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Gospel For Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year C – John 17:20-26
Gospel For Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year C – John 17:20-26
20 Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed saying: “Holy Father, I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word,
21 so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me.
22 And I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are one,
23 I in them and you in me, that they may be brought to perfection as one, that the world may know that you sent me,
and that you loved them even as you loved me.
24 Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, because you loved me before the foundation of the world.
25 Righteous Father, the world also does not know you, but I know you, and they know that you sent me.
26 I made known to them your name and I will make it known, that the love with which you loved me may be in them and I in them.”
apply some elbow grease – put some physical effort into what you’re doing
armed to the teeth – in possession of a lot of weapons
bare bones – a very basic model or version, with no extras or add-ons
bundle of nerves – very nervous or anxious about something
by the skin of your teeth – just barely
get it off your chest – share information about something that has been bothering you
give me a hand – please help or assist me with something
go behind one’s back – to sneak and do something without telling someone who should be aware
go belly up – go out of business; to lose everything
green thumb – to be good at gardening; having good skills or luck with growing flowers or vegetables
I’m all ears – the person is prepared and ready to listen to what you have to say
it’s like pulling teeth – something that requires a lot of effort
itchy feet – someone is getting restless; being ready to move on to the next activity
joined at the hip – people who seem to be together all the time
keep at arm’s length – to deliberately not let someone get too close
long in the tooth – old; of advanced years
need elbow room – to prefer to have plenty of space between you and other people
no skin off my nose – something isn’t going to affect you, so you don’t really care
pick your brain – to ask questions to find out someone’s thoughts or opinions on a topic
play it by ear – to move forward without a specific plan; to figure things out along the way
slap on the wrist – a minor caution against doing something rather than an actual punishment
stick your neck out – to take a chance on another person in a way that could impact your reputation
wet behind the ears – doesn’t have very much experience; isn’t very skilled
your neck of the woods – the general area where someone lives
American idioms
ants in your pants – can’t sit still
barking up the wrong tree – having the wrong impression of a person or situation
bats in the belfry – indicates that someone is behaving in an eccentric or less than sane manner
beef up – to strengthen something
eager beaver – someone who is very eager or excited to do something
earworm – thinking about a song or lyrics from a song over and over
elephant in the room – something that everyone in the room is aware of that probably needs to be addressed
for the birds – something that is silly, ridiculous or ludicrous
get your ducks in a row – make proper plans; get things in order
gets my goat – something that really bothers or annoys someone
hair of the dog that bit you – whatever caused you to be in the situation you’re in, go get more of that
hold your horses – slow down; stop and think about what you’re doing
on a fishing expedition – trying to get information out of someone without being fully aware of what you’re looking for
monkey business – silliness or goofing off; breaking the rules
plenty of fish in the sea – there are plenty of other dating prospects out there
put lipstick on a pig – if you dress up ugly, there’s still ugly underneath
quit cold turkey – to give up something all at once rather than gradually weaning off it
running around like a chicken with your head cut off – being confused, disorganized, or unsure of where to get started or what to do next
sh** eating grin – a snarky, knowing smile
smell a rat – to get a sense that there is a problem with something
straight from the horse’s mouth – got information directly from the most knowledgeable source
to be a fly on the wall – to wish to witness what is going on without anyone being aware that you are there
zebras don’t change their stripes – don’t expect anyone to be anything other than who they really are
Idioms on mixed topics.
