English as Language: Backgrounds, Development, UsageCharlton Laird, Robert M. Gorrell Harcourt, Brace & World, 1961 - 279 Seiten |
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... usually bring some common Words into a Court- " Fashion ; that Affectation incident to some Eminent Men in all Ages , of coin- " ing new Words , and altering the common Forms of Speech for greater " Elegancy ; the Necessity of making ...
... usually bring some common Words into a Court- " Fashion ; that Affectation incident to some Eminent Men in all Ages , of coin- " ing new Words , and altering the common Forms of Speech for greater " Elegancy ; the Necessity of making ...
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... ( usually ) take alter- nate four- or eight - bar sections . Occ . chick , n . A girl . Not specifically a jazzman's term , but very common . clinker , n . A missed note , or other error in playing . Largely replaced by goof ( q.v. ) ...
... ( usually ) take alter- nate four- or eight - bar sections . Occ . chick , n . A girl . Not specifically a jazzman's term , but very common . clinker , n . A missed note , or other error in playing . Largely replaced by goof ( q.v. ) ...
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... Usually indicates response to another's solo . Comm . funky , n . An old word , orig . meaning earthy or odorous . Now , a piece or player imbued with the basic spirit of the blues , although in a modern idiom . Occ . ( The original ...
... Usually indicates response to another's solo . Comm . funky , n . An old word , orig . meaning earthy or odorous . Now , a piece or player imbued with the basic spirit of the blues , although in a modern idiom . Occ . ( The original ...
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A LANGUAGE MISCELLANY | 1 |
Subjects for Discussion | 6 |
LANGUAGE AS IT WORKS | 7 |
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