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"Malapropism - A word or phrase that has been mistaken for another, usually because of its sound rather than its meaning. Everyone has made the mistake of using a word or phrase that they think sounds correct, but in fact is not. Malapropisms make some sense. They have a semantic logic to them, even if that logic makes perfect nonsense. In Going to Hell in a Hen Basket, author Robert Alden Rubin delights in the creative misuse of words and celebrates...
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Watch your mouth é um dicionário de vulgarismos, insultos, xingamentos, palavrões e o caramba a quatro, em inglês. Com definições explícitas, o dicionário vai satisfazer a sua curiosidade e ajudá-lo a entender significados reais sem asteriscos ou beeps! Este é um dicionário que traz todas aquelas palavras e expressões que você gostaria de saber o que significam, mas não tem coragem de perguntar ao seu professor ou simplesmente não as...
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From "all systems go" to "senior moment"-a comprehensive reference to idiomatic English.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms explores the meanings and origins of idioms that may not make literal sense but play an important role in the language-including phrasal verbs such as kick back, proverbs such as too many cooks spoil the broth, interjections such as tough beans, and figures of speech such as elephant in the room.
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Until now, no dictionary has ever attempted to record the fascinating and often raunchy inventory of English sexual euphemisms. Jordan Tate has confronted this task with gusto and the results are nothing short of gratifying. The Contemporary Dictionary of Sexual Euphemisms is a hilarious, unabashed, at times shocking compilation of every sexual euphemism you've ever heard-and many more you haven't.
Would you be offended if someone called you a "back...
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Qui connaît vraiment les intellectuel.les hors du cercle restreint des historiens et des littéraires? Quelle mémoire avons-nous de celles et ceux qui, au Québec, eurent recours à la parole comme « mode d'action »? Qui, comme Hubert Aquin, entreprirent et entreprennent encore de « comprendre dangereusement » la culture et la société de leur époque, remuant idées et images, bousculant pouvoirs et doxa?
Ce dictionnaire est conçu pour combler...
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Secure your twelve and twenty-four-word seed phrase from prying eyes.Self-custody is the goal.The problem is that private keys are compromised when seen by unauthorized eyes.The solution?Obfuscate the seed so that only the owner or a trusted party knows how to decipher the seed.Check out some of our solutions at bitcoin seed book dot com
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A profane guide to the slang from eighteenth-century London's backstreets and taverns and how to use the antique jargon and curse words in modern conversation.
This slang dictionary gathers the most amusing and useful terms from English history and helpfully presents them to be used in the conversations of today.
Originally published in 1785, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue was one of the first lexicons of English slang, compiled...
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CARACTERÍSTICAS DEL DICCIONARIOLos términos más utilizados en el ámbito universitarioExplicación breve, pero precisa y completaDefiniciones basadas en la bibliografía propuesta en los programas de las materias del Ciclo Básico Común de la Universidad de Buenos Aires (CBC), el sistema a distancia UBA XXI y otros de diversos universidades públicas y privadasGran cantidad de remisiones, para que el lector encuentre el término que buscaReferencias...
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We all know language changes rapidly, but to follow along requires an historical view. Chapman's Dictionary of American Slang, Fourth Edition, provides just what is needed to trace the language of today back to its American roots.
And make no mistake––this is a dictionary that is purely American, the place where you can trace the development of the American language, in it's highly informal format known as "slang."
Some would ask: "isn't the...
10) Visual Italian - 1.000 Words, 1.000 Color Images and 1.000 Example Sentences to Learn Italian Vocabu
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1.000 Words, 1.000 Color Images and 1.000 Bilingual Example Sentences to learn Italian Vocabulary about Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn.This Special Edition brings together the contents of Volumes 1 2, 3 and 4 of this series to Learn Italian Vocabulary the Easy Way! With multiple images on each page, each Italian word is accompanied by its own unique image to help with memorization. This Special Edition includes:1.000 words in Italian and English...
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How do inmates speak behind bars in California? Prison slang can vary between different facilities. However, if you are someone particularly interested in California prisons, whether you're someone in law enforcement or a criminal justice student, the California Prison Slang Dictionary is for you. This definitive prison book features over 3,000 meticulously curated entries - a comprehensive and up-to-date collection that gives you a glimpse of the...
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This authoritative reference volume features more than 2,200 terms and concepts covering a wide array of topics in astronomy and astronautics.
This in-depth overview of important terms and concepts in the fields of astronomy and astronautics is designed to be an authoritative and easy-to-use reference book. With thousands of entries arranged alphabetically, it provides ready answers for students of space science as well as the curious reader. From...
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Adéntrate en el cautivador campo de la nanotecnología con "Nanotecnología: las posibilidades ilimitadas de la pequeña ciencia". Esta guía detallada brinda una mirada esclarecedora sobre cómo esta tecnología en constante evolución ha impactado disciplinas como la medicina, la energía e incluso nuestro medio ambiente. Obtendrá una comprensión profunda de su historia, principios y aplicaciones al leer este libro completo. A través de este...
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Go beyond the typical ABCs with a foray into unusual vocabulary in this illustrated dictionary for wordsmiths of all ages.
A is for apple? B is for ball? Humbug! Forget about that hackneyed gobbledygook. In this lexicon of linguistic delights, word lovers of all ages will discover that A is for alley-oop, B is for brouhaha, and L is for, well, lollygag! Packed with quirky illustrations, fun trivia, and lists within lists, this is one humdinger of...
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The Eats, Shoots & Leaves of legalese, this witty narrative journey through the letter of the law offers something for language lovers and legal eagles alike
This clever, user-friendly discourse exposes the simple laws lurking behind decorative, unnecessary, and confusing legal language. For better or for worse, the instruction manual for today's world is written by lawyers. Everyone needs to understand this manual-but lawyers persist in writing...
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1st Edition of the Jewelry Making Dictionary. Various categories covered and over 2300 words. Dive into the sparkling world of jewelry making. An essential guide for both beginners and seasoned crafters. This is your gateway to the vocabulary of creating stunning jewelry pieces. Whether you're intrigued by the intricate designs of beadwork, the bold statements of metal stamping, or the elegant twists of wire wrapping, this dictionary has got you covered....
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Sometimes figuring out what the words in the Bible mean is confusing, even for grown-ups. This dictionary is an excellent tool to help children more fully understand God's Word. Simple definitions, maps, charts, and many other features make learning about the Bible fun and interesting for young readers.
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From ablation to Zelenka-a comprehensive guide to seafaring during the Napoleonic age What is a sand-grouse, and where does it live? What are the medical properties of lignum vitae, and how did Stephen Maturin use it to repair his viola? Who is Admiral Lord Keith, and why is his wife so friendly with Captain Jack Aubrey? More than any other contemporary author, Patrick O'Brian knew the past. His twenty Aubrey–Maturin novels, beginning with 1969's...
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