ATDTDA (2): More Wayward Thoughts and Questions ...

[Ya Sam]

>3.  Does the word "material" (p. 34, line 3) have an accent or something 
>over the first "e"?  Why is that?  Editing error?


ma·te·ri·el or ma·té·ri·el       (mə-tîr'ē-ěl')  
Pronunciation Key
n.   The equipment, apparatus, and supplies of a military force or other 
organization. See Synonyms at equipment.


[French matériel, consisting of matter, materiel, from Old French material; 
see material.]

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/materiel


BTW, your style reminds me of my high school literature teacher (not very 
negative memories, although I used to be a trouble-making student).

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