Jan 20, 2011 · For what values of x does one write the number of x, the amount of x, or the quantity of x?

Feb 18, 2011 · Am only 63 but rooves was the plural of roof just like sheep is the plural of sheep etc. Am not finding the new language of the younger generation true. Where are the teachers …

Oct 5, 2015 · "Un-" is defined as "a prefix meaning 'not,' freely used as an English formative, giving negative or opposite force in adjectives and their derivative adverbs and nouns... and …

Jul 24, 2011 · I'm looking for a word that applies to all the things a person can wear, e.g. clothes, shoes, accessories, etc. It musn't be too generic, e.g. product, item, etc.

Sep 18, 2011 · While translating a technical document I began thinking about socket and outlet. It seems like they're mostly interchangeable. Is that correct? Or is there a difference between …

Nov 30, 2010 · There is clearly a prefix in names like McDonald, McChrystal, O’Brian, O’Neal. What does this Mc- and O- prefix signify? It looks like Donald, Chrystal, Brian, Neal are …

Mar 11, 2015 · How would I phrase this in a job description? Would I use "knowledge of" or "knowledgeable in"? Knowledge of navigating through large databases.

Apr 24, 2011 · There's actually quite a bit of variation in different regions of the US. As I said, it's quite common to hear Dinner as the noontime meal in many areas of the American South. I've …

Sep 30, 2012 · Is the difference between flotation and floatation a US/UK difference or something else? I think I did see floatation in some physics book.

May 22, 2011 · Is −9 a smaller number than −8? And is −9 a lower number than −8? What is the difference between lower and smaller here?