using they or their when subject is singular
	Hello, I have a question I'd like to ask. I was writing a sentence the other day the following way: --------------------- When you set up an appointment with a dentist, they usually try to give you procedures you don't need. ------------------------------ In the above sentence, is the use of "they" acceptable, even though... more » By billybear  - 02:19 - 2 new of 2 messages

	There was a young lady from Spain
	Who liked it now and again Not now and again Or again and again But again and again and again! LOL <The Frankie Howerd Show on BBC Radio 7> Nick from England By Nick  - 27 Nov - 3 new of 3 messages

	origin of stay black and die
	Hi Does anyone who does this quote came from " The only thing I have to do is stay black and die!? By Jesse Dorland  - 27 Nov - 3 new of 3 messages

	eco-tableware?
	Dear all, I always bring my own spoon, fork and chopsticks with me when eating out for the reason of environmental protection. But I am wondering if there is a term to refer to the spoon, fork and chopsticks, such as "eco-spoon"? Thank you very much! By lcy  - 27 Nov - 47 new of 47 messages

	Vocabulary Acquisition Strategies
	Hi, Does someone have articles or references about students' vocabulary acquisition strategies? I really appreciate if you please could help me. Thanks Raoni Franco By Raoni  - 26 Nov - 1 new of 1 message

	i wish i can do...
	What do yo mkae of 'I wish I can do...' repeated in the citation as follows? [link] By chance  - 26 Nov - 6 new of 6 messages

the great forests leveled

Hello! I would like you to tell me which is correct as a paraphrase of the phrase *** the great forests leveled*** in the following passage. a) the great forests had to be cut b) the great forests being leveled On their arrival in the New World, the trees had to be cut, ***the great forests leveled***, in order to make civilized land out of the... more » By Lazypierrot  - 25 Nov - 11 new of 11 messages

	How many words do physicians know?
	How many words do physicians know? Does anyone know? I have a recollection of reading that med students had to learn 100,000 new words, but the more I think about that, the harder it is to believe. It seem my source was wrong, or I'm recalling it incorrectly. Or am I? By mm  - 25 Nov - 2 new of 2 messages

	push up daisies
	Hello - Could anyone here please tell why "push up daisies" means "to be dead and buried"? I mean the origin of the slang. With thanks. Kevin in Hong Kong By Kevin  - 25 Nov - 9 new of 9 messages

	Words that *sound* complementary, but aren't.
	enervating meretricious benighted More? By gmarkdc  - 23 Nov - 9 new of 9 messages