write – From Proto Germanic writanan, “tear, scratch.” More…
curriculum, syllabus – A curriculum is a complete course of study offered by a school; a syllabus is the outline of a single course. More…
profile – Literally “draw in outline” or “shown by a thread,” from Latin pro, “forth,” and filum, “thread.” More…
scarify – From Greek skariphasthai, “to scratch an outline,” it now means “to break up the surface of.” More…
The Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt is celebrated by Orthodox Christians on the fifth Sunday of Great Lent, and also on April 1. St. Mary was a sinful, lustful woman who repented and became devout. She is seen as the least worthy person, who through God’s mercy became a treasure chosen by God. She is revered as a patron saint of penitent women. On the fifth Sunday of Great Lent, St. Mary of Egypt is the subject of sermons during the Divine Liturgy. On this day, Orthodox priests typically bless dried fruit after the services. Discuss
Of two or more people, to enjoy one another’s company very much from the start and become good friends at once. (Used when people are meeting for the first time.) Watch the video
The Master of the Playing Cards lived in Germany in the mid-1400s and is today recognized as the first great printmaking expert. Unusually, he was likely an artist as well as an engraver, and he possessed a distinctive artistic style. Attempts to identify him have failed. He is noted for a set of playing cards that feature finely detailed, realistic illustrations. The cards are organized into five suits, which differ entirely from the four suits used in playing cards today. What were they? Discuss