*USEFUL VOCABULARY ♥ WORDS FOR ALL COMPARATIVE EXAM*_ *(11.10.2020)*
1. *MALICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): spiteful*
Synonyms: malevolent, hostile
Antonyms: benevolent
*Example Sentence:*
He had been found guilty of malicious damage.
2. *INAUGURATE (VERB): initiate*
Synonyms: begin, start
Antonyms: wind up
*Example Sentence:*
He inaugurated a new policy of trade and exploration.
3. *ANXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): worried*
Synonyms: concerned, apprehensive
Antonyms: carefree
*Example Sentence:*
She was extremely anxious about her exams.
4. *RESUMPTION (NOUN): restart*
Synonyms: restarting, reopening
Antonyms: suspension
*Example Sentence:*
The rain has stopped, but we're still waiting for the resumption of the game.
5. *NORMALITY (NOUN): routine*
Synonyms: business as usual, order
Antonyms: insanity
*Example Sentence:*
The office gradually returned to a semblance of normality.
6. *SEMBLANCE (NOUN): appearance*
Synonyms: approximation, show
Antonyms: difference
*Example Sentence:*
She tried to force her thoughts back into some semblance of order.
7. *SNARL (VERB): tangle*
Synonyms: entangle, entwine
Antonyms: untangle
*Example Sentence:*
The trailing lead got snarled up in a bramble bush.
8. *SPECTRE (NOUN): ghost*
Synonyms: phantom, apparition
Antonyms: body, flesh
*Example Sentence:*
A dread of spectres and witches affected every aspect of daily life.
9. *VETERAN (NOUN): old hand*
Synonyms: old-timer, old stager
Antonyms: novice
*Example Sentence:*
Napoleon was at the head of a veteran army.
10. *EXPATRIATE (ADJECTIVE): emigrant*
Synonyms: non-native, émigré
Antonyms: native
*Example Sentence:*
Expatriate workers are found everywhere.
*@spokenenglish*
1. *MALICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): spiteful*
Synonyms: malevolent, hostile
Antonyms: benevolent
*Example Sentence:*
He had been found guilty of malicious damage.
2. *INAUGURATE (VERB): initiate*
Synonyms: begin, start
Antonyms: wind up
*Example Sentence:*
He inaugurated a new policy of trade and exploration.
3. *ANXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): worried*
Synonyms: concerned, apprehensive
Antonyms: carefree
*Example Sentence:*
She was extremely anxious about her exams.
4. *RESUMPTION (NOUN): restart*
Synonyms: restarting, reopening
Antonyms: suspension
*Example Sentence:*
The rain has stopped, but we're still waiting for the resumption of the game.
5. *NORMALITY (NOUN): routine*
Synonyms: business as usual, order
Antonyms: insanity
*Example Sentence:*
The office gradually returned to a semblance of normality.
6. *SEMBLANCE (NOUN): appearance*
Synonyms: approximation, show
Antonyms: difference
*Example Sentence:*
She tried to force her thoughts back into some semblance of order.
7. *SNARL (VERB): tangle*
Synonyms: entangle, entwine
Antonyms: untangle
*Example Sentence:*
The trailing lead got snarled up in a bramble bush.
8. *SPECTRE (NOUN): ghost*
Synonyms: phantom, apparition
Antonyms: body, flesh
*Example Sentence:*
A dread of spectres and witches affected every aspect of daily life.
9. *VETERAN (NOUN): old hand*
Synonyms: old-timer, old stager
Antonyms: novice
*Example Sentence:*
Napoleon was at the head of a veteran army.
10. *EXPATRIATE (ADJECTIVE): emigrant*
Synonyms: non-native, émigré
Antonyms: native
*Example Sentence:*
Expatriate workers are found everywhere.
*@spokenenglish*
*Saying of the the day*
He that will learn to pray, let him go to sea.
*Possible meaning:*
The sea is supremely powerful, and can be a terrifying and awe-inspiring place.
*Note:*
⚠ *pray (verb)* = ask for help from God; give thanks to God |
This saying may be more easily understood if rephrased as: *"The person that wants to learn to pray should go to sea."*
*Origin:* _This quotation from Welsh poet George Herbert (1593 - 1633)_ - "He that will learne to pray, let him goe to Sea" - reflects seafarers' long-standing conviction that at sea we find the ultimate in awe and terror.
*Quick Quiz*
⚠ *"He that will learn to pray, let him go to sea"* suggests that the sea
a. is quiet and calm, like a church
b. is the home of God
*c. can make you feel extreme fear*
*⚠ Spoken English*
He that will learn to pray, let him go to sea.
*Possible meaning:*
The sea is supremely powerful, and can be a terrifying and awe-inspiring place.
*Note:*
⚠ *pray (verb)* = ask for help from God; give thanks to God |
This saying may be more easily understood if rephrased as: *"The person that wants to learn to pray should go to sea."*
*Origin:* _This quotation from Welsh poet George Herbert (1593 - 1633)_ - "He that will learne to pray, let him goe to Sea" - reflects seafarers' long-standing conviction that at sea we find the ultimate in awe and terror.
