- 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: | (noun) A small secluded room. |
| Synonyms: | snug |
| Usage: | Back in her cubbyhole of an office, Nina sat down at her desk. |
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 Algerian Leader Muhammad Boudiaf Assassinated (1992)Boudiaf was an Algerian political leader and a founder of the National Liberation Front, which directed the Algerian War of Independence (1954-1962) against France. Boudiaf was captured in 1956 and imprisoned. He was freed after Algeria gained independence, but his opposition to the new regime led to a 27-year exile. In 1992, he was invited back to head the government and deal with rising religious influence in politics. Months later, he was assassinated by a bodyguard while doing what? More... Discuss |
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_-_ritr._A_Ferrazzi%2c_Recanati%2c_casa_Leopardi.jpg) Giacomo Leopardi (1798)Leopardi was an Italian poet and scholar who suffered throughout his life from chronic physical ailments and dashed hopes. Despite these challenges, he was devoted to philosophy and the classics from early childhood and became one of the most formidable linguists and writers of his time. His pessimistic poetry is admired for its brilliance, intensity, and musicality. He is considered among the great Italian poets of the 19th century. What are some of his most famous works? More... Discuss |
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 Custom may lead a man into many errors; but it justifies none.Henry Fielding (1707-1754) Discuss |
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