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Past or Past Perfect Are the following two sentences both correct? If so, is there any difference between them? a) I shared a room with my brother until I became seventeen. b) I had shared a room with my brother until I became seventeen. Thank you in advance.
July 3, 2019
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Вопросы о русских стихах (На русском языке) Я буду благодарен, если вы скажете, что эти стихи означает. Если можно, перевожите их на английский или японский, пожалуйста. Читая старые стихи, Я не скорблю о днях счастливых, Что, так прозрачны и легки, Сверкают в рифмах торопливых. Вопрос 1. Что «Что, так» в третьем стихе означает? Вопрос 2. Что здесь прозрачен, лёгок и сверкает? Старые стихи или дни счастливые? Большое спосибо! (In English) Could you possibly tell me what these poetic lines mean? If possible, I’d appreciate it if you could translate them into English or Japanese. Читая старые стихи, Я не скорблю о днях счастливых, Что, так прозрачны и легки, Сверкают в рифмах торопливых. Question 1. What does “Что, так” in the third line means? Question 2. What «прозрачны, легки и сверкают» here? Старые стихи or дни счастливые? Thank you in advance.
March 23, 2019
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What is the woman in this clip saying? (English listening) Please help me to comprehend a clip. I have four questions concerning the following clip. http://time.com/3585539/college-application-essays-dont-matter-as-much-as-you-think/ The parts I couldn't catch are replaced by XXX. Could you tell me what the woman said there? 1. at about 0:21 The woman says, "What I've seen is a tremendous XXX of disaster." 2. at about 0:58 The woman says, "The reality is we want them to begin XXX." 3. at about 1:06 The woman says, "Our goal is not to have XXX." 4. from about 1:44 I think the woman says, "I love that she steps into her power in that moment. And these young men and women are stepping into their power and who they're about to become." Did I catch her words accurately? Thank you in advance.
January 29, 2019
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Usage of "haven'" (The title is not correct. It should be "Usage of haven't".) Could you tell me about the following sentence. Is it correct? "I haven't any English books." Definitely I use "I don't have any English books." or "I have no English books". But this usage of "haven't" seems to be acceptable in British English. How does it sound to speakers of American/Australian/Canadian English? Thank you in advance.
September 20, 2018
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How vs What Can the following sentence be correct? "How is the teacher like?" This is a question about a character in a children's book. If we want to ask a question about the outlook or personality of the character, isn't it better to say "What is the teacher like?", "How is the teacher?" or something like that? Or the sentence discussed here has another meaning? Thank you in advance!
April 17, 2018
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My family's picture or a picture of my family Could you tell me about expressions that can mean "a picture that shows my family"? The two expressions "my family's picture" and "a picture of my family" came to me. 1. I showed her my family's picture. 2. I showed her a picture of my family. Are there any differences between the two sentences? And these expressions can be interpreted as "a picture owned by family"? Thank you.
February 15, 2018
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While vs when Could you please tell me which sentence you prefer? If both of the sentences are correct, what is the difference between them? 1. You should turn off computers while you aren't using them. 2. You should turn off computers when you aren't using them. Thank you.
January 3, 2018
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Please tell me what the man is saying in this video? Could you tell me what the man in red is saying from 08.23 to 08.37 in the following video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5XrYFIEoPM I hear he say something like "I just want people to remember Stuey for his greatness on the green felt", but at the beginning of the next sentence I cannot get what he says. Thank you in advance.
August 11, 2017
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"should have + past participle" or "had to" Could you teach me about the difference between "should have -" and "had to -"? The following sentences are from a grammar textbook. The textbook says the former is correct and the latter is not. a. I should have telephoned you last night, but I was too busy. b. I had to telephone you last night, but I was too busy. Why is the latter incorrect? How does it sound to native speakers of English?
May 27, 2017
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Difference between present and progressive in the following sentences Could you tell me the difference between the two sentences? Is there any difference? 1. I felt depressed when I didn't get along with my school work. 2. I felt depressed when I wasn't getting along with my school work.
May 26, 2017
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