What's the difference between "lonely" and "lonesome"
Sep 27, 2012 · Take "lonesome" seriously -- it differs culturally, linguistically, "conceptually" from our depressive "lonely," owned as it is by the shrinks. It's a feeling-perception, open-ended, resistant to …
terminology - Is there any implication of drunkenness in "high …
Sep 24, 2024 · Interesting question, I don’t have an answer but the following extract may be helpful: From: The High Lonesome Sound Defined: Examining The Music Of Bill Monroe, 1945-1948. The …
What does "I swear - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
May 6, 2024 · Consider the following excerpt from the novel Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry: “Well, it ain’t a holiday,” Call said. “Work to do. Me and Deets will go see if we can help them boys.” “That Newt
What does “on’ry” mean in “I Wonder As I Wander”?
Dec 1, 2013 · There are not many references to the contraction, but a 1973 Waylon Jennings album is entitled Lonesome, On'ry, and Mean. I believe that this usage, also, is pointing toward ornery. So, …
etymology - Origin of Australian slang exclamation "struth" meaning ...
Sep 28, 2025 · What is the origin of the Australian slang exclamation "struth" meaning greatly surprised?
Would it be correct to say, "I'm walking by my own"?
Apr 1, 2016 · The usual idiom is I'm walking on my own, which could be a small child pointing out that they were walking unaided for the first time (unlikely since this stage of development usually …
Can I use "to partner" instead of "to partner with?" [closed]
Jan 28, 2019 · 1985 L. McMurtry Lonesome Dove (1986) xxiv. 222 It's odd I partnered with a man like you. 2000 Daily Tel. 7 Mar. 39/4 Alba has partnered with Pace Micro Technology, which …
Unanswered Questions - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Is there any implication of drunkenness in "high lonesome" as used in the term "high lonesome sound"? Wiktionary has the following entry for "high lonesome sound": high lonesome sound (music) An …
abbreviations - How should I abbreviate "versus"? - English Language ...
There are 4 types of abbreviations I know for "versus": v v. vs vs. I generally use the last one in the list, but I want to stick to one and use only that one. Which one is more proper (or more pre...
She [,] as well as I [,] (am/is/are?) tired of the work
Jan 13, 2015 · In my view 'as well as' does not change anything, interestingly it transforms the subject 'She' into plural as in: United States Congressional serial set - Volume 11731 - Page 40: He as well …