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The Meaning of the Word Zen

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The word zen conjures up images of Buddhist monks in robes, arranging flowers, gardening, or sitting in meditative states with sublime smiles. But what does the word really mean? The story of zen goes back to ancient India and China, and is said to be the direct teaching of the Buddha himself.

coltiner

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What does the French word coltiner mean? How is it pronounced and used?

temporal adverb(ial)

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An adverb that describes when the action of a verb is carried out. Also called a time adverb.

What Is the Origin of the Zodiac?

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Both the Greek and the Chinese zodiac are astrological systems consisting of 12 symbols. In the Greek zodiac, four of the symbols are represented by human figures, while the rest are animals. In the Chinese zodiac, all 12 symbols are animals. Each symbol, in both systems, represents a set of t

Yu Kuai - Daily Mandarin Lesson

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The Mandarin Chinese word for "pleasant" is "yu kuai." This daily Mandarin lesson has audio files for your pronunciation and listening practice.

Travel

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Learn basic Japanese language vocabulary for travel with audio files.

What Is the Historical Significance of the Rosetta Stone?

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The Rosetta stone, an ancient artifact dated to 196 BC, is considered the most important discovery in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. Prior to its discovery, ancient Egyptian writings were not understood for nearly 1400 years.

Figures of Sound in Prose and Poetry

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A figure of sound (like alliteration or rhyme) relies primarily on the sound of a word (or the repetition of a sound) to convey a particular effect.

How to Learn Islam Online

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Islam is a monotheistic religion, originating in the 7th century in what is now Saudi Arabia. Today, there are Muslims in every part of the world. Though traveling to a Muslim country or immersing yourself in a local Muslim community will teach you a great deal about this religion, you can take adva

apprêter

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What does the French word apprêter mean? How is it pronounced and used?

Special Comparative and Superlative Forms

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In French, ou usually express the superior comparative ___er with plus and the superlative ___est with le plus, but there are a few French words with special comparative and superlative forms.

What Are Vowels and Vowel Sounds in English?

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A vowel is a letter of the alphabet (a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y) that represents a speech sound created by the relatively free passage of breath through the larynx and oral cavity.

Today in Francophone History

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Learn about important dates in French and francophone history: famous birthdays, holidays and celebrations, and other milestones.