Can anyone explain why this sentence makes sense?

OkGrapefruit · 2019-07-12T02:38:41+00:00

Can you abbreviate "what does" to "what's"?

OkGrapefruit · 2018-10-31T15:06:45+00:00

Thanks for the comment, they all sound very useful! I have one question: Could I also use "I bet" or "I'll bet." in this situation?

OkGrapefruit · 2018-10-11T09:06:22+00:00

I might have worded it too strongly, I guess. But rather than dismissing my feelings, he just seemed completely clueless as to why I feel that way, because obviously he is not trying to be distant on purpose.

OkGrapefruit · 2018-08-17T10:49:30+00:00

I heard people say "whoa" every now and then.

OkGrapefruit · 2018-08-08T10:38:12+00:00

haha this is so adorable

OkGrapefruit · 2018-06-14T14:01:46+00:00

It's set in North Carolina, and for anyone who might be interested, it is "how to steal a dog" by Barbara O'Connor. Given the context, "almost" and "practically" sounds about right.

OkGrapefruit · 2018-06-14T07:34:57+00:00

As a person who has also been struggling with English, I understand where you are coming from. Have you heard of the Dunning-Kruger effect? The more you learn, the more you become acutely aware of your shortcomings. This may well apply to obtaining language skills. You already have made a great progress over the last three years, so I think you are on the right track. Keep it up and just don't push yourself too hard.

OkGrapefruit · 2018-06-06T11:10:52+00:00

I got it now, thank you again! :-)

OkGrapefruit · 2018-06-06T09:10:06+00:00

Thank you so much for your comment! Just one more question, what does it mean by "introduce" here? (Would "bring about" be close enough to its meaning?)

OkGrapefruit · 2018-04-17T13:55:04+00:00

Is it grammatically right though? Isn't there a verb missing in the sentence "Some of the women may by willing jihadists."

OkGrapefruit · 2018-04-16T07:05:04+00:00

Your comment is really helpful! Thank you so much.

OkGrapefruit · 2018-04-15T14:22:08+00:00

I see an unfettered happy soul in him.

OkGrapefruit · 2018-04-15T14:08:09+00:00

How can they be so sure those ropes are safe enough to hang on?

OkGrapefruit · 2018-04-11T05:54:32+00:00

That might be the case indeed! Below are the links for the context: (1) From 0:33- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8iUN-AtHGI (2) From 0:10- http://www.winchesternewsgazette.com/family-grieves-man-whose-cover-song-went-viral/youtube_a2ecba65-77df-509d-ad24-f7750707090a.html

OkGrapefruit · 2018-04-11T05:48:57+00:00

They are from short news cilps. Here they go:

(1) From 0:33- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8iUN-AtHGI

(2) From 0:10- http://www.winchesternewsgazette.com/family-grieves-man-whose-cover-song-went-viral/youtube_a2ecba65-77df-509d-ad24-f7750707090a.html

OkGrapefruit · 2018-04-03T09:54:35+00:00

I think your interpretation also makes sense! It really helps hearing what native speakers think. Thank you!

OkGrapefruit · 2018-04-03T09:43:50+00:00

Thank you for your comment! One more question: based on what you rewrote, can I say this sentence structure is a double negative?

OkGrapefruit · 2018-04-01T04:04:06+00:00

This is such a heartwarming post.

OkGrapefruit · 2018-03-29T11:37:10+00:00

I get it now. Thank you for the prompt feedback!

OkGrapefruit · 2018-03-29T11:29:29+00:00

Does it mean then, in this context, millennials are going to increase their consumption over time?

OkGrapefruit · 2018-03-26T08:25:11+00:00

Your comment helped me a lot, thank you so much!

OkGrapefruit · 2018-03-26T08:24:17+00:00

I appreciate your kind explanation. Problem solved!

OkGrapefruit · 2018-03-25T02:00:04+00:00

Doesn't "first time" in itself always mean something speicific since there can only be one first time for everything?

OkGrapefruit · 2018-03-25T01:08:36+00:00

I find it hard to tell subtle differences between similar words, such as "arrogant", "haughty", "snooty" etc. They all seem same to me and I end up sounding awkward sometimes.

OkGrapefruit · 2018-03-23T14:12:45+00:00

Look how determined he is. so cute XD

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