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The link you provided says: puttees were widely worn with ankle boots by British Empire soldiers during the First World War. You couldn't possibly be that old!

Trope originates from the Latin "tropus", which itself comes from the Greek "tropos", meaning "a turn" or "a change of direction. Today, the word trope often signals a common or overused literary device. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the noun "trope" first appeared in English during the Old English periiod (pre-1150). The verb "trope" (meaning to use a trope) is recorded in the OED as being first used in the late 1500s. The OED cites Robert Browne, a religious separatist, as the earliest source, in 1582. Some of the most common tropes in classic and contemporary fantasy literature are: 1, Really crappy authority figures in general, 2. Found family, 3. First love. 4. First everything, 5. The celebrity romance, 6. Underdog or outsider protagonists, 7. Self-sacrifice, 8. The dark family secret. Examples of the word "trope" used in a sentence: | The "hero's journey" is a common trope in many narratives. "Human-like robots are a classic trope of science fiction." "The politician's speech was full of racist tropes."

So are Great Horned Owl and some crows, and Great Horned Owls can fly at night!

Not all birds fly south, Lee, and their poop can make a bigger mess than cat poop. 🙃

And they aim to give it to her, drs. 😜

Thanks, Danilio. I'm glad you agree it's a good idea to do it while they're away. Can't give her any more fodder.

I'll check it out for sure.

Yes, Louella is a constant burr under their saddles, but they won't be there much longer, so I think they'll be able to survive until graduation day, but after that, watch out!

Thanks, weinerdog, I appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Chapter 19 – Finals and Accusations Devin and I took the boards back to the house and headed directly to the laundry room so we could wash them off. Pops had a huge freestanding plastic utility sink next to the washer and dryer and we decided to use it for this purpose. That’s because we didn’t want to leave any of the dirt residue in the kitchen or bathroom sinks, or even in the tub. Devin and I each took one of the boards to wash, and I let Devin go first. He carefully ran water over

That's the same way I was taught, and to give you two examples that are similar and might help to show this more clearly. metaphor "He's a lion when he comes to the field." simile "He's as fierce as a lion when he comes to the field." OR "He's like a lion when he come to the field."

That spider tried a few times to get around the mirror so it could have a good fight with the other spider, but it didn't work. 🤪

The word ''simile'' comes from the Latin word similis, meaning similar or like, and our understanding of the term began during the 15th century and was championed by writers from the time period such as William Shakespeare. A simile is a figure of speech that explicitly compares two different things using words like "as" or "like". According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the noun "simile" first appeared in English during the Middle English period, around the year 1400, in the writings of William Langland. Examples of "simile": "She runs like a deer." "He's as white as a sheet." "He's as strong as an ox." "Her hair was like spun gold." "The house was as quiet as a mouse." "He was as brave as a lion." "They fought like cats and dogs." "He's as funny as a barrel of monkeys." "The house is as clean as a whistle." "She's as innocent as a lamb."

Then you have better eyes than I do. 🤪

The word "metaphor" originates from the Breek word "metaphora", which means "transfer" or "carry over". It is derived from the Greek verb "metapherein", meaning "to transfer" or "to carry over". This verb itself is a combination of "meta" (meaning "over" or "beyond") and "pherein" (meaning "to carry"). So, etymologically, a metaphor involves "carrying something over" from one concept or object to another. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word "metaphor" first appeared in English before 1500, specifically in the writings of Thomas Norton, an alchemist. Example of a "metaphor": "The world is a stage, and we are all merely players." Shakespeare "He is a lion when he comes to the field." "Phoebe is a nightingale. Everyone waited eagerly for her to come up on stage." "My mom has a heart of gold." "My friend's sister, Sharon, is a night owl." "My hands were icicles because of the cold weather."

I believe that is a question for Mark Zuckerberg!

Is this a cyclops spider? I only see one eye.

