The only time I'd expect to hear that construction in AmE would be for a calculated effect, never in conversation. Hi, Rick, didn't mean to sound huffy. We've had a few members who enjoy studying literature from past centuries, and

Hello Oran, and welcome to English Forums. I see no reason to think your English is not very good indeed. You have no reason to be ashamed; at the same time, you should realize that misunderstandings break out on all forums. A good forum

Hi , I came on this forum because I was looking for help on spelling and good grammar. I have tertiary education; yes I managed with sheer hard work and as a mature student to pass well. I was a migrant as a child from another non speaking

The short answer to your question is no. The word "imbued" is not used in everyday language, and is probably inappropriate in the given context, even if intended metaphorically. It means "saturated", and your example would mean

This is surely an excellent and important question. I expect that what you're looking for doesn't exist. Or at least if it does exist it would comprise several volumes, or require a special, dedicated table to support it. Recent experience

1. He is the first man who landed on the moon. 2. He is the first man to land on the moon. 3. He is the first man landing on the moon. I think #1 is correct. I take #2 as similar to a row of parachutists

Here are 3 questions that I don't understand from "The scarlet letter": 1) Chapter 12 Pearl laughed, and attempted to pull away her hand. But the minister held it fast. " A moment longe r, my child!" said he 2) Still

Does anyone else know this website that teaches English grammar? Is this a well-respected and widely-known source/authority of English grammar? What is the website or material/literature/book, if there's any, that most English

Herman Melville - The Confidence Man http://www.online-literature.com/melville/confidence-man/10 "You would not hint that the colored cravats would be so bungling as to lose, and the dark cravats so dextrous as to cheat? Sour imaginations, my

Hi, I really need help with two essays that I have written. The subject is english literature. English is not my first language so they are written in quite simple english. I'm concerned about the fact having my essays being out on the