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a moral tale

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  • moral — adj Moral, ethical, virtuous, righteous, noble are comparable when they mean conforming to a standard of what is right and good. Moral is the most comprehensive term of the group; in all of its pertinent senses it implies a relationship to… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • Tale — may refer to:*Cautionary tale, a traditional story told in folklore, to warn its hearer of a danger *Fairy tale, a fictional story that usually features folkloric characters (such as fairies, goblins, elves, trolls, witches, giants, and talking… …   Wikipedia

  • Moral — Mor al, n. 1. The doctrine or practice of the duties of life; manner of living as regards right and wrong; conduct; behavior; usually in the plural. [1913 Webster] Corrupt in their morals as vice could make them. South. [1913 Webster] 2. The… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Moral Disorder —   …   Wikipedia

  • Tale of Sir Thopas, The —    by Geoffrey Chaucer (ca. 1390)    When the Pilgrim CHAUCER is asked by the Host to tell a tale of his own, the poet’s persona launches into a rollicking, singsong burlesque of popular English TAIL RHYME ROMANCE, a recitation so apparently… …   Encyclopedia of medieval literature

  • Tale of Melibee, The —    by Geoffrey Chaucer (ca. 1390)    After the Host,Harry Bailey, has interrupted the Pilgrim CHAUCER’s recitation of his burlesque TALE OF SIR THOPAS, the poet’s persona responds with a lengthy moral allegory in prose known as The Tale of… …   Encyclopedia of medieval literature

  • tale — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ long, rambling ▪ familiar ▪ amazing, bizarre, curious (esp. BrE), extraordinary, fantastic …   Collocations dictionary

  • Tale of the Heike, The — (Heike Monogatari) (1371)    The Tale of the Heike is an important Japanese narrative that has its origins in the KAMAKURA PERIOD and deals with the turbulent times of the Gempei Wars at the end of the 12th century. Covering the 60 year span from …   Encyclopedia of medieval literature

  • moral — /ˈmɒrəl / (say moruhl) adjective 1. relating to or concerned with right conduct or the distinction between right or wrong: moral considerations. 2. concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct; ethical: moral philosophy. 3. expressing… …  

  • Moral — This article is about the use of the moral in storytelling. For other uses, see morality. A moral (from Latin morālis) is a message conveyed or a lesson to be learned from a story or event. The moral may be left to the hearer, reader or viewer to …   Wikipedia

  • moral — moralless, adj. /mawr euhl, mor /, adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes. 2. expressing or conveying truths or counsel as to… …   Universalium

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