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The word sublimate comes from the Latin verb sublimare, meaning "to elevate"; sublimare is also the ancestor of sublime. Sublimate itself once meant "to elevate to a place of dignity or honor" or "to give a more elevated character to," but these meanings are now obsolete. Around the 16th century, the term was adopted into alchemy and chemistry to describe the process of heating a solid into a vapor, which then cools to form a pure substance. The term later developed into a psychological concept, particularly through Sigmund Freud's work, describing the channeling of primitive impulses, such as sexual ones, into socially acceptable or more elevated activities. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the verb "sublimate" was first used in English before the year 1500, with the earliest evidence from the writings of the alchemist George Ripley. In the 1560s the use of the past-participle adjective "sublimated" in English to mean "purified" or "refined". Around 1600 the chemical and alchemical sense of sublimate emerges, referring to the process of heating a solid into a vapor and cooling it to extract pure substance. In the 1620s the noun form of "sublimate" first appears in English. Examples of "sublimate" used in a sentence: "The artist was able to sublimate her personal pain into incredibly powerful and moving works of art." "Dry ice sublimates at room temperature, a fascinating process to observe." "She learned to sublimate her competitive urges by channeling them into coaching a young team," "Over time, the ice on the comet's surface began to sublimate, creating its iconic tail." "Can she sublimate her ego for the good of the team?" "I try to sublimate this energy into productivity at work." "But I'll see if I can actually sublimate the tension into something creative." Examples of "sublimation" used in a sentence (as a physical process): "Dry ice is a classic example of sublimation, as it turns directly from a solid to a gas at room temperature." "When comets travel close to a star, the heat causes their ice to undergo sublimation, forming their tails." Examples of "sublimation" used in a sentence (as a psychological concept): "Rather than dwell on his grief, she used sublimation by donating her time to community service." "He channeled his restless energy into working on the project, a clear case of sublimation."

The word "quiescence" comes from the Latin word quiescentia, meaning "rest" or "quietness". This noun quiescence comes from the Latin verb quiescere, meaning "to rest" or "to become quiet". Ultimately, this traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *kweie-, which also means "to rest, be quiet". Definition of Quiescence A state of rest or inactivity, Dormancy or stillness, and A temporary lull or pause. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the earliest recorded use of the noun quiescence in English was in 1625. The citation comes from the writings of the poet and clergyman John Donne. Quiescent is an adjective that means quiet, still, inactive, or in a state of rest or dormancy. It describes something that is not currently developing, functioning, or active. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the adjective quiescent was first used in English in 1605. The first recorded use was by philosopher and statesman Francis Bacon, in a passage that references Aristotle: "... as Aristotle endeavoureth to prove, that in all motion there is some point quiescent..." Examples of "quiescence" and "quiescent" used in a sentence: Environmental: "The forest experienced a period of quiescence during the winter, with no growth or movement." Geological: "Mount Fuji is an active volcano, but it is currently in a phase of quiescence, meaning it is not erupting." Biological: "To survive the cold, the insect entered a dormant, quiescent state to conserve energy." Social: "The community's political quiescence allowed for a long period of peace and stability". Professional: "The tech industry was in a quiescent period after a boom, with fewer new innovations emerging".

The etymology of nostomania combines the Greek word νόστος (nóstos), meaning "a return home", with the suffix -mania (from the Greek mania), meaning "madness" or "excessive enthusiasm. Thus, nostomania literally translates to a "madness for a return home," describing an overwhelming desire to return to one's home or familiar places. Nostomania is an extreme form of homesickness or a passionate longing for the familiar, similar to how "nostalgia" (from nostos and algos, meaning "pain") signifies a longing for the past. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the earliest known use of the word nostomania in English was in 1835 in the Cyclopaedia of Practical Medicine. Examples of "nostomania" used in a sentence: "No matter how long he lived abroad, the old sailor's constant nostomania always pulling his thought back to his small costal hometown." "His intense nostomania for his childhood home in the country made it impossible for him to truly enjoy his city life, despite living there for years." "No matter how long charles lived in Los Angeles, the nostomania was always there, reminding him that New York was where he truly wanted to be." "The prolonged military deployment left the soldier with a deep nostomania, a constant longing for the familiar comfort of his hometown." "She suffered from nostomania, a maddening desire to return to the era of her youth, which made her reject all modern trends,"

Let's get technical, technical. I want to get technical. (to the tune of Olivia Newton-John's Physical)

The word frisson is borrowed from French in the 18th century, where it means "shiver" or "thrill". Its etymology traces back to the Old French word friçons (trembling), which itself ultimately derives from Latin. Interestingly, the Latin root is frictiō ("friction"), but this was mistakenly thought to be a derivative of frigēre ("to be cold"), leading to the meaning of "shiver" and "thrill". According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the word frisson was first used in English in 1777 in a letter by Horace Walpole, and it is a direct borrowing from the French frisson, which means "fever, illness; shiver, thrill". . Example of "frisson" used in a sentence: "As the suspenseful music swelled, a collective frisson of excitement ran through the audience." "There was a distinct frisson in the air as the two rival teams faced each other on the field." "The discovery of the ancient artifact gave the archaeologists a powerful frisson of anticipation." "She felt a slight frisson of fear when she realized how late it was." "The story was exciting, offering a delicious frisson of mystery and adventure."

