diff --git a/src/yaml/adj.all.yaml b/src/yaml/adj.all.yaml index a64e69f7..76a52432 100644 --- a/src/yaml/adj.all.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/adj.all.yaml @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ - 05207437-n - 05624029-n definition: - - (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or + - (usually followed by ‘to’) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something example: - able to swim @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ attribute: - 05207437-n definition: - - (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how + - (usually followed by ‘to’) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how example: - unable to get to town without a car - unable to obtain funds @@ -664,7 +664,7 @@ definition: - existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment example: - - abstract words like `truth' and `justice' + - abstract words like ‘truth’ and ‘justice’ ili: i54 members: - abstract @@ -1550,7 +1550,7 @@ - 00025245-s 00025079-s: definition: - - (often followed by `to') unfamiliar + - (often followed by ‘to’) unfamiliar example: - new experiences - experiences new to him @@ -2732,8 +2732,8 @@ - 00041583-a 00041840-a: definition: - - (used of verbs (e.g. `to run') and participial adjectives (e.g. `running' in `running - water')) expressing action rather than a state of being + - (used of verbs (e.g. ‘to run’) and participial adjectives (e.g. ‘running’ in ‘running + water’)) expressing action rather than a state of being domain_topic: - 06184139-n ili: i211 @@ -2743,7 +2743,7 @@ partOfSpeech: a 00042063-a: definition: - - (used of verbs (e.g. `be' or `own') and most participial adjectives) expressing + - (used of verbs (e.g. ‘be’ or ‘own’) and most participial adjectives) expressing existence or a state rather than an action domain_topic: - 06184139-n @@ -3300,7 +3300,7 @@ definition: - (of mail) marked with a destination example: - - I throw away all mail addressed to `resident' + - I throw away all mail addressed to ‘resident’ ili: i261 members: - addressed @@ -4473,7 +4473,7 @@ - 00068247-s 00067988-s: definition: - - (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable + - (comparative and superlative of ‘well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable example: - it would be better to speak to him - the White House thought it best not to respond @@ -4808,7 +4808,7 @@ - 00073398-s 00072889-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `to') not affected by a given influence + - (usually followed by ‘to’) not affected by a given influence example: - immune to persuasion ili: i379 @@ -4819,7 +4819,7 @@ - 00072600-a 00073044-s: definition: - - (often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by + - (often followed by ‘to’) above being affected or influenced by example: - he is superior to fear - an ignited firework proceeds superior to circumstances until its blazing vitality @@ -6505,7 +6505,7 @@ - 00096133-a 00097766-s: definition: - - abbreviation for `dead on arrival' at the emergency room + - abbreviation for ‘dead on arrival’ at the emergency room ili: i507 members: - d.o.a. @@ -6615,7 +6615,7 @@ - 00096133-a 00099000-s: definition: - - killed; `slain' is formal or literary as in `slain warriors' + - killed; ‘slain’ is formal or literary as in ‘slain warriors’ example: - a picture of St. George and the slain dragon ili: i517 @@ -7431,7 +7431,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06173467-n example: - - '`all spinsters are unmarried'' is an analytic proposition' + - ‘all spinsters are unmarried’ is an analytic proposition ili: i589 members: - analytic @@ -7447,7 +7447,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06173467-n example: - - '`all men are arrogant'' is a synthetic proposition' + - ‘all men are arrogant’ is a synthetic proposition ili: i590 members: - synthetic @@ -7541,7 +7541,7 @@ - characterized by inflections indicating a semantic relation between a word and its base example: - - the morphological relation between `sing' and `singer' and `song' is derivational + - the morphological relation between ‘sing’ and ‘singer’ and ‘song’ is derivational ili: i598 members: - derivational @@ -8023,7 +8023,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06182505-n example: - - the word `dog' is animate + - the word ‘dog’ is animate ili: i636 members: - animate @@ -8034,7 +8034,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06182505-n example: - - the word `car' is inanimate + - the word ‘car’ is inanimate ili: i637 members: - inanimate @@ -11073,7 +11073,7 @@ attribute: - 05089997-n definition: - - (often followed by `to') giving care or attention + - (often followed by ‘to’) giving care or attention example: - attentive to details - the nurse was attentive to her patient @@ -11632,7 +11632,7 @@ - 00172851-a 00173433-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `to') given credit for + - (usually followed by ‘to’) given credit for example: - an invention credited to Edison ili: i928 @@ -11643,7 +11643,7 @@ - 00172851-a 00173569-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `to') able to be traced to + - (usually followed by ‘to’) able to be traced to example: - a failure traceable to lack of energy ili: i929 @@ -11668,7 +11668,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06184139-n example: - - '`red'' is an attributive adjective in `a red apple''' + - ‘red’ is an attributive adjective in ‘a red apple’ ili: i931 members: - attributive @@ -11682,7 +11682,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06184139-n example: - - an example of the attributive genitive is `John's' in `John's mother' + - an example of the attributive genitive is ‘John's’ in ‘John's mother’ ili: i932 members: - attributive genitive @@ -11695,7 +11695,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06184139-n example: - - '`red'' is a predicative adjective in `the apple is red''' + - ‘red’ is a predicative adjective in ‘the apple is red’ ili: i933 members: - predicative @@ -11811,7 +11811,7 @@ definition: - uttered without voice example: - - could hardly hear her breathed plea, `Help me' + - could hardly hear her breathed plea, ‘Help me’ - voiceless whispers ili: i942 members: @@ -11844,7 +11844,7 @@ definition: - not made to sound example: - - the silent `h' at the beginning of `honor' + - the silent ‘h’ at the beginning of ‘honor’ - in French certain letters are often unsounded ili: i945 members: @@ -12846,7 +12846,7 @@ - inclined to or marked by drowsiness example: - slumberous (or slumbrous) eyes - - '`slumbery'' is archaic' + - ‘slumbery’ is archaic - the sound had a somnolent effect ili: i1022 members: @@ -12907,7 +12907,7 @@ attribute: - 05683749-n definition: - - (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization + - (sometimes followed by ‘of’) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception example: - was aware of his opponent's hostility @@ -12942,7 +12942,7 @@ - 00191603-a 00192448-s: definition: - - (followed by `of') showing realization or recognition of something + - (followed by ‘of’) showing realization or recognition of something example: - few voters seem conscious of the issue's importance - conscious of having succeeded @@ -12978,7 +12978,7 @@ attribute: - 05683749-n definition: - - (often followed by `of') not aware + - (often followed by ‘of’) not aware example: - seemed unaware of the scrutiny - unaware of the danger they were in @@ -12996,7 +12996,7 @@ - 00194124-s 00193532-s: definition: - - (followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious awareness of + - (followed by ‘to’ or ‘of’) lacking conscious awareness of example: - oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform - oblivious to the risks she ran @@ -13018,7 +13018,7 @@ - 00193091-a 00193933-s: definition: - - (followed by `of') not knowing or perceiving + - (followed by ‘of’) not knowing or perceiving example: - source: Charles Dickens text: happily unconscious of the new calamity at home @@ -13030,7 +13030,7 @@ - 00193091-a 00194124-s: definition: - - (often followed by `of') not knowing or expecting; not thinking likely + - (often followed by ‘of’) not knowing or expecting; not thinking likely example: - an unsuspecting victim - unsuspecting (or unaware) of the fact that I would one day be their leader @@ -13891,7 +13891,7 @@ example: - they considered themselves a tough outfit and weren't bashful about letting anybody know it - - '`blate'' is a Scottish term for bashful' + - ‘blate’ is a Scottish term for bashful ili: i1100 members: - bashful @@ -15701,7 +15701,7 @@ - 02349336-a - 02449153-a definition: - - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities + - (superlative of ‘good’) having the most positive qualities example: - the best film of the year - the best solution @@ -15863,7 +15863,7 @@ - 01129296-a - 02353767-a definition: - - (superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition + - (superlative of ‘bad’) most wanting in quality or value or condition example: - the worst player on the team - the worst weather of the year @@ -15914,7 +15914,7 @@ - 00231222-a 00231927-a: definition: - - (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) + - (comparative of ‘good’) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another example: @@ -15948,7 +15948,7 @@ - 00231927-a 00232532-s: definition: - - (comparative of `fine') greater in quality or excellence + - (comparative of ‘fine’) greater in quality or excellence example: - a finer wine - a finer musician @@ -15974,7 +15974,7 @@ - 00231927-a 00232844-a: definition: - - (comparative of `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability + - (comparative of ‘bad’) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability example: - this road is worse than the first one we took - the road is in worse shape than it was @@ -16001,7 +16001,7 @@ - 00232844-a 00233353-a: definition: - - (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness + - (comparative of ‘good’) changed for the better in health or fitness example: - her health is better now - I feel better @@ -17055,7 +17055,7 @@ - a dark-skinned beauty - gold earrings gleamed against her dusky cheeks - a smile on his swarthy face - - '`swart'' is archaic' + - ‘swart’ is archaic exemplifies: - 07087487-n ili: i1369 @@ -19225,7 +19225,7 @@ example: - the gloomy forest - the glooming interior of an old inn - - '`gloomful'' is archaic' + - ‘gloomful’ is archaic ili: i1541 members: - glooming @@ -19489,7 +19489,7 @@ - scintillant mica - the scintillating stars - a dress with sparkly sequins - - '`glistering'' is an archaic term' + - ‘glistering’ is an archaic term ili: i1560 members: - aglitter @@ -21275,7 +21275,7 @@ - 05209765-n - 05630964-n definition: - - (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability + - (usually followed by ‘of’) having capacity or ability example: - capable of winning - capable of hard work @@ -21338,7 +21338,7 @@ - 05209765-n - 05630964-n definition: - - (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability + - (followed by ‘of’) lacking capacity or ability example: - incapable of carrying a tune - he is incapable of understanding the matter @@ -21351,7 +21351,7 @@ - 00308592-s 00308592-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability + - (usually followed by ‘to’) lacking necessary physical or mental ability example: - dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately - the sun was unable to melt enough snow @@ -21363,7 +21363,7 @@ - 00308272-a 00308813-a: definition: - - (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for + - (followed by ‘of’) having the temperament or inclination for example: - no one believed her capable of murder ili: i1700 @@ -21372,7 +21372,7 @@ partOfSpeech: a 00308986-a: definition: - - (followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for + - (followed by ‘of’) not having the temperament or inclination for example: - simply incapable of lying ili: i1701 @@ -21573,7 +21573,7 @@ - 00309819-a 00311985-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful + - (usually followed by ‘of’) solicitously caring or mindful example: - protective of his reputation ili: i1716 @@ -21995,7 +21995,7 @@ partOfSpeech: a 00317905-a: definition: - - made for or formed by carving (`carven' is archaic or literary) + - made for or formed by carving (‘carven’ is archaic or literary) domain_topic: - 06376048-n example: @@ -23662,7 +23662,7 @@ - 00342190-s 00341524-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `to') governed by fate + - (usually followed by ‘to’) governed by fate example: - bound to happen - an old house destined to be demolished @@ -23676,7 +23676,7 @@ - 00341137-a 00341725-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `to') determined by tragic fate + - (usually followed by ‘to’) determined by tragic fate example: - doomed to unhappiness - fated to be the scene of Kennedy's assassination @@ -24170,7 +24170,7 @@ - 00348093-a 00348809-s: definition: - - incapable of being changed or moved or undone; e.g. `frozen prices' + - incapable of being changed or moved or undone; e.g. ‘frozen prices’ example: - living on fixed incomes ili: i1928 @@ -28722,7 +28722,7 @@ example: - girls decked out in brave new dresses - brave banners flying - - '`braw'' is a Scottish word' + - ‘braw’ is a Scottish word - a dress a bit too gay for her years - birds with gay plumage ili: i2307 @@ -30808,7 +30808,7 @@ definition: - stupefied or dizzied by something overpowering example: - - source: '`Chanticler'' by Rostand' + - source: ‘Chanticler’ by Rostand text: I fall back dazzled at beholding myself all rosy red, / At having, I myself, caused the sun to rise. ili: i2463 @@ -31293,7 +31293,7 @@ - 00444378-a 00445635-s: definition: - - (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order + - (comparatives of ‘far’) most remote in space or time or order example: - had traveled to the farthest frontier - don't go beyond the farthermost (or furthermost) tree @@ -31519,7 +31519,7 @@ - 00447582-a 00448792-s: definition: - - distant but within sight (`yon' is dialectal) + - distant but within sight (‘yon’ is dialectal) example: - yonder valley - the hills yonder @@ -33181,8 +33181,8 @@ definition: - (of a word) referring singly and without exception to the members of a group example: - - whereas `each,' `every,' `either,' `neither,' and `none' are distributive or referring - to a single member of a group, `which' in `which of the men' is separative + - whereas ‘each’, ‘every’, ‘either’, ‘neither’, and ‘none’ are distributive or referring + to a single member of a group, ‘which’ in ‘which of the men’ is separative ili: i2643 members: - separative @@ -33353,7 +33353,7 @@ - 00473832-s 00473562-s: definition: - - (followed by `to') as reported or stated by + - (followed by ‘to’) as reported or stated by example: - according to historians ili: i2659 @@ -33690,7 +33690,7 @@ - 00477739-a 00477986-a: definition: - - large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense) + - large and roomy (‘convenient’ is archaic in this sense) example: - a commodious harbor - a commodious building suitable for conventions @@ -33743,7 +33743,7 @@ attribute: - 14468845-n definition: - - providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal) + - providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (‘comfy’ is informal) example: - comfortable clothes - comfortable suburban houses @@ -33836,8 +33836,8 @@ - 00481182-s 00480301-s: definition: - - feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially - for `bad') + - feeling physical discomfort or pain (‘tough’ is occasionally used colloquially + for ‘bad’) example: - my throat feels bad - she felt bad all over @@ -34119,7 +34119,7 @@ 00484662-s: definition: - properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually - followed by `to' + followed by ‘to’ example: - the punishment ought to be proportional to the crime - earnings relative to production @@ -34391,8 +34391,8 @@ definition: - frequently encountered example: - - a frequent (or common) error is using the transitive verb `lay' for the intransitive - `lie' + - a frequent (or common) error is using the transitive verb ‘lay’ for the intransitive + ‘lie’ ili: i2743 members: - frequent @@ -34795,7 +34795,7 @@ - affecting the people or community as a whole example: - the public welfare - - 'Public interests ' + - Public interests - Public leaders ili: i2773 members: @@ -36571,7 +36571,7 @@ - 00521748-s 00521402-s: definition: - - (followed by `to') dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use + - (followed by ‘to’) dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use example: - large sums devoted to the care of the poor - a life devoted to poetry @@ -36595,7 +36595,7 @@ - 00521136-a 00521748-s: definition: - - (often followed by `to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person + - (often followed by ‘to’) devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person example: - a fund sacred to charity - a morning hour sacred to study @@ -37470,7 +37470,7 @@ - 00533547-a 00534780-s: definition: - - thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term) + - thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (‘rattled’ is an informal term) exemplifies: - 07089193-n ili: i2979 @@ -38527,7 +38527,7 @@ example: - a crisp retort - a response so curt as to be almost rude - - the laconic reply; `yes' + - the laconic reply; ‘yes’ - short and terse and easy to understand ili: i3062 members: @@ -38643,8 +38643,8 @@ definition: - repetition of same and identical sense with different and non-identical words example: - - '`a true fact'' and `a free gift'' are pleonastic expressions' - - the phrase `a beginner who has just started' is tautological + - ‘a true fact’ and ‘a free gift’ are pleonastic expressions + - the phrase ‘a beginner who has just started’ is tautological - source: J.B.Conant text: at the risk of being redundant I return to my original proposition ili: i3071 @@ -38798,8 +38798,8 @@ domain_topic: - 06184139-n example: - - '`and'' in `John and Mary'' or in `John walked and Mary rode'' is a coordinating - conjunction; and so is `or'' in `will you go or stay?''' + - ‘and’ in ‘John and Mary’ or in ‘John walked and Mary rode’ is a coordinating conjunction; + and so is ‘or’ in ‘will you go or stay?’ ili: i3083 members: - coordinating @@ -38811,7 +38811,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06184139-n example: - - '`when'' in `I will come when I can'' is a subordinating conjunction' + - ‘when’ in ‘I will come when I can’ is a subordinating conjunction ili: i3084 members: - subordinating @@ -38819,7 +38819,7 @@ partOfSpeech: a 00555061-a: definition: - - being in agreement or harmony; often followed by `with' + - being in agreement or harmony; often followed by ‘with’ example: - source: Thomas Hardy text: a place perfectly accordant with man's nature @@ -38835,7 +38835,7 @@ - 00555952-s 00555360-s: definition: - - (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with + - (followed by ‘to’) in agreement with or accordant with example: - according to instructions ili: i3086 @@ -39560,7 +39560,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06184139-n example: - - '`and'' is a copulative conjunction' + - ‘and’ is a copulative conjunction ili: i3146 members: - copulative @@ -39598,7 +39598,7 @@ definition: - expressing antithesis or opposition example: - - the adversative conjunction `but' in `poor but happy' + - the adversative conjunction ‘but’ in ‘poor but happy’ ili: i3149 members: - adversative @@ -39624,7 +39624,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06184139-n example: - - disjunctive conjunctions like `but', `or', or `though' serve a contrastive function + - disjunctive conjunctions like ‘but’, ‘or’, or ‘though’ serve a contrastive function ili: i3151 members: - contrastive @@ -40430,7 +40430,7 @@ also: - 02515761-a definition: - - (sometimes followed by `with') in agreement or consistent or reliable + - (sometimes followed by ‘with’) in agreement or consistent or reliable example: - testimony consistent with the known facts - source: FDR @@ -40465,7 +40465,7 @@ - 00579031-a 00579756-s: definition: - - (followed by `to') in conformance to or agreement with + - (followed by ‘to’) in conformance to or agreement with example: - pursuant to our agreement - pursuant to the dictates of one's conscience @@ -41680,7 +41680,7 @@ definition: - having no interruptions example: - - '`continual'' is often used interchangeably with `continuous''' + - ‘continual’ is often used interchangeably with ‘continuous’ ili: i3306 members: - continual @@ -44143,7 +44143,7 @@ - source: Shakespeare text: what seemed corporal melted as breath into the wind - an incarnate spirit - - '`corporate'' is an archaic term' + - ‘corporate’ is an archaic term ili: i3508 members: - bodied @@ -44794,7 +44794,7 @@ - without care or thought for others example: - the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had - no bread; `Let them eat cake' + no bread; ‘Let them eat cake’ ili: i3558 members: - thoughtless @@ -45272,7 +45272,7 @@ - 00650003-s 00649713-s: definition: - - (a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate) credulous + - (a common but incorrect usage where ‘credulous’ would be appropriate) credulous example: - she was not the … credible fool he expected ili: i3594 @@ -47665,7 +47665,7 @@ - 00682414-a 00683423-s: definition: - - out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken') + - out of working order (‘busted’ is an informal substitute for ‘broken’) example: - a broken washing machine - the coke machine is broken @@ -47716,7 +47716,7 @@ - 00682414-a 00684067-s: definition: - - (often followed by `with') damaged throughout by numerous perforations or holes + - (often followed by ‘with’) damaged throughout by numerous perforations or holes example: - a sweater riddled with moth holes - cliffs riddled with caves @@ -48997,7 +48997,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06182505-n example: - - '`boys'' and `swam'' are inflected English words' + - ‘boys’ and ‘swam’ are inflected English words - German is an inflected language ili: i3892 members: @@ -49009,7 +49009,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06182505-n example: - - '`boy'' and `swim'' are uninflected English words' + - ‘boy’ and ‘swim’ are uninflected English words ili: i3893 members: - uninflected @@ -49570,7 +49570,7 @@ example: - brittle bones - glass is brittle - - '`brickle'' and `brickly'' are dialectal' + - ‘brickle’ and ‘brickly’ are dialectal ili: i3933 members: - brittle @@ -49908,7 +49908,7 @@ - compelling immediate action example: - too pressing to permit of longer delay - - the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!' + - the urgent words ‘Hurry! Hurry!’ - bridges in urgent need of repair ili: i3958 members: @@ -50856,7 +50856,7 @@ - 00731008-a 00732270-s: definition: - - "(of a binary operation) independent of order; as in e.g.: `a x b' = `b x a'" + - '(of a binary operation) independent of order; as in e.g.: ‘a x b’ = ‘b x a’' domain_topic: - 06009822-n ili: i4031 @@ -51217,7 +51217,7 @@ - more desirable than another example: - coffee is preferable to tea - - Danny's preferred name is `Dan' + - Danny's preferred name is ‘Dan’ ili: i4063 members: - preferable @@ -55097,7 +55097,7 @@ - 00794782-a 00796324-s: definition: - - (sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by + - (sometimes followed by ‘to’) not subject to or influenced by example: - overcome by a superior opponent - trust magnates who felt themselves superior to law @@ -55521,7 +55521,7 @@ - 00800854-a 00802700-s: definition: - - British informal for `intoxicated' + - British informal for ‘intoxicated’ ili: i4397 members: - half-seas-over @@ -56006,7 +56006,7 @@ - 90010621-s 00808685-s: definition: - - (often followed by `with') full of life and spirit + - (often followed by ‘with’) full of life and spirit example: - she was wonderfully alive for her age - a face alive with mischief @@ -56447,7 +56447,7 @@ - 00814485-a 00815105-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `to') full of eagerness + - (usually followed by ‘to’) full of eagerness example: - impatient to begin - raring to go @@ -56669,7 +56669,7 @@ - 00816521-a 00818180-s: definition: - - (comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early + - (comparative and superlative of ‘early’) more early than; most early example: - a fashion popular in earlier times - his earlier work reflects the influence of his teacher @@ -56737,8 +56737,8 @@ definition: - indicating the first or earliest or original example: - - '`proto'' is a combining form in a word like `protolanguage'' that refers to the - hypothetical ancestor of another language or group of languages' + - ‘proto’ is a combining form in a word like ‘protolanguage’ that refers to the + hypothetical ancestor of another language or group of languages exemplifies: - 06318142-n ili: i4490 @@ -57879,7 +57879,7 @@ - being in effect or operation example: - source: Leslie Marmon Silko - text: de facto apartheid is still operational even in the `new' African nations + text: de facto apartheid is still operational even in the ‘new’ African nations - bus service is in operation during the emergency - the company had several operating divisions ili: i4578 @@ -58254,8 +58254,8 @@ - marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect example: - source: Aldous Huxley - text: written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices … of - the readers + text: written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices … + of the readers - the medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough ili: i4604 members: @@ -60448,7 +60448,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06184139-n example: - - when `three blind mice' serves as a noun it is an endocentric construction + - when ‘three blind mice’ serves as a noun it is an endocentric construction ili: i4777 members: - endocentric @@ -60459,7 +60459,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06184139-n example: - - when `until last Easter' serves as an adverb it is an exocentric construction + - when ‘until last Easter’ serves as an adverb it is an exocentric construction ili: i4778 members: - exocentric @@ -61594,7 +61594,7 @@ - 00891011-a 00891492-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous + - (usually followed by ‘for’) extremely desirous example: - athirst for knowledge - hungry for recognition @@ -61609,7 +61609,7 @@ - 00891011-a 00891770-s: definition: - - (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous + - (often followed by ‘for’) ardently or excessively desirous example: - avid for adventure - an avid ambition to succeed @@ -62811,7 +62811,7 @@ definition: - expressing disapproval example: - - dyslogistic terms like `nitwit' and `scalawag' + - dyslogistic terms like ‘nitwit’ and ‘scalawag’ ili: i4966 members: - dyslogistic @@ -62900,7 +62900,7 @@ definition: - of or the nature of euphemism example: - - '`peepee'' is a common euphemistic term' + - ‘peepee’ is a common euphemistic term ili: i4973 members: - euphemistic @@ -62909,7 +62909,7 @@ definition: - of or the nature of dysphemism example: - - '`kick the bucket'' is a dysphemistic term for `die''' + - ‘kick the bucket’ is a dysphemistic term for ‘die’ ili: i4974 members: - dysphemistic @@ -67198,7 +67198,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06376048-n example: - - gothic novels like `Frankenstein' + - gothic novels like ‘Frankenstein’ ili: i5305 members: - gothic @@ -68567,7 +68567,7 @@ - 00989218-a 00991265-s: definition: - - euphemisms for `fat' + - euphemisms for ‘fat’ example: - men are portly and women are stout ili: i5409 @@ -70441,7 +70441,7 @@ - being the last or concluding element of a series example: - the ultimate sonata of that opus - - a distinction between the verb and noun senses of `conflict' is that in the verb + - a distinction between the verb and noun senses of ‘conflict’ is that in the verb the stress is on the ultimate (or last) syllable ili: i5548 members: @@ -73449,7 +73449,7 @@ - 01058772-a 01060596-s: definition: - - (used with `of' or `with') noticeably odorous + - (used with ‘of’ or ‘with’) noticeably odorous example: - the hall was redolent of floor wax - air redolent with the fumes of beer and whiskey @@ -74521,7 +74521,7 @@ - touched by rot or decay example: - tainted bacon - - '`corrupt'' is archaic' + - ‘corrupt’ is archaic ili: i5871 members: - corrupt @@ -74809,7 +74809,7 @@ definition: - containing salt example: - - 'a saline substance ' + - a saline substance - salty tears ili: i5895 members: @@ -75569,7 +75569,7 @@ - 01086845-a 01088332-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `with' or used as a combining form) generously supplied with + - (usually followed by ‘with’ or used as a combining form) generously supplied with example: - theirs was a house filled with laughter - a large hall filled with rows of desks @@ -75632,7 +75632,7 @@ - 01086845-a 01089130-s: definition: - - (followed by `with') deeply filled or permeated + - (followed by ‘with’) deeply filled or permeated example: - imbued with the spirit of the Reformation - words instinct with love @@ -75651,7 +75651,7 @@ example: - a tray loaded with dishes - table laden with food - - '`ladened'' is not current usage' + - ‘ladened’ is not current usage ili: i5960 members: - laden @@ -76937,7 +76937,7 @@ attribute: - 04771667-n definition: - - (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing + - (sometimes followed by ‘to’) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique example: - rules with specific application @@ -77047,7 +77047,7 @@ - 01106714-a 01108735-s: definition: - - (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality + - (followed by ‘to’) applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality example: - a species unique to Australia ili: i6075 @@ -77301,7 +77301,7 @@ domain_topic: - 03252323-n example: - - '`Acetaminophen'' is the generic form of the proprietary drug `Tylenol''' + - ‘Acetaminophen’ is the generic form of the proprietary drug ‘Tylenol’ ili: i6095 members: - generic @@ -77324,7 +77324,7 @@ - protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights example: - - '`Tylenol'' is a proprietary drug of which `acetaminophen'' is the generic form' + - ‘Tylenol’ is a proprietary drug of which ‘acetaminophen’ is the generic form ili: i6097 members: - proprietary @@ -80544,8 +80544,8 @@ - 01160257-s 01160257-s: definition: - - produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate (as `k' - in `cat' and `g' in `gun' and `ng' in `sing') + - produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate (as ‘k’ + in ‘cat’ and ‘g’ in ‘gun’ and ‘ng’ in ‘sing’) ili: i6329 members: - velar @@ -80555,7 +80555,7 @@ 01160432-a: definition: - (of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard - palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh') + palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as ‘s’ and ‘sh’) ili: i6330 members: - soft @@ -80565,8 +80565,8 @@ - 01161001-s 01160686-s: definition: - - of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', - `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then') + - of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as ‘f’, + ‘s’, ‘z’, or ‘th’ in both ‘thin’ and ‘then’) ili: i6331 members: - fricative @@ -80579,9 +80579,9 @@ - 01160432-a 01161001-s: definition: - - produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') - or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' - in `gin') + - produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as ‘y’) + or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as ‘ch’ in ‘chin’ or ‘j’ + in ‘gin’) ili: i6332 members: - palatal @@ -80882,7 +80882,7 @@ - 01163575-a 01165528-s: definition: - - (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury + - (sometimes followed by ‘to’) causing harm or injury example: - damaging to career and reputation - the reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant @@ -82120,7 +82120,8 @@ - being or having the nature of a god example: - source: J.G.Frazier - text: the custom of killing the divine king upon any serious failure of his … powers + text: the custom of killing the divine king upon any serious failure of his … + powers - the divine will - the divine capacity for love - source: J.G.Saxe @@ -83096,7 +83097,7 @@ - 01197871-s 01197642-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration + - (usually followed by ‘of’) without due thought or consideration example: - careless of the consequences - crushing the blooms with regardless tread @@ -83109,7 +83110,7 @@ - 01197257-a 01197871-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed + - (usually followed by ‘to’) unwilling or refusing to pay heed example: - deaf to her warnings ili: i6530 @@ -83734,7 +83735,7 @@ - 05144430-n definition: - (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation - or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high') + or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like ‘knee-high’) example: - a high mountain - high ceilings @@ -86898,7 +86899,7 @@ - 01250274-a 01252393-s: definition: - - made warm or hot (`het' is a dialectal variant of `heated') + - made warm or hot (‘het’ is a dialectal variant of ‘heated’) example: - a heated swimming pool - wiped his heated-up face with a large bandana @@ -89024,7 +89025,7 @@ - 01283088-a 01283686-s: definition: - - (often followed by `to') lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other + - (often followed by ‘to’) lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other example: - whether you choose to do it or not is a matter that is quite immaterial (or indifferent) - what others think is altogether indifferent to him @@ -89736,7 +89737,7 @@ also: - 02575716-a definition: - - (often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency + - (often followed by ‘to’) having a preference, disposition, or tendency example: - wasn't inclined to believe the excuse - inclined to be moody @@ -89751,7 +89752,7 @@ - 01296172-s 01295534-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward + - (usually followed by ‘to’) naturally disposed toward example: - he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant - I am not minded to answer any questions @@ -89767,7 +89768,7 @@ - 01295251-a 01295806-s: definition: - - (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for + - (followed by ‘of’ or ‘to’) having a strong preference or liking for example: - fond of chocolate - partial to horror movies @@ -89829,7 +89830,7 @@ - 01296281-a 01296665-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed + - (usually followed by ‘to’) strongly opposed example: - antipathetic to new ideas - averse to taking risks @@ -90090,7 +90091,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06184139-n example: - - '`therefore'' is an illative word' + - ‘therefore’ is an illative word ili: i7070 members: - illative @@ -90756,7 +90757,7 @@ - 01309228-a 01310022-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly + - (usually followed by ‘with’) well informed about or knowing thoroughly example: - conversant with business trends - familiar with the complex machinery @@ -90820,7 +90821,7 @@ - 01309228-a 01311044-s: definition: - - (followed by `to') informed about something secret or not generally known + - (followed by ‘to’) informed about something secret or not generally known example: - privy to the details of the conspiracy ili: i7127 @@ -90995,8 +90996,8 @@ - not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness example: - source: David Cannadine - text: an ambitious, disingenuous, philistine, and hypocritical operator, who … exemplified … the - most disagreeable traits of his time + text: an ambitious, disingenuous, philistine, and hypocritical operator, who … + exemplified … the most disagreeable traits of his time - a disingenuous excuse ili: i7140 members: @@ -91320,7 +91321,7 @@ - 01316883-a 01318293-s: definition: - - (meaning literally `born') used to indicate the maiden or family name of a married + - (meaning literally ‘born’) used to indicate the maiden or family name of a married woman example: - Hillary Clinton nee Rodham @@ -93272,7 +93273,7 @@ example: - a dismissive shrug - the firm is dismissive of the competitor's product - - '`chronic fatigue syndrome'' was known by the dismissive term `housewife syndrome''' + - ‘chronic fatigue syndrome’ was known by the dismissive term ‘housewife syndrome’ ili: i7322 members: - dismissive @@ -95499,7 +95500,7 @@ definition: - most familiar or renowned example: - - Stevenson's best-known work is probably `Treasure Island' + - Stevenson's best-known work is probably ‘Treasure Island’ ili: i7492 members: - best-known @@ -95637,7 +95638,7 @@ - 01379820-a 01380414-s: definition: - - (usually used with `to') occurring or existing without the knowledge of + - (usually used with ‘to’) occurring or existing without the knowledge of example: - a crisis unbeknown to me - she had been ill for months, unbeknownst to the family @@ -98712,7 +98713,7 @@ definition: - beyond the literal or primary sense example: - - '`hot off the press'' shows an extended sense of `hot''' + - ‘hot off the press’ shows an extended sense of ‘hot’ ili: i7747 members: - extended @@ -98736,7 +98737,7 @@ definition: - using the name of one thing for that of another with which it is closely associated example: - - to say `he spent the evening reading Shakespeare' is metonymic because it substitutes + - to say ‘he spent the evening reading Shakespeare’ is metonymic because it substitutes the author himself for the author's works ili: i7749 members: @@ -98762,7 +98763,7 @@ special for the general or the general for the special; or the material for the thing made of it example: - - to use `hand' for `worker' or `ten sails' for `ten ships' or `steel' for `sword' + - to use ‘hand’ for ‘worker’ or ‘ten sails’ for ‘ten ships’ or ‘steel’ for ‘sword’ is to use a synecdochic figure of speech ili: i7751 members: @@ -100497,7 +100498,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06186749-n example: - - the English vowel sounds in `bate', `beat', `bite', `boat', `boot' are long + - the English vowel sounds in ‘bate’, ‘beat’, ‘bite’, ‘boat’, ‘boot’ are long ili: i7893 members: - long @@ -100508,7 +100509,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06186749-n example: - - the English vowel sounds in `pat', `pet', `pit', `pot', `putt' are short + - the English vowel sounds in ‘pat’, ‘pet’, ‘pit’, ‘pot’, ‘putt’ are short ili: i7894 members: - short @@ -103671,7 +103672,7 @@ definition: - neither male nor female (of grammatical gender) example: - - '`it'' is the third-person singular neuter pronoun' + - ‘it’ is the third-person singular neuter pronoun ili: i8150 members: - neuter @@ -104168,7 +104169,7 @@ - 01496955-s 01496571-s: definition: - - of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (`aged' + - of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (‘aged’ pronounced as one syllable) example: - mature well-aged cheeses @@ -104405,7 +104406,7 @@ - 01499316-a 01499887-s: definition: - - insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal) + - insignificantly small; a matter of form only (‘tokenish’ is informal) example: - the fee was nominal - a token gesture of resistance @@ -104665,7 +104666,7 @@ definition: - resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine example: - - an automatic `thank you' + - an automatic ‘thank you’ - machinelike efficiency ili: i8228 members: @@ -106617,7 +106618,7 @@ example: - takeout pizza - the takeout counter - - '`take-away'' is chiefly British' + - ‘take-away’ is chiefly British ili: i8380 members: - takeout @@ -107301,7 +107302,7 @@ definition: - (used as a combining form) recent or new example: - - '`neo'' is a combining form in words like `neocolonialism''' + - ‘neo’ is a combining form in words like ‘neocolonialism’ exemplifies: - 06318142-n ili: i8433 @@ -107610,7 +107611,7 @@ - 01544533-a 01545039-s: definition: - - restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man') + - restricted in meaning; (as e.g. ‘man’ in ‘a tall man’) domain_topic: - 06184139-n ili: i8457 @@ -108356,8 +108357,8 @@ attribute: - 05129173-n definition: - - a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or - `too' or `so' or `that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number; quantifier, + - a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by ‘as’ or + ‘too’ or ‘so’ or ‘that’; amounting to a large but indefinite number; quantifier, plural pronoun; quantifier, plural example: - many temptations @@ -108446,7 +108447,7 @@ attribute: - 05129173-n definition: - - a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a + - a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by ‘a’; a small but indefinite number example: - a few weeks ago @@ -108547,7 +108548,7 @@ - 01559809-a definition: - (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost - none or (with `a') at least some + none or (with ‘a’) at least some example: - little rain fell in May - gave it little thought @@ -108580,7 +108581,7 @@ also: - 01557986-a definition: - - (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size + - (comparative of ‘much’ used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree; above; more than example: - more land @@ -108598,7 +108599,7 @@ also: - 01558903-a definition: - - (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not + - (comparative of ‘little’ usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree example: - of less importance @@ -108613,8 +108614,8 @@ partOfSpeech: a 01560125-a: definition: - - the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded - by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree + - the superlative of ‘much’ that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded + by ‘the’; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree example: - made the most money he could - what attracts the most attention? @@ -108627,8 +108628,8 @@ partOfSpeech: a 01560454-a: definition: - - the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded - by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree + - the superlative of ‘little’ that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded + by ‘the’; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree example: - didn't care the least bit - he has the least talent of anyone @@ -108643,7 +108644,7 @@ - 01555990-a - 01559526-a definition: - - (comparative of `many' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning greater in number + - (comparative of ‘many’ used with count nouns) quantifier meaning greater in number example: - a hall with more seats - we have no more bananas @@ -108659,7 +108660,7 @@ - 01557242-a - 01559809-a definition: - - (comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number + - (comparative of ‘few’ used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of example: - fewer birds came this year @@ -108688,7 +108689,7 @@ - 01561009-a 01561513-a: definition: - - (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier + - (superlative of ‘many’ used with count nouns and often preceded by ‘the’) quantifier meaning the greatest in number example: - who has the most apples? @@ -108702,7 +108703,7 @@ partOfSpeech: a 01561779-a: definition: - - (superlative of `few' used with count nouns and usually preceded by `the') quantifier + - (superlative of ‘few’ used with count nouns and usually preceded by ‘the’) quantifier meaning the smallest in number example: - the fewest birds in recent memory @@ -109323,7 +109324,7 @@ definition: - used of a series of photographs presented so as to create the illusion of motion example: - - Her ambition was to be in moving pictures or `the movies' + - Her ambition was to be in moving pictures or ‘the movies’ ili: i8593 members: - moving @@ -111080,7 +111081,7 @@ - 01598062-s 01597282-s: definition: - - of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) + - of low birth or station (‘base’ is archaic in this sense) example: - baseborn wretches with dirty faces - of humble (or lowly) birth @@ -112152,7 +112153,7 @@ - disregarded example: - his cries were unheeded - - Shaw's neglected one-act comedy, `A Village Wooing' + - Shaw's neglected one-act comedy, ‘A Village Wooing’ - her ignored advice ili: i8805 members: @@ -113123,7 +113124,7 @@ 01627541-s: definition: - (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone - else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone + else or indicating unavailability; (‘engaged’ is a British term for a busy telephone line) example: - her line is busy @@ -114617,7 +114618,7 @@ - 01651236-s 01648667-s: definition: - - advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables) + - advanced in years; (‘aged’ is pronounced as two syllables) example: - aged members of the society - elderly residents could remember the construction of the first skyscraper @@ -114633,7 +114634,7 @@ - 01648062-a 01648983-s: definition: - - having attained a specific age; (`aged' is pronounced as one syllable) + - having attained a specific age; (‘aged’ is pronounced as one syllable) example: - aged ten - ten years of age @@ -114712,7 +114713,7 @@ 01649932-s: definition: - honorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your title along with the - additional title `emeritus' as in `professor emeritus' + additional title ‘emeritus’ as in ‘professor emeritus’ ili: i9008 members: - emeritus @@ -117339,7 +117340,7 @@ 01687482-s: definition: - headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining - form as in `college-bound students' + form as in ‘college-bound students’ example: - children bound for school - a flight destined for New York @@ -117705,7 +117706,7 @@ - a stock answer - repeating threadbare jokes - parroting some timeworn axiom - - the trite metaphor `hard as nails' + - the trite metaphor ‘hard as nails’ ili: i9245 members: - banal @@ -118657,7 +118658,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06076105-n example: - - '`foliate'' is combined with the prefix `tri'' to form the word `trifoliate''' + - ‘foliate’ is combined with the prefix ‘tri’ to form the word ‘trifoliate’ ili: i9320 members: - foliate @@ -118671,7 +118672,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06076105-n example: - - '`foliolate'' is combined with the prefix `bi'' to form the word `bifoliolate''' + - ‘foliolate’ is combined with the prefix ‘bi’ to form the word ‘bifoliolate’ ili: i9321 members: - foliolate @@ -119843,7 +119844,7 @@ definition: - not paintable especially not suitable for artistic representation on canvas example: - - the inexpressible, unpaintable `tick' in the unconscious + - the inexpressible, unpaintable ‘tick’ in the unconscious ili: i9415 members: - unpaintable @@ -120696,7 +120697,7 @@ - gone by; or in the past example: - two years ago - - '`agone'' is an archaic word for `ago''' + - ‘agone’ is an archaic word for ‘ago’ ili: i9484 members: - ago @@ -123529,7 +123530,7 @@ - for your own use - do your own thing - she makes her own clothes - - '`ain'' is Scottish' + - ‘ain’ is Scottish ili: i9704 members: - own @@ -128694,7 +128695,7 @@ definition: - farther along in physical or mental development example: - - the child's skeletal age was classified as `advanced' + - the child's skeletal age was classified as ‘advanced’ - children in the advanced classes in elementary school read far above grade average ili: i10109 members: @@ -129054,7 +129055,7 @@ - 01849304-a 01850926-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `on' or `for') in readiness + - (usually followed by ‘on’ or ‘for’) in readiness example: - he was up on his homework - had to be up for the game @@ -129860,7 +129861,7 @@ - 01861659-a 01862869-a: definition: - - (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or + - (sometimes followed by ‘to’) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence example: - incidental expenses @@ -131369,7 +131370,8 @@ - in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion example: - a decent burial - - we have come to dedicate a portion of that field … It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this + - we have come to dedicate a portion of that field … It is altogether fitting and + proper that we should do this ili: i10315 members: - fitting @@ -133392,7 +133394,8 @@ - 01914420-a 01915458-s: definition: - - (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear; `dirty' is often used in combination + - (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear; ‘dirty’ is often used + in combination example: - a dirty (or dingy) white - the muddied grey of the sea @@ -133625,7 +133628,7 @@ - (of pets) trained to urinate and defecate outside or in a special place example: - housebroken pets - - '`house-trained'' is chiefly British' + - ‘house-trained’ is chiefly British ili: i10486 members: - housebroken @@ -134044,7 +134047,7 @@ definition: - as claimed by and for yourself often without justification example: - - the self-styled `doctor' has no degree of any kind + - the self-styled ‘doctor’ has no degree of any kind ili: i10518 members: - self-styled @@ -134316,7 +134319,7 @@ - 01926330-a 01928267-s: definition: - - resembling a sustained `sh' or soft whistle + - resembling a sustained ‘sh’ or soft whistle example: - swishing windshield wipers - a swishy skirt @@ -134949,7 +134952,7 @@ - 01936911-a 01937602-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed + - (usually followed by ‘to’ or ‘for’) on the point of or strongly disposed example: - in no fit state to continue - fit to drop @@ -136754,7 +136757,7 @@ definition: - listed or recorded officially example: - - record is made of `registered mail' at each point on its route to assure safe + - record is made of ‘registered mail’ at each point on its route to assure safe delivery - registered bonds ili: i10721 @@ -137031,7 +137034,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06184139-n example: - - '`sing'' is a strong verb' + - ‘sing’ is a strong verb ili: i10742 members: - strong @@ -139345,7 +139348,7 @@ - derisive laughter - a jeering crowd - her mocking smile - - taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy' + - taunting shouts of ‘coward’ and ‘sissy’ ili: i10928 members: - derisive @@ -139954,7 +139957,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06184139-n example: - - the restrictive clause in `Each made a list of the books that had influenced him' + - the restrictive clause in ‘Each made a list of the books that had influenced him’ limits the books on the list to only those particular ones defined by the clause ili: i10974 members: @@ -140022,8 +140025,8 @@ domain_topic: - 06184139-n example: - - the nonrestrictive clause in `I always buy his books, which have influenced me - greatly,' refers to his books generally and adds an additional fact about them + - the nonrestrictive clause in ‘I always buy his books, which have influenced me + greatly’ refers to his books generally and adds an additional fact about them ili: i10980 members: - nonrestrictive @@ -140600,7 +140603,7 @@ - brought back example: - the Victorian era redux - - '`Rabbit Redux'' by John Updike' + - ‘Rabbit Redux’ by John Updike ili: i11028 members: - redux @@ -140645,7 +140648,8 @@ example: - a revitalized economy - a revitalized inner-city neighborhood - - Berlin has been reborn after probably the most intense period of construction since the post-war period. + - Berlin has been reborn after probably the most intense period of construction + since the post-war period. ili: i11032 members: - revitalized @@ -141299,7 +141303,7 @@ definition: - lacking funds example: - - '`skint'' is a British slang term' + - ‘skint’ is a British slang term ili: i11084 members: - broke @@ -142333,7 +142337,7 @@ - had a tall burly frame - clothing sizes for husky boys - a strapping boy of eighteen - - '`buirdly'' is a Scottish term' + - ‘buirdly’ is a Scottish term ili: i11165 members: - beefy @@ -143299,8 +143303,7 @@ - 02057536-a 02057872-a: definition: - - of or relating to the countryside as opposed to the city; living in or characteristic - of farming or country life + - of or relating to the countryside as opposed to the city - living in or characteristic of farming or country life example: - rural people @@ -144219,7 +144222,7 @@ domain_topic: - 07111327-n example: - - note the assonant words and syllables in `tilting at windmills' + - note the assonant words and syllables in ‘tilting at windmills’ ili: i11317 members: - assonant @@ -144437,10 +144440,10 @@ - 02072149-a 02074467-s: definition: - - (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality + - (often followed by ‘from’) not alike; different in nature or quality example: - plants of several distinct types - - the word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses + - the word ‘nationalism’ is used in at least two distinct senses - gold is distinct from iron - a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech - management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees @@ -146082,7 +146085,7 @@ - 02098722-s 02098448-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly + - (usually followed by ‘of’) pointing out or revealing clearly example: - actions indicative of fear ili: i11461 @@ -147120,7 +147123,7 @@ - 02113931-s 02113646-s: definition: - - (followed by `to' or `of') aware of + - (followed by ‘to’ or ‘of’) aware of example: - is alive to the moods of others ili: i11542 @@ -147189,7 +147192,7 @@ - 02114041-a 02114666-s: definition: - - (followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive + - (followed by ‘to’) not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive example: - passersby were dead to our plea for help - numb to the cries for mercy @@ -152220,8 +152223,8 @@ definition: - having only one part or element example: - - a simplex word has no affixes and is not part of a compound — like `boy' compared - with `boyish' or `house' compared with `houseboat' + - a simplex word has no affixes and is not part of a compound — like ‘boy’ compared + with ‘boyish’ or ‘house’ compared with ‘houseboat’ ili: i11963 members: - simplex @@ -152400,7 +152403,7 @@ - 02183738-a 02185861-s: definition: - - extremely intricate; usually in phrase `Gordian knot' + - extremely intricate; usually in phrase ‘Gordian knot’ ili: i11975 members: - Gordian @@ -152927,7 +152930,7 @@ definition: - used of a single unit or thing; not two or more example: - - '`ane'' is Scottish' + - ‘ane’ is Scottish ili: i12006 members: - one @@ -159451,8 +159454,8 @@ - 02276900-s 02276640-s: definition: - - (used with singular count nouns) colloquial for `not a' or `not one' or `never - a' + - (used with singular count nouns) colloquial for ‘not a’ or ‘not one’ or ‘never + a’ example: - heard nary a sound ili: i12558 @@ -159582,7 +159585,7 @@ definition: - very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world example: - - the blase traveler refers to the ocean he has crossed as `the pond' + - the blase traveler refers to the ocean he has crossed as ‘the pond’ - the benefits of his worldly wisdom ili: i12567 members: @@ -160689,7 +160692,7 @@ definition: - produced with vibration of the vocal cords example: - - voiced consonants such as `b' and `g' and `z' + - voiced consonants such as ‘b’ and ‘g’ and ‘z’ ili: i12653 members: - voiced @@ -160700,7 +160703,7 @@ definition: - produced without vibration of the vocal cords example: - - unvoiced consonants such as `p' and `k' and `s' + - unvoiced consonants such as ‘p’ and ‘k’ and ‘s’ ili: i12654 members: - unvoiced @@ -160787,7 +160790,7 @@ definition: - having characteristics of a vowel sound example: - - the vowellike nature of `r' + - the vowellike nature of ‘r’ ili: i12661 members: - vowellike @@ -160852,7 +160855,7 @@ definition: - (of speech sounds) forming the nucleus of a syllable example: - - the syllabic `nl' in `riddle' + - the syllabic ‘nl’ in ‘riddle’ ili: i12667 members: - syllabic @@ -160861,7 +160864,7 @@ definition: - (of speech sounds) not forming or capable of forming the nucleus of a syllable example: - - initial `l' in `little' is nonsyllabic + - initial ‘l’ in ‘little’ is nonsyllabic ili: i12668 members: - nonsyllabic @@ -160951,8 +160954,8 @@ sound dominated by other vowel sounds in a syllable (as the second vowel in a falling diphthong) example: - - the nonsyllabic `n' in `botany' when it is pronounced `botny' - - the nonsyllabic `i' in `oi' + - the nonsyllabic ‘n’ in ‘botany’ when it is pronounced ‘botny’ + - the nonsyllabic ‘i’ in ‘oi’ ili: i12677 members: - nonsyllabic @@ -161548,8 +161551,8 @@ domain_topic: - 06182505-n example: - - "the following use of `access' was judged unacceptable by a panel of linguists: - `You can access your cash at any of 300 automatic tellers'" + - 'the following use of ‘access’ was judged unacceptable by a panel of linguists: + ‘You can access your cash at any of 300 automatic tellers’' ili: i12724 members: - unacceptable @@ -162237,7 +162240,8 @@ - a dry book - a dry lecture filled with trivial details - source: John Mason Brown - text: dull and juiceless as only book knowledge can be when it is unrelated to … life + text: dull and juiceless as only book knowledge can be when it is unrelated to + … life ili: i12779 members: - dry @@ -163112,7 +163116,7 @@ - bearing a stress or accent example: - an iambic foot consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable - as in `delay' + as in ‘delay’ ili: i12848 members: - stressed @@ -163141,7 +163145,7 @@ - 07034009-n example: - a masculine cadence - - the masculine rhyme of `annoy, enjoy' + - the masculine rhyme of ‘annoy, enjoy’ ili: i12850 members: - masculine @@ -164913,7 +164917,7 @@ - considered of the highest quality and lasting significance or worth example: - a classic car - - '`War and Peace'' is a classic novel' + - ‘War and Peace’ is a classic novel members: - classic partOfSpeech: s @@ -165188,7 +165192,7 @@ - 02353767-a 02355910-s: definition: - - (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality + - (usually preceded by ‘no’) lower in quality example: - no less than perfect ili: i13000 @@ -166097,7 +166101,7 @@ attribute: - 14553663-n definition: - - (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of + - (often followed by ‘of’ or ‘to’) yielding readily to or capable of example: - susceptible to colds - susceptible of proof @@ -166193,7 +166197,7 @@ - 02369003-a 02370732-s: definition: - - (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with + - (often followed by ‘to’) likely to be affected with example: - liable to diabetes ili: i13079 @@ -166321,7 +166325,7 @@ - 02371926-a 02372634-s: definition: - - not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of') + - not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by ‘of’) example: - incapable of solution ili: i13090 @@ -166976,7 +166980,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06173467-n example: - - the arguments of the symmetric relation, `is a sister of,' are interchangeable + - the arguments of the symmetric relation, ‘is a sister of,’ are interchangeable ili: i13145 members: - interchangeable @@ -167061,7 +167065,7 @@ - 06009822-n - 06173467-n example: - - the arguments of the symmetric relation, `is the father of', are noninterchangeable + - the arguments of the symmetric relation, ‘is the father of’, are noninterchangeable ili: i13152 members: - noninterchangeable @@ -167525,7 +167529,7 @@ definition: - of words or propositions so related that each is the negation of the other example: - - '`male'' and `female'' are complementary terms' + - ‘male’ and ‘female’ are complementary terms ili: i13190 members: - complementary @@ -167537,7 +167541,7 @@ - of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false example: - - '`perfect'' and `imperfect'' are contradictory terms' + - ‘perfect’ and ‘imperfect’ are contradictory terms ili: i13191 members: - contradictory @@ -167548,7 +167552,7 @@ definition: - of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false example: - - '`hot'' and `cold'' are contrary terms' + - ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ are contrary terms ili: i13192 members: - contrary @@ -167559,7 +167563,7 @@ definition: - of words so related that one contrasts with the other example: - - '`rich'' and `hard-up'' are contrastive terms' + - ‘rich’ and ‘hard-up’ are contrastive terms ili: i13193 members: - contrastive @@ -167571,7 +167575,7 @@ definition: - of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other example: - - '`parental'' and `filial'' are converse terms' + - ‘parental’ and ‘filial’ are converse terms ili: i13194 members: - converse @@ -169190,7 +169194,7 @@ - 02412395-a 02413664-a: definition: - - pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in `beat') + - pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in ‘beat’) domain_topic: - 06186749-n ili: i13313 @@ -169213,7 +169217,7 @@ 02413956-a: definition: - pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel - sound in `bet') + sound in ‘bet’) domain_topic: - 06186749-n ili: i13315 @@ -170234,8 +170238,8 @@ definition: - deeply or seriously thoughtful example: - - Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the `Byronic - hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man + - Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the ‘Byronic + hero’ - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man ili: i13393 members: - brooding @@ -170357,7 +170361,7 @@ - a sparing father and a spending son - sparing in their use of heat and light - stinting in bestowing gifts - - '`scotch'' is used only informally' + - ‘scotch’ is used only informally exemplifies: - 07089193-n ili: i13402 @@ -171171,7 +171175,7 @@ definition: - physically and mentally fatigued example: - - '`aweary'' is archaic' + - ‘aweary’ is archaic ili: i13465 members: - aweary @@ -174542,7 +174546,7 @@ - 02485330-a 02487166-s: definition: - - (usually followed by `with') united in effort as if in a league + - (usually followed by ‘with’) united in effort as if in a league example: - they found out that some policemen were in league with the criminals ili: i13733 @@ -177243,7 +177247,7 @@ definition: - (of an actor or role) being or playing the villain example: - - Iago is the heavy role in `Othello' + - Iago is the heavy role in ‘Othello’ ili: i13943 members: - heavy @@ -177525,7 +177529,7 @@ definition: - giving no light example: - - lightless stars `visible' only to radio antennae + - lightless stars ‘visible’ only to radio antennae ili: i13964 members: - lightless @@ -178480,7 +178484,7 @@ definition: - providing coolness example: - - '`caller'' is a Scottish term as in `a caller breeze''' + - ‘caller’ is a Scottish term as in ‘a caller breeze’ ili: i14035 members: - caller @@ -178831,7 +178835,7 @@ definition: - increasing or having the power to increase especially in size or amount or degree example: - - '`up'' is an augmentative word in `hurry up''' + - ‘up’ is an augmentative word in ‘hurry up’ ili: i14065 members: - augmentative @@ -181557,7 +181561,7 @@ - covered with or consisting of bushes or thickets example: - brushy undergrowth - - '`bosky'' is a literary term' + - ‘bosky’ is a literary term - source: Jack Beatty text: a bosky park leading to a modest yet majestic plaza ili: i14278 @@ -182950,7 +182954,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06173467-n example: - - '`or'' is a syncategorematic term' + - ‘or’ is a syncategorematic term ili: i14396 members: - syncategorematic @@ -183414,7 +183418,7 @@ partOfSpeech: a 87988931-s: definition: - - denoting or characteristic of countries of Asia; `oriental civilization' + - denoting or characteristic of countries of Asia; ‘oriental civilization’ members: - oriental partOfSpeech: s diff --git a/src/yaml/adj.pert.yaml b/src/yaml/adj.pert.yaml index 2d0269d7..ff748f0a 100644 --- a/src/yaml/adj.pert.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/adj.pert.yaml @@ -1985,7 +1985,7 @@ 02644883-a: definition: - of or relating to the belief that God can be known to humans only in terms of - what He is not (such as `God is unknowable') + what He is not (such as ‘God is unknowable’) ili: i14689 members: - apophatic @@ -2846,7 +2846,7 @@ definition: - of or relating to the atmospheric phenomenon auroras example: - - a prominent green line in the spectrum of the auroras is called the `auroral line' + - a prominent green line in the spectrum of the auroras is called the ‘auroral line’ ili: i14789 members: - auroral @@ -7494,7 +7494,7 @@ - 05955536-n - 00935235-n example: - - highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot' + - highly formalized plays like ‘Waiting for Godot’ ili: i15358 members: - formalistic @@ -7908,7 +7908,7 @@ definition: - relating to or articulated in the throat example: - - the glottal stop and uvular `r' and `ch' in German `Bach' are guttural sounds + - the glottal stop and uvular ‘r’ and ‘ch’ in German ‘Bach’ are guttural sounds ili: i15408 members: - guttural @@ -10205,7 +10205,7 @@ definition: - of or relating to the feet example: - - the word for a pedal extremity is `foot' + - the word for a pedal extremity is ‘foot’ ili: i15687 members: - pedal @@ -10679,7 +10679,7 @@ - 06145709-n - 06168062-n example: - - what Whitehead calls `perception in the presentational immediacy' + - what Whitehead calls ‘perception in the presentational immediacy’ ili: i15746 members: - presentational @@ -12931,7 +12931,7 @@ definition: - of or relating to or formed from a verb example: - - verbal adjectives like `running' in `hot and cold running water' + - verbal adjectives like ‘running’ in ‘hot and cold running water’ ili: i16011 members: - verbal @@ -14807,7 +14807,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06182505-n example: - - polyphonic letters such as `a' + - polyphonic letters such as ‘a’ ili: i16225 members: - polyphonic @@ -15047,7 +15047,7 @@ partOfSpeech: a 02871063-a: definition: - - having cells with `good' or membrane-bound nuclei + - having cells with ‘good’ or membrane-bound nuclei ili: i16250 members: - eukaryotic @@ -19379,7 +19379,7 @@ definition: - consisting of two morphemes example: - - the bimorphemic word `rays' + - the bimorphemic word ‘rays’ ili: i16735 members: - bimorphemic @@ -19388,7 +19388,7 @@ definition: - consisting of only one morpheme example: - - '`raise'' is monomorphemic but `rays'' is not' + - ‘raise’ is monomorphemic but ‘rays’ is not ili: i16736 members: - monomorphemic @@ -21329,7 +21329,7 @@ example: - Nepalese troops massed at the border - Nepali mountains are among the highest in the world - - the different Nepali words for `rice' + - the different Nepali words for ‘rice’ ili: i16953 members: - Nepalese @@ -22600,7 +22600,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06182505-n example: - - '`horse'' and `hoarse'' are homophonous words' + - ‘horse’ and ‘hoarse’ are homophonous words ili: i17100 members: - homophonous @@ -23068,7 +23068,7 @@ 03013361-a: definition: - pertaining to or characteristic of a body of rules and principles accepted as - axiomatic; e.g. `canonist communism' + axiomatic; e.g. ‘canonist communism’ example: - canonist communism ili: i17154 @@ -24361,11 +24361,11 @@ example: - Scots Gaelic - the Scots community in New York - - '`Scottish'' tends to be the more formal term as in `The Scottish Symphony'' or - `Scottish authors'' or `Scottish mountains''' - - '`Scotch'' is in disfavor with Scottish people and is used primarily outside Scotland - except in such frozen phrases as `Scotch broth'' or `Scotch whiskey'' or `Scotch - plaid''' + - ‘Scottish’ tends to be the more formal term as in ‘The Scottish Symphony’ or ‘Scottish + authors’ or ‘Scottish mountains’ + - ‘Scotch’ is in disfavor with Scottish people and is used primarily outside Scotland + except in such frozen phrases as ‘Scotch broth’ or ‘Scotch whiskey’ or ‘Scotch + plaid’ ili: i17308 members: - Scots @@ -29695,7 +29695,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06184139-n example: - - the gerundial suffix `-ing' + - the gerundial suffix ‘-ing’ ili: i17909 members: - gerundial diff --git a/src/yaml/adv.all.yaml b/src/yaml/adv.all.yaml index 7d1c1825..a8836b6c 100644 --- a/src/yaml/adv.all.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/adv.all.yaml @@ -580,7 +580,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00010928-r: definition: - - to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense + - to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (‘full’ in this sense is used as a combining form) example: - fully grown @@ -627,7 +627,7 @@ 00011555-r: definition: - (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or - to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') + to a high standard (‘good’ is a nonstandard dialectal variant for ‘well’) example: - the children behaved well - a task well done @@ -646,7 +646,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00011978-r: definition: - - (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory + - (‘ill’ is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well example: - he was ill prepared @@ -930,7 +930,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00016920-r: definition: - - with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly') + - with great intensity (‘bad’ is a nonstandard variant for ‘badly’) example: - the injury hurt badly - the buildings were badly shaken @@ -966,7 +966,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00017539-r: definition: - - (comparative of `ill') in a less effective or successful or desirable manner + - (comparative of ‘ill’) in a less effective or successful or desirable manner example: - he did worse on the second exam exemplifies: @@ -1274,7 +1274,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00022585-r: definition: - - to the same degree (often followed by `as') + - to the same degree (often followed by ‘as’) example: - they were equally beautiful - birds were singing and the child sang as sweetly @@ -1295,7 +1295,7 @@ - left for work long ago - he has long since given up mountain climbing - This name has long since been forgotten - - "`lang syne' is Scottish" + - ‘lang syne’ is Scottish ili: i18268 members: - long ago @@ -1455,8 +1455,8 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00025252-r: definition: - - after a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like `likewise' - or `also' + - after a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like ‘likewise’ + or ‘also’ example: - he isn't stupid, but he isn't exactly a genius either - I don't know either @@ -1749,8 +1749,8 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00030035-r: definition: - - to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently - than `further' in this physical sense) + - to or at a greater distance in time or space (‘farther’ is used more frequently + than ‘further’ in this physical sense) example: - farther north - moved farther away @@ -1765,8 +1765,8 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00030381-r: definition: - - to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used - more often than `farther' in this abstract sense) + - to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (‘further’ is used + more often than ‘farther’ in this abstract sense) example: - further complicated by uncertainty about the future - let's not discuss it further @@ -1792,8 +1792,8 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00031050-r: definition: - - to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than - `furthest' in this physical sense) + - to the greatest distance in space or time (‘farthest’ is used more often than + ‘furthest’ in this physical sense) example: - see who could jump the farthest - chose the farthest seat from the door @@ -1805,8 +1805,8 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00031310-r: definition: - - to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more - often than `farthest' in this abstract sense) + - to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (‘furthest’ is used more + often than ‘farthest’ in this abstract sense) example: - went the furthest of all the children in her education - furthest removed from reality @@ -2319,7 +2319,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00038658-r: definition: - - an archaic word originally meaning `in truth' but now usually used to express + - an archaic word originally meaning ‘in truth’ but now usually used to express disbelief ili: i18362 members: @@ -2388,7 +2388,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00039730-r: definition: - - unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') + - unmistakably (‘plain’ is often used informally for ‘plainly’) example: - the answer is obviously wrong - she was in bed and evidently in great pain @@ -2740,7 +2740,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00045532-r: definition: - - face-to-face with; literally `face to face' + - face-to-face with; literally ‘face to face’ example: - they sat vis-a-vis at the table - I found myself vis-a-vis a burly policeman @@ -3594,7 +3594,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00057926-r: definition: - - completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly') + - completely and absolutely (‘good’ is sometimes used informally for ‘thoroughly’) example: - he was soundly defeated - we beat him good @@ -3762,7 +3762,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00060145-r: definition: - - comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously + - comparative of ‘well’; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc. example: - She had never sung better @@ -4005,8 +4005,8 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00064312-r: definition: - - used of a group whose members acted or were acted upon collectively and when `all' - and `together' can be separated by other words + - used of a group whose members acted or were acted upon collectively and when ‘all’ + and ‘together’ can be separated by other words example: - they were herded all together - they were all herded together @@ -4328,7 +4328,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00069153-r: definition: - - in addition (usually followed by `with') + - in addition (usually followed by ‘with’) example: - we sent them food and some clothing went along in the package - along with the package came a bill @@ -4351,7 +4351,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00069564-r: definition: - - in line with a length or direction (often followed by `by' or `beside') + - in line with a length or direction (often followed by ‘by’ or ‘beside’) example: - pass the word along - ran along beside me @@ -4794,7 +4794,7 @@ definition: - in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal example: - - it's easy to get the `i' and the `e' backward in words like `seize' and `siege' + - it's easy to get the ‘i’ and the ‘e’ backward in words like ‘seize’ and ‘siege’ - the child put her jersey on backward ili: i18595 members: @@ -5223,7 +5223,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00082658-r: definition: - - at or in an indicated (usually distant) place (`yon' is archaic and dialectal) + - at or in an indicated (usually distant) place (‘yon’ is archaic and dialectal) example: - the house yonder - source: Calder Willingham @@ -6616,7 +6616,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00102302-r: definition: - - to a great degree or by a great distance; very much (`right smart' is regional + - to a great degree or by a great distance; very much (‘right smart’ is regional in the United States) example: - way over budget @@ -6855,7 +6855,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00105348-r: definition: - - if nothing else (`leastwise' is informal and `leastways' is colloquial) + - if nothing else (‘leastwise’ is informal and ‘leastways’ is colloquial) example: - at least he survived - they felt — at any rate Jim felt — relieved though still wary @@ -9823,7 +9823,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00145758-r: definition: - - definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') + - definitely or positively (‘sure’ is sometimes used informally for ‘surely’) example: - the results are surely encouraging - she certainly is a hard worker @@ -9886,7 +9886,7 @@ - as much as necessary example: - have I eaten enough? - - (`plenty' is nonstandard) I've had plenty, thanks + - (‘plenty’ is nonstandard) I've had plenty, thanks ili: i19117 members: - enough @@ -9964,7 +9964,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00147799-r: definition: - - (usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed + - (usually followed by ‘that’) to an extent or degree as expressed example: - he was so tired he could hardly stand - so dirty that it smells @@ -10053,7 +10053,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00148912-r: definition: - - with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily') + - with ease (‘easy’ is sometimes