Further Adventures in English Usage
I 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.
December 18th, 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.
December 18th, 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.
December 22nd, 2010 at 05:28
“Presently” has never caught on this side of the pond. I’m not sure I could use it correctly.
December 22nd, 2010 at 22:23
Presently, you may.