A doctor and a lawyer were attending a cocktail party when the doctor was approached by a man who asked advice on how to handle his ulcer.
The doctor mumbled some medical advice, then turned to the lawyer and asked,
"How do you handle the situation when you are asked for advice during a social function?"
"Just send a bill for such advice" replied the lawyer.
On the next morning the doctor arrived at his surgery and issued the ulcer-stricken man a $50 bill.
That afternoon he received a $100 bill from the lawyer.
—n. - a spun-out cotton, silk, or glass etc.; yarn. B length of this.
- thin cord of twisted yarns used esp. In sewing and weaving.
- continuous aspect of a thing (the thread of life; thread of his argument).
- spiral ridge of a screw. —v. - pass a thread through (a needle).
- put (beads) on a thread.
- insert (a strip of material, e.g. Film or magnetic tape) into equipment.
- make (one's way) carefully through a crowded place, over a difficult route, etc. [old english: related to *throw]
THREAT
n. - declaration of an intention to punish or hurt if an order etc. Is not obeyed.
- indication of something undesirable coming (threat of war).
- person or thing as a likely cause of harm etc. [old english]
THRESH
v. - beat out or separate grain from (corn etc.).
- = *thrash v. 4. thresher n. [old english]
THRICE
adv. Archaic or literary 1 three times.
- (esp. In comb.) Highly (thrice-blessed). [related to *three]
THRIFT
n. - frugality; careful use of money etc.
- the sea pink. [old norse: related to *thrive]
THRILL
—n. - wave or nervous tremor of emotion or sensation (a thrill of joy).
- throb, pulsation. —v. - (cause to) feel a thrill.
- quiver or throb with or as with emotion. [old english, = pierce: related to *through]
THRIPS
n. (pl. Same) an insect harmful to plants. [greek, = woodworm]
THRIVE
v. (-ving; past throve or thrived; past part. Thriven or thrived) 1 prosper, flourish.
- grow rich.
- (of a child, animal, or plant) grow vigorously. [old norse]
THROAT
n. - a windpipe or gullet. B front part of the neck containing this.
- literary narrow passage, entrance, or exit. cut one's own throat harm oneself or one's interests. Ram (or thrust) down a person's throat force on a person's attention. [old english]
THRONE
—n. - chair of state for a sovereign or bishop etc.
- sovereign power (came to the throne). —v. (-ning) enthrone. [greek thronos]
Crocodiles and alligators are surprisingly fast on land. Although they are rapid, they are not agile; so if you ever find yourself chased by one, run in a zigzag line. You"ll lose him or her every time.
