I did use it as an adverb.
now
nou/
adverb
adverb: now
1."
at the present time or moment.
"where are you living now?"
synonyms: at the moment, at present, at the present (time/moment), at this moment in time, currently, presently More
"I'm extremely busy now"
nowadays, today, these days, in this day and age;
in the present climate
"television is now the main source of news"
at the time directly following the present moment; immediately.
"if we leave now, we can be home by ten"
synonyms: at once, straightaway, right away, right now, this minute, this instant, immediately, instantly, directly, without further ado, promptly, without delay, as soon as possible; More
informalpronto, straight off, ASAP
"you must leave now"
under the present circumstances; as a result of something that has recently happened.
"it is now clear that we should not pursue this policy"
on this further occasion, typically as the latest in a series of annoying situations or events.
"what do you want now?"
used to emphasize a particular length of time.
"they've been married four years now"
(in a narrative or account of past events) at the time spoken of or referred to.
"it had happened three times now"
2.
used, especially in conversation, to draw attention to a particular statement or point in a narrative.
"now, my first impulse was to run away"
3.
used in or as a request, instruction, or question, typically to give a slight emphasis to one's words.
"now, if you'll excuse me?"
used when pausing or considering one's next words.
"let me see now; oh yes, I remember"
4.
used at the end of an ironic question echoing a previous statement.
"“Mom says for you to give me some of your stamps.” “Does she now?”"
Origin
Old English nū, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nu, German nun, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin nunc and Greek nun .
I'm just playing.
Contrary to your fellow armchair psychoanalysts opinions, I am happy, I am well adjusted, I am known to be reliable and funny and good in an emergency. I do not feel socially inept, nor am I mentally challenged at this point. (knock on wood) I am not hysterical. I am not being sarcastic. I am playing more in my life now and easily amused by the foibles of others and find it easier to convey my true feelings and beliefs at this old lady stage of my life. One thing is for sure: I am not going to play by your rules - I have a well-defined set that I have accumulated over my life and honed for my own belief system. |
