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  1. "More Bored" Vs "Boreder" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    "Boreder" might be considered "legal" according to some guidelines, but is to be avoided because of the likely confusion with "border".

  2. Limit, border or boundary? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Oct 21, 2015 · Which word is most apt to state that there is a (abstract but definite) border which defines the difference between two religions, philosophies or faiths? Is it limit, border or …

  3. capitalization - To capitalize or not to capitalize "southern ...

    Dec 28, 2017 · It only loosely defines a region of California and its border is not officially defined either. However, I was recently advised by someone who I consider to be educated to …

  4. Should the words "city"/"state"/"province" be capitalized (if not ...

    When referring to an entity like a government body, should it be capitalized if referring to is by classification(?). E.g., if I write: The City of New York requires us to get a building permit.

  5. single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jul 20, 2018 · 1 It depends on the morphology and the boundaries of the country. Coastal road/highway is an example of a road running along the border of a country partly surrounded …

  6. single word requests - What is this decoration called that's found ...

    Jul 1, 2019 · What is this decoration called that's found around ceilings and doors, as shown in the images below?

  7. single word requests - What is the name of the area of skin …

    Apr 29, 2014 · The pink parts are called the upper and lower vermilion, the border between the skin and the vermilion is called the vermilion border, the wet, shiny inner portion of what …

  8. What is a cross signature? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Jul 27, 2015 · I think you mean a signature which extends from a photograph on to the paper where the photo is attached, thus crossing the border of the photo on to the paper. It's unclear …

  9. More formal way of saying: "Sorry to bug you again about this, …

    Aug 22, 2011 · I assume by "Sorry to bug you again about this" that you were already given help with "X", so instead of an apology, perhaps a thank you would work better: Thank you for your …

  10. Should one ever use the word "please" in an order or demand?

    Aug 2, 2012 · A police officer who pulls over a driver might ask to see his “license and registration, please.” Similarly, a border official might ask for a “passport, please.” However, in these …