about

used to indicate movement within a particular area.

"she looked about the room"

by Arminkshipper July 30, 2024

about

used to express location in a particular place.

"there was a lot of flu about"

by Arminkshipper July 30, 2024

about

used to express location in a particular place.

"rugs strewn about the hall"

by Arminkshipper July 30, 2024

Siren

Every one of several women or winged beings whose melodies enticed unsuspecting sailors onto rocks.

The sailors, wary of the alluring songs of the sirens, steered their ship clear of the treacherous rocks.

by Arminkshipper July 08, 2024

Funeral

1. a sermon delivered at a funeral.
2. a procession of mourners at a burial.

1. "the community would call him to preach the funeral"
2. "her funeral had to pass"

by Arminkshipper May 20, 2025

fortune favors the brave

a successful person is often one who is willing to take risks.

As the old adage goes, "fortune favors the brave"; the most successful entrepreneurs are often those willing to take risks and step outside their comfort zones.

by Arminkshipper August 02, 2024

As large as life

employed to highlight the obvious presence of a person.

I rounded the corner and there he was, my old friend Mike, standing right in front of the bakery – as large as life!

by Arminkshipper July 04, 2024