me vs i vs mine vs myself
Definitions
noun
- a state in New England
Examples
Three tall memorial archways inscribed with Chinese characters stand outside the temple.
These observations will provide a valuable supplement to the simultaneous records of other expeditions, especially the British in McMurdo Sound and the German in Weddell Sea, above all as regards the hypsometer observations (for the determination of altitude) on sledge journeys.
It's good to have a cry sometimes.
Definitions
noun
- the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
- a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)
- the 9th letter of the Roman alphabet
Examples
The difficulties of the next year or two will, no doubt, reawaken the pro-euro lobby.
The buildings are usually gabled, with rows of tiles along the ridges of the roofs.
If you wonder about ‘furphy’, as I did, here's a gloss and explanation.
Definitions
verb
- lay mines
- get from the earth by excavation
noun
- excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
- explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
Examples
The tax assessor determined that the property was subject to taxation based on its infrequent use for religious purposes.
Some lucky local with an open fire had determined the evening warranted a little extra cheer, more than the central heating could provide, and had lit a small blaze on his hearth.
Siva's devotees are forbidden to use drugs of abuse, such as cocaine, heroin, amphetamines, barbiturates, psychedelics and marijuana, unless prescribed by a licensed physician.
