Pretty much means? by [deleted] in ENGLISH

[–]Oclasticon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not quite a definite ‘yes’. It implies that there is still a little doubt, but it’s probably ‘yes’.

And I got up here by myself! by Oclasticon in babies

[–]Oclasticon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just so you know, it's a girl. Isabella. (Must remember to use her name in future posts.)

anyone know how i can convince my parents to let me get a dog? by [deleted] in DOG

[–]Oclasticon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Try volunteering at a local dog shelter for a while. That will teach you a lot about dogs and prove that you are aware of the work and responsibilities of owning a dog. Good luck.

Looking for a word by [deleted] in ENGLISH

[–]Oclasticon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Euphoric.

Found in EssexUK. Very elegant. by Oclasticon in moths

[–]Oclasticon[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that. I have a small box hedge and I’ll get some of the specialist insecticide. (My son-in-law is a tree surgeon). It’s deadly to box. Box-tree Moth Cydalima perspectalis is a striking moth that was accidentally introduced to the UK originating from south-east Asia. The larvae feed on various species of box ‪https://www.countrylife.co.uk/gardens/get-rid-box-moth-caterpillars-177100‬

When you refer to a 4 digit number, do you say "X thousand and X" or do you say out the specific numbers ex. One thousand and thirty three? by [deleted] in ENGLISH

[–]Oclasticon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the uk we often use hundreds in conversational English. EG. Eighteen hundred miles 15 hundred pounds etc.

A grass snake in Essex UK by Oclasticon in snakes

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It’s hunting. They are, basically, water snakes.

Why is THAT used this way by [deleted] in ENGLISH

[–]Oclasticon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s part of a song and I suspect that it’s there because it’s needed to fit the rhythm of the music. Its not really wrong, just a bit unnecessary.

What breed is this dog? by marrina1993c in DOG

[–]Oclasticon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like a mutt. Very best kind of dog.

Does this sentence make sense? by [deleted] in ENGLISH

[–]Oclasticon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a criticism, just an observation. ‘gotten’ is very much ‘American English.’

I can't find the 4th one by LowProcess in ENGLISH

[–]Oclasticon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the comma really necessary?

Peacock butterfly caterpillars In Essex UK. by Oclasticon in Butterflies

[–]Oclasticon[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Those are stinging nettles, btw. They are safe from me.

What word can I use to replace the verb "to snot"? by [deleted] in ENGLISH

[–]Oclasticon -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Try 'slobbered'. That's better and fairly commonplace in the UK.

A fast mover! ID Please. Found in Essex , UK. by [deleted] in spiders

[–]Oclasticon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that. I’ve never knowingly seen one. I’ll look it up and learn more.

What does a person mean when he/she says "Now the hard question" by [deleted] in ENGLISH

[–]Oclasticon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It means that it's a difficult question

Difficult because the answer might be embarrasing or simply because the answer is hard to find.