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Silencio Tarsier Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
What does "read from" mean? can we just say read?
"This is a man who takes a Bible with him wherever he goes and last thing at night he will read from the Bible," Mandelson told the BBC program.
That much is doubtful. But for the first time in months, the two leaders may at least have started reading from the same book.
and, what does "for the first time in months" mean?
does it mean it is the first time in recent months, and for means because?
That much is doubtful. But for the first time in months, the two leaders may at least have started reading from the same book.
and, what does "for the first time in months" mean?
does it mean it is the first time in recent months, and for means because?
Top answer
The "from", in "read/reading from", is showing a direction/placement. " Also, by saying "reads from" it is suggesting he doesn't read the entire Bible, only a portion. "He reads the Bible" could mean he reads all of it, every night (although, most people familiar with the book will know that is unlikely/impossible).
- The "from", in "read/reading from", is showing a direction/placement.
- " Also, by saying "reads from" it is suggesting he doesn't read the entire Bible, only a portion.
- "He reads the Bible" could mean he reads all of it, every night (although, most people familiar with the book will know that is unlikely/impossible).
- Your second question, the "for" relates to duration / time period.
- The sentence means that it has been the first time in months, but implies the two men have performed the action in the past.
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The "from", in "read/reading from", is showing a direction/placement. It is perhaps best used when the person is reading aloud, such as "the news presenter reads from the tele-prompter."
Also, by saying "reads from" it is suggesting he doesn't read the entire Bible, only a portion. "He reads the Bible" could mean he reads all of it, every night (although, most people familiar with the b
Also, by saying "reads from" it is suggesting he doesn't read the entire Bible, only a portion. "He reads the Bible" could mean he reads all of it, every night (although, most people familiar with the b
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thank you. I understand the meaning now, but still dont know the usage.
So, may I say like this "For the first time which was happened in months, the two leaders have been reading from the same book"?
So, may I say like this "For the first time which was happened in months, the two leaders have been reading from the same book"?
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Not quite, better would be:
"For the first timewhich was happened in months, the two leaders have been reading from the same book"
The key words in the sentence are "first time" which mean a placement/rank/position (first, second, third, fourth, etc). You often need to have a word that helps locate or direct what or where the placement is "in", "on", "
"For the first time
The key words in the sentence are "first time" which mean a placement/rank/position (first, second, third, fourth, etc). You often need to have a word that helps locate or direct what or where the placement is "in", "on", "
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