Discussion Groups / English Usage / April 2007

I wonder what "to cure the butter" means in this context?
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For the time being we are going to nourish ourselves on lentils and
rice and all the dry foods he has stored away, in the attic. And the

how to say 'lose my face' in english? For example, when people point
out your mistakes in front of people, and make you ashamed. You will
'lose your face', or self-esteem. I want to know the term to describe
that situation.

Fascinating site:  http://3ds.com/khufu    Requires installation of
plug-in, but worth it.  3-D animation of construction of the Great
Pyramid of Khufu.

First, I wonder what is the "moth-hour?" It's present in Yeats (also in
R.P. Warren, I read):
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Once, while he nodded on a chair,

I know a bit about Carthage and its history, but I don't think I know
the meaning of "salting" here.
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The entire room is lined with books and strange fish swimming in