How do I know when to use each? I always thought 'the elder' (or 'the better', for that matter) was used to to refer to one of two things. 'The eldest' for more than three. Example: My elder brother (meaning I have two). My eldest brother

Which example is the correct one? 1) In the park is a small lake. 2) In the park there is a small lake. Even though I know that in English you need 'there + Be' to indicate existance, I find both examples right. Besides, the 1st one is

I see. And what about the opposite forms for each of those modals? Would you say they still express probability and assumptions? James must not be in India by now. James should not be in India by now. This can be the man that's won the

What's the meaning of this noun: aunt-in-residence ? The context goes somethingm like this: "... his family circle consisted of his mother, his sisters, an aunt-in-residence, and two cousins..."

When making assumptions, aside from 'must' , could 'can' and 'should' be used too? I've thought of the following examples: 1) James must / should be in India by now. 2) This can't be the man that's won the lottery.

Does that exist as a synonym to 'didn't have to'? Does it exist at all?

I've also heard good things about Michael Vince's and Murphy's books.

Good ones. Does anybody know of any others?

Grammar Geek wrote: No standard words, no. There are some abbreviations that do work better with 's because you want to show where the abbreviation itself stops and the plural begins, particularly if the abbreviation has upper and lower

Are there any examples of nouns that have ('s) to indicate plural form?