The English Language
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What is a "self-evident" move? a move needing no comment?
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One needing no comment because it is pretty obvious, I would say.
"Set up your attacks so that when the fire is out, it isn't out!" (H N Pillsbury)
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Thanks.
If a variation leaves Black in charge, means Black is already in charge?
If a variation leaves Black in charge, means Black is already in charge?
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Not necessarily, "leaves Black *still* in charge" would impart that meaning more accurately.
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Thanks. What's the difference between demanding and seeking active play?
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And, what does it mean that the knight had to be "eradicated"? How does "eradicate" differ from "remove" or "eliminate" here?
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"It is all or nothing in this situation" means "it's an all-or-nothing situation"?
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I hope you are all ok
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I am OK, yes.
Are things getting any better in Iran?
Are things getting any better in Iran?
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I am now in Calgary, Canada.
Formal figures indicate things getting a little better, but my father, who flied back to Iran 50 days ago, is complaining, saying that "we all strive to survive now".
Yesterday he had to lay off some hospital employees, and halving the salary of some others.
The economic situation is worsening the COVid19 situation.
Formal figures indicate things getting a little better, but my father, who flied back to Iran 50 days ago, is complaining, saying that "we all strive to survive now".
Yesterday he had to lay off some hospital employees, and halving the salary of some others.
The economic situation is worsening the COVid19 situation.
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Correct English is "my father, who flew back to Iran 50 days ago".soheil_hooshdaran wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2020 2:17 am… my father, who flied back to Iran 50 days ago ...
From what you say, it sounds as though conditions in Iran are very similar to those in the UK.
Times like this can sometimes bring nations closer together.
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I taught England was quite rich.
But yes, these pandemics are hoped to bring nations together.
Iran's name has headed the world news again! At least for some time.
You can monitor the world situation at
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
But yes, these pandemics are hoped to bring nations together.
Iran's name has headed the world news again! At least for some time.
You can monitor the world situation at
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
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Hi.
What is the difference between a blunder and a mistake?
What is the difference between a blunder and a mistake?
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Blunder is a more specific term, and refers to a severe mistake, typically one that loses material or clearly changes the result-with-best-play.soheil_hooshdaran wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2020 5:11 pmHi.
What is the difference between a blunder and a mistake?