Word For The Day, Monday, September 15, 2003

The Verbivores | 9/15/03 | 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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adumbrate \AD-uhm-brayt\, verb:
adumbrating, adumbrates, adumbrated; transitive verb
adumbration noun
adumbratively; adverb
adumbrative; adjective

1. To give a faint shadow or slight representation of; to outline.
2. To foreshadow; to intimate.
3. To overshadow; to shade.
4. To disclose partially or guardedly.

Both in the vastness and the richness of the visible universe the invisible God is adumbrated.
--L. Taylor.

Etymology: [Latin adumbr re, adumbr t-, to represent in outline : ad-, ad- + umbra, shadow.]

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

strenths - the way Connecticut Yankees say the word Strength...... my Dad said that all the time....maybe I spelled it that way on purpose? lol

[P.O.E.]

The good thing about Isabel's impending arrival: I expect there to be a lot of hatch-battening going on around the house this week.

[Argh]

See the link at # 219, you might like the doggy pictures. Real dogs, not doggy style, you pervert!!

[VRWCmember]

So you like doggies with style, while others like doggy-style; to each his (or her) own.

[Argh]

I don't suppose anyone cares, but here's the story of why Parcells gets called The Big Tuna (no, it's not because he smells...)

[Argh]

And some are just dogs...

[Gabz]

I expect there to be a lot of hatch-battening going on around the house this week.

Except for bringing in my lawn chairs and the sand box toys - all of ours is pretty much done.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I thought that was Shillery Clintoon's nick name.

[Argh]

That would be insulting to tunas. Hillarious would be "HypertrophiedButtLyingSelf-CenteredScumbagNaziBitch", although Grimmy may know something shorter and more accurate and effective.

[P.O.E.]

I'd hate to over-react: the Weather Channel cries wolf so often.

On the other hand, next week may turn out to be a good week to buy beachfront property at a discount.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Maybe it was "Dead Tuna"....

[Gabz]

I'm not over reacting, per se - but I would really hate like heck to have to put in a claim to my insurance company after living here for less than 6 months!!!!

As to beach front property - I'm only 15 miles from either the Atlantic or the Cehsapeake. I'm hoping I don't wind up WITH beach front property.

[Robert A Cook PE]

Yes, breachfront property "might" be at a discount next week.....

That is, at least part of the property might still be on the lot (and zip code) where it is now; but you'd have to pick up the rest of the lumber, doors, windows, and interior walls after it floated back on-shore from all the beaches from Cape May to Newfoundland....

[P.O.E.]

LOL - I've been saying the same thing - and I live in the mountains of Pennsylvania!

[P.O.E.]

Playboy's "Girls of Walmart?"

Playboy models are usually underdressed, but at Walmart you're considered overdressed if you have teeth.

[Argh]

at Walmart you're considered overdressed if you have teeth.

BWWWAAAHAHAHahahaha....

You hear that, Tex?

[Argh]

Vicious Violent Hate Group Adumbrates End of Life As We Know It by Having Picnic in Fresno!!! These evil conservatives must be stopped!!!

OK, I'm out of sarcasm for today. Unless the Whyisa shows her puss around here again.

[Gabz]

The Governor has declared a state of emergency for the state of Virginia as of about 4pm.

[Argh]

HEY TE-EACH! TEACHIE! I've got a couple of deep philosophical questions in the email.

1. Why is one IN MOVIES but ON TELEVISION?

Beats me.

2. Why is "bra" singular but "panties" are plural?

Ooo, I know, I know. This was inspired by the junior senator from N.Y.

And # 3, not from the email: where the heck is Grimmy these days?

[Texan5]

I heard that on the radio on the way home. Not looking very good, is it? You guys be careful and stay safe. And make sure you have plenty of provisions.