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The word "diatribe" traces its origins back to ancient Greece. It comes from the Greek word diatribe, meaning "pastime, study, or discourse." This in turn, derives from diatribein, which means "to thoroughly wear away" or "to spend time." The modern sense of a bitter, abusive attack developed over time, possibly from the idea of a long, exhausting discourse that "wears away" the listener. The word entered English through Latin and French, with the French disatribe already carrying the ssense of invasive, according to the Online Etymology Dictionary. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the word "diatribe" was first used in English in the late 1500s, specifically in the year 1581. The OED's earliest evidence for its use comes from a translation by James Bell. Examples of "diatribe" used in English: "Our manager privately subjected a few of us to a lengthy diatribe about how terrible the company's new policy is." "I'd prefer a reasoned argument to the diatribes that typically litter the newspaper's editorial page." "He launched into a long diatribe against the lack of action in Congress." "A few years later I took my revenge by writing a diatribe against presentiments." "I won't bother repeating his words, suffice to say they are the usual offensive diatribe." "Somewhat rambling diatribe against the education offered by Balliol as being unsuitable for today's young men. [8] H. Fairbrother to BJ."

Thank you, @Ticklishboy30. I believe Mac will be able to handle Clint without giving in. Yes, Bailey has caught on to the Mac/Bear similarities, but Preston will find someway to get Bailey over the hump when the boys go home for Christmas break and when they leave for good after graduating. As far as finding jobs close by, there's nothing in the area that they boys are interested in pursuing, because those jobs are all in Texas and California, and maybe a few in Florida. We'll see what happens, but those are the basic facts.

Seeing this photo, it's easy to see how they got their name. I didn't realize they were such craftsmen, err chaftsspiders that they could construct the trapdoor in such a way that it had a lip on it, and then it also created a matching lip around the hole so the trapdoor didn't fall all the way down the hole when it closed. That would take more planning and creativity than I thought spiders were capable of. That make me wonder if any spider might be capable of planning revenge against a human that killed its spouse? And if it happens to be a poisonous spider, that could man a bite and injecting more poison than usual.

I'm sure Clint is working on finding one, although he is currently fixated on Michael, but it seems Mac isn't about to give in. Yes, at our age, and I'm assuming your a senior citizen as well, any food the looks good and tastes delicious is usually bad for our diet or our health in general.

Lee, you must remember back when you were Clint's age and how difficult it was to keep pressing about doing something, maybe not sexual though, even though someone tole you to stop. Clint's the same way. Yes, I was surprised that no one commented about my using there term "animal magnetism" earlier in the comment section. I thought it was an apt term to use at that point.

The word "serendipitous" derives from "serendipity," which was coined by Horace Walpole in 1754. He formed it based on the Persian fairy tale, The Three Princes of Serendip, where the heroes make unexpected discoveries. "Serendip" itself comes from the Arabic name for Sri Lanka, Sarandib, ultimately from Sanskrit. Walpole created the word "serendipity" to describe the gift of making fortunate discoveries by accident, inspired by the fairy tale. Therefore, the adjective "serendipitous" signifies something found or happening by chance, often with a positive or fortunate outcome. The noun "serendipity," which was coined by Horace Walpole in 1754. Walpole created "serendipity" based on the Persian fairy tale "The Three Princes of Serendip". According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word serendipitous was first used in English in the 1950. Specifically, the OED's earliest evidence for the adjective "serendipitous" is from 1958, in the Times Literary Supplement. The word is formed by adding the suffix "-ous" to the noun "serendipity". Examples of "serendipitous" used in a sentence: *"Early examples of organic reactions and applications were often serendipitous." *"To some degree, the delays in the production proved serendipitous." *"In a serendipitous coincidence, the Arts Council's new plan included a focus on criticism as an art form." *"The comet was thus a serendipitous discovery, but one that quickly overshadowed the results from their main observing program." *"I bit my lip as a whisper started in my head, suggesting that such a serendipitous phone call could only mean that things were looking up." *"And in a serendipitous twist of fate, he is now in a position to offer my band discounted studio time at a local recording studio." Examples of "serendipity" in a sentence: "You might say this is serendipity, but you really have to make these things happen." "Evolution seems to proceed not by design but by chance and serendipity." "Success often depends on serendipity and clues turned up by other investigations." "His work still evokes the dreaminess and serendipity of a stroll through the streets.: "Through a bit of serendipity, I was asked to give my take."

