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Catsumi wrote: ↑Oct 17th, 2022, 5:22 pm Hairdressing

The hair doesn’t ‘dress’

It just sits there waiting for a dresser.

I dunno…I am dyslexic, kind of. Would this work?

Aaaah, ‘work’

The meaning isn’t really ‘work’, like hammering a nail, but in a somewhat indefinable way to see an outcome one wishes for. Or not.

I will see myself ‘out’ here.
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Catsumi wrote: ↑Oct 17th, 2022, 5:22 pm Hairdressing

The hair doesn’t ‘dress’

It just sits there waiting for a dresser.

I dunno…I am dyslexic, kind of. Would this work?

Aaaah, ‘work’

The meaning isn’t really ‘work’, like hammering a nail, but in a somewhat indefinable way to see an outcome one wishes for. Or not.

I will see myself ‘out’ here.
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        Presently, am enjoying listening to the audible book: The Elements of Eloquence: Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase
        written by: Mark Forsyth. Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins

        Wikipedia information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Eleme ... akespeare.

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        A true master of the English language was Terry Pratchett. His books are filled with, well, here's an example
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        He was also quick-witted
        Pratchett on Fantasy.jpg
        I recommend anyone/everyone read his books. It will not be time wasted.
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        Lady tehMa wrote: ↑Oct 25th, 2022, 8:49 am A true master of the English language was Terry Pratchett. His books are filled with, well, here's an example

        Practchett.jpg

        He was also quick-witted

        Pratchett on Fantasy.jpg

        I recommend anyone/everyone read his books. It will not be time wasted.
        Excellent, I will research, thank you for sharing :up:
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        Lady tehMa wrote: ↑Oct 28th, 2022, 8:45 am spuddle.jpg
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          Lady tehMa wrote: ↑Nov 3rd, 2022, 4:18 pm Old English words to revive.jpg
            :up: Great, Thank you :D
            Will write them in my word-log :clapping:
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            I found a Facebook page called "Steve the vagabond and silly linguist" - it's really neat!
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            Lady tehMa wrote: ↑Nov 7th, 2022, 9:13 am I found a Facebook page called "Steve the vagabond and silly linguist" - it's really neat!

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            Lady tehMa wrote: ↑Nov 7th, 2022, 2:31 pm ancient languages.jpg
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            Colloquialisms! [icon_lol2.gif]
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