Wednesday, March 31, 2010

The word for wednesday 31.03.2010 is IRRITATION

Today's word is Irritation. I expect everyone who is reading this instantly thinks of what irritates them. I had no trouble thinking of what was on my top five list of irritations...l could give you loads but don't want to bore you stupid! So here goes.......
1. People who drop litter.

2. People who stand in the middle of a path, supermarket aisle or train platform and talk to each other and block up the whole area. Then when you ask them to move, they are either verbally rude or just give you that "look". sign and eventually move!

3. People who ride their bikes on the pavement.

4. Drivers who don't say "thank you" to you, if you have let them into the queue, let them across your queue so they can go left or right. or something that you don't have to do but are being kind. 

5. Sales assistants that carry on talking to their friend or speaking on their mobile phone while serving (!) you, the customer!

Oh dear l am sounding like a grumpy old woman aren't l..sorry?!
Anyway, my image for today, is one l took of an neighbour, who emptied her car's cashtray from out on to the grass verge in front of our flats and then drove off. Why couldn't she take it home..home is a couple of feet away from where she has parked her car?


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irritation |ˌiriˈtā sh ən|nounthe state of feeling annoyed, impatient, or angry.• cause of this the minor irritations of life.• the production of inflammation or other discomfort in a bodily part or organ.• Biology the stimulation of an organism, cell, or organ to produce an active response.ORIGIN late Middle English : from Latin irritatio(n-), from the verbirritare (see irritate ).

Sunday, March 28, 2010

The word for Sunday 28.03.2010 is THRUST.

Today's word is thrust. When l saw what the word was todayl wondered how l was going to complete this challenge. I understand the word to mean to push forward sometimes violently. In films or on the TV they talk about and show someone thrusting the knife into someone! In companies you hear people saying someone is thrusting their way to the top. Anyway l was thinking about this word while l was walking through a park near Russell Square, when l came across this thrusting figure. He is called Eco Thunder Kid and made up of recyclable items just as plastic bottle tops, beer tops, plastic and so on. I think he is wondeful.


thrust |θrəst|verb ( past thrust ) [ trans. ]push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction she thrust her hands into her pockets figurative Howard was thrust into the limelight [ intrans. he thrust at his opponent with his sword.• [ intrans. (of a person) move or advance forcibly she thrust through the bramble canes he tried to thrust his way past her.• [ intrans. (of a thing) extend so as to project conspicuously beside the boathouse a jetty thrust out into the water.• ( thrust something on/upon) force (someone) to accept or deal with something he felt that fame had been thrust upon him.• [ intrans. (of a man) penetrate the vagina or anus of a sexual partner with forceful movements of the penis.nouna sudden or violent lunge with a pointed weapon or a bodily part hedrove the blade upward with one powerful thrust.• a forceful attack or effort executives led a new thrust in business development.• [in sing. the principal purpose or theme of a course of action or line of reasoning anti-Americanism became the main thrust of their policy.the propulsive force of a jet or rocket engine.• the lateral pressure exerted by an arch or other support in a building.(also thrust fault) Geology a reverse fault of low angle, with older strata displaced horizontally over younger.PHRASEScut and thrust see cut .ORIGIN Middle English (as a verb): from Old Norse thrýsta; perhaps related to Latin trudere ‘to thrust.’ The noun is first recorded (early 16th cent.) in the sense [act of pressing.]

Saturday, March 27, 2010

The word for Friday 05.03.2010 is ENCIRCLE

Today's word is Encircled. Funnily, what came into my mind straight away was Cowboy and Indian films. Ha! When the Cowboys made their wagons into a circle, so encircling the families and trying to keep them safe from the arrow shooting Indians! Then Stonehenge came into my mind, the stones encircling the sacred area. Then an image l took the other day came into mind and l knew this was the one l wanted to use to illustrate today's word. I was at Waterloo station, travelling across the walk-way to Waterloo East side when l saw it.  On a door  in a side corridor was a window, that encircled a piece of the outside world! I think this is a very poetic way of looking at the word but l love it!



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encircle |enˈsərkəl|verb [ trans. ]form a circle around; surround the town is encircled by fortified walls. See note at circumscribe .DERIVATIVESencirclement |1nˈsərkəlmənt| |ɛnˈsərkəlmənt| noun

Friday, March 26, 2010

The word for Friday 26.03.2010 is MULTIPLE

Today's word is Multiple. I think the image says it all!


