1: across the board
MEANING: including everyone or everything
EXAMPLE: The computer company decided to give the workers an across-the-board increase in their salary.
2: at a loss
MEANING: sell something and lose money
EXAMPLE: We were forced to sell the computers at a big loss.
3: bail a company out
MEANING: help or rescue a company with financial problems.
EXAMPLE: The government decided to bail out the failing bank in order to maintain stability in the economy.
4: bottom fall out/drop out
MEANING: to fall below an earlier lowest price
EXAMPLE: When the bottom fell out of the coffee market many companies had to stop doing business.
5: bottom line
MEANING: the total, the final figure on a balance sheet
EXAMPLE: When they examined the bottom line of the company they decided not to invest in it.
6: buy off
MEANING: use a gift or money to divert someone from their duty or purpose
EXAMPLE: The land developer tried to buy off the politician but he was not successful.
7: calculated risk
MEANING: an action that may fail but has a good chance to succeed EXAMPLE: They took a calculated risk when they introduced the new computer screen onto the market.
8: carry over
MEANING: save for another time
EXAMPLE: We were forced to carry over the sale to the Monday after the national holiday.
9: carry the day
MEANING: win completely
EXAMPLE: The president’s new idea carried the day and everyone supported him energetically.
10: carry through
MEANING: put into action
EXAMPLE: The steel company carried through their plan to restructure all of their operations.
11: cold call
MEANING: call a potential customer from a list of persons one has never seen
EXAMPLE: When he first started to work at his company he was asked to make cold calls using the telephone book.
12: cut back
MEANING: use fewer or use less
EXAMPLE: The company has been cutting back on entertainment expenses for over a year now.
13: cut one’s losses
MEANING: do something to stop losing money or something
EXAMPLE: We should sell the old machinery as soon as possible and try and cut our losses.

Stative (or State) Verb List
like
know
belong
love
realise
fit
hate
suppose
contain
want
mean
consist
need
understand
seem
prefer
believe
depend
agree
remember
matter
mind
recognise
see
own
appear
look (=seem)
sound
taste
smell
hear
astonish
deny
disagree
please
impress
satisfy
promise
surprise
doubt think (=have an opinion)
feel (=have an opinion)
wish
imagine
concern
dislike
be
have
deserve
involve
include
lack
measure (=have length etc)
possess
owe
weigh (=have weight)
A verb which isn’t stative is called a dynamic verb, and is usually an action. Some verbs can be both stative and dynamic:
Be:
be is usually a stative verb, but when it is used in the continuous it means ‘behaving’ or ‘acting’
you are stupid = it’s part of your personality
you are being stupid = only now, not usually
Think:
think (stative) = have an opinion
I think that coffee is great
think (dynamic) = consider, have in my head
what are you thinking about? I’m thinking about my next holiday
Have:
have (stative) = own I have a car
have (dynamic) = part of an expression
I’m having a party / a picnic / a bath / a good time / a break
See:
see (stative) = see with your eyes / understand
I see what you mean
I see her now, she’s just coming along the road
see (dynamic) = meet / have a relationship with
I’ve been seeing my boyfriend for three years
I’m seeing Robert tomorrow
Taste:
taste (stative) = has a certain taste
This soup tastes great
The coffee tastes really bitter
taste (dynamic) = the action of tasting
The chef is tasting the soup

('taste' is the same as other similar verbs such as 'smell')

Paradise is a fascinating land of  LOVE,
Which is a luck chance all above
There was a sparrow as sincere as a lake,
Her love for white rose was not fake,
Rose was a wind blowing through her hair,
He was her life, for her always there,
Sparrow bowed to white rose every moment,
Uttering his name like a melodious accent,
She always love to sing love songs for rose,
Very early in morning as the sun rose,

Once paradise was illuminating, sparking of light,
Just sincerity,peace, silence, love and no fight,
There was no corner, even no dark place,
Everyone could see clearly each others' face,
There was breeze kissed the flowers,
Birds were taking love showers,
Glistening stars were whispering every where,
Silvery moon was thrown her light so fair,
Clouds were floating in the sky of divinity,
Every emerald leave was murmuring serenity,
There was a beautiful colourful rainbow arching pride,
Dazzling hills, beautiful springs and fountains were glide,

