Graham vs. Graeme - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Object: Snooker player Graeme Dott is Scotsman. Also cyclist Graeme Obree is Scotsman. So, I could think that Graeme is Scotish version of Graham. But A. Graham Bell was Scotsman too - but he …
What is the difference between hallmark and trademark?
May 13, 2021 · A long time ago, the word "hall" was used to refer to what we would now call a "place". A hall was usually a specific workshop or sometimes even a city where hand-made items were crafted …
tall, dark and handsome - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
6 days ago · a. She noticed him standing at the bar, tall, dark and handsome. b. She approached him, tall, dark and handsome. c. She approached John, tall, dark and handsome. Grammatically, all these …
past tense - I didn't ('go' or 'went') to party? - English Language ...
May 27, 2015 · I didn't go to (the) party I didn't went to (the) party. After the auxiliary verb DO the main verb must be in the plain form. This is the form you see in the dictionary. It does not have any tense. …
What is the name for these keys on a computer keyboard?
Mar 16, 2016 · Here is a (US English layout) computer keyboard. There are six keys which are dotted red in the upper right corner. I want to know what to call them in English. I want to know the names …
Does "pussy" also mean…? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Feb 10, 2016 · The definition of "pussy" in the two dictionary references you cited as meaning " [having] sex with a woman" are both mistaken, in my opinion, at least in common American English usage. I …
ambiguity - Is "until" inclusive or exclusive? - English Language ...
Sep 15, 2014 · tl; dr - It's exclusive if the situation described is notable by its absence. It's likely to be inclusive if the situation described is notable by its presence. At its heart, until describes when the …
Why is the same person called differently by different people?
Apr 6, 2020 · For example sports commentator Murray Walker is actually named Graeme Murray Walker. Additionally, we also commonly vary the given names into nicknames and diminuitives. For …
abbreviations - What does 'ext.' mean in telephone number? - English ...
Feb 11, 2016 · People sometimes give me phone number like (XXX) XXX XXXX ext. XXX. I was wondering what does this 'ext. XXX' mean?
word usage - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Jun 14, 2020 · It is a temptation in English with its huge vocabulary to find false distinctions. The "top" is a generic word that means "that which is most elevated relative to something considered in its …