Is chortle a word? The Oxford English Dictionary calls “chortle” “A factitious word introduced by the author of Through the Looking-Glass, and jocularly used by others after him.” Regular Language Corner readers know all about “factitious” things, but since in many ways, nearly all new words are “factitious” these days, that label may … What […]
How did Egypt survive the Bronze Age collapse?
How did Egypt survive the Bronze Age collapse? Egypt. After apparently surviving for a while, the Egyptian Empire collapsed in the mid-twelfth century BCE (during the reign of Ramesses VI, 1145 to 1137 BCE). By beating the Libyans, Sea People, and Nubians, the territory around Egypt was safe during the collapse of the Bronze Age. […]
What are examples of inference?
What are examples of inference? Inference is using observation and background to reach a logical conclusion. You probably practice inference every day. For example, if you see someone eating a new food and he or she makes a face, then you infer he does not like it. Or if someone slams a door, you can […]
What happens if you get all the Soras in KH3?
What state is Lumberton in?
What state is Lumberton in? North Carolina What is the crime rate in Lumberton North Carolina? Lumberton Annual Crimes Violent Total Number of Crimes 366 2,804 Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents) 17.87 136.89 What are the poorest counties in NC? The four poorest are Hyde, Robeson, Tyrrell and Scotland (Duplin is 96th). Minorities accounted for […]
Is fournival innocent or guilty?
Is fournival innocent or guilty? Fournival is proven guilty Fournival is imprisoned and his daughter Symone moves to the Slums. Symone can be rescued from her plight by buying back Fournival Manor for her to live in, which costs 100,000 Gold. What is a pawn in Dragon’s Dogma? Pawns, sometimes referred to as Myrmidons, are […]
What is autonomy mean?
What is autonomy mean? In its simplest sense, autonomy is about a person’s ability to act on his or her own values and interests. Taken from ancient Greek, the word means ‘self-legislation’ or ‘self-governance. In order to do these things, the autonomous person must have a sense of self-worth and self-respect. What is the capacity […]
What is a canonical story?
What is a canonical story? In fiction, canon is the material accepted as officially part of the story in an individual universe of that story. It is often contrasted with, or used as the basis for, works of fan fiction. Is Canon short for Canonical? “Canonicity” is the collective noun form and is the correct […]
What sort of hat does the merchant wear?
What sort of hat does the merchant wear? We know the merchant is the fashionista of the group because he’s wearing a cloak of “motley” (variegated, colorful pattern), a Flemish beaver hat, and has a forked beard, all of which were current fashions at this time period. What is a Flemish beaver hat? A beaver […]