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Seven Words from the Cross
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Society of the Divine Word
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Word Association Test
WORD ASSOCIATION Word association is connected with the work that Carl Gustav Jung was engaged in at the Burgh Read more |
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Menarche
Menarche The word menarche is derived from the Greek words me– Read more |
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palaeo-
palaeo- For most words beginning thus, use paleo-.... Read more |
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Magi
Magi , priestly caste of ancient Persia. Probably Median in origin, they were, according to Herodotus, a tribe rather than a priestly family. Zoroaster is thought to have been a Magus. Study of the Magi is hampered by the lack of original source material. They are thought to have molded a... Read more |
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Wise, John
Wise, John (1652–1725), born at Roxbury, Mass., was minister of the Second...pamphlets to be reissued and widely read before the revolution and the Civil War. A Word of Comfort to a Melancholy Country (1721) is a plea for paper money. |
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Z
...s (nuzzle/nose, wizard/wise). Words of Old English origin were not...French S Many FRENCH-derived words contain z or zz, sometimes...was used from the 14c in new words derived from French or Latin...affricate, /ts/. (7) In the word Czech, ... |
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cults and the body
...is. But few realize that the word ‘cult’ has both a common...most people seem to mean by the word is a social group whose members...scientists who study religion use the word ‘cult’ in a more technical...development of one who has become wise in the ways of ... |
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COCKNEY
...city slicker, and street-wise Londoner. At the same time, the...lowest order’ of pronouncing words like fists, posts, wastes as two syllables...Sinking the h at the beginning of words where it ought to be sounded...harm.’ He also notes that words like humour ... |
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Acoustics
...auditorium. But for the spoken word these theatres were not so well...It was said that scarcely one word in ten could be heard distinctly...complete echo but a prolonging of word-endings, likely to obscure...that in large theatres it was wise to avoid curved ... |
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DIGRAPH
...and is sometimes used to give a spelling pronunciation of a word (measure as ‘mezher’).Vowel digraphs Because the vowel sounds...digraphs (especially if ‘magic’ e as in fate, eve, wise, rote, mute is counted as the second element in alternative digraphs...general, as in ameba, fetus, but not ... |
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ADVERB
ADVERB A PART OF SPEECH or word class chiefly used to modify VERBS, ADJECTIVES, or other...are formed from NOUNS in combination with other suffixes: -wise as in clockwise, lengthwise, and -ward(s) as in northwards...have attempted to establish separate classes for some sets of ... |
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Kelly, Hugh
...1760. His False Delicacy, produced by Garrick in 1768, is a sentimental comedy with a triple plot in which the mistakes arise from excessive tact or delicacy. Kelly also wrote A Word to the Wise (1770) and The School for Wives (1773). |
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Another Language
...American found the play “steadfastly authentic . . . constantly wise and interesting.” Opening with no advance sale, the play turned into a hit with good reviews and fine word‐of‐mouth. The Texas‐born Rose FRANKEN [née Lewin... |
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Demobilization
...more centralized and more powerful government than many thought wise.The War of 1812 and even the Mexican War changed this situation...arms against the government, and marched home without pay. As word spread, many troops simply left without signing anything. Demilitarization... |
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wise
...may give a wise man counsel, fools ask questions that wise men cannot answer, where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise, one cannot love and be wise, three wise monkeys at monkey, penny wise and pound foolish, a ... |
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word
...currently being circulated.a word to the wise is enough proverbial saying, early...Latin ‘verbum sat sapienti [a word is sufficient to a wise man].’See also an Englishman's word is his bond, fine words butter no parsnips, ... |
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analogy
...In common modern usage the word signifies a resemblance or similarity...phenomenon which occurs when one word bears different but related...significantly refer to God by means of words more usually used of creatures...meaningfully say that ‘God is wise’ and ... |
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druid
...hypothesizes a Gaulish original, druwids, ‘wise man of the woods’, ‘very wise man’. The Indo-European root deru-implies...root wid-, ‘to know’. Celtic words for ‘oak’ make an evocative sound: OIr...knowledge of the oak’. The English word druid derives from ... |
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Muni
...powers (Ṛg Veda 136. 2), a wise ascetic, especially one who has taken...canonical Buddhist literature the word is used to mean one who practises...triple activity of thought, word, and deed. In Jainism, it has become the common word to denote the avowed ... |
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sage
sage2 a profoundly wise man, especially one who features in ancient history or legend; the word comes (in Middle English, as an adjective, via Old French) from Latin sapere ‘be wise’.See also Seven Sages at seven. |
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Zoroastrianism