*Quick Quiz*
⚠ *"He that will learn to pray, let him go to sea"* suggests that the sea
a. is quiet and calm, like a church
b. is the home of God
*c. can make you feel extreme fear*
*⚠ Spoken English*
🎼 First Time from KYGO HITS *COLLECTION 2018 - JAPAN ONLY EDITION*
_🎤 by Kygo & Ellie Goulding_
We were lovers for the first time
*Running all the red lights*
The middle finger was our peace sign, yeah
We were sipping on emotions
*Smoking and inhaling every moment*
It was reckless and we owned it, yeah, yeah
*We were high and we were sober*
We were under and we were over
We were young and now I'm older
But I'd do it all again
*Getting drunk on a train track*
Way back, when we tried our first cigarettes, oh
Ten dollars was a fat stack
*I'd do it all again, oh*
Bomber jacket and a snapback
*Your dad's black Honda was a Maybach, oh*
"Re: Stacks" on the playback
I'd do it all again, oh
We were lovers on a wild ride
Speeding for the finish line
*Come until the end of our time, yeah*
Started off as a wildfire
*Burning down the bridges to our empire*
Our love was something they could admire, yeah, yeah
*We were high and we were sober*
We were under and we were over
We were young and now I'm older
But I'd do it all again
*Getting drunk on a train track*
Way back, when we tried our first cigarettes, oh
Ten dollars was a fat stack
*I'd do it all again, oh*
*Bomber jacket and a snapback*
Your dad's black Honda was a Maybach, oh
"Re: Stacks" on the playback
I'd do it all again, oh
_Writer(s): Alexsej Vlasenko, Henrik Meinke, Jeremy Chacon, Jonas Kalisch, Kyrre Gørvell-dahll_
*🎼 First Time from KYGO HITS COLLECTION 2018 - JAPAN ONLY EDITION*
_🎤 by Kygo & Ellie Goulding_
We were lovers for the first time
*Running all the red lights*
The middle finger was our peace sign, yeah
We were sipping on emotions
*Smoking and inhaling every moment*
It was reckless and we owned it, yeah, yeah
*We were high and we were sober*
We were under and we were over
We were young and now I'm older
But I'd do it all again
*Getting drunk on a train track*
Way back, when we tried our first cigarettes, oh
Ten dollars was a fat stack
*I'd do it all again, oh*
Bomber jacket and a snapback
*Your dad's black Honda was a Maybach, oh*
"Re: Stacks" on the playback
I'd do it all again, oh
We were lovers on a wild ride
Speeding for the finish line
*Come until the end of our time, yeah*
Started off as a wildfire
*Burning down the bridges to our empire*
Our love was something they could admire, yeah, yeah
*We were high and we were sober*
We were under and we were over
We were young and now I'm older
But I'd do it all again
*Getting drunk on a train track*
Way back, when we tried our first cigarettes, oh
Ten dollars was a fat stack
*I'd do it all again, oh*
*Bomber jacket and a snapback*
Your dad's black Honda was a Maybach, oh
"Re: Stacks" on the playback
I'd do it all again, oh
_Writer(s): Alexsej Vlasenko, Henrik Meinke, Jeremy Chacon, Jonas Kalisch, Kyrre Gørvell-dahll_
*🎼 First Time from KYGO HITS COLLECTION 2018 - JAPAN ONLY EDITION*
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*5 Basic Types of Adverbs*
*Adverbs of TIME*
_never, lately, just, always, recently, during, yet, soon, sometimes, usually, so far_
▪ I haven’t been going to the gym lately.
▪ We recently bought a new car.
*Adverbs of PLACE*
_neatly, slowly, quickly, sadly, calmly, politely, loudly, kindly, lazily_
▪ We went into the cave, and there were bats everywhere!
▪ One day when my dad wasn’t paying attention to where he was going, he walked into a wall.
*Adverbs of MANNER*
_neatly, slowly, quickly, sadly, calmly, politely, loudly, kindly, lazily_
▪ I politely opened the door for my grandmother as she stepped out of the car.
▪ A fat orange and white cat rested lazily on the sofa.
*Adverbs of DEGREE*
_almost, quite, nearly, too, enough, just, hardly, simply, so_
▪ Can I come to the movies too?
▪ Aren’t you hungry? You’ve hardly touched your dinner.
*Adverbs of FREQUENCY*
_never, always, rarely, sometimes, normally, seldom, usually, again_
▪ I rarely eat fast food these days.
▪ Tom usually takes his dog for a walk before breakfast.
*♥ Spoken English*
*5 Basic Types of Adverbs*
*Adverbs of TIME*
_never, lately, just, always, recently, during, yet, soon, sometimes, usually, so far_
▪ I haven’t been going to the gym lately.
▪ We recently bought a new car.
*Adverbs of PLACE*
_neatly, slowly, quickly, sadly, calmly, politely, loudly, kindly, lazily_
▪ We went into the cave, and there were bats everywhere!
▪ One day when my dad wasn’t paying attention to where he was going, he walked into a wall.
*Adverbs of MANNER*
_neatly, slowly, quickly, sadly, calmly, politely, loudly, kindly, lazily_
▪ I politely opened the door for my grandmother as she stepped out of the car.
▪ A fat orange and white cat rested lazily on the sofa.
*Adverbs of DEGREE*
_almost, quite, nearly, too, enough, just, hardly, simply, so_
▪ Can I come to the movies too?
▪ Aren’t you hungry? You’ve hardly touched your dinner.
*Adverbs of FREQUENCY*
_never, always, rarely, sometimes, normally, seldom, usually, again_
▪ I rarely eat fast food these days.
▪ Tom usually takes his dog for a walk before breakfast.
*♥ Spoken English*
♻️ New vocabulary
🔰punctuate — interrupt at intervals — to’xtatmoq; fikrini bo’lmoq
🔰peculiar — strange; unusual — g’alati; o’ziga xos
🔰burst — short and sudden period — to’satdan sodir bo’ladigan davr
🔰drifting — moving slowly with no purpose or direction — sust harakatlanish
🔰jerky — moving abruptly and unevenly — notekis harakatlanish
🔰exhibit — show; display — ko’rsatmoq
🔰implications — something that is suggested or hinted at by something else — asl, tub mohiyat
🔰punctuate — interrupt at intervals — to’xtatmoq; fikrini bo’lmoq
🔰peculiar — strange; unusual — g’alati; o’ziga xos
🔰burst — short and sudden period — to’satdan sodir bo’ladigan davr
🔰drifting — moving slowly with no purpose or direction — sust harakatlanish
🔰jerky — moving abruptly and unevenly — notekis harakatlanish
🔰exhibit — show; display — ko’rsatmoq
🔰implications — something that is suggested or hinted at by something else — asl, tub mohiyat
♻️ New vocabulary
🔰mysterious — appearing to have no cause or explanation; impossible to understand — sirli
🔰fate — the future as decided by a power which cannot be controlled — taqdir
🔰poor — not adequate in quality; bad — bechora; yomon, nochor
🔰profitable — bringing in more money than is being spent — foydali
🔰zodiac sign — each of the twelve symbols named after groups of stars which are believed to influence our lives (two words) — burj belgisi
🔰put forward — propose for consideration; state (phrasal verb) — biror fikrni ilgari surmoq
🔰hence — for this reason — shu sababli
🔰column — a feature article that appears regularly in a publication, such as a newspaper — ustun
🔰mysterious — appearing to have no cause or explanation; impossible to understand — sirli
🔰fate — the future as decided by a power which cannot be controlled — taqdir
🔰poor — not adequate in quality; bad — bechora; yomon, nochor
🔰profitable — bringing in more money than is being spent — foydali
🔰zodiac sign — each of the twelve symbols named after groups of stars which are believed to influence our lives (two words) — burj belgisi
🔰put forward — propose for consideration; state (phrasal verb) — biror fikrni ilgari surmoq
🔰hence — for this reason — shu sababli
🔰column — a feature article that appears regularly in a publication, such as a newspaper — ustun
♈ Vocabulary class
▶️ Today's words are:
💥💥commence /kəˈmens/ verb formal
Ⓜ️ to begin something:
✳️ We will commence building work in August of next year.
