Spelling fixes (mainly from Dylan.) Fixes 1716479, 1715722. Except that

I kept 'heavily armoured' (rather than 'heavily-armoured'.)
We might want to be consistent as to whether we have single or double
spacing after fullstops, but since both are used rather widely in the
code I didn't fix it either way.


git-svn-id: https://crawl-ref.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/crawl-ref/trunk@1447 c06c8d41-db1a-0410-9941-cceddc491573

3 files changed, 27 insertions, 27 deletions

diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript.txt b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript.txt
index 4b5ad5ad81..ff27f2f8a3 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript.txt
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript.txt
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ red devil
 The Red Devil is slightly shorter than a human, but muscular and covered in spikes and horns. Two short wings sprout from its shoulders.
 %%%%
 ettin
-A large, two headed humanoid. Most often seen wielding two weapons, so that the heads will have one less thing to bicker about.
+A large, two-headed humanoid. Most often seen wielding two weapons, so that the heads will have one less thing to bicker about.
 %%%%
 fungus
 A lumpy grey fungus, growing well in the dank underground dungeon.
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ killer bee
 A giant bee, bearing a deadly barb which can sting repeatedly.
 %%%%
 killer bee larva
-A small, powerless larva of killer bee.
+A small, powerless larva of a killer bee.
 %%%%
 manticore
 A hideous cross-breed, bearing the features of a human and a lion, with great bat-like wings. Its tail bristles with spikes that can be loosed at potential prey.
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ orc
 An ugly subterranean race, orcs combine the worst features of humans, pigs, and several other unpleasant creatures.
 %%%%
 quasit
-A small twisted demon with long sharply pointed tail.
+A small twisted demon with a long, sharply pointed tail.
 %%%%
 rat
 Wherever there are men, there are rats -- rattus rattus.  This rat has grown large and aggressive in the pestilential dungeon environment.
@@ -323,7 +323,7 @@ necromancer
 A wizard specializing in the practice of death magic.
 %%%%
 wizard
-An rather eccentric person, dabbling in all sorts of arcanities
+A rather eccentric person, dabbling in all sorts of arcanities.
 %%%%
 orc priest
 A servant of the ancient and cruel gods of the orcs, dressed in a long robe. It continually mumbles strange prayers. You should hope that they remain unheard.
@@ -335,7 +335,7 @@ human
 A remarkably nondescript person.  How odd!
 %%%%
 gnoll
-A taller and better equipped relative of goblins and orcs, somewhat doglike in appearance.
+A taller and better-equipped relative of goblins and orcs, somewhat doglike in appearance.
 %%%%
 clay golem
 A huge animated clay statue.
@@ -437,7 +437,7 @@ lindwurm
 A small serpentine dragon with a pair of strong forelimbs.  Its thick scales give off an eerie green glow.
 %%%%
 war dog
-A vicious dog, trained to kill.  Its neck is protected by massive spiked collar.
+A vicious dog, trained to kill.  Its neck is protected by a massive spiked collar.
 %%%%
 grey rat
 A very large grey rat.
@@ -455,7 +455,7 @@ sheep
 A stupid woolly animal, with murder in its eyes.  It looks surprised.
 %%%%
 ghoul
-An undead humanoid creature created from a decaying corpse by some unholy means of necromancy. It exists to spread disease and decay, and gains power from the decaying corpses in the same way a necrophage does.
+An undead humanoid creature created from a decaying corpse by some unholy means of necromancy. It exists to spread disease and decay, and gains power from decaying corpses in the same way a necrophage does.
 %%%%
 hog
 A large, fat and very ugly pig.
@@ -618,7 +618,7 @@ A huge and disgusting gastropod.
 %%%%
 giant snail
 
-A huge and disgusting gastropod with light green shell.
+A huge and disgusting gastropod with a light green shell.
 %%%%
 spatial vortex
 
@@ -752,7 +752,7 @@ A small and twisted goblin, wearing some ugly blue rags.
 %%%%
 Sigmund
 
-An evil and spry old human, whose eyes twinkle with madness. Sigmund wields a nasty looking scythe.
+An evil and spry old human, whose eyes twinkle with madness. Sigmund wields a nasty-looking scythe.
 %%%%
 Blork the Orc
 
@@ -836,7 +836,7 @@ An evil berserker.
 %%%%
 Wayne
 
-A fat, evil dwarf in a stupid looking hat.
+A fat, evil dwarf in a stupid-looking hat.
 %%%%
 Duane
 
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/describe.cc b/crawl-ref/source/describe.cc
index 8149d8cb05..e6b330cf1f 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/describe.cc
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/describe.cc
@@ -474,7 +474,7 @@ static std::string describe_demon(const monsters &mons)
         description += " lumpy ";
         break;
     case 28:
-        description += " armoured ";
+        description += "n armoured ";
         break;
     case 29:
         description += " carapaced ";
@@ -911,7 +911,7 @@ static std::string describe_weapon( const item_def &item, bool verbose)
 
             case WPN_BLOWGUN:
                 description += "A long, light tube, open at both ends.  Doing "
-                    "very little damage,  its main use is to fire poisoned "
+                    "very little damage, its main use is to fire poisoned "
                     "needles from afar.  It makes very little noise. ";
                 break;
 
