Blends: Consonant clusters where each letter is distinctly sounded by connectedly, such as bl and nd in
the word “blend;” scr in “scratch.”
the word “blend;” scr in “scratch.”
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Saturday, January 7, 2012
Digraph
Digraph: Two letters together representing one sound:
Consonants: ch (chin/ache/chivalry), sh (ship), th (they/thin), ck (sack), kn (know),
gh (ghost), ph (phone), pn (pneumonia), ps (psychic), rh (rhinoceros), sc (science),
gn (gnat/ sign), wr (write), ng (sing), wh = /hw/ (!) (whale). Note: The /k/ sound is spelled ck
after short vowels, example: tack versus take.”
Vowels: ea (meat/bread/great) (See Hanna list for more complete listings.)
Mixed: ci (facial), si (session), ti (nation), ce (ocean); These make the /sh/ sound in syllables
after the first. (See Rule 9.) qu = /k/ in mystique and technique.
Consonants: ch (chin/ache/chivalry), sh (ship), th (they/thin), ck (sack), kn (know),
gh (ghost), ph (phone), pn (pneumonia), ps (psychic), rh (rhinoceros), sc (science),
gn (gnat/ sign), wr (write), ng (sing), wh = /hw/ (!) (whale). Note: The /k/ sound is spelled ck
after short vowels, example: tack versus take.”
Vowels: ea (meat/bread/great) (See Hanna list for more complete listings.)
Mixed: ci (facial), si (session), ti (nation), ce (ocean); These make the /sh/ sound in syllables
after the first. (See Rule 9.) qu = /k/ in mystique and technique.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Give me a break - meaning
Ted, just give me a break!
"Give me a break" is an excellent expression which means "Be serious," or perhaps "Stop acting like such an idiot.
"Give me a break" is an excellent expression which means "Be serious," or perhaps "Stop acting like such an idiot.
wh-question
Grammar: noun
Meaning: a question containing a WH-word, representing the missing piece of information that the hearer is asked to supply.
Example: Where do you live? What do you want? When does the film start? Who are you talking to? How do you analyse this sentence?
Meaning: a question containing a WH-word, representing the missing piece of information that the hearer is asked to supply.
Example: Where do you live? What do you want? When does the film start? Who are you talking to? How do you analyse this sentence?
Friday, December 9, 2011
Smuff meaning
They recently came out with a miniature pig that you can keep as a pet, now that is awesome smuff!
A molding of the two words small and stuff. Meaning any and everything that is small yet intriguing.
A molding of the two words small and stuff. Meaning any and everything that is small yet intriguing.
pedant meaning
Pedant: Noun
Meaning; A person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning.
Synonyms: prig - stickler - precisian
Meaning; A person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning.
Synonyms: prig - stickler - precisian
Thursday, December 8, 2011
elocution meaning
Elocution: noun
Elocution meaning: the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation.
big deal and appropriate- meaning
It’s no big deal...but it’s really not appropriate.
If something is "not a big deal," it’s not really important.
If an action is not "appropriate," it is not in good taste or suitable.
If something is "not a big deal," it’s not really important.
If an action is not "appropriate," it is not in good taste or suitable.
narrow and dull meaning
There’s nothing to do here. It’s narrow, it’s dull.
"Narrow" means small from one side to the other, restricted, or the opposite of wide.
If something is "dull," it is boring and uninteresting.
"Narrow" means small from one side to the other, restricted, or the opposite of wide.
If something is "dull," it is boring and uninteresting.
To serve time- meaning
I served a little time down in Florida.
Meaning of "To serve time" is to spend time in jail or prison.
Meaning of "To serve time" is to spend time in jail or prison.
knapsack
Don’t forget the knapsack!
Meaning: A small bag that you wear on your back to carry personal belongings (It is similar to a backpack, but smaller).
Meaning: A small bag that you wear on your back to carry personal belongings (It is similar to a backpack, but smaller).
Monday, December 5, 2011
What Does Annuity Mean?
A financial product sold by financial institutions that is designed to accept and grow funds from an individual and then, upon annuitization, pay out a stream of payments to the individual at a later point in time. Annuities are primarily used as a means of securing a steady cash flow for an individual during their retirement years.
A life annuity is a financial contract in the form of an insurance product according to which a seller (issuer) — typically a financial institution such as a life insurance company — makes a series of future payments to a buyer (annuitant) in exchange for the immediate payment of a lump sum (single-payment annuity) or a series of regular payments (regular-payment annuity), prior to the onset of the annuity.
A life annuity is a financial contract in the form of an insurance product according to which a seller (issuer) — typically a financial institution such as a life insurance company — makes a series of future payments to a buyer (annuitant) in exchange for the immediate payment of a lump sum (single-payment annuity) or a series of regular payments (regular-payment annuity), prior to the onset of the annuity.
What Does Debt Financing Mean?
When a firm raises money for working capital or capital expenditures by selling bonds, bills, or notes to individual and/or institutional investors. In return for lending the money, the individuals or institutions become creditors and receive a promise that the principal and interest on the debt will be repaid.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
What Does Leverage Mean?
1. The use of various financial instruments or borrowed capital, such as margin, to increase the potential return of an investment.
2. The amount of debt used to finance a firm's assets. A firm with significantly more debt than equity is considered to be highly leveraged.
Leverage is most commonly used in real estate transactions through mortgages to purchase a home.
2. The amount of debt used to finance a firm's assets. A firm with significantly more debt than equity is considered to be highly leveraged.
Leverage is most commonly used in real estate transactions through mortgages to purchase a home.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
doomsday believer meaning
doomsday believer
Definition: term used to reffer to a person that thinks the end of the world is near.
Definition: term used to reffer to a person that thinks the end of the world is near.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
negotiable meaning
negotiable
1. The ability to be sold or transferred to another party as a form of payment. Something which is negotiable is transferable by endorsement and delivery. A negotiable instrument could be a check made out to you, because you could endorse it for payment to you or transfer it to someone else as payment to them.
2. For a price or other terms of a contract or agreement, the ability to be adjusted. For example, when a price is said to be negotiable, it means that the seller is open to the possibility of reducing the price.
