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Reply #90 posted 02/11/03 9:21pm

LaVisHh

Moderator

Main Entry: mod·er·a·tor
Pronunciation: 'mä-d&-"rA-t&r
Function: noun
Date: circa 1560
1 : one who arbitrates : MEDIATOR
2 : one who presides over an assembly, meeting, or discussion: as a : the presiding officer of a Presbyterian governing body b : the nonpartisan presiding officer of a town meeting c : the chairman of a discussion group
3 : a substance (as graphite) used for slowing down neutrons in a nuclear reactor
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Reply #91 posted 02/11/03 11:25pm

Muse2noPharaoh

Muse
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin Musa, from Greek Mousa
Date: 14th century
1 capitalized : any of the nine sister goddesses in Greek mythology presiding over song and poetry and the arts and sciences
2 : a source of inspiration; especially : a guiding genius


No
Pronunciation: 'nO
Function: adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English nA, from ne not + A always; akin to Old Norse & Old High German ne not, Latin ne-, Greek nE- -- more at AYE
Date: before 12th century
1 a chiefly Scottish : NOT b -- used as a function word to express the negative of an alternative choice or possibility



pha·raoh
Pronunciation: 'fer-(")O, 'far-(")O, 'fA-(")rO
Function: noun
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: Middle English pharao, from Old English, from Late Latin pharaon-, pharao, from Greek pharaO, from Hebrew par'Oh, from Egyptian pr-'',
Date: before 12th century
1 : a ruler of ancient Egypt
2 : TYRANT
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Reply #92 posted 02/13/03 9:51am

SuperC

Main Entry: char·ac·ter
Pronunciation: 'kar-ik-t&r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English caracter, from Middle French caractère, from Latin character mark, distinctive quality, from Greek charaktEr, from charassein to scratch, engrave; perhaps akin to Lithuanian zerti to scratch
Date: 14th century
1 a : a conventionalized graphic device placed on an object as an indication of ownership, origin, or relationship b : a graphic symbol (as a hieroglyph or alphabet letter) used in writing or printing c : a magical or astrological emblem d : ALPHABET e (1) : WRITING, PRINTING (2) : style of writing or printing (3) : CIPHER f : a symbol (as a letter or number) that represents information; also : a representation of such a character that may be accepted by a computer
2 a : one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual b (1) : a feature used to separate distinguishable things into categories; also : a group or kind so separated (2) : the detectable expression of the action of a gene or group of genes (3) : the aggregate of distinctive qualities characteristic of a breed, strain, or type c : the complex of mental and ethical traits marking and often individualizing a person, group, or nation d : main or essential nature especially as strongly marked and serving to distinguish
3 : POSITION, CAPACITY
4 : REFERENCE 4b
5 : REPUTATION
6 : moral excellence and firmness
7 a : a person marked by notable or conspicuous traits b : one of the persons of a drama or novel c : the personality or part which an actor recreates d : characterization especially in drama or fiction e : PERSON, INDIVIDUAL
8 : a short literary sketch of the qualities of a social type
synonym see DISPOSITION, QUALITY, TYPE
- char·ac·ter·less /-l&s/ adjective
- in character : in accord with a person's usual qualities or traits
- out of character : not in accord with a person's usual qualities or traits
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Reply #93 posted 04/26/03 5:08pm

SuperC

Main Entry: 1bump
Pronunciation: 'b&mp
Function: noun
Etymology: probably imitative of the sound of a blow
Date: 1592
1 : a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: as a : a swelling of tissue b : a cranial protuberance
2 a : a sudden forceful blow, impact, or jolt b : DEMOTION
3 : an act of thrusting the hips forward in an erotic manner
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Reply #94 posted 04/26/03 5:27pm

00769BAD

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SuperC said:

