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Here are some idioms that use animal names:  Elephant in the room Used to describe something that everyone knows but no one wants to talk about  Ants in your pants Used to describe someone who is restless and moving around a lot, usually because they are nervous or excited  Chicken out Used to describe someone who is scared of a situation  Cat got your tongue Used to describe someone who is at a loss for words or unusually quiet  Wild goose chase Used to describe a search that is completely unsuccessful and a waste of time  Let the cat out of the bag Used to describe revealing a secret  Lion's share Used to describe the biggest portion of something  Butterflies in your stomach Used to describe someone who is very nervous or anxious about something  Can of worms Used to describe a complicated situation in which doing something to correct a problem leads to many more unforeseen difficulties 

The main difference between conjunctions and connectors is that conjunctions join words or groups of words within a sentence, while connectors join two separate sentences: Conjunctions Join words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence. For example, "I am cold and hungry". The three types of conjunctions are coordinating, subordinating, and correlative: ·        Coordinating conjunctions Join two or more independent clauses, phrases, or words. Examples include "and", "but", "or", "for", "nor", "yet", and "so". For example, "I want to study in a peaceful place so I went to the library". ·        Subordinating conjunctions Join an independent clause and a dependent clause. Examples include "if", "although", "though", "after", "before", "because", "as if", "unless", "until", "when", and ...

The word 'head' has multiple meanings as a noun and a verb:  Body part The upper part of the body that contains the brain, eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. For example, "He banged his head on the car".  Mind The seat of the intellect, or mental abilities. For example, "I went for a walk to clear my head".  Person or animal When considered as a unit. For example, "Dinner will cost ₹120 a/per head".  In charge A person who is in charge or leads a group or organization. For example, "She has been appointed to head the research team".  Move toward To move in a particular direction. For example, "Let's head back home".  Hit a soccer ball To hit a football with your head. For example, "Sunil headed the ball into an empty goal".  The beginning of a stream The beginning part of a stream. For example, "Lake Itasca in Minnesota is the head of the Mississippi River".  Make someone feel better than others ...

There are many words that describe different types of cutting, including:  Cutting into something : Bore, cut, gash, gore, incise, penetrate, prick, puncture, slash, slice, slit, stab  Cutting to trim : Clip, mow, trim, dock  Cutting to shorten : Abbreviate, curtail  Cutting to divide : Bisect, cleave, sunder  Cutting to detach : Lop off  Cutting to hew or saw down : Fell  Cutting to hollow out : Excavate, dig  Cutting to injure oneself : Self-harm  Cutting to lower : Reduce, diminish, curtail  Cutting to dilute : Make less thick  Cutting to dissolve : Dissolve  Cutting to intersect : Cross  Here are some examples of different types of cutting:  Plant propagation : Stem cuttings, root cuttings, leaf cuttings, and leaf bud cuttings  Surgical incision : Incision into a kidney, thoracotomy, valvotomy, phlebotomy, vaso...

The prepositions "by" and "with" have different meanings and uses:  By Used to explain who or what performed an action, or to indicate how something is done:  Agent : "By" can refer to the agent who performed an action, such as "He was attacked by a decoit".  Communication : "By" is used to talk about communication, such as "I will go there by bus".  Transportation : "By" is used to talk about transportation, such as "We traveled to Delhi by aeroplane". Information : "By" can be used to add information about someone, such as where they come from, what they do, or what characteristic they have.  With Used to explain what action was performed, or what was used to perform the action:  Accompaniment : "With" shows who or what accompanied someone or something.  Tools : "With" is used with tools or instruments, such as "You can open it with a screwdriver"...

"The Garden Party" by Katherine Mansfield is a short story that explores themes of class, identity, social status and personal growth.  About the writer Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923) was a renowned New Zealand-born British writer, celebrated for her innovative and influential short stories. *Life* - Born Kathleen Mansfield Beauchamp in Wellington, New Zealand - Moved to London in 1903 for education and writing career - Changed name to Katherine Mansfield in 1910 - Traveled extensively, living in France, Italy and Switzerland - Died of tuberculosis in Fontainebleau, France, aged 34 *Literary Career* - Published first collection, "In a German Pension," in 1911 - Contributed to journals like "Rhythm" and "The Athenaeum" - Published notable collections: "Bliss and Other Stories" (1920), "The Garden Party" (1922) and "The Dove's Nest" (1923) - Posthumous publications: "Something Childish" (1924) and "...

