The compound determinative "someone" is inherently singular due to the singular nominal base "one", so [2] has the expected singular verb "cleans". "Clean" in [1] may appear to be a plural verb, but it's …

Oct 3, 2020 · to make sure someone is doing okay, be it in their work, health, or otherwise I think check up on is the best as this can carry the sense of finding out about their welfare.

Jul 27, 2024 · I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes change even while their current situation is less than favorable and keeps things even if they are old, worn and crumbling. …

Nov 28, 2024 · I am wondering what difference between 'visit someone' and 'visit with someone' there is. In Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries Visit with (North American English) to spend time with somebody, …

It appears the transitive verb provide has (at least) two prepositions: provide (something) for (someone/something) provide (something) to (someone/something) For example, The umbrellas pr...

Apr 23, 2024 · When someone asks you politely to do something and you want to do it, how do you answer? I was using "ok", but it seemed too general and thought about "of course".

Sep 13, 2013 · What would you call someone who does things knowing specifically that his/her actions will cause pain and/or conflict or completes an action just to get someone in trouble or hurt them? …

Nov 2, 2024 · Example: People prefer an unequivocal position from their leaders; vacillators do not inspire confidence. is not a good choice, as TimR commented "to change your mind" is to take a …

Jul 19, 2014 · You could call someone that who manages to be appear blameless (not getting the blame). But "artful dodger" is inappropriate for a person who always blames others.

Jun 1, 2018 · Rebel - noun - Someone who may behave differently from other people and has rejected the values of society or of their parents. One classic example is the film James Dean - Rebel Without …