a dime a dozen – refers to something that’s very common, so it doesn’t have much value or worth
bang for your buck – get the most benefit possible out of the money you spend
bought the farm – to die unexpectedly
don’t let the inmates run the asylum – those who are in charge should make the decisions rather than those in subordinate rolls
freeze someone out – to deliberately leave someone out; to choose not to include someone who would expect to be included
go Dutch – to pay your own way when going somewhere with another person or a group of people
going forward – the next time or on a future occasion
graveyard shift – working through the overnight hours
jump on the bandwagon – to do something because everyone is doing it
hold the line – to stay on the telephone to wait for the party you are calling to become available
give something a fair shake – to try something for a while before deciding that it isn’t for you
looney tunes – someone who may not be mentally healthy
party pooper – someone who puts a stop to the fun
pass the buck – blame someone else for something or make someone else responsible for a difficult or unpleasant task
put a pin in this – stop discussing or working this now, with plans to come back to it later
reach out to someone – ask someone for information
riding shotgun – riding in the front passenger seat of a car or truck
shoot the breeze – make small talk; have a casual conversation
spill the beans – to reveal information you were not supposed to share
stick to something like white on rice – to cling tightly with no possibility of letting go
that really knocked my socks off – to be really impressed by something
to take a rain check – to say no to an invitation when it is given, but suggest that it is likely to be accepted in the future
top of the line – the best possible version of something; the most luxurious or expensive options
touch base – to communicate with someone regarding future plans
up my alley – something that you really like, or something that is within your skillset
wet blanket – someone who is dull and keeps others from having fun
your John Hancock – your official signature
aces – If something is “aces,” that means that it is great or fantastic. (We have a substitute teacher today in history class? Aces!)
bae -The slang term bae is used to refer to one’s sweetheart of any gender. This slang term is an example of an acronym; it stands for the phrase “before anyone else.” (Come on, bae, let’s go watch the sun come up at the beach.)
basic – One who is “basic” is unimpressive or boring, typically conforming to mainstream trends like pumpkin spice. (He comes to every party in the exact same outfit. He’s so basic.)
canceled – Likely derived from cancel culture, the slang term “canceled” indicates that something is no longer popular. (After that drunk video surfaced, the prom queen is canceled.)
capper – The slang term capper refers to someone who tells lies. It’s related to the slang word capping (or cappin’), which means to lie. (Don’t believe anything he says. That guy is a capper.)
chillax – Chillax is a portmanteau that fuses the words “chill” and “relax.” The combination means just to calm down. (Don’t worry about the exam; just chillax and come to the party.)
destroy – In modern American slang, “destroy” means the opposite of the literal meaning of the word. To destroy a thing means to do very well. (I destroyed that exam! A plus, baby!)
extra – To be “extra” is to be flamboyant or over the top. It’s not a compliment, but more of a snarky put-down. (Coming to the prom in white tie, tails and a top hat? He’s so extra.)
finna – Akin to “fixin’ to” in redneck slang, the slang term “finna” is modern slang for the phrase “about to.” (I’m finna be done with school.)
flexing – Showing off or being a braggart is what the modern American slang term “flexing” means. (Look at him flexing in his fancy new car.)
goat – The slang term is an acronym for the phrase “greatest of all time.” It can also be written as g.o. a. t or GOAT. This slang word is often used to refer to people or places that are outstanding. (Which NFL quarterback is the goat
More on American idioms
boo-boo – mistake or injury
cooler – jail, detention
garbage – nonsense
hood – the juvenile delinquent
neck – hug or kiss
Some Old American Slang
bread – money
chill – take it easy
crib – where you live
far out – amazing
spacey – odd, eccentric
vibes – feelings
bad – good
bounce – to leave, to depart
grody – disgusting
psyche – as an exclamation, “Not really!” or “I fooled you!”
rad – fun, exciting
word – “I agree,” or, as a question, “Really?”
bad – good
American idioms
bounce – to leave, to depart
grody – disgusting
rad – fun, exciting
word – “I agree,” or, as a question, “Really?”
as if – no way
bangin’ – awesome, exciting
bling – glitter, wealth
loot – money
po-po – police
senior moment – memory loss
cougar – older woman dating younger man
holla – call on the phone
paper – money
peeps – friends, people
ride or die – a friend or partner who’s with you no matter what
A mixed fraction is made up of a whole number and a proper fraction. Improper fractions are usually converted to get mixed fractions. We can multiply and divided mixed fractions in different ways. Here are some examples.
American idioms apply some elbow grease – put some physical effort into what you’re doing armed to the teeth – in possession of a lot of weapons bare bones – a very basic model or version, with no extras or add-ons bundle of nerves – very nervous or anxious about something by the skin of your teeth – just barelyContinue reading “Commonly used American Idioms”
R. (6) God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord. or: R. Alleluia.
2 All you peoples, clap your hands, shout to God with cries of gladness, 3 For the LORD, the Most High, the awesome, is the great king over all the earth. R. God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
6 God mounts his throne amid shouts of joy; the LORD, amid trumpet blasts. 7 Sing praise to God, sing praise; sing praise to our king, sing praise. R. God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord. or: R. Alleluia.
