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  1. Peaceably vs. Peacefully - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Aug 16, 2016 · What is the difference between "peaceably" and "peacefully"? I found the word "peaceably" in the following text: Where the access and use of light or air to and for any …

  2. etymology - Who "died peacefully" first and when? - English …

    Sep 12, 2022 · Died peaceably Middle English rarely used "peacefully", instead preferring "peaceably". Here's what I found: Kynge Knoght kepte and occupied the same lande..and died …

  3. Difference between living with peace and living in peace

    Feb 9, 2021 · Do 'living with peace' and 'living in peace' mean the same? I find it used interchangeably by many; however, I think there is a subtle difference in the meaning. Let's …

  4. Alternative phrase/word for 'Up to this point'

    May 5, 2018 · I'm looking for a way to rephrase the following sentence: Up to this point, Rosemary’s ‘maternal instinct’ had remained dormant. The phrase I'm looking to replace is: Up …

  5. etymology - Where does the phrase "possession is ( nine points

    The fact that a person is peaceably in possession of some item of value is usually prima facie that that person is the legal owner of said item, and absent any evidence of a superior claim to the …

  6. Pandemic vs pandemia - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Feb 19, 2020 · Pandemic, as suggested by Etymonline, was originally an adjective (mid 17th c.) which was later used also a noun (mid 19th c.). The term comes from Late Latin and, …

  7. Alternative expression for saying "piece of someone's mind"

    Jan 28, 2013 · Note: I just altered a suggested edit that used "peace of someone's mind". "Peace of mind" is the absence of stress or anxiety. "Give someone a piece of my mind" is to harshly …

  8. Realm vs Kingdom - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Oct 11, 2017 · It is about an area of land upon which persons dwell, hopefully peaceably. Humans dwell there. And livestock. But the psychology which predominated upon the planet for two …

  9. You have "the right" to remain silent vs "a right"

    Nov 15, 2015 · I think the preference for "the right" over "a right" in the Miranda warning reflects the tendency in the U.S. Constitution—and especially in the Bill of Rights—to prefer the former …

  10. verbs - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    A search for "last ray of hope" shows there's no particularly regular verb associated with its demise, and a lot of scope for choosing the nuance you want. One common thread is …