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- Mon May 02, 2022 5:45 am
- Forum: Welcome to the Clubhouse
- Topic: Closure of the Wordwizard site
- Replies: 30
- Views: 40732
Re: Closure of the Wordwizard site
Erik: Actually, I have been a translator and interpreter for a firm for quite a few years. Thanks a lot for your compliment regarding my command of nuances of English. I would also like to learn more about other aspects of English apart from translating and interpreting. The mastery of academic Engl...
- Sun May 01, 2022 1:59 am
- Forum: Welcome to the Clubhouse
- Topic: Closure of the Wordwizard site
- Replies: 30
- Views: 40732
Re: Closure of the Wordwizard site
Dear Phil White, Erik Kowal, Bobinwales, trolley, tony h, Wizard of Oz , BonnieL, Ken and other native speakers! I would like to thank you all so much for your answers for the past 11 years. I really appreciate your help. It is such a shame that this forum must come to an end. In addition, I am so s...
- Sat Apr 09, 2022 8:02 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Recorder
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1240
Recorder
A and B have just watched a cooking video regarding hot cross buns. A: In the US. As soon as I hear Hot Cross Buns, I start to twitch in fear some child is about to play their recorder. B: One a penny, two a penny hot cross buns. - What does person A mean when he says "play their recorder" in this c...
- Sat Apr 09, 2022 7:52 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Memento
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1868
Re: Memento
tony h and Erik : Thanks so much for the additional information. Have a nice weekend.
StevenLoan
StevenLoan
- Sun Apr 03, 2022 4:54 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Memento
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1868
Re: Memento
Erik : Thanks a lot for your answer. It really helps. Have a fantastic weekend.
StevenLoan
StevenLoan
- Sat Apr 02, 2022 8:04 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Memento
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1868
Memento
A: You have used this car for over 20 years. Why don't you sell it and buy a new one? B: I'll never ever sell it. I bought it with my first salary. I will keep it as a memento / keepsake. - Hi guys! Do the two sentences " I will keep it as a memento " and " I will keep it as a keepsake " sound comp...
- Mon Mar 07, 2022 1:46 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Same age
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2514
Re: Same age
Bob : Thanks a million for your answer. Have a good day.
StevenLoan
StevenLoan
- Sun Mar 06, 2022 1:39 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Same age
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2514
Same age
Grandson: How old was my mother in this photo? Grandma: About the same age that you are now. - Hi guys! " Around the same age as you are now " and " About your age now " natural alternatives to " About the same age that you are now " in this short context? Your answers will be highly appreciated. S...
- Sun Feb 20, 2022 1:58 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Scooter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4692
Re: Scooter
trolley and Bob : Thanks so much for your answers. Enjoy your weekend.
StevenLoan
StevenLoan
- Sat Feb 19, 2022 2:04 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Scooter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4692
Re: Scooter
tony h : Thanks very much for your help. Have a nice weekend.
StevenLoan
StevenLoan
- Thu Feb 17, 2022 11:43 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Scooter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4692
Scooter
My colleague: How do you get to work? Me: I frequently get to work by scooter . - Hi guys! What I mean by " scooter " here is "a motorcycle with an underbone or step-through frame and a platform for the rider's feet, emphasizing comfort and fuel economy." not "a child's vehicle with two or three sm...
- Thu Jan 27, 2022 1:17 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Every ring of
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5442
Re: Every ring of
trolley : Thanks for your input. Have a good day.
StevenLoan
StevenLoan
- Tue Jan 25, 2022 12:16 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Every ring of
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5442
Re: Every ring of
Erik and tony h : Thank you both so much for your help. I really appreciate it. Have a nice day.
StevenLoan
StevenLoan
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:32 pm
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Every ring of
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5442
Every ring of
A: God is bigger than whatever it is you're facing. B: My mom is terminally ill. My heart stops with every ring of my phone . This just might be what breaks me. I have no idea how I'm going to walk my path without her. - What does "My heart stops with every ring of my phone." mean in this short con...
- Fri Dec 17, 2021 1:09 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Y'all
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4590
Re: Y'all
BonnieL and tony h : Thank you both so much for your help. Have a nice day.
StevenLoan
StevenLoan