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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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He's working away on the test

Hector's head is down, his shoulders hunched. He's working away on the test.

HI,

Is "away" optional in the above? If not, what does it mean? Thanks.
  

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Not optional; it is an intensifier.

  • Not optional; it is an intensifier.
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Not optional; it is an intensifier.

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