Search Results for: "Ancient"

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Vocabulary (20)

ancient

en

Something is ancient if it belongs to a time in the very distant past, usually t...

A2

runes

en

Runes are the characters of ancient alphabets used by Germanic peoples, such as...

B2

antiquity

en

Antiquity refers to the ancient past, particularly the period of history before...

B2

ancarny

en

Relating to deep, ancient instincts or primal physical sensations that evoke a s...

C1

遗址

zh

The remains of an ancient city, building, or culture. Frequently appears in TOEF...

B1

antiquary

en

An antiquary is a person who studies or collects antiques, ancient artifacts, or...

B2

greek

en

Relating to or characteristic of Greece, its people, or their language. As a nou...

B1

ancurion

en

An adjective describing something that is deeply established, immutable, or tied...

C1

古老

zh

Ancient; age-old.

A1

athena

en

Athena is the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and handicraft...

B1

古代の

ja

Belonging to the very distant past; ancient.

B1

古典的

ja

Classical, traditional, or characteristic of ancient Greek/Roman literature.

A2

昔から

ja

Since ancient times, from the past, or traditionally.

A2

japan

en

Japan is an island nation located in East Asia, situated in the northwest Pacifi...

A1

bard

en

A bard is a poet, traditionally one who recited epic poems and was associated wi...

B2

roman

en

Relating to ancient Rome, its people, or its vast empire, or referring to the La...

B1

Akupunktur

de

Acupuncture; a form of alternative medicine originating in ancient China.

B2

temple

en

A temple is a special building used for religious worship and prayer, especially...

A1

beasts

en

Beasts are large, often wild or dangerous animals, traditionally four-footed cre...

B1

arcane

en

Refers to information or knowledge that is mysterious, secret, or understood by...

C1

Phrases (18)

recent event

en

This phrase points to something that just happened, like news that's still hot o...

B2

एक और एक ग्यारह होते हैं।

hi

This proverb is all about the power of unity! It means that when two individuals...

A1

sous le ville

fr

This phrase describes everything happening beneath the streets of a town or city...

A1

dos and donts

en

Pending AI enrichment

eye for eye

en

This phrase describes a philosophy of justice where a person who has caused an i...

推动学科发展

zh

This phrase is all about giving a field of study a serious boost! Think of it as...

B2

Vieux comme Hérode.

fr

Very old or ancient.

B1

شهر قدیمی.

fa

A historic part of a city with ancient buildings.

A2

Ser más viejo que Matusalén.

es

To be extremely old, ancient.

B1

as old as the hills

en

Very old; ancient, or something that has existed for a very long time.

B1

पुराना शहर

hi

A city with a long history or ancient origins.

B1

a mares nest

en

A discovery that sounds exciting but turns out to be a complete hoax or a total...

根基深厚

zh

This phrase describes something with a rock-solid foundation that has been built...

B2

学识渊博

zh

This phrase paints a picture of someone who's practically a walking library! It...

C1

Hochachtungsvoll zeichnet sich

de

This phrase is the ultimate 'Ice King' of German closings. It translates to 'sig...

C1

déjà vieux

fr

This phrase is a playful way to say something feels old or outdated surprisingly...

A1

distant past

en

This phrase paints a picture of a time that feels incredibly far away, like anci...

B1

பழைய முறை

ta

An ancient or traditional way

A2

Grammar (20)

The French Adjective 'ancien' (Former vs. Old)

fr

adjectives_adverbs

C1

Advanced Passive: Reporting Rumors & Beliefs (He is said to be...)

en

passive_reported

C1

Boosting Adjectives: Very, So, Really, Too

en

adjectives_adverbs

C1

Adjective Order: The Secret Sequence (Big, Red, New...)

en

adjectives_adverbs

C1

Ancient Vibes: The Classical Particles {哉|zāi}, {乎|hū}, & {兮|xī}

zh

particles

C2

Participle Clauses: Matching Action to Subject

en

gerunds_infinitives

C1

When to Use Passive Voice (Reporting News & Rumors)

en

passive_reported

B1

The Irregular Eight: Quick Commands (haz, di, ven)

es

commands_imperatives

A2

French Adjectives That Change Meaning (Position Matters)

fr

adjectives_adverbs

C1

Moving Phrases to the Start: Time and Place

en

sentence_structure

B1

Formal Conditionals (若, 苟, 设): The Literary 'If'

zh

conjunctions_connectors

C2

Days of the Week: The 7 Elements (Yōbi)

ja

counters_numbers

A2

Reported Speech with Modals & Passive Reporting (C1)

en

passive_reported

C1

Encase vs. Incase vs. In-case: What's the Difference?

en

confusable-words

B1

English It-Clefts: Emphasizing the Object (It was the...)

en

sentence_structure

C1

Mastering Parallel Prose (Pianwen)

zh

advanced_patterns

C2

Passive Reporting Structures (He is said to be...)

en

passive_reported

C1

Amend vs. Emend: What's the Difference?

en

confusable-words

B1

Past Participle Clauses (Passive): Slim down your sentences

en

gerunds_infinitives

C1

Foreign Plurals: Museums, Topics & Internships

de

nouns_gender

A1