A renowned philosopher was held in high regard by his driver, who listened in awe at every speech while his boss would easily answer questions about morality and ethics.
Then one day the driver approached the philosopher and asked if he was willing to switch roles for the evening"s lecture.
The philosopher agreed and, for a while, the driver handled himself remarkably well.
When it came time for questions from the guests, a woman in the back asked,
"Is the epistemological view of the universe still valid in an existentialist world?"
"That is an extremely simple question," he responded. "So simple, in fact, that even my driver could answer that, which is exactly what he will do."
int. Expressing grief, pity, or concern. [french: related to *ah, latin lassus weary]
ALGA
n. (pl. Algae) (usu. In pl.) Non-flowering stemless water-plant, esp. Seaweed and plankton. [latin]
ALLY
—n. (pl. -ies) state, person, etc., formally cooperating or united with another, esp. (also ally) in war. —v. Also (-ies, -ied) (often refl. And foll. By with) combine in alliance. [latin alligo bind]
ALMA
mater n. One's university, school, or college. [latin, = bounteous mother]
ALMS
n.pl. Hist. Donation of money or food to the poor. [greek eleemosune pity]
ALOE
n. - plant of the lily family with toothed fleshy leaves.
- (in pl.) (in full bitter aloes) strong laxative from aloe juice. [old english from greek]
ALSO
adv. In addition, besides. [old english: related to *all, *so1]
ALTO
n. (pl. -s) 1 = *contralto.
- a highest adult male singing-voice, above tenor. B singer with this voice.
- instrument pitched second- or third-highest in its family. [italian alto (canto) high (singing)]
ALUM
n. Double sulphate of aluminium and potassium. [latin alumen -min-]
AMEN
int. (esp. At the end of a prayer etc.) So be it. [church latin from hebrew, = certainly]
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