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Word For The Day, Monday, 10/28/02
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Posted on 10/28/2002 4:57:35 AM PST by 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. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....
substantive \sub-stan-tive\, adjective:
substantively; adverb
substantiveness; noun
substantivize; transitive verb
- Substantial; considerable.
- Independent in existence or function; not subordinate.
- Not imaginary; actual; real
- Of or relating to the essence or substance; essential: substantive information.
- Having a solid basis; firm
- Grammar. Expressing or designating existence; for example, the verb to be
- Grammar. Designating a noun or noun equivalent
- A word or group of words functioning as a noun
- being the essence or essential element of a thing; "substantial equivalents"; "substantive information"
- Law. Applying to essential legal principles and rules of right; "substantive law"
Strength and magnitude are qualities which impress the imagination in a powerful and substantive manner.
--Hazlitt.
Etymology: Middle English substantif, from Middle French, from substantif, adjective, having or expressing substance, from Late Latin substantives. Date: 14th century
TOPICS: Education; Humor; Word For The Day
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10/28/2002 4:57:35 AM PST
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RikaStrom
To: *Students; anniegetyourgun; ralph; otterpond; DainBramage; 2Fro; Slip18; xsmommy; camle; ...
Good Morning Everyone
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10/28/2002 4:57:51 AM PST
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RikaStrom
To: paulklenk; one_particular_harbour; Bella_Bru; riley1992; Jimer; raygun; gunshy; maxwell; ...
Rise and Shine!
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10/28/2002 4:58:24 AM PST
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RikaStrom
To: SeaDragon; white rose; Argh; doubled; zog; kachina; VRWCmember; Sabertooth; SCalGal; .30Carbine; ...
Are you all bright eyed and bushy tailed?
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10/28/2002 4:58:53 AM PST
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RikaStrom
To: John SBM; Cool Guy; rockfish59; katze; RJayneJ; LonePalm; gwmoore; Soul Citizen; lds23; ...
The doors are open!
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posted on
10/28/2002 4:59:22 AM PST
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RikaStrom
To: Grace; Hegewisch Dupa; Constitution Day; UberVernunft; bwteim; christine; Calculus_of_Consent; ...
The last one in brings donuts!
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posted on
10/28/2002 4:59:46 AM PST
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RikaStrom
To: RikaStrom
!
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posted on
10/28/2002 5:04:13 AM PST
by
hobbes1
To: RikaStrom
No donuts! Coffee, please.........
To: hobbes1
Morning Tiger. First in this morning, I see. How was your weekend?
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posted on
10/28/2002 5:05:15 AM PST
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RikaStrom
To: hobbes1
Do you just lurk here and push through the door ahead of ladies? You always beat me in the door........
To: WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
It's definitely brewing. Morning Whyisa. :-)
To: RikaStrom; dubyaismypresident
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posted on
10/28/2002 5:06:45 AM PST
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hobbes1
To: RikaStrom
See my hw. I was sick all weekend then that : (
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posted on
10/28/2002 5:09:06 AM PST
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hobbes1
To: hobbes1
Yikes. Sorry Tiger, them's the breaks. Not like the Brown's haven't done some ignorant things this season too.
A+
To: hobbes1
To: RikaStrom
Good morning.........is your carpet muddy this morning? lol........that was very nice of you to host the gang at Glocktoberfest............who got drunk? lol
To: RikaStrom
Good morning!
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10/28/2002 5:17:21 AM PST
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Slip18
To: WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
Actually the carpet is pretty ok. I'm afraid I can release no details to the quantity of adult beverage consumed. LOL
To: RikaStrom
Looks like you had a substantive time this weekend Miss Rika. I have a Ruger Security Six in .357 stainless just like the one you were firing. It's my bear gun.
To: Slip18
Morning Miss Slippy!
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