English words of the year 2024

Itโ€™s something of a tradition here on the Grammaticus blog to start the New Year with a lexicographical recap of the previous year. If youโ€™ve missed it in the news, hereโ€™s an overview of the words that marked the year 2024, chosen by the leading dictionary publishers from the English-speaking world.

Free ebook: โ€œThe Mesmeric Mountainโ€ by Stephen Crane

Iโ€™m happy to announce the release of the seventh title in my Grammaticus Free Library series: โ€œThe Mesmeric Mountainโ€ is a curious tale of a man convinced heโ€™s being followed by a mountain. It was written by Stephen Crane (1871-1900), a prolific American writer whose innovative style influenced generations of authors.