This word is used a lot on fanfiction.net when an author is getting ready to put a new chapter up. It is also used on Facebook when people you have friended put up new pictures or something.
Pippin was this in "Fate And The High King's Falcon" when Legolas, Gimli and Aragorn were taking care of him after he'd been nearly crushed by a troll.
Watson used this word when he was talking about a female client with two children whose husband had just died and she was about to be turned out of her house.
Higgins used this word in Master And Commander when he was talking about the doctor's gunshot wound after Mr. Howard accidentally shot him when he was trying to shoot a seagull and the bullet took in a piece of shirt with it.
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dailyword commented on the word post
This word is used a lot on fanfiction.net when an author is getting ready to put a new chapter up. It is also used on Facebook when people you have friended put up new pictures or something.
June 16, 2012
dailyword commented on the word barbarous
This word was used in "Breaker Morant" during the court martial.
June 16, 2012
dailyword commented on the word mandrake
Harry and his classmates were studying these in Herbology.
June 16, 2012
dailyword commented on the word mulatto
Watson used this word in an episode where he was chasing after a suspect and couldn't catch him.
June 16, 2012
dailyword commented on the word ichor
This word was used a lot in "The Dragonriders Of Pern" series of books.
June 15, 2012
dailyword commented on the word lascar
This word was used in a Sherlock Holmes episode "The Man With The Twisted Lip."
June 15, 2012
dailyword commented on the word effrontery
This word was used in an episode of "The Borgias."
June 15, 2012
dailyword commented on the word mushy
Giles said that he liked his peas like this.
June 15, 2012
dailyword commented on the word stenographer
Eddie used this word in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" when he was talking to Judge Doom.
June 15, 2012
dailyword commented on the word illuminator
Brother Adelmo was this in "The Name Of The Rose."
June 15, 2012
dailyword commented on the word exonerate
This word was used some in Star Trek.
June 15, 2012
dailyword commented on the word flamer
Some people who review stories on fanfiction.net are this.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word grouse
Mrs. Hudson made this for Holmes and Watson's dinner in "The Dancing Men" episode.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word lineman
One of these men was killed in Ocala.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word nacelle
The engines were sometimes called this on "Star Trek."
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word addict
House was this to Vicodin.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word priming
Mr. Howard used this word in "Master And Commander" when he wanted the cannon to be defused when they were battling Napoleon.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word woodbine
Tristan smoked a brand of cigarettes that had this name.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word putrefaction
Holmes used this word when he and Watson were investigating the death of Irene's dwarf client.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word dishonor
This is very bad for a Klingon.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word stagnation
Bones used this word in an episode of "Star Trek" when he was talking to Jim about what the natives were doing.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word overdose
House would do this sometimes with his Vicodin.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word disreputable
Luther said that he was going to miss being this in the first "Mission Impossible" movie.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word pithy
I had this word as a Word Of The Day once.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word infarction
This happened to House's right leg.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word idealistic
This word was used in "Jackie Chan's First Strike" when the suspect was talking to Jackie.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word purge
The fanfiction.net site staff did this to all the MA rated stories, causing some very angry authors.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word pusillanimous
This word was used in the book version of "Gone With The Wind" when someone was telling Scarlet about her father's former overseer.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word ostentatious
Helen used this word in the movie version of "All Creatures Great And Small" when she was talking about the hotel James had taken her to for dinner.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word palimpsest
Holmes used this word when he and Mycroft were reading something.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word blandishment
This word was used in "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word inverted
Severinus used this word to describe Brother Barenger when they were doing his autopsy.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word tutelage
King Monkut used this word when he was talking to Mycroft Kincaid about how his children were doing under Anna's teaching.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word nanny
Holmes sometimes calls Mrs. Hudson this.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word housemaid
Martha used this word in "The Secret Garden." when she was talking to Mary and said that she would be doing the work in her room.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word anteroom
Captain Picard used this word when he wanted to talk to the admiral about what happened to Data.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word butchery
This word was used in the movie "Alexander" when the historian was talking about the battle in India.
June 13, 2012
dailyword commented on the word greave
This word was used the in the movie "Troy."
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word midland
Some of my U.K. fanfiction.net contacts are from this region.
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word asphodel
This word was used in the first Harry Potter movie.
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word insurrection
A Star Trek film was named this.
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word mutiny
This would sometimes happen on other starships in Star Trek.
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word burble
This word was used in the movie "Bedknobs And Broomsticks."
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word respite
This word was used in the second Narnia movie.
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word penury
This word was also used in "The Name Of The Rose" book.
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word trumpeter
Peachy used this word in "The Man Who Would Be King" when they were getting ready to do battle with a neighboring tribe.
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word vellum
Adso used this word in "The Name Of The Rose" when he was talking about the materials that a monk needed for his work.
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word tobacconist
One of Jim and Artie's clients used this word when he was talking to a friend about a Jamacian cherroot that he liked.
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word begone
Gandalf used this word when he was ridding Theoden of Saruman's presence.
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word astute
Worf used this word when Data was talking about a robotic arm that grabbed him.
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word auspicious
One of the Dali Lama's advisors used this word when they were talking about the date for his enthronement.
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word willingly
Yueh mentioned this word when Jessica was apologizing for bringing him to Arrakis.
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word Elysium
Maxiums mention Elysium when he was rallying his troops to fight the Germans.
