by Dwane | Jul 15, 2023 | Latin
I received this question: The declension of the noun pedes is confusing us majorly. In the charts (which are usually so handy) rex is declined so differently. Where does the extra “it” come from? Pedes–pedITis–pedITi–etc. Thanks for any...
by Dwane | Jul 15, 2023 | Online Classes, Q&A, Spanish
I am getting lots of questions about the online Spanish class I will be teaching in the Fall. Just so everyone knows… I am still learning Spanish. I am simply inviting everyone to learn along with me. Last year, online, I took students through Madrigal’s Magic...
by Dwane | Jul 14, 2023 | Education, English, Vocabulary
Anomalous Abnormal, differing from the norm, the standard, or the usual way of doing things. Anomalous is the adjective form of anomaly. Anomalous comes from the Greek words ἀν (an), meaning “not” and ὁμός (homos) meaning “same”. Synonyms include atypical, divergent,...
by Dwane | Jul 13, 2023 | Ebook, Motivation
Inch by inch We are about to create a healthy checklist. Before we begin constructing a checklist, keep this in mind. I built a checklist to give myself the life I wanted to live. I want this for you, too. I want you to live the life you want to live. I truly...
by Dwane | Jul 13, 2023 | Education, English, Vocabulary
Anomaly Something differing from the usual pattern. A peculiarity, an abnormality. A deviation from the normal. An outlier. Synonyms include aberration, deviation, oddity, and rarity. Anomaly comes from the Greek words ἀν (an), meaning “not” and ὁμός (homos)...
