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    Lexicology Seminar Paper.

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    claim that this dictionary contains entries‚ translations‚ phrases‚ and idioms‚ that are truly in use in the present day language. The English entries in the dictionary were selected are based on the content of best known English dictionaries‚ published by Collins‚ Oxford‚ Cambridge‚ Longman‚ Cassell‚ Merriam Webster‚ Chambers‚ Random House‚ Bloomsbury‚ and a handful of special purpose dictionaries of phrasal verbs‚ idioms‚ slang‚ encyclopedic dictionaries‚ and dictionaries of technical terminology

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    Web. 07 Apr. 2010. <http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/timeline/warsaw.htm>. "Holocaust Quotes." The Meanings and Origins of Sayings and Phrases | List of Sayings | English Sayings | Idiom Definitions | Idiom Examples | Idiom Origins | List of Idioms | Idiom Dictionary | Meaning of Idioms. Web. 07 Apr. 2010. <http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/holocaust-quotations.html>. Wiesel‚ Elie. Night. New York: Bantam‚ 1982. Print.

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    Proverb: “Things are not always what they seem.” 1. What did you do well? Elaborate on why you think you did well on these aspects of your speech. What I believe I did well on was link the proverb with the speech and told a story that relates to it. The story was about how I tried skydiving for my first time‚ and was nervous for it. But after doing it I ended up liking it. Also I believe I did well when it came to looking at my note cards. Only looking backs at it a couple of times and always tried

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    The best things in life are free” is an ancient proverb which has a deep hidden meaning. This proverb relates to all the things money cannot buy. This proverb is closely related with the proverb “money cannot buy happiness”. When we are born on this Earth‚ the almighty blesses us with a full – fledged family. This family consisting of our parents‚ grandparents‚ uncles‚ aunts and siblings is a blessing showered by the almighty on each and every individual. However rich an individual might grow

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    The Real Hero One of the most well known idioms is "every man for himself". The literal meaning of this idiom is everyone should do what is best for themselves‚ without any reservations‚ or concerns for other people. The legendary character Robin Hood and the Ragnar Danneskjold‚ the pirate in Atlas Shrugged would have contrasting opinions on this commonly used idiom. In Atlas Shrugged‚ Ragnar Danneskjold ’s views on morality contradict with those of Robin Hood. The background stories of Robin

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    also completely separate ideas. The books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes provide much of the understanding to be gained from the Bible on all four of these ideas‚ making them two of the most important Old Testament books in regards to teaching. The books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes give a plethora of information on Hebrew ideas regarding diligence and laziness. But the first thing that needs to be done is to define what diligence and laziness are. Proverbs uses sluggard to define someone who is lazy

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    Solomon’s book of Proverbs: He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. (Proverbs 13:24) Chasten thy son while there is hope‚ and let not thy soul spare for his crying. (Proverbs 19:18) Both of these verses appear in the Contrast of Goodness and Evil. From the Warnings and Instructions come the following four verses: Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. (Proverbs 22:15) Withhold

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    “What goes around comes around” (PRAISE OF THE PROVERB/ AUTHOR): The proverb “What goes around comes around”‚ also known as karma has a powerful effect on the human race. Whatever you say‚ good or bad will eventually come back to you in a a positive or negative way in the future. This proverb has been around for centuries before our parents‚ their parents‚ and our great‚ great grandparents where ever even know. This saying has become popular because many of the wise live by these words and truly

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    BINH DUONG UNIVERSITY Faculty of Foreign Language GROUP 1: 1. NGÔ HOÀI PHONG 2. NGÔ THỊ KIM HƯƠNG 3. ĐỖ THỊ HIỀN TÂM 4. DƯƠNG NỮ HOÀNG PHƯƠNG ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to thank Supervisor Nguyen Minh Trang very much‚ who has helped us to make this research‚ and guided us through the research with his enthusiasm and dedication. We could not have made it this far without him. In addition‚ we would like to thank all members in our group for supporting each other and working hard

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    Morgan Odegard 7/31/13 Thesis Statement: I will be comparing two proverbs provided in the assignment which will include pointing out their similarities and differences. Proverbs and sayings give short and understandable guidance about how we should live our lives. Since they are only a line‚ they often only show a single way of living‚ paying no attention to difficulty or subtlety. For that reason‚ sometimes two proverbs can be seemingly contradictory but both give good advice. While one quote

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