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Pb03  +  506115 Sun, 27 Apr 08 02:06 PM

 Hello everyone,

I don't understand the exact meaning of some words in the following sentences.

I marked them in bold and underlined them.

If you have any idea, would you comment some for me?

It would be much appreciated. Thanks~

pb

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1.  My question is this: here from the context, which is more proper in meaning of the words unlined, 'possiblity' or 'actual deeds in the past'?

 

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M: I suppose you’re right. Well, what’s your ideal friend like?

W: That’s a good question. I’m a pretty outgoing person, so I couldn’t be close friends with someone who’s very quiet. I don’t think that would be a good match.

M: Yeah, you’re probably correct about that. What else?

 

2. What do you think the word 'this' refers to? storm or light rain ?

 

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Tokyo should face the brunt of the storm tomorrow although its currently experiencingonly light rain. This will steadily increase over the course of the day, and tomorrow, the capital should receive several inches of rain.

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Philip  +  506173 Sun, 27 Apr 08 05:10 PM
I couldn't consider this particular person to be a very good friend. ['close' means something like 'warm' here.]
'This' refers to the rain, which is currently light but will be increasing soon.
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