Posted on 05/11/2006 5:40:42 AM PDT by secret garden
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
an·ar·throus (n-ärth-rs)adjective
Linguistics. Occurring without an article. Used especially of Greek nouns.
Zoology. Lacking joints.
Example sentence:
Novelist Dan Brown staggered through the formulaic splendour of his opening sentence. I've discussed his anarthrous kickoff with a couple of novelists and they say things like, "It doesn't sound like a novel," and I usually reply that that's the point. If The Da Vinci Code were just a novel, it would just be crummy writing.
Etymology:
From Greek anarthros, not articulated : an-, without.
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The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.
The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
WFB's attempt to emulate us ; ) No pushing at the door please!
An-arthrous is correct!
Works for me
The ringtone on my cellphone is "Knights of the Round Table" by Spamalot (as originally sung in "Monty Python and the Holy Graile")
look at that, a bday cake that promotes healthy breasts!
Respective felicitous natal anniversary celebrations to you gentlemen...
Thanks, xs. Hey, who ate the bottom half of my cake?
i ain't sayin'
On the off-chance that what you said means "Happy Birthday," thank you very much.
Thanks for the Froggy Cake. I hope it doesn't turn into a handsome prince (or an ugly prince, or any kind of prince--even the Artist Formerly Known as The Artist Formerly Known As Prince.)
These guys aren't really OLD FARTS, but they have accumulated quite a reputation around here with tales of their exploitS TOLD FAR and wide. On their last birthday, well after last call, the both demanded another DRAFT SO Loudly that the steely bartender melted into a SOFT LARD pile and timidly poured another round.
What are y'all smoking from an anarthrous pack? Virginia Slims 120's? Girly cigarettes.
Since we're not on the roll today, I doubt the teacher would notice sos we can play hooky all day long! I always wanted to skip school.
"an·ar·throus (n-ärth-rs)adjective"
Aha! As referenced in one of the great Mark Steyn's recent articles, I see. Well, there you have it. Read the article so I know the meaning of the word.
Is my prize that someone else will have to go to the dentist for me this morning? Kindly reply before 10 ayem. Otherwise, Doc Tooth is really gonna let me have it. Thanks!
i ain't sayin'
Thanks xs, but you don't have to cover for me. Besides, the blue frosting all over my mustache is a dead giveaway. Sorry 'bout that TSSYF. I couldn't help myself.
Happy birthday.
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