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what kind of language has the same word for 'to' and 'from' (not to mention 'into, onto, at' and 'against'?

this explains many things about modern english... but really! 'To' and 'From'. Utterly opposed meanings!

Date: 2006-05-07 07:02 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] highlyeccentric.livejournal.com
it's only fair, given how much the church amuses me :)

mmmm... sugar sludge at the bottom of the teacup...

Date: 2006-05-07 07:04 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] phrasemuffin.livejournal.com
mmmm... with apple flavoured gum and strawberry hearts...
*drools at the saccarinity of it all*

Date: 2006-05-07 07:05 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] highlyeccentric.livejournal.com
apple flavoured gum? in TEA?

Date: 2006-05-07 07:06 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] phrasemuffin.livejournal.com
not necessarily in tea... but with it? definitely!

Date: 2006-05-07 07:07 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] highlyeccentric.livejournal.com
hmmm... since i don't eat gum, i'll take your word for it.

Date: 2006-05-07 07:08 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] phrasemuffin.livejournal.com
I don't usually either
in fact, today is the first time in... I don't know how long, its been so long

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