Yes, Bailey may have figured it out, but I doubt she'll tell anyone else. 😜

You made some good points, but since Preston told Mac all of those examples of possible shape shifters throughout history, he might be receptive and understanding if he suspected their capabilities, rather the condemning it.

Since I've received comments about concerns over Preston, I thought it would be good to have him join the Thanksgiving celebration that Devin and Mac were having for Lonny and Clint. He also joined them at the football game, so maybe this will ease people's fears about what he might be up to.

The word obsolescence is the noun form of the more common obsolete, meaning "something no longer used." Both words stem from the Latin obsolēscere, which means, logically enough, "to fall into disuse." The prefix "ob-" in obsolescere likely means "toward" or "against," and "solescere" is connected to "solere," meaning "to be accustomed". According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the noun "obsolescence" was first used in English in the 1830s. Specifically, the earliest evidence for its use in the OED is from 1832, in Noah Webster's dictionary. The term is also closely related to the adjective "obsolescent," which appeared even earlier, around the mid-1700s. Examples of the word "obsolescence" used in a sentence: *"Once cell phones became equipped with visual tools, regular cameras became an obsolescence in the technological industry." *"It was proven that the unused floppy disks were an obsolescence when they could not even be given away at a garage sale." *"As I was cleaning out the office supply closet at work, I knew the shelf containing items of obsolescence like typewriter ribbon could be tossed out. " *"Due to the obsolescence of the car’s transmission, the mechanic knew he couldn’t purchase the needed transmission from any manufacturer in the world." *"Since the granite countertops were such an obsolescence in the neighborhood homes, the builder knew he would need to upgrade to higher quality materials like marble." *"The chief reason is not economic geography - the obsolescence of cities built to look to the sea or the coal fields." obsolescence

Clint is young and oblivious to how things work. He only knows what he wants, and he doesn't think it would be a problem, since he know that he and his father would never call the cops on Michael. A child's brain doesn't work the same as an adult's. 🙃 I believe Preston is well aware of what a dog can have and what it can't have, so you don't have to worry. "Yes, I often forgot that what I'd recently written and what you guys are reading aren't the same, so I slipped up and gave that away earlier. I told you that a dog's sense of smell was far better than a human's.

Chapter 15 – A Special Time with Friends I was just taking the turkey and green bean casserole out of the oven when we heard a knock at the door. Devin went to answer it, and when he returned a short time later, Lonny and Clint were following him. “Whoa, the turkey smells wonderful and it looks as if you two have gone all out for this,” Lonny said as he entered. “I know you said you invited one other person, but it looks like you fixed enough food for at least a dozen people.”

A demagogue (/ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡ/; from Ancient Greek δημαγωγός (dēmagōgós) 'popular leader, mob leader'; from Ancient Greek δῆμος (dêmos) 'people, populace' and ἀγωγός (agōgós) 'leading, guiding'), or rabble-rouser, is a political leader in a democracy who gains popularity by arousing the common people against elites. Over time, the term acquired a negative connotation, now describing a political leader who manipulates popular sentiment for their own gain, often through emotional rhetoric and appeals to prejudice. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word "demagogue" first appeared in English in the mid-17th century, specifically around 1649. While the word has Greek roots, it likely entered English via French, where "demagoge" was in use earlier. The OED notes that the meaning of the word was already evolving in English at this time, with some early citations using it in a neutral sense (as a popular leader) and others in a negative sense (as a leader who manipulates the public). The verb form, "demagogue", is recorded slightly later by the OED, with the earliest evidence dating to 1656 in the writings of political theorist James Harrington. Examples of "demagogue" used in a sentence: Again, his adversaries used to call him a dangerous demagogue. Again, his adversaries used to call him a dangerous demagogue. He was an enthusiastic, but a fickle and ambitious demagogue, and he achieved a better reputation as a writer. He was deservedly respected in the House of Commons; seldom has an agitator been so little of a demagogue. Maley is playing the demagogue, which is a dirty trick.

This reminds me of the song "Oliver", from the musical of the same name, and one part of the lyric goes live this: "Pounce him! Trounce him! Pick him up and bounce him!" From what I see above, I offer these lyrics for the spider equivalent: Thrash it! Bash It! Stomp the ground and smash it!

