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At all times there have been people who prefer a life of seclusion. The reasons for this are different: religious, ideological or related to the character of a person. And the more civilization captures the planet, the more such loners become. What pushes a modern person to flee, why is this topic so interesting to him, since it is widely reflected in art, literature and cinema?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Today we will consider an interesting, intriguing, controversial, mystical question: "Does a predestined fate exist?" Between a negative and a positive answer, there are many options. We will not consider everything, but we will have time to highlight something. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Learning the Russian language is not an easy task. Particular difficulties arise during the study of participles. They received many signs from the verb, for example, types of participles, but there are also signs obtained from adjectives. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

During your study, you must have heard a lot about the gerund and the infinitive in English. The example table usually explains the use of these verb forms, but what rules do they follow? And is there an easier way?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Today, Russian speech is replete with a variety of terms and concepts that, until recently, were known only to a narrow circle of enlightened and literate people. Such words have now firmly entered life and are found everywhere: in everyday life, art, work, politics, and sometimes even in the field of entertainment. One such term is "memorandum". What is this word and what does it mean?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Abbreviations are written abbreviations of words that you encounter on a daily basis. As a rule, each of them is deciphered in one or two ways. However, there are also those that have not one, or even two, but more than a dozen meanings. For example, this is the OPS. Let's find out what are the most famous combinations of words that the abbreviation in question can mean. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Gerund in English is the part of speech that includes the properties of a verb and a noun. It is not difficult to find a gerund in the text - as a rule, this is a verb word, but with the ending "-ing". However, this is not a verb in a long form - it is designated more like a noun. And not only. By the way, this form of the verb is used in many languages, but there is no equivalent in Russian grammar. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The hard sign is the 28th letter of the current alphabet, which immature minds often confuse with the soft one and do not understand where to write it. A solid sign does not mean any sound and in modern Russian performs an exclusively dividing function in the pronunciation of some words. This article will tell you about the spelling of a solid sign in words. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Borrowed words along with native Russians make up a whole layer of the Russian language. Without borrowed vocabulary, any language is dead, since foreign words help it develop and enrich it with new conceptual forms. What vocabulary is referred to as borrowed words in Russian? Find out in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Russian language is considered the richest in terms of vocabulary in the world, but the English language is not stingy with the multiple names of colors and their shades, some of them even have several synonyms! It is not at all necessary for beginners to learn English to know a lot of shades, but for literacy, the basic colors that are often used in English to describe something and simple word-formation rules, it is advisable to know. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

What are "Yankees"? This word is usually associated with the inhabitants of the United States. In part, the association is correct, the lexeme has one more interpretation. By the way, both are negative. Details of who or what the "Yankees" are will be discussed below. General information The studied lexeme is, firstly, an insulting or derogatory nickname for the inhabitants of New England - this is the historical meaning of the word "Yankee". Secondly, according to the interpretation, having appeared. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Halberd - a kind of medieval melee weapons. In the period from XIV to XVI it was very popular among foot soldiers. The halberd was quite important in the fight against mounted heavily armed knights. For several centuries, this weapon has been improved. A halberd is a chopping ax blade that could cut through even the most durable armor. In addition, the creators equipped the weapon with a spear point, which made it possible to inflict not only chopping, but also stabbing blows. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In this article we will tell you what words close in meaning are and why they are needed in speech. They are also called synonyms. They are conditionally divided into three main groups. Synonyms help to enrich vocabulary, correctly express our thoughts, and eliminate repetitions in the text. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Life is full of dangers, and not everyone has time to respond to a change in the situation. However, some individuals manage to get out of any situation without loss, for which they have long been described as cunning. How is it decrypted? Read the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Looking at smartly dressed, exquisitely combed, with carefully selected fashion accessories young people, you remember handsome goldfinches - dandies. These birds fascinate with bright plumage. By the way, these birds sometimes feel better in comfortable home conditions than in the wild. Just like the dandy boys. These, too, do not go for a walk in a dense forest, but on crowded streets. so to speak, show yourself. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

It is not necessary to look into old treatises to face difficulties in learning the Russian language. Some of the words seem familiar, but are accompanied by an incredible heap of meanings. Do you want to understand what "it" means? Read the article instead. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Internet discussions are scary when commentators can learn a lot about their family members and themselves. Insults are original, complex, classic obscene. But in some cases, the interlocutors resort to traditional definitions, among which there was a place for the word "idiot". This is a short curse, known to all segments of the population, and therefore used regularly. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In this article we will talk about one popular English abbreviation - BFF. What does this abbreviation stand for? When is it used? How can it be translated into Russian? You will find answers to all questions. So that you remember exactly what BFF is, we will give examples of sentences with translation. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This article gives the lexical meaning of the verb "to reproach". It is used quite often in speech, so it is important to know its interpretation. In addition to the lexical meaning, synonyms are also indicated that can replace this word. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What associations do you have with the word "sugary"? Oversweetened tea? A fat cheburek dripping with oil? Buttercream cake? In this article we will tell you what interpretation is endowed with the adjective "sweet". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

