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Moratorium is a word that can often be heard on TV screens. It is often associated with the topic of arms limitation. But this term has other interpretations that relate to the legal and economic fields. You can learn more about the meaning of "moratorium" in the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The English language is wide and multifaceted, but when it comes to grammar, many fall into a stupor. How to understand this diversity of times? How to remember when these tenses are used? How to remember the grammatical structures of each tense? Actually, it's not that difficult. All that is required is a systematic and competent approach. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

It is not always possible to control even your own thoughts and emotions, what can we say about the behavior of others? If the confrontation with colleagues or family members has not passed into an active phase, but the common cause does not work out, then discord has come. What is this dangerous condition? Find out in the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The noun "gallery" boasts a variety of meanings. This word is found in texts about architecture, military affairs, and art. Theatergoers know him too. It also has a figurative meaning. In this article, we will reveal all the meanings that the word "gallery" has. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In this article we will try to find some synonyms for the word "person". This is a very versatile noun. It is used in various styles of speech and conveys a wide variety of information. The article presents several variants of synonyms depending on the context. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

She comes to a teenager who has just been expelled from school for poor behavior and academic failure. And his older sister is crying about Gabella, mortally experiencing a break with another one and only lover for life. Avid gamers are still familiar with it the closest. But a respectable businessman is not someone else's gabella. So what is it?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

"Banzai!" - shouted the Japanese samurai, rushing to attack the enemy. Russian soldiers, rushing to cut down enemies, shouted: "Hurrah!". The word "banzai" means this in our language. Although it came from a phrase that the ancient Chinese pronounced as "wansui", which meant a wish for longevity. The literal translation from ancient Chinese is "Ten millennia". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Duma - this word has many meanings derived from "think", "mind". Political, historical, literary, linguistic. To accurately know all the meanings of the word "duma", you need to study a dozen dictionaries. The Duma is both an organ of power and a poetic genre. This article will help you to use the word correctly. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Surely many of you have heard such an abbreviation as CSKA. She is often found in the news on TV, in newspapers, and in men's companies now and then slips. In this article we will talk about how CSKA is translated and what this abbreviation means. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What do a pregnant woman, a loaded platform and an honest gopnik have in common? The definition of "empty" cannot be applied to all of them. About the meaning of the word and about the cases in which it is appropriate to use it in speech, we will tell in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is alarm? This is a lexeme that refers to historicism, that is, it denotes objects and phenomena that have already gone out of use in modern life. And also it has a foreign origin and is most often used in literature, and in conversation it is used, as a rule, in a figurative sense. And it has not one, but several interpretations. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

"Makhach" - this word can be heard quite often among Russian speakers today, although it appeared quite a long time ago. Intuitively, many whose active vocabulary does not include this word understand that we are talking about a fight. But is everything so simple?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Studying modal verbs is a necessary step in learning English. How do these verbs function, according to what rules? How do they look?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In history class, studying another war, one could often hear about how brave the guardsmen were. But who are they? What is a "guard"? If you still couldn't find the answers to your questions, then this article is just what you need. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The ability to use pronouns in Italian and coordinate them with verbs is an indicator of literate speech. The study of Italian pronouns should begin with personal, direct and indirect in order to be able to decline the verb and explain who or what it is about. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

After the release of the song "Hello, pronto" on the Russian stage, people became interested in this foreign word. It is often found in Romance languages: Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese. It has several meanings and can be used as an adjective and adverb. What is "pronto" and where it is appropriate to use it, let's take a closer look. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Interrogative words and pronouns are a big and important topic in the English language. With the help of interrogative pronouns, a huge number of sentences are built, so it is very important to be able to distinguish them and use them correctly. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Endings in English have different functions. They can show the number of times a word is used or serve as an indication of the tense used in a sentence. One of these endings is ing. When is it used and how to add it to a word correctly?. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Every student, starting to learn Russian, is faced with the task of parsing a sentence. You also have to get acquainted and study parts of speech, find out what role they play in sentences. So how do you parse a sentence into members? And how to distinguish parts of speech?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Very often, those who start learning English want to start speaking it as soon as possible. But many are faced with the fact that no matter how carefully they learn the rules, no matter how many topics are discussed, there are still difficulties in understanding foreign speech. Now this word is incomprehensible, then another unfamiliar. So how many words in English do you need to learn in order to speak fluently and understand other people?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A separate topic in the study of English is usually discussed the tradition of writing letters. Why is she getting so much attention? Everything is simple. Each country has its own characteristics that should be observed when writing letters. Even the address is not written the same way everywhere, and this should be taken into account, because the correct spelling of the address affects whether the addressee receives the letter or not. In this article, we will find out how to write an address in English. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Pronouns are one of the first topics that everyone who takes up the study of English masters. Pronouns in sentences perform various functions. In this article, we will consider the features of using some types of pronouns, as well as perform exercises on pronouns in English to consolidate the material. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

