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| Definition: | An abundant source. |
| Synonyms: | fountainhead |
speak of the devil, and he shall appearAn acknowledgment of a person who has arrived just as or after he or she was being discussed. |
Polish Independence DayThis national holiday commemorates the re-creation of the state of Poland at the end of World War I. On November 11, 1918, Poland was granted independence after having been partitioned under the rule of Prussia, Austria, and Russia for more than 100 years. After the Soviet system took over the country, the holiday was abolished. But in 1989, after the Communist government fell, Independence Day was once again a national holiday. More... |
| Infatuated, half through conceit, half through love of my art, I achieve the impossible working as no one else ever works. Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) |
Today's topic: lighterdinner, supper - Dinner is the main meal of the day; supper is the last meal of the day and lighter than dinner. More... short crust - Lighter and crispier than regular pastry crust. More... spring roll - Smaller than egg rolls, they traditionally have a lighter, more delicate pastry wrap. More... etiolate - Become whiter or lighter, especially by not getting enough light. More... |