Hi everyone –
I am now learning English as a second language. I have some questions, and I hope someone could answer them for me.
1.
That's not the job for you. Only people who speak Russian fluently will be considered for the job at the Russian embassy.
What does "to be considered for the job" mean here? Is there a collocation like that in English? In fact, I've looked up the word "consider" in the Longman Dictionary, but I don't find a definition and usage that's fit in this sentence. I am so confused. In addition, can I say "IN the Russian embassy" instead? Which is more common (compared to "at the Russian embassy")?
2.
The man who lived in the apartment next to mine has three cats and a dog.
Can I say "next to me" instead of "next to mine"? Which do you prefer? Why?
Thanks!
A definition of consider is to regard or look at with a specific purpose. I was surprised that my favorite online dictionary, Merriam-Webster, did not include this definition, but many others did.
Either in the embassy or at the embassy could be used. It depends whether you regard the embassy as the ambassador and others working there or as a building.
I think I would say, "the apartment next to mine," because I would be talking about his apartment and my apartment being next to each other. However, if you want to revert your comparison back to the man living next to you, it could be acceptable to say, "next to me."
I am only addressing your statement #2. It is great as written. If you really wanted to use me, I would write it as:
The man who lived next to me has three cats and a dog.