what's in a word?

[Joseph Tracy]

> On Dec 5, 2015, at 8:36 PM, David Morris <fqmorris at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> English is not Chineese. Context doesn't overrule everything, unless we let it.
> 

Context in English allows clear communication and is essential to it. Many words function as verbs, adjectives or nouns depending on context. Many general words require adjectives to achieve the needed specificity  for the intended meaning. 

Do you speak and read Chinese? 


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