ESL General English Grammar Questions

Re: STRETCH

CalifJim — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:28:46 GMT

Does it refers to ~~GREW~~ GROW, or ~~develope~~ develop new experiences?

Yes, it's as simple as that. The ability to stretch is the ability to push oneself to accept new challenges.

Corporations in the U.S., for example, establish financial "stretch goals" annually. That means that departments must try to do their work for 10% (or whatever percent) less the cost originally estimated for the year. They must stretch - accept the new challenge.

CJ

Re: STRETCH

benita — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:19:59 GMT

Tidus wrote:
Benita wrote:

Tidus wrote:
In this context it sounds like a musical term - perhaps ability to keep the same piece of music going for longer than originally intended?

The context here does seem to refer to the musical term 'stretch'. Maybe this would explain http://www.mmk.ei.tum.de/persons/ter/top/scalestretch.html

Wow! Looks a bit complex.

As the sentence (so aptly) states, one has to be a great musician......(I couldn't understand much of that either)

'In order to be a great musician the musician has to have the ability to STRETCH and Prince can certainly stretch.'

Re: STRETCH

Tidus — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:13:52 GMT

Benita wrote:

Tidus wrote:
In this context it sounds like a musical term - perhaps ability to keep the same piece of music going for longer than originally intended?

The context here does seem to refer to the musical term 'stretch'. Maybe this would explain http://www.mmk.ei.tum.de/persons/ter/top/scalestretch.html

Wow! Looks a bit complex.

Re: STRETCH

benita — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:11:42 GMT

Tidus wrote:
In this context it sounds like a musical term - perhaps ability to keep the same piece of music going for longer than originally intended?

The context here does seem to refer to the musical term 'stretch'. Maybe this would explain http://www.mmk.ei.tum.de/persons/ter/top/scalestretch.html

Re: STRETCH

Grammar Geek — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:46:33 GMT

I would agree with Philip, which I also think comports with the definition provided by PieAnne.

Re: STRETCH

Marius Hancu — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:26:51 GMT

Yes, Philip's is another good interpretation.

Re: STRETCH

Philip — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:23:20 GMT

Anonymous wrote:
Hi, I would like to know what refers to this STRETCH here: 'In order to be a great musician the musician has to have the avility to STRETCH and Prince can certainly stretch.' Does it refers to GREW, or develope new experiences? Thanks in advance, jo.

It probably means that he must be willing to take on new material, change his style to meet the needs of his audience. Another phrase might be "push the envelope".

Re: STRETCH

Marius Hancu — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:19:39 GMT

Tidus wrote:
In this context it sounds like a musical term - perhaps ability to keep the same piece of music going for longer than originally intended?

Yes, or the same for a certain note in a tune.

Re: STRETCH

Tidus — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:17:33 GMT

In this context it sounds like a musical term - perhaps ability to keep the same piece of music going for longer than originally intended?

Re: STRETCH

pieanne — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:30:44 GMT

Maybe it refers to this meaning of "stretch"?

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=78801&dict=CALD

STRETCH

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:25:17 GMT

Hi,
I would like to know what refers to this STRETCH here:

'In order to be a great musician the musician has to have the avility to STRETCH and Prince can certainly stretch.'

Does it refers to GREW, or develope new experiences?

Thanks in advance, jo.