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multiple |ˈməltəpəl|adjectivehaving or involving several parts, elements, or members multiple occupancy multiple birth.• numerous and often varied words with multiple meanings.• (of a disease, injury, or disability) complex in its nature or effects, or affecting several parts of the body a multiple fracture of the femur.• of or designating electrical circuits arranged in parallel.• of or designating an electrical circuit that has several points at which connection can occur.nouna number that can be divided by another number without a remainder 15, 20, or any other multiple of five.an arrangement of terminals that allows connection with an electrical circuit at any one of several points.ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from French, from late Latin multiplus, alteration of Latin multiplex (see multiplex ).

Thursday, March 25, 2010

The word for Thursday 26.03.2010 is INTERTWINE

Today's word is intertwine. When l think of intertwine l think of swans on the lake, that l often see sort of playing and twining their necks together. I also think of string and making sting bags when l was a child at school. Another thought that came to me, was of all the fishing nets and ropes l had seen intertwinned, when we were down in several Cornish fishing ports. My last thought was about platting my hair when l was at bording school in my teens, it used to be down to my waist! I remember using coloured ribbons to intertwin between my own strands of hair. The image l decide to publish for this blog, is one of a lady l saw on a train station.  The colour of her hair caught my attention, as it was so shiny and the colour so unusual.

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intertwine |ˌintərˈtwīn|verbtwist or twine together [ trans. a net made of cotton intertwined withother natural fibers [ intrans. the coils intertwine with one another likestrands of spaghetti.• [ trans. figurative connect or link (two or more things) closely :Dickens has been very clever to intertwine all these aspects and ideas.DERIVATIVESintertwinement |ˈˈɪn(t)ərˈˈtwaɪnmənt| noun

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

The word for Tuesday 23.03.2010 is INDENT

Today's word is Indent. When l think of this word, l think of when some words start further in than the rest of the text..if that makes sense! Oh brings back memories when l was being taught to use a typewriter in school. I never was any good and l remember the teacher saying things like, "Lynda, your words are not starting in the right place and for goodness where are you indent markers?"! "Indented what to much" was my reply. Not teacher's pet l promise you! I would never have made a typist, for the life of me, when they made you put the cover over your hands and type what was being said to the class...chaos in my corner!
Anyway, another meaning for indent could be to do with buildings. For example when you have a wall and then it goes in by one brick, carries on at this level for a while, then back our again by one brick...an indent. Just like you will see, in the white brick wall, in the image below! We were stuck in a queue at a railway crossing, waiting for a train to go past, or so we thought. No such luck, three trains went past before the barrier went up again. I made use of this quiet time and was able to take this image! See, time is never wasted if you think fast enough!Ha.....or so my Girl guide leader used to say to me when l was about 13!


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indent 1verb |inˈdent| [ trans. ]start (a line of text) or position (a block of text, table, etc.) further from the margin than the main part of the text.(usu. be indented) form deep recesses in (a line or surface) a coastline indented by many fjords.• make toothlike notches in it has rounded leaves indented at the tip.[ intrans. Britmake a requisition or written order for something.historical divide (a document drawn up in duplicate) into its two copies with a zigzag line, thus ensuring identification.• draw up (a legal documentin exact duplicate.noun |inˈdent; ˈinˌdent| |ənˈdɛnt| |ˈɪnˈdɛnt| |ˈɪndɛnt|a space left by indenting a line or block of text.an indentation every indent in the coastline.Brit. an official order or requisition for specified goods or stores.an indenture.DERIVATIVESindentor |-tər| |1nˈdɛn(t)ər| nounORIGIN late Middle English (as a verb in the sense [give a zigzag outline to, divide by a zigzag line): from Anglo-Norman Frenchendenter or medieval Latin indentare, from en-, in- ‘into’ Latindens, dent- ‘tooth.’indent 2 |1nˈdɛnt| |ɪnˈdɛnt|verb [ trans. ]make a dent or depression in (something) his chin was firm and slightly indented.• impress (a mark) on something.

Monday, March 22, 2010

The word for Monday 22.03.2010 is SERENE

Today's word is Serene. To me, without looking up the meaning in the dictionary, it conveys peace, quiet and being calm. Having looked it up in the dictionary, l think l am about right with the meaning!
To me the idea of something being serense, could be a baby fast asleep or calm blue sky. When l saw this beautiful blue sky, no wind so it was calm and this seagull, which came literally floating over my head..bingo..my image! Hope you agree!

