Beset by, beset with - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Oct 21, 2016 · What's the difference between the following sentences: Her career was beset with difficulties. Her career was beset by difficulties.
His path was beset with/by difficulties - which is correct?
Aug 1, 2018 · For me, "beset by" suggests more agency on the part of the thing (s) doing the besetting, whereas "beset with" suggests a more static viewpoint, and references the beset …
Which definition is used for the verb "beset"?
Jan 5, 2020 · It's definition #2 in your context.Iran is plagued, harassed, weighed down by US sanctions and anti-government protests..It's worth noting that most other dictionaries give that …
word usage - Can we use "surround" when the person being …
Jul 13, 2019 · John was in the corner with his back against the wall and his enemy in front, he was completely surrounded OED gives surround v a. To enclose, encompass, or beset on all …
prepositions - Which is correct by 5:00pm or at 5:00pm? - English ...
Apr 8, 2017 · I will rather ask: Which one of the sentences below is not correct? Unlike the very last one, the first and second ones (Please be ready by 5:00pm. and Please be ready at …
Furious with vs at - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
I was furious at her. Vs I was furious with her. Also I am angry at him. Vs I am angry with him. What’s the difference?
prepositions - "in the plate" or "on the plate" - English Language ...
May 9, 2014 · I am learning English with Duolingo. One example sentence is: The forks are on the plates. Another one is: I have her fork in my plate. What's the difference between "in the plate" …
How to express that one is having a series of bad luck to complete …
May 18, 2023 · It all depends on whether you want a country feel or a literary feel. A couple of real-world examples. From a law firm's website: Is Your Construction Project Snakebit? - How …
prepositions - "Suggest me" or "Suggest to me" - English …
Could you please suggest me which word to use. Could you please suggest to me which word to use. I am not sure which of the above two forms is grammatical. I am confused because for tell …