Feb 21, 2015 · The house stands - simple present tense. The house is standing - present continuous tense. The old house near the river is still standing after all these years. The continuous form can be used here to emphasise the fact that this state is a continuous one and contrasts with a statement describing a process, as in: The old house near the river ...

May 1, 2014 · Hello friends! I want to describe a house located near the sea and I'm thinking of ways to describe it. Can I say 1.) The house stands near the shore. 2.) The house stands along the shore. 3.) The house is located to the seaside. If …

Jun 12, 2024 · "It stands as a crowning achievement in contemporary design,to house the flora of sub-tropical south-west China at the end of a path retracing the steps along the Silk Route,from temperate Europe and across mountains,arid lands and high pastures that brought the plants from their native habitat in Asia to come to define much of the richness and ...

Jan 20, 2009 · A house could be in the middle of the city and still be secluded, in my opinion. If the house were surrounded by a wall and dense growth it could be secluded without being isolated. In my understanding of the word, an isolated house is one that is a long distance from any other house, out in the country.

Dec 7, 2008 · The store stands open until late on Thursday. (?) 2) The house stood empty for a long time. The house stayed empty for a long time. (?) 3) Mix the batter and let it stand for twenty minutes. Mix the batter and let it stay for twenty minutes. (?) 4) The word record stood for 20 years The word record stayed for 20 years (?) Thanks in advance!

Feb 4, 2013 · A car is sitting outside. A house sits on a hill. Her photo sat in the drawer. Is it correct to use the verb sit in all of these examples?

Oct 28, 2007 · Yes, you can say that the children are standing before the house. I stand before you means I am standing in front of you, facing you. It is often used by someone making a speech to a crowd or an assembly, but not in a queue. She was sitting before us.

Jan 11, 2008 · Could you please help me? When you want to reiterate that you would still like the person to come to your house, do you say: The invitation still stands? Is the expression correct or can I use something else. Thanks so much!

Feb 5, 2010 · Hi I'm looking for a room in Australia and every website I've found appear something like this "room with BIR" what that means? Thanks

Jun 9, 2024 · “It stands as a crowning achievement in contemporary design, to house the flora of sub-tropical south-west China at the end of a path retracing the steps along the Silk Route, from temperate Europe and across mountains, arid lands and high pastures that brought the plants from their native habitat in Asia to come to define much of the ...