(1907-1915) A ship contemporary with the Titanic. One of the biggest and fastest ocean liners of her time, this four-funneled luxury liner was carrying a secret cargo of military supplies for the British in WWI; Germany, blockaded by the British, newly-equipped with U-boats (which Churchill ordered rammed on site), and aware of this smuggling on the part of the British, warned that any British or American ship thought to be carrying war supplies would be liable to attack, regardless of the safety of passengers or crew. The 1259 passengers and 701 crew who boarded the Lusitania on May 1, 1915, paid little attention, largely unaware of the contraband bullets and shrapnel that the ship carried.
On May 7, as lunchtime ended within sight of Ireland's south coast, the Lusitania was hit by a torpedo from a German u-boat, followed by a much bigger secondary explosion (likely a steam-pipe explosion). Listing sharply toward the wound in her starboard side, she sank in only 18 minutes, taking 1195 men, women, and children with her.
123 of the 159 Americans on board were killed, plus 94 of the 129 children on board (including 35 of 39 infants), indirectly goading the United States to enter the war on Britain's side.
On May 7, as lunchtime ended within sight of Ireland's south coast, the Lusitania was hit by a torpedo from a German u-boat, followed by a much bigger secondary explosion (likely a steam-pipe explosion). Listing sharply toward the wound in her starboard side, she sank in only 18 minutes, taking 1195 men, women, and children with her.
123 of the 159 Americans on board were killed, plus 94 of the 129 children on board (including 35 of 39 infants), indirectly goading the United States to enter the war on Britain's side.
The passengers of the Lusitania naively refused to believe that a submarine would attack a passenger ship, let alone one as fast as the Lusitania.
May 7, just 11.5 miles from the Irish coast, a torpedo rocked the ship. Listing sharply to starboard and continuing at full speed for two miles, she had lost control. Panic ensued as she plunged under the surface, head-first.
Power was soon lost, trapping many below-decks and a number in the first-class elevators.
The starboard lifeboats swung away from the ship, while the port boats swung inward; although the ship had 48 lifeboats, only six starboard boats would be safely lowered while many others tipped or were lowered on top of each other. The port boats had to slide down the hull, splintering as they snagged on rivets, while one broke loose and careened down the boat deck, crushing passengers who were not already injured on the sloping decks. The maimed littered the deck and a sea that was choked with floating debris.
While parents tried to find their children in the frenzy, children squealed for their parents. Many put on their life-jackets upside-down and backwards in the panic.
In less than twenty minutes, the Lusitania was gone, taking the trapped to the bottom and leaving several hundred more at the surface to die of hypothermia.
The Lusitania casualties were tiny compared to the soldiers who died daily at the front, but they got an immediate reaction; not even civilians were safe.
May 7, just 11.5 miles from the Irish coast, a torpedo rocked the ship. Listing sharply to starboard and continuing at full speed for two miles, she had lost control. Panic ensued as she plunged under the surface, head-first.
Power was soon lost, trapping many below-decks and a number in the first-class elevators.
The starboard lifeboats swung away from the ship, while the port boats swung inward; although the ship had 48 lifeboats, only six starboard boats would be safely lowered while many others tipped or were lowered on top of each other. The port boats had to slide down the hull, splintering as they snagged on rivets, while one broke loose and careened down the boat deck, crushing passengers who were not already injured on the sloping decks. The maimed littered the deck and a sea that was choked with floating debris.
While parents tried to find their children in the frenzy, children squealed for their parents. Many put on their life-jackets upside-down and backwards in the panic.
In less than twenty minutes, the Lusitania was gone, taking the trapped to the bottom and leaving several hundred more at the surface to die of hypothermia.
The Lusitania casualties were tiny compared to the soldiers who died daily at the front, but they got an immediate reaction; not even civilians were safe.
by Lorelili January 12, 2014
An old-fashioned English way of saying "blonde". As flax possesses golden fibers, this term was inevitably used for a person with fair hair.
