Elmira

[ el-mahy-ruh ]

/ ɛlˈmaɪ rə /

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a city in S central New York.

QUIZZES

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Question 1 of 7

“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

While Alig has left Elmira since our interview, Mike is still there.
The Party Monster Lives For the Applause: Michael Alig’s Second Act|Caitlin Dickson|February 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The sign held by a little girl in Elmira, New York: "When I grow up, I wanna be just like Gerry."
Geraldine Ferraro Dies: Memories of Her 1984 Campaign|Lynn Sherr|March 26, 2011|DAILY BEAST
And when Elmira come along down the road, she seen me by the gate a-crying, and she asts me why.
Danny's Own Story|Don Marquis
But another woman speaks up and says Danny must of been playing with them while Elmira was over town.
Danny's Own Story|Don Marquis

Clemens left that night with an invitation to visit Elmira by and by, and with the full intention of going—soon.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete|Albert Bigelow Paine
He had planned to make a spring tour to California, but the attraction at Elmira was of a sort that discouraged distant travel.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete|Albert Bigelow Paine
At last the night of the final lecture came, and he was off for Elmira with the smallest possible delay.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete|Albert Bigelow Paine