✳️ Shall we let the meeting commence?
💢 Synonyms: lead off, start
💥💥crafty /ˈkræf.ti/ adjective
Ⓜ️ clever, especially in a dishonest or secret way:
✳️ I have some crafty ideas for getting around the regulations.
✳️ She was a crafty old woman.
✨ craftily adverb
✨ craftiness noun U
💢 Synonyms: cunning, dodgy, foxy, guileful, sly, tricky, wily
💥💥dismal /ˈdɪz məl/ adjective
Ⓜ️ sad and without hope:
✳️ The clouds made the morning appear quite dismal.
✅ a dismal expression
✨ dismally adverb
💢 Synonyms: blue, dark, dingy, dreary, gloomy, grim
💫 Daily Learn English💫
▶️ Today's words are:
💥💥commence /kəˈmens/ verb formal
Ⓜ️ to begin something:
✳️ We will commence building work in August of next year.
✳️ Shall we let the meeting commence?
💢 Synonyms: lead off, start
💥💥crafty /ˈkræf.ti/ adjective
Ⓜ️ clever, especially in a dishonest or secret way:
✳️ I have some crafty ideas for getting around the regulations.
✳️ She was a crafty old woman.
✨ craftily adverb
✨ craftiness noun U
💢 Synonyms: cunning, dodgy, foxy, guileful, sly, tricky, wily
💥💥dismal /ˈdɪz məl/ adjective
Ⓜ️ sad and without hope:
✳️ The clouds made the morning appear quite dismal.
✅ a dismal expression
✨ dismally adverb
💢 Synonyms: blue, dark, dingy, dreary, gloomy, grim
💫 Daily Learn English💫
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*Signs Of Maturity:-*
*You forgive more*
*You respect differences*
*You don’t force love*
*You accept heartaches*
*You don’t judge easily*
*You become more* *open-minded*
*You prefer to be silent than to engage in a nonsense fight*
*Your happiness doesn’t depend on people but from your inner self.*
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*Signs Of Maturity:-*
*You forgive more*
*You respect differences*
*You don’t force love*
*You accept heartaches*
*You don’t judge easily*
*You become more* *open-minded*
*You prefer to be silent than to engage in a nonsense fight*
*Your happiness doesn’t depend on people but from your inner self.*
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involve
- The job involves a knowledge of physics.
(Not *is involving*)
(stative use = requires)
- She'strying to raise money forthe homeless
and she's involving everyone she knows.
(dynamic use = making them participate)
- / don't want to accept the invitation if it
involves driving across London.
(Not *it involves to drive*)
- The job involves a knowledge of physics.
(Not *is involving*)
(stative use = requires)
- She'strying to raise money forthe homeless
and she's involving everyone she knows.
(dynamic use = making them participate)
- / don't want to accept the invitation if it
involves driving across London.
(Not *it involves to drive*)
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️ Commonly Confused Words. ️*
* a / an / and
🔘 A is used before a word beginning with a consonant or consonant sound.
👉🏻I would love a new car.
🔘 An is used before a word beginning with a vowel or vowel sound.
👉🏻I took an apple for a snack.
🔘 And joins words or clauses.
👉🏻I love apples and bananas.
* accept / except - *
🔘 Accept means to receive.
👉🏻I accept your gift.
🔘 Except means to exclude.
👉🏻I'll give you all my baseball cards except for the Micky Mantle.
* addition / edition - *
🔘 An addition is something that is added.
👉🏻We built an addition onto the house.
🔘 An edition is one in a series of printed material.
👉🏻Did you see the latest edition of the paper?
* advice / advise - *
🔘 Advice is an opinion offered as a guide.
👉🏻My advice is to study before tests.
🔘 Advise is the action of offering an opinion as a guide.
👉🏻I advise you to study before tests.
* affect / effect - *
🔘 Effect means to influence something.
👉🏻He affects me strangely whenever he winks at me.
🔘 Effect means a result or to cause something to happen.
👉🏻Your wink has the strangest effect on me.
* allowed / aloud - *
🔘 Allowed means permitted to happen.
👉🏻The child is allowed to stay up late on weekends.
🔘 Aloud means out loud.
👉🏻Read your papers aloud to hear your mistakes.
* all ready / already - *
🔘 All ready means everyone is ready.
👉🏻We're all ready for summer vacation.
🔘 Already means before.
👉🏻David had already complete that class.
* are / our - *
🔘 Are is a verb, the plural of is.
👉🏻We are going to the store.
🔘 Our shows possession, meaning belongs to us.
👉🏻That is our house.
️ Commonly Confused Words. ️*
* a / an / and
🔘 A is used before a word beginning with a consonant or consonant sound.
👉🏻I would love a new car.
🔘 An is used before a word beginning with a vowel or vowel sound.
👉🏻I took an apple for a snack.
🔘 And joins words or clauses.
