Travel Question

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

A player or coach may REQUEST a timeout, BUT only an official may CALL a timeout.

Mark: given common parlance, you COULD read "player/coach calls a timeout" etc. as elliptical for "player/coach calls for a timeout." Everyone knows that only the whistle stops the clock.

Just tryin' to make the forum less stressful for you.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by mbyron

"parlance", "elliptical"

I'm not sure if I've ever seen these two words used in the same sentence before. In fact, I'm not sure that I've ever seen the word parlance before, or really know what it means.

I give up. Philosopher, writer, or English teacher? Come on. Inquiring minds, that don't use words like parlance, want to know.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I'm not sure if I've ever seen these two words used in the same sentence before. In fact, I'm not sure that I've ever seen the word parlance before, or really know what it means.

I give up. Philosopher, writer, or English teacher? Come on. Inquiring minds, that don't use words like parlance, want to know.

So you're saying that 'common parlance' isn't common parlance anymore? Hm, ironic, and a shame. It just means "common way of speaking." Same root as 'parlay' and 'parole'.

As for your question: Are there any other options besides these three? I am a philosopher, I have 2 published books, I'm currently teaching a writing course, and I taught ESL for several years. Does that help?

I apologize if this post qualifies me for "Mr. Annoying Autobiography Guy."

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by mbyron

I am a philosopher, I have 2 published books, I'm currently teaching a writing course, and I taught ESL for several years. Does that help?I apologize if this post qualifies me for "Mr. Annoying Autobiography Guy."

Why apologize? You didn't offer. I asked. I believe, twice. You simply responded.

Me? Well since you asked. "I'm just a sweet transvestite, from Transsexual Transylvania."

Happy Thanksgiving. We have Thanksgiving here in Transylvania. We don't have Turkey. Here in Eastern Europe Turkey is a country, not a food. Instead we have the traditional Transylvanian veal stew.