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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Hello,
I have some problems in understanding this sentence. First, where does the computer sit atop? On a book shelf? what is a "squat bookcase"?
Second, what does "subdued and cerebral" mean, when used for people?
"Normally subdued and cerebral, Mr. Ozzie inhabits a spacious office at Microsoft’s headquarters here. His shelves and desks are uncluttered, and one of the first I.B.M. personal computers ever made sits atop a squat bookcase."
I have some problems in understanding this sentence. First, where does the computer sit atop? On a book shelf? what is a "squat bookcase"?
Second, what does "subdued and cerebral" mean, when used for people?
"Normally subdued and cerebral, Mr. Ozzie inhabits a spacious office at Microsoft’s headquarters here. His shelves and desks are uncluttered, and one of the first I.B.M. personal computers ever made sits atop a squat bookcase."
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Anonymous what is a "squat bookcase"?I should think "short" rather than "low."
You could stack a number of squat bookcases in such a way that some would be "high."
Or you could place it atop a tall dresser.
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