Word For the Day, Thursday, August 14, 2003

The Verbivores | 8/14/03 | 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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scintilla \sin-TIL-uh\, noun
scintillant; adjective

1. A tiny or scarcely detectable amount; the slightest particle; a trace
2. A spark; a flash.
3. Miniscule

In victory, they must hold on to at least a scintilla of humility, lest they get too cocky -- and ripe for a takedown.
--Bill Breen, "'We are literally trying to stop time,'" Fast Company, May 2000

Etymology: Latin scintilla, "a spark, a glimmer, a faint trace." Also from scintilla is the verb scintillate, "to sparkle."

[secret garden]

I hope she's bringing lipstick to show off those newly uncovered pearly whites!

[Agnes Heep]

they say that folks who prefer vanilla ice cream are sexier...

Yes, marshmallow rocky road is incredibly messy. Takes all the romance right out of it!

[Conspiracy Guy]

I was disapointed that you threatened the dog.

[secret garden]

That'll teach the dog to steal food from the table!

[camle]

my fave remains cherry vanilla....

[Laura Earl]

I'm here.....

[camle]

if you really want to make an impression on the dog, let XS near him with a pair of scissors!

[Central Scrutiniser]

"At only 3 inches tall, it was puzzling to see the Japanese run in terror from from the small green monster named Scintilla."

[Conspiracy Guy]

"Scintilla lace with a pretty face, and a ponytail a hanging down. A wiggle in her walk and a giggle in her talk, Makes the world go round and round. There ain't nothin in the world like blue green eyed girl. To make me act so funny make me spend my money. Make me feel real loose like a long neck goose. Oh baby that's a what I like."
Big Bopper

[Conspiracy Guy]

LulaBelle has eaten 2 oven mits and a pot holder since yesterday morning. I think she wants more fiber in her diet.

[Conspiracy Guy]

HI

[Conspiracy Guy]

That's better than asking Shillery to sleep with him.

[camle]

oh I dunno, as least they'd survive the sleep. or at least their odds thereof are better.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Sleepy with Shillery would be consumption by the fires of Hell.

[camle]

no argument there, but the sight of CS with a pair of scissors is enough to strike terror into the hearts of fully-equipped males everywhere...!

[Agnes Heep]

Uriah prefers pistachio, which is why all our sheets are green.

[camle]

uh make that the sight of XS! (fat fingers)

[NeoCaveman]

I was disapointed that you threatened the dog.

I didn't put the Hillary for dogcather sign on him, I like dogs.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Terror is not as bad.

[camle]

is that the fulla or the giva sheet?