...this, the world was made by one ‘Wise Lord’ with the help of his holy spirit and other spirits. Opposed to the Wise Lord is an uncreated Evil Spirit, supported...individual is judged according to his words and deeds on the ‘bridge of decision... |
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sophist
...periods, associated in popular thought with moral scepticism and specious reasoning. Recorded from the mid 16th century, the word comes ultimately via Latin from Greek sophizesthai ‘devise, become wise’, from sophos ‘wise’. |
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seven
...the seventh the Ascension.Seven Last Words the last seven utterances of Christ on the Cross: ‘Father...Psalm 31:5). Also known as the Seven Words.seven-league boots the boots...or Lord's Supper.Seven Sages seven wise Greeks of the 6th century bc, to each... |
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Bodhidharma
...transmitted directly without the mediation of ‘words and scriptures’. Upon bringing Ch...approvingly of him (or someone by that name) as wise and compassionate, and there exists a work...iconoclastic and mysterious figure who rejects ‘words and letters’, these early sources ... |
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old
...she's old for her years synonyms: mature, wise, sensible, experienced, worldly-wise, knowledgeable.antonyms: young, inexperienced...earlier, sometimes primitive, period (archaic words like “thou” and “thine”). Obsolete... |
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mature
...levelheaded, reliable, dependable; wise, discriminating, shrewd, sophisticated...three weeks). Ripen is a less formal word meaning to mature, but it usually applies...and sweetness, it is a more positive word than mature or age (to mellow as one gets... |
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tip
tip3 • noun 1. a generous tip synonyms: gratuity, baksheesh; present, gift, reward. 2. useful tips synonyms: piece of advice, suggestion, word of advice, pointer, recommendation; clue, hint, steer, tip-off; word to the wise. |
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inform
...acquaint, brief, instruct, enlighten, make conversant, make knowledgeable, send word to; inf. put in the picture, fill in, clue in/up, put wise, spill the beans to, tip off, give the low-down to, give the inside story to. 2... |
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hint
...suggestion, innuendo, tip-off, insinuation, implication, indication, mention, allusion, intimation, whisper, a word to the wise. 2. write gardening hintssynonyms: tip, pointer, advice, help, suggestion; inf. wrinkle. 3. just a hint... |
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A wise word to the wise.
...any person of notoriously intemperate habits." That's a wise requirement. Habitual drunks are a danger to the public, especially...tavern owner with a huge liability judgment. In such situations a word from the police, who are charged with protecting the public... |
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"Wise words" from motivational business guru as new 'little' books are launched
...launched three self-motivational little books - "Wise Words". "Wise Words" are packed with short, sharp phrases and one...alike. Fun and easy to read, the new series includes "Wise Words for Managers", "Wise ... |
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Carnegie takes note of Rahul's 'wise words' on Indo-US ties.
...Carnegie takes note of Rahul's 'wise words' on Indo-US ties Lalit K Jha Washington...American think tank has cited the "wise words" of young Congress leader Rahul...its cues from (Rahul) Gandhi's wise words, there is no ... |
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Some wise words from Powell
Some wise words from Powell "We have to be ready to enter...convention in Atlanta recently with some very wise words. He told the gathering that it makes...excellence and achievement. And they would be wise to take the words ... |
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Wise Words.(Brief Article)
...simplified or saved her life. Moments when the words of a Sister brought her clarity or comfort or...trove of "secrets." A special collection of wise words from a special collection of wise women. Words to help us keep the faith. ... |
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Football: WISE WORD IS THERE'S ONLY ONE 'F'IN REF; Gillingham 1 Leeds 1.(Sport)
LEEDS boss Dennis Wise is ready to report referee Danny McDermid...performance overshadowed this encounter. Wise was sent to the stands at the Priestfield...red cards either side of the interval. Wise then had a tunnel row with McDermid at... |
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Dennis the menace offered wise words.(Football)
...Ferguson once observed that Wise could start an argument in an...Tranmere on Sunday, but his words have fallen on deaf ears...Dyer attempt to roam forward, Wise's job will be to draw those...Wembley, as players such as Wise, Wilcox, Dyer and Heskey are... |
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wise words . . .
...passed us by. There is a need for words of inspiration. There is a craving...balm, has arrived in the shape of Wise Words for Golfers, an essential compendium...the light of day. They are funny, wise, and occasionally sad. "I wanted... |
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Wise words from the greyheads
...conventional thing in checking him out and the word is positive. As the cash drains away...another in its rocky path to profits - when wise words are desperately needed from one who has...bunch of entrepreneurs and an older, wiser hand. Simply, we need many ... |
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Wise words provide road map
...Prior to our wedding the best words of advice I, received were...not accept that.' "A bit of wise advice I got while trying to...cancer and I've found his words have helped me immeasurably...worry about." Please keep your wise words coming. ... |
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