Search Results for: "Ancient"
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Vocabulary (20)
ancient
enSomething is ancient if it belongs to a time in the very distant past, usually t...
runes
enRunes are the characters of ancient alphabets used by Germanic peoples, such as...
antiquity
enAntiquity refers to the ancient past, particularly the period of history before...
ancarny
enRelating to deep, ancient instincts or primal physical sensations that evoke a s...
遗址
zhThe remains of an ancient city, building, or culture. Frequently appears in TOEF...
antiquary
enAn antiquary is a person who studies or collects antiques, ancient artifacts, or...
greek
enRelating to or characteristic of Greece, its people, or their language. As a nou...
ancurion
enAn adjective describing something that is deeply established, immutable, or tied...
古老
zhAncient; age-old.
athena
enAthena is the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and handicraft...
古代の
jaBelonging to the very distant past; ancient.
古典的
jaClassical, traditional, or characteristic of ancient Greek/Roman literature.
昔から
jaSince ancient times, from the past, or traditionally.
japan
enJapan is an island nation located in East Asia, situated in the northwest Pacifi...
bard
enA bard is a poet, traditionally one who recited epic poems and was associated wi...
roman
enRelating to ancient Rome, its people, or its vast empire, or referring to the La...
Akupunktur
deAcupuncture; a form of alternative medicine originating in ancient China.
temple
enA temple is a special building used for religious worship and prayer, especially...
beasts
enBeasts are large, often wild or dangerous animals, traditionally four-footed cre...
arcane
enRefers to information or knowledge that is mysterious, secret, or understood by...
Phrases (18)
recent event
enThis phrase points to something that just happened, like news that's still hot o...
एक और एक ग्यारह होते हैं।
hiThis proverb is all about the power of unity! It means that when two individuals...
sous le ville
frThis phrase describes everything happening beneath the streets of a town or city...
dos and donts
enPending AI enrichment
eye for eye
enThis phrase describes a philosophy of justice where a person who has caused an i...
推动学科发展
zhThis phrase is all about giving a field of study a serious boost! Think of it as...
Vieux comme Hérode.
frVery old or ancient.
شهر قدیمی.
faA historic part of a city with ancient buildings.
Ser más viejo que Matusalén.
esTo be extremely old, ancient.
as old as the hills
enVery old; ancient, or something that has existed for a very long time.
पुराना शहर
hiA city with a long history or ancient origins.
a mares nest
enA discovery that sounds exciting but turns out to be a complete hoax or a total...
根基深厚
zhThis phrase describes something with a rock-solid foundation that has been built...
学识渊博
zhThis phrase paints a picture of someone who's practically a walking library! It...
Hochachtungsvoll zeichnet sich
deThis phrase is the ultimate 'Ice King' of German closings. It translates to 'sig...
déjà vieux
frThis phrase is a playful way to say something feels old or outdated surprisingly...
distant past
enThis phrase paints a picture of a time that feels incredibly far away, like anci...
பழைய முறை
taAn ancient or traditional way
Grammar (20)
The French Adjective 'ancien' (Former vs. Old)
fradjectives_adverbs
Advanced Passive: Reporting Rumors & Beliefs (He is said to be...)
enpassive_reported
Boosting Adjectives: Very, So, Really, Too
enadjectives_adverbs
Adjective Order: The Secret Sequence (Big, Red, New...)
enadjectives_adverbs
Ancient Vibes: The Classical Particles {哉|zāi}, {乎|hū}, & {兮|xī}
zhparticles
Participle Clauses: Matching Action to Subject
engerunds_infinitives
When to Use Passive Voice (Reporting News & Rumors)
enpassive_reported
The Irregular Eight: Quick Commands (haz, di, ven)
escommands_imperatives
French Adjectives That Change Meaning (Position Matters)
fradjectives_adverbs
Moving Phrases to the Start: Time and Place
ensentence_structure
Formal Conditionals (若, 苟, 设): The Literary 'If'
zhconjunctions_connectors
Days of the Week: The 7 Elements (Yōbi)
jacounters_numbers
Reported Speech with Modals & Passive Reporting (C1)
enpassive_reported
Encase vs. Incase vs. In-case: What's the Difference?
enconfusable-words
English It-Clefts: Emphasizing the Object (It was the...)
ensentence_structure
Mastering Parallel Prose (Pianwen)
zhadvanced_patterns
Passive Reporting Structures (He is said to be...)
enpassive_reported
Amend vs. Emend: What's the Difference?
enconfusable-words
Past Participle Clauses (Passive): Slim down your sentences
engerunds_infinitives
Foreign Plurals: Museums, Topics & Internships
denouns_gender