Latin in Layman’s - A Rhetoric Revolution

Here are two important rules for you to remember:  (1) the thematic vowel in third conjugation is a short vowel; it appears as -i- or -u- in the present and -e- in the imperfect  (2) The tense sign for the future in third conjugation is -e-; the future tense in third conjugation uses no thematic vowel Third conjugation has the most number of irregularities of the four conjugations in Latin. Here i...

Abductor pollicis brevis; Latin for "short abductor of the thumb", Lateral surface of the radius, Base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb, Abducts the thumb Abductor pollicis longus, Latin for "long abductor of the thumb", Lateral surface of the ulna, Base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb, Abducts the thumb Adductor brevis; Latin for "short adductor", Pubis, Med...

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Third declension is Latin’s “catch-all” category for nouns. Into it have been put all nouns whose bases end with consonants -- yep, any consonant! That makes third declension very different from first and second declension. First declension, as you’ll remember, is dominated by a-stem nouns like femina and cura. Second declension is dominated by o- or u-stem nouns like amicus or oculus. Because of...

First Person Sum: “I am” Sumus: “We are” Second Person  Es: “You (s) are” Estis: “Y’all are/You (p) are/ You all are” Third Person Est: “He, She, It is” Sunt: “They are” Now let’s look at the imperfect tense of sum. As with the present, the imperfect-tense forms of esse are irregular. They are: Singular Plural First Person Eram: “I was” Eramus: “We were” Second Person  Eras: “You (s) were” Eratis:...

Avocado. The word avocado comes from the Nahuatl word ahuacatl, which means "testicle." This is because the avocado fruit is shaped like a testicle. The Nahuatl word was borrowed into Spanish as aguacate, and then into English as avocado. The word "avocado" is also interesting because it is a false cognate. A false cognate is a word that looks like it has the same meaning in tw...

There are three important rules to remember:  (1) the tense sign for the future tense is -bi- meaning “will”;  (2) the tense sign for the imperfect tense is -ba- meaning “was” or “were,” “used to,” “kept on,” or “did”;  (3) adjective endings are directional.  The future tense indicates that the action of the verb will take place at some point after the present. The English future tense sign is “wi...

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Like many verbs that are very commonly used, the verb “to be” in Latin is irregular. Its forms are:  The infinitive is esse which translates as “To be” Singular               1st) sum →  “I am” 2nd) sumus → “we are” 3rd) es → “you are” Plural 1st) estis → “y’all are/you (p) are/you all are” 2nd) est → “he, she, it is” or “there is”* 3rd) sunt → “they are” *Example: “There is a book you should read...

It is important to be aware of the etymological origins of these words. The roots of many hurtful words are in violence, anger, and contempt. This suggests that these words have been used for centuries to inflict pain and to dehumanize others. We can all do our part to create a more empathetic and compassionate world by choosing our words carefully and avoiding hurtful and non-empathic language. A...

Barnstormer A cyclist who travels from town to town competing in races From the 19th century term "barnstorming", which referred to traveling performers who would put on shows in barns and other rural venues. Bib A sleeveless, collarless garment that is worn over a cycling jersey From the French word "biberon", which means "feeding bottle". The bib was originally desi...

Dear Middle School Me, I know things are tough right now. You're feeling lost, alone, and like you don't belong. You're struggling with your weight, your grades, and your social life. You feel like you're not good enough, and you're starting to wonder if you'll ever amount to anything. I'm writing to you from the future, and I want you to know that it gets better. You&#...

The myth of Cygnus and Achilles is a story of war, violence, and revenge. It is also a story of love, loss, and redemption. The moral and ethical implications of the story are complex and can be interpreted in many ways. In the story, Cygnus is a Trojan prince who is invulnerable to harm. He is the son of Poseidon, the god of the sea. Achilles is a Greek warrior who is also invulnerable to harm. H...

The Story of Atalanta Atalanta was a young woman who was renowned for her speed and skill in hunting. She was so fast that she could outrun any man, and she was so skilled in hunting that she could bring down any animal. One day, a group of young men came to Atalanta's father, King Schoeneus, and challenged her to a race. They said that if she lost, she would have to marry one of them. Atalant...

acrobat From the word akri (άκρη — “tip” or “edge”) and the verb vaino (βαίνω — “to walk”), an acrobat is someone who walks on the edge, often on tiptoe. cemetery This example actually comes from the Greek word koimame (κοιμάμαι — “to sleep”), which is also the root of another word, koimitirion (κοιμητήριο — “dormitory”). cynicism The word "cynicism" comes from the Greek word "kynik...

The myth of Echo and Narcissus is a classic tale of love, obsession, and self-absorption. In the story, Echo is a nymph who is cursed by the goddess Hera to only be able to repeat the last words spoken to her. One day, Echo meets Narcissus, a young man who is so beautiful that he is vain and self-absorbed. Echo falls in love with Narcissus, but he rejects her. Echo is heartbroken and eventually di...

The Story of Theseus and the Minotaur The story of Theseus and the Minotaur is one of the most famous myths in Greek mythology. It tells the tale of a young Athenian hero who slays a fearsome monster, freeing his people from a terrible curse. The story begins with King Minos of Crete, who was angered by the Athenians for the murder of his son, Androgeus. In revenge, Minos demanded that the Athenia...

Be warned, the latter half of this episode gets a bit controversial as I discuss faith, love, and thanking yourself when we forget to. I cuss once. I wasn't anticipating the latter half to be as much of a rant as it was, but as they say... c’est la vie! The story of Icarus and Daedalus is a classic tale of hubris and the dangers of overreaching one's limits. Daedalus, a skilled craftsman,...

Anxiety disorders: These disorders are characterized by excessive fear, worry, and anxiety. They can interfere with a person's daily life and cause significant distress. Some common anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and separation anxiety disorder. Anxiety: The word "anxiety" comes from the Latin word "anxietas,&quot...

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Noradrenaline (norepinephrine) is a neurotransmitter and hormone that plays a role in the body's "fight or flight" response.  Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter (“brain” +” across” + “to send”) that helps transmit signals in the brain and body. Its name comes from its chemical structure, an acetate group and a choline molecule.  Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in motivation, rewa...

Anonymity - the state of being anonymous or unknown. It comes from the Greek word "anonymos" which means "without a name". Pseudonym - a fictitious name used by an author to conceal their identity. It comes from the Greek words "pseudēs" meaning "false" and "onoma" meaning "name". Incognito - in a disguised or anonymous state. It comes fr...

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Words derived from "hyper-" Hyperactive – "hyper-" comes from the Greek "huper," meaning "over, beyond." "Active" comes from the Latin "activus," meaning "doing, performing." So, "hyperactive" literally means "overly doing or performing." Hyperbole –"hyper-" means "over, beyond." "Bol...

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