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Re: grammar & writing class
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Linda DiDesidero <[log in to unmask]>
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Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Tue, 22 Nov 2005 10:54:26 EST
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Tim,
I cannot help asking you about this construction. You wrote: 
 
"...depending on exactly what she is meaning by her topic."
 
This is an interesting use of 'mean' in the progressive.  Is  it typical for 
speakers you know, or would you say it is unusual?  I'm  just curious.
 
Linda DiDesidero

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