Word for the Day, FRiday, April 18, 2014 - Cross

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[tioga]

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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”.

Cross

Noun

1.
a. An upright post with a transverse piece near the top, on which condemned persons were executed in ancient times.
b. often Cross The upright post with a transverse piece upon which Jesus was crucified. c. A crucifix.
d. Any of various modifications of the cross design, such as a Latin cross or Maltese cross.
e. A medal, emblem, or insignia in the form of a cross. 2. The Christian religion; Christianity.
3. In Christianity, a sign made by tracing the outline of a cross with the right hand upon the forehead and chest as a devotional act.
4. A trial, affliction, or frustration. See Synonyms at burden1.
5. A mark or pattern formed by the intersection of two lines, especially such a mark (X) used as a signature.
6. A movement from one place to another, as on a stage; a crossing.
7. A pipe fitting with four branches in upright and transverse form, used as a junction for intersecting pipes.
8. Biology

a. A plant or animal produced by crossbreeding; a hybrid.
b. The process of crossbreeding; hybridization.

9. One that combines the qualities of two other things: a novel that is a cross between romance and satire.
10. Sports A hook thrown over an opponent's punch in boxing.
11. Law An act or instance of cross-examining; a cross-examination.
12. The Southern Cross.
13. Slang A contest whose outcome has been dishonestly prearranged.

Verb - crossed, crossing, crosses

Verb Trans.

1. To go or extend across; pass from one side of to the other: crossed the room to greet us; a bridge that crosses the bay.v. crossed, cross·ing, cross·es
2. To carry or conduct across something: crossed the horses at the ford.
3. To extend or pass through or over; intersect: Elm Street crosses Oak Street.
4.

a. To delete or eliminate by or as if by drawing a line through: crossed tasks off her list as she did them.
b. To make or put a line across: Cross your t's.

5. To place crosswise one over the other: cross one's legs.
6. To make the sign of the cross upon or over as a sign of devotion.
7. To encounter in passing: His path crossed mine.
8. To combine the qualities of two things: a movie that crosses horror with humor.
9. Informal To interfere with; thwart or obstruct: Don't cross me.
10. To betray or deceive; double-cross. Often used with up.
11. Biology To crossbreed or cross-fertilize (plants or animals).

Verb Intran.

1. To lie or pass across each other; intersect.
2.
a. To move or extend from one side to another: crossed through Canada en route to Alaska.
b. To make a crossing: crossed into Germany from Switzerland.

3. To meet in passing; come into conjunction: Their paths crossed at the health club.
4. To move or be conveyed in opposite directions at the same time: Our letters must have crossed in the mail.
5. Biology To crossbreed or cross-fertilize.

Adjective

1. Lying or passing crosswise; intersecting: a cross street.


2. Contrary or counter; opposing.
3. Showing ill humor; annoyed.
4. Involving interchange; reciprocal.
5. Crossbred; hybrid.

Adverb

Crosswise.

Prep.

Across.

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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

[tioga]

LOL Nice play on the WFTD. A+++

[xsmommy]

the story in the other link about Pope John Paul 2, being found alone and cradling the tabernacle in his private chapel, crooning a Polish lullaby, distraught at not being able to comfort the Lord, just totally moved me to tears.

[mikrofon]

The Cross is the sign of God's great Love for mankind,
and the seal of our Redemption on Easter Sunday ...

[tioga]

Yes, it was touching.

[tioga]

Yes. Beautiful picture. A+++

[afraidfortherepublic]

Can you believe this?

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (left) prepares to pour water on the feet of Yamile Cruz, 10, with the help of Bishop Marc Andrus during a Holy Week foot-washing ceremony at Saint John the Evangelist Episcopal Church in San Francisco.

To "honor the dignity and work of immigrants," Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi helps Bishop Marc Andrus wash the feet of two children Thursday at Saint John the Evangelist Episcopal Church in San Francisco.

Pelosi also used the occasion to talk about passing HR15 - bipartisan immigration legislation that her office says would "reduce the deficit by nearly $1 trillion, secure our borders, unite our families, protect our workers and provide an earned pathway to citizenship."

The Democratic leader's ceremony coincides with Pope Francis' similar ceremony in Rome to mark Holy Week. As he did last year, the pope broke with the tradition of washing only priests' feet during the Mass for the Last Supper - this time, washing the feet of disabled people.

[tioga]

Remember DH’s brother with stage 4 prostate cancer? He has just been dropped by the drug study he was in. His cancer appears to have spread to his liver with several spots found there. I heard he is hoping to get chemo next. I fear for him, this is not a good turn. His youngest son is getting married this summer and he is looking forward to it. This will be the first of his four children to marry.

My own DH, had a biopsy scheduled to check on his prostate cancer. It was less than a week after my scheduled knee surgery so I told him to move his biopsy up, instead he moved it back to July. RME He has a volleyball tournament and can’t miss that.

I am having a sad day here. Appropriate, considering it is Good Friday.

[tioga]

On a more positive note, for the men in class science is advancing....

[tioga]

oh no...

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Sadly, your poem is nicely done

[tioga]

When you have adoration do they not expose the host? Last night, they did not, but they called it adoration. I had asked Fr. Brian how it would work and he evaded my question, I see why now.

[afraidfortherepublic]

Note that this foot washing ceremony occurred in the EPISCOPAL church and that is an EPISCOPAL Bishop. I wonder how far Bp. Cordileone will allow her to stray?

[tioga]

I glossed right over that, how appropriate. Is this a branch that embraces gay marriage I wonder.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

My son had an old school kindergarten teacher as well. Lots of tears and hurt feelings that year, but I survived... no wait, I meant him. I helped a lot that year in her classroom - and almost all of those kids were reading before Christmas, the highest level of booklets in her room were on a 3rd grade level and 7 children, including my son, reached that by May. Did I mention there were a lot of tears that year?

[tioga]

Interesting. I had a bad 3rd grade year with a teacher who would not let you go home at night until you corrected every single mistake you made in any classroom work, homework, or tests. I can recall walking out of there crying one night. I had a headache and was too miserable to deal with it. On the front sidewalk I puked my guts out. Turns out I had a fever when I got home. My mother was furious.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Oh, that was heart wrenching and beautiful

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Oh that makes me sad, even though you are no longer that sick little girl.....

[tioga]

a homemade air conditioner for about $15....Pretty clever. ...

[xsmommy]

sorry about your sadness, but yes, it’s appropriate. will continue to pray about your husband and his cancer.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I have seen that before - might have to try one this summer for our patio! lol