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Is 'stakehold' (used as a noun) an acceptable word, even though no major dictionary lists it?

word-usage asked Sep 6 '18 at 17:23
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Need a reputable source for the formula for the shape of Earth's horizon

projections simulation asked Jan 29 '16 at 19:14
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a [box [of apples] ] vs [a box] [of apples]

syntax determiners noun-phrases constituent asked Feb 16 '16 at 22:08
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What is blocking a deictic use of 'it' in this example?

pronouns deixis asked Apr 1 '17 at 16:47
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In 'The hat is red', how do we know that 'is red' is a constituent?

constituent asked Mar 17 '17 at 13:40
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Grammatical function of 'shuffling' in 'He came shuffling out'

verbs adverbs present-participle asked Feb 20 '16 at 4:52
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Does anyone know if there are plans for a 'successor' to Huddleston and Pullum (CamGEL or CGEL)?

english grammar asked Sep 15 '18 at 23:12
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What is the literary effect of dropping articles from titles?

title style asked Oct 21 '18 at 20:03
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What explains the differing levels of acceptability of 'that' in the following examples?

pronouns anaphora asked Apr 1 '17 at 17:59
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In 'Kim is tall', is 'is tall' a VP?

constituents constituency asked Mar 19 '17 at 17:31
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