Entry: anaclitic (adj.)
In context: "Defining yourself in opposition to something is still being anaclitic on that thing, isn't it?"
Definition: Orig. in phr. anaclitic type (tr. German Anlehnungstypus (Freud), lit. ‘leaning-on type’), a person whose choice of a ‘love object’ is governed by the dependence of the libido on another instinct, e.g. hunger; also in extended use, characterized by dependence on another or others (see quots.).
Other: Fascinating word. I'm not sure how easily I'll be able to work it into conversation. Any suggestions?
SNOOT score: 2
Page: 1048
Source: Oxford English Dictionary
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Sunday, 29 September 2013
Entry: felo de se (n.)
In context: "....O. reports that in the days prior to Dr. Incandenza's felo de se, a so-called "word" appeared on a "fogged" "windows" of Mrs. Inc's pale yellow Volvo, and the word cast a conjugal pall in all sorts of directions."
Definition: One who ‘deliberately puts an end to his own existence, or commits any unlawful malicious act, the consequence of which is his own death’.
Other: The etymology is interesting here:
Anglo-Latin felō felon n.2, dē sē of himself.
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SNOOT score: 3
Page: 1048
Source: Oxford English Dictionary
In context: "....O. reports that in the days prior to Dr. Incandenza's felo de se, a so-called "word" appeared on a "fogged" "windows" of Mrs. Inc's pale yellow Volvo, and the word cast a conjugal pall in all sorts of directions."
Definition: One who ‘deliberately puts an end to his own existence, or commits any unlawful malicious act, the consequence of which is his own death’.
Other: The etymology is interesting here:
Anglo-Latin felō felon n.2, dē sē of himself.
Glad to be back! Hopefully some of you are still checking this blog. If you are reading this, I would appreciate you telling anyone who might be interested. If you could "like" Definitive Jest on Facebook, that'd be great. I promise not to spam up your feed.
As always, the blog will remain free of ads and advertisement, insofar as that's in my power. Your comments and feedback are very much encouraged and appreciated!
SNOOT score: 3
Page: 1048
Source: Oxford English Dictionary
Tuesday, 24 September 2013
Hey! News! What?
I'm trying to think of a kind, clever, or even interesting excuse for sort of, well, forgetting about this blog.
The truth, of course, is that I didn't forget, but that it's been like some nagging but minor mouth injury, which escapes my attention for a bit, which I know I ought to do something about, but it's just easier to wait and see how it looks in the morning.
At the same time, I hate when I leave something unfinished. I still can't do 100 pushups, I can't ride my bike more than 50 damn feet without my hands, and I've tried and failed to learn French, Cantonese, Latin, and Tagalog. And I'm forgetting how to write.
So: I'm going to get this thing going again and start updating it shortly. Whether this means having to rebuild the readership, or whether perhaps a few DFW-fans still hopefully check this page, we'll see.
It'll take a couple of days to get things rolling, but rest assured, we're going to finish Infinite Jest.
The truth, of course, is that I didn't forget, but that it's been like some nagging but minor mouth injury, which escapes my attention for a bit, which I know I ought to do something about, but it's just easier to wait and see how it looks in the morning.
At the same time, I hate when I leave something unfinished. I still can't do 100 pushups, I can't ride my bike more than 50 damn feet without my hands, and I've tried and failed to learn French, Cantonese, Latin, and Tagalog. And I'm forgetting how to write.
So: I'm going to get this thing going again and start updating it shortly. Whether this means having to rebuild the readership, or whether perhaps a few DFW-fans still hopefully check this page, we'll see.
It'll take a couple of days to get things rolling, but rest assured, we're going to finish Infinite Jest.
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