used informally for ‘easily’) example: - she was easily excited - was easily confused @@ -11062,7 +11062,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00162829-r: definition: - - without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly') + - without speed (‘slow’ is sometimes used informally for ‘slowly’) example: - he spoke slowly - go easy here — the road is slippery @@ -13195,8 +13195,8 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00192785-r: definition: - - and others (`et al.' is used as an abbreviation of `et alii' (masculine plural) - or `et aliae' (feminine plural) or `et alia' (neuter plural) when referring to + - and others (‘et al.’ is used as an abbreviation of ‘et alii’ (masculine plural) + or ‘et aliae’ (feminine plural) or ‘et alia’ (neuter plural) when referring to a number of people) example: - the data reported by Smith et al. @@ -13825,7 +13825,7 @@ - without hope; desperate because there seems no possibility of comfort or success example: - he hung his head hopelessly - - '`I must die,'' he said hopelessly' + - ‘I must die,’ he said hopelessly ili: i19522 members: - hopelessly @@ -14864,7 +14864,7 @@ definition: - in a stolid manner example: - - he said `no' stolidly + - he said ‘no’ stolidly ili: i19630 members: - stolidly @@ -14885,7 +14885,7 @@ definition: - in a petulant manner example: - - 'he said testily: `Go away!''' + - 'he said testily: ‘Go away!’' ili: i19632 members: - testily @@ -14965,7 +14965,7 @@ definition: - in a rueful manner example: - - '`I made a big mistake,'' he said ruefully' + - ‘I made a big mistake,’ he said ruefully ili: i19640 members: - ruefully @@ -15003,7 +15003,7 @@ definition: - in a polite manner example: - - the policeman answered politely, `Now look here, lady … ' + - the policeman answered politely, ‘Now look here, lady … ’ ili: i19644 members: - politely @@ -15047,7 +15047,7 @@ definition: - in a good-humoured manner example: - - '`I''ll do the dishes,'' he said pleasantly' + - ‘I'll do the dishes,’ he said pleasantly ili: i19648 members: - pleasantly @@ -15085,7 +15085,7 @@ definition: - in a hearty manner example: - - '`Yes,'' the children chorused heartily' + - ‘Yes,’ the children chorused heartily - We welcomed her warmly ili: i19652 members: @@ -15097,7 +15097,7 @@ definition: - in an affable manner example: - - '`Come and visit me,'' he said amiably' + - ‘Come and visit me,’ he said amiably ili: i19653 members: - affably @@ -15395,7 +15395,7 @@ definition: - in a wry manner example: - - '`I see,'' he commented wryly' + - ‘I see,’ he commented wryly ili: i19682 members: - wryly @@ -15751,8 +15751,8 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00231184-r: definition: - - with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for - `quietly') + - with little or no activity or no agitation (‘quiet’ is a nonstandard variant for + ‘quietly’) example: - her hands rested quietly in her lap - the rock star was quietly led out the back door @@ -15886,7 +15886,7 @@ definition: - in a dry laconic manner example: - - '`I know that'', he said dryly' + - ‘I know that’, he said dryly ili: i19734 members: - laconically @@ -15997,7 +15997,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00234667-r: definition: - - from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) + - from a particular thing or place or position (‘forth’ is obsolete) example: - ran away from the lion - wanted to get away from there @@ -16362,7 +16362,7 @@ definition: - with equanimity example: - - '`I bought it,'' she said contentedly' + - ‘I bought it,’ she said contentedly ili: i19781 members: - contentedly @@ -16439,7 +16439,7 @@ definition: - with modesty; in a modest manner example: - - the dissertation was entitled, modestly, `Remarks about a play by Shakespeare' + - the dissertation was entitled, modestly, ‘Remarks about a play by Shakespeare’ ili: i19789 members: - modestly @@ -16448,7 +16448,7 @@ definition: - without modesty; in an immodest manner example: - - the book was entitled, immodestly, `All about Wisdom' + - the book was entitled, immodestly, ‘All about Wisdom’ ili: i19790 members: - immodestly @@ -16541,7 +16541,7 @@ definition: - with sternness; in a severe manner example: - - '`No,'' she said sternly' + - ‘No,’ she said sternly - peered severely over her glasses ili: i19801 members: @@ -17906,7 +17906,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00260528-r: definition: - - comparatives of `soon' or `early' + - comparatives of ‘soon’ or ‘early’ example: - Come a little sooner, if you can - came earlier than I expected @@ -18437,7 +18437,7 @@ definition: - in an assertive manner example: - - '`I will take care of my own life,'' she said assertively' + - ‘I will take care of my own life,’ she said assertively ili: i20002 members: - assertively @@ -19309,7 +19309,7 @@ definition: - in a beseeching manner example: - - '`You must help me,'' she said imploringly' + - ‘You must help me,’ she said imploringly ili: i20094 members: - beseechingly @@ -19426,7 +19426,7 @@ - in a brisk manner example: - she walked briskly in the cold air - - '`after lunch,'' she said briskly' + - ‘after lunch,’ she said briskly ili: i20105 members: - briskly @@ -19492,7 +19492,7 @@ definition: - in a cagey manner example: - - '`I don''t know yet,'' he answered cagily' + - ‘I don't know yet,’ he answered cagily ili: i20112 members: - cagily @@ -19653,7 +19653,7 @@ definition: - in a chatty manner example: - - '`when I was a girl,'' she said chattily, `I used to ride a bicycle''' + - ‘when I was a girl,’ she said chattily, ‘I used to ride a bicycle’ ili: i20128 members: - chattily @@ -19794,7 +19794,7 @@ definition: - in a cajoling manner example: - - '`Come here,'' she said coaxingly' + - ‘Come here,’ she said coaxingly ili: i20143 members: - coaxingly @@ -19852,7 +19852,7 @@ definition: - in a bellicose contentious manner example: - - '`Don''t trespass onto my property,'' the neighbor shouted combatively' + - ‘Don't trespass onto my property,’ the neighbor shouted combatively ili: i20149 members: - combatively @@ -20003,7 +20003,7 @@ definition: - in a manner showing concern example: - - '`Are you all right,'' he asked concernedly' + - ‘Are you all right?’ he asked concernedly ili: i20166 members: - concernedly @@ -20341,8 +20341,8 @@ definition: - lacking consequence example: - - '`You''re so beautifully dressed,'' she said and added quite inconsequentially, - `Can you stay the night?''' + - ‘You're so beautifully dressed,’ she said and added quite inconsequentially, ‘Can + you stay the night?’ ili: i20201 members: - inconsequentially @@ -20439,7 +20439,7 @@ definition: - in a cryptic manner example: - - '`we will meet again'', he said cryptically' + - ‘we will meet again,’ he said cryptically ili: i20210 members: - cryptically @@ -20551,7 +20551,7 @@ definition: - with firmness of purpose example: - - '`I will come along,'' she said decisively' + - ‘I will come along,’ she said decisively ili: i20221 members: - decisively @@ -20561,7 +20561,7 @@ definition: - lacking firmness or resoluteness example: - - '`I don''t know,'' he said indecisively' + - ‘I don't know,’ he said indecisively ili: i20222 members: - indecisively @@ -20708,7 +20708,7 @@ definition: - in a disrespectful and mocking manner example: - - '`Sorry,'' she repeated derisively' + - ‘Sorry,’ she repeated derisively ili: i20236 members: - derisively @@ -20748,7 +20748,7 @@ definition: - with desperation example: - - '`Why can''t you understand?,'' she asked despairingly' + - ‘Why can't you understand?’ she asked despairingly ili: i20240 members: - despairingly @@ -20778,7 +20778,7 @@ definition: - in a congenial manner example: - - '`Let''s all have a drink together,'' he said congenially' + - ‘Let's all have a drink together,’ he said congenially ili: i20243 members: - congenially @@ -20814,7 +20814,7 @@ definition: - in a convivial manner example: - - '`Let''s go and have a drink,'' she said convivially' + - ‘Let's go and have a drink,’ she said convivially ili: i20247 members: - convivially @@ -21058,7 +21058,7 @@ definition: - in an apologetic and defensive manner example: - - '`I felt it better you should know,'' said Sir Cedric defensively' + - ‘I felt it better you should know,’ said Sir Cedric defensively ili: i20272 members: - defensively @@ -21067,7 +21067,7 @@ definition: - aggressively example: - - '`In this crisis, we must act offensively,'' the President said' + - ‘In this crisis, we must act offensively,’ the President said - the admiral intends to act offensively in the Mediterranean ili: i20273 members: @@ -21124,7 +21124,7 @@ definition: - in a distracted manner example: - - '`Come in,'' he said distractedly' + - ‘Come in,’ he said distractedly ili: i20279 members: - distractedly @@ -21209,7 +21209,7 @@ definition: - in a diffident manner example: - - '`Oh, well,'' he shrugged diffidently, `I like the work.''' + - ‘Oh, well,’ he shrugged diffidently, ‘I like the work.’ ili: i20288 members: - diffidently @@ -21416,7 +21416,7 @@ definition: - in a disagreeable manner example: - - '`I took no harm from the journey, thank you,'' she said disagreeably' + - ‘I took no harm from the journey, thank you,’ she said disagreeably ili: i20309 members: - disagreeably @@ -21594,8 +21594,8 @@ definition: - in a disjointed manner example: - - '`We''re not married, not really married,'' she said, and slowly, reluctantly, - disjointedly it came out' + - ‘We're not married, not really married,’ she said, and slowly, reluctantly, disjointedly + it came out ili: i20326 members: - disjointedly @@ -21675,8 +21675,8 @@ definition: - in a disparaging manner example: - - these mythological figures are described disparagingly as belonging `only to a - story' + - these mythological figures are described disparagingly as belonging ‘only to a + story’ ili: i20334 members: - disparagingly @@ -21812,7 +21812,7 @@ definition: - with distress example: - - '`Doctor Rother says it''s his only chance,'' she added distressfully' + - ‘Doctor Rother says it's his only chance,’ she added distressfully ili: i20349 members: - distressfully @@ -21998,7 +21998,7 @@ definition: - in a dreamy manner example: - - '`She would look beautiful in the new dress,'' Tommy said dreamily' + - ‘She would look beautiful in the new dress,’ Tommy said dreamily ili: i20369 members: - dreamily @@ -22018,7 +22018,7 @@ definition: - in a drowsy manner example: - - '`Time to get up,'' she said drowsily' + - ‘Time to get up,’ she said drowsily ili: i20371 members: - drowsily @@ -22372,7 +22372,7 @@ definition: - in an encouraging manner example: - - '`Go on,'' he said encouragingly to his student' + - ‘Go on,’ he said encouragingly to his student ili: i20408 members: - encouragingly @@ -22421,7 +22421,7 @@ definition: - in an enterprising manner example: - - '`Let''s go up that mountain,'' she said enterprisingly' + - ‘Let's go up that mountain,’ she said enterprisingly ili: i20413 members: - enterprisingly @@ -23176,7 +23176,7 @@ definition: - with flexibility example: - - '`Come whenever you are free,'' he said flexibly' + - ‘Come whenever you are free,’ he said flexibly ili: i20490 members: - flexibly @@ -23185,7 +23185,7 @@ definition: - in an inflexible manner example: - - '`You will — because you must!,'' Madam told her inflexibly' + - ‘You will — because you must!’ Madam told her inflexibly ili: i20491 members: - inflexibly @@ -23287,7 +23287,7 @@ definition: - with forgiveness; in a forgiving manner example: - - '`Never mind,'' she said forgivingly' + - ‘Never mind,’ she said forgivingly ili: i20502 members: - forgivingly @@ -23478,7 +23478,7 @@ definition: - without warmth or enthusiasm example: - - '`Come in if you have to,'' he said frostily' + - ‘Come in if you have to,’ he said frostily ili: i20523 members: - frostily @@ -23892,7 +23892,7 @@ definition: - in a gruff manner example: - - '`No,'' he replied gruffly' + - ‘No,’ he replied gruffly ili: i20566 members: - gruffly @@ -23993,7 +23993,7 @@ definition: - in a harsh or unkind manner example: - - '`That''s enough!,'' he cut in harshly' + - ‘That's enough!’ he cut in harshly ili: i20577 members: - harshly @@ -24010,7 +24010,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00355829-r: definition: - - with roughness or violence (`rough' is an informal variant for `roughly') + - with roughness or violence (‘rough’ is an informal variant for ‘roughly’) example: - he was pushed roughly aside - they treated him rough @@ -24114,7 +24114,7 @@ definition: - in a heated manner example: - - '`To say I am behind the strike is so much nonsense,'' declared Mr Harvey heatedly' + - ‘To say I am behind the strike is so much nonsense,’ declared Mr Harvey heatedly - the children were arguing hotly ili: i20590 members: @@ -24327,7 +24327,7 @@ definition: - in a hoarse or husky voice example: - - '`Excuse me,'' he said hoarsely' + - ‘Excuse me,’ he said hoarsely ili: i20612 members: - hoarsely @@ -24382,7 +24382,7 @@ definition: - in a huffy manner example: - - '`Don''t bother to call me back,'' he said huffily' + - ‘Don't bother to call me back,’ he said huffily ili: i20618 members: - huffily @@ -24496,8 +24496,8 @@ definition: - in a cold and icy manner example: - - '`Mr. Powell finds it easier to take it out of mothers, children and sick people - than to take on this vast industry,'' Mr Brown commented icily' + - ‘Mr. Powell finds it easier to take it out of mothers, children and sick people + than to take on this vast industry,’ Mr Brown commented icily ili: i20630 members: - icily @@ -24949,7 +24949,7 @@ definition: - just as it should be example: - - '`Precisely, my lord,'' he said' + - ‘Precisely, my lord,’ he said ili: i20677 members: - precisely @@ -25266,7 +25266,7 @@ definition: - in an uninformative manner example: - - '`I can''t tell you when the manager will arrive,'' he said rather uninformatively' + - ‘I can't tell you when the manager will arrive,’ he said rather uninformatively ili: i20710 members: - uninformatively @@ -25288,7 +25288,7 @@ - in an ingenious manner example: - a Hampshire farmer had fowls of different breeds, including Dorkings, and he discriminated - ingeniously between the `dark ones' and the `white ones' + ingeniously between the ‘dark ones’ and the ‘white ones’ ili: i20712 members: - ingeniously @@ -25667,7 +25667,7 @@ definition: - in a transitive manner example: - - you can use the verb `eat' transitively or intransitively + - you can use the verb ‘eat’ transitively or intransitively ili: i20753 members: - transitively @@ -25676,7 +25676,7 @@ definition: - in an intransitive manner example: - - you can use the verb `drink' intransitively, without a direct object + - you can use the verb ‘drink’ intransitively, without a direct object ili: i20754 members: - intransitively @@ -25747,7 +25747,7 @@ definition: - in an irate manner example: - - '`Get out,'' he shouted irately' + - ‘Get out,’ he shouted irately ili: i20762 members: - irately @@ -25962,7 +25962,7 @@ definition: - in a weak and unconvincing manner example: - - '`I don''t know, Edward,'' she answered lamely' + - ‘I don't know, Edward,’ she answered lamely ili: i20785 members: - lamely @@ -26206,7 +26206,7 @@ - in a yearning manner example: - he spent the rest of the act gazing longingly over my right shoulder at the illuminated - word `Exit' + word ‘Exit’ ili: i20811 members: - longingly @@ -26266,7 +26266,7 @@ definition: - so as to be unmanageable example: - - '`This house is unmanageably large,'' she complained' + - ‘This house is unmanageably large,’ she complained ili: i20817 members: - unmanageably @@ -26442,8 +26442,8 @@ definition: - in a chatty loquacious manner example: - - '`When I was young,'' she continued loquaciously, `I used to do all sorts of naughty - things''' + - ‘When I was young,’ she continued loquaciously, ‘I used to do all sorts of naughty + things’ ili: i20837 members: - loquaciously @@ -27166,7 +27166,7 @@ definition: - with sadness; in a sad manner example: - - '`She died last night,'' he said sadly' + - ‘She died last night,’ he said sadly ili: i20915 members: - sadly @@ -27239,7 +27239,7 @@ definition: - in a meditative manner example: - - '`It''s funny about that bar,'' he said musingly' + - ‘It's funny about that bar,’ he said musingly ili: i20923 members: - musingly @@ -27257,7 +27257,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00407778-r: definition: - - (often followed by `for') in exchange or in reciprocation + - (often followed by ‘for’) in exchange or in reciprocation example: - gave up our seats on the plane and in return received several hundred dollars and seats on the next plane out @@ -27319,7 +27319,7 @@ definition: - in a nasty ill-tempered manner example: - - '`Don''t expect me to help you,'' he added nastily' + - ‘Don't expect me to help you,’ he added nastily ili: i20931 members: - nastily @@ -27367,7 +27367,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00409712-r: definition: - - (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance + - (comparative of ‘near’ or ‘close’) within a shorter distance example: - come closer, my dear! - they drew nearer @@ -27382,7 +27382,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00409931-r: definition: - - (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance + - (superlative of ‘near’ or ‘close’) within the shortest distance example: - that was the time he came nearest to death exemplifies: @@ -27812,7 +27812,7 @@ definition: - with optimism; in an optimistic manner example: - - '`We have a good chance of winning,'' he exclaimed optimistically' + - ‘We have a good chance of winning,’ he exclaimed optimistically ili: i20982 members: - optimistically @@ -28121,7 +28121,7 @@ definition: - in a pedantic manner example: - - these interpretations are called `schemas' or, more pedantically, `schemata' + - these interpretations are called ‘schemas’ or, more pedantically, ‘schemata’ ili: i21016 members: - pedantically @@ -28335,7 +28335,7 @@ definition: - in a picturesque manner example: - - in the building trade such a trader is picturesquely described as a `brass plate' + - in the building trade such a trader is picturesquely described as a ‘brass plate’ merchant ili: i21040 members: @@ -29174,7 +29174,7 @@ definition: - in a provocative manner example: - - '`Try it,'' he said provocatively' + - ‘Try it,’ he said provocatively ili: i21129 members: - provocatively @@ -29201,7 +29201,7 @@ definition: - in a curious and prying manner example: - - '`Do you have a boyfriend,'' she asked her prospective tenant pryingly' + - ‘Do you have a boyfriend?’ she asked her prospective tenant pryingly ili: i21132 members: - pryingly @@ -29353,7 +29353,7 @@ definition: - in a queasy manner example: - - '`Do I have to remove the liver,'' the medical student asked queasily' + - ‘Do I have to remove the liver?’ the medical student asked queasily ili: i21149 members: - queasily @@ -29799,7 +29799,7 @@ definition: - in a rhetorical manner example: - - '`What can be done?'' he asked rhetorically' + - ‘What can be done?’ he asked rhetorically ili: i21198 members: - rhetorically @@ -29958,7 +29958,7 @@ definition: - in a sarcastic manner example: - - '`Ah, now we''re getting at the truth,'' he interposed sarcastically' + - ‘Ah, now we're getting at the truth,’ he interposed sarcastically ili: i21215 members: - sarcastically @@ -30044,7 +30044,7 @@ definition: - in a searching manner example: - - '`Are you really happy with him,'' asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly' + - ‘Are you really happy with him?’ asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly ili: i21224 members: - searchingly @@ -30208,7 +30208,7 @@ definition: - in a sentimental manner example: - - '`I miss the good old days,'' she added sentimentally' + - ‘I miss the good old days,’ she added sentimentally ili: i21242 members: - sentimentally @@ -30308,7 +30308,7 @@ definition: - in a manner characterized by trembling or shaking example: - - '`I — I''m going to make you a cup of tea'', she explained shakily' + - ‘I — I'm going to make you a cup of tea’, she explained shakily ili: i21253 members: - shakily @@ -30606,7 +30606,7 @@ - in a silky manner example: - the young wheat shone silkily - - '`Darling,'' she said silkily' + - ‘Darling,’ she said silkily ili: i21283 members: - silkily @@ -30742,7 +30742,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00458908-r: definition: - - (with verb `to blow') destroyed completely; blown apart or to pieces + - (with verb ‘to blow’) destroyed completely; blown apart or to pieces example: - they blew the bridge sky-high - the committee blew the thesis sky-high @@ -30873,7 +30873,7 @@ definition: - in a smooth and diplomatic manner example: - - '`And now,'' he said smoothly, `we will continue the conversation''' + - ‘And now,’ he said smoothly, ‘we will continue the conversation’ ili: i21310 members: - smoothly @@ -30955,7 +30955,7 @@ definition: - in an ill-natured and snappish manner example: - - '`Don''t talk to me now,'' she said snappishly' + - ‘Don't talk to me now,’ she said snappishly ili: i21319 members: - snappishly @@ -30973,7 +30973,7 @@ definition: - with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner example: - - '`I don''t believe in these customs,'' he said sneeringly' + - ‘I don't believe in these customs,’ he said sneeringly ili: i21321 members: - sneeringly @@ -31031,7 +31031,7 @@ definition: - in a concerned and solicitous manner example: - - '`Don''t you feel well?'' his mother asked solicitously' + - ‘Don't you feel well?’ his mother asked solicitously ili: i21327 members: - solicitously @@ -31049,7 +31049,7 @@ definition: - in a somber manner example: - - '`That''s sure bad news,'' said Dowd, somberly' + - ‘That's sure bad news,’ said Dowd, somberly ili: i21329 members: - somberly @@ -31105,7 +31105,7 @@ definition: - all at the same time example: - - Let's say `Yes!' all at once + - Let's say ‘Yes!’ all at once ili: i21335 members: - all together @@ -31310,7 +31310,7 @@ definition: - in a squeamish manner example: - - '`I would rather not touch,'' he said squeamishly' + - ‘I would rather not touch,’ he said squeamishly ili: i21360 members: - squeamishly @@ -31319,7 +31319,7 @@ definition: - in a stagy and theatrical manner example: - - '`I cannot show my face at her house,'' he declared theatrically' + - ‘I cannot show my face at her house,’ he declared theatrically ili: i21361 members: - stagily @@ -31651,7 +31651,7 @@ definition: - in a stuffy manner example: - - '`Come in please,'' he said stuffily' + - ‘Come in please,’ he said stuffily ili: i21397 members: - stuffily @@ -31745,7 +31745,7 @@ definition: - in a sulky manner example: - - '`What else could I do?'' said Graham sulkily' + - ‘What else could I do?’ said Graham sulkily ili: i21407 members: - sulkily @@ -31843,8 +31843,8 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00474454-r: definition: - - in an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal - variant of `sweetly') + - in an affectionate or loving manner (‘sweet’ is sometimes a poetic or informal + variant of ‘sweetly’) domain_topic: - 07107220-n example: @@ -31937,7 +31937,7 @@ definition: - in a tart manner example: - - '`Never mind your immortal soul,'' she said tartly' + - ‘Never mind your immortal soul,’ she said tartly ili: i21427 members: - tartly @@ -31974,7 +31974,7 @@ definition: - in a playfully teasing manner example: - - '`You hate things to be out of order, don''t you?'' she said teasingly' + - ‘You hate things to be out of order, don't you?’ she said teasingly ili: i21431 members: - tauntingly @@ -32076,7 +32076,7 @@ definition: - in an ill-natured and tetchy manner example: - - '`Are you sure?'' he asked her tetchily' + - ‘Are you sure?’ he asked her tetchily ili: i21442 members: - tetchily @@ -32306,7 +32306,7 @@ definition: - in a monotone example: - - '`Come in,'' she said tonelessly' + - ‘Come in,’ she said tonelessly ili: i21467 members: - tonelessly @@ -33120,7 +33120,7 @@ definition: - in an urbane manner example: - - '`I had tea occasionally with the Duke,'' said Mr. Eggers urbanely' + - ‘I had tea occasionally with the Duke,’ said Mr. Eggers urbanely ili: i21557 members: - urbanely @@ -33564,7 +33564,7 @@ definition: - in a worried manner example: - - '`I wonder what to do,'' she said worriedly' + - ‘I wonder what to do,’ she said worriedly - he paused worriedly before calling the bank ili: i21606 members: @@ -33597,7 +33597,7 @@ definition: - in a wretched manner example: - - '`I can''t remember who I am,'' I said, wretchedly' + - ‘I can't remember who I am,’ I said, wretchedly ili: i21610 members: - wretchedly @@ -34052,7 +34052,7 @@ definition: - with barely repressed anger example: - - '`I can''t wait,'' she answered smolderingly' + - ‘I can't wait,’ she answered smolderingly ili: i21662 members: - smolderingly @@ -34419,7 +34419,7 @@ partOfSpeech: r 00510690-r: definition: - - comparative of the adverb `late' + - comparative of the adverb ‘late’ example: - he stayed later than you did ili: i21700 diff --git a/src/yaml/entries-a.yaml b/src/yaml/entries-a.yaml index 4ed30a47..806d231f 100644 --- a/src/yaml/entries-a.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/entries-a.yaml @@ -77487,10 +77487,10 @@ asynchronous motor: sense: - id: 'asynchronous_motor%1:06:01::' synset: 92459652-n -asynchronous nazalisation: +asynchronous nasalization: n: sense: - - id: 'asynchronous_nazalisation%1:10:01::' + - id: 'asynchronous_nasalization%1:10:01::' synset: 92462764-n asynchronous operation: n: diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.act.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.act.yaml index 9fcf4d3b..f4ef47db 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.act.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.act.yaml @@ -168,7 +168,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 00037921-n: definition: - - used in the phrase `to your credit' in order to indicate an achievement deserving + - used in the phrase ‘to your credit’ in order to indicate an achievement deserving praise example: - she already had several performances to her credit @@ -346,7 +346,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 00041542-n: definition: - - social or verbal interchange (usually followed by `with') + - social or verbal interchange (usually followed by ‘with’) hypernym: - 00040890-n ili: i35625 @@ -2326,8 +2326,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 00076291-n: definition: - - a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle - of' yourself + - a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase ‘make a spectacle + of’ yourself hypernym: - 00075610-n ili: i35803 @@ -7374,7 +7374,7 @@ definition: - a seduction culminating in sexual intercourse example: - - calling his seduction of the girl a `score' was a typical example of male slang + - calling his seduction of the girl a ‘score’ was a typical example of male slang hypernym: - 00161352-n ili: i36256 @@ -8108,7 +8108,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 00174021-n: definition: - - interchangeable with `means' in the expression `by means of' + - interchangeable with ‘means’ in the expression ‘by means of’ hypernym: - 00173531-n ili: i36322 @@ -8435,7 +8435,7 @@ definition: - an expedient adopted only in desperation example: - - '`pis aller'' is French for `worst going''' + - ‘pis aller’ is French for ‘worst going’ hypernym: - 00178297-n ili: i36352 @@ -12274,7 +12274,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 00250854-n: definition: - - significant progress (especially in the phrase `make strides') + - significant progress (especially in the phrase ‘make strides’) example: - they made big strides in productivity hypernym: @@ -25740,7 +25740,7 @@ definition: - a card game using a pack of cards from which one queen has been removed; players match cards and the player holding the unmatched queen at the end of the game - is the loser (or `old maid') + is the loser (or ‘old maid’) hypernym: - 00489236-n ili: i37975 @@ -38892,8 +38892,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 00722912-n: definition: - - as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as `on behalf of' rather - than `in behalf of') + - as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as ‘on behalf of’ rather + than ‘in behalf of’) example: - the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child - this letter is written on behalf of my client @@ -43454,8 +43454,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 00806369-n: definition: - - (engineering) the art or technique of trying to control rivers with dams etc. in - order to minimize the occurrence of floods + - (engineering) the art or technique of trying to control rivers with dams etc. + in order to minimize the occurrence of floods domain_topic: - 06134474-n hypernym: @@ -44221,7 +44221,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 00820339-n: definition: - - (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care + - (with ‘in’) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child example: - my fate is in your hands @@ -52907,7 +52907,7 @@ 00977160-n: definition: - a mass attack of troops without concern for casualties; originated by Japanese - who accompanied it with yells of `banzai' + who accompanied it with yells of ‘banzai’ hypernym: - 00974725-n ili: i40505 @@ -61321,7 +61321,7 @@ definition: - a headlong rush of people on a common impulse example: - - when he shouted `fire' there was a stampede to the exits + - when he shouted ‘fire’ there was a stampede to the exits hypernym: - 01082290-n ili: i41294 @@ -66754,7 +66754,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 01222212-n: definition: - - promise of reward as in `carrot and stick' + - promise of reward as in ‘carrot and stick’ example: - used the carrot of subsidized housing for the workers to get their vote hypernym: @@ -69047,7 +69047,7 @@ 01259362-n: definition: - a position of being the initiator of something and an example that others will - follow (especially in the phrase `take the lead') + follow (especially in the phrase ‘take the lead’) example: - he takes the lead in any group - we were just waiting for someone to take the lead @@ -73509,7 +73509,7 @@ and rapidly increasing difficulty. example: - source: https://en.wikipedia.org - text: The term `arcade game' is also used to refer to an action video game that + text: The term ‘arcade game’ is also used to refer to an action video game that was designed to play similarly to an arcade game with frantic, addictive gameplay. hypernym: - 00459914-n diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.animal.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.animal.yaml index 4ad9a682..f85622ec 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.animal.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.animal.yaml @@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 01317154-n: definition: - - a regional term for `creature' (especially for domestic animals) + - a regional term for ‘creature’ (especially for domestic animals) hypernym: - 00015568-n ili: i42251 @@ -5874,7 +5874,7 @@ 01418267-n: definition: - an organism with cells characteristic of all life forms except primitive microorganisms - such as bacteria; i.e. an organism with `good' or membrane-bound nuclei in its + such as bacteria; i.e. an organism with ‘good’ or membrane-bound nuclei in its cells hypernym: - 00004475-n @@ -7032,7 +7032,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 01444807-n: definition: - - shiner of eastern North America having golden glints; sometimes also called `bream' + - shiner of eastern North America having golden glints; sometimes also called ‘bream’ hypernym: - 01444066-n ili: i42870 @@ -10739,7 +10739,7 @@ wikidata: Q6629661 01501630-n: definition: - - powerful free-swimming tropical ray noted for `soaring' by flapping winglike fins; + - powerful free-swimming tropical ray noted for ‘soaring’ by flapping winglike fins; usually harmless but has venomous tissue near base of the tail as in stingrays hypernym: - 01498342-n @@ -15355,7 +15355,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 01580459-n: definition: - - a genus containing the `typical' mynas (Acridotheres) + - a genus containing the ‘typical’ mynas (Acridotheres) hypernym: - 01509816-n ili: i43575 @@ -24069,9 +24069,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 01717327-n: definition: - - primitive theropod found in Argentina; - early Triassic; its name means `Herrera's lizard' after the rancher who discovered - the first specimen (Herrerasaurus) + - primitive theropod found in Argentina; early Triassic; its name means ‘Herrera's + lizard’ after the rancher who discovered the first specimen (Herrerasaurus) hypernym: - 01660364-n ili: i44321 @@ -24092,8 +24091,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 01717623-n: definition: - - primitive theropod found in Argentina; - early Triassic; its name is derived from the Greek word Eos, meaning `dawn' (Eoraptor) + - primitive theropod found in Argentina; early Triassic; its name is derived from + the Greek word Eos, meaning ‘dawn’ (Eoraptor) hypernym: - 01660364-n ili: i44323 @@ -25654,7 +25653,7 @@ 01741372-n: definition: - a sand snake of southwestern United States; lives in fine to coarse sand or loamy - soil in which it `swims'; banding resembles that of coral snakes + soil in which it ‘swims’; banding resembles that of coral snakes hypernym: - 01741242-n ili: i44458 @@ -27426,7 +27425,7 @@ definition: - an orange and tan spider with darkly banded legs that spins an orb web daily example: - - the barn spider was made famous in E. B. White's book `Charlotte's Web' + - the barn spider was made famous in E. B. White's book ‘Charlotte's Web’ hypernym: - 01774863-n ili: i44608 @@ -34657,7 +34656,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 01890264-n: definition: - - mature male of various mammals of which the female is called `cow'; e.g. whales + - mature male of various mammals of which the female is called ‘cow’; e.g. whales or elephants or especially cattle hypernym: - 01889397-n @@ -34667,7 +34666,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 01890428-n: definition: - - mature female of mammals of which the male is called `bull' + - mature female of mammals of which the male is called ‘bull’ hypernym: - 01889397-n ili: i45233 @@ -34715,7 +34714,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 01891052-n: definition: - - mature female of mammals of which the male is called `buck' + - mature female of mammals of which the male is called ‘buck’ hypernym: - 01889397-n ili: i45238 @@ -46419,7 +46418,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 02066315-n: definition: - - large Arctic whalebone whale; allegedly the `right' whale to hunt because of its + - large Arctic whalebone whale; allegedly the ‘right’ whale to hunt because of its valuable whalebone and oil hypernym: - 02065877-n @@ -50017,8 +50016,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 02121359-n: definition: - - a conventional name for a fox used in tales following usage in the old epic `Reynard - the Fox' + - a conventional name for a fox used in tales following usage in the old epic ‘Reynard + the Fox’ hypernym: - 02120985-n ili: i46577 @@ -50946,8 +50945,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 02134972-n: definition: - - a conventional name for a bear used in tales following usage in the old epic `Reynard - the Fox' + - a conventional name for a bear used in tales following usage in the old epic ‘Reynard + the Fox’ hypernym: - 02134305-n ili: i46661 @@ -61269,7 +61268,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 02288561-n: definition: - - type genus of the Lymantriidae; a pest (Lymantria means `destroyer') + - type genus of the Lymantriidae; a pest (Lymantria means ‘destroyer’) hypernym: - 01765166-n ili: i47550 @@ -69693,7 +69692,7 @@ definition: - uncastrated adult male sheep example: - - a British term is `tup' + - a British term is ‘tup’ hypernym: - 02414351-n ili: i48293 @@ -71160,8 +71159,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 02435629-n: definition: - - large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called `elk' - in Europe and `moose' in North America + - large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called ‘elk’ + in Europe and ‘moose’ in North America hypernym: - 02432691-n ili: i48424 @@ -71237,8 +71236,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 02436556-n: definition: - - Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called `reindeer' in Eurasia and - `caribou' in North America + - Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called ‘reindeer’ in Eurasia and + ‘caribou’ in North America hypernym: - 02432691-n ili: i48431 @@ -73817,7 +73816,7 @@ - all of the living human inhabitants of the earth example: - all the world loves a lover - - she always used `humankind' because `mankind' seemed to slight the women + - she always used ‘humankind’ because ‘mankind’ seemed to slight the women hypernym: - 02474924-n - 00031563-n @@ -81377,7 +81376,7 @@ wikidata: Q2717632 02590110-n: definition: - - similar to and often marketed as `red snapper' + - similar to and often marketed as ‘red snapper’ hypernym: - 02589174-n ili: i49296 @@ -86846,8 +86845,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 82475871-n: definition: - - a canid living in the deserts of Northern Africa related to the golden jackal and - the grey wolf + - a canid living in the deserts of Northern Africa related to the golden jackal + and the grey wolf hypernym: - 02117748-n members: diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.artifact.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.artifact.yaml index 1b470d19..e068fa9f 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.artifact.