0
Wangqh2696122 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Condition or destination？

We would often claim to do something when we grow up, or when we have money or when we become old, etc. However, when we reach the____( condition, destination), we could no longer realize our wish, because we have lost it by then.
  

Top answer

Neither seems right. We often determine to do something when we grow up, or when we have money , or when we become old , bu t when we reach that stage, we do not realize our wish, because we no longer entertain it.

— Mister Micawber

  • Neither seems right.
  • We often determine to do something when we grow up, or when we have money , or when we become old , bu t when we reach that stage, we do not realize our wish, because we no longer entertain it.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

4 Answers
0
Neither seems right.

We often determine to do something when we grow up, or when we have money, or when we become old, but when we reach that stage, we do not realize our wish, because we no longer entertain it.
0
0
So, Cherish what is going on now, and don't miss anymore. Yesterday is a history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift that is why it’s called the present.

The English of this entreaty, prompted by the death of a son, leaves much wanting, but the word you seek, as used by the author, is 'condition'.
0
0
Thanks! Can you tell me what exactly condition means here?
0
0
Look at the three things mentioned:
when we grow up
Then we would be an adult.
or when we have money
Then we would be wealthy.
or when we become old
Then we would no longer have to work...others may regard us as wise...(whatever the author's fa
0

Related Questions