A speaker systematically deceived about which day it is—as in cases discussed by Burge regarding deference and incomplete understanding—may fail to entertain the proposition their words literally express.

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Burge(as a philosopher who contributed to externalism theory): Tyler Burge is a contemporary philosopher who expanded semantic externalism by showing that word meanings also depend on what the broader community or social institutions around us accept and use.
Deference(describing how we depend on others for understanding): Relying on someone else's knowledge or expertise rather than figuring something out yourself—like trusting your doctor's diagnosis instead of diagnosing yourself.
Entertain (a proposition)(describing whether someone's mind actually grasps the idea their words convey): To think about or consider a claim in your mind, whether or not you believe it.
Incomplete understanding(describing a state where someone doesn't fully comprehend what they're saying): Grasping only part of what something means, rather than fully understanding it.

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