Mar 8, 2006 · Hi everyone, Can anyone think of a different way of saying "to take a closer look at", slightly more formal/academic. My brain currently isn't working, the best I could come up with …

May 21, 2008 · Hello, I am wondering what you, native speakers, call people unable to speak. I have found the following, but it says it is old fashioned. Thank you!

Jan 9, 2012 · A basic outline: Dear Headmaster, I have been asked to write to you on behalf of the Class IV. B. We have recently discussed the possibility of our travelling, as a group, to an …

Dec 6, 2013 · In my job in academics, I write a lot of case-by-case e-mails to students. On occasion to soften the delivery of sensitive information or to avoid bluntness, I use the phrase …

Jun 13, 2011 · Logically I don't think "sooner than later" makes much sense, but it is an acceptable form of the expression? Thanks. I really can't answer this intelligently without more context, but …

Apr 23, 2005 · Hi Group, When you wanna wish the same thing to someone you say in English as an answer "the same to you" and "you too" My main question is this, when do I have to use …

May 25, 2015 · Bonjour tout le monde, I'm looking for as many synonyms for 'il y a' as I can. In terms of context, I'm talking about 'there is/are' in a literal sense, i.e. 'there is a car on the …

Dec 5, 2006 · Hi everyone! Recently, I wrote a long paper on words such as those in the title and how their meanings change according to intonation. My professor advised me to refer to them …

Sep 17, 2011 · Hello everyone, "There are three things I did well". Are there any words that can substitute the word "things". It doesn't sound formal enough to be used in an essay. Please help.

Aug 26, 2008 · It is not an accurate synonym for fat, though it is sometimes used as a pc euphemism. Heavy, as suggested by USMeg, may be a good equivalent for fat, but it may also …