Reply #40: doncha love dictionaries?

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http://www.thefreedictionary.com/meme

meme (mm)
n.
A unit of cultural information, such as a cultural practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another.


http://www.thefreedictionary.com/parrot

par·rot (prt)
n.
1. Any of numerous tropical and semitropical birds of the order Psittaciformes, characterized by a short hooked bill, brightly colored plumage, and, in some species, the ability to mimic human speech or other sounds.
2. One who imitates the words or actions of another, especially without understanding them.
tr.v. par·rot·ed, par·rot·ing, par·rots
To repeat or imitate, especially without understanding.


A robber pointed a gun at a customer and her baby. A citizen shot the robber, killing him. You called it "murder and mayhem":

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/lie

lie 1 (l)
intr.v. lay (l), lain (ln), ly·ing (lng), lies
1. To be or place oneself at rest in a flat, horizontal, or recumbent position; recline: He lay under a tree to sleep.
2. To be placed on or supported by a surface that is usually horizontal: Dirty dishes lay on the table. See Usage Note at lay1.
3. To be or remain in a specified condition: The dust has lain undisturbed for years. He lay sick in bed.
4.
a. To exist; reside: Our sympathies lie with the plaintiff.
b. To consist or have as a basis. Often used with in: The strength of his performance lies in his training.
5. To occupy a position or place: The lake lies beyond this hill.
6. To extend: Our land lies between these trees and the river.
7. To be buried in a specified place.
8. Law To be admissible or maintainable.
9. Archaic To stay for a night or short while.
n.
1. The manner or position in which something is situated.
2. A haunt or hiding place of an animal.
3. Sports The position of a golf ball that has come to a stop.
Phrasal Verbs:
lie down
To do little or nothing: He's lying down on the job.
lie in
To be in confinement for childbirth.
lie to Nautical
To remain stationary while facing the wind.
lie with
1. To be decided by, dependent on, or up to: The choice lies with you.
2. Archaic To have sexual intercourse with.
Idiom:
lie/lay low
1. To keep oneself or one's plans hidden.
2. To bide one's time but remain ready for action.

lie 2 (l)
n.
1. A false statement deliberately presented as being true; a falsehood.
2. Something meant to deceive or give a wrong impression.
v. lied, ly·ing (lng), lies
v.intr.
1. To present false information with the intention of deceiving.
2. To convey a false image or impression: Appearances often lie.
v.tr.
To cause to be in a specific condition or affect in a specific way by telling falsehoods: You have lied yourself into trouble.
Idiom:
lie through one's teeth
To lie outrageously or brazenly.

Synonyms: lie2, equivocate, fib, palter, prevaricate
These verbs mean to evade or depart from the truth: a witness who lied under oath; didn't equivocate about her real purpose; fibbed to escape being scolded; paltering with an irate customer; didn't prevaricate but answered honestly.
lie 1
Verb

1. to speak untruthfully with the intention of deceiving
2. to convey a false impression: the camera cannot lie
Noun
1. an untrue statement deliberately used to mislead
2. something that is deliberately intended to deceive
3. give the lie to
a. to disprove
b. to accuse of lying
USAGE: See at lay1.
lie 2
Verb

1. (often foll. by down)to place oneself or be in a horizontal position
2. to be situated: I left the money lying on the table, Nepal became the only country lying between China and India
3. to be and remain (in a particular state or condition): others of their species lie asleep
4. to stretch or extend: an enormous task lies ahead
5. (usually foll. by in)to exist or comprise: her charm lies in her inner beauty
6. (foll. by with)to rest (with): the fault lies with them
Noun
1. the manner, place, or style in which something is situated
2. an animal's lair
3. lie of the land the way in which a situation is developing
See also lie down, lie in