MoO2,13: Title question

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ichtys

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May 16, 2008, 12:58:14 PM5/16/08
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Hi All
This is just a quick question about the title for chapter 13.

What does "Slights" mean in this chapter.

Answers.com gives this definition:
http://www.answers.com/topic/slight
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adj., slight·er, slight·est.

1. Small in size, degree, or amount: a slight tilt; a slight
surplus.
2. Lacking strength, substance, or solidity; frail: a slight
foundation; slight evidence.
3. Of small importance or consideration; trifling: slight matters.
4. Small and slender in build or construction; delicate.

tr.v., slight·ed, slight·ing, slights.

1. To treat as of small importance; make light of.
2. To treat with discourteous reserve or inattention.
3. To do negligently or thoughtlessly; scant.

n.

1. The act or an instance of slighting.
2. A deliberate discourtesy; a snub: “It is easier to recount
grievances and slights than it is to set down a broad redress of such
grievances and slights” (Elizabeth Kenny).
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Usually the titles in MoO is very telling about what happens in the
chapter, but this time I'm drawing a blank. English is my second
language, but I still think I should be able to figure this one out. I
appreciate your help.

Regards Ichtys

Dave

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May 16, 2008, 11:02:48 PM5/16/08
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It might help to look at the definition(s) of 'sleight', too. I
debated about which spelling to use.

Dave
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