Her flaxen tresses falling from her kerchief, the farm girl ventured through the snow to the barn to milk the cows.
by Lorelili September 04, 2006
1) A humanoid creature with magical powers and sometimes butterfly wings. Fairies (or "faeries" if you prefer) can be any size from the size of a seed to human size. Known to be pranksters, it is best not to get on their bad side. Dwarves, leprachauns, satyrs, banshees, nymphs and elves can also be concidered fairies.
2) A usually derogatory term for a gay male, especially one who is flamboyant and acts more "feminine" than a woman (as if there were something wrong with being feminine). A heterosexual man who acts in a feminine manner is also sometimes called a "fairy".
2) A usually derogatory term for a gay male, especially one who is flamboyant and acts more "feminine" than a woman (as if there were something wrong with being feminine). A heterosexual man who acts in a feminine manner is also sometimes called a "fairy".
1) The fairy darted through the forest, trailing magic dust.
2) After being called a "fairy" for the thousandth time, Eric told his harasser to shut up and cram it.
2) After being called a "fairy" for the thousandth time, Eric told his harasser to shut up and cram it.
by Lorelili November 10, 2006
A Scottish Gaelic slang (an insulting) term for a gay male, literally meaning "boy of the arse", implying being a passive partner in anal sex.
'S e tàmailt a tha "gille-tòine", ach ciamar nach bu chòir dhomh pròiseil a bhith a tha mi co-sheòrsach?
(It's an insult that "boy of the arse" is, but why should I not be proud that I'm gay?)
(It's an insult that "boy of the arse" is, but why should I not be proud that I'm gay?)
by Lorelili January 18, 2006
1. A feline companion, a pussy cat. In short, a very fine animal.
2. A coward or a weakling (by extention of "pussycat", never mind that kitties can be quite viscious)
3. Slang for the vagina or vulva, depending on how it's used.
4. By extension of definition #3, sexual intercourse.
2. A coward or a weakling (by extention of "pussycat", never mind that kitties can be quite viscious)
3. Slang for the vagina or vulva, depending on how it's used.
4. By extension of definition #3, sexual intercourse.
"I like your pussy! So cute!"
"I can't help it, I love pussies! I love my own pussy, especially!"
"May I nuzzle your pussy?"
"I like two pussies curled up together in bed. Heck, I like three pussies in bed."
Little boy: "I like your pussy!"
Little girl: (petting her kitten) "Thanks! You have a pretty cock!"
"Why does your pussy always chase bugs?"
"My pussy caught a bird! Get rid of it!"
"My pussy has worms, Doctor."
"Your pussy is so soft and fluffy!"
"Help! My pussy's stuck in a tree!"
"Your pussy scratched me!"
"My pussy has fleas."
"I'd pet your pussy, but I'm allergic to pussies."
"Awww, what a cute little pussy!"
"Gina, you should trim your pussy; there's fur all over the couch!"
"Look over there, mommie! Look at the size of that pussy!"
"It's a cold night; what's a guy gotta do to get pussy in bed?"
"My pussy was all warm and fluffy from lying in front of the fire."
"This pussy needs some good petting."
"Hi Doctor, my pussy needs to be checked."
"You're going to the doctor, pussy, so stop whining!"
"Stop being such a pussy and drink it!"
"Check out that babe! Nice pussy!"
"I can't help it, I love pussies! I love my own pussy, especially!"
"May I nuzzle your pussy?"
"I like two pussies curled up together in bed. Heck, I like three pussies in bed."
Little boy: "I like your pussy!"
Little girl: (petting her kitten) "Thanks! You have a pretty cock!"
"Why does your pussy always chase bugs?"
"My pussy caught a bird! Get rid of it!"
"My pussy has worms, Doctor."
"Your pussy is so soft and fluffy!"
"Help! My pussy's stuck in a tree!"
"Your pussy scratched me!"
"My pussy has fleas."
"I'd pet your pussy, but I'm allergic to pussies."
