![]() ![]() Pique has another meaning too, though it's less common than either of those already mentioned. ![]() The large key hanging on the wall piqued my curiosity. Pique can still be used (especially in British English) to mean "to arouse anger or resentment in," as in "Their rudeness piqued me." Now, however, it's most often our interest or curiosity that gets piqued-that is to say, our interest or curiosity is aroused: It comes from a French word meaning literally "to prick," and when people were first piqued in English they were irritated and angry. We know the "ique" spelling from the likes of technique, antique, and unique, but pique nonetheless looks a little exotic. Associating the "a" in peak with the "a" in maximum or with a capital "A" (the most mountain-like of letters) can be helpful. And just as every mountain has a peak, thinking of the peak-the highest point-is the way to remember that peak is the verb for reaching the highest levels. Its noun counterpart (referring to various pointed or projecting parts) is older and more common. The meteor shower will last for several days but will peak on Sunday. Peak is the verb you use to talk about reaching a maximum, or coming to a highest point, literally or figuratively: Our advice to you: keep in mind that you p eek in order to s ee. We say "unhelpfully" because the "ea" in the first might make it hard to remember the "ee" in the second. Peek is also, somewhat unhelpfully, the word in the phrase sneak peek. (The noun peek, as in "take a peek," is a 17th century development.) (That word, unsurprisingly, comes from peek and the boo of both contempt and fright.) Meanwhile peek itself has been a verb since the 14th century. It's the word in peekaboo, a game for amusing babies that we've been calling by that name for more than four centuries. The first one we learn is peek: it has to do with looking, especially furtively or quickly or through a small space. Are there things that you don't use? Are there items you have run out of and need to put on your list? Now, what is up with your dish rags and sponges? If you need new ones, put them on the list too."The neighbors are explaining different words again." 'Peek' Meaning Today is our last day in the kitchen and I want you to spend 5 minutes and check on the cleaning supplies and things under your sink. This is quick and easy! Have Fun!įlyLady Rebecca Zone 2: Mission #4 Friday Toss the empty boxes, the rolls of plastic wraps that are too stuck together to work, and those strays that you are not sure if you should use them or not. ![]() We all have a spot that we keep these items and there is always one empty box in there and some lone baggies that are trying to escape. Your Mission for today is to declutter your plastic wraps and foil drawers, cabinets or shelves. You will be able to really make a better grocery list when your fridge is cleaned out of all the items you don't like and or don't use!įlyLady Rebecca Zone 2: Mission #3 Thursday Check the dates on the cheeses that are potential science project. If you don't love or use it, lose it! Get rid of the fruit that is a few days beyond when it was really edible, get rid of the veggies that are turning into a science project. Just as the rule applies to the rest of the house. This means that new salad dressing you decided to try but really don't like. You are to toss ANYTHING that will not get eaten any time soon. Your mission for today is to grab a trash bag and clean out your refrigerator. I had the thought that it would be great to have a mission for this as I'm sure there are plenty of flybabies just like me who don't think about it!įlyLady Rebecca Zone 2: Mission #2 Wednesdayĭear Friends, Today is Anti-Procrastination Day and we are still in the kitchen! I received this one and thought it was great! So here is your mission from a member for the kitchen today: I was in the kitchen the other day putting away the silverware and noticed how gross the silverware holder had become! Also, the area around the holder was filled with little bits of nothing.elastics, paperclips, ketchup packets! A total mess, in other words. Get rid of the pile of shoes by the front door, get rid of the pile of junk mail and put away the magazines and school papers that are piled on the table.įlyLady Rebecca Zone 2: Mission #1 TuesdayĮvery once in awhile I get an email from a member with a mission suggestion. This week we are in Zone 4: The Master Bedroomĭear Friends: We are going to have a multi room mission today, it might take you longer than 15 minutes to do it, so set your timer for each room and FLY through it!įor the Front Porch and Entrance put out the fires that are burning in your hot spots. ![]()
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