9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes. This is not an English usage. In England, we use "dived" and not "dove" for the action. I notice that the Oxford Shorter English Dictionary allows it as "English and American Dialect", but I would never say "he dove"! Marj --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.350 / Virus Database: 196 - Release Date: 17/04/02