- What is the short form for little ? Is it lil or lil?
The form lil is used, but the most common variant seems to be lil' (capitalized when it is a name) Wikipedia "Lil" is a kind of prefix and is the short form of "little" It is often spelled with an apostrophe as "Lil'" or "Li'l" When used as a prefix in comic or animation it can refer to a specific style of drawing where the characters appear in a chubby, childlike style These are normally
- expressions - Usage of the more you squeeze, the more sand disappears . . .
Governor Tarkin: Princess Leia, before your execution, I'd like you to join me for a ceremony that will make this battle station operational No star system will dare oppose the Emperor now Princess Leia: The more you tighten your grip, Tarkin, the more star systems will slip through your fingers (from *Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope*)
- politeness - How should I tell someone I called you but you didnt . . .
Follow up email: I'm writing to discuss [subject matter] I tried to reach you by phone last week but I couldn't get through (or, you were unavailable) So I wanted to ask you about [back to subject matter] Benefits: courteous, polite, easy-going clearly points out your attempt to call keeps focus on what you really want With minor adjustments, the same message could be used in a voicemail or
- personal names - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
I imagine it's official title (Princess), then degree (Reverend), then rank (Professor), then gendered term (Mrs), so you'd address it as Dr and Professor or Dr and Mr, as a degree outweighs a rank and should be listed first If they share a surname, you might avoid it altogether by using The Stones, The Stone Family, or House Stone I have no reference for this guess, alas
- Origin of the word cum - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
What is the origin of the word cum? I'm trying to find the roots for its prevalent usage, especially in North America
- What is the name of this type of word: Mr. , Ms. , Dr. ?
What is this type of word called: Mr , Ms , Dr ? In the document I am using, it is referred to as the "prefix", but I don't think that is correct
- etymology - Where does the sky is falling come from? - English . . .
According to Wikipedia the common expression "the sky is falling" is from a folk tale: Henny Penny, more commonly known in the United States as "Chicken Little" and sometimes as "Chicken Lick
- Whats the origin of the colloquial peachy, simply peachy, and . . .
Peachy meaning very good, excellent, is derived from the sense of peach used metaphorically to refer to a pretty young woman Such usage dates back to the 16th century 1- a pretty young woman (see Williams for fig uses of peach in 16C–17C) 1754 [UK] E Turner letter 16 Aug in Dickins Stanton 18C Correspondence (1910) 238: I had almost forgot that orange Peach, your Niece Early usage
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