Feb 24, 2020 · Something is a pronoun, which is analogous to "a thing", that is an indefinite pronoun. "A/an" is the Old English for "one" and one implies singularity. Thus, I found a thing that wasn't …

Jan 9, 2023 · I can write "what a cup is?" as question and I can write "what is a cup?". Are both forms grammatically correct? The former one looking a bit off when used …

It has to be something she would like. Another possibility is that the writer uses separate words to emphasize the "thing" part (in contrast to some one). To quote Jim Carrey quoting Shatner from an …

Feb 7, 2017 · In your sentence the author is referring to #3: a something is some particular member of the set ‘something’. This is an unusual usage, because ordinary language is not designed for talking …

(Note: This question is marginally related with this one.) I am looking for a word to describe how obligatory something is. It may be mandatory, recommended or optional (given the context, more

Jan 14, 2022 · I've seen a few times such a structure of a sentence. For example: Analyzing the contribution margin helps managers make several types of decisions, from whether to add or …

Dec 28, 2014 · In this paragraph, does "something is off" mean "something is not right", "something is different" or something else? There was definitely something off about Mr. Bittner today, she thought. I...

Mar 18, 2016 · To throw oneself into something is to work on or study or become involved in something without holding back or reservation. I've thrown myself into the deep end ( of the pool ) is a possible …

Nov 2, 2020 · 0 I'd say that something can be used in a more general way for when you are referring to any arbitrary number of things while anything would be better suited when the things are limited in …

I know that generally native speakers say it usually like this (without the to): These exercises will help you get better at math. Can you help me move these boxes outside? But sometimes, thoug...