Scarily accurate...
Scarily accurate...
Don Juan: CANTO THE TENTH
- When Newton saw an apple fall, he found
- In that slight startle from his contemplation --
- 'T is said (for I'll not answer above ground
- For any sage's creed or calculation) --
- A mode of proving that the earth turn'd round
- In a most natural whirl, called "gravitation;"
- And this is the sole mortal who could grapple,
- Since Adam, with a fall or with an apple.
II - Man fell with apples, and with apples rose,
- If this be true; for we must deem the mode
- In which Sir Isaac Newton could disclose
- Through the then unpaved stars the turnpike road,
- A thing to counterbalance human woes:
- For ever since immortal man hath glow'd
- With all kinds of mechanics, and full soon
- Steam-engines will conduct him to the moon.
III - And wherefore this exordium? -- Why, just now,
- In taking up this paltry sheet of paper,
- My bosom underwent a glorious glow,
- And my internal spirit cut a caper:
- And though so much inferior, as I know,
- To those who, by the dint of glass and vapour,
- Discover stars and sail in the wind's eye,
- I wish to do as much by poesy.
softening economy
G-7 Softens Criticism of China's Currency Policy
Today in History
‘I Will Fight,’ Blagojevich Unapologetically Vows
By SUSAN SAULNY and MONICA DAVEY
Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich broke his public silence, denying any criminal wrongdoing and vowing to fight what he called “false accusations and a political lynch mob.”
lynch mob noun [C]
a group of people who want to attack someone whom they think has committed a serious crime
mob (GATHER)
verb [T usually passive] -bb-
to gather around someone in a crowd to express admiration, interest or anger:
They were mobbed by fans when they arrived at the theatre.
Let's not go to the Old Town tonight - it's always mobbed (= there are always a lot of people there) on Fridays.
mob
verb [I or T] -bb-
When a group of birds or small animals mob a fierce bird or animal that is hunting them, they attack it together and force it to go away.
tr.v., mobbed, mob·bing, mobs.
mob (CROWD)
group noun
1 [C] USUALLY DISAPPROVING a large angry crowd, especially one which could easily become violent:
The angry mob outside the jail was/were ready to riot.
a lynch mob
Fifty people were killed in three days of mob violence.
2 [C] INFORMAL a group of people who are friends or who are similar in some way:
The usual mob were/was hanging out at the bar.
3 [S] INFORMAL an organization of criminals:
a New York mob leader
See also mobster.
G-7 Softens Criticism of China's Currency Policy
The U.S. and its major allies softened their criticism of China's controversial currency policy.
As Credit Tightens, the Auto Industry Feels the Pain
Squeezed by the credit crunch and the softening economy, the American auto industry faces what may be its worst year in more than a decade.
At Foreclosure Auction, Misery of Many Becomes the Fortune of Some
By FERNANDA SANTOS
A mob of potential buyers convened at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on Sunday to bid on foreclosed homes at below-market prices.
Today in History
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| The Beatles in the US, 1964 |
- British invasion: The Beatles arrived in US for the first time and were mobbed at JFK International Airport (1964)
‘I Will Fight,’ Blagojevich Unapologetically Vows
By SUSAN SAULNY and MONICA DAVEY
Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich broke his public silence, denying any criminal wrongdoing and vowing to fight what he called “false accusations and a political lynch mob.”
lynch mob noun [C]
a group of people who want to attack someone whom they think has committed a serious crime
mob (GATHER)
verb [T usually passive] -bb-
to gather around someone in a crowd to express admiration, interest or anger:
They were mobbed by fans when they arrived at the theatre.
Let's not go to the Old Town tonight - it's always mobbed (= there are always a lot of people there) on Fridays.
mob
verb [I or T] -bb-
When a group of birds or small animals mob a fierce bird or animal that is hunting them, they attack it together and force it to go away.
tr.v., mobbed, mob·bing, mobs.
- To crowd around and jostle or annoy, especially in anger or excessive enthusiasm: Eager fans mobbed the popular singer.
- To crowd into: Visitors mobbed the fairgrounds.
- To attack in large numbers; overwhelm: The quarterback was mobbed by the defensive line.
mob (CROWD)
group noun
1 [C] USUALLY DISAPPROVING a large angry crowd, especially one which could easily become violent:
The angry mob outside the jail was/were ready to riot.
a lynch mob
Fifty people were killed in three days of mob violence.
2 [C] INFORMAL a group of people who are friends or who are similar in some way:
The usual mob were/was hanging out at the bar.
3 [S] INFORMAL an organization of criminals:
a New York mob leader
See also mobster.
mob
━━ n. 群れ; 暴徒の群; ((形容詞的)) 暴民の; 〔軽蔑〕 （the ～） 大衆; ((形容詞的)) 大衆の; 〔話〕 盗賊の一味.
━━ v. （-bb-） 周りに群がる, 取囲む; 群をなして襲う.
mob・cap (18-19世紀ごろの）室内用婦人帽.
mob law 暴民政治, リンチ.
mob psychology 群集心理.
mob・ster
〔俗〕 ギャング, 暴力団（員）.
━━ v. （-bb-） 周りに群がる, 取囲む; 群をなして襲う.
mob・cap (18-19世紀ごろの）室内用婦人帽. mob law 暴民政治, リンチ. mob psychology 群集心理. mob・ster 〔俗〕 ギャング, 暴力団（員）.soft (GENTLE)
adjective
1 not forceful, loud or easily noticed:
a soft voice/sound
soft music/lighting
a soft glow
2 DISAPPROVING not severe or forceful enough, especially in criticizing or punishing someone who has done something wrong:
She thinks I'm too soft on the kids when they misbehave.
The government can't be seen to be taking a soft line (= not being severe enough) with criminals.
soften
verb [I or T]
to become more gentle, or to make someone do this:
The news will upset him - we must think of a way to soften the blow (= make the news less unpleasant for him).
Would you say the government's stance on law and order has softened?
softie, softy
noun [C] INFORMAL
a kind, gentle person who is not forceful, looks for the pleasant things in life and can be easily persuaded to do what you want them to
softly
adverb
gently:
She speaks softly but usually gets her own way.
soft (NOT HARD)
adjective
1 not hard or firm:
soft ground
a soft pillow/mattress
soft cheese
I like chocolates with soft centres.
Soft tissue, such as flesh, allows X-rays through.
2 describes things, especially parts of the body, which are not hard or rough and feel pleasant and smooth when touched:
soft lips/cheeks/skin/hair
soft leather
3 INFORMAL DISAPPROVING Someone who is soft is not very healthy and strong:
Look at you! You need more exercise. You're going/getting soft.
soften
verb [I or T]
to become soft, or to make something soft:
You can soften the butter by warming it gently.
These dried apples will soften (up) if you soak them in water.
softener C or U]
a substance used to make something soft:
(a) fabric softener
softness
exordium
n., pl. -di·ums or -di·a (-dē-ə).
A beginning or introductory part, especially of a speech or treatise.
exordial ex·or'di·al adj.
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