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   Hi, Paul Quinn : Alexander Koryagin!   
   I read your message from 23.12.2019 09:06   
      
    AK>> pulled the door to against the increasing rain.   
      
    PQ> Something is unsaid here, as it unnecessary... well, in the   
    PQ> writer's view. What are the possible conditions for a door to   
    PQ> remain at rest: open or closed. From the inside, we push a door   
    PQ> open; or, pull a door closed.   
      
   I see, but in Russia, in such cases, we often ask the interlocutor, "Now say it   
    again in a human way." ;)   
      
    PQ> It's wet outside. He pulls the door to keep the rain outside. The   
    PQ> door is closed. Everyone would know this. Pull door, door closes.   
    PQ> Silly isn't it. :)   
      
   By the way, how should I pronounce the name "Gatsby"? Should the last sound be   
   [ai] or [ee]?  No questions if he were Gatsbe. Is there any rule?   
      
   Bye, Paul!   
   Alexander Koryagin   
   english_tutor 2019   
      
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