Miss
miss1
verb
past tense: missed; past participle: missed
1.
fail to hit, reach, or come into contact with (something aimed at).
"a laser-guided bomb had missed its target"
2.
fail to notice, hear, or understand.
"the villa is impossible to missβit's right by the road"
notice the loss or absence of.
"he's richβhe won't miss the money"
(of an engine or motor vehicle) undergo failure of ignition in one or more cylinders.
"the motor began missing and investigation found a cracked cylinder head"
miss1
verb
past tense: missed; past participle: missed
1.
fail to hit, reach, or come into contact with (something aimed at).
"a laser-guided bomb had missed its target"
2.
fail to notice, hear, or understand.
"the villa is impossible to missβit's right by the road"
notice the loss or absence of.
"he's richβhe won't miss the money"
(of an engine or motor vehicle) undergo failure of ignition in one or more cylinders.
"the motor began missing and investigation found a cracked cylinder head"
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RUDYARD KIPLING
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English author and poet, best known for his works of fiction and children's literature. He was born in Bombay, India, which greatly influenced his writing. Kipling's most famous works include "The Jungle Book," "Kim," and "The Man Who Would Be King." He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907, becoming the youngest recipient at that time.
Kipling's writing often explores themes of colonialism, adventure, and the British Empire's impact on India and other regions. His storytelling is characterized by vivid imagery, strong characters, and a rhythmic prose style. In addition to his novels and short stories, Kipling wrote many poems which remain popular today.
His legacy is complex; while he is celebrated for his literary contributions, some of his works have been critiqued for their imperialistic viewpoints. Nevertheless, Kipling's influence on literature and culture is undeniable.
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English author and poet, best known for his works of fiction and children's literature. He was born in Bombay, India, which greatly influenced his writing. Kipling's most famous works include "The Jungle Book," "Kim," and "The Man Who Would Be King." He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907, becoming the youngest recipient at that time.
Kipling's writing often explores themes of colonialism, adventure, and the British Empire's impact on India and other regions. His storytelling is characterized by vivid imagery, strong characters, and a rhythmic prose style. In addition to his novels and short stories, Kipling wrote many poems which remain popular today.
His legacy is complex; while he is celebrated for his literary contributions, some of his works have been critiqued for their imperialistic viewpoints. Nevertheless, Kipling's influence on literature and culture is undeniable.
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Jungle
noun
1.
an area of land overgrown with dense forest and tangled vegetation, typically in the tropics.
"we set off into the jungle"
a style of dance music incorporating elements of ragga, hip-hop, and hard core and consisting almost exclusively of very fast electronic drum tracks and slower synthesized bass lines, originating in Britain in the early 1990s.
noun
1.
an area of land overgrown with dense forest and tangled vegetation, typically in the tropics.
"we set off into the jungle"
a style of dance music incorporating elements of ragga, hip-hop, and hard core and consisting almost exclusively of very fast electronic drum tracks and slower synthesized bass lines, originating in Britain in the early 1990s.
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Adventure
noun
an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity.
"her recent adventures in Italy"
verbDATED
engage in hazardous and exciting activity, especially the exploration of unknown territory.
"they had adventured into the forest"
noun
an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity.
"her recent adventures in Italy"
verbDATED
engage in hazardous and exciting activity, especially the exploration of unknown territory.
"they had adventured into the forest"
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Colonialism
noun
the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
"the state apparatus that was dominant under colonialism"
noun
the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
"the state apparatus that was dominant under colonialism"
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Recipient
noun
a person or thing that receives or is awarded something.
"the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize"
adjective
receiving or capable of receiving something.
"a recipient country"
noun
a person or thing that receives or is awarded something.
"the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize"
adjective
receiving or capable of receiving something.
"a recipient country"
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Empire
noun
1.
an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress.
"the Roman Empire"
a large commercial organization owned or controlled by one person or group.
"her business empire grew"
adjective
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denoting a style of furniture, decoration, or dress fashionable during the First or (less commonly) the Second Empire in France. The decorative style was neoclassical but marked by an interest in Egyptian and other ancient motifs probably inspired by Napoleon's Egyptian campaigns.
noun
1.
an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress.
"the Roman Empire"
a large commercial organization owned or controlled by one person or group.
"her business empire grew"
adjective
/Γ€mΛpir/
denoting a style of furniture, decoration, or dress fashionable during the First or (less commonly) the Second Empire in France. The decorative style was neoclassical but marked by an interest in Egyptian and other ancient motifs probably inspired by Napoleon's Egyptian campaigns.
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Rhythmic
adjective
having or relating to rhythm.
"a rhythmic dance"
occurring regularly.
"there are rhythmic changes in our bodies"
adjective
having or relating to rhythm.
"a rhythmic dance"
occurring regularly.
"there are rhythmic changes in our bodies"
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Imperialism
imΒ·peΒ·riΒ·alΒ·ism
noun
a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
"the struggle against imperialism"
HISTORICAL
rule by an emperor.
"in Russia, imperialism had developed alongside a semi-feudal agrarian structure"
imΒ·peΒ·riΒ·alΒ·ism
noun
a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
"the struggle against imperialism"
HISTORICAL
rule by an emperor.
"in Russia, imperialism had developed alongside a semi-feudal agrarian structure"
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Viewpoint
viewΒ·point
noun
plural noun: viewpoints
another term for point of view.
viewΒ·point
noun
plural noun: viewpoints
another term for point of view.
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Todayβs inspirational quote is:
βLet us be grateful to the people who make us happy. They are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.β
-Marcel Proust
βLet us be grateful to the people who make us happy. They are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.β
-Marcel Proust
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Grateful
adjective
feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.
"I'm very grateful to you for all your help"
received or experienced with gratitude; welcome.
"enjoying the grateful shade"
adjective
feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.
"I'm very grateful to you for all your help"
received or experienced with gratitude; welcome.
"enjoying the grateful shade"