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Photos from my vacation

JCDenton — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:33:37 GMT

Hi guys,

My vacation is coming to an end, so I decided to visit at least one castle near my hometown.
This time I choosed beautiful castle Lysice, which is located maybe 25 km outside of my hometown.
This castle was built at a former place of a medieval fortress. It has got its todays shape from
the 30s of the 18th century when it was reconstructed in Baroque style. The interiors were also
reconstructed in classical style in the beginning of the 19th century. The historically important
interiors are all preserved with original furnishing and rich collections (libraries, gallery, chapel
with little organ). One of the libraries belonged to a very important Austrian writer -
Marie Ebner from Eschenbach, born Dubska, who spent part of her life here and she is also buried here.
The complete reconstruction began in 1967 and in 1972 the castle was opened for public.
In the castle garden you can see for example a beautiful porch (first two photos in row 3),
it is a European rarity! They didn't allow us to make a photos inside of the castle, but I made some
photos outside of the castle, especially in the reconstructed beautiful castle garden. Well, enjoy the
photos, btw I put them at server, where they should stay really long time. So I hope they won't vanish
after one week..:-))

Best Regards

JCD


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Re: correct sentences 24/11

Teo — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:09:54 GMT

They won't smoke ever since they saw a film on lung cancer.

What does "won't" mean here?

Re: correct sentences 24/11

Teo — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:09:49 GMT

http://forums.eslcafe.com/student/viewtopic.php?t=22113&highlight=

Re: structural/full member

Mike in Japan — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 08:06:29 GMT

Noun

structural member - support that is a constituent part of any structure or building

beam - long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

bracing, brace - a structural member used to stiffen a framework

plate - structural member consisting of a horizontal beam that provides bearing and anchorage

riser - structural member consisting of the vertical part of a stair or step

sill - structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure

structure, construction - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"

support - any device that bears the weight of another thing; "there was no place to attach supports for a shelf"

tread - structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step

upright, vertical - a vertical structural member as a post or stake; "the ball sailed between the uprights"

Hi Angliholic,

I set that title a couple of years ago as a bit of a joke, and at a time when I was the only 'member' falling into that post count bracket. Amazingly it seems to have endured.

In a way, I like to think that it reflects the way that some of us 'support' others here, by way of contributive postings (or otherwise).

If you find it at all offensive, then please let me know and I will change it.

Tally-Ho, fellow weight-bearer! :-)

Re: is comprised of?

Grammar Geek — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:59:36 GMT

This is a usage note from the dictionary.com entry

âUsage note Comprise has had an interesting history of sense development. In addition to its original senses, dating from the 15th century, âto includeâ and âto consist ofâ (The United States of America comprises 50 states), comprise has had since the late 18th century the meaning âto form or constituteâ (Fifty states comprise the United States of America). Since the late 19th century it has also been used in passive constructions with a sense synonymous with that of one of its original meanings âto consist of, be composed ofâ: The United States of America is comprised of 50 states. These later uses are often criticized, but they occur with increasing frequency even in formal speech and writing.

And this is from Bartleby.com:

If you follow the traditional rule, you say that the whole comprises the parts and that the parts compose the whole. Thus you would say The Union comprises fifty states and Fifty states compose (or constitute or make up) the Union. While writers often maintain this distinction, comprise is increasingly used in place of compose, especially in the passive: The Union is comprised of fifty states. Donât be surprised if this usage still elicits comments, however. In an earlier survey, a majority of the Usage Panel found this use of comprise unacceptable.

Sohere are still people like me know that "The commmittee comprises 8 people" is fine and don't object to "Eight people comprise the committee" but don't like "the committee is comprised of 8 people." Go figure.

Re: the construction to be to

Conchita57 — Sun, 13 May 2007 20:40:45 GMT

be (FUTURE) strong weak
verb [+ to infinitive] being, was were, been
1 FORMAL used to show that something will happen in the future:
We are to (= We are going to) visit Australia in the spring.
She was never to see (= She never saw) her brother again.

2 used in conditional sentences to say what might happen:
If I were to refuse they'd be very annoyed.
FORMAL Were I to refuse they'd be very annoyed.

(from Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

Re: Please edit my answers

MrPedantic — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 23:34:02 GMT

Hello H.,

It needs a little more work, as you suspected. Here are my thoughts on the grammar:

3. How has the question been answered?

It's been answered by the sound of the soft and sweet voices of the children.

â I would say "It has been", rather than "It's been", as the register elsewhere is formal.

4. What does the poet mean by saying that the children open the windows that look to the east?

It's children that make the sun rise and show its brightness to the world.

â I would avoid the cleft construction.

6. Why does he compare them so?

He compares them because children's thoughts are as innocent and nonchalant as the singing birds, which soar carelessly in the sky at dawn and give a beautiful picture of tranquility.

â "He compares the children to the birds because..."

â carelessly â in a carefree way

â perhaps "present", rather than "give".

7. How can the birds and the sunshine be in the hearts of the children? What does the poet mean?

He means children are generally carefree, like the birds which glide high in the sky, away from the cares in the world, droning soft and mellow tunes. Children speak their hearts, and their hearts are as pure and radiant as the Sunshine. (OK. now?)

â I would not use "drone"; it suggests a tedious melody.

â "Children speak their hearts" is an odd phrase.

8. The poet says that the children are thinking of the brooks while he is thinking of autumn. What does this mean?

The poet says so, because he has grown old and feeble, and his life is about to end like a plant that gets dried out in Autumn, while the children are young, energetic and lively like running brooks.

â Consider the possibility that the "autumn" is metaphorical, not literal.

