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Hanuman_2000 Posted 21 years ago
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in his fur

Hello,

He was a mongoose, rather like a little cat in his fur and his tail, but quite like a weasel in his head and his habits.

What is meaning of the words in bold letters?

Thanks.
  

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Hi, He was a mongoose, rather like a little cat in his fur and his tail , but quite like a weasel in his head and his habits. His fur and tail resembled those of a cat. His head and his habits were quite like those of a weasel.

— Clive

  • Hi, He was a mongoose, rather like a little cat in his fur and his tail , but quite like a weasel in his head and his habits.
  • His fur and tail resembled those of a cat.
  • His head and his habits were quite like those of a weasel.
  • Clive
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Hi,

He was a mongoose, rather like a little cat in his fur and his tail, but quite like a weasel in his head and his habits.

His fur and tail resembled those of a cat. His head and his habits were quite like those of a weasel.

Clive
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Dear friends,

If I may comment, it appears to me that «in» is here equivalent to «with regard to».

It is perhaps your understanding also?

Kind regards,
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Hi,

«in» is here equivalent to «with regard to». Yes, it's similar to saying 'He was untidy in his personal habits'.

Best wishes, Clive
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