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No, "as the fact that" can not replace "for the fact that".

To "get that out" in this context means to "get the words out" or to be able to verbalize or say what you are trying to say. Ex: I have an idea in my head but I can't get it out. Ex: It's hard for him to get out what he wants to say.

Actually, a "job description" is usually written by the employers! It explains the tasks, functions, and responsibilities of a job role or position and how it relates to the company. What they're saying here is that employers usually have keywords, such as skills or experience that they include in the job description and that they expect good applicants to mention in their CV or resume. Ex: I really liked the job description for that company. I think I'll apply there. Ex: My career counselor always said to have keywords from the job description inside my resume.

You are correct! The turtledove is a type of pigeon. However, it is a bird species known for having strong, affectionate bonds with its mates. It has been a symbol of love and devotion in literature for many years, which is why "my turtledove" was also used in the past as a pet name meaning "sweetheart" or "beloved mate.” Nowadays, this name has become a bit outdated and isn't really used anymore.

Yes, you can replace "this is" with "he is." The speaker has used "this is" to add a feeling of emphasis and formality, but you can use "he is" to express the same meaning. Ex: This is our team's ace. Ex: He is our team's ace.

If something or someone "stands in the way," it means that it or someone is preventing something from being achieved or preventing someone from doing something. Ex: Nothing's going to stand in my way anymore. Ex: Right now, my grades are standing in the way of me going to university. Ex: I won't stand in your way if you want to move countries.

To "blame [something] on [someone]" means to hold them responsible for something negative that happened. You think they're responsible for something bad happening. Here it carries the meaning of covering one's actions and saying someone else did it. Ex: A lot of people blame climate change on big corporations. Ex: I'm sorry I put the blame on you. I know you didn't do it. Ex: I'll just blame the accident on Penny. She was in the car too.

A "shoulder" is the emergency lane on the right side of a highway, used to make emergency stops. When people "speed down the shoulders," it means that they are driving down the emergency lane in order to avoid traffic on the regular lanes, which is a very dangerous thing to do. Ex: Never speed down highway shoulders. You could slow down traffic or even cause an accident. Ex: I had to make an emergency stop on the shoulder because my lights weren't working.

Yes, that's correct! Good guess. "Awful/awfully" is also used as an emphasis word and has a meaning similar to "a lot," "very," or "really." Ex: I did an awful lot of exercising during my college years. Ex: He's awfully young for someone so high up in the company.

He's actually calling himself handsome! Earlier, he said, "I am your trusted general," she then calls him a "brave soldier," and he adds on "handsome." He regards himself as handsome and is aware others think the same, including her. It's not very humble and could be regarded as "cocky" or arrogant, but since he does it in a joking and flirting manner, it works well. Ex: You're lucky to have a beautiful date like me for prom. Ex: A: You're so good at playing the guitar. B: I'm handsome, too.