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rough edges
phrase of rough
small imperfections in someone or something that is basically satisfactory.
"despite the clever programming, there are still a few rough edges to the system"
phrase of rough
small imperfections in someone or something that is basically satisfactory.
"despite the clever programming, there are still a few rough edges to the system"
Today’s inspirational quote is:
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.”
-Audrey Hepburn
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.”
-Audrey Hepburn
Collective
col·lec·tive
/kəˈlektiv/
adjective
done by people acting as a group.
"a collective protest"
noun
a cooperative enterprise.
"the exhibition showcases the work of art collectives from more than 20 countries"
col·lec·tive
/kəˈlektiv/
adjective
done by people acting as a group.
"a collective protest"
noun
a cooperative enterprise.
"the exhibition showcases the work of art collectives from more than 20 countries"
Forwarded from Paula
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VERY G🔎🔍D EVENING
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VERY G🔎🔍D EVENING
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FELIX O’DAY
“Felix O'Day” is a rich exploration of themes such as love, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century New York City.
The protagonist, an Irish baronet who embarks on a quest to find his estranged wife, Barbara.
The novel deeply examines the bonds of love, showcasing how loyalty can be tested in the face of adversity.
Felix's journey is as much about finding Barbara as it is about rediscovering himself and his values.
The narrative explores the possibility of redemption through forgiveness and understanding, emphasizing the importance of second chances.
“Felix O'Day” is a rich exploration of themes such as love, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century New York City.
The protagonist, an Irish baronet who embarks on a quest to find his estranged wife, Barbara.
The novel deeply examines the bonds of love, showcasing how loyalty can be tested in the face of adversity.
Felix's journey is as much about finding Barbara as it is about rediscovering himself and his values.
The narrative explores the possibility of redemption through forgiveness and understanding, emphasizing the importance of second chances.
Forwarded from Paula
Baronet
bar·on·et
/ˈberəˌnet,ˈberənət/
noun
a member of the lowest hereditary titled British order, with the status of a commoner but able to use the prefix “Sir.”.
bar·on·et
/ˈberəˌnet,ˈberənət/
noun
a member of the lowest hereditary titled British order, with the status of a commoner but able to use the prefix “Sir.”.
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Betrayal
be·tray·al
/bəˈtrā(ə)l/
noun
the action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; treachery.
"the betrayal by the king by his daughter"
be·tray·al
/bəˈtrā(ə)l/
noun
the action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; treachery.
"the betrayal by the king by his daughter"
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Redemption
re·demp·tion
/rəˈdem(p)SHən/
noun
1.
the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
"God's plans for the redemption of his world"
the action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearing a debt.
"the peasants found the terms of redemption unattractive"
re·demp·tion
/rəˈdem(p)SHən/
noun
1.
the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
"God's plans for the redemption of his world"
the action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearing a debt.
"the peasants found the terms of redemption unattractive"
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Adversity
ad·ver·si·ty
/adˈvərsədē/
noun
difficulties; misfortune.
"resilience in the face of adversity"
ad·ver·si·ty
/adˈvərsədē/
noun
difficulties; misfortune.
"resilience in the face of adversity"
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Rediscover
re·dis·cov·er
/ˌrēdəˈskəvər/
verb
discover (something forgotten or ignored) again.
"he was trying to rediscover his Gaelic roots"
re·dis·cov·er
/ˌrēdəˈskəvər/
verb
discover (something forgotten or ignored) again.
"he was trying to rediscover his Gaelic roots"
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Value
val·ue
/ˈvalyo͞o/
noun
plural noun: values
the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
"your support is of great value"
a person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.
"they internalize their parents' rules and values"
the numerical amount denoted by an algebraic term; a magnitude, quantity, or number.
"the mean value of x"
MUSIC
the relative duration of the sound signified by a note.
LINGUISTICS
the meaning of a word or other linguistic unit.
the quality or tone of a spoken sound; the sound represented by a letter.
the relative degree of lightness or darkness of a particular color.
"the artist has used adjacent color values as the landscape recedes"
verb
3rd person present: values
estimate the monetary worth of (something).
"his estate was valued at $45,000"
consider (someone or something) to be important or beneficial; have a high opinion of.
"she had come to value her privacy and independence"
val·ue
/ˈvalyo͞o/
noun
plural noun: values
the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
"your support is of great value"
a person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.
"they internalize their parents' rules and values"
the numerical amount denoted by an algebraic term; a magnitude, quantity, or number.
"the mean value of x"
MUSIC
the relative duration of the sound signified by a note.
LINGUISTICS
the meaning of a word or other linguistic unit.
the quality or tone of a spoken sound; the sound represented by a letter.
the relative degree of lightness or darkness of a particular color.
"the artist has used adjacent color values as the landscape recedes"
verb
3rd person present: values
estimate the monetary worth of (something).
"his estate was valued at $45,000"
consider (someone or something) to be important or beneficial; have a high opinion of.
"she had come to value her privacy and independence"
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Examine
ex·am·ine
/iɡˈzamən/
verb
1.
inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.
"a doctor examined me and said I might need a caesarean"
test the knowledge or proficiency of (someone) by requiring them to answer questions or perform tasks.
"the colleges set standards by examining candidates"
ex·am·ine
/iɡˈzamən/
verb
1.
inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.
"a doctor examined me and said I might need a caesarean"
test the knowledge or proficiency of (someone) by requiring them to answer questions or perform tasks.
"the colleges set standards by examining candidates"
Today’s inspirational quote is:
“Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.”
-Dalai Lama
“Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.”
-Dalai Lama