Category Archives: Vocabularies

Associate 合伙

Posted on April 6, 2013 by timlyg

I'd been troubled by not able to find a suitable terminology for associate in Chinese. In the condition of one working together with others, but does not mean one associates with them (viz. A German Christian soldier who does not … Continue reading →

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Player Piano

Posted on March 19, 2013 by timlyg

George Gershwin's childhood starter kit: A piano that plays itself.

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Understanding the connection between Targum, Talmud, Mishnah and Gemara

Posted on January 18, 2013 by timlyg

"The Talmud has two components: the Mishnah (Hebrew: משנה, c. 200 CE), the first written compendium of Judaism's Oral Law, and the Gemara (c. 500 CE), an elucidation of the Mishnah and related Tannaitic writings that often ventures onto other … Continue reading →

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Vocabulary: Galactorrhea

Posted on January 17, 2013 by timlyg

Milk production not associated with childbirth, regardless of gender or age. When happens to infants, it is also known as Witch's milk. I came across this vocab while listening to How Stuff Works' "Why do men have nipples?". Common answer … Continue reading →

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Vocabulary: cul-de-sac

Posted on January 17, 2013 by timlyg

"Butt of the sack" Dead end. Dilemma.

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Vocabulary: Tassel

Posted on January 16, 2013 by timlyg

A part of Jewish garment. ציצת(Tzitzit), 繸子(sui4 zi3), κράσπεδον (kraspedon) Purpose: to look at and remember all the commandments of the LORD, so as to do them and not follow after your own heart and your own eyes, after which … Continue reading →

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