His resentful comments on this conviction were greeted only by great tears falling in silence, and almost convulsive grippings of his hand.

DLL is VB's runtime library, which allows VB programs to interact with Windows and do other low-level, behind-the-screens, technoid stuff.

Jack was received with a hearty welcome by his uncle, for he came in pudding-time, and was invited to dinner; […]

Alison Dundes Renteln's chapter (Chapter 14) shows how women seeking hymenoplasty (revirgination surgery) are sometimes met with resistance from their own physicians.