words fail me - I cannot find the proper words to describe my thoughts and feelings; I am unable to express my reaction, often because the situation is shocking, surprising, or unusual; we can also say "I'm speechless."
1. Words fail me when I think of what he has done! 2. I would like to tell you about the difficulties in this African country but I can't. Words just fail me!
3. Words fail me to describe how beautiful was my girlfriend in her new dress.
Did you know ...
Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) is an English short-story writer, novelist, and poet. He was born December 30, 1865 in Bombay, British India, but lived most of his life in Great Britain. Kipling is best known for his tales about British soldiers in India and Burma, but also for his writing for children such as "The Jungle Book", many short stories, and his poems, including inspirational poem "If". Lines from this poem appear over the player's entrance to Wimbledon's Centre Court. An interesting fact from the biography of Kipling is that he was fired as a reporter for the San Francisco Examiner. His dismissal letter was reported to have said: "I'm sorry, Mr. Kipling, but you just don't know how to use the English language. This isn't a kindergarten for amateur writers."
Rudyard Kipling was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907.
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1. precede [pri'si:d] (v.) - to come before something else, to be earlier than (1, 2); to go ahead or in front of (3) 1. The snow was preceded by heavy rain. 2. The birth of Elizabeth was preceded by that of her half-sister Mary Tudor. 3. Our son always precedes his friends.
2. proceed [pr'si:d] (v.) - means to continue, to go on (1); to go forward, to move in particular direction (2) 1. I will proceed with the test, althogh I think there is no chance to pass it. 2. You must proceed carefully into the forest.
3. proceeds ['prousi:dz] (n.) (always in the plural) - the money obtained from an event, activity, sale of land, or other property; it is also used in reference to an insurance settlement (The insurance proceeds are payable to...) 1. All proceeds from the concert will go to an educational foundation. 2. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will help us purchase a new car.
English Grammar and Writing Tips
Using "Each" and "Every" Correctly
"Every" is used when referring to all the members of a group of three or more (it is more usual for a large number). We use "every" to generalize and it is always followed by a noun.
Every house in the town is painted white. Every girl in the class went to the party. Every student deserves to receive the best education available in a safe and healthy environrnent.
We use "each" in front of the singular form of a count noun to emphasize individuality. "Each" indicates two or more people or things (more usual for a small number). "Each" can be also an indefinite pronoun replacing a noun. Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific persons or things.
Each test contains about 15 questions.
Give each child some chocolate cake.(= to each individual child)
You should make notes to help you remember each word separately. (= one by one) Each employee was given a bonus. (= to each individual employee) Each has a chance.
Last week it rained each day. (In this sentence we use "each" because the number of days in a week is limited.)
She has read every book in the library. ("Every" is used when the number is indefinite.)
"Every" CANNOT be used for 2 things. For 2 things, "each" can be used:
He was carrying a suitcase in each hand.
Remember that we DO NOT use a determiner with "every" and "each":
Theeach employee was given a bonus. Theevery girl in the class went to the party.
It is often possible to use both "each" or "every":
Each/every time I see you, you look so fashionable.
There's a TV set in each/every room at the hotel.
We use "each of" before the object pronoun (you, them, etc.) or a noun with a determiner (the, this, my, your). The noun or pronoun is plural.
He'll charge each of you €3.
They gave each of their children a gift. Each of the audio lessons comes with a full transcript. Each of the following sentences may contain an error.
"Every", but not "each", can be used with abstract nouns:
You have every reason to be happy with your new home. (correct)
You have each reason to be happy with your new home. (incorrect!)
We use "every" to say how often something happens (every week, every month, every year, etc.):
She plays tennis every sunday. (correct)
She plays tennis each sunday. (incorrect!)
They go on vacation abroad every year. (correct)
They go on vacation abroad each year. (incorrect!)
Trains leave every 30 minutes. (correct)
Trains leave each 30 minutes. (incorrect!)
If "each" and "every" come before the subject they take a singular verb.
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Once there was a millionaire who had a collection of live alligators. He kept them in a pool at the back of his mansion. The millionaire also had a beautiful daughter who was single. One day, he decides to throw a huge party. During the party he announces, "My dear guests, I have a proposition to every man here. I will give one million dollars or my daughter to the man who can swim across this pool full of alligators and emerge unharmed!" As soon as he finishes his last word, there is the sound of a large splash. The guests all turn to see a man in the pool swimming as fast as he can. They cheer him on as he keeps stroking. Finally, the swimming man makes it to the other side unharmed. The millionaire is so impressed, e says, "My boy, that was incredible! Fantastic! I didn't think it could be done! Well, I must keep my end of the bargain. Which do you want, my daughter or the one million dollars?" The man says, "Listen, I don't want your money. I don't want your daughter, either. I want the person who pushed me in that water!"
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Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) is an English short-story writer, novelist, and poet. He was born December 30, 1865 in Bombay, British India, but lived most of his life in Great Britain. Kipling is best known for his tales about British soldiers in India and Burma, but also for his writing for children such as "The Jungle Book", many short stories, and his poems, including 
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Common Errors in English
'si:d] (v.) - means to continue, to go on (1); to go forward, to move in particular direction (2)
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Martenitsa - an Ancient Bulgarian Tradition
