Description : How does one learn how to better comfort oneself, when dealing with anguish?
Last Answer : Do you not have resources like a therapist or a social worker?
Description : Do the priests have to live with the anguish of having committed a mortal sin, or is it only the nuns who have to live with this upon their souls?
Last Answer : Only the priests know what is in their hearts and only they have to answer to God for their sins.
Description : Can you feel anguish and joy at the same time?
Last Answer : You cannot.
Description : When did "that's ok with me" become "I'm ok with that"?
Last Answer : Interesting observation and you are right, I had never really given this much thought but…I would say it has been the thing for, at least, the last handful or years or so, mostly amongst the younger crowd, 20’s/30’s. Funny observation.
Description : Do homonyms make you think?
Last Answer : answer:I believe you were sent to put me on the scent of every last cent. Aisle derives from ala, wing. Isle derives from ile, island.
Description : How many homonyms/homophones can you come up with?
Last Answer : too, to, two there, their, they’re
Description : What is the homonyms for well?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : What is the homonyms of present?
Last Answer : Santa gave me a good "present" for Christmas. List the datesfrom past to "present".
Description : What is homonyms of mouse?
Last Answer : Mousse
Description : What are the homonyms for bear?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : What is a homonyms pair for Basement salesperson?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : What are some homonyms of horse?
Last Answer : One is hoarse.
Description : What is the Homonyms for bay?
Description : What is the Homonyms for hail?
Last Answer : Hail- to rain down with chunks of iceHail- to cheer or greet
Description : Is the word "shrooms" exclusive to fungi containing psychoactive compoinds, or can you use it for normal mushrooms, too?
Last Answer : I, and people I know, have also used it as shorthand for mushrooms being prepared and then eaten for a meal. “You want shrooms in your omelet?” “Ordering pizza? Get one with shrooms.” That is different from “shrooming”, which has to do with being under the influence of magic psilocybin mushrooms.
Description : Do you think people put way too much emphasis on how bad "explicit language" in songs is?
Last Answer : Twisted, isn't it. Making cartoons for children where the characters go after each other with all kinds of weaponry and explosives while at the same time being outraged at accidental breast exposure or ... on tv in a country that prides itself with allegedly being a country with freedom of speech.
Description : English language colloquialism question ...which is the better noun?
Last Answer : answer: She redefines stupidity. She has set the bar below ground. She's a dull beacon of stupidity. Your friend's phrasing will be easier to understand, but you could save the day if you make fun of the ... thing: She takes stupidity to a new level. No, I haven't got a good way to do it.
Description : Is it better to speak simply to prove a point than to use words incorrectly?
Last Answer : answer:Yes, unless it’s not incorrect usage so much as new usage or a neologism. It’s court tv: clearly, these people already have something wrong with them, seeing as how they’ve chosen to go on court tv.
Description : Are our pets better at learning our body language than we are at learning theirs?
Last Answer : No. I would cite anecdotal evidence ad nauseum… but just no.
Description : Can you think of any other wacky statements that can be phrased better?
Last Answer : To throw a party To lend an ear
Description : Can you tell me a phrase or sentence that is slightly different from American English that you think is interesting or better?
Last Answer : To my ear, some French expressions convey a thought much better; such as “je ne sais quoi” or “raison d’etre”.
Description : Anyone know a good Intermediate Italian/English reader? If there's an eBook version, even better...
Last Answer : Children’s books (Asterix, Tin TIn, fairy tales), and cook books can be good for that.
Description : What's your favorite euphemism?
Last Answer : If by favourite you mean most reviled, it would be “department of defence”. It is a war department. Fucking admit to it.
Description : Who are some of your favorite artists that sing in Dutch?
Last Answer : My girlfriend likes Acda & de Munnik, especially De Kapitein. She learned to sing the total song in Dutch, and from there also the meaning of some words.
Description : What is your favorite language?
Last Answer : Music is written in Italian, so Italian it is, though I am fluentish in another language (self taught).
Description : What is your favorite method of discourse, why?
Last Answer : I like your mutual benefit idea as well. Something I also like, is seeing things from every angle. Whether being informed by another party or thinking of it myself, I think it’s important to look at a situation from every view possible.
Description : What is your favorite replacement word?
Last Answer : Fark
Description : Favorite song in a language you don't understand? Spanish for example...
Last Answer : plus rein it’s by a band called les cowboys fringants
Description : Have you noticed more and more people using the Briticism "jab" for shot or inoculation lately?
Last Answer : Easier to say: jab - 3 letters, one syllable shot - 4 letters one syllable inoculation - 11 letters - 4 syllables vaccine - 7 letters - 2 syllables People go for the simplest. It's human ... Star Wars people. They could build small buildings for nurses and doctors, and advertise: Jabber in the Hut
Description : I'm learning Russian, but I want to know more casual ways to speak with someone.
Last Answer : answer:Welcome to ask-public. I don't know if we have any Russian speakers here; if so, they haven't identified themselves in a way that I've seen, anyway. (I guess they would also have to be Russian writers to ... , if that matters to you. And gay AF, which doesn't matter to me, but there it is.)
