关于Words的意思和用法的提问

A: It means that you are thinking too hard about something simple.

For example, if I was texting someone and they said “I’m tired, I have to go,” I would be reading too deep into their words if I were to assume that they dislike me just because they want to stop texting. Hope this makes sense!

A: This means that they enjoyed the words. It is a metaphor. They enjoyed the words as much as music.

A: Translations courtesy of my Russian-English dictionary (and Russian Wikipedia).

Most of these will have multiple Russian words. I'm not sure which ones are appropriate for the context that the English words appear in (I barely know any Russian). However, hopefully you'll be able to tell based on common sense which words "feel" right.

Occasionally: время/порой/иногда/изредка
Ensure: обеспечивать/обеспечить
Deteriorate: ухудшаться/ухудшиться

"Sat quietly" roughly means "left untouched" or "left to gather dust"- so I'll find definitions for "untouched."
Untouched: нетронутый

Dedicated: преданный/беззаветный
Hired: нанять
Extensive: пространный/обширный/экстенсивный
Offering: предложение
Ensuring: (See "Ensure" above)

"Pint-sized" refers to a size. (A pint is a unit in the Imperial System still used by the US and is roughly 0.47 liters.) But in this context, it's used to mean "small."
Small: маленький/небольшой/малый (among many others)

Narrow-gauge railroad: Узкоколейная железная дорога
Historian: историк
Countless: бесчисленный/несчётный/неисчислимый

Of course, my best advice is to just look at the entries in an English dictionary for the meanings of these words. Meanings are often very easily "lost in translation."

A: the word that is thicker than other word, for example "words in bold" on this picture

A: A monarch is a king or queen. A lord rules a smaller area in the name of a monarch under a feudal system. So it's a lot like the difference between an emperor and a daimyo.

A: When you don’t want to angry someone when you want to express your feelings you need to choose your words carefully so you can express yourself without upsetting them by unintentionally giving them the wrong idea.

For example:
Say you suspect someone of stealing your chips. Instead asking them “Did you steal my chips?”, it’d be better to ask “Have you seen my chips?”, so that way they don’t feel accused but you get the answer you were looking for.

A: Last night concert was awesome!
The dancing has been labeled awesome by many people.
Sarah think that you're singing skill is awesome.
That backflip is awesome!

A: Grimes' music is just too brilliant for words. She's really creative.

A: Analyses is the plural of analysis. But this is tricky because analysis is a mass noun, meaning that it can be used to indicate multiple instances. One way to distinguish the two words would be:

Analysis: One-time scan/examination, or a set of scans/examinations

Analyses: Referring specifically to the scans/examinations in a set (multiple)

Example:
1) The scientists' analysis of the rocks revealed interesting results.
2) My analysis of his behaviour was inconclusive.

3) The analyses of the dataset was highly confusing.

A: Whether a letter is silent depends on the word itself and not the sentence. The only silent letter ‘rule’ I can think of is the ‘e’ when it comes at then end of a word. Words like “native” and “language” have a silent ‘e’ at the end of the word.
However, pronunciation rules aren’t as strict in English as they would be in Spanish, where the ‘h’ is silent in pretty much every case.

A: I have a few examples below. "What" is the same as "qué" (con accento!), but the other two have specific differences in English. "That" can be used many different ways, and "than" is only used for comparisons (como "más que" en Español)

Example: What are you doing after see school today? I was hoping that we could hang out some and then study for our test tomorrow.

Example: That test we have in biology class tomorrow is going to be challenging. I can't believe we're being tested on that much information.

Example: I really need Diego's help with this project; he is so much better at math than I am.

A: A means that the person is probably ignoring you. B means that they physically cannot hear you. (Example: Take out your headphones so you can hear what I am saying)

A: The words some and any are determiners. They are used to modify nouns. Some and any can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns. They show an indefinite quantity or number.

There are some mangoes on the tree. (We don’t mention the exact number of mangoes on the tree.)
I haven’t got any money.
She has some friends in Hong Kong.
Some and any can be used with both singular and plural nouns.

Have you got any friends? (Here ‘any’ is used to modify the plural noun ‘friends’.)
We haven’t got any oil. (Here ‘any’ is used with the singular uncountable noun ‘oil’.)
Some and any are used to refer to an indefinite quantity or number.
Use ‘some’ in affirmative sentences. We can use some with both countable and uncountable nouns.

