Rebecca
"That is not to say" means to clarify that something is true, regardless of something else. It's used when you want to state an alternative point to something already mentioned. So even if one thing is true, something else can be too. Ex: Soccer is fun. That's not to say it isn't difficult, though. Ex: Moving countries can be challenging - that is not to say it's exciting!
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What's "hue" mean and when can it be used?
"Hue" means a color or shade, a gradation of color. Here it's used because "red" is the most apparent and discernable color seen, and, as mentioned, varies in intensity. You can use "hue" to refer to "color" it's a little more formal but can be used in casual speech and is often used in relation to what is seen. Ex: My favorite color is green. Ex: I love all the green hues you can see in the trees. Ex: The ocean is a deep hue of blue.
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What's "goodwill?"
"Goodwill" is a non-profit organization that provides skill development and work opportunities for those who struggle with employment or getting employed. It's a charity organization! Ex: I'm taking my clothes to Goodwill. Ex: They're providing computer training at Goodwill now.
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Is Charles the second a historical figure in Britain?
Yes, that's correct. He was a very important figure in European history. He ruled over France, England, Scotland, and Ireland during the Restoration period of 1630-1685. He is sometimes called "Charles II" or "Charles the Fat/Bald."
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What is o in the "o'clock"? Is it an abbreviation?
Great question! "O'clock" is an abbreviation of "of the clock". This abbreviation originates from old times when people used different methods to tell time, like the sun. People back then had to differentiate between solar time, or time told from the sun, and time of the clock. So the phrase "of the clock" was used when referring to clocks, which has now been shortened to "o'clock".
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Does it sound natural to say "the mouth" when talking about a thing, like for an instrument in this case?
Yeah! If something resembles a mouth and perhaps forms some kind of entrance or exit, it can be called a "mouth." Such as a container, a river, a bottle, a volcano, a cave, and an instrument like a trumpet or horn. Ex: The river mouth is just ahead of the boat. Ex: Can you wash the mouth of the bottle since you drank from it? Ex: I was so scared when we entered the mouth of the cave.
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