Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Things"
The meaning of "Things" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does "That explains many things. I should like a word with you alone, Sir." "should" here? mean?
A:
It's the same as "would", only more formal and old-fashioned.
Q:
What does “sort things out”? Here the same as work things out?
“occupit”?
I can’t imagine what his motion looked like, he first drew the infant downward. Downward where? How someone can draw an infant downward while a woman is lying on a bed? mean?
“occupit”?
I can’t imagine what his motion looked like, he first drew the infant downward. Downward where? How someone can draw an infant downward while a woman is lying on a bed? mean?
A:
yes
occupit is a medical term (that I didn't know) for the back of the head.
I don't think it's literally downward. I think he means outward. Or maybe the woman was slightly elevated (so her body was angled downward)
occupit is a medical term (that I didn't know) for the back of the head.
I don't think it's literally downward. I think he means outward. Or maybe the woman was slightly elevated (so her body was angled downward)
Q:
What does keep things to herself mean?
A:
To not tell someone else about something.
Q:
What does you'll have to put up with far worse things than this before you see THE LAST OF ME mean?
A:
You could substitute "I leave" in place of "you see the last of me". In the context of your sentence, it means "I'm going to be here for a while, so you may as well get used to the way I behave."
Often "see the last of me" is used as a threat to leave, as in this example:
If you do xyz, that'll be the last you see of me.
Often "see the last of me" is used as a threat to leave, as in this example:
If you do xyz, that'll be the last you see of me.
Q:
What does "things do not add up" in "As details come out... it’s becoming increasingly apparent that things do not add up…" mean?
A:
missing pieces, misinformation, incorrect outcome.
like coming home to your husband and there’s a bra on the floor.
“this doesn’t add up.. i’m a different size”
like coming home to your husband and there’s a bra on the floor.
“this doesn’t add up.. i’m a different size”
Example sentences using "Things"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with to spruce things up .
A:
My love life is getting boring so I will bring 3 prostitutes to spruce things up.
My love life is getting boring so I will bring 3 prostitutes to spruce things up.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with 6 things you may find in a school supply store
please creative examples for the game I'm developing for a project with poor children.
thank you in advance.
please creative examples for the game I'm developing for a project with poor children.
thank you in advance.
A:
Brush – pincel
Crayon – giz de cera
Folder – pasta
Notebook – caderno
Paint – tinta
Ruler – régua
Safety scissors – tesoura sem ponta
Crayon – giz de cera
Folder – pasta
Notebook – caderno
Paint – tinta
Ruler – régua
Safety scissors – tesoura sem ponta
Q:
Please show me example sentences with 6 things you can buy in a snack bar.
please creative examples for the game I'm developing for a project with poor children.
please creative examples for the game I'm developing for a project with poor children.
A:
1. I prefer to have salsa on my nachos rather than cheese.
2. My favorite ingredient in trail mix is pretzels.
3. Would you like ketchup on your hot dog?
4. The hamburgers are more expensive than the corn dogs.
5. The potato chips come as a side with hot dogs.
6. Do you sell buttered popcorn or kettle corn?
2. My favorite ingredient in trail mix is pretzels.
3. Would you like ketchup on your hot dog?
4. The hamburgers are more expensive than the corn dogs.
5. The potato chips come as a side with hot dogs.
6. Do you sell buttered popcorn or kettle corn?
Q:
Please show me example sentences with throw things out.
A:
the person meant that he/she likes to throw out some funny and humorous comments. Throwing funny comments out there, every where lol
You can use it like “Oh by the way, I’m not dating anyone. Just throwing it out there.”
You can use it like “Oh by the way, I’m not dating anyone. Just throwing it out there.”
Q:
Please show me example sentences with all the things are I need.
A:
@tomm: Almost. You can use the phrase " These are all the things I need" if they have already been mentioned. If they have not then you can list them afterwards.
Synonyms of "Things" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between Where do you sell things "you don’t need" anymore?
and Where do you sell things "not to need" anymore? ?
and Where do you sell things "not to need" anymore? ?
