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Capricious is derived in part from the Italian word for hedgehog. What does capricious mean?

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Words from Animals Quiz Capricious is derived in part from the Italian word for hedgehog. What does capricious mean? Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way. TAKE THE QUIZ

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Me uno a tu grupo.

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Definition of unite from Dictionary.com, the world's leading online source for English definitions, pronunciations, word origins, idioms, Word of the Day, and more.

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pedir de

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Estoy feliz de recibirte.

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Soy conciente de

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Estoy convencida de eso.

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estar seguro de

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Sure... for example, is there any difference between "I'm not sure about this sentence" and "I'm not sure of this sentence"? (in this example, "about" sounds better to me, but I think "of" is correct as well...) Anyway, I can't think of other examples at the moment, but if someone could come up with more examples to tell the difference between the use of these two prepositions with this verb, I'll be more that grateful!

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Sure... for example, is there any difference between "I'm not sure about this sentence" and "I'm not sure of this sentence"? (in this example, "about" sounds better to me, but I think "of" is correct as well...)

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Yo hago un esfuerzo.

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Estamos de acuerdo con el reglamento.

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Yo aprendo a reflexionar.
Yo aprendo como arguir.

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He taught me how to solve sums.

I would use this when discussing how a certain individual taught me how to add:

My favorite teacher was Mr. Olson in third grade. He taught me how to solve sums.

He taught me to solve sums.

I would use this when telling how a certain individual taught me when to add. I probably wouldn't use that sentence as a standalone sentence, but I might say something like:

My dad taught me how to keep my checkbook balanced. He taught me to solve sums on payday, and then to solve subtraction problems for the following two weeks.

I learned to drive a car.
I learned how to drive a car.

I would interpret these two as pretty much meaning the same thing, because the phrase learning to drive usually means "learning how to drive a car." However, the inclusion or exclusion of how can create a subtle shift in meaning, similar to the one I explained when talking about sums. Consider:

I learned to drive toward the middle of the fairway.
I learned how to drive toward the middle of the fairway.

The second sentence probably means I had a golf instructor teach me how to hit straight shot with my driver off the golf tee:

I used to hook my drives all the times, but then I started taking lessons. After a while, I learned how to drive toward the middle of the fairway.

In contrast, the first sentence might be used in the context of what experience has taught me:

Last summer, I would try to be sneaky on this hole and drive to the left, to get a shorter approach shot. But there are just too many bunkers over there. After about the third or fourth time I took a bogie from the sand, I learned to drive toward the middle of the fairway.

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"learn to" vs "learn how to" and "teach to" or "teach how to"

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He taught me how to solve sums. I would use this when discussing how a certain individual taught me how to add: My favorite teacher was Mr. Olson in third grade. He taught me how to solve sums. He taught me to solve sums. I would use this when telling how a certain individual taught me when to add.

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Ella compara a Maria con Nancy.

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By Maeve Maddox

A reader writing a report emailed me to ask:

Should I write "compared to previous years" or "compared with previous years" or doesn't it matter?

Here is what three popular handbooks have to say on the matter.
Strunk and White (The Elements of Style)

To compare to is to point out or imply resemblances between objects regarded as essentially of a different order;

to compare with is mainly to point out differences between objects regarded as essentially of the same order.

Thus, life has been compared to a pilgrimage, to a drama, to a battle; Congress may be compared with the British Parliament. Paris has been compared to ancient Athens; it may be compared with modern London.

AP Stylebook

Use compared to when the intent is to assert, without the need for elaboration, that two or more items are similar: She compared her work for women's rights to Susan B Anthony's campaign for women's suffrage.

Use compared with when juxtaposing two or more items to illustrate similarities and/or differences: His time was 2:11:10 compared with 2:14 for his closest competitor.

Penguin Writer's Manual

Both prepositions, to and with, can be used following compare. Neither is more correct than the other, but a slight distinction can be made in meaning.

To has traditionally been preferred when the similarity between two things is the point of the comparison and compare means 'liken': I hesitate to compare my own works to those of someone like Dickens.

With, on the other hand, suggests that the differences between two things are as important as, if not more important than, the similarities: We compared the facilities available to most city-dwellers with those available to people living in the country; to compare like with like.

When compare is used intransitively it should be followed by with: Our output simply cannot compare with theirs.

Bottomline: If the differences are important, say compared with.
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By Maeve Maddox A reader writing a report emailed me to ask: Should I write "compared to previous years" or "compared with previous years" or doesn't it matter? Here is what three popular handbooks have to say on the matter.

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Luchamos por

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fight for (someone or something)

1. To fight in honor of someone or something. Many of the men who left to fight for their country did not live to return to it.

2. To struggle to gain or secure someone or something. If you're in love with Vanessa, then you need to fight for your girl. Many civil rights pioneers fought for the end of segregation.

fight for someone or something

to go to battle for the benefit of someone or something; to go to battle in the name of someone or something. They all went off to fight for their country. The soldiers fought for the queen and the survival of the empire. I guess I will have to learn to fight for my rights.

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1. To fight in honor of someone or something. Many of the men who left to fight for their country did not live to return to it. 2. To struggle to gain or secure someone or something. If you're in love with Vanessa, then you need to fight for your girl.

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Tiene dudas sobre eso

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Would you please tick which (if any) of the above constructins are correct? a) I have a doubt on ... b) I have a doubt about ... c) I have a doubt in ... d) I am in doubt on ... e) I am in doubt about ...

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tengo la capacidad de

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Hablamos de

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Tengo el saber del mecánico profesional.

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Yo sé que
Yo sé qué

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Conjugación know | Conjugar verbo know inglés | Conjugador Reverso

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Conjugación verbo know en inglés, ver modelos de conjugación inglés, verbos irregulares. Definición y traducción en contexto de know.

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Yo participo en
Yo participa para

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Termino de
Acabo de

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Sueño con llegar a Suecia.

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El olor(the smell)

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Words from Animals Quiz

Capricious is derived in part from the Italian word for hedgehog. What does capricious mean?

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

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Words from Animals Quiz Capricious is derived in part from the Italian word for hedgehog. What does capricious mean? Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way. TAKE THE QUIZ

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Lo cambiamos de________a______

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¿Piensas en....?

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Me acerco a

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Hablan sobre las avalanches y los glaciales.

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Somos de un mismo lugar.

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Confío en ti.

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used to say politely that you hope somet...

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I trust (that) meaning, definition, what is I trust (that): used to say politely that you hope somet...: Learn more.

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Se refiere a

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I think both the above answers are correct, but missing a key point that 'consist of' is normally used with more tangible objects whereas 'consist in' has an esoteric quality to it. There's a good explanation here about the difference:

American writers often ignore this distinction. Consist of is used in reference to materials; it precedes the physical elements that compose a tangible thing. The well-worn example is that concrete consists of sand, gravel, cement, and water.

Consist in (= to have as its essence) refers to abstract elements or qualities or Intangible things. Thus, a good moral character consists in integrity, decency, fairness, and compassion. ...

This construction is literary in tone and is not often seen today in general writing. Sad to say, it may now seem creaky to most readers.

(Bryan Garner, Modern American Usage (3rd ed 2009), quoted in Language Usage Weblog October 1, 2009)

I have to agree about the 'creaky' bit. I didn't even know it was legitimate to say "consist in" until I saw this question, and the examples in the earlier answers sound really strange to my ears.

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I think both the above answers are correct, but missing a key point that 'consist of' is normally used with more tangible objects whereas 'consist in' has an esoteric quality to it. There's a good explanation here about the difference: American writers often ignore this distinction.