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A Room with a View
adapted from the novel A Room with a View by E.M.Forster
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/room/
"room" conflict
exposition => complication => climax => falling action =>resolution
British English
"There you are." means "I told you so."
"There!" means "There you see!"
promising: somebody's future is promised
He was voted the most promising new actor for his part in the movie.
radiance: great joy or love, apparent in someone’s expression or bearing
They held so much emotion in them that Darren sometimes wanted to take a picture of his lovely friend, as if to somehow capture the radiance of her expression.
dic: to tell
fly on the wall: if you say that you would like to be a fly on the wall on an occasion, you mean that you would like to hear what will be said or see what will happen while not being noticed
Words of the day
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1. principle [n.] /ˈprɪnsɪp(ə)l/
definition: A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behaviour or for a chain of reasoning
origin: late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin principium 'source', principia (plural) 'foundations', from princeps, princip- 'first, chief'.
sentence: And yet, of course, our principles of fairness and justice must be upheld.
phrase: in principle: As a general idea or plan, although the details are not yet established
2. entrench [v.] /ɪnˈtrɛn(t)ʃ/
definition: Establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely
origin: mid 16th century (in the sense 'place within a trench'): from en-, in- 'into' + trench.
sentence: Ageism is entrenched in our society.
part of speech: entrenchment [n.]
3. firm [adj.] /fəːm/
definition: Having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure
origin: Middle English: from Old French ferme, from Latin firmus.
sentence: The bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard.
part of speech: firmly [adv.] firmness [n.]
phrases: be on firm ground: Be sure of one’s facts or secure in one’s position.
a firm hand: Strict discipline or control
4. amiable [adj.] /ˈeɪmɪəb(ə)l/
definition: Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
origin: late Middle English (originally in the senses 'kind', and 'lovely, lovable'): via Old French from late Latin amicabilis 'amicable'. The current sense, influenced by modern French aimable 'trying to please', dates from the mid 18th century.
sentence: The amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically.
part of speech: amiableness [n.] amiably [adv.]
5. dinkum [adj.] /ˈdɪŋkəm/
definition: (Of an article or person) genuine, honest, true
origin: late 19th century: of unknown origin.
sentence: It is light and satisfying, the flakiness - the result of using real butter, unbleached flour and no preservatives - is the dinkum deal.
phrase: fair dinkum: Used to emphasize or seek confirmation of the genuineness or truth of something
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1. unassailable [adj.] /ʌnəˈseɪləb(ə)l/
definition: Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated
sentence: Dyson fired seven birdies for a six-under-par 65 that swept him into what proved an unassailable lead.
part of speech: unassailability [n.] unassailably [adv.]
2. render [v.] /ˈrɛndə/
definition: Provide or give (a service, help, etc.)
origin: late Middle English: from Old French rendre, from an alteration of Latin reddere 'give back', from re- 'back' + dare 'give'. The earliest senses were 'recite', 'translate', and 'give back' (hence 'represent' and 'perform'); 'hand over' (hence 'give help' and 'submit for consideration'); 'cause to be'; and 'melt down'.
sentence: Money serves as a reward for services rendered.
part of speech: renderer [n.]
3. inheritable [adj.] /ɪnˈhɛrɪtəb(ə)l/
definition: Capable of being inherited
origin: late Middle English (formerly also as enheritable): from Anglo-Norman French enheritable 'able to be made heir', from Old French enheriter
sentence: These characteristics are inheritable.
part of speech: inheritability [n.]
4. alienate [v.] /ˈeɪlɪəneɪt/
definition: Make (someone) feel isolated or estranged
origin: early 16th century: from Latin alienat- 'estranged', from the verb alienare, from alienus 'of another'
sentence: An urban environment which would alienate its inhabitants.
phrase: alienate someone's affections: Induce someone to transfer their affection from a person (such as a spouse) with legal rights or claims on them
5. intervene [v.] /ɪntəˈviːn/
definition: Take part in something so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events
origin: late 16th century (in the sense 'come in as an extraneous factor or thing'): from Latin intervenire, from inter- 'between' + venire 'come'.
sentence: He acted outside his authority when he intervened in the dispute.
part of speech: intervener [n.] intervenient [adj.] intervenor [n.]
