
Middle English “Whan that” vs “Whan” - English Language & Usage ...
Jul 15, 2023 · 0 whan pronoun Definitions (Senses and Subsenses) whom MED online University of Michigan How does one construe “that” in the phrase “Whan that”? This seems to be the normal …
How do you handle "that that"? The double "that" problem
Sep 25, 2010 · Have you ever had a case where you felt compelled to include strange things like a double that in a sentence? If so, then what did you do to resolve this? For me, I never knew whether …
Is it "Yours faithfully" or "Yours sincerely"?
Feb 21, 2011 · This is called " complimentary close ". As reported by Oxford Handbook of Commercial Correspondence: If the letter begins with Dear Sir, Dear Sirs, Dear Madam, or Dear Sir/Madam, the …
single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Mar 11, 2021 · I believe there is a term for your first and last name beginning with the same sound/letter, but I don't know what it is. Example: Bobby Brown; Cindy Cinnamon; Graham Gusto.
What is the effect called when one looks at a bright light, and the ...
Jul 5, 2011 · When I glance at the sun, or a bare light bulb, I find that when I blink, or move my eyes, a superimposed image of the bright object appears wherever I look. What is this called?
When should "Mom" and "Dad" be capitalized?
The (original or quoted?) passage uses it correctly, but the OP's understanding may not be completely correct. You might want to address that it seems like the OP thinks use (3) should be capitalized, but …
If not now then when - a saying by Hillel the Elder
Jan 10, 2020 · The expression, "If not now, then when?" is most familiar to English speakers as a maxim attributed to the Jewish sage Hillel. An early rendering of Hillel's statement appears in " The …
grammar - Difference between "to" and "to the" - English Language ...
May 8, 2015 · Welcome to the ELU :-). This question might be a little too basic for this website, but we have a sister site English Language Learners where I think you might find an answer, just please …
What's the origin of “yo”? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Sep 2, 2011 · I think that any etymology of "Yo!" that goes back only a few hundred years is woefully incomplete and quite absurd. "Yo!" is used in more-or-less formal situations in East Asia (China, …
Why did English change so much between Chaucer and Shakespeare?
Dec 19, 2014 · Which is all modern English, but likely still hard to read at first. Chaucer: "Whan that Aprill, with his shoures soote // The droghte of March hath perced to the roote // And bathed every …