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subconsciously?

Is subconsciously correctly used? Is this word order correct ' most about first'? Subconsciously, people name the people they care most about first in a prayer or anything else.

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Unit, Group?

"They made inquiries at the anti-fraud department." "They made inquiries at the anti-fraud unit ." "They made inquiries at the anti-fraud group ." Would the last two sentences using 'at' be...

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Usage of this adverb?

Hi there. I have a question about an adverb and its usage. Here is the sentence: Passing on knowledge to others was once thought to be a uniquely human ability, but several species are proving...

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Broken Set?

Is there ambiguity in this: "a broken set of six books" Does it mean the original complete set contains six books, or the current incomplete set contains six books?

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It was the last time?

It was the last time he saw his wife. (Begin: Never……………………)

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Help with a long clause?

As comprehensive inquiries were not made about the concept of beauty as were made into the concepts of “truth”, “knowledge” and “good" Is the clause above in proper order or does it have to be...

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take a loan against?

3 different things 'take a loan against' , 'loan money against', 'pledge your home against a loan'. What does it mean to 'take a loan against'? Could you correct this for me please? 1 I took out a loan...

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stand take or bear?

How would you write this? I'm going to get a tattoo today. I don't know if I'll be able to take stand bear the pain though.

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fewer?

Is this correct? I have one fewer contract for 2013 than I did this time last year for 2012.

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Has ran out of or has run out of?

I am a medical transcriptionist. The dictator says "she has ran out of oxycodone" though I think the correct usage is 'she has run out of oxycodone"...but now i am wondering whether this is American...

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Motivation letter?

Can anyone help me with evaluating my motivation letter. It's pretty raw for now.

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"a God damned genius" is?

"a God damned genius" is a real genius or just kidding?

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comma?

Take care, and have a smooth flight to Europe. Should there be a comma? Thanks!

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Availability?

Hi, Which of these sentences are correct? 1. The availability of previewing the audio clip is to be discussed. 2. The availability to preview the audio clip is to be discussed. 3. The availability for...

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Take Out On?

There is a question about the phrase 'take out': "He took out his anger on us." "He took out his own failures on us." Dictionaries say that the proper format is 'to take out X', where 'X' is a feeling...

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give?

Does a tree give oranges? How many oranges does a tree give on average? Thanks

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compound questions?

Are these sentences correct? Please help.. 1. Did you mean to get some information but you forgot to phone the secretary? 2. Did you ask the bellboy to carry the suitcases but he refused to help? thank...

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what is the meaning of?

what is the meaning of the he is getting married

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hello all , all eyes?

hello all , all eyes on me , all eyes are on me.. which is right as meaning of state ?

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go or used?

Is this correctly using - in place of? What word should go in place of the word "instead" in the sentence? What word should be used in place of the word "instead" in the sentence? thanks

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