What does "over" mean here? the sentence: " How could you give me the axe over Rob?". The reference book explains it as " How could you like Rob better than me ?"

What's the meaning of this sentence? "Clearly, most of the students there are full-time workers who would not otherwise have been able to embark on sustained further study. ” Is "not otherwise " a set phrase? Is "have been able to..." a subjunctive mood here? Thanks for your answers!!!

What's the meaning of this sentence? When Francis got back after Easter, he was far behind his classmates and he was removed from the second into the third class at his own desire.

What's the meaning of this sentence? Help. Your fashion choices make a statement about your interests or intentions, and these statements are subject to cultural interpretation.

what's the meaning of this sentence? The committee agreed that his papers deserved a wider circulation because of their essential and fundamental interest to a larger audience. What does "essential and fundamental interest to a larger audience" mean?

what's the meaning of this sentence? Today, humanistic knowledge continues to promotes the ideal foundation for exploring and understanding the human experience.

what does the sentence mean? "A child's clutter awaits an adult's return."

what does this sentence mean? The context: A: Here's the riddle:You love deep-sea fishing in Florida, and you're crazy about skiiing in Canada, but you can't afford even one holiday home, what do you do? B. I bought a share in two holiday homes, so I own a week or more at each place. My question: what does "bought a share" mean?

what's the difference between "distinct" and "different"? be distinct from VS. be different from?