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But apparently in Texas they can't manage to find a good dictionary in all that space...
'A' is an indefinite article and thus a word...
Per Merriam-Webster:
Main Entry: 2a
Pronunciation: &, (')A, Canad 'a
Function: indefinite article
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English An one -- more at ONE
Date: before 12th century
1 -- used as a function word before singular nouns when the referent is unspecified <a man overboard> and before number collectives and some numbers <a dozen>
2 : the same <birds of a feather> <swords all of a length>
3 a -- used as a function word before a singular noun followed by a restrictive modifier <a man who was here yesterday> b : ANY <a man who is sick can't work> c -- used as a function word before a mass noun to denote a particular type or instance <a bronze made in ancient times> <glucose is a simple sugar> d -- used as a function word before a proper noun representing an example or type <the attractions of a Boston or a Cleveland>
4 -- used as a function word with nouns to form adverbial phrases of quantity, amount, or degree <felt a little tired>
usage In speech and writing a is used before a consonant sound <a door> <a human>. Before a vowel sound an is usual <an icicle> <an honor> but especially in speech a is used occasionally, more often in some dialects than in others <a apple> <a hour> <a obligation>. Before a consonant sound represented by a vowel letter a is usual <a one> <a union> but an also occurs though less frequently now than formerly <an unique> <such an one>. Before unstressed or weakly stressed syllables with initial h both a and an are used in writing <a historic> <an historic> but in speech an is more frequent whether \h\ is pronounced or not. In the King James Version of the Old Testament and occasionally in writing and speech an is used before h in a stressed syllable <an huntress> <an hundred> <children are an heritage of the Lord -- Psalms 127:3(Authorized Version)>
No offense to Texas folks that don't have an ego the size of...uhm Alaska.
[This message has been edited by Tiron (edited 05-04-2001).]
'A' is an indefinite article and thus a word...
Per Merriam-Webster:
Main Entry: 2a
Pronunciation: &, (')A, Canad 'a
Function: indefinite article
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English An one -- more at ONE
Date: before 12th century
1 -- used as a function word before singular nouns when the referent is unspecified <a man overboard> and before number collectives and some numbers <a dozen>
2 : the same <birds of a feather> <swords all of a length>
3 a -- used as a function word before a singular noun followed by a restrictive modifier <a man who was here yesterday> b : ANY <a man who is sick can't work> c -- used as a function word before a mass noun to denote a particular type or instance <a bronze made in ancient times> <glucose is a simple sugar> d -- used as a function word before a proper noun representing an example or type <the attractions of a Boston or a Cleveland>
4 -- used as a function word with nouns to form adverbial phrases of quantity, amount, or degree <felt a little tired>
usage In speech and writing a is used before a consonant sound <a door> <a human>. Before a vowel sound an is usual <an icicle> <an honor> but especially in speech a is used occasionally, more often in some dialects than in others <a apple> <a hour> <a obligation>. Before a consonant sound represented by a vowel letter a is usual <a one> <a union> but an also occurs though less frequently now than formerly <an unique> <such an one>. Before unstressed or weakly stressed syllables with initial h both a and an are used in writing <a historic> <an historic> but in speech an is more frequent whether \h\ is pronounced or not. In the King James Version of the Old Testament and occasionally in writing and speech an is used before h in a stressed syllable <an huntress> <an hundred> <children are an heritage of the Lord -- Psalms 127:3(Authorized Version)>
No offense to Texas folks that don't have an ego the size of...uhm Alaska.
[This message has been edited by Tiron (edited 05-04-2001).]
