Aug 6, 2015 · The " XXI " in capitals mean 21 in Roman numerals, but I don't think the lower-case letters " xxi " here also refer to 21. It seems that the sentence is well understood if the "xxi" is removed. …

Dec 5, 2013 · 0 I was taught XXI or 21c. for twenty first century. The most important part being that the reader understands the writers intention.

Jun 9, 2011 · In Book XXI of his History of Rome, Livy describes a Carthaginian sect of coprophages, the risus faecivorus, or shit-eating grin, being commonly displayed by its adherents. Although, its …

Aug 14, 2012 · When is it appropriate to use "prerequisite for" instead of "prerequisite to"? Does it depend on context, or is it a matter of style? I googled the two phrases and found 4.5 million hits for "

Apr 15, 2013 · They will convey the same meaning in a negative sentence; but in ages and other durational phrases with in (in weeks/months/years/a coon's age/donkey's years) are Negative …

Aug 31, 2015 · To me it seems perfectly fine, but I heard from a native speaker that it does not sound natural. For example: — Will you please send the assets by tomorrow? — Ok I will. Does this sound …

Jul 31, 2025 · The preface to LPD (3rd ed., p.xxi) says: There is considerable variability in GenAm vowels in the open back area. LPD follows tradition in continuing to distinguish the vowel of lot lɑːt …

The word pussy is often used to mean "coward". This guy is a pussy. and I am wondering why. How are woman's genitals related to being a "coward"?

Jun 2, 2024 · The word 'really' can be spoken in two ways, in a sentence on its own. Either in enthusiastic, and appreciative belief : You can run a hundred meters in 13 seconds. Really ? Or in …

Dec 22, 2018 · Nowadays, we often see the word impact being used as a verb. It has been a verb since the 17th century. 1601 P. Holland tr. Pliny History of the World II. xx. xxi. 73 The seed of this hearbe …