Your not as smart as u think u are

The Cambridge online dictionary is very good and it's free. I use it all the time.

 

I am not as smart as I wish I was. I can barely add, forgot how to do fractions, and we will not discuss algebra, trigonometry geometry etc. I have very little science background. No physics, chemistry, or basic biology. Can't figure out what do to do after I open the hood of my car, no electronics, computer science, or even basic plumbing or carpentry. yes I have an excellent vocabulary, and know how to put some persuasive lparagraphs together. I can read for both a superficial and deeper meaning and can understand literary concepts in prose and poetry. But truth be told, most of what I know is pretty impractical outside of these kinds of sites.

I get by because I am the kind of person who has great instincts for who to trust to help me. I also have a great BS meter built in.

 

I wish I could do that. I'm jealous. Bro's Sis's. I am trying to be the best. I can be. I am finding the more I know, the more educatated I become, I realize How little I really know.
[QUOTE="btthegreat, post: 1067530820, member: 47527. yes I have an excellent vocabulary, and know how to put some persuasive lparagraphs together. I can read for both a superficial and deeper meaning and can understand literary concepts in prose and poetry. But truth be told, most of what I know is pretty impractical outside of these kinds of sites.

I get by because I am the kind of person who has great instincts for who to trust to help me. I also have a great BS meter built in.[/QUOTE]

 

Taxation without representation. And it had nothing to do with socialism which was not prevalent at the time

 

Thanks Vegas giants. That's why I want to know about, my education of it is like non-exsistant

 

Because that would be a violation of the forum rules!

The objective here is civil discourse irrespective of which side you may be on with an issue. You have to be respectful of the other members at all times.

Welcome and good luck with the spelling.

 

FYI try clicking on the REPLY at the bottom right of the text so that it is automatically quoted and everyone will know who you are responding to.

 

Not in the least. We have other posters here from all across the world and they struggle with their English too. Their opinions are welcome and so are yours.

 

I was taught how to use a dictionary to find where generally the meanings of words come from. I have learned lots of new words here on the Forum. I try to always look up a word I don't know.

It's a good thing to realize that there is more for one to learn. It doesn't mean you know 'little' it just means that you have learned there is more to learn. As a musician, I love learning new stuff. Once I learn a lick or two (I play guitar) I use them in different ways and fit them into my overall playing. I tend to rest on my laurels and congratulate myself for learning but then.......after a while....I always feel the need to move on and learn more....Realizing one needs to learn more and having the moxie to actually do it is (IMO) a gift.

 

The men who made it happen gave their reasons in no uncertain terms, right here.

 

I strongly suggest to you that I make up a good many of the big words I use.
Spellcheck never recognises them. So er... hmm.

I could totally use an apprenticeship as a sparky.
It's one of my missing skills.

So many times I come across the use for it.

 

As a handyman I do most of my own household electrical chores. I know enough to ensure that everything is done to code and I have successfully repaired lamps, washing machines, dryers, fridges, etc, etc. My spouse reckons that I have saved us a fortune. However I will call in a professional when it means dealing with anything on the other side of the mains. I know my limitations.

 

Good luck finding Dictionary/Thesaurus software. I recently searched all over the internet and could not find any. I'm currently running an old 32 bit American Heritage Dictionary/Thesaurus on my WinXP PC but could not find any for Win7/Win10. It seems the trend is now for online Dictionary/Thesaurus versions only. Not good!

If you find anything please post a link.

--pete--

 

Did you formally study electrical engineering or are you talking about study to be an electrician?

I ask because 2000 hours is about 8 months of study for an EE degree, which takes four years. And you can't really study electrical engineering until after you've had some calculus. EEs get four years of calculus and differential equations.

 

I posted a link to a software version of the Oxford American Dictionary & Thesaurus at the bottom of post # 24.

I've never used the program. It's sold by the microsoft online store. Maybe you can find some reviews of the program at Amazon.

 

what is "calculas"?

You can say that again.

How does one travel throughout the galaxy? You have access to a spaceship?

No, its "horrible".

 

what is a "tomarro" and "theasuse"?

 

A terrible lack of grammar and spelling ability will not be very useful when trying to get a complicated or sophisticated point across.

Well, you may be able to get a point across but don't EVER attack someone else's knowledge or intellectual abilities, as folks will eat you alive.

 

"Your not as smart as u think u are."

Your is possessive, the correct word (You're) is a contraction for "You are" which would be the correct word to use. You're welcome. BTW I would stay away from 'U' it's so 'texty' (made up word). Just type 'you.'

 

Spelling errors are easily overlooked, through proper use of emojis.

 

Something tells me there are some very interesting details missing from this story.

 

Oh very true.

 

If you don't mind that your dictionary/thesaurus is a couple of years' old, you can buy a used unabridged dictionary for a couple of dollars @ a thrift store. Check to make sure that it comes with the dictionary (& sometimes the thesaurus) on a disc - by now, it's usually on an optical disk that your DVD player can read. & make sure your PC can run the disk. Those systems often include links to the Internet version of the dictionary/thesaurus too - so you wind up with access to the current versions too.

I prefer print books to reading on a screen, myself. I've noticed there are lots of student dictionaries, foreign language dictionaries, writing style references, composition & literature books/manuals, etc. - usually from a couple of years back, but much cheaper @ thrift stores than retail new. It's an inexpensive way to build up a home reference/study library, if you want to go that way. They usually have a wide selection.

 

Yeah, I agree. I posted that link to help a couple of other members who want a software version. I use a Mac that has a dictionary and thesaurus built in. I use it often through the day. I also have a really old program called Spell Catcher. It checks spelling, has a dictionary and thesaurus and a bunch of other tools. It's old as the hills, but I always have it open and use it often throughout the day. The developer died years ago and the program has not been updated. But, thankfully, I've still been able to find ways to use it.

I prefer real books, too. And I agree about buying books from thrift stores. You can often find "like new" dictionaries and other books at the Goodwill, for instance. And their books sell for about 3.00 each.

 

Grammarly is a good program to get. You can try it for free before you buy.