What does "passed over" mean here?
Context: Mokhtar Belmokhtar, also known as the Uncatchable, is said to have been passed over for several senior positions within al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). Photograph: AFP/Getty Images...
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I really can't say whose ___ but I'll try to find out for you. A: is that computer B: computer is it C: computer that is D: computer I think the answer is the B. Please advise.
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Can anyone help with these? Question 1 Which of these verbs is in the past simple tense? have leaving had... got seemed Question 2 Which of these verbs is in the past continuous tense? enjoyed was...
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Which one is correct and why? "I am a romantic." "I am romantic."
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monica dies of cancer monica dies from cancer which is more appropriate? Can somebody explain the grammatical rules for this please.
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If it weren't for you, we wouldn't be stuck in this situation. Or If it hadn't been for you, we wouldn't be stuck in this situation. Which one is the correct way of saying it? Thanks!
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1. Would you like this manuscript to have translated in English? 2. Would you like this manuscript translated into English? 3. Would you like this manuscript to be translated into English? Which...
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Book: "She reached for a big knob on the rock face, drew herself in and fumbled for another handhold, found placement for her feet and stood." According to dictionaries, the noun 'placement' is an...
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Hello everybody , what does ' she's showing mad love' means ?
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study or scrutinize? Do you 'read into' words? You study/scrutinize her every word. Stop trying to read into her every word. Thanks
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View Articletake advantage of?
Is this a natural sentence? I took advantage of the sales to buy pants half off. Thank you
View ArticlePAST PERFECT?
Big purge time. Lots of doubles I had been saving, some great stuff and some indie drivel, still, theres gonna be something there for you. I don't understand why past perfect for had been saving.I...
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Hi teachers, [link] Is the "were" above necessary?
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