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1. swathe [n.] /sweɪð/
definition: A row or line of grass, corn, or other crop as it falls or lies when mown or reaped
origin: Old English swæth, swathu 'track, trace', of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch zwad(e) and German Schwade. In Middle English the term denoted a measure of the width of grassland, probably reckoned by a sweep of the mower's scythe.
sentence: If the day is windy, the swathes should be high and narrow.
phrases: cut a swathe through: Pass through (something) causing great damage, destruction, or change
cut a wide swath: Attract a great deal of attention by trying to impress others.
2. shred [v.] /ʃrɛd/
definition: Tear or cut into shreds.
origin: late Old English scrēad 'piece cut off', scrēadian 'trim, prune', of West Germanic origin; related to shroud.
sentence: I looked closer and it ended up being that half the fan belt had shredded itself and torn off.
phrases: in shreds: Very badly damaged; destroyed or ruined
tear someone/thing to shreds: Criticize someone or something aggressively
3. assert [v.] /əˈsəːt/
definition: State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
origin: early 17th century: from Latin asserere 'claim, affirm', from ad- 'to' + serere 'to join'.
sentence: The company asserts that the cuts will not affect development.
part of speech: assertable [adj.] asserter [n.]
4. slope [v.] /sləʊp/
definition: (Of a surface or line) be inclined from a horizontal or vertical line; slant up or down
origin: late 16th century (as a verb): from the obsolete adverb slope, a shortening of aslope. The use of the verb with reference to aimless or unobtrusive movement may be related to lope.
sentence: The garden sloped down to a stream.
phrases: at the slope: (Of a rifle) held with the barrel on the left shoulder and the butt in the left hand.
slope arms: Hold a rifle at the slope.
5. surreal [adj.] /səˈrɪəl/
definition: Having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre
origin: 1930s: back-formation from surrealism.
sentence: It combined multiple monitors in a striking, somewhat surreal sculptural assembly.
part of speech: surreality [n.] surreally [adv.]
A Room with a View
adapted from the novel A Room with a View by E.M.Forster
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/room/
"room" conflict
exposition => complication => climax => falling action =>resolution
British English
"There you are." means "I told you so."
"There!" means "There you see!"
promising: somebody's future is promised
He was voted the most promising new actor for his part in the movie.
radiance: great joy or love, apparent in someone’s expression or bearing
They held so much emotion in them that Darren sometimes wanted to take a picture of his lovely friend, as if to somehow capture the radiance of her expression.
subtlety: the quality or state of being subtle
They have many qualities, but subtlety is not their strong suit.
benediction: the utterance of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service
bene: something gooddic: to tell
fly on the wall: if you say that you would like to be a fly on the wall on an occasion, you mean that you would like to hear what will be said or see what will happen while not being noticed
Words of the day
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1. principle [n.] /ˈprɪnsɪp(ə)l/
definition: A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behaviour or for a chain of reasoning
origin: late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin principium 'source', principia (plural) 'foundations', from princeps, princip- 'first, chief'.
sentence: And yet, of course, our principles of fairness and justice must be upheld.
phrase: in principle: As a general idea or plan, although the details are not yet established
2. entrench [v.] /ɪnˈtrɛn(t)ʃ/
definition: Establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely
origin: mid 16th century (in the sense 'place within a trench'): from en-, in- 'into' + trench.
sentence: Ageism is entrenched in our society.
part of speech: entrenchment [n.]
