Word For The Day 4/26/02

The Verbivores | Sappho Day | Hobbes, The Good Sub!

[hobbes1]

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....

Happy Sappho Day!

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Wax adjective
Pronunciation Key (waks)

intr.v. waxed, wax·ing, wax·es
1.To increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity.
2.To show a progressively larger illuminated area, as the moon does in passing from new to full.
3.To grow or become as specified: “could afford... to wax sentimental over their heritage” (John Simon).

[Middle English waxen, from Old English weaxan. See aug- in Indo-European Roots.]

[xsmommy]

and you think we are envious of WHAT exactly?

[xsmommy]

i wish CJ had more time to play, he is all work anymore. sniff....

[NeoCaveman]

and you think we are envious of WHAT exactly?

My stellar academic performance appears to cause some whining among a couple of the lovely Title IX stoodents

[hobbes1]

Yup. We don't need no stinkin TITLEIX

[xsmommy]

miss rika does not give grades based on boobs. you are pandering to the baser instincts of the subteach, which admittedly are fairly base.

[hobbes1]

miss rika does not give grades based on boobs

I was under the impression, that's how she selected the pet.

[hobbes1]

which admittedly are fairly base.

They WERE base. But after being trapped alone in here with you this A.M. you debased me....

But it was nice.

[xsmommy]

: P

[Slip18]

What in the name of whomever are you doing getting everyone up this early? Sheesh. Wax? I'll wax ya right down the middle of your tiger tail . . .

[Argh]

I staggered across this and thought I'd offer it to you for a Happy Sappho Day.

[xsmommy]

thanks, argh! you are ever so considerate!

[Slip18]

You had 115 posts before the school doors were to open. I'm telling Miss Rika when she gets back.

[NeoCaveman]

Good morning, or afternoon, Slip

[hobbes1]

Go right ahead. Miss Rika understands the constraints of the four letter word.
Then, I'll tell her you were 4 and a Half hours late. ; )

Truant!

[Slip18]

It's still morning for me. Cyber told me I get the "day" off. LOL! Just rolled out of bed about a half an hour ago.

[hobbes1]

See above. You'll tell Miss Rika Nothing. I have your confession right here...

[Slip18]

I was not four-and-a-half hours late. You were more than an hour early. Who would have known.

Waxing sure is a good Word For The Day. May I do your legs? You know, it really does hurt. Tears roll down your cheeks when you get a bikini wax.

[Cyber Liberty]

Is the pup up?

[Argh]

I'm not in the habit of bringing presents to male teachers, but this was in the vicinity of the one I gave xs.

[hobbes1]

I was not four-and-a-half hours late.

Yes you were you admitted it right above..