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.artifact.yaml @@ -2213,7 +2213,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 02704119-n: definition: - - area reserved for persons leading the responsive `amens' + - area reserved for persons leading the responsive ‘amens’ hypernym: - 03114532-n ili: i49959 @@ -3735,7 +3735,7 @@ 02732289-n: definition: - (classical mythology) a golden apple thrown into a banquet of the gods by Eris - (goddess of discord — who had not been invited); the apple had `for the fairest' + (goddess of discord — who had not been invited); the apple had ‘for the fairest’ written on it and Hera and Athena and Aphrodite all claimed it; when Paris (prince of Troy) awarded it to Aphrodite it began a chain of events that led to the Trojan War @@ -6116,7 +6116,7 @@ definition: - the part of a garment that covers the back of your body example: - - they pinned a `kick me' sign on his back + - they pinned a ‘kick me’ sign on his back hypernym: - 03054011-n ili: i50322 @@ -12703,7 +12703,7 @@ definition: - an unexploded bomblet example: - - unexploded bomblets known in Laos as `bombies' caused farmers to fear cultivating + - unexploded bomblets known in Laos as ‘bombies’ caused farmers to fear cultivating their fields hypernym: - 02871580-n @@ -16350,7 +16350,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 02927407-n: definition: - - a variant of `burden' + - a variant of ‘burden’ hypernym: - 03685312-n ili: i51284 @@ -20488,7 +20488,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 02992418-n: definition: - - a drive that is connected to a computer and on which a CD-ROM can be `played' + - a drive that is connected to a computer and on which a CD-ROM can be ‘played’ hypernym: - 03247921-n ili: i51675 @@ -21759,7 +21759,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 03013131-n: definition: - - the navy yard in Boston where the frigate `Constitution' is anchored + - the navy yard in Boston where the frigate ‘Constitution’ is anchored ili: i51793 instance_hypernym: - 03819244-n @@ -32761,7 +32761,7 @@ definition: - (computer science) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user; after the information has - been provided the user dismisses the box with `okay' or `cancel' + been provided the user dismisses the box with ‘okay’ or ‘cancel’ domain_topic: - 06138021-n hypernym: @@ -35051,7 +35051,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 03227662-n: definition: - - a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' + - a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called ‘doorhandle’ in Great Britain) domain_region: - 08879115-n @@ -41880,7 +41880,7 @@ - 06056961-n example: - when he yawned I could see the gold fillings in his teeth - - an informal British term for `filling' is `stopping' + - an informal British term for ‘filling’ is ‘stopping’ hypernym: - 03180270-n ili: i53698 @@ -53539,7 +53539,7 @@ definition: - tower consisting of a multistoried building of offices or apartments example: - - '`tower block'' is the British term for `high-rise''' + - ‘tower block’ is the British term for ‘high-rise’ hypernym: - 04467365-n ili: i54806 @@ -55837,7 +55837,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 03561353-n: definition: - - girder having a cross section resembling the letter `I' + - girder having a cross section resembling the letter ‘I’ hypernym: - 03442851-n ili: i55023 @@ -58448,7 +58448,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 03604821-n: definition: - - a workplace; as in the expression `on the job' + - a workplace; as in the expression ‘on the job’ hypernym: - 04609402-n ili: i55272 @@ -68150,8 +68150,8 @@ definition: - an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) example: - - in Paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in London it is called the - `tube' or the `underground' + - in Paris the subway system is called the ‘metro’ and in London it is called the + ‘tube’ or the ‘underground’ hypernym: - 04055680-n ili: i56197 @@ -75661,7 +75661,7 @@ - a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating example: - - artists use `paint' and `pigment' interchangeably + - artists use ‘paint’ and ‘pigment’ interchangeably hypernym: - 03062092-n - 15009532-n @@ -78659,7 +78659,7 @@ 03927621-n: definition: - a drug used as an anesthetic by veterinarians; illicitly taken (originally in - the form of powder or `dust') for its effects as a hallucinogen + the form of powder or ‘dust’) for its effects as a hallucinogen hypernym: - 03484730-n ili: i57190 @@ -80117,7 +80117,7 @@ definition: - a wheel that has numerous pins that are set at right angles to its rim example: - - he spun the pinwheel and it stopped with the pointer on `Go' + - he spun the pinwheel and it stopped with the pointer on ‘Go’ hypernym: - 04582285-n ili: i57328 @@ -80426,7 +80426,7 @@ definition: - a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate example: - - a British term for `quarry' is `stone pit' + - a British term for ‘quarry’ is ‘stone pit’ hypernym: - 03307066-n ili: i57357 @@ -102914,7 +102914,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 04315721-n: definition: - - a room that can be filled with steam in which people bathe; `vapour bath' is a + - a room that can be filled with steam in which people bathe; ‘vapour bath’ is a British term hypernym: - 04112987-n @@ -105913,7 +105913,7 @@ definition: - an automobile roof having a sliding or raisable panel example: - - '`sunshine-roof'' is a British term for `sunroof''' + - ‘sunshine-roof’ is a British term for ‘sunroof’ hypernym: - 04112162-n ili: i59799 @@ -106757,7 +106757,7 @@ definition: - pool that provides a facility for swimming example: - - '`swimming bath'' is a British term' + - ‘swimming bath’ is a British term hypernym: - 03988418-n - 02755316-n @@ -111241,7 +111241,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 04448662-n: definition: - - 'a hat (Cockney rhyming slang: `tit for tat'' rhymes with `hat'')' + - 'a hat (Cockney rhyming slang: ‘tit for tat’ rhymes with ‘hat’)' domain_region: - 08879115-n hypernym: @@ -118075,8 +118075,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 04558126-n: definition: - - 'articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: `silverware'', - `software''' + - 'articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: ‘silverware’, + ‘software’' hypernym: - 00023083-n ili: i60950 @@ -118350,7 +118350,7 @@ 04562686-n: definition: - 'furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water - for washing: `wash-hand stand'' is a British term' + for washing: ‘wash-hand stand’ is a British term' hypernym: - 03410635-n ili: i60975 @@ -122195,8 +122195,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 80290977-n: definition: - - a telephone line that provides direct and prompt information or advice to the caller - in relation to a specific subject + - a telephone line that provides direct and prompt information or advice to the + caller in relation to a specific subject hypernym: - 00578562-n members: @@ -122240,8 +122240,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 81260722-n: definition: - - a type of shoe in which the heel is tall or raised, resulting in the heel of - the wearer's foot being significantly off the ground than the wearer's toes + - a type of shoe in which the heel is tall or raised, resulting in the heel of the + wearer's foot being significantly off the ground than the wearer's toes hypernym: - 04206070-n members: @@ -122371,8 +122371,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 88571022-n: definition: - - 'a large rubber ball used in various playground games including four square, kickball, - and dodgeball ' + - a large rubber ball used in various playground games including four square, kickball, + and dodgeball hypernym: - 02781674-n members: @@ -122810,7 +122810,7 @@ sounds. example: - source: https://en.wikipedia.org - text: Guitarists derive their signature sound or `tone' from their choice of instrument, + text: Guitarists derive their signature sound or ‘tone’ from their choice of instrument, pickups, effects units, and guitar amp. hypernym: - 03282682-n @@ -122955,7 +122955,8 @@ source: plWordNet 4.0 92435345-n: definition: - - (mountaineering) a tool for extracting a nut, chock, etc., from a crack after use. + - (mountaineering) a tool for extracting a nut, chock, etc., from a crack after + use. hypernym: - 04459089-n - 92435347-n @@ -124839,7 +124840,7 @@ example: - The introduction of the tilt barrier seems to have originated in the south, as it only became a standard feature of jousting in Germany in the 16th century, - and was there called the Italian or `welsch' mode. + and was there called the Italian or ‘welsch’ mode. hypernym: - 02799782-n members: @@ -125459,7 +125460,7 @@ example: - source: https://en.wikipedia.org text: Prince William's royal yards are the highest and smallest yards on the ship, - are made of wood, and are `lifting yards' that can be raised along a section + are made of wood, and are ‘lifting yards’ that can be raised along a section of the mast. hypernym: - 04618033-n @@ -125560,7 +125561,7 @@ out, or dug into a hillside. example: - Dugouts are one of the most ancient types of human housing known to archeologists, - and the same methods have evolved into modern `earth shelter' technology. + and the same methods have evolved into modern ‘earth shelter’ technology. hypernym: - 04198638-n - 03264208-n @@ -125778,7 +125779,7 @@ - An axial flow turbine operates in the exactly reverse of an axial flow compressor, example: - source: https://en.wikipedia.org - text: Whereas for an axial turbine the rotor is `impacted' by the air flow, for + text: Whereas for an axial turbine the rotor is ‘impacted’ by the air flow, for a radial turbine, the flow is smoothly orientated at 90 degrees by the compressor towards the combustion chamber and driving the turbine in the same way water drives a watermill. @@ -126074,7 +126075,7 @@ example: - source: https://en.wikipedia.org text: Vibratory hammers can either drive in or extract a pile; extraction is commonly - used to recover steel `H' piles used in temporary foundation shoring. + used to recover steel ‘H’ piles used in temporary foundation shoring. hypernym: - 92460211-n members: @@ -126182,7 +126183,7 @@ electronic drum kit, consisting of a set of drum pads mounted on a stand or rack in a configuration similar to that of an acoustic drum kit layout, with rubberized (Roland, Yamaha, Alesis, for example) or specialized acoustic/electronic - cymbals (e.g. Zildjian's `Gen 16'). + cymbals (e.g. Zildjian's ‘Gen 16’). hypernym: - 03921556-n - 03284064-n @@ -126746,7 +126747,7 @@ 92461496-n: definition: - a sensitive photographic paper with pure silver bromide emulsions that produce - neutral black or `cold' blue-black image tones. + neutral black or ‘cold’ blue-black image tones. hypernym: - 03932650-n members: @@ -126940,7 +126941,7 @@ 92461769-n: definition: - a printing press used for offset printing, in which the inked image is transferred - (or `offset') from a plate to a rubber blanket, then to the printing surface. + (or ‘offset’) from a plate to a rubber blanket, then to the printing surface. example: - source: https://en.wikipedia.org text: Many modern offset presses use computer-to-plate systems as opposed to the @@ -127351,7 +127352,7 @@ 92462427-n: definition: - a sewing machine that binds fabric together using two threads, upper and lower, - and `locking' (entwining) them together in the hole in the fabric through which + and ‘locking’ (entwining) them together in the hole in the fabric through which they pass. example: - source: https://en.wikipedia.org diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.attribute.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.attribute.yaml index 082a73cd..bd1ae78d 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.attribute.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.attribute.yaml @@ -65,8 +65,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 04624919-n: definition: - - the complex of all the attributes — behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental — that - characterize a unique individual + - the complex of all the attributes — behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental + — that characterize a unique individual example: - their different reactions reflected their very different personalities hypernym: @@ -10693,7 +10693,7 @@ - the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand example: - for magnificence and personal service there is the Queen's hotel - - his `Hamlet' lacks the brilliance that one expects + - his ‘Hamlet’ lacks the brilliance that one expects - it is the university that gives the scene its stately splendor - an imaginative mix of old-fashioned grandeur and colorful art - advertisers capitalize on the grandness and elegance it brings to their products @@ -29617,7 +29617,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 05150547-n: definition: - - for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' + - for someone's benefit (usually expressed as ‘in behalf’ rather than ‘on behalf’ and usually with a possessive) example: - in your behalf @@ -35246,7 +35246,7 @@ - The state or quality of being Serbian. example: - The linking thread between the groups is the rejection of the EU, Nato and other - western influences which could endanger `Serbianness'. + western influences which could endanger ‘Serbianness’. hypernym: - 04923519-n members: @@ -35399,8 +35399,8 @@ - The state or quality of being contemporary, modern, of the present age. example: - Most obvious, perhaps, is the contemporariness of her language, for example, when - wishing to instil organisational members with `a feel for the modern 1990s arm - of brewing.' + wishing to instil organisational members with ‘a feel for the modern 1990s arm + of brewing.’ hypernym: - 05057819-n members: @@ -35463,9 +35463,9 @@ definition: - The behaviour of a stickler; inflexible adherence to rules. example: - - "`We, the intellectually curious, may soon find ourselves trapped in a pen, fenced + - ‘We, the intellectually curious, may soon find ourselves trapped in a pen, fenced in by rule-bound sticklerism and overzealous concern for our personal safety, - unless we exercise our civil liberties and our curiosity,' he declaims." + unless we exercise our civil liberties and our curiosity,’ he declaims. hypernym: - 04679712-n - 04667618-n @@ -35580,10 +35580,10 @@ definition: - Quality of being spectral or ghostly. example: - - "Seen in this light, it is the spectrality of the figure, the fact that it's neither\ - \ (completely) here nor there, that keeps the figure alive - or, more precisely,\ - \ undead - never quite exhausted by a single, definitive instantiation but always\ - \ at least potentially available for yet another serial iteration." + - Seen in this light, it is the spectrality of the figure, the fact that it's neither + (completely) here nor there, that keeps the figure alive - or, more precisely, + undead - never quite exhausted by a single, definitive instantiation but always + at least potentially available for yet another serial iteration. hypernym: - 04769747-n members: @@ -36255,7 +36255,7 @@ - A moderate reddish purple that is bluer, stronger, and slightly lighter than heliotrope see heliotrope and bluer and duller than eupatorium purple. example: - - He wrote that it turned `the colour of bishop's violet' and that he would bear + - He wrote that it turned ‘the colour of bishop's violet’ and that he would bear the signs of it for weeks. hypernym: - 04978025-n @@ -36345,7 +36345,7 @@ - The quality or state of being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing. example: - The behaviours generated in this study were rated for characteristicness of an - `ideally intelligent person' by a group of lay people (not students) and a group + ‘ideally intelligent person’ by a group of lay people (not students) and a group of experts (PhD psychologists studying intelligence). hypernym: - 04770548-n @@ -36537,8 +36537,8 @@ - the state or quality of being Scottish. example: - Indeed the formation of these regiments helped to unite the Highlanders and Lowlanders, - and give them a shared sense of `Scottishness', by changing the image of Highlanders - from being backward and savage, to being `the very embodiment of Scotland' (which + and give them a shared sense of ‘Scottishness’, by changing the image of Highlanders + from being backward and savage, to being ‘the very embodiment of Scotland’ (which became clearly evident during the Romanticist period in Scotland). hypernym: - 04923519-n @@ -36855,7 +36855,7 @@ - The state or quality of behaving like a troublemaker, often violent; like a rude violent person; like a yob. example: - - True, this is hardly the drink to inspire `Girls Gone Wild' loutishness. + - True, this is hardly the drink to inspire ‘Girls Gone Wild’ loutishness. hypernym: - 04921753-n members: @@ -36916,9 +36916,9 @@ source: plWordNet 4.0 92437061-n: definition: - - the property of occurring regularly at equal time intervals, of maintaining a constant - period or interval, despite variations in other measurable factors in the same - system. + - the property of occurring regularly at equal time intervals, of maintaining a + constant period or interval, despite variations in other measurable factors in + the same system. example: - Galileo's discovery was that the period of swing of a pendulum is independent of its amplitude — the arc of the swing — the isochronism of the pendulum. @@ -37067,7 +37067,7 @@ definition: - The state of being able to be dismissed from office. example: - - The `democratic revolution' emphasized the delegation of authority and the removability + - The ‘democratic revolution’ emphasized the delegation of authority and the removability of officials, precisely because, as we shall see, neither delegation nor removability were much recognized in actual institutions. hypernym: diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.body.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.body.yaml index 124aa0d8..007ab696 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.body.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.body.yaml @@ -3764,7 +3764,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 05290997-n: definition: - - informal terms for a human `tooth' + - informal terms for a human ‘tooth’ hypernym: - 05290245-n ili: i64726 @@ -4597,7 +4597,7 @@ definition: - internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity) example: - - '`viscera'' is the plural form of `viscus''' + - ‘viscera’ is the plural form of ‘viscus’ hypernym: - 05306228-n ili: i64806 @@ -11712,7 +11712,7 @@ domain_topic: - 08458195-n example: - - '`in venter'' is legal terminology for `conceived but not yet born''' + - ‘in venter’ is legal terminology for ‘conceived but not yet born’ hypernym: - 05526736-n ili: i65460 @@ -15702,7 +15702,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 05502823-n: definition: - - lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an + - lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (‘bulb’ is an old term for medulla oblongata) example: - the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains @@ -16778,7 +16778,7 @@ domain_topic: - 00845915-n example: - - in England `fanny' is vulgar slang for female genitals + - in England ‘fanny’ is vulgar slang for female genitals hypernym: - 05521732-n ili: i65906 @@ -22020,8 +22020,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 05609112-n: definition: - - the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' - and `phiz' is British) + - the human face (‘kisser’ and ‘smiler’ and ‘mug’ are informal terms for ‘face’ + and ‘phiz’ is British) domain_region: - 08879115-n exemplifies: diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.cognition.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.cognition.yaml index b3c8f779..b0ac64cb 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.cognition.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.cognition.yaml @@ -1007,7 +1007,7 @@ definition: - phrases used to refer to Heaven example: - - the Celestial City was Christian's goal in Bunyan's `Pilgrim's Progress' + - the Celestial City was Christian's goal in Bunyan's ‘Pilgrim's Progress’ hypernym: - 05635568-n ili: i66483 @@ -10499,7 +10499,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 05803843-n: definition: - - the planning that is disrupted when someone `upsets the applecart' + - the planning that is disrupted when someone ‘upsets the applecart’ hypernym: - 05802702-n ili: i67344 @@ -11853,7 +11853,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 05828314-n: definition: - - (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point + - (usually preceded by ‘in’) a detail or point example: - it differs in that respect hypernym: @@ -12957,7 +12957,7 @@ definition: - category name example: - - it is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity' + - it is usually discussed under the rubric of ‘functional obesity’ hypernym: - 05847274-n ili: i67562 @@ -12966,7 +12966,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 05848419-n: definition: - - a general category of things; used in the expression `in the way of' + - a general category of things; used in the expression ‘in the way of’ example: - they didn't have much in the way of clothing hypernym: @@ -14002,7 +14002,9 @@ 05866365-n: definition: - a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the - dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable + dependent variable + example: + - if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable hypernym: - 05866043-n ili: i67653 @@ -14632,7 +14634,7 @@ definition: - the first part or section of something example: - - '`It was a dark and stormy night'' is a hackneyed beginning for a story' + - ‘It was a dark and stormy night’ is a hackneyed beginning for a story hypernym: - 05876035-n ili: i67712 @@ -15957,8 +15959,8 @@ wikidata: Q737677 05903238-n: definition: - - the fallacy of attributing human feelings to inanimate objects; `the friendly - sun' is an example of the pathetic fallacy + - the fallacy of attributing human feelings to inanimate objects; ‘the friendly + sun’ is an example of the pathetic fallacy hypernym: - 05902523-n ili: i67822 @@ -17393,7 +17395,7 @@ definition: - a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work example: - - it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme + - it was the usual ‘boy gets girl’ theme hypernym: - 05842164-n ili: i67946 @@ -17560,7 +17562,7 @@ - the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to example: - - the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos + - the extension of ‘satellite of Mars’ is the set containing only Demos and Phobos hypernym: - 05928460-n ili: i67959 @@ -18667,7 +18669,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 05950822-n: definition: - - the religious belief that God cannot be known but is completely `other' and must + - the religious belief that God cannot be known but is completely ‘other’ and must be described in negative terms (in terms of what God is not) hypernym: - 05955536-n @@ -18686,7 +18688,7 @@ 05951187-n: definition: - the religious belief that God has given enough clues to be known to humans positively - and affirmatively (e.g., God created Adam `in his own image') + and affirmatively (e.g., God created Adam ‘in his own image’) hypernym: - 05955536-n ili: i68063 @@ -20914,8 +20916,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 05992348-n: definition: - - purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the - purpose of' + - purpose; the phrase ‘with a view to’ means ‘with the intention of’ or ‘for the + purpose of’ example: - he took the computer with a view to pawning it hypernym: @@ -28429,7 +28431,7 @@ 06175339-n: definition: - a limitation imposed on the variables of a proposition (as by the quantifiers - `some' or `all' or `no') + ‘some’ or ‘all’ or ‘no’) hypernym: - 05854882-n ili: i68956 @@ -28866,8 +28868,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06186553-n: definition: - - a term formerly used for the part of phonology that dealt with the `correct' pronunciation - of words and its relation to `correct' orthography + - a term formerly used for the part of phonology that dealt with the ‘correct’ pronunciation + of words and its relation to ‘correct’ orthography hypernym: - 06187166-n ili: i68998 @@ -29143,7 +29145,7 @@ 06191609-n: definition: - an account of how a language should be used instead of how it is actually used; - a prescription for the `correct' phonology and morphology and syntax and semantics + a prescription for the ‘correct’ phonology and morphology and syntax and semantics hypernym: - 06182505-n ili: i69026 @@ -29994,7 +29996,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06208611-n: definition: - - an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices' + - an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase ‘left to your own devices’ example: - eventually the family left the house to the devices of this malevolent force - the children were left to their own devices @@ -31658,7 +31660,7 @@ 06239523-n: definition: - principles of the founders of the Oxford movement as expounded in pamphlets called - `Tracts for the Times' + ‘Tracts for the Times’ hypernym: - 06236188-n ili: i69264 @@ -32015,7 +32017,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06248172-n: definition: - - (from the Sanskrit word for `to see') one of six orthodox philosophical systems + - (from the Sanskrit word for ‘to see’) one of six orthodox philosophical systems or viewpoints on the nature of reality and the release from bondage to karma domain_topic: - 06981803-n @@ -32027,7 +32029,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06248401-n: definition: - - (from the Sanskrit word for `reflection' or `interpretation') one of six orthodox + - (from the Sanskrit word for ‘reflection’ or ‘interpretation’) one of six orthodox philosophical systems or viewpoints on ritual traditions rooted in the Vedas and the Brahmanas as opposed to Vedanta which relies mostly on the Upanishads domain_topic: @@ -32041,7 +32043,7 @@ wikidata: Q847918 06248710-n: definition: - - (from the Sanskrit for `end of the Veda') one of six orthodox philosophical systems + - (from the Sanskrit for ‘end of the Veda’) one of six orthodox philosophical systems or viewpoints rooted in the Upanishads as opposed to Mimamsa which relies on the Vedas and Brahmanas domain_topic: @@ -33051,8 +33053,8 @@ toleration along with Jews and Christians and usually identified with the Mandaeans or the Elkesaites. example: - - "The `olah', or burnt offering, suppresses the wrong view: Sabianism in the broad - sense of belief in astrology, magic, and superstition." + - 'The ‘olah’, or burnt offering, suppresses the wrong view: Sabianism in the broad + sense of belief in astrology, magic, and superstition.' hypernym: - 05957131-n members: @@ -33125,8 +33127,8 @@ values. example: - The main results include a necessary and sufficient condition for asymptotic normality - of the Winsorized mean under the assumption that rn->∞, sn->∞, rnn−1->0, - snn−1->0 and F is convex at infinity. + of the Winsorized mean under the assumption that rn->∞, sn->∞, rnn−1->0, snn−1->0 + and F is convex at infinity. hypernym: - 06033377-n members: @@ -33346,8 +33348,8 @@ - (Stoic philosophy) a matter having no moral merit or demerit. example: - Esteem (or reputation, fame, glory) was for Stoics an adiaphoron, and though it - could be classed as prolegomenon with a certain `value', it was only after Diogenes' - time that they conceded that its `value' was more than instrumental. + could be classed as prolegomenon with a certain ‘value’, it was only after Diogenes' + time that they conceded that its ‘value’ was more than instrumental. hypernym: - 05844071-n members: @@ -33387,9 +33389,9 @@ - a philosophy or media theory dedicated to studying what lies beyond the realm of metaphysics. example: - - Of all the French cultural exports over the last 150 years or so, `pataphysics' — the - science of imaginary solutions and the laws governing exceptions — has proven to - be one of the most durable. + - Of all the French cultural exports over the last 150 years or so, ‘pataphysics’ + — the science of imaginary solutions and the laws governing exceptions — has proven + to be one of the most durable. hypernym: - 05786951-n members: @@ -33471,7 +33473,7 @@ source: plWordNet 4.0 92439250-n: definition: - - the scientific philosophy where laws are `induced' from sets of data. + - the scientific philosophy where laws are ‘induced’ from sets of data. hypernym: - 06177044-n members: @@ -33519,8 +33521,8 @@ have visited Earth and made contact with humans in antiquity and prehistory. example: - Sagan argued that while many legends, artifacts and purported out-of-place artifacts - were cited in support of ancient astronaut theories, `very few require more than - passing mention' and could be easily explained with more conventional theories. + were cited in support of ancient astronaut theories, ‘very few require more than + passing mention’ and could be easily explained with more conventional theories. hypernym: - 05786951-n members: @@ -33552,12 +33554,12 @@ all fields of research. example: - Contemporary ideas from systems theory have grown with diverse areas, exemplified - by the work of biologist Ludwig von Bertalanffy, linguist Béla H. Bánáthy, - sociologist Talcott Parsons, ecological systems with Howard T. Odum, Eugene Odum - and Fritjof Capra, organizational theory and management with individuals such - as Peter Senge, interdisciplinary study with areas like Human Resource Development - from the work of Richard A. Swanson, and insights from educators such as Debora - Hammond and Alfonso Montuori. + by the work of biologist Ludwig von Bertalanffy, linguist Béla H. Bánáthy, sociologist + Talcott Parsons, ecological systems with Howard T. Odum, Eugene Odum and Fritjof + Capra, organizational theory and management with individuals such as Peter Senge, + interdisciplinary study with areas like Human Resource Development from the work + of Richard A. Swanson, and insights from educators such as Debora Hammond and + Alfonso Montuori. hypernym: - 06005806-n members: @@ -33569,7 +33571,7 @@ definition: - the study of Etruscan civilization, especially its artifacts and language. example: - - Half a century ago, however, Massimo Pallottino, the father figure of modern `Etruscology', + - Half a century ago, however, Massimo Pallottino, the father figure of modern ‘Etruscology’, demolished this thesis once and for all, and today it is accepted that the origins of the Etruscan city states must be found in the internal social transformations that took place among the indigenous late prehistoric societies of Etruria in @@ -33585,7 +33587,7 @@ - the philology of Classical Sanskrit, Greek and Classical Latin. example: - Classical philology was a major preoccupation of the 19th-century German education - system, which became `the paradigm for higher education' throughout Western culture. + system, which became ‘the paradigm for higher education’ throughout Western culture. hypernym: - 06180756-n members: @@ -33906,7 +33908,7 @@ definition: - the classical synthesis of Islamic philosophical theology, formulated by al-Ash'ari. example: - - Ash'arism, the `middle-road' theology, combined the logical methodology of the + - Ash'arism, the ‘middle-road’ theology, combined the logical methodology of the Mu'tazilites and the beliefs of the Traditionalists. hypernym: - 06244979-n @@ -34020,7 +34022,7 @@ definition: - in physics, the theory that describes the weak force. example: - - Fermi's `theory of β rays' or, as it came to be called, the theory of weak interaction, + - Fermi's ‘theory of β rays’ or, as it came to be called, the theory of weak interaction, was decisively advanced by two experimental discoveries. hypernym: - 92437059-n @@ -34411,7 +34413,7 @@ religious attitude, opposition to intolerance, and castigation of bigotry. example: - Declarations of pan-Voltairianism will prove no panacea, but rather simply capture - an aspirational bonhomie reflected in `unity' marches that, however impressive, + an aspirational bonhomie reflected in ‘unity’ marches that, however impressive, conceal seeds of future violent explosions given a still elusive and unfinished accounting of the broader equities at play. hypernym: @@ -34438,8 +34440,8 @@ - in logic, the formal analysis of logical terms and operators and the structures that make it possible to infer true conclusions from given premises. example: - - Aristotelian syllogistic became known as `categorical syllogistic' and the Peripatetic - adaptation of Stoic syllogistic as `hypothetical syllogistic'. + - Aristotelian syllogistic became known as ‘categorical syllogistic’ and the Peripatetic + adaptation of Stoic syllogistic as ‘hypothetical syllogistic’. hypernym: - 06173467-n members: @@ -34482,7 +34484,7 @@ - An obsolete term for ritualistic act or sequence of acts performed by a person with obsessive-compulsive neurosis. example: - - The conceptual history of `anancasm' in psychiatry remains almost unexplored and + - The conceptual history of ‘anancasm’ in psychiatry remains almost unexplored and this article will help to remove this deficit. hypernym: - 05708366-n @@ -34621,7 +34623,7 @@ definition: - A form of collectivism proposed by François-Noël Babeuf. example: - - But Herzen's attack on its advocacy of terror that frees by `despotism', on its + - But Herzen's attack on its advocacy of terror that frees by ‘despotism’, on its Babeufism, was quite explicit. hypernym: - 06230561-n @@ -34973,7 +34975,7 @@ - a conflict of the soul (as with the body or between good and evil). example: - Later echoes of medieval psychomachy can be found in Shakespeare's 144th sonnet - and in Tennyson's poem `The Two Voices' (1842). + and in Tennyson's poem ‘The Two Voices’ (1842). hypernym: - 05929076-n members: diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.communication.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.communication.yaml index 5c71f7d5..f9b85bda 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.communication.