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mchicken is dejected.
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| jaster wrote: | | kallie wrote: | | jaster wrote: | | Look, I'll be there. |
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Let's not do this. |
It doesn't mean what she thinks it means. |
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kallie is +2
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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| mchicken wrote: | | jaster wrote: | | kallie wrote: | | jaster wrote: | | Look, I'll be there. |
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Let's not do this. |
It doesn't mean what she thinks it means. |
I'm pretty sure it meant what I think it means at least once. I am aware that there is another meaning, however, one that began with something I didn't do. I'm sure I'll sort it all out when I analyze the forums. |
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mchicken is dejected.
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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| When you quote someone, you are emphasizing or referencing what they are saying and then responding to it. In this case, you are emphasizing/referencing that that kid is going to be there. But you seem to think it means that you are saying that you will be there, too. It does not, unless you actually say that. |
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kallie is +2
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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What if I do the following?
| jaster wrote: | | Look, I'll be there. |
This. |
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lizakova is shinying up her life.
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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| kallie wrote: | What if I do the following?
| jaster wrote: | | Look, I'll be there. |
This. |
You're still emphasizing the fact that Vernon said he'd be there. |
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jaster is back in black
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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Seriously though... I'll be there.
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jaster is back in black
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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| lizakova wrote: | | kallie wrote: | | jaster wrote: | | Look, I'll be there. |
This. |
You're still emphasizing the fact that Vernon said he'd be there. |
Hmm, this is getting there... but it's still a bit iffy. I mean, it's on the right track, but Tom's point still remains.
You gotta finesse it.
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mchicken is dejected.
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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| You quote someone and say "This." to indicate that what they're saying is correct/what you wanted to say, and usually you don't think you could make your point better than what they already did. |
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jaster is back in black
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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| mchicken wrote: | | You quote someone and say "This." to indicate that what they're saying is correct/what you wanted to say, and usually you don't think you could make your point better than what they already did. |
This.
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kallie is +2
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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| mchicken wrote: | | You quote someone and say "This." to indicate that what they're saying is correct/what you wanted to say, and usually you don't think you could make your point better than what they already did. |
Yes, so the only question here is whether once I quote Vernon, can the "I'll" refer to me? |
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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| kallie wrote: | | Yes, so the only question here is whether once I quote Vernon, can the "I'll" refer to me? |
I'm gonna have to go with a negatory on this one.
You could try a simpler construction:
Same.
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mchicken is dejected.
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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This would be correct. |
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xavid is surprised at continuity.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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| So, does someone want to specify a time on Thursday? Maybe 6ish? |
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| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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| xavid wrote: | | So, does someone want to specify a time on Thursday? Maybe 6ish? |
6:00 is good for me. |
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jaster is back in black
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| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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That's 6pm for leaving for Bartley's?
That's a bold maneuver... as of right now, I'm maybe thinking that you guys can call me on the way back from Bartley's and I'll meet you for super smash.
This is what I'm thinking atm and subject to change... I'll get back to you.
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