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 Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:40 am
I'm afraid, my good friends, that I feel I must vilipend Collins, for in their caducity that has seen fit to take a rather abstergent look through their dictionary, and have taken it upon themselves to exuviate several words, condemning them to a land filled with nought but caliginosity, as though they were not valued words but rather olid recrement, without even so much as a griseous stone to mark their passing. I feel that I must take an oppugnant position, perhaps even so far as to put a malison upon the niddering fools responsible, as the decision has left me thoroughly embrangled. Though that is not to say that I did not see it coming; their was a article in the Times, vaticinating the removal of our beloved words. Because of this fatidical article, some were saved which much mansuetude, akin to that traditionally associated with those blessed with muliebrity. It is a pity, though, that ultimately few were saved, but nevertheless I would suggest in future that Collins take a roborant stance to their tomes, in ensuring that all words be included, no matter how new or nitid they may be, or not.
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:45 am
you just made this thread so you could tell us you bought a new dictionary, didn't you?
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:46 am
No hablo Inglés, señor...
I have absolutely no idea what you're saying, even with my WordWeb dictionary on alert. Something about... leaving out a bunch of words and being cross at a the editors of a certain line of dictionaries?
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:49 am
Xeigrich No hablo Inglés, señor... I have absolutely no idea what you're saying, even with my WordWeb dictionary on alert. Something about... leaving out a bunch of words and being cross at a the editors of a certain line of dictionaries? you know, I doubt he has any idea what hes saying either XD
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:31 am
Is it bad that I completely understood what he was saying (with the exception of a few slight grammatical errors)?
As a child I would read the dictionary backwards and forwards...
Well sir, it seems that words do tend to fall out of fashion, and new ones come into play. I have heard tell somewhere that internet lingo is being (or has already been) added to Webster, with certain acronyms and terminology being so common.
However, it just leaves all the other words for Steamies to use. biggrin
(I am too decaffeinated to speak as eloquently as you, and use words that have fallen out of favour.)
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:55 am
Lily Darling Is it bad that I completely understood what he was saying (with the exception of a few slight grammatical errors)?
As a child I would read the dictionary backwards and forwards...
Well sir, it seems that words do tend to fall out of fashion, and new ones come into play. I have heard tell somewhere that internet lingo is being (or has already been) added to Webster, with certain acronyms and terminology being so common.
However, it just leaves all the other words for Steamies to use. biggrin
(I am too decaffeinated to speak as eloquently as you, and use words that have fallen out of favour.) You don't know the worst of it. People have taken to naming their kids internet names (I am NOT joking about this, I'm 100% serious) like some kid got named "Lolrofl" recently, another one is "brbttyl" and another is something like "omglmao" I prey for our youth...
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:56 am
Amossk you just made this thread so you could tell us you bought a new dictionary, didn't you? Clearly you're not English. Over here there has been recent minor upcry about Collins removing words from the dictionary, because they are no longer in sufficient use. The paragraph I posted includes all the words removed. Some were saved though, including periapt, which I think is a wonderful word. I'm afraid, my good friends, that I feel I must treat with contempt Collins, for in their senility that has seen fit to take a rather scouring look through their dictionary, and have taken it upon themselves to shed several words, condemning them to a land filled with nought but darkness, as though they were not valued words but rather foul-smelling dross, without even so much as a grey-streaked stone to mark their passing. I feel that I must take an contrary position, perhaps even so far as to put a curse upon the cowardly fools responsible, as the decision has left me thoroughly confused. Though that is not to say that I did not see it coming; their was a article in the Times, prophesising the removal of our beloved words. Because of this prophetic article, some were saved which much kindness, akin to that traditionally associated with those blessed with the condition of being a woman. It is a pity, though, that ultimately few were saved, but nevertheless I would suggest in future that Collins take a fortifying stance to their tomes, in ensuring that all words be included, no matter how new or bright they may be, or not. Not entirely accurate to the meanings a few of those are, but as best as I could manage in the context.
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:58 am
Lily Darling Is it bad that I completely understood what he was saying (with the exception of a few slight grammatical errors)? Grammatical Errors? Surely not! A few words in improper use perhaps I know, but please correct me in my improper use elsewhere.