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OK.. I'll guide you through this (I'll go slow to not lose you...) even though that quote came from the U.K.
continuous \Con*tin"u*ous\, a. [L. continuus, fr. continere to hold together. See Continent.] 1. Without break, cessation, or interruption; without intervening space or time; uninterrupted; unbroken; continual; unceasing; constant; continued; protracted; extended; as, a continuous line of railroad; a continuous current of electricity.
contiguous adj 1: very close or connected in space or time; "contiguous events"; "immediate contact"; "the immediate vicinity"; "the immediate past" [syn: immediate] 2: connecting without a break; within a common boundary; "the 48 conterminous states"; "the contiguous 48 states" [syn: conterminous] 3: having a common boundary or edge; touching; "abutting lots"; "adjoining rooms"; "Rhode Island has two bordering states; Massachusetts and Conncecticut"; "the side of Germany conterminous with France"; "Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho" [syn: abutting, adjacent, adjoining, bordering(a), conterminous]
So, by definition, the words carry the same weight in the concept (mean the same thing in this case).
Hope the word "conterminous" wasn't too much for you. I know how the thin air up there tends to dwindle grey matter.
~EBiT~
continuous \Con*tin"u*ous\, a. [L. continuus, fr. continere to hold together. See Continent.] 1. Without break, cessation, or interruption; without intervening space or time; uninterrupted; unbroken; continual; unceasing; constant; continued; protracted; extended; as, a continuous line of railroad; a continuous current of electricity.
contiguous adj 1: very close or connected in space or time; "contiguous events"; "immediate contact"; "the immediate vicinity"; "the immediate past" [syn: immediate] 2: connecting without a break; within a common boundary; "the 48 conterminous states"; "the contiguous 48 states" [syn: conterminous] 3: having a common boundary or edge; touching; "abutting lots"; "adjoining rooms"; "Rhode Island has two bordering states; Massachusetts and Conncecticut"; "the side of Germany conterminous with France"; "Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho" [syn: abutting, adjacent, adjoining, bordering(a), conterminous]
So, by definition, the words carry the same weight in the concept (mean the same thing in this case).
Hope the word "conterminous" wasn't too much for you. I know how the thin air up there tends to dwindle grey matter.
~EBiT~
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Raoul:
LOL! OK Big.
Now, I have a dictionary assignment for you.
1)continuous
2)contiguous
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LOL! OK Big.
Now, I have a dictionary assignment for you.
1)continuous
2)contiguous
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From: the moral high ground
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Everything's Bigger in Tx:
OK.. I'll guide you through this (I'll go slow to not lose you...) even though that quote came from the U.K.
So, by definition, the words carry the same weight in the concept (mean the same thing in this case)....
Hope the word "conterminous" wasn't too much for you. I know how the thin air up there tends to dwindle grey matter.
~EBiT~
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OK.. I'll guide you through this (I'll go slow to not lose you...) even though that quote came from the U.K.
So, by definition, the words carry the same weight in the concept (mean the same thing in this case)....
Hope the word "conterminous" wasn't too much for you. I know how the thin air up there tends to dwindle grey matter.
~EBiT~
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Here's the UK quote:
"Texas is the largest state in the lower 48 US states."
While contiguous and conterminous are synonymous, your use of 'contiuous' does not qualify in this instance.
I will give you partial credit for looking it up.
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Notice the 11:47am post from me... it's the first part from the UK.. another site..
And.. I didn't use "continuous".. I quoted two websites so that YOU could see for yourself.. stop denying the facts:
1. I'm not wrong.
2. You can't make me wrong.
3. Texas is the largest state among those in the most recognized maps of the US (those sans [without] Alaska and Hawaii).
Just because you don't date [visit romantically] outside your family [local gene pool] doesn't mean that you have to provide proof of your ignorance [lack of intelligence] on such a public forum [this website]. My condolences [heartfelt concerns]
to you, and your family for your sad display of "knowledge" [or a lack thereof].
~EBiT~
And.. I didn't use "continuous".. I quoted two websites so that YOU could see for yourself.. stop denying the facts:
1. I'm not wrong.
2. You can't make me wrong.
3. Texas is the largest state among those in the most recognized maps of the US (those sans [without] Alaska and Hawaii).
