Is recepted a word? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Aug 18, 2019 · We have just been shown a recept for curing chronic, sore eyes, which is the result of a long and close study of a very distinguished physician lately from Scotland. — Daily …
Is "receival" a valid word for the act of receiving something?
Jun 23, 2011 · In the course of reviewing a standard operating procedure, I came across the subheading: " Receival, Costing and Charging of Work ". I immediately began to doubt …
synonyms - What is the difference between in receipt, on receipt …
Dec 16, 2014 · What is the difference between in event of, on event of and upon event of? This is a question on the basics preposition, and should not have been asked here.
I often use "is being" and "are being" in my sentences. Is it correct ...
May 5, 2017 · For example "lasers are being used to treat different skin conditions". It is a passive form without a subject. Please guide.
Is there a verb that describes speaking with a full mouth?
Jun 17, 2019 · I am looking for a verb that describes speaking with a full mouth, like a child asking something at the dinner table before swallowing, because they are so anxious/curious for the …
grammaticality - "Upon" at the very beginning of a sentence
From the American Heritage Dictionary: In their uses to indicate spatial relations, on and upon are often interchangeable: It was resting on (or upon) two supports. We saw a finch light on (or …
Where did the word 'golliwog' come from? - English Language
Jun 28, 2013 · I am aware that the term is considered offensive. And I know that it refers to soft faced black dolls. But before that character was introduced, did 'golliwog' have meaning? I …
What is the difference between "scent" and "odor"?
Oct 14, 2010 · Odor has a few meanings that scent doesn't: a characteristic, strong quality esteem or reputation Conversely, scent has a few meanings that are not covered by odor: the …
What do you call a daughter with the same name as her mother?
Apr 25, 2013 · What do you call a daughter with the same name as her mother? Is there a female equivalent for 'junior' in the english language?
differences - "Lower number" vs. "smaller number" - English …
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?