Hly2004 wrote: "I see you are," says Pa. He turned and looked at me. His eyes danced fire. "What in th' world has kept you so? Why ain't you been here to help me with this work? Make a gentleman out'n one boy in th' family and this is what you

Dear Diamondrd May I also suggest that you look up require and imply in a variety of dictionaries, particulary those with comprehensive analysis of the various meanings, and also try to see/hear the words used in various contexts. This may

Tae-bo wrote: Speaking of Idioms, I have this idiom in my office. He thinks he is so smart and that he is better than everyone else. That's hilarious! Thanks, Tae-bo. And it was nice Dmitri!

This doesn't help you with regard to an American equivalent, but it may be interesting... Argy-bargy (also argie-bargie, argle-bargle) noun, UK informal, originated in the 1800s:- 1) loud argument or disagreement which is not usually

Anonymous wrote: .... I can give you one, which is so completely national that there is no way any English translation of it exists. It's Polish: "Madry Polak po szkodzie", which roughly goes: "A Pole is wise after a damage is done" (but it

Behnazzz wrote: Spurs took the lead at the Riverside after 24 minutes through Robbie Keane, only for Yakubu to net twice for Boro to give his side the lead. what is the meaning of the sentence above? thanks Spurs = the name of a

Countries where English language tuition starts early in the education system and where English is a common second language seem to produce the most fluent and accurate English users.

Diamondrg wrote: Is there such a use of ever as this one or is its use limited to just these forms: 1. Have you ever eaten sushi? 2- She is the most talented actress I have ever seen. 3 and for emphasis after never : I will never ever talk to

I don't think there is a word for these objects. I've seen them described as " cardboard cutouts of ........with the face(s) cut out ." One quote is.. " Do you remember those seaside boards you used to get, of the big fat lady or whatever but

Anonymous wrote: The Mennonites believe that the Bible forbids them from holding offices that require the use of force. Perhaps a Mennonite would the best person to tell us what it means?