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Hi, a) What is the slang or colloquial English used to refer to a woman that didn't marry ?; The word 'spinster' has almost become archaic now, I never hear it. Some people tried to popularize the word 'bachelorette', but that never seemed to become used much. I'd just say 'an unmarried...

Obviously, depending on where we learned English, it has some bearing on our understanding toward some of the most common debated questions. To validate my own understanding, I did some searching and came to a conclusion, In the US, some experts agree that either singular or plural is...

Anonymous wrote: Hi, 1) How are the two words in the subject used differently? 2) Is the following sentence correct? If not, how would you correct it? Please elucidate the difference (differences?) in (the?) usage of "detail" and "details." (Isn't the phrase "of "detail" and...

Dave, I can understand the fact that you find this book you've discovered fascinating. It is difficult for me, though, to discuss grammar and/or linguistics in depth with you. In my opinion, it is one thing to favour a certain approach to a topic after you have considered several different...