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. …

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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 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.

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 …

Dec 28, 2022 · The earliest record of the word is in 1781, in the Pennsylvania Journal of 20th of June -- In New England prophane swearing..is so far from polite as to be criminal, and …

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 …

Oct 20, 2012 · Can I say "By the way" in an official document or professional meeting and other important/formal times? I never saw any film which would include these words.

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"?

Aug 9, 2018 · a1856 W. Hamilton Lect. Metaphysics (1859) II. xxi. 19 It would also be convenient..for psychological precision and emphasis, to use the word to cognise in connection with its noun …