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A2ker Game Part 3-- YOURSELF!!

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Clary
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 03:15 am
Starting a cool misty day here in Devon.
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Dutchy
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 03:18 am
Trying my hardest to solve a crossword clue: "make whole", have settled for "unity" but others are saying it should be "unify"???
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Clary
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 03:28 am
Unify sounds better to me.
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Dutchy
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 03:35 am
Very, very reluctantly may have to agree with Clary. Confused
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Clary
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 03:51 am
Wondering why it isn't your word of choice.
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Dutchy
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 03:57 am
x-tremely convinced 'unity' is the word. A noun, defined as 'the quality of being united into one", according to Encarta Encyclopedia.
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Clary
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 04:08 am
You have told me that the clue is a verbal phrase "make whole", not a noun.
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Dutchy
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 04:12 am
Zonks Clary, I may have to eat my words if you class "make whole" as a verbal phrase. I have no argument with that and accept your advice gratefully.
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Clary
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 04:14 am
At least you must admit that MAKE is a verb, no?
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Dutchy
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 04:19 am
Book of words tells me I can have an each way bet on that Smile

Quick definitions (make)
noun: a recognizable kind (Example: "What make of car is that?")
noun: the act of mixing cards haphazardly
verb: proceed along a path (Example: "Make one's way into the forest")
verb: appear to begin an activity
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Clary
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 04:20 am
Can you follow either of the noun meanings with the adjective or noun 'whole'?
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Dutchy
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 04:39 am
Do explain please, I'm lost when it comes to grammat definitions.
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Clary
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 04:43 am
Explanation: Make = manufacturer's brand (of car)
Does it make sense to say "Manufacturer's brand whole"?
Make = the act of mixing cards
Does it make sense to say "The act of mixing cards whole"?
Isn't it more likely that "(To) make whole" means To complete, or indeed, to unify?
I suppose this comes from your being brought up in Dutch!
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Dutchy
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 04:49 am
Full marks Clary, you've convinced me. Thank you for your clear and concise explanations.
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Clary
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 04:54 am
Glad to help, I have written several grammar books that I can send you if you like!!!
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Dutchy
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 04:57 am
How dare I argue with you on English grammar, I wouldn't stand a ghost of a chance. Smile
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Clary
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 05:02 am
I deplore the title of the latest to be published, it's called "Better your English with Longman through Grammar"; who on earth came up with that monstrosity!?
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Dutchy
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 05:17 am
Just not cricket is it Clary? You may have to put pen to paper once again yourself.
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Clary
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 05:18 am
Know that this book IS by me, but I didn't choose the title!
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Dutchy
 
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Reply Mon 12 Mar, 2007 02:00 pm
Low and behold I was unaware of that, no wonder you have a way with words, you clever woman.
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