Trundle, Amble, Roam, and Shamble. How Some Preposition Use Has Changed Over Time.

Trundle, Amble, Roam, and Shamble. How Some Preposition Use Has Changed Over Time.

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141 Appositives

141 Appositives

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17 Okt 20085min

140 Modifying Phrases at the Beginning of Sentences

140 Modifying Phrases at the Beginning of Sentences

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139 Is "Data" Singular or Plural?

139 Is "Data" Singular or Plural?

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136 Complex-Compound Sentences

136 Complex-Compound Sentences

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19 Sep 20085min

131 Collective Nouns

131 Collective Nouns

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2 Sep 20085min

129 Assure Versus Ensure Versus Insure

129 Assure Versus Ensure Versus Insure

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127 Begs the Question

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19 Aug 20084min

126 - Through, Threw, and Thru

126 - Through, Threw, and Thru

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14 Aug 20084min

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