Barbara, that was wonderful!
how very cunning of him!

Oh MY!!!

So many words I've never seen!
What a treasure trove of questions!!

I'll be busy with this for quite some time.

Thank you for the gift.

Debby M

I still remember a memorial day from my early childhood. On my way to the parade and music at the playground that I knew to expect, I saw gold stars in the windows of some of the houses along the way that I had not remembered ever seeing before. After the parade and before the music, came the speech...

Please keep us apprised!

Slava,

Have you gone into the store to say hello and speak to the people there?
Not necessary to ask directly about the sign...


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Does the "nitty" part not refer to nits?

Sorry, I don't know how to remove a mistake

Thank you, Slava, for being careful with your spelling of the word.

Slava, I suppose one could in a base three system.
1 2 10 11 etc.

Thank you for including the information about Saudi. You might have included the fact that evidently MBS suggested anyone objecting to being removed from the path of this grand new idea be eliminated (in the old Mafia-speak meaning of the word). One other comment, though. While I agree with the hist...

I might suggest there are a number of stratagems for lasting peace, Middle East or anywhere else. What's lacking is not answers. What's lacking is the will. In most cases lately it would seem that maintaining power to protect personal interests/positions takes precedence over any consideration for l...

under word history, should it not be
informatio(n)?

David, I think you may have that confused with U.S. slang. Here it means to get someone pregnant, but in U.K., I believe it just means to awaken or get the attention of. There are many many "jokes" about Americans being confused by the U.K. usage while traveling-- either the American in Lo...

Slava, thank you for the link. Yes, I "hear" a difference between the two also, but was less acutely aware of that fact before your welcome information. I was especially struck by what I think is a side issue. "With this in mind, it’s important to choose your words carefully to ensure...

Dear Doctor, thank you for that!
Much appreciated.