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Buddy Read and watch 12.02.13 (contains spoilers)
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Feb 14, 2013 08:53AM
In fact, I think the only native English speakers in this thread are Cathy and I! Though some of the wording in these older novels are somewhat removed from how we speak, lol! Still, I FEEL myself getting smarter...right?
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ehehehhehhe :D I love reading these classics!!! the old way of talking is so great, love it! And yeah lots of different expressions, but nothing that hard to figure out :) for me the biggest problem is getting the Higgins family. Takes me FOREVER to go through those lines :SSSSS lots of shortened words spelled differently because of the pronunciation and all, but oh well :)
Yeah, and for me, the slang is actually easier than the formal language at times. So I have the opposite problem.
Duchess Nicole wrote: "Yeah, and for me, the slang is actually easier than the formal language at times. So I have the opposite problem."Wow really? I guess I'm not used to hearing slang cause most of the English I'm in contact with is clean, in TV shows or movies, so the formal isn't a bother cause i watch lots of historical series/films and so on.
The slang is a bit difficult because I don't hear it pretty much anywhere :D or read it LOL :D
There are a couple of words in there that I just skip over, cuz I don't know what the hell he's saying but I improvise. But the shortened words and stuff don't bother me. Sometimes when Margaret is thinking to herself, the way she puts the words together just doesn't make sense to me....like it needs more adjectives or prepositions or something. IDK. But it's not BAD...just makes me think harder, which is always good. Books like this sure do make me add some vocabulary that I would never use in everyday language, lol!!
ahahahha oh that's true :D for me, the thing that bothers me MOST are the long sentences. half a page for one sentence, and I forget what the point was when she starts thinking one thought by the time she finishes it. Sometimes I've got to go back and check the beginning of the half-page sentence just to know what she's talking about ahahahahhahahahah
Blacky wrote: "ahahahha oh that's true :D
for me, the thing that bothers me MOST are the long sentences. half a page for one sentence, and I forget what the point was when she starts thinking one thought by the ..."
That is true ! This book has very very long sentences !
for me, the thing that bothers me MOST are the long sentences. half a page for one sentence, and I forget what the point was when she starts thinking one thought by the ..."
That is true ! This book has very very long sentences !
Karen wrote: "That is true ! This book has very very long sentences ! "Very very very very VERY long sentences!
And finally the Higgins , I was wondering when they will come into the picture!
where are you at Karen? :)
"HOO" - that means his daughter right!
the number doesn't say anything to me Karen ahahahahh like I remember what happened in ch9 :D what's happening in the story woman :D
Here's a nice little Thornton gif <3
Quote :Oh, mamma, that shows you never saw Mr. Thornton. He looks like a person who would enjoy battling with every adverse thing he could meet with—enemies, winds, or circumstances. The more it rains and blows, the more certain we are to have him..
LOL!
LOL!
Oh, hotness! That's a sexy look....Thanks Blacky!!
ehehehhheh awesome quote :D
Blacky wrote: "the number doesn't say anything to me Karen ahahahahh like I remember what happened in ch9 :D what's happening in the story woman :D"
ok , mr thornton's just about to come for tea and m is getting all worked up and bugged about it.
ok , mr thornton's just about to come for tea and m is getting all worked up and bugged about it.
Great gif ! I see why you all love John ! *sigh*
OK sorry couldn't help it, one more gif and I'm off :D see you later tonight guys or tomorrow, I dunno ahahha :D
Blacky wrote: "ehehehhheh awesome quote :D"
Im a quote freak :p:p
Im a quote freak :p:p
Quote : Take care you don't get caught by a penniless girl, John.
I am not easily caught, mother, as I think you know. But I must not have Miss Hale spoken of in that way, which, you know, is offensive to me. I never was aware of any young lady trying to catch me yet, nor do I believe that any one has ever given themselves that useless trouble.'
Not given themselves trouble , what do you think we are doing , hunh?
I am not easily caught, mother, as I think you know. But I must not have Miss Hale spoken of in that way, which, you know, is offensive to me. I never was aware of any young lady trying to catch me yet, nor do I believe that any one has ever given themselves that useless trouble.'
Not given themselves trouble , what do you think we are doing , hunh?
Oh you'll see when you watch the series OMG! I was obsessed with him ahahahhahahahhahahahand the voice *dreamy sigh*
Ok Karen things are finally getting interesting where you're at :DDDDD enjoy the tea <3
Karen wrote: "Quote :Oh, mamma, that shows you never saw Mr. Thornton. He looks like a person who would enjoy battling with every adverse thing he could meet with—enemies, winds, or circumstances. The more it ra..."That is a great quote, Karen... I missed it!
Blacky wrote: "Oh you'll see when you watch the series OMG! I was obsessed with him ahahahhahahahhahahah
and the voice *dreamy sigh*
Ok Karen things are finally getting interesting where you're at :DDDDD enjoy ..."
Looking forward Blacky !
Have fun at your romantic date??
and the voice *dreamy sigh*
Ok Karen things are finally getting interesting where you're at :DDDDD enjoy ..."
Looking forward Blacky !
Have fun at your romantic date??
By the time you login tomorrow I will have spammed this thread with quotes...............
and lots of updates.
and lots of updates.
Karen wrote: "Quote : Take care you don't get caught by a penniless girl, John.I am not easily caught, mother, as I think you know. But I must not have Miss Hale spoken of in that way, which, you know, is offe..."
Ummmmm USELESS?????????? Catching Thornton is definitely NOT useless ahahahhahahhahhahhhahahhahaah
Karen wrote: "Looking forward Blacky !Have fun at your romantic date?? "
Thanks very much Karen :D going out with a bunch of friends, but hope it'll turn out romantic later mwahahhahahahahhaha
Blacky wrote: "Karen wrote: "Quote : Take care you don't get caught by a penniless girl, John.
