Each word or phrase used today had a beginning - a reason for being coined. Words travel through time and evolve, taking on new characteristics, new meanings, and fascinating tales of people, places, and events. Applaud, for example, goes back to ancient Rome, when an actor would turn to the audience and demand "Plaudite!" ("Clap!") This fun book contains 750 word origins written in a witty short-story style. Many of the words are accompanied by "P.S.'s," that provide details about a word's history and usage. Witty illustrations by Tom Lopes showcase many of the words' visual connections. The book comes with a language chart, an index, and an introduction by a linguistics scholar.
發表於2024-11-26
In a Word 2024 pdf epub mobi 電子書 下載
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The essential book for someone who wanna konw the etymology.
評分The essential book for someone who wanna konw the etymology.
評分The essential book for someone who wanna konw the etymology.
評分The essential book for someone who wanna konw the etymology.
評分The essential book for someone who wanna konw the etymology.
In a Word 2024 pdf epub mobi 電子書 下載