Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Story"
The meaning of "Story" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does beware of the story you spin of yourself and another human mean?
A:
‘Be careful how you talk to others about your relationship with (another person)’ or ‘Be careful how you describe your relationship with (another person) to others’ [about relationship or status].
Espero haberlo entendido correctamente!
Espero haberlo entendido correctamente!
Q:
What does But that's another story in itself. Or is it?
→ what does "or is it" mean here? mean?
→ what does "or is it" mean here? mean?
A:
@hilac Very good question! I wasn't actually sure myself so I looked it up and found this:
https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/21458/rule-for-questions-like-or-is-it
I think they explain it pretty well, so hopefully, it helps!
https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/21458/rule-for-questions-like-or-is-it
I think they explain it pretty well, so hopefully, it helps!
Q:
What does We'll be whipped!
(In the story of "the crusible"by Arthur Miller)
ASAP PLZ anyone
I'd be greatful mean?
(In the story of "the crusible"by Arthur Miller)
ASAP PLZ anyone
I'd be greatful mean?
A:
鞭打ちで打たれると思います。
そのみたいな物で打たれる。
そのみたいな物で打たれる。
Q:
What does Her story connected in my gut mean?
A:
Related to it on an emotional/intuitive levels rather than an intellectual one.
Q:
What does This is a story about what happens when you get between a grandma and her grandkids mean?
A:
Not sure I’ve heard this. But it is probably similar to what happens when you get between a mom and her kids. A mom will do anything to protect her kids and do what’s best for them. So get between them and be ready for a fight.
Example sentences using "Story"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with That's the story of my life..
A:
A: Ugh! This was the worst day ever. I had a tire burst while I was stuck in heavy traffic, so I ended up having to reschedule my dentist appointment for another day even though my molars are killing me.
B: Dude, that's the story of my life.
(こう言われたAさんは、「自分だけじゃないんだ」と安心するか、「自分より大変な人もいるんだ」と愚痴った自分が情けなくなるかのどちらか、あるいは同時にどちらもするでしょう)
B: Dude, that's the story of my life.
(こう言われたAさんは、「自分だけじゃないんだ」と安心するか、「自分より大変な人もいるんだ」と愚痴った自分が情けなくなるかのどちらか、あるいは同時にどちらもするでしょう)
Q:
Please show me example sentences with Could you possibly give me stories or sentences about the same thing but with different time views? I’m trying to spot the difference among all the tenses. Please help me, it means to me a lot. Thank you!.
A:
My sister was just given a cat.
My sister had a cat.
My sister will get a cat.
My sister has a cat.
My sister will be given a cat.
My sister is getting a cat.
My sister had a cat.
My sister will get a cat.
My sister has a cat.
My sister will be given a cat.
My sister is getting a cat.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with but that’s another story.
A:
@Ensolin yes, you can use that phrase also.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with I learned about a painful story on a web article..
A:
I read (or I came across) a painful story in an online article
Q:
Please show me example sentences with make a long story short.
A:
the phrase "to make a long story short" is used before saying a summary of a story you're telling.
"to make a long story short, I ended up lost in the woods because my phone ran out of battery and I couldn't use my gps."
"to make a long story short, I ended up lost in the woods because my phone ran out of battery and I couldn't use my gps."
Synonyms of "Story" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between "To make a long story short,.." and "To make it short,.." ?
A:
the difference is that "to make a long story short"/"long story short" is to summarize a story or event that happened while "to make it short" can be used in any situation. In short, there are more limitations to the first than to the second.
Q:
What is the difference between story and tale and history ?
A:
Story- puede ser cierto o falso.
Tale- muy similar a “story” pero típicamente es alga de ficción
Fairytale:cuento de hadas
Tall tale - un relato absurdo
History- refiere al pasado. En la mayoría de los casos es el tema que se puede estudiar. Pero se puede usarla en una manera similar con story o tale. Típicamente, a history se considera cierta. También, history puede referir a los antecedentes de una persona como “health history”
Tale- muy similar a “story” pero típicamente es alga de ficción
Fairytale:cuento de hadas
Tall tale - un relato absurdo
History- refiere al pasado. En la mayoría de los casos es el tema que se puede estudiar. Pero se puede usarla en una manera similar con story o tale. Típicamente, a history se considera cierta. También, history puede referir a los antecedentes de una persona como “health history”
Q:
What is the difference between I remembered quite a few stories. and I remembered quite a lot of stories. ?
