Somewhere Only We Know
Basically he gave his parents the entire speech that any son or daughter gives their parents after rejecting their parents' choice of career for them, the one that could have been made concise in one linguistically-unapproved phrase and two words but instead
Biker Enix
Still, with a single glance up after he left the office building which housed the linguistics department, he knew that he wouldn't make it back to his dorm in time. a crack of thunder later and the rain began.
Splintered Light, Chapter 5.1: The Jiuyani Confusion
Calus himself had spent several years trying to pick up the nuances of the language but, unfortunately, despite being a linguist, the strange tongue was a very difficult one.
The Mythical Incursion 18 - A Feral Rutting
The wolpertinger was becoming quite the cunning linguist. he was someone that she served as a slave earlier, and now they were equals. valen hadn't commanded her to do anything just yet.
The Mook Maker, Chapter 23: The Price of Man
Maybe there was some obscure rule about how they combined words, or their speech was indeed that rich and colourful in descriptions, or i made a terrible linguist. either way, i still didn't know how to say anything.
Treatise on Starwalkers
**name meaning** the reason these space-faring creatures are called the starwalkers is because of a simple problem of linguistics.
The Gift, Richard's (FA) Introduction 2
His muzzle opened and closed several times as if seeking out the right words-- it was readily apparent that his grasp of english was not that of a native speaker... nor even that of a casual linguist. "i.... you--- you no dead.
SENTIENCE - Chapter Five - Improv
Without getting too much in the weeds of linguistics, human children only learn to speak by hearing spoken word first.
This, is MY story Part 10
And he was now confident and competent enough in his linguistic and self-defense skills, that if he wanted to go off sightseeing on his own, gai would let him...within reason of course.
A Man After Midnight
His linguistics skills were awesome by all counts. "gahh...," the wolf grumbled.
The hunter and the prey
"so, wilder, what's the cunning set of linguistics you're going to employ; pray tell." marion asked wilder, as he lifted his head and perked his ears to indicate ince was coming up behind wilder's left shoulder.
Chapter 1: Going to the Dogs
British linguistic phrasing, i noted. "i am concerned that a tenant may be engaging in activities that are... less than legal." "i believe i understand.