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:00 am
Elliot Vidal Amossk you just made this thread so you could tell us you bought a new dictionary, didn't you? Clearly you're not English. Over here there has been recent minor upcry about Collins removing words from the dictionary, because they are no longer in sufficient use. The paragraph I posted includes all the words removed. Some were saved though, including periapt, which I think is a wonderful word. I'm afraid, my good friends, that I feel I must treat with contempt Collins, for in their senility that has seen fit to take a rather scouring look through their dictionary, and have taken it upon themselves to shed several words, condemning them to a land filled with nought but darkness, as though they were not valued words but rather foul-smelling dross, without even so much as a grey-streaked stone to mark their passing. I feel that I must take an contrary position, perhaps even so far as to put a curse upon the cowardly fools responsible, as the decision has left me thoroughly confused. Though that is not to say that I did not see it coming; their was a article in the Times, prophesising the removal of our beloved words. Because of this prophetic article, some were saved which much kindness, akin to that traditionally associated with those blessed with the condition of being a woman. It is a pity, though, that ultimately few were saved, but nevertheless I would suggest in future that Collins take a fortifying stance to their tomes, in ensuring that all words be included, no matter how new or bright they may be, or not. Not entirely accurate to the meanings a few of those are, but as best as I could manage in the context. they are removing "darkness" "shed" "Kindness" "bright" and "a women" from the dictionary? o-0 wtf? those are like every day words!
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:03 am
Amossk You don't know the worst of it. People have taken to naming their kids internet names (I am NOT joking about this, I'm 100% serious) like some kid got named "Lolrofl" recently, another one is "brbttyl" and another is something like "omglmao" I prey for our youth...
Oh geez. I thought it was bad when I found out about Zappa's kid Moon Unit... or even Gwyneth Paltrow's Apple, or MJ's Princes...
But that is really bad. D: (headdesk)
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:08 am
How about a game? Lets fill in the blanks and make something XD
I'm afraid, my good friends, that I feel I must be (Emotion) at (noun), for in their (adjective) (verb) that has seen fit to take a rather (adjective) look through their (noun), and have taken it upon themselves to (verb) several (plural noun), condemning them to a land filled with (adjective) (plural noun) with (plural body part), as though they were not valued but rather (adjective) (plural animal), without even so much as a (verb ending in "ing") (noun) to mark their passing. I feel that I must take a (adjective) position, perhaps even so far as to put a (noun) upon the (adjective) fools responsible, as the decision has left me thoroughly (emotion). Though that is not to say that I did not see it coming; their was a article in (magazine name), predicting the removal of our beloved words. Because of this (adjective) article, some were saved which much difficulty, akin to that traditionally associated with those blessed with (super power). It is a pity, though, that ultimately few were saved, but nevertheless I would suggest in future that they take a (adjective) (emotion) stance to their tomes, in ensuring that all of them be included, no matter how new or afflicted with (mental disorder) they may be, or not.
gonna give this beauty its own thread XD
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:10 am
Lily Darling Amossk You don't know the worst of it. People have taken to naming their kids internet names (I am NOT joking about this, I'm 100% serious) like some kid got named "Lolrofl" recently, another one is "brbttyl" and another is something like "omglmao" I prey for our youth... Oh geez. I thought it was bad when I found out about Zappa's kid Moon Unit... or even Gwyneth Paltrow's Apple, or MJ's Princes...
But that is really bad. D: (headdesk) yes...yes it is o-o
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:14 am
Elliot Vidal Grammatical Errors? Surely not! A few words in improper use perhaps I know, but please correct me in my improper use elsewhere.
Nevermind; I am loath to start an argument over a few small errors. Calm yourself and forget I even mentioned it.
Cheers~
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:17 am
Lily Darling Elliot Vidal Grammatical Errors? Surely not! A few words in improper use perhaps I know, but please correct me in my improper use elsewhere. Nevermind; I am loath to start an argument over a few small errors. Calm yourself and forget I even mentioned it.
Cheers~ bet cha can't find any in MY version, Mrs. Lily :3
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:39 am
Amossk bet cha can't find any in MY version, Mrs. Lily :3
Kudos; you only have one spelling error! biggrin
Well 3 if I knew that they weren't intentional due to them being internet-lingo. XD
And your version made me laugh (^_Q)
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