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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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The Pilgrims are often credited with the first Thanksgiving
While the Pilgrims are often credited with the first Thanksgiving, such celebrations were already a tradition among American Indians.
... are often believedd to have the first Thanksgiving ...
HI,
Does the second in the above correctly explain the first? Thanks.
... are often believedd to have the first Thanksgiving ...
HI,
Does the second in the above correctly explain the first? Thanks.
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No, for several reasons. Often believed is not conveyed in the original, had is vague and the proper form would be have had , and a tradition does not equate with the first Thanksgiving .
- No, for several reasons.
- Often believed is not conveyed in the original, had is vague and the proper form would be have had , and a tradition does not equate with the first Thanksgiving .
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No, for several reasons. Often believed is not conveyed in the original, had is vague and the proper form would be have had, and a tradition does not equate with the first Thanksgiving.
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No, for several reasons. Often believed is not conveyed in the original, had is vague and the proper form would be have had, and a tradition does not equate with the first Thanksgiving.
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Mister Micawber.Thanks, Mister.
No, for several reasons. Often believed is not conveyed in the original, had is vague and the proper form would be have had, and a tradition does not equate with the first Thanksgiving.
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But how should I interpret "are credited with" in the base sentence? Thanks a
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Credit to or with: to ascribe to a (thing, person, etc.): 'In former times many herbs were credited with healing powers.'
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Credit to or with: to ascribe to a (thing, person, etc.): 'In former times many herbs were credited with healing powers.'
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