The term "obliterate" derives from the Latin obliterāre, meaning "to blot out or cause to be forgotten". It is formed from ob- ("against") and littera ("letter"), initially implying the erasure of writing. Over time, its scope expanded to mean the total removal of anything from existence or memory. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the verb "obliterate" was first used in English in the mid 1500s, specifically 1548. Examples of "obliterate" used in a sentence: "The missile strike wast devastating - the target was totally obliterated." "All of a sudden the view was obliterated by the fog." "Maybe she gets drunk to obliterate painful memories." "The clouds and rain obliterated the moonlight and sealed in the effect of the weather." "They would all be obliterated as part of a source-of-funds move." "The late-night host then obliterated a donut by shoving one of his hands through the hole."

The noun "sarcasm" comes from the Ancient Greek σαρκασμός (sarkasmós) which is taken from σαρκάζειν (sarkázein) meaning "to tear flesh, bite the lip in rage, sneer". Sarcasm means the use of irony to mock or convey contempt. The adjective sarcastic then comes to English via the from French words sarcastique, from sarcasme. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) indicates that the noun "sarcasm" was first used in English in the 16th century. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) indicates that the noun "sarcasm" was first used in English in the 16th century, specifically in 1579. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the earliest evidence for the adjective "sarcastic" is from 1695, specifically in the writings of John Edwards, a Church of England clergyman. Examples of "sarcastic" in a sentence: "I shall ignore your sarcastic tone." "I get my sarcastic senseof humor from my mother." "I tried to talk to him but he got really sarcastic and nasty with me." "She has a dry, slightly sarcastic wit and laughs a lot, and loudly." "Her sarcastic remarks were often lost on those who didn't understand her dry humor". "The politician's sarcastic reply to the reporter's question did little to improve his public image". "He is often described as having a sarcastic wit, which he uses to great effect in his stand-up comedy routines".

The word "scorch" likely originated in Middle English, possibly from a Scandinavian source related to the Old Norse word "skorpna," meaning "to shrink" or "be shriveled". It possibly blended with the word "torch". The word "scorch" means to burn superficially, or slightly, but enough to change the color or texture of something. The adjective "scorching" was first used in English in the mid-1500s, specifically 1563. The word is formed within English, derived from the verb "scorch". Examples of "scorching" used in a sentence: "It was scorching hot inside the greenhouse. "We're due for another scorching summer day." "The sun was high in the sky, its rays reaching down and scorching the Earth." "The bright suns rays touched her sneakers, scorching them with fiery heat." "It was about eleven o'clock in the morning -- scorching hot, dusty." "He swung himself off the lounger with as much grace as he could muster and stepped gingerly on to the scorching bricks."

Looks like you picked up a stutter today, or is that an echo? Nope, can't be an echo, because this is yesterday's Word of the Day.

Myth goes back to the Greek word mythos, which originally meant 'word, speech, message' but in the 5th century BCE (Before Common Era) started to acquire the meaning 'entertaining, if not necessarily trustworthy, tale'. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the earliest known use of the noun "mythos" in English was in the mid-1700s. The specific year cited is 1753, in the writings of Samuel Shuckford, a Church of England clergyman and author. Essentially, mythos relies on storytelling and tradition. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the noun "myth" first appeared in the English language in the 1930s. Specifically, the earliest evidence cited by the OED is from 1830, in the Westminster Review. While related terms like "mythology" and "mythic" are older, the word "myth" itself as a noun is relatively recent in English usage. Examples of "mythos" used in a sentence: "The Arthurian mythos is a rich source of inspiration for literature and art." "Many science fiction stories draw upon the mythos of space exploration and alien encounters." "The movie attempts to expand the Star Wars mythos by exploring new characters and storylines." "I love comic books that are rich in lore and steeped in mythos." "The tale has come to embody the giant-killing mythos of this tournament more than any other." "The game's developers meticulously crafted a detailed mythos for the game world, including its history, geography, and mythology."

Cassie, I think someone just threw his gauntlet in your direction. The challenge is on.

Too late, I was born confused. 🙃

I suppose a countdown would be better than a nursing home. 🤪