Word of the Week: Saunter

“She sauntered down the street, sipping her coffee and looking at the shop windows.” Sauntering is a kind of walking. It is a relaxed, casual walk. Sauntering people are usually happy and calm. 「彼女はコーヒーをすすりながら、道をゆっくり歩いて、お店のショーウィンドウを覗きました。」...

Picture of the Week: Picnic

This is a great place for a picnic. There is a picnic table under a tree. Squirrels live here, but they are not bold enough to steal food. Where is your favorite place for a picnic?...

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Phrase of the Week: All But

I told you not to ride so fast. You’ve all but killed that poor horse!” “All but” means “almost” or “very nearly”. It’s used to say you have come just short of doing something, or something that is very close to true. For example, “all but impossible” means something...

TOEIC Practice Question of the Week

Please _______ to the guidelines provided. Fill in the blank. A. follow B. adhere C. adhesive D. stay 「提供されたガイドラインに従ってください。」 「To」がなかったらAの「follow」でいいのですが、「follow to」ではダメです。「Adhere...