"Awww, what a cute little pussy!"
"Gina, you should trim your pussy; there's fur all over the couch!"
"Look over there, mommie! Look at the size of that pussy!"
"It's a cold night; what's a guy gotta do to get pussy in bed?"
"My pussy was all warm and fluffy from lying in front of the fire."
"This pussy needs some good petting."
"Hi Doctor, my pussy needs to be checked."
"You're going to the doctor, pussy, so stop whining!"
"Stop being such a pussy and drink it!"
"Check out that babe! Nice pussy!"
by Lorelili December 07, 2009
A person who writes poetry. The archaic term for a female poet is "poetess", but due to some feminists concidering the term sexist, "poetess" isn't used much now.
Also known as a bard (straight from the Gaelic "bàrd"), or troubador(from Latin and French), and especially known as these things in the Midieval Era.
Also known as a bard (straight from the Gaelic "bàrd"), or troubador(from Latin and French), and especially known as these things in the Midieval Era.
by Lorelili March 26, 2005
A layperson's term for somebody with antisocial personality disorder: somebody who lacks a conscience. This is somebody who knows right from wrong, but doesn't care because he/she does not think in those terms; they care about their own benefit, regardless of who is in the way.
The sociopath is very often thought of as a serial killer, but that represents only a small portion of them; sociopaths can be anybody.
Sociopaths come in these basic types:
Common: A simple lack of conscience and lack of proper integration into society, they're feral children grown up.
Alienated: Alienated from other people, they have trouble empathizing with others.
Aggressive: Comes with a consistent sadistic streak.
Dissocial: Abides by gang rules and morals that antagonize mainstream society.
The sociopath generally holds at least three of the following seven traits:
1. Failure to conform to social norms, including behavior that warrants arrest.
2. Deception; they're glib, pathological liars, and manipulators, often use false names.
3. Impulsive behavior; failure to plan ahead.
4. Irritable and aggressive, frequent fights or attacks.
5. Reckless disregard for the safety of self or others.
6. Consistently irresponsible; their work behavior is often inconsistent, they can be catastrophic parents.
7. Without remorse; will justify stealing or hurting others ("if you hadn't dressed like that, I wouldn't have raped you").
The sociopath is very often thought of as a serial killer, but that represents only a small portion of them; sociopaths can be anybody.
Sociopaths come in these basic types:
Common: A simple lack of conscience and lack of proper integration into society, they're feral children grown up.
Alienated: Alienated from other people, they have trouble empathizing with others.
Aggressive: Comes with a consistent sadistic streak.
Dissocial: Abides by gang rules and morals that antagonize mainstream society.
The sociopath generally holds at least three of the following seven traits:
1. Failure to conform to social norms, including behavior that warrants arrest.
2. Deception; they're glib, pathological liars, and manipulators, often use false names.
3. Impulsive behavior; failure to plan ahead.
4. Irritable and aggressive, frequent fights or attacks.
5. Reckless disregard for the safety of self or others.
6. Consistently irresponsible; their work behavior is often inconsistent, they can be catastrophic parents.
7. Without remorse; will justify stealing or hurting others ("if you hadn't dressed like that, I wouldn't have raped you").
Unlike psychopaths, who are have fearlessly reckless temperaments, don't feel stress, and are nearly impossible to socialize, sociopaths are generally made and have relatively normal temperaments and are more easily agitated. Most sociopaths are the result of overburdened, inadequate parents and the wrong set of peers and an unstable environment, but can be properly socialized in better settings with stable, competent parents and adequately adjusted peers. The psychopath is found in every social class while the sociopath is generally from poor neighborhoods. The psychopath feels nothing for others but will care for others if it suits their purpose while the sociopath can feel empathy and remorse in specific contexts; the psychopath's crimes tend to be meticulous while the sociopath's crimes tend to be sloppy and erratic; the psychopath can escape undetected for years while the sociopath is more easily discovered.
by Lorelili May 20, 2012