One thing l did find out about this word, which l didn't know before, was that some European Royal families use the word serene as a term of respect, as in His Serene Highness. I learn something new with this blog, everyday!
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serene |səˈrēn|adjectivecalm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil her eyes were closed and she looked very serene serene certainty. See note at calm .( Serene) (in a title) used as a term of respect for members of some European royal families His Serene Highness.noun (usu. the serene) archaican expanse of clear sky or calm sea not a cloud obscured the deep serene.DERIVATIVESserenely |səˈrinli| adverbORIGIN late Middle English (describing the weather or sky as [clear, fine, and calm] ): from Latin serenus.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

The word for Sunday 21.03.2010 is TRANSPORT

Todays word is TRANSPORT. Transport means to take things and/or people from one place to another by means of a number of things. A ship, a car, a plane, a bike, a scooter..in other words..transport! There are so many oppurtunities for this word. Just go outside and take an image of my car, the planes going over head, or a large Waitrose van, that has just delivered food to the flat below me...but that is to easy!!
The image l have chosen, is one of a person using his bike, to help him transport his luggage to his place of rest!


transportverb |transˈpôrt| [ trans. ]take or carry (people or goods) from one place to another by means of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship the bulk of freight traffic was transported by truck.• figurative cause (someone) to feel that they are in another place or time for a moment she was transported to a warm summer garden on the night of a ball.• (usu. be transported) overwhelm (someone) with a strong emotion, esp. joy she was transported with pleasure.• historical send (a convict) to a penal colony.noun |ˈtransˌpôrt| |ˈtrøn(t)sˈpɔrt| |ˈtranspɔːt| |ˈtrɑːn-|a system or means of conveying people or goods from place to place by means of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship many possess their own forms of transport air transport.• the action of transporting something or the state of being transported the transport of crude oil.• a large vehicle, ship, or aircraft used to carry troops or stores.• historical a convict who was transported to a penal colony.(usu. transports) an overwhelmingly strong emotion art can send people into transports of delight. See note at rapture .ORIGIN late Middle English : from Old French transporter or Latintransportare, from trans- ‘across’ portare carry.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

The word for Saturday 20.03.2010 is STACKED

Todays word is stacked. Strange how at the moment, my words seem very simple, not by choice. They are just the words that are picked ramdomly each day, from my monthly list!
With today's word, l thought of stacked buckets outside my local hardware shop, loads of colour and many buckets but boring! Thought of stacking a pack of playing cards to make a house...couldn't find my playing cards. Oh..remember, l am using them to alter a book!Ha..well l am an Artrist remember! The dictionary talks about stacking a fridge on top of a freezer or as in our kitchen the microwave is stacked over the fridge! Coming to think about it, not a good idea but then we didn't design the kitchen! Not a very inspiring image. Anyway, l carried on thinking and suddenly remembered the below image. When ever l see plates like this, stacked above each other l am fascinated by them. I wonder what the story behind each one is, because they are rarely physically in the building..is it a money laundering scam or some other scheme? Um, think l have been married to non trusting banker for too long! see scams every where.
The image below is also one of my favorites because it is old, has a dull sheen to it and holds in its memory loads of stories, l would love to know!


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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

the word for Wednesday 17.03.2010 is DISCARD

Today's word is discard. This word means that something or somebody is no longer needed. Could be packaging from food or may be throwing away a toy that has broken. In this case my image is of a McDonald's carrier bag. Actually, can you see that it also looks like a mask? Did you also know that McDonald's is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving nearly 47 million customers daily. I also think that they cause so much street rubbish in this country. The restarants do prove dustbins but as most people take their food away and so don't use those bins! Shame!   ..............................................................................................................


discardverb |disˈkärd| [ trans. ]get rid of (someone or something) as no longer useful or desirable Hilary bundled up the clothes she had discarded.• (in bridge, whist, and similar card games) play (a card that is neither of the suit led nor a trump), when one is unable to follow suit.noun |ˈdisˌkärd| |ˈdɪsˈkɑrd| |ˈdɪskɑːd|a person or thing rejected as no longer useful or desirable.• (in bridge, whist, and similar card games) a card played which is neither of the suit led nor a trump, when one is unable to follow suit.DERIVATIVESdiscardable |disˈkärdəbəl| |dəˈskɑrdəbəl| |dɪsˈkɑːdəb(ə)l|adjectiveORIGIN late 16th cent. (originally in the sense [reject (a playing card)] ): from dis- (expressing removal) + the noun card 

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

the word for Tuesday 16.03.2010 is MULTIPLE

Today's word is multiple, I thought this is an easy word, really meaning lots of the same thing but how to make it interesting! Thinks!!!! Today l was feeling a little better and so went out to get a new tap for the kitchen...wow, so much excitment in one day!Ha. Actually as it was such a beautiful day,(if you go to my other blog http://chocolatelifeandjazz.blogspot.com u will the blue sky day!) it was great to be out in the pocket rocket again. Anyway back to multiple, which as we stopped at the shop and parked, l saw my word straight away.

