Rituals, Al decided, were a lot like numbers; they offered comforting solidity in the otherwise chaotic floodtide of life. But it was more than that. A ritual was a way to hold time—not freezing it, rather the opposite, warming it through the touch of your imagination. What does "Rituals, Al decided, were a lot like numbers" mean?

Hey! Which one is grammatically correct: 'This is John and Mary' or 'These are John and Mary'? I would originally go for 'These are John and Mary' as we are talking about two people. But in Macmillan textbook I've found an example of the first sentence. Thus, the question. Are both options equally correct? If not, why? Thank you in advance :)

Hello! Could you explain me the structure of this sentence: It provides him with as nerve-wracking a challenge as any he had faced in the twenty years.  Especially I’m interested in the part “as nerve-wracking a challenge as”. Why does the author use “a” after “nerve-wracking” but not before this adjective?

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Please help me correct the sentences below. Thank you. 1.I need to finish grading these tests. I don't want to bring work home. I want to seperate my work life and personal life. 2. I like your taste in clothes/ fashion.

Hi for everyone! Could anyone help me with the question please! Is the word 'would' in the following sentence mean 'used to' ? Sometimes I would think that maybe it was my fault. Thanks a lot for helping in advance!!!

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a question for who have read “the origin of species” by Darwin: whats the difference between “species”，“race”，and “breed”in this book？ Im not sure if Im correct but I feel like “race” and “breed” are used to talk about domesticated animals or plants，and “species” to talk about the wild ones？are “race”and“breed” synonymous？ ah...honestly， I've never read it in my own language before and this is not so easy to read～

Hey I am from iran. I wan to improve my spoken English skills.need buddy to talk and chat . anyone interested drop me a message. Thank you

Does anyone want to discuss your favorite movies in 10 mins? With video via skype My English is not very good, but I think we can talk a little) My skype: de.ale.prim

Hi Would you tell me which one is correct and natural? 1- He found that the balloon had broken away from its base and blown away 1- He found that the balloon had BEEN broken away from its base and BEEN blown away

hello, I’m from China. I’d like to improve my English via practice with someone who’s mother tongue is English.My tool is WeChat , If you have interest in Chinese, pls contact me. Hope we all have a good time together.

Hello, I want to speak English fluently and now learn how to make natural sentences in English...^^ Could you check these sentences which I made ? 1: The compliment “You are beautiful” is the most effective beauty serum for lady. 　女性にとって「あなたは美しい」と言われることが一番の美容液なのです。 2: Although it was a tough day, we can finish the day with happiness if something happy was happened in the end. どんなに大変な1日であっても、最後に良いことがあるとハッピーな気持ちで１日を終えられる。

Anyone wants to send messages in Japanese to practice Japanese? If you are interested, just let me know. Thanks a lot

Did you show up in Vienna that December? Have you show up in Vienna that December? What's the different? Thank you.

Hey I am from India. I wan to improve my spoken English skills.need buddy to talk and chat . anyone interested drop me a message. Thank you

Does "nursery" mean a place to plant trees or a room to raise babies? An architecture pitching ideas to a couple who plans to have kids and they like garden.

Hello, can you please share What sounds better to you: 1. Free mini guide on speaking German 2.Free mini course in speaking German 3. Free mini German course on speaking (I’m making a course where people would learn to speak German in a few hours and this would be the title of its mini version) Thank you 🙏