Ken's height gives him an edge over his little brother when they play basketball. Hi, Does "over" in the above mean "superior over" or something else? Thanks.

The author read out a passage from his latest book. Hi, Is "out" in the above optional? If not, why not? Thanks in advance.

Greg has been studying for hours on end, and needs to rest. Hi, Is there an "end" understood before "on end" so that it means "continually?" Thanks.

My brother has always dreamed of becoming the greatest musician in the world. Hi, Is it the same to say " hoped for becoming ..." instead of "dreamed of becoming ..." in the above? Thanks.

Thanks, all of my helpful friends. But I'm still a bit confused. Why doesn't the following sound right? We have been waited by others for an hour. Isn't it the passive voice of the following? If the following is

Thanks, Mister. But isn't "make the best of something" often used with reference to something negative and difficult?

Perhaps with the first sentence you meant 'Please hurry up! We have kept people waiting for an hour' Thanks to all of you! Yes, that's what the first sentence tries to convey. Doesn't it make sense? Please hurry

Please hurry up! We have been waited for an hour. Please hurry up! We have been waiting for an hour. Hi, Do both of the above sound good though they mean differently? Thanks.

They made the best use of this resource so that they could live in harmony with nature. They made the most of this resource ... Hi, Which one of the above two makes better sense to you? Thanks.

This is the most beautiful island that I have ever seen. Hi, Is "ever" in the above optional? If not, could you tell me why? Besides, is it equally right and about the same to say "I've never seen such a beautiful