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Mary will make John a fine wife.

Posted by Tom on February 23, 2004

In Reply to: Mary will make John a fine wife. posted by Bob on February 22, 2004

Thanks for your answers.

: Yes, strange as it may seem, it is understood just that way.

You mean "Mary will make John a fine wife."
sounds strange, but it could mean 'Mary will be a fine wife to John.'?

Thanks again.
Tom

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