In modern language, a “chock” is most often thought of as a wedge or block for steadying an object (such as a cask or the ….
BLUF: (Bottom Line Up Front) The plural of cello is cellos. cello : the bass member of the violin family tuned an octave below the ….
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For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
People of a certain age remember chalkboards. Today, you may have a passing familiarity with sidewalk chalk. Regardless, chalk full (or chalk-full) is not a ….
A censor as a noun hides information. A censure as a noun is harsh criticism. They’re both judgments but to be censored is to be ….
Dear Weeping Editor, I know you are a combat veteran who is still serving in the reserves. I also know you have personally spent more ….
If you’ve just finished a flawless argument, the last thing you want to do to cap off your brilliance is trip up an idiom with ….
A card sharp is a person who uses skill, sleight of hand, or deception to win at poker or other card games. In modern use, ….
Now that my entire book has been written in just action and dialogue, it’s time to go in and layer in thoughts. What is the character thinking and how is it going to drive the scene?
A nation’s or state’s capital is the primary city and usually the seat of the government. The most important city (at least in terms of ….