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vocabulary idioms and phrases

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  Idiom  is a type of expression or phrase conveying a meaning which can’t be defined by the meaning of the individual words. English idioms and phrases are used to express something in an alternative way which further intensifies the message that needs to be conveyed. For example, one can say ‘born with a silver spoon in mouth’ instead of saying ‘born in a very wealthy family’. Schools should take the initiative to teach idioms to students as it enhances the kid’s learning, understanding, and communication skills in the English language. Idioms always allow a speaker or writer to describe a situation in the best possible way. It is almost impossible to avoid idiomatic expressions if someone is trying to get a better grip on the language. And to add to it, using idioms is enjoyable and is an interesting way to express something altogether. The purpose of idioms also includes bringing out something different in expressions avoiding the use of common or direct phrases, so as to ...

WORD ORIGINS

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  Word origins usually the study of etymology, etymogy means the meaning of word which does lot more than a language and how far the meaning is going to change over period of time by its usage. Etymology tells.about relationship between variois words in language in which we could predict the meaning of unfamiliar words. Examples Humble which is derived from latin word humus means humility  certainly low or lowly....similar meanings as modest inferior lowly. Viz Lass in George Bernard shaws playsaint joan  a word is seen with  shepherd girl s in troduction that is shepherd lass Lass is anywhere a meaning with maid or young girl used mostly in scotland and a d north of united kingdom. Melancholy. Its a word derived from melancolie means a black bile refers phelgm, yellow bile or black bile signifies character or health of any person. Marathon means running long distances on foot race as we got lot of history to it, olympics have taken this culture as marathons became ...

one word substitutes and idioms

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  Phrase                            one word susbstitute That which cant be avoid avoided      unvoidable That which is not believed           uncredible Which cannot be seen                    invisible That cannot be read                      illegible One who cannot Pay debits                                        insolvent A person Who speak many languages        linguist Person who settles abroad            emigrant A person who Comes and settle In foreign country                        immigrant One who is eloquent speaker        ora...

WORDS OFTEN CONFUSED

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 Words often confused or confusable is sn informal term used to explain 2 or more words which are easily confused with one another because of the following: Similarity Like...perspective prospective  Affect A verb that means to act on or produce a change in something.  For example, "The earthquake affected many people". Effect A noun that means a result or consequence of something.  For example, "One effect of the earthquake was that many people lost their homes. Austin behaved badly badly" is an adverb bad is adjective jennys car met with an accident  its bad .  in meaning imply and infer...junction juncture footer and footnote... Same spelling but different meaning homonyms.... for example, the words like...bank...... Bank financial institute and bank a river side, banking as banking on success would mean collecting success. Don't compromise  your   beliefs / principles  for the  sake  of being  accepted . If we back down on ...

Bury Me In A Free Land Francis Harper

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BURY ME IN A FREE LAND BY FRANCIS HARPER she is 19th century african american poet a prominent early feminist abolitionist civil rights advocate and social reformer a note worthy leader of anti slavery movement a prolific poet and the writer. In the present poem frances harper who particularly expressed solidarity for african americans who were deprived of their rights and also were subjected to slavery apartheid for centuries. The writer condemns the injustice and  cruelty of slavery, expressing disdain for the chains of bondage and suffering endured by enslaved people. she appeals to sense of kinship and solidarity for oppressed people of America. Lines   Make me a grave where'er you will, In a lowly plain, or a lofty hill; Make it among earth's humblest graves, But not in a land where men are slaves. I could not rest if around my grave I heard the steps of a trembling slave; His shadow above my silent tomb Would make it a place of fearful gloom. I could not rest if I hea...

Shyness my sheild By Mohan Das Karam chand Gandhi

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Gandhi’s evolving perspective on shyness becomes evident as he contemplates its role in his life. Initially perceived as a hindrance, he later views shyness as a shield that protects him from the pitfalls of thoughtless speech. “In fact, I can see that, on the contrary, it has been all to my advantage. My hesitancy in speech, which was once an annoyance, is now a pleasure.” This shift in perception marks a turning point in Gandhi’s understanding of his shyness. He recognizes the value of measured speech and the economy of words. 4. Failed Attempts at Public Speaking: Gandhi recounts various instances where his shyness hindered his attempts at public speaking. Notably, the failure to deliver a speech in Ventnor and the awkwardness of a dinner speech underscore the depth of his struggle. “I stood up to make a speech. I had with great care thought out one which would consist of a very few sentences. But I could not proceed beyond the first sentence.” These quotes highlight the intensity o...

ON SEEING PEOPLE OFF by Max Beerbom

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  MAX Beerbohm is critic writer caricaturist why gave excellent account of this essay which deals with morals and perceptions of human conscience in America where action takes place in Euston railway station. One of the writers friends receives farewell party from all collogues who is go forever to America leaving all of them. Writer and his friends gather at railway station  to see off the friend for one last time. Then writer thought the farewell summit is taking long even train isn't starting each of them posing different questions about journey ahead for which their friend gave indifferent answers, to the effect this episode was lethargic and wagering according to writer as he found no amusement in it. Then his eyes flashed on a guy whom he knows since sometime ago. The guy writer reminded for himself was Hubert le Ros a stage actor Who was seeing off a young lady probably an American and roes was English fellow. As train moved ros was weeping and girl too, it appeared as ...