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Ian Frazier's List of Reasons in "Great Plains"
One critic has pointed to this lengthy series as evidence of Ian Frazier's "immature and unsophisticated" literary style. Other readers see it as an example of the artful playfulness that characterizes his best work.
Homophone Corner: Threw, Through, and Thru
"Threw" is the simple past tense of the verb "throw." "Through" often suggests a passage—from start to finish, or from point A to point B. "Thru" is an informal spelling of "through."
Cute Anniversary Ideas for Guys Under 18
Romantic, cute and fun anniversary ideas aren't just reserved for adults. There are many fun and cute anniversary ideas for guys under 18. Think about the types of activities that he enjoys when planning out your anniversary celebration. You can't go wrong and will have an exciting anniversary.
How to Write Japanese Addresses
Of the many aspects of Japan that foreigners often find mysterious, few are as confounding as the address system. Streets in Japan rarely have names, and building numbers are not sequential as you move down a street, but based on the order in which they were constructed. There are a number of accept
French Reflexive Causative
The French causative is used with a reflexive pronoun to indicate that the subject has something done to himself or asks someone to do something to/for him.
What Is Etymology?
Etymology refers to (1) the origin or derivation of a word, and (2) the branch of linguistics concerned with the history of the forms and meanings of words.
Follow Camille's family to the beach & practice your French vocabulary
Come to the beach with Camille's family and learn French beach vocabulary in context in an easy to understand and fun bilingual story.
How to Make a Shell Horn
Shell horns are beautiful musical instruments made only of a conch shell that has been properly drilled. They have traditionally been used to start important ceremonies like weddings, or to pay tribute to royalty, communicate among sailors or gift to someone as a sign of honor and respect. This rich
How "De Que" Is Used in Spanish To Mean "That"
A news article shows how "de que" is used in Spanish as an equivalent of the English "that" or "which."
What Is Restaurantese (or Menu-Speak)?
Restaurantese (or menu-speak) is an informal term for the specialized language (or jargon) sometimes used by restaurant employees and on menus.
What Is Copyediting?
Copyediting is the process of correcting errors in a text and making it conform to an editorial style.
Does décider que need the subjunctive?
Does the French verb décider need the subjunctive? Find out with the Subjunctivator!
Ergative Verbs and Processes in English Grammar
Definitions and examples of ergative verbs and ergative processes in English grammar and morphology.
Practice in in Eliminating Deadwood From Our Writing
Because what we take out of our writing can be just as important as what we put in, here we'll practice eliminating needless words--deadwood that bores, distracts, or confuses our readers.
Kyushu Shinkansen Commercial
On March 12th, the Kyushu Shinkansen line, which connects Hakata to Kagoshima, fully opened.