What is the meaning of "There's gratitude" in the following conversation? "Where is Father Knowles?""It's Saturday. He's not due in until later.""There's gratitude. He assured us he would be here."
This question has bugged me for YEARS and if anyone can answer it, I will streak through the centre of London at rush hour..on second thoughts, don't even think of answering! So why is a country...
Can anyone suggest a word for a person who judges others only on the basis of their family or background rather than their individual character & achievements? The point is that the person...
Does anyone know the law regarding opening a champagne bottle in a pub? during the weekend i was out enjoying a drink with a friend. A party of people were celebrating on the table next to us, one of...
Long winded I know - but you should know me by now! Anyway, we have just received a wedding invitation from my brother, for his step-son's forthcoming wedding. I haven't seen or spoken to...
the meaning of "feeling a bit off" in the following sentences? "Richard? Did I wake you? Of course, I did. Silly question. I'm sorry. I have a small problem. I'm feeling a bit off. R?my and I need to...
The thread below got me thinking to something I used to ask my R.E. teacher when I was trying to be cocky at school. We have proof that dinosaurs existed. If god created the world in 7 days, where did...
Why does taking 20mg of Diazepam feel as if it has the same effect as smoking a joint and taking an E at the same time? Does it work on the brain in a similar way, and if so why is it 'safer' than the...
I look after my kids. I feed em and cloth them. I guess this is probably best since the genes which make me are, to a large proportion, in them. If I throw them out, and start looking after the...
i have recently been given a oil painting by above artist. description is,a collie dog, 3 boys, 3 girls,one of the children is opening a gate ..on reverse of canvas is Higgins and Bowers of Tower...
What is the exact meaning(and nuance) of "quite to the point" and "as it were" in the following sentences? "^" "This symbol is the original icon for male," he told her. "A rudimentary...
