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Irregular Verb Forms with Spanish Meanings

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Common Irregular English Verbs with Spanish Translations

Infinitive — Past — Participle — Meaning (Spanish)

InfinitivePastParticipleMeaning (Spanish)
costcostcostcostar
hithithitgolpear
hurthurthurthacer daño / herir
letletletdejar
putputputponer
setsetsetestablecer
shutshutshutcerrar
bringbroughtbroughtllevar
buildbuiltbuiltconstruir
dreamdreameddreamedsoñar
feelfeltfeltsentir
fightfoughtfoughtluchar
findfoundfoundencontrar
getgotgot / gottenobtener
havehadhadtener
keepkeptkeptmantener
leaveleftleftdejar
loselostlostperder
makemademadehacer
meetmetmetconocer / reunirse
paypaidpaidpagar
sendsentsentenviar
sleepsleptsleptdormir
smellsmelledsmelledoler
spendspentspentgastar
understandunderstoodunderstoodentender
winwonwonganar
bitebitbittenmorder
breakbrokebrokenromper
choosechosechosenelegir
eatateeatencomer
fallfellfallencaer
forgetforgotforgottenolvidar
givegavegivendar
hidehidhiddenocultar
riseroserisensubir
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Cold air pool atpl

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From the first moment in which my father bought that house, I was not amused. We had never lived in the bush, where the only neighbors that you are more than forty miles, he had always lived in the city center. My old house was not a palace but it was quite nice and most importantly, I had my friends. The new house was large, old and dilapidated. When I opened the big iron gate, there was a sharp noise that startled me, coming into the garden I felt a sudden cold, despite being in the middle of August, it was as if the big trees, leaf litter on the ground and the big house caused a clammy atmosphere. Every step I took the leaves rustled, try to tiptoe but the noise was the same, just as strident. Before reaching the door of the big house I...

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Beliefs, Protests, and Journalistic Inquiries

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Superstitions: Beliefs and Personal Experiences

Here I will discuss superstitions. But first, I will explain what a superstition is. A superstition is a belief held by many people, though dismissed by many others. Many superstitions are based on something that could bring luck or bad luck to the person who believes in them or not. I believe in superstitions because:

Personal Anecdotes Supporting Beliefs

  • First, many people say that if you step in something unpleasant on a Tuesday, you will win the lottery. One Tuesday I stepped in something unpleasant and I won the lottery that week. Is it a coincidence of life? I do not know. The only thing I know is that this superstition came true.
  • Secondly, many people talk about a bad superstition that can
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English Grammar Mastery: Reported Speech and Conditionals

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Reported Speech and Indirect Discourse

  • The citizens said we couldn't walk the street safely in their town.
  • She warned me not to go beyond that barrier.
  • The mayor advised them to install more cameras in the city centre.
  • Her parents asked her to call them when she arrived home.
  • Johan refused to let his son go out with his friends that night.
  • I apologized for not studying enough.
  • He reminded me not to forget my appointment the next day.
  • He advised me to hurry up because I was about to miss the bus.
  • She suggested using her notes as they could help Mary revise.
  • She wanted to know what time the banks closed that day.
  • The teacher told the students not to talk so loud.
  • Jane apologized for having misplaced my papers.
  • The man refused to come back later.
  • She advised
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Abigail Williams' Ruthless Advice to Jay Gatsby

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Gatsby,

I see what you’re doing—trying to win her back. All the money, the mansion, the parties—it’s all for Daisy. You built this entire image just to impress her, to make her forget who you used to be. I get it.

Stop Waiting for Love to Happen

But if you really want her, stop waiting around. You keep hoping she’ll realize something on her own, as if love is supposed to just happen. That’s not how it works. People don’t choose you just because you’re in love with them. They choose you when you make yourself the only option.

I know that because I was in your place once. I wanted John Proctor, and he kept acting like I wasn’t enough. So I didn’t sit back and hope. I found what was in the way—his wife—and I tried to get rid...

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Using Transition Words Correctly

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TRANSITION WORDS - ANSWERS

REASONS

  • The film star wore dark glasses SO NOBODY recognized him.
  • You should take your car to the mechanic BECAUSE it may break down.
  • The trains didn’t operate DUE TO a heavy snowfall
  • She was imprisoned SINCE her accomplice made a full confession to the police.
  • The thief didn’t want to leave any fingerprints SO he wore gloves.
  • The show was cancelled BECAUSE OF her illness.
  • The judge didn’t send him to jail DUE TO HIS YOUTH.
  • The five-cent coin looks very Canadian SINCE it has a picture of a beaver on it.

CONTRAST

  • ALTHOUGH The book is very long, I’m going to try to read it before next week.
  • DESPITE THE FACT THAT HE CAUSED the problem, she’s the one who solved it.
  • EVEN THOUGH Volkswagen cars are cheap, they last a long
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Mastering Essential Education and Career Terms

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Essential Education and Career Vocabulary

Building a strong vocabulary is essential for academic and professional success. Below are key terms and phrasal verbs related to education and the workplace.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

  • Careers: A job that you do for a significant part of your life, especially one for which you are specifically trained.
  • Apprenticeship: A period of time spent working as an apprentice to learn a trade.
  • Vocational qualification: A professional title or certification related to a specific craft or trade.
  • Degree: A qualification that proves you have successfully completed a course of study at a college or university.
  • Undergraduate: A student at a college or university who has not yet received their first university
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Vinnytsia: A Historic Gem in Central Ukraine

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Vinnytsia is one of the oldest cities in Ukraine. It is known by a variety of names, including Vinnytsia, Vinnytsa, and Vinnica. Spanning an area of 61 square kilometers, the city is located in the central part of Ukraine on the banks of the Southern Bug River. Vinnytsia features a moderate continental climate with cold winters and hot summers, making it an appropriate destination for your seasonal holidays.

Fascinating Museums to Visit

There are many interesting places to explore. Some of the most fascinating museums include:

  • Museum-Estate of Pirogov
  • Museum of Kotsubynsky
  • Local History Museum

National Museum-Estate of N. Pirogov

Located in a picturesque park on the shore of a lake, this estate honors the prominent surgeon N. Pirogov. Visitors can...

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Narrative Techniques and Social Vision in The Hive

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Technical Narrative and Chronological Structure

In terms of time, The Hive (1951) takes place over three days. Chapter one occurs on the afternoon of the first day; the second on the evening of the first day; the third on the afternoon of the second day; and the fourth on the evening of the first day. This represents a return to the past, aligning with chapter two. The fifth chapter covers the afternoon and evening of the second day, coinciding with chapter three. The sixth chapter takes place on the morning of the second day, which chronologically falls between chapters two and three. Finally, the final chapter occurs one morning three or four days later.

Therefore, the work undergoes a chronological disorder, presenting events out of the order...

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Modern Social Challenges: Mobile Addiction and Gender Violence

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Bioethics Meeting in Tapia: Key Social Issues

During this quarter, we worked together on the exhibition for the bioethics meeting of Tapia. We discussed two very important issues in today's society that affect us day-to-day: mobile phone use and gender violence. We delved deeper into the subject of mobile technology, and these are my conclusions:

The Impact of Mobile Phone Addiction

The mobile phone is one of the most important devices in our daily lives. With it, we communicate with our friends, send important work emails, and use social networks like Twitter or Facebook to stay informed about world events. We also use YouTube and Instagram for entertainment and to pass the time. While the mobile phone makes life very easy, it also takes something

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