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Eddie Conn |
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TB Wrote:
Bingo
Off topic but, I find it funny that a few here have challenged others to a vocabulary contest; the message is "I'm smarter than you because I know big words." That's a dangerous path. Some of the most intelligent people I've met have poor vocabulary and writing skills but they would humiliate us all in their own areas of expertise. There is something to learn from everyone even if they don't say it well.
TB,you made some excellent points. Any reasonable person would accept your way of thinking.
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The French are generally more prescriptive in their language, and there is an organisation called L'Acaademie francaise that actually decides whether a word is a true Frech word.
I wrote to the Oxford English Dictioary, to include a new word in their new edition last year. I am still waiting for a reply.Unless the new word is popular with the public, the word will not be included.(correct me if I am wrong)
A bit of English history. The first English alphabetical dictionary was A Table Alphabeticall, written by English school teacher Robert Cawddrey in 1604.
Interesting reading: Samuel Johnson 1772(Lexicographer) and John Wycliffe(translator,theologian and reformist)
Enjoy your words,
Eddie Conn.
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Can you understand what people mean when they say,"I turned around and said."
You both make some good points.
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Hi killacacey,
Thanks for sharing yours thoughts on the Englisy Language, you made some interesting points. Keep "up" the good work.
Thank you also to the Forum for their excellent views.
Regards,
Eddie Conn.
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Hello Daemon,
I must admit I have never her the word "disapprobation." The word is brilliant.Your usage of the word was excellent.
Thanks Daemon,
Eddie Conn.
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Hello 26letters,
I agree what you say. How can a man be called a "gentleman" when he destroys the lives of innocent people.
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Vassilev, welcome to the Forum. Your comments make a lot of good sense. I like your explanation about the comma, it does make a big differnce.
Regards,
Eddie Conn.
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Hello Vikran,
Thank you for your excellent reply and the trouble you have taken.
Your answer has helped me to solve my problem. Good Luck!
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Hello Forum,
Where is the apostrohe inserted in a collective noun example "men" or "women".
Thank You in advance.
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Hello 26 Letters,
I think you have a valid point when you wrote,"That's a disappointing fact because there are some amazing minds out there that are ignored only because they don't have the attitude that makes a difference."
It is a pity there is not a think tank, where these amazing minds can get together and share their minds.
You have created an excellent debate, so please continue to share your mind. Good Luck!
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