Felis domestica The domestic cat (Felis catus or Felis silvestris catus) is a small, usually furry, domesticated, carnivorous mammal. It is often called the housecat, or simply the cat when there is no need to distinguish it from other felids and felines. Cats are valued by humans for companionship and ability to hunt vermin and household pests. Cats have been associated with humans for at least 9,500 years, and are currently the most popular pet in the world. Owing to their close association with humans, cats are now found almost everywhere in the world. Cats are similar in anatomy to the other felids, with strong, flexible bodies, quick reflexes, sharp retractable claws, and teeth adapted to killing small prey. As crepuscular predators, cats use their acute hearing and ability to see in near darkness to locate prey. Not only can cats hear sounds too faint for human ears, they can also hear sounds higher in frequency than humans can perceive. This is because the usual prey of cats (particularly rodents such as mice) make high frequency noises, so the hearing of the cat has evolved to pinpoint these faint high-pitched sounds. Cats also have a much better sense of smell than humans. Despite being solitary hunters, cats are a social species, and cat communication includes the use of a variety of vocalizations (meowing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling and grunting) as well as pheromones and types of cat-specific body language. Cats have a rapid breeding rate. Under controlled breeding, they can be bred and shown as registered pedigree pets, a hobby known as cat fancy. Failure to control the breeding of pet cats by spaying and neutering and the abandonment of former household pets has resulted in large numbers of feral cats worldwide, with a population of up to 60 million of these animals in the United States alone. Since cats were cult animals in ancient Egypt, it was commonly believed to have been domesticated there. In 2004, the earliest date of human association with cats was pushed back to 9,500 years ago, when a kitten that was unearthed in a child’s grave in Cyprus was radiocarbon dated. (Cyprus is an island devoid of any wild Felis silvestris.) A genetic study in 2007 revealed that all house cats are descended from as few as five female African Wildcats (Felis silvestris lybica) c. 8000 BC, in the Middle East. ~Wikipedia

Felis domestica

The domestic cat (Felis catus or Felis silvestris catus) is a small, usually furry, domesticated, carnivorous mammal. It is often called the housecat, or simply the cat when there is no need to distinguish it from other felids and felines. Cats are valued by humans for companionship and ability to hunt vermin and household pests. Cats have been associated with humans for at least 9,500 years, and are currently the most popular pet in the world. Owing to their close association with humans, cats are now found almost everywhere in the world.
 
Cats are similar in anatomy to the other felids, with strong, flexible bodies, quick reflexes, sharp retractable claws, and teeth adapted to killing small prey. As crepuscular predators, cats use their acute hearing and ability to see in near darkness to locate prey. Not only can cats hear sounds too faint for human ears, they can also hear sounds higher in frequency than humans can perceive. This is because the usual prey of cats (particularly rodents such as mice) make high frequency noises, so the hearing of the cat has evolved to pinpoint these faint high-pitched sounds. Cats also have a much better sense of smell than humans.
 
Despite being solitary hunters, cats are a social species, and cat communication includes the use of a variety of vocalizations (meowing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling and grunting) as well as pheromones and types of cat-specific body language.
 
Cats have a rapid breeding rate. Under controlled breeding, they can be bred and shown as registered pedigree pets, a hobby known as cat fancy. Failure to control the breeding of pet cats by spaying and neutering and the abandonment of former household pets has resulted in large numbers of feral cats worldwide, with a population of up to 60 million of these animals in the United States alone.
 
Since cats were cult animals in ancient Egypt, it was commonly believed to have been domesticated there. In 2004, the earliest date of human association with cats was pushed back to 9,500 years ago, when a kitten that was unearthed in a child’s grave in Cyprus was radiocarbon dated. (Cyprus is an island devoid of any wild Felis silvestris.) A genetic study in 2007 revealed that all house cats are descended from as few as five female African Wildcats (Felis silvestris lybica) c. 8000 BC, in the Middle East.

