~WORD OF THE DAY~
alacrity • \uh-LAK-ruh-tee\• noun
: promptness in response : cheerful readiness
Example Sentence:
"The good-humoured little attorney tapped at Mr. Pickwick's door, which was opened with great alacrity by Sam Weller." (Charles Dickens, The Pickwick Papers)
Did you know?
"I have not that alacrity of spirit / Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have," says Shakespeare’s King Richard III in the play that bears his name. When Shakespeare penned those words some 400 years ago, "alacrity" was less than a hundred years old. Our English word derives from the Latin word "alacer," which means "lively." It denotes physical quickness coupled with eagerness or enthusiasm. Are there any other words in English from Latin "alacer"? Yes -- "allegro," which is used as a direction in music with the meaning "at a brisk lively tempo.” It came to us via Italian (where it can mean "merry") and is assumed to be ultimately from "alacer."
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alacrity • \uh-LAK-ruh-tee\• noun
: promptness in response : cheerful readiness
Example Sentence:
"The good-humoured little attorney tapped at Mr. Pickwick's door, which was opened with great alacrity by Sam Weller." (Charles Dickens, The Pickwick Papers)
Did you know?
"I have not that alacrity of spirit / Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have," says Shakespeare’s King Richard III in the play that bears his name. When Shakespeare penned those words some 400 years ago, "alacrity" was less than a hundred years old. Our English word derives from the Latin word "alacer," which means "lively." It denotes physical quickness coupled with eagerness or enthusiasm. Are there any other words in English from Latin "alacer"? Yes -- "allegro," which is used as a direction in music with the meaning "at a brisk lively tempo.” It came to us via Italian (where it can mean "merry") and is assumed to be ultimately from "alacer."
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Today's rebate is from Pert Plus shampoo for Men, you will receive Pert Plus up to $3.99 mail in rebate, when you purchase any specially marked Pert Plus for Men product. All you need to do is complete the rebate form, attach the "Try me free" sticker from specially marked packages, and mail it in with your cash register receipt dated between 1/1/10 and 12/31/10. Please check the rebate form for any further instructions.
Hope you all have a wonderful day!
C.Q.
I will be sure to open my door with alacrity when I have out of town company arrive.
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