Musings on Five Collocations
Speech and writing are made up of single words, but most words we use are grouped as phrases. Many of […]
Something Odd Happening with Irregular Verbs
In Old English—the principal language spoken in England from the mid-fifth century until the Norman Conquest in 1066—English verbs were […]
Gyre, A Word for Our Times
The noun gyre means, “a turning round, revolution, whirl; a circular or spiral turn.” Birds often fly in gyres as […]
On Behalf Of vs. In Behalf Of
The noun behalf (from Middle English, from by and half, meaning “side”) is an unusual word in a couple of […]
Publicly vs. Publically
Is publically a word? Yes, if by “a word” you mean “a term that is found as an entry in […]
Too Many Shades of Disheveled?
A word’s original meaning often expands over time. For example, take decimate, from Latin “to take a tenth.” The element […]
10 Terms About the Coronavirus You Should Know
One by-product of the COVID-19 pandemic is the introduction of a vocabulary pertaining to the disease. Here are ten terms […]
Furlough and Terms for Changes in Employment Status
This post explores definitions and connotations of various terms associated with leaving one’s place of employment. 1. Discharge This term […]
10 Writing Resources to Explore
Are you hoping to go further with your writing this year? Whether you want to launch your freelance writing career, […]
Malcolm Gladwell’s MasterClass Review: Non-Fiction Writing
Would you like to learn to write great non-fiction – perhaps long-form articles or even full-length books? Then Malcolm Gladwell’s […]
7 Best Grammar Checker Apps
Do you struggle with spelling and grammar? Even if you’re a native English speaker, there might well be grammatical rules […]
Necromancy and Words for Divining the Future
In times of uncertainty, people wish for some magical means of foretelling the future. Considering that uncertainty is one of […]