Archive for the 'March 2009'

Take your pick. Dear Word Detective: Could...
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A little dab’ll do you. Dear Word...
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Remembrance of things very odd. Note: As will...
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I took trumpet lessons once, but I hurt myself. ...
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Go forth and befuddle. Dear Word Detective: ...
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