Words & Wordplay - June 2007

I was wondering what the word bonfire means, if you look in the dictionary it says large garden fire, but why BONfire?

2007-06-06 09:38:21 · 10 answers · asked by spud 3

I need this for a poem for a project for school.

2007-06-06 09:30:08 · 6 answers · asked by Dianne T 1

My husband is having a contest at work to come up with a new safety motto, any ideas?

2007-06-06 09:24:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is five letters long and includes "xx" in it.

Apparently it is a real word. Was bored when I found it, now I need it again...

2007-06-06 09:03:50 · 1 answers · asked by 1Darkchef 1

T H E R A P I S T S
...
Is it Therapists?

or The Rapists?

2007-06-06 09:00:26 · 5 answers · asked by 1Darkchef 1

2007-06-06 08:57:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. Working For The Weekend
2. When It's Over
3.Take Me To The Top
4. Lady Of The 80's
5. Loving Every Minute Of It

2007-06-06 08:36:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-06 08:11:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi,
Just typing up a report and wondered what the correct spelling might be.

2007-06-06 08:05:26 · 5 answers · asked by John W 1

I know people are probably going to say I'm a little pr!ck for asking this, but honestly, why do so many people make such horrendous errors? Let me disarm some wrath by saying that everyone makes some mistakes every now and then, especially when they are trying to write out an answer quickly. Also, I've gotten some wonderful replies from people who might not have the best spelling, but it is obvious that they are intelligent and well educated; spelling is not everyone's forte, I know.

What bothers me is the fact that some answers on here are nearly positively incomprehensible. Is the general level of education declining to such extent that mediocrity---and worse than mediocrity---is the acceptable standard? I've also noticed that those who pontificate the most, who give the most pompous answers(usually in the religion section), are among the worst spellers.

Please bear in mind that I'm referring to the minority, but it is a glaring minority. Anyone else agree?

2007-06-06 08:03:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think I'll take your advice(,) and take only my basics primarily.

2007-06-06 07:59:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-06 07:52:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wrote a resume and am not sure whether it's a correct form

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my motto in life is "Change stumbling blocks into stepping stones. It represents my idea of positive mind. It always helps me, and also most result was pretty good if I believe that everything is going to be okay.
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2007-06-06 07:47:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-06 07:38:52 · 2 answers · asked by theRiddler 1

2007-06-06 07:35:09 · 10 answers · asked by Maureen 7

I'm looking for kind of a sophisticated word but any suggestion(s) would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to say like " 'doing well' everything I could control". I kind of want to say "dominate" but that makes absolutely no sense in context. kind of like "maximizing the opportunity" or something like that? Thanks for your input.

2007-06-06 07:25:36 · 16 answers · asked by The Ghetto David Hume 3

2007-06-06 06:31:58 · 9 answers · asked by Roger F 1

Who says you can go around the world in eighty days?

2007-06-06 04:44:11 · 4 answers · asked by babygirl27 1

i have been in chours for ever i have had a mill. solos and there is this singing thing and its in tenneessee and im in florida and my dad said hell drive he there but going back and forth and this is my dream HELP!!now or later

2007-06-06 04:43:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm planning on becoming a dietician.

"After watching America's health deteriorate over the past few years, as the obesity epdidemex expands..."

2007-06-06 04:35:03 · 9 answers · asked by NoTrigger 2

12. (Don't, Doesn't) she have any better ideas?


13. Just then, a flock of ducks (land, lands) right in the swimming pool!


14. (Isn't, Aren't) thirty dollars a lot to pay for a pair of socks?

2007-06-06 04:19:50 · 19 answers · asked by JJ 1

2007-06-06 03:51:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you call a Lunar Lullaby?

2007-06-06 03:34:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-06 02:39:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

And how do you call a group of guys, gays, cheese, keys, mice etc?

2007-06-06 02:27:47 · 18 answers · asked by McAtterie 6

I am compiling a list of words that we Americans and you Brits use that vary greatly...see my 360 blog if you wish.Does anyone have any more suggestions?
Thanks...

2007-06-06 02:20:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-06 02:15:47 · 16 answers · asked by Sugar_Flip 1

2007-06-06 00:43:15 · 8 answers · asked by folake o 1

your options give me.

2007-06-06 00:03:32 · 8 answers · asked by Hari Kumar C.R. C 1

A:i know the way you feel

B:i know how you feel

2007-06-05 23:53:35 · 1 answers · asked by Aiko 1