Word Analysis
"gets" in the Big Book
11
occurrences in 11 passages
By Chapter
Ch. 2: There Is a Solution2
Ch. 3: More About Alcoholism2
Ch. 6: Into Action1
Ch. 7: Working with Others1
Ch. 8: To Wives5
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Chapter 2: There Is a Solution(2 passages)
If he can afford it, he may have liquor concealed all over his house to be certain no one gets his entire supply away from him to throw down the wastepipe.
Chapter 2: There Is a Solution · Page 22Read in PDF →
Then comes the day when he simply cannot make it and gets drunk all over again.
Chapter 2: There Is a Solution · Page 22Read in PDF →
Chapter 3: More About Alcoholism(2 passages)
He gets a thrill out of skipping in front of fast-moving vehicles.
Chapter 3: More About Alcoholism · Page 37Read in PDF →
Finally, he can no longer work, his wife gets a divorce and he is held up to ridicule.
Chapter 3: More About Alcoholism · Page 38Read in PDF →
Chapter 6: Into Action(1 passage)
After a few years with an alcoholic, a wife gets worn out, resentful and uncommunicative.
Chapter 6: Into Action · Page 81Read in PDF →
Chapter 7: Working with Others(1 passage)
This he may do after he gets hurt some more.
Chapter 7: Working with Others · Page 95Read in PDF →
Chapter 8: To Wives(5 passages)
He often gets entirely out of hand when drinking.
Chapter 8: To Wives · Page 109Read in PDF →
But when he gets over the spree, he begins to think once more how he can drink moderately next time.
Chapter 8: To Wives · Page 109Read in PDF →
If he gets the idea that you are a nag or a killjoy, your chance of accomplishing anything useful may be zero.
Chapter 8: To Wives · Page 111Read in PDF →
He gets stirred up about their troubles, but not at all about yours.
Chapter 8: To Wives · Page 119Read in PDF →
If he gets drunk, don’t blame yourself.
Chapter 8: To Wives · Page 120Read in PDF →