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Environmental scientist, low-level mathematician, editor, gardener. Fond of Jane Austen’s Mr Bennet’s “For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors, and laugh at them in our turn?”

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58 What does children mean in “Familiarity breeds contempt - and children.“? Jan 17
55 Word for money given before a job is started Nov 20 '20
50 What is the opposite of acidic? Aug 5 '15
26 What is the meaning of the word “connection” in: “Shortly after my marriage I had bought a connection in the Paddington district.” Nov 9 '20
23 What does “corning a place” mean? Feb 26
22 Is there a word for the object of a dilettante? Dec 28 '20
21 Word for person attracted to shiny things Dec 4 '20
21 Single word for a self-confessed traveler who constantly talks about his travels regardless of the audience interest, circumstance or relevence? Jul 28 '15
20 Is there a formal name for a “wrong question”? Nov 24 '20
18 A word for a secret organisation that controls the government Oct 24 '20
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