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By D. Michael Newell
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English is a strange and complex language. It makes writing difficult. Take the word fold. It's a little word but it is used so many different ways.
There are different kinds of folds. Sometimes the word is used as a noun and sometimes it is used as a verb.
As a noun it is used to describe people who belong to Christ. Like when Jesus said “Other sheep I have which are not of this fold.” It is a noun when referring to a pastor’s local church. I’m glad to be a part of both of these folds.
Also it is used as a verb in regards to baking, as fold in the dry ingredients. A good omelet has carefully folded ingredients as well. My mother taught me how to cook many years ago.
In Origami fold is used as both a verb and a noun. I learned this when I learned how to fold a dollar bill into a ring. I had to fold it along a certain line. Sometimes I had to unfold after folding. I then took the fold (now being used as a noun), and did another operation with it before moving on. I seem to be all thumbs when I try to do origami, but I can fold paper airplanes.
I have seen people fold their offering into an initial before putting it into the offering plate or leaving it as a tip in a restaurant.
When removing the laundry from the clothesline or dryer it needs to be folded before being put away.
When packing my suitcase, I must carefully fold my clothes to keep them from wrinkling. A wrinkle is from an unwanted fold.
I fold money before putting it in my pocket.
Unfolding my wallet, I paid for my groceries.
Back in the days when I was a paperboy, I folded the paper before I left on my route. I would fold them one way if I walked my route and differently if I delivered them on my bike. The big Sunday edition was always a challenge.
Often I fold a list before going shopping.
A letter must be folded before going into the envelope. I did get a letter in the mail the other day that had printed on the envelope “Do Not Fold Or Bend."
I fold my arms, sometimes to embrace of a loved one, sometimes to express impatience, mistrust, or anger. The way I fold my arms can be an effective means of nonverbal communication.
A tall person getting into a small car is said to fold himself into the car so he will fit.
In sports one might say that the team just folded.
A gambler knows when to fold.
I fold up in my blanket and lean back in my chair to enjoy a good book or TV show.
I’ll fold down a corner of a page to mark where I was when I get interrupted.
I’ll fold a program at a sporting event or musical concert to better keep track of things.
If I park incorrectly I might have a folded ticket awaiting my return to my car.
Look at all the folds an accordion player has to deal with. He is always folding and unfolding.
Look at all the folds in the front room drapes, they are called pleats.
Ask the lady from India about the folds in her sari. There is nothing “sorry” about the way she looks.
I crunched the paper in my hand, folding it in to a little ball before throwing it in the trash. Another bad start to the project.
Least I forget. I must watch how I lay out the dress pattern. If not properly laid out along the fold, somebody’s dress will be very weird.
Well, there I have unfolded my mind. See what I mean about English being complex?
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