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Tanit

#479962 Thu, 21 Feb 08 08:30 PM

Does it have a "e" in the word >> No. There's only one vowel in it (by the way, it appears twice) but it's not "e."

Your word is a noun that can also an adverb or an adjective, right? >> Right.

So, that does that mean that the adverb does not end in -ly? >> Yes, it doesn't end in -ly.

Tanit

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#479964 Thu, 21 Feb 08 08:33 PM

I was going to guess buidling too, but that's obviously not right. With the new format, I can't see how many letters the word has. Can you remind us?

Does it have doors? Windows? It is intended that you go inside of it?

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Barbara, who answers in American English.

Kooyeen

#479977 Thu, 21 Feb 08 08:57 PM

I'm stuck. Is it taller than 6 meters (about 20 feet)? Smaller than a typical house?

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Tanit

#479980 Thu, 21 Feb 08 09:11 PM

I can't see how many letters the word has. Can youremind us? >> Sure! 8 letters. Only two vowels (not "e"). Actually, the same vowel repeated twice.

Does it have doors? Windows? >> There are lots of doors in it. And lots of windows, too.

It is intended that you go inside of it? >> I'd say yes, especially when you think of it as an adverb, but I'm not sure you would use "inside" with this word ...

Is it taller than 6 meters (about 20 feet)? >> With reference to ground level, you mean? If yes: some parts are much higher than that. Some are lower.

Smaller than a typical house? >> Much, much bigger.

Ok, I'll drop a hint: according to my (British) dictionary, it's "especially NAmE".

Tanit

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#479984 Thu, 21 Feb 08 09:14 PM

Ok, I'll drop a hint: according to my (British) dictionary, it's "especially NAmE".

Oh, now *I* feel the pressure :)

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Tanit

#479987 Thu, 21 Feb 08 09:20 PM

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Oh, now *I* feel the pressure :)

I was just kidding and waiting for something like that. Big Smile

Here's the real hint: if you split the word into two parts, you get two words which differ only in a letter.

("differ in a letter"? mm ... does that make sense? is it correct?)

Tanit

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Yankee

#479988 Thu, 21 Feb 08 09:21 PM

Me, too. I'm literally quaking in my boots. Embarrassed

OK, the word 'gridiron' can't be right. That's basically only a noun, isn't it?

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#479990 Thu, 21 Feb 08 09:25 PM

It is used primarily for working? For recreation? Does it involves sports?

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Tanit

#479994 Thu, 21 Feb 08 09:32 PM

It is used primarily for working? >> Yes! It's usually associated with working and business.
For recreation? >> I guess I should say "depending" on the country. There are usually lots of recreational opportunities in it in Europe.
Does it involve sports? >> Not usual, although possible. In Cardiff (a city where I lived -- in the UK) there's a major stadium right there.

Tanit

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