http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=user%3aPASTEL&o=DateDescendingSearch results for 'user:PASTEL'en-USXMOD (Build: 3615.39139)http://www.englishforums.com/English/InTheSummerOfIn2008/hdglb/post.htmMon, 01 Dec 2008 17:22:24 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:601308pastelHi, I was at Barcelona in the summer of 2008. I was at Barcelona in the summer in 2008. Are they both possible to say? Thanks, Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/AtOnTheCorner/hdvvd/post.htm#601301Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:19:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:601301pastelHi, Would you say "You can see the barbershop on the corner of Main Street and Vine Avenue"? Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/AtOnTheCorner/hdvvd/post.htmMon, 01 Dec 2008 03:55:22 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:600613pastelHi, As far as I know, "in the corner" is used when referring something that is IN somewhere, in the room, in the kitchen and so on. "At the corner" and "on the corner" are used when something is not IN somewhere. For example, You can see the barbershop on the corner . or You can see the barbershop at the corner . Is there any nuanced difference? Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/ToCalijimBorrow/hbcpp/post.htmFri, 21 Nov 2008 18:54:39 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:590408pastelDear CJ, Long time to see! How have you been doing? It's so nice to see you here. I've missed you and your impressive answers. I come to say hi but I just came up with a question, Scenario: I've been fooling around on the street for a while and I had too much coffee, now I feel like going to a restroom. So there I see a restaurant. I come in and I say "Can I borrow the restroom"? Does it sound natural? If I borrow their restroom, I have no idea how to return it to them. Yours, Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/AtAOneTime/dmcbb/post.htmWed, 03 Jan 2007 19:30:27 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:310115pastelI like to do several things at a time. I read from a book that "at a time" and "at one time" are of different meanings. At one time, I used to go home late. "At one time" here refers to a time in the past. But if I would like to emphasize, can I say, "I like to do several things at ONE time. That's me. Period." Can I? Happy New Year to my old friends here. Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/CommaWho/dckjm/post.htmWed, 06 Sep 2006 17:57:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:263444pastelMr. Smith is a teacher, who is also a doctor. Mr. Smoth is a teacher, who has taught Spanish for a year. Are the two sentences correct? Thanks, Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/AsThat/2/cmwdp/Post.htm#231018Wed, 31 May 2006 16:04:11 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:231018pastelI see. Thanks, Grammar Geek! Geek? I've visited your site and it looks good. Pastel Geekhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/AsThat/2/cmwdp/Post.htm#230161Mon, 29 May 2006 14:29:51 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:230161pastelHelp! Help! Paco? MrP? Davkett? Pieanne? Clive? CaliJim? Nona? Mister Micawber?http://www.englishforums.com/English/AsThat/2/cmwdp/Post.htm#229648Sat, 27 May 2006 16:53:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:229648pastelI see, thanks. Here's another scenario. Scenario 2 Marius has a cell phone, Nokia 007. I have the same one too. Last night, I lost my cell phone and I think it's gone forever. This morning, I met Marius at the corner cafe. I saw his cell phone and I said, Pastel: Bad news, Marius! I lost my cell phone! Marius: I'm sorry to hear that. But what is your phone brand? Pastel: (Taking a look at Marius's cell phone.) ARRRRRG, THIS IS THE SAME ONE(Nokia 007) I LOST. Marius: (Maricus took out another cell phone from his pocket.) Pastel, I found this Nokia 007 in Classroom 1101 yesterday afternoon. I thought it must be one of our classmates. Is this one yours? Pastel: Let me take a look! OH YES!!!! I LOVE YOU! This is the...http://www.englishforums.com/English/AsThat/cmwdp/post.htm#229524Sat, 27 May 2006 06:04:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:229524pastelDear Marius Hancu, Thanks for replying. The book I'm reading is called 'Treasury of English Grammar,' written by a Taiwanese. I think I get your meaning but there's something that I would like to know. Scenario 1 Marius has a cell phone, Nokia 007. I have the same one too. Last night, I lost my cell phone and I think it's gone forever. This morning, I met Marius at the corner cafe. I saw his cell phone and I said, Pastel: Bad news, Marius! I lost my cell phone! Marius: I'm sorry to hear that. But what is your phone brand? Pastel: (Taking a look at Marius's cell phone.) ARRRRRG, THIS IS THE SAME ONE(Nokia 007) I LOST. Marius: Does that make sense?http://www.englishforums.com/English/AsThat/cmwdp/post.htm#229018Thu, 25 May 2006 18:49:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:229018pastel1- This is the same watch as I lost. 2- This is the same watch that I lost. One of my grammar books says that the first one refers to a similar type of the watch that looks like the one I lost, whereas the second one refers to the watch that I lost, exactly the same one. I need your help. Thanks, Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/AsThat/cmwdp/post.htm#228625Wed, 24 May 2006 16:14:47 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:228625pastelI apologize. I happen to leave something out of this sentence. 