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word illuminati
This group was mentioned in the "Angels And Demons" movie.
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word constabulary
Clarkie is a part of this.
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word functionary
Moustafa called himself this in the second Austin Powers movie.
June 12, 2012
dailyword commented on the word excruciatingly
Anne used this word when she was talking to Gilbert about not dancing with her at Christmas.
June 11, 2012
dailyword commented on the word turnkey
Tyrion called Mord this in an episode of Game Of Thrones when he was imprisoned at The Eyrie.
June 11, 2012
dailyword commented on the word agraphia
Foreman used this word in an episode once when a patient had trouble writing something.
June 10, 2012
dailyword commented on the word deign
This word was used in "Black Hawk Down."
June 10, 2012
dailyword commented on the word rapine
Adso used this word in "The Name Of The Rose."
June 10, 2012
dailyword commented on the word providence
Matthew and Marilla said it was this that brought Anne to them.
June 10, 2012
dailyword commented on the word foresight
Elrond had the gift of this when looking into Arwen's future.
June 10, 2012
dailyword commented on the word kotow
Some people accuse fanfiction.net of doing this when removing the MA rated stories.
June 10, 2012
dailyword commented on the word demobilize
Obama should have done this to our troops a long time ago.
June 10, 2012
dailyword commented on the word solarize
We did this with our tomatoes.
June 10, 2012
dailyword commented on the word thane
Pippin's father was this in Lord Of The Rings.
June 10, 2012
dailyword commented on the word manse
Marilla used this word when she was talking to Reverend Allen and his wife moving into a house.
June 10, 2012
dailyword commented on the word parochial
Father Ted used this word when he was giving a policeman his address after looking at a couple in the process of making love.
June 10, 2012
dailyword commented on the word ecumenical
Father Jack used this word in an episode of "Father Ted" when they were being visited by some of their priest friends.
June 10, 2012
dailyword commented on the word pessary
Watson used this on Mary after she got sick after having their baby.
June 10, 2012
dailyword commented on the word vivacious
Melanine used this word when she was defending Scarlet.
June 10, 2012
dailyword commented on the word virile
Austin Powers used this word when he was looking at his frozen self when he went back in time.
June 10, 2012
dailyword commented on the word clinch
007 used this word with Wade when they were rescued in Cuba.
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word grist
Captain Jack used this word in Master and Commander when he and the doctor were arguing about his obsession with capturing Napoleon.
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word dowry
Holmes used this word when he was talking to Mary about Watson being a bit of a gambler.
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word armourer
M used this word to describe Q in the early days of the Bond films.
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word gibbet
Theoden used this word when he was talking to Saruman after the battle Of Helm's Deep.
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word assize
This word was often used the Jeremy Brett versions of the Sherlock Holmes adventures when their client was to appear before court.
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word marginalia
This word was used in the book "The Name Of The Rose."
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word fealty
Pippin swore this to Denethor when he became a knight of Gondor.
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word troll
People on fanfiction.net rants sometimes accuse other people of being this.
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word churlish
Pippin was this in "Fate And The High King's Falcon" when Legolas, Gimli and Aragorn were taking care of him after he'd been nearly crushed by a troll.
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word niggardly
Watson used this word when he was talking about a female client with two children whose husband had just died and she was about to be turned out of her house.
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word Gaulish
Vorenus's wife used this word when she wanted to have a slave.
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word grommet
There was a kid's show called "Wallace and Grommet."
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word maudlin
Jim used this word with Bones when they were talking about the decomissioning ceremony.
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word supplant
Denethor used this word when he was talking to Gandalf about Aragorn becoming king.
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word larder
This word was used in Cold Mountain.
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word privateer
This word was also used in Master And Commander.
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word misogynist
M called 007 this in Goldeneye.
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word indefatigable
I had this word yesterday on my Word Of The Day app on my Nook Color.
June 9, 2012
dailyword commented on the word medievalism
Bones used this word when he was treating Chekov's head wound and complaining about 20th century medicine.
June 7, 2012
dailyword commented on the word one-shot
A lot of the stories on Fanfiction.net are these.
June 5, 2012
dailyword commented on the word obsequious
007 used this word when he was talking to Sir Godfrey when they were at Zorin's estate.
June 5, 2012
dailyword commented on the word effulgent
Spike used this word in a Buffy episode when he was human and aspiring to be a poet.
June 5, 2012
dailyword commented on the word mellifluous
I had this word yesterday on my Word Of The Day app on my Nook Color.
June 5, 2012
dailyword commented on the word spatulate
Holmes used this word once when he was talking to his female client who was a typist.
June 2, 2012
dailyword commented on the word street arab
Watson would often call the Irregulars this.
May 30, 2012
dailyword commented on the word portmanteau
Watson used this word when he was talking about Holmes moving to their new Baker Street apartment and bringing all his things with him.
May 29, 2012
dailyword commented on the word suppurate
Higgins used this word in Master And Commander when he was talking about the doctor's gunshot wound after Mr. Howard accidentally shot him when he was trying to shoot a seagull and the bullet took in a piece of shirt with it.
May 29, 2012
dailyword commented on the word aquiline
Watson was always using this word when he was talking about Holmes's nose.
February 6, 2012
dailyword commented on the word foolscap
I read a Sherlock Holmes story once where Watson used this word and he expended quite a lot of it in writing up the case.
February 5, 2012