And here's the interesting info.
a- or an-
pref.
Without; not: amoral.
I knew that one.
pref.
1. On; in: abed.
2. In the act of: aborning.
3. In the direction of: astern.
4. In a specified state or condition: abuzz.
This was a new one for me. Even though I've heard the last two examples, the first two were new to me. (and weird sounding)
prefix
1. on; in; towards: afoot abed aground aback
2. Literary or archaic (used before a present participle) in the act or process of: come a-running go a-hunting
3. in the condition or state of: afloat alive asleep
Again, heard of some of the examples. I never thought of (3.) everyday words being 'a' words like amoral.
There will be a surprise test at a later date.
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OMG, that just hurt my brain.
Amen!
L - Remember, there's going to be a test.
J - Does that mean 'not' man? I know I know, it doesn't. Have you ever looked up amen in the dictionary? (from Greek, from Hebrew: certainly, verily)
Ah...you're helping Bilbo out with the linguistic lessons.
Thats was more then I every knew about the humble 'a'.
A - And no comment from Bilbo. I must have confused him. Aright?
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