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.communication.yaml @@ -723,7 +723,7 @@ example: - the mail handles billions of items every day - he works for the United States mail service - - in England they call mail `the post' + - in England they call mail ‘the post’ hypernym: - 06262268-n ili: i69425 @@ -1425,8 +1425,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06286794-n: definition: - - third-class mail consisting of advertising and often addressed to `resident' or - `occupant' + - third-class mail consisting of advertising and often addressed to ‘resident’ or + ‘occupant’ hypernym: - 06286630-n ili: i69491 @@ -2043,7 +2043,7 @@ - a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other example: - - to him the antonym of `gay' was `depressed' + - to him the antonym of ‘gay’ was ‘depressed’ hypernym: - 06297048-n ili: i69547 @@ -2074,9 +2074,9 @@ definition: - a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings example: - - '`smog'' is a blend of `smoke'' and `fog''' - - '`motel'' is a portmanteau word made by combining `motor'' and `hotel''' - - '`brunch'' is a well-known portmanteau' + - ‘smog’ is a blend of ‘smoke’ and ‘fog’ + - ‘motel’ is a portmanteau word made by combining ‘motor’ and ‘hotel’ + - ‘brunch’ is a well-known portmanteau hypernym: - 06305222-n ili: i69549 @@ -2121,8 +2121,8 @@ definition: - a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds example: - - '`won''t'' is a contraction of `will not''' - - '`o''clock'' is a contraction of `of the clock''' + - ‘won't’ is a contraction of ‘will not’ + - ‘o'clock’ is a contraction of ‘of the clock’ hypernym: - 06297048-n ili: i69553 @@ -2150,7 +2150,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06182505-n example: - - '`electricity'' is a derivative of `electric''' + - ‘electricity’ is a derivative of ‘electric’ hypernym: - 06297048-n ili: i69555 @@ -2159,7 +2159,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06301026-n: definition: - - a word that is formed with a suffix (such as -let or -kin) to indicate smallness + - a word that is formed with a suffix (such as ‘-let’ or ‘-kin’) to indicate smallness hypernym: - 06297048-n ili: i69556 @@ -2170,7 +2170,7 @@ definition: - a word that is considered to be unmentionable example: - - '`failure'' is a dirty word to him' + - ‘failure’ is a dirty word to him hypernym: - 06297048-n ili: i69557 @@ -2277,7 +2277,7 @@ definition: - two words are heteronyms if they are spelled the same way but differ in pronunciation example: - - the word `bow' is an example of a heteronym + - the word ‘bow’ is an example of a heteronym hypernym: - 06297048-n ili: i69566 @@ -2288,7 +2288,7 @@ definition: - a word that names the whole of which a given word is a part example: - - '`hat'' is a holonym for `brim'' and `crown''' + - ‘hat’ is a holonym for ‘brim’ and ‘crown’ hypernym: - 06297048-n ili: i69567 @@ -2339,7 +2339,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06304010-n: definition: - - a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' + - a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., ‘monolingual’ has a Greek prefix and a Latin root) domain_region: - 08798733-n @@ -2355,7 +2355,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06304241-n: definition: - - a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed + - a word borrowed from another language; e.g. ‘blitz’ is a German word borrowed into modern English hypernym: - 06297048-n @@ -2378,7 +2378,7 @@ definition: - a word that names a part of a larger whole example: - - '`brim'' and `crown'' are meronyms of `hat''' + - ‘brim’ and ‘crown’ are meronyms of ‘hat’ hypernym: - 06297048-n ili: i69575 @@ -2402,7 +2402,7 @@ definition: - an anagram that means the opposite of the original word or phrase example: - - '`restful'' is the antigram of `fluster''' + - ‘restful’ is the antigram of ‘fluster’ hypernym: - 06298291-n ili: i69577 @@ -2463,7 +2463,7 @@ definition: - a word serving as the basis for inflected or derived forms example: - - '`pick'' is the primitive from which `picket'' is derived' + - ‘pick’ is the primitive from which ‘picket’ is derived hypernym: - 06297048-n ili: i69583 @@ -2570,9 +2570,9 @@ 06312002-n: definition: - one of the eight sayings of Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount; - in Latin each saying begins with `beatus' (blessed) + in Latin each saying begins with ‘beatus’ (blessed) example: - - her favorite Beatitude is `Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth' + - her favorite Beatitude is ‘Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth’ hypernym: - 07166088-n ili: i69592 @@ -2593,7 +2593,7 @@ definition: - an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language example: - - '`superman'' is a calque for the German `Ubermensch''' + - ‘superman’ is a calque for the German ‘Ubermensch’ hypernym: - 07166088-n ili: i69594 @@ -2613,7 +2613,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06312782-n: definition: - - word (such a `some' or `less') that is used to indicate a part as distinct from + - word (such a ‘some’ or ‘less’) that is used to indicate a part as distinct from a whole hypernym: - 06297048-n @@ -2653,7 +2653,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06313371-n: definition: - - (grammar) a word that expresses a quantity (as `fifteen' or `many') + - (grammar) a word that expresses a quantity (as ‘fifteen’ or ‘many’) domain_topic: - 06184139-n hypernym: @@ -2664,7 +2664,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06313532-n: definition: - - (logic) a word (such as `some' or `all' or `no') that binds the variables in a + - (logic) a word (such as ‘some’ or ‘all’ or ‘no’) that binds the variables in a logical proposition domain_topic: - 06173467-n @@ -2710,8 +2710,8 @@ definition: - a word introduced because an existing term has become inadequate example: - - Nobody ever heard of analog clocks until digital clocks became common, so `analog - clock' is a retronym + - Nobody ever heard of analog clocks until digital clocks became common, so ‘analog + clock’ is a retronym hypernym: - 06297048-n ili: i69605 @@ -2777,7 +2777,7 @@ definition: - a word that denotes a manner of doing something example: - - '`march'' is a troponym of `walk''' + - ‘march’ is a troponym of ‘walk’ hypernym: - 06297048-n ili: i69611 @@ -2799,7 +2799,7 @@ definition: - a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme example: - - the word `pocket' has two syllables + - the word ‘pocket’ has two syllables hypernym: - 06294878-n ili: i69613 @@ -2867,7 +2867,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06316706-n: definition: - - antonyms that are commonly associated (e.g., `wet' and `dry') + - antonyms that are commonly associated (e.g., ‘wet’ and ‘dry’) hypernym: - 06298695-n ili: i69620 @@ -2876,8 +2876,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06316828-n: definition: - - antonyms whose opposition is mediated (e.g., the antonymy of `wet' and `parched' - is mediated by the similarity of `parched' to `dry') + - antonyms whose opposition is mediated (e.g., the antonymy of ‘wet’ and ‘parched’ + is mediated by the similarity of ‘parched’ to ‘dry’) hypernym: - 06298695-n ili: i69621 @@ -2886,8 +2886,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06317024-n: definition: - - a minimal unit (as a word or stem) in the lexicon of a language; `go' and `went' - and `gone' and `going' are all members of the English lexeme `go' + - a minimal unit (as a word or stem) in the lexicon of a language; ‘go’ and ‘went’ + and ‘gone’ and ‘going’ are all members of the English lexeme ‘go’ hypernym: - 06294878-n ili: i69622 @@ -2918,7 +2918,7 @@ definition: - a variant phonological representation of a morpheme example: - - the final sounds of `bets' and `beds' and `horses' and `oxen' are allomorphs of + - the final sounds of ‘bets’ and ‘beds’ and ‘horses’ and ‘oxen’ are allomorphs of the English plural morpheme hypernym: - 06317223-n @@ -2938,8 +2938,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06317935-n: definition: - - a morpheme that occurs only as part of a larger construction; e.g. an -s at the - end of plural nouns + - a morpheme that occurs only as part of a larger construction; e.g. an ‘-s’ at + the end of plural nouns hypernym: - 06317223-n ili: i69627 @@ -2951,7 +2951,7 @@ definition: - a bound form used only in compounds example: - - '`hemato-'' is a combining form in words like `hematology''' + - ‘hemato-’ is a combining form in words like ‘hematology’ hypernym: - 06317935-n ili: i69628 @@ -3000,7 +3000,7 @@ definition: - the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme) example: - - I don't like words that have -ism as an ending + - I don't like words that have ‘-ism’ as an ending hypernym: - 06317223-n ili: i69633 @@ -3208,7 +3208,7 @@ definition: - a word in the genitive case that is used as an attributive adjective example: - - an example of the attributive genetive is `John's' in `John's mother' + - an example of the attributive genetive is ‘John's’ in ‘John's mother’ hypernym: - 06322842-n ili: i69652 @@ -3361,8 +3361,8 @@ definition: - a clause introduced by a relative pronoun example: - - '`who visits frequently'' is a relative clause in the sentence `John, who visits - frequently, is ill''' + - ‘who visits frequently’ is a relative clause in the sentence ‘John, who visits + frequently, is ill’ hypernym: - 06325134-n ili: i69666 @@ -3472,7 +3472,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06173467-n example: - - '`Socrates is a man'' predicates manhood of Socrates' + - ‘Socrates is a man’ predicates manhood of Socrates hypernym: - 06764688-n ili: i69676 @@ -3481,7 +3481,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06328100-n: definition: - - an infinitive with an adverb between `to' and the verb (e.g., `to boldly go') + - an infinitive with an adverb between ‘to’ and the verb (e.g., ‘to boldly go’) hypernym: - 06329897-n ili: i69677 @@ -3549,7 +3549,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06329345-n: definition: - - a noun formed from a verb (such as the `-ing' form of an English verb when used + - a noun formed from a verb (such as the ‘-ing’ form of an English verb when used as a noun) hypernym: - 06331307-n @@ -3569,7 +3569,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06329715-n: definition: - - an auxiliary verb (such as `can' or `will') that is used to express modality + - an auxiliary verb (such as ‘can’ or ‘will’) that is used to express modality hypernym: - 06329506-n ili: i69686 @@ -3688,7 +3688,7 @@ definition: - an adjective used as a noun example: - - '`meek'' in `blessed are the meek'' is an adnoun' + - ‘meek’ in ‘blessed are the meek’ is an adnoun hypernym: - 06331146-n ili: i69698 @@ -3720,8 +3720,8 @@ definition: - a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies example: - - '`up'' in `finished up'' is an intensifier' - - '`honestly'' in `I honestly don''t know'' is an intensifier' + - ‘up’ in ‘finished up’ is an intensifier + - ‘honestly’ in ‘I honestly don't know’ is an intensifier hypernym: - 06331794-n ili: i69701 @@ -3743,7 +3743,7 @@ 06332925-n: definition: - an adjective that ascribes to its noun the value of an attribute of that noun - (e.g., `a nervous person' or `a musical speaking voice') + (e.g., ‘a nervous person’ or ‘a musical speaking voice’) hypernym: - 06332695-n ili: i69703 @@ -3753,8 +3753,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06333150-n: definition: - - an adjective that classifies its noun (e.g., `a nervous disease' or `a musical - instrument') + - an adjective that classifies its noun (e.g., ‘a nervous disease’ or ‘a musical + instrument’) hypernym: - 06332695-n ili: i69704 @@ -3789,9 +3789,9 @@ definition: - the comparative form of an adjective or adverb example: - - '`faster'' is the comparative of the adjective `fast''' - - '`less famous'' is the comparative degree of the adjective `famous''' - - '`more surely'' is the comparative of the adverb `surely''' + - ‘faster’ is the comparative of the adjective ‘fast’ + - ‘less famous’ is the comparative degree of the adjective ‘famous’ + - ‘more surely’ is the comparative of the adverb ‘surely’ hypernym: - 06332695-n - 06334605-n @@ -3804,9 +3804,9 @@ definition: - the superlative form of an adjective or adverb example: - - '`fastest'' is the superlative of the adjective `fast''' - - '`least famous'' is the superlative degree of the adjective `famous''' - - '`most surely'' is the superlative of the adverb `surely''' + - ‘fastest’ is the superlative of the adjective ‘fast’ + - ‘least famous’ is the superlative degree of the adjective ‘famous’ + - ‘most surely’ is the superlative of the adverb ‘surely’ hypernym: - 06332695-n - 06334605-n @@ -3829,7 +3829,7 @@ 06334815-n: definition: - 'a word or phrase apparently modifying an unintended word because of its placement - in a sentence: e.g., `when young'' in `when young, circuses appeal to all of us''' + in a sentence: e.g., ‘when young’ in ‘when young, circuses appeal to all of us’' hypernym: - 06331794-n ili: i69710 @@ -3841,8 +3841,8 @@ 06335079-n: definition: - 'a participle (usually at the beginning of a sentence) apparently modifying a - word other than the word intended: e.g., `flying across the country'' in `flying - across the country the Rockies came into view''' + word other than the word intended: e.g., ‘flying across the country’ in ‘flying + across the country the Rockies came into view’' hypernym: - 06334815-n ili: i69711 @@ -3883,7 +3883,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06335857-n: definition: - - a determiner (as `the' in English) that indicates specificity of reference + - a determiner (as ‘the’ in English) that indicates specificity of reference hypernym: - 06335662-n ili: i69715 @@ -3892,7 +3892,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06335994-n: definition: - - a determiner (as `a' or `some' in English) that indicates nonspecific reference + - a determiner (as ‘a’ or ‘some’ in English) that indicates nonspecific reference hypernym: - 06335662-n ili: i69716 @@ -3953,7 +3953,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06337047-n: definition: - - a conjunction (like `and' or `or') that connects two identically constructed grammatical + - a conjunction (like ‘and’ or ‘or’) that connects two identically constructed grammatical constituents hypernym: - 06336819-n @@ -3963,7 +3963,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06337219-n: definition: - - a conjunction (like `since' or `that' or `who') that introduces a dependent clause + - a conjunction (like ‘since’ or ‘that’ or ‘who’) that introduces a dependent clause hypernym: - 06336819-n ili: i69723 @@ -4016,10 +4016,10 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06338254-n: definition: - - a pronoun or pronominal phrase (as `each other') that expresses a mutual action + - a pronoun or pronominal phrase (as ‘each other’) that expresses a mutual action or relationship between the individuals indicated in the plural subject example: - - The sentence `They cared for each other' contains a reciprocal pronoun + - The sentence ‘They cared for each other’ contains a reciprocal pronoun hypernym: - 06336363-n ili: i69728 @@ -4028,7 +4028,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06338544-n: definition: - - a pronoun (as `that' or `which' or `who') that introduces a relative clause referring + - a pronoun (as ‘that’ or ‘which’ or ‘who’) that introduces a relative clause referring to some antecedent hypernym: - 06336363-n @@ -4069,8 +4069,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06339200-n: definition: - - a personal pronoun compounded with -self to show the agent's action affects the - agent + - a personal pronoun compounded with ‘-self’ to show the agent's action affects + the agent hypernym: - 06338129-n ili: i69733 @@ -4082,8 +4082,8 @@ definition: - a verb whose agent performs an action that is directed at the agent example: - - the sentence `he washed' has a reflexive verb - - '`perjure'' is a reflexive verb because you cannot perjure anyone but yourself' + - the sentence ‘he washed’ has a reflexive verb + - ‘perjure’ is a reflexive verb because you cannot perjure anyone but yourself hypernym: - 06331562-n ili: i69734 @@ -4206,7 +4206,7 @@ - an English verb followed by one or more particles where the combination behaves as a syntactic and semantic unit example: - - '`turn out'' is a phrasal verb in the question `how many turned out to vote?''' + - ‘turn out’ is a phrasal verb in the question ‘how many turned out to vote?’ hypernym: - 06329055-n ili: i69746 @@ -4216,7 +4216,7 @@ wikidata: Q1527589 06342007-n: definition: - - a participle expressing present action; in English is formed by adding -ing + - a participle expressing present action; in English is formed by adding ‘-ing’ hypernym: - 06341521-n ili: i69747 @@ -4382,7 +4382,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06345388-n: definition: - - an additional name or an epithet appended to a name (as in `Ferdinand the Great') + - an additional name or an epithet appended to a name (as in ‘Ferdinand the Great’) hypernym: - 06344646-n ili: i69762 @@ -4483,8 +4483,8 @@ 06347202-n: definition: - a family name derived from name of your father or a paternal ancestor (especially - with an affix (such as -son in English or O'- in Irish) added to the name of your - father or a paternal ancestor) + with an affix (such as ‘-son’ in English or ‘O'-’ in Irish) added to the name + of your father or a paternal ancestor) domain_region: - 08878165-n hypernym: @@ -4528,7 +4528,7 @@ definition: - slang for something (especially for an illegal drug) example: - - '`smack'' is a street name for heroin' + - ‘smack’ is a street name for heroin hypernym: - 06344646-n - 07171981-n @@ -4631,7 +4631,7 @@ definition: - a descriptive name for a place or thing example: - - the nickname for the U.S. Constitution is `Old Ironsides' + - the nickname for the U.S. Constitution is ‘Old Ironsides’ hypernym: - 06344646-n ili: i69781 @@ -4716,7 +4716,7 @@ definition: - a name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix) example: - - '`Billy'' is a hypocorism for `William''' + - ‘Billy’ is a hypocorism for ‘William’ hypernym: - 06344646-n ili: i69789 @@ -4726,7 +4726,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06350786-n: definition: - - 'an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.'' or `General''' + - 'an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. ‘Mr.’ or ‘General’' example: - the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title hypernym: @@ -4892,7 +4892,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06353232-n: definition: - - a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English `Mr' or `sir' + - a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English ‘Mr’ or ‘sir’ domain_topic: - 06979499-n hypernym: @@ -4905,7 +4905,7 @@ 06353385-n: definition: - a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English - `Mrs' or `madam' + ‘Mrs’ or ‘madam’ domain_topic: - 06979499-n hypernym: @@ -4918,7 +4918,7 @@ 06353552-n: definition: - a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar - to the English `Miss' + to the English ‘Miss’ domain_topic: - 06979499-n hypernym: @@ -4989,7 +4989,7 @@ definition: - an appellation signifying nobility example: - - '`your majesty'' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king' + - ‘your majesty’ is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king hypernym: - 06350278-n ili: i69813 @@ -5018,7 +5018,7 @@ definition: - the name of a work of art or literary composition etc. example: - - he looked for books with the word `jazz' in the title + - he looked for books with the word ‘jazz’ in the title - he refused to give titles to his paintings - I can never remember movie titles hypernym: @@ -6052,7 +6052,7 @@ 06372853-n: definition: - 'an ancient writing system: having alternate lines written in opposite directions; - literally `as the ox ploughs''' + literally ‘as the ox ploughs’' hypernym: - 06362609-n ili: i69909 @@ -6974,8 +6974,8 @@ definition: - a witty satiric verse containing two rhymed couplets and mentioning a famous person example: - - '`The president is George W. Bush, Who is happy to sit on his tush, While sending - his armies to fight, For anything he thinks is right'' is a clerihew' + - ‘The president is George W. Bush, Who is happy to sit on his tush, While sending + his armies to fight, For anything he thinks is right’ is a clerihew hypernym: - 06393492-n ili: i69998 @@ -7419,7 +7419,7 @@ wikidata: Q1320248 06397077-n: definition: - - (Roman Catholic Church) a Latin versicle meaning `lift up your hearts' + - (Roman Catholic Church) a Latin versicle meaning ‘lift up your hearts’ domain_topic: - 08100476-n hypernym: @@ -10067,7 +10067,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06442826-n: definition: - - (Hinduism) the sacred `song of God' composed about 200 BC and incorporated into + - (Hinduism) the sacred ‘song of God’ composed about 200 BC and incorporated into the Mahabharata (a Sanskrit epic); contains a discussion between Krishna and the Indian hero Arjuna on human nature and the purpose of life domain_topic: @@ -11383,7 +11383,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06469466-n: definition: - - (Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as `our father' + - (Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as ‘our father’ domain_topic: - 08100476-n ili: i70396 @@ -11762,7 +11762,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06476089-n: definition: - - (from the Sanskrit word for `knowledge') any of the most ancient sacred writings + - (from the Sanskrit word for ‘knowledge’) any of the most ancient sacred writings of Hinduism written in early Sanskrit; traditionally believed to comprise the Samhitas, the Brahmanas, the Aranyakas, and the Upanishads domain_topic: @@ -11886,7 +11886,7 @@ wikidata: Q6113985 06478150-n: definition: - - (Sanskrit) literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally + - (Sanskrit) literally a ‘sacred utterance’ in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns domain_topic: - 06246956-n @@ -12072,7 +12072,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06481268-n: definition: - - a summary list; as in e.g. `a news roundup' + - a summary list; as in e.g. ‘a news roundup’ example: - a news roundup hypernym: @@ -12223,7 +12223,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06484495-n: definition: - - an equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement + - an equating verb (such as ‘be’ or ‘become’) that links the subject with the complement of a sentence hypernym: - 06331562-n @@ -12800,8 +12800,8 @@ domain_topic: - 06182505-n example: - - '`Those girls, they giggle when they see me'' and `Cigarettes, you couldn''t pay - me to smoke them'' are examples of topicalization' + - ‘Those girls, they giggle when they see me’ and ‘Cigarettes, you couldn't pay + me to smoke them’ are examples of topicalization hypernym: - 07117611-n ili: i70523 @@ -17017,8 +17017,8 @@ wikidata: Q1092720 06564461-n: definition: - - the opinion joined by a majority of the court (generally known simply as `the - opinion') + - the opinion joined by a majority of the court (generally known simply as ‘the + opinion’) domain_topic: - 08458195-n hypernym: @@ -17459,7 +17459,7 @@ 06572245-n: definition: - the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; - in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' + in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’ (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims @@ -17485,7 +17485,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06572930-n: definition: - - (law) an answer of `no contest' by a defendant who does not admit guilt but that + - (law) an answer of ‘no contest’ by a defendant who does not admit guilt but that subjects him to conviction domain_topic: - 06551169-n @@ -18909,7 +18909,7 @@ 06597379-n: definition: - a set of instructions inserted into a program that are designed to execute (or - `explode') if a particular condition is satisfied; when exploded it may delete + ‘explode’) if a particular condition is satisfied; when exploded it may delete or corrupt data, or print a spurious message, or have other harmful effects example: - a disgruntled employee planted a logic bomb @@ -19137,7 +19137,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06601633-n: definition: - - a database management system that allows strings of text (`objects') to be processed + - a database management system that allows strings of text (‘objects’) to be processed as a complex network of nodes that are linked together in an arbitrary way hypernym: - 06601432-n @@ -20040,7 +20040,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06617096-n: definition: - - an ambiguous grammatical construction; e.g., `they are flying planes' can mean + - an ambiguous grammatical construction; e.g., ‘they are flying planes’ can mean either that someone is flying planes or that something is flying planes hypernym: - 06616672-n @@ -20729,7 +20729,7 @@ definition: - the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater example: - - the feature tonight is `Casablanca' + - the feature tonight is ‘Casablanca’ hypernym: - 06626039-n ili: i71227 @@ -21056,7 +21056,7 @@ definition: - a program that is broadcast again example: - - she likes to watch `I love Lucy' reruns + - she likes to watch ‘I love Lucy’ reruns hypernym: - 06631935-n ili: i71259 @@ -22112,7 +22112,7 @@ definition: - a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone example: - - Al Smith used to say, `Let's look at the record' + - Al Smith used to say, ‘Let's look at the record’ - his name is in all the record books hypernym: - 06648784-n @@ -23797,7 +23797,7 @@ wikidata: Q42283 06678357-n: definition: - - a common way to make software available; users are allowed to log in as `guest' + - a common way to make software available; users are allowed to log in as ‘guest’ without a password and copy whatever has been made available hypernym: - 06678115-n @@ -26378,8 +26378,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06720117-n: definition: - - the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above - and beyond the call of duty' + - the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action ‘above + and beyond the call of duty’ hypernym: - 06719615-n ili: i71750 @@ -26864,7 +26864,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06727491-n: definition: - - (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem + - (often used with ‘pay’) a formal expression of esteem example: - he paid his respects to the mayor hypernym: @@ -27192,7 +27192,7 @@ definition: - an epithet that can be used to smear someone's reputation example: - - he used the smear word `communist' for everyone who disagreed with him + - he used the smear word ‘communist’ for everyone who disagreed with him hypernym: - 06733713-n ili: i71825 @@ -27368,7 +27368,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06173467-n example: - - '`I always lie'' is a paradox because if it is true it must be false' + - ‘I always lie’ is a paradox because if it is true it must be false hypernym: - 07221547-n ili: i71840 @@ -28485,9 +28485,9 @@ - a definition in which the term is used by embedding it in a larger expression containing its explanation example: - - a contextual definition of `legal duty' might be `X has a legal duty to do Y means + - a contextual definition of ‘legal duty’ might be ‘X has a legal duty to do Y means that X is required to do Y by a contract relationship that would be upheld in - a court of law' + a court of law’ hypernym: - 06757091-n ili: i71938 @@ -28537,7 +28537,7 @@ definition: - the act of giving a new definition example: - - words like `conservative' require periodic redefinition + - words like ‘conservative’ require periodic redefinition - she provided a redefinition of his duties hypernym: - 06757091-n @@ -29446,7 +29446,7 @@ definition: - an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement example: - - when you say `maybe' you are just hedging + - when you say ‘maybe’ you are just hedging hypernym: - 06773810-n ili: i72025 @@ -29786,7 +29786,7 @@ - an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect example: - - his parting shot was `drop dead' + - his parting shot was ‘drop dead’ - she threw shafts of sarcasm - she takes a dig at me every chance she gets hypernym: @@ -31397,7 +31397,7 @@ definition: - an individual instance of a type of symbol example: - - the word `error' contains three tokens of `r' + - the word ‘error’ contains three tokens of ‘r’ hypernym: - 06819327-n ili: i72197 @@ -31409,7 +31409,7 @@ definition: - all of the tokens of the same symbol example: - - the word `element' contains five different types of character + - the word ‘element’ contains five different types of character hypernym: - 06819327-n ili: i72198 @@ -32460,7 +32460,7 @@ 06825973-n: definition: - the positive fractional part of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression - log 643 = 2.808 the mantissa is .808 + ‘log 643 = 2.808’ the mantissa is .808 hypernym: - 13754218-n ili: i72299 @@ -32471,7 +32471,7 @@ 06826168-n: definition: - the integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; - in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2 + in the expression ‘log 643 = 2.808’ the characteristic is 2 hypernym: - 13750609-n ili: i72300 @@ -32789,7 +32789,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06832423-n: definition: - - a variant form of a grapheme, as `m' or `M' or a handwritten version of that grapheme + - a variant form of a grapheme, as ‘m’ or ‘M’ or a handwritten version of that grapheme hypernym: - 06831828-n ili: i72329 @@ -32981,7 +32981,7 @@ wikidata: Q216042 06835587-n: definition: - - a mark (`) placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation + - a mark (‘) placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation hypernym: - 06835082-n ili: i72347 @@ -33321,7 +33321,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06841249-n: definition: - - a sign (`%') used to indicate that the number preceding it should be understood + - a sign (‘%’) used to indicate that the number preceding it should be understood as a proportion multiplied by 100 hypernym: - 06831828-n @@ -33397,7 +33397,7 @@ 06843888-n: definition: - 'two successive letters (especially two letters used to represent a single sound: - `sh'' in `shoe'')' + ‘sh’ in ‘shoe’)' hypernym: - 06841868-n ili: i72384 @@ -34126,8 +34126,8 @@ definition: - a letter that has two or more pronunciations example: - - '`c'' is a polyphone because it is pronounced like `k'' in `car'' but like `s'' - in `cell''' + - ‘c’ is a polyphone because it is pronounced like ‘k’ in ‘car’ but like ‘s’ in + ‘cell’ hypernym: - 06841868-n ili: i72460 @@ -34224,7 +34224,7 @@ - a single written symbol that represents an entire word or phrase without indicating its pronunciation example: - - "`7' is a logogram that is pronounced `seven' in English and `nanatsu' in Japanese" + - ‘7’ is a logogram that is pronounced ‘seven’ in English and ‘nanatsu’ in Japanese hypernym: - 06853698-n ili: i72469 @@ -34263,7 +34263,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06854923-n: definition: - - a punctuation mark (`&') used to represent conjunction (and) + - a punctuation mark (‘&’) used to represent conjunction (and) hypernym: - 06854415-n ili: i72473 @@ -34272,7 +34272,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06855037-n: definition: - - the mark (`'') used to indicate the omission of one or more letters from a printed + - the mark (‘'’) used to indicate the omission of one or more letters from a printed word hypernym: - 06854415-n @@ -34282,7 +34282,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06855215-n: definition: - - either of two punctuation marks (`{' or `}') used to enclose textual material + - either of two punctuation marks (‘{’ or ‘}’) used to enclose textual material hypernym: - 06854415-n ili: i72475 @@ -34291,7 +34291,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06855340-n: definition: - - either of two punctuation marks (`[' or `]') used to enclose textual material + - either of two punctuation marks (‘[’ or ‘]’) used to enclose textual material hypernym: - 06854415-n ili: i72476 @@ -34301,7 +34301,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06855502-n: definition: - - either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and + - either of two punctuation marks (‘<’ or ‘>’) used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material hypernym: - 06854415-n @@ -34312,8 +34312,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06855710-n: definition: - - a punctuation mark (`:') used after a word introducing a series or an example or - an explanation (or after the salutation of a business letter) + - a punctuation mark (‘:’) used after a word introducing a series or an example + or an explanation (or after the salutation of a business letter) hypernym: - 06854415-n ili: i72478 @@ -34322,7 +34322,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06855902-n: definition: - - a punctuation mark (`,') used to indicate the separation of elements within the + - a punctuation mark (‘,’) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence hypernym: - 06854415-n @@ -34332,7 +34332,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06856067-n: definition: - - a punctuation mark (`!') used after an exclamation + - a punctuation mark (‘!’) used after an exclamation hypernym: - 06854415-n ili: i72480 @@ -34342,8 +34342,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06856198-n: definition: - - a punctuation mark (`-') used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables - of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text + - a punctuation mark (‘-’) used between parts of a compound word or between the + syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text hypernym: - 06854415-n ili: i72481 @@ -34353,7 +34353,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06856443-n: definition: - - either of two punctuation marks `(' or `)' used to enclose textual material + - either of two punctuation marks ‘(’ or ‘)’ used to enclose textual material hypernym: - 06854415-n ili: i72482 @@ -34362,7 +34362,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06856570-n: definition: - - a punctuation mark (`.') placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate + - a punctuation mark (‘.’) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations example: - in England they call a period a stop @@ -34378,8 +34378,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06856888-n: definition: - - (usually plural) one of a series of points (`…') indicating that something has been - omitted or that the sentence is incomplete + - (usually plural) one of a series of points (‘…’) indicating that something has + been omitted or that the sentence is incomplete exemplifies: - 06306016-n hypernym: @@ -34390,7 +34390,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06857090-n: definition: - - a punctuation mark (`?') placed at the end of a sentence to indicate a question + - a punctuation mark (‘?’) placed at the end of a sentence to indicate a question hypernym: - 06854415-n ili: i72485 @@ -34438,7 +34438,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06857789-n: definition: - - a punctuation mark (`;') used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer + - a punctuation mark (‘;’) used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period hypernym: - 06854415-n @@ -34448,7 +34448,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06857953-n: definition: - - a punctuation mark (`/') used to separate related items of information + - a punctuation mark (‘/’) used to separate related items of information hypernym: - 06854415-n ili: i72491 @@ -34462,7 +34462,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06858126-n: definition: - - a punctuation mark (`⁓') used in text to indicate the omission of a word + - a punctuation mark (‘⁓’) used in text to indicate the omission of a word hypernym: - 06854415-n ili: i72492 @@ -34521,8 +34521,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 06864792-n: definition: - - a formally registered symbol (`™') identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a - product + - a formally registered symbol (‘™’) identifying the manufacturer or distributor + of a product exemplifies: - 92433720-n - 92460019-n @@ -43777,8 +43777,8 @@ 06998382-n: definition: - a Chadic language spoken in Chad, in Guera Region, Guera department, Bitkine subprefecture, - below Guera massif, Moukoulou, Séguine, Doli, Morgué, Djarkatché (Mezimi), - and Gougué villages + below Guera massif, Moukoulou, Séguine, Doli, Morgué, Djarkatché (Mezimi), and + Gougué villages hypernym: - 06998552-n ili: i73353 @@ -45151,7 +45151,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07019828-n: definition: - - the theater as a profession (usually `the stage') + - the theater as a profession (usually ‘the stage’) example: - an early movie simply showed a long kiss by two actors of the contemporary stage hypernym: @@ -45519,7 +45519,7 @@ definition: - persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress example: - - '`let me show you my etchings'' is a rather worn line' + - ‘let me show you my etchings’ is a rather worn line - he has a smooth line but I didn't fall for it - that salesman must have practiced his fast line of talk hypernym: @@ -46783,7 +46783,7 @@ 07050292-n: definition: - the first words of a medieval Latin hymn describing the Last Judgment (literally - `day of wrath') + ‘day of wrath’) ili: i73634 instance_hypernym: - 07049616-n @@ -46825,8 +46825,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07050805-n: definition: - - (Luke) the canticle of the Virgin Mary (from Luke 1:46 beginning `Magnificat anima - mea Dominum') + - (Luke) the canticle of the Virgin Mary (from Luke 1:46 beginning ‘Magnificat anima + mea Dominum’) domain_topic: - 06453643-n ili: i73638 @@ -48739,8 +48739,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07081916-n: definition: - - 'the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the - bride'' instead of `the bride''s father''' + - 'the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the + bride’ instead of ‘the bride''s father’' hypernym: - 07080699-n ili: i73822 @@ -49752,7 +49752,7 @@ definition: - using more words than necessary example: - - plenoasms such as `a tiny little child' + - plenoasms such as ‘a tiny little child’ hypernym: - 07103943-n ili: i73916 @@ -49763,7 +49763,7 @@ definition: - useless and pointless repetition example: - - to say that something is `adequate enough' is a tautology + - to say that something is ‘adequate enough’ is a tautology hypernym: - 07104913-n ili: i73917 @@ -49776,7 +49776,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06173467-n example: - - the statement `he is brave or he is not brave' is a tautology + - the statement ‘he is brave or he is not brave’ is a tautology hypernym: - 06736815-n ili: i73918 @@ -49796,7 +49796,7 @@ definition: - abbreviation of a word by omitting the final sound or sounds example: - - the British get `pud' from `pudding' by apocope + - the British get ‘pud’ from ‘pudding’ by apocope hypernym: - 07105779-n ili: i73920 @@ -49819,8 +49819,8 @@ - a word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name and pronounced as one word example: - - '`NATO'' is an initialism for North Atlantic Treaty Organization' - - the word `scuba' is an acronym for s(elf)-c(ontained) u(nderwater) b(reathing) + - ‘NATO’ is an initialism for North Atlantic Treaty Organization + - the word ‘scuba’ is an acronym for s(elf)-c(ontained) u(nderwater) b(reathing) a(pparatus) hypernym: - 06301417-n @@ -50021,7 +50021,7 @@ wikidata: Q465509 07110182-n: definition: - - a metrical unit with unstressed-stressed-unstressed syllables (e.g., `remember') + - a metrical unit with unstressed-stressed-unstressed syllables (e.g., ‘remember’) hypernym: - 07109509-n ili: i73940 @@ -50136,7 +50136,7 @@ - use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse example: - - initial rhyme such as `around the rock the ragged rascal ran' + - initial rhyme such as ‘around the rock the ragged rascal ran’ hypernym: - 07111327-n ili: i73952 @@ -50172,7 +50172,7 @@ definition: - a two-syllable rhyme example: - - '`ended'' and `blended'' form a double rhyme' + - ‘ended’ and ‘blended’ form a double rhyme hypernym: - 07111327-n ili: i73955 @@ -50200,7 +50200,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07112759-n: definition: - - an imperfect rhyme (e.g., `love' and `move') + - an imperfect rhyme (e.g., ‘love’ and ‘move’) hypernym: - 07111327-n ili: i73958 @@ -50323,7 +50323,7 @@ definition: - repetition of a word in a different case or inflection in the same sentence example: - - polyptoton such as `my own heart's heart' + - polyptoton such as ‘my own heart's heart’ hypernym: - 07113937-n ili: i73970 @@ -50425,8 +50425,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07116700-n: definition: - - 'strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as `blatant'' to mean `flagrant'') - or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: `blind mouths'')' + - 'strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as ‘blatant’ to mean ‘flagrant’) + or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: ‘blind mouths’)' hypernym: - 07112859-n ili: i73981 @@ -50476,7 +50476,7 @@ definition: - an exclamatory rhetorical device example: - - exclamation such as `O tempore! O mores' + - exclamation such as ‘O tempore! O mores’ hypernym: - 07112859-n ili: i73986 @@ -50496,7 +50496,7 @@ 07117772-n: definition: - a substitution of part of speech or gender or number or tense etc. (e.g., editorial - `we' for `I') + ‘we’ for ‘I’) hypernym: - 07112859-n ili: i73988 @@ -50507,7 +50507,7 @@ definition: - immediate rephrasing for intensification or justification example: - - epanorthosis such as `Seems, madam! Nay, it is' + - epanorthosis such as ‘Seems, madam! Nay, it is’ hypernym: - 07112859-n ili: i73989 @@ -50535,7 +50535,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07118337-n: definition: - - reversal of the syntactic relation of two words (as in `her beauty's face') + - reversal of the syntactic relation of two words (as in ‘her beauty's face’) hypernym: - 07112859-n ili: i73992 @@ -50544,7 +50544,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07118468-n: definition: - - reversal of normal word order (as in `cheese I love') + - reversal of normal word order (as in ‘cheese I love’) hypernym: - 07112859-n ili: i73993 @@ -50562,7 +50562,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07118686-n: definition: - - use of a series of parallel clauses (as in `I came, I saw, I conquered') + - use of a series of parallel clauses (as in ‘I came, I saw, I conquered’) hypernym: - 07112859-n ili: i73995 @@ -50571,7 +50571,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07118815-n: definition: - - reversal of normal order of two words or sentences etc. (as in `bred and born') + - reversal of normal order of two words or sentences etc. (as in ‘bred and born’) hypernym: - 07112859-n ili: i73996 @@ -50583,7 +50583,7 @@ - understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary) example: - - saying `I was not a little upset' when you mean `I was very upset' is an example + - saying ‘I was not a little upset’ when you mean ‘I was very upset’ is an example of