Words & Wordplay (Education & Reference) - March 2007

Seth nodded. “It’s a deal.” His face marked anger that only Frank could see. He had been hoping to get 500,000 or maybe more. But he also knew that he had to let him go or he risked getting caught.

“So,” John said. He looked at Frank. “How well trained is he?”

“I haven’t trained him. Some of my men have used them for their own purposes. I merely wanted him as a hostage.”

John nodded. “Well, that’s not really what I need him for anyway. I just need him so that I can use him as a hostage when need be.”

Seth smiled, took the check, and escorted the fugitive and Frank from the building.

2007-03-08 06:26:04 · 4 answers · asked by dOnNa 1

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What is the meaning of "if only" in this sentence? Please help?

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Given the lengthy history of operations within North Jakarta the informal businesses that have developed around public hydrants have strong roots and are well organized – if only informally.

2007-03-08 06:14:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Can you make two words out of AYYDWWOWOORAR that rhyme?

2007-03-08 06:10:33 · 4 answers · asked by Randy C 2

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What is the meaning of expression "tongue sown in the elastic mask" in this sentence?

Braking of the vehicle is signalled by light passing through the small circular hole against the stop lamp of the RH cluster lamp (in its upper half).
In case of need, you can fully screen the RH rear cluster lamp by covering all the holes with a tongue sown in the elastic mask.
At the stated regimes of night driving under combat conditions, except for the above stated lights, no other lights must be switched on.

2007-03-08 05:52:58 · 1 answers · asked by Paresh P 1

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If you could choose any voice, who would you have as your sat nav/tom tom?

2007-03-08 05:40:47 · 15 answers · asked by Mum-Ra 5

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What is it meant by 'over-extended' in this sentence?

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Perennially viewed as a problem population who strain *over-extended* public services, water supply, sanitation, and solid waste services to poor communities has been intermittent, and poor communities are usually not integrated into the wider infrastructure fabric ofthe city

2007-03-08 05:34:20 · 5 answers · asked by Ron 1

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nebody have ne skits on justice?

2007-03-08 05:26:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

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what is the english word which means the "sound made while eating"?

2007-03-08 05:22:03 · 8 answers · asked by surendranadh s 1

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Wanna try a blind mad lib?

You supply: an adverb, adjective, noun, past tense verb, noun, adjective, exclamation, noun.

It's blind because you don't know what the silly story will be until after I post it for you later today. The person who amewzes me most just might win (if all your answers are too fun, I just might have to let it go to voting).

2007-03-08 05:17:43 · 8 answers · asked by AMEWzing 5

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HELP!!! what does this phrase mean....?

at school im doing little red riding hood the ecological truth!
(might sound weird i know!)
but i have to scientific words and i need to know what population fluctuations means!

i tried googleing it but nothing helpful came up so dont tell me to try google!

can you please help me with that word as soon as possible please any suggestions welcome!

thank you
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2007-03-08 05:14:05 · 20 answers · asked by twinkle star 3

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Can one still drive if one lacks death perception?

2007-03-08 05:09:50 · 13 answers · asked by ? 6

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what is the meaning behind a "promise ring?"?

2007-03-08 05:08:52 · 12 answers · asked by cuteynkefan 1

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Can you write an amusing paragraph or 2 or more about a ski vacation that includes these phrases?

1. A grizzly bear started running after me!
2. A Whiskey Sour would taste good right about now.
3. As we untangled our skis I realized who it was.....
4. His or her (your choice) ski outfit fit like a glove...mmmmm.
5. It may be 5 below outside but it's HOT in here!
6. Remind me to pack more bandaids, next time.
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2007-03-08 04:57:02 · 3 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6

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Does it not sound more logical for . . .?

the plural of toothbrush to be teethbrushes? What do you think?

2007-03-08 04:52:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Can you please explain the meaning of "least of all" in this sentence?

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Unfortunately, besides the inherent difficulties of translating research findings into specific policy changes (see Hordjik and Baud, 2006), many of the reports are not easily accessible to urban policy makers and urban policy stakeholders in Jakarta, usually *least of all* the urban poor themselves.

2007-03-08 04:47:43 · 2 answers · asked by Ron 1

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