#Phrasal_verbs
โญ๏ธto be very close to a harmful or extreme state.
โก๏ธMany of Lewisโs activities verged on the illegal.
โก๏ธ Some of his ideas are verging on the dangerous.
โก๏ธHis love of James Dean movies verged on fanaticism.
๐Verge on/upon something
โญ๏ธto be very close to a harmful or extreme state.
โก๏ธMany of Lewisโs activities verged on the illegal.
โก๏ธ Some of his ideas are verging on the dangerous.
โก๏ธHis love of James Dean movies verged on fanaticism.
#confusing_words
๐Forest / Jungle / Wood / Woods ๐
๐ธAll of these words refer to an area with lots of trees and other vegetation close
together.
๐ธThe word jungle refers to a tropical area (it can also be called a rain forest). The
Amazon in Brazil is an example of a jungle. In non-tropical areas, land filled with trees can be called the forest or the woods:
โ We went camping in the forest / in the woods.
โ The frightened fox ran across the parking lot and then disappeared into the
forest/woods. We usually say "the woods" โ when it is necessary to use "a," we typically use forest:
โ There is a large forest in the eastern part of the state.โ๏ธ
โ There isa large woods. โ๏ธ
๐ธThe word wood is used for the substance that comes from trees and is used in
construction and to make furniture and other objects:
โThis table is made of wood.
โ A small wooden cross marked the burial site.
โwoodenโ is the adjective meaning โmade of wood.โ
๐ธIf we are talking about multiple pieces of wood, then we say โpieces of woodโ and
not โwoodsโ:
โWe gathered a few pieces of wood to start a fire. โ๏ธ
afew woodsโ๏ธ
๐Forest / Jungle / Wood / Woods ๐
๐ธAll of these words refer to an area with lots of trees and other vegetation close
together.
๐ธThe word jungle refers to a tropical area (it can also be called a rain forest). The
Amazon in Brazil is an example of a jungle. In non-tropical areas, land filled with trees can be called the forest or the woods:
โ We went camping in the forest / in the woods.
โ The frightened fox ran across the parking lot and then disappeared into the
forest/woods. We usually say "the woods" โ when it is necessary to use "a," we typically use forest:
โ There is a large forest in the eastern part of the state.โ๏ธ
โ There is
๐ธThe word wood is used for the substance that comes from trees and is used in
construction and to make furniture and other objects:
โThis table is made of wood.
โ A small wooden cross marked the burial site.
โwoodenโ is the adjective meaning โmade of wood.โ
๐ธIf we are talking about multiple pieces of wood, then we say โpieces of woodโ and
not โwoodsโ:
โWe gathered a few pieces of wood to start a fire. โ๏ธ
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#confusing_words
๐ Girl / Lady / Woman ๐
๐ซงIn the past, the distinction between lady and woman used to be clearer:
๐งwoman = general word for a female adult
๐ man = general word for a male adult
๐งlady = an honorable woman with good manners and refined behavior
๐จ๐ฝโ๐ผgentleman = an honorable man with good manners and refined behavior.
๐ธNowadays, however, there is not so much of a difference. Although the words lady
and gentleman still carry some connotation of being refined and well-mannered,
people often use the words even to describe people they don't know.
โAn old lady fainted at the train station and they had to call an ambulance.
โGood evening, gentlemen. Can I get you anything to drink?
๐ธThe word girl is usually only used for female children or adolescents. Adult women
sometimes refer to their friends as girls, but it can be considered offensive for an
adult man to refer to adult women as "girls.
๐ Girl / Lady / Woman ๐
๐ซงIn the past, the distinction between lady and woman used to be clearer:
๐งwoman = general word for a female adult
๐ man = general word for a male adult
๐งlady = an honorable woman with good manners and refined behavior
๐จ๐ฝโ๐ผgentleman = an honorable man with good manners and refined behavior.
๐ธNowadays, however, there is not so much of a difference. Although the words lady
and gentleman still carry some connotation of being refined and well-mannered,
people often use the words even to describe people they don't know.
โAn old lady fainted at the train station and they had to call an ambulance.
โGood evening, gentlemen. Can I get you anything to drink?
๐ธThe word girl is usually only used for female children or adolescents. Adult women
sometimes refer to their friends as girls, but it can be considered offensive for an
adult man to refer to adult women as "girls.
#confusing_words
๐Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. / Miss๐
๐These titles indicate a person's gender and marital status:
๐ธMr. (pronounced "mister") = a man. Can be married or unmarried.
๐ธMrs. (pronounced "missus") = a married woman
๐ธMiss (pronounced "miss") = an unmarried woman
๐ธMs. (pronounced "mizz") = a woman who we are not sure if she is married or
not.
๐These titles are typically used with the last name:
๐ธBob Jones = Mr. Jones
๐ธ Susan Smith (married) = Mrs. Smith
๐ธ Kate Windsor (not married) = Miss Windsor
๐ธ Linda McDonnell (marital status unknown) = Ms. McDonnell
๐Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. / Miss๐
๐These titles indicate a person's gender and marital status:
๐ธMr. (pronounced "mister") = a man. Can be married or unmarried.
๐ธMrs. (pronounced "missus") = a married woman
๐ธMiss (pronounced "miss") = an unmarried woman
๐ธMs. (pronounced "mizz") = a woman who we are not sure if she is married or
not.
๐These titles are typically used with the last name:
๐ธBob Jones = Mr. Jones
๐ธ Susan Smith (married) = Mrs. Smith
๐ธ Kate Windsor (not married) = Miss Windsor
๐ธ Linda McDonnell (marital status unknown) = Ms. McDonnell
Forwarded from Sapeel ๐
TAKE STH UP (B1) โ to start doing a particular job or activity (Cambridge).
Have you ever thought of taking up acting?
He's taken up the position of supervisor.
#phrasalverb
Have you ever thought of taking up acting?
He's taken up the position of supervisor.
#phrasalverb
#phrases
๐From the word go / from the get-go
โช๏ธ(idiomatic) From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.
โช๏ธI watched him closely from the word go because I did not trust him.
๐From the word go / from the get-go
โช๏ธ(idiomatic) From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.
โช๏ธI watched him closely from the word go because I did not trust him.
#Phrasal_verbs
โก๏ธto prepare for something.
โญ๏ธ [gear up for]
โก๏ธ The organization is gearing up for a convention in May.
โญ๏ธ[gear up/be geared up to do something]
โก๏ธ Fast food restaurants are geared up to serve thousands of people daily.
๐Gear up
โก๏ธto prepare for something.
โญ๏ธ [gear up for]
โก๏ธ The organization is gearing up for a convention in May.
โญ๏ธ[gear up/be geared up to do something]
โก๏ธ Fast food restaurants are geared up to serve thousands of people daily.
Forwarded from Sapeel ๐
#Good morning hearts ๐
Who inhabit roses ๐ธtheir messages
And their letters overflow with fragrance..!!
They carry kindness in their speech
And purity is a cloud โ๏ธ that rains from their hearts
๐ธGood morning roses to the kind and pure hearts
That bear fruit in love ..... And give us hope in life
To those who possess the beauty of the soul and purity of intention .....
#Good morning jasmine and lily๐น
Good morning โค๏ธโค๏ธ
Who inhabit roses ๐ธtheir messages
And their letters overflow with fragrance..!!
They carry kindness in their speech
And purity is a cloud โ๏ธ that rains from their hearts
๐ธGood morning roses to the kind and pure hearts
That bear fruit in love ..... And give us hope in life
To those who possess the beauty of the soul and purity of intention .....
#Good morning jasmine and lily๐น
Good morning โค๏ธโค๏ธ