litotes hypernym: - 07112859-n @@ -50616,7 +50616,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07119578-n: definition: - - juxtaposing words having a common derivation (as in `sense and sensibility') + - juxtaposing words having a common derivation (as in ‘sense and sensibility’) hypernym: - 07112859-n ili: i74000 @@ -50626,7 +50626,7 @@ 07119711-n: definition: - using several conjunctions in close succession, especially where some might be - omitted (as in `he ran and jumped and laughed for joy') + omitted (as in ‘he ran and jumped and laughed for joy’) hypernym: - 07112859-n ili: i74001 @@ -50717,8 +50717,8 @@ 07121768-n: definition: - a metaphor that has occurred so often that it has become a new meaning of the - expression (e.g., `he is a snake' may once have been a metaphor but after years - of use it has died and become a new sense of the word `snake') + expression (e.g., ‘he is a snake’ may once have been a metaphor but after years + of use it has died and become a new sense of the word ‘snake’) hypernym: - 07121485-n ili: i74010 @@ -50747,7 +50747,7 @@ 07122361-n: definition: - substituting the name of an attribute or feature for the name of the thing itself - (as in `they counted heads') + (as in ‘they counted heads’) hypernym: - 07120141-n ili: i74013 @@ -50765,7 +50765,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07122695-n: definition: - - conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence') + - conjoining contradictory terms (as in ‘deafening silence’) hypernym: - 07120141-n ili: i74015 @@ -50785,7 +50785,7 @@ 07122967-n: definition: - a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds - (usually formed with `like' or `as') + (usually formed with ‘like’ or ‘as’) hypernym: - 07120141-n ili: i74017 @@ -50816,7 +50816,7 @@ - use of a verb with two or more complements, playing on the verb's polysemy, for humorous effect example: - - '`Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave'' is an example of zeugma' + - ‘Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave’ is an example of zeugma hypernym: - 07120141-n ili: i74020 @@ -51124,7 +51124,7 @@ 07129243-n: definition: - a semivowel produced with the tongue near the palate (like the initial sound in - the English word `yeast') + the English word ‘yeast’) hypernym: - 07129117-n ili: i74048 @@ -51314,7 +51314,7 @@ definition: - the insertion of a vowel or consonant into a word to make its pronunciation easier example: - - the insertion of a vowel in the plural of the word `bush' is epenthesis + - the insertion of a vowel in the plural of the word ‘bush’ is epenthesis hypernym: - 07146562-n ili: i74066 @@ -51379,7 +51379,7 @@ 07133698-n: definition: - a composite speech sound consisting of a stop and a fricative articulated at the - same point (as `ch' in `chair' and `j' in `joy') + same point (as ‘ch’ in ‘chair’ and ‘j’ in ‘joy’) hypernym: - 07130392-n ili: i74072 @@ -51420,7 +51420,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07134351-n: definition: - - a frictionless continuant that is not a nasal consonant (especially `l' and `r') + - a frictionless continuant that is not a nasal consonant (especially ‘l’ and ‘r’) hypernym: - 07129729-n ili: i74076 @@ -51431,7 +51431,7 @@ definition: - a doubled or long consonant example: - - the `n' in `thinness' is a geminate + - the ‘n’ in ‘thinness’ is a geminate hypernym: - 07129729-n ili: i74077 @@ -52199,7 +52199,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07147437-n: definition: - - (phonology) the loss of sounds from within a word (as in `fo'c'sle' for `forecastle') + - (phonology) the loss of sounds from within a word (as in ‘fo'c'sle’ for ‘forecastle’) domain_topic: - 06187166-n hypernym: @@ -52234,7 +52234,7 @@ definition: - an expression that is difficult to articulate clearly example: - - '`rubber baby buggy bumper'' is a tongue twister' + - ‘rubber baby buggy bumper’ is a tongue twister hypernym: - 07166088-n ili: i74149 @@ -52243,7 +52243,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07148185-n: definition: - - the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter + - the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant ‘r’) with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula example: - he pronounced his R's with a distinct trill @@ -52550,7 +52550,7 @@ 07153212-n: definition: - a report of a discourse in which deictic terms are modified appropriately (e.g., - `he said "I am a fool"' would be modified to `he said he is a fool') + ‘he said "I am a fool"’ would be modified to ‘he said he is a fool’) hypernym: - 07232584-n ili: i74177 @@ -52590,7 +52590,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07154024-n: definition: - - discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of') + - discussion; (‘talk about’ is a less formal alternative for ‘discussion of’) example: - his poetry contains much talk about love and anger hypernym: @@ -53333,7 +53333,7 @@ definition: - a commonly repeated word or phrase example: - - she repeated `So pleased with how it's going' at intervals like a mantra + - she repeated ‘So pleased with how it's going’ at intervals like a mantra hypernym: - 07166967-n ili: i74250 @@ -53345,7 +53345,7 @@ - a slogan used to rally support for a cause example: - a cry to arms - - our watchword will be `democracy' + - our watchword will be ‘democracy’ hypernym: - 07166967-n ili: i74251 @@ -54766,7 +54766,7 @@ - an accommodation in which both sides make concessions example: - the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it - `business as usual' + ‘business as usual’ hypernym: - 07192097-n ili: i74381 @@ -56303,7 +56303,7 @@ definition: - a grammatically substandard but emphatic negative example: - - double negative such as `I don't never go' + - double negative such as ‘I don't never go’ hypernym: - 07219571-n ili: i74521 @@ -56314,7 +56314,7 @@ definition: - an affirmative constructed from two negatives example: - - double negative such as `a not unwelcome outcome' + - double negative such as ‘a not unwelcome outcome’ hypernym: - 07218356-n ili: i74522 @@ -56409,7 +56409,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06173467-n example: - - the statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction + - the statement ‘he is brave and he is not brave’ is a contradiction hypernym: - 06769118-n ili: i74531 @@ -61098,7 +61098,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 80475027-n: definition: - - English orthography used in Canada (characterized by `analyze', `centre', `useable') + - English orthography used in Canada (characterized by ‘analyze’, ‘centre’, ‘useable’) hypernym: - 06364852-n members: @@ -61157,7 +61157,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 84746436-n: definition: - - English orthography used in Australia (characterized by `analyse', `centre', `usable') + - English orthography used in Australia (characterized by ‘analyse’, ‘centre’, ‘usable’) hypernym: - 06364852-n members: @@ -61177,7 +61177,7 @@ 86712636-n: definition: - English orthography used in the UK, Ireland and most of the Commonwealth (characterized - by `analyse', `centre' and `useable') + by ‘analyse’, ‘centre’ and ‘useable’) hypernym: - 06364852-n members: @@ -61196,8 +61196,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 87027384-n: definition: - - English orthography used in the United States (characterized by `analyze', `center', - `usable') + - English orthography used in the United States (characterized by ‘analyze’, ‘center’, + ‘usable’) hypernym: - 06364852-n members: @@ -61400,7 +61400,7 @@ source: Colloquial WordNet 90011161-n: definition: - - An expression meaning `praise God' in Arabic + - An expression meaning ‘praise God’ in Arabic hypernym: - 06642524-n members: @@ -61485,7 +61485,7 @@ definition: - A subgenre of alternative rock typified by significant use of guitar distortion, feedback, obscured vocals and the blurring of component musical parts into indistinguishable - `walls of sound' + ‘walls of sound’ hypernym: - 07073295-n members: @@ -61538,7 +61538,7 @@ - a meter of poetry consisting of three iambic units per line. example: - In the dramatic forms of tragedy and comedy, iambic trimeter was used mainly for - the verses `spoken' by a character, that is, the dialogue rather than the choral + the verses ‘spoken’ by a character, that is, the dialogue rather than the choral passages. hypernym: - 07109509-n @@ -61635,7 +61635,7 @@ - The characteristic quality of poetry that is marked by departure from the subject, course, or idea at hand; or by an exploration of a different or unrelated concern. example: - - Eighteenth-century writers, says Stabler, were never `lost' in their digressiveness + - Eighteenth-century writers, says Stabler, were never ‘lost’ in their digressiveness and used it as a method of supporting their concepts. hypernym: - 07080699-n @@ -61708,7 +61708,7 @@ 92423912-n: definition: - (phonetics, of a consonant) The property of being spoken without vibration of - the vocal cords, as [t], [s], or [f]. + the vocal cords, as /t/, /s/, or /f/. example: - Instead, he plans to maintain voicelessness of the consonant and an unintended consequence of that effort is a pitch perturbation following release. @@ -62057,8 +62057,8 @@ source: plWordNet 4.0 92444678-n: definition: - - A direct mate with the stipulation `White to move and checkmate Black in no more - than n moves against any defence' where n is greater than 3. + - A direct mate with the stipulation ‘White to move and checkmate Black in no more + than n moves against any defence’ where n is greater than 3. example: - This week's problem is a more-mover by a composer better known for his endgame study and theory work. @@ -62070,8 +62070,8 @@ source: plWordNet 4.0 92444679-n: definition: - - A problem with the stipulation `White to move and checkmate Black in two moves - against any defence'. + - A problem with the stipulation ‘White to move and checkmate Black in two moves + against any defence’. example: - Although, if he was consistent, perhaps he should have said that a three-mover would be three times as difficult as a two-mover. @@ -62083,8 +62083,8 @@ source: plWordNet 4.0 92444680-n: definition: - - A problem with the stipulation `White to move and checkmate Black in no more than - three moves against any defence'. + - A problem with the stipulation ‘White to move and checkmate Black in no more than + three moves against any defence’. example: - Accordingly, the solver usually takes it for granted that a three-mover has a threat, unless the setting definitely suggests a block position. @@ -62169,8 +62169,8 @@ features (it can modify verbs used with the noun, affect the noun's declension etc.). example: - - In other words, the inanimacy of a head noun like `evidence' appeared not to penetrate - the syntactic analysis of the verb `examined'. + - In other words, the inanimacy of a head noun like ‘evidence’ appeared not to penetrate + the syntactic analysis of the verb ‘examined’. hypernym: - 06320373-n members: @@ -62208,9 +62208,9 @@ definition: - (linguistics, poetry) the use of isosyllabic verse. example: - - But it is likewise true that — especially in the context of the eighteenth century — anapestic - meter seemed somewhat flippant and irreverent in comparison with the staid isosyllabism - of iambic pentameter. + - But it is likewise true that — especially in the context of the eighteenth century + — anapestic meter seemed somewhat flippant and irreverent in comparison with the + staid isosyllabism of iambic pentameter. hypernym: - 07108269-n members: @@ -62238,7 +62238,7 @@ example: - source: https://en.wikipedia.org text: As an information management tool, a PIM tool's purpose is to facilitate - the recording, tracking, and management of certain types of `personal information'. + the recording, tracking, and management of certain types of ‘personal information’. hypernym: - 06581154-n members: @@ -62526,8 +62526,8 @@ source: plWordNet 4.0 92460709-n: definition: - - the variant readings, footnotes, etc. found in a scholarly work or a critical edition - of a text. + - the variant readings, footnotes, etc. found in a scholarly work or a critical + edition of a text. example: - The first printed edition of the New Testament with critical apparatus, noting variant readings among the manuscripts, was produced by the printer Robert Estienne @@ -62573,8 +62573,8 @@ definition: - a symbol that represents peace, in the form of three lines within a circle. example: - - In the 1950s the `peace sign' as it is known today, was designed as the logo - for the British Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and adopted by anti-war and counterculture + - In the 1950s the ‘peace sign’ as it is known today, was designed as the logo for + the British Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and adopted by anti-war and counterculture activists in the United States and elsewhere. hypernym: - 06819327-n @@ -62636,7 +62636,7 @@ example: - The sotadic metre or sotadic verse, which has been classified by ancient and modern scholars as a form of ionic metre, is one that reads backwards and forwards the - same, as `llewd did I live, and evil I did dwell'. + same, as ‘llewd did I live, and evil I did dwell’. hypernym: - 06389065-n members: @@ -62671,12 +62671,12 @@ 92460868-n: definition: - a large subgenre of trance music, named for the feeling which listeners claim - to get (often described as a `rush'). + to get (often described as a ‘rush’). example: - Instead of the darker tone of Goa, uplifting trance uses similar chord progressions as progressive trance, but tracks' chord progressions usually rest on a major chord, and the balance between major and minor chords in a progression will determine - how `happy' or `sad' the progression sounds. + how ‘happy’ or ‘sad’ the progression sounds. hypernym: - 92460865-n members: @@ -62690,7 +62690,7 @@ example: - The en dash is commonly used to indicate a closed range of values — a range with clearly defined and finite upper and lower boundaries — roughly signifying what - might otherwise be communicated by the word `through'. + might otherwise be communicated by the word ‘through’. hypernym: - 06856198-n members: @@ -62729,8 +62729,8 @@ - a poem whose meaning is conveyed through its graphic shape or pattern on the printed page. example: - - "`The Mouse's Tale' is a concrete poem by Lewis Carroll which appears in his - novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." + - ‘The Mouse's Tale’ is a concrete poem by Lewis Carroll which appears in his novel + Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. hypernym: - 06389065-n members: @@ -62743,7 +62743,7 @@ and using electronic instruments such as guitars and synthesizers. example: - Jazz Fusion incorporates elements of different genres while maintaining an element - that is distinctly `jazz'. + that is distinctly ‘jazz’. hypernym: - 07076737-n members: @@ -62766,7 +62766,7 @@ 92460923-n: definition: - a type of operatic soprano voice that has the limpidity and easy high notes of - a lyric soprano, yet can be `pushed' on to achieve dramatic climaxes without strain. + a lyric soprano, yet can be ‘pushed’ on to achieve dramatic climaxes without strain. example: - The more dramatic sister of the lyric soprano is the spinto soprano, not quite a full-on dramatic soprano, but possessing a combination of qualities of both @@ -62783,9 +62783,9 @@ and that is often unaccented or contracted. example: - Most languages can adopt theme-rheme structure idiosyncratically — as for English, - we often use as for theme constructions — but topic-prominent languages use - systematic changes in syntax or even dedicated morpological elements such as the - Japanese clitic particle -wa to mark themes and to set them apart from rhemes. + we often use as for theme constructions — but topic-prominent languages use systematic + changes in syntax or even dedicated morpological elements such as the Japanese + clitic particle ‘-wa’ to mark themes and to set them apart from rhemes. hypernym: - 06317223-n members: @@ -62811,8 +62811,8 @@ definition: - a piece of music composed for the Hungarian Csárdás dance. example: - - "The Csárdás is characterized by a variation in tempo: it starts out slowly - (lassú) and ends in a very fast tempo (friss, literally `fresh')." + - 'The Csárdás is characterized by a variation in tempo: it starts out slowly (lassú) + and ends in a very fast tempo (friss, literally ‘fresh’).' hypernym: - 07068473-n members: @@ -62825,8 +62825,8 @@ - a piece of music in the rhythm of the Hungarian Csárdás dance. example: - Classical composers who have used csárdás themes in their works include Emmerich - Kálmán, Franz Liszt, Johannes Brahms, Léo Delibes, Johann Strauss, Pablo de - Sarasate, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and others. + Kálmán, Franz Liszt, Johannes Brahms, Léo Delibes, Johann Strauss, Pablo de Sarasate, + Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and others. hypernym: - 07051211-n members: @@ -62909,8 +62909,8 @@ - In their present form in the Roman Rite, the Improperia are a series of three couplets, sung antiphonally by cantors and followed by alternate Greek and Latin responses from the two halves of the choir; and nine other lines sung by the cantors, - with the full choir responding after each with the refrain `Popule meus, quid - feci tibi? …' + with the full choir responding after each with the refrain ‘Popule meus, quid + feci tibi? …’ hypernym: - 07046732-n members: @@ -62947,12 +62947,12 @@ definition: - a meaningless chant or expression used in conjuring or incantation. example: - - This claim is substantiated by the fact that in the Netherlands, the words `Hocus - pocus' are usually accompanied by the additional words `pilatus pas', and this is - said to be based on a post-Reformation parody of the traditional Catholic ritual + - This claim is substantiated by the fact that in the Netherlands, the words ‘Hocus + pocus’ are usually accompanied by the additional words ‘pilatus pas’, and this + is said to be based on a post-Reformation parody of the traditional Catholic ritual of transubstantiation during mass, being a Dutch corruption of the Latin words - `Hoc est corpus', meaning `this is (my) body', and the credo `sub Pontio Pilato - passus et sepultus est', meaning `under Pontius Pilate he suffered and was buried'. + ‘Hoc est corpus’, meaning ‘this is (my) body’, and the credo ‘sub Pontio Pilato + passus et sepultus est’, meaning ‘under Pontius Pilate he suffered and was buried’. hypernym: - 07174442-n members: @@ -62988,7 +62988,7 @@ definition: - Etiquette practiced or advocated in electronic communication over a computer network. example: - - I know there is a UK political blog war going on at the moment about `netiquette' + - I know there is a UK political blog war going on at the moment about ‘netiquette’ and lies and spin and deceit, and I have not wanted to join in. hypernym: - 06677590-n @@ -63085,9 +63085,9 @@ of the Ethiopian Church. example: - Some linguists do not believe that Geʻez constitutes the common ancestor of modern - Ethiopian languages, but that Geʻez became a separate language early on from - some hypothetical, completely unattested language, and can thus be seen as an - extinct sister language of Tigre and Tigrinya. + Ethiopian languages, but that Geʻez became a separate language early on from some + hypothetical, completely unattested language, and can thus be seen as an extinct + sister language of Tigre and Tigrinya. hypernym: - 06999554-n members: @@ -63100,8 +63100,7 @@ example: - 'Standard Hungarian has 14 vowels in a symmetrical system: seven short vowels (a, e, i, o, ö, u, ü) and seven long ones, which are written with an acute accent - in the case of á, é, í, ó, ú, and with the double acute in the case of ő, - ű.' + in the case of á, é, í, ó, ú, and with the double acute in the case of ő, ű.' hypernym: - 06835082-n members: @@ -63151,8 +63150,8 @@ the alveolar ridge. example: - The sibilant postalveolars (i.e. fricatives and affricates) are sometimes called - `hush consonants' because they include the sound of English `Shhh!' (as distinguished - from the `hiss' consonant [s], as in `Ssss!'). + ‘hush consonants’ because they include the sound /ʃ/ of English ‘Shhh!’ (as distinguished + from the ‘hiss’ consonant /s/, as in ‘Ssss!’). hypernym: - 07129729-n members: @@ -63180,8 +63179,8 @@ - the tense that is used to refer to events, actions, and conditions that are happening all the time, or exist now. example: - - The sentences `I live in Madrid', `She doesn't like cheese', and `I think you're - wrong' are all in the present simple. + - The sentences ‘I live in Madrid’, ‘She doesn't like cheese’, and ‘I think you're + wrong’ are all in the present simple. hypernym: - 06340727-n members: @@ -63191,7 +63190,7 @@ source: plWordNet 4.0 92462177-n: definition: - - an aorist formed by adding sigma or -s to the stem. + - an aorist formed by adding sigma or ‘-s’ to the stem. example: - The sigmatic aorist has disappeared in Baltic, so our information on this category is limited to the Slavic data. @@ -63203,7 +63202,7 @@ source: plWordNet 4.0 92462178-n: definition: - - an aorist that lacks the sigma or -s phoneme. + - an aorist that lacks the sigma or ‘-s’ phoneme. example: - Over time, the asigmatic aorist became increasingly marked as an archaic language feature and was eventually replaced by the other two aorist formations. @@ -63215,10 +63214,10 @@ source: plWordNet 4.0 92462179-n: definition: - - the form of a verb used to describe an action that happened before - the present time and is no longer happening. + - the form of a verb used to describe an action that happened before the present + time and is no longer happening. example: - - Regular verbs form the simple past in -ed; however there are a few hundred irregular + - Regular verbs form the simple past in ‘-ed’; however there are a few hundred irregular verbs with different forms. hypernym: - 06341255-n @@ -63232,7 +63231,7 @@ - a verb form expressing action as single in its occurrence without repetition or continuation. example: - - Semelfactive verbs include `blink', `sneeze', and `knock'. + - Semelfactive verbs include ‘blink’, ‘sneeze’, and ‘knock’. hypernym: - 92462256-n members: @@ -63270,9 +63269,9 @@ definition: - the name of an object which may be perceived by one or more of the five senses. example: - - "`Kitten' is an example of a concrete noun. A kitten registers with the five senses: + - '‘Kitten’ is an example of a concrete noun. A kitten registers with the five senses: you can see a kitten, pet its fur, smell its breath, hear it purr and taste its - kisses." + kisses.' hypernym: - 06330286-n members: @@ -63319,8 +63318,8 @@ - That state of an adverb indicating simple quality, without comparison or relation to increase or diminution. example: - - An example using a positive-degree adverb that doesn't end in -ly would be the - adverb `fast' in the sentence, `She drove fast'. + - An example using a positive-degree adverb that doesn't end in ‘-ly’ would be the + adverb ‘fast’ in the sentence, ‘She drove fast’. hypernym: - 06333461-n members: @@ -63332,7 +63331,7 @@ definition: - An adverb that describes how the action of a verb is carried out. example: - - Adverbs of manner (like `desperately') can modify verbs directly. + - Adverbs of manner (like ‘desperately’) can modify verbs directly. hypernym: - 06334605-n members: @@ -63437,7 +63436,7 @@ 92462515-n: definition: - The Cyrillic letter Ь/ь, which in Old Church Slavonic represented a short (or - `reduced') front vowel, and in modern languages serves to denote a soft (palatalized) + ‘reduced’) front vowel, and in modern languages serves to denote a soft (palatalized) consonant. example: - The yers in weak position were lost, although not in some instances before palatalizing @@ -63530,7 +63529,7 @@ definition: - a morpheme that signifies the past tense of a verb. example: - - In English, The most popular past tense morpheme is indicated by the suffix -ed + - In English, The most popular past tense morpheme is indicated by the suffix ‘-ed’ added to regular verbs. hypernym: - 06317596-n @@ -63555,19 +63554,21 @@ definition: - nasalization that consists of an oral vowel followed by a nasal semivowel. example: - - It is only before a fricative (and for a in word-final position) that e and a - are pronounced as asynchronous nasal vowels, that is, [eu] and [ou]. + - It is only before a fricative (and for ‘ą’ in word-final position) that ‘ę’ and + ‘ą’ are pronounced as asynchronous nasal vowels, that is, /eu/ and /ou/. + - Before a fricative and in word-final position (in the case of ą) they are transcribed + as an oral vowel /ɔ, ɛ/ followed by a nasal consonant /ɲ, ŋ/ or /j̃, w̃/ hypernym: - 07132710-n members: - - asynchronous nazalisation + - asynchronous nasalization partOfSpeech: n source: plWordNet 4.0 92462887-n: definition: - a poetic phrase, utterance, etc. example: - - Just as `hath' is a poeticism in Keats and an unmarked form for Shakespeare, `sogebided' + - Just as ‘hath’ is a poeticism in Keats and an unmarked form for Shakespeare, ‘sogebided’ may have been a poeticism to Alfred and an unmarked form for Qedmon. hypernym: - 06297048-n @@ -63579,7 +63580,7 @@ definition: - an extreme form of tragicomedy. example: - - The Suicide of Solitude, a `tragifarce' production, is currently being performed + - The Suicide of Solitude, a ‘tragifarce’ production, is currently being performed by the local theatre troupe at Rochford Winery in Healesville. hypernym: - 07029911-n @@ -63712,7 +63713,7 @@ source: plWordNet 4.0 92463196-n: definition: - - a name of a `minor' or small natural feature (e.g., a field, path, bridge, ditch, + - a name of a ‘minor’ or small natural feature (e.g., a field, path, bridge, ditch, etc.). example: - Larrain is the name of a farmhouse in Astigarraga (Gipuzkoa) and a microtoponym @@ -63790,7 +63791,7 @@ - a syllable ended by a vowel or diphthong. example: - An open syllable occurs when a vowel is at the end of the syllable, resulting - in the long vowel sound, e.g. pa/per, e/ven, o/pen, go & we. + in the long vowel sound, e.g. ‘pa/per’, ‘e/ven’, ‘o/pen’, ‘go’ & ‘we’. hypernym: - 06315661-n members: @@ -63875,7 +63876,7 @@ definition: - (phonetics) Any vowel sound produced in the front of the mouth. example: - - Examples of front vowels include `a' in `man' and `e' in `gel'. + - Examples of front vowels include ‘a’ in ‘man’ and ‘e’ in ‘gel’. hypernym: - 07127258-n members: @@ -63886,7 +63887,7 @@ definition: - (phonetics) Any vowel sound produced in the back of the mouth. example: - - Examples of back vowels include `u' in `rule' and `o' in `pole'. + - Examples of back vowels include ‘u’ in ‘rule’ and ‘o’ in ‘pole’. hypernym: - 07127258-n members: @@ -63947,9 +63948,9 @@ 92463361-n: definition: - a speech sound having as an obvious concomitant an audible puff of breath, as - initial stop consonants or initial h -sounds. + initial stop consonants or initial /h/ sounds. example: - - The p in English pot is an aspirate, but the p in spot is not. + - The ‘p’ in English ‘pot’ is an aspirate, but the ‘p’ in ‘spot’ is not. hypernym: - 07125755-n members: @@ -63986,8 +63987,8 @@ - title of the member of any of several religious orders that cared for the sick in hospitals. example: - - The person who had the title of hospitaller was in charge of all the hospital staff, - its brothers on the wards, its sisters, lay brothers, servants, and specialized + - The person who had the title of hospitaller was in charge of all the hospital + staff, its brothers on the wards, its sisters, lay brothers, servants, and specialized employees. hypernym: - 06350786-n @@ -64078,7 +64079,7 @@ - The name of a Saint taken as a proper name. example: - This Native place name was used for a while in parallel with the hagionym Saint-Francois-Xavier - (1850s) as well as another ”official” toponym, Grantown, named after Cuthbert + (1850s) as well as another ‘official’ toponym, Grantown, named after Cuthbert Grant. hypernym: - 06349648-n @@ -64090,7 +64091,7 @@ definition: - a clitic that is associated with a following word. example: - - The indefinite article `a' is a proclitic, a word that wants to merge phonologically + - The indefinite article ‘a’ is a proclitic, a word that wants to merge phonologically with the word that follows it. hypernym: - 92460927-n @@ -64130,8 +64131,8 @@ is important to the text's interpretation. example: - What caught my eye about this is that it bears interesting relation to Bakhtin's - concept of the dialogism of the `living word' — in fact, capitalize that `w' - and it would be downright eerie. + concept of the dialogism of the ‘living word’ — in fact, capitalize that ‘w’ and + it would be downright eerie. hypernym: - 07112859-n members: @@ -64221,7 +64222,7 @@ definition: - an adverbial that describes when the action of a verb is carried out. example: - - An adverb phrase that answers the question `when?' is called a temporal adverbial. + - An adverb phrase that answers the question ‘when?’ is called a temporal adverbial. hypernym: - 06335348-n members: @@ -64283,8 +64284,8 @@ - (grammar) a pronoun having no specific referent, such as someone, anybody, or nothing. example: - - In `many disagree with his views' the word `many' functions as an indefinite pronoun, - while in `many people disagree with his views' it functions as a quantifier. + - In ‘many disagree with his views’ the word ‘many’ functions as an indefinite pronoun, + while in ‘many people disagree with his views’ it functions as a quantifier. hypernym: - 06336363-n members: @@ -64322,8 +64323,8 @@ or on coins or medals. example: - One practice was rendering an over-used, formulaic phrase only as a siglum, e.g. - RIP for `requiescat in pace' (`Rest in Peace'), because the long-form written usage - of the abbreviated phrase, itself, was rare. + RIP for ‘requiescat in pace’ (‘Rest in Peace’), because the long-form written + usage of the abbreviated phrase, itself, was rare. hypernym: - 06831828-n members: @@ -64334,7 +64335,7 @@ definition: - an act of describing oneself. example: - - His self-description as an `experimenter' puts him shoulder-to-shoulder with William + - His self-description as an ‘experimenter’ puts him shoulder-to-shoulder with William James and John Dewey. hypernym: - 07216025-n @@ -64433,9 +64434,9 @@ 92464557-n: definition: - The subject of a sentence that expresses the actual agent of an expressed or implied - action (as father in `it is your father speaking') or that is the thing about - which something is otherwise predicated (as to do right in `it is sometimes hard - to do right'). + action (as father in ‘it is your father speaking’) or that is the thing about + which something is otherwise predicated (as to do right in ‘it is sometimes hard + to do right’). example: - The notion of a logical subject can be made more precise in terms of a definition of reference, for something is a logical subject only if it is a referent of a @@ -64452,9 +64453,9 @@ subject in normal English word order and anticipates a subsequent word or phrase that specifies the actual substantive content. example: - - In the sentence `the bear was killed by the hunter', the topicalized goal of the - action (`the bear') is the grammatical subject of the passive sentence and is - acted upon by the agent (`the hunter'), which is the logical, but not the grammatical, + - In the sentence ‘the bear was killed by the hunter’, the topicalized goal of the + action (‘the bear’) is the grammatical subject of the passive sentence and is + acted upon by the agent (‘the hunter’), which is the logical, but not the grammatical, subject of the passive sentence. hypernym: - 06320921-n @@ -64513,7 +64514,7 @@ - a word or line of verse of seven syllables. example: - On the other hand, this heptasyllable is not merely common in the Saturnian but - obviously the `regular' or `normal' form of the longer cola. + obviously the ‘regular’ or ‘normal’ form of the longer cola. hypernym: - 06396351-n members: @@ -64564,7 +64565,7 @@ - a constructed language designed for aesthetic pleasure. example: - By far the largest group of artistic languages are fictional languages (sometimes - also referred to as `professional artlangs'), intended to be the languages of + also referred to as ‘professional artlangs’), intended to be the languages of a fictional world, and often designed with the intent of giving more depth and an appearance of plausibility to the fictional worlds with which they are associated, and to have their characters communicate in a fashion which is both alien and @@ -64590,15 +64591,15 @@ source: plWordNet 4.0 92465794-n: definition: - - "A rhetorical figure resulting from a reverted arrangement in the last clause + - 'A rhetorical figure resulting from a reverted arrangement in the last clause of a sentence of the two principal words of the clause preceding; inversion of - the members of an antithesis: as, `A poem is a speaking picture; a picture a mute - poem'." + the members of an antithesis: as, ‘A poem is a speaking picture; a picture a mute + poem’.' example: - I am not of Paracelsus's mind, that boldly delivers a receipt to make a man without conjunction; yet cannot but wonder at the multitude of heads that do deny traduction, having no other arguments to confirm their belief than that rhetorical sentence - and antimetathesis of Augustine, `creando infunditur, infundendo creatur'. + and antimetathesis of Augustine, ‘creando infunditur, infundendo creatur’. hypernym: - 07112859-n members: @@ -64623,7 +64624,7 @@ definition: - an Indo-European language that shows distinctive preservation of the Proto-Indo-European labiovelars and that shows a historical development of velar articulations, as - the sounds (k) or [kh] from Proto-Indo-European palatal phonemes. + the sounds /k/ or /kʰ/ (‘kh’) from Proto-Indo-European palatal phonemes. example: - The Centum languages show characteristic plain velars and labiovelars articulated at the back of the mouth in inherited Indo-European lexical items. @@ -64651,8 +64652,8 @@ on a remote computer. example: - Your Web browser is a client program that has requested a service from a server; - in fact, the service and resource the server provided is the delivery of this Web - page. + in fact, the service and resource the server provided is the delivery of this + Web page. hypernym: - 06581154-n members: @@ -64725,7 +64726,7 @@ source: plWordNet 4.0 92470531-n: definition: - - a song associated with the dance `The Twist' and the associated cultural craze. + - a song associated with the dance ‘The Twist’ and the associated cultural craze. example: - There was Twist merchandise and memorabilia sold in those times, and many other music artists recorded twist songs. @@ -64788,7 +64789,7 @@ definition: - an indication of satisfaction or approval. example: - - The phrase `two thumbs up' has come to be used as an indication of very high quality + - The phrase ‘two thumbs up’ has come to be used as an indication of very high quality or unanimity of praise. hypernym: - 06699481-n diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.event.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.event.yaml index 8951b716..145f0a58 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.event.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.event.yaml @@ -8611,7 +8611,7 @@ definition: - activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption example: - - the term `distress' connotes some degree of perturbation and emotional upset + - the term ‘distress’ connotes some degree of perturbation and emotional upset - he looked around for the source of the disturbance - there was a disturbance of neural function hypernym: @@ -11420,8 +11420,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07489458-n: definition: - - ultimate success achieved after a near failure (inspired by the saying `he laughs - best who laughs last') + - ultimate success achieved after a near failure (inspired by the saying ‘he laughs + best who laughs last’) example: - we had the last laugh after the votes were counted hypernym: @@ -11856,7 +11856,7 @@ individual conscience because it is neither forbidden nor enjoined by the scriptures. example: - For all of the wild-eyed (and completely sectarian) assertions floating around - the LCMS that ordination is a mere adiaphoron, that `laying on of hands' does + the LCMS that ordination is a mere adiaphoron, that ‘laying on of hands’ does not mean ritual ordination but rather a democratic election, that ordination confers nothing - I have yet to ever read about anyone actually graduating seminary and taking a call to a congregation and choosing to forgo the rite of ordination. diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.feeling.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.feeling.yaml index 5ef09043..6fae9e9d 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.feeling.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.feeling.yaml @@ -2282,7 +2282,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07531995-n: definition: - - a feeling of intense indignation (now used only in the phrase `in high dudgeon') + - a feeling of intense indignation (now used only in the phrase ‘in high dudgeon’) hypernym: - 07532976-n ili: i76254 diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.food.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.food.yaml index 2d99ea2d..a9c578b7 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.food.