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- 01.Is there any words that can be used instead of "particular"?
Here particular is being used as an adjective referring to a specific thing rather than others. Therefore some good synonyms in this particular context would be "special", "specific" or "certain".
- 02.What's the difference between "refugee" and "exodus"?
A “refugee” is any person fleeing their home (or country) due to reasons of war, religion, politics, the economy, or any other forms of persecution. An “exodus” is not a person but a mass departure or migration, which can include people. Thus, refugees may be part of an exodus, but an exodus is not always caused by refugees. Ex: The number of refugees displaced by environmental change is growing. Ex: Every year, there is a mass exodus of retirees to sunny vacation spots in the South.
- 03.How will it be different if I use the word "condition" instead of "demand" here?
If you used "condition," it would be acceptable within this context! However, there is a slight difference in nuance. A "condition" implies a compromise that benefits both parties, even if there are "conditions". A "demand" is the thing that this person really wants. For him, it's the demand or nothing. It's not a compromise. Ex: I'll help you with one condition. You have to buy us ice cream afterwards. Ex: She's demanding to see you. Otherwise, she won't leave.
- 04.Why does he suddenly say "breathe it in"? What does "it" refer here?
Maui has made up a narcissistic song about himself. When he says, "yes, it's really me, Maui, breathe it in", "breathe it in" is meant in a similar way to "let it sink in.", which means to 'understand or accept'. "It" doesn't really refer to anything here, the main purpose of this phrase is to exaggerate Maui's greatness and make Moana feel amazement at being in his presence. Unlike in this video, when "breathe it in" is used in the conventional sense, it is used to tell someone to breathe in the air or smells around them. Ex: I love the smell of freshly baked cookies. Breathe it in! Ex: The air is so fresh by the ocean. Breathe in that air!
- 05.Is "quite" different from "very"? If I say "very considerable", does the meaning get changed?
"Quite" is similar to "fairly," "rather," "somewhat," and "relatively." This means that the degree is significant enough to take into consideration, but not to the point of "very," which is stronger. Ex. This shirt is quite nice. (This shirt is rather nice.) Ex: Work has been quite smooth this week.
- 06.Isn't "sweet and sour" a name of dish? Does "sweet and sour" have two meanings in this song?
Ed Sheeran is likely making a reference to the "all-you-can-eat" restaurant mentioned earlier in the verse. He mentions that they "fill up a plate," and talk for hours about the "sweet and sour." Sweet and sour is a flavor commonly found in Chinese buffets, but can also be a metaphor for the sweet (good) and sour (difficult, bad) things in life. The clue to this is the lyric that follows after, "how your family is doing okay." You don't need to take this as an example of how "sweet and sour" is normally used. Song lyrics often use expressions in non-conventional ways, like this song.
- 07.Is it necessary to put "to" here? Can I just say "I need you come with me"?
Yes, the preposition "to" is necessary in this context. "To" here connects the pronoun "you" and the verb "come" together, and show relation between these two words. "To" is also used here to express purpose. Without "to", this sentence would sound unnatural. Ex: I want you to help me clean the house. Ex: She is coming over to eat dinner.
- 08.What does "lose count" mean?
In this context, "lose count" means to lose track of the number of something, or to not be able to remember the total. Sia is saying that she will keep drinking shots until she loses count (track) of how many she's had. Ex. I've eaten so many cookies, I've lost count. Ex. He interrupted me while I was counting the coins, so I lost count.
- 09.What is the role of "single" in sentence containing superlative?
"Single" in the superlative expression is just for emphasizing the uniqueness/singularity of whatever you're talking about. There is no semantic difference between "the most + [singular noun]" and "the single most + [singular noun]". Some words like 'sheep', 'fish', or 'deer' represent singular and plural at the same time. By putting 'single' in front of superlative expression, it becomes very clear. For example, "It's the single largest sheep that I've ever seen." The sheep in this sentence is clearly a sheep, not many sheep.
- 010.What does "pat it off" mean?
"Pat it off" means to lightly tap or touch something. Jessica is light touching her face to take off the toner she put on her skin. Here is another example sentence: I had to pat off the water from my jacket.