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Nov 18, 2010
This week's themeAdverbs
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therewithal
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with Anu Gargtherewithal
PRONUNCIATION:
(thair-with-ALL)
MEANING:
adverb: Together with; besides. ETYMOLOGY:
From there + withal, from the joining of the phrase "with al" (with all). First recorded use: c. 1330. USAGE:
"A festive Bazaar invites one and all to sample its selection of well-chosen words, therewithal, with imagination and inspiration to create stories and greeting cards."This Week's Arts Round-up; The Cornishman (Cornwall, UK); Dec 10, 2009.
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I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy. -Rabindranath Tagore, philosopher, author, songwriter, painter, educator, composer, Nobel laureate (1861-1941) Orijinz is a smash! "So much Fun" "We love this game" A great holiday gift. Only $14.95. | MooT - the Etymology and Semantics Game A great Xmas present for logophiles. Click the link to play it online. |
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