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Making English Grammar Conform To Latin Rules Is Like Asking People To Play Baseball Using The Rules Of Football.
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Making English Grammar Conform To Latin Rules
Bill Bryson
Making English Grammar Conform To Latin Rules Is Like Asking People To Play Baseball Using The Rules Of Football.
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