It is along time since l have seen so many chimneys on one roof top. Quite impressive though, don't you think so? Actually revisitng this image, today's word might also apply to bricks as well as chimnneys.
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multiple |ˈməltəpəl|adjectivehaving or involving several parts, elements, or members multipleoccupancy a multiple birth.• numerous and often varied words with multiple meanings.• (of a disease, injury, or disability) complex in its nature or effects, or affecting several parts of the body a multiple fracture of the femur.• of or designating electrical circuits arranged in parallel.• of or designating an electrical circuit that has several points at which connection can occur.nouna number that can be divided by another number without a remainder 15, 20, or any other multiple of five.an arrangement of terminals that allows connection with an electricalcircuit at any one of several points.ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from French, from late Latin multiplus, alteration of Latin multiplex (see multiplex ).

Monday, March 15, 2010

the word forMonday 15.03.2010 is COMBUSTION




Today's word is combustion which means to burn something. I didn't have to think hard or look very far for this image today. I have used one of the images of a burnt car, that is parked just round the corner from my house.
Can you see one of the loudspeakers?


combustion |kəmˈbəs ch ən|nounthe process of burning something the combustion of fossil fuels.• Chemistry rapid chemical combination of a substance with oxygen, involving the production of heat and light.DERIVATIVEScombustive |-ˈbəstiv| |kəmˈbəstɪv| adjectiveORIGIN late Middle English : from late Latin combustio(n-), fromLatin comburere burn up.’

Sunday, March 14, 2010

the word for Sunday 14.03.2010 is MULTIPHASIC LIQUID

Today's word is Multiphashas liqiud. One reason l am going to research this word, is because l heard it being used on the radio and wasn't sure what they meant.  I never did science at school, so am very ignorent of these matters. After reading about this word,( which believe me, l found hard!) l decided that it meant, it was when an organic solvent (oil) and an aqueous phase(water) mix. This bought to mind the cigarette l saw this morning. This was just floating undeneath the surface of a mutiphasic liquid! In other words, a mixture of water and in this case petrol, which formed a film of swirling coloured puddle.



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Multiphasic liquid

multiphasic liquid is a mixture consisting of more than twoimmiscible liquid phasesBiphasic mixtures consisting of two immiscible phases are very common and usually consist of an organic solvent and anaqueous phase ("oil and water"). Multiphasic liquids are rare and only triphasic (three phases) and tetraphasic (four phases) are known. Thelargest number of immiscible phases obtained is eight.
Multiphasic liquids can be used for selective liquid-liquid extractions or for decorative purposes, e.g. in cosmetics.
While it is possible to get multilayered phases by layering nonpolar and aqueous phases of decreasing densities on top of each other, these phases will not separate after mixing like true multiphasic liquids.

Friday, March 12, 2010

the word for Friday 12.03.2010 is DESTRUCTION

Today's word is destruction. I was wondering what l was going to do for today's word, as l left the house to go and get something for supper. I walked out of the flat, round the estate and out throught the main gates and there across the road from the Telegaph pub was my image! I didn't even have to think any further ! A few days ago, or so l was told by an elderly man, out for walk with his dog, a car was dragged from the car park and out on to the main road and set alight!! What a waste....totally destroyed for what? Fun for bored teenagers, drunken blokes out for a laugh or was it maybe pay back time for some one? What ever the reason....what a bloody stupid thing to do!!!

Destruction

Destruction is the act of damaging something so badly that it does not exist anymore. It may also refer to:

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

the word for Wednesday 11.03.2010 is CONSTRUCTION

Today's word is Construction. If you look at the dictionary definition below, you will see there are many ways l could illustrate this word...BUT...to me, there is only one way l feel l should illustrate this word...building work. The reason l feel so strongly is because where l live, in Putney,it  is changing rapidly, there are buildings going up every where! One of the buidings l was surprised about, was on Putney Hill. This used to be an Adult Education College and was heavily used by students of all nationalities, including my own son. But now it is no more! It has been knocked down and is now going to be flats and a few penthouses ! I know we need more housing but they will be very expensive and it would have been better l feel, if there were flats, first time buyers could have bought!



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Construction (disambiguation)


"Construct" redirects here.
Construction is a process that consists of building or assembling. Construction or construct may also refer to: