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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 6 of 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Re: Over-correction #51801 01/27/02 11:45 PM Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 618 Australia D doc_comfort addict doc_comfort addict D Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 618 Australia Main Entry: (3)like Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, alteration of ilich, from Old English gelIc like, alike, from ge-, associative prefix + lIc body; akin to Old High German gilIh like, alike, Lithuanian lygus like -- more at CO- Date: 13th century 1 a : the same or nearly the same (as in appearance, character, or quantity) <suits of like design> -- formerly used with as, unto, of <it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren -- Heb 2:17(Authorized Version) b : chiefly British : closely resembling the subject or original <the portrait is very like> http://www.m-w.com/dictionary.htm There is only one Mr stales on the board - and there are no people like him!! Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Over-correction #51802 01/30/02 02:03 AM Joined: May 2000 Posts: 28 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia L Lucy newbie Lucy newbie L Joined: May 2000 Posts: 28 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A tardy comment I know, but interesting to note that the AHD of English Usage quoted on a related area to the topic clearly can't make up its own mind re subject/verb usage: ' ... while 59 percent of the Usage panel insists ... 22 percent actually prefer...'. What help is there for we? Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Over-correction #51803 01/30/02 02:34 AM Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,613 Louisville, Kentucky Jackie Carpal Tunnel Jackie Carpal Tunnel Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,613 Louisville, Kentucky What help is there for we? Good one, Lucy! Delighted to see you back! [GRIN] Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Over-correction #51804 01/31/02 10:36 AM Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 Faldage Carpal Tunnel Faldage Carpal Tunnel Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 What help is there for we? And well ye might ask. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Over-correction #51805 01/31/02 08:50 PM Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 3,146 Northamptonshire, England Capital Kiwi Carpal Tunnel Capital Kiwi Carpal Tunnel Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 3,146 Northamptonshire, England And well ye might ask. Sure it shouldn't be "And well might ye ask."? [diving-for-the-bunker -e] The idiot also known as Capfka ... Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Over-correction over - #51806 01/31/02 08:53 PM Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,757 M maverick Carpal Tunnel maverick Carpal Tunnel M Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,757 Sure it shouldn't be "And well might ye ask."? Sure it shouldn't be "And well might-ye ask."? [diving-for-the-next-bunker -e] Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Over-correction over - #51807 01/31/02 08:56 PM Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 Faldage Carpal Tunnel Faldage Carpal Tunnel Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 Sure it shouldn't be "And well might ye ask."? Actually� it should be "Well might thou ask" Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Over-correction over - #51808 01/31/02 09:15 PM Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 3,146 Northamptonshire, England Capital Kiwi Carpal Tunnel Capital Kiwi Carpal Tunnel Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 3,146 Northamptonshire, England Actually� it should be "Well might thou ask" Ummm. How do I put this? Oh well, okay. NOT IF THERE'S MORE THAN ONE OF YE! Hah. Sorted that one. Even dragged the thread back on track. Great stuff. On to the next totally impossible task for the day ... [sniff] The idiot also known as Capfka ... Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Over-correction over - #51809 01/31/02 10:41 PM Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 Faldage Carpal Tunnel Faldage Carpal Tunnel Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 NOT IF THERE'S MORE THAN ONE OF YE! Harrumph�! A) I was talking to Lucy, who, last I checked, was singular. 2) MORE THAN ONE OF YOU! Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Over-correction over - #51810 01/31/02 11:00 PM Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 3,146 Northamptonshire, England Capital Kiwi Carpal Tunnel Capital Kiwi Carpal Tunnel Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 3,146 Northamptonshire, England Harrumph�! Well, look, if you're going to gang up on me, I'm going to pick up my ball and go home! The idiot also known as Capfka ... 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