Just because you don't date [visit romantically] outside your family [local gene pool] doesn't mean that you have to provide proof of your ignorance [lack of intelligence] on such a public forum [this website]. My condolences [heartfelt concerns]
to you, and your family for your sad display of "knowledge" [or a lack thereof].
~EBiT~
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Raoul:
LOL! Wrong again, Big.
Here's the UK quote:
"Texas is the largest state in the lower 48 US states."
While contiguous and conterminous are synonymous, your use of 'contiuous' does not qualify in this instance.
I will give you partial credit for looking it up.
</font>
LOL! Wrong again, Big.
Here's the UK quote:
"Texas is the largest state in the lower 48 US states."
While contiguous and conterminous are synonymous, your use of 'contiuous' does not qualify in this instance.
I will give you partial credit for looking it up.
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indefinite article (n-df-nt ärt-kl)
n. Grammar
An article, such as English a or an, that does not fix the identity of the noun modified.
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word (wûrd)
n. Abbr. wd.
A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes.
Something said; an utterance, a remark, or a comment: May I say a word about that?
Computer Science. A set of bits constituting the smallest unit of addressable memory.
words. Discourse or talk; speech: Actions speak louder than words.
words. Music. The text of a vocal composition; lyrics.
An assurance or a promise; sworn intention: She has kept her word.
A command or direction; an order: gave the word to retreat.
A verbal signal; a password or watchword.
News: Any word on your promotion? See Synonyms at news.
Rumor: Word has it they're divorcing.
words. Hostile or angry remarks made back and forth.
Word
See Logos (n., sense 3).
The Scriptures; the Bible.
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Hmmm... I don't seem to be able to find "indefinite article" listed as a definition of the word "word".
Please try again Tire Iron, I mean, Tiron.
~EBiT~
n. Grammar
An article, such as English a or an, that does not fix the identity of the noun modified.
***************
word (wûrd)
n. Abbr. wd.
A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes.
Something said; an utterance, a remark, or a comment: May I say a word about that?
Computer Science. A set of bits constituting the smallest unit of addressable memory.
words. Discourse or talk; speech: Actions speak louder than words.
words. Music. The text of a vocal composition; lyrics.
An assurance or a promise; sworn intention: She has kept her word.
A command or direction; an order: gave the word to retreat.
A verbal signal; a password or watchword.
News: Any word on your promotion? See Synonyms at news.
Rumor: Word has it they're divorcing.
words. Hostile or angry remarks made back and forth.
Word
See Logos (n., sense 3).
The Scriptures; the Bible.
***************
Hmmm... I don't seem to be able to find "indefinite article" listed as a definition of the word "word".
Please try again Tire Iron, I mean, Tiron.
~EBiT~
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Tiron:
But apparently in Texas they can't manage to find a good dictionary in all that space...
'A' is an indefinite article and thus a word...
Per Merriam-Webster:
Main Entry: 2a
Pronunciation: &, (')A, Canad 'a
Function: indefinite article
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English An one -- more at ONE
Date: before 12th century
1 -- used as a function word before singular nouns when the referent is unspecified <a man overboard> and before number collectives and some numbers <a dozen>
2 : the same <birds of a feather> <swords all of a length>
3 a -- used as a function word before a singular noun followed by a restrictive modifier <a man who was here yesterday> b : ANY <a man who is sick can't work> c -- used as a function word before a mass noun to denote a particular type or instance <a bronze made in ancient times> <glucose is a simple sugar> d -- used as a function word before a proper noun representing an example or type <the attractions of a Boston or a Cleveland>
4 -- used as a function word with nouns to form adverbial phrases of quantity, amount, or degree <felt a little tired>
usage In speech and writing a is used before a consonant sound <a door> <a human>. Before a vowel sound an is usual <an icicle> <an honor> but especially in speech a is used occasionally, more often in some dialects than in others <a apple> <a hour> <a obligation>. Before a consonant sound represented by a vowel letter a is usual <a one> <a union> but an also occurs though less frequently now than formerly <an unique> <such an one>. Before unstressed or weakly stressed syllables with initial h both a and an are used in writing <a historic> <an historic> but in speech an is more frequent whether \h\ is pronounced or not. In the King James Version of the Old Testament and occasionally in writing and speech an is used before h in a stressed syllable <an huntress> <an hundred> <children are an heritage of the Lord -- Psalms 127:3(Authorized Version)>
No offense to Texas folks that don't have an ego the size of...uhm Alaska.
