Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Does"

A: Yeah, he’s saying that SOLDIER rank numbers don’t go to 20 or higher.

A: I'm pretty sure that means that adding diagonals is supported, but not required ("option").

If it meant that it was a condition/requirement, then it would usually need to be phrased as: "with a provision that diagonals are added"

"a provision to (do something)" = the ability to do that thing is provided.
"a provision that (something happens)" = there is a requirement to do that thing.

A: "To imbibe" is simply a fancy way of saying "to drink". It can also be used less literally to refer to consuming something liquid.
"To induce" = to cause, to bring about. The meaning of "to persuade" is less literal and is derived from that. In this case it's very literal: drinking ether causes ether anesthesia.

A: "that" is describing what the project did. The Manhattan Project was a program that produced the bomb

A: When people say do you "like me" or "like (me) like me" the emphasis on like (the repetition of the word) implies attraction, so they're asking if you like them just as a friend or as something more.

For example you may "like a friend" (you like them as a person), but you may "like-like a crush" (you like them in a non-platonic manner).

A: You need to specify either "how evil do you think humans can be" or "how evil do you think a human could be"

A: They are different. To represent something is to speak/act for someone/something else. To re-present something is to present something again. Adding "re-" before a word adds the meaning of "again."

Examples:
- The athlete represented the US at the Olympics.
- His views don't represent the rest of the group's views.
- Half the audience didn't show up, so the scientist had to re-present her findings to them on another day when they did.
- Sorry that I forgot what you said in your presentation the other day, but could you re-present it to me now?

A: No. A liability means that something will cause you a problem or be a disadvantage in some way.
Jim is a liability to the team because he can’t stay focused on his work.

A: どういたしまして。：）I think "have been" is continuous or progressive with "〜ing".

"I have been swimming there for several years."

But in "I have been to Tokyo" it's not continuous. So I think this example, "have been voted", on its own is simply past tense.

"The house has been painted." It wasn't continuously painted, unless we add some more information.

A: Yes, except "No. I'm good" sounds quite casual.

Would you like more water? No, I'm good.
Would you like another beer? No, I'm good.
Would you like me to help you carry your bags? No, I'm good.

A: I do not
You do not
He/she/it does not
We do not
They do not

Like you can see does not is only used with he, she or it

A: "Does any of you..." is wrong. It could be use to start a sentence like, "Does he/she/it..." but not for plurals, "I" or "you."

A: the first sentence makes sense and sounds natural. Often this sentence is shortened a bit like this: “Doesn’t it make sense?”

The second sentence is not grammatically correct and while I understand what you mean, it doesn’t sound natural.

A: Somebody is an indefinite pronoun which is referred to an unspecified while Anyone is an adjective phrase that refer to any single member of a group of either people or thing .

I didn't know anyone so somebody had to introduce us

A: 'Get to' is a good thing.
I get to go to the movies.

Have to can be less fun.
I have to wash the car.

A: We do not offer discounts.
We do not have any discounts available.
We are not able to offer discount.
The prices are firm.
The prices are fixed.
The prices are non-negotiable.

A: I believe you meant to say "you can use the high chairs or table near the entrance that accommodates the stroller." let me know if I misunderstood what you were trying to say.

A:

Yes, there doesn’t seem to be anything suggesting any kind of delay. You seem to have two correct sentences, both with the correct meaning.

A: The food was not bad but it was not worth coming all the way here for it.

A: First of all, "menu" does not mean a single meal or dish you can order, like it can in Japanese.

A "menu" is a LIST of all the dishes and meals that are offered at a place.
One meal at a restaurant can be called a "menu item", but not a "menu".

That said, yes. You can say "this is the menu (献立全体) for today" when you are the one making the food.

A: yes 👍🏻

A: The grammar is fine. I just think it's odd that he has that very specific wish. And it would be strange to be born with that very specific talent.

A: yes, indeed 👍🙂

A: Yes

A: @qing3 “reconcile” doesn’t really work here, and the second part is a little unnatural. You can say “It is vital to take breaks while studying, otherwise you will be less efficient.”