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[Taka]

Good. I had a good conversation with you, Francois.

 

[Tdol]

After a little thought, I've come up with this conclusion, Francois: it all depends on the context.

I agree with this- the girlfriend example is a good one. In speech the differences could be conveyed through intonation, with the teacher, but with the girlfriend, I'd hope that the love was singular.;-)

 

[Taka]

with the girlfriend, I'd hope that the love was singular.;-)

Right. :lol:

 

[Tdol]

Mindyou, is the link between youth and great steps forwards such a standout fact? ;-)

 

[Taka]

Mindyou, is the link between youth and great steps forwards such a standout fact? ;-)

Is it not? And it's not just youth. It's youthful genius.

 

[Tdol]

Hmmm- there are many discoveries by people who weren't youths- Darwin, Mendel, etc.;-)

 

[Taka]

Hmmm- there are many discoveries by people who weren't youths- Darwin, Mendel, etc.;-)

It may be that the fact that the old, the experienced, made scientific discoveries dosn't have much appeal for the author.