SYW Generals on foot

[FierceKitty]

A classic repartee, and thoroughly predictable: "British and Americans have lots in common except the language."

Let's see how you wiggle your way our of the Oxford dictionary:

I guess your next move will be the familiar dilettante gambit: "Language is a living phenomenon which can't be captured by dictionaries."

Cheers,
Aart

No, I detest that one. The truth it actually contains is too obvious to be worth stating, and the way it's used as a stalking horse for any gibberish is an insult to the intelligence. It reminds me of an American colleague who insists that his own semi-literacy means the word "decimate" denotes destruction.
That aside, have I inadvertently trodden on your toes? I scent a whiff of acrimony in the recent tone.

[Aart Brouwer]

No, I detest that one. The truth it actually contains is too obvious to be worth stating, and the way it's used as a stalking horse for any gibberish is an insult to the intelligence. It reminds me of an American colleague who insists that his own semi-literacy means the word "decimate" denotes destruction.
That aside, have I inadvertently trodden on your toes? I scent a whiff of acrimony in the recent tone.

No acrimony at all, my friend. On the contrary, I enjoy your contributions. I should probably have added a smiley there!  

But a duel implies a degree of opposition, doesn't it? Some 'Aha!' and 'Gotcha!' and 'Did you think I'd fall for that one?' - uttered of course in broken Spanish, exaggerated German or ridiculous Italian dialect and with fitting cloak-and-dagger gestures and knowing smiles.

So en garde: what have you to say in the light of the Oxford dictionary lemma? Hm? What? Aha!  

Cheers,
Aart

[FierceKitty]

No acrimony at all, my friend. On the contrary, I enjoy your contributions. I should probably have added a smiley there!  

But a duel implies a degree of opposition, doesn't it? Some 'Aha!' and 'Gotcha!' and 'Did you think I'd fall for that one?' - uttered of course in broken Spanish, exaggerated German or ridiculous Italian dialect and with fitting cloak-and-dagger gestures and knowing smiles.

So en garde: what have you to say in the light of the Oxford dictionary lemma? Hm? What? Aha!  

Cheers,
Aart

Probably something snide about the no. two university in the UK. But since I'm not sure what point is being made anyway, the game's not worth the candle.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Mehaps this should be continued in a new topic perchance? 
I just want to know how the generals will turn out! 

[FierceKitty]

Mehaps this should be continued in a new topic perchance? 
I just want to know how the generals will turn out! 

Second sentence contains a timely reproof. The hijack was not intended. Sorry.

[Last Hussar]

In that case I move to Shadwell Place using the non-return Oyster card bonus...
  Oh, it's not Mornington Crescent we're playing...

Diagonal moves are limited by the use of Webters, rather than the OED

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

 

[Aart Brouwer]

Probably something snide about the no. two university in the UK. But since I'm not sure what point is being made anyway, the game's not worth the candle.

The point is that you said you were in for a duel. Oh well, perhaps some other time.

Cheers,
Aart

[nikharwood]

I'm sure a reliable therapist could help you, Nick.

Which said, if anyone fancies a duel on the subject of prepositions, be warned. I'm dangerous on this one, in all modesty.

I'm much more dangerous in a duel on the (mis)spelling of my name... 

And I'd still like clarity on which particular need you were expressing: of or for wenches? Significantly different, methinks... 

[FierceKitty]

I'm much more dangerous in a duel on the (mis)spelling of my name... 

And I'd still like clarity on which particular need you were expressing: of or for wenches? Significantly different, methinks... 
Let me put it on record, however, that I ardently support your campaign for Aztecs.

Same use as Queen Elizabeth in Richard III, though quoted from memory: God send we never may have need of thee!
Orthography has never been my strong suit. Does an apology about misspelling satisfy honour?

[Hertsblue]

No duel? Rats! I'd just got the tickets printed... 

[FierceKitty]

Rats at dawn at twenty paces: Ready...aim....SQUEAK!

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Then we can accuse both of them of having cheesy lists? 

[Hertsblue]

Rats at dawn at twenty paces: Ready...aim....SQUEAK!

[Techno]

My second's ready !



I'll take you all on at the same time !

[FierceKitty]

My second's ready !



I'll take you all on at the same time !

No, it's "I'll take ewe all on at the same time."

[Ben Waterhouse]

My second's ready !



I'll take you all on at the same time !

That's one of those evil buggers at the Great Orme isn't it? (thieving sandwich pinching herbivores.)

[Techno]

No, it's "I'll take ewe all on at the same time."

    NICE one FK !!
Should have seen that one coming !! (or INCOMING !!)
Cheers - Phil.

[nikharwood]

You clearly don't have to be mad to post here...

[nikharwood]

Rats at dawn at twenty paces: Ready...aim....SQUEAK!

Here you go: