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Hi, In English what would be a baby's first and typical cooing sound? In French it would be "areu" (which is not a word!). A dictionnary...
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Hi I'm trying to undertsand the meaning of some words from the passage below: In the words of geneticist David Suzuki, our sense of separation from...
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What is the difference between moreover - however ?
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Whats the difference between lets and let's
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Could you help me understand the different meanings between these words? Thanks.
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Do you know what the idiom "on wire" means? The context is below: "The man is acting like they're on wire." Thanks a lot. - PBlstd
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Hi - can sombody please tell me what "sub-zero vocabulary" is? This is supposed to be used in a 10 year olds homework. Many thanks T Scott
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Hi, This doesn´t sound idiomatic. Can you help me? "First I wake up, then I change my clothes , then.." Is it correct? Thank you
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I need assistance on the term, "liquid strips". It is from a 1960s text and refers to when boats started getting modified for increased speeds...
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Hi, My question is about using the word 'Eve' to refer to females in English! this is the case in my language and culture. I need to know if this...
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one of my professor asked me to the thanksgiving dinner. In his email, he mentioned you likely should plan to be at our home into the evening, if that...
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What does the phrase "He swallowed my excuse hook,line and sinker" mean?
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what't the difference between "Please be advised" & "please advise"? which of the following is correct? 1. Please be advised that we have received...
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Do the verbs charge , indict and implicate convey the same meaning ?
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What's another word for something that is created for the purpose of being the opposite of something else? Thanks
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We often hear 'plus alpha' here in Japan. Something like "You have to have some plus alpha to become a commentator." Is it English? Should it be 'something...
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Hi, Heard somewhere someone say ' be that ' in the context it could mean something like 'for example' or 'like'. Is there such...
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Dear Friends, Suppose I am giving a lecture and I mispronounce a tongue-twisting name. I want to be ironic and want to say that I hope I will mispronounce...
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So what's the difference between "opinion poll" and "straw poll"? Thanks
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Hello! I had trouble with logging in, that's why I'm sending this post as an anonymous. I am taking a proficiency exam in June and now I'm...
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Hi, Could you tell me if the following two sentences I just composed sound fine to a native speaker's ear? 1. I passed my driving test because I prepared...
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Hi, Is it common practice on US soil to use "take lodging" as a substitute for "take up residence"? For instance, do you find the following...
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Hello everybody! Can someone pls tell me which one is correct? For the attention of Mr/Mrs or To the attention of Mr/Mrs thank you!!!
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hi, English is my second language, and i want to know what is most common and used by the English speakers in the next phrases: 1- keep feminine &...
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