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Park sang joon Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Who couldn't live her life in comfort
Catholic activist Dorothy Day was altruist who couldn't stand to live her life in comfort while others went hungry.
[Source: Reading for Results Ninth Edition by Laraine Flemming]
I'd like to know when "stand" means "endure" if it can take a gerund as an object.
Thank you in advance for your help.
[Source: Reading for Results Ninth Edition by Laraine Flemming]
I'd like to know when "stand" means "endure" if it can take a gerund as an object.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Top answer
Yes, often it does. Should be "was an altruist".
- Yes, often it does.
- Should be "was an altruist".
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