3. firm [adj.] /fəːm/
definition: Having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure
origin: Middle English: from Old French ferme, from Latin firmus.
sentence: The bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard.
part of speech: firmly [adv.] firmness [n.]
phrases: be on firm ground: Be sure of one’s facts or secure in one’s position.
a firm hand: Strict discipline or control
4. amiable [adj.] /ˈeɪmɪəb(ə)l/
definition: Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
origin: late Middle English (originally in the senses 'kind', and 'lovely, lovable'): via Old French from late Latin amicabilis 'amicable'. The current sense, influenced by modern French aimable 'trying to please', dates from the mid 18th century.
sentence: The amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically.
part of speech: amiableness [n.] amiably [adv.]
5. dinkum [adj.] /ˈdɪŋkəm/
definition: (Of an article or person) genuine, honest, true
origin: late 19th century: of unknown origin.
sentence: It is light and satisfying, the flakiness - the result of using real butter, unbleached flour and no preservatives - is the dinkum deal.
phrase: fair dinkum: Used to emphasize or seek confirmation of the genuineness or truth of something
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1. unassailable [adj.] /ʌnəˈseɪləb(ə)l/
definition: Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated
sentence: Dyson fired seven birdies for a six-under-par 65 that swept him into what proved an unassailable lead.
part of speech: unassailability [n.] unassailably [adv.]
2. render [v.] /ˈrɛndə/
definition: Provide or give (a service, help, etc.)
origin: late Middle English: from Old French rendre, from an alteration of Latin reddere 'give back', from re- 'back' + dare 'give'. The earliest senses were 'recite', 'translate', and 'give back' (hence 'represent' and 'perform'); 'hand over' (hence 'give help' and 'submit for consideration'); 'cause to be'; and 'melt down'.
sentence: Money serves as a reward for services rendered.
part of speech: renderer [n.]
3. inheritable [adj.] /ɪnˈhɛrɪtəb(ə)l/
definition: Capable of being inherited
origin: late Middle English (formerly also as enheritable): from Anglo-Norman French enheritable 'able to be made heir', from Old French enheriter
sentence: These characteristics are inheritable.
part of speech: inheritability [n.]
4. alienate [v.] /ˈeɪlɪəneɪt/
definition: Make (someone) feel isolated or estranged
origin: early 16th century: from Latin alienat- 'estranged', from the verb alienare, from alienus 'of another'
sentence: An urban environment which would alienate its inhabitants.
phrase: alienate someone's affections: Induce someone to transfer their affection from a person (such as a spouse) with legal rights or claims on them
5. intervene [v.] /ɪntəˈviːn/
definition: Take part in something so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events
origin: late 16th century (in the sense 'come in as an extraneous factor or thing'): from Latin intervenire, from inter- 'between' + venire 'come'.
sentence: He acted outside his authority when he intervened in the dispute.
part of speech: intervener [n.] intervenient [adj.] intervenor [n.]
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1. swathe [n.] /sweɪð/
definition: A row or line of grass, corn, or other crop as it falls or lies when mown or reaped
origin: Old English swæth, swathu 'track, trace', of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch zwad(e) and German Schwade. In Middle English the term denoted a measure of the width of grassland, probably reckoned by a sweep of the mower's scythe.
sentence: If the day is windy, the swathes should be high and narrow.
phrases: cut a swathe through: Pass through (something) causing great damage, destruction, or change
cut a wide swath: Attract a great deal of attention by trying to impress others.
2. shred [v.] /ʃrɛd/
definition: Tear or cut into shreds.
origin: late Old English scrēad 'piece cut off', scrēadian 'trim, prune', of West Germanic origin; related to shroud.
sentence: I looked closer and it ended up being that half the fan belt had shredded itself and torn off.
phrases: in shreds: Very badly damaged; destroyed or ruined
tear someone/thing to shreds: Criticize someone or something aggressively
3. assert [v.] /əˈsəːt/
definition: State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
origin: early 17th century: from Latin asserere 'claim, affirm', from ad- 'to' + serere 'to join'.
sentence: The company asserts that the cuts will not affect development.
part of speech: assertable [adj.] asserter [n.]
