Posted on 12/15/2005 4:44:16 AM PST by secret garden
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".
chatoyant \shuh-TOY-unt\ adjective
: having a changeable luster or color with an undulating narrow band of white light
Example sentence:
The chest was opened to reveal a veritable treasure of glittering gold jewelry and chatoyant gems.
Etymology: The complex structure of a cat's eye not only enables it to see at night but also gives it the appearance of glowing in the dark. Not surprisingly, jewels that sport a healthy luster are often compared with the feline ocular organ, so much that the term "cat's-eye" is used to refer to those gems (such as chalcedony) that give off iridescence from within. If you've brushed up on your French lately, you might notice that the French word for "cat" ("chat") provides the first four letters of "chatoyant," a word used by jewelers to describe such lustrous gems. "Chatoyant" derives from the present participle of "chatoyer," a French verb that literally means "to shine like a cat's eyes."
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The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.
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Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
WFB's attempt to emulate us ; ) No pushing at the door please!
Teddy Kbellicose and flamboyant
Blames George Bush cause he isnt clairvoyant
Should have known the resistance
In Iraq would have persistence
Is the pond at Chapaquiddick chatoyant?
Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of real property (hereinafter "the House") a general lack of stirring by all creatures therein, including, but not limited to a mouse.A variety of foot apparel, e.g. stocking, socks, etc., had been affixed by and around the emission system of the wood-burning heating unit, hereinafter "the Chimney" in said House in the hope and/or belief that St. Nick a/k/a/ St. Nicholas a/k/a/ Santa Claus (hereinafter "Claus") would arrive at sometime thereafter.
The minor residents, i.e. the children, of the aforementioned House were located in their individual beds and were engaged in nocturnal hallucinations, i.e. dreams, wherein vision of confectionery treats, including, but not limited to, candies, nuts and/or sugar plums, did dance, cavort and otherwise appear in said dreams.
Whereupon the party of the first part (sometimes hereinafter referred to as "I"), being the joint-owner in fee simple of the House with the parts of the second part (hereinafter "Mamma"), and said Mamma had retired for a sustained period of sleep. (At such time, the parties were clad in various forms of headgear, e.g. kerchief and cap.)
Suddenly, and without prior notice or warning, there did occur upon the unimproved real property adjacent and appurtenant to said House, i.e. the lawn, a certain disruption of unknown nature, cause and/or circumstance. The party of the first part did immediately rush to a window in the House to investigate the cause of such disturbance.
At that time, the party of the first part did observe, with some degree of wonder and/or disbelief, a miniature sleigh (hereinafter "the Vehicle") being pulled and/or drawn very rapidly through the air by approximately eight (8) reindeer. The driver of the Vehicle appeared to be and in fact was, the previously referenced Claus.
Said Claus was providing specific direction, instruction and guidance to the approximately eight (8) reindeer and specifically identified the animal co-conspirators by name: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen (hereinafter "the Deer"). (Upon information and belief, it is further asserted that an additional co-conspirator named "Rudolph" may have been involved.)
The party of the first part witnessed Claus, the Vehicle and the Deer intentionally and willfully trespass upon the roofs of several residences located adjacent to and in the vicinity of the House, and noted that the Vehicle was heavily laden with packages, toys and other items of unknown origin or nature. Suddenly, without prior invitation or permission, either express or implied, the Vehicle arrived at the House, and Claus entered said House via the Chimney.
Said Claus was clad in a red fur suit, which was partially covered with residue from the Chimney, and he carried a large sack containing a portion of the aforementioned packages, toys, and other unknown items. He was smoking what appeared to be tobacco in a small pipe in blatant violation of local ordinances and health regulations.
Claus did not speak, but immediately began to fill the stocking of the minor children, which hung adjacent to the Chimney, with toys and other small gifts. (Said items did not, however, constitute "gifts" to said minor pursuant to the applicable provisions of the U.S. Tax Code.)
Upon completion of such task, Claus touched the side of his nose and flew, rose and/or ascended up the Chimney of the House to the roof where the Vehicle and Deer waited and/or served as "lookouts." Claus immediately departed for an unknown destination.
However, prior to the departure of the Vehicle, Deer and Claus from said House, the party of the first part did hear Claus state and/or exclaim: "Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!" or words to that general effect.
I think they are both equal temptations. But one of my true downfalls is anyplace that sells nice and affordable earrings. Might not spend as much, but I always get some.
As opposing counsel, representing the party identified as "Claus", I would cite the prior testimony of the complainant, to wit: "A variety of foot apparel, e.g. stocking, socks, etc., had been affixed by and around the emission system of the wood-burning heating unit, hereinafter "the Chimney" in said House in the hope and/or belief that St. Nick a/k/a/ St. Nicholas a/k/a/ Santa Claus (hereinafter "Claus") would arrive at sometime thereafter."
Clearly, the affixing of foot apparel by and around the chimney constituted an implied invitation for said "Claus" to arrive ad the aforementioned House.
(is it scary that I'm starting to think like a lawyer?)
Yes you rye now, but you lyao at the time too whether you will admit it or not.
nov 6
but I dont want anymore. I have too many already.
I just had my last one
fitting that you should become that which you despise...
it was truly funny, i admit it : )
http://humor.about.com/b/a/2003_11_25.htm
Go to Shirley Q Liquor's "Who My Baby Daddy" for some excellent humor on names.
Warning: Not politically correct, therefore right on and funny.
Good morning -
hiya, how's it going ?
i just idly clicked on WTOP website, which is where i look for weather related school closings etc. and i see that both Fairfax and Montgomery Cos are closing 2 hours early. i have no idea what that means about my kids particular schools. i sense this aft is not going to be fun.
Holiday Display Shows Bleeding Rudolph Hanging From Tree (children saddened)
Blindfolded Santa Hanging From Noose At Home Upsets Neighborhood
But what really floors me is the fact that some FReepers, who would normally call themselves conservatives and hold private property rights as sacrosanct, openly advocate such measures as trespassing, destruction of property, and physical assault, and/or want the local government to enforce some restrictions on what people can display on their own property when the display offends their own sensibilities.
freepers can always astound one with their inconsistencies.
Wrapping Christmas gifts, waiting for coffee, and then my regular PI work - you know, the usual.
How long have you been on this board? lol
In a sea of quotidian dross, the striving of the Iraqi people toward democracy is a chatoyant jewel.
Our very own (chatoyant) FReeper "Doctor ZIn" created an AMAZING website called "Regime Change IRAN"......which has been nominated as one of the finalists for the "Best Middle East blog" in the Annual Weblog Awards.
Since "Iraq the Model" won LAST year...
www.WEBLOGawards.org
...and since the elections in Iraq show that tremendous progess is being made over there -- in spite of DNC/media reports to the contrary......and since Doctor ZIn is a FReeper...
...and since Iran is currently governed by a MAD MAN......and since "Iraq the Model" is O.K. with "Regime Change Iran" winning THIS year:
Please go to that website, vote RIGHT NOW for "Regime Change IRAN"CLICK HERE to vote:
http://weblogawards.org/2005/12/best_middle_east_or_africa_blo.php
it's official 2 of the 3 are closing early, i will have to undertake the retrieval now.
What was really funny was one poster (that I would probably agree with on a lot of other issues) made the outrageous statement that "the first principle of government is to promote the common good; of which this display is in violation."
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