Word of the Day, June 5, 2023

June 5, 2023 [The Free Dictionary]( Word of the Day [raring]( [Discuss]( Definition: (adjective) Full of eagerness; enthusiastic. Synonyms: [impatient]( Usage: Standing at the starting line of the race, he shifted from foot to foot and was raring to go. Missing Idiom Contest The Free Dictionary has the largest collection of English idioms in the world. But we are 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. Complete English Punctuation Rules [Complete English Punctuation Rules] An Amazon Best Seller! 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[More...]( Daily Grammar Lesson Grammar with Countable Nouns [Discuss]( When we use countable nouns, certain elements in a sentence will change depending on whether the noun is singular or plural. When a noun is singular and names a person (or, sometimes, a pet) whose gender is known, then we use which third-person singular pronouns? [More...]( This Day in History Six-Day War Begins (1967) [Discuss]( After a period of relative calm, border incidents between Israel and Syria, Egypt, and Jordan increased during the early 1960s. Palestinian guerrilla attacks on Israel from bases in Syria led to increased hostility between the two countries. After Egypt signed a defense treaty with Jordan, Israel launched a preemptive air strike against the three Arab states, capturing the Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank, Old City of Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights. How many were killed in the fighting? [More...]( Today's Birthday Federico García Lorca (1898) [Discuss]( García Lorca was a Spanish poet, dramatist, and member of the Generation of '27, an influential group of poets that arose in Spanish literary circles in the 1920s. His most famous works include the book Gypsy Ballads and his poem, "Lament for the Death of a Bullfighter." The poetry, passion, and violence of his works, which combine Spanish folklore with his personal experience, and his own tragic and bloody death brought him enduring international acclaim. How did he die? [More...]( Today's Holiday World Environment Day [Discuss]( The [United Nations General Assembly]( designated June 5 as World Environment Day in 1972. The date was chosen because it marked the opening day of the [United Nations Conference on the Human Environment]( which led to the establishment of the [United Nations Environment Programme](. The General Assembly urges countries and organizations to mark this day with activities that educate people about threats to the environment and encourage them to strike a balance between development and concern for Earth's future. [More...]( Quote of the Day [Discuss]( Misfortune had made Lily supple instead of hardening her, and a pliable substance is less easy to break than a stiff one. [Edith Wharton]( (1862-1937) Mobile apps from TheFreeDictionary.com [The Free Dictionary Classic Free App] The classic free version, downloaded more than 6 million times! - Multiple dictionaries, encyclopedias, and thesauruses in one place. - 14 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian, Greek, Arabic, Polish, Turkish, and Russian. - Online translations of English into more than 40 languages, plus dozens of other translation options. 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