When studying the Russian language, one inevitably has to deal with various types of tropes and stylistic figures. They make our oral and written speech brighter and richer. In this article, we will analyze the existing types of trails, and also find out the meaning of this term. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The meaning of the expression "The greed of the fraer ruined". Where did the word "fraer" come from and what does it mean? What is greed? And will greed really destroy the fraer? Is the expression alive today? What is the practical meaning of the expression today?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

To communicate with foreigners, sometimes just gestures are enough, but there are situations when you need to ask a clarifying question. This is where the difficulty begins, because few people remember how to ask a general question in English. The rules have long been forgotten and the person is simply lost. In order not to look stupid at the right time and use the required knowledge, it is worth refreshing your knowledge of the English language. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article contains the basic rules for spelling prefixes of various types. Explanations and examples provided. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Quotes are able to decorate the text, confirming or expanding the idea expressed by the author, therefore, probably, they are willingly used both in journalism and in scientific works. But sometimes introducing a quote into the text can cause difficulties in terms of punctuation. In this article, we will try to remember the rules for quoting in different ways to include them in the text. Let's remember what punctuation marks you need to use in this case, as well as ways to highlight some words in the quoted passage. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Finding a highly paid, feasible and, at the same time, interesting job is a rather complicated process that requires skills, qualifications, experience, as well as a competent approach in how to present yourself. Knowledge of foreign languages, in particular, English, is of decisive importance for employment abroad, but can be an additional advantage for employment within the Russian Federation. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Sometimes in classical works there are phrases that are surprising and mysterious for contemporaries. Something of the kind can also be heard from older fellow citizens quoting their favorite book or deciding to joke in an awkward situation. One of the stumbling blocks is rightfully considered “the honest people”. Many do not understand why not "honest", and is there a difference?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

"So that this doesn't happen again!" Mom shouted, probably to everyone after the first serious brawl at school. And in what "before", she did not say. What is the meaning of the word "forward"? After reading this article, you will finally understand what your mother wanted from you. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Oriental sweets, fragrant spices and ripe fruits - all this appears before your eyes, you just have to hear the word "bazaar". Let's try to figure out how the bazaar differs from the market. It should be noted that this noun has several other meanings. Consider them. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This article explains what non-common offers are. It explains why they are used by professional authors. Examples of uncommon sentences of various forms and variations are given: from the simplest to more complex and detailed. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Do you want your speech to be expressive and bright, and others, including girls, listen to you attentively, wherever you go? Then learn to use adjectives. How can you compliment a girl?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

English is a fairly simple language. One of its main tenses - Present Simple - you can very easily learn how to build and use just by following a few simple rules. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

There are so many things in the world that it is not possible to keep track of each one. Therefore, a person builds long chains of analogies and measures that he is guided by in everyday life. If you build your requests and personal budget in proportion to income, you will never be a loser. But what else in this world can be brought into line?. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

The use of pronouns in speech avoids tautologies and replaces proper nouns. It is pronouns that are an integral part of any statement, since they replace the names of both animate and inanimate objects (nominative case). As for object pronouns in English, they have a number of functions that need to be considered. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

The Russian Federation is a huge multilingual country, with many dialects and nationalities. The Republic of Mordovia is the closest to the capital of Russia, Moscow. This is probably why today some people want to learn such exotic Mordovian languages. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Many people know what an oath is. This word occurs quite often. And almost every man took the oath, since they are all called up for military service. But why the oath? Where did this word come from and what does it mean? Well, it’s worth talking in more detail about this topic, as well as paying attention to some interesting nuances that relate to it. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

It is clear why the question arises: "Intentions - what is it?" Because now there are too many words, a large number of terms and definitions borrowed, and if so, then I want to understand my language more deeply, and this desire is commendable. Therefore, we proceed. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What does the word "scoop" mean? Many people have been asking this question lately. This article was created to answer it. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01