Rebecca
Kind of! It's formal and polite to say "passing" rather than "death" or "dead" as those sounds a little too harsh and straightforward. "Passing" is a euphemism- it's a substitute for the harsh word "death." Ex: She passed away last night. = She died last night. Ex: The passing of my grandmother was expected.
02/01
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Why is "was released" used before "of the new movie" here? Is it ok to put "was released" at the end of this sentence and say "when this cast photo of the new movie “Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle” was released"?
Yes, you can put "was released" at the end of the sentence, however, because the sentence is so long, it's better to put it before the title of the movie to avoid confusion. Ex: This cast photo of the new movie "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" was released. = This cast photo was released of the new movie "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle."
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What does "bold" mean here? Can "bold" have negative meaning?
"Bold" here means "straightforward" or "confident". She is saying the promise that "God wants you to prosper" is a big promise that does not hold anything back. "Bold" here has a neutral connotation rather than a negative one. In general, "bold" has a positive connotation, but it can have a negative one if context surrounding "bold" implies that it is being used in a negative way. Ex: She is a bold girl who goes after her dreams no matter what. (Bold used with a positive connotation) Ex: The politician made a bold statement about taxes. (Bold used with a neutral connotation) Ex: He was bold enough to tell me I was wrong, I can't believe he said that. (Bold used with a negative connotation)
3
What does "a crick in the neck" mean? Does he saying he has neck pain?
"A crick in the neck" here refers to having a tightness, stiffness, or soreness in one's neck often as a result of having one's neck in an uncomfortable position for a long period of time. So in this case, he says he has "a crick in the neck" because he has been stuck inside the lamp for 10,000 years.
4
What's the difference between "too long a time" and "a too long time"?
Great question! "Too long of a time" is actually the correct phrase that was shortened to "too long a time." "A too long time" is not considered correct in English.
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What does "reluctant" mean? Does it mean being repulsive against something?
"Reluctant" is not quite the same as "repulsive!" "Reluctant" is an adjective that means to be hesitant or unwilling. Ex: I was reluctant to compete, but I ended up winning. So I'm glad I participated. Ex: He's reluctant to hear my opinion on the matter. Ex: I reluctantly said goodbye to my friends.
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