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Dec 3, 2019 · Men came running onto the deck, and I jumped quickly out of the barrel without being seen and joined them at the bow. Source: Treasure Island, chapter "I share the bad news" The Newt
Jan 9, 2005 · La "fórmula" Know all men by these presentes también se usa para otros documentos. Es muy común en los diplomas universitarios, certificados de galardón, etc. Literalmente, quiere decir "Sepan todos los Hombres por [Medio de] los [Escritos] Presentes," y otros foreros le han sugerido una variedad de equivalentes adecuados.
The quote is from Two Treatises of Government by John Locke (1690) and Locke used "have" (see The Project Gutenberg eBook of Second Treatise Of Government By John Locke., which claims to be a digitised copy of the 1690 text), which to me is the best fit, since "any number of men" is certain to be a more than one of them.
Feb 9, 2011 · I find the idea of men using lovely as an adjective to describe something quite strange. With I'd love to, no problem, I use it all the time, usually only with really to emphasise it. Gendered expressions and sociolinguistic usages of language was/is quite a big part of the culture I was brought up in.
Dec 16, 2011 · I get 54M hits for "men's shoes", 35M hits for "mens shoes". Given that "mens" can only have a possessive sense, the apostrophe serves no useful purpose. According to Samuel Johnson's grammar: Plurals ending in "s" have no genitives; but we say, Womens excellencies, and Weigh the mens wits against the ladies hairs. (Pope)
Mar 23, 2008 · Hi everyone I'm wonder about the meaning of "men in white coats may come and take you away"...it doesn't make any sense for me:confused:. I will provide some context: But speaking to yourself can be "dangerous" because men in white coats may come and take you away...any suggestions? Thanks in...
Mar 15, 2007 · Loblolly is a combination of lob, probably an onomatopoeia for the thick heavy bubbling of cooking porridge, and lolly, an old British dialect word for "broth, soup, or any other food boiled in a pot."
Aug 31, 2006 · "The group of men is here. The group of women is over there." In such a case, I would use "which" rather than who: "The group of men, which was standing at the bar, ignored the group of women." But it gets harder: "The group of men, which was standing at the bar, disturbed the group of women with their noise."
Mar 18, 2016 · You haven't given us any context as to where you would like to use it, so I would say that these two are correct: "male toilet" for "official" wording by manufacturers or governments or sign-makers, and "men's toilet" for general directions, although if I asked for a toilet/washroom/bathroom, I would expect to be directed to one for men, or to a unisex facility.
Oct 20, 2011 · "If Athens shall appear great to you," said Pericles, "consider then that her glories were purchased by valiant men, and by men who learned their duty." That is the source of all greatness in all societies, and it is the key to progress in our time. (* This is from "A tiny ripple of hope." by Robert F Kennedy ) I guess that: 1.
