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  • 71whom */*/*/ — UK [huːm] / US [hum] pronoun formal Summary: Whom can be used instead of who when it is the object of a verb or preposition. It can be used in the following ways: as a relative pronoun (referring back to a person and starting a relative clause):… …

    English dictionary

  • 72whom*/ — [huːm] pronoun formal 1) used for adding more information about a person This is the gentleman whom I mentioned a moment ago.[/ex] 2) used for asking or stating which person is affected by an action or is involved in something To whom did you… …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 73only — /ˈoʊnli / (say ohnlee) adverb 1. without others or anything further; alone; solely: only she remained. 2. no more than; merely; but; just: if you would only consent. 3. singly; as the only one: the only begotten Son of God. 4. as recently as: he… …

  • 74past tense — Three noteworthy special uses of the past tense of verbs are: 1. A continued action or state in indirect speech can be expressed either by the past or by the present: Did you say you had [or have] a house to let? / How did you find out that I was …

    Modern English usage

  • 75there is — there is, there are This impersonal formula is used to indicate the existence of something or someone in a way that avoids the need to identify them more closely grammatically. There is (or was) is used when the following noun is singular, and… …

    Modern English usage

  • 76there are — there is, there are This impersonal formula is used to indicate the existence of something or someone in a way that avoids the need to identify them more closely grammatically. There is (or was) is used when the following noun is singular, and… …

    Modern English usage

  • 77fucker —    Rarely thought of as meaning ‘one who fornicates’ when used as a vocative: the word merely expresses extreme contempt. It is considered to be extremely coarse and would be avoided in polite society. ‘All right, fucker, I’m asking questions and …

    A dictionary of epithets and terms of address

  • 78just now — adverb only a moment ago (Freq. 1) he has just arrived the sun just now came out • Syn: ↑just …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 79this second — this minute/second/spoken phrase immediately, or just a moment ago Come out of there! Right this second! She has just this minute arrived back. Thesaurus: happening or done quickly, suddenly or immediately …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 80Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry       The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… …

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