He stood there, with upraised glass, waiting for others to join him in a toast; holding the glass as though it were his upraised sword, challenging others to show disprespoect to one he honored.

And what is an informationless word in one language can be very useful in another language or context...

An IS executive's worst nightmare, such runaways are a fact of life. Practically all large companies and organizations have experienced a runaway or are wrestling with a seriously botched project.

Ted, you listen to Mr. Thompson! said Howard Littlefield. Oh, for the love o' Mike, I am listening! Ted shouted.