Word For The Day, Monday, 10/28/02

The Verbivores | 10/28/02 | The Teachers!

[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....

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substantive \sub-stan-tive\, adjective:
substantively; adverb
substantiveness; noun
substantivize; transitive verb

1. Substantial; considerable.
2. Independent in existence or function; not subordinate.
3. Not imaginary; actual; real
4. Of or relating to the essence or substance; essential: substantive information.
5. Having a solid basis; firm
6. Grammar. Expressing or designating existence; for example, the verb to be
7. Grammar. Designating a noun or noun equivalent
8. A word or group of words functioning as a noun
9. being the essence or essential element of a thing; "substantial equivalents"; "substantive information"
10. 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

[RikaStrom]

That Ruger was my contribution to the list of weapons. It's a sweet little gun.

A good time was had, and we didn't drown. LOL

[CholeraJoe]

I didn't drown either this weekend. I went swan hunting. I saw lots but none flew close enogh for a shot. I've probably got three more weeks before they're gone.

[xsmommy]

well weaponry came into play during my weekend activities also. the paintballfest was yesterday. CJ, xshub called me from there as i was en route and said Honest to God, it looks like No. Idaho out here (Leesburg), it is militialand! people in cammo!

the 11 year old boys were in hog heaven and as i suspected, many of the hockey dads stayed around to watch the festivities. a good time was had by all.

[xsmommy]

It would appear that the use of the deadly nerve gas by the Russians was a substantive bad move in attempting to free the hostages held by the Chechnyens. Not a good idea to use those old chemical weapons from the Cold War days....

[CholeraJoe]

This time of year everyone is in camo up here because it's hunting season. Elk season opened Saturday. I saw several cars with elk strapped on top.

Yesterday afternoon, it seemed like half of the vehicles I saw on the interstate were Canadian. The snowbirds are fleeing.

[RikaStrom]

Yeah, but you have to get up so early to go hunting..... (shuddering) ick!

[RikaStrom]

LOL, sounds like fun too!

[xsmommy]

Had i thought of it, i would have had xshub borrow the Cabelas cammo duds from my brother! he's got the full suit.

[RikaStrom]

Russia was between a rock and a hard place. I wouldn't have wanted to be the one that had to make that call.

A+

[xsmommy]

that's true. and i heard this AM that it was all the more deadly for having been in closed quarters, that had it been out in the open air, the effects would not have been so disastrous.

[hobbes1]

Tough Call but they did the right thing if the eyewitness account is true.

[Slip18]

From the other thread, it looks as if you had a blast! Yeah, Miss Rika!

[RikaStrom]

Ok gang, I am heading off to work. I'll talk to everyone at lunch.

[Slip18]

The snowbirds are fleeing here, CJ.

[CholeraJoe]

Yeah, but you have to get up so early to go hunting.....

Not for swans. I got to the lake about 11 and stayed four hours.

[Robert A Cook PE]

Homework:

It took almost 2 years of constantley effort to find Mr. Livingston in the jungle.

So, searching for a missing African explorer, like trying to find an ethical denocrat, is a substanleytive job.

[TheGrimReaper]

Gratuitous ossifier pic...

[Substantive post coming later...]

[xsmommy]

who is she, grimmy?i am not familiar with your ossifier.

[TheGrimReaper]

Don't you ever watch JAG??
Col. Sarah McKenzie, USMC (Catherine Bell)

[xsmommy]

nope, never heard of it. the xsTV only gets animal planet, nickelodeon, disney, Foxnews and the various sports channels....