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New2grammar

#537277 Sun, 06 Jul 08 07:54 AM

She said something in Japanese to the effect of 'would you like to join us,'

What's a good substitute for "to the effect of"?
Thanks.

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Mister Micawber

#537279 Sun, 06 Jul 08 07:56 AM

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meaning?
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optilang

#537328 Sun, 06 Jul 08 10:36 AM

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Marius Hancu

#537340 Sun, 06 Jul 08 11:03 AM

She said something in Japanese, something like 'would you like to join us,'

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optilang

#537355 Sun, 06 Jul 08 11:40 AM

She said something in Japanese like "would you like to join us?"

She said, in Japanese, something like "would you like to join us?"

She said something like "would you like to join us?" in Japanese.

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