Word: perfective
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Exclamation points are an important piece of our written language, and they are perfect when we want to describe something that we would say in a raised voice. Dickens used it quintessentially when the Ghost of Christmas Present bellows, “Come In! And know me better, man!” as did Orwell when he described the chanting of the sheep in “Animal Farm.” However, in simple dialogue we rarely need it. But because the practice of using exclamation points in casual e-mail and text conversations has become so common...
Located on the first floor of G entryway, the Owen Room's long tables, chairs, and blackboard create the perfect environment for group study. For those interested in private or casual study, the adjoining lounge's couches and plush chairs provide a great place to take care of that reading (and sleeping) you've been putting off this term. If you're out of Board Plus and not interested in spending your life savings in Lamont Café, the Owen Room's proximity to the dining hall makes this room a perfect home base for prolonged study...
Located in the basement of K entryway, this study space is perfect for those interested in eliminating all distraction. Though the Kirkland Seminar Room is only furnished with several tables and chairs, its simplicity provides the perfect setting for major accomplishment over the course of a short period of time...
...held it out to him and he didn’t want it. He turned his head away, I put my hand closer, he took the nut, dropped it, and then very gently squeezed my hand—which is how chimps reassure each other. So that was a perfect communication using a form of communication that clearly predates words...
...hitters have been doing a fantastic job,” Brown said. “It makes it a lot easier. From a pitcher’s perspective, I feel a lot more confident knowing I don’t have to be perfect...