
What is the difference between a ravine, gorge and canyon?
Jan 14, 2019 · gorge: A narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it. ravine: A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides. canyon: A …
meaning - What are a coolie and a draw, as in "feed in the coolies ...
To me, a draw is a side canyon where one expects to find a water source. If you want clean water, you head up a draw to a source. Livestock tanks are typically nearby. (A tank is any reliable …
Why use the word "chasm" instead of just "gap" or "hole"
Aug 31, 2014 · In terms of literal or physical chasms, these are huge and awe-inspiring fractures of the earth, such as the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon (Tibet), a volcanic fissure in Iceland, …
"There's no point" + gerund vs "there's no point in" + gerund
Oct 7, 2023 · I've noticed that both are used though "point in" is seemingly far more prevalent. Is there any difference or it's down to one's preferences? E.g. There's no point in …
Is it "George and I" or "George and me"? [duplicate]
Sep 2, 2018 · Needn't go into nominative/accusative case analysis - the simple test shown is the right one: "Make George say nice things - make me say nice things; make George and me say …
grammar - Is there any vs. Are there any - English Language
Dec 8, 2016 · Is there any vs. Are there any [duplicate] Ask Question Asked 8 years, 3 months ago.
"She bore a child" vs "She gave birth to a child"
Jul 18, 2022 · @Anton It appears in quite a lot of traditional ballads going back well before the mid 1800s. For example the possibly sixteenth century Scottish ballad "Four Marys" which has the …
Use of "in" vs. "with"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
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tenses - "Have never had" vs "never had" - English Language
Nov 14, 2017 · I would say both of them are correct, but the present-perfect one sounds more natural. The present-perfect version basically says "We just had a good pizza – up until now, …
sentence - What we can do vs What can we do - English Language …
Dec 23, 2016 · Are "What we can do" and "What can we do" both correct and if yes, is there a difference in meaning?