October 27, 2003, 17:07
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awhile
\A*while"\, adv. [Adj. a + while time, interval.] For a while; for some time; for a short time.
short ( P ) Pronunciation Key (shôrt)
adj. short·er, short·est
Lasting a brief time: a short holiday.
WRONG ON BOTH COUNTS 
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October 27, 2003, 18:02
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The statement is perfectly correct. You merely confused 'a while' with 'awhile', which has a different usage. Once again you failed to check your facts before taking a dig at me.
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October 27, 2003, 18:05
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Hmmmm, didn't you read the definition, A WHILE was part of the definition. So their usage is technically interchangable.
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October 27, 2003, 18:22
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When used in my sentence it strictly means for a period of time, with no implication of a short period of time. As such the sentence is indisputably correct.
So your post is wrong. More to point it was unnecessary.
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October 27, 2003, 18:41
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From the dictionary
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Usage Note: Awhile, an adverb, is never preceded by a preposition such as for, but the two-word form a while may be preceded by a preposition. In writing, each of the following is acceptable: stay awhile; stay for a while; stay a while (but not stay for awhile).
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So as you see they are the same, just gramatically different
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October 27, 2003, 18:52
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But 'for a while' means for a period of time, with no implication of a short time. So Rah's first critical post is simply wrong.
Awhile can in some settings carry the implication of a short time, though even then notice it is a later definition in Rah's source after 'for some time'.
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October 28, 2003, 04:01
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In defence of Dr. Spike, I would say I use "for a while" expression in both Serbian and English quite often. Partly because it means nothing
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October 28, 2003, 05:13
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well true i guess , you jsut meant to say for a LONG while !! 
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November 6, 2003, 12:59
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Doc, I can't send you a PM cause your mailbox is full.
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November 6, 2003, 13:31
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I cleared it right away. Should be ok now. 
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November 11, 2003, 07:45
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Re: Volunteers invited for a game with Dr Spike
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Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
He comes here, amuses himself, posts on our forum but never seems to play.
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This thread is just too much... AH of all posters accuse another Apolyton member of posting... off-topic!    What's next, DrSpike has created a double log-in (Mr Hyde?)...
The irony, the irony...
Whatever it takes to keep Apolyton alive and kicking is fine with me... The Doc is witty and writes clever posts (why shouldn't he, he's an economist! ) The same thing is true for AH (not the economist part, right?)...
Hm, come to think about it... I guess I like the thread... Oh well, carry on then, lads!
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November 11, 2003, 07:49
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This thread is like the badguy in a c-movie horror flick. Just as you think is it dead, it comes back for another go.
Don't worry CR, AH loves my posts really.
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November 11, 2003, 07:53
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Yep! That's what he told me in a PM recently...
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November 11, 2003, 07:57
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Hm... I see you've changed your avatar... I liked the Voodo witch doctor... But you stay true to the theme...
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November 11, 2003, 08:04
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I didn't really picture you and Horsey having PM discussions.
As to the avatar it was a Blademaster, an Orc from Warcraft3. I don't play that now, so I returned to LeChuck in the interim period whilst I decide my next avatar.
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November 11, 2003, 08:09
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Originally posted by DrSpike
As to the avatar it was a Blademaster, an Orc from Warcraft3. I don't play that now, so I returned to LeChuck in the interim period whilst I decide my next avatar.
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A castrated horse?
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November 11, 2003, 08:13
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Originally posted by DrSpike
I don't play that now
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In this thread, you have to be careful with phrases like that! Fuel for more taunting...
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November 11, 2003, 08:13
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Originally posted by Carolus Rex
A castrated horse?
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Hehe, maybe Alexander astride Bucephalus, whipping the tired beast to make it go faster.
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November 11, 2003, 08:15
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Originally posted by Carolus Rex
In this thread, you have to be careful with phrases like that! Fuel for more taunting...
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Well, I neatly avoided saying I haven't played it for a while, because that might have provoked further incorrect use of the online dictionary.
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November 11, 2003, 17:27
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Re: Re: Volunteers invited for a game with Dr Spike
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Originally posted by Carolus Rex
What's next, DrSpike has created a double log-in (Mr Hyde?)...
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leave me out of this please
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November 11, 2003, 18:47
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Yes, heaven forbid that any taunting would lead to additional posts.
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November 11, 2003, 19:03
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It did
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November 11, 2003, 22:18
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November 13, 2003, 17:12
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The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits
Hydey the no-limits man. :(
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