Word of the Day, November 4, 2022

[ ] November 4, 2022 Word of the Day [diagnostician]( [Discuss]( Definition: (noun) A person who diagnoses, especially a physician specializing in medical diagnostics. Synonyms: [pathologist]( Usage: She was an excellent diagnostician and was immediately able to identify the cause of the patient's symptoms. 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 Linking Verbs with Prepositional Phrases [Discuss]( A linking verb can be followed by a prepositional phrase that acts as an adjective to describe the subject. What do these usually describe? [More...]( This Day in History The Sack of Antwerp (1576) [Discuss]( In the mid-16th century, Antwerp, Belgium, was Europe's chief commercial and financial center. Actively involved in trade with Spain, Portugal, the Americas, and the East, Antwerp's ports received spices, gold, and other luxury goods. The city was also home to a flourishing diamond industry. However, Antwerp's fortunes changed in 1576 when Spanish troops sacked the city and killed about 6,000 of its inhabitants in what became known as the "Spanish fury." What prompted the Spanish attack? [More...]( Today's Birthday Walter Cronkite (1916) [Discuss]( "Uncle Walter" served as CBS Evening News anchor from 1962 to 1981, during which time viewer opinion polls found him to be the "most trusted man in America." He reported the newsworthy events of the era so effectively that his image and voice have become closely associated with the Vietnam War, the Apollo 11 Moon landing, and the Watergate scandal. Cronkite experienced a rare loss of composure during one 1963 broadcast when he found himself announcing what event? [More...]( Today's Holiday Mischief Night [Discuss]( The idea of letting children have a "[lawless night]( originated in England, and was often celebrated on May Day Eve (April 30) or on [Halloween](. But in the mid-17th century, when [Guy Fawkes Day]( (November 5) became a national holiday, Guy Fawkes Eve became the most popular night for mischief in England, Australia, and New Zealand, where it is sometimes called Mischievous Night or Danger Night. 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