Description : Why are some accents more attractive than others?
Last Answer : answer:Good point. Take Spanish and Portuguese for example. Spanish is smooth and pleasing to the ear. I find Portuguese to be guttural, full of stops, and not particularly easy to listen to. I have gotten used to German, but I agree with you about Arabic and Hebrew.
Description : Would you be more or less likely to purchase music that came with a label warning the listener of implicit lyrics?
Last Answer : I would suppose that “implicit” referred to graphic sexual (or possibly violent) content as opposed to cussing. If I were buying it for young children, either label would steer me away. If it’s for an adult, neither would.
Description : What are some resources I can use to learn more about Japanese culture?
Last Answer : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Japan
Description : Is Profanity or Apophasis the more valid tool for attempting to express the ineffable?
Last Answer : Fuck yeah.
Description : How can I make my British accent sound more believeable?
Last Answer : answer:Accent and vocabulary are two separate issues. There is no one British accent; there are class, educational and regional norms. Is your lady from Liverpool or Cornwall? Did she go to ... school at 16 to become a truckdriver or beautician? Ringo Starr sounds very different from Ralph Fiennes.
Description : Do you speak more than one language?
Last Answer : French, because I was in a french immersison school, and a code that I memorized so well I accidentally write in it instead of english.
Description : Are people becoming more disconnected? (Details inside)
Last Answer : answer:YOU are correct and here is why: for a year, i attended Mid-South Broadcasters in my city. i received my diploma in radio broadcasting. the word I is never used in broadcasting. over the ... This is comparable to your resume. you avoid the word I as much as possible in your contents.
Description : Why is it that some demographics are more likely to be vulgar or crude in their speech?
Last Answer : Perhaps they don’t consider that they are being rude – that’s your judgment, not a statement of fact.
Description : Any phrases mean more to you than they should?
Last Answer : No phrases that I can think of, but the words “britches” and “nasty” always remind me of the uncle who molested me. Everytime I hear either, I cringe.
Description : Why are some swear words more offensive than others?
Last Answer : Short answer ? Because it is about women. And since society mostly have seen women as fragile little things, they shal have to be protected so much more. Ergo, an insult about/to a woman is worse than if it is towards a man.
Description : Are peotically phrased deep philosophical questions more likely to be removed than "normal" questions on this forum?
Last Answer : Directly from the guidelines: In general, if your question inspires thoughtful discussion, and/or is particularly creative, and shows effort (so make sure you add details and give examples!), it probably won ... the fun questions as much as the next person, but deeper stuff is usually my favorite.)
Description : Do you think think that "American" answers on Ask-public are more "fluffy" than "European" answers?
Last Answer : answer:The idea of the Ask-public is not to fit in , and certainly not to say what everyone else says. Share what you know, and your experience will be valued for what it is (depending on how well-spoken ... of? Say it straight if you want to. We'll get used to it. Just make sure it's productive.
Description : Is the word "fuck" becoming more acceptable to use?
Last Answer : I think it is more acceptable. I’ve heard professors use it while talking to PhD students in a seminar, it’s often every other word in comedy and action movies, and even my mom says it now—although she always smirks after she uses it like she’s gotten away with something.
Description : S1 : A man who possesses a strong will and firm determination finds all difficulties solved. S2 : _________________________________ S3 : _________________________________ S4 : _________________________________ S5 : It ... there are a thousand ways open to steer clear of all dangers and difficulties
Last Answer : (1) RPQ
Description : What current linguistic oddities will baffle future archaeologists when they stumble upon them?
Last Answer : Greatest Of All Time G O A T
Description : Is German a difficult language to learn?
Last Answer : Depends on one's mother tongue, one's ability to learn languages in general (some have it easy, others less so),and possibly also one's age. For me, being Dutch (neighbor of Germany, and speaking a ... with Spanish, but French have less difficulty with Spanish). I'll have a look if I can find it.
Description : Do you think Joe Rogan should be "canceled" for his use of the N word?
Last Answer : No. Let him suffer the slings and arrow of his choice of words. People are, generally speaking, stupid. And some prove it all the time.
Description : When do you use "molten" vs "melted"?
Last Answer : “molten” historically was simply the past participle of “melt” and thus synonymous with “melted” but now is used as an adjective to refer to things that have been melted by very high heat and are hot in their liquid form like metal or rock or wax. “Melted” would be used otherwise.
Description : Does anyone still use the word "cyberspace"?
Last Answer : Yes, it's just been more normalized and less sensationalized. It's used by the (US and British, anyway) military, some academics, and businesses which still use it to sound like they know about ... a TV-like remote control and TV in the living room rather than a physical keyboard at a desk.
Description : What writing of Joan Didion, who died today, did you enjoy?
Last Answer : I believe I’ve only read The Year of Magical Thinking which was great. I also saw Vanessa Redgrave perform in a one woman play based on that book.