Even someone with limited abilities or opportunities is dominant over, and considered special by, those who have even fewer abilities and opportunities; the value of any ability depends on its prevalence.

(idiomatic) Actively participating in the flow of events; very involved.

(US, slang, education) To participate in a special education program, such as for those with learning disabilities.

present participle of sell past the close

simple past tense and past participle of sell past the close

To continue trying to convince a customer of the benefits of making a purchase after the customer has already decided to make that purchase; to oversell.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of sell past the close

In the illumination from (a source of light). / (figuratively, chiefly UK and Canada) Based on conclusions derived from (a source of knowledge, evidence or inspiration).

(idiomatic) In the middle of (something difficult).

A box on the ear; a painful smack on the side of the head.