1- This is the same watch as I lost. 2- This is the same watch that I lost. Do they mean the same?http://www.englishforums.com/English/AsThat/cmwdp/post.htmWed, 24 May 2006 08:15:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:228376pastel1-This is the watch as I lost. 2-This is the watch that I lost. As and that are so-called relative pronouns in this case. The first one indicates that I lost a watch and the style of the watch is similar with or the same to yours. The second one tells that I lost a watch and there's a watch right in the front. This is the one I lost. Any comment? One more question, If there is slight difference between the example sentences above, what about the following sentences, 3- He answered the same way as you did. 4- He answered the same way that you did. Do they convey the same meaning? Thanks, Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/PastTense/clxgm/post.htm#225453Mon, 15 May 2006 04:24:49 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:225453pastelHi! Davkett, Thanks for dropping by. I get your meaning. It's just that I was confused when Chris said that I should have used "You crack me up" right after when he said something funny. I thought the joke was told already and it was funny, so I said "You cracked me up." When you finished your breakfast 2 seconds ago, you would tell me this, "I just had breakfast, Pastel." Interesting! Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/PastTense/clxgm/post.htm#225318Sun, 14 May 2006 15:04:24 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:225318pastelThank you, Ron.http://www.englishforums.com/English/PastTense/clxgm/post.htm#225270Sun, 14 May 2006 09:25:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:225270pastelOkay, but Chris in general is not of much fun(sorry, Chris!). But a few days ago, he really cracked me up. Does the past tense work?http://www.englishforums.com/English/PastTense/clxgm/post.htmSun, 14 May 2006 07:13:03 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:225245pastelChris just told me something very funny. "You cracked me up," I said. "Yeeeah, but Sabrian, in this case, you should use the present tense of 'crack,' using the past tense sounds like the event happened in the past, like yesterday or a few days ago I cracked you up." I didn't know this before. I used to think when things happened, stick to the past tense. When things just happened, the present perfect is possible too. Thanks, I've just had lunch. Thanks, I had lunch already. You've cracked me up. You crack me up. (Sounds like someone's habit to crack people up.Haha!&nbsp You cracked me up. Any comment? Thanks, Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/MyFavoritePictureIsOf/2/cwmpj/Post.htm#212241Mon, 03 Apr 2006 18:17:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:212241pastelOff topic too. Dear Paco, I'm good. Some students are having a week off now, but not me. Another day, another dollar! One of the classmates in me flamenco class is from Japan. She's amazing. She's learned Flamenco dance for 7 years!!!!!!! She learns SOOO fast. I was so thick tonight because I didn't feel well tonight. But then, after one hour of stomps, I felt better. IT'S MAGIC!!!!! My eyes are closing and need to prepare for tomorrow's classes. It's not spring at all because it's SO hot here in Taipei. When summer comes, flies will faint to the ground.http://www.englishforums.com/English/MyFavoritePictureIsOf/cwmpj/post.htm#211890Sun, 02 Apr 2006 09:31:43 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:211890pastelThanks, paco and pienne! MrP, I'm surprised too.http://www.englishforums.com/English/MyFavoritePictureIsOf/cwmpj/post.htm#210406Tue, 28 Mar 2006 15:55:54 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:210406pastelMy favorite picture is of my classmates and me near a pool. My favorite picture is that of my classmates and me near a pool. What's the difference between the two sentences?http://www.englishforums.com/English/MyFavoritePictureIsOf/cwmpj/post.htmMon, 27 Mar 2006 16:02:03 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:210078pastelMy favorite picture is of my classmates and me near a pool. My favorite picture is my classmates and me near a pool. My favorite picture is that my classmates and me near a pool. My favorite picture is the one that my classmates and me near a pool. My favorite picture is the one my classmates and me near a pool. Are they all possible? Thanks, Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/ReportedSpeech/chdnl/post.htm#206119Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:04:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:206119pastelClive, Your comment is very precious. Thank you. Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/ReportedSpeech/chdnl/post.htm#205265Sat, 11 Mar 2006 19:34:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:205265pastelWhat about? He says I've done a good job.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ReportedSpeech/chdnl/post.htm#204978Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:18:01 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:204978pastel(In the morning) Sam: Wow, you've done a great job. Me: Thanks. (Later at home) Me: Mom, I had a French course this morning. Sam asked me to tell the class about my neighborhood. I was shaking in my shoes when I made my speech. (1)Sam said I did a good job. (2)Sam said I've done a good job. (3)Sam said I had done a good job. Is the second one possible?http://www.englishforums.com/English/ItIsnt/cgqrw/post.htm#204976Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:55:53 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:204976pastelOHHHHHHHHHHH! Thanks I got it.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ReportedSpeech/chdnl/post.htmThu, 02 Mar 2006 17:00:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:202532pastelShe says she watches TV every day. When the reporting verb is simple present, present perfect, or future, the noun clause verb is not changed. I would like to know your comment about this. Thank you. Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/ItIsnt/cgqrw/post.htm#202530Thu, 02 Mar 2006 16:56:19 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:202530pastelDear Jim, I have a question. Why did you say "because you are negating 'miserable'" instead of "because you negate/negated 'miserable'"?http://www.englishforums.com/English/That/cgqrm/post.htm#202529Thu, 02 Mar 2006 16:53:27 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:202529pastelThank you, Jim. ))http://www.englishforums.com/English/ItIsnt/cgqrw/post.htm#201481Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:50:15 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:201481pastelGot it. Thank you.http://www.englishforums.com/English/That/cgqrm/post.htmSun, 26 Feb 2006 18:38:51 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:201156pastelWhat can we do that 's really romantic? Would you consider "that" a relative pronoun? Thanks, Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/ItIsnt/cgqrw/post.htmSun, 26 Feb 2006 18:33:11 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:201152pastelIf this all sounds miserable, it isn't. Why not "it doesn't"? Thanks, Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/EverythingAll/ccpqw/post.htm#183010Sat, 14 Jan 2006 06:31:13 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:183010pastelThanks, Paco! Naoh, I think it means he acted following his heart or rules. For more information, please consult the link, http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=%22act+from+*%22http://www.englishforums.com/English/EverythingAll/ccpqw/post.htm#181608Wed, 11 Jan 2006 15:49:25 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:181608pastelHow are you, Paco! One(Grammar in use, Cambridge, Unit 87) of my books said using "All went wrong" is wrong. So I'm confused. The weather here is just fine. It's not freezing cold but rather cool. No, it's never snowed in Taipei. It might in 10 years due to the melting Arctic. Who knows?! Mais la vie en rose. Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/EverythingAll/ccpqw/post.htmWed, 11 Jan 2006 10:08:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:181483pastelThe party was a disaster. Everything went wrong. The party was a disaster. All went wrong. Why using 'all' as a pronoun subject is incorrect? Thanks, Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/Longest/3/cbmmd/Post.htm#181168Tue, 10 Jan 2006 17:20:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:181168pastelOkay, thanks! Pastelhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/Longest/3/cbmmd/Post.htm#181147Tue, 10 Jan 2006 16:38:13 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:181147pastelSo, without an article, the meaning could change, right?http://www.englishforums.com/English/Longest/2/cbmmd/Post.htm#181144Tue, 10 Jan 2006 16:34:16 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:181144pastelFlies live longest in cool temparatures. Flies live the longest in cool temparatures. This shop is best for its noodles. This shop is the best for its noodles. I'm happiest when I am with my parents. I'm the happiest when I am with my parents. Interesting. I kind of start to feel the difference in between. The second examples of each set suggest that the subject would compare itself with others. There are many shops, but when speaking of noodles, you have to go to that shop. It's the best. There are many insects that can live in cool temperatures but flies live the longest. My sisters and brothers are happy when they're with parents too. But I'm the happiest person. Superlatives without the article suggest that...