Dear American friends,
I recently found it difficult to understand some expressions
in a short novel , SWEET LADY IN WHITE in 'One story', written by
American author, Melanie Rae Thon.
After several attempts consulting several dictionaries, I thought it much better
to ask a native English speaking person for its meaning.Let me quote what I have
here from the book.
"I almost love you. I do love the way your red lipstick matched

your little red purse so beautifully. (snip)

We met by chance. Two days ago, I watched you choosing fruit

and vegetables. Such bliss! One Fuji apple, green and rosy, one

grapefruit blushing pink, one fat orange orange, one small bright

banana. "
Here's my two big?
1.What is the meaning of almost?: what is the difference between "I love you" and
"I almost love you."

2.What is 'fat orange orange'?

I would most appreciate it if someone ggave me an advice.

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Originally Posted by Serendips

Dear American friends,
I recently found it difficult to understand some expressions
in a short novel , SWEET LADY IN WHITE in 'One story', written by
American author, Melanie Rae Thon.
After several attempts consulting several dictionaries, I thought it much better
to ask a native English speaking person for its meaning.Let me quote what I have
here from the book.
"I almost love you. I do love the way your red lipstick matched

your little red purse so beautifully. (snip)

We met by chance. Two days ago, I watched you choosing fruit

and vegetables. Such bliss! One Fuji apple, green and rosy, one

grapefruit blushing pink, one fat orange orange, one small bright

banana. "
Here's my two big ?.
1.What is the meaning of almost?: what is the difference between "I love you" and
"I almost love you."

2.What is 'fat orange orange'?

I would most appreciate it if someone ggave me an advice.

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Well firstly, simply think what colour is an orange :) lol, and secondly, the love part could have meant almost anything, I think he is saying he thinks she's cute, and that he's almost in love her, it sounds as if he can't allow himself to do it.

Well there you go... easy...

Hope that helped. :)

"I almost love you" means something like "I nearly love you," or "I like you a lot, but don't love you." It sounds like the speaker is very fond of the person mentioned, without actually loving them.

"Orange" first describes the color of a fruit. The second "orange" is the name of the fruit, what the fruit is called.

I hope that helps. :)