I need some oil.
There were some boys in the class.
I need some help.
Use ‘any’ in negative and interrogative sentences.

She hasn’t got any friends.
Have you got any milk?
Exceptions

Some can be used in polite requests and offers.

Would you like some cheese? (More natural than ‘Would you like any cheese?’)
Could I have some more rice? (Polite request)
Common expressions with some include: somebody, someone, something and somewhere. They are all used in affirmative sentences.

I need someone to help you.
Common expressions with any include: anybody, anyone, anything and anywhere. They are all mainly used in negative sentences and questions.

I haven’t got anything to do.
She hasn’t got anyone to help her.

A: Ah. So, “a lot of” has to have the “of” to make sense. (When it’s referring to a noun)
A lot of candy
A lot of houses

But when it’s a verb it a can be alone.
I sing a lot
She talks a lot

“Any” and “most” can be used either way. But if you add “of” you have to also add “the”.

I don’t want any pizza.
I don’t want any of the pizza.

Most people are nice.
Most of the people are nice.

When you add “of the” It changes the meaning slightly. You are talking about specific pizza or specific people.

A: Yes, exactly! :)

A: "This all should be standing another 20 mil(.001 inches) higher. So instead of modifying this, we may be able to just lift this..."

I would need more context though to make sure that is the "mil" they are referring to.

A: I'm good with that.
Sounds good to me.
I concur.
Sounds about right.

A: Unfortunately there are no rules about this. In fast speech, most native speakers will often drop the "ng" sound and pronounce it as "n". But this will only happen when the word has more than one syllable, it will never happen with words like 'king', sing', etc.

It's considered a very normal, informal way of speaking. In fact, pronouncing the "ng" sound too clearly can sometimes sound a little too formal in casual situations.

I hope this helps a bit.

A: Your sentence is good.
You can also say
- I don’t think I’ve ever used the words “I’m sorry” as much as I have these last 2 years.

A: It is a national park called Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. The park has 16 large and small lakes and 92 waterfalls. These waterfalls are described as some of the most beautiful in the world. The emerald blue water seems to be infinitely clear, and many fish swim around in them.
The charm of Plitvice Lakes National Park changes with the seasons. Autumn leaves are colored, and you can enjoy a magnificent view different from that in summer. In winter, all the water freezes, creating a more fantastic atmosphere. Although it used to be registered on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to the Croatian War, it is now visited by many people as Croatia’s largest tourist attraction.

Great English ✨

A: It is an option in North America. When I lived in Scotland, I realized that the way we use the preposition 'about' in North America was seen as old fashion in the U.K. I continued using it because it never caused any trouble. (About wasn't the only old fashion preposition that we use currently in North America. It was one of around five or six.)

A: "Thank you" and "Thank you very much" are common to use. If you want to be more formal, you can say, "I greatly appreciated ..." or "I really appreciated..."

Ex. I greatly appreciated your help with the assignment yesterday!

A: Transcendence means feeling like you have gone beyond reality. It is a spiritual feeling, usually associated with religion or mysticism.

Transformation might refer to a feeling of being someone different while on the dance floor, escaping one's old life for a while and entering a new and more exciting life.

Transfixion means the state of being transfixed, paying complete attention to something, being fascinated. It can also mean being motionless, but these people are dancing.

A: Hello there. Yes, you can say "the words out of your lips," but it might sound a bit unusual or poetic. "Mouth" is the more common expression, so using "lips" can add a unique touch to your lyrics. Just be mindful that it might come across as more figurative or artistic.

Here's an example using "the words out of your lips" in a lyrical context:

"In the quiet of the night, I hear the truth,
The words out of your lips, like a whispering proof."

A: #1 is not correct. "Borrow" is from the point of view of the receiver, and "lend" is from the point of view of the giver. So, you "borrow from" and "lend to".

Amy lent Tina a pen.
or
Amy lent a pen to Tina.

Tina borrowed a pen from Amy.
or
Tina borrowed Amy's pen.

Tina could ask Amy
"Can I borrow your pen?"

Amy could ask Tina
"Would you like to borrow my pen?"