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."
—v. (-ling) 1 make a continuous deep resonant sound as of distant thunder.
- (foll. By along, by, past, etc.) (esp. Of a vehicle) move with a rumbling noise.
- (often absol.) Slang find out the esp. Discreditable truth about. —n. Rumbling sound. [probably dutch rommelen]
RUMOUR
(us rumor) —n. (often foll. By of or that) general talk, assertion, or hearsay of doubtful accuracy (heard a rumour that you are leaving). —v. (usu. In passive) report by way of rumour (it is rumoured that you are leaving).
RUMPLE
v. (-ling) crease, ruffle. [dutch rompelen]
RUMPUS
n. Colloq. Disturbance, brawl, row, or uproar. [origin unknown]
RUNNEL
n. - brook.
- gutter. [old english]
RUNNER
n. - person, horse, etc. That runs, esp. In a race.
- creeping rooting plant-stem.
- rod, groove, roller, or blade on which a thing, e.g. A sledge, slides.
- sliding ring on a rod etc.
- messenger.
- (in full runner bean) twining bean plant with long flat green edible seed pods.
- long narrow ornamental cloth or rug. do a runner slang leave hastily; flee.
RUNOFF
n. Additional election, race, etc., after a tie.
RUNOUT
n. Dismissal of a batsman by being run out.
RUNWAY
n. Specially prepared surface for aircraft taking off and landing.
RUPIAH
n. Chief monetary unit of indonesia. [related to *rupee]
