grahamsealby
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I am an avid reader (using my Galaxy tablet) of GA stories and I use the advanced search facility always. However, after I've made my reading selection (from the search results) I can't go back to the original search results (not criteria). I've tried the Download, History, and Favourites facilities in my Browser but, for some reason, I can never return to my original search. It's annoying, I have to go back and re-enter my search criteria to replicate the search. Is there any way to store a search permanently so I can always have the original search result on hand? I'm a bit frustrated so I've asked for help.
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That's interesting. I must admit I never considered using 'passive' in that way. Thnx for the tip
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I'm not a fan of Grammarly because when you hit the 'ignore' option it is not permanent. Every subsequent time you exercise proofing the same issues keep arising. I've question Grammarly on this and they say their tech guys are looking into the problem. When I last applied the 'Readability Stats.' to my current document it showed a passive percentile of 2%. Now I don't know whether this is good or bad because there's explanation of the stat. Being low doesn't always mean it's good.
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Thnx for responding. It's starting to become clearer. In the sentence 'The hill was climbed by the girl' the 'WHO is the girl and the 'WHAT' is the hill. You can't say 'The hill climbed the girl' because it doesn't make sense. Of course, 'The girl climbed the hill' does. Thnx for the links; the more I write, the more I learn
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I use MS Word 10 proofing facility. This is what drives me crazy because I automatically use passive without thinking. I guess the rule is check for 'who' and 'what'. In your example 'the man' is the 'who' and the pizza is the 'what'. You can't say 'The pizza ate the man' because it's nonsense. I guess you must always look for the 'who' and construct from there. Thanx again
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I am plagued with a bad habit of using 'Passive' tense when writing. I get immediate flags from my proofing software that this is a NO, NO! How does one avoid using Passive tense and is it so bad? I'd like to hear from anyone who can help.
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What then would be the correct word usage?
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Yep it all comes to a hopefully satisfactory end. Thanks for reading and giving me feedback
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Epilogue . . . some fifteen months later . . . Mark got up from his desk, and with a contented smile, slowly walked out onto the main residence porch. Sipping from his coffee mug, he watched the activity in the marshaling yard where Scott was overseeing the unbridling of the stock horses. Young men, nay young gay youths, were excitedly telling stories about the morning ride; a lot of ribbing and exaggerated claims were being thrown around. They were happy and carefree. From the first int
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Thnx, I'm posting today
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HaHa. Yes.
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Yes, it's the same cowardice that Islamic mullas enjoy when they send children to their death telling them they'll be going to paradise. Why don't these nutters carry their own bombs?
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Yep. I tried to find him a nasty way to die, and from research, food allergy can be bad.
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13.1 'Please come in Brigadier, take a seat. Welcome to our Battalion Headquarters. Can I offer some refreshments? '(Pleasantly) No thank you Colonel, I'll pass if I may. I drink too much coffee for my own good. My wife believes I've become addicted to the stuff. 'Yes, I find my intake is bordering on excessive, if not habitual. (Fixing the Brigadier with a stare) So, how may I help you? Brigadier Colin Fergusson of the Military Police had requested a meeting with Garth Sta
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12.1 Jason tossed and turned in his sleep because something evil was disturbing his slumber. The dorm was quiet, except for the snorts, mumbles, farts, and other noises usually found with males at night-time. It was the wee small hours of the morning, a time when the body finally overcomes sleeplessness and sinks into a merciful sleep. Suddenly Jason woke up alarmed. Danger, his brain screamed danger, but before he could recognize the danger, something was placed over his mouth and nose,
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Thanks. I hope you li9ke the ending
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Wow, you're so lucky. My mother just called me bad names and then made the local priest visit with me. My father never really spoke to me after. Give your mum a big hug next time you see her.
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The Colonels house was two stories, the downstairs containing lounge, family rooms, the Colonels study, kitchen, and laundry, whilst upstairs were the bedrooms and bathrooms. Flushed by the wonderful day he'd had, Kenny was in no mood to tackle his father. He needed to be aggressively angry in order to handle the poisonous confrontation with his Dad. Maybe tomorrow, certainly tomorrow. Opening the front door, he moved into the house proper, and started towards the stairs leading to his bedroom.
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10.1 Bert Kreek was near tears; well real tears were forming. A cartoon had been posted on the army's Facebook site showing a woman, identified as Kreek's mother, lying back with her legs open, and addressing a line of black guys in full arousal. The caption read ‘C’mon big guys, I can fuck all day if ya wants' This is cruel; why bring me mum into this mess - my mess. She's not like that. She goes to church and lives as a good Christian; she'd never do anything as disgusting as this offe
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Very close. I find posting chapter by chapter frustrating. Wouldn't it be great if we could post the entire story in one go.
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Thanks!
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9.1 'Thanks for seeing me Captain. I know how busy you guys are, so agreeing to meet me at such short notice is really appreciated. I see you've got a brew; (signally a waiter) I've heard the coffee here is good.' Once his order was taken, Grant turned to speak, but Mark beat him to the punch. 'When an MP, and a senior one at that, requests a sudden meeting, it certainly is disconcerting. I never really agreed to anything except a need to satisfy my curiosity. How can I help, WO?'
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' . . . but you must sir, I'm falling apart; I need you . . . ' 'Don't you dare tell me I ‘must' do something; Corporals don't order Colonels to do anything. I'm really disappointed in you; I thought you were stronger.' '(Distressed) I'm sorry sir, I didn't mean to offend, but this harassment is getting to me. It's hard to explain, it's not the type of harassment, it's the continual pressure I have to live under. (Pause) I've separated the persecution into two areas, those that are triv
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What do you mean by buildup? I didn't think the temp varied much during the year
