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A German word meaning the delight in the suffering of others. It often appears capitalized, as all German nouns are capitalized. But in English, the lowercase is perfectly proper.Pronounced: shahd-n-froi-duh. But I began to notice, both in media cove... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
L'esprit de l'escalier - vocabulary This French term describes the predicament everyone has experienced: thinking of the ideal comeback after the moment has passed, indeed, after it’s too late. The term literally translates to “stairway wit,” that is, thinking of the perfect reto... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
In this section, we have provided short discussions of 406 words. In each, we define the word and then provide an example of its use by top writers in literature or the media.This list will especially help young people studying for college-entrance e... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
February proper nounExample: I’ll meet you in Key West in February.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
GrammaRight - Clickable Help for Writers What Is GrammaRight?GrammaRight is a series of HTML help files. They contain virtually all the content you find here at Grammar.com. If you want grammar sources you can print, then you should download our Grammar eBooks. But if you want a resource fo... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
prepare - verb Example: He tried to prepare a gourmet dinner.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
realistic - adjective Example: We have a realistic chance for success.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
GrammaRight Grammar Software Sample Page - However Here’s a sample page from GrammaRight grammar software, which shows the proper use of the word however as a conjunctive adverb. ... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
GrammaRight Sample Page - Subjunctive Mood This sample page from GrammaRight shows the screen you get when you type into the Search Box "What is the subjunctive mood?" Sample Page from GrammaRight... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
This Grammar eBook explores the most prevalent grammatical mistakes people make. Each mistake is thoroughly discussed and illustrated with examples in the media and on the Internet.Here's a list of The Top 25 Grammatical Mistakes Subject-Verb Disagre... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
Sample Page - Developing a Powerful Writing Style This Grammar eBook will teach you how to develop a powerful and compelling writing style — don't miss out on this very special opportunity! Buy this e-book now for $7.95 only! ... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
Sample Page - Understanding the Parts of Speech This Grammar eBook explains all you need to know about the 8 parts of speech. Buy this e-book now for $9.95 only! ... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
Sample Page - Common Grammatical Mistakes This Grammar eBook explores common grammatical mistakes people make. Buy this e-book now for $5.95 only! ... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
Sample Page - Rules on Punctuation This Grammar eBook thoroughly explains the rules on properly using all punctuation marks. Buy this e-book now for $3.95 only! ... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
Sample Page - The Awful 'Like' Word Download this free eBook. Send the file to all your contacts. The 'like' word threatens your career. Get this e-book now for FREE! ... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
Sample Page - Egg on Your Face This Grammar eBook discusses the Top 25 Grammatical Mistakes. Buy this e-book now for $7.95 only! ... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
Sample Page - Build Your Vocabulary Learn 406 words smart people should know. Ideal for those studying for college-entrance exams. Buy this e-book now for $7.95 only! ... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
verb To make known through public declaration; formally proclaim; publish. Note: In law, we say that Congress enacted a statute. But we say that a federal agency promulgated a regulation. One need not be a Scientologist—as I emphatically am not—t... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
adjectiveNot genuine, authentic, or true; not from the pretended or proper source; counterfeit. Jargon is the verbal sleight of hand that makes the old hat seem newly fashionable; it gives an air of novelty and specious profundity to ideas that, if s... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
denouement - noun The final resolution of a plot or play; also used to describe the ultimate outcome of a doubtful series of events. A young professor I watched in action at one of our large eastern colleges used to stand with his back to the class a... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
adjectiveMeriting or commanding high esteem because of age or high dignity; impressive or interesting because of great age; hallowed or historic. Heaven and earth are grand; father and mother are venerable. —Chinese Proverb... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
verbTo instill, introduce, or inculcate principles or qualities, as if by pouring, as in The teacher infused new life into the classroom; to inspire or imbue (usually followed by with), as in The new coach infused the team with enthusiasm. “Oh yes,... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
Only Blockquote Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type spe... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say s... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
The “Like” Word Threatens Your Career In my last blog, we looked at some grammar governing the use of the like word. Now let’s see what the experts have to say. As you’ll see, they mince no words. Overusing Like Threatens Your Career Consider the views of the experts: New Fowler By t... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
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