👉🏻I love apples and bananas.
* accept / except - *
🔘 Accept means to receive.
👉🏻I accept your gift.
🔘 Except means to exclude.
👉🏻I'll give you all my baseball cards except for the Micky Mantle.
* addition / edition - *
🔘 An addition is something that is added.
👉🏻We built an addition onto the house.
🔘 An edition is one in a series of printed material.
👉🏻Did you see the latest edition of the paper?
* advice / advise - *
🔘 Advice is an opinion offered as a guide.
👉🏻My advice is to study before tests.
🔘 Advise is the action of offering an opinion as a guide.
👉🏻I advise you to study before tests.
* affect / effect - *
🔘 Effect means to influence something.
👉🏻He affects me strangely whenever he winks at me.
🔘 Effect means a result or to cause something to happen.
👉🏻Your wink has the strangest effect on me.
* allowed / aloud - *
🔘 Allowed means permitted to happen.
👉🏻The child is allowed to stay up late on weekends.
🔘 Aloud means out loud.
👉🏻Read your papers aloud to hear your mistakes.
* all ready / already - *
🔘 All ready means everyone is ready.
👉🏻We're all ready for summer vacation.
🔘 Already means before.
👉🏻David had already complete that class.
* are / our - *
🔘 Are is a verb, the plural of is.
👉🏻We are going to the store.
🔘 Our shows possession, meaning belongs to us.
👉🏻That is our house.
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So, WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEM?🤔
The main difference between although, even though, in spite of and despite is that they are used with different structures.
In spite of 🆚 Despite
#Tip : After them, we use a noun, a gerund (-ing form of a verb) or a pronoun.
✅ They never made much money, in spite of their success.
✅ In spite of the pain in his leg, he completed the marathon.
✅ Despite having a headache, I had a great birthday.
✅ The train was cancelled. In spite of that, we arrived on time.
📝 Note that it is common to use “in spite of” and “despite” with the expression “the fact that”, followed by a subject. Notice the following ⤵️
✅ In spite of / Despite the fact that he worked very hard, he didn’t pass the exam.
Although 🆚 Even though
#Tip : After them, we use a subject and a verb. Even though is slightly more stronger and more emphatic than although.
✅ I enjoyed the course, although I would have liked more grammar practice.
✅ Although we saw each other every day, we didn’t really know each other.
✅ Even though she spoke very quietly, he understood every word.
✅ She didn’t get the job, even though she had all the necessary qualifications.
⚠️ The word “though” can be used in the same way as “although”. And it can also go at the end of the second phrase.
❇️ Though I wasn’t keen on the film, I thought the music was beautiful.
❇️ We waited ages for our food. The waiter was really nice, though.
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So, WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEM?🤔
The main difference between although, even though, in spite of and despite is that they are used with different structures.
In spite of 🆚 Despite
#Tip : After them, we use a noun, a gerund (-ing form of a verb) or a pronoun.
✅ They never made much money, in spite of their success.
✅ In spite of the pain in his leg, he completed the marathon.
✅ Despite having a headache, I had a great birthday.
✅ The train was cancelled. In spite of that, we arrived on time.
📝 Note that it is common to use “in spite of” and “despite” with the expression “the fact that”, followed by a subject. Notice the following ⤵️
✅ In spite of / Despite the fact that he worked very hard, he didn’t pass the exam.
Although 🆚 Even though
#Tip : After them, we use a subject and a verb. Even though is slightly more stronger and more emphatic than although.
✅ I enjoyed the course, although I would have liked more grammar practice.
✅ Although we saw each other every day, we didn’t really know each other.
✅ Even though she spoke very quietly, he understood every word.
✅ She didn’t get the job, even though she had all the necessary qualifications.
⚠️ The word “though” can be used in the same way as “although”. And it can also go at the end of the second phrase.
❇️ Though I wasn’t keen on the film, I thought the music was beautiful.
❇️ We waited ages for our food. The waiter was really nice, though.
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🌻🌸🌻🌸🌻🌸🌻🌸🌻🌸
📖#Grammar_Lesson📖
When should I use “Wish” in a sentence?🤔
“I wish to” can mean the same as “I want to” but it is much, much more formal and less common.
#Tip: Use 'wish' with a noun to offer good wishes.
🔸 I wish you a merry Christmas.
⚠️ Hence that when you want to offer good wishes using a verb, you must use 'hope' and not 'wish'.
Example
✅ I wish you the best of luck.
▫️(wish + noun)
✅ I hope you have the best of luck.
▫️(wish + verb)
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However, the main use of 'wish' is to say that we would like things to be different from what they are.
❇️ I wish I were with you then.
❇️ He wishes he could fly.
Notice that the verb tense which follows 'I wish' is 'more in the past' than the tense corresponding to its meaning.
Examples
❇️ I never get invited to parties. I wish I got invited more.
❇️ I'm too emotional. I wish I were more logical.
#Tip: In the case of 'will', where 'will' means 'show willingness' we use 'would'.
Examples
❇️ He won't help me. I wish he would help me.
❇️ You've eaten too much.I wish you would stop.
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Grammar
🌐Learn-English-Tipss🌐
📖#Grammar_Lesson📖
When should I use “Wish” in a sentence?🤔
“I wish to” can mean the same as “I want to” but it is much, much more formal and less common.
#Tip: Use 'wish' with a noun to offer good wishes.
🔸 I wish you a merry Christmas.
⚠️ Hence that when you want to offer good wishes using a verb, you must use 'hope' and not 'wish'.
Example
✅ I wish you the best of luck.
▫️(wish + noun)
✅ I hope you have the best of luck.
▫️(wish + verb)
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However, the main use of 'wish' is to say that we would like things to be different from what they are.
❇️ I wish I were with you then.
❇️ He wishes he could fly.
Notice that the verb tense which follows 'I wish' is 'more in the past' than the tense corresponding to its meaning.
Examples
❇️ I never get invited to parties. I wish I got invited more.
❇️ I'm too emotional. I wish I were more logical.
#Tip: In the case of 'will', where 'will' means 'show willingness' we use 'would'.
