Word of the Week - 66

HOBBLE

This week's word is a verb which means to walk in an awkward way or to walk with difficulty especially because of an injury of the leg or foot.

The last time I saw Fred he was hobbling around on crutches.

Some of the runners in the marathon could only manage to hobble over the finish line!

David Beckham hobbled off the pitch in tears, clearly aware that something was badly wrong.

To read the article related to the last example go to the BBC website here > > >

What would Hermione say?

By now you've probably heard about the scandal concerning Daniel Radcliffe, the actor who plays Harry in the Harry Potter films (AmEng, usually movies). He's going to appear nude in a sex scene in a West End production of the Peter Shaffer play Equus.

My students read the Daily Mail article, and had some comments on the matter:

I wish Daniel the best in his career playing new roles! People have to choose their own path, but personally I think he is too young to appear nude in the scene. He could also have had enormous success playing other roles, knowing how many supporters he has at the moment. What more will he do to impress us in the future?
-- Student X

Oh my God! Have you seen him? I can't believe that a wizard could have this body. Congratulations, Harry, we love you as Alan more than as Potter.
-- Student Y

Thank goodness! I was ready to go with my daughter, but in the end she had a cold and stayed home. Imagine how shocking that could have been for her to see Harry Potter nude. That really makes no sense.
-- Student Z

What do you think? Leave your comments here or on the Daily Mail site.

How's this for a Valentine's Day story?

Italy won't split up its Stone Age "lovers."

In a Valentine's Day gift to the country, scientists said they are determined to remove and preserve together the remains of a couple buried 5,000 to 6,000 years ago, their arms still wrapped around each other in an enduring embrace.

Read the whole story.