In the below sentence I am not sure about the meaning of "of being"? -Life can not possibly function without scale and levels of being; they are part of its modus operandi Does it mean life may not function without the existing ofr scale and levels?

I have found the below sentence in dictionary: - The relentless sun beating down, our initially purposeful stride declines to a sporadic meander as we ascend the steps. What "sporadic meander" means in this sentence.

Please validate the sentence below, if it needs any refinement to it please refine it. Preoccupied, while I was walking towards my friend's house, I did not realise that I was neer the railway track up until I was startled by a train passed very closely. I thank you in advance for your kind help.

Below quiz question: Universities ______ a number of advantages by Athletic teams. has following possible answers: - can bring - had brought - are brought - were being brought Why the third one is only considered as correct answer? Please why the other three are correct answers.

I am not able to make the meaning in the sentence below: - She did not believe in indulging the children with presents. Does it mean parents should not be friendly with partents or does it mean parents should not fullfil every wish of their children?

I have come up with the below sentence (second sentence): What's the problem? Would you rather I leave? After googling I found another sentence of the same type: "Would you rather I leave you alone?" she asked discreetly. I assume the meaning that "instead of you I would leave". Please someone let me know if my understanding is right? The construction of the sentence is alien for me, if possible, please elobrate more on these type of sentences to help my apprehension better.

Put down the fluorescent cocktail and declare an amnesty in the sunbed wars I am not able to aprehend the meaning of the above sentence. Please explain it. The full sentence is: Put down the fluorescent cocktail and declare an amnesty in the sunbed wars – because British holidaymakers are falling out of favour.

What is the meaning of mush in the below sentence: Bollywood seemed to get misty-eye by this mush.