A:
2nd sentence does not make sense. Changed to “not needed” and it makes sense. The 1st sentence is very casual and conversational. The second is better writing style and more educated style grammatically.
Q:
What is the difference between the things stolen and the stolen things ?
A:
It seems the order of the word "stolen" here does not matter. Unless someone can prove me wrong.
Q:
What is the difference between things happen and stuff happens ?
A:
things happen and stuff happen are pretty much the same thing, but i think you use "stuff happen" in a more casual way.
Q:
What is the difference between When two things are connected/related/interwoven and When two things are similar ?
A:
@morrisononodje
You might have two brothers, so all three of you are sons of your Mother.
One of your brothers might be your twin and you hang out with him all of the time. And so you are very connected/related/interwoven with him. But you and he do not look like each other. You look like your Mother’s family, and this brother looks like your Father’s family.
Your other brother is older, and he actually left your home when you were very young. So actually you and he do not know each other very well. So you and he are not very connected or interwoven. But he also looks like your Mother’s family. And so you and he are very similar. Anyone who sees the two of you knows that you are brothers, because you two are very similar. Even though you and he do not know each other very well, you both look the same.
😁
You might have two brothers, so all three of you are sons of your Mother.
One of your brothers might be your twin and you hang out with him all of the time. And so you are very connected/related/interwoven with him. But you and he do not look like each other. You look like your Mother’s family, and this brother looks like your Father’s family.
Your other brother is older, and he actually left your home when you were very young. So actually you and he do not know each other very well. So you and he are not very connected or interwoven. But he also looks like your Mother’s family. And so you and he are very similar. Anyone who sees the two of you knows that you are brothers, because you two are very similar. Even though you and he do not know each other very well, you both look the same.
😁
Q:
What is the difference between Still got your things and i still haveyour things ?
A:
Still got your things is poor grammar. I still have your things osa
Translations of "Things"
Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? Hello! How are things going?, I'm going to Spain on Sunday. Spain is jaw-dropping country. I like Madrid and Barcelona city. Spain has restaurants is wonderful. And, overlooking Mediterranean Sea. I will have planning this trip. Maybe this trip will
A:
Hello! *how are you going there?* , I am going to Spain this Sunday. Spain is *amazing* country . Spain has many wonderful restaurants, and it overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. I was planning for this trip.
that what I had understood by your writing
Hello! *how are you going there?* , I am going to Spain this Sunday. Spain is *amazing* country . Spain has many wonderful restaurants, and it overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. I was planning for this trip.
that what I had understood by your writing
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? I'd like to join two things "AAA" and "BBB for CCC".
For example, Introduction to AAA and BBB for CCC.
However, it seems like "AAA and BBB" for CCC.
Is it correct?
How do natives say this or make a sentence?
For example, Introduction to AAA and BBB for CCC.
However, it seems like "AAA and BBB" for CCC.
Is it correct?
How do natives say this or make a sentence?
A:
If I wanted it to be clear that "AAA" and "BBB for CCC" were two distinct things with minimum ambiguity I would say "Introduction to AAA and also to BBB for CCC." I think that would make it understandable. You could probably leave out the second "to" in front of BBB for CCC in speech, but in writing I'd do it my way. (I hope I understood your question correctly)
Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? “These things will be no more exist.”
Is this sentence correct and natural?
Is this sentence correct and natural?
A:
No, you would say, "these things will no-longer exist"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? is this correct?
"the things aren't how you are making them out to be" (using this structure "to make out to be" or maybe there is a better way of saying it using another structure...)
"the things aren't how you are making them out to be" (using this structure "to make out to be" or maybe there is a better way of saying it using another structure...)
A:
You can just say 'You are having some misunderstandings', 'You are misunderstanding some things.
Also you deleted that question asking for examples of 'to come off as' since I thought up some sentences here they are-
I don't want to come off as unfriendly, but I am busy right now.
She comes off as aloof, but is just shy.
