Nimbus is an ancient Latin word meaning "rain storm." Rain or nimbus clouds tend to appear dark gray because their depth and/or density of large water droplets obscures sunlight. Depending on temperature, nimbus clouds may precipitate hail or snow instead of liquid rain. The prefix "nimbo-" ...
Adverbs of manner Describe how an action is performed quickly, carefully, happily, gently, loudly, easily Adverbs of place Describe where an action happens here, there, everywhere, nowhere, outside, upstairs Adverbs of degree Describe the intensity, extent, or level of an action, adjective, or...
An adjective is a word that describes nouns, such as large or beautiful, and an adverb is a word that describes verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs, such as silently or really. That’s the basic difference between adjectives and adverbs, but there’s more to it than that: How can you...
encompassing the totality of the author’s word choice, sentence structures, use of literary devices, etc. It is the gestalt of every decision, both conscious and unconscious
and that’s where a dog is a roving revelation. I did not grow up with dogs, which meant that my older daughter’s respectful but unyielding determination to get one required some adjustment on my part. I often felt she was training me: from ages of 6 to 9, she gently schooled me ...
Floortime required caretakers of a child to get down on the floor on the same level as the child and to try to see the child’s point of view, while gently enticing the child to join the caretaker in as many circles of communication as the child was able. Instead of coercing behaviors...
I don’t know of any really good book that cogently rebuts the theology of critical social justice, but “The New Puritans”, while a bit patchy, not always as well-argued as it could be, and relying on debateable core liberal values, does a good job of describing and evaluating the...
Move out of meditation gently Take notes in your journal If nothing you try is working, then it’s likely that the meditation technique you practice is not optimal for you. Experimenting with different meditation techniques can also help you move forward your practice. Here are some notes from...
A piece of cloth put in or over a person's mouth to prevent them from speaking muzzle binding curb tape tie restraint sock wrap cover envelope sheath guard “I struggled once more to get the gag from my mouth when he gently removed it and silently offered me a taste of water.” Noun ...
I have been using the Headspace app since it launched way back in 2012. Since then I must admit I use it less as I now feel that a lot of the skills it teaches are something I can use without the app for guidance. It's a great way to learn, gently easing you in ...