Word For The Day, Monday, August 11, 2003

The Verbivores | 8/11/03 | 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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surmise \sur*myze\, verb, transitive/intransitive; noun
surmising, surmised, surmises

1. To infer (something) without sufficiently conclusive evidence
2. To make a guess or conjecture
3. Reflection; thought. [Obs.]
4. An idea or opinion based on insufficiently conclusive evidence; a conjecture.

It wafted nearer yet, and then she knew That what before she but surmised, was true. --Dryden.

Etymology: [Middle English surmisen, to accuse, from Old French surmise, feminine past participle of surmettre : sur-, sur- + mettre, to put (from Latin mittere).]

[RikaStrom]

Good Morning Students. Welcome to class!

Class is now in session. The rules are simple; you get a grade if you use the WFTD in a sentence, haiku, limerick, or quatrain. You get a "+" if you make a link, or make the teacher laugh, or you offer the appropriate bribes. I hold the grade book; the whip and chair.

As Germany's economy stagnates, some say answer could be more work, fewer holidays and vacation days By David Mchugh, Associated Press, 8/10/2003 13:28
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) At age 30, and with three years seniority, Holger Bettenhausen figures his typical German allotment of 28 days paid vacation will just about enough meet his needs.

Oh good grief. You know, once upon a time the German machine was a force to be reckoned with, notw though, it a socialist nanny state. Does it not occur to these brilliant people that if you work hard, then your business will survive and then you can actually enjoy holidays? What happens when, with all the vacations and whatnot, that the business' fail? These idiots will probably go, "Oh the government will support me." and carry on about their insanity. Don't they realize this is why their taxes are so high? Or do they just surmise that as long as it doesn’t really affect them, they're golden?

Their country is turning into a cesspool, with the people being cared for from cradle to grave. There is no individuality here, no sense of accomplishment, just the growing blanket of entitlement. They will bankrupt their country into the dark ages, and then scream for rescuing from us. /disgusted rant

As Germany's economy stagnates, some say answer could be more work, fewer holidays and vacation days

Early to bed, early to rise
Work like hell, don't you surmise
will lower your taxes, increase your pay
And make German economy, bright, happy and gay!

[RikaStrom]

Morning Gang.

[RikaStrom]

Morning Gang.

[xsmommy]

good AM teach.

[RikaStrom]

Morning Gang.

[RikaStrom]

Morning Gang.

[RikaStrom]

Wow, you were sitting right on the steps weren't you?

Morning Pet, how is that adorable puppy of yours?

[xsmommy]

yep, i've been waiting for ya~! xs2pup is very sweet. hopefully xskids are taking him out at home and not allowing him to poop on the rug! i better call to remind them....

[RikaStrom]

LOL, good idea.

[Conspiracy Guy]

HI

[camle]

grumble grumble...

[xsmommy]

i can only surmise that Hollywood doesn't have many Charlie Daniels fans. you go, charlie!

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Hi everyone.......sorry I can't stay......... this is a "hit and run" post.......... have a great one........

[RikaStrom]

Morning Flurry!

[RikaStrom]

Why are you grumbling?? Monday morning comes without fail. :-)

[Conspiracy Guy]

Mernin.

[RikaStrom]

Oh I love Charlie! I saw him in concert here at the Rodeo a couple of years ago. What a show!!

A+

[TheGrimReaper]

The astute observer
Ought to surmise
That her every utterance
Is naught but lies.

[B!tch]

[theDentist]

Is it really morning, or am I having a real sad, lucid, dream? I surmise you're correct, but it doesn't really brighten prospects for the day.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Charlie is a hoot.