Rebecca
Yes, "race" can be used as both a noun and verb! Here, "race" means to compete to see who is faster. Ex: I'll race you to the end of the block. Ex: They raced each other down the street.
05/22
1
Does "minion" not have any offensive meaning if it is used in a conversation with close friends?
If one were to use the word seriously, then yes! It would be very offensive. Here it's used as a joke, and the friend also knows it's a joke. So, it's okay! Ex: My friends are really just my minions to make me food and care for me. => joke Ex: Jane is actually just my minion. I'm just using her to do my homework for me. => mean and offensive
2
What does "get filed with" mean? (Does it mean "intertwined with"?)
"Get filed with" means a document is placed and put away with similar documents. In this show, Rosa is telling him that the weapon in the case was labeled wrong, which means that it could have been filed incorrectly. This is a huge mistake in police work; if something is filed incorrectly, it can throw the case. This means that the case can no longer be investigated because the evidence is incorrect.
3
What is the difference between “other”, “the other” and “another”?
The words 'other' and 'another' practically mean the same thing. The only difference between the two words is that unlike 'other', 'another' is used with singular nouns. Ex: She is going to the mall with another friend. (friend is singular) Ex: She is going to the mall with other friends. (friend is plural) 'The other' is used when we are talking about one or two items of the same type. Unlike 'another', You can add 'the' (definite article) or a pronoun in front of 'other' Ex: Let's buy the other book. Ex: Did you go to the other cafe?
4
As a noun, what does "rescue" mean? A sanctuary, perhaps?
It's very similar! An animal rescue is similar to a shelter, in that it's an organization that saves pets for the purpose of finding permanent homes for them. A lot of the animals at rescues are strays, or animals who were abandoned or abused. Ex: I got my puppy from an animal rescue. Ex: Adopt, don't shop! Get your pet from a rescue.
5
How can I use "the art of"?
"The art of" basically means "the skill of." It means that there's great skill in doing that thing. Ex: The art of war Ex: The art of building
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