They came off as unfortunate victims, but were the culprits all along.
Also you deleted that question asking for examples of 'to come off as' since I thought up some sentences here they are-
I don't want to come off as unfriendly, but I am busy right now.
She comes off as aloof, but is just shy.
They came off as unfortunate victims, but were the culprits all along.
Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? One of the things that deeply moves me inside and makes me happy the most is watching the lines of the hills in the horizon from a high place on sunset
A:
One of the things that deeply moves me and makes me feel most happy is watching the lines of the hills on the horizon, from a high place at sunset.
or
One of the things that moves me deeply and makes me most happy is watching the sunset from a high place and seeing the lines of the hills on the horizon (darken as the shadows fall).
:)
or
One of the things that moves me deeply and makes me most happy is watching the sunset from a high place and seeing the lines of the hills on the horizon (darken as the shadows fall).
:)
Other questions about "Things"
Q:
I completely forgot these things that happened during my first visit to Stockholm and I also forgot that I'd told them a math teacher who taught me when I was a student after I came back to Japan. I forgot as completely as people with amnesia do. Does this sound natural?
A:
× I completely forgot these things that happened during my first visit to Stockholm and I also forgot that I'd told them a math teacher who taught me when I was a student after I came back to Japan.
✓ I completely forgot these things that happened during my first visit to Stockholm. I also forgot that I'd told them a math teacher who taught me when I was a student after I came back to Japan.
× I forgot as completely as people with amnesia do.
✓ It was like i had amnesia.
try to shorten sentances by replacing ands with a fullstop.
✓ I completely forgot these things that happened during my first visit to Stockholm. I also forgot that I'd told them a math teacher who taught me when I was a student after I came back to Japan.
× I forgot as completely as people with amnesia do.
✓ It was like i had amnesia.
try to shorten sentances by replacing ands with a fullstop.
Q:
There are so many things I want to write about. I learned some new words through Instagram. It helps me improve learning vocabulary and phrases.
Could you correct my grammar?✅
①The first thing I do is wash my face.
②The first thing I do is make the bed.
③It's important to make the bed in the morning because your feelings are much better doing it.
④Prioritizing what you're going to do is important.
It helps your plan goes smoothly.
⑤I savored the soup and the noodles. It's tasty and exquisite. This udon restaurant is hands down.
⑥Malta is such a beautiful country and a magical place.
⑦It's such nice weather to do laundry.
⑧This pancake is way too good. I can't even put it into words how I love it. Does this sound natural?
Could you correct my grammar?✅
①The first thing I do is wash my face.
②The first thing I do is make the bed.
③It's important to make the bed in the morning because your feelings are much better doing it.
④Prioritizing what you're going to do is important.
It helps your plan goes smoothly.
⑤I savored the soup and the noodles. It's tasty and exquisite. This udon restaurant is hands down.
⑥Malta is such a beautiful country and a magical place.
⑦It's such nice weather to do laundry.
⑧This pancake is way too good. I can't even put it into words how I love it. Does this sound natural?
A:
× I can't even put it into words how I love it.
✓ I can't even put into words how much I love it.
× It helps me improve learning vocabulary and phrases.
✓ It helps me improve my vocabulary and phrases. OR It helps me learn vocabulary and phrases.
× ③It's important to make the bed in the morning because your feelings are much better doing it.
✓ ③It's important to make the bed in the morning because you will feel much better after doing it.
× It's tasty and exquisite.
✓ They were tasty.
× This udon restaurant is hands down.
✓ This udon restaurant is hands down the best.
With regards to number 5, I don't think exquisite is used as often for taste as it is for other senses. You might say, "The flavor is exquisite," to mean that the food is very high quality and well-made. But "tasty and exquisite" sounds a little odd. It's not outright wrong, but it made me pause.
✓ I can't even put into words how much I love it.
× It helps me improve learning vocabulary and phrases.
✓ It helps me improve my vocabulary and phrases. OR It helps me learn vocabulary and phrases.
× ③It's important to make the bed in the morning because your feelings are much better doing it.
