Having respect for and devotion to the natural world need not be limited to a special Thanksgiving holiday. It can fill our lives every day throughout the year. Hi, Is it right to interpret the bold in the above as "respecting and

Separators set apart time and mental space for each primary identity . You focus on one role at a time--when you are at work, you work; when you are with family or friends, you set work aside. Hi, Is it right to understand "each

Tim and his sister are at odds over how to care for their aging parents. Hi, Is it right to interpret the bold in the above as "arguing as for?" Thanks.

All (of) the students in this class are boys. Hi, If I delete "of" in the above, do I make a change in meaning? Thanks.

Thanks, Mister. Your versions sound excellent to me! Mine doesn't sound good, I know.

One ipod at/on hand: You can use it and watch it everywhere as soon as it's turned on. Hi, Should I use at or on to fit in the above? By the way, does the above sound right? Thanks in advance.

Learning from teaching: Our teaching approach includes/involves listening, reading and writing in reality life, as well as being practical. Hi, Can I use both includes and involves to fit in the above? Besides, does the above

It's easy to operate and put it away. Hi, Does the above sound right to you? If not, how should I rewrite it? Thanks.

A person who has a green thumb often becomes the envy of the neighborhood. Neighbors give him or her the "thumbs up" sign/gesture when they visit his or her garden. Hi, Which fits better in the above, sign or gesture?

Another expression using the thumb with an unpleasant meaning is when you say someone "thumbs his nose at" you ... It's quite an insulting gesture, so be careful about whom you thumb your nose at. Hi, It seems the bolded