Sparrow searched for rose beyound the stars,
Throughout the years, and so very far,
She addressed rose, when couldn't find u, I just kept crying,
When u would fell in love as I had made a lot of trying,

White rose answered with painful,crying lips,
When I turned red then my love would gips,

Ahh! The days went by months,as well as years,
It had brought her nothing but painful tears,

Then one day sparrow felt deep pain like ping,
She tore her body and blood started dripping,
The white rose turned red with pure blood,
And gradually covered rose like a flood,

Now suddenely, the rose fell in love with sparrow,
But the body of her looked like a harrow,
Roses' love for her had now grown,
Even though whole paradise known,

Red rose shredded his petals around sparrow,
And made her beautiful grave so yarrow,
Now he felt love, they found in paradise,
It was strong enough made with atomise,

Now they are for each other, ever and ever,
No one could separated them whatsoever,
They lost in paradise, but their souls were formidable,
Their love is alive now, with no more trouble.
.............................................................................
 

I used to work as an English tutor to Japanese and Korean students. I do miss teaching but then I have to give it up so I can finish my graduate thesis.

I started working when I was still a student.  Actually it was my roommate who was teching Koren students. One time she couldn't make it so she asked me if I can take her place for that day. I havent' had any experience teaching foreign students before but I accepted the offer just so I can try it.

And then my cousin found this part-time job, teaching Japanese students online. I let her apply first and when she got in, I tried it to and luckily, got accepted.

Anyway, I enjoyed teaching foreign students for a few months. It was pretty easy because we have modules and other aids for teaching. What's good about teaching foreign people is you get to exchange, well aside from ideas, knowledge and culture, as well. What I mean is teaching is a two-way relationship. The teacher teaches the student, the student learns, the student shares, the teacher learns in return. I hope I can clear my schedule soon. I wanna get back to teaching.

How many men she needed....

Please tell ,me ...oh! my heart .....

Though we were apart ..

Now I feel she was cunning ...

and smart .....

 

now I know the reason of her ...

beauty .....

hey men ! ......she used to fed on my heart ...

The blood of my heart was a manure .....

To grow up many hearts .....

 

How many men she needed ..

Please tell me oh! .....my heart ....

I thought my heart was  safe ..

In your heart ...

But you cloned it too many ...

 

This is the true story of my

Bloody aching heart .....

 

 

Prepositions are words that specify place, direction, and time. There are three types of prepositions. 
1}  Time prepositions,
2} Place prepositions,
3} Direction prepositions,

1} Time prepositions,
Time prepositions define time. Prepositions usually come before a noun or pronoun. Prepositions never come after a verb.

After- I'll be there after work.
Around-  We will be there around 3 PM.
Before-  I'll be there before I go to school.
Between-  I'll be there between 3:00 and 5:00.
By-  I'll be there by the time that you leave for work.
During-  I'll be there during your class.
For-   I'll be there for your birthday.
Past-  I wasn't there for the past 2 months.
Since-  I didn't see her since I was 10 years old.
Until-  I'll not be home until 7:00 PM.
Within-  I'll be there within 2 hours. 



AT                                                               ON                                               IN
a specific time                                    days and date                         period of time ,
                                                                                                                  years, months,
                                                                                                                       seasons
example:
at 2:00                                             on my birthday                            in a few days 
at lunch time                               on the first day                              in a couple 
                                                           of school                                         of months
at 4:00 PM                                 on 11/10/99                                    in the summer

In english we say:
in the morning-      'coz it is considered a period of time,
in the afternoon,
in the evening,
at night