~Wikipedia

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Pasambahan Dance West Sumatera - January 21, 2012

Pasambahan Dance

West Sumatera - January 21, 2012

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Trip Origin: 1350–1400; 1960–65 for def. 12; Middle English trippen  to step lightly < Old French trip ( p ) er  < Middle Dutch;  compare early Dutch trippen, Dutch trippelen  (frequentative with -el ), akin to Old English treppan  to tread Related forms un·tripped, adjective Synonyms 1.  excursion, tour, jaunt, junket. Trip, expedition, journey, pilgrimage, voyage  are terms for a course of travel made to a particular place, usually for some specific purpose. Trip  is the general word, indicating going any distance and returning, by walking or any means of locomotion, for either business or pleasure, and in either a hurried or a leisurely manner: a trip to Europe; a vacation trip; a bus trip.  An expedition,  made often by an organized company, is designed to accomplish a specific purpose: an archaeological expedition. Journey  indicates a trip of considerable length, wholly or mainly by land, for business or pleasure or other reasons, and is now applied to travel that is more leisurely or more fatiguing than a trip; a return is not necessarily indicated: the long journey to Tibet.  A pilgrimage  is made as to a shrine, from motives of piety or veneration: a pilgrimage to Lourdes.  A voyage  is travel by water or air, usually for a long distance and for business or pleasure; if by water, leisure is indicated: a voyage around the world. 7.  lapse, oversight. 14.  bungle, blunder, err.

Trip

Origin:
1350–1400; 1960–65 for def. 12; Middle English trippen  to step lightly < Old French trip ( p ) er  < Middle Dutch;  compare early Dutch trippen, Dutch trippelen  (frequentative with -el ), akin to Old English treppan  to tread

Related forms
un·tripped, adjective


Synonyms
1.  excursion, tour, jaunt, junket. Trip, expedition, journey, pilgrimage, voyage  are terms for a course of travel made to a particular place, usually for some specific purpose. Trip  is the general word, indicating going any distance and returning, by walking or any means of locomotion, for either business or pleasure, and in either a hurried or a leisurely manner: a trip to Europe; a vacation trip; a bus trip.  An expedition,  made often by an organized company, is designed to accomplish a specific purpose: an archaeological expedition. Journey  indicates a trip of considerable length, wholly or mainly by land, for business or pleasure or other reasons, and is now applied to travel that is more leisurely or more fatiguing than a trip; a return is not necessarily indicated: the long journey to Tibet.  A pilgrimage  is made as to a shrine, from motives of piety or veneration: a pilgrimage to Lourdes.  A voyage  is travel by water or air, usually for a long distance and for business or pleasure; if by water, leisure is indicated: a voyage around the world. 7.  lapse, oversight. 14.  bungle, blunder, err.

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Goat–noun1. any of numerous agile, hollow-horned ruminants of the genus Capra, of the family Bovidae, closely related to the sheep, found native in rocky and mountainous regions of the Old World, and widely distributed in domesticated varieties. 2. any of various related animals, as the Rocky Mountain goat. 3. (initial capital letter) Astronomy, Astrology. the constellation or sign Capricorn. 4. a scapegoat or victim. 5. a licentious or lecherous man; lecher. —Idiom6. get one&#8217;s goat, Informal. to anger, annoy, or frustrate a person: His arrogance gets my goat. Origin:bef. 900; ME got, OE gāt; c. G Geiss—Related formsgoatlike, adjective

Goat

–noun
1. any of numerous agile, hollow-horned ruminants of the genus Capra, of the family Bovidae, closely related to the sheep, found native in rocky and mountainous regions of the Old World, and widely distributed in domesticated varieties.

2. any of various related animals, as the Rocky Mountain goat.

3. (initial capital letter) Astronomy, Astrology. the constellation or sign Capricorn.

4. a scapegoat or victim.

5. a licentious or lecherous man; lecher.

—Idiom
6. get one’s goat, Informal. to anger, annoy, or frustrate a person: His arrogance gets my goat.

