Dictionary of Quotes

Quotes :

1. friable Definition: (adjective) Easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder. Synonyms: crumbly. Usage: The men disturbed the loose, friable earth of the slope ... disclosing human bones already nearly uncovered by the action of water and frost. Discuss


2. stalking-horse Definition: (noun) Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason. Synonyms: pretext. Usage: Steve said he needed a book from the library, but that was just a stalking-horse to talk to the girl who worked behind the counter. Discuss


3. heart-to-heart Definition: (noun) An intimate talk in private. Synonyms: tête-à-tête. Usage: It felt good to open up, and I left our heart-to-heart feeling as though a great weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Discuss


4. demitasse Definition: (noun) Small cup of strong black coffee without milk or cream. Synonyms: cafe noir. Usage: He began to frequent another cafe, where more newspapers were taken and his postprandial demitasse cost him a penny extra. Discuss