- 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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veneration discuss | |
| Definition: | (noun) A feeling of profound respect for someone or something. |
| Synonyms: | reverence, awe, fear |
| Usage: | Cornelius bade farewell to De Ruyter, to the Ruart de Pulten, and to glory, kissed the knees of the Grand Pensionary, for whom he entertained the deepest veneration, and retired to his house at Dort. |
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  Green ManA legendary pagan spirit later adopted by the Christian church, the Green Man is often depicted as a male figure covered in foliage or as a face surrounded by, made of, or sprouting leaves. He is represented in a variety of English church carvings made between the 11th and 20th centuries. From the Renaissance onward, elaborate variations on the Green Man theme began to appear in many other media. Which popular folklore characters are associated with the Green Man? More... Discuss |
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 New York Public Library Dedicated (1911)When former New York governor Samuel J. Tilden died in 1886, he left $2.4 million in his will for the creation of a grand public library. At that time, there were two other important libraries in New York City—the Astor and the Lenox—but they were struggling. With Tilden's gift, they were merged in 1895. The new library's cornerstone was laid in 1902 at the old Croton Reservoir on Fifth Avenue, and it finally opened to the public in 1911. By 1910, how many miles of shelves had been installed? More... Discuss |
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 Rosemary Clooney (1928)Clooney was an American singer popular in the 1950s with hits such as "Come On-a My House." She also appeared in several movies, including White Christmas (1954), which co-starred Bing Crosby. In the 1960s, mental illness and drug addiction took a toll on her career, but she made a comeback in the mid-1970s and performed until her death in 2002. Her 1968 mental breakdown was precipitated by the assassination—as she stood nearby—of what personal friend? More... Discuss |
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 Every man is as heaven made him, and sometimes a great deal worse.Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) Discuss |
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