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Postby William Hupy » Tue Sep 30, 2014 2:40 pm

Here is another word that is commonly coupled with another. "Cast asunder" rings familiar. Does asunder have a relationship with any other word or is it monogamous?
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Re: asunder

Postby Slava » Tue Sep 30, 2014 4:48 pm

Torn asunder and weakened by civil war and political intrigue, the country was easy prey for outside invaders.
Fifty years ago, the largest bomb ever used in warfare tore Hiroshima asunder.
The tides of conflict swept the principals asunder.
But I also knew that our country was being torn asunder by opposition to the war.
We were very much together, I need not say; but occasionally we were asunder for some hours at a time.
It was certain that a region and people he had grown to love had been ripped asunder.
What civil dissensions have happened thus to tear asunder, and separate.
He perches his ample behind atop his throne, and his red trousers are rent asunder with a sharp rip.
But all at once, in the nearest bush, a shot went off; and immediately another; and the party flew asunder in terror.
Their fastenings were chopped asunder with axes.
And isn't the wedding rite part, "let man put/set asunder"? Or is that cast, also?
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Re: asunder

Postby Perry Lassiter » Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:48 pm

Traditional vows so he "what God hath joined, let not man put asunder." Translated into the vernacular it says something like "now you are hitched. Stay that way."
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Re: asunder

Postby Philip Hudson » Fri Oct 10, 2014 1:37 am

Handle quoted a KJV Bible verse, "Let us break their bonds asunder" in one of my favorite songs from "The Messiah".
It is dark at night, but the Sun will come up and then we can see.

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Re: asunder

Postby call_copse » Fri Oct 10, 2014 7:40 am

This word always puts me in mind of the brilliant if enigmatic Appalachian poet Bonnie Prince Billy's 'Death to Everyone', amongst my favourite ever songs (perhaps not for everyone!).
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Re: asunder

Postby Philip Hudson » Fri Oct 10, 2014 11:56 am

Bonnie Prince Billy: outstanding vocalist, good instrumentals, doubtful lyrics.
It is dark at night, but the Sun will come up and then we can see.

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Re: asunder

Postby call_copse » Mon Oct 20, 2014 7:53 am

As Francis Bacon said 'If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.' I would definitely be uninclined to trust anyone of unwavering certainty.

There are many good reasons to enjoy more lyrics that convey doubt, and that have an ambiguous nature, than those that are certain of their ground - depending on circumstances etc. of course!
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Re: asunder

Postby Philip Hudson » Mon Oct 20, 2014 2:53 pm

There is some merit to what Bacon wrote.
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Re: asunder

Postby Perry Lassiter » Mon Oct 20, 2014 8:58 pm

On this day, you certainly brought home the Bacon.
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Re: asunder

Postby Slava » Mon Oct 20, 2014 9:37 pm

Well, I guess someone "earned" that one. I do hope no one gets swinish in acceptance of the accolade.
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