✓ ③It's important to make the bed in the morning because you will feel much better after doing it.
× It's tasty and exquisite.
✓ They were tasty.
× This udon restaurant is hands down.
✓ This udon restaurant is hands down the best.
With regards to number 5, I don't think exquisite is used as often for taste as it is for other senses. You might say, "The flavor is exquisite," to mean that the food is very high quality and well-made. But "tasty and exquisite" sounds a little odd. It's not outright wrong, but it made me pause.
Q:
I end up worring unnecessary things
私は余計なことを悩んでしまう Does this sound natural?
私は余計なことを悩んでしまう Does this sound natural?
A:
× I end up worring unnecessary things
✓ I end up worrying about unnecessary things
✓ I end up worrying about unnecessary things
Q:
The most of the things on our plans is kinda similar to the ones you and I did on our last trip. My boyfriend is lowkey interested in going to Wall street which we didn't go to. So that's new to me. Also some cafes and food places I found on instagram that look good. Honestly we're going to do pretty much the same things as you and I did. What we did last time in New York together was almost everything what I had always wanted to do. I'd like to show my boyfriend what we did and went basically this time.
Is this natural? If it sounds unnatural or grammatically wrong, please let me know😊
Is this natural? If it sounds unnatural or grammatically wrong, please let me know😊
A:
Most of the things in our plans is kinda similar to the things we did on our last trip.
"This time I'd like to basically show my boyfriend what we went and did together."
"This time I'd like to basically show my boyfriend what we went and did together."
Q:
One of the things the Japanese are not good at is "of".
If you have any tips on how to correctly understand the following English sentence, could you please let me know?
[The occupation of U’s city of K and its surrounding territory.]
Usually, I think, I terribly confused.
I think "of" has a nuance similar to "off".
ex) The table is made of wood.
It is also difficult to know what "its" refers to.
(1) U and the territory surrounding U both belong to K.
(2) Both U and the surrounding territory of K belong to K.
(3) U belongs to K. The territory surrounding U does not belong to K.
(4) U belongs to K, and the territory around K does not belong to K.
(5) The city of K in U and the surrounding territory of U.
(6) The city of K in U and the surrounding territory of K.
For now, I am trying to memorize the following as idioms.
[The military occupation of Ukraine's city of Kyiv and its surrounding territory.]
Sorry for the weird question.
If you have any tips on how to correctly understand the following English sentence, could you please let me know?
[The occupation of U’s city of K and its surrounding territory.]
Usually, I think, I terribly confused.
I think "of" has a nuance similar to "off".
ex) The table is made of wood.
It is also difficult to know what "its" refers to.
(1) U and the territory surrounding U both belong to K.
(2) Both U and the surrounding territory of K belong to K.
(3) U belongs to K. The territory surrounding U does not belong to K.
(4) U belongs to K, and the territory around K does not belong to K.
(5) The city of K in U and the surrounding territory of U.
(6) The city of K in U and the surrounding territory of K.
For now, I am trying to memorize the following as idioms.
[The military occupation of Ukraine's city of Kyiv and its surrounding territory.]
Sorry for the weird question.
A:
In this example, “city of K” can be understood as “city named K” (Kという都市). This kind of “of” is sometimes used when referring to some kinds of places (e.g. the state of California, the island of Kyūshū), or months (the month of December).
I can see why that could be confusing! It feels quite different from other kinds of “of”.
“Its surrounding territory” refers to the territory that surrounds K. So it expresses that the word “surrounding” should be understood relative to K's location.
(Grammatically, “its” could refer to K, or to U, or to “the occupation”. K is the choice that makes the most logical sense in the context of the example.)
I can see why that could be confusing! It feels quite different from other kinds of “of”.
“Its surrounding territory” refers to the territory that surrounds K. So it expresses that the word “surrounding” should be understood relative to K's location.
(Grammatically, “its” could refer to K, or to U, or to “the occupation”. K is the choice that makes the most logical sense in the context of the example.)
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