As it happens, I like my Nook and wish I had a nook to read it in! Although I generally do more writing on my Nook than reading. “With a Nook for company, I curled up in the breakfast nook to read in the sunshine.” Nook – noun 1) an interior angle or…
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Writerly things – Reference sources
Lately I’ve been on a sci-fi/urban fantasy kick. And by lately, I really mean the past few years. It just sort of showed up and then decided to stay. Accordingly, I’ve found a few sources to help me along as I’m plodding through my writing projects. I’m sure they’re supposed to be for more intelligent,…
Word of the Day: Nostrum
“When Trina came down with the flu, Old Bill suggested the nostrum of an onion peel and honey.” Nostrum – noun : a questionable medicine or remedy. ~ per Merriam-Webster
Word of the Day: Godhead
“I have no idea how to use godhead in a sentence.” Godhead – noun 1) divine nature or essence 2) the nature of God, especially as existing in three persons ~per Merriam-Webster
Word of the Day: Adjective
Back to the tedious basics… “A noun does not always require a colorful adjective; sometimes they can be rather bland.” Adjective – noun : a word that typically serves as a modifier of a noun ~ per Merriam-Webster
Word of the Day: Refectory
Not sure I’ve heard this one recently if ever. And I’m honestly not sure how to use it in a sentence just because, well, why? “The Great Hall from the Harry Potter movies was based on a combination of the books and the refectory of Christ Church college at Oxford.” Refectory – noun :…
Word of the Day: Autocracy
“The fraternity is run as an autocracy by a four-legged feline with an affinity for tiaras.” Autocracy – noun :government by one person having unlimited power. ~per Merriam-Webster
Word of the Day: Interminable
“Wearing the mobility-limiting cast became an interminable experience after the first week.” Interminable – adj. 1) Endless 2) wearisomely protracted ~ per Merriam-Webster
Word of the Day: Noun
Yup, that’s right. Noun. The basics are good refreshers. “A friend is more than a noun.” Noun – noun : a word that is the name of a subject or discourse (as a person or place.) ~ per Merriam-Webster
Word of the Day: Regale
I’m down from a surgery for awhile, which means no access to my computer, only a laptop. I’m afraid that I will not be able to regale you with original arts and photos for a week or two. (Click the images to get to the source.) At least I’m back! (I think.) “The wonderful…
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