Chapter XVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading Jo, though doing well in most directions, floundered terribly when it came to German accent and pronunciation.

later than; following

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There was plenty of work for all to do, for beyond the demand of music, Nan had her German and other studies in which Mary Lee shared.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading To Dr. Paul Nan poured out her confidences in the most artless manner, and he responded as any considerate older brother might have done.

characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious

From this reading To Dr. Paul Nan poured out her confidences in the most artless manner, and he responded as any considerate older brother might have done.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

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From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

on the far side of; further than

From this reading There was plenty of work for all to do, for beyond the demand of music, Nan had her German and other studies in which Mary Lee shared.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading To Dr. Paul Nan poured out her confidences in the most artless manner, and he responded as any considerate older brother might have done.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Jo, though doing well in most directions, floundered terribly when it came to German accent and pronunciation.

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading To Dr. Paul Nan poured out her confidences in the most artless manner, and he responded as any considerate older brother might have done.

showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

From this reading To Dr. Paul Nan poured out her confidences in the most artless manner, and he responded as any considerate older brother might have done.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading There was plenty of work for all to do, for beyond the demand of music, Nan had her German and other studies in which Mary Lee shared.

the act of departing

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Jo, though doing well in most directions, floundered terribly when it came to German accent and pronunciation.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There was plenty of work for all to do, for beyond the demand of music, Nan had her German and other studies in which Mary Lee shared.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Jo, though doing well in most directions, floundered terribly when it came to German accent and pronunciation.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading To Dr. Paul Nan poured out her confidences in the most artless manner, and he responded as any considerate older brother might have done.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

plural of “exam” — a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

past form of “flounder” — walk with great difficulty

From this reading Jo, though doing well in most directions, floundered terribly when it came to German accent and pronunciation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was plenty of work for all to do, for beyond the demand of music, Nan had her German and other studies in which Mary Lee shared.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

a person of German nationality

From this reading There was plenty of work for all to do, for beyond the demand of music, Nan had her German and other studies in which Mary Lee shared.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There was plenty of work for all to do, for beyond the demand of music, Nan had her German and other studies in which Mary Lee shared.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To Dr. Paul Nan poured out her confidences in the most artless manner, and he responded as any considerate older brother might have done.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To Dr. Paul Nan poured out her confidences in the most artless manner, and he responded as any considerate older brother might have done.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jo, though doing well in most directions, floundered terribly when it came to German accent and pronunciation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jo, though doing well in most directions, floundered terribly when it came to German accent and pronunciation.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading There was plenty of work for all to do, for beyond the demand of music, Nan had her German and other studies in which Mary Lee shared.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading To Dr. Paul Nan poured out her confidences in the most artless manner, and he responded as any considerate older brother might have done.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading There was plenty of work for all to do, for beyond the demand of music, Nan had her German and other studies in which Mary Lee shared.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading To Dr. Paul Nan poured out her confidences in the most artless manner, and he responded as any considerate older brother might have done.

used to form the superlative

From this reading To Dr. Paul Nan poured out her confidences in the most artless manner, and he responded as any considerate older brother might have done.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading There was plenty of work for all to do, for beyond the demand of music, Nan had her German and other studies in which Mary Lee shared.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

your grandmother

From this reading To Dr. Paul Nan poured out her confidences in the most artless manner, and he responded as any considerate older brother might have done.

possessive form of “nan” — your grandmother

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading To Dr. Paul Nan poured out her confidences in the most artless manner, and he responded as any considerate older brother might have done.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There was plenty of work for all to do, for beyond the demand of music, Nan had her German and other studies in which Mary Lee shared.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To Dr. Paul Nan poured out her confidences in the most artless manner, and he responded as any considerate older brother might have done.

go across or through

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

a full supply

From this reading There was plenty of work for all to do, for beyond the demand of music, Nan had her German and other studies in which Mary Lee shared.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading To Dr. Paul Nan poured out her confidences in the most artless manner, and he responded as any considerate older brother might have done.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

the manner in which someone utters a word

From this reading Jo, though doing well in most directions, floundered terribly when it came to German accent and pronunciation.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading To Dr. Paul Nan poured out her confidences in the most artless manner, and he responded as any considerate older brother might have done.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading There was plenty of work for all to do, for beyond the demand of music, Nan had her German and other studies in which Mary Lee shared.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

used as intensifiers

From this reading Jo, though doing well in most directions, floundered terribly when it came to German accent and pronunciation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was plenty of work for all to do, for beyond the demand of music, Nan had her German and other studies in which Mary Lee shared.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Jo, though doing well in most directions, floundered terribly when it came to German accent and pronunciation.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading To Dr. Paul Nan poured out her confidences in the most artless manner, and he responded as any considerate older brother might have done.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

precisely as stated

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was plenty of work for all to do, for beyond the demand of music, Nan had her German and other studies in which Mary Lee shared.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading HERR GREEN-CAP ALTHOUGH Nan's responsibilities did seem heavier after the departure of her mother and aunt, the fact that they were shared in a measure by Mrs. Hoyt and Fräulein Bauer as well as by Dr. Paul, made them seem less.

at the time that

From this reading Jo, though doing well in most directions, floundered terribly when it came to German accent and pronunciation.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There was plenty of work for all to do, for beyond the demand of music, Nan had her German and other studies in which Mary Lee shared.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading There was plenty of work for all to do, for beyond the demand of music, Nan had her German and other studies in which Mary Lee shared.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Fortunately Fräulein Bauer was herself North German, and so was the teacher under whom Jo studied, so she did not fall into a very pronounced dialect, and she comforted herself by saying: "My exams will be written and not spoken, so I think I shall pass all right."