Mar 22, 2016 · Are bole, stem and trunk exactly equal? Or is there any difference in their usage? Like if one just refer to the main part and other includes the branches, stalk, etc. Looking on dictionary.com, bole and trunk seem to be the same: Trunk: The main stem of a tree, as distinct from the branches and roots. Bole: The stem or trunk of a tree.

Nov 3, 2015 · Could the alternative to "tree trunk" have been "tree bole"? Merriam-Webster's Eleventh Collegiate Dictionary (2003) defines bole simply as "TRUNK 1a," where definition 1a of trunk is "the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots—called also bole."

Apr 24, 2011 · What would be the correct word to use when referring to three or more items, in the same manner as the word both? For example, using two words, with the word both: "There are several recommendat...

Feb 19, 2025 · When I say I intrude on someone's privacy, that's correct. But how do I use intrude, verb, when referring to a physical space like someone's home, or doesn't this work? Like intrude on someone's h...

Where does the expression "ta" come from? Wikipedia has only this to say: "ta!", slang, Exclam. Thank you! {Informal}, an expression of gratitude but no additional information or links about its

Jun 26, 2020 · At your earliest convenience is, as Tim says, a common idiom that I consider quite polite, if for no other reason than "at your convenience" is hardly ever used outside of this idiom, so it seems formal and the formal sense is polite. I consider as soon as you can to be a less formal equivalent, more polite than as soon as possible, even though both are technically more urgent. That's strictly ...

Dec 20, 2015 · However, I’m having a hard time working out another tree. The phrase with one eye could either be attached to the dog or else directly to the verb phrase (and thus mean that ‘He’ has only one eye). It seems to me that in order to represent the second meaning in a syntax tree, VP → V (PP) (PP) would have to be a rule in the grammar.

Jun 25, 2011 · Is "need of religion" grammatically incorrect as opposed to "need for religion"? Or "need of salt" vs. "need for salt"?

Apr 23, 2015 · Berkeley High School Slang Dictionary - Page 26 Rick Ayers - 2004 Deez-nuts (deez nutz) n., Literally, these testicles. Used to refer to oneself. "I'm not going to let anyone mess with deez-nuts." Also: Negative response to a question. “Hey, pass that joint.” “Deez-nuts.” [Origin : Hip Hop] A 1985 reference: The New Partridge Dictionary of …

Mar 6, 2019 · Depending on noun here the correct option is There seem to be two main causes of long-distance relationships. If the sentence had singular noun, "seem" would be used. There seems to be one cause of long-distance relationships.