Oct 26, 2019 · See definition #2 in the WR Dictionary: to give birth to: [~ + object] She was able to bear a child. [~ + object + object] She bore her husband a child (= She bore for her husband a …

Jan 28, 2020 · Can we use 'adult children' interchangeably with 'grown-up children'? e.g. 1) He has two adult children. 2) He has two grown-up children. Looking for a definition of the noun …

Apr 26, 2011 · Can anyone tell me what on earth is meant by Derry-O in the children's song 'The farmer in the dell'? One of my English students just asked me what Derry meant. I assumed …

Apr 7, 2009 · "All God's Chillun Got Rhythm" is a Jazz "standard". Is that american slang for the word children? Thanks for help.

Jul 26, 2017 · Like in this sentence: "Because of the intimate relationship between parents and children, they know their children better than anyone." Is it correct and natural?

Aug 29, 2011 · "Multiple children families" Doesn't work for me. Perhaps "multiple-child families" (note the hyphen and the use of the singular), but I'd consider the phrase a bit awkward. …

Jul 16, 2012 · "The girls had never been called angel children before, and thought it very agreeable, especially Jo, who had been considered a 'Sancho' ever since she was born" I …

Jul 12, 2023 · Moore also shows how the manager of a local department of youth services defined the goal of dealing with delinquent and troubled children into the mission of establishing …

May 2, 2007 · "My children have never shown an interest in music, much to my chagrin." Would you please explain "much to my chagrin. Thank you very much.

Apr 17, 2019 · When a child has become an adult, you can say: (1) He has grown up. or (2) He is a grown man. But not: (1') He has grown. Or (2') He is a grown-up man. As far as I know, …