Subj : to pull the door to against
To   : Paul Quinn
From : Alexander Koryagin
Date : Tue Dec 24 2019 08:30:38

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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