I was watching Materialists and came across the word “dowry” and it hit me that we all know it's the property or money a bride brings to her husband at marriage but the word has such an outdated implication to it doesn't it?
It made me ponder in what contexts we still use it today. Maybe it’s confined to historical dramas? Or is it still ubiquitous in some parts of the world? Any thoughts?
💖 dowry - приданое 💖
It made me ponder in what contexts we still use it today. Maybe it’s confined to historical dramas? Or is it still ubiquitous in some parts of the world? Any thoughts?
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Сегодня едем автостопом копать репу и пугать ворон пугалом ✅
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- to travel by getting free rides in passing vehicles
He dropped out in 1976 and hitchhiked west.
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- an object made to resemble a human figure, set up to scare birds away from a field where crops are growing
The gaunt little scarecrow in threadbare workhouse clothes.
- to travel by getting free rides in passing vehicles
He dropped out in 1976 and hitchhiked west.
- an object made to resemble a human figure, set up to scare birds away from a field where crops are growing
The gaunt little scarecrow in threadbare workhouse clothes.
Why did the scarecrow become a successful hitchhiker?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
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The school decided to introduce a rule prohibiting the use of mobile phones during lessons.
My little brother always wants to tag along with me when I go out with my friends.
The clinic is having a special promotion, so I was able to get a CT scan at a discount.
The manager promised to look into the matter of the missing supplies and get back to us.
The new family policy has a penalty of 100 rubles for anyone who speaks Russian during English Only hours.
Even though he was the underdog, the entire crowd was rooting for him to win the race.
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Long time no see! Вернулась я из почти недельного study buddy путешествия с моей замечательной партнершей по языку - Настей.
Делюсь с вами полезной лексикой, которую мы гуглили в путешествии:
🌷 to neglect - пренебрегать
💵 graft - взяточничество
🤸♀️ back off! - отвали!
👸 to lag behind - отставать в чем-то
✨ uninhibited - раскрепощенный
☁️ to scuff one’s shoes - задеть чью-то обувь
🌺 lampstand - светильник
💖 jaywalk - переходить улицу в неположенном месте
🌼 to run a red light - перейти на красный
💚 to have friends in high places - иметь знакомых сверху
Пэ Эс а также прокачала свой чувашский, татарский и марийский 😁
Это был нереальный опыт, который советую повторить каждому из вас, кто в процессе развития своего спикинга!
Делюсь с вами полезной лексикой, которую мы гуглили в путешествии:
Пэ Эс а также прокачала свой чувашский, татарский и марийский 😁
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В Москве снег. Не люблю холод. Чувствую себя let down by the ambient temperature. К счастью, я read a room instantly и врубаю рождественскую музыку, которая keeps my spirits up. Я прям становлюсь chipper и чувствую себя a protagonist фильма «Один дома». Хочется стоять slack-jawed и ловить снежинки носом.
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Одевайтесь conscientiously и не относитесь к шапке biased! Don’t second guess mom’s words! Long overdue… Она была права, когда relentlessly nagged you to put on шапку! Berate you, если вы не bundle up свои ушки и голову.
Я звучу как fusser? Не забываете ли вы надеть шапку или укутаться в теплый шарф?
Одевайтесь conscientiously и не относитесь к шапке biased! Don’t second guess mom’s words! Long overdue… Она была права, когда relentlessly nagged you to put on шапку! Berate you, если вы не bundle up свои ушки и голову.
Я звучу как fusser? Не забываете ли вы надеть шапку или укутаться в теплый шарф?
to let down - подводить
ambient temperature - t окружающей среды
to read a room instantly - мгновенно оценить ситуацию
to keep spirits up - держать в хорошем настроении
chipper - бодрый (а еще дробилка; меня это разносит почему-то…)
protagonist - главный герой
slack-jawed - с открытым ртом
biased - предвзято
second guess - ставить под сомнение (doubt)
long overdue - давно пора
relentlessly - беспощадно
to pester- доставать (nag/bug)
to berate - ругать (scold/reproach)
to bundle up - тепло укутаться
fusser - паникер
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Every language learner's huge pet peeve. What about immensely beneficial pieces of advice to memorize your vocab with flying colors? Let’s hone & refine the words from the previous posts! Do not neglect that method of studying English vocab since it assists in coming up with the right word on the spot and deploy it effectively. Furthermore take on new words in moderation (you don't wanna develop a nervous depletion do you?) and in context. Otherwise they will be a useless pile of various unfamiliar words that you wont recognize when you come across them in a text - one more sticking point! IT’S OK TO NOT HAVE THE BANDWIDTH TO PUSH YOUR LIMITS SOMETIMES!
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One more pivotal point to make most of your vocab is to put all of the memorized collocations into action - it means you should convert your passive vocabulary into active through speaking. No matter how taxing or tedious it sounds - USE IT (for the umpteenth time) OR LOSE IT! Introduce a rule to deploy at least 10 words that you parsed in the last lesson. Takee your time and be patient with your mate while recalling the words. This tip will definitely help keep your vocab afloat and stand the test of time!
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One more pivotal point to make most of your vocab is to put all of the memorized collocations into action - it means you should convert your passive vocabulary into active through speaking. No matter how taxing or tedious it sounds - USE IT (for the umpteenth time) OR LOSE IT! Introduce a rule to deploy at least 10 words that you parsed in the last lesson. Takee your time and be patient with your mate while recalling the words. This tip will definitely help keep your vocab afloat and stand the test of time!
Your VocaLang
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