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- What is the meaning and origin of the idiom "to put a spoke in someone's wheel"?
- What is the meaning of cowboy?
- How is the word "poignant" pronounced?
- Know Your English WHAT IS the meaning and origin of "carrot and stick approach?"
- Does the expression "in short supply" mean the same thing as "in short order"?
- Can I say, "Harsha is a flibbertigibbet?"
- What is the difference between "dispute" and "quarrel"?
- WHAT IS the difference between a "vendor" and a "seller"?
- How do you pronounce the word "envelope"?
- What is the meaning and origin of the expression "red herring"?
- How do you greet someone who has just had a baby?
- WHAT IS the origin of the word "T-shirt"?
- Which of the following is correct? "At weekends/ on weekends"?
- What is the meaning of the expression "just the tip of the iceberg"?
- What is the difference "loath" and "loathe"?
Know Your English - September 2003
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| Definition: | (adjective) Marked by or promising bad fortune. |
| Synonyms: | ill-omened, ill-starred, unlucky, doomed |
| Usage: | Freed after months of captivity, the aid workers are relieved to have survived their ill-fated trip abroad. |
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  The Golden HourAchieving the perfect lighting for outdoor shots can be a challenge for even the most experienced photographer. In the middle of the day, the harsh overhead sun can cause overly bright highlights and dark shadows. To get the best shot, photographers often wait for the "golden" or "magic" hour—the first and last periods of sunlight during the day. The low sun creates a warm light that is ideal for landscape photos and enhances the colors of a scene. How long does the "golden hour" usually last? More... Discuss |
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 England's Lincoln Cathedral Is Consecrated (1092)Not long after William the Conqueror named Remigius de Fécamp bishop of what was then the largest diocese in the country, he decided to move the seat of the diocese to a more central location. For the next 20 years, Remigius oversaw construction of a magnificent new cathedral in Lincoln, only to die days before its consecration. Today, its architecture is considered to be priceless. When Queen Eleanor died nearby in 1290, which parts of her body were buried at the cathedral? More... Discuss |
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 Howard Carter (1874)An experienced archaeologist and Egyptologist, Carter began searching for the long lost tomb of the ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun in the early 1900s, excavating Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt, through funding by his financial backer, Lord Carnarvon. In 1922, Carnarvon gave Carter one last season to make a discovery. He did, unearthing the pristine, treasure-filled tomb that became world famous. What fact about Carter's life is often used to refute the so-called Curse of the Pharaohs? More... Discuss |
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 Grammar, n.: A system of pitfalls thoughtfully prepared for the feet for the self-made man, along the path by which he advances to distinction.Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) Discuss |
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