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  1. Bill W
    I learned the meaning of this word from my maternal grandfather when I was very young, because he would always tell me that if I had any moxie, meaning determination, I wouldn't end up like the rest of my father's family. He thought they were lazy and lacked willpower to ever make anything of themselves. He would describe them as freeloaders. meaning they lived off of the generosity of others and shirked any opportunity that required hard work, and that's why I started working on the neighbor's farm during the summer when I was twelve and eventually worked my way through college.
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    And the first anthology event is due on April Fools Day. How appropriate. I might have to Explore that one as well.
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    Spiders

    Bill W replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    Although I've never heard of a spider crawling into a person's ear, I don't doubt it, because I read about a woman who went to the hospital because she had something moving around in her ear. In her case, it turned out to be a cockroach.
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    Dan, I may be the same guy you're mentioning, since I had a friend named Anthony that I was chatting with during that time frame, but I don't recall your name. I would be happy to help you navigate this forum, though, so I'll contact your email account.
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    I'd never heard of this word before, but I've since learned it evolved from the Anglo-Norman word amercier, which in turn came from the Old French a merci, which translated to 'at the merci of'. In other words, at the mercy of the court or your judge. If I had heard this word used before, I probably would have thought the person was saying immerse, but was using the word incorrectly.
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    Wow, that long. You're amazing. I probably couldn't get on it to begin with. 😜
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    This is a term you'd most likely hear in a grocery story, especially at the deli and meat counter as they're weighing out product. They have to make allowance for the containers or wrapping paper they're using during the weighing process.
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    Hmmm, I didn't think harangue was merely used to describe a public speech or a lecture. I always thought it had to be done in hostile or aggressive manner. Eg, The drunk was haranguing passengers on the subway, or The professor was haranguing the students about how poorly they'd done on the exam.
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    True, he's growing us mentally and increasing our vocabulary, but I can't see using it in one of my stories or in conversation.
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    Spiders

    Bill W replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    Yuck, what a way to start off my day.
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    You can tell this word comes from the German just looking at it, but its not something I expect to hear in daily conversation or see in casual print.
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    Happy New Year 2023!

    Bill W commented on Myr's blog entry in Gay Authors News

    May the coming year be kinder to you than the one we're about to exit.
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    Spiders

    Bill W replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    It's time to dig out the flame thrower. Yikes.
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    I guess the humor in this lies in whether you pronounce Uranus as Americans do or as the British do. Your anus as opposed to ur-an-us.
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    I just don't answer the phone unless I recognize the number of the caller.
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    When I hear the word spiel, I think of loud and obnoxious politicians.
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    Spiders

    Bill W replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    What would you do if this was in YOUR neighborhood?
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    Spiders

    Bill W replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    Me too, since this area is know for the brown recluse.
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    Spiders

    Bill W replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    And it had a guest spot on The Walking Dead.
  20. Bill W
    Quote Antidisestablishmentarianism is the longest non-technical, non-contrived word in English at 28 letters. And a favorite of spelling bee finals everywhere.
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    My first choice. I'm so excited and can't wait to see when its due, although I'm already working on my story. Who knows, like astone I may attempt more than one.
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    I would have guess this word meant in a mild manner, not flattering manner, such as a person trying to find something to say without hurting the other person's feelings. Oh, well. I guess I was thinking of the other half of the Latin root.
  23. Bill W
    Paladin, Paladin where do you roam? Paladin, Paladin far, far from home. Part of the theme song from Have Gun Will Travel TV program (1957-1965) starring Richard Boone.
  24. Bill W
    When I see this word, the first thing that pops into my mind is the term "ladies auxiliary", because the women usually have a support group for men's fraternal organizations, and in the past occupations that were mainly male, such as the fire or police auxiliary. I'm not sure if they still have those, since women now serve in both the fire and police departments.
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    Peace is something the world should strive for, but unfortunately there are always some people that think they can gain more through war and hostility or make themselves feel more human by attacking others. May this season bring peace and tranquility to all, especially my friends here at Gay Authors.
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