Comments on: Guest Post: Wordlily

By: lisamm

lisamm — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:30:07 +0000

I never ever used to bother looking up words. If I couldn’t figure it out from the context, I just guessed or didn’t worry about it. But recently, due to your weekly posts and another meme (Wondrous Words Wednesday) I’ve made note of unfamiliar words and, even if I don’t look them up immediately, I do go back and check them out at dictionary.com. Frequently I’ve guessed correctly, but sometimes my guess is completely wrong, so I’m glad I started doing this. Thanks for a really interesting post, Hannah!

And Happy Birthday, Ru!

By: softdrink

softdrink — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:45:00 +0000

I’ve always loved this idea, but I get so caught up in the story that I never want to stop to look up the word, and then write it down. Although now that I’ve added a dictionary app to my iPhone I’m hoping it’ll be easier…I can just look it up and then bookmark it.

Happy birthday Ru!!

By: Margot

Margot — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:24:18 +0000

Even though I read your weekly new-words posts I didn’t know how or why you started doing it. This was a very interesting post. Also, it’s nice to find a new-to-me blog and new-to-me author.

By: WordLily

WordLily — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:58:33 +0000

Thanks, Jen!

And yes, I agree: SaveTheWords.org is a cool (if overwhelming) site!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:21:18 +0000

I try to keep track of new words, too. Even after all that, some stick and some don’t. Happy birthday, Ru!

By: Jen Forbus

Jen Forbus — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:49:34 +0000

Very cool concept Hannah. I’m always intrigued by words, too. When I use to teach English, I had an extensive vocabulary program for my students, and one of the things they had to do was find the vocab words in things they read and create a vocabulary journal of the sitings. They all moaned and complained, but I had a couple students come back later and tell me how much it helped them. Words are just cool!! So is your feature. And I love that you’re not worried about whether people will think your words are “easy” or “should be known.” You go, girl!!

And a very happy birthday to Ru as well.