8 For king of all the earth is God; sing hymns of praise. 9 God reigns over the nations, God sits upon his holy throne. R. God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord. or: R. Alleluia.
Psalm and Gospel For for The Ascension
Gospel For The Ascension of the Lord Year C Luke 24:46-53
46 Jesus said to his disciples: “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day
47 and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
48 You are witnesses of these things.
49 And behold I am sending the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”
50 Then he led them out as far as Bethany, raised his hands, and blessed them.
51 As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven.
52 They did him homage and then returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
53 and they were continually in the temple praising God.
Fifth Sunday of Easter Year A Play it on Youtube here Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 R. (22) Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you. or: R. Alleluia. 1 Exult, you just, in the LORD; praise from the upright is fitting. 2 Give thanks to the LORD onContinue reading “Psalm, Alleluia Acclamation and Gospel For Fifth Sunday of Easter Year A”
R. (4) O God, let all the nations praise you! or: R. Alleluia.
2 May God have pity on us and bless us; may he let his face shine upon us. 3 So may your way be known upon earth; among all nations, your salvation. R. O God, let all the nations praise you! or: R. Alleluia.
5 May the nations be glad and exult because you rule the peoples in equity; the nations on the earth you guide. R. O God, let all the nations praise you! or: R. Alleluia.
6 May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you! 8 May God bless us, and may all the ends of the earth fear him! R. O God, let all the nations praise you! or: R. Alleluia.
Gospel – John 14:23-29
23 Jesus said to his disciples: “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.
24 Whoever does not love me does not keep my words, yet the word you hear is not mine but that of the Father who sent me.
25 “I have told you this while I am with you.
26 The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.
28 You heard me tell you, ‘I am going away and I will come back to you.’ If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father; for the Father is greater than I.
29 And now I have told you this before it happens, so that when it happens you may believe.”
Environmental Hazards are happenings in our environment that are harmful to man and __________ other living organisms.
There are two types of environmental hazards namely _____and _____. natural hazards and man-made or artificial hazards.
Incidents that occur on their own without man’s contribution to their occurrence are known as _______ Natural hazards
Some examples of natural environmental hazards are _______floods, storms, lightning and thunder, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, droughts, and landslides.
Pests also bring natural disaster to _______ crops on farms.
Some pests that attack cash crops are _____ caterpillars, weevils, locusts, grasshoppers, cricket, yam beetles, rat moles, piercing moths, and stem borers.
Man-made Hazards:
Examples of man-made hazards are:
pollution of the environment
floods
War.
Disruptions in Services such as Water, sewer, communications, travel, etc.
Airline disaster.
Transportation disaster by truck and rail.
Biological agents like side effects of drugs.
Hazardous materials use like poorly constructed trucks, rails, and pipelines.
Fifteen heart-searching and self-improvement prayers coming from a daily reflection. You will never go empty-handed but are highly blessed when you pray in faith. Let us pray.
Prayers for strength in the Lord is also available on YouTube
Powerful Prayers for Strength in the Lord
In times of doubt, weariness, or uncertainty, we turn to the Lord for untold strength and divine guidance. These prayers express our heartfelt desire to deepen our relationship with Him, seeking His grace and wisdom to navigate life’s challenges. May these prayers uplift your spirit and draw you closer to the divine.
03/03/2022. Your Kingdom, Lord, I Desire
Almighty Lord, Your kingdom transcends mere sustenance; it embodies righteousness, peace, and joy. What is the worth of all worldly possessions if I miss out on You and Your eternal kingdom? You are infinitely more precious than silver or gold, which wither away, while You remain everlasting and unchangeable. I am Yours, Lord, and I yearn to belong to You forever. Amen.
03/02/2022. Thank You, Lent
Transformative Lord, what a sacred journey Lent is! It leads me home when I stray and illuminates my path when I falter. Thank You, Lent, for reminding me of my sinfulness and my need for renewal. May I grow in prayerfulness, humility, kindness, and love, so I may embrace Your boundless grace, Lord Jesus, now and forever. Amen.