When my desk top goes, I'll buy another one. First of all, I'm home a lot, since I'm retire and the desk tops are cheaper, but here's another factor. I've had this desk top for 17 years so far and have gone through countless keyboards with letters, numbers, and symbols wearing off the keys, and well as the length of time I'm on the computer, which also takes a toll, so just think what that would have been like if I had a laptop. Besides, I don't car for the feel of the laptop keypads, I end up resting my hands on the keys, like I do with the desk top keyboards, and the laptop types all kinds of gobbled gook that I have to delete. I'm not a fan of the laptop mouse either, so maybe I'm just old, cranky, and set in my ways, but them's my two-cents.

The word "credulous" originates from the Latin words "redulus," meaning "inclined to believe" or "trustful." This Latin term is derived from "credere," which means "to believe" or "to trust". The suffix "-ulus" in "credulus" often carries a diminutive or pejorative sense, suggesting a tendency to believe too readily or naively. Therefore, "credulous" describes someone who is easily persuaded or too trusting. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word "credulous" was first used in English in the mid-1500s, specifically in 1553. The Oxford English Dictionary cites a translation by John Brende as its earliest evidence. Examples of "credulous" used in a sentence: "But then, there's no ear more credulous than the one that yearns to believe." "We're credulous creatures and easily impressed by things we don't understand." "The credulous nature of Americans drew only contempt from him." "Few people are credulous enough to believe such nonsense." "Once the tap shoes come out, even the most credulous viewer has to catch on." "In that sense, not all the blame can be placed on the most credulous members of the public." "Credulous people can often be easy targets for scams." "Young children are very credulous with anything that a respected adult says." "Since she always tries to find the best in people, Jen can be described as credulous." "Kara took the joke seriously because she was too credulous to understand the sarcasm."

Yeah, you don't want to miss anything while you're watching porn. 🤪

Steve, I'm sorry to hear about your computer problems, but are you sure those pesky otters having been messing with it? Maybe they left a half-eaten fish in there. So, take it to a repair shop first, unless you have the money to buy a new one, but I'd try the repair route first. In a way, I know what you're dealing with. My TV went on the fritz last Sunday, so I ordered a new one from Amazon. When it arrived on Wednesday, when I was unpacking it I noticed it was missing parts, so I called to complain. They couldn't just sent me the missing parts, so they sent me a new TV, which arrived today, and I have to pack up the other one and ship it back. I'll have to have them pick it up here, because it's too difficult trying to carry a tv while using a cane for my equilibrium problems, which might be due to a reaction from some of the many medications I'm taking. The doctors' having figured out what's causing it yet, and I have one doctor's appointment on Monday and another on Wednesday, so I'm hoping for some good news. Anyway, I'll make it work one way or another. My desktop is 17-years-old and I'm afraid the same thing may happen to it, but I hope it lets me finish writing the story first, because it might be a while before I can afford another one. Anyway, best of luck with your problem.

That's a nasty looking spider and the shadows make it appear as if it has more than eight legs.

The word impetus comes from Latin, ‘assault, force’, from impetere ‘assail’, from in- "towards" + petere ‘'to make for," or "seek out". The word "impetus" was first used in English in the early 15th century, although in a slightly different form (impetous) and with the meaning "rapid movement, rush," According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the modern spelling and the sense of the word "impetus" was first used in English in the mid-1600s. Specifically, the earliest known example of the noun "impetus" dates back to 1641, according to the OED. The word's origins trace back to Latin, where it is derived from "impetere," meaning "to attack" or "to assault". Examples of "impetus" used in a sentence: "Throw in a smart bistro and an imaginative gift shop, and contemporary art provides the impetus for rural regeneration." "With the new name has come a renewed creative impetus." "He says the expedition was given extra impetus by the failure of previous attempts." "This book provides all the impetus you could need to get sowing and planting." "Bank policymakers have warned that an acceleration in pay demands could give extra impetus to inflation." "The insistent organizing of veterans also provided the impetus for systematic psychiatric research." "But you will sense the energy that gives impetus to its open-ended narrative." "Whatever discomforts complicated their freedom, however, such freedom did provide them with the impetus to follow unorthodox paths potentially leading to innovative results."

The thing is that most indoor spiders are not able to adapt to survive outdoors, so is it mercy or a cruel punishment and a painful death for them? The only difference is that you may not have to observe its death.

