This article expands on an earlier post that dealt with the notion of “aspect.” This post goes further in discussing the difference between the three aspects (simple, progressive, and perfect) and focuses…
Grammar glossary: ASPECT–simple, progressive, and perfect
Most people are familiar with the notion of tense in grammar. We know that the difference, for example, between “I go” and “I went” is one of tense: “I go” is an…
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entrepreneur
noun someone who assumes the financial risk of beginning and operating one or several businesses.Success as an entrepreneur has much to do with making wise investments at the right time. See the…
acute
adjective of great severity or intensity.The patient is experiencing acute pain in the abdomen.When the hunger pangs became acute, she allowed herself to eat a little. See the full entry
whirl
intransitive verb to revolve, spin, or move rapidly in a circular motion.He turned on the fan, and the blade whirled.The light snow whirled in the cold air. See the full entry
tidings
noun (sometimes used with a sing. verb) news or information.Have you had any tidings of your brother? See the full entry
cerebral
adjective characterized by intellect or reason.She missed the cerebral discussions she’d had with her friends in her student days. See the full entry