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.
v. (-ues, -ued, -uing) 1 (often foll. By with, about, etc.) Exchange views forcefully or contentiously.
- (often foll. By that) maintain by reasoning; indicate.
- (foll. By for, against) reason.
- treat (a matter) by reasoning.
- (foll. By into, out of) persuade. argue the toss colloq. Dispute a choice already made. arguable adj. Arguably adv. [latin arguo make clear, prove]
- v. (-ues, -ued, -uing) 1 (often foll. By with, about, etc.) Exchange views forcefully or contentiously.
- (often foll. By that) maintain by reasoning; indicate.
- (foll.
ARGUS
n. Watchful guardian. [greek argos mythical giant with 100 eyes]
ARIES
n. (pl. Same) 1 constellation and first sign of the zodiac (the ram).
- person born when the sun is in this sign. [latin, = ram]
ARISE
v. (-sing; past arose; past part. Arisen) 1 originate.
- (usu. Foll. By from, out of) result.
- come to one's notice; emerge.
- rise, esp. From the dead or from kneeling. [old english a- intensive prefix]
ARMOR
(brit. Armour) —n. - protective usu. Metal covering formerly worn in fighting.
- a (in full armour-plate) protective metal covering for an armed vehicle, ship, etc. B armed vehicles collectively.
- protective covering or shell of an animal or plant.
- heraldic devices. —v. (usu. Asarmoured adj.) Provide with protective covering, and often guns (armoured car; armoured train). [latin armatura: related to *arm2]
AROMA
n. - esp. Pleasing smell, often of food.
- subtle pervasive quality. [greek, = spice]
AROSE
past of *arise.
ARRAS
n. Hist. Rich tapestry or wall-hanging. [arras in france]
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