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I must be off if I want to make the next bus. (why 'make' is used?)

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Recommended exercises and methodology for tutoring an internet friend who is a pretty much beginner

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"Make Our Life ..." vs "Make Our Lives ..."

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Definite article for a particular purpose

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We must ask the neighbours round. (an example from a dictionary)

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It's the same definition

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How does "would" work in "I would agree"?

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"The male pheasant is brightly colored" VS "A male pheasant is brightly colored" — When to use "the male" and when to use "a male"?

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is it possible to modify this sentence as below ？

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a woman who bears many children

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Why is it correct to say "to explode a bomb / fuel tank / star", but incorrect to say "to explode a car / bridge / building"?

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Should a full stop punctuation be used in Abbreviations?

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What does "compliance actions developed by the operator" mean?

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What is another way to say or summarize asking for answers to many but all being unsuccessful attempts?

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How to say "to prepare a place for sleeping" (for example to put a sheet, blanket and pillow on the bed)?

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the number/amount of metals is 10 million tons

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"James flicked a peanut at her." — What can "flicked" mean here?

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Can I say "people weren't singing" even if people didn't exist?

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How old are you—if you don’t mind me/my asking?

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What does "up" mean in "up the pitch?"

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"people with IQ over 1000 are needed."

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Is this grammar correct? "New rules are adhere to"

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