DOG DAYS: The Word of the Month August 2013
Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month.
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HEIR: The Word of the Month July 2013
Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month. Definitions Heir (noun): A person who receives a title, money or property when someone dies. Heirs in the news UK: The royal baby has arrived! After 4 days of brainstorming, the parents […]
Weiterlesen...PRIVACY: The Word of the Month June 2013
Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month. Definitions Privacy (noun): A state in which an individual is not observed or disturbed. Internet privacy: A mythological state in which your information is not collected or shared. Privacy in the […]
Weiterlesen...NUKE: The Word of the Month May 2013
Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month. Definitions Nuke (noun): Abbreviation for a “nuclear weapon”, usually a bomb or missile. To nuke (verb) : To detonate a nuclear weapon. Ex: We should probably nuke them before they nuke […]
Weiterlesen...IRON LADY: The Word of the Month April 2013
Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month. Definitions Iron (noun, adjective): A strong grey metal, often used for construction. Lady (noun): A woman, often a distinguished or noble one. Iron Lady: The nickname given to former British Prime […]
Weiterlesen...SUCCESSOR: The Word of the Month March 2013
Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month. Definition Successor (noun): A person or object that follows or ‘succeeds’ another (in office or position). Example: The Minitel is such a marvel of modern technology that it has no successor. […]
Weiterlesen...HORSE: The Word of the Month February 2013
Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month. Definition Horse (noun): A large, four-legged mammal with a mane and a tail. Not a cow. Depending on your culture, horses are either ridden or eaten. Horses in the news British supermarkets […]
Weiterlesen...THIRTEEN: The Word of the Month January 2013
Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month. Definitions 13 or Thirteen (noun): A whole number in between 12 and 14, considered significant in many cultures, religions and superstitions. Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of the number 13. Pronouncing the […]
Weiterlesen...DOOMSDAY: The Word of the Month December 2012
Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month. Definition Doomsday (noun): The name given to various scenarios for the world’s end, often associated with religious beliefs, astrological phenomena and natural disasters. Similar ideas: Apocalypse, Armageddon, Rapture, End of days, […]
Weiterlesen...MOON: The Word of the Month September 2012
Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month.
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