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NaNo2019: Word of the Day 21-25
Nov. 25th, 2019 08:55 pmword of the day: fortitude
source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/
(noun: strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage)
"You miss your paper," guessed Aunt Bessie.
Brandon seemed puzzled by the conversation starter. "I… suppose I do? I may ride out to Birchwood in search of one later. Why? Am I being poor company?"
"You look a little lost, dear, and your fingers are twitching."
"I do beg your pardon!"
She laughed at him. "I shall see about arranging to have one delivered. You've shown admirable fortitude in doing without these last few days."
word of the day: heterodox
source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/
(adjective: contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox, unconventional)
The Inspector Detector in charge of the case shook his head. "We don't hold with such heterodox methods back at the station, so don't be congratulating yourselves just yet."
word of the day: jilt
source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/
(verb: to cast off or reject (someone, such as a lover) capriciously or unfeelingly)
"Someone should vet the suitors, though," said Clara. "I know! Hire a clerk, and make it so they have to pay an entry fee to attempt the feats."
"The fees pay the clerk's salary and other overhead associated with this project--yes very neat," said Brandon.
"Like a tournament," suggested Lonette, speaking up for the first time.
"Yes," declared Elena. "I like it. I may even condescend to attend the opening or closing ceremonies." She raised her nose in her haughtiest manner and looked down at the circle of friends.
Stephen clutched at his breast. "The Lady Fair comes forth to survey the field! We throw ourselves at her feet, praying for a mitigation of the tasks."
"Nonsense," said Elena. "There will be no such thing. What if someone actually completed them?"
"Fob them off with a clause in small print," said her brother.
"A perfectly legal way to jilt someone," said Irene.
word of the day: billingsgate
source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/
(noun: coarsely abusive language)
Ancel spoke fluent billingsgate, which added to his impersonation of Black MacAdaver.
word of the day: sempiternal
source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/
(adjective: of never-ending duration : eternal)
Brandon ended up choosing a volume on the husbandry of bees, which was supposed to have been written by a past MacAdaver. The style was every bit as dry as Elena accused him of enjoying, and sadly lacking in local and historical anecdotes. The author could have lived anywhere with a wide stretch of lawn and bit of garden, prosing on about the sempiternal nature of bees.