I am not easily caught, mother, as I think you know. But I must not have Miss Hale spoken of in that way, which, you..."
Exactly , he dosent even care about our feelings ! ahahaha!
I am not easily caught, mother, as I think you know. But I must not have Miss Hale spoken of in that way, which, you..."
Exactly , he dosent even care about our feelings ! ahahaha!
Blacky wrote: "Karen wrote: "Looking forward Blacky !
Have fun at your romantic date?? "
Thanks very much Karen :D going out with a bunch of friends, but hope it'll turn out romantic later mwahahhahahahahhaha"
I didnt know where you were going so wild guess ! but fingers crossed it turns out romantic *winks*
Have fun at your romantic date?? "
Thanks very much Karen :D going out with a bunch of friends, but hope it'll turn out romantic later mwahahhahahahahhaha"
I didnt know where you were going so wild guess ! but fingers crossed it turns out romantic *winks*
LOL he is so obsessed with her bracelet ? hahahahaha!
yep it's a party :D gotta go get myself ready :DBYE!
Blacky wrote: "yep it's a party :D gotta go get myself ready :D
BYE!"
Bye ! look beautiful :D
BYE!"
Bye ! look beautiful :D
Karen wrote: "Blacky wrote: "yep it's a party :D gotta go get myself ready :DBYE!"
Bye ! look beautiful :D"
LOl I got a haircut today so I'm hoping it works mwahahhahahahah
Blacky wrote: "Karen wrote: "Blacky wrote: "yep it's a party :D gotta go get myself ready :D
BYE!"
Bye ! look beautiful :D"
LOl I got a haircut today so I'm hoping it works mwahahhahahahah"
of course it will !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
BYE!"
Bye ! look beautiful :D"
LOl I got a haircut today so I'm hoping it works mwahahhahahahah"
of course it will !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
BTW Jane eyre which year one , and any other such really good ones?
Jane Eyre 2006!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Most definitely that one <3 <3 <3 even my mom and dad watched it and loved it ahahahahahahhahahah
I've watched every Jane Eyre there is...I punish myself a lot, because they're all so depressing!!!!
Duchess Nicole wrote: "I've watched every Jane Eyre there is...I punish myself a lot, because they're all so depressing!!!!"Well not THAT depressing, there's a HEA at the end :D
You're right, there's an HEA. But the whole getting there has always been too much of a downer. Although, I say that but I ve read the book twice and watched three different versions of the movie, lol! I wish there were an epilogue :). Have you guys ever read Rebecca?
Heard of that one! But no haven't read it.I can take it all as long as there's a happy end, that's why i don't watch Withering Heights :((( EVER :(
Duchess Nicole wrote: "You're right, there's an HEA. But the whole getting there has always been too much of a downer. Although, I say that but I ve read the book twice and watched three different versions of the movie..."
I am going to read Rebecca this month for a challenge ,why nicole?
I am going to read Rebecca this month for a challenge ,why nicole?
Duchess Nicole wrote: "You're right, there's an HEA. But the whole getting there has always been too much of a downer. Although, I say that but I ve read the book twice and watched three different versions of the movie..."
Well , i will try to get it too.
Anything else you want to add to my to be watched ?
Well , i will try to get it too.
Anything else you want to add to my to be watched ?
Blacky wrote: "Heard of that one! But no haven't read it.I can take it all as long as there's a happy end, that's why i don't watch Withering Heights :((( EVER :("
See, I loved Wuthering Heights. Not the movie, but the book is amazing!
Karen wrote: "Duchess Nicole wrote: "You're right, there's an HEA. But the whole getting there has always been too much of a downer. Although, I say that but I ve read the book twice and watched three differen..."I've been wanting to read it for awhile now. Are you reading it with a group or do you want to buddy read it?
Karen what version of the series do you have???? Mine are an hour long, each episode!! Don't tell me you've got the shortened version :((((((((OK now I'm really off, bye!
Duchess Nicole wrote: "Blacky wrote: "Heard of that one! But no haven't read it.
I can take it all as long as there's a happy end, that's why i don't watch Withering Heights :((( EVER :("
See, I loved Wuthering Heights...."
That is one of the books that has been longest on my TBR......
Maybe next month.
I can take it all as long as there's a happy end, that's why i don't watch Withering Heights :((( EVER :("
See, I loved Wuthering Heights...."
That is one of the books that has been longest on my TBR......
Maybe next month.
Duchess Nicole wrote: "Karen wrote: "Duchess Nicole wrote: "You're right, there's an HEA. But the whole getting there has always been too much of a downer. Although, I say that but I ve read the book twice and watched ..."
Not in a group , but I have to finish it in Feb.So , can BR it but towards the end of Feb .,Feb has been BR month for me.
That reminds me I said I will BR another book with someone at that time , have to go and search that .
Not in a group , but I have to finish it in Feb.So , can BR it but towards the end of Feb .,Feb has been BR month for me.
That reminds me I said I will BR another book with someone at that time , have to go and search that .
Blacky wrote: "Karen what version of the series do you have???? Mine are an hour long, each episode!! Don't tell me you've got the shortened version :((((((((
OK now I'm really off, bye!"
I have no clue right now , I will search for it before sleeping and put it in d/l., and now that you have told me I will tc its not the shortened version.
OK now I'm really off, bye!"
I have no clue right now , I will search for it before sleeping and put it in d/l., and now that you have told me I will tc its not the shortened version.
Karen wrote: "I have no clue right now , I will search for it before sleeping and put it in d/l., and now that you have told me I will tc its not the shortened version. "OK because I remember someone saying it's 43 min per episode and I remembered mine were definitely longer so I checked and it's 57 min per episode!!!
Nicole you check yours too!
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