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  Tanya October 4, 2012 14:13

  Dear Alhagag! I think in that sentence it may may mean that
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  alhagag October 1, 2012 14:40

  thanks so much Tanya for this great explenetion  as to 5 i think you're about built = lead i look for in Arabic dictionary  the same meaning  thanks more again 

  have a good day!
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  Bimal September 29, 2012 23:29

  Dear teacher Tanya,

   

  THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

   

  I really want to collect some multi-words, which are frequently used in English language. Dear teacher, please let me know on how to find them with some examples. It means that multi-words could be used differently based on the parts of speech. Could you please explain this section with a little elaboration?

                                                                                                            

  Good Luck!

  Bimal
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  Tanya September 28, 2012 11:36

  Dear Alhagag! I have just got an idea about item 5. If we are speaking about killer whales (shamoos, orcas) living in cold waters, that expression may mean that the whales creating an ecsort control or maintain the temperature of the water around a female and her calf giving off the warmth of their bodies. How do you like that?
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  Tanya September 28, 2012 10:39

  Dear Alhagag! Let me continue my explanations on the base of your additional questions and information.

  I hope you have got item one. If we add the first part to it, we will get a quite reasonable sentence:

  But perhaps the most important
  characteristic of all lies (or is) in the strength
  of our family ties.

  As to item 2 and 3. It is obvious that a grandmother kicks her granddauhgter in the rump (butt) to authorize (allow) the latter to scramble. As to the word "scramble", it has a few different meanings: to fight for something, to clamber (climb) up, to take off ( about planes or birds), to make disorder and, maybe some others. It depends on what animals we mean. It is for you to deside which meaning is more suitable.

  Well, as to 5. The word "heat" also has many different meanings as well as "run". So, even with the additional information you gave me, I can't be sure in this sentence. Your original question was about "build to". So, it may mean "creates" or "leads to" or something like that. However, I can't understand what "heat run" means here.  The first meaning of this expression is "a heating test", i.e, a reaction of an object to this or that temperature . The word "heat" may  mean , excitement , fervour , ardour , animation , vehemence , eagerness , passion , rage, estrus (about animals) and many other things. Anyway "run" is movement. If they are whales, it means they may swim somewhereand so can the people who try to photograph or shoot whales. So, this sentence is not clear, yet.

  "Ceremony" . In our everyday life this word means formal polite behavior and I believe it is used in this sense in your examples. At least, I feel that way. It may also mean a formal religious or public occasion, especially one celebrating a particular event, achievement, or anniversary or something like that (about people).

  If you have other questions, don't hesitate asking.

  Have a nice day!
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  alhagag September 26, 2012 13:46

  dear, Tanya not all what you explained it is clear  let's make point 

  for 1 i quite understood but not completely i can add this sentence before 1      

  But perhaps the most important
  characteristic of all ...

  about scramble is not clear the sentence number 3 is before 2 

  as to 5 isn't clear at all let's me give you more information the diver talks about humpback whale and her calf the crew spots them and they head to them to follow them.

  at last i'd like for you clear me up more about ceremony i know this opposite unceremony otherwise all of things is ok 

  take care  
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  Tanya September 25, 2012 14:41

  Dear Alhagag! Of course, you should think my answers over to see if everything is clear.  As to my fast answer, you have been lucky to catch me online today (Ha-ha!)
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  alhagag September 25, 2012 14:37

  Thanks, Tanya so much for your fast respond and encourage me 

  indeed i read your comment briefly i'll find out what is not clear for you and me i promise to bring you some sentences which it aids you to clarify me clearly .

  hear you tomorrow 

  
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  Tanya September 25, 2012 14:24

  All new members! You are welcome!
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  Tanya September 25, 2012 14:20

  Dear Alhagag! I am very glad to hear from you again. I am fine, thanks. Your questions are always very interesting and I  like answering them. Well, let's start:

  1. If I understand you correctly, the word "lies" confuses you in this part of the sentence. The idea is quite clear: something (you didn't mention) is based (or is a result or something like that) on strong family ties. "Lies" is a third person for "lie", i.e. to be in a horizontal position, to be located somewhere or just to be.

  2. "Scramble" as to amimals may mean "fight" or "make their way". I don't see the full sentence but I think the last suits better for the case.

  3. 'Unceremonious" means without ceremony; informal, abrupt, rude, or undignified.

  
  4. "free for all" means they all can eat without any ceremonies.

  5. I have some doubs about this item. However, my idea is that the escort is built to protect a female and a calf and to help them run away quickly and safely.

  6. No doubts! It is of no matter to say either "each of them" or just "each".

  7. "Come ( or go) up" means "to come very close to someoone/something", "to near". In your example

  The calf just came
  straight up towards me.

  "straight" means that it didn't think or turn anywhere but just came up to a man.

  If you still have some questions, please, ask them. As a matter of fact, your English is getting better and better. My congratulations!

  Have a nice day!