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....

---

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.]

[Agnes Heep]

That could very well be. I've been a sentimentalist since childhood, though I've acquired a very strong rational streak simply because I've felt it was the proper thing to do. Whatever the cause, plucked strings are, to me, like catnip to a cat.

[Concerto in D]

The Largo movement is the gentle treasure.

[secret garden]

Pardon my ignorance but are you speaking in code?

[Concerto in D]

Oops--That'll teach me to get a music degree and assume everyone knows what I mean. Silly me!

Three movements to the piece: First is Allegro (fast and bouncy); second is Largo (gentle and peaceful); third is Allegro again (fast and bouncy).

[Concerto in D]

Hehehe! Do I detect the strong possibility that you taught 4th and 5th graders how to play strings? Indeed, that could set anyone's teeth on edge!

[secret garden]

I understand allegro and largo(I play the piano) but thought you were trying to tell me more about the song(or its writer) with the lyric you quoted. I should have been more specific. :-)

[Agnes Heep]

Not at all! My involvement with music is purely personal and recreational. My hat goes off to those who have the patience to teach anything to fourth and fifth graders--I'm sure not one of them!

[RikaStrom]

LOL! Muttly, if you say that three times fast, you will tie your tongue in a knot!

[RikaStrom]

Thank you Jean.

I couldn't remember it exactly. I would say I was having a blonde moment, but you know what certain students here would say about that!

:-)

Are you ready for December with Return of the King?

[RikaStrom]

I like your logic, verbally visual.

And beautifuly expressed.

[RikaStrom]

Ok class, I need a substitute for tomorrow. Fight amoungst yourselves as to who it will be.

Thanks!

Your Teach!

[Gabz]

It can't be me......

I have to deal with the REAL school board tomorrow........

[secret garden]

I wish I could but the dentist(the real one) has dibs on me in the morning. I would much rather be here.

[PoorMuttly]

Uh-oh...Muttly burned out another professor.

Sorry Class...but I will try to be more stolid in my restraint next time...that is, if anyone has the nerve to teach us.

Muttly tried to learn his lesson with "oppugn," which he made a proper mess of.

[Argh]

I haven't heard that before, thank you! (My collection doesn't extend to miscellaneous double lute recitals). I see it's been recorded by Lindberg and O'Dette on BIS, I'll bet that's a version to hear, right after your own with your good self, of course! Is a lute the very devil to play?

[Argh]

plucked strings are, to me, like catnip to a cat.

Do a harpsichord's plectra count?

[Gabz]

Hi classmates, BYE classmates - I have got to get some sleep.

Trying to explain the whys of this would probably wipe out the couple hours I think I have ---

later gators!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Robert A Cook PE]

5:14 am and gabz's just now goin' to bed!

Have we evidence of another gabzgate scandal?

[RikaStrom]

I wish it were that, but alas, the real boss has co-opted my time today.

But, since he does sign the paychecks . . . LOL

There's always class tomorrow. :-)

[Conspiracy Guy]

Kick their liberal butts.