Origin:
bef. 900; ME got, OE gāt; c. G Geiss

—Related forms
goatlike, adjective

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Capturing The BaduyThe Baduy (or Badui), who call themselves Kanekes, are a traditional community living in the western part of the Indonesian province of Banten, near Rangkasbitung. Ethnically the Baduys belong to the Sundanese ethnic group. Their racial, physical and linguistic traits bear much resemblance to the rest of the Sundanese people; however, the difference is in their way of life. Baduy people resist foreign influences and vigorously preserve their ancient way of life, while modern Sundanese are more open to foreign influences and a majority are Muslims.The Baduy are divided into two sub-groups; the Baduy Dalam (Inner Baduy), and the Baduy Luar (Outer Baduy). No foreigners were allowed to meet the Inner Baduy, though the Outer Baduy do foster some limited contacts with the outside world. The origin of the word Baduy may come from the term &#8220;Bedouin&#8221;, although other sources claim the source is a name of a local river. ~Wikipedia

Capturing The Baduy

The Baduy (or Badui), who call themselves Kanekes, are a traditional community living in the western part of the Indonesian province of Banten, near Rangkasbitung. Ethnically the Baduys belong to the Sundanese ethnic group. Their racial, physical and linguistic traits bear much resemblance to the rest of the Sundanese people; however, the difference is in their way of life. Baduy people resist foreign influences and vigorously preserve their ancient way of life, while modern Sundanese are more open to foreign influences and a majority are Muslims.

The Baduy are divided into two sub-groups; the Baduy Dalam (Inner Baduy), and the Baduy Luar (Outer Baduy). No foreigners were allowed to meet the Inner Baduy, though the Outer Baduy do foster some limited contacts with the outside world. The origin of the word Baduy may come from the term “Bedouin”, although other sources claim the source is a name of a local river.

~Wikipedia

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à la carte  [ah luh kahrt, al-uh; Fr. a la kart]  –adjective, adverb with a separate price for each dish offered on the menu: dinner à la carte. Origin: 1820–30;  &lt; F: according to the menu   Word Origin &amp; History a la carte 1826, from Fr. à la carte , lit. &#8220;by the card&#8221; (see card (n.)); in other words, &#8220;ordered by separate items.&#8221; Distinguished from a table d&#8217;hôte , meal served at a fixed, inclusive price.

à la carte  [ah luh kahrt, al-uh; Fr. a la kart] 

–adjective, adverb

with a separate price for each dish offered on the menu: dinner à la carte.

Origin:

1820–30;  < F: according to the menu

 

Word Origin & History

a la carte

1826, from Fr. à la carte , lit. “by the card” (see card (n.)); in other words, “ordered by separate items.” Distinguished from a table d’hôte , meal served at a fixed, inclusive price.

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Hors d&#8217;oeuvre [hors d&#8217;oeu·vre] –noun 1. a small bit of appetizing food, as spicy meat, fish, cheese, or a preparation of chopped or creamed foods, often served on crackers or small pieces of toast, for eating at cocktail parties or other gatherings where drinks are served with no other food. 2. an appetizer, as a relish or more elaborate preparation, served before or as the first course of a meal. Origin: 1705–15;  &lt; F: outside of the main course

Hors d’oeuvre [hors d’oeu·vre]

–noun

1. a small bit of appetizing food, as spicy meat, fish, cheese, or a preparation of chopped or creamed foods, often served on crackers or small pieces of toast, for eating at cocktail parties or other gatherings where drinks are served with no other food.

2. an appetizer, as a relish or more elaborate preparation, served before or as the first course of a meal.

Origin:

1705–15;  < F: outside of the main course

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Allure [al·lure] –verb (used with object) 1. to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable. 2. to fascinate; charm. –verb (used without object) 3. to be attractive or tempting. –noun 4. fascination; charm; appeal. Origin: 1375–1425;  late ME aluren  &lt; MF alurer,  equiv. to a- a-5  + lurer  to lure —Related forms al·lur·er, noun un·al·lured, adjective —Synonyms 1.  entice, lure. 2.  enchant, entrance, captivate. 4.  glamor, attraction.

Allure [al·lure]

–verb (used with object)

1. to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable.

2. to fascinate; charm.

–verb (used without object)

3. to be attractive or tempting.

