This is not the first time I encounter a question of whether âbearâ or âbareâ must be used. I think it is because of the similarity in pronuntiation. Though, âbareâ is an adjective meaning ânakedâ, as in âbarefootâ. To bear, on the other hand, is a verb meaning to tolerate, to have to accept.
By Michael J. Mazza HALL OF FAME on November 2, 2001. Format: Mass Market Paperback. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is another masterpiece by Tennessee Williams, who was truly one of the 20th century's greatest playwrights. This play was presented in New York in the 1950s, and in book form it is an excellent read.
Green Eggs and Ham posted by Jason Kottke Feb 20, 2009 After writing The Cat in the Hat in 1955 using only 223 words, Dr. Seuss bet his publisher that he could write a book using only 50 words. Seuss collected on the wager in 1960 with the publication of Green Eggs and Ham. Here are the 50 distinct words used in the book: