Posted on 11/18/2004 4:59:19 AM PST by Slip18
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.
Solipsism– noun
This word is pronounced “soe lip sizan”
Etymology: Latin: Solus=alone;+ispe=self;+ism
1) Any of various extreme versions of subjective idealism: as A (1) an epistemological theory that the self can know nothing but his own modifications and states (2) Solipsism of the present moment : an epistemological theory that the self knows to the exclusion of future and past states. B (1) A metaphysical theory that all real entities are modifications and states of the self: EGOISM
2) The adoption of an epistemological solipsism as a presence for a general metaphysical or an epistemological theory or as a scientific hypotheses.
3) Extreme indulgence of and concern with the self at the expense of social relationships especially as expressed in a failure of artistic communication.
Solipsist = noun
solipsistic=adjective.
Hehehehehehehehe! You've got it! A++++, miskie!
not that he would want to take his off, but xshub's knuckles have enlarged over the years and he can't get that sucker off, it would have to be cut off his hand... : )
Wonderful poem! A++++ for you!
A++++, umbob! Great cartoons!
Tomorrow's will be a little less harrowing. I actually had to look it up whilst reading the book . . .
Sololipsism when the woodwind plays all by herself during the concert.
Or when Mareen Dowd gives a speech and nobody is there to listen.....
(Also: WhenisaTexasgirlallbyherselfwithertoys.....)
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I take mine off at night to sleep. Everyone should. But other than that, that baby is on.
buena manana
No problem. I seldom look at the word.
So what does that give you? 4+4-1 (where the heck is the divide sign?) divided by three. So that's 7 divided by three. You get a strong C and a spank over my knee.
Congrats on the new guvna. A Republican in Washington state, who wouldda thunk it.
I take them all off when I'm gardening or cleaning. I get the itchies.
Wow....by how many votes?
Are you having a good day today, W?
So you are a solipstistic person yourself?
why should everyone take it off to sleep? i sleep with my rings on.
The Spector toon is priceless........
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