The author Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626 ) was an English philosopher, scientist, essayist, and statesman who was a pioneer of modern scientific thought:  Life Born in London to a prominent family, Bacon studied at Cambridge University and Gray's Inn. He became a member of Parliament in 1584 and served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England.  Work Bacon's work includes The Advancement of Learning, Novum Organum Scientiarum, and Nova Atlantis. He is known for establishing and popularizing the scientific method, which is also known as the Baconian method. His work challenged the Aristotelian methodology, which held that scientific truth could be reached through authoritative argument. Bacon argued that truth required evidence from the real world.  Death Bacon died in London in 1626 after laboring in sub-zero conditions for too long while conducting experiments to preserve food "Of Studies" by Francis Bacon is a thought-provoking essay ...

The author O. Henry was the pen name of William Sydney Porter, an American short story writer:  Birth : Born on September 11, 1862 on a plantation in Greensboro, North Carolina  Education : Attended school briefly before entering the workforce  Early work : Worked in a drugstore owned by his uncle, and later at a ranch in Texas  Writing : Began writing after marrying in 1887, and worked as a reporter and writer for a newspaper. Imprisonment : Convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to five years in prison, where he adopted the pen name O. Henry and began writing short stories . New York : Moved to New York in 1902, where he wrote over one hundred stories in less than two years  Death : Died in New York City in 1910 from diabetes and other complications . O. Henry's work is known for its dry, humorous style and use of coincidences and surprise endings. He is considered a pioneer in writing about the lives ...

Maya Angelou (1928 -2014 ) was an American author, poet, dancer, singer, actress, civil rights activist, and more:  Early life Born Marguerite Ann Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri, Angelou was raised in St. Louis and Stamps, Arkansas. She was raped by her mother's boyfriend at age eight and stopped speaking for five years.  Career Angelou was a civil rights activist who worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She was also a Hollywood director, the first Black woman to hold that position. Angelou is best known for her 1969 memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which was the first nonfiction bestseller by an African American woman. She also wrote several poetry volumes, including Just Give me a Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie, which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.  Other accomplishments Angelou received over 50 honorary doctorate degrees. She was also a member of the National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year, UNICEF...

Robert Browning's poem My Last Duchess:  The poem is about an Itallian Duke, who has supposedly killed his first wife and is now planning another wedding to another woman. He displays a painting done of his dead wife in his house, and reveals it to a visitor, who is made to sit and admire it. Synopsis ● Duke is showing a painting of his dead wife to a visitor ● Has it hidden behind a curtain – makes the visitor sit down to admire it ● Praises the artist who painted it ● Points out duchess’ blush – suggests she was flirting and being complimented ● Laments over wife being “too easily pleased” – criticises her for appearing to favour other men ● Claims he was not eloquent enough to tell her to stop ● So he had orders for her to be killed ● Then discusses with the visitor arrangements for his next marriage ● Points out statue upon leaving Context Robert Browning (1812 - 1889 ) Browning was born in London, but spent most of life in Italy, and eventually died in Venice. He...

The Paralympic Games or Paralympics is  the largest international event for disabled athletes and societal change and take place shortly after every Olympic Games in the same host city . The Paralympic Games are held every two years – alternating between the summer and winter Paralympic Games. The 2024 Paralympics took place from August 28 to September 8, 2024, and were held at iconic venues in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Château de Versailles, and the Grand Palais. India's performance at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris was a historic success, with the country winning a record 29medals. India's 29 medals included seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze. This surpassed India's previous best of 19 medals at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. India's 84 athletes competed in 12 sports, marking the country's largest Paralympic team ever. Indian athletes broke world, Paralympic, and Asian records. For example, Sumit Antil set a new Paralympic record in j...