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07/29/19

Since I struggle with times tables and reading comprehension. What tools and learning strategies should I work on in order to build the skills to eventually go back to college?

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Reading Meaning In Context

07/29/19

Does "unbearable" always have a negative connotation?

I came across with this sentence> "As a child he held an unbearable curiosity, he needed to question everything"Since english is not my first language, I was giving it a second thought and... more

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07/29/19

Why do longer sentences often make reading material harder to understand and comprehend?

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07/29/19

Is there a form of aphasia where one experiences the symptoms when speaking and with listening comprehension, but writing ability is normal?

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07/29/19

Meaning of "lethuel" (an occupation)?

The [Reginald Punnett](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reginald_C._Punnett) Wikipedia article quotes from the 31 March 1901 <del>British</del> Census as follows:> Reginald Crundall... more

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Reading Grammar Meaning In Context

07/29/19

What does “sheafs” mean in “The rays cut straight sheafs”?

This sentence is from *Atlas Shrugged*, depicting rays of light running through coils of steam enveloping a building:> The rays of a few strong lights **cut straight *sheafs*** through the>... more

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07/29/19

What is the difference between pre-reading, reading, and post-reading?

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07/29/19

Does the expression ‘Someone, who took his while presumed innocent, will get bail any time soon’ sound natural?

I found the line, ‘Mr. Strauss-Kahn, who took his while presumed innocent will get bail,’ in the following paragraph of New York Times article (May 17), titled ‘Hotel Keycard of I.M.F. Chief May... more

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07/29/19

What does "several states of mind away" mean? Does it mean a strange place or something else?

In this sentence,> I met him at the coffee place where I was working after I’d dropped> out of graduate school out West, many states and **several states of**> **mind away** from the New... more

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Reading Expressions Idioms Meaning

07/29/19

What is the meaning of "I believe you're up"?

My question is very simple. I just would like to know what do they mean by: "I believe you're up"I've heard this expression in a movie and here is the script:- I already met your dad. He loves me.-... more

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Reading Meaning Meaning In Context

07/29/19

What's the meaning of "put someone on one's heels"?

> Get graphics working on tables, charts, the whole nine yards. Janine! > > What's the angle, five words? > > Far left of center. > > That's four. > > Very far left of... more

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Reading Nouns Word Usage Meaning In Context

07/29/19

Can we use "commiseration" and "condolence" interchangeably?

On what occasions can we use these terms and are they perfect synonym for each other to use interchangeably? Can we say to someone who has lost a friend "our commiseration to ..."?

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Reading Grammar Meaning In Context

07/29/19

Why "planet of the apes" but "planet of the blind"?

Why is it *planet of the apes* but *planet of the blind*? Is that "s" necessary after *the ape*? I know that *the* can change singular nouns and adjectives into plural nouns. But is there any rule?

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07/29/19

What are the techniques to determine the type of passage while reading any article?

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Reading Meaning In Context

07/29/19

Fall Hard For Something?

I am trying to find the right definition of "hard" in this piece of writing: >[newspaper](http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/25/garden/25frazier.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0) Looking for a... more

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Reading Idioms Meaning Meaning In Context

07/29/19

How to understand "cat's evening wear"?

I really had a difficult time to understand this. It comes from a book I am reading, and it is used to describe a concept the author speaks highly of.Does it mean that something is very special? Or... more

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07/29/19

Does reading for purpose allow a student to have a broader understanding of the text? How so?

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07/29/19

Meaning of "fall guy" relative to "scapegoat" and "martyr" in article context?

This was in an article in Newsmax:>Stressing his loyalty, Cohen has steadfastly denied wrongdoing and defended Trump. But he has confided in associates in recent weeks that he is fearful of... more

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Reading Numbers Terminology Meaning In Context

07/29/19

When does thousand turn into thousands?

My boyfriend and I are arguing whether *thousands of miles* means 1000+ or 2000+ miles. The first argument is that 1000+ is over 1000 and therefore 'thousands of miles' by rounding up. The other... more

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