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tcom



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:08 pm    Post subject: His first thought on getting out of bed... Reply with quote
Hello,

Quote:
His first thought on getting out of bed - if he had any thought at all - was to get back in again.


In the sentence above, I don't know what the word on means.
Which sentence below refers to this usage?

1. Let me have your thoughts on the proposition.
2. Please report to reception on arrival.

Thanks.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
In your quoted sentence, "on" (or "upon") has the meaning of 'when', as in sentence #2.
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I understand. Thanks Very Happy
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