–noun

4. fascination; charm; appeal.

Origin:

1375–1425;  late ME aluren  < MF alurer,  equiv. to a- a-5  + lurer  to lure

—Related forms

al·lur·er, noun

un·al·lured, adjective

—Synonyms

1.  entice, lure. 2.  enchant, entrance, captivate. 4.  glamor, attraction.

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Happiness [hap.pi.ness] -noun the quality or state of being happy. good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy. Origin: 1520–30; happy + -ness -Related forms o·ver·hap·pi·ness, noun -Synonyms 1, 2. pleasure, joy, exhilaration, bliss, contentedness, delight, enjoyment, satisfaction. Happiness, bliss, contentment, felicity imply an active or passive state of pleasure or pleasurable satisfaction. Happiness results from the possession or attainment of what one considers good: the happiness of visiting one&#8217;s family. Bliss is unalloyed happiness or supreme delight: the bliss of perfect companionship. Contentment is a peaceful kind of happiness in which one rests without desires, even though every wish may not have been gratified: contentment in one&#8217;s surroundings. Felicity is a formal word for happiness of an especially fortunate or intense kind: to wish a young couple felicity in life. -Antonyms 1. misery

Happiness [hap.pi.ness]

-noun

the quality or state of being happy.

good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy.

Origin:

1520–30; happy + -ness

-Related forms

o·ver·hap·pi·ness, noun

-Synonyms

1, 2. pleasure, joy, exhilaration, bliss, contentedness, delight, enjoyment, satisfaction. Happiness, bliss, contentment, felicity imply an active or passive state of pleasure or pleasurable satisfaction. Happiness results from the possession or attainment of what one considers good: the happiness of visiting one’s family. Bliss is unalloyed happiness or supreme delight: the bliss of perfect companionship. Contentment is a peaceful kind of happiness in which one rests without desires, even though every wish may not have been gratified: contentment in one’s surroundings. Felicity is a formal word for happiness of an especially fortunate or intense kind: to wish a young couple felicity in life.

-Antonyms

1. misery

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Felis domestica The domestic cat (Felis catus or Felis silvestris catus) is a small, usually furry, domesticated, carnivorous mammal. It is often called the housecat, or simply the cat when there is no need to distinguish it from other felids and felines. Cats are valued by humans for companionship and ability to hunt vermin and household pests. Cats have been associated with humans for at least 9,500 years, and are currently the most popular pet in the world. Owing to their close association with humans, cats are now found almost everywhere in the world. Cats are similar in anatomy to the other felids, with strong, flexible bodies, quick reflexes, sharp retractable claws, and teeth adapted to killing small prey. As crepuscular predators, cats use their acute hearing and ability to see in near darkness to locate prey. Not only can cats hear sounds too faint for human ears, they can also hear sounds higher in frequency than humans can perceive. This is because the usual prey of cats (particularly rodents such as mice) make high frequency noises, so the hearing of the cat has evolved to pinpoint these faint high-pitched sounds. Cats also have a much better sense of smell than humans. Despite being solitary hunters, cats are a social species, and cat communication includes the use of a variety of vocalizations (meowing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling and grunting) as well as pheromones and types of cat-specific body language. Cats have a rapid breeding rate. Under controlled breeding, they can be bred and shown as registered pedigree pets, a hobby known as cat fancy. Failure to control the breeding of pet cats by spaying and neutering and the abandonment of former household pets has resulted in large numbers of feral cats worldwide, with a population of up to 60 million of these animals in the United States alone. Since cats were cult animals in ancient Egypt, it was commonly believed to have been domesticated there. In 2004, the earliest date of human association with cats was pushed back to 9,500 years ago, when a kitten that was unearthed in a child&#8217;s grave in Cyprus was radiocarbon dated. (Cyprus is an island devoid of any wild Felis silvestris.) A genetic study in 2007 revealed that all house cats are descended from as few as five female African Wildcats (Felis silvestris lybica) c. 8000 BC, in the Middle East. ~Wikipedia

Felis domestica

The domestic cat (Felis catus or Felis silvestris catus) is a small, usually furry, domesticated, carnivorous mammal. It is often called the housecat, or simply the cat when there is no need to distinguish it from other felids and felines. Cats are valued by humans for companionship and ability to hunt vermin and household pests. Cats have been associated with humans for at least 9,500 years, and are currently the most popular pet in the world. Owing to their close association with humans, cats are now found almost everywhere in the world.
 
