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

[Texan5]

I’m not much on sweets-I gave up red meat for Lent, and I’m looking forward to splurging on a steak to grill-and maybe even some asparagus and a tiny piece of cheesecake made with raw sugar-a meal not often had...

[xsmommy]

LOL!! put choc frosting on ANYTHING and it’s good!

[SoothingDave]

That is classic. Also good with a lemon cale batter instead of the yellow.

[xsmommy]

And I will make it from scratch. Been buying butter must have 15 lbs in the freezer for the cookie table baking. No way I’m paying $4+ per pound.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I have never done a standing rib roast - that is a good idea. I”m thinking loin steaks - so tender and easy to do.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Exactly

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I love ham - but my son doesn’t and it just sounds easier to do steaks

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

OH my gosh - I just dropped a bowl on my kitchen floor and it literally SHATTERED!! I was stuck in the middle of a floor covered with tiny shards of glass. Fortunately both of my guys were home and came rushing with shoes, broom and vacuum. Holy toledo - there was even glass on the other side of the refrigerator almost behind it! How did it get there??? I had just shredded cheese and had to throw everything away - can’t chance glass being in it

[xsmommy]

I hate when that happens!! Bc the pieces are teeny!

[SoothingDave]

That’s why OSHA does not approve of barefoot in the kitchen. ;-)

[tioga]

Yikes! Were you barefooting?

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I am almost always barefoot! Can’t stand socks or shoes

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I understand OSHA also recommends not frying bacon naked

[tioga]

Jesus should be exposed in a monstrance for adoration. What gives? Are they being lazy, or do they think we are not worthy to have Him exposed? When did this new trend begin? I am just stunned.

[xsmommy]

There is a difference between ADORATION and EXPOSITION of the Eucharist. Last night was adoration, but only exposition requires display in the monstrance. no one is lazy or demeaning the congregation.

[Texan5]

Oh, ouch! That is one thing about ceramic/clay tile floors that isn’t attractive-when something falls and breaks, it explodes, and you are rushing to keep kids and pets away. As a fellow barefoot-all-the-time person, I try to keep a pair of zories/flip flops/thongs within reach of a couple of tiptoe steps. Once when a bowl with beaten eggs fell and broke, I found egg on the door of an upper cabinet-it was like something on Mythbusters...

[Texan5]

I found a small steak at the general store to grill for Easter for less than a king’s ransom, which is a nice surprise...

[xsmommy]

Oh good!

[tioga]

We used to have exposition. We do not have it at all in the Rochester diocese. I was hoping the new Bishop would have inspired a more traditional Adoration. I can go to Adoration with the Exposition in either of the dioceses surrounding me, I have to go that far for a hospital, might as well go for Adoration. I used to go once a week and if I wasn’t going in for surgery, I would sign up again.

[tioga]

I found it quite amusing that Father put on the extra vestments and carried it like it was a monstrance, when they do the same each mass to return the extra hosts to the tabernacle without any fuss. I am still displeased about the way it was done.

I talked to Father before mass, but only about my BIL’s health. He will be gone in June, no point whining about it to him. I do like him a lot. I made comments to Fr. Brian at RCIA class when I asked if there would be an Exposition, and he said no. I said why the heck not? He just stopped and stared at me for a long moment....I expect if it was up to him it would have been full on Adoration with the Exposition. He is a conservative formal guy all the way.