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Dalton1
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 Posted - 25 Oct 2013 : 00:23:58
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Folks,
I know this one sounds funny. I am sure there are many other English words that fall into category where the dictionary meaning can be quite different to its meaning in context as maybe used in a sentence. Can muster be used to mean fully mastered or gained clear knowledge of? I appreciate any insightful thoughts on the applications of the word muster. I already checked the dictionary, but the meanings weren’t satisfying to what I was expecting. For example, when referring to students understanding a certain topic of discourse, can we say, “The students will muster… or the students mustered…?”
Thank you & appreciated on your continued enlightenment.
Best regards,
Yero.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 25 Oct 2013 : 01:54:12
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Dalton 1
Am I linguistic expert ? NO.
Was I born and bred in England?. Yes.
OK, the word Muster is a word that is very dated in the 21st Century and not in common use, I think it would mostly be used when talking about the armed forces,(soldiers, sailors etc.)
IN MY OPINION: The meaning that you wish to convey in your example “The students will muster… or the students mustered…?” would not be easily understood by the average person today,
I would suggest that you use words similar to these.
The students all appear to have mastered (the Topic) and all have a clear understanding of (The topic)
http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/pass-muster?showCookiePolicy=true
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Edited by - toubab1020 on 25 Oct 2013 02:05:13 |
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Dalton1
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Posted - 25 Oct 2013 : 02:05:35
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Toubab,
Thanks for your insightful thoughts. I am glad you were able to narrow it down in that angle. I will certain take "dated" on this word as you positioned.
Thanks again...much appreciated on your timely respond.
Best always,
Yero |
"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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toubab1020
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Posted - 25 Oct 2013 : 18:28:42
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Pleased to be of assistance.Thanks.
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Originally posted by Dalton1
Toubab,
Thanks for your insightful thoughts. I am glad you were able to narrow it down in that angle. I will certain take "dated" on this word as you positioned.
Thanks again...much appreciated on your timely respond.
Best always,
Yero
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