alleviative Definition: (adjective) Moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear. Synonyms: lenitive, mitigative, palliative Usage: After the blacksmith burned his hand, he applied an alleviative salve to lessen the searing pain. Discuss.
Speaking remotely at the Aspen Security Forum, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks revealed sobering realities regarding China. “Beijing has the economic, military and technological capability to challenge the international system and America’s interests within it. This is happening all along […]
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Caroline of Brunswick (1768) Caroline wed her cousin, George IV, the future king of England, in 1795. The marriage was an unhappy one, and soon after Caroline bore George a daughter, they separated. The two were almost certainly involved in adulterous relationships thereafter—George had even been secretly, and illegally, married to another woman when he wed Caroline—yet it was Caroline whose infidelities sparked an investigation. George became king in 1820. What happened when Caroline tried to claim her rights as queen? More…
The male of the human race is commonly known (to the female) as Mere Man. The genus has two varieties: good providers and bad providers. Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914
endeavor Definition: (verb) Attempt by employing effort. Synonyms: strive Usage: The candidate promised to endeavor to improve the quality of life in the inner city, but once in office, she did nothing of the sort. Discuss.
By Reverend J. Loren Russell Hebrew 13:16 GNB “And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.” Doing good and sharing with those in need is always the right […]
It is important to me that all Americans pay serious attention to a very important recent development in the world of politics. It appears to me that there have been many well-respected and well-admired ECONOMISTS, some of whom are conservative-Republicans […]
We’re open Memorial Day! Join us for a Garden Highlights Walk at 2PM, or relax in a Wave Hill chair and take in the views. Also this weekend, stop by the Family Art Project for some naturally creative family time. […]
Adolf Frederick of Sweden (1710) King of Sweden from 1751 until his death 20 years later, Adolf Frederick was, for the entirety of his reign, largely just a figurehead. Most of the power actually rested with the Riksdag, Sweden’s parliament. Twice he tried to free himself of its control. The first attempt ended disastrously, with Adolf Frederick nearly losing his throne. His second attempt met with greater success, but the victory ultimately did little to increase his power. In what memorable and unusual way did he die? More…
Cruelty was the devil’s own trade-mark, and if we saw any one who took pleasure in cruelty we might know who he belonged to … On the other hand, where we saw people who loved their neighbors, and were kind to man and beast, we might know that was God’s mark. Anna Sewell (1820-1878)
impale Definition: (verb) Pierce with a sharp stake or point. Synonyms: spike, transfix Usage: My mother always warned me not to run with scissors, lest I fall and impale myself on the blades. Discuss.
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