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Latest post Tue, Dec 9 2008 10:26 PM by Avangi. 1 replies.
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guzhao67  +  609285 Tue, 09 Dec 08 09:37 PM
Hi: there: it is said that the main function of the simple present tense is to describe"the constitution of things". But I can't see the exact meaning of the phrase "the constitution of things". could you please paraphrase it? does it mean "the order of nature"? if not, what's the difference. I know i'm being too demanding. excuse me.
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Avangi  +  609298 Tue, 09 Dec 08 10:26 PM
sounds good   -   or, "the way things are."
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