Further Adventures in English Usage 17 December, 2010 Posted in: PrincessI overheard the Princess explain her activities at school to Daniel: “We are currently painting our shoeboxes to make them into cribs, we will be adding straw to the floor of the manger presently.” [Emphasis original] Clearly, a proud moment.
WOL says 18 December, 2010 at 06:28 Isn’t that the way a princess should talk? BTW, my mum enjoyed the video of the princess and her front teeth less state.
admin says 18 December, 2010 at 23:05 Well, one would hope, obviously, in an ideal world, but yet. Your mother is very kind – think we are likely to be toothless here for some time, alas.
BroLo says 22 December, 2010 at 05:28 “Presently” has never caught on this side of the pond. I’m not sure I could use it correctly.
Isn’t that the way a princess should talk?
BTW, my mum enjoyed the video of the princess and her front teeth less state.
Well, one would hope, obviously, in an ideal world, but yet.
Your mother is very kind – think we are likely to be toothless here for some time, alas.
“Presently” has never caught on this side of the pond. I’m not sure I could use it correctly.
Presently, you may.