Webster's Dictionary

The most fascinating thing about the word “courage” is the diversely different meaning it gives to different people. Courage has been interpreted through the years on many different avenues. Anyone who has ever dreamed, or strived to be something, could not achieve the end result without courage. Everyone is where they are in this world, because they had the courage to do so. The oxford english dictionary defines courage as “confidence, boldness” (OED.com), while Merriam webster's dictionary defines it as “mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty”(Merriam-Webster.com). Many people see courage as different things. Although these are textbook definitions that doesn’t limit the mind to what they…

Students have been learning by leaps and bounds throughout February. Time flies when you’re having fun, and in a leap year! Whether its heart-pumping excitement at the fire department, investigating beyond your average brainteaser, rocking out in geology, or commemorating America by learning from its’ history, students are challenging their academic achievements. This month has been absolutely extraordinary, and we are happy to share with you a little about the wonderful activities your…

According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, loneliness is being sad from being apart from people or being without company. In modern days people seem to think they are never alone. This is due to social media. People have a way to interact with others no matter where they are. Social media, however, is creating a tear in face to face interactions with others, and is causing people to feel lonely. Many see technology as a useful tool, but social media leads to online confrontations, makes others…

unfamiliar to us. The last months she was not my Aunt, but a person in pain that wanted nothing more, but to die. Each person had these in common: they were expected to die, they wanted to die, and they were in unbearable pain. The sad truth of the matter is neither one had a choice. They had to wait; wait to die. Death is a difficult subject to discuss and I find it hard to put it on paper. I have spent most of my life avoiding the matter in every way possible, but I found a topic that…

Beyond Surface Level: A Sigh As straightforward as a sigh can be, its hidden complexities are the sound foundation for “The fine art of sighing”. By definition according to Merriam Webster Dictionary, sighing is “to take a deep audible breath (as in weariness or relief)” however through the depth of Cooper 's writing we find that sighing is a passage to many other emotions and avenues(“sigh”). Although not clearly evident at the surface of his piece, the writing style of “the fine art of…

Success is a euphoric feeling that many, if not everyone, strives to achieve. The Merriam Webster dictionary states that success is the "favorable or desired outcome; also: the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence" ("Success"). On the other hand, if someone were to ask what the definition of success is, that person would receive a variety of responses. This sense of achievement is a personal concept as each individual aims to accomplish different goals. As for me, my definition of success…

This paper is going to consist on a few things, define the terms ethics, professionalism, integrity, and corruption. Give examples on they relate to the situation and shed more light on the situation to others easier. Theses words are very commonly used with the crime justice field. By using theses terms by defining and give examples on they relate to the crime justice. It is going to shed some light on If the rookie should accept the free lunch or refuse it. Ethics Every person growing go…

Physical development of a child plays a large role in how they interact with people or things in their environment (ex: eating, walking, touching, hearing, etc.). The Early Intervention program offers therapy that helps improve the gross and fine motor skills of a child who has a disability. Merriam Webster dictionary defines "gross" as dealing with general aspects or broad distinctions. In reference to the human body examples of these would be the arms and legs. One type of therapy the program…

Sir Thomas More wrote “Utopia”, a fictional description of a perfect society, in 1515. Merriam Webster dictionary defines a utopia as “a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions”. More uses the modernity and appeal of the New World to craft this account and show the contrast between European monarchies and what is allegedly ideal. With the combination of new, better lands and exploration on the rise, this book gained popularity while evoking a sense of…

area. Yet it tighten the countries of the world as if it becoming one single country. A Country of Globalization. Whether consciously aware or not, this globalization is affected by the rapid stream of Technology of Information and Communication. Every day in our world, the technology development increases so fast which emerge many industrial companies compete each other to create the most advance gadget to indulge the needs of society nowadays. The gadget that supposedly can help human to ease…