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Summary of Frankenstein's Plot

Victor Frankenstein's Early Life

During his childhood, Victor was a happy child who lived with his parents, his brothers, and his adopted sister, Elisabeth, whom he loved. His best friend was Henry Clerval. His great passion was the sciences and the secrets of life.

The Creation and Its Aftermath

After the death of his mother, Frankenstein went to study at the university. It is there where he creates a living being from nothing but realizes that he has created a monster. When his father explains that his younger brother has been murdered, he returns home. Near the scene of the homicide, Victor sees the figure of his creation. Justine, a maidservant of the house, is accused and condemned for the boy's death, although... Continue reading "Frankenstein Novel Plot Summary" »

Translate Verbs and Participles (English to Spanish)

• Enlarge: agrandar
• Lengthen: alargar
• Strengthen: fortalecer
• Tighten: apretar
• Widen: ensanchar
• Bent: doblado
• Chipped: astillado
• Dented: abollado
• Scratched: rayado
• Worn: desgastado

Translate Nouns: Spanish to English

• Cajón: Drawer
• Carretilla elevadora: Forklift
• Carretilla de mano: Wheelbarrow
• Escalera de mano: Ladder
• Botella de vidrio: Glass bottle
• Fregadero: Sink
• Gafas de protección: Safety goggles
• Mangas: Tank
• Migas: Crumbs
• Taladradora: Drill

Writing Numbers in English

• -1,000,000,000: One billion
• -7,500,000: Seven million, five hundred thousand
• -8/3: Eight-thirds
• The year 1862: Eighteen sixty-two
• 691.50: Six hundred ninety-one point five zero (assuming 691,50 means 691.50)

Completing Questions

1. How long does it take

Barbed missiles of ridicule-전투에서 도망친 Henry를 향한 비난

Soldiers appear like men

Drunk with wine. Officer like an old, toddy-stricken grandfather, the picture of an exhausted soldier after the feast of war. 그런데 주변 상황은very peaceful. Wilson이 와서 커피 주고 상처 고쳐줌->He had the bustling ways of an amateur nurse. Henry 일어나고 Forest = charnel(납골당) place, 그 광경이 mere prophecy라고 느껴짐. Henry’s head felt precisely like a melon. Henry believes yellow envelope is a small weapon. War(enemy)=dragon// The youth wanted to launch a joke, a quotation from newspapers, “All quiet in the Rappahannock,” but the guns refused to permit even a comment upon their uproar//Rumors: Black... Continue reading "The Battle of Henry: A Tale of War and Courage" »

*From Unemployed Graduate to Viral Sensation*

Like many young people today, 24-year-old Adam Pacitti left education and found himself unemployed. Initially, he tried the conventional methods of finding work. He diligently searched through newspaper advertisements and registered with job agencies. He estimates that he sent out around 200 CVs and applied for hundreds of jobs. Adam's qualifications were strong, with a degree in media studies from the University of Westminster. However, he faced the same dismal prospect as many other graduates: there weren't enough vacancies for the hundreds of applicants.

*A Bold Idea: The Billboard Campaign*

After months of searching for a job, Adam had an innovative idea. He decided to pay for a billboard in London,... Continue reading "Creative Job Search: Adam's Billboard Success Story" »

Oliver Twist

Synopsis

Oliver Twist is a novel by Charles Dickens. Nine-year-old Oliver becomes an orphan and grows up in a workhouse where he is mistreated by Mr. Bumble. He briefly works at a funeral home before deciding to seek a better life in London.

On his way to London, Oliver meets a boy his age who invites him to join a band of thieves led by Fagin. Oliver accepts and experiences a harsh life in London.

Eventually, Oliver discovers his true origins: he comes from a wealthy, noble family and was adopted by Mr. Brownlow.

Characters

Main Characters

• Oliver Twist: The protagonist, orphaned at birth. He endures hardship and abuse in his childhood but ultimately finds happiness.
• Rose Maylie: A young woman taken in by the elderly Mrs. Maylie. She is

Irregular Verbs: Complete List

This is a comprehensive list of irregular verbs in English, with their base form, past simple, and past participle, along with their translation in Spanish.

Irregular Verbs (A-G)

• be - was/were - been - ser, estar
• beat - beat - beaten - golpear
• become - became - become - llegar a ser
• begin - began - begun - empezar
• bend - bent - bent - doblar
• bet - bet - bet - apostar
• bite - bit - bitten - morder
• bleed - bled - bled - sangrar
• blow - blew - blown - soplar
• break - broke - broken - romper
• bring - brought - brought - traer
• build - built - built - construir
• burn - burnt/burned - burnt/burned - quemar
• burst - burst - burst - reventar, estallar
• buy - bought - bought - comprar
• catch - caught - caught - coger, agarrar
• choose - chose - chosen

UNIT 5

Grammar

• The Zero Conditional:
  (if + present simple, ... present simple)
  If you heat water to 100 degrees, it boils.
• The First Conditional:
  (if + present simple, ... will + infinitive)
  If it rains tomorrow, we'll go to the cinema.
• The Second Conditional:
  (if + past simple, ... would + infinitive)
  If I had a lot of money, I would travel around the world.
• The Third Conditional
  (if + past perfect, ... would + have + past participle)
  If I had gone to bed early, I would have caught the train.

First cond → If you work hard, you will pass the exam.

Second cond → If you worked hard, you’d pass the exam.

was → Second cond → If I were you, I’d accept the job / If she were more patient, she’d be happier.

Unless = If

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Master common irregular verbs with this comprehensive list, including their base form, past simple, past participle, and Spanish translations. This resource is perfect for English learners looking to solidify their verb conjugation knowledge.