In theology, the state of a luckless mortal prenatally damned. The doctrine of reprobation was taught by Calvin, whose joy in it was somewhat marred by the sad sincerity of his conviction that although some are foredoomed to perdition, others are predestined to salvation.
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so undeniably true that you cannot possibly take the risk that you might accidentally show it false
(n.) a professional who pretends to be someone else in order to tell a story.
once regarded as having the same low social status as a prostitute, though this is not the case today as prostitutes are becoming more and more appreciated.
once regarded as having the same low social status as a prostitute, though this is not the case today as prostitutes are becoming more and more appreciated.
(n.) one who is idiotic; one whose lack of mental acuity is a source of perennial frustration; those who invariably surround the consternated genius in the room
(v.) a revolt against the authority of upper case and all formal, social-signalling tomfoolery.
(also: upper case)
(also: upper case)
also a way of removing unsightly bikini-area hair in one fell stroke
A dead sinner revised and edited.
The Duchess of Orleans relates that the irreverent old calumniator, Marshal Villeroi, who in his youth had known St. Francis de Sales, said, on hearing him called saint: "I am delighted to hear that Monsieur de Sales is a saint. He was fond of saying indelicate things, and used to cheat at cards. In other respects he was a perfect gentleman, though a fool."
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The Duchess of Orleans relates that the irreverent old calumniator, Marshal Villeroi, who in his youth had known St. Francis de Sales, said, on hearing him called saint: "I am delighted to hear that Monsieur de Sales is a saint. He was fond of saying indelicate things, and used to cheat at cards. In other respects he was a perfect gentleman, though a fool."
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(1878 – 1953) Absolute ruler of the Soviet Union from 1924 to his death. Led the Soviet Union in WWII.
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(n.) a life form whose insurance wouldn't cover the dinged-up genetic code.
(n.) one whose job is to negotiate agreements between nations, which will later be broken as an excuse to have a war
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(also: war)
One whose mind is the creature of its environment, following the fashion in thought, feeling and sentiment. He is sometimes learned, frequently prosperous, commonly clean and always solemn.
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(1879 – 1955) German/ US scientist discovered Theory of Relativity.
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The final arbiter in international disputes. Formerly these disputes were settled by physical contact of the disputants, with such simple arguments as the rudimentary logic of the times could supply — the sword, the spear and so forth. With the growth of prudence in military affairs the projectile came more and more into favor, and is now held in high esteem by the most courageous. Its capital defect is that it requires personal attendance at the point of propulsion.
(n.) a genre of frivolous entertainment intended to distract from mortality
a nation that exists to give Greece extra bonus points in eurovision
(n.) just one of the paradoxes throwing a wrench in the explanations of scientific materialism.
(also: paradox)
(also: paradox)
A favorable occasion for grasping a disappointment.
(n.) an outdoor party venue where attendees generally wear their best clothes; although quiet, they remain very popular. most people will visit at least once a lifetime and even so many are simply dying to get in.
A strip of land along which one may pass from where it is too tiresome to be to where it is futile to go.
All roads, howsoe'er they diverge, lead to Rome,
Whence, thank the good Lord, at least one leads back home.
—Borey the Bald
(also: airbus)
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All roads, howsoe'er they diverge, lead to Rome,
Whence, thank the good Lord, at least one leads back home.
—Borey the Bald
(also: airbus)
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