That can be read aloud, without errors.
But it requires some pauses which ruin the rhythm.
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- Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:23 pm
- Forum: Languages of the World
- Topic: Is English Hard?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 34048
- 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'...
- 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.
- 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)?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:29 pm
- Forum: Good Word Discussion
- Topic: Grit
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13619
Re: Grit
Just toast, please.
- 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...
- 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.
Getting on one's low horse in a state of low dudgeon would seem ineffectual, barely attracting the attention -- let alone commiseration -- of passersby.