2} Place prepositions,
Place propositions clarify the place, someone/ somebody.  
common place prepositions:
Aboard-  She is abroad the boat.
Above-  The picture is above the sofa.
Across-  My house is across the street.
Against-  The desk is against the wall.
Around-  My house is around the block.
At-  Is youe house at the end of the street.
At the back of-  We are going to sit at the back of the theater.
At the bottom of-  The coins are at the bottom of the lake.
At the top-  The books are at the top of the shelves.
Between-  We sit between the two boys.
Behind-  The gals sit behind the two boys.
Below-   The desk is below the window.
By -   The books are by the door.
In-    I live in the big green and white house.
Inside-  I live inside the big green house.
On the corner of-   We live on the corner of 3rd avenue.
In the middle of-      We live in the middle of the street.
Near-  I don't live near the supermarket.
Next to-  I live next to my best friend.
To the left of-     The blue box is to the left of the green box.
To the right of-      The orange box is to the right of the yellow box.
On-    The sun heater is on the top of building.
On the side of-   There is a big sign on the side of the house.
On top of-    There is a man on the top of the roof.
On the other side of-   Do you see what is going on over there on the other side of the roof?
Opposite-  The post office is on the opposite side of the street.
Outside-  The car is outside the garage.
Under-  The blanket is under the bed in the box.
Underneath- The pen is underneath the box.

3} Directions propositions:
Direction prepositions are used to clarify the direction of someone or somethig .
Examples,
Under,
Over, 
Right,
Left etc.....
                                                           

After although we use a subject + verb:

 

• Although it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.

• I didn't get the job although I had all the necessary qualifications.

 

Compare the meaning of although and because:

• We went out although it was raining.

• We didn't go out because it was raining.

 

After in spite of or despite, we use a noun, a pronoun (this/that/what etc.) or -ing:

• In spite of the rain, we enjoyed our holiday.

• I didn't get the job in spite of having all the necessary qualifications.

• She wasn't well, but in spite of this she went to work.

• In spite of what I said yesterday, I still love you.

 

Despite is the same as in spite of. Note that we say 'in spite of, but despite (without 'of'):

• She wasn't well, but despite this she went to work, (not 'despite of this')

 

You can say 'in spite of the fact (that)...' and 'despite the fact (that)...':

 

I didn’t get the job in spite of the fact that I had all the necessary qualifications

I didn’t get the job despite the fact (that) I had all the necessary qualifications.

 

Compare in spite of and because of:

• We went out in spite of the rain, (or ...despite the rain.)

• We didn't go out because of the rain.

 

Compare although and in spite of / despite:

• Although the traffic was bad. I arrived on time. (not in spite of the traffic was bad)

In spite of the traffic, I arrived on time. (not in spite of the traffic was bad)

 

I couldn’t sleep although I was very tired (not despite I was tired)

I couldn’t sleep despite being very tired (not despite I was tired)

Happy Sepandarmazgan 



Happy  Sepandarmazgan

Sepandarmazgan is the celebration day of Love, Friendship and Earth in ancient Persian culture.

According to Iranian tradition, the day of Sepandarmazgan was bring held in the Great Persian Empire in the 20^th century BC That is the national title of the Earth and the Earth is the symbol of Love & modesty.

This day is registered on Bahman 29^th in the Iranian Calendar .Only 3 days After Valentine.

Persians have a rich culture with many great feasts based on natural occasions that have been mixed up with happiness & Joy.

In the feast of Sepandarmazgan, Earth was worshiped and women venerated. On this day, Women and girls sat on the throne and men and boys had to obey them and bring them presents and gifts. In this way, men were reminded to acclaim and respect women.

Sepandarmaz is another name for mainyu (earth) meaning Holy, Humble & Passionate.

Also Sepandarmaz is Earth Guardian Angel .It is the symbol of humbleness, it means modest toward the entire creation. These are the qualities attributed to Earth that spreads beneath our feet, thus the symbol of modesty and love. As human beings, there are creatures that we find unpleasant and repulsive, but Earth is not like us. She embraces all creatures the same and loves them the same; like a mother who loves all children alike, even when they are ugly. In our ancient culture, mother is symbolized by sepandarmaz or earth. Have you ever seen a Love more sacred than Mother’s Love to children?

Why is the fifth of Espand called Sepandarmazgan?

