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Can you pull that book out of the bookshelf but not all the way. I want it to be on the shelf so I can shoot the cover with the other books in the background.Is the description understandable?Thanks

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,
Can you pull that book out of the bookshelf but not all the way? I want it to be on the shelf so I can shoot the cover with the other books in the background.

Is the description understandable? Yes.

Clive

New2grammar · Answer

Just to make sure your understanding is consistent with mine. The book is dangling in the air. Am I right?

Clive · Answer

Hi,
Part of it may not be resting on the shelf, or it may just be more towards the front of the shelf than the other books.
Clive

New2grammar · Answer

Thanks Clive. Yes, that's what I wanted my reader to interpret. If you don't mind,  does the word dangle describe the state accurately?

Clive · Answer

Hi,
No. 'Dangle' sounds like it can swing/move freely in the air. eg His arms were dangling at his sides. eg The light bulb dangled on an electric cord.
Cliveis

New2grammar · Answer

What would be a good adjective in this context then? Hanging as in hanging in the air?

Clive · Answer

Hi,
I suggest 'The book is partly off the shelf'.
Clive

New2grammar · Answer

One more attempt to understand the word dangle. Hopefully, I get it this time.

A blanket is dangling from the dresser. (Is it equal to partly off the top of the dresser?)

Clive · Answer

Hi,
'Dangling' to me suggests at least the possibility of some movement. I'd say 'hanging off the dresser'.
Clive

New2grammar · Answer

Thank you, Clive.

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