A2 ESL multiple-choice gap-fill exercise on “a few” with countable plural nouns and “a little” with uncountable nouns.
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How torpedo changed from electric ray to naval weapon
“Torpedo” first named an electric ray, famous for its shock. Later, the same word was applied to underwater explosive weapons.
Snuggery: a cozy room or private retreat
Discover “snuggery,” a chiefly British word for a small, warm, comfortable room or private retreat, with a natural example.
Discern vs. distinguish: what is the difference?
Discern means to perceive or recognize, often subtly. Distinguish means to tell things apart by noticing differences.
What “kith and kin” means, and where it comes from
“Kith and kin” means family and familiar people close to you. Here is the old sense of kith, and how the phrase is used now.