A Country Apothecary, by Mary Russell Mitford (page three)

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Born in the small town of Alresford in Hampshire, England, Mary Russell Mitford supported her family by writing novels, plays, poems, and--most memorably--essays focused on everyday village life.

The Disadvantages of the SMS Language

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The SMS language can make text messaging easier.cell phone image by sonya etchison from Fotolia.comThe SMS (Short Message Service) language is comprised of shortened phrases, acronyms and abbreviations that emerged from text messaging but has since bled into the everyday vernacular of...

Today in Francophone History

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Learn about important dates in French and francophone history: famous birthdays, holidays and celebrations, and other milestones.

What's the Difference Between the Adjectives 'Adverse' and 'Averse'?

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The commonly confused words "adverse" and "averse": definitions, examples, usage notes, and practice exercises.

How to Write 'Worthless Fellow' in Chinese

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prepositional verb

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An idiomatic expression that combines a verb and a preposition to make a new verb with distinct meanings.

There's Another Name for It

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As noted in the first edition of There's a Name for It, you'll find many familiar words and expressions in our extensive Glossary of Grammatical & Rhetorical Terms. But you'll also find some less familiar terms--playful words like "squish" and "gadzookery" alongsid

Faire du lard

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What does the idiomatic French expression faire du lard mean and how is it used?

Suffixation in Italian: From Noun to Verb

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In Italian, the transformation from noun to verb using suffixes is a primary form of suffixation.

How to Write 'Hip Bone' in Chinese

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E.B. White on Writing and the Writing Process

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Meet essayist E.B. White--and consider the advice he has to offer on writing and the writing process.

French Expressions with Penser

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The French verb penser means to think and is used in many expressions. Learn how to say remind me, it's well thought out, not likely, and more with this list of expressions with penser.

Correct pronunciation and stroke order in Chinese

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Correct pronunciation and stroke order in Chinese: What does "correct" mean? What's the standard? Does it matter?

How to Write "Dong 4 Cold" in Chinese Radicals

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Chinese Calligraphy Instructions

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Chinese calligraphy has existed for a millenia. Proper execution of Chinese calligraphy requires an understanding of the structure of Chinese characters and much practice. There are specialized brushes, papers, inks and painting styles related to Chinese calligraphy one must become familiar with to

estomaquer

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What does the French word estomaquer mean? How is it pronounced and used?

Most Common Languages Spoken by Russians

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As of 2010, there are over 143 million people living in Russia, the largest country in the world. Within this population, hundreds of languages are spoken, from the Russian and English spoken by citizens in the largest cities to the indigenous languages spoken in the rural areas at the far edges of

Word of the Day - yakamashii

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Learn a new Japanese word every day.

Start Learning Italian

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Start learning Italian with lessons, audio, and quizzes. Practice with workbook exercises and study guides. Plus study tips to maximize your efforts, and a section especially for children.

What Is Critical Analysis in Composition?

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In composition, critical analysis is a careful examination and evaluation of a text, image, or other work or performance.