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.
I do believe Miss Annie moved to Florida a couple of years ago, W. I think it was after the gnarly earthquake up there.
I don't know. I think I got a shot for that.
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A++++ for you, W!
Most people get swelling in their fingers during sleep. A good fitting ring can cut blood flow in the finger and cause damage over time.
been sleeping in mine for 20 years without a problem, so i am not going to worry about it now : )
In Arkansas, bow to solipsism
See the Clinton Museum, through a rose prism
The best quote of his
Is on the meaning of "is"
His legacy on a blue dress, jism
missed it but have enjoyed the heck out of reading about it today!
what do YOU know about tattoo parlors, robt????
And where is that divide sign? Is it this You can bring your grade up today quite easily. Where's my Scotch?
Trick about the finger swelling: Don't eat salt or soy sauce before going to bed.
Ummm, that's not my finger.
For a Presidential Library, doesn't it look a tad bit mobile homey?
Salt is my life.
you kill me truthy!
OMG!
I'd need a bigger ring, I think it would be called a Bracelet!
I wish I could.
Are you the salt of the earth?
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