Administrators Gail Posted September 24, 2009 Administrators Posted September 24, 2009 I had to check this, and yes, this site is American! Here was my WOTD, and God Bless America is used as an example: Claptrap (noun) Pronunciation: ['klæp-træp] Definition: Pretentious, insincere speech designed to gain applause; a trick or phrase designed to capture praise. Usage: We are not calling today's word slang, though it is a bit slangy. It is uncomfortable in formal written English and probably should be limited to conversation. In its second sense it may be used in the plural, as "claptraps like 'God bless America' and 'Home, sweet home'." In the most widely used sense, as in today's Suggested Usage, it is a mass noun with no plural. Suggested Usage: Remember, claptrap is not just drivel, but drivel designed to stimulate a positive response, "She tried to extenuate her embezzlement with claptrap about motherhood and devotion to the family." The more unpalatable the affair, the more likely it is to emerge, "Expect a barrage of patriotic claptrap whenever we set off to war." Etymology: Originally, today's word had two references in British theater. First, it was a device that made the sound of clapping before canned applause was invented. (This is not to be confused with the slapstick, a device for making the sound of a slap for 'slapstick' farce.) It later came to refer to a line guaranteed to garner applause, such as "Britannia rule the waves." Hence today's meaning of cheap, showy sentiment expressed solely for effect. Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Members rudywoofs (Pam) Posted September 24, 2009 Members Posted September 24, 2009 Believe it or not, some people actually DO believe in the words, "God Bless America." I do. Quote Pam Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup. If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony. Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?
Administrators Gail Posted September 24, 2009 Administrators Posted September 24, 2009 Believe it or not, some people actually DO believe in the words, "God Bless America." I do. I know! That's why I had to check the source! It surprised me, too! Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Guest Posted October 14, 2009 Posted October 14, 2009 Apologetics a·pol·o·get·ics (ə-pŏl'ə-jět'ĭks) n. (used with a sing. verb) The branch of theology that is concerned with defending or proving the truth of Christian doctrines. Formal argumentation in defense of something, such as a position or system. Quote
D. Allan Posted December 16, 2009 Author Posted December 16, 2009 Most of the "claptrap" that we hear today comes from the mouths of our polititions trying to get re-elected. dAb Quote dAb O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!
Members phkrause Posted December 17, 2009 Members Posted December 17, 2009 excellent dab pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Stan Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 as of today, this thread has had 392,670 views. Feb 9, 2010 Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
Administrators Gail Posted February 10, 2010 Administrators Posted February 10, 2010 as of today, this thread has had 392,670 views. Feb 9, 2010 Someone should tell dAb... I wonder if he realises just what a monster he's created! :) Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Members phkrause Posted February 10, 2010 Members Posted February 10, 2010 Looks like it is the top thread on CA. pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Guest Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Originally Posted By: Stan Jensen as of today, this thread has had 392,670 views. Feb 9, 2010 Someone should tell dAb... I wonder if he realises just what a monster he's created! HEY DAB!!! Quote
Members phkrause Posted February 10, 2010 Members Posted February 10, 2010 "HEY DAB!!!" Richard I do think that he heard you, cause I know I did. hahahahaha pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 10, 2010 Members Posted February 10, 2010 Just trying to help out around here. Richard you remind me of Ginger Baker! pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Guest Posted February 11, 2010 Posted February 11, 2010 You mean the scruffy looking guy on the Blind Faith album? Quote
Members phkrause Posted February 12, 2010 Members Posted February 12, 2010 You mean the scruffy looking guy on the Blind Faith album? LOL, yes, the guy that is, was the drummer for Cream and Blind Faith. Yes you do resemble him. pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Stan Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Feb 16th, 2010 399,014 views. Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
Woody Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Thank you DAB Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Members phkrause Posted February 16, 2010 Members Posted February 16, 2010 I'd say this thread has a life of is own. pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Ellen Posted May 31, 2010 Posted May 31, 2010 This is the first time I have taken the time to look at the word of the day. I can't see anyone answering the questions yet the side bar says that 500 thousand viewers have read the entries! I was interested in the word eponym; some of the answers are obvious, can you give us the answers to the others. "Louis Pasteur Moses Jesus Washington, D. C. Apollo George Boole Louis Braille John Philip Sousa William Miller Yogi the Bear" Pasteurization Musaic Christian? there must be another one . . . Boolian Braille Sousaphone Millerite ??? Quote
D. Allan Posted June 14, 2010 Author Posted June 14, 2010 Syntony noun; Syntonic adj. The condition of being syntonic, or ‘tuned’ so as to respond to one another, as two electric circuits. (Physics) State of being adjusted to a certain wave length; agreement or tuning between the time period of an apparatus emitting electric oscillations and that of a receiving apparatus, esp. in wireless telegraphy. –Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 Quotes: “… syntony can be described as chiming in with others.” –Theory of Levels of Emotional Development, Dabrowsik and Piechowski, 1977 “The Empathy Exercise – From Conflict to Syntony. This appendix presents a loving way to resolve misunderstandings with someone close to you.” Totally fit Living, Robert Kronemeyer, 1996 “Official demographer hasten to point out that high mortality rates were already a feature of the Brezhnev period, while low fertility rates are after all a sign of social advance, in syntony with Western Europe” -London Review of Books, 25 Jan. 2007, p.12 “…the Secretary of State publicly reminded the station that it should remain ''in syntony'' with the policies of the Holy See. ...” –Sept. 21, 1989, Alan Riding, NYTimes “We are apt to look upon the well-balanced syntonic as the normal individual, at peace with himself and in harmony with the environment; while the individual dominated by the schizoid mechanism is usually considered abnormal or psychopathic. The schizoid individual, however, may have the grater social value. While the syntonic finds out nothing new and wishes no improvement, and is content with his environment, the schizoid maintains his independence and follows his own goal.” Problems of Personality, Page 72 by C. Macfie Campbell. 1999 Quote dAb O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!
Guest Posted June 14, 2010 Posted June 14, 2010 Hey D. Allen, we must be living in syntony. I was just thinking about you earlier today, and thinking I would post a word here. Quote
D. Allan Posted June 14, 2010 Author Posted June 14, 2010 We must have resonant circiuts! Well I was just getting bored and have a while to waste until supper so that word syntony had been ratteling around in my craniumn for a while. Sometime syntony is rare on this forumn. Ha Ha. Quote dAb O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!
Moderators John317 Posted June 14, 2010 Moderators Posted June 14, 2010 D. Allen, it's about time! Welcome back. Don't be gone so long, stranger. Quote John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. [17] For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
Guest Posted June 14, 2010 Posted June 14, 2010 dae-dal [deed-l] –adjective 1. skillful; ingenious. 2. cleverly intricate. 3. diversified. dae-dal 1. Ingenious and complex in design or function; intricate. 2. Finely or skillfully made or employed; artistic. Quote
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