Expression: 'I like it! I'd had...'

[Tom]

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[Tom]

Thanks, Amy

I have seen that now...but let's say that I am one of your weak students. :( Please see below:

Zeugma: noun: use of a word to govern two or more words though appropriate to only one
(Example: "`Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave' is an example of zeugma")

So take is the word here? But the sentence under discussion between Alan and Mr. Micawber did not allow me to notice Zeugma there.

[Yankee]

Hi Tom

Take a look at this:
http://www.answers.com/topic/kettle-of-fish

How about posting the link? Who wrote "She came crying." and what was topic of the whole conversation (thread)?

Amy
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[Tom]

Many, many thanks, Amy.

Here's the link:

S-V-SC
http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic6102.html

Tom

[Yankee]

Hi Tom

Thanks for the link. The discussion centered on the use of two different verb forms in one sentence (with only one subject) and what the participle actually is/does in the sentence. I had a quick look through the original thread and I didn't notice any examples of zeugma. I also couldn't find "She came crying" anywhere. Was that your sentence? :?

Alan stated that zeugma is a different topic ('another kettle of fish') but apparently some of the elements of the discussion brought zeugma to mind and he would have enjoyed a discussion of that, too.

Alan, my apologies if I've interpreted the quote incorrectly.

Amy
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[Tom]

Sorry, Amy, the original sentence was:

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