When I need to know the meaning of a word, I look it up in a dictionary.
From William Safire
Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight.
At a certain point, what people mean when they use a word becomes its meaning.
I'm a right-wing pundit and have been for many years.
One challenge to the arts in America is the need to make the arts, especially the classic masterpieces, accessible and relevant to today's audience.
Never look for the story in the 'lede.' Reporters are required to put what's happened up top, but the practiced pundit places a nugget of news, even a startling insight, halfway down the column, directed at the politiscenti. When pressed for time, the savvy reader starts there.
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