2010-08-31

Pomegranate

ザクロ;その実

2010-08-19

pontificate

1. To express opinions or judgments in a dogmatic way.
2. To administer the office of a pontiff.

pontiff:
1. a. The pope. b. A bishop.
2. A pontifex.

ontogeny

The origin and development of an individual organism from embryo to adult. Also called ontogenesis.

The genome is not the program; it's the data. The program is the ontogeny of the organism.

2010-08-17

Tumultuous

1. Characterized by tumult; noisy and disorderly: tumultuous applause.
2. Tending to cause tumult.
3. Confusedly or violently agitated.

Tumult:
1. The din and commotion of a great crowd.
2. a. A disorderly commotion or disturbance. b. A tempestuous uprising; a riot.
3. Agitation of the mind or emotions: 的 spend much time in a tumult of anger and disbelief・(Scott Turow).

Commotion:
1. A condition of turbulent motion.
2. a. An agitated disturbance; a hubbub: heard a commotion in the hall. b. Civil disturbance or insurrection; disorder.