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Longest/2/cbmmd/Post.htm#178524Tue, 03 Jan 2006 15:47:14 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:178524pastelDavkett wrote: Teo wrote: 1. This shop is best for noodles. 2. This shop is the best for noodles. 3. This shop is best for its noodles. 4. This shop is the best for its noodles. Which of the above sentences do you think is semantically odd or not acceptable? Interesting test, Teo. I think no.1 is semantically the oddest. (It sort of sounds like this: if you are a noodle-- --you will like this shop the best.) No.2-- (also, a tiny bit odd, I think--for the same reason as no.1, but) has more of a suggestion that this is the best shop if you want quality noodles. No.3-- suggests that the noodles are the best thing in the shop. No.4-- suggests that this shop is the best shop because of its...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Longest/2/cbmmd/Post.htm#178521Tue, 03 Jan 2006 15:24:27 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:178521pastelDavkett wrote: Goldmund wrote: In my opinion it is acceptable to say «flies live longer». I think so, too, Goldmund, but only if the intent is not to state a fact about the longest they can live, (relative to temperature). Wouldn't one be able to speculate that if flies live longer in cool temperatures, they might live the longest they can live the more the temperature drops? Good point, Dave! (Two-thumb up) One minute ago, I was still confused. How about these examples, Flies live long er in cool temperatures compared to warm temperature. But generally speaking, they live long est in cool temperature. What species of insects lives the longest in cool temperature? The fly? Maybe the spider live the...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Longest/2/cbmmd/Post.htm#178512Tue, 03 Jan 2006 15:05:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:178512pastelThanks, Goldmund! Where have you been, we need Gold mund . Happy New Year to you.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WaitOn/cbxlg/post.htm#178423Tue, 03 Jan 2006 10:17:17 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:178423pastelThanks, Dave and Jim! Jim, Happy New Year to you!http://www.englishforums.com/English/Longest/cbmmd/post.htm#178422Tue, 03 Jan 2006 10:15:45 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:178422pastelDavkett wrote: 'Flies live longest...' implies a comparison to how long they live in warmer temperatures 'Flies live the longest...' implies a comparison with the lifespans of other species. Hi, Dave! Happy New Year! For the first one, since it implies that there's a comparison between how long they live in colder and warmer temperatures, why can I use the superlative form of the adjective here? Why not, Flies live long er in cold temperatures.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WaitOn/cbxlg/post.htmThu, 29 Dec 2005 18:38:01 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:176194pastelBut don't wait on the feelings to come. I think it should be "wait for". What does "wait on" mean here? Thanks,http://www.englishforums.com/English/Longest/cbmmd/post.htmWed, 28 Dec 2005 18:47:16 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:175630pastel1.Flies live longest in cool temparatures. 2.Flies live the longest in cool temparatures. Is there any difference? Thanks,http://www.englishforums.com/English/OnMyOwn/2/cbdvl/Post.htm#175609Wed, 28 Dec 2005 18:06:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:175609pastelOkie dokie, merci!http://www.englishforums.com/English/EatTake/3/cbbjg/Post.htm#175607Wed, 28 Dec 2005 18:05:31 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:175607pastelThanks guys.http://www.englishforums.com/English/AsFarAsIsKnown/cbkqp/post.htm#175606Wed, 28 Dec 2005 18:02:26 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:175606pastelSo I think it's a more common structure. It's weird that they say "as far as I'm concerned!" Ai...http://www.englishforums.com/English/TenTimesThatOfEarth/cblrg/post.htm#175605Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:58:43 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:175605pastelAH....I see. THANK YOU, my Paco!http://www.englishforums.com/English/TenTimesThatOfEarth/cblrg/post.htmTue, 27 Dec 2005 18:15:25 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:175140pastelSaturn is second largest planet after Jupiter, with a diameter nearly ten times that of Earth. Is there any word that is missing there? Ten times as that of the Earth?http://www.englishforums.com/English/AsFarAsIsKnown/cbkqp/post.htmTue, 27 Dec 2005 18:11:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:175132pastelAs far as is known, dolphins have no sense of smell. Why not "as far as it is known"? I think "as far as" funstions as a conjunction and it needs a subject-verb structure following behind.