in the 2nd book(two towers) aragorn and legolas keep saying alas what does alas mean?
2006-07-09 14:18:56 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
a·las (-ls) KEY
INTERJECTION:
Used to express sorrow, regret, grief, compassion, or apprehension of danger or evil.
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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French a las, helas, ah (I am) miserable, from Latin lassus, weary; see l- in Indo-European roots
2006-07-09 14:22:24 · answer #1 · answered by Manda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In our language the word "alas" is commonly used to express a feeling of hesitated acceptance to something that one would not necessarily want to accept. But in our day it is not common to hear that word; rather, you might hear the two words "Oh well!" Or perhaps a depressed sounding "alright".
2006-07-09 22:35:04 · answer #2 · answered by Jacman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can mean lots of things. Do a search for a meaning of that word. I got - finally, down with the good, a secerct place, a fairy tale land, ... and other stuff too.
2006-07-09 21:22:53 · answer #3 · answered by timmytude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'alas' is an expression of . . . well, it's kinda like a sigh, expressing disappointment or resignation or something like that. a possible synonym (depending on context) is 'unfortunately'.
2006-07-09 21:22:17 · answer #4 · answered by bookworm_queen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Used to express sorrow, regret, grief, compassion, or apprehension of danger or evil.
2006-07-09 21:22:50 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a word used like eureka! and it could also mean - and alas this... or and so this... alas or so.
2006-07-09 22:14:42 · answer #6 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"alas" means something very close to "unfortunately".
2006-07-09 21:21:45 · answer #7 · answered by curi05ity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means a kind of Oh, No type thing.
2006-07-09 22:24:27 · answer #8 · answered by carebear92wi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Woe is me!
Alackaday!
Bummer, man!
Come on, everybody, feel sorry for me!
like that.
2006-07-09 23:19:16 · answer #9 · answered by cdf-rom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Alas" means "unfortunately".
2006-07-09 21:22:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