proceed

On-Yomi: — Kun-Yomi: おもむ.く

Elements:

proceed, run, soil, dirt, ground, mend, magic wand, augury

Heisig story:

In proceeding to a new city or a new job, something in you runs ahead with excitement, and something else holds you back, like a divining rod built into your psyche warning you to check things out carefully before rushing in too wildly.

Koohii stories:

1) [dingomick] 7-8-2007(289): "Don't run into trouble," Dumbledore tells Harry. "Proceed with caution with your wand out.".

2) [tstuhldreher] 19-5-2008(73): You go through airport security. "Proceed," mumbles the guard after he wands you. You run like crazy, because you're late for your flight.

3) [mcbainpc] 25-6-2008(65): While running, my magic wand tells me where to proceed.

4) [Erubey] 20-1-2008(32): I've got to run and take a piss before proceeding.

5) [stephan] 4-10-2008(30): In a relay race, the baton (wand) must proceed from one runner to the next.