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  1. tagging along | WordReference Forums

    May 14, 2022 · "Tagging along, I trekked through groves of coastal live oak, Douglas fir, Sequoia sempervirens, across grassy hillsides and amid fog scented with peppery California bay laurel.

  2. Sticky perfume x smell - WordReference Forums

    Feb 12, 2011 · I would interpret perfume as a scented preparation that the Frenchman wears. He is a French aristocrat: fictionally, one would almost expect such a man to use some sort of …

  3. from long ago - WordReference Forums

    Apr 30, 2009 · Hello! Could anybody tell me what does "from long ago" mean and, mainly, how and when am I to use it? I came across it in an article titled : "a tale from long ago" and I can …

  4. capilla - WordReference Forums

    Oct 22, 2012 · Hi there, Anyone have any idea what a capilla is? This is part of a list of fragrant products provided in a hotel, comes after soap, scented candles...

  5. Use/Wear Perfumes - WordReference Forums

    Dec 6, 2023 · "Use" perfume (s) covers that but also could if you want include perfumes added to soaps, shower gels, air fresheners, detergents, scented candles and many other applications. …

  6. on the left or to the left - WordReference Forums

    Oct 13, 2007 · WHen do you say on the left or to the left? Is there any differnce in terms of meaning? For example, which one is right? My desk is on the left of the cabinet or My desk is …

  7. on the evening of or in the evening of | WordReference Forums

    Oct 28, 2014 · I was taught that "on the evening" is used when we are talking about a specific date, as in your example. In the evening is used in a more general sense, without a specific …

  8. tiré à quatre épingles - WordReference Forums

    Nov 27, 2005 · Bonjour, j'ai trouvé l'expression, "tiré à quatre épingles" dans le livre "Touriste de bananes" par Georges Simenon. Quelqu'un pourrait me renseigner qu'est'ce que ça veut dire …

  9. non-smoking vs. no-smoking | WordReference Forums

    Jan 7, 2009 · Do you smoke after sex? I don't think there's a great deal of ambiguity really. Certainly in speech a no-smoking restaurant would be perfectly well understood, and a normal …

  10. can <trace> <be traced> back to | WordReference Forums

    Nov 22, 2023 · It traces back more than 6000 years, since ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Persians, Romans and probably Chinese used to burn scented flowers and herbs and enjoy aromatic …