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Eminent and Imminent
The adjective "eminent" means prominent or outstanding. "Imminent" means impending, about to occur.
Mizuame no Doku – Learn from a Story
This lesson introduces the story called, " Mizuame no Doku." Here is some useful vocabulary from the story.
Shi Xian - Daily Mandarin Lesson
The Mandarin Chinese word for "achieve" is "shi xian." This daily Mandarin lesson has audio files for your pronunciation and listening practice.
The Most Common Mandarin Chinese Words - Part Seven
The most common Mandarin Chinese words, arranged by Pinyin spelling, part six- Q S.
How Can You Choose The Perfect Gifts For Women And Baby
We often have a problem when we're invited to a baby birthday, baby shower or other celebration to choose the best baby gifts. It is because we do not know what date a person loves and what would be a good idea to give her.
Robert Benchley's Classic Parody of Charles Dickens: Christmas Afternoon
Robert Benchley's account of the Gummidge family's "Christmas Afternoon"--written "in the manner" of Charles Dickens--is an especially witty example of parody.
Why Do Chinese Brides Marry in Red?
Western countries and popular culture often depict white wedding gowns as the traditional attire for brides. In Asia and other countries, white is not appropriate to wear on your wedding day.
Bei - Shell - Chinese Character Profile
The Chinese character for shell also means money, since cowrie shells were used as currency in ancient China.
Good Advice From the World's Worst Writer
Here we turn to advice from Scotsman Sir Thomas Urquhart (1605-1660), a master of euphuism and one of the world's worst writers.
Rapt and Wrapped: Answers to Practice Exercises
The adjective "rapt" means carried away or wholly absorbed. "Wrapped" is the past tense of the verb "wrap," which means to cover, enclose, or bundle.
3 Ways of Using the Spanish Preposition "Según"
The Spanish preposition "según" usually means "according to" or "depending on." However, it is often used in ways that aren't directly translatable to English.
The Writing of Essays, by Charles S. Brooks
In this essay, American author Charles Stephen Brooks identifies the key characteristics of a good essayist--a reader, a thinker, and "a kind of poet . . . whose wings are clipped."