...s one of those "... there's a word for that?" ones, with a hint of proof that our language really is fluid and always developing! Tetris effect [pronounced like you think it is, duh!] The Tetris ... in the same city's arcades. Incidentally, Adelaide, SA, is where I am this very moment! Usage : Tim's lawyer was disappointed when Tim decided not to plead insanity on four counts of beating a ...

Annals of intereference: personal articles

... noun, as in "He's the Cary Grant of pigs". It's something like the use of "our" in English dialects (e.g. "Our Julia") and, in some varieties, such as the Southern-tinged Standard German I use, it ...it's simply a standard feature, at least as far as I can tell. For whatever reason, it's a usage that really appeals to me. So much so that I find myself extending it to other languages where it doesn'...

love in the time of colaba

...do business with anyone who didn't speak their language. Aakar Mehta was the exception to both rules. ... song from Dayavan here . 2. Item (slang, Hindi/English) – a total bombshell of a woman. Disrespectful. 3. Crore (Hindi, pan-Indian usage) – the equivalent of ten million. 4. varmalas (... a monogrammed Louis Vuitton bag. 20. Wholesale (slang, English-origin, maybe spec. to Mumbai) – Fulsome, ...

Expansionism of the day

... countries should correctly be called "expansion of EU" but non-native English speakers in EU adminstration often talk about "enlargement" rather than expansion. (Non-native speakers often mistreat English quite badly, that's the flipside of being a lingua franca.) ... an expansionist icon. :-/ Also, EU's organs. In normal usage, this means its parliament, council etc. but in a more ...

Answer: Are there any specific rules for using "unbeknown" versus "unbeknownst"?

... both words are acceptable in the English language, different regions have a certain ... ten million words appeared in British English texts, while 4.1 occurrences of ... of unbeknown showed up in American English texts. Basically, American characters are more..., and choose the more accepted usage. Use with To Whichever word you...brought up the intricacies of Unas language, he was faced with a ...

Herzlich Willkommen ins Ländle!

... Be forewarned: This blog should not be used as a model of usage for the English language. From time to time, we may speak Danglish or Germisch, or--to be more politically correct-- Engstrian (English and Austrian). There shall be no standard format or ... at times into haiku, mere photography, or bloody British English. Also, poltical correctness does not exist in Austria, so...

Fic: All Things Under Heaven [1/14ish]

... this is much less serious. A certain amount of magic exists, but usage is controlled by the government. Spells are used for transport, especially for ... broadcast in Finnish.” “Yes, of course. You really should learn the language.” Mika seemed annoyed, as if it was a personal affront. “Channel 32 for German, 38 for English, for future reference.” Nico balanced the coffee cup on his knee. “I ...

Standing Beta Offer

... for words where they don't fit the fic, i.e. I'm originally English, so my American beta picks me up on word usage like 'pavement', 'lift', 'advert'. I'll try to do the same. - Make ....e.g. "Ohh, angsty!" or "Sweet!" etc. - Patiently help those writers who's first language isn't English with phrasing. What I won't do: - Try to rewrite your fic into my own style. -...

2009.11.18

...counter-move to prevent future moves from the opponant :P). Atroquinine usage? The von Karmas had a riot in anon's sleeping brain... her life, and speaks exclusively in Japanese. She knows little English and has never felt the inclination to learn, relying on ...on her expressions and actions rather than her words. Despite the language barrier, Phoenix and Maya manage to keep working together, and...

S03.08 - The Adhesive Duck Deficiency, Part II

..." is one of the most popular English nursery rhymes. The lyrics are from an early nineteenth-century English poem, "The Star" by Jane Taylor. ... Song Index number of 7666. The English lyrics have five stanzas, although only ... registration codes. In such 20th century usage, an 'N' first letter refers to ... voices, but instead communicate with body language and robotic sounds, designed by Ben ...