English Recordings

an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone

an impression

a business organization, public institution, or household

an establishment

to give work to (someone)

to employ = hire ≠ fire = lay off = dismiss

to interpret or look on (someone or something) in a particular way

to perceive, a perception

to disapprove of

to frown on

about something complicated or unaccountable

bewildering = confusing

fearsome
scary = frightening

a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease

anxiety; anxious = worried = concerned

come near or nearer

approach

Jesus was...

crucified

three in space and two on a flat surface

a dimension

the act of rising to an important position or a higher level

an ascension

to take part in a fight

to wrestle

Santa Claus rides it

a harness

a person who makes bread and cakes

a baker

accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation)

to abide by = to obey;
ex: I abide by what I said. To obey the law.

a person who reads professionally

a reciter

lasting or existing forever

eternal = everlasting = timeless = endless

at or to the further side of

beyond

a difficult problem or question

a teaser

1. I was just messing with you.

2. Getting pissed off won't get you anywhere.

3. Oh, Phil, you're getting sulky again? Come on!

4. I whopped their ass big time.

5. Good enough. Let's kill some time window shopping at the mall then.

certainly
of course = sure

to applaud
to clap

on the foot of a horse
hoof, hooves

on the opposite side of a floor
ceiling

square slab for covering floors
tile

to accompany
to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort

make a harsh, high-pitched sound
crack, cracking door, cracking voice

secreted by animals such as snakes and scorpions
venom = poison

capable of causing death or illness if taken into the body
poisonous = toxic = venomous

tolerant
patient

to begin acting with common sense
to straighten up

demonstrating a strict and uncompromising attitude or approach
tough

to insist
to require = to demand

to manage
to run = to rule

a group of people undertaking a particular activity together
outfit

a person who is exceptionally intelligent or creative
genius

throughout the period since
ever since

having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
to be aware

showing a readiness to give more of something
generous ≠ greedy

volcanic...
eruption

responsible for or an orphan
custodian, ex. sole custodian

having ample space
spacious

to repair
to renovate

predict
to presage

to offer
to propose = to suggest

brave
bold = courageous ≠ coward

accommodation
lodging

to utter a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger
to wail = to weep (wept/wept)

without rest
restless

illness
disease

experiencing or expressing severe mental or physical pain or suffering
to anguish

a tool used for cutting crops such as grass
scythe

move swiftly and smoothly
to sweep (swept/swept)

to lay eyes on
to clap eyes on

a much loved person
beloved

a banquet
a feast

a weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a handguard sword

to turn
to transform

without success or a result
in vain

printed matter in small type
fine print

(November 07, 2012)<Korean SAT Examination Day (한국 수능 시험일)>
• Tomorrow is the day of the Korean SAT. It will be administered from 8:40am to 5:35pm throughout the whole country, in 85 places and 1191 classrooms. It will be from 8: 40am to 5: 35pm in the whole country 85place 1191classrooms. Tonight might be one of the most nerve-wracking nights in the lives of the students who have applied for tomorrow's examination and their families. I hope that they will sleep well tonight, and that they will to be able to perform well tomorrow.
•Oh, tomorrow, companies will begin the work day at 10:00am so that the students taking the Korean SAT won't be late for the exam.

—-Example sentences <Which> ———————
Which book do you want?어느 책을 원하니?
Which apartment does she live in? 그녀는 어느 아파트에 살고 있지요?
He told me which club to join. 그는 어느 클럽에 가입하면 좋은지 가르쳐 주었다
I don't know which way is best. 어느 방법이 가장 좋은지 알 수가 없다.
Which Country Has the Lowest Poverty Rate in the World?
세계에서 빈곤율이 가장 낮은 나라는 어디일까요?
Which of these do you want? 이것들 중에서 어느 것을 원하니?
Give me one of those; I don't care which. 그 중 하나를 주십시오, 어느 것이든 상관없습니다
Will you tell me which to choose? [＝Will you tell me which I should choose?]어느 쪽을 골라야 할지 가르쳐 주세요
Which do you prefer, classical or popular music? 클래식과 팝 뮤직 중 어느 쪽을 좋아하지?

104 I hate taking my little brother to the park.
105 The first thing the does is play on the teeter-totter.
106 We go up and down, again and again.
107 Then we play on the swings. He always wants me to push him so　he can go higher and higher.
108 The slippery slide is next. It's really long and quite steep　in places.
109 Then there's the jungle gym. If you climb to the top, you can　see all around the park.
110 After that we usually play in the sandbox or play catch ball.
111 Sometimes we just lie on the grass and look up at the sky.
112 It's also lots of fun to play in the water fountain.
113 If there are other kids there, we'll play tag or hide-and-go seek.
114 Sometimes we'll even play dodge. I guess it's not all that bad.

(November 06, 2012)<Dried Persimmons and Ripe Persimmons>
Today I’m attaching pictures of dried persimmons and ripe persimmons.
Persimmons are a common fruit in Korea.In Korea, persimmons are sorted into the categories of dried persimmon (곶감), and sweet persimmon (단감), and ripe persimmon (홍시).
Which of these do you like to eat?Which do you prefer, dried persimmons or ripe persimmons?

47 Today looks like a good day to do the wash.
48 I'll empty the clothes hamper and divide the whites from the colors.
49 Now I'll put the clothes in the washing machine.
50 Then I'll measure out the laundry soap and the bleach.
51 These buttons are used to set the water level and wash strength.
52 I'll set the wash time and then push the start button.
53 After the rinse cycle, I'll use the cap to measure the softener and then pour it in.
54 That's the buzzer. The spin cycle must be finished. So now I need to take the clothes out and hang them up to dry.
55 The dryer often shrinks clothes and so I like to use the clothesline.
56 I need to shake out the clothes and hang them neatly to keep out the wrinkles.
57 I also have to make sure to hang the shirts on hangers.
58 I gather in the clothes after they're dry. Finally, I fold them and put them away.

35 My mom says I can't go anywhere until I clean up my room.
36 Okay. I'l l start by picking up all this garbage on the floor.
37 Most of it isn't garbage. It just looks that way.
38 These dirty clothes need to go in the clothes hamper.
39 I can throw away all there old boxes.
40 Then I need to dust off the shelves. I'll use this old shirt as a dust cloth.
41 What's next? Here's the broom and the dustpan. I'll sweep the tatami mats.
42 I guess the bathroom is next.
43 I need to scrub the toilet bowl — this toilet bowl cleaner doesn't seem to work.
44 Now, I guess I'd better wash the windows. I haven't washed them for ages.
45 Well, everything looks spic-n-span.
46 I just pray my mom doesn't see that mess in the closet.

207 I'll be gone for a while, so I'd better check everything.
208 I'd better double check the gas in the kitchen. Ah, the valve was open.
209 Now, I've turned off the gas for the water heater in the bathroom. The air conditioner is also off.
210 I've already set the answering machine.
211 I'll also pull out the plug for all the appliances.
212 I hear that's a good way to save electricity.
213 Did I remember to lock up everything? T he bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, living room.
214 Check. All the windows are closed and locked.
215 Okay. And now I'll turn on the home security system.
216 If a cat burglar tries to break in while I'm gone, the system will call a security guard.
217 I'll make a final check and then I'm ready to go.