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Glossary Section on Website

makemake 04 Feb 09 at 7:12 p.m. GMT

I haven't read all the posts related to this new website but I'd like to make an appeal for a glossary/footnote section on this website because occasionally it can be tricky trying to discover the meaning of some of the words used in AC's novels, particularly if they're slang, etc.  For example, in Death in the Clouds, three of the passengers each have a "flapjack" in their possession.  The only definition I could find for flapjack=pancake.  Now, I know people do carry scrumptious snacks on board an airplane but a pancake? 

And, it'd be nice to have some of the French phrases translated and made available as footnotes here.  I can read a bit of French but have been stumbled a couple of times.

Just the same, AC rocks!

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detectivepauljohn 13 Feb 09 at 10:50 a.m. GMT

I agree but I think it will be hard for them. But I hope so.

ariadnepoirotmarple 05 Feb 09 at 10:08 p.m. GMT

What an amazing suggestion!

steve 05 Feb 09 at 1:46 p.m. GMT

I think that's a great idea!

GKCfan 04 Feb 09 at 8:21 p.m. GMT

In England, a "flapjack" is a pre-made kind of cookie, often made out of oatmeal, sometimes with honey, fruit, chocolate, or nuts in it. It is wrapped in cellophane or foil, so it's an easily bought and carried snack. It's not unlike carrying around an individually wrapped granola bar for when you suddenly get hungry.