Word For The Day, Monday, August 18, 2003

The Verbivores | 8/18/03 | 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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stolid \STAH-luhd\, adjective:
stolidity, stolidness; noun
stolidly; adverb

1. Having or revealing little emotion or sensibility.
2. Not easily aroused or excited
3. Dull; impassive.

He destroys the public for historical work by convincing it that history is synonymous with heavy, stolid prosing.
--Allan Nevins, "What's the Matter With History?"

Etymology: [Latin stolidus, stupid. See stel- in Indo-European Roots.]

[Argh]

I don't believe you, Tex, and demand photographic proof. :^)

[1smallVoice]

Looks like a Cocker Spaniol. Great dogs.

[white rose]

Oh, I know. I'm desperately hoping to find one of those Elvis Saddam posters over at eBay any day now.

[Robert A Cook PE]

Latest classified ad in NC:

Lost in academanically seeking well-funded-musicology. Desires: Stability and sanity.

[hobbes1]

We haven't been to a costume party in a couple of years,

So...that just leaves Saturday nites, during the Cinemax late show...Eh?

[Argh]

Teach, I hope you appreciated how stolidly I did NOT ping you to the "new dinosaur found in India" (or wherever) thread, despite the fact that your personal experience with these creatures would have been useful there. You're welcome! Please send me $10 U.S. for this service.

[Laura Earl]

Troll Post

[Laura Earl]

Never mind...it's already been pulled. That storm blew up FAST!

[Argh]

I'm desperately hoping to find one of those Elvis Saddam posters over at eBay any day now.

Miss Rose, don't tell me you're becoming a Saddamite!

[Texan5]

No, it is only for costume parties. That is not the kind of "costume" that my hubby wants me to wear on Saturday nights...

[Texan5]

We have not even begun to go through our photos since we moved-at the rate we are going, I might find one in two or three years!

[honeygrl]

Hey, that's a great idea for me to use this year if I'm in proper shape for it by then. I didn't think anything would embarrass my parents more than the Hooter's outfit, but I think yours might be it.

[Gabz]

Thanks.

I have a feeling she's going to wind up being bigger than your guys. The women I spoke with said she thought the pup had chow in her because of the black spots on her tongue.

There is no chow in this dog - but there is a whole heck of a lot of rottweiler in her!!!!!

[Gabz]

LOL!!!

Hubby said it was a good thing we let the kidlet name her, otherwise she would have wound up being called Ouzo - because we were starting to run out of other boozebottle names!!!

[honeygrl]

You should've named her Cosmo, after my new favorite drink.

[Gabz]

Thanks, Arghie!!!

[Robert A Cook PE]

Texan can't send you a domineering (mountaineering ?) picture arghy ....

She's too busy gettin nailed at work.

http://www.strangecosmos.com/view.adp?picture_id=11001

[Texan5]

It isn't immodest or anything-just a black leotard, a pair of fishnet panty hose, high heeled boots, and a wide belt (sometimes I wrap a length of chain around my waist, and hang a few padlocks on it instead). It's the whip, chains and handcuffs that get the attention. And it is not costly to put together, either.

[Lostinacademe]

NO kidding - but I'm not going to find stability and sanity in musicology, that's for sure!

[Gabz]

A cocker spaniel???????????????????????