Cats are similar in anatomy to the other felids, with strong, flexible bodies, quick reflexes, sharp retractable claws, and teeth adapted to killing small prey. As crepuscular predators, cats use their acute hearing and ability to see in near darkness to locate prey. Not only can cats hear sounds too faint for human ears, they can also hear sounds higher in frequency than humans can perceive. This is because the usual prey of cats (particularly rodents such as mice) make high frequency noises, so the hearing of the cat has evolved to pinpoint these faint high-pitched sounds. Cats also have a much better sense of smell than humans.
 
Despite being solitary hunters, cats are a social species, and cat communication includes the use of a variety of vocalizations (meowing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling and grunting) as well as pheromones and types of cat-specific body language.
 
Cats have a rapid breeding rate. Under controlled breeding, they can be bred and shown as registered pedigree pets, a hobby known as cat fancy. Failure to control the breeding of pet cats by spaying and neutering and the abandonment of former household pets has resulted in large numbers of feral cats worldwide, with a population of up to 60 million of these animals in the United States alone.
 
Since cats were cult animals in ancient Egypt, it was commonly believed to have been domesticated there. In 2004, the earliest date of human association with cats was pushed back to 9,500 years ago, when a kitten that was unearthed in a child’s grave in Cyprus was radiocarbon dated. (Cyprus is an island devoid of any wild Felis silvestris.) A genetic study in 2007 revealed that all house cats are descended from as few as five female African Wildcats (Felis silvestris lybica) c. 8000 BC, in the Middle East.

~Wikipedia

Pasambahan Dance West Sumatera - January 21, 2012

Pasambahan Dance

West Sumatera - January 21, 2012

Trip Origin: 1350–1400; 1960–65 for def. 12; Middle English trippen  to step lightly &lt; Old French trip ( p ) er  &lt; Middle Dutch;  compare early Dutch trippen, Dutch trippelen  (frequentative with -el ), akin to Old English treppan  to tread Related forms un·tripped, adjective Synonyms 1.  excursion, tour, jaunt, junket. Trip, expedition, journey, pilgrimage, voyage  are terms for a course of travel made to a particular place, usually for some specific purpose. Trip  is the general word, indicating going any distance and returning, by walking or any means of locomotion, for either business or pleasure, and in either a hurried or a leisurely manner: a trip to Europe; a vacation trip; a bus trip.  An expedition,  made often by an organized company, is designed to accomplish a specific purpose: an archaeological expedition. Journey  indicates a trip of considerable length, wholly or mainly by land, for business or pleasure or other reasons, and is now applied to travel that is more leisurely or more fatiguing than a trip; a return is not necessarily indicated: the long journey to Tibet.  A pilgrimage  is made as to a shrine, from motives of piety or veneration: a pilgrimage to Lourdes.  A voyage  is travel by water or air, usually for a long distance and for business or pleasure; if by water, leisure is indicated: a voyage around the world. 7.  lapse, oversight. 14.  bungle, blunder, err.

Trip

Origin:
1350–1400; 1960–65 for def. 12; Middle English trippen  to step lightly < Old French trip ( p ) er  < Middle Dutch;  compare early Dutch trippen, Dutch trippelen  (frequentative with -el ), akin to Old English treppan  to tread

Related forms
un·tripped, adjective


Synonyms
1.  excursion, tour, jaunt, junket. Trip, expedition, journey, pilgrimage, voyage  are terms for a course of travel made to a particular place, usually for some specific purpose. Trip  is the general word, indicating going any distance and returning, by walking or any means of locomotion, for either business or pleasure, and in either a hurried or a leisurely manner: a trip to Europe; a vacation trip; a bus trip.  An expedition,  made often by an organized company, is designed to accomplish a specific purpose: an archaeological expedition. Journey  indicates a trip of considerable length, wholly or mainly by land, for business or pleasure or other reasons, and is now applied to travel that is more leisurely or more fatiguing than a trip; a return is not necessarily indicated: the long journey to Tibet.  A pilgrimage  is made as to a shrine, from motives of piety or veneration: a pilgrimage to Lourdes.  A voyage  is travel by water or air, usually for a long distance and for business or pleasure; if by water, leisure is indicated: a voyage around the world. 7.  lapse, oversight. 14.  bungle, blunder, err.

