Nov 1, 2014 · 2 I don't understand the meaning in which the count noun word "barrer" is used in William Henley's poem 'Liza (the italics are the author's): ’Liza’s old man’s perhaps a little …

Dec 1, 2021 · In Britain the place where a highway crosses a railway track is called a “level crossing”, and although the term “barrier” can be used for object outlined in the picture, the …

Dec 4, 2021 · Is it correct to say The barriers for enrollment are the long lines, long applications, and expensive travel fees. Or The barriers to enrollment are the long lines, long applications, …

Jun 22, 2015 · A Jonah or hoodoo or jinx is a person or thing that brings bad luck. A boon or godsend implies a very helpful or valuable event, person, or thing. However, an envoy brings …

Oct 6, 2014 · 1. The reference from Etymonline points to both Barre and Debarrer as being active in French around "Late 12c", and for Bar as a noun in English around the same time. The …

Mar 23, 2023 · I've only ever seen the word 'amok' used in conjunction with the verb 'to run'. As in, 'running amok' or 'to run amok'. Is there an accepted way to use 'amok' without the verb 'to …