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  1. grammar - Use of "and lo" in a sentence - English Language

    Aug 21, 2011 · Lo means look or behold [here/there]. It's not ordinarily used the way OP's example has it, where the amazing sight being referenced isn't actually present at the time of …

  2. meaning - use of the interjection "but lo' ..." - English Language ...

    According to the OED, in Middle English there are two distinct words "lo" or "loo" which have fallen together; one of them is indeed derived from a form of "look", but the other "lá, an …

  3. What is a more modern variant of the interjection 'Lo!"

    Dec 6, 2012 · Lo in Hindi could be used to express frustration too: Like in the sentence, Lo chali gai bus. So, if there has to be one equivalent in English, I think it's SEE: However, one has to …

  4. interjections - How to use the expression "lo and behold" - English ...

    Apr 11, 2011 · Lo comes from Middle English, where it was a short form of lok, imperative of loken, "to look" (see Etymonline, Wiktionary). To behold means "to see, to look at" and comes …

  5. verbs - "log in to" or "log into" or "login to" - English Language ...

    When writing an instruction about connecting to a computer using ssh, telnet, etc., I'm not sure what spacing to use in this familiar spoken phrase: "Log in to host.com" "Log into host.com" …

  6. single word requests - A case that exhibits all the possible …

    Besides the terms mentioned in comments (humbug and Christmas tree), consider poster child; which literally is “a child afflicted by some disease or deformity whose picture is used on …

  7. AntennaCraft HD1850 vs. Winegard HD8200U for attic with VHF …

    Jan 5, 2014 · Since I want VHF-LO, I'd rather just install one metal beast that does everything. I have also leaned heavily against the AntennaCraft HBU55 and the Winegard HD7698P, …

  8. What is the short form for 'little' ? Is it li'l or lil'?

    Sep 2, 2014 · The form lil is used, but the most common variant seems to be lil' (capitalized when it is a name).. Wikipedia "Lil" is a kind of prefix and is the short form of "little".

  9. Low VHF reception (2 - 6) Experience & Opinions - TV Fool

    Oct 10, 2012 · A TV antenna is an assembly or wires and rods that is designed to receive RF signals over particular bands of the RF spectrum. There is no home for ugly stepchildren who …

  10. Is it natural to say "Ok, I will"? - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    Jun 15, 2020 · Stack Exchange Network. Stack Exchange network consists of 183 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for …