be behind smth Does this sentence always have negative connotation? For example: you were the one behind this. Does it always mean that "you" is to be blamed for something? Thanks in advance!

What are some good... Hi. Tell me, please, what do you mean when you ask a question like one bellow: What are some good French movies? Asking that question do you want just to know what are the good movies a person may know (the person's opinion). Or do you want them to advise you some?

What is the name for... this: http://imgur.com/OWYieuR How is a bug net called at the place where you live?

Please don't take my life. Does it mean the same as... Don't kill me. Spare my life. May it also be used figuratively? Could you, please, give me an example, if it can.

What * the matter? Hi, guys. Could you, please, clarify something for me. Two Americans (native speakers) wrote "What the matter" without "is" in it. But I can't find any information on it. Is it some sort of slang or what?

Scrape Could you please tell me the synonym for "to scrape" in the sntence below. The gnarled branches scraped and grasped for me like living hands. Thanks.

feminist vs lesbian What do English speaking people think about two words: feminist an lesbian/homosexual? Do you often see those two words standing together? Do you ever use the first one as an euphemism for the second?

unusual death Is "unusual death" a synonym to "accidental death" here? Or does it mean something else? In the case of patient death during the course of medical treatment, even if there is medical error present, it is not automatically legally considered to be an "unusual death." Thanks!

a city girl "You're not a city girl, are you?" I believe "a city girl" means she lives in the country. May it also mean she doesn't like the city?