Interesting comment, but waiting until Clint turns 18 will take 5 years and probably take us through Secrets 4 and Secrets 5. I think the boys will be worried about their careers by then and possibly a son or two. 😜

Small world. And I go to the one on Lexington.

en·nui /änˈwē/

The word ennui comes from French and originally meant "annoyance" or "vexation". It traces back to the Old French word enui, from the verb enuiier (or enuier), which in turn derives from the Late Latin inodiō ("hated"), the same root that gave English the word "annoy". English borrowed the term in the 17th century, and it evolved to describe a more specific kind of boredom: a feeling of listlessness, dissatisfaction, or apathy resulting from a lack of excitement or occupation. Evolution of the word: Late Latin: The root is the Late Latin phrase inodiō, meaning "hated". Old French: This evolved into the Old French word enui and the verb enuiier (to annoy). English: The word was borrowed into English in the 1660s as a direct loan from French, initially as ennui. Meaning shift: While its Latin and French roots are tied to "annoyance," the English usage shifted to a more profound sense of boredom, weariness, or apathy, particularly when life becomes too easy or monotonous. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the noun ennui was first recorded in English in 1758, though the word was used as a French term within English in the 1660s. The OED entry for ennui, n, also shows that the verb form of ennui appeared later, around 1804–1806. Examples of "ennui" in a sentence: "The endless hours spent in the office filled him with a deep sense of ennui." "A brief moment of joy was quickly replaced by his usual feeling of ennui." "Some people find a quick trip to a new city to be the perfect antidote to creative ennui." "She could feel the boredom and weariness, a dull ennui that settled over the quiet afternoon." "A brief surge of pure joy was quickly supplanted by his more usual ennui." "Her usual carefully-studied air of ennui had for a moment slipped." "Tony Hill," he said, covering his ennui with a coating of brightness.

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Aren't all of us? At least most of us.

The etymology of dolor comes directly from the Latin word dolor, which means "pain," "grief," or "sorrow". This Latin root is the source for English words like dolour and dolorous. The Latin term was adopted into other languages. For instance, in Spanish, it forms the root of the word dolor (pain) and is used in religious contexts like Maria de los Dolores ("Mary of the Sorrows"). The word's origin can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root delh-, meaning "to chop". The word dolor can now mean: mental anguish, pain, sorrow, sadness, or grief. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the noun dolor was first used in English during the Middle English period (1150-1500) when it appeared in the text Seven Sages, around 1320. The word is a borrowing from French (dolour), which traces back to the Latin word dolor. Shakespeare also used the word in some of his works, such as in Macbeth. "Each new morn / New widows howl, new orphans cry, new sorrows / Strike heaven on the face, that it resounds / As if it felt with Scotland and yelled out / Like syllable of dolor." (written and performed between 1606 and 1607) ***Don't confused the word "dolor" with yesterday's word "choler".*** Examples of "dolor" used in a sentence: "Her sad poems grew out of a deep dolor that lasted for months," (expressing sorrow) "Your sad-eyed dog might express a great deal of dolor when you leave him alone for the day." (referring to sadness or pain) "For me the great shame and dolor of our times is the story of immigrant children." (expressing sorrow or sadness) "All elements in this rainbow program...are carefully contrived and guaranteed to lift the dolors of winter and put you in a buttercup mood." (referring to the sorrows or pains of winter) "In three hours of listless dolor, Matt Reeves’s oppressively dour 'The Batman', which came out this spring, turned its hero into a comically emo Bat-adolescent." (expressing a sad mood)

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Thanks, Johnny. The holiday chapters always seem extra special and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks, weinerdog. I'm glad you liked this chapter. Michael's mom might have been in the Christmas spirit, or she might have been worried about the reaction from everyone else that was there if she put on one of her rants. No matter what her reason, her husband was the one to benefit. Interest take on Clint's 18th birthday party, but that's a long way off and Devin and Michael might not be living nearby when he comes of age. 😜

Chapter 24 – Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas When Devin and I were awakened by Clint on Christmas morning, we discovered he was still a little boy at heart when it came to this very special day. He was eager to go downstairs and open his presents to see what he got, so we merely tossed on something quickly, so we could go with him. On the way down the stairs, I warned Clint that our moms would probably insist that we eat breakfast first, before we opened any presents, and he just made a fac

