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    I believe "the shapes" in this sentence is referring to the actual physical shape of the birds. Since they were breeding carefully selected birds for particular traits, those which they considered to be the most desirable, they were seeking out the most advantageous behavioral traits and physical characteristics (shapes). For example... if someone is overweight and then begins working out at the gym a lot and they become quite fit - they have literally changed their shape and someone might say about them: "He is in great shape!" Or: If someone is breeding dogs... and the most desirable trait for this breed of dog is for it to be large-chested, with a thin waist and long floppy ears - they would seek out two dogs with these traits to mate so that their offspring would have the same ideal "shape" as their parents. Hopefully that helps a bit.
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    January 30, 2014
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    Being a native English speaker, here is what I can offer you. I hope it helps :) TALK TO vs TALK WITH - They really are interchangeable. They basically mean the same thing. The only difference I could see is that if you're "talking with" someone - it's more of a back and forth type conversation. If you're talking TO someone, it could be only you speaking and they're listening - like a parent scolding their child. With that said, they are still interchangeable. SPEAK TO and SPEAK WITH: These are also interchangeable and generally mean the same exact thing is talk to and talk with. The only difference is that "speak" is slightly more formal than "talk." So, if you were to address your boss, you would typically say "I would like to speak with you" as opposed to "I would like to talk to you" (which is something you would be more likely to say to a friend). Just know that : "Speak With" and "Talk To" are more commonly used than "talk with" or "speak to" (although they are all used). I am so sorry if I am confusing you with all of this. If you would like any clarification, please don't hesitate to write to me.
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    January 30, 2014
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    This is a great question! Here is a simple way to explain the difference. • In front of: -If someone were to stand in line ahead of me, they would be in front of me. -If I stood facing a building, the building would be in front of me. -When you're in traffic, the cars whose brake lights you can see are in front of you. -This typically describes something that is physically in front of your body. • In the front of: - If someone was the *very first person* in a line of people waiting, they would be in the front of the line (or at the front of the line). - If you were to try to describe the location of something, for example, cashiers are usually located in the front of the supermarket (or at the front). - People who sit in the first row at a movie theater are sitting in the front of the theater (or at the front of the theater). - This typically describes the location of something within a structure of some sort. I hope that helps. If you have any questions about my answer, please do not hesitate to ask.
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    January 30, 2014
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    You're right... It is very, very confusing! I am a native English-speaker and I seriously had to listen to it about 10 times and I still swear she is saying ".....seeing three courses of these at Mother Brown, as you put it, doesn't completely disguise that." I don't watch the show, so I am not familiar with whatever "Mother Brown" could be, but, honestly... I watched it over and over and I even paid attention to reading her lips and, still, I do believe this is what she is saying. I know it doesn't make any sense (not to me, anyway... maybe to people who watch the show, it does). I hope I was able to help at least a little bit.
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    January 30, 2014
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