If I Could Only Understand English!

There are many words in our English language that are never used. I am assuming that they really ARE words, but one seldom hears them.

Having been involved in the reporting field, the written word is a fascinating thing to ponder, but for me leaves many questions unanswered.

Take, for instance, the word "overwhelmed". Have you ever heard of anyone simplsy being "whelmed"? Really? That whelms me.

And then there is "uncouth". Don't call me that name. I am as "couth" as you are. It seems that certain words have evolved to take the place of the old ones. Whatever happened to "resound"? It is now "resonate". And remember trying to "orient" yourself to a situation? Now try "orientating".

So many interpretations can be derived from certain words, posing quite a challenge for those just learning the language. For instance, when Beethoven was not writing music, would you say he was "DEcomposing"? If you are not really happy with something, can you merely be "joyed", rather than "OVERjoyed"?

I think I spend too much time alone with my thoughts. But, after all, as the title of this blog indicates, I always have "THOUGHTS FOR EVERY MOOD".

Anyway, that is a whole "nother" subject.