Spanish to English Dictionary (Diccionario Español-Inglés)

Man-of-Letters

A person who is an accomplished writer or scholar, particularly in the field of literature.

Mesmerism

Having a hypnotic or enchanting effect.

Morbid Humor

A form of humor that finds amusement in subjects that are generally considered serious, grim, or taboo.

Oysteresis

The phenomenon in which the value of a physical property lags behind changes in the effect causing it.

Shinny

An informal, often impromptu game of ice hockey played on an outdoor rink, frozen street, or pond with minimal equipment.

Sooty

Covered in or stained with soot; resembling soot in color or texture.

Storied

Having an impressive history or background; celebrated in history or stories.

Tragic Hero

A character in a dramatic work who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat due to a tragic flaw or fate.

Turn a blind eye

To pretend not to notice something, especially something bad, illegal, or wrong that is happening.

Verglas

A thin layer of ice on a surface, especially on roads or paths, making them very slippery.

Wage war

To engage in or carry on a war or campaign against an enemy.

habituation

The diminishing of a physiological or emotional response to a frequently repeated stimulus.