A lark, or a skylark, is a kind of high-flying songbird. Figuratively, a lark is a spree, a silly game, or a playful adventure. And to lark, or to skylark, is to play around, often in a loud, silly, or Read More …
Verb > Skylark
Category: Англійська щодня
What are gerunds and how are they used in English?
A gerund is a word that looks like a verb, but functions as a noun in the sentence. Gerunds are formed by using the -ING form of the verb – reading, swimming, studying, etc. – but when it comes to Read More …
Noun > Smidgen
Verb > Plummet
(no object) 1 always followed by an adverb or preposition : to fall suddenly straight down especially from a very high place The acrobat plummeted into the net. The car plummeted to the bottom of the canyon. The satellite plummeted Read More …
Noun > Neat freak
Noun > Legroom
Noun > Pageantry
(The word “pageant” might be related to “page,” which would sort of make sense, because a pageant was originally a kind of play. We’re not sure about that link, though.) Today, a pageant, strictly speaking, is one of those showy, Read More …
Noun > modus operandi
This term is Latin for “way of operating.” A modus operandi, often abbreviated as MO or M.O., is a normal, typical way of doing some task. Pronunciation: MO duss OPP er AN dee (Or, if you prefer, pronounce the last Read More …
Adjective > Casual
1 always used before a noun : happening by chance : not planned or expected a casual encounter on the sidewalk 2 (more casual; most casual) : designed for or permitting ordinary dress, behavior, etc. : not formal casual clothes Read More …
