Feb 16, 2019 · The two senses of fascination each take a different preposition. A person has a fascination with something they are very interested in (her fascination with the royal family), whereas …

Jul 2, 2017 · Jon Snow was staring at him, a look equal parts horror and fascination. I read this sentence in A Game of Thrones. Now I rewrite it into this version: Jon's look was equal parts horror and …

Aug 11, 2019 · And note that the noun fascination is very common, whereas captivation is very rare. It’s also worth bearing in mind the roots of the words: captivate is associated with being taken captive, …

Jul 29, 2022 · Bonjour, I am reading the book of the Artist Philip Guston "I paint what I want to see" in English, and in the very first lines there is an expression that I'm not sure to understand : "We were …

Feb 23, 2014 · Sinkya, you seem to have a particular fascination for the word "crave". I don't think I could ever say "I crave after X" or "I have a craving after X". The verb 'to crave' comes quite easily to …

Jan 27, 2023 · What's the difference between them? Are they interchangeable? Thanks in advance.

Aug 10, 2024 · Hi there, I found this sentence in a reference book. Just wondering which one to go, " endeavor "or " journey" and why ?Thanks a lot! In his _________ to meet with the architects, he …

Dec 11, 2004 · only slight differences from alfry's post: For these reasons I am most interested and motivated in an Australian experience that would permit me to live in another country, which has …

Oct 12, 2005 · As far as I know, there is no standard way of writing a gasp of horror, so you will need to set the scene and make sure that your readers are not unduly distracted from your plot development …

Mar 10, 2025 · Hello members, Should I use singular or plural form when referring to -1℃? Thanks in advance.