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.]

[Slip18]

I would be your import from CA, but from Orange County, not LA County. Orange County is Republican for the most part. Actually, Orange County is a big John Bircher Society area.

We're watching the Diamondbacks against the Marlins game. We're winning, yet again. I love AZ!

[Consort]

[Cincinatus' Wife]

LOL. A little kick in the butt often is an effective potential builder.

[xsmommy]

don't even think of tattling to miss rika when she gets back that i kicked you to get you to turn in your homework, she would NEVER believe it of me. Besides, i barely nudged ya!

[maxwell]

Is that you, Miss Slip?

DANG...

[hobbes1]

I would be your import from CA, but from Orange County, not LA County. Orange County is Republican for the most part. Actually, Orange County is a big John Bircher Society area.

Nothin better than Drivin down to the end of the 55, right to 1, and the Huntington-Newport-Laguna Beach area......aaahhhhhhhh....................

[TxBec]

Morning Y'all..

[TxBec]

hope the tornado went around ya guys.....

[LonePalm]

Mornin' Y'all.

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LoanPalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

[TxBec]

nice accent :)

[xsmommy]

good morning, Tx. yes, amazingly enough, i was not even aware that there had been a tornado that close by, til i read the thread on FR. we had some thunder and lightening and rain but that is it.

[TxBec]

whew. glad you missed out.

[hobbes1]

we had some thunder and lightening

Had your hair done in the rain didja?

[xsmommy]

i have no idea what you are talking about this AM, stuffed animal.

[hobbes1]

See, here we had Thunder and Lightning....Knowing of your love of having your hair messed with when you said lightening....I thought mybe you got some foils done or something... ; )

I was jaggin ya jagoff! ; ) I know it's monday, but boy....Sharp like a bowling ball...

[hobbes1]

The most lovely instructress sez class will be late....

[xsmommy]

and we should believe this info from YOU, precisely why....?

[hobbes1]

She said, New pet, tell the class......

[TxBec]

[hobbes1]

Hm. When the Class opens late, I will expect an apology from the both of you....