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To: netmilsmom; DBeers
No, it means you understand what 'with' means but wish to continue a fruitless academic exercise because you may have an incessant need to be 'right'

And what, pray tell, are you two doing? If that is what you believe I am doing, then you must also believe that the rest of Free Republic is a "fruitless academic exercise".

Fruitless, by the way, would be in the eye of the beholder. I have no doubt that I would never be able to influence your beliefs, but that is not my goal. The idea of discussing things on a public forum is to possibly influence the beliefs of others who might be reading the thread. Either or both of us may have done so, and therefore the effort is not necessarily fruitless.
207 posted on 01/23/2005 3:55:29 PM PST by deaconjim (Freep the world!)
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To: deaconjim

I'm just going to make it simple for you.

"with - ( P ) Pronunciation Key (wth, wth)
prep.

1. In the company of; accompanying: Did you go with her?
2. Next to; alongside of: stood with the rabbi; sat with the family.
3.
1. Having as a possession, attribute, or characteristic: arrived with bad news; a man with a moustache.
2. Used as a function word to indicate accompanying detail or condition: just sat there with his mouth open.
4.
1. In a manner characterized by: performed with skill; spoke with enthusiasm.
2. In the performance, use, or operation of: had trouble with the car.
5. In the charge or keeping of: left the cat with the neighbors.
6. In the opinion or estimation of: if it's all right with you.
7.
1. In support of; on the side of: I'm with anyone who wants to help the homeless.
2. Of the same opinion or belief as: He is with us on that issue.
8. In the same group or mixture as; among: planted onions with the carrots.
9. In the membership or employment of: plays with a jazz band; is with a publishing company.
10.
1. By the means or agency of: eat with a fork; made us laugh with his jokes.
2. By the presence or use of: a pillow stuffed with feathers; balloons filled with helium.
11. In spite of: With all her experience, she could not get a job.
12. In the same direction as: sail with the wind; flow with the river.
13. At the same time as: gets up with the birds.
14.
1. In regard to: We are pleased with her decision. They are disgusted with the status quo.
2. Used as a function word to indicate a party to an action, communicative activity, or informal agreement or settlement: played with the dog; had a talk with the class; lives with an aunt.
15. In comparison or contrast to: a car identical with the one her sister just bought.
16. Having received: With her permission, he left. I escaped with just a few bruises.
17.
1. And; plus: My books, with my brother's, make a sizable library. We had turkey with all the trimmings.
2. Inclusive of; including: comes to $29.95 with postage and handling.
18. In opposition to; against: wrestling with an opponent.
19. As a result or consequence of: trembling with fear; sick with the flu.
20. So as to be touching or joined to: coupled the first car with the second; linked arms with their partners.
21. So as to be free of or separated from: parted with her husband.
22. In the course of: We grow older with the hours.
23. In proportion to: wines that improve with age.
24. In relationship to: at ease with my peers.
25. As well as; in favorable comparison to: She could sing with the best of them.
26. According to the experience or practice of: With me, it is a question of priorities.
27. Used as a function word to indicate close association: With the advent of the rockets, the Space Age began."


This is what you are trying to enlighten us "with"?


209 posted on 01/23/2005 4:08:06 PM PST by netmilsmom (Offical Anti-Catholic Troll Hunter.)
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