War is costly and requires a lot of resources. Including human ones. It is necessary to gather an army and adequately support it. Previously, in Russian speech, instead of the noun "army", the word "army" was used. That is what this article will be about. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

There are words in Russian that are rarely used. You can only meet them in fiction. The word "piit" belongs to the category of archaisms. It is rarely mentioned in modern speech. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In this article you will learn about the word "expensive". We will consider what part of speech this language unit belongs to, what it means. We will also select words that are endowed with a similar interpretation. Let's give examples of sentences. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

There are many musical terms in Russian: octet, soprano, crescendo, score… In this article we will talk about a word that is also associated with musical art. It's about the noun "duet". We will find out what meanings this word is endowed with. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Sometimes we act to spite someone. We want to prove that we deserve the best and we can do something more. The words "contrary", "in spite" become the most powerful motivators for our consciousness. But is it really that safe? And is it worth it? So, in the topic of today's publication, we will consider what it means "contrary to". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Human individuality manifests itself in many ways. Someone is trying to tell the world about himself, and in other situations, people themselves find bright features in a person. And in the second case, a unique nickname is born in addition to the name. How does this happen? Read the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

How many bright characteristics are there in the Russian language? "Unshakable" is a word for something permanent and unchanging. But clearly formed with the help of a prefix. So what does “shaky” mean then? If you want to know, please read the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the world around it is difficult to find things eternal, unchanged for centuries and millennia. That is why the sonorous definition of “transient” appeared, which indicates any objects and phenomena that cross the line of time. Want to know more? Read the article. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

For many beginners to learn English, in particular, English grammar, one has to face a lot of difficulties and bewilderment. “How is it, there are only three tenses - present, past and future!”, they exclaim when they find out that there are only four in this language - four present tenses, four past and four future. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

There are different names of settlements: village, town, city. And there is also a farm. What does this word mean? In what situations does it apply? The article details the interpretation of the noun "farm". Its synonyms are given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is an eye? What is this noun used for? What does it name? The article presents the interpretation of the word "eye". Examples of sentences with this noun, as well as stable combinations of words are given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

"To go all out" - what does this expression mean? It can often be found both in literature and in everyday speech. Despite this, not everyone knows about its meaning. Moreover, in its use there are some shades. This article will tell about what it means to “go into all serious trouble”, about the versions of its origin. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Very often the improbability of this world is noticed by photographers. But here one camera will not do. You can shoot even with a “fancy” device, even with a simple mobile phone. The main thing is to see an interesting plot and not frighten off inspiration. The incredible can not only be seen with the eyes. It lurks in sensations, smells and tastes, sounds and words. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is aba? For many, this is a completely unfamiliar word. And this is due to the fact that in most cases it refers either to foreign names or to foreign geographical names. But at the same time, there are facilities called "aba" in Russia. Next, we will talk about the many meanings of this word. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What does "Ave Caesar" mean? Before answering this question, one should first consider the short lexeme that is not understandable to everyone. Today it is used in youth slang as a greeting. About what “Ave, Caesar” means, and about another well-known phraseological unit will be discussed in the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What do you pay attention to first of all when meeting a person? Probably the first thing you look at is the face. You analyze his expression, look into the person's eyes. In this article we will talk about the face, or more precisely, about its obsolete synonym - the noun "face". From our article you will learn the meaning of the word "face" and synonyms for this noun, learn how to use the speech unit in sentences. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Beautiful addresses exist in every language. Somewhere they have developed historically, in other cases they go back to royal or aristocratic titles. Where and when did the first Monsieur appear? How did the word penetrate the territory of Russia? Find out in the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Good and evil, poverty and we alth, winter and summer, reasonable and stupid. What do all these pairs of words have in common? The correct answer is that they are antonyms. These are speech units that are endowed with the exact opposite interpretation. In this article we will try to find antonyms for the adjective "evil". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The wheel appeared more than three thousand years ago. The lever has been known since prehistoric times. I think the pedal is not much younger than them. But the "invention of the bicycle" - entertainment is relevant today. This is the name of inventing original moves at a time when under the nose there is a repeatedly proven and trustworthy solution. Let's not stay away from the research fad and focus on the meaning of the word "pedal". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Do you like being in a crowd? Not everyone likes the hustle and bustle, when people push each other, step on their feet and rush to go first. This article talks about the unpleasant word "hustle". The interpretation of this noun will be indicated. We will also indicate synonyms, give examples of sentences. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01