Examples
❇️ He won't help me. I wish he would help me.
❇️ You've eaten too much.I wish you would stop.
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Grammar
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Some common english phrases:
💬to turn to (something)
Ⓜ️ to begin talking about something else; to begin to focus on something else; to change the subject of conversation to another topic.
❇️ After they discussed the weather and what they had done over the weekend, they turned to the projects they needed to do in the next week.
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💬to give it to (one) straight
Ⓜ️to tell someone the full truth very directly, without delaying it or hiding anything.
❇️ What are you trying to say? Just give it to me straight. Are you breaking up with me?
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💬speaking of (something)
Ⓜ️a phrase used to show that one wants to add information that is somehow related to a particular topic that was just mentioned.
❇️Maggie was talking about the way she disliked the color of her office, when Ahmed said, “Speaking of offices, we’ve decided to look for a new office building.
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💬off the record
Ⓜ️ a phrase used to let other people know that information is secret and shouldn’t be shared with others, or at least not while using the speaker’s name.
❇️ The politician agreed to have an interview with the reporter, but only if everything he said would be off the record.
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💬by the way
Ⓜ️ a phrase used when someone wants to say something that is only slightly related to the current discussion and isn’t the main focus.
❇️ The class was discussing recent developments in energy efficiency, when one student said, “By the way, did anyone read the articles in today’s newspaper about the tax credits for buying electric cars?”
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💬to hand (someone) (something)
Ⓜ️ to give something to someone.
❇️Could you please hand me that pencil? Thanks.
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💬in line for
Ⓜ️ ready for something to happen; waiting to be next; waiting to receive something.
❇️ Many geologists think California is next in line for a major earthquake.
Tap here to learn more daily expressions.
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Some common english phrases:
💬to turn to (something)
Ⓜ️ to begin talking about something else; to begin to focus on something else; to change the subject of conversation to another topic.
❇️ After they discussed the weather and what they had done over the weekend, they turned to the projects they needed to do in the next week.
••———•●🔴⚪️🔵●•———••
💬to give it to (one) straight
Ⓜ️to tell someone the full truth very directly, without delaying it or hiding anything.
❇️ What are you trying to say? Just give it to me straight. Are you breaking up with me?
••———•●🔴⚪️🔵●•———••
💬speaking of (something)
Ⓜ️a phrase used to show that one wants to add information that is somehow related to a particular topic that was just mentioned.
❇️Maggie was talking about the way she disliked the color of her office, when Ahmed said, “Speaking of offices, we’ve decided to look for a new office building.
••———•●🔴⚪️🔵●•———••
💬off the record
Ⓜ️ a phrase used to let other people know that information is secret and shouldn’t be shared with others, or at least not while using the speaker’s name.
❇️ The politician agreed to have an interview with the reporter, but only if everything he said would be off the record.
••———•●🔴⚪️🔵●•———••
💬by the way
Ⓜ️ a phrase used when someone wants to say something that is only slightly related to the current discussion and isn’t the main focus.
❇️ The class was discussing recent developments in energy efficiency, when one student said, “By the way, did anyone read the articles in today’s newspaper about the tax credits for buying electric cars?”
••———•●🔴⚪️🔵●•———••
💬to hand (someone) (something)
Ⓜ️ to give something to someone.
❇️Could you please hand me that pencil? Thanks.
••———•●🔴⚪️🔵●•———••
💬in line for
Ⓜ️ ready for something to happen; waiting to be next; waiting to receive something.
❇️ Many geologists think California is next in line for a major earthquake.
Tap here to learn more daily expressions.
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⭕ *Idioms & Phrases* ⭕
🔰1. Sweeping Statement – Thoughtless statement
🔰2. All at sea – Puzzled
🔰3. Enough rope – Enough freedom for action
🔰4. By fits and start – Irregularly
🔰5. Fell foul of – Got into trouble with
🔰6. Token strike – Short strike held as warning
🔰7. Face the music – Get reprimanded
🔰8. Look down upon – Hate intensely
🔰9. Flogging a dead horse – Wasting time in useless effort
🔰10. Under a cloud – Under suspicion
🔰11. Green thumb – To have a natural interest
🔰12. Played havoc – Caused destruction
🔰13. No love lost between – Not on good terms
🔰14. Fair and square – Honest
🔰15. A white elephant – Costly or troublesome possession
🔰16. Out and out – Totally
🔰17. On the cuff – On credit
🔰18. Does not hold water – Cannot be believed
🔰19. A wild goose chase – Futile search
🔰20. In a tight corner – In a difficult situation
🔰21. Going places – Talented and successful
🔰22. In cold blood – A murder done without intention
🔰23. Off and on – Occasionally
🔰24. Hard and fast – Strict
🔰25. Took to heels – Run away in fear
🔰26. To keep up – To keep in touch
🔰27. Make a clean breast – Confess without reserve
🔰28. Heads will roll – Transfers will take place
🔰29. Make no bones about – Do not have any hesitation in anything
🔰30. Take after – Resembles
🔰31. To starve off – Postpone
🔰32. To give a piece of mind – To reprimand
🔰33. Rest on laurels – To be complacent
🔰34. Pay through nose – Pay an extremely high price
🔰35. Draw on fancy – Use imagination
🔰36. Turn an honest living – Make an legitimate living
🔰37. Give the game away – Give out the secret
🔰38. Cheek by jowl – Very near
🔰39. Give in – Yield
🔰40. Run riot – Act without restraint
🔰41. Go through fire and water – Undergo any risk
🔰42. Talking through hat – Talking nonsense
