Tuesday, February 27, 2007

English Adjectives

I always imagine English must be a very difficult language to learn. I was thinking about the modifier "dim and cool." That conjures up lovely images for me--refreshing relief on a hot day, an elegant Victorian drawing room in London in the spring....

Now contrast that with "dark and cold". Almost the same words--but a totally different meaning! This time it's frightening, dangerous....

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