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- Is there a non-medical name for the curve where index finger and thumb . . .
Thus, he should follow common practice in every academic paper, which is to define any new term or acronym when it is first introduced to the audience: "People often hit their purlicue (the area between thumb and forefinger) when using a spinner " Then it doesn't matter if the audience have encountered the term or not
- What is the flesh under the cheeks chin, before the neck called?
As excessive skin in this area is sometimes a sign of being overweight, having jowls is not usually desirable, but the latter expression "double-chin" is considered particularly insulting For non-overweight persons, this area of the body is not normally pronounced, and there isn't a particular general name for it
- prepositions - In the arena or on the arena - English Language . . .
I think, and this comes probably from personal experience, that " in the arena " mostly refers to an arena that is inside some cage or enclosed by walls whereas " on the arena " refers to an non-enclosed arena Am I right? They fought bravely on in the arena That wasn't big an arena they watched them fight on in
- Difference between at and in when specifying location
13 When talking about location, in is generally used for a larger area where there are numerous specific locations possible I am in the United States I am in New York I am in the Chelsea neighborhood I am in my backyard The preposition at is generally used for a specific location or thing I am at the intersection of Hollywood and Vine
- word usage - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Reception Reception area - Similar to lobby, a reception area is the part of a public building where you can find an information desk or assistance A reception area is usually not a room, but a portion of a lobby, foyer, or maybe vestibule
- Whats the difference between well-lighted and well-lit?
Historically, "well-lighted" was overwhelmingly favoured, but it's been in decline for the last 100 years or so, with "well-lit" actually becoming the more common usage (40 years ago in UK, 20 in US) So in fact, Hemingway's usage was simply the norm for his time and his side of the pond
- Word to describe a group of businesses selling the same product in the . . .
What is the word for a group of businesses all selling the same product in the same location? For example, many cities have streets lined only by jewelry stores, clothing shops, or some other speci
- What to call someone who comes from the same hometown?
This phrase, perhaps? neck of the woods Per Merriam-Webster, it means: the place or area where someone lives He's from my neck of the woods Although a bit clunky, you could say: It's always nice to meet someone people from one's neck of the woods in a foreign land
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