Jul 13, 2017 · sull noun (rare) a sulky fit, a ‘sulk’. 1972 E. Welty Optimist's Daughter ii. iv. 97 He's been in a sull ever since you married Judge McKelva and didn't send him a special engraved invitation to …

Mar 9, 2025 · As explained in the following post “give a damn”, though used mainly in the negative form (don’t give a damn), when used in affirmative sentences, suggests that you care about …

I'm aware No is what is called a "sentence word". Does that mean that on its own, it is a "complete sentence"? Please state the reason for your answer, i.e. do not simply answer "Yes" or "No"

Possible Duplicate: Capitalization for a bullet list Let's say I have a bullet point list e.g: Point 1. Point 2. Point 3. Notice I have put a capital letter for the starting letter of every b...

Sep 24, 2019 · The have to meaning, especially when got is not preceded by have, is typically used in spoken speech in very informal contexts (if it appears in writing, it is normally just a transcription of …

Apr 11, 2011 · What's the reasoning behind abbreviating hugs and kisses as X's and O's? Some say X is for hugs and O is for kisses, and some say the other way around; but why X and O, and why are …

Aug 17, 2010 · I read a sentence containing the word thy, but I cannot find the meaning of that word. Is it older English, or is it still used in contemporary English today?

Oct 16, 2018 · In my understanding the phrases "as regards" and "in regard to" are interchangeable, but an editor once corrected the former to the latter in my writing. May I ask what is the difference? The …

Dec 29, 2024 · So, how do you describe it when a person is sitting like this: Is it called "on the next corner" or "next to me on the corner"?

Jun 13, 2014 · Just as a literally tone-deaf person is unable to comprehend the differences between musical notes, a metaphorically tone-deaf person is unable to comprehend the different …