4. slope [v.] /sləʊp/
definition: (Of a surface or line) be inclined from a horizontal or vertical line; slant up or down
origin: late 16th century (as a verb): from the obsolete adverb slope, a shortening of aslope. The use of the verb with reference to aimless or unobtrusive movement may be related to lope.
sentence: The garden sloped down to a stream.
phrases: at the slope: (Of a rifle) held with the barrel on the left shoulder and the butt in the left hand.
slope arms: Hold a rifle at the slope.
5. surreal [adj.] /səˈrɪəl/
definition: Having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre
origin: 1930s: back-formation from surrealism.
sentence: It combined multiple monitors in a striking, somewhat surreal sculptural assembly.
part of speech: surreality [n.] surreally [adv.]
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1. undermine [v.] /ʌndəˈmʌɪn/
definition: Erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation)
origin: Middle English: from under- + the verb mine, probably suggested by Middle Dutch ondermineren.
sentence: The flow of water had undermined pillars supporting the roof.
part of speech: underminer [n.]
2. wacky [adj.] /ˈwaki/
definition: Funny or amusing in a slightly odd or peculiar way
origin: mid 19th century (originally dialect): from the noun whack + -y.
sentence: His wacky antics and funny walk endeared him to children of all ages.
part of speech: wackily [adv.] wackiness [n.]
3. hue [n.] /hjuː/
definition: A colour or shade
origin: Old English hīw, hēow (also 'form, appearance', obsolete except in Scots), of Germanic origin; related to Swedish hy 'skin, complexion'. The sense 'colour, shade' dates from the mid 19th century.
sentence: The water is the deepest hue of aquamarine.
part of speech: hued [adj.] hueless [adj.]
4. palpable [adj.] /ˈpalpəb(ə)l/
definition: Able to be touched or felt
origin: late Middle English: from late Latin palpabilis, from Latin palpare 'feel, touch gently'.
sentence: His neck was swollen, with no palpable subcutaneous emphysema.
part of speech: palpability [n.] palpably [adv.]
5. residual [adj.] /rɪˈzɪdjʊəl/
definition: Remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone
sentence: The details that began to filter back to company HQ were immediately positive as the residual forces of McCarthy were comprehensively defeated in all theatres.
part of speech: residually [adv.]
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1. pelt [v.] /pɛlt/
definition: Hurl missiles repeatedly at
origin: late 15th century: of unknown origin.
sentence: Two boys pelted him with rotten apples.
phrase: (at) full pelt: As fast as possible
2. suspicion [n.] /səˈspɪʃ(ə)n/
definition: A feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true
origin: Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French suspeciun, from medieval Latin suspectio(n-), from suspicere 'mistrust'. The change in the second syllable was due to association with Old French suspicion (from Latin suspicio(n-) 'suspicion').
sentence: She had a sneaking suspicion that he was laughing at her.
phrase: above suspicion: Too obviously good or honest to be thought capable of wrongdoing.
3. palatial [adj.] /pəˈleɪʃ(ə)l/
definition: Resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
origin: mid 18th century: from Latin palatium 'palace'
sentence: He didn't foresee the palatial palaces of today where the punter can see live racing.
part of speech: palatially [adv.]
4. mend [v.] /mɛnd/
definition: Repair (something that is broken or damaged)
origin: Middle English: shortening of amend.
sentence: The faulty shearing machines are repaired, the broken cobbles are mended and the new by-pass built.
part of speech: mendable [adj.] mender [n.]
phrases: mend (one's) fences: Make peace with a person or group
on the mend: Improving in health or condition; recovering
phrases: mend (one's) fences: Make peace with a person or group
on the mend: Improving in health or condition; recovering
5. patch [v.] /patʃ/
definition: Mend or strengthen (fabric or clothing) with a patch
origin: late Middle English: perhaps from a variant of Old French pieche, dialect variant of piece 'piece'.
sentence: Her jeans were neatly patched.
part of speech: patcher [n.]
phrase: not a patch on: Greatly inferior to
phrase: not a patch on: Greatly inferior to
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