Expand Your Vocab
Well, hullo, my faithful friends. I
apologize for my neglect of this little blog. . . Writing my fun
little posts, publishing a variety of names and their meanings,
attempting to share some helpful writing tips—that's what I want
to do. I've found a yearning to write and share all the t…
"He never knew when he was whipped. . . So he never was."
This has been such a lazy day. And rainy-cold as well! AGH. I am so ready for Spring. I suppose the gloom is a good explanation for the laziness. *edited*
Because of that I have hereby decided to throw in a random, motivational, writing post today. :] And upon thinking of this "motivatio…
Because of that I have hereby decided to throw in a random, motivational, writing post today. :] And upon thinking of this "motivatio…
Lawfullness, Hip Bones, and Palabras
Words, words. I love words. Written words, mind you. I'm not much of a speaker. ;D Some words are so fantastically awesome. Have you heard of any of these?
williwaw - a violent squall that blows in near-polar latitudes (as in the Strait of Magellan, Alaska, and the Aleutian Islands) tutoye…
williwaw - a violent squall that blows in near-polar latitudes (as in the Strait of Magellan, Alaska, and the Aleutian Islands) tutoye…
A Word, Guv'na?
elf 1828 Webster's Dictionary
noun plural: elves
1. A wandering spirit; a fairy; a hobgoblin; an imaginary being which our rude ancestors supposed to inhabit unfrequented places, and in various ways to affect mankind. Hence in Scottish, elf-shot is an elf-arrow; an arrow-head of flint, suppose…
noun plural: elves
1. A wandering spirit; a fairy; a hobgoblin; an imaginary being which our rude ancestors supposed to inhabit unfrequented places, and in various ways to affect mankind. Hence in Scottish, elf-shot is an elf-arrow; an arrow-head of flint, suppose…
Give Me Tomorrow
Wrote a new poem yesterday. :]
For the days I fail You For the Words I ignore For the missed opportunities For the trials in store Grant me strength! To live for You and show A dark world Your Hope-- Lord, give me Tomorrow.
Poem written by me, Sarah Dake. Photo via Pinterest.
For the days I fail You For the Words I ignore For the missed opportunities For the trials in store Grant me strength! To live for You and show A dark world Your Hope-- Lord, give me Tomorrow.
Poem written by me, Sarah Dake. Photo via Pinterest.
A Word, Guv'na?
wayfarer 1828 Dictionary noun [way and fare, Sax. faran, to go]
a traveler, a passenger (especially on foot)
"May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks." J.R.R. Tolkien
"May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks." J.R.R. Tolkien
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adret
[a-DREY]
Dictionary.com noun a side of a mountain receiving direct sunlight.
Of French origin (1930-1935).
Provençal(Dauphiné,Provence)adre( i) t,OldProvençaladreg,adretliterally,good, suitable(i.e.,the goodsideofthemountainforvineyards,etc.)
Dictionary.com noun a side of a mountain receiving direct sunlight.
Of French origin (1930-1935).
Provençal(Dauphiné,Provence)adre( i) t,OldProvençaladreg,adretliterally,good, suitable(i.e.,the goodsideofthemountainforvineyards,etc.)
A Word, Guv'na?
grace 1828 Webster's Dictionary noun 1. Favor; good will; kindness; disposition to oblige another; as a grant made as an act of grace. 2. Appropriately, the free unmerited love and favor of God, the spring and source of all the benefits men receive from Him. 3. Favorable influence of God; divine i…
AWord, Guv'na?
debonnair (modern "debonair") 1828 Webster Dictionary
deb-uh-NAIR adj. Civil; wellbred; complaisant; elegant Dictionary.com adj. 1. courteous, gracious, and having sophisticated charm
2. jaunty, carefree, sprightly
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nephelolater Google Search noun a person who admires clouds
This is an obsolete (out-of-date), late 19th century word. No longer in use. Unless, of course, you use it. :]
This definition describes my sister Jenny all the way, who is all the time drawing our attention to the clouds. Just another be…
This is an obsolete (out-of-date), late 19th century word. No longer in use. Unless, of course, you use it. :]
This definition describes my sister Jenny all the way, who is all the time drawing our attention to the clouds. Just another be…
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[to] blave urbandictionary.com verb to bluff, to lie.
Not to be confused with "True Love."
In all reality, this is not an actual word in the English language, but was invented for the classic film, The Princess Bride.
Not to be confused with "True Love."
In all reality, this is not an actual word in the English language, but was invented for the classic film, The Princess Bride.
