | consume, have, take in |
| Usage: | Chocolate can be lethal to dogs if they ingest too much of it. |
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  QuinceañeraThe Quinceañera is, in many Spanish-speaking regions of the Americas, the celebration of a young woman's fifteenth birthday and marks the transition from childhood to adulthood. In this latter respect, the Quinceañera is similar to the "sweet sixteen" or debutante ball of the English-speaking world. Observed differently in different countries, Quinceañera festivities range from modest religious ceremonies to lavish, wedding-style celebrations. What is the origin of the tradition? More... Discuss |
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This Day in History
 The Battle of Alcatraz Begins (1946)The Battle of Alcatraz followed an escape attempt from Alcatraz Island's federal penitentiary by six inmates who got stuck inside a cellhouse after failing to secure a key to the prison yard. Trapped, the inmates took the guards prisoner and took control of the cellhouse. The US Marines were called in, and two guards and three inmates died in the ensuing confrontation. Two inmates were later executed for their role in the incident. How long was it before the next attempted escape from Alcatraz? More... Discuss |
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 Yongle Emperor (1360)Born Zhu Di, the Yongle Emperor was the favorite son of the founder of China's Ming dynasty. He spent his youth developing a military career but was passed over for the throne. He rebelled and seized the throne from his nephew in 1402. As emperor, he greatly extended China's scope and influence. He moved the capital to Beijing, built the Forbidden City, and sponsored the compilation of an immense encyclopedia of Chinese culture and history. What was the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing? More... Discuss |
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Quote of the Day
 We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving, and we all have the power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing.Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) Discuss |
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