Posted on 05/02/2006 6:23:49 AM PDT by Slip18
Tuesday, May 02, 2006, STALEMATE
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “word for the day”. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the “word of the day”; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Subbie Slip has her whip, handcuffs and legcuffs today.
The rest of the stuff is locked up in my drawer. I’m just letting all the new students know that we behave as if we were ladies and gentlemen in here. Those two words “as if” can get you an A if you make the subbie laugh.
Pronunciation: 'stA(&)l-"mAt Function: noun
Etymology: obsolete English stale stalemate + English 1mate
1 : a drawing position in chess in which only the king can move and although not in check can move only into check 2 : a drawn contest : DEADLOCK; also : the state of being stalemated
RULES: You must use the WFTD in a sentence for an A. For a + after your “A,” you must bring in a link of the word usage or something funny, a poem or some prose that will elucidate the word for us.
If you need to know how to link, come to the Subbie’s desk in the front of the class.
It's about time!
Good morning!!
u r such a snot.
I stayed at one of those fancy hotels one time and they left a stale mint on my pillow.
I'm just getting started. See #6 (don't be jealous that I beat you to it)
Okay. I messed up my first time on this computer, but I'm sure you cab read it. Good morning!
The cad said he wanted a fresh mate because he was tired of his stalemate.
I cab read it! Mernin.
Good for you....'cause NOBODY wants to be "number 2"!
I cab't. Oh, wait. I accidentally hit the off switch ob my mobitor, but bow I turbed it back ob.
You two got in B4 the ping!
I couldn't do the Control C and Control V because this new and improved (my arse) wouldn't let me. Cyber had to come to the rescue again!
Looks like it's a tough room this morning.
Can you do right-click copy and right-click paste?
LOL!
A++++ for you, Enterprise!
Don't you just hate those stale mints?
A++++ for you, Vastie.
I'm going to have so many errors today.
Aye, it's a tough crowd this morning~
Here's also someone you may want to add to the WFTD list (and JR may need to tune up his Signup Detector Phraser Phazer)
Welcome, our newest FReeper, May 2, 2006
"FOR SELL NOKIA N91 MOBILE PHON"
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/user-posts?id=245495
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