Larstait's definitions

lentiginous

Freckled, spotted.

There is a gene of lentiginuity in their family.

by Larstait November 14, 2003

monologue

One person speaking alone, often to more than one other person without expected comment

Jay Leno might as well have a dialogue, since his band leader always laughs at the jokes that bomb and then continues to talk to Jay to make up for the silence afterwards

by larstait October 29, 2003

mandate

A command, order.

The earnest students listened closely for their next mandate.

by Larstait November 14, 2003

sang-froid

Attitude of calmness.

Such sang-froid in the disposition of the person I am describing.

by Larstait November 15, 2003

savoir-faire

When you know just what do do, related to a subject.

He knew right where to do, liek he had done it a thousand times. What savoir-faire.

by Larstait November 15, 2003

apex

The summit of anything.

The apex of the meeting was the final debate question amongst the main linguists.

by Larstait November 14, 2003

harangue

An oration, lecture, tirade

by Larstait November 6, 2003