English: Till vs until: which is more valid?
Self-tutoring about till vs until: the tutor makes a discovery. Both are valid; apparently, till came first. Source: merriam-webster.com
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English: Homophones: forth vs fourth
Tutoring English, homophones are always a favourite. forth (adv): the forward direction. fourth (adj): describes the item between the third and fifth one. prowritingaid.com
Vocabulary: mold or mould?
Tutoring English, words keep generating interest. The tutor mentions mold and mould. Apparently, the difference between mould and mold isn’t meaning, but nationality: mould is the British spelling of the American mold. For instance, in Britain, mould can refer to …
English: the past-tense of lead
Self-tutoring about English: the tutor mentions something he had to check. The past form of the verb “lead” is led: She led her team to victory. Source: businesswritingblog.com
English: what does “keep six” mean?
Self-tutoring about English: the tutor mentions the expression “keep six.” keep six: to keep an eye on someone as they enter a situation. One will keep six with the intent to protect the person they are watching. Source: urbandictionary.com
Vocabulary: jargon
Tutoring English, words about words are always favourites. The tutor mentions jargon. I first heard the word jargon in grade 9: our social studies teacher (a very good one), at the beginning of the year, pointed out that every field …
English: expressions: self-winding
Tutoring English, new words and expressions always come up. The tutor mentions one. This morning my wife mentioned that someone was “self-winding.” By the context I knew she meant they were a self-starter: they didn’t need to be told to …
Vocabulary: legitimate, the verb
Tutoring English, vocabulary is always interesting. The tutor mentions legitimate. legitimate (verb): to make valid. As a verb, this word means the same as legitimize. Source: Mish, Frederick C. (editor). The Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Springfield: Merriam-Webster, 2004.
Vocabulary: eschew
Tutoring English, vocabulary is always interesting. The tutor mentions eschew. eschew (verb): to reject or steer clear of. Source: Mish, Frederick C. (editor). The Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Springfield: Merriam-Webster, 2004.
Vocabulary: advent
Tutoring English, vocabulary is always interesting. The tutor mentions advent. advent (noun):the entry of something into day-to-day reality. Source: Mish, Frederick C. (editor). Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Springfield: Merriam-Webster, 2004.