Word of the Day, October 5, 2022

[ ] October 5, 2022 Word of the Day [witless]( [Discuss]( Definition: (adjective) Lacking intelligence or wit; foolish. Synonyms: [nitwitted]( [soft-witted]( [senseless]( Usage: He was a witless soul who never learned from his mistakes. Missing Idiom Contest The Free Dictionary has the largest collection of English idioms in the world. But we're always looking for more to add, and we want your help! Every so often we hear from users who have looked up an idiom on The Free Dictionary that it was not found in the database. Maybe it was some expression they heard at work, or some phrase they grew up hearing their grandmother say. If you know an idiom that isn't already defined on The Free Dictionary, [send it to us]( and you might win $150 USD. The Farlex Idioms & Slang Dictionary [The Farlex Idioms Slang Dictionary] New! The most complete collection of idioms and slang in the English language. 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[More...]( Daily Grammar Lesson Forming the Past Perfect Continuous [Discuss]( To form the past perfect continuous, we use "had been" + the present participle of the main verb. It is nearly identical in structure to the present perfect continuous tense, except for what? [More...]( This Day in History Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Is Launched (1970) [Discuss]( PBS is an American non-profit, private corporation that provides its members—public television stations—with educational, cultural, and news programs. The network is supported by public funds and private contributions rather than commercials. Its popular programs, produced by its member stations and other independent program producers, have included Sesame Street, Masterpiece Theatre, and Nova. How does PBS differ from its radio counterpart, National Public Radio? [More...]( Today's Birthday Mario Lemieux (1965) [Discuss]( Former professional ice hockey player and current National Hockey League team owner Mario Lemieux is considered one of the greatest players in the sport's history. He joined the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1984 and led his team to back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in 1991 and 1992 before being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1993. After beating cancer, he returned to the ice and led his team on a 17-game winning streak, a league record. What did he do on the day of his last radiation treatment? [More...]( Today's Holiday Portugal Republic Day [Discuss]( This national holiday commemorates the establishment of the [Portuguese Republic]( on [this day in 1910]( which ended over two centuries of the monarchical rule of the Portuguese royal family, the [House of Braganca](. [More...]( Quote of the Day [Discuss]( Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy. 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