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Word of the Day

tinder discuss

Definition:(noun) Readily combustible material, such as dry twigs, used to kindle fires.
Synonyms:kindling, spunk, touchwood, punk
Usage:One of the fishermen struck light from a stone, set fire to some tinder, and by the aid of a match lit a lantern.

Article of the Day

Geisha

American soldiers returning home after WWII brought with them many misconceptions about traditional Japanese geisha culture, including the now widespread Western belief that geisha are prostitutes. In fact, geisha are highly-trained entertainers who are skilled in the arts of singing, dancing, conversing, and playing traditional instruments. Geisha are known for their recognizable white makeup, elaborate dress, and complex hairstyles. How must geisha sleep in order to protect these hairdos? More... Discuss

Daily Grammar Lesson

Which Quantifier to Use with Uncountable Nouns

Certain quantifiers can only be used with uncountable nouns, while others can only modify countable nouns. "Fewer" and "less" cause particular confusion. Which of those two quantifiers is used to modify uncountable nouns? More... Discuss

This Day in History

World Trade Center Opens in New York City (1973)

With seven buildings and a shopping concourse, the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan was the largest commercial complex in the world before it was destroyed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Its most prominent structures were the 110-story rectangular Twin Towers, which, at more than 1,360 ft (415 m) tall, were the tallest buildings in the world until the Sears Tower surpassed them in 1974. How did the construction of the complex lead to the expansion of the island of Manhattan? More... Discuss

Quote of the Day
It is equally offensive to speed a guest who would like to stay and to detain one who is anxious to leave.
Homer
(900 BC-800 BC) Discuss

Word Trivia

Today's topic: painter

paysagist - A painter of landscapes. More...

pointillist - A painter who creates separate dots of pure color instead of mixed pigments; the pronunciation is PWAHN-tuhl-ist. More...

pictorial - First meant "pertaining to a painter or painting," as it derives from Latin pictor, "painter." More...

picturesque - Based on Italian pittore, "painter," its original meaning was "in the style of a painter." More...


Grammar Quiz
Which of the following can be the predicate of a linking verb of the senses?





Spelling Bee
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score: -
n. A quantity or number to be subtracted from another
 
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