the cleanest in my house are noun phrases because the main word in the phrase (nicest and cleanest) is a noun. However, if one looks at the function of these phrases within a sentence, then: He is the …

Is there any word for a person who is very , very much concerned about cleanliness and keeping things hygienic and even point out faults in clean things and explaining that they were dirty ?

Jan 14, 2025 · A lot of Brits will certainly know this meaning of “without” from the old hymn “There is a green hill far away / Without a city wall”. In Scots English the word outwith is quite widely used and …

Oct 31, 2017 · Setting aside the question of "proper," you can get a clear idea of what is taught (at least in the US) by googling, e.g., "alphabet line" or "alphabet strip for classroom" (the model letters put up …

Aug 11, 2011 · It has always been my understanding that circa is properly used only when exact dates are unknown or disputed. (I will concede to my betters about the use of circa with measures. …

Nov 2, 2014 · Here is an Ngram chart that matches targetting (blue line) and targetted (red line) against targeting (green line) and targeted (yellow line) in British English publications over the years 1950 …

Nov 26, 2010 · Does within mean before or after? Or does it mean both? For example, Do not drink or eat within an hour of taking these pills.

Jun 3, 2012 · What is the correct abbreviation of engineer? In my organization, some of my colleagues use Eng. and some use Engr.

So the title of the question, I believe, speaks for itself. I am racking my brain, thesaurus and dictionary to think of a suitable word which would accurately describe one being earnest in relati...

8.5" x 11" seems to be the cleanest way to write these numbers in a text. Other proper ways are 8 1/2" x 11", 8.5in x 11in, 8.5 x 11 Inches. However, 8" 1/2, 8"1/2, 8in 1/2 are not proper. The inch symbol " …