Goat–noun1. any of numerous agile, hollow-horned ruminants of the genus Capra, of the family Bovidae, closely related to the sheep, found native in rocky and mountainous regions of the Old World, and widely distributed in domesticated varieties. 2. any of various related animals, as the Rocky Mountain goat. 3. (initial capital letter) Astronomy, Astrology. the constellation or sign Capricorn. 4. a scapegoat or victim. 5. a licentious or lecherous man; lecher. —Idiom6. get one&#8217;s goat, Informal. to anger, annoy, or frustrate a person: His arrogance gets my goat. Origin:bef. 900; ME got, OE gāt; c. G Geiss—Related formsgoatlike, adjective

Goat

–noun
1. any of numerous agile, hollow-horned ruminants of the genus Capra, of the family Bovidae, closely related to the sheep, found native in rocky and mountainous regions of the Old World, and widely distributed in domesticated varieties.

2. any of various related animals, as the Rocky Mountain goat.

3. (initial capital letter) Astronomy, Astrology. the constellation or sign Capricorn.

4. a scapegoat or victim.

5. a licentious or lecherous man; lecher.

—Idiom
6. get one’s goat, Informal. to anger, annoy, or frustrate a person: His arrogance gets my goat.

Origin:
bef. 900; ME got, OE gāt; c. G Geiss

—Related forms
goatlike, adjective

Capturing The BaduyThe Baduy (or Badui), who call themselves Kanekes, are a traditional community living in the western part of the Indonesian province of Banten, near Rangkasbitung. Ethnically the Baduys belong to the Sundanese ethnic group. Their racial, physical and linguistic traits bear much resemblance to the rest of the Sundanese people; however, the difference is in their way of life. Baduy people resist foreign influences and vigorously preserve their ancient way of life, while modern Sundanese are more open to foreign influences and a majority are Muslims.The Baduy are divided into two sub-groups; the Baduy Dalam (Inner Baduy), and the Baduy Luar (Outer Baduy). No foreigners were allowed to meet the Inner Baduy, though the Outer Baduy do foster some limited contacts with the outside world. The origin of the word Baduy may come from the term &#8220;Bedouin&#8221;, although other sources claim the source is a name of a local river. ~Wikipedia

Capturing The Baduy

The Baduy (or Badui), who call themselves Kanekes, are a traditional community living in the western part of the Indonesian province of Banten, near Rangkasbitung. Ethnically the Baduys belong to the Sundanese ethnic group. Their racial, physical and linguistic traits bear much resemblance to the rest of the Sundanese people; however, the difference is in their way of life. Baduy people resist foreign influences and vigorously preserve their ancient way of life, while modern Sundanese are more open to foreign influences and a majority are Muslims.

The Baduy are divided into two sub-groups; the Baduy Dalam (Inner Baduy), and the Baduy Luar (Outer Baduy). No foreigners were allowed to meet the Inner Baduy, though the Outer Baduy do foster some limited contacts with the outside world. The origin of the word Baduy may come from the term “Bedouin”, although other sources claim the source is a name of a local river.

~Wikipedia

à la carte  [ah luh kahrt, al-uh; Fr. a la kart]  –adjective, adverb with a separate price for each dish offered on the menu: dinner à la carte. Origin: 1820–30;  &lt; F: according to the menu   Word Origin &amp; History a la carte 1826, from Fr. à la carte , lit. &#8220;by the card&#8221; (see card (n.)); in other words, &#8220;ordered by separate items.&#8221; Distinguished from a table d&#8217;hôte , meal served at a fixed, inclusive price.