[This message has been edited by Tiron (edited 05-04-2001).]</font>
But apparently in Texas they can't manage to find a good dictionary in all that space...
'A' is an indefinite article and thus a word...
Per Merriam-Webster:
Main Entry: 2a
Pronunciation: &, (')A, Canad 'a
Function: indefinite article
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English An one -- more at ONE
Date: before 12th century
1 -- used as a function word before singular nouns when the referent is unspecified <a man overboard> and before number collectives and some numbers <a dozen>
2 : the same <birds of a feather> <swords all of a length>
3 a -- used as a function word before a singular noun followed by a restrictive modifier <a man who was here yesterday> b : ANY <a man who is sick can't work> c -- used as a function word before a mass noun to denote a particular type or instance <a bronze made in ancient times> <glucose is a simple sugar> d -- used as a function word before a proper noun representing an example or type <the attractions of a Boston or a Cleveland>
4 -- used as a function word with nouns to form adverbial phrases of quantity, amount, or degree <felt a little tired>
usage In speech and writing a is used before a consonant sound <a door> <a human>. Before a vowel sound an is usual <an icicle> <an honor> but especially in speech a is used occasionally, more often in some dialects than in others <a apple> <a hour> <a obligation>. Before a consonant sound represented by a vowel letter a is usual <a one> <a union> but an also occurs though less frequently now than formerly <an unique> <such an one>. Before unstressed or weakly stressed syllables with initial h both a and an are used in writing <a historic> <an historic> but in speech an is more frequent whether \h\ is pronounced or not. In the King James Version of the Old Testament and occasionally in writing and speech an is used before h in a stressed syllable <an huntress> <an hundred> <children are an heritage of the Lord -- Psalms 127:3(Authorized Version)>
No offense to Texas folks that don't have an ego the size of...uhm Alaska.
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OK, I thought the 'spank you very much' was kind of cute but, it appears you need insults to bolster your case. I don't play that so I can't compete.
You win.
You're right.
You are never wrong.
I will never bother you again.
I'm sure I would get more of the same.
You win.
You're right.
You are never wrong.
I will never bother you again.
I'm sure I would get more of the same.
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Raoul,
Not an insult.. every see "Ace Ventura"? Ease up.. but thanks for seeing the light. Your cohorts should also.
You win.
~Thanks.
You're right.
~I knew that.
You are never wrong.
~That's life.
I will never bother you again.
~That would be nice.
I'm sure I would get more of the same.
~Perhaps not.
Reigning supreme,
~EBiT~
Not an insult.. every see "Ace Ventura"? Ease up.. but thanks for seeing the light. Your cohorts should also.
You win.
~Thanks.
You're right.
~I knew that.
You are never wrong.
~That's life.
I will never bother you again.
~That would be nice.
I'm sure I would get more of the same.
~Perhaps not.
Reigning supreme,
~EBiT~
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Raoul:
OK, I thought the 'spank you very much' was kind of cute but, it appears you need insults to bolster your case. I don't play that so I can't compete.
You win.
You're right.
You are never wrong.
I will never bother you again.
I'm sure I would get more of the same.</font>
OK, I thought the 'spank you very much' was kind of cute but, it appears you need insults to bolster your case. I don't play that so I can't compete.
You win.
You're right.
You are never wrong.
I will never bother you again.
I'm sure I would get more of the same.</font>