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.food.yaml @@ -658,8 +658,8 @@ wikidata: Q2249305 07585209-n: definition: - - flour made by grinding the entire wheat berry including the bran; (`whole meal - flour' is British usage) + - flour made by grinding the entire wheat berry including the bran; (‘whole meal + flour’ is British usage) domain_region: - 08879115-n hypernym: @@ -2369,7 +2369,7 @@ definition: - prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises example: - - in England they call takeout food `takeaway' + - in England they call takeout food ‘takeaway’ hypernym: - 07609120-n ili: i76701 @@ -3620,7 +3620,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07628605-n: definition: - - (British) the dessert course of a meal (`pud' is used informally) + - (British) the dessert course of a meal (‘pud’ is used informally) domain_region: - 08879115-n hypernym: @@ -12304,8 +12304,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07753721-n: definition: - - pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey - nut' are British terms + - pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; ‘groundnut’ and ‘monkey + nut’ are British terms hypernym: - 07753057-n ili: i77699 @@ -13919,7 +13919,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07778889-n: definition: - - huge fruit native to southeastern Asia `smelling like Hell and tasting like Heaven'; + - huge fruit native to southeastern Asia ‘smelling like Hell and tasting like Heaven’; seeds are roasted and eaten like nuts hypernym: - 07721676-n @@ -16541,7 +16541,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07820128-n: definition: - - seed of the annual grass Avena sativa (spoken of primarily in the plural as `oats') + - seed of the annual grass Avena sativa (spoken of primarily in the plural as ‘oats’) exemplifies: - 06306016-n hypernym: @@ -18108,7 +18108,7 @@ - white crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking example: - - food manufacturers sometimes list MSG simply as `artificial flavors' in ingredient + - food manufacturers sometimes list MSG simply as ‘artificial flavors’ in ingredient lists hypernym: - 07825344-n @@ -19408,7 +19408,7 @@ definition: - cream that has at least 18% butterfat example: - - in England they call light cream `single cream' + - in England they call light cream ‘single cream’ hypernym: - 07863174-n ili: i78411 @@ -22805,7 +22805,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07913175-n: definition: - - any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British + - any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (‘hock’ is British usage) domain_region: - 08879115-n @@ -23019,8 +23019,8 @@ - wine that does not meet the minimum qualifications and standards for use of a designation by appellation of origin (where the grapes are grown) or by varietal content; may only be labeled by proprietary (made-up) name, by general color (such - as `vin rouge', `vino rosso', `rotwein', `red wine', etc.), or by general class - (as `vin ordinaire', `vin de table', `vino da tavola', `tafelwein', `table wine', + as ‘vin rouge’, ‘vino rosso’, ‘rotwein’, ‘red wine’, etc.), or by general class + (as ‘vin ordinaire’, ‘vin de table’, ‘vino da tavola’, ‘tafelwein’, ‘table wine’, etc.) hypernym: - 07907701-n @@ -24571,7 +24571,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 07937855-n: definition: - - alcoholic drink from fermented cider; `cider' and `cyder' are European (especially + - alcoholic drink from fermented cider; ‘cider’ and ‘cyder’ are European (especially British) usages for the fermented beverage hypernym: - 07937695-n @@ -26338,7 +26338,7 @@ - a simple type of soup where a basic roux is thinned with cream or milk and then mushrooms and/or mushroom broth are added. example: - - Canned cream of mushroom soup has been described as `America's béchamel'. + - Canned cream of mushroom soup has been described as ‘America's béchamel’. hypernym: - 07598762-n members: @@ -26766,7 +26766,7 @@ - The practice of eating mainly vegetarian food, but making occasional exceptions for social, pragmatic, cultural, or nutritional reasons. example: - - Flexitarianism will be the next `mega trend' leading to sales of vegetarian foods + - Flexitarianism will be the next ‘mega trend’ leading to sales of vegetarian foods in the UK to grow by 10% by 2016, according to food trends agency The Food People. hypernym: - 07576677-n diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.group.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.group.yaml index 19a2b15e..c41ce12c 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.group.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.group.yaml @@ -3391,7 +3391,7 @@ 08018826-n: definition: - a company that operates its business primarily on the internet using a URL that - ends in `.com' + ends in ‘.com’ hypernym: - 08074934-n ili: i79343 @@ -4578,7 +4578,7 @@ 08040596-n: definition: - the most popular and feared Islamic extremist group in central Asia; advocates - `pure' Islam and the creation of a worldwide Islamic state + ‘pure’ Islam and the creation of a worldwide Islamic state domain_region: - 09230176-n domain_topic: @@ -8728,7 +8728,7 @@ 08114732-n: definition: - a religious sect founded in the United States in 1966; based on Vedic scriptures; - groups engage in joyful chanting of `Hare Krishna' and other mantras based on + groups engage in joyful chanting of ‘Hare Krishna’ and other mantras based on the name of the Hindu god Krishna; devotees usually wear saffron robes and practice vegetarianism and celibacy hypernym: @@ -11436,7 +11436,7 @@ 08168750-n: definition: - (Melanesia) the followers of one of several millenarian cults that believe salvation - will come in the form of wealth (`cargo') brought by westerners; some ascribe + will come in the form of wealth (‘cargo’) brought by westerners; some ascribe divine attributes to westerners on first contact (especially to missionaries) domain_topic: - 08855622-n @@ -18361,7 +18361,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06104629-n example: - - '`extragalactic nebula'' is a former name for `galaxy''' + - ‘extragalactic nebula’ is a former name for ‘galaxy’ hypernym: - 07968050-n ili: i80600 @@ -19366,7 +19366,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 08304103-n: definition: - - a British abbreviation of `university'; usually refers to Oxford University or + - a British abbreviation of ‘university’; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University hypernym: - 08303084-n @@ -20905,7 +20905,7 @@ definition: - the first council of the Western Church held in the Lateran Palace in 1123; focused on church discipline and made plans to recover the Holy Lands from the Muslim - `infidels' + ‘infidels’ hypernym: - 08332124-n ili: i80831 @@ -21726,7 +21726,7 @@ 08347225-n: definition: - one of the twelve federal United States courts of appeals that cover a group of - states known as a `circuit' + states known as a ‘circuit’ domain_topic: - 08458195-n hypernym: @@ -27897,7 +27897,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 08453462-n: definition: - - an entire system; used in the phrase `the whole shebang' + - an entire system; used in the phrase ‘the whole shebang’ hypernym: - 08452398-n ili: i81455 @@ -28286,7 +28286,7 @@ domain_topic: - 08458195-n example: - - the United States Constitution declares itself to be `the supreme law of the land' + - the United States Constitution declares itself to be ‘the supreme law of the land’ hypernym: - 08458195-n ili: i81488 @@ -30811,7 +30811,7 @@ definition: - The quality or characteristic of being Czech. example: - - There´s more Czechness in Brno than in Prague, says American academic now living + - There's more Czechness in Brno than in Prague, says American academic now living in the Czech Republic. hypernym: - 08304765-n @@ -30907,7 +30907,7 @@ source: plWordNet 4.0 92428451-n: definition: - - fictional people in the `Fortess', a series of fantasy novels by science fiction + - fictional people in the ‘Fortess’, a series of fantasy novels by science fiction and fantasy author C. J. Cherryh. domain_topic: - 06380048-n @@ -30982,8 +30982,8 @@ by a tendency to use free verse, complicated metrical innovations, and daring imagery and symbolism instead of traditional form and content. example: - - Jorge Luis Borges declared that the `newest aesthetic,' Ultraism, is the poetic - alternative to `the prevailing Rubenism and Anecdotalism.' + - Jorge Luis Borges declared that the ‘newest aesthetic,’ Ultraism, is the poetic + alternative to ‘the prevailing Rubenism and Anecdotalism.’ hypernym: - 08483654-n members: @@ -31010,7 +31010,7 @@ nearby Slavic states in the Balkans as well as Russia. example: - The Neo-Slavism of 1908-1910 and its effects up to the First World. War were to - a large extent a creation of Czech `foreign policy'. + a large extent a creation of Czech ‘foreign policy’. hypernym: - 08481612-n members: @@ -31025,8 +31025,8 @@ example: - This ephemeral appearance of Karaism on Spanish soil was fruitful for Jewish historical literature, for it induced the philosophically trained Abraham ibn Daud of Toledo - to write his `Sefer ha-Ḳabbalah' (1161), which is invaluable for the history - of the Jews in Spain. + to write his ‘Sefer ha-Ḳabbalah’ (1161), which is invaluable for the history of + the Jews in Spain. hypernym: - 08110979-n members: @@ -31105,8 +31105,8 @@ definition: - The quality of being Japanese. example: - - Japan's continuous obsession with the idea of the `Japaneseness' in craft products - was complicated by its effort to redefine itself in terms of its `Orientalness'. + - Japan's continuous obsession with the idea of the ‘Japaneseness’ in craft products + was complicated by its effort to redefine itself in terms of its ‘Orientalness’. hypernym: - 08304765-n members: @@ -31312,7 +31312,7 @@ source: plWordNet 4.0 92447043-n: definition: - - any form of drama which is not naturalistic, traditional, conventional or `legit'; + - any form of drama which is not naturalistic, traditional, conventional or ‘legit’; thus, theatre which disobeys or actively goes against accepted laws and rules of dramaturgy. example: @@ -31341,7 +31341,7 @@ definition: - Advocacy of rural life instead of urbanism or city living. example: - - By `ruralism' I mean the glorification of country life, and a dissatisfaction + - By ‘ruralism’ I mean the glorification of country life, and a dissatisfaction with urbanism. hypernym: - 08481612-n diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.location.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.location.yaml index 0f78c5cf..985c8bba 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.location.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.location.yaml @@ -1232,7 +1232,7 @@ domain_topic: - 00315295-n example: - - "`on her beam-ends' means heeled over on the side so that the deck is almost vertical" + - ‘on her beam-ends’ means heeled over on the side so that the deck is almost vertical hypernym: - 08527687-n ili: i81775 @@ -1683,7 +1683,7 @@ definition: - a place where taxis park while awaiting customers example: - - in England the place where taxis wait to be hired is called a `taxi rank' + - in England the place where taxis wait to be hired is called a ‘taxi rank’ hypernym: - 08671281-n ili: i81816 @@ -3783,7 +3783,7 @@ definition: - the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object example: - - one end of the box was marked `This side up' + - one end of the box was marked ‘This side up’ hypernym: - 08677970-n ili: i82002 @@ -16107,7 +16107,7 @@ it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem example: - - the inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as `the daughter of Zion' + - the inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as ‘the daughter of Zion’ ili: i83084 instance_hypernym: - 09325914-n @@ -16496,7 +16496,7 @@ wikidata: Q3476 08822339-n: definition: - - a region of southern Italy (forming the instep of the Italian `boot') + - a region of southern Italy (forming the instep of the Italian ‘boot’) domain_region: - 08819530-n ili: i83113 @@ -16527,7 +16527,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 08822814-n: definition: - - a region of southern Italy (forming the toe of the Italian `boot') + - a region of southern Italy (forming the toe of the Italian ‘boot’) domain_region: - 08819530-n ili: i83116 @@ -19678,7 +19678,7 @@ 08879115-n: definition: - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided - into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often + into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; ‘Great Britain’ is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom ili: i83373 instance_hypernym: @@ -20167,7 +20167,7 @@ 08899615-n: definition: - a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports - (giving rise to the expression `carry coals to Newcastle' meaning to do something + (giving rise to the expression ‘carry coals to Newcastle’ meaning to do something unnecessary) ili: i83408 instance_hypernym: @@ -34470,7 +34470,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 09145635-n: definition: - - a mainly residential district of Manhattan; `the Village' became a home for many + - a mainly residential district of Manhattan; ‘the Village’ became a home for many writers and artists in the 20th century ili: i84571 instance_hypernym: @@ -38023,8 +38023,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 89497668-n: definition: - - kingdom and sovereign state consisting of the Netherlands, Aruba, Curacao and Sint - Maarten + - kingdom and sovereign state consisting of the Netherlands, Aruba, Curacao and + Sint Maarten hypernym: - 08608825-n members: @@ -38317,8 +38317,8 @@ - A predesignated portion of a chess board that a starting piece must reach in order to receive a promotion. example: - - In traditional Western chess the pawns promote/enrobe on the 8th rank (the `promotion - zone'). + - In traditional Western chess the pawns promote/enrobe on the 8th rank (the ‘promotion + zone’). hypernym: - 08526463-n members: diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.motive.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.motive.yaml index b9d8e0c8..bac8b563 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.motive.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.motive.yaml @@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ 09202503-n: definition: - the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase - `the whys and wherefores' + ‘the whys and wherefores’ hypernym: - 09201896-n ili: i84881 diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.object.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.object.yaml index 78e9a498..834f54f1 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.object.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.object.yaml @@ -5120,7 +5120,7 @@ 09298379-n: definition: - the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British - use `Europe' to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles + use ‘Europe’ to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles ili: i85374 instance_hypernym: - 09277520-n @@ -16085,7 +16085,7 @@ definition: - a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere between Carina and Pyxis example: - - because of its configuration Vela is sometimes called `the Sails' + - because of its configuration Vela is sometimes called ‘the Sails’ ili: i86387 instance_hypernym: - 09275876-n @@ -16107,7 +16107,7 @@ definition: - the second nearest planet to the sun; it is peculiar in that its rotation is slow and retrograde (in the opposite sense of the Earth and all other planets except - Uranus); it is visible from Earth as an early `morning star' or an `evening star' + Uranus); it is visible from Earth as an early ‘morning star’ or an ‘evening star’ example: - before it was known that they were the same object the evening star was called Venus and the morning star was called Lucifer diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.person.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.person.yaml index fa221c4e..ab74dd13 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.person.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.person.yaml @@ -1828,7 +1828,7 @@ 09538404-n: definition: - the Babylonian father of the gods; identified with Assyrian Ashur; in Sumerian - the name signifies `the totality of the upper world' + the name signifies ‘the totality of the upper world’ domain_region: - 08936605-n ili: i86625 @@ -2109,8 +2109,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 09542043-n: definition: - - Babylonian consort of Anshar; in Sumerian the name signifies `the totality of - the lower world' + - Babylonian consort of Anshar; in Sumerian the name signifies ‘the totality of + the lower world’ domain_region: - 08936605-n ili: i86649 @@ -2130,7 +2130,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 09542327-n: definition: - - a name under which Ninkhursag was worshipped, meaning `Mother' + - a name under which Ninkhursag was worshipped, meaning ‘Mother’ ili: i86651 instance_hypernym: - 09537037-n @@ -2269,7 +2269,7 @@ wikidata: Q836170 09544186-n: definition: - - a name under which Ninkhursag was worshipped, meaning `Lady of Birth' + - a name under which Ninkhursag was worshipped, meaning ‘Lady of Birth’ ili: i86664 instance_hypernym: - 09537037-n @@ -2488,7 +2488,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 09547806-n: definition: - - (literally `possessing horses' in Sanskrit) in Hinduism the twin chariot warriors + - (literally ‘possessing horses’ in Sanskrit) in Hinduism the twin chariot warriors conveying Surya domain_topic: - 06981803-n @@ -2608,7 +2608,7 @@ 09549355-n: definition: - in Hinduism, goddess of purity and posterity and a benevolent aspect of Devi; - the `brilliant' + the ‘brilliant’ ili: i86696 instance_hypernym: - 09546113-n @@ -2861,7 +2861,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 09552486-n: definition: - - a benevolent aspect of Devi; `splendor' + - a benevolent aspect of Devi; ‘splendor’ ili: i86723 instance_hypernym: - 09546113-n @@ -6993,7 +6993,8 @@ definition: - a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad; a foremost Greek warrior at the siege of Troy; when he was a baby his mother tried to make him immortal by bathing him in a magical - river but the heel by which she held him remained vulnerable — his `Achilles' heel' + river but the heel by which she held him remained vulnerable — his ‘Achilles' + heel’ ili: i87084 instance_hypernym: - 09507794-n @@ -7193,7 +7194,7 @@ 09620972-n: definition: - (Greek mythology) a tragic king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father Laius - and married his mother Jocasta; the subject of the drama `Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles + and married his mother Jocasta; the subject of the drama ‘Oedipus Rex’ by Sophocles domain_topic: - 07995848-n ili: i87101 @@ -7703,7 +7704,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 09628284-n: definition: - - a reference to yourself or myself etc.; `take care of number one' means to put + - a reference to yourself or myself etc.; ‘take care of number one’ means to put your own interests first exemplifies: - 07089193-n @@ -8855,7 +8856,7 @@ wikidata: Q2072081 09659490-n: definition: - - a person with African ancestry, `Negro' and `Negroid' are archaic and pejorative + - a person with African ancestry, ‘Negro’ and ‘Negroid’ are archaic and pejorative today hypernym: - 09786620-n @@ -10378,7 +10379,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 09686327-n: definition: - - a member of any of about two dozen Native American peoples called `Pueblos' by + - a member of any of about two dozen Native American peoples called ‘Pueblos’ by the Spanish because they live in pueblos (villages built of adobe and rock) hypernym: - 09664887-n @@ -12436,8 +12437,8 @@ 09721530-n: definition: - a person of Anglo-Saxon (especially British) descent whose native tongue is English - and whose culture is strongly influenced by English culture as in WASP for `White - Anglo-Saxon Protestant' + and whose culture is strongly influenced by English culture as in WASP for ‘White + Anglo-Saxon Protestant’ domain_region: - 08879115-n example: @@ -17487,7 +17488,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 09802387-n: definition: - - the fictional woodcutter who discovered that `open sesame' opened a cave in the + - the fictional woodcutter who discovered that ‘open sesame’ opened a cave in the Arabian Nights' Entertainment ili: i88147 instance_hypernym: @@ -19908,7 +19909,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 09846568-n: definition: - - South African term for `boss' + - South African term for ‘boss’ hypernym: - 10123978-n ili: i88378 @@ -19917,7 +19918,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 09846648-n: definition: - - used as a Hindi courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr' + - used as a Hindi courtesy title; equivalent to English ‘Mr’ hypernym: - 10306910-n ili: i88379 @@ -26024,7 +26025,7 @@ example: - she writes books for children - they're just kids - - '`tiddler'' is a British term for youngster' + - ‘tiddler’ is a British term for youngster hypernym: - 09645219-n ili: i88964 @@ -28203,7 +28204,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 09975423-n: definition: - - informal abbreviation of `representative' + - informal abbreviation of ‘representative’ hypernym: - 09975260-n ili: i89171 @@ -29352,8 +29353,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 09992739-n: definition: - - local names for a cowboy (`vaquero' is used especially in southwestern and central - Texas and `buckaroo' is used especially in California) + - local names for a cowboy (‘vaquero’ is used especially in southwestern and central + Texas and ‘buckaroo’ is used especially in California) hypernym: - 09992191-n ili: i89283 @@ -32615,7 +32616,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 10046092-n: definition: - - a person who responds `I don't know' in a public opinion poll + - a person who responds ‘I don't know’ in a public opinion poll example: - 70% in favor, 13% opposed and 17% don't-knows exemplifies: @@ -34799,8 +34800,8 @@ 10083442-n: definition: - a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska - or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (`eaters of raw flesh') - but they call themselves the Inuit (`the people') + or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (‘eaters of raw flesh’) + but they call themselves the Inuit (‘the people’) hypernym: - 09664887-n ili: i89798 @@ -35129,7 +35130,7 @@ 10088735-n: definition: - a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually - preceded by `Your' or `His' or `Her' + preceded by ‘Your’ or ‘His’ or ‘Her’ example: - Your Excellency hypernym: @@ -35882,9 +35883,9 @@ partOfSpeech: n 10100973-n: definition: - - '`Father'' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman - Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre'' is frequently used - in the military' + - ‘Father’ is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman + Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); ‘Padre’ is frequently used in + the military hypernym: - 10490364-n - 06350786-n @@ -38839,7 +38840,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 10146723-n: definition: - - informal abbreviation of `gentleman' + - informal abbreviation of ‘gentleman’ hypernym: - 10146810-n ili: i90188 @@ -40473,7 +40474,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 10169935-n: definition: - - a soldier who is a member of a unit called `the guard' or `guards' + - a soldier who is a member of a unit called ‘the guard’ or ‘guards’ hypernym: - 10641415-n ili: i90347 @@ -42477,7 +42478,7 @@ - the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it example: - - the bond was marked `payable to bearer' + - the bond was marked ‘payable to bearer’ hypernym: - 09632262-n ili: i90534 @@ -44895,7 +44896,7 @@ definition: - (Old Testament) son of Isaac; brother of Esau; father of the twelve patriarchs of Israel; Jacob wrestled with God and forced God to bless him, so God gave Jacob - the new name of Israel (meaning `one who has been strong against God') + the new name of Israel (meaning ‘one who has been strong against God’) domain_topic: - 06461405-n hypernym: @@ -51533,8 +51534,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 10342840-n: definition: - - someone sent on a mission — especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign - country + - someone sent on a mission — especially a religious or charitable mission to a + foreign country hypernym: - 09651570-n ili: i91402 @@ -51961,7 +51962,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 10349388-n: definition: - - used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr' + - used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English ‘Mr’ hypernym: - 10306910-n ili: i91444 @@ -61143,7 +61144,7 @@ 10509149-n: definition: - someone with a sociopathic personality; a person with an antisocial personality - disorder (`psychopath' was once widely used but has now been superseded by `sociopath') + disorder (‘psychopath’ was once widely used but has now been superseded by ‘sociopath’) hypernym: - 10374597-n ili: i92328 @@ -62388,7 +62389,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 10527376-n: definition: - - a fictional character in Dostoevsky's novel `Crime and Punishment'; he kills old + - a fictional character in Dostoevsky's novel ‘Crime and Punishment’; he kills old women because he believes he is beyond the bounds of good or evil ili: i92450 instance_hypernym: @@ -64381,7 +64382,7 @@ - kill the rat - throw the bum out - you cowardly little pukes! - - the British call a contemptible person a `git' + - the British call a contemptible person a ‘git’ exemplifies: - 06730109-n hypernym: @@ -65006,8 +65007,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 10569647-n: definition: - - a young peddler of sand; used now only to express great happiness in `happy as - a sandboy' + - a young peddler of sand; used now only to express great happiness in ‘happy as + a sandboy’ domain_region: - 08879115-n hypernym: @@ -66222,7 +66223,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 10588198-n: definition: - - an intermediate person; used in the phrase `at second hand' + - an intermediate person; used in the phrase ‘at second hand’ example: - he could learn at second hand from books hypernym: @@ -66809,7 +66810,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 10598404-n: definition: - - a Portuguese title of respect; equivalent to English `Mr' + - a Portuguese title of respect; equivalent to English ‘Mr’ hypernym: - 10306910-n ili: i92871 @@ -68106,7 +68107,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 10617421-n: definition: - - an Italian title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English `sir'; used separately + - an Italian title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English ‘sir’; used separately (not prefixed to his name) hypernym: - 10306910-n @@ -68116,7 +68117,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 10617589-n: definition: - - an Italian courtesy title for an unmarried woman; equivalent to `Miss', it is + - an Italian courtesy title for an unmarried woman; equivalent to ‘Miss’, it is either used alone or before a name hypernym: - 10759169-n @@ -69922,8 +69923,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 10647730-n: definition: - - '`Johnny'' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers - in the American Civil War; `greyback'' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms' + - ‘Johnny’ was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers + in the American Civil War; ‘greyback’ derived from their grey Confederate uniforms exemplifies: - 07089193-n hypernym: @@ -75668,7 +75669,7 @@ 10739916-n: definition: - a follower of Tractarianism and supporter of the Oxford movement (which was expounded - in pamphlets called `Tracts for the Times') + in pamphlets called ‘Tracts for the Times’) hypernym: - 09697405-n ili: i93719 @@ -85802,7 +85803,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 10901368-n: definition: - - Czech writer who introduced the word `robot' into the English language (1890-1938) + - Czech writer who introduced the word ‘robot’ into the English language (1890-1938) ili: i94639 instance_hypernym: - 10813654-n @@ -86282,7 +86283,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 10908784-n: definition: - - Spanish writer best remembered for `Don Quixote' which satirizes chivalry and + - Spanish writer best remembered for ‘Don Quixote’ which satirizes chivalry and influenced the development of the novel form (1547-1616) ili: i94681 instance_hypernym: @@ -87121,7 +87122,7 @@ 10922924-n: definition: - king of the Franks who unified Gaul and established his capital at Paris and founded - the Frankish monarchy; his name was rendered as Gallic `Louis' (466-511) + the Frankish monarchy; his name was rendered as Gallic ‘Louis’ (466-511) ili: i94751 instance_hypernym: - 10251212-n @@ -88084,7 +88085,7 @@ 10938110-n: definition: - United States lithographer who (with his partner James Ives) produced thousands - of prints signed `Currier & Ives' (1813-1888) + of prints signed ‘Currier & Ives’ (1813-1888) ili: i94833 instance_hypernym: - 10286183-n @@ -90252,7 +90253,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 10973597-n: definition: - - German bacteriologist who found a `magic bullet' to cure syphilis and was a pioneer + - German bacteriologist who found a ‘magic bullet’ to cure syphilis and was a pioneer in the study of immunology (1854-1915) ili: i95017 instance_hypernym: @@ -92213,7 +92214,7 @@ 11006018-n: definition: - United States biochemist (born in Poland) who showed that several diseases were - caused by dietary deficiencies and who coined the term `vitamin' for the chemicals + caused by dietary deficiencies and who coined the term ‘vitamin’ for the chemicals involved (1884-1967) ili: i95187 instance_hypernym: @@ -92964,7 +92965,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 11018470-n: definition: - - United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the `Gibson girl' (1867-1944) + - United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the ‘Gibson girl’ (1867-1944) ili: i95253 instance_hypernym: - 09831473-n @@ -94567,8 +94568,8 @@ 11043619-n: definition: - a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his - last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life - to give for my country' (1755-1776) + last words were supposed to have been ‘I only regret that I have but one life + to give for my country’ (1755-1776) ili: i95388 instance_hypernym: - 09759416-n @@ -96709,7 +96710,7 @@ - English scientist who formulated the law of elasticity and proposed a wave theory of light and formulated a theory of planetary motion and proposed the inverse square law of gravitational attraction and discovered the cellular structure of - cork and introduced the term `cell' into biology and invented a balance spring + cork and introduced the term ‘cell’ into biology and invented a balance spring for watches (1635-1703) ili: i95574 instance_hypernym: @@ -97215,7 +97216,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 11085713-n: definition: - - United States naval officer who commanded the `Constitution' during the War of + - United States naval officer who commanded the ‘Constitution’ during the War of 1812 and won a series of brilliant victories against the British (1773-1843) ili: i95619 instance_hypernym: @@ -97834,7 +97835,7 @@ 11095442-n: definition: - United States lithographer who (with his partner Nathaniel Currier) produced thousands - of prints signed `Currier & Ives' (1824-1895) + of prints signed ‘Currier & Ives’ (1824-1895) ili: i95672 instance_hypernym: - 10286183-n @@ -99542,7 +99543,7 @@ definition: - United States lawyer and poet who wrote a poem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812; the poem was later set to music and entitled - `The Star-Spangled Banner' (1779-1843) + ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ (1779-1843) ili: i95814 instance_hypernym: - 10269647-n @@ -106853,7 +106854,7 @@ 11233313-n: definition: - German naturalist whose speculations that plants and animals are made up of tiny - living `infusoria' led to the cell theory (1779-1851) + living ‘infusoria’ led to the cell theory (1779-1851) ili: i96446 instance_hypernym: - 10366245-n @@ -110419,7 +110420,7 @@ - 26th President of the United States; hero of the Spanish-American War; Panama Canal was built during his administration example: - - Theodore Roosevelt said `Speak softly but carry a big stick' + - Theodore Roosevelt said ‘Speak softly but carry a big stick’ ili: i96751 instance_hypernym: - 10486961-n @@ -110935,7 +110936,7 @@ 11298110-n: definition: - French soldier and writer whose descriptions of sexual perversion gave rise to - the term `sadism' (1740-1814) + the term ‘sadism’ (1740-1814) ili: i96795 instance_hypernym: - 10813654-n @@ -113774,7 +113775,7 @@ 11341423-n: definition: - Austrian composer and son of Strauss the Elder; composed many famous waltzes and - became known as the `waltz king' (1825-1899) + became known as the ‘waltz king’ (1825-1899) ili: i97041 instance_hypernym: - 09966711-n @@ -114006,7 +114007,7 @@ 11344897-n: definition: - United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining - the phrase `form follows function' (1856-1924) + the phrase ‘form follows function’ (1856-1924) ili: i97062 instance_hypernym: - 09824898-n @@ -116817,7 +116818,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 11387431-n: definition: - - a Roman poet; author of the epic poem `Aeneid' (70-19 BC) + - a Roman poet; author of the epic poem ‘Aeneid’ (70-19 BC) ili: i97307 instance_hypernym: - 10463768-n diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.plant.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.plant.yaml index a7d677e9..8a0563b8 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.plant.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.plant.yaml @@ -15363,7 +15363,7 @@ 11854046-n: definition: - a caryophyllaceous genus of the family Chenopodiaceae, its name is derived from - the Greek words `salt' and `neighbour' (Halogeton) + the Greek words ‘salt’ and ‘neighbour’ (Halogeton) hypernym: - 11594111-n ili: i99470 @@ -31206,7 +31206,7 @@ 12127057-n: definition: - 'annual or perennial grasses cosmopolitan in Northern Hemisphere: bent grass (so - named from `bent'' meaning an area of unfenced grassland)' + named from ‘bent’ meaning an area of unfenced grassland)' hypernym: - 11765328-n ili: i100768 @@ -31409,7 +31409,7 @@ 12130344-n: definition: - 'annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred - to primarily in the plural: `oats'')' + to primarily in the plural: ‘oats’)' hypernym: - 12162012-n ili: i100785 @@ -37433,7 +37433,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 12234762-n: definition: - - a living fossil or so-called `green dinosaur'; genus or subfamily of primitive + - a living fossil or so-called ‘green dinosaur’; genus or subfamily of primitive nut-bearing trees thought to have died out 50 million years ago; a single specimen found in 1994 on Mount Bartle Frere in eastern Australia; not yet officially named hypernym: @@ -58803,7 +58803,6 @@ 12599160-n: definition: - seed of the mung bean plant; used for food - - seed of the mung bean plant hypernym: - 13157075-n members: @@ -85119,7 +85118,7 @@ 13033733-n: definition: - a poisonous agaric with a fibrillose cap and brown scales on a white ground color; - cap can reach a diameter of 30 cm; often forms `fairy rings' + cap can reach a diameter of 30 cm; often forms ‘fairy rings’ hypernym: - 13019575-n ili: i105125 @@ -89241,7 +89240,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 13106507-n: definition: - - 'usually used in combination: `liverwort'', `milkwort'', `whorlywort''' + - 'usually used in combination: ‘liverwort’, ‘milkwort’, ‘whorlywort’' hypernym: - 12226211-n ili: i105477 diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.possession.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.possession.yaml index d629026e..cb6a1eee 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.possession.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.possession.yaml @@ -10716,7 +10716,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 13436341-n: definition: - - an informal debt instrument; representing `I owe you' + - an informal debt instrument; representing ‘I owe you’ hypernym: - 13419642-n ili: i107238 @@ -11253,8 +11253,8 @@ banks against an approved collateral. example: - source: https://en.wikipedia.org - text: Lending is via central banks, in particular the securities `eligible for - collateral' which are registered on lists; as a general rule, the Lombard rate + text: Lending is via central banks, in particular the securities ‘eligible for + collateral’ which are registered on lists; as a general rule, the Lombard rate (interest rate) is more or less one per cent above discount rate. hypernym: - 13340054-n @@ -11583,7 +11583,7 @@ - a fixed rate paid according to the quantity produced. example: - source: https://en.wikipedia.org - text: Factories today may receive the label `sweatshop' more because they have + text: Factories today may receive the label ‘sweatshop’ more because they have the long hours and poor working conditions, even if they pay an hourly or daily wage instead of a piece rate. hypernym: diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.process.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.process.yaml index 9b5f6564..baf96dd5 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.process.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.process.yaml @@ -571,8 +571,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 13454234-n: definition: - - (linguistics) omission at the beginning of a word as in `coon' for `raccoon' or - `till' for `until' + - (linguistics) omission at the beginning of a word as in ‘coon’ for ‘raccoon’ or + ‘till’ for ‘until’ domain_topic: - 06182505-n hypernym: @@ -585,7 +585,7 @@ 13454456-n: definition: - the gradual disappearance of an initial (usually unstressed) vowel or syllable - as in `squire' for `esquire' + as in ‘squire’ for ‘esquire’ hypernym: - 13545602-n ili: i107338 @@ -2150,7 +2150,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06191300-n example: - - '`singer'' from `sing'' or `undo'' from `do'' are examples of derivations' + - ‘singer’ from ‘sing’ or ‘undo’ from ‘do’ are examples of derivations hypernym: - 13529536-n ili: i107484 diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.quantity.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.quantity.yaml index 4747a413..0515c229 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.quantity.