03/01/2022. I Say Yes to You, Lord
Dearest Jesus, my Lord and Savior, I wholeheartedly say yes to Your call. I surrender my desire to follow Your divine will. Bestow Your abundant grace upon all who have left everything for You, especially our daughter in the Convent and our devoted priests. Be their guiding light until the end of time. Comfort those who suffer, especially Stephen, and fill them with courage and zeal. Sweet Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.
02/26/2022. Here I Am on This New Day, Lord
Thank You, Lord, for this radiant new day! I embrace it with childlike wonder, eager to witness Your glory and hear Your comforting words. I trust in Your divine providence to guide me through whatever lies ahead. I offer all my tasks to You today; inspire me by Your Holy Spirit to fulfill them according to Your will. Jesus, I believe and trust in Your protection and care. Amen.
02/25/2022. Lord Jesus, You Are the Source of All Truth
Wonderful Jesus, we continually seek Your wisdom, for You are the ultimate source of truth. You have never left us, answering our questions and revealing Your power. I thank You, Lord, for Your unwavering support. I seek Your face for our plans as a couple, knowing that You know all, can do all, and are always with us. Loving Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.
02/24/2022. To You, O Lord, I Turn Over My Will
When pain and weariness assail me, Lord, I surrender my will to You and embrace Yours. Mold me, my Potter, as You see fit. As I journey each day, I trust in Your perfect plan for my family. May Your will be done, for none is as loving and caring as You. I love You, Jesus. Amen.
02/22/2022. Increase Our Faith, Lord
As we journey together as a church, Lord, increase our faith through our leaders. You entrusted Peter with the keys to Your church; grant him wisdom to lead us toward Your kingdom. Strengthen our faith, hope, and trust through the teachings of the church. Bless all who pass down the faith to us. Wonderful Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.
02/19/2022. You Are Precious, Lord
Precious Lord, Your words are sweeter than honey, Your companionship comforting, and Your presence glorious. How wonderful it is to call You my friend! Your glory envelops me as I draw closer to You. I cherish our closeness, savoring Your goodness and mercy. Lord Jesus, it is a joy to dwell with You, for You are all I want and need. As I journey today, I know we are together, touching my loved ones with Your glory. May Your will be done. Amen.
02/18/2022. Living in You Is Best, Lord
My Sweet Jesus, knowing You is a treasure, preaching You is a joy, but living in You is the sweetest experience of all. Thank You for Your grace, which is always sufficient. You cleanse my wrongs and make me whole when I approach You with a childlike heart. Lord, I desire to live fully in You as I take up my cross daily. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.
02/16/2022. I Am Sorry, Lord
Merciful Jesus, I repent for the sins I overlook or struggle to overcome. They create distance between us. Yet Your unconditional love forgives me daily. Grant me the grace to take steps toward avoiding sin, that I may be cleansed from darkness and behold You face to face, my Lord and God. Amen.
02/15/2022. Let Me See My Leaven, Lord
Dearest Jesus, open my eyes to recognize the leaven in my life that negatively impacts others. You overcame temptation; grant me the humility to reject evil in my interactions. Bless my efforts to be pure in thought, word, and deed, spreading love instead of hate. Loving Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.
02/13/2022. You Invite Us to a Life of Holiness and Happiness, Lord
My Lord and God, on this World Day of Marriage, You invite us to a life of holiness and happiness. Fortify us with Your grace to embody the beatitudes and receive their blessings. Without You, we can do nothing; with You, we can accomplish all things. Do not abandon us; we need Your grace in our union. Thank You, merciful Jesus. Amen.
02/12/2022. How Wonderful Are Your Words, Lord
How delightful it is to sit and absorb Your precious words, Lord! They are sweeter than honey and soothe my soul. They offer everlasting life. Who would not choose them over earthly sustenance? Dearest Lord, Your kingdom is not about earthly pleasures but righteousness, peace, and joy. Send Your Holy Spirit to help me develop zeal in listening and applying Your words in my life. Amazing Jesus, I love You. Amen.
02/11/2022. You Are All-Powerful, Lord
Mighty Jesus, You are all-powerful, all-merciful, all-loving, and all-good. Your words are spirit and truth, bringing healing and transformation. I open myself to Your commanding grace today. Open my ears to hear Your powerful commands and my mouth to sing Your praises always. Thank You, wonderful Jesus; there is none like You. Amen.
