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Yzh1978 Posted 13 years ago
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"a fine set of " and " a set of fine"
A fine set of books
A set of fine books
Is there any difference ? Thank you.
A set of fine books
Is there any difference ? Thank you.
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yzh1978 Is there any difference ? Yes; in the first, the set is outstanding; in the second, the books are outstanding.
- yzh1978 Is there any difference ?
- Yes; in the first, the set is outstanding; in the second, the books are outstanding.
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yzh1978Is there any difference ?Yes; in the first, the set is outstanding; in the second, the books are outstanding.
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Yes, in English, "fine books" is a phrase that means that the books are especially valued because they are in good condition, elaborately made and beautiful. This meaning applies in your second sentence but not in your first
In your first sentence, as Mr M says, it just means that the set is outstanding
If you had a set of books that included first editions, well-pro
Yes, in English, "fine books" is a phrase that means that the books are especially valued because they are in good condition, elaborately made and beautiful. This meaning applies in your second sentence but not in your first
In your first sentence, as Mr M says, it just means that the set is outstanding
If you had a set of books that included first editions, well-pro
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