Word of the Day, August 21, 2023

August 21, 2023 [The Free Dictionary]( Word of the Day [compendium]( [Discuss]( Definition: (noun) A list or collection of various items. Synonyms: [collection]( Usage: Aglaya's husband was to be a compendium of all the virtues, and of all success, not to speak of fabulous wealth. 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! The most complete collection of idioms and slang in the English language. 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How many years did it take to rebuild the burnt district? [More...]( Daily Grammar Lesson Conjunctions [Discuss]( Conjunctions are used to express relationships between things in a sentence, link different clauses together, and to combine sentences. There are four main types of conjunctions—what are they? [More...]( This Day in History Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion Begins (1831) [Discuss]( Turner, born into slavery and sold three times as a child, led a slave uprising in Virginia that resulted in the deaths of about 55 white people. A deeply religious man, he experienced visions he interpreted as divine in nature and which convinced him that his mission in life was to lead slaves out of bondage. He and many of his followers were caught and hanged, and many more Blacks were killed in retaliation. What celestial event did Turner interpret as a sign to begin preparing for rebellion? [More...]( Today's Birthday William "Count" Basie (1904) [Discuss]( Basie was an American jazz pianist and composer who became one of the premier swing bandleaders of his time. After working in dance halls and vaudeville in New York City, Basie moved to Kansas City, a major jazz center, where he formed his own band. Under his leadership, they broadcast from the Reno Club in Kansas City, where a radio announcer dubbed him "Count." According to one story, the band came up with what signature song while improvising to fill time on the radio show? [More...]( Today's Holiday Salzburg Festival [Discuss]( Although the [Salzburg Festival]( features musical events by a wide variety of composers and performances by internationally celebrated musicians, conductors and singers, the festival has always paid special homage to [Mozart](. The festival takes place at the end of July and through most of August at different venues throughout Salzburg—most of the operatic and large orchestral pieces are performed in the [Festspielhaus]( chamber music concerts are usually given in the hall of the Mozarteum, and the Residenz is the scene for serenade concerts held by candlelight. [More...]( Quote of the Day [Discuss]( Although a skillful flatterer is a most delightful companion if you can keep him all to yourself, his taste becomes very doubtful when he takes to complimenting other people. 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