The word "detrimental" ultimately derives form the Latin word "detrimentum," meaning "loss" or "damage." This Latin word comes from "deterere," which means "to wear away" or "to rub off". The "detr- " part of the word is related to the idea of wearing something down or away, while the "-mentum" suffix indicates a state or result. Therefore, "detrimental" essentially means causing damage or harm, reflecting the original concept of wearing something away or diminishing its value. The word entered French as "detriment," and finally it entered English as "detriment" and later as the adjective "detrimental." According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word "detrimental" was first used in English in the mid-1600s. Specifically, the OED's earliest evidence for "detriment" is from 1623, in the writing of William Sclater, Church of England clergyman. It is also recorded as a noun from the Middle English period (1150-1500). The earliest known use of the word "detrimental" in English in the mid-1600s, specifically, in 1656 in the writings of Thomas Blount. The word is formed within English, derived from the noun "detriment" and the suffix "-al". Examples of "detrimental" used in a sentence: "It will have detrimental effects on the healing process." "As it turned out, nothing he had kept secret was actually detrimental to their relationship." "The new law will have detrimental influences on future tobacco use." "It was an example of the detrimental effect that passive smoking can have on anyone's health." "The detrimental effects of such solitude on health are well documented." "t's also had a significant and detrimental impact on the regional economy." "That would be hugely detrimental to football." "Any suggestion of negative or detrimental treatment may lead to a valid claim for whistleblowing, where compensation is not capped and financial awards can be high."

The word "ubiquitous" has its roots in Latin. It comes from the Latin word "ubique," meaning "everywhere," combined with the suffix "-ous," which indicates a quality or state. "Ubique" itself is derived from "ubi," meaning "where," and the generalizing particle "-que". Therefore, "ubiquitous" essentially means "existing everywhere" or "omnipresent". According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the adjective "ubiquitous" was first used in English in 1772, in James Macpherson's "Remarks on an Introduction to the History of Great Britain and Ireland". The specific quote cited is: "When we think him [sc. God] in some matter straitned, or abdridged of room, for his Omnipresence, on the supposition of his essence not pervading this ubiquitous nothing, we seem to forget who he is." The related noun "ubiquity," meaning "presence everywhere," appeared earlier, in the late 16th century, according to Merriam-Webster. Examples of "ubiquitous" used in a sentence: "Sugar is ubiquitous in the diet." "The company's logo has become ubiquitous all over the world." "She is one of the wealthiest, most ubiquitous media personalities around." "Historical markers are a ubiquitous presence along many of the nation's highways and country roads." "He quickly became the face of the campaign and a ubiquitous presence on television screens and billboards." "He has added speed and superb running lines to his ubiquitous presence. "He aims to make his product ubiquitous by selling it internationally." "We live in a society where the term "risk" has become ubiquitous." "They have become a seemingly ubiquitous part of our national culture." "They are ubiquitous environmental contaminants of considerable persistence."

The word "rind" originates from the Old English word "rinda," meaning bark of a tree or other plant." It's related to other Germanic words like Old Saxon "rinda", from Old High German "rinda," and German "Rinde," all referring to a crust or outer covering, and possibly to Old English "rendan" (to rend). Ultimately, the Proto-Germanic root *rind- is suggested to be related to the Proto-Indo-European root *(H)rendh-. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) indicates that the word "first" (as a noun) was first used in English in the Old English period (before 1150). As an adjective, its earliest known use is also in the Old English period (before 1150). Examples of "rind" used in a sentence: *"It's a strong aged cheese with a pale orange rind." *"The fruit is about the size of a small hen's egg, and within its fibrous rind is the seed or so-called nut, the albumen of which is very hard and has a prettily mottled grey and brown appearance." *"For water-vessels, they employ gourds and large coco-nut shells, in preparing which they pour in water and allow the pulp or the kernel to decay, so that it may be removed without breaking the rind or shell." *"The process of expression is applicable to the obtaining of essential oils which are contained in the rind or skin of the fruits belonging to the citron family, such as orange and lemon oils." *"The old idea that it was made from layers or pellicules growing between the rind and a central stalk has been abandoned, as it has been proved that the plant, like other reeds, contains only a cellular pith within the rind."

Since Devin's dad was a finance major in college and he helped Gramps and Pops select the stocks they put in their portfolio, which did really well, I believe the boys will utilize him to help them invest their money, once they sell the coins. I have a feeling they'll want to build as much wealth as they can, so once their boys reach puberty and are able to transition, that they'll be able to afford to take time off of work to home school and train them. Thank you for your feedback.