Word of the Day, August 31, 2023

August 31, 2023 [The Free Dictionary]( Word of the Day [asthenopia]( [Discuss]( Definition: (noun) A tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem. Synonyms: [eyestrain]( Usage: The jeweler developed asthenopia due to the long hours he spent fitting small clasps on thin chains. 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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André played Fezzik in the movie The Princess Bride and later inspired Billy Crystal to write what film? [More...]( Daily Grammar Lesson Causative Verbs [Discuss]( Causative verbs indicate that a person, place, or thing is causing an action or an event to happen. What are some examples of causative verbs? [More...]( This Day in History Iroquois Confederacy Is Formed (1142) [Discuss]( The Iroquois Confederacy is a North American confederation of indigenous peoples, initially comprising the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca. A sixth tribe, the Tuscarora, joined later. The league was formed for both defense purposes and to prevent intertribal conflict. Although frequently referred to as the Iroquois, the nations refer to themselves collectively as Haudenosaunee, which means "people of the longhouse." The league's formation is said to have coincided with what event? [More...]( Today's Birthday Caligula (12 CE) [Discuss]( Caligula was a Roman emperor who began his reign upon the death of the extremely unpopular Tiberius. His reign was initially welcomed, but, shortly after assuming power, he suffered a severe illness that is widely believed to have rendered him insane. He earned a reputation for cruel autocracy, torture, and execution and was finally assassinated by a tribune of the Praetorian Guard. Caligula's real name was Caius Caesar Germanicus. Why was he nicknamed Caligula as a child? [More...]( Today's Holiday Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day [Discuss]( After being subjected to British rule since 1802, [Trinidad and Tobago]( became an independent commonwealth state on this day in 1962. This national holiday is celebrated amid a Carnival atmosphere, with an elaborate military parade accompanied by calypsos at the [Queen's Park Savannah](s+Park+Savannah). Religious services are varied to accommodate the [Yoruba]( Orisha, Hindu, Muslim, Baptist, and other faiths represented in the citizenry. Later in the day, awards are presented at the National Awards Ceremony to those who have notably served their country. [More...]( Quote of the Day [Discuss]( The burning of rebellious thoughts in the little breast, of internal hatred and opposition, could not long go on without slight whiffs of external smoke, such as mark the course of subterranean fire. 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