🔰43. Put up with – Tolerate
🔰44. By fits and starts – Irregularly
🔰45. Reading between the lines – Understanding the hidden meaning
🔰46. Get the sack – dismissed from
🔰47. Pros and cons – Considering all the facts
🔰48. By leaps and bounds – Very Quickly
🔰49. In the good books –In favour with boss
🔰50. In the long run – Ultimately
🔰51. To be always one’s beck and call – At one’s disposal (ready to serve one’s master)
🔰52. Turn a deaf ear – Disregard/ignore/refuse
🔰53. At one’s wit’s end – Puzzled/confused/perplexed
🔰54. To fight tooth and nail – To fight in a determined way for what you want
🔰55. The green-eyed monster – Used as a way of talking about jealousy
🔰56. Set the record straight – Give a correct account
🔰57. Good Samaritan – Helpful person
🔰58. Bad blood – Angry feeling
🔰59. To go to the whole hog – To do it completely
🔰60. Lay out – Spend
🔰61. Laying off – Dismissal from jobs
🔰62. Leaps and bounds – At rapid pace
🔰63. Spilling the beans – Revealing the information indiscreetly
🔰64. Carry out – Execute
🔰65. Went to the winds – Dissipated/ To be utterly lost
🔰66. Ins and outs – Full details
🔰67. A white elephant – A costly but useless possession
🔰68. Fed up – Annoyed
🔰69. In the good books – In favour with
🔰70. Sharp practices – Dishonest means
🔰71. In high spirits – Full of hope and enthusiasm
🔰72. Shake in shoes – Tremble with fear
🔰73. Fits and starts – Not regularly
🔰74. Close shave – Narrow shave
🔰75. Take with a grain of salt – To listen to something with considerable doubt
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⭕ *Idioms & Phrases* ⭕
🔰1. Sweeping Statement – Thoughtless statement
🔰2. All at sea – Puzzled
🔰3. Enough rope – Enough freedom for action
🔰4. By fits and start – Irregularly
🔰5. Fell foul of – Got into trouble with
🔰6. Token strike – Short strike held as warning
🔰7. Face the music – Get reprimanded
🔰8. Look down upon – Hate intensely
🔰9. Flogging a dead horse – Wasting time in useless effort
🔰10. Under a cloud – Under suspicion
🔰11. Green thumb – To have a natural interest
🔰12. Played havoc – Caused destruction
🔰13. No love lost between – Not on good terms
🔰14. Fair and square – Honest
🔰15. A white elephant – Costly or troublesome possession
🔰16. Out and out – Totally
🔰17. On the cuff – On credit
🔰18. Does not hold water – Cannot be believed
🔰19. A wild goose chase – Futile search
🔰20. In a tight corner – In a difficult situation
🔰21. Going places – Talented and successful
🔰22. In cold blood – A murder done without intention
🔰23. Off and on – Occasionally
🔰24. Hard and fast – Strict
🔰25. Took to heels – Run away in fear
🔰26. To keep up – To keep in touch
🔰27. Make a clean breast – Confess without reserve
🔰28. Heads will roll – Transfers will take place
🔰29. Make no bones about – Do not have any hesitation in anything
🔰30. Take after – Resembles
🔰31. To starve off – Postpone
🔰32. To give a piece of mind – To reprimand
🔰33. Rest on laurels – To be complacent
🔰34. Pay through nose – Pay an extremely high price
🔰35. Draw on fancy – Use imagination
🔰36. Turn an honest living – Make an legitimate living
🔰37. Give the game away – Give out the secret
🔰38. Cheek by jowl – Very near
🔰39. Give in – Yield
🔰40. Run riot – Act without restraint
🔰41. Go through fire and water – Undergo any risk
🔰42. Talking through hat – Talking nonsense
🔰43. Put up with – Tolerate
🔰44. By fits and starts – Irregularly
🔰45. Reading between the lines – Understanding the hidden meaning
🔰46. Get the sack – dismissed from
🔰47. Pros and cons – Considering all the facts
🔰48. By leaps and bounds – Very Quickly
🔰49. In the good books –In favour with boss
🔰50. In the long run – Ultimately
🔰51. To be always one’s beck and call – At one’s disposal (ready to serve one’s master)
🔰52. Turn a deaf ear – Disregard/ignore/refuse
🔰53. At one’s wit’s end – Puzzled/confused/perplexed
🔰54. To fight tooth and nail – To fight in a determined way for what you want
🔰55. The green-eyed monster – Used as a way of talking about jealousy
🔰56. Set the record straight – Give a correct account
🔰57. Good Samaritan – Helpful person
🔰58. Bad blood – Angry feeling
🔰59. To go to the whole hog – To do it completely
🔰60. Lay out – Spend
🔰61. Laying off – Dismissal from jobs
🔰62. Leaps and bounds – At rapid pace
🔰63. Spilling the beans – Revealing the information indiscreetly
🔰64. Carry out – Execute
🔰65. Went to the winds – Dissipated/ To be utterly lost
🔰66. Ins and outs – Full details
🔰67. A white elephant – A costly but useless possession
🔰68. Fed up – Annoyed
🔰69. In the good books – In favour with
🔰70. Sharp practices – Dishonest means
🔰71. In high spirits – Full of hope and enthusiasm
🔰72. Shake in shoes – Tremble with fear
🔰73. Fits and starts – Not regularly
🔰74. Close shave – Narrow shave
🔰75. Take with a grain of salt – To listen to something with considerable doubt
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⚜️ *Idiom* :
*_Jump the gun_* .
⚡Meaning :
🪐 to do something too soon, especially without thinking carefully about it.
💠Example :
📚 Don't jump the gun without proper knowledge.
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⚜️ *Idiom* :
*_Jump the gun_* .
⚡Meaning :
🪐 to do something too soon, especially without thinking carefully about it.
💠Example :
📚 Don't jump the gun without proper knowledge.
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*_How to say you don’t like something_*
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The following phrases are great to say ‘I don’t like’ but in a polite manner.
*to not be not crazy about….*
I’m not crazy about traveling by plane.
They are not crazy about the winter.
*to dislike….*
I dislike peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
You dislike going to the doctor.
*I hate….*
The kids hate waking up early in the morning.
I hate alcohol. I prefer soda or juice.
*can’t stand….*
I can’t stand that girl. She is always making fun of me.
They can’t stand waiting in line.
*to not care for…*
She doesn’t care for white chocolate.
I don’t much care for vegetables.
*(…) is not (my/your/her/his/our/their) cup of tea* That kind of music is not my cup of tea.
