Definitions by OneBadAsp

Mean 

1. To be cruel, spiteful, and malicious. To be ill tempered and disagreeable, difficult and troublesome.

2. To convey meaning. To indicate. To understand. The past tense would be "meant".

3. Midway between extremes, a medium.

1. Jimmy is a mean bastard, he smashed little Eric's toy flying saucers.

2. "You know what I mean, right Jenna?" asked Amy.

3.The average value of a set of numbers, is the mean.

Mean by OneBadAsp November 3, 2006

Charles Darwin 

An English Naturalist who was the author of “Origin of Species” as well as several other books. Charles Darwin revolutionized biology with the scientific theory of evolution. Evolution is Descent with modification. Change in the genetic composition of a population during successive generations, as a result of natural selection acting on the genetic variation among individuals, and resulting in the development of new species. This is a scientific fact and the theory of evolution has never been disproved much as some would like to see that happen.

For some reason this inspires great hostility among people who have obviously never read or done research on evolution. (As evidenced by the questions about why are there still apes. Answer: Evolution isn’t a ladder, it more like a tree that has many branches. Humans didn’t evolve from modern day apes such as chimpanzees… humans and chimps have a common ancestor. The descendents of that common ancestor split off into different species over millions of years. )

Charles Darwin had ten children, three of whom died early. Many of his surviving children and their grandchildren would later achieve notability themselves.

Charles Darwin by OneBadAsp November 3, 2006

Para 

1. A state in nothern Brazil mostly covered with rainforest.

2. A unit of Serbian or Yugoslavian currency. The word means money in this context.

3. Ancient Finnish household spirits who appear in the shape of a cat, snake, hare, or frog. Typically mischievous, stealing things and moving them around.

4. Also para is a affix meaning beyond, near to, or simular to; such as paranormal, parakeet, or paratroopers.

1. Pará has a territory covered mostly by jungle, covering a vast area of the Amazon Rainforest.

2. A para is one hundredth of a dinar.

3. The para stole my apple pie!

4. Peter is a paranormal parakeet paratrooper!

Para by OneBadAsp November 3, 2006

Robert E Lee 

One of the greatest general's in all of history. Known for his honorable character, devotion to duty, not to mention his brilliant tactical successes in battle after battle against a stronger foe. He repeatedly won distinction for conduct and bravery during the Mexican-American War.

At the begining of the War Between the States, he was offered commands in both the Union and Confederacy, but choose to be loyal to the South as he was born in Virginia.

"They do not know what they say. If it came to a conflict of arms, the war will last at least four years. Northern politicians will not appreciate the determination and pluck of the South, and Southern politicians do not appreciate the numbers, resources, and patient perseverance of the North. Both sides forget that we are all Americans. I foresee that our country will pass through a terrible ordeal, a necessary expiation, perhaps, for our national sins"- Robert E Lee

*I believe the other poster must be thinking of General Grant who was well known for his drinking.

Robert E Lee by OneBadAsp November 3, 2006

Self-pity 

Pity for oneself; especially exaggerated or self-indulgent pity where you believe that you are the victim who has done no wrong and is deserving of condolence from everyone.

"Self-pity is easily the most destructive of the non-pharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality"

For a prime example of self-pity, see Nice Guy.

Self-pity by OneBadAsp November 3, 2006

Anger 

A strong feeling of displeasure and/or hostility usually caused by someone or something that offends, threatens, or hurts you in some way. It can be good or bad depending on what you do with it and whether or not your grievance is real or imagined.

Anger is an active and passive emotion. When "active" an angry person can "lash out" verbally or physically at an intended target whether justified or not. When "passive" anger is often demonstrated in silence, sulking, passive-aggressive behavior (hostility) and tension.

Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean.

Anger by OneBadAsp November 3, 2006

Lonely 

A powerful feeling of emptiness and isolation; feeling disconnected and alienated from other people.

The first recorded use of the word lonely was by William Shakespeare.

"Loneliness is the worst pain in this world. It constantly eats away the person's heart, and can cause the person to hate, to feel enraged--the same rage and hate that can cause one person to kill another. It is like a wound of the heart; the type of wounds that cannot go away with a kiss or a hug. The only thing that can make this great pain go away is love and compassion, another human heart to pull them out of this hell."- Princess Diana

Lonely by OneBadAsp November 3, 2006