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Sina



Joined: 25 Jan 2005
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Location: Germany

PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 2:20 pm    Post subject: It is me again:) Reply with quote

Oh sorry, but when reading english stories, I came across several interesting sentences and each time I am that interested in finding out whta they actually mean. Very Happy Razz Embarassed

Here is another example. Coould you give me another word for by the time?

Thanks Very Happy
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iitimone7



Joined: 09 Aug 2005
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Location: Indiana, USA

PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 5:53 pm    Post subject: by the time Reply with quote

...i can't think of anything that would mean the same thing. iitimone7
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asterix



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

By the time I get to Phoenix.
When I get to Phoenix.
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iitimone7



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:30 pm    Post subject: by the time Reply with quote

well...close, but not exactly.
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Bob S.



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Depending on context: before

I'm packing lots of snacks for my roadtrip.
By the time I get to Phoenix, I'll have eaten 3 bags of potato chips.
Before I get to Phoenix, I'll have eaten 3 bags of potato chips.
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