Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
straight; equal; even; honest
talkative
level
novel
head
TOEIC prep test: Word games free: Online Adjective Game Answer
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

Underlying meaning.


Goto page Previous  1, 2
 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forums | All about the English language
fillers and fumbles | English language
Message Author
Underlying meaning. Mon Jun 23, 2008 16:23 pm  Underlying meaning.
 

Quote:
I did care to answer, Molly.

So isn't actually you who wants to control the replies he gets?
Molly
I'm a Communicator ;-)


Joined: 12 Feb 2008
Posts: 3840

Underlying meaning. Mon Jun 23, 2008 16:25 pm  Underlying meaning.
 

Quote:
Because I've seen the film The Crying Game.

I'd have thought that was right up your alleyway. Or was that "passage"?
Molly
I'm a Communicator ;-)


Joined: 12 Feb 2008
Posts: 3840

Are you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!Sign up for FREE and explore English! Click to subscribe to email English courseEnglish grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsIn this story you'll learn how to use the English articles
Underlying meaning. Mon Jun 23, 2008 16:26 pm  Underlying meaning.
 

Molly wrote:
Quote:
I did care to answer, Molly.

So isn't actually you who wants to control the replies he gets?

Because I care to answer? Stop twisting your arguments, it's not worth my or your time.
_________________
Test of English as a Foreign Language
TOEFL Preparation & TOEFL Vocabulary
Learn more: How to Become an English Teacher
Ralf
Language Coach
Ralf Breheny

Joined: 20 Apr 2006
Posts: 1436
Location: EU (Ireland and Germany)

Underlying meaning. Mon Jun 23, 2008 16:27 pm  Underlying meaning.
 

Quote:
Because I care to answer? Stop twisting your arguments, it's not worth my or your time.

And I care to post what I will. Live with it. Stop floating off-thread.
Molly
I'm a Communicator ;-)


Joined: 12 Feb 2008
Posts: 3840

Underlying meaning. Mon Jun 23, 2008 16:28 pm  Underlying meaning.
 

Molly wrote:
Quote:
Because I've seen the film The Crying Game.

I'd have thought that was right up your alleyway. Or was that "passage"?

Whatever, Molly. As long as you don't think you're attacking people, write what you will.
_________________
Test of English as a Foreign Language
TOEFL Preparation & TOEFL Vocabulary
Learn more: How to Become an English Teacher
Ralf
Language Coach
Ralf Breheny

Joined: 20 Apr 2006
Posts: 1436
Location: EU (Ireland and Germany)

Underlying meaning. Mon Jun 23, 2008 21:45 pm  Underlying meaning.
 

Quote:
As long as you don't think you're attacking people, write what you will.

As long as you know you're enjoying sniping, go Walf!
Molly
I'm a Communicator ;-)


Joined: 12 Feb 2008
Posts: 3840

Underlying meaning. Tue Jun 24, 2008 17:56 pm  Underlying meaning.
 

Hi Molly,

I thought we had an agreement as far as calling forum members by their names?
_________________
Test Of English for International Communication
TOEIC Preparation & TOEIC Vocabulary
Torsten
Site Admin
Torsten Daerr

Joined: 25 Sep 2003
Posts: 7399
Location: EU

Underlying meaning. Tue Jun 24, 2008 18:30 pm  Underlying meaning.
 

Torsten wrote:
Hi Molly,

I thought we had an agreement as far as calling forum members by their names?

Sorry, typo. Embarassed

What kind of agreement do we have on threads such as this: http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic25838.html?
Molly
I'm a Communicator ;-)


Joined: 12 Feb 2008
Posts: 3840

Underlying meaning. Tue Jun 24, 2008 20:25 pm  Underlying meaning.
 

Molly wrote:
Sorry, typo. Embarassed
Do you know the expression that begins this way, Molly?
"That's a load of ____ !
Rolling Eyes
.
_________________
Amy
.
ESL teacher, translator, and a native speaker of American English
Yankee
I'm a Communicator ;-)


Joined: 16 Apr 2006
Posts: 7861
Location: USA

Underlying meaning. Tue Jun 24, 2008 21:10 pm  Underlying meaning.
 

Yankee wrote:
Molly wrote:
Sorry, typo. Embarassed
Do you know the expression that begins this way, Molly?
"That's a load of ____ !
Rolling Eyes
.

"Fun"? Lighten up, Amy.
Molly
I'm a Communicator ;-)


Joined: 12 Feb 2008
Posts: 3840

Underlying meaning. Tue Jun 24, 2008 23:04 pm  Underlying meaning.
 

That's a load of... dirt?

hehe
prezbucky
I'm a Communicator ;-)


Joined: 07 Nov 2006
Posts: 2146
Location: Nashville, TN (USA)

Underlying meaning. Thu Jun 26, 2008 15:38 pm  Underlying meaning.
 

Quote:
"Fun"? Lighten up, Amy.

Hmmm... Having some context problems, Molly? Or do you not know the expression? Let's try this one instead -- just for fun. Wink
Fill in the blank:

"What a crock of _____ !"
.
_________________
Amy
.
ESL teacher, translator, and a native speaker of American English
Yankee
I'm a Communicator ;-)


Joined: 16 Apr 2006
Posts: 7861
Location: USA

Underlying meaning. Sat Jun 28, 2008 23:08 pm  Underlying meaning.
 

Yankee wrote:
Quote:
"Fun"? Lighten up, Amy.

Hmmm... Having some context problems, Molly? Or do you not know the expression? Let's try this one instead -- just for fun. Wink
Fill in the blank:

"What a crock of _____ !"
.

dawn? Laughing
Molly
I'm a Communicator ;-)


Joined: 12 Feb 2008
Posts: 3840

Display posts from previous:   
fillers and fumbles | English language
ESL Forums | All about the English language Underlying meaning. All times are GMT + 2 Hours
Goto page Previous  1, 2
Page 2 of 2
Latest topics on ESL EFL Forums
English constructions - Resources neededDo men use standard forms less than women do?SlipsCraving respectDifferences between Australian English and London EnglishWhat counts as a sentence in spoken language?National CurriculumEnglish multiple negationOnly appearing in one form.3 questions (Are standard languages hegemonic forms to be opposed?)ParoleUnderlying meaning.The origins of Standard English lie in writing/the written form.What do you understand by the words "oracy" and "literacy"?Is English more compact than other languages?Stop the rising.How sexy is English?Talking of testsPREISHIT?Underlying meaning.

Discover English-test.net
Difference between model and frameArgue about vs. argue overTrade, commerce, business - how to distingush?meaning of "I live on borrowed/stolen time"help with scientific translationGRE verbal test: Teachers Games for Vocabulary: English Adjectives Nouns VerbsGRE practice test: Interactive word games: Free Online Adjective Noun Verb GameDefine audacious, discourse, saccharine, raze, anthropologist, conjugalDefinition of memorial, experience, exist, murder, radiation, mine, may, carry, release, rideReading efl: Simple Present, Simple Past, Simple FutureBusiness English punctuation worksheets: LIFFE

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course written by Alan Townend
First name E-mail