borough bor-ough / bûr-ō noun 1. an incorporated town in some states Our language can be seen as an ancient city: a maze of little streets and squares, of old and new houses, and of houses with additions from various periods; and this...
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Word of the Day: Sharp
sharp / SHärp adjective 1. having a fine point March on, and fear not the thorns, or the sharp stones on life’s path. Khalil Gibran, 1883-1931 2. bitterly cold Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, That dost not bite so nigh As benefits...
Word of the Day: Pardon
par-don / ˈpär-dᵊn noun 1. an act of excusing an offense without giving consequences No love or pity, pardon or excuse should soften the sharp pang of reparation for the guilty man. Louisa May Alcott, 1832-1888 2. an official release from...
Word of the Day: Spectrum
spec-trum / spek-trəm noun 1. a continuum of colors, typically light waves, arranged as they would be when passing through a prism When I set a glass prism on a windowsill and allow the sun to flood through it, aspectrum of colors dances...