In ancient  Iran” each day of the month had a name, and all months had 30days. For example, the first day was called Ahuramazda, the second day; Bahman which is the first attribute of God, the third day was called Ordibehesht meaning truth and purity which again are attributes of God. The fourth day is called Shahrivar, meaning ideal kingship that belongs to God who rules the whole universe. The cryptic meaning of this word is that in the same way that God rules over the heavenly bodies, we should rule our bodies with good thoughts, words and deeds. This brings us to the fifth day Sepandarmaz. Another rule here was that whenever the name of a day coincided with that of the month, a feast was held. So we have the feast of sepandarmazgan on the sepandarmaz day of the month of Esfand (originallySpand or Espand). Similarly, the 16^th day of any month is called Mehr and we have the feast of Mehrgan on the 16^th day of the month of Mehr which was one of the most important feasts of the past. The day of Aban in the month of Aban is the day of another feast called Abangan, and was used as an occasion to appreciate and worship water and the day of Azar in the month of Azar, called Azargan was the feast of appreciation of fire and so forth. In the feast ofSepandarmazgan, Earth was worshiped and women venerated. On this day, Royal women and girls sat on the throne and men and boys had to obey them and bring those presents and gifts. In this way, men were reminded to acclaim and respect women.

And after the Persian calendar is changed The six first months have 31days and the last five months have 30 days and only Esfand has 29 days that will change to 30 days in a four years period and Sepandarmazgan moved from 5^th of Esfand 29^th of Bahman, *17^th Feb*.

Happy Sepandarmazgan …

Happy Love & Friendship day…

Happy Valentine

Basic part-1

I have + (noun)

By using the words 'I have' you are informing someone of something you have possession of or have acquired.

Here are some examples:

"I have a cat."
"I have a nice car."
"I have a house."
"I have a computer."
"I have a headache."

You may hear the words 'cannot' and 'won't' used with 'I have.' By adding these you can express what you will not put up with or allow.

Here are some examples:

"I cannot have that behavior in my house."
"I cannot have you over tonight."
"I won't have anything to do with that."
"I won't have it any other way.”

I have + (past participle)

Again, 'I have' shows possession or something acquired. By adding a past participle you are informing someone of a past or completed action done by you.

Here are some examples:

"I have done it."
"I have heard that before."
"I have driven a car."
"I have forgotten the words."
"I have read that book."
"I have eaten at that restaurant before."
"I have flown in an airplane."
"I have forgiven you."
"I have seen you before."
"I have written a letter."

 

I used to + (verb)

'Used to' expresses something that was done in the past, and is not usually done now.

Here are some examples:

"I used to develop websites."
"I used to jog every day."
"I used to paint."
"I used to smoke."
"I used to work from home."
"I used to live in California."
"I used to go to the beach every day."
"I used to sing in a choir."
"I used to like vegetables."
"I used to start work at 6 o'clock."

 

I have to + (verb)

The words 'have to' describe something that needs to take place soon. It expresses certainty, necessity, or obligation.

Here are some examples:

"I have to switch schools."
"I have to use the telephone."
"I have to go to the bathroom."
"I have to leave."
"I have to unpack my bags."

You can also add the word 'don't' to suggest that someone is not required to do something.

"I don't have to switch schools."
"I don't have to use the telephone."
"I don't have to go to the bathroom."
"I don't have to leave."
"I don't have to unpack my bags.

I wanna + (verb)

The word 'wanna' is incorrect grammatically. It is equivalent to 'want to.' When combined with the word 'I' it helps communicate something you want to do.

Here are some examples:

"I wanna talk."
"I wanna search for a job."
"I wanna order some food."
"I wanna marry her."
"I wanna listen to that song."

By adding the word 'don't' you can change the meaning of what you are saying to something you 'want' to do to something you 'do not' want to do.

Here are some examples:

"I don't wanna talk."
"I don't wanna search for a job."
"I don't wanna marry her."
"I don't wanna listen to that song."
"I don't wanna order some food."

I would like to + (verb)

This sentence lets someone know what you would be interested in doing. This can be a physical, mental or verbal action.

Here are some examples:

"I would like to answer that question."
"I would like to compete in a cooking contest."
"I would like to explain myself."
"I would like to invite you over."
"I would like to practice."
"I would like to become a doctor."
"I would like to see you more often."
"I would like to thank you."
"I would like to learn about animals."
"I would like to meet the President."

I plan to + (verb)

'Plan to' describes something that you would like to do in the near future.

Here are some examples:

"I plan to find a new apartment."
"I plan to relax on vacation."
"I plan to surprise my parents."
"I plan to wash my car."
"I plan to adopt a child."
"I plan to impress my boss."
"I plan to watch a movie."
"I plan to save more money."
"I plan to read a book."
"I plan to learn new things."

