[Tim] > A semi-accepted term to describe what Python (and similar > languages) do is "call by object". [Courageous] > I like "putting stuff on the argument line" better. :)- Well, yes, but I try not to get that technical because people find it off-putting <wink>. you'll-never-see-"applicative-sublanguage"-from-these-supple- fingers-ly y'rs - tim