BMO  +  48584 Sat, 02 Oct 04 03:38 AM Because on that day, the moon is big and bright, 1. it symbolizes the precious time that every family member gets together. 2. it symbolizes the precious time that all family members get together. Are the above all correct and which is better? 3. My family and I will be having a barbecue underneath the same bright white moon. 4. My family and I will have a barbecue under the same bright moon. Are the above all correct and which is better? BMO Joined on Tue, Aug 17 2004 Full Member 164

	CalifJim  +  48589 Sat, 02 Oct 04 04:25 AM When the verb is simply "get together" (in any tense and not followed by "with [someone]"), the subject must be plural, so 1. is impossible. 2. is good. "time when" is better than "time that", in my opinion. 3. and 4. are both correct. Neither is better. You simply have to say 3. when you mean 3. and say 4. when you mean 4! 3. concentrates on the description of what will be happening. It gives a more intimate feeling. It suggests a sort of pleasant activity in this particular case. 4. concentrates on the mechanics of the schedule -- what will happen and when. Because of the poetic nature of "same bright moon" 4. may be (very slightly) less appropriate, depending on your purposes. CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,465 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche Verbs, Tenses, Plurals

	BMO  +  48592 Sat, 02 Oct 04 04:37 AM Got it. Question: Underneath a moon or under a moon? Same thing? does bright imply bright white? Thanks. BMO

	hbae787  +  54416 Tue, 09 Nov 04 08:22 PM Both "Underneath a moon" and "under a moon" are not correct because there is only one moon. I would say "Under the moon", "underneath the moonlight", "under the full moon" etc. In this case, "under" is the same as "underneath". "Bright" in the context including "moon" does imply bright white. hbae787 Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Houston Junior Member 87