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by gailr
Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:23 pm
Forum: Languages of the World
Topic: Is English Hard?
Replies: 10
Views: 34048

Re: Is English Hard?

That can be read aloud, without errors.

But it requires some pauses which ruin the rhythm. :wink:
by gailr
Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: Bridal
Replies: 6
Views: 9035

Re: Bridal

^ If I recall correctly, only the woman had to promise obedience in the 'good old days'...

:wink:
by gailr
Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:12 am
Forum: Good Word Discussion
Topic: Dissipate
Replies: 4
Views: 7380

Re: Dissipate

Let us not forget dissipation, caused by too much sipping.
by gailr
Sun Aug 25, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: Bridal
Replies: 6
Views: 9035

Re: Bridal

Stretching the meaning, she goes from bride (one associated with brewing ale) to lady (one who kneads bread)?
by gailr
Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: Good Word Discussion
Topic: Whizbang
Replies: 11
Views: 13924

Re: Whizbang

Cubeb is an essential oil and adds an interesting note to some perfume blends. It's "prescribed" for some alternative treatments. There's also an amusing list of not 1950's school-age appropriate esoteric uses for both Piper cubeba and Litsea Cubeba, through human history.
:wink:
by gailr
Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:00 am
Forum: Grammar
Topic: Rare Split Infinitive
Replies: 4
Views: 22216

Re: Rare Split Infinitive

That just cries out for parentheses.
by gailr
Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:58 pm
Forum: Languages of the World
Topic: Magazine v. Newspaper
Replies: 6
Views: 26348

Re: Magazine v. Newspaper

When they refer to themselves, they say "this newspaper". Is this a British usage, or idiosyncratic to what I would call a magazine? I would think it's akin to the usage of "this writer" in an editorial. It's a way to emphasize -- or even add gravitas to -- an opinion with third...
by gailr
Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:52 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: aestival, estival
Replies: 14
Views: 18218

Re: aestival, estival

No igloos for the Yoopers, unless built for fun. :D
by gailr
Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:49 pm
Forum: Good Word Discussion
Topic: Dudgeon
Replies: 49
Views: 51776

Re: Dudgeon

I like: the jig, she is up.
by gailr
Thu Aug 15, 2013 2:50 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: aestival, estival
Replies: 14
Views: 18218

Re: aestival, estival

...or it could be an estivus for the rest of us? :wink:
by gailr
Thu Aug 15, 2013 2:49 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: Hue/Hue
Replies: 4
Views: 7322

Re: Hue/Hue

When making hue and cry, were they also obliged to cry havoc? :wink:
by gailr
Thu Aug 15, 2013 1:07 am
Forum: Good Word Discussion
Topic: Godspeed
Replies: 17
Views: 20355

Re: Godspeed

Eddie Izzard explored how fast godspeed is. :wink:
by gailr
Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:29 pm
Forum: Good Word Discussion
Topic: Grit
Replies: 11
Views: 13619

Re: Grit

Just toast, please. :wink:
by gailr
Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:13 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: Schmooze
Replies: 4
Views: 7486

Re: Schmooze

Sick might be a bit strong. Schmooze can also be light-hearted and friendly. If we're not busy and there is time for a chat with a client, it can be referred to as a schmooze by either party. An out-of-office appointment with an existing or potential client can be referred to as schmoozing when revi...
by gailr
Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:02 pm
Forum: Good Word Discussion
Topic: Dudgeon
Replies: 49
Views: 51776

Re: Dudgeon

When one is in high dudgeon, one may well be getting on one's high-horse about it.

Getting on one's low horse in a state of low dudgeon would seem ineffectual, barely attracting the attention -- let alone commiseration -- of passersby.

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