Word of the Day, July 27, 2023

July 27, 2023 [The Free Dictionary]( Word of the Day [philistinism]( [Discuss]( Definition: (noun) A desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters. Synonyms: [materialism]( Usage: His unabashed philistinism offended Susan, who had abandoned a lucrative business career to pursue her humanitarian interests. 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. The Farlex Idioms & Slang Dictionary [The Farlex Idioms & Slang Dictionary] New! 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Dalmatia lends its name to what article of clothing? [More...]( Daily Grammar Lesson Defining the Continuous Aspect [Discuss]( The continuous aspect is a subclass of the imperfective that emphasizes the progressive nature of the verb, looking at it as an incomplete action in progress over a specific period of time. The continuous aspect does not indicate the duration of the action, nor how often it occurs. Instead, it shows what? [More...]( This Day in History The Battle of Killiecrankie (1689) [Discuss]( Fought between Scottish highland clans supporting James II and VII and the government troops of William of Orange, the Battle of Killiecrankie occurred in Scotland during the first Jacobite uprising in 1689. Outnumbered, barefoot, and armed mostly with claymores—large, double-edged broadswords—the highlanders, led by John Graham of Claverhouse, used their position on the steep Pass of Killiecrankie to force a retreat. Despite the victory, Claverhouse was killed. 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