執筆者 Modern English | 2015年05月25日 | Pictures
These lilies would make a beautiful decoration in your home, wouldn’t they? But you must be careful, because lilies are poisonous and can be dangerous for pets and children....
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年05月23日 | Phrases
“I’ve had enough of your constant arguing! If you two can’t get along, go fight somewhere else.” When you’ve had enough of something, you can’t take it anymore. You’re sick and tired of it. Of course, you can also say,...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年05月22日 | TOEIC
“I realize it was an honest mistake, but nevertheless there will be consequence.” Find the mistake. A. realize B. honest C. nevertheless D. consequence 「わざと間違えたわけではないことはわかっていますが、それでもその結果に責任を取らないといけません。」 Realizeは「わかっている、気づいている」で問題ありません。「Honest...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年05月21日 | Trivia
When you tell your dog to “heel!” he should walk next to you and a little bit behind you. He should keep the same pace and not get ahead of you. Many people haven’t trained their dogs to walk politely. Many dogs have bad manners and pull on the leash when they go on a...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年05月20日 | Idioms
“The neighbor’s kid joined the school band. He’s practicing his saxophone all day, but he’s still not any good. The noise is driving me up the wall!” If you can’t stand something, it can make you restless. If you’re very...