How an ancient philosophical movement devoted to the pursuit of virtue came to describe eye-rolling criticism.
We're intent on clearing it up
A word that (literally) drives people nuts
Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.
'Poets laureate'? 'Court-martials'? The curious history of postpositive adjectives in English.
A definitive answer.
Good news for those who feel stuffy saying 'whom.'