Larstait's definitions

competent

Having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable.

Any competent lawyer can draw up a will.

by Larstait November 10, 2003

T3

Is the next step up from a T1 line as T2 was bypassed. T3 is close to 30 times faster as a T1 (1.54 mps) line and moves data at 44.73 megabits per second in both upload and download modes.

The T3 is too pro for me.

by Larstait November 11, 2003

cloying

Overly sweet or sentimental

The deathbed scenes in the novels of Dickens are famously cloying: as Oscar Wilde said, "One would need a heart of stone to read the death of Little Nell without laughing."

by Larstait November 10, 2003

commerce

Exchange, intercourse, exchange by purchase.

The commerce of the business went well.

by Larstait November 14, 2003

element eighty

On the Periodic Table of Elements, the 80th element. Having so many # of protons, neutrons, etc.
Oh yeah. Also the only good Alternative Rock band in existence.
Based in Dallas, TX

Element Eighty gets me off

by larstait October 8, 2003

contraceptive

Capable of preventing conception.


A device, drug, or chemical agent that prevents conception.

YeA? So? Wanna fight about it?!

by LarstaiT November 12, 2003

condolence

Pity for someone else's sorrow or loss; Sympathy.

After the sudden death of Princess Diana, thousands of messages of condolenc were sent to her family.

by Larstait November 10, 2003