Writing Tips

Allied to a nation vs Allied with a nation

allied to a nation—(of a nation) related to another nation or connected by common origin:

Appendix, addendum and supplement designate additional matter subjoined to a book.

I think the picture showed a guy in armor kneeling ... No way to tell for sure with colors all washed out.

Appendage, appurtenance, accessory and adjunct designate something regarded as additional and at the same time as subsidiary to another object.

All right must always be two words. Alright is considered a nonstandard word. Avoid its use.

All the way—(U.S. coll., of hamburgers, etc.) with all available extras, such as mustard, relish, etc.

All ready means totally prepared.

Appearance, look, aspect and semblance denote the outward show presented by a person or thing.

Appear, loom and emerge all mean to come out into view. In use, however, they are only rarely interchangeable.

All hours—very late or very early hours.

All over means finished or everywhere.

All of a sudden is the correct phrase.