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.quantity.yaml @@ -1124,7 +1124,7 @@ definition: - a quantity expressed in two different units example: - - compound number such as `one hour and ten minutes' + - compound number such as ‘one hour and ten minutes’ hypernym: - 13603216-n ili: i108152 @@ -1918,7 +1918,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 13635266-n: definition: - - (abbreviated `ha') a unit of surface area equal to 100 ares (or 10,000 square + - (abbreviated ‘ha’) a unit of surface area equal to 100 ares (or 10,000 square meters) hypernym: - 13621647-n @@ -2743,7 +2743,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06138021-n example: - - since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' + - since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms ‘block’ and ‘sector’ are sometimes used interchangeably hypernym: - 13622839-n @@ -9154,8 +9154,8 @@ definition: - a quad with a square body example: - - since `em quad' is hard to distinguish from `en quad', printers sometimes called - it a `mutton quad' + - since ‘em quad’ is hard to distinguish from ‘en quad’, printers sometimes called + it a ‘mutton quad’ hypernym: - 13621647-n ili: i108906 @@ -11522,7 +11522,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 13769254-n: definition: - - all the numbers that end in -teen + - all the numbers that end in ‘-teen’ hypernym: - 13767560-n ili: i109114 @@ -12105,7 +12105,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 13776305-n: definition: - - the base of the natural system of logarithms; approximately equal to 2.718282 … + - the base of the natural system of logarithms; approximately equal to 2.718282 + … hypernym: - 13752866-n ili: i109164 @@ -12326,8 +12327,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 13781286-n: definition: - - the approximate amount of something (usually used prepositionally as in `in the - region of') + - the approximate amount of something (usually used prepositionally as in ‘in the + region of’) example: - it was going to take in the region of two or three months to finish the job - the price is in the neighborhood of $100 @@ -13556,7 +13557,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 13796604-n: definition: - - (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent + - (often followed by ‘of’) a large number or amount or extent example: - a batch of letters - a deal of trouble @@ -13619,8 +13620,8 @@ definition: - an unimaginably large amount example: - - British say `it rained like billyo' where Americans say `it rained like all get - out' + - British say ‘it rained like billyo’ where Americans say ‘it rained like all get + out’ hypernym: - 13779864-n ili: i109296 @@ -14084,7 +14085,7 @@ definition: - a type of measure of a country's money supply. example: - - There is no single `correct' measure of the money supply; instead, there are several + - There is no single ‘correct’ measure of the money supply; instead, there are several measures, classified along a spectrum or continuum between narrow and broad monetary aggregates. hypernym: diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.relation.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.relation.yaml index 9acd68b5..107bdcb8 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.relation.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.relation.yaml @@ -19,9 +19,9 @@ partOfSpeech: n 13802931-n: definition: - - a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would - serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred - usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness) + - a relation between people; (‘relationship’ is often used where ‘relation’ would + serve, as in ‘the relationship between inflation and unemployment’, but the preferred + usage of ‘relationship’ is for human relations or states of relatedness) example: - the relationship between mothers and their children hypernym: @@ -1138,8 +1138,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 13823252-n: definition: - - a grammatical qualification that makes the meaning more specific (`red hat' has - a more specific meaning than `hat') + - a grammatical qualification that makes the meaning more specific (‘red hat’ has + a more specific meaning than ‘hat’) hypernym: - 13823013-n ili: i109432 @@ -1150,7 +1150,7 @@ definition: - a grammatical relation between a word and a noun phrase that follows example: - - '`Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer'' is an example of apposition' + - ‘Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer’ is an example of apposition hypernym: - 13823013-n ili: i109433 @@ -1268,7 +1268,7 @@ - the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb example: - - '`The boy threw the ball'' uses the active voice' + - ‘The boy threw the ball’ uses the active voice hypernym: - 13825132-n ili: i109443 @@ -1282,8 +1282,8 @@ - the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb example: - - '`The ball was thrown by the boy'' uses the passive voice' - - '`The ball was thrown'' is an abbreviated passive' + - ‘The ball was thrown by the boy’ uses the passive voice + - ‘The ball was thrown’ is an abbreviated passive hypernym: - 13825132-n ili: i109444 @@ -1451,7 +1451,7 @@ definition: - a perfective tense used to express action completed in the present example: - - '`I have finished'' is an example of the present perfect' + - ‘I have finished’ is an example of the present perfect hypernym: - 13828352-n ili: i109460 @@ -1473,7 +1473,7 @@ definition: - a perfective tense used to express action completed in the past example: - - '`I had finished'' is an example of the past perfect' + - ‘I had finished’ is an example of the past perfect hypernym: - 13828352-n ili: i109462 @@ -1487,7 +1487,7 @@ definition: - a progressive tense used to describe on-going action in the past example: - - '`I had been running'' is an example of the past progressive' + - ‘I had been running’ is an example of the past progressive hypernym: - 13827946-n ili: i109463 @@ -1499,7 +1499,7 @@ definition: - a perfective tense used to describe action that will be completed in the future example: - - '`I will have finished'' is an example of the future perfect' + - ‘I will have finished’ is an example of the future perfect hypernym: - 13828352-n ili: i109464 @@ -1511,7 +1511,7 @@ definition: - a progressive tense used to express action that will be on-going in the future example: - - '`I will be running'' is an example of the future progressive' + - ‘I will be running’ is an example of the future progressive hypernym: - 13827946-n ili: i109465 @@ -4703,7 +4703,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 13882478-n: definition: - - a logical relation between propositions p and q of the form `if p then q'; if + - a logical relation between propositions p and q of the form ‘if p then q’; if p is true then q cannot be false hypernym: - 13805250-n @@ -4923,8 +4923,8 @@ - the inflection of nouns, pronouns, adjectives, and articles to indicate masculine grammatical gender. example: - - Feminine declension treats `k', `g', `ch' as softenable, whereas masculine and neuter - declension does not (hence they take the `other' ending, `-u'). + - Feminine declension treats ‘k’, ‘g’, ‘ch’ as softenable, whereas masculine and + neuter declension does not (hence they take the ‘other’ ending, ‘-u’). hypernym: - 13826415-n members: @@ -4935,7 +4935,7 @@ definition: - a conjunction that expresses something inferred from another statement or fact. example: - - One could argue grammatically in favour of `accordingly' being an illative conjunction. + - One could argue grammatically in favour of ‘accordingly’ being an illative conjunction. hypernym: - 13821604-n members: diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.shape.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.shape.yaml index 4cd31bc0..b399f86a 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.shape.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.shape.yaml @@ -3849,7 +3849,7 @@ - a curve whose equation in Cartesian coordinates is of the form y = a cos x. example: - The shape of the cosine curve is the same for each full rotation of the angle - and so the function is called `periodic'. + and so the function is called ‘periodic’. hypernym: - 13890262-n members: @@ -3872,7 +3872,7 @@ - a plane curve that is the graph of the equation y = tan x, where x is an angle. example: - The shape of the tangent curve is the same for each full rotation of the angle - and so the function is called `periodic'. + and so the function is called ‘periodic’. hypernym: - 13890262-n members: diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.state.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.state.yaml index 155f5090..a7bc16c5 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.state.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.state.yaml @@ -1672,7 +1672,7 @@ - (usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy example: - - theologians still disagree over whether `bishop' should or should not be a separate + - theologians still disagree over whether ‘bishop’ should or should not be a separate Order hypernym: - 13968971-n @@ -11236,7 +11236,7 @@ - diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria example: - - when doctors say `diabetes' they usually mean `diabetes mellitus' + - when doctors say ‘diabetes’ they usually mean ‘diabetes mellitus’ hypernym: - 14141287-n ili: i111129 @@ -23848,7 +23848,7 @@ 14365537-n: definition: - inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache - and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in + and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (‘phrenitis’ is no longer in scientific use) hypernym: - 14359944-n @@ -25169,7 +25169,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 14384587-n: definition: - - a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are + - a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (‘rick’ and ‘wrick’ are British) domain_region: - 08879115-n @@ -26820,9 +26820,9 @@ 14411544-n: definition: - a personality disorder characterized by amorality and lack of affect; capable - of violent acts without guilt feelings (`psychopathic personality' was once widely - used but was superseded by `sociopathic personality' to indicate the social aspects - of the disorder, but now `antisocial personality disorder' is the preferred term) + of violent acts without guilt feelings (‘psychopathic personality’ was once widely + used but was superseded by ‘sociopathic personality’ to indicate the social aspects + of the disorder, but now ‘antisocial personality disorder’ is the preferred term) hypernym: - 14411212-n ili: i112626 @@ -27552,8 +27552,8 @@ wikidata: Q836379 14425892-n: definition: - - defective articulation of the `l' phoneme or the phoneme `r' is pronounced as - `l' + - defective articulation of the /l/ phoneme or the phoneme /r/ is pronounced as + /l/ hypernym: - 14424081-n ili: i112691 @@ -27563,7 +27563,7 @@ 14426029-n: definition: - speech defect involving excessive use or unusual pronunciation of the phoneme - `l' + /l/ hypernym: - 14424081-n ili: i112692 @@ -27572,8 +27572,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 14426167-n: definition: - - a speech defect that involves pronouncing `s' like voiceless `th' and `z' like - voiced `th' + - a speech defect that involves pronouncing /s/ like voiceless ‘th’, /θ/ and /z/ + like voiced ‘th’, /ð/ hypernym: - 14424081-n ili: i112693 @@ -29024,8 +29024,8 @@ definition: - the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent) example: - - the association should get rid of its elderly members — not by euthanasia, of course, - but by Coventry + - the association should get rid of its elderly members — not by euthanasia, of + course, but by Coventry hypernym: - 13958260-n ili: i112823 @@ -30762,7 +30762,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 14479883-n: definition: - - without clothing (especially in the phrase `in the nude') + - without clothing (especially in the phrase ‘in the nude’) domain_topic: - 00845915-n example: @@ -30874,7 +30874,7 @@ definition: - not wearing a jacket example: - - "`in your shirtsleeves' means you are not wearing anything over your shirt" + - ‘in your shirtsleeves’ means you are not wearing anything over your shirt - in hot weather they dined in their shirtsleeves hypernym: - 14481286-n @@ -31095,7 +31095,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 14485263-n: definition: - - everything available; usually preceded by `the' + - everything available; usually preceded by ‘the’ example: - we saw the whole shebang - a hotdog with the works @@ -35629,7 +35629,7 @@ definition: - a standard for judging when freedom of speech can be abridged example: - - no one has a right to shout `fire' in a crowded theater when there is no fire + - no one has a right to shout ‘fire’ in a crowded theater when there is no fire because such an action would pose a clear and present danger to public safety hypernym: - 14564367-n @@ -35904,8 +35904,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 14569829-n: definition: - - the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' - or `out of condition' or `out of shape') + - the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases ‘in condition’ or ‘in shape’ + or ‘out of condition’ or ‘out of shape’) hypernym: - 14073193-n ili: i113444 @@ -38196,8 +38196,8 @@ - The property of being of dubious veracity; of questionable accuracy or truthfulness. example: - Not sure of the relative apocryphalness of this story, but I've always heard that - the Chevrolet Nova didn't sell too well in Latin America because `no va' in Spanish - means `it does not go'. + the Chevrolet Nova didn't sell too well in Latin America because ‘no va’ in Spanish + means ‘it does not go’. hypernym: - 13983750-n members: @@ -38359,7 +38359,7 @@ definition: - The state or condition of being fundamental; essential importance. example: - - At a similar level of fundamentalness or `broadness' is the question of whether + - At a similar level of fundamentalness or ‘broadness’ is the question of whether to adopt strategies that are overt versus covert. hypernym: - 14458819-n @@ -38395,8 +38395,8 @@ definition: - The property of relating to, or having the nature of a serious criminal offense. example: - - Big John might give you a smack, but that required an extraordinary circumstance - , feloniousness of a type that was beyond Joey and Linwood. + - Big John might give you a smack, but that required an extraordinary circumstance, + feloniousness of a type that was beyond Joey and Linwood. hypernym: - 14014831-n members: @@ -38614,7 +38614,7 @@ example: - In Treatise on Money (1930, chapter 29), economist John Maynard Keynes argued that in commodity markets, backwardation is not an abnormal market situation, - but rather arises naturally as `normal backwardation' from the fact that producers + but rather arises naturally as ‘normal backwardation’ from the fact that producers of commodities are more prone to hedge their price risk than consumers. hypernym: - 14512178-n diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.substance.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.substance.yaml index bbc83e32..cd96da06 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.substance.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.substance.yaml @@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 14610299-n: definition: - - an abbreviation for `hazardous material' used on warning signs + - an abbreviation for ‘hazardous material’ used on warning signs example: - NO HAZMATS IN TUNNEL hypernym: @@ -25842,7 +25842,8 @@ partOfSpeech: n 15045756-n: definition: - - pad for preliminary or hasty writing or notes or sketches etc; `scribbling block' is a British term + - pad for preliminary or hasty writing or notes or sketches etc.; ‘scribbling block’ + is a British term hypernym: - 15045652-n ili: i116098 @@ -28064,7 +28065,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 15083322-n: definition: - - the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the `good' cholesterol; a high level + - the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the ‘good’ cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease hypernym: - 15083111-n @@ -28074,7 +28075,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 15083554-n: definition: - - the cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins; the `bad' cholesterol; a high level + - the cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins; the ‘bad’ cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to be related to various pathogenic conditions hypernym: - 15083111-n @@ -31846,8 +31847,8 @@ source: plWordNet 4.0 92424810-n: definition: - - "The name `ecdysteroid' refers to the insect moulting and sex hormones - which include ecdysone and its homologues such as 20-hydroxyecdysone." + - The name ‘ecdysteroid’ refers to the insect moulting and sex hormones which include + ecdysone and its homologues such as 20-hydroxyecdysone. example: - source: https://en.wikipedia.org text: Ecdysteroids also occur in other invertebrates where they can play a different @@ -31861,7 +31862,7 @@ wikidata: Q138983 92424812-n: definition: - - The term `zooecdysone' refers to the molting hormones of insects. + - The term ‘zooecdysone’ refers to the molting hormones of insects. hypernym: - 92424810-n members: @@ -32083,9 +32084,9 @@ - an aqueous suspension of calcium hydroxide, used in tanning as a basic agent. example: - source: https://en.wikipedia.org - text: "After soaking, the hides and skins are taken for liming: treatment with - milk of lime (a basic agent) that may involve the addition of `sharpening agents' - (disulfide reducing agents) like sodium sulfide, cyanides, amines etc." + text: 'After soaking, the hides and skins are taken for liming: treatment with + milk of lime (a basic agent) that may involve the addition of ‘sharpening agents’ + (disulfide reducing agents) like sodium sulfide, cyanides, amines etc.' - source: https://en.wikipedia.org text: When excess calcium hydroxide is added to limewater, a suspension of calcium hydroxide particles results, giving it a milky aspect, in which case it has @@ -33108,8 +33109,8 @@ source: plWordNet 4.0 92464700-n: definition: - - an isometric hydrocarbon isolated from cardamon and marjoram oils, as well as other - natural sources. + - an isometric hydrocarbon isolated from cardamon and marjoram oils, as well as + other natural sources. example: - source: https://en.wikipedia.org text: α-Terpinene is a perfume and flavoring chemical used in the cosmetics and diff --git a/src/yaml/noun.time.yaml b/src/yaml/noun.time.yaml index 5369fbbf..a28a093a 100644 --- a/src/yaml/noun.time.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/noun.time.yaml @@ -3035,7 +3035,7 @@ - a weekday on which no festival or holiday is celebrated example: - in the middle ages feria was used with a prefixed ordinal number to designate - the day of the week, so `secunda feria' meant Monday, but Sunday and Saturday + the day of the week, so ‘secunda feria’ meant Monday, but Sunday and Saturday were always called by their names, Dominicus and Sabbatum, and so feria came to mean an ordinary weekday hypernym: @@ -5069,7 +5069,7 @@ 15220457-n: definition: - the 7th Wednesday before Easter; the first day of Lent; the day following Mardi - Gras (`Fat Tuesday'); a day of fasting and repentance + Gras (‘Fat Tuesday’); a day of fasting and repentance hypernym: - 15209005-n ili: i117076 @@ -9644,7 +9644,7 @@ partOfSpeech: n 15293068-n: definition: - - (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end + - (‘cease’ is a noun only in the phrase ‘without cease’) end hypernym: - 15291722-n ili: i117482 @@ -11725,7 +11725,7 @@ - a reckoning of the passage of time based on the Sun's position in the sky. example: - In September the Sun takes less time (as measured by an accurate clock) to make - an apparent revolution than it does in December; 24 `hours' of solar time can + an apparent revolution than it does in December; 24 ‘hours’ of solar time can be 21 seconds less or 29 seconds more than 24 hours of clock time. hypernym: - 00028468-n @@ -11806,7 +11806,7 @@ for the child's welfare. example: - source: https://en.wikipedia.org - text: The terms `parental leave' and `family leave' include maternity, paternity, + text: The terms ‘parental leave’ and ‘family leave’ include maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. hypernym: - 15164090-n diff --git a/src/yaml/verb.change.yaml b/src/yaml/verb.change.yaml index 5e2a0de7..f2e31887 100644 --- a/src/yaml/verb.change.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/verb.change.yaml @@ -7255,7 +7255,7 @@ definition: - shorten example: - - Abbreviate `New York' and write `NY' + - Abbreviate ‘New York’ and write ‘NY’ hypernym: - 00243282-v ili: i22936 @@ -16417,7 +16417,7 @@ partOfSpeech: v 00391412-v: definition: - - silence (someone) by uttering `shush!' + - silence (someone) by uttering ‘shush!’ hypernym: - 00462448-v ili: i23684 @@ -18160,7 +18160,7 @@ definition: - make transitive example: - - adding `out' to many verbs transitivizes them + - adding ‘out’ to many verbs transitivizes them hypernym: - 00126072-v ili: i23828 @@ -21185,7 +21185,7 @@ - wipe out the effect of something example: - The new tax effectively cancels out my raise - - The `A' will cancel out the `C' on your record + - The ‘A’ will cancel out the ‘C’ on your record hypernym: - 00472642-v ili: i24071 @@ -26458,7 +26458,7 @@ definition: - make into a verb example: - - '`mouse'' has been verbified by computer users' + - ‘mouse’ has been verbified by computer users hypernym: - 00126072-v ili: i24517 diff --git a/src/yaml/verb.cognition.yaml b/src/yaml/verb.cognition.yaml index 2915c1fe..96f591d3 100644 --- a/src/yaml/verb.cognition.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/verb.cognition.yaml @@ -1734,7 +1734,7 @@ definition: - recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something example: - - She identified the man on the `wanted' poster + - She identified the man on the ‘wanted’ poster hypernym: - 00701581-v ili: i24849 diff --git a/src/yaml/verb.communication.yaml b/src/yaml/verb.communication.yaml index f2de27f0..7e04014b 100644 --- a/src/yaml/verb.communication.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/verb.communication.yaml @@ -375,7 +375,7 @@ definition: - begin to speak or say example: - - '`Now listen, friends'', he began' + - ‘Now listen, friends’, he began hypernym: - 00944022-v ili: i25435 @@ -2206,7 +2206,7 @@ definition: - continue talking example: - - '`I know it''s hard'', he continued, `but there is no choice''' + - ‘I know it's hard,’ he continued, ‘but there is no choice’ - carry on — pretend we are not in the room hypernym: - 00964479-v @@ -5295,7 +5295,7 @@ definition: - to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth example: - - tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery + - tended to romanticize and exaggerate this ‘gracious Old South’ imagery hypernym: - 00835688-v ili: i25843 @@ -6385,7 +6385,7 @@ partOfSpeech: v 00862146-v: definition: - - applaud with shouts of `bravo' or `brava' + - applaud with shouts of ‘bravo’ or ‘brava’ hypernym: - 00863593-v ili: i25931 @@ -6682,7 +6682,7 @@ partOfSpeech: v 00867440-v: definition: - - express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah' + - express admiration and pleasure by uttering ‘ooh’ or ‘aah’ example: - They oohed and aahed when they unwrapped the presents hypernym: @@ -9297,9 +9297,9 @@ definition: - utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy example: - - '`I won!'' he exclaimed' - - '`Help!'' she cried' - - '`I''m here,'' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost' + - ‘I won!’ he exclaimed + - ‘Help!’ she cried + - ‘I'm here,’ the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost hypernym: - 00942415-v ili: i26175 @@ -9363,7 +9363,7 @@ - 00914001-v 00915748-v: definition: - - cry `hollo' + - cry ‘hollo’ hypernym: - 00915018-v ili: i26179 @@ -9372,7 +9372,7 @@ partOfSpeech: v 00915838-v: definition: - - encourage somebody by crying `hollo' + - encourage somebody by crying ‘hollo’ hypernym: - 01822202-v ili: i26180 @@ -9381,7 +9381,7 @@ partOfSpeech: v 00915935-v: definition: - - shout `hurrah!' + - shout ‘hurrah!’ hypernym: - 00915018-v ili: i26181 @@ -9390,7 +9390,7 @@ partOfSpeech: v 00916014-v: definition: - - shout `halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention + - shout ‘halloo’, as when greeting someone or attracting attention hypernym: - 00915018-v ili: i26182 @@ -9486,7 +9486,7 @@ definition: - utter words loudly and forcefully example: - - '`Get out of here,'' he roared' + - ‘Get out of here,’ he roared hypernym: - 00914426-v ili: i26190 @@ -9890,7 +9890,7 @@ - indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments example: - The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero - - The gauge read `empty' + - The gauge read ‘empty’ hypernym: - 00929986-v ili: i26225 @@ -10284,7 +10284,7 @@ - give sudden release to an expression example: - We burst out laughing - - '`I hate you,'' she burst out' + - ‘I hate you,’ she burst out hypernym: - 00945869-v ili: i26260 @@ -10364,7 +10364,7 @@ definition: - have as a meaning example: - - '`multi-'' denotes `many'' ' + - ‘multi-’ denotes ‘many’ hypernym: - 00933814-v ili: i26267 @@ -10378,7 +10378,7 @@ definition: - denote or connote example: - - '`maison'' means `house'' in French' + - ‘maison’ means ‘house’ in French - An example sentence would show what this word means ili: i26268 members: @@ -11118,7 +11118,7 @@ - recite or repeat a fixed text example: - Say grace - - She said her `Hail Mary' + - She said her ‘Hail Mary’ hypernym: - 00947287-v ili: i26329 @@ -11396,7 +11396,7 @@ definition: - pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth example: - - raise your `o' + - raise your ‘o’ hypernym: - 00980581-v ili: i26352 @@ -11475,7 +11475,7 @@ partOfSpeech: v 00953943-v: definition: - - utter `tsk,' `tut,' or `tut-tut,' as in disapproval + - utter ‘tsk,’ ‘tut,’ or ‘tut-tut,’ as in disapproval hypernym: - 00985856-v ili: i26359 @@ -11750,7 +11750,7 @@ definition: - give a definition for the meaning of a word example: - - Define `sadness' + - Define ‘sadness’ hypernym: - 00949109-v ili: i26382 @@ -12035,7 +12035,7 @@ definition: - make or coin into a word or accept a new word into the lexicon of a language example: - - The concept expressed by German `Gemuetlichkeit' is not lexicalized in English + - The concept expressed by German ‘Gemuetlichkeit’ is not lexicalized in English hypernym: - 00982485-v ili: i26407 @@ -12864,7 +12864,7 @@ definition: - state or announce example: - - '`I am not a Communist,'' he exclaimed' + - ‘I am not a Communist,’ he exclaimed - The King will proclaim an amnesty hypernym: - 01012145-v @@ -12935,7 +12935,7 @@ - 00944022-v example: - She pronounces French words in a funny way - - I cannot say `zip wire' + - I cannot say ‘zip wire’ - Can the child sound out this complicated word? ili: i26483 members: @@ -12974,7 +12974,7 @@ definition: - utter aloud example: - - She said `Hello' to everyone in the office + - She said ‘Hello’ to everyone in the office hypernym: - 00942415-v ili: i26486 @@ -13221,7 +13221,7 @@ definition: - utter with a gurgling sound example: - - '`Help,'' the stabbing victim gurgled' + - ‘Help,’ the stabbing victim gurgled hypernym: - 00985856-v ili: i26507 @@ -13243,7 +13243,7 @@ definition: - speak in a nasal voice example: - - '`Come here,'' he nasaled' + - ‘Come here,’ he nasaled hypernym: - 00985856-v ili: i26509 @@ -13339,7 +13339,7 @@ definition: - utter in unison example: - - '`yes,'' the children chorused' + - ‘yes,’ the children chorused hypernym: - 00985856-v ili: i26518 @@ -14847,7 +14847,7 @@ - 06182505-n example: - Speakers topicalize more often than they realize - - The object of the sentence is topicalized in what linguists call `Yiddish Movement' + - The object of the sentence is topicalized in what linguists call ‘Yiddish Movement’ hypernym: - 01015376-v ili: i26650 @@ -15024,8 +15024,8 @@ definition: - make the (grammatical) predicate in a proposition example: - - The predicate `dog' is predicated of the subject `Fido' in the sentence `Fido - is a dog' + - The predicate ‘dog’ is predicated of the subject ‘Fido’ in the sentence ‘Fido + is a dog’ hypernym: - 02730292-v ili: i26664 @@ -15587,7 +15587,7 @@ definition: - state or say further example: - - '`It doesn''t matter,'' he supplied' + - ‘It doesn't matter,’ he supplied hypernym: - 01011267-v ili: i26710 @@ -15600,7 +15600,7 @@ definition: - add casually to a conversation example: - - '`I don''t agree with this,'' she tossed in' + - ‘I don't agree with this,’ she tossed in hypernym: - 01029183-v ili: i26711 @@ -15671,7 +15671,7 @@ definition: - designate by an identifying term example: - - They styled their nation `The Confederate States' + - They styled their nation ‘The Confederate States’ hypernym: - 01030757-v ili: i26717 @@ -15760,7 +15760,7 @@ definition: - assign a label to; designate with a label example: - - These students were labelled `learning disabled' + - These students were labelled ‘learning disabled’ hypernym: - 01032165-v ili: i26725 @@ -15993,7 +15993,7 @@ - to consider or examine in speech or writing example: - The author talks about the different aspects of this question - - The class discussed Dante's `Inferno' + - The class discussed Dante's ‘Inferno’ hypernym: - 01035399-v ili: i26745 @@ -17245,7 +17245,7 @@ partOfSpeech: v 01057138-v: definition: - - pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r' + - pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme /r/ example: - Some speakers trill their r's hypernym: @@ -17665,7 +17665,7 @@ partOfSpeech: v 01063726-v: definition: - - utter `haw' + - utter ‘haw’ example: - he hemmed and hawed hypernym: @@ -17676,7 +17676,7 @@ partOfSpeech: v 01063821-v: definition: - - utter `hem' or `ahem' + - utter ‘hem’ or ‘ahem’ hypernym: - 00985856-v ili: i26893 @@ -17685,7 +17685,7 @@ partOfSpeech: v 01063903-v: definition: - - utter `hems' and `haws'; indicated hesitation + - utter ‘hems’ and ‘haws’; indicated hesitation example: - He hemmed and hawed when asked to address the crowd hypernym: diff --git a/src/yaml/verb.contact.yaml b/src/yaml/verb.contact.yaml index 49304634..cd2d0ee5 100644 --- a/src/yaml/verb.contact.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/verb.contact.yaml @@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ - produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments example: - The pianist strikes a middle C - - strike `z' on the keyboard + - strike ‘z’ on the keyboard hypernym: - 01208838-v ili: i27669 @@ -4593,7 +4593,7 @@ 01280991-v: definition: - make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled - line in; `crisp' is archaic + line in; ‘crisp’ is archaic example: - The dress got wrinkled - crease the paper like this to make a crane @@ -10808,7 +10808,7 @@ partOfSpeech: v 01380788-v: definition: - - spread by scattering (`straw' is archaic) + - spread by scattering (‘straw’ is archaic) example: - strew toys all over the carpet hypernym: @@ -15122,7 +15122,7 @@ definition: - make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby example: - - '`Now push hard,'' said the doctor to the woman' + - ‘Now push hard,’ said the doctor to the woman hypernym: - 01875972-v ili: i28965 diff --git a/src/yaml/verb.creation.yaml b/src/yaml/verb.creation.yaml index 4879709e..98c5fab0 100644 --- a/src/yaml/verb.creation.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/verb.creation.yaml @@ -4295,7 +4295,7 @@ definition: - trace a line through or across example: - - cross your `t' + - cross your ‘t’ - dot your i's and cross your t's! hypernym: - 01694952-v @@ -5510,7 +5510,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06167042-n example: - - we are going to stage `Othello' + - we are going to stage ‘Othello’ hypernym: - 01622373-v ili: i30302 @@ -5836,7 +5836,7 @@ - 06167042-n example: - What's playing in the local movie theater? - - '`Cats'' has been playing on Broadway for many years' + - ‘Cats’ has been playing on Broadway for many years ili: i30328 members: - play @@ -5956,7 +5956,7 @@ domain_topic: - 06167042-n example: - - He is auditioning for `Julius Caesar' at Stratford this year + - He is auditioning for ‘Julius Caesar’ at Stratford this year hypernym: - 01722394-v ili: i30337 @@ -6008,8 +6008,8 @@ - 07019235-n example: - She acts in this play - - He acted in `Julius Caesar' - - I played in `A Christmas Carol' + - He acted in ‘Julius Caesar’ + - I played in ‘A Christmas Carol’ hypernym: - 01718067-v ili: i30340 @@ -6079,7 +6079,7 @@ - 07019235-n example: - Gielgud appears briefly in this movie - - She appeared in `Hamlet' on the London stage + - She appeared in ‘Hamlet’ on the London stage hypernym: - 01716563-v ili: i30345 @@ -6533,7 +6533,7 @@ domain_topic: - 00544270-n example: - - They banged out `The star-spangled banner' + - They banged out ‘The star-spangled banner’ hypernym: - 01728336-v ili: i30382 @@ -6559,7 +6559,7 @@ definition: - sing with a choir or an orchestra example: - - Every year the local orchestra and choir perform the `Messiah' and the audience + - Every year the local orchestra and choir perform the ‘Messiah’ and the audience is invited to sing along hypernym: - 01733312-v @@ -6646,7 +6646,7 @@ partOfSpeech: v 01734265-v: definition: - - sing using syllables like `do', `re' and `mi' to represent the tones of the scale + - sing using syllables like ‘do’, ‘re’ and ‘mi’ to represent the tones of the scale domain_topic: - 00544270-n example: diff --git a/src/yaml/verb.emotion.yaml b/src/yaml/verb.emotion.yaml index e06d3b8e..3fa5085e 100644 --- a/src/yaml/verb.emotion.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/verb.emotion.yaml @@ -641,7 +641,7 @@ definition: - evoke an emotional response example: - - Brahms's `Requiem' gets me every time + - Brahms's ‘Requiem’ gets me every time hypernym: - 01774723-v ili: i30592 diff --git a/src/yaml/verb.motion.yaml b/src/yaml/verb.motion.yaml index 6019a0b1..b4fd750d 100644 --- a/src/yaml/verb.motion.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/verb.motion.yaml @@ -782,7 +782,7 @@ - move in order to make room for someone for something example: - The park gave way to a supermarket - - '`Move over,'' he told the crowd' + - ‘Move over,’ he told the crowd hypernym: - 01835473-v ili: i30953 @@ -1385,7 +1385,7 @@ definition: - move quickly to another scene or focus when filming example: - - '`cut away now!'' the director shouted' + - ‘cut away now!’ the director shouted hypernym: - 01864093-v ili: i31003 @@ -10290,7 +10290,7 @@ partOfSpeech: v 02007494-v: definition: - - drive away by crying `shoo!' + - drive away by crying ‘shoo!’ hypernym: - 02006752-v ili: i31753 diff --git a/src/yaml/verb.perception.yaml b/src/yaml/verb.perception.yaml index 4f6be623..379899b4 100644 --- a/src/yaml/verb.perception.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/verb.perception.yaml @@ -1697,7 +1697,7 @@ - 02140192-v 02140484-v: definition: - - make a light, metallic sound; go `ting' + - make a light, metallic sound; go ‘ting’ hypernym: - 02180712-v ili: i32433 @@ -2936,7 +2936,7 @@ definition: - produce or introduce on the stage example: - - The Shakespeare Company is offering `King Lear' this month + - The Shakespeare Company is offering ‘King Lear’ this month hypernym: - 02161530-v ili: i32537 @@ -4060,8 +4060,8 @@ definition: - make a certain noise or sound example: - - She went `Mmmmm' - - The gun went `bang' + - She went ‘Mmmmm’ + - The gun went ‘bang’ hypernym: - 02128368-v ili: i32635 @@ -4304,7 +4304,7 @@ partOfSpeech: v 02185620-v: definition: - - go `ding dong', like a bell + - go ‘ding dong’, like a bell hypernym: - 02185344-v ili: i32657 diff --git a/src/yaml/verb.possession.yaml b/src/yaml/verb.possession.yaml index 43363e1a..30691dc0 100644 --- a/src/yaml/verb.possession.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/verb.possession.yaml @@ -5107,7 +5107,7 @@ definition: - acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions example: - - its beauty won Paris the name `City of Lights' + - its beauty won Paris the name ‘City of Lights’ hypernym: - 02215637-v ili: i33181 diff --git a/src/yaml/verb.social.yaml b/src/yaml/verb.social.yaml index 515ce79d..e24d9d51 100644 --- a/src/yaml/verb.social.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/verb.social.yaml @@ -3317,7 +3317,7 @@ definition: - call a meeting; invite or command to meet example: - - The Wannsee Conference was called to discuss the `Final Solution' + - The Wannsee Conference was called to discuss the ‘Final Solution’ - The new dean calls meetings every week hypernym: - 00754770-v @@ -6897,8 +6897,8 @@ - spend time at a lower socio-economic level than one's own, motivated by curiosity or desire for adventure; usage considered condescending and insensitive example: - - attending a motion picture show by the upper class was considered slumming in the - early 20th century + - attending a motion picture show by the upper class was considered slumming in + the early 20th century hypernym: - 02714280-v ili: i34185 @@ -12965,7 +12965,7 @@ definition: - greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name example: - - He always addresses me with `Sir' + - He always addresses me with ‘Sir’ - Call me Mister - She calls him by first name hypernym: diff --git a/src/yaml/verb.stative.yaml b/src/yaml/verb.stative.yaml index ce792a58..f45ab7f0 100644 --- a/src/yaml/verb.stative.yaml +++ b/src/yaml/verb.stative.yaml @@ -338,7 +338,7 @@ definition: - have a strong tendency to occur side by side example: - - The words `new' and `world' collocate + - The words ‘new’ and ‘world’ collocate hypernym: - 02618403-v ili: i34735 @@ -3157,7 +3157,7 @@ definition: - go or occur together example: - - The word `hot' tends to cooccur with `cold' + - The word ‘hot’ tends to cooccur with ‘cold’ hypernym: - 02722040-v ili: i34970 @@ -3656,7 +3656,7 @@ - A few words would answer - This car suits my purpose well - Will $100 do? - - A `B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school + - A ‘B’ grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school - Nothing else will serve hypernym: - 02677669-v @@ -4194,7 +4194,7 @@ - be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series example: - - The number `one' begins the sequence + - The number ‘one’ begins the sequence - A terrible murder begins the novel - The convocation ceremony officially begins the semester ili: i35056 @@ -5377,8 +5377,8 @@ definition: - take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to example: - - Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an `h' in Greek stands - for an `s' in Latin + - Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an ‘h’ in Greek stands + for an ‘s’ in Latin hypernym: - 02670846-v ili: i35152 @@ -5803,7 +5803,7 @@ definition: - be included in or classified as example: - - This falls under the rubric `various' + - This falls under the rubric ‘various’ hypernym: - 02626667-v ili: i35187