Posted on 02/09/2006 4:50:19 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".
sapient \SAY-pee-uhnt\ adjective
Wise, sage, discerning
Example sentences:
By actual measurement they are the brainiest of birds, and on subjective evidence they seem more sapient than most other living creatures.
-- David Quammen, "Bird Brains," New York Times, August 1, 1999
He also gives much of the book over to the voice and point of view of Wyatt's bright, quirky Aunt Ellen, who functions as a sapient observer of the world of the novel..
-- Lorrie Moore, "God Does Not Love Aunt Ellen," New York Times, February 14, 1993
Etymology: Sapient comes from Latin sapiens, sapient-, present participle of sapere, "to taste, to have sense, to know."
Happy Birthday to Dain Bramage and Fierce Allegiance!
Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for 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....
Review Threads:
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!
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That will make you feel better.
It's still quite warm here. It was 85 yesterday. Still no rain in sight.
what about one of your famous whisky slushes, ti?? or is that what it looks like? i was picturing some big alcoholic slurpee type thing!
Well, I never knew that, but I don't drink coffee, anyway.
i made that up, slip. i guess if FA goes in and asks for free coffee, we'll see... : )
ROTFLMAO!
Thank you!
Bottoms up. ;)
it really is sad that dain doesn't bring his hose to class any longer!
Looks refreshingly tasty! Thank you!
Oh, yeah....it IS a big icee slurpy thing. Sounds really good right now.
Who took it?
He responded to the invite and said he would try to drop in and out of class today.
I know. He had such a lovely hose. And used it quite well.
Happy birthday, Dain, what an honor to share our birthdays on Fierce Allegiance day.
YEE-HAA!!!!
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