Swallow
To cause food, drink, pills, etc. to move from your mouth into your stomach by using the muscles of your throat. “A drug which could implant the entire vocabulary of … Continue reading
Bulletproof
Something which is bullet-proof prevents bullets from going through it. Every year, millions of people suffer as a result of the irresponsible global arms trade, a booming and deadly business. … Continue reading
Hardship
Difficult or unpleasant conditions of life. UNICEF has warned that hundreds of millions of children living in cities are more deprived (not having enough money, food or good living conditions) than … Continue reading
Bedtime
“Stories are used to pass on accumulated wisdom, beliefs, and values. Through stories we explain how things are, why they are, and our role and purpose. Stories are the building … Continue reading
Outright
The European Commission is to publish proposals in the spring designed to reduce the number of plastic bags used in Europe each year. Most of the 15,000 people who took … Continue reading
Doodle
A drawing or pattern that you make while thinking about something else or when you are bored. Sunni Brown, a TED talker and the leader of the Doodle Revolution, disagrees with the … Continue reading
Applicant
By the time I saw the job advertised it was already too late to apply. Please apply in writing to the address below. We’ve applied to a charitable organization for … Continue reading
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur, someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeeing a new opportunity. Enterprise, a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one; a business or company. … Continue reading
Sinking ship
Shortly before midnight on 14 April 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg and sank less than three hours later, a centenary honoured by towns and cities on both sides of … Continue reading
Graffiti
“The work of Boa Mistura is all about the love of graffiti, colour and life. This group of 5 Spanish artists is, as the name says, a good mixture. Arkoh, … Continue reading
Googol
“Google derives from Googol , the mathematical term for a 1 followed by 100 zeros. The term was coined by Milton Sirotta, nephew of American mathematician Edward Kasner, and was … Continue reading
Easter
Easter is a religious Christian festival that is celebrated by Christians worldwide the first Sunday after the first full moon following the first day of spring. Decorating Easter eggs in … Continue reading
OreO
The best selling cookie of the 20th century, consisting of a white filling (or cream) sandwiched between two black biscuits, has recently celebrated its centenary in US and four other … Continue reading
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