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Orpheus  +  985 Wed, 18 Jun 03 04:42 PM
yeah, Pia. agree with you about the British spelling, esp manoeuvre. erhh.. this one really drives me crazy. Wink [;)]
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Orpheus  +  986 Wed, 18 Jun 03 04:46 PM
but I LOVE British accent. I don't know, it sounds kinda classy.
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maj  +  987 Wed, 18 Jun 03 04:54 PM
You couldn't have put it better! Orpheus. Where did you get such a name from? like you I just love listening to BBC English.
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Orpheus  +  988 Wed, 18 Jun 03 04:59 PM
Hi maj,

It's Greek. He's a poet and musician in Greek mythology. glad you like it. ^_^
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chris  +  994 Wed, 18 Jun 03 05:55 PM
What's special about these words?

honour, travelling, colour, theatre, jewellery, programme.

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hitchhiker  +  998 Wed, 18 Jun 03 05:59 PM
and centre.
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chris, 6 yr 163 days ago
Yep - and another good example! Can anyone think of any more?
maj, 6 yr 163 days ago
a consonant which is not pronounced?
maj, 6 yr 163 days ago
heir, fasten.
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