Describes a noun or pronounfor example, a tall girl, an interesting book, a big house. The soft plain meaning rule means that the statute is to be interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the language, unless the result would be cruel or absurd. The plain meaning of the contract will be followed where the words usedwhether written or oralhave. Har megiddo is the prophesied location of a gathering of armies for a battle during the end times, variously interpreted as either a literal or a symbolic location. The difference between plane and plain grammar lesson. Maybe not to the other, but i can see it plain as day. Change your default dictionary to american english. Then the lord god called to the man, and said to him, where are you. Writing for dollars, writing to please, joseph kimble. Journal and original entry daybook in bookkeeping and. Plain definition for englishlanguage learners from merriam. Their website is fairly plain, but very easy to navigate.
A plain or plane figure, in geometry, is a uniform surface, from every point of whose perimeter right lines may be drawn to every other point in the same. Plain as day definition at, a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms and translation. Plainly definition, clear or distinct to the eye or ear. It is plain indeed that in spite of later estrangement hobbits are relatives of ours. I n bookkeeping and accounting, a journal is a record of financial transactions, entered as they occur. How sarah, plain and tallcame about 9 chapter charter. The other two are the mischief rule and the golden rule. This is the british english definition of as clear plain as day. Although plains now has a train line running through it, unlike airdrie and nearby village of caldercruix it does not have a station.
You can complete the definition of plain reading given by the english definition dictionary with other english dictionaries. Nobody has provided me with answers that point to anything but a traditional view of the original meaning. Usually, but not always, meant in a slightly insulting or derogatory manner. Plain adverb definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. Based in germany there is a dictionary for plain language called hurraki. If something is as plain as day or as plain as the nose on your face, it is very easy to see, or obvious and easy to understand. Search plain reading and thousands of other words in english definition and synonym dictionary from reverso.
Unfortunately, both have a meaning relating to flatness, and this is often the source of confusion. Definition of plain as day in the idioms dictionary. Plainmeaning rule legal definition of plainmeaning rule. Plain language is writing designed to ensure the reader understands as quickly, easily, and. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. One of the people who believed in maclachlans abilities as a. Wikipedia, lexilogos, oxford, cambridge, chambers harrap, wordreference, collins lexibase dictionaries, merriam webster.
The plain meaning rule requires that words are given their ordinary meaning, technical terms are given their technical meaning, and local, cultural terms are recognized as applicable. For the day of the lord is near in the valley of decision joel 3. Add plain english to one of your lists below, or create a new one. Not succeeding in their attempts to deter nehemiah from rebuilding the walls of jerusalem, sanballat and tobiah resorted to strategem, and pretending to wish a conference with him, they invited him to meet them at ono. A principle used by courts in interpreting contracts that provides that the objective definitions of contractual terms are controlling, irrespective of whether the language comports with the actual intention of either party. High quality example sentences with on a plain reading in context from reliable sources ludwig is the linguistic search engine that helps you to write better in english. Plain definition for englishlanguage learners from. Definition and synonyms of plain from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. Synonyms for plain as day at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. Anyone who says that a closer study of the hebrew leads elsewhere is simply incorrect.
How does haruf characterize the landscape of holt and its surroundings, and how does he use landscape to set the emotional scene. Its plain as the nose on your face that this company is wildly undervalued. The original intent is plaina day was a day, from the very first miraculous day. Its plain as day that they like each othertheyve been flirting all evening. The plain meaning rule dictates that statutes are to be interpreted using the. Transactions of all kinds enter the accounting system as entries in a journal, where they appear in the order they occur.
Its plain as day that you two were meant to be together. I want a plain black jumper with no fancy trimmings. Definition and synonyms of as clear plain as day from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. Heres a list of opposite words from our thesaurus that you can use instead. A plain figure, in geometry, is a surface in which, if any two points are taken,the straight line which joins them lies wholly in that surface. According to the book of revelation in the new testament of the christian bible, armageddon. Because 40 appears so often in contexts dealing with judgment or testing, many scholars understand it to be the number of probation or trial. As clear plain as day phrase meaning, pronunciation and more by macmillan dictionary.
A plain is a landform that is found on every continent on earth. This is a short book, but still, i havent been able to do that in quite a while. This book has great realworld examples proving how plain language can save your organization money and time. Hardcover blank book 3pack unlined sketchbooks, unruled plain travel journals for students sketches, childrens writing books, creative class projects, white. He recommended using the ratings in his book to grade books not only for students in schools but also for average readers and adults learning english. Following are some examples of where a plain reading isnt sufficient to explain the text. At the end of the day, the effective meaning of the constitution and the law is not what you or i think it should mean based on a plain reading of the text, but. Synonyms for plain as day include distinct, clear, decided, obvious, definite, apparent, evident, manifest, marked and patent. Plain as day definition and meaning collins english.
Its plain as day that the levelers are a very creative bunch of. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. This is because the old testament passages referring to the day of the lord often speak of both a near and a far fulfillment, as does much of old testament prophecy. Origins are unknown but possibly derived from irish. Definition of as plain as day in the idioms dictionary. What meaning, or meanings, does the title have in relation to harufs story and characters. Plain meaning rule law and legal definition uslegal, inc. Plainsong by kent haruf book club discussion questions. As clear plain as day phrase definition and synonyms. Why might kent haruf have chosen plainsong as the title for this novel. It is a picture book about a little girl with a cold, whose father cares for her.
Very obvious, quite clear, as in its plain as day that they must sell their house before they can buy another, or its plain as the. Very obvious, quite clear, as in its plain as day that they must sell their house before they can buy another, or its plain as the nose on your face that shes lying. A small village near airdrie in north lanarkshire, scotland. Definition of plain written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels. Of old they spoke the languages of men, after their own fashion, and liked and disliked much the same things as men did. Reconsidering the meaning of jesuss crucifixion is most connected to wrights earlier surprised by hope. Dictionary grammar blog school scrabble thesaurus translator quiz more resources more from collins. It is not quite a sequel to surprised by hope, but it is in the same thread of wrights work. Definition of plain written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and. Transactions and their entry into a journal are usually the first steps in the accounting cycle, as exhibit 1 below shows. You can expect to hear the results of the plain english campaigns golden bull awards soon and you should hope your council isnt on the shortlist. The plain reading of scripture is the best way to approach the scripture, but it is not always the best way. Plain as day definition and meaning collins english dictionary.
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