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In chapter 4 line 2, the writer uses the before Birlstone station, but never so before other station names in his other 3 novels and 56 short stories; why?
Thank you.
In chapter 4 line 2, the writer uses the before Birlstone station, but never so before other station names in his other 3 novels and 56 short stories; why?
Thank you.
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Perhaps he was momentarily distracted. eg by his dog barking. Here is a video that shows him with his pet dog.
- Perhaps he was momentarily distracted.
- eg by his dog barking.
- Here is a video that shows him with his pet dog.
- Clive
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Perhaps he was momentarily distracted.
eg by his dog barking.
Here is a video that shows him with his pet dog.
Clive
eg by his dog barking.
Here is a video that shows him with his pet dog.
Clive
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There is no apparent reason, so it's probably just a small anomaly or oversight.
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um...why do you think it must be wrong?
If there's a station in Birlston, and officially it has no name, then it should be known as THE Birlston station; do you not think my theory holds up?
If there's a station in Birlston, and officially it has no name, then it should be known as THE Birlston station; do you not think my theory holds up?
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The use of "The" at the beginning of a proper noun is at the option of the people who assign it.
The Eiffel Tower; London Bridge; Grand Central Station.
If there's a station in Birlston, and officially it has no name, then it should be known as THE Birlston station; do you not think my theory holds up?
I do! (But don't
The Eiffel Tower; London Bridge; Grand Central Station.
If there's a station in Birlston, and officially it has no name, then it should be known as THE Birlston station; do you not think my theory holds up?
I do! (But don't
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Thank you~
If so, and if there's a university connected to the outside world by a station known as University Station/station, will it be possible to use THE University Station/station? This is a different situation; in this case the station has a name, but it seems 'The university station' is possible through the explanation of equaling it with 'the un
If so, and if there's a university connected to the outside world by a station known as University Station/station, will it be possible to use THE University Station/station? This is a different situation; in this case the station has a name, but it seems 'The university station' is possible through the explanation of equaling it with 'the un
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AvangiI do! (But don't capitalize "the.") Can you please take me to the Birlston station?I wouldn't say this myself. I would never put an article in front of "town/city name + station". I suppose I should never say "never"; maybe there is some very special situation. But I can't think of one right now.
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OttoJThank you~If so, and if there's a university connected to the outside world by a station known as University Station/station, will it be possible to use THE University Station/station? This is a different situation; in this case the station has a name, but it seems 'The university station' is possible through the explanation of equaling it with 'the university's stat
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