An admiral is standing by a candy machine at the Naval Academy in Annapolis when he stops a plebe walking by.
- "Sailor, do you have change for a dollar?"
- "Sure, buddy," - says the plebe, rooting around his pocket.
- "That"s no way to address an officer! Now let"s try it again. Do you have change for a dollar?"
The plebe snaps to attention and barks,
- "No, sir!"
n. (pl. -ies) training-college for priests or rabbis etc. seminarist n. [latin: related to *semen]
SEMITONE
n. Half a tone in the musical scale.
SEMOLINA
n. - hard grains left after the milling of flour, used in milk puddings etc.
- pudding of this. [italian semolino]
SENORITA
n. Title used of or to a young esp. Unmarried spanish-speaking woman.
SENSIBLE
adj. - having or showing wisdom or common sense.
- a perceptible by the senses. B great enough to be perceived.
- (of clothing etc.) Practical.
- (foll. By of) aware. sensibly adv.
SENSUOUS
adj. Of or affecting the senses, esp. Aesthetically. sensuously adv. Sensuousness n. [latin: related to *sense]
SENTENCE
—n. - statement, question, exclamation, or command containing or implying a subject and predicate (e.g. I went; come here!).
- a decision of a lawcourt, esp. The punishment allotted to a convicted criminal.
SENTIENT
adj. Capable of perception and feeling. sentience n. Sentiency n. Sentiently adv. [latin sentio feel]
SENTINEL
n. Sentry or lookout. [french from italian]
SEPARATE
—adj. Forming a unit by itself, existing apart; disconnected, distinct, or individual. —n. (in pl.) Trousers, skirts, etc. That are not parts of suits. —v. (-ting) 1 make separate, sever.
- prevent union or contact of.
- go different ways.
- (esp. As separated adj.) Cease to live with one's spouse.
- (foll. By from) secede.
- a divide or sort into parts or sizes. B (often foll. By out) extract or remove (an ingredient etc.). separately adv. Separateness n. [latin separo (v.)]
