
"More Bored" Vs "Boreder" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Nov 25, 2018 · "Boreder" might be considered "legal" according to some guidelines, but is to be avoided because of the likely confusion with "border".
Limit, border or boundary? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Oct 21, 2015 · Which word is most apt to state that there is a (abstract but definite) border which defines the difference between two religions, philosophies or faiths? Is it limit, border or boundary? For exam...
capitalization - To capitalize or not to capitalize "southern ...
Dec 28, 2017 · It only loosely defines a region of California and its border is not officially defined either. However, I was recently advised by someone who I consider to be educated to capitalize "southern" …
Should the words "city"/"state"/"province" be capitalized (if not ...
When referring to an entity like a government body, should it be capitalized if referring to is by classification(?). E.g., if I write: The City of New York requires us to get a building permit.
single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jul 20, 2018 · 1 It depends on the morphology and the boundaries of the country. Coastal road/highway is an example of a road running along the border of a country partly surrounded by the sea. A more …
single word requests - What is this decoration called that's found ...
Jul 1, 2019 · What is this decoration called that's found around ceilings and doors, as shown in the images below?
adjectives - East Coast, East coast, or east coast? - English Language ...
Apr 29, 2015 · The 'Home Counties' is the collective name given to the six counties which border London, but I am always at a loss as to whether to apply capitals.I think I will compose a question on …
Should one ever use the word "please" in an order or demand?
Aug 2, 2012 · A police officer who pulls over a driver might ask to see his “license and registration, please.” Similarly, a border official might ask for a “passport, please.” However, in these situations, …
nouns - What is the word for the corner where ceiling and wall meet in ...
Dec 23, 2017 · In a square room in a house, what is the word for the corner where one of the walls meets the ceiling? I kept thinking it was a word like "eaves", but that turned out to be the overhang. I …
More formal way of saying: "Sorry to bug you again about this, but ..."
Aug 22, 2011 · I assume by "Sorry to bug you again about this" that you were already given help with "X", so instead of an apology, perhaps a thank you would work better: Thank you for your help with …