Posted on 10/09/2002 11:44:42 PM PDT by Bella_Bru
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....
atrabilious\at-ruh-BIL-yuhs\, adjective:
1. 1. Melancholic; gloomy.
2. Irritable; ill-natured; peevish.
Etymology: Atrabilious is from Latin atra bilis, black (atra) bile (bilis). It is a translation of Greek melankholia (see melancholy), from melan-, black + khole, bile. According to ancient physiological theory, there are four principal humors (fluids) in the body: phlegm, blood, choler ("yellow bile"), and black bile. As any one of these predominates it is supposed to determine the temper of the mind and body. Thus an individual with a preponderance of black bile in his system would be atrabilious (or melancholic) by nature.
Good Morning Class. Welcome to School!
Hey!
I'll have you that all our grammar's are pretty rich, although some are still working...
Now that was a fun show.
Nice to "see" you!
LOL! (All your poor grammar are belong to us.)
Which Coquette has the croqs popping out of their trouser thingies....
The kiddies like to pretend they follow the rules, but I think we've got them there just so they know exactly what which rules they are breaking. :-)
Yes. The odious policy was revised recently. I've been too busy to rejoin class, though.
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