Anonymous  +  533923 Sat, 28 Jun 08 10:24 PM -The dog was straining its leash. Can I say here, that the dog is pulling on its leash and if yes, where's the difference? How can I say this phrase in another words? Anonymous

	Clive  +  533926 Sat, 28 Jun 08 10:28 PM Hi, -The dog was straining on/at its leash. Can I say here, that the dog is pulling on its leash and if yes, where's the difference? Yes. 'Straining' is 'pulling a lot'. Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,663 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo

	Clive  +  533951 Sat, 28 Jun 08 11:52 PM Hi, Yes. A strain or a pull can be a single fluid action, but a 'tug' is usually a brief abrupt pull, often repeated many times. Clive Clive