à la carte  [ah luh kahrt, al-uh; Fr. a la kart] 

–adjective, adverb

with a separate price for each dish offered on the menu: dinner à la carte.

Origin:

1820–30;  < F: according to the menu

 

Word Origin & History

a la carte

1826, from Fr. à la carte , lit. “by the card” (see card (n.)); in other words, “ordered by separate items.” Distinguished from a table d’hôte , meal served at a fixed, inclusive price.

Hors d&#8217;oeuvre [hors d&#8217;oeu·vre] –noun 1. a small bit of appetizing food, as spicy meat, fish, cheese, or a preparation of chopped or creamed foods, often served on crackers or small pieces of toast, for eating at cocktail parties or other gatherings where drinks are served with no other food. 2. an appetizer, as a relish or more elaborate preparation, served before or as the first course of a meal. Origin: 1705–15;  &lt; F: outside of the main course

Hors d’oeuvre [hors d’oeu·vre]

–noun

1. a small bit of appetizing food, as spicy meat, fish, cheese, or a preparation of chopped or creamed foods, often served on crackers or small pieces of toast, for eating at cocktail parties or other gatherings where drinks are served with no other food.

2. an appetizer, as a relish or more elaborate preparation, served before or as the first course of a meal.

Origin:

1705–15;  < F: outside of the main course

Allure [al·lure] –verb (used with object) 1. to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable. 2. to fascinate; charm. –verb (used without object) 3. to be attractive or tempting. –noun 4. fascination; charm; appeal. Origin: 1375–1425;  late ME aluren  &lt; MF alurer,  equiv. to a- a-5  + lurer  to lure —Related forms al·lur·er, noun un·al·lured, adjective —Synonyms 1.  entice, lure. 2.  enchant, entrance, captivate. 4.  glamor, attraction.

Allure [al·lure]

–verb (used with object)

1. to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable.

2. to fascinate; charm.

–verb (used without object)

3. to be attractive or tempting.

–noun

4. fascination; charm; appeal.

Origin:

1375–1425;  late ME aluren  < MF alurer,  equiv. to a- a-5  + lurer  to lure

—Related forms

al·lur·er, noun

un·al·lured, adjective

—Synonyms

1.  entice, lure. 2.  enchant, entrance, captivate. 4.  glamor, attraction.

Happiness [hap.pi.ness] -noun the quality or state of being happy. good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy. Origin: 1520–30; happy + -ness -Related forms o·ver·hap·pi·ness, noun -Synonyms 1, 2. pleasure, joy, exhilaration, bliss, contentedness, delight, enjoyment, satisfaction. Happiness, bliss, contentment, felicity imply an active or passive state of pleasure or pleasurable satisfaction. Happiness results from the possession or attainment of what one considers good: the happiness of visiting one&#8217;s family. Bliss is unalloyed happiness or supreme delight: the bliss of perfect companionship. Contentment is a peaceful kind of happiness in which one rests without desires, even though every wish may not have been gratified: contentment in one&#8217;s surroundings. Felicity is a formal word for happiness of an especially fortunate or intense kind: to wish a young couple felicity in life. -Antonyms 1. misery

Happiness [hap.pi.ness]

-noun

the quality or state of being happy.

good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy.

Origin:

1520–30; happy + -ness

-Related forms

o·ver·hap·pi·ness, noun

-Synonyms

1, 2. pleasure, joy, exhilaration, bliss, contentedness, delight, enjoyment, satisfaction. Happiness, bliss, contentment, felicity imply an active or passive state of pleasure or pleasurable satisfaction. Happiness results from the possession or attainment of what one considers good: the happiness of visiting one’s family. Bliss is unalloyed happiness or supreme delight: the bliss of perfect companionship. Contentment is a peaceful kind of happiness in which one rests without desires, even though every wish may not have been gratified: contentment in one’s surroundings. Felicity is a formal word for happiness of an especially fortunate or intense kind: to wish a young couple felicity in life.

-Antonyms

1. misery

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