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Paul Tanenbaum
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Mathematician and computer scientist by training (with a minor in linguistics). Armchair student of languages and the social and physical sciences. Toss in trained vocalist as well as hobbyist baker of hearth breads and the like.

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Does "want to be" mean 'tending to be so' or 'having such inclination'?
Sep 8
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Why is there an indefinite article before the proper noun in "He lacked the analytic processing power of a Hamilton"?
Sep 1
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13
Articles with professions: "The job of teacher" vs "The job of a teacher"
Apr 27
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What does the word "one" mean in "…One World Trade Center is a prominent feature…"?
Sep 9
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Tone and meaning of phrases that start with "I thought I said"
Sep 5
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'I don't remember saying that' vs 'I don't remember having said that'
Sep 8
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Odd Comparative Structure: "X is better than Y is better than Z"
Aug 28
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"the" in "Algebra, arithmetic, ... are <the> branches of mathematics." and "Algebra, arithmetic, ... are <the> branches mathematics has."
Sep 28
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meaning of "didn't appear too thrilled to get the car."
Jan 16, 2020
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Is this a weird structure or correct English? "Thank you to and Thank you you for watching me."
Sep 18
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The usage of "can not" vs. "cannot" in mathematics
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What is a term (or idiom) for someone who enters and exits without a request or order?
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Has the conception of prepositions broadened?
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Is “文化” borrowed from Japanese?
9
Etymology (?) of the "shush" gesture

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