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The intro episode in the movie Goldfinger shows James Bond making use of the “pupil-effect” to time placing an “obstacle” in the line of a club aimed at his head (the link is set to start the YouTube clip at the 4 minute mark).
The “pupil-effect” is used largely for timing the placement of the “obstacle”; Bond gets clued in to something being amiss by other means; “pupil-effect” does also help to know the exact nature of what is amiss.
Quote”Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.” – Henry Louis Mencken 1880-1956
C how and what got me started….BLeSS U hotFORwords….The Doors-People Are Strange ( live rare )
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For the homework (a word that means different things), how about run? In the case of pupil, until one knows the explanation, it is hard to figure out the relationship between the opening in the eye and the young student; but one can see some relationship among the zillion different meanings for run.
Another example, also with a easily grasped relationship, is foot (as in part of body and a certain distance).
An example with unclear relationship is ruler (as in a sovereign or king and a foot-rule).
Note to self: it isn’t good to just blindly accept what the teacher says — so be sure to look in teacher’s eyes and verify reflection of self.
–Hs4Mm
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Bass is a fish and sounds like base when referring to a low tone
Another word that means two entirely different things is “cataract,” which refers to an opacity in the lens of the eye (behind the pupil) and to a small waterfall. I imagined that this is because both look white, like white curtains, but I don’t know–another mystery in need of a solution.
Sanction means to approve and to punish.
I thought you should have pointed out that puppet and puppy, not to mention, pupa (larval stage of insect) are from the same root–if they are.
fphs1946, makes sense…good one for the teacher…[solution]…task..have a swell day
That´s a goodone, realy interesting.
Bow and bow are two words spelled identically and with different pronunciations and meanings
Bow as in “bow down to someone” “bow ones head” and Bow as in “bow and arrow” “bow tie” “bow legged” “tie a bow on a parcel”
Not one but two mysteries for you to investigate?
x for teacher x
Hi Marina,
So now we know where “pupil” comes from. And what about the word “teacher”?
Regards, LLS71
Is it only me, or are you expressing anger in your vid’ preview pic. Which begs the question? Phrase origin, “Flippin the Bird”? Which may translate Badly in many parts of the world but is probably an international non verbal comunication.
Ring is an interesting word. It could stand for a piece of jewelry that is worn on the finger. Ring is also used for the arena in which a boxing match is held (and it is square, not round). Ring is also an onomatopoeia for the sound that a phone when an incoming call is made.
I just thought that it was interesting.
Hmm.. I guess another word with two (entirely opposite) meanings is “defeat”.
to win
or
to lose
…Why is that?
Hi Marina, you asked about words with different meanings. i think the word “CLEAVE” is strange because it has meaning that are opposite! You can “cleave” things apart, & you can “cleave” them together. Strange!!
Now why am i now thinking about cleavage…?!
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Que bonitos ojos tienes Marina.
LOL!
Yo no se de tus pupils.
pero reconozco buenas papas.
Oh, and I believe deja tu would be correct
but the vu is a nasal sound
not view like 4 old women on a boring tv show.
Adios moi cher
Hello Sensei, and thank you for the lesson. I have a “same pronunciation, different meaning” for you. “Bear” and “bare.” A Brazilian friend recently closed an e-mail to me with a “bare hug,” when what she meant was a “bear” hug. I explained the difference, pointing out that while both may be affectionate in nature, they are quite different in terms of warmth. As for same spellling, different meaning: bark (dog) and bark (tree). Or the “park” where you have a picnic, and the place where you “park” the car. Finally, please do this journalist a favor and explain that the French term for something already seen is “deja vu,” pronounced de’zha view and not as most Americans pronounce it, “de’zha voo.” Pronounced in the latter it would mean “already you.”