Word of the Day

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

A few sentences using the word of the day, posted in the comments.  There you have it.

Patulous

[pa-CHə-ləs]Part of speech: adjective

Origin: latin, early 17th century

• Open or expanded
• Spreading out from a center, as the branches of a tree

Examples of Patulous in a sentence

• The patulous branches of the mighty oak tree extended 10 feet from its trunk.
• I spread the icing on the cake in a patulous, petal-like design, starting in the center.

About Patulous

Patulous, radial designs — with branches or lines emanating from a center — are common in both nature and art. For example, the mandala is a spiritual artistic symbol in some Indian religions; its spirals represent the spread of the universe.

Did you Know?

Patulous comes from the Latin patulus, a derivative of patere, meaning "to be open." The shape of a tree appears to open outward from its center.

Comments

[banemmanan.livejournal.com]

The transition from snow to ice took both agents off-guard. Losing their footing on the slick surface, all control was taken from them as they were sent sliding across the frozen lake.
Having grabbed for each other for support and then to avoid separation, the two dared not let go even as they eventually came to a halt far into the centre of the lake. For one moment the air was still and quiet save their harsh panting, then a thunderous noise split the air as patulous cracks raced across the ice from underneath them.
The two agents exchanged a look of trepidation. It would take a great deal of care to make it safely off the ice. But with T.H.R.U.S.H. on their tail, did they have the time?

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

That’s a terrific start to a mission story. I hope you’ll consider writing it and posting it here as a non-challenge story.

[banemmanan.livejournal.com]

that's very kind of you, thanks! I'll definitely save this snippet for if/when inspiration strikes further!

[gevr.livejournal.com]

wonderful !! well done :-D

[banemmanan.livejournal.com]

Thank you! x)