Since receiving a Word A Day Calendar, I’ve decided to write a short something including my new word each day.
verb im·mure i-ˈmyu̇r
a : to enclose within or as if within walls b : imprison
2 : to build into a wall; especially : to entomb in a wall
I feel immured in my job. No amount of work will be enough to make up for the laziness of my co-workers.
Since receiving a Word A Day Calendar, I’ve decided to write a short something including my new word each day.
noun di·a·pa·son ˌdī-ə-ˈpā-zən, -sən
1 a : a burst of sound <diapasons of laughter> b : the principal foundation stop in the organ extending through the complete range of the instrument c (1) : the entire compass of musical tones (2) : range, scope <registers the full diapason of her responses — Mindy Aloff>
2 a : tuning fork b : a standard of pitch
The diapsons of cheers after the Red Sox homerun was deafening.
Since receiving a Word A Day Calendar, I’ve decided to write a short something including my new word each day.
verb prof·fer ˈprä-fər
to offer or give (something) to someone
I find no shortage of people willing to proffer advice on how I should live my life.
Since receiving a Word A Day Calendar, I’ve decided to write a short something including my new word each day.
ˌək-ˈsȯr-ē-əl, ˌəg-ˈzȯr-
of, relating to, or characteristic of a wife
The word uxorial seems to assume there are universal characteristics of a wife. As if!
Since receiving a Word A Day Calendar, I’ve decided to write a short something including my new word each day.
ˈfan-ˌtäd
1 plural a : a state of irritability and tension b : fidgets
2 : an emotional outburst : fit
Every damn day someone in the office works themselves into a fantod. Calm yourself down, it’s just work.
Since receiving a Word A Day Calendar, I’ve decided to write a short something including my new word each day.
ə-ˈse-və-ˌrāt
to affirm or declare positively or earnestly
Donald Trump often makes statements which could be considered asseverative, but only he knows if he really means them.
Since receiving a Word A Day Calendar, I’ve decided to write a short something including my new word each day.
ˈkwäd-lə-ˌbet
1 : a philosophical or theological point proposed for disputation; also : a disputation on such a point
2 : a whimsical combination of familiar melodies or texts
I’d say many of Donald Trump’s positions were quodlibets, but I don’t think he cares as much about debate as about noise.
Since receiving a Word A Day Calendar, I’ve decided to write a short something including my new word each day.
prə-ˈmē-thē-ən
of, relating to, or resembling Prometheus, his experiences, or his art; especially : daringly original or creative
The start up failed, despite a promethean effort. It’s ideas were perhaps ahead of it’s time.
Because they say if you write them down and share them, it’s more likely to happen. Let’s see, shall we? Not really in order because then I’d have to think about prioritizing and coming up with a prioritization system could blow half the year. The first thing I did was change this whole site to look better just so I could start fresh for this post. You see how I allow myself to get distracted??
It’s a start!
I can NOT wait. So excited.
I’ve beenmonumentally busy so I’m finally planning my day right now, but I’m sure it will be a wonderful day. There are books, there are authors, there are people who love books and authors. Plus, it’s the greatest city in the world.
Heaven… come on down!
http://www.bostonbookfest.org/
Living Reflections 