meltintall3 | NaNo2019: Word of the Day 6-10 (Reply)

Nov. 6 word count: 6,071

word of the day: chilblain
source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/

(noun: an inflammatory swelling or sore caused by exposure (as of the feet or hands) to cold)

The lamp in the housemaid's hand made a small ring of warm golden light, but it could not banish the chill of the room. "I hope we can get a fire going. This place is enough to give one chilblains as well as the creeps."

"It'll look better in the morning," said Brandon.

"Don't think Branwell Abbey ever looks quite like this," said Whitling.

"That's because my family decorated to a different aesthetic," said Brandon.

Nov. 7 word count: 7,001

word of the day: espouse
source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/

(verb: to take up and support as a cause : become attached to)

"This is how we get out of here," said Brandon. "Now, I don't normally espouse thwarting an Inspector Detector—"

"But you'll make an exception this time?" said Tommy, eagerly.

"Lives could be in danger," said Brandon. "On the other hand, we could be ensuring we spend a long time in jail."

"I expect to get time off for good behavior," said Tommy. "After all, I'm only following you because I'm young and impressionable."

Nov. 8 word count: 7,674

word of the day: lyric
source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/

(adjective: 2 a : expressing direct usually intense personal emotion especially in a manner suggestive of song)

The housemaid's retelling of the event was no lyric recitation, but it was engaging and touched on several salient points, including the fact that her father had been one of the witnesses of the ghost fleeing the scene that fateful night. "Spooked his horse and overturned the wagon. That's how he broke his leg and he's been laid up ever since."

Nov. 9 word count: 9,230

word of the day: aphorism
source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/

(noun: 2 : a terse formulation of a truth or sentiment : adage)

"Ever hear that curiosity killed the cat?"

Brandon had heard that particular aphorism more than once, often directed at himself. He wasn't any fonder of it today than he had been in the past. "It's also been said that satisfaction brought it back."

Nov. 10 word count: 9,293

word of the day: teleological
source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/

(adjective: : exhibiting or relating to design or purpose especially in nature)

"Right," said Doctor Baird. "I confess I am curious. How did you figure it all out, sir? Was it telelogical and scientific or amateur intuition?"