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Still a short sentence hard for me

 
 
Reply Tue 30 May, 2006 01:47 am
my friene's enthusiasm set me off collecting stamps.
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Reply Tue 30 May, 2006 07:55 am
The sentece should read:

My friend's enthusiasm set me off collecting stamps.

It's a poorly worded sentence, at least to an American's understanding. It might be better expressed as: "My friend's enthusiasm for stamp collecting got me interested, too."
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Reply Tue 6 Jun, 2006 01:09 am
relax here when tired
As you konw,"F.A.M.I.L.Y" can be expland as"father and mother I love you";meanwhile, how can we understand this meanful word"h.o.l.l.a.n.d"
Expect your consummate explannation Razz
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Setanta
 
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Reply Tue 6 Jun, 2006 10:14 am
I had never heard of family being turned into the acronym to which you refer, and am unimpressed with it. I also have no interest in playing acronym games with you. However, you might someone willing to play in the Trivia and Word Games forum.
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