I've decided to + (verb)

'I've' is short for 'I have' and including the word 'decided' you are stating that you have made a decision or come to a conclusion.

Here are some examples:

"I've decided to accept the job."
"I've decided to complete my degree."
"I've decided to change my bad habits."
"I've decided to extend my membership at the gym."
"I've decided to form a chess club."
"I've decided to hand over my responsibilities."
"I've decided to help you move."
"I've decided to interview for the job."
"I've decided to increase my work load."
"I've decided to manage a store."

I was about to + (verb)

When stating 'I was about to' you are informing someone that you are going to be doing something at that moment or in the very near future.

Here are some examples:

"I was about to go out."
"I was about to go to dinner."
"I was about to go to bed."
"I was about to go to work."
"I was about to say the same thing."
"I was about to call you."
"I was about to send you an email."
"I was about to mow my grass."
"I was about to order us some drinks."
"I was about to watch television."

I don't have time to + (verb)

The word 'don't' is a contraction of the words 'do not.' When adding 'have time to' you are simply stating that you have other obligations and all other things considered must wait.

Here are some examples:

"I don't have time to explain."
"I don't have time to eat."
"I don't have time to exercise."
"I don't have time to watch my favorite TV show."
"I don't have time to talk."

You can also use the phrase 'I don't' to express things you do not like, things you do not understand, or things you do not do.

Here are some examples:

"I don't eat meat."
"I don't like the rain."
"I don't understand Spanish."
"I do not understand what you are saying."
"I do not like scary movies."
"I do not like sports."

 

I'm here to + (verb)

You are informing someone that you are at a particular place to accomplish something.

Here are some examples:

"I'm here to apply for the job."
"I'm here to take a test."
"I'm here to receive my gift."
"I'm here to support all your decisions."
"I'm here to watch a movie."
"I'm here to work on your computer."
"I'm here to welcome you to the neighborhood."
"I'm here to raise awareness for cancer."
"I'm here to start the job."
"I'm here to receive the award."

I have something + (verb)

When using the expression 'I have something' you are communicating that you possess something or need to do something that is unspecified or undetermined.

Here are some examples:

"I have something to complete."
"I have something to share with you."
"I have something important to tell you."
"I have something to encourage you."
"I have something to explain to you."
"I have something special planned for your birthday."
"I have something else to consider."
"I have something to apologize about."
"I have something to attend tonight."
"I have something to ask you."
"I have something fun for us to do."

I'm looking forward to

When telling someone that you are 'looking forward to' you are saying that you are waiting or hoping for something, especially with pleasure.

Here are some examples:

"I'm looking forward to meeting you."
"I'm looking forward to talking with you."
"I'm looking forward to going on vacation."
"I'm looking forward to spending time with my family."
"I'm looking forward to learning the English language."
"I am looking forward to visiting another country."
"I am looking forward to having a family."
"I am looking forward to graduating from college."
"I am looking forward to watching the baseball game."
"I am looking forward to running in a race."

 

 

Tall, high, great

TALL        HIGH        GREAT

 

   TALL        opposite:       SHORT

>  Tall : Having greater than ordinary height (people, buildings...) 

                                                                                                              

 a  tall man                       a man of average size          a short man            the tallest tower in France          a tall bookcase                                      

                                                                    

Question and answer: How tall are you ?   I am five feet, six inches tall

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HIGH    ----->  opposite      LOW 
Having a relatively great elevation; extending far upward

                                           

                    The airship flies high among the clouds .                    The plane flies low over the house. 

                                 

                      high jump                 The sun is high in the sky

 

     high speed     

  high temperaturehigh wind  the music is too loud

                                                                                                                           

 Like many actors I had high hopes when I first started.

  high opinion                 high interest                  high principles        It's high time we 'left'   (preterite)

                                                     
The tall building rises high in the sky .            The child is not tall enough to reach the highest shelf .                 

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  GREAT   : Of outstanding significance or importance; Remarkable or outstanding in magnitude, degree, or extent

                                                       Pablo Casals

 She looks great in that dress.          He lived to a great age (96).                          a great crowd                            a great castle

                                            a great success;     a great deal;     great pleasure;     a great composer