descriptive linguistics a description (at a given point in time) of a language with respect to its phonology and morphology and syntax and semantics without value judgments
prescriptive linguistics an account of how a language should be used instead of how it is actually used; a prescription for the `correct' phonology and morphology and syntax and semantics
unidentified flying object an flying object whose nature is unknown
Asiatic flying squirrel nocturnal rodent of Asia having furry folds of skin between forelegs and hind legs enabling it to move by gliding leaps
electronic database a database that can be accessed by computers
Distinguished Flying Cross a United States Air Force decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flight
Thomas the doubting Apostle the Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes
pass with flying colors succeed at easily
department of linguistics the academic department responsible for teaching and research in linguistics
antifouling paint a paint used to protect against the accumulation of barnacles etc. on underwater surfaces
Julian the Apostate Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine
guilt feelings remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense
acute schizophrenic episode schizophrenia of abrupt onset and relatively short duration
static electricity electricity produced by friction
Psidium littorale longipes small tropical shrubby tree bearing deep red oval fruit
Australian capital the capital of Australia; located in southeastern Australia
First Duke of Wellington British general and statesman
dangling participle a word or phrase that modifies an unintended word or phrase
neglectfulness the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
meat-packing business wholesale packaging of meat for future sale