02/10/2022. Jesus, Feed Us with Food of Healing
Jesus, my Lord and God, my healer and all, thank You for Your healing grace. May Your presence nourish my soul and strengthen my spirit.
Conclusion
As we conclude these powerful prayers, let us remember that our strength comes from the Lord. Through unwavering faith, humility, and a sincere heart, we can face any challenge that life throws our way. May these prayers inspire you to seek His presence daily, finding solace in His unwavering love and guidance. Stand firm in faith, for with God, all things are possible. Amen.
With the dawn of the Internet, the birth of Internet slang, and the growing age of SMS, many individuals are forgetting the fundamental aspects of English punctuation. You use punctuation marks to structure and organize your writing. In the speech, we have a variety of devices for clarifying our meaning: stress, intonation, rhythm, pauses, and hand or body movements. In text, we have only the words and the punctuation; and poor punctuation enables the same words to have different or unclear meanings. Thus, Punctuation is, in part, an attempt to capture in writing the emphasis we are able to deliver orally. Additionally, punctuation is a tool we use to organize word arrangements to facilitate readability. There are clear rules for the use of punctuation marks and they are not difficult to learn and apply. This lesson, “Mechanics of Writing 2” brings out some of the very important aspects of punctuation.
Makes sure you go through our lesson on Mechanics of Writing 1 for a better understanding of this one, “Mechanics of Writing 2”
Apostrophe (’)
The apostrophe is used to indicate possession. The apostrophe is also used to indicate that a word is a contraction or that a letter or letters have been omitted from a contracted word. Possession
This is Veronica’s bracelet.
This is not James’ handwriting. In the first sentence above the (‘s) is added to the name Veronica to indicate possession. In the second sentence, the name James ends with the letter (s). Therefore, an (‘) is added after the (s) to indicate that possession is being addressed. Fowler and Franklin’s testimony impressed the court.
The sentence above has a compound subject, the names of two people. Possession is indicated; the brief belongs to Fowler and Franklin. Note that only the proper noun nearer or nearest to the verb acquires the (‘). Richard’s and Spike’s automobiles were stolen last night. The sentence above could be rewritten as follows. Richard’s automobile was stolen last night, and Spike’s automobile was stolen last night. In the sentence above Fowler and Franklin jointly own the brief that impressed the court. In the sentence about Richard and Spike separate ownership is indicated. Consequently, an apostrophe is used with each name.
The Attorney General’s report is devastating.
The Attorneys’ General report is devastating.
Attorney General is the title of an officeholder. Each state has an attorney general. In the first example, one attorney general has written a report. In the second example, several attorneys general have collaborated to write a report.
Contraction
can’t (cannot) you’re (you are) it’s (it is) Some American English speakers often drop the final (g) on words ending with ing. A written replication of the failure to enunciate the final (g) is accomplished with an apostrophe. Just a Singin’ in the Rain (1950s musical) I’m goin’ swimmin’. I’ve been drivin’ all night.
Others The correct spelling of some names incorporates an apostrophe. O’Malley (person’s name) O’Brien (person’s name) O’Connor (person’s name)
The hyphen (-)
Some English words or terms are customarily hyphenated. Some examples are given below. If you are uncertain whether a term should be hyphenated, consult your dictionary. son-in-law twenty-one one-third anti-American president-elect It is also used to write the numberstwenty-one through ninety-nine.
Quotation marks (“ ”)
They enclose a speaker’s exact words (word verbatim) and certain titles.
“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” The quotation above is the opening sentence of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, November 19, 1863. A quotation usually requires attribution, i.e., identification of the author or the source. Attribution is an important part of a quotation. Quotation marks may be used to identify the title of an article that appears in a journal. The following representation is fictional. Have you read “We will Die One Day” in the July issue of Norman’s Tribune?
Dash (-)
It is used to indicate a sudden change in thought. You will become – if you stay focused – a very successful student in your generation.
