28-10-2003 02:07									#151
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awhile

\A*while"\, adv. [Adj. a + while time, interval.] For a while; for some time; for a short time.

short ( P ) Pronunciation Key (shôrt)
adj. short·er, short·est

Lasting a brief time: a short holiday.


WRONG ON BOTH COUNTS

	28-10-2003 03:02									#152
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The statement is perfectly correct. You merely confused 'a while' with 'awhile', which has a different usage. Once again you failed to check your facts before taking a dig at me.

	28-10-2003 03:05									#153
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Hmmmm, didn't you read the definition, A WHILE was part of the definition. So their usage is technically interchangable.

	28-10-2003 03:22									#154
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When used in my sentence it strictly means for a period of time, with no implication of a short period of time. As such the sentence is indisputably correct.

So your post is wrong. More to point it was unnecessary.

	28-10-2003 03:41									#155
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From the dictionary

quote: Usage Note: Awhile, an adverb, is never preceded by a preposition such as for, but the two-word form a while may be preceded by a preposition. In writing, each of the following is acceptable: stay awhile; stay for a while; stay a while (but not stay for awhile).

So as you see they are the same, just gramatically different

	28-10-2003 03:52									#156
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But 'for a while' means for a period of time, with no implication of a short time. So Rah's first critical post is simply wrong.

Awhile can in some settings carry the implication of a short time, though even then notice it is a later definition in Rah's source after 'for some time'.

	28-10-2003 13:01									#157
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In defence of Dr. Spike, I would say I use "for a while" expression in both Serbian and English quite often. Partly because it means nothing

	28-10-2003 14:13									#158
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well true i guess , you jsut meant to say for a LONG while !!

	06-11-2003 21:59									#159
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Doc, I can't send you a PM cause your mailbox is full.

	06-11-2003 22:31									#160
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I cleared it right away. Should be ok now.

	11-11-2003 16:45									#161
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quote: Originally posted by Alexander's Horse He comes here, amuses himself, posts on our forum but never seems to play.

This thread is just too much... AH of all posters accuse another Apolyton member of posting... off-topic! What's next, DrSpike has created a double log-in (Mr Hyde?)...

The irony, the irony...

Whatever it takes to keep Apolyton alive and kicking is fine with me... The Doc is witty and writes clever posts (why shouldn't he, he's an economist! ) The same thing is true for AH (not the economist part, right?)...

Hm, come to think about it... I guess I like the thread... Oh well, carry on then, lads!

Carolus

	11-11-2003 16:49									#162
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This thread is like the badguy in a c-movie horror flick. Just as you think is it dead, it comes back for another go.

Don't worry CR, AH loves my posts really.

	11-11-2003 16:53									#163
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Yep! That's what he told me in a PM recently...

Carolus

	11-11-2003 16:57									#164
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Hm... I see you've changed your avatar... I liked the Voodo witch doctor... But you stay true to the theme...

Carolus

	11-11-2003 17:04									#165
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I didn't really picture you and Horsey having PM discussions.

As to the avatar it was a Blademaster, an Orc from Warcraft3. I don't play that now, so I returned to LeChuck in the interim period whilst I decide my next avatar.

	11-11-2003 17:09									#166
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quote: Originally posted by DrSpike As to the avatar it was a Blademaster, an Orc from Warcraft3. I don't play that now, so I returned to LeChuck in the interim period whilst I decide my next avatar.

A castrated horse?

Carolus

	11-11-2003 17:13									#167
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quote: Originally posted by DrSpike I don't play that now

In this thread, you have to be careful with phrases like that! Fuel for more taunting...

Carolus

	11-11-2003 17:13									#168
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quote: Originally posted by Carolus Rex A castrated horse? Carolus

Hehe, maybe Alexander astride Bucephalus, whipping the tired beast to make it go faster.

	11-11-2003 17:15									#169
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quote: Originally posted by Carolus Rex In this thread, you have to be careful with phrases like that! Fuel for more taunting... Carolus

Well, I neatly avoided saying I haven't played it for a while, because that might have provoked further incorrect use of the online dictionary.

	12-11-2003 02:27									#170
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quote: Originally posted by Carolus Rex What's next, DrSpike has created a double log-in (Mr Hyde?)...

leave me out of this please

	12-11-2003 03:47									#171
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Yes, heaven forbid that any taunting would lead to additional posts.

	12-11-2003 04:03									#172
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It did

	12-11-2003 07:18									#173
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quote: Originally posted by rah Yes, heaven forbid that any taunting would lead to additional posts.