Timeline for Question on the use of 'but'
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| Sep 14, 2021 at 20:37 | comment | added | Eric | Well, respectfully, I have to disagree with you there. My interpretation is similar to what you wrote in your answer: 'contrary to the expectations of reverence, the reality is he fears his boss'. Perhaps you have misunderstood my interpretation, or I yours. (Apologies if this seems blunt or rude; it is certainly not meant.) | |
| Sep 13, 2021 at 12:14 | comment | added | dubious | I don't mean to come across rude but I don't think it allows for much interpretation. It doesn't mean what you seem to think it means. | |
| Sep 12, 2021 at 20:10 | comment | added | Eric | I suppose that whether your interpretation or mine is correct depends on the context; but unfortunately, the context of the sentence in question allows for either interpretation. | |
| Sep 12, 2021 at 18:11 | comment | added | dubious | No. An easier example is: "We thought it was X. It was not X but Y." | |
| Sep 12, 2021 at 9:55 | comment | added | Eric | Ah, I see. So what you're saying is this: That Hugh did not revere his boss might well lead one to think that he also did not fear him (after all, reverence is respect tinged with some fear, or awe); however, this implication is not true (or at least not for long), and Hugh did indeed grow to fear his boss. Am I right? | |
| Sep 11, 2021 at 22:46 | history | answered | dubious | CC BY-SA 4.0 |