Discussion Groups / English Usage / March 2006

I have just read this sentence in a book.
"However, many critics feel that it is an altogether too cosy view of evil
and suffering the experience of which all too often seems crushing and
destructive rather than edifying and constructive."

I'm doing a translation of an article about neuronal diseases.
Could you suggest me a good technical dictionary on line?
Does anybody know what a"chelator" is?
(Hemoglobin is a nitric oxide chelator)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4781980.stm
    I'll leave you with this thought.
    No, I won't. It would not be fair.
And RIP John Junkin as well, but he won't have been so well known

What accent is that?  Mississippi?  Do people there really
talk like that?  I don't get a lot of the dialogue in the
movie.

Is there any word or expression for someone who has already gained
benefit or resources. This type of people usually are conservative and
are not willing to give up what they have or possess already.
Something like: current beneficiary, benefit possessor, resource

What are "racked apples?"
Apples shelved for the winter?
"(to) rack" has some many meanings ...
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Once again I humbly ask you to comment on my article and point out any
problems, mistakes, inconsistencies and so forth. Thanks in advance.
On time management
I have a confession to make - I am not the best person to write about

give to
in this context means? - is bound to/is likely to ...?
regards,
Pawel

for my dissertation project I am conducting a
study that can be accessed online. If you have a
few minutes, please take part at
http://survey06.nonfx.net

"Yeah! You give it rice."
I have heard it loads of times, but what the heck does it actually mean? I
have heard it use to encourage someone.
Perhaps it is just a local expression from the North of England!

We've all heard the phrase "Barking up the wrong tree". I had always
taken that to mean "climbing up the wrong tree", since this fits the
context in which the phrase is used.
However, I can't find a definition of "bark" in the dictionary that

For a polite asking, I think please is best, and propose > suggest >
recommend.
ex:
Please open the door.

A noted economist points out that most of the 11 million illegals in
the United States bring few skills, poor or no education,
backward-religous-based culture, and inability to contribute to or
interest in advancing our society and culture.

Whaddya MEAN you don't believe in Atheist Humo(u)r?
Anyway, stolen from alt.callahans who stole it from
http://www.secondlife.com:
An atheist was taking a walk through the woods. "What majestic trees!

Hellow guys...
I have some grammar questions. I'm wondering if you could help me..
1. Can I replace the sentence I've worked for 2 hours(I've been working
for 2 hours?) with "I'm working 2 hours"?