The word strike has many different meanings. The most popular definition has to do with bowling. For example, I intend to strike someone if they make fun of my bowling abilities.
The word bowling also has many different definitions. A popular definition has to do with sports. The Buckeyes football team won the big ten again (as usual) and then went bowling.
Buckeyes are made from chocolate and peanut butter. You can find the recipe here.
Now that you are totally confused with where this blog is going we can begin.
What are some interesting words in the English language when it comes to multiple meanings? Well, try these out for size:
Strike
I will strike all references to strikes during the union strike lest they strike me.
The weather forecast in Wannaska today calls for a 50% chance of most types of weather. It could be cloudy, sunny, or partly cloudy. There is a 100% chance of that. It is about a 50% chance of precipitation, but there is only a 25% chance of that. If you go outside and immediately start to feel water raining down on you then it is probably going to rain. Dress accordingly. If you feel hot ash raining down on you immediately flee from the Mt. Wannaska volcanic range into the Wannaskan plains.
Thank you, I promise to write soberly next time.
The word bowling also has many different definitions. A popular definition has to do with sports. The Buckeyes football team won the big ten again (as usual) and then went bowling.
Buckeyes are made from chocolate and peanut butter. You can find the recipe here.
Now that you are totally confused with where this blog is going we can begin.
What are some interesting words in the English language when it comes to multiple meanings? Well, try these out for size:
Crane
That bird is a crane.
They had to use a crane to lift
the object.
She had to crane her neck to see
the movie.
Date
Her favorite fruit to eat is a
date.
Joe took Alexandria out on a
date.
Not to date myself, but I remember
listening to radio shows as a kid.
What is your date of birth?
Engaged
They got engaged on March 7th.
The students were very engaged in
the presentation.
Foil
Please wrap the sandwich in
aluminum foil.
They learned about the role of a
dramatic foil in English class.
Leaves
The children love to play in the
leaves.
They do not like when their
father leaves for work.
Net
What was your net gain for the
year?
Crabbing is easier if you bring a
net along.
Point
The pencil has a sharp point.
It is not polite to point at
people.
Right
You were right.
Make a right turn at the light.
Access to clean water is a basic
human right.
Rose
My favorite flower is a rose.
He quickly rose from his seat.
Type
He can type over 100 words per
minute.
That guy is really not her type.
Strike
I will strike all references to strikes during the union strike lest they strike me.
The weather forecast in Wannaska today calls for a 50% chance of most types of weather. It could be cloudy, sunny, or partly cloudy. There is a 100% chance of that. It is about a 50% chance of precipitation, but there is only a 25% chance of that. If you go outside and immediately start to feel water raining down on you then it is probably going to rain. Dress accordingly. If you feel hot ash raining down on you immediately flee from the Mt. Wannaska volcanic range into the Wannaskan plains.
Thank you, I promise to write soberly next time.
The varied writing styles in Wannaskan Almanac, including yours, is what makes WA so enjoyable. People aren't stuck with reading just droll articles full of dates, albeit factual, of events or people in history--they can read your blog too. There has been hardly a one that doesn't elicit a chuckle out of me, but then I am of a weird sort anyway.
ReplyDeleteJust another one of your fans, even if you are from Kansas, Dorothy.