â "like a plant that gets dried out in Autumn" isn't quite in keeping with the general tone of your answers. A simpler phrase might be better!

9. Is the poet using the word autumn for old age?

Yes, he is using it to describe time of late maturity.

â try "describe the period of".

10. What other words does the poet use to show the coming of old age upon him?

First fall of the snow

â It might be better to answer with a sentence here.

11. How are the children different from the poet?

The children differ from the poet in many aspects. Their thoughts are as innocent and nonchalant as the singing birds, which glide carelessly in the sky at dawn, droning soft and mellow tunes. In their hearts "are the birds and the sunshineâ, and in their thoughts "the brooklet's flowâ, while the poet is seized in the hands of trouble, and in his heart and thoughts âis the wind of Autumn, and the first fall of the snow.â And most importantly, he has grown old and fragile, it has taken almost all his lifetime to make his fortune, whereas the children are young and bouncy, and itâs just the beginning of their journey.(OK. now?)

â I've underlined some passages that require a little more attention.

13. In the third and fourth lines of the 4th stanza, the poet says if there were no children, we would fear the desert behind us, and more than that we would fear the dark in front of us. What do the desert and the dark mean?

(the?)Desert is the past, (and?)(the?)dark .(is?)the future. The term desert actually refers to a world devoid of gaiety and cheerfulness, and the dark signifies the atmosphere which would be very dreadful and gloomy without children.

â Include the articles. You may want to look again at the passage I've underlined.

14. What would happen to the trees if there were no leaves?

They would harden into woods.

â No; this will need a little more work!

15. What would happen to us, if there were no children?

We would have no hope, life would be depressing,(and?) pointless.

â "We would have no hope; life would be depressing and pointless."

17. What songs does the poet wish to be whispered in the ear?

Tell him what the birds and winds are singing. (Is it fine?Can it be answered some other way?)

â Try a sentence that begins: "The poet wants the children..."

18. To what does the poet compare children?

He compares them to (the?)ballads and (the?)poems. (the?)

â No "the".

19. How can the children be like the ballads and the poems?

They can be like the ballads and the poems for they are full of emotions, feelings, energy and music. (Is it fine)

â Are you sure about "for they are"? Can you think of an alternative?

All the best,

MrP

Re: Is/Will

Ouc — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 03:02:07 GMT

One answer from: http://www.answers.com/topic/as-long-as

Dictionary Directory > Words > Dictionary

as long as
conj.

During the time that: I'll stay as long as you need me.
Since: As long as you've offered, I accept.
On the condition that: I will cooperate as long as I am notified on time.

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Idioms

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as long as

1. For the period of time that, as in You may keep the book as long as you want, that is, keep it for whatever time you wish to. [Early 1400s]
2. Also, so long as. Since, because, as in Please pick up some milk as long as you are going to the store, or So long as you're here, you might as well stay for dinner.
3. Also, so long as; just so. Provided that, as in As long as you don't expect it by tomorrow, I'll make the drawing, or So long as sales are greater than returns, the company will make a profit, or You may have another cookie, just so you don't take the last one. [Early 1800s]

Another explanation from BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/learnit/learnitv294.shtml

as long as: expressing time

The as ... as construction is used when we are making comparisons and comparing ideas of similar magnitude or duration

There was extra time, so the football match lasted as long as the concert.
He worked for as long as he wanted to on the project.
"Take as long as you like," they said. "There's no hurry!"
As long as I live, I shall smoke no more cigarettes.

as long as: expressing condition

Note that as long as is also used in conditional sentences as an alternative to provided, meaning if and only if. So long as is also possible in this context:

I don't mind. You can leave early, as long as you finish the work.
I don't mind. You can go home early, so long as you finish the work.
I don't mind. You can leave after lunch, provided you finish all the work.

Re: is this sentence correct?

Marius Hancu — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 16:11:47 GMT

If you don't use people (as in many people), many can be seen as a noun in your sentence, a view which clarifies its correctness:

I've never seen that many (people) crowded at the entrance (of that place).
I've never seen that many crowded at the entrance (of that place).

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many

Function:noun, plural in construction
Etymology:¹many

1 : a large but indefinite number of units or individuals <a good many of the books were novels> <a great many of the tourists were from the East>

2 : the great majority of people : MASSES, MULTITUDE -- often used with preceding the <nothing but contempt for the many>

3 obsolete : COMPANY, HOST, RETINUE <the chiefs divide and wheeling east and west before their many ride -- John Dryden>

4 usually capitalized : something that is manifold : PLURALITY <philosophers have largely proclaimed the One to be reality and the Many to be appearance -- H.M.Kallen>

http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com
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Re: people+who

Marius Hancu — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:10:23 GMT

From what I could find at the New York Times, both constructions are used mostly with the possession meaning of have (I own/possess):

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ECONOMIC VIEW; On Taxes, What's The Fairest Of Them All?

... helps only those people who have their own portfolios, noted Robert ...

May 25, 2003 - By DANIEL ALTMAN (NYT) - Business -

Q & A; From Images to Words and Back

... collaboration of many people who have their own vision. The film ...

May 18, 2003 - By KATHERINE ZOEPF (NYT) - New York and Region

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not its passive meaning (have something done). This is the only quotation I was able to find similar to the original ones:

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I BEG TO DIFFER; A Diabetes Researcher Forges Her Own Path to a Cure

... what happens to people who have their spleens removed.

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This, to me, means that CoolBreeze has a point.

Still, we can say that

"People who have their" 68 Results is more frequent

"People that have their" 3 Results

but there are better alternatives to say what the original poster has mentioned and some have been posted them here.