Aug 18, 2019 · We have just been shown a recept for curing chronic, sore eyes, which is the result of a long and close study of a very distinguished physician lately from Scotland. — Daily Illinois State …

Dec 16, 2014 · What is the difference between in event of, on event of and upon event of? This is a question on the basics preposition, and should not have been asked here.

Jun 23, 2011 · In the course of reviewing a standard operating procedure, I came across the subheading: " Receival, Costing and Charging of Work ". I immediately began to doubt whether the …

Aug 20, 2013 · Both of the phrases In respect of and with respect to are standard and acceptable phrases (at least in British English), as shown by the dictionary extracts and other references below. …

Jul 12, 2020 · According to Japan Talk, the term Jap was not offensive before the World War II, to quote: Q: Is the word Jap considered derogatory? Yes, this phrase is widely considered a racial slur. Much …

Mar 7, 2024 · "Automize" isn't in Merriam-Webster, and has one attestation from 1902 in the OED (from the American Journal of Psychology, referring to automatism rather than automation). Most hits are …

In American English, in a restaurant context, "check" is more common than "bill"; if your server is across the room and you want to discreetly signal for the check (without shouting across the restaurant), you …

Is the phrase "Are there any vegetables except for asparagus?" equivalent to "Are there any vegetables other than asparagus?" The first feels wrong, and the second feels rig...

From the American Heritage Dictionary: In their uses to indicate spatial relations, on and upon are often interchangeable: It was resting on (or upon) two supports. We saw a finch light on (or upon) a bough. …

Aug 13, 2011 · "Slut" can have two meanings: an immoral woman, or prostitute a dirty and slovenly woman I would like a term for men that is the equivalent of the second meaning. Is there a term for …