In many English words that can be both nouns and verbs:

  • If the accent is on the word’s first syllable, it’s probably the noun form.
  • If the accent is on the word’s second syllable, it’s probably the verb form.
Joey deVilla

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A special edition picdump for December 25, 2024

I’m enjoying exotic-to-me American cuisine (being Asian, I had a mashed-potato-deprived childhood) at Christmas dinner…

10 hours ago

If you’re in crisis on Christmas, remember 211 and 988

As the lyrics say, all is supposed to be merry and bright during the holidays,…

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Sunday picdump for December 22, 2024

It’s not just another Sunday, but the Sunday leading up to Christmas! It’s that time…

3 days ago

The guy behind the “They’re eating the pets” blood libel slurs speech, passes out onstage

Here’s wishing Alex Bruesewitz a speedy recovery — yes, he’s behind a racist lie that endangers…

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Sunday picdump for December 15, 2024

Since it’s Sunday, it’s time for me to post the memes, pictures, and cartoons floating…

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