partial to means have a tendency or bias towards choosing something I'm partial to chocolate cake (if given a choice)! In order of intensity from greatest to least passionate (really care alot) partial / …

I was answering a mail from tech support and wanted to tell them that I had already sorted out the problem I intially told them about. I also wanted to emphasize that I had tried the solution sugge...

I think it is better to say: "When all past societies had separately prospered in peace within the local borders of their own solutions, now that they are melting in one big pot an impartial vision is due, …

Jul 8, 2025 · On an orthogonal note: "I needed English to haggle with the vendor" (rather than required), and "Jurors are required to remain impartial during the trial" (rather than needed).

Harry rolled over in bed, a series of dazzling new pictures forming in his mind's eye….He had hoodwinked the impartial judge into believing he was seventeen.…he had become Hogwarts …

A few quick searches support the idea that it's usually "arm's" rather than "arms" or "arms'". In this phrase, "arm's-length" modifies "negotiations". When a modifier consists of two or more words, it's …

Jul 30, 2021 · The answer depends on the exact wording. If you say exactly what you wrote, "One cake is good but four is/are better", then the correct answer is "are". There's an implied "cakes" after …

Apr 6, 2019 · The meaning of "prejudice against" is clear. But the meaning of "prejudice towards" could be seen as ambiguous. The etymology dictionary: "prejudice (v.) mid-15c., prejudicen, "to injure or …

Consider the following words: impossible; incorrect; impatient; illegal; irregular; The meaning of the prefixes is the same (negation the adverb), but they are still different prefixes....

The slight reproach to which the virtue of patriotism is commonly liable, the noble are most likely to incur. Can be simplified by shuffling the word order. I've added (parentheses) to help you separate parts of …