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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Thumbed a ride home for the holidays

Henry was out of money, so he thumbed a ride home for the holidays.

Hi,

How should I understand "for" in the above? Does it mean "over?" Thanks.
  

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No; perhaps one of these definitions: as affecting the interests or circumstances of intended to belong to, or be used in connection with suiting the purposes or needs of as affecting the interests or circumstances of

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No; perhaps one of these definitions:

as affecting the interests or circumstances of
intended to belong to, or be used in connection with
suiting the purposes or needs of

as affecting the interests or circumstances of