To be honest,ñ playing baseball is not my cup of tea.
I know comedies are not your cup of tea, but I think you would like this movie.
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The following phrases are great to say ‘I don’t like’ but in a polite manner.
*to not be not crazy about….*
I’m not crazy about traveling by plane.
They are not crazy about the winter.
*to dislike….*
I dislike peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
You dislike going to the doctor.
*I hate….*
The kids hate waking up early in the morning.
I hate alcohol. I prefer soda or juice.
*can’t stand….*
I can’t stand that girl. She is always making fun of me.
They can’t stand waiting in line.
*to not care for…*
She doesn’t care for white chocolate.
I don’t much care for vegetables.
*(…) is not (my/your/her/his/our/their) cup of tea* That kind of music is not my cup of tea.
To be honest,ñ playing baseball is not my cup of tea.
I know comedies are not your cup of tea, but I think you would like this movie.
*Intermediate phrases to express your likes*
*to be a big fan of something…*
I’m a big fan of chocolate chip cookies.
She’s a big fan of German cars.
We are big fans of Brazilian soccer.
*to be a big fan of + gerund*
I’m a big fan of cooking pasta for my friends.
He’s a big fan of going to the gym before 6 am. *to enjoy + something*
We enjoyed the movie.
I enjoy sunsets.
*to enjoy + gerund*
I enjoy watching horror movies.
They enjoy traveling by plane. *to be keen on something…*
I’m keen on Indian food.
He’s keen on tennis.
*to be keen on + gerund*
I’m keen on reading fiction.
The kids are keen on playing football.
*to be a big fan of something…*
I’m a big fan of chocolate chip cookies.
She’s a big fan of German cars.
We are big fans of Brazilian soccer.
*to be a big fan of + gerund*
I’m a big fan of cooking pasta for my friends.
He’s a big fan of going to the gym before 6 am. *to enjoy + something*
We enjoyed the movie.
I enjoy sunsets.
*to enjoy + gerund*
I enjoy watching horror movies.
They enjoy traveling by plane. *to be keen on something…*
I’m keen on Indian food.
He’s keen on tennis.
*to be keen on + gerund*
I’m keen on reading fiction.
The kids are keen on playing football.
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Advanced_grammar
🟢 REPORTED SPEECH 🟢
✍ We often need to tell others what someone else said. There are two ways to do this. One is to say the same words and use quotation marks. That is "direct speech." The other method is to summarize, or tell about what someone said. This is called "reported speech." Before we get into the rules for reporting speech, here are the terms we are using to explain it.
🧑🎓 Rules for reporting speech 👨🎓
🔥 To get this kind of sentence right, there are four things you should keep in mind:
1⃣ The first rule is to choose a reporting verb and tense.
⭕️ With current, repeated or recent events, the reporting verb is in the present tense. "He says he is hungry, so let's go to lunch." A habitual or repeated statement is in the present tense: "Everyone says the water is safe to drink." For reporting less immediate speech, choose the past tense. The reporting verb is often said, but it can also be told, or other verbs like ordered, stated, or reported, depending on the situation. When reporting questions, you can use verbs like asked or requested.
2⃣ The second rule is to change the perspective, or point of view.
⭕️That means I becomes he, she, or they.
"Mary said 'I ate the pie."' becomes
"She said that she ate the pie."
"The boys said, 'We are coming tomorrow'" becomes
"They said they are coming tomorrow."
🔢 Next, choose whether to include "that or "if."
⭕️You can say, "He says he is at home" or "He says that he is at home." That is a conjunction here, linking the two parts of the sentence. It is optional. Another conjunction, if, is required when reporting on a question: "He asked me if I knew how to play tennis."
4⃣ The fourth rule is to "backshift" the tense.
⭕️This is the trickiest part of reported speech. When the reporting verb is in the past tense, the verb in the reported clause is in the past tense, too. The verb aspect, showing whether the action is completed, matches. Here are some examples:
"I am buying my ticket." (present continuous)
-> He said he was buying his ticket. (past continuous)
Ashley: "I have fixed my bicycle." (present perfect)
-> She said she had fixed her bicycle. (past perfect
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Advanced_grammar
🟢 REPORTED SPEECH 🟢
✍ We often need to tell others what someone else said. There are two ways to do this. One is to say the same words and use quotation marks. That is "direct speech." The other method is to summarize, or tell about what someone said. This is called "reported speech." Before we get into the rules for reporting speech, here are the terms we are using to explain it.
🧑🎓 Rules for reporting speech 👨🎓
🔥 To get this kind of sentence right, there are four things you should keep in mind:
1⃣ The first rule is to choose a reporting verb and tense.
⭕️ With current, repeated or recent events, the reporting verb is in the present tense. "He says he is hungry, so let's go to lunch." A habitual or repeated statement is in the present tense: "Everyone says the water is safe to drink." For reporting less immediate speech, choose the past tense. The reporting verb is often said, but it can also be told, or other verbs like ordered, stated, or reported, depending on the situation. When reporting questions, you can use verbs like asked or requested.
2⃣ The second rule is to change the perspective, or point of view.
⭕️That means I becomes he, she, or they.
"Mary said 'I ate the pie."' becomes
"She said that she ate the pie."
"The boys said, 'We are coming tomorrow'" becomes
"They said they are coming tomorrow."
🔢 Next, choose whether to include "that or "if."
⭕️You can say, "He says he is at home" or "He says that he is at home." That is a conjunction here, linking the two parts of the sentence. It is optional. Another conjunction, if, is required when reporting on a question: "He asked me if I knew how to play tennis."
4⃣ The fourth rule is to "backshift" the tense.
