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In this context "wonder" has the meaning of cuiosity as to the young man's help to the old lady. Also "wonder" in this situation may mean a slight doubt of somebody's ability to help you in doing something (or giving any kind of information).
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| #3 (permalink) Sun Feb 22, 2009 23:01 pm 'wonder' |
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| Ganesh wrote: |
| What is the meaning of 'wonder' in this context |
In this context I wonder = I would like to know
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| #4 (permalink) Mon Feb 23, 2009 2:01 am 'wonder' |
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| Maryann wrote: |
In this context "wonder" has the meaning of cuiosity as to the young man's help to the old lady. Also "wonder" in this situation may mean a slight doubt of somebody's ability to help you in doing something (or giving any kind of information).
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Its original meaning is that of curiosity, but this curiosity is used here just as a polite phrase, it is ossified idom. It has come to mean just what Milanya says. |
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| #5 (permalink) Mon Feb 23, 2009 14:23 pm Use of 'wonder' (yes I wonder if you could possibly help me young man) |
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| In this context 'wonder' is refering to 'wish'. |
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| #6 (permalink) Tue Feb 24, 2009 19:48 pm Use of 'wonder' (yes I wonder if you could possibly help me young man) |
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| #7 (permalink) Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:43 am Use of 'wonder' (yes I wonder if you could possibly help me young man) |
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Hi Maryann, you " sound " as though you have learned all of your English in America.
Am I right in thinking this is so?.
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| #8 (permalink) Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:03 pm Use of 'wonder' (yes I wonder if you could possibly help me young man) |
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Hi Maryann, you " sound " as though you have learned all of your English in America.
Am I right in thinking this is so?. |
Frankly speaking you've flattered me with your words about how I "sound", Mr. Williams Buttery. You appeared to be an Englishman living in Essen (Germany) (refering to the information in your first post here), right?
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| #9 (permalink) Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:58 pm 'wonder' |
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| Cerberus™ wrote: |
| Its original meaning is that of curiosity, but this curiosity is used here just as a polite phrase, it is ossified idom. It has come to mean just what Milanya says. |
Does anyone have an idea of(about?) where this guy has gone? :? He didn't show up for a long time as if he has forgotten his password. :(
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