執筆者 Modern English | 2016年08月24日 | Idioms
“Be quiet or I’ll make you be quiet!” “Oh yeah? You and what army?” In an argument or fight, this phrase is used to tell someone they can’t make you do something, or that you won’t let them do something. They would need an army helping them, and they don’t have one....
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年08月23日 | Words
“This is delicious,” the child said around a mouthful of cake. “That’s his name? It’s really long.” “Yeah, it’s a mouthful.” A mouthful can be the amount of food or drink that fits in your mouth, or it can be something that is long and complicated and difficult to...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年08月22日 | Pictures
Amethyst is a violet quartz often used for jewelry. In ancient Greece, it was believed to protect against drunkenness, and drinking vessels were made from it. It’s also the birthstone for February. ...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年08月20日 | Phrases
“You know, I think I have a copy of that book you need for your class.” “I can’t wait around all day, you know.” At the beginning of a sentence, “you know” can be a thoughtful introduction. At the end of a sentence, it is often used to remind the listener that they...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年08月19日 | TOEIC
“Not many customers will participate in the survey if it is too _________.” Fill in the blank. A. entertaining B. time-consuming C. brief D. rewarding 「あまり時間がかかるとアンケートを書いてくれるお客さんは少ないです。」...
