That Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means
Feb. 3rd, 2012 01:34 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
Author: Aviv_b
Title: That Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means
Written for
tw100 Challenge #228 - Resolution
Characters: Ianto, Myfanwy
Rating: G
Words:100
Disclaimer: Not mine; Aunty B's and RTD's
Summary: More word fun with our favorite pter.
It started with confusion about the word ‘bow.’ Ianto said it meant bending forward but Myfanwy thought it was a weapon, or maybe something wrapped around presents.
Title: That Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means
Written for
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Characters: Ianto, Myfanwy
Rating: G
Words:100
Disclaimer: Not mine; Aunty B's and RTD's
Summary: More word fun with our favorite pter.
It started with confusion about the word ‘bow.’ Ianto said it meant bending forward but Myfanwy thought it was a weapon, or maybe something wrapped around presents.
“One word can have several different meanings,” Ianto explained patiently.
“Squawk.” (Stupid idea)
“Take the word, ‘resolution.’ It can mean reduction to a simpler form; determination of a course of action; a solution to a problem; or the degree of sharpness of a computer-generated image.”
“Squawk!” (Confusing!)
“So, you think you understand now?”
“Squawk.” (Yes! I resolutely resolve to increase the resolution of my computer to resolve this quandary).
“Excellent!
“Squawk.” (Still stupid)