After it was filled and sealed , a label was affixed to the container. I personally thought that you (af)fi x something to something else, not on . I could be mistaken, but it only seems logical to use the same preposition as with, e.g. - I fixed

I didn't challenge. You stated that you think there is a separate number on the engine block and implied that the VIN is a permanent number for the chassis (only). I wouldn't consider "I think.." to be a challenge, but if you

I doubt it. What you've got here is a reanalysis ... suffix. This is the same process that produced "-burger", "-dog", I consider those two different because those are food items. "Burger" and "dog" can

I don't follow. Are you implying that "of England" is ... a prepositional phrase rather than a form of a noun. Kirsh, isn't, at some point, the distinction between the two an arbitrary one? Why not consider "of

Raymond S. Wise wrote on 31 May 2004: szozu wrote on 31 May 2004: Oh, my goodness. Now ... the normal evolutionary changes to which all languages are subject. "English is being dumbed down" is essentially an empty phrase, on the order of

"Jitze Couperus" (Email Removed) schrieb im Newsbeitrag It's Georgian. See http://www.armazi.com/georgian/ Aha - Thank you! Specifically the PDF file at http://www.armazi.demon.co.uk/georgian/files/georgian alphabet.pdf tells all.

Thus, in Germany, priests are not supposed to do the ... would be to give the same authority to all religions. I'm not quite sure I follow you. In the US, the couple is required to obtain a license to marry ... wedding *has* been authorized by

I do, but I can't speak for the rest. Do ... probably call it a myth, but most people accept it. (A little late, I know) I don't know why most people accept it. The log book in question has the ... already. What was notable about this case

I don't think John was wrong. Merriam-Webster lists the word, but informs us it is from circa 1631. Mayn't is ... that doesn't make the usage idiomatic. No-one seems to care much for the word; it appears nowhere in the OED. may, v.1

About the subject line: I greatly dislike it when I write a meaningful subject line and then see it used ... subject line "Hortense", chatting about everything from baked apples to the weather in North Dakota, I could not care less. I