@@ -1314,7 +1314,7 @@ static std::string describe_weapon( const item_def &item, bool verbose)
                 description += " 'maces and flails' category. ";
                 break;
             case SK_POLEARMS:
-                description += " 'pole-arms' category. ";
+                description += " 'polearms' category. ";
                 break;
             case SK_STAVES:
                 description += " 'staves' category. ";
@@ -1561,7 +1561,7 @@ static std::string describe_armour( const item_def &item, bool verbose )
                     "the effects of fire and heat. ";
                 break;
             case ARM_STEAM_DRAGON_HIDE:
-                description += "The soft and supple scaley skin of "
+                description += "The soft and supple scaly skin of "
                     "a steam dragon. I suppose you could "
                     "wear it if you really wanted to. ";
                 break;
@@ -3496,10 +3496,10 @@ void describe_spell(spell_type spelled)
         break;
 
     case SPELL_CONFUSING_TOUCH:
-        description += "enchants the casters hands with magical energy. "
+        description += "enchants the caster's hands with magical energy. "
             "This energy is released when the caster touches "
             "a monster with their bare hands, and may induce "
-            "a state of confusing in the monster. ";
+            "a state of confusion in the monster. ";
         break;
 
     case SPELL_CONFUSE:
@@ -3568,7 +3568,7 @@ void describe_spell(spell_type spelled)
     case SPELL_POISON_ARROW:
         description += 
             "hurls a magical arrow of the most vile and noxious toxin.  "
-            "No living thing is completely immune to it's effects. ";
+            "No living thing is completely immune to its effects. ";
         break;
 
     case SPELL_OLGREBS_TOXIC_RADIANCE:
@@ -3926,7 +3926,7 @@ void describe_spell(spell_type spelled)
 
     case SPELL_CORPSE_ROT:
         description += "rapidly accelerates the decomposition of any "
-            "corpses lying around the caster, emitting in"
+            "corpses lying around the caster, emitting in the "
             "process a foul miasmic vapour, which eats away "
             "at the life force of any creature it envelops. ";
         break;
@@ -4220,7 +4220,7 @@ void describe_spell(spell_type spelled)
     case SPELL_STICKS_TO_SNAKES:        // FIXME: description sucks
         description += "uses wooden items in the caster's grasp as raw "
             "material for a powerful summoning. Note that highly "
-            "enchanted items, such as wizard's staves, will not be "
+            "enchanted items, such as wizards' staves, will not be "
             "affected. ";
         // "Good examples of sticks include arrows, quarterstaves and clubs.";
         break;
@@ -4292,7 +4292,7 @@ void describe_spell(spell_type spelled)
     case SPELL_WARP_BRAND:
         description += "temporarily binds a localized warp field to the "
             "invoker's weapon. This spell is very dangerous to cast, "
-            "as the field is likely to effect the caster as well. ";
+            "as the field is likely to affect the caster as well. ";
         break;
 
     case SPELL_SILENCE:
@@ -4418,7 +4418,7 @@ void describe_spell(spell_type spelled)
         break;
 
     case SPELL_STONESKIN:
-        description += "hardens the one's skin to a degree determined "
+        description += "hardens one's skin to a degree determined "
             "by one's skill in Earth Magic. This only works on relatively "
             "normal flesh; it will aid neither the undead nor the bodily "
             "transformed.  The effects of this spell are boosted if the "
@@ -4426,7 +4426,7 @@ void describe_spell(spell_type spelled)
         break;
 
     case SPELL_SIMULACRUM:
-        description += "uses a piece of a flesh in hand to create a replica "
+        description += "uses a piece of flesh in hand to create a replica "
                        "of the original being out of ice. This magic is "
                        "unstable so eventually the replica will sublimate "
                        "into a freezing cloud, if it isn't hacked or melted "
@@ -4435,7 +4435,7 @@ void describe_spell(spell_type spelled)
 
     case SPELL_CONJURE_BALL_LIGHTNING:
         description += "allows the conjurer to create ball lightning.  "
-                        "Using the spell is not without risk - ball lighting "
+                        "Using the spell is not without risk - ball lightning "
                         "can be difficult to control. ";
         break;
 
@@ -4984,7 +4984,7 @@ void describe_god( int which_god, bool give_title )
         description = "Zin is an ancient and revered God, dedicated to the establishment of order" EOL
                       "and the destruction of the forces of chaos and night. Valued worshippers " EOL
                       "can gain sustenance in times of need, blessings on their weapons, and a " EOL
-                      "variety of powers useful in the fight against the evil, but must abstain " EOL
+                      "variety of powers useful in the fight against evil, but must abstain " EOL
                       "from the use of necromancy and other forms of unholy magic. Zin appreciates " EOL
                       "long-standing faith as well as sacrifices of valued objects.";
         break;
@@ -5060,7 +5060,7 @@ void describe_god( int which_god, bool give_title )
         description = "Nemelex is a strange and unpredictable trickster God, whose powers can be" EOL
                       "invoked through the magical packs of cards which Nemelex paints in the ichor" EOL
                       "of demons. Followers receive occasional gifts, and should use these gifts as" EOL
-                      "as much as possible. Offerings of any type of item are also appreciated.";
+                      "much as possible. Offerings of any type of item are also appreciated.";
         break;
 
     case GOD_ELYVILON:
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/output.cc b/crawl-ref/source/output.cc
index 3430247de6..b145a512fd 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/output.cc
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/output.cc
@@ -1555,7 +1555,7 @@ std::string status_mut_abilities()
 
       case SP_GHOUL:
           text += "saprovore 3";
-          text += ", deterioriation";
+          text += ", deterioration";
           have_any = true;
           break;
 
@@ -1915,7 +1915,7 @@ std::string status_mut_abilities()
             case MUT_DETERIORATION:
                 if (have_any)
                     text += ", ";
-                snprintf(info, INFO_SIZE, "deteriotation %d", level);
+                snprintf(info, INFO_SIZE, "deterioration %d", level);
                 text += info;
                 have_any = true;
                 break;