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Mitsuo23 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Outlined vs a Contour
Hi,
When I posted a question titled "part vs a part" long time ago, the answer said, "A part of should be used when the part can be more or less clearly outlined and/or has a contour." This was really a good explanation but now I had to realized I am still wondering that, what is the difference between "being outlined and has a contour"?
For understanding these two expressions precisely seems critical to draw the line between countable words and uncountable words.
Also, sorry for being greedy here but this question should be somewhat related to the one above, if possible, would you articulate what you see when one says, "I bought some books" or "I like cats." My point here is, how do you picture them when the number of a thing is not uncertain, or even infinite.
Thank you,
M
When I posted a question titled "part vs a part" long time ago, the answer said, "A part of should be used when the part can be more or less clearly outlined and/or has a contour." This was really a good explanation but now I had to realized I am still wondering that, what is the difference between "being outlined and has a contour"?
For understanding these two expressions precisely seems critical to draw the line between countable words and uncountable words.
Also, sorry for being greedy here but this question should be somewhat related to the one above, if possible, would you articulate what you see when one says, "I bought some books" or "I like cats." My point here is, how do you picture them when the number of a thing is not uncertain, or even infinite.
Thank you,
M
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mitsuwao23 For understanding these two expressions precisely seems critical to draw the line between countable words and uncountable words. I don't understand that conclusion; could you give examples? I myself don't see any significant difference.
- mitsuwao23 For understanding these two expressions precisely seems critical to draw the line between countable words and uncountable words.
- I don't understand that conclusion; could you give examples?
- I myself don't see any significant difference.
- " My point here is, how do you picture them.
- For the first, I picture 3-7 books.
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mitsuwao23For understanding these two expressions precisely seems critical to draw the line between countable words and uncountable words.I don't understand that conclusion; could you give examples? I myself don't see any significant difference.
mitsuwao23 "I bought some books" or "I like cats." My point here is, how do you picture the
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