- WHAT IS the difference between a "chauffeur" and a "driver"?
- What is the meaning of "paddle your own canoe"?
- A man marrying a man and a woman marrying a woman. Is there a word for such a marriage?
- How is the word "heir" pronounced?
- What is the meaning and origin of "burn the midnight oil"?
- Why are the hottest days during summer referred to as "dog days"?
- IS IT OK to say, "I will meet you at about 7: 45"?
- Which is correct? "Relieved of" or "relieved off"?
- What is the meaning of the word "ditzy"?
- What's the meaning of "He's become a vegetable"?
- What is the difference between "gourmet" and "gourmand"? How are the two words pronounced?
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- How is the word "Lieutenant" pronounced?
- What is the meaning and origin of "hangdog expression"?
- Is it O.K to ask someone, "Would you like a cool drink?"
- What is the difference between "I had a bad day" and "I have had a bad day"?
- WHAT IS the meaning of "armchair critic"?
- What is the difference between "underemployed" and "unemployed"?
- How is the word "cavalcade" pronounced?
- Why is the written record of a meeting called "minutes"?
- Is it ok to use "prepone"?
Know Your English - May 2004
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| Definition: | (adjective) Lacking conviction or boldness or courage. |
| Synonyms: | timid |
| Usage: | Crupp...became within a few days so faint-hearted, that rather than encounter my aunt upon the staircase, she would endeavor to hide her portly form behind doors...or would shrink into dark corners. |
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  The TricksterA common figure in the folklore of many indigenous peoples, the trickster is a god, goddess, spirit, human, or anthropomorphic animal who is often an amoral and comic troublemaker. The trickster's rule-breaking frequently takes the form of tricks or thievery. An enduring archetype, the trickster can be cunning, foolish, or both and often inspires laughter even when considered sacred. In many cultures, the trickster is also a culture hero. Who are some examples of modern-day tricksters? More... Discuss |
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 The Pullman Strike Begins (1894)The Pullman Strike was a strike of about 50,000 US rail workers. It was initiated after the Pullman railcar company cut wages by 25%, yet kept rents high in the company-owned town where workers lived. The company refused arbitration, and the railway union called for a strike and nationwide boycott. Sympathy strikes followed in 27 states. In July, the president dispatched troops, who clashed with workers and broke the strike. The troops were sent in after workers halted trains carrying what? More... Discuss |
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 Salvador Dalí (1904)Dalí was a Spanish painter whose striking images and eccentric personality made him the world's most recognized surrealist artist. Influenced by the theories and dream studies of Sigmund Freud, he painted nightmarishly absurd scenes in precise, realistic detail, creating worlds in which everyday objects are deformed or metamorphosed in strange ways. In his most famous work, The Persistence of Memory, limp watches melt in an eerie landscape. Which candy brand's logo was designed by Dalí? More... Discuss |
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 If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Discuss |
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