What does stog mean?
Self-tutoring about English: the tutor confirms the existence of a word he uses. stog (v): to stick or stuff in place. Stog the tent pegs in the ground. Source: www.merriam-webster.com
Category: vocabulary
What do warp, weft and woof mean?
Tutoring English, new vocabulary is always interesting – especially unfamiliar short words. The tutor fields the question, “What are warp, weft, and woof?” Weaving fabric, there is fundamentally a grid that consists of lengthwise threads and cross threads. The lengthwise …
English: what is a maven?
Self-tutoring about English: the tutor mentions maven, a word he’s long wondered about. Here and there, I’ve seen the word maven over the years, but never knew what it meant. Finally I got the notion to look it up: maven: …
English: two meanings of pavement
Tutoring English, a word’s true meaning might hold surprise. The tutor mentions pavement. pavement: (noun) the material that a car travels on in an urban setting. a hard-surfaced way similar to 1., but alongside the road, for pedestrians only: the …
English: what does dragoon mean?
Tutoring English, so many word discoveries happen. The tutor mentions dragoon. dragoon (1. noun:military): soldier on horseback; cavalry soldier. dragoon (2. verb): to cause someone to do something they would rather not, by manipulation or intimidation. I’ve been known to …
English, technology: what is a kludge?
Reading always means self-tutoring: the tutor shares a word he encountered. kludge (noun): an improvised solution, possibly unpromising, yet effective. Kludge is often used in the context of computer science. Source: www.collinsdictionary.com Jack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane, …
English: what is a klick?
Self-tutoring about English: the tutor shares a find. Since I was a kid, I’ve heard people say, for instance, “45 klicks,” meaning 45 km. I’ve never suspected that, in that context, “klick” starts with a “k”. Source: Barber, Katherine et …
English, philosophy: what does archaic mean to you?
via Daily Prompt: Archaic Self-tutoring: the tutor reflects on an inexorable process. Seeking a solid foundation, I look up archaic: archaic: 1) ancient; 2) out-of-date. -Collins Essential Canadian English Dictionary and Thesaurus, HarperCollins, 2006. For the purpose herein, archaic’s second …
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English, religion: what is an avatar?
Self-tutoring: the tutor finds the definition of avatar. avatar: representation, on Earth, of a god or goddess, in human or animal form. Source: Gilmour, Lorna. Collins Essential Canadian English Dictionary & Thesaurus. Glasgow: HarperCollins, 2006. Jack of Oracle Tutoring by …
English: what is a natatorium?
Tutoring English, obscure words can be fun. The tutor brings up natatorium. natatorium a swimming pool, particulary an indoor one. Source: Mish, Frederick C. (editor). The Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Springfield: Merriam-Webster, 2004. Jack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane, Campbell …