Word For The Day, Wednesday, August 6, 2003

The Verbivores | 8/6/03 | Teacher

[RikaStrom]

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. Practice makes perfect.....post on....

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stave \stayve\, noun
staved or stove; staving, stavesverb, intransitive verb
staving, staves intransitive verb

Noun
1. A narrow strip of wood forming part of the sides of a barrel, tub, or similar structure.
2. A rung of a ladder or chair.
3. A staff or cudgel.
4. A set of verses; a stanza
verb, intransitive verb
5. To break in or puncture the staves of.
6. To break or smash a hole in.
7. To crush or smash inward.
8. To furnish with staves.
9. To be or become crushed in.

And answered with such craft as women use, Guilty or guilties, to stave off a chance That breaks upon them perilously. --Tennyson.
All the wine in the city has been staved. --Sandys.

Etymology: [Back-formation from staves, pl. of staff1.]

[Gabz]

Some people do not know how to use the brains they were given!!!!!!

[Conspiracy Guy]

Was it stolen or found?

[Conspiracy Guy]

I don't carry a wallet.

[xsmommy]

broke into the SUV and stole the briefcases he was carrying it in. at least he didn't go into the strip club with a big wad of bills.... though, he likely had that too!

[xsmommy]

so if i stick my hand in your pocket i will find LOOSE money?

[Texan5]

You were saying on the earlier thread that you still have stuff you don't have room for-wait till you start doing that remodeling you want to do-you will find all kinds of space.

[Gabz]

LOL!!!!!

[Conspiracy Guy]

Then it says the briefcase, cash, and checks were found behind a nearby trash bin.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Try it and see. Left front pocket will yield the most.

[xsmommy]

you're right. i didn't see that. wonder what they DID take, if anything.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Probably his cell phone.

[Gabz]

Check this out!!!

'Whoopi' Ignites Furor (Anti-smoking goons upset with Goldberg & NBC)

[xsmommy]

did i show you my new license plates...

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[TruthShallSetYouFree]

As vet democrat watchers know
One needs a vest for the crap that they throw
While they’re lacking in couth
They can’t stave off the truth
As the Bush tidal wave starts to grow

[Gabz]

LOL!!!!!

[Conspiracy Guy]

Whoppi is the last person I want portraying a smoker. She is the smoker that Smoke Gnatzies think we all are. Besides she is a ugly beyotch.

[xsmommy]

Hockey parents get all the bad press look what they are doing in Tennis...

[Gabz]

While I understand your position - I have to disagree with you. Whooppi is not PORTRAYING a smoker - she IS a smoker.

[Gabz]

Good grief.

I''m sorry but some of these parents are truly deranged when it comes to the sports of their kids.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I know she's a smoker but she is not represntative of the average smoker. Heck if the average smoker was like Whoopi I'd become a Smoking Smoke Gnatzie ; ) I hate her.