Aug 18, 2019 · We have just been shown a recept for curing chronic, sore eyes, which is the result of a long and close study of a very distinguished physician lately from Scotland. — Daily Illinois State …

Dec 16, 2014 · What is the difference between in event of, on event of and upon event of? This is a question on the basics preposition, and should not have been asked here.

Jun 23, 2011 · In the course of reviewing a standard operating procedure, I came across the subheading: " Receival, Costing and Charging of Work ". I immediately began to doubt whether the …

Aug 21, 2017 · I would like to choose between these two options. In my use-case, I refer to the date/time when a specific message was received. Which one should I choose ? Date of Receipt Receiving …

Aug 20, 2013 · Both of the phrases In respect of and with respect to are standard and acceptable phrases (at least in British English), as shown by the dictionary extracts and other references below. …

Mar 7, 2024 · "Automize" isn't in Merriam-Webster, and has one attestation from 1902 in the OED (from the American Journal of Psychology, referring to automatism rather than automation). Most hits are …

Is the phrase "Are there any vegetables except for asparagus?" equivalent to "Are there any vegetables other than asparagus?" The first feels wrong, and the second feels rig...

In American English, in a restaurant context, "check" is more common than "bill"; if your server is across the room and you want to discreetly signal for the check (without shouting across the restaurant), you …

From the American Heritage Dictionary: In their uses to indicate spatial relations, on and upon are often interchangeable: It was resting on (or upon) two supports. We saw a finch light on (or upon) a bough. …

Jan 10, 2017 · Is there a name for this natural pattern of baldness, other than "bald" of course? A native speaker (UK) mentioned it once but it didn't stick in my head, and I could not find it …