Main Entry: 1bump
Pronunciation: 'b&mp
Function: noun
Etymology: probably imitative of the sound of a blow
Date: 1592
1 : a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: as a : a swelling of tissue b : a cranial protuberance
2 a : a sudden forceful blow, impact, or jolt b : DEMOTION
3 : an act of thrusting the hips forward in an erotic manner


2.)Function: VERB
TO SEND TO THE HEAD OF FORUM!!!
I AM King BAD a.k.a. BAD,
YOU EITHER WANNA BE ME, OR BE JUST LIKE ME

evilking
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Reply #95 posted 04/26/03 7:00pm

DigitalLisa

Belief

Main Entry: be·lief
Pronunciation: b&-'lEf
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English beleave, probably alteration of Old English gelEafa, from ge-, associative prefix + lEafa; akin to Old English lyfan
Date: 12th century
1 : a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing
2 : something believed; especially : a tenet or body of tenets held by a group
3 : conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon especially when based on examination of evidence
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Reply #96 posted 04/26/03 7:05pm

DigitalLisa

Conviction

Main Entry: con·vic·tion
Pronunciation: k&n-'vik-sh&n
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
1 : the act or process of convicting of a crime especially in a court of law
2 a : the act of convincing a person of error or of compelling the admission of a truth b : the state of being convinced of error or compelled to admit the truth
3 a : a strong persuasion or belief b : the state of being convinced
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Reply #97 posted 04/26/03 7:07pm

DigitalLisa

Judgement

Main Entry: judg·ment
Variant(s): or judge.ment /'j&j-m&nt/
Function: noun
Date: 13th century
1 a : a formal utterance of an authoritative opinion b : an opinion so pronounced
2 a : a formal decision given by a court b (1) : an obligation (as a debt) created by the decree of a court (2) : a certificate evidencing such a decree
3 a : capitalized : the final judging of mankind by God b : a divine sentence or decision; specifically : a calamity held to be sent by God
[This message was edited Sat Apr 26 19:07:51 PDT 2003 by DigitalLisa]
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Reply #98 posted 04/26/03 7:09pm

DigitalLisa

Love

Main Entry: [1]love
Pronunciation: 'l&v
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English lufu; akin to Old High German luba love, Old English lEof dear, Latin lubEre, libEre to please
Date: before 12th century
1 a (1) : strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties (2) : attraction based on sexual desire : affection and tenderness felt by lovers (3) : affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests b : an assurance of love
2 : warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion
3 a : the object of attachment, devotion, or admiration b (1) : a beloved person : DARLING — often used as a term of endearment (2) : British : — used as an informal term of address
4 a : unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another: as (1) : the fatherly concern of God for humankind (2) : brotherly concern for others b : a person's adoration of God
5 : a god or personification of love
6 : an amorous episode : LOVE AFFAIR
7 : the sexual embrace : COPULATION
8 : a score of zero (as in tennis)
9 : capitalized Christian Science : GOD
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Reply #99 posted 04/26/03 7:11pm

DigitalLisa

Peace


Main Entry: [1]peace
Pronunciation: 'pEs
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English pees, from Old French pais, from Latin pac-, pax; akin to Latin pacisci to agree —more at PACT
Date: 12th century
1 : a state of tranquillity or quiet: as a : freedom from civil disturbance b : a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom
2 : freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
3 : harmony in personal relations
4 a : a state or period of mutual concord between governments b : a pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity
5 : — used interjectionally to ask for silence or calm or as a greeting or farewell
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Reply #100 posted 04/27/03 1:21am

AlfofMelmak

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succinct
Main Entry: suc·cinct
1 archaic a : being girded b : close-fitting
2 : mrkd by cmpct prcc Xprssn w/o wstd wrds
You don't scare me; i got kids
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Reply #101 posted 04/27/03 1:34am

Natsume

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What the fuck is this shit?
I mean, like, where is the sun?
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Reply #102 posted 04/27/03 10:13am

Muse2noPharaoh

Natsume said:

What the fuck is this shit?



OLD! From days gone by.
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