Slash (/)
The slash mark is used as a separator. One common use of the slash is shown below. You may enroll in History and/or Geography. The slash mark in the sentence above provides a shortened method of saying: You may enroll in History and Geography, or you may enroll in Geography. The Sycamore Apartment Community amenities include washer/dryer connections.
Parentheses/ Brackets (( ))
Parentheses are used to enclose dates or numbers and can be used to set off explanatory material.
Dates
The term parse is currently (Circa 2003) enjoying popularity among computer programmers. If a speaker utters the above sentence, the listener understands the date represented by the word currently. Parentheses are used in the excerpt below to enclose the dates representing the life span of René Descartes. “. . . from philosopher, René Descartes (1569-1650), and. . . .”
Numbers
A parenthesis (singular) may be used to set off a number. Select one of the following classes and enter your choice: 1) History of Modern Europe, 2) History of England, or 3) History of Medieval Europe.
Parentheses may be used to enclose numbers. Summer Travel Choices
(1) Chicago (2) Cairo (3) England
Capitalization
Upper case letters are used in the following cases:
The first letter of the first word in a sentence: The ball is in the basket.
Proper nouns: My name is John.
Proper adjectives: I like Nigerian films.
Initial capitals for important words in titles: Story Line With Jefferson
The personal pronoun I is capitalized wherever it appears in a sentence: When I met him, I danced.
Geographical names: The South, Mount Everest, Northwest Region, etc
Names of organizations: African Union, World Health Organization
Names of religious bodies: The Christian Churches
Names of Government bodies and institutions: The National Assembly, the Ministry of Higher Education
Titles attached to surnames: Mr., Mrs., Dr., Reverend, Captain
Historical events/periods: The Middle Ages, the American War of Independence, The Age Of Discoveries
Business enterprises: Walmart Supermarket, Amour Mezam Express.
In English, articles are classified into three categories:
the indefinite, the definite, and the zero articles.
The indefinite articles: a and an
A is used in front of words that begin
with a consonant sound, including some words
that begin with the letter u, like a uniform. For example: a classroom, a school, a church, a man, a uniform, a unique pen, a union set, etcetera.
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An on the other hand is used in front of words
that begin with a vowel sound and also
in front of words that begin
with a silent h such as hour, honest, honorable, e.tc. For example, an elephant, an article, an orange, an eye, an idea, an hour, an honest girl, etcetera.
The indefinite article is used with
countable nouns when we speak about
them for the first time or when the person we
are speaking to does not know about them:
A military truck came here and a military captain got out to find out what the riot was about.
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The indefinite article can also be used in
place of the number one. He gave me an orange. We sat in a class for a whole hour before the teacher came in.
It is also used before the complement in the pattern subject + am/is/are + noun complement in a sentence: I am a student at the university and I am a Muslim. You are also a student at the university but you are a Portuguese.
Sometimes, the definite article means
the same as each, especially in sentences like these below: We have English lessons only once a week. The cost of fish has risen from 700 francs to 1500 francs a kilo.
The definite article the
In the English language, the is the only definite article thus it is used with any noun, countable or uncountable, singular or plural; which has been mentioned earlier in the same conversation or passage. It also applies to
a noun that is the only one of its kind, For example: the moon, the sun, the equator, the sky, the world etcetera.)
or the one in the situation talked about. The teacher saw some of the students sitting in a bar. The bar was full of people smoking cigarettes. During the rainy season, there are many floods around the world.
The definite article is very often used with nouns followed by a phrase that defines them. This is because the defining phrase makes them the one or ones in the situation we are talking about at the time.
The person in front of the class is the teacher.
The beginning of the rainy season this year was very cold.
The information you gave me about the students was not correct.
The Zero Article
As the word zero implies, no word at all is used. This means that the article is absent. The main uses are before plural countable nouns and for abstract nouns. E.g. love, mentality, behavior, evil, heaven, life, etcetera). Examples: Love makes the world go round. There are many wonderful things in life. Buses stop at bus stops.
Names of seasons, months, days of the week, and meals are used without an article when we talk about them in a general way. They can take either the definite or indefinite articles when they become specific or used in a particular context. Many people journey during Summer.
The summer of 2019 was cold. (specific)
I like eating beans.
I have eaten the beans. (specific)
However, we talk of the harmattan, the rainy season, the dry season.
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