Society & Culture - 10 November 2006

This is friday I need to cheer up!

2006-11-10 02:41:28 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Hi. I'm not an english native speaker.

I have seen many times that nouns that end in "f" such as "scarf", "wolf", "dwarf" in their singular form become "scarves", "wolves" and "dwarves" in plural form.

However, in the past months I read the entire series of "chronicles of Narnia" - in english of course - by C.S. Lewis. I saw a few weird things for me...

C.S. Lewis uses the word "dwarf" and the word "hoof" quite ... A LOT. Moreover, he writes the plural form "dwarfs" and "hoofs" instead of the "dwarves" and "hooves" I was used to see.

My question, then, is: Are both ways of plural form correct? Or what is the rule?

Thank you in advance.

P.S.: I would appreciate if you point and correct my grammar, vocabulary use or any other mistake that you find in my english writting...

2006-11-10 02:41:26 · 11 answers · asked by Ces 6 in Languages

2006-11-10 02:41:13 · 26 answers · asked by Queen Bee 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-10 02:40:30 · 15 answers · asked by SmartPerson 1 in Religion & Spirituality

What could be the stumbling blocks?

2006-11-10 02:39:46 · 11 answers · asked by SmartPerson 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-10 02:39:45 · 3 answers · asked by sec350 1 in Mythology & Folklore

Why do you supposed Jesus did not intercede for John the Baptist?

2006-11-10 02:39:14 · 15 answers · asked by cirque de lune 6 in Religion & Spirituality

is this a problem? i think timmy and cosmo are the coolest

2006-11-10 02:39:07 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-11-10 02:38:56 · 11 answers · asked by TheHappyGuy 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Have you ever realised how boring and uninteresting most people become when they do don't believe in something paranormal or supernatural or magical?
I have yet to find a single, engaging person who doesn't believe in anything.
My friends all believe in something weird, or at least have a genuine interest in it.
(Any insults will, as always, only amuse me.)

2006-11-10 02:38:40 · 9 answers · asked by Nicole 4 in Mythology & Folklore

An article in Tricycle, a Buddhist magazine said enlightenment can be reached through lucid dreaming but it was very confusing to me. How can you deliberately dream when your consciousness is aware? Has anyone out there done this--lucid dreaming?

2006-11-10 02:38:29 · 7 answers · asked by a_delphic_oracle 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Wal-Mart and Macy's have decided to have employees say "Merry Christmas" rather than "Happy Holidays", and go back to basically being all about Christmas. Oh, and they think it helps to have employees wish customers "Happy Kwanzaa" or "Feliz Navidad" based on how they look, which I'm sure will end well in every case.

See-see here:
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/2006-11-08-christmas-usat_x.htm

I'm half of a Pagan/atheist couple that loves to buy gifts; we're going to Target and Bloomingdales!

What do y'all think?

2006-11-10 02:35:05 · 25 answers · asked by GreenEyedLilo 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Where she was from, and anything you might know about her life. I know the question is a bit vague but I think you history buffs will still know what I'm talking about!

2006-11-10 02:34:38 · 2 answers · asked by Christabelle 6 in Royalty

Carnival workers used a single word to cry for help

2006-11-10 02:34:26 · 2 answers · asked by tarheel_lefty 1 in Etiquette

Anything that is a reputable company, or you used them before that sells battery operated candles that you find at churches, angels,angel lights, memorial banners for parents,wreaths, etc?? Please serious replies only, NO spam.

2006-11-10 02:34:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-10 02:33:18 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Or is a paper card more appropriate? And: do you send "thank you" notes to the hosts' home, or will one person's email account suffice?

2006-11-10 02:32:03 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Hi. I'm not an english native speaker.

I know that "good riddance" is a way to say "bye bye", but I'm not sure of what is its exact meaning.

Does it mean "see you later"? (a way to say bye, but meaning "we'll meet again)

or

Does it mean "farewell? (meaning: I don't expect we meet again)

Thank you in advance.

P.S.: I would appreciate if you point and correct my grammar, vocabulary use or any other mistake that you find in my english writting...

2006-11-10 02:31:23 · 7 answers · asked by Ces 6 in Languages

No offence. just want to see what ppl think.

2006-11-10 02:31:14 · 14 answers · asked by lsf 411 1 in Religion & Spirituality

What can we do about it now? C'mon, who has a solution, anything? From recylcing to stopping unecessary air travel, banning weapons manufacturing, any suggestions welcome, lets hear them all....

2006-11-10 02:30:44 · 16 answers · asked by WeirdNA 2 in Other - Society & Culture

What is the point of doing all this waiting?

I am going to see heaven anyway.

Why can't I see it right now?

Why can't I leave this earth right now and go see heaven for myself?

2006-11-10 02:29:52 · 22 answers · asked by D.J 5 in Religion & Spirituality

this sunday my boyfriend of one year has invited me to attend church with him and his family, this will be my first time. what is appropriate to wear?

2006-11-10 02:29:45 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

in christian and proud for i know jesus is the
sun of god and im no judging any one

2006-11-10 02:27:25 · 28 answers · asked by abduloddessa 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Consider this passage from the bible.

1Tim 2:11-1211

Let a woman learn in silence with full submission. 12I permit no woman* to teach or to have authority over a man;* she is to keep silent.

2006-11-10 02:27:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

As in POETS = Piss Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday

2006-11-10 02:25:52 · 5 answers · asked by JAYFIRE 4 in Other - Holidays

We got married 20 years ago by a JOP. Does God accept our marriage?

2006-11-10 02:25:43 · 20 answers · asked by Miss Vicki 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Oh sure, Adolph Hitler, Osama Bin Laden, Sadaam Hussein are straight and not exactly helping, but I know quite a few non genocidal heteros. What are the straights doing wrong?

2006-11-10 02:25:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I want it to have something christian in the name but I am having
a tough time finding ones that aren't taken.
Submit all the suggestions that you have because the one that I pick will get a best answer and 10 points!!!!!

2006-11-10 02:25:01 · 16 answers · asked by Jojo 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-10 02:24:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Where is the "Village"? What is the "Village"?

2006-11-10 02:24:38 · 1 answers · asked by ali 6 in Other - Society & Culture