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adjective
- 1. (especially of a move or shot in sport) skilfully executed or done: "he scored two well-taken goals"
- 2. (of a comment, argument, etc.) shrewd and accurate: "though she often makes her case too earnestly, her points are well taken"
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1 Answer. Sorted by: 6. It depends on the context. The rule is that you cannot use present perfect with a time expression which does not include the 'present', the time when you speak or write. Consequently, if you are asking about pictures taken during a trip which is finished, you cannot use the present perfect with during your trip, because ...
Jul 24, 2015 · 1. See Merriam-Webster's definition 4a: "a course of conduct, action, or thought; especially : an official or public position", as in the party line. So take the line that X means something like to adopt X as an official position or stance on an issue. Your suggestion of have the view that is approximately right, but I think take the line is a ...
Oct 4, 2022 · Healy realised that The 1975 had taken the idea of being a band in the postmodern internet age far enough. Notes was a sprawling, 22-track, experimental album that reached for emo, UK garage, country, house and ambient music. It was existential, poignant, accomplished, a little self-indulgent and for a listener, honestly, exhausting.
Feb 1, 2019 · Exception has been taken to Gobbin's humour. Active. They has taken exception to Gobbin's humour. They have felt offended by Gobbin's humour and have complained about it. Who are exactly they is explained probably in the rest of the text.
Apr 14, 2022 · In the above, "Having taken [an approach]" can be translated by the verb "approached" as shown. Another example might "Having taken a break for lunch" could be converted to "I broke for lunch". But sometimes you will need to supply the verb. For example, "Having taken a car to work" might be better translated as "I drove a car to work".
It takes time means "time is required". It takes a long time means "a long time is required". Forever is a colloquial exaggeration, understood as "a very long time". So which takes forever means "which requires a very long time". To say something "takes forever" is simply hyperbole to mean it takes a very long time.
Aug 2, 2023 · 1 Answer. Sorted by: 2. Past simple is your best choice! The fact that the person hasn't taken the plane does not matter anymore, which means that the question is asked out of curiosity. Past simple is usually better for questions related to non-relevant context, meaning "I just want to know" vs "I really need to know".
Sorted by: 5. Taking an approach means selecting the direction from where you want to start solving a problem. For instance, I could find myself wanting to teach someone a language. I could start with just vocabulary, or I could start with grammar. Those options could be described as a "vocabulary-first approach" or a " grammar-first approach".
Mar 31, 2015 · taken of you meaning. What is the meaning of the following phrase; I can not understand anything. This appears to be a typo. The sentence should read. Due cognisance is taken of your reticence regarding item 2. In this case, your reticence regarding item 2 is the object of the preposition of. The sentence means, roughly, " We notice your ...
Apr 1, 2021 · Taking is present tense and so implies ongoing activity, having taken is past tense and so the activity is no longer happening. Also, boost not boast. – jmoreno. Feb 3, 2021 at 3:46. 1. A and B don’t work in the example. C sounds most natural if you want to express that he takes dope on a regular basis. D tells that he no longer takes it ...