A:
They have the same meaning. It's basically two different ways of saying the same thing.
Q:
What is the difference between it is quite an interesting story to tell. and it is quite an interesting story to told ?
A:
tell = present future.
told =past
if you wanted to use told you would say:
she told quite an interesting story.
In a conversation and not writing I would say:
it was quite an interesting story that she told
told =past
if you wanted to use told you would say:
she told quite an interesting story.
In a conversation and not writing I would say:
it was quite an interesting story that she told
Q:
What is the difference between convincing story and compelling story ?
A:
'convincing' gives the idea of the story which is being told is able to make you believe in it; while 'compelling' gives the sense of 'evoking interest' / 'making you interested' in what is being told.
Translations of "Story"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? read story and solve the question
Q.What is main idea?
1.Scientists learned a lot about Lucy's type of creature.
2.Apes are simillar to humans.
3.Some fossils are very old.
4.Australopiths lived a long time ago.
Q.What is main idea?
1.Scientists learned a lot about Lucy's type of creature.
2.Apes are simillar to humans.
3.Some fossils are very old.
4.Australopiths lived a long time ago.
A:
I can’t read the story because I have a 10 sec time to record
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? There have been heart-warming stories of stressed relationships involving children being restored to harmony.
Is it wrong if I fix the word "being restored" into just "restored" what's the difference between "being restored" and "restored"?
Is it wrong if I fix the word "being restored" into just "restored" what's the difference between "being restored" and "restored"?
A:
It wouldn’t be wrong but you would have to change the sentence a little bit so that it makes sense and flows smoothly.
The difference is “being restored” is that it is happening so in the present tense. “restored” is it has already happened so in the past tense.
The difference is “being restored” is that it is happening so in the present tense. “restored” is it has already happened so in the past tense.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? what a tall story !!
A:
that sentence is make sense, but I guess we don't use it that much
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? "Your story is interesting" can be used as "What you are saying is interesting"? Please tell me.
A:
I'd just simply say "this is very interesting" or "what you're saying is very interesting". Although to me, a real way to show interest is not to say it, but to engage in a conversation about what was said.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? Why do we like to read stories about admirable people
A:
Well I’d say that we read about people we admire to learn about how they got to the point they are today, what lessons we can apply to our own lives, and follow their lead when it comes to achieving our goals
Other questions about "Story"
Q:
I love this story as it unfolds in science-fiction. Does this sound natural?
A:
I'm not sure what you mean.
Q:
I don't know what is funny on this story.
Why is Sally laughed by classmates?
In the last part, how "DURING LUNCH I'LL RUN OFF AND JOIN THE FOREIGN LEGION!" is interesting?
Why is Sally laughed by classmates?
In the last part, how "DURING LUNCH I'LL RUN OFF AND JOIN THE FOREIGN LEGION!" is interesting?
A:
Sally used the word "handbidextrous" instead of the correct ambidextrous. This made her classmates laugh at her. She felt embarrassed and decided to join the French Foreign Legion. The French Foreign Legion, in the past, was where some men went when they wanted to abandon/escape their old life because of something shameful they had done. Sally is overreacting to a misused word in deciding to take such a drastic action.
Q:
the story about Romeo and juliet make me tragic. Does this sound natural?
A:
× the story about Romeo and juliet make me tragic.
✓ The story of Romeo and Juliet is tragic.
The story of Romeo and Juliet makes me sad.
"tragic" isn't a feeling you have, it describes things that make people sad and distressed.
✓ The story of Romeo and Juliet is tragic.
The story of Romeo and Juliet makes me sad.
"tragic" isn't a feeling you have, it describes things that make people sad and distressed.
Q:
He is interested in telling stories.
He has a great interest in telling stories.
He is very interested in telling stories.
Does this sound natural?
He has a great interest in telling stories.
He is very interested in telling stories.
Does this sound natural?
A:
All of those are fine. The second two obviously emphasise the interest
Q:
This story is sweet yet sad.
This story is sweet but sad.
1. Are they both natural?
2. When you use “yet,” does it sound more formal, like a written language, or the same as “but?”
This story is sweet but sad.
1. Are they both natural?
2. When you use “yet,” does it sound more formal, like a written language, or the same as “but?”
A:
1. Yes, they are both natural.
2. I don't know about more formal (probably), but using "yet" here makes the speaker sound more sophisticated for sure.
2. I don't know about more formal (probably), but using "yet" here makes the speaker sound more sophisticated for sure.
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