- What is the meaning of "shilly-shally"?
- Is it OK to say, "The subscriber you are calling is switched off"?
- What is the meaning and pronunciation of "bete noire"?
- What's the difference between a "fanatic" and a "bigot"?
- Which is correct? "To keep the wolf from/off the door"?
- What is the difference between "approve" and "approve of"?
- How is the word "shot-put" pronounced?
- What is the meaning of "rubberneck"?
- What is the meaning of "day scholar"?
- How is the word "blitzkrieg" pronounced?
- What is the difference between "dinner" and "supper"
- Which is correct "cope up with" or "cope with"?
- Does the word "meanderthal" exist?
- What is the origin of "blackball"?
- What is the difference between a "homemaker" and a "housewife"?
- What's the difference between "deal with" and "deal in"?
- When do we normally use the expression "if only"?
- Is the word "unwell" used only with pregnant ladies?
- What is the meaning of "icing on the cake"?
- How is the word "bonhomie " pronounced? What does it mean?
Know Your English - September 2004
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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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