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."
- having adequate reason for a belief or assertion.
- (foll. By of) confident in anticipation or knowledge of.
- reliable or unfailing.
- (foll. By to + infin.) Certain.
- undoubtedly true or truthful. —adv. Colloq. Certainly. be sure (in imper. Or infin.; foll. By that + clause or to + infin.) Take care to; not fail to. For sure colloq. Certainly. Make sure make or become certain; ensure. Sure enough colloq. In fact; certainly. To be sure admittedly; indeed, certainly. sureness n. [french from latin securus]
SURF
—n. Foam of the sea breaking on the shore or reefs. —v. Practise surfing. surfer n. [origin unknown]
SUSS
v. Slang (also sus) (-ss-) (usu. Foll. By out) 1 investigate, inspect.
- work out; realize. on suss on suspicion (of having committed a crime). [abbreviation]
SWAB
—n. - a absorbent pad used in surgery. B specimen of a secretion taken for examination.
- mop etc. For cleaning or mopping up. —v. (-bb-) 1 clean with a swab.
- (foll. By up) absorb (moisture) with a swab.
- mop clean (a ship's deck) [dutch]
SWAG
n. - slang booty of burglars etc.
- austral. & nz traveller's bundle.
- festoon of flowers, foliage, drapery, etc. swagged adj. [probably scandinavian]
SWAM
past of *swim.
SWAN
—n. Large usu. White water-bird with a long flexible neck. —v. (-nn-) (usu. Foll. By about, off, etc.) Colloq. Move or go aimlessly, casually, or with a superior air. [old english]
SWAP
(also swop) —v. (-pp-) exchange or barter. —n. - act of swapping.
- thing for swapping or swapped. [originally = ‘hit’, imitative]
SWAT
—v. (-tt-) 1 crush (a fly etc.) With a sharp blow.
- hit hard and abruptly. —n. Swatting blow. [dial. Var. Of *squat]
SWAY
—v. - (cause to) lean or move unsteadily from side to side.
- oscillate; waver.
- a control the motion or direction of. B influence; rule over. —n. - rule, influence, or government (hold sway).
Snails produce a colorless, sticky discharge that forms a protective carpet under them as they travel along. The discharge is so effective that they can crawl along the edge of a razor without cutting themselves.
