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Pructus Posted 21 years ago
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Nor should they be attempted for more than a minute or so, unless that entails a sense of hurry.

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If we assume that the sentence is correct, what that sentence should mean?

Does it mean that if you are in stable condition, you can attempt for more than a minute or so?

Or,

Does it mean that if you are in a hurry, you can attempt for more than a minute or so?
  

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Hi, Nor should they be attempted for more than a minute or so, unless that entails a sense of hurry. If we assume that the sentence is correct, what that sentence should mean? The sentence is incorrect, to the point where it is hard to see the meaning.

  • Hi, Nor should they be attempted for more than a minute or so, unless that entails a sense of hurry.
  • If we assume that the sentence is correct, what that sentence should mean?
  • The sentence is incorrect, to the point where it is hard to see the meaning.
  • The phrase 'entails a sense of hurry' is particularly confusing.
  • Do you mean Don't try this for more than a minute or two, unless you are in a hurry?
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Hi,

Nor should they be attempted for more than a minute or so, unless that entails a sense of hurry.

If we assume that the sentence is correct, what that sentence should mean?

The sentence is incorrect, to the point where it is hard to see the meaning. The phrase 'entails a sense of hurry' is particularly c
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Thanks Clive,

The original sentences are as follows:

Each of the first three lessons should not be done more than twice a day each, preferably morning and evening. Nor should they be attempted for more than a minute or so, unless that entails a sense of hurry. A comfortable sense of leisure is essential.

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Do you have anything new to let me know with this more
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Thanks for supplying more context - I also found the original post very confusing. Are we talking about some kind of yoga or other exercise?

Each of the first three lessons should not be done more than twice a day each, preferably morning and evening. Nor should they be attempted for more than a minute or so, unless that entails a sense of hurry. A comfortable sense
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I find this confusing because it is anomalous in subtle ways.

"each" with "not" and yet another "each" is strange.
"sense of hurry" is a little strange, perhaps.
"unless" is improperly used if I grasp the intended meaning correctly.

None of the first three lessons should be done more than twice a day each, preferably morning and evening.
Nor should they be

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