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I'm just exploring this website to see what it's all about. I like to study lots of languages, and I've done some research in linguistics and taught English abroad. So, I should be able to answer specific questions about English phonology and grammar, or help find the answer.
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- It is technically correct, but it uses old-fashioned grammar. In this adage, that construction is commonly used. However, If you were waiting for the bus, you wouldn't say "The bus is yet to come." You could say "The bus has yet to come," but that would still sound a bit old fashioned. Most people would say "The bus hasn't come yet," in unmarked contexts.0 votedJanuary 25, 20131
- The difference when you use them as verbs describing human behavior depends on the kind of animal they are used for. Herding is used for herd animals. If humans are said to be herding onto a sidewalk, they are to be pictured moving relatively slowly and in a somewhat orderly fashion. Flocking is commonly used for birds, so when used for humans, the verb "flocking" would imply more bird-like behavior. It would be less orderly, and more quickly than herding. Swarming is used for insects. If humans are swarming, then they are moving very quickly, probably pushing to get in a better position. Usually it is used in the phrase "swarming around [something]." Probably because humans rarely exhibit swarm behavior unless there are many people frantically or chaotically trying to get to the same place. This only applies to verbs. A school of fish doesn't school around, so you wouldn't say that humans are schooling, without it explicitly being a metaphor.0 votedJanuary 24, 20130
- Thousands of Green Line passengers herded onto sidewalk to wait for shuttle buses in a subzero-degreee windchill. The difference when you use them as verbs describing human behavior depends on the kind of animal they are used for. Herding is used for herd animals. If humans are said to be herding onto a sidewalk, they are to be pictured moving relatively slowly and in a somewhat orderly fashion. Flocking is commonly used for birds, so when used for humans, the verb "flocking" would imply more bird-like behavior. It would be less orderly, and more quickly than herding. Swarming is used for insects. If humans are swarming, then they are moving very quickly, probably pushing to get in a better position. Usually it is used in the phrase "swarming around [something]." Probably because humans rarely exhibit swarm behavior unless there are many people frantically or chaotically trying to get to the same place. This only applies to verbs. A school of fish doesn't school around, so you wouldn't say that humans are schooling, without it explicitly being a metaphor.0 votedJanuary 24, 20130
- Actually, I haven't come across most of these in studying Korean. It may not be that helpful, but I'll translate them as best I can. 1. Verb 2. Adjective 3. ??? Dependent Noun? Relative Noun? 4. Ending/Suffix 5. Final Ending 6. Conjunctive Ending 7. Particle How is #3 used? I've never seen it. By the way, I've seen some of your answers and they are very helpful! Thank you! 언어학을공부했읍니까? 문범을포함한설명은많이못찾읍니다.0 votedJanuary 18, 20135
- Are you asking about the difference between inertia and momentum? If so, the difference is technical enough that most people don't pay attention to it. In everyday speech, momentum is used more frequently for both. Using "inertia," even correctly, can sound a bit technical. momentum = (inertia)*(velocity).0 votedJanuary 18, 20132
- Sewage is the actual waste that flows through the sewerage--the system of sewers. Drainage is any system for allowing liquid to flow out of an area. Bad sewer drainage would mean that the sewage can 't properly flow through the sewerage. Another example of its use is in "drainage ditches" which allow rainwater to flow to the side of streets.0 votedJanuary 18, 20132
- St. is an abbreviation for "Saint." It is not saying he is a saint, but in the past it was used in names of cities and towns, and then became people's last names. A "count" is lower rank of nobility, so "Count St. Germain" is the Count of St. Germain. Presumably, St. Germain is a town or city that he owns part of (or however nobility works). Also, just a note on the phrase "there are debts and debts." In speech, the second "debts" would usually be spoken with emphasis, and sometimes in writing, it would be emphasized with italics.0 votedJanuary 18, 20131

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