Vocabulary Word
Word: phoenix
Definition: symbol of immortality or rebirth; Ex. phoenix rising from its ashes
Definition: symbol of immortality or rebirth; Ex. phoenix rising from its ashes
Sentences Containing 'phoenix'
That is the body of Chrysostom, who was unrivalled in wit, unequalled in courtesy, unapproached in gentle bearing, a phoenix in friendship, generous without limit, grave without arrogance, gay without vulgarity, and, in short, first in all that constitutes goodness and second to none in all that makes up misfortune.
And then when they promise the Phoenix of Arabia, the crown of Ariadne, the horses of the Sun, the pearls of the South, the gold of Tibar, and the balsam of Panchaia!
I also became once more known to his sister, Miss Micawber, in whom, as Mr. Micawber told us, 'her mother renewed her youth, like the Phoenix'.
But as I was out of all fear of being ill-treated under the protection of so great and good an empress, the ornament of nature, the darling of the world, the delight of her subjects, the phoenix of the creation, so I hoped my late master’s apprehensions would appear to be groundless; for I already found my spirits revive, by the influence of her most august presence.” This was the sum of my speech, delivered with great improprieties and hesitation.
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::: residual - remaining; left over; of a residue; N: residue
::: dismantle - take apart; disassemble
::: palpitate - throb; beat rapidly; flutter; tremble; Ex. Her heart began to palpitate.
::: intrude - put or force in without being asked; trespass; enter as an uninvited person; Ex. intrude one's own opinion into the report; CF. thrust in
::: lopsided - heavier or larger on one side than the other; Ex. lopsided way of walking
::: pernicious - very harmful; deadly; very destructive; Ex. pernicious effect/anemia
::: abode - dwelling place; home
