Today's Word of the Week is
"alas"
I have remembered it some days ago and looked its exact meaning up. Did you know? It goes back as far as the 13th century and changed its meaning at some point. When it came to life (from Latin: lassus=weary), it was an expression of weariness.
Meaning: Nowadays, "alas" is an expression of woe or grief.
Example: Alas, I don't have the money to go on vacation.
Can you come up with your own examples?
Language ... the bridge of communication, the magic creator of worlds, the brush and paint of authors. Language is magic. It gives us power. It is something you just have to love.
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