The word "choler" comes from the ancient Greek word khlōros, meaning "pale green" or "greenish-yellow". It entered Old French as colere and then Late Latin as cholera. A predominance of choler was associated with a quick-tempered, irritable, and ambitious personality. This is why "choler" is now used to mean anger or irritability. The word "choler" is primarily a noun, As a noun, which refers to anger, wrath, or irritability, and historically, it was also used to describe yellow bile. It can also function as an adjective in older forms, such as "choleric", a term that was used to describe someone who is easily angered or has a bad-tempered disposition. The term Cholera came to refer to a severe acute diarrheal infection caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacterium, which contaminates food and water. The infection results in profuse, painless, watery diarrhea and can lead to rapid and severe dehydration and death if not treated with prompt fluid and electrolyte replacement. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the word "choler" was first used in Middle English before 1382. The OED's earliest evidence for the term comes from the Bible (Wycliffite, early version). Examples of "choler" used in a sentence: "Emerson's fiery complexion subsided by gradual degrees and his acute intelligence triumphed over his choler." "The medieval notion of humors suggested that too much choler, or bile, could make a person quick-tempered." "His reputation for choler made employees reluctant to ask him questions." "The big head, bright eyes, and steely mouth suggest brains, pride, and choler." A literary excerpt: Watson is in a perpetual state of stiff-necked choler tinged with snobbery — "I am better educated, more wealthy, and stronger than you are," he tells Bea, who is unmoved. "I had had two years of color, choler, and passion in Karhide."

And it served like one for many couples at that time as well! You could certainly do things in those old cars that are impossible in today's vehicles with their bucket sears. You could also enter the vehicle on the passenger's side and then slide over behind the wheel, or exit the car using the reverse process.

Thanks for the memories, sandrew. I haven't thought about the Flip Wilson Show and his Geraldine character in years. Thanks for the memories.

Hannibal Lecter was unable to control a cacoethes for committing murder and then cannibalizing the corpse.

The word cacoethes comes from Latin, which borrowed it from the Greek word kakoethes, meaning "ill-disposed" or "malignant". It combines kakós ("bad") and êthos ("character" or "disposition"). The term entered English in the mid-16th century, with its modern meaning of an "insatiable desire" or "mania" popularized by the Roman satirist Juvenal's phrase, insanabile scribendi cacoethes, or "the incurable disease/passion for writing". Its modern meaning is "an irresistible urge to do something inadvisable." The noun cacoethes was first used in English in the 16th century, appearing in the late 1500s. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) cites its earliest known use in the writing of John Foxe, the martyrologist, in 1570. Examples of "cacoethes" in a sentence: " He indulged his cacoethes for climbing trees, even though he knew he might fall." "The professor succumbed to a cacoethes for writing, publishing articles on every topic that caught his interest." "She gave in to a sudden attack of cacoethes and ate the entire box of chocolates." "Despite the risks, his incurable cacoethes for gambling led him to a casino every weekend." I guess you could say that nearly everyone here at Gay Authors is suffering from cacoethes, at least in the original meaning of the word.

Ok, guys, fess up. How many of you are planning to use brontide in your next story? 😉

The word "brontide" comes from the Ancient Greek word Brontḗ (βροντή), meaning "thunder," combined with the Greek suffix -ide. It refers to a low, muffled, distant rumbling sound, similar to thunder but occurring without a visible storm, often associated with seismic activity or other mysterious phenomena. It describes the sound like distant thunder heard in certain regions, especially coastal or lake areas, that are thought to be caused by weak earth tremors. It is sometimes described as "thunder on a clear day." The term can be found in scientific and nature-focused communities. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the word brontide is "not recorded in historical use." The word appears to be a recent creation that entered English around the Year 2000. This is the key distinction to make, as some sources outside of the OED might cite earlier usage that the OED does not recognize. The OED does, however, record the related but distinct term Brontḗism, meaning the style or manner of the Brontḗ sisters' writings. That term dates back to 1887. Examples of "brontide" used in a sentence: *"What's a brontide?" she said, keep him from bolting after hearing the thunderous sound." *"Hiking along the coast, the campers were puzzled by the faint brontide they heard from the direction of the sea." *"On the clear day, a low brontide rolled across the valley, a sound that often precedes seismic activity in the region."

Yes, at first glance that spider does resemble an apple fritter. 🤪 At least until you see the little hairs at the bottom, and then you think someone dropped that apple fritter on the ground or the floor.

First of all, here in GA we're running about 5 to 6 degrees F higher than average, that's 2.8 to 3.3 degrees C. As far as my favorite season, I have two - spring and fall. The temperature in each of these seasons are much more to my liking, even though the early part of spring may be a little chilly, as well as the later part of the fall, but the rest of those seasons are more conducive to activities outdoor and it's better sleeping weather as well. I also like the spring because the plants are coming back to life and blossoming again and the crops are starting to grow. I like the fall because it's harvest time when you can eat corn on the cob and drink cider while enjoying nature's farewell to the growing season with it's colorful display of autumn leaves. I trust that answers your questions satisfactorily.