And so, like, if you will think about the way
that I'm hoping that readers will move through the work,
it's like, a five-act or a three-act structure.
And what really pushes you over--
because what really pushed me over at a certain point
was, like, words.
You know what I mean?
It was the word, the written word, the spoken word.
People gave me wisdom.
They changed my life with words.
And so the definition, this new one.
"Word: a Noun."
One.
A single distinct, meaningful element of speech or writing,
used with others or sometimes alone to form a sentence
and typically shown with a space on either side when written
or printed, as in, a sequence of words as a sentence, as in,
the addition or deletion of a single word
can transform a sentence.
Two.
A report of the news, as in, word
is, they gave Cuz the maximum sentence, gang enhancements
and shit.
Three.
A person's account of the truth, especially
when it differs from that of another person, as in,
my biggest fear is some cop's word against mine.
Four.
A private conversation as in, judge in a rush.
Death banging my line, and I just need a word with God.
Five.
A promise or assurance, as in, I gave my word in blood
to the East Side.
Six.
A command or a secret signal, as in, just give me the word,
and I'm going to slide.
Seven.
One's honor, as in, that's on my word.
Eight.
The Bible or other gospel, as in, the Word
will save you if you can listen.
Nine.
An affirmative answer used in agreement, as in, word.
Ten.
Wisdom, essential truths.
See also game.
See also blueprints.
See also crown jewels.
As in, I just need a word.
I just need a word.