⭕️This is the trickiest part of reported speech. When the reporting verb is in the past tense, the verb in the reported clause is in the past tense, too. The verb aspect, showing whether the action is completed, matches. Here are some examples:
"I am buying my ticket." (present continuous)
-> He said he was buying his ticket. (past continuous)
Ashley: "I have fixed my bicycle." (present perfect)
-> She said she had fixed her bicycle. (past perfect
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True beauty isn't in the face. It's in the heart 💙
Beauty on the face fades off, but a beautiful heart stays forever 💚
May ALLAH grant us inner beauty and let that inner beauty reflect in our actions ... Aameen 💕
Quruxda dhabta ah wajiga kuma jirto. Qalbiga ayay ku jirtaa 💙
Quruxda wajiga way libdho, laakiin qalbiga qurxoon weligiis buu sii jirayaa 💚
ALLAH ha ina waafajiyo quruxda gudaha hana u daayo quruxda gudaha inay ka muuqato ficilkeena
Beauty on the face fades off, but a beautiful heart stays forever 💚
May ALLAH grant us inner beauty and let that inner beauty reflect in our actions ... Aameen 💕
Quruxda dhabta ah wajiga kuma jirto. Qalbiga ayay ku jirtaa 💙
Quruxda wajiga way libdho, laakiin qalbiga qurxoon weligiis buu sii jirayaa 💚
ALLAH ha ina waafajiyo quruxda gudaha hana u daayo quruxda gudaha inay ka muuqato ficilkeena
#Lesson_5
I'm getting
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When combining the words 'I am' and 'getting' you are telling someone 'you' are gaining possession, being affected by or have plans to seek out and obtain a particular thing.
Here are some examples:
"I'm getting better."
"I'm getting ready for bed."
"I'm getting a tooth ache."
"I'm getting a cold."
"I'm getting married."
"I'm getting tired."
"I'm getting good at reading."
"I'm getting a new car."
"I'm getting a job."
"I'm getting a puppy."
I'm getting
Listen to the Entire Lesson
When combining the words 'I am' and 'getting' you are telling someone 'you' are gaining possession, being affected by or have plans to seek out and obtain a particular thing.
Here are some examples:
"I'm getting better."
"I'm getting ready for bed."
"I'm getting a tooth ache."
"I'm getting a cold."
"I'm getting married."
"I'm getting tired."
"I'm getting good at reading."
"I'm getting a new car."
"I'm getting a job."
"I'm getting a puppy."
Helpless love
Once upon a time all feelings and emotions went to a coastal island for a vacation. According to their nature, each was having a good time. Suddenly, a warning of an impending storm was announced and everyone was advised to evacuate the island.
The announcement caused sudden panic. All rushed to their boats. Even damaged boats were quickly repaired and commissioned for duty.
Yet, Love did not wish to flee quickly. There was so much to do. But as the clouds darkened, Love realised it was time to leave. Alas, there were no boats to spare. Love looked around with hope.
Just then Prosperity passed by in a luxurious boat. Love shouted, “Prosperity, could you please take me in your boat?”
“No,” replied Prosperity, “my boat is full of precious possessions, gold and silver. There is no place for you.”
A little later Vanity came by in a beautiful boat. Again Love shouted, “Could you help me, Vanity? I am stranded and need a lift. Please take me with you.”
Vanity responded haughtily, “No, I cannot take you with me. My boat will get soiled with your muddy feet.”
Sorrow passed by after some time. Again, Love asked for help. But it was to no avail. “No, I cannot take you with me. I am so sad. I want to be by myself.”
When Happiness passed by a few minutes later, Love again called for help. But Happiness was so happy that it did not look around, hardly concerned about anyone.
Love was growing restless and dejected. Just then somebody called out, “Come Love, I will take you with me.” Love did not know who was being so magnanimous, but jumped on to the boat, greatly relieved that she would reach a safe place.
On getting off the boat, Love met Knowledge. Puzzled, Love inquired, “Knowledge, do you know who so generously gave me a lift just when no one else wished to help?”
Knowledge smiled, “Oh, that was Time.”
“And why would Time stop to pick me and take me to safety?” Love wondered.
Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and replied, “Because only Time knows your true greatness and what you are capable of. Only Love can bring peace and great happiness in this world.”
“The important message is that when we are prosperous, we overlook love. When we feel important, we forget love. Even in happiness and sorrow we forget love. Only with time do we realize the importance of love. Why wait that long? Why not make love a part of your life today?”
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Once upon a time all feelings and emotions went to a coastal island for a vacation. According to their nature, each was having a good time. Suddenly, a warning of an impending storm was announced and everyone was advised to evacuate the island.
The announcement caused sudden panic. All rushed to their boats. Even damaged boats were quickly repaired and commissioned for duty.
Yet, Love did not wish to flee quickly. There was so much to do. But as the clouds darkened, Love realised it was time to leave. Alas, there were no boats to spare. Love looked around with hope.
Just then Prosperity passed by in a luxurious boat. Love shouted, “Prosperity, could you please take me in your boat?”
“No,” replied Prosperity, “my boat is full of precious possessions, gold and silver. There is no place for you.”
A little later Vanity came by in a beautiful boat. Again Love shouted, “Could you help me, Vanity? I am stranded and need a lift. Please take me with you.”
Vanity responded haughtily, “No, I cannot take you with me. My boat will get soiled with your muddy feet.”
Sorrow passed by after some time. Again, Love asked for help. But it was to no avail. “No, I cannot take you with me. I am so sad. I want to be by myself.”
When Happiness passed by a few minutes later, Love again called for help. But Happiness was so happy that it did not look around, hardly concerned about anyone.
Love was growing restless and dejected. Just then somebody called out, “Come Love, I will take you with me.” Love did not know who was being so magnanimous, but jumped on to the boat, greatly relieved that she would reach a safe place.
On getting off the boat, Love met Knowledge. Puzzled, Love inquired, “Knowledge, do you know who so generously gave me a lift just when no one else wished to help?”
Knowledge smiled, “Oh, that was Time.”
“And why would Time stop to pick me and take me to safety?” Love wondered.
Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and replied, “Because only Time knows your true greatness and what you are capable of. Only Love can bring peace and great happiness in this world.”
“The important message is that when we are prosperous, we overlook love. When we feel important, we forget love. Even in happiness and sorrow we forget love. Only with time do we realize the importance of love. Why wait that long? Why not make love a part of your life today?”
Author Unknown