Much as she loved her son, she was unable to understand his choice of career.
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(as) much as someone loves — (as) much as someone loves/likes/dislikes/etc phrase used for saying that although someone loves, likes, dislikes etc someone or something, a particular fact is still true Much as she loved her son, she was unable to understand his choice of… … Useful english dictionary
(as) much as someone likes — (as) much as someone loves/likes/dislikes/etc phrase used for saying that although someone loves, likes, dislikes etc someone or something, a particular fact is still true Much as she loved her son, she was unable to understand his choice of… … Useful english dictionary
much — [ mʌtʃ ] (comparative more [ mɔr ] ; superlative most [ moust ] ) function word, quantifier *** Much can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by an uncountable noun): There isn t much time left. How much money do you have? as… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
someone can't stand to do something — someone can’t stand to do something phrase used for saying that someone dislikes something so much that they cannot allow it to happen She couldn’t stand to see him leave. Thesaurus: to hate or dislike someone or somethingsynonym Main entry:… … Useful english dictionary
much */*/*/ — UK [mʌtʃ] / US adverb, determiner, pronoun Word forms much : comparative more UK [mɔː(r)] / US [mɔr] superlative most UK [məʊst] / US [moʊst] Summary: Much can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by an uncountable noun):… … English dictionary
someone can't stand to do something — used for saying that someone dislikes something so much that they cannot allow it to happen She couldn t stand to see him leave … English dictionary
someone can't stand someone — someone can’t stand someone/something/ phrase used for saying that a person dislikes someone or something very much I can’t stand milk. James just can’t stand his mother in law. can’t stand doing something: I can’t stand waiting for buses. can’t… … Useful english dictionary
someone can't stand something — someone can’t stand someone/something/ phrase used for saying that a person dislikes someone or something very much I can’t stand milk. James just can’t stand his mother in law. can’t stand doing something: I can’t stand waiting for buses. can’t… … Useful english dictionary
List of Disgaea characters — This article contains information on characters from the video strategy/role playing games Disgaea: Hour of Darkness and Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories for the PlayStation 2 video game console, and Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice for the PlayStation 3… … Wikipedia
stand — stand1 [ stænd ] (past tense and past participle stood [ stud ] ) verb *** ▸ 2 move to upright position ▸ 3 put foot on/in something ▸ 4 be in particular position ▸ 5 remain without moving ▸ 6 be in situation/state ▸ 7 be particular height ▸ 8… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
