Another Word A Day

Аннотация

A living language, like English, is constantly on the move. Trying to describe it is like trying to take a snapshot of a flowing river. As a language passes through time and space, it is altered in innumerable ways. And it is continually replenished, refreshed, and rejuvenated. This book is the second in a series celebrating the English language in all its quirkiness, grandeur, fun, and delight. It features words of all kinds—unusual, unfamiliar, and intriguing—but what they all have in common is that, as shown by the examples, they all are words in use. Most of the usage examples are taken from current newspapers and magazines.