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Imantaghavi Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
Some unknown phrases
Hi everyone,
I'd be so grateful if anyone clarify the following underlined parts for me.
"Having snatched a bit of life back, I had to do something with it. My daughter Emma gave me War and Peace, and I loved it so much. Then it hit me: I hadn't read it at all, I'd only read a translation, and I so longed to read the factual words. A marvelous elderly Russian lady taught me the basics and I enrolled in the Russian language degree course at the university of London. People talk about "the time of their lives." Well, that was mine. Don't let anyone tell you your memory goes with age. It's there if you want it enough.Gradually I forced it into action-it was such an exhilarating experience. Oh, the joy of learning!"
Regards,
Iman
I'd be so grateful if anyone clarify the following underlined parts for me.
"Having snatched a bit of life back, I had to do something with it. My daughter Emma gave me War and Peace, and I loved it so much. Then it hit me: I hadn't read it at all, I'd only read a translation, and I so longed to read the factual words. A marvelous elderly Russian lady taught me the basics and I enrolled in the Russian language degree course at the university of London. People talk about "the time of their lives." Well, that was mine. Don't let anyone tell you your memory goes with age. It's there if you want it enough.Gradually I forced it into action-it was such an exhilarating experience. Oh, the joy of learning!"
Regards,
Iman
Top answer
imantaghavi Having snatched a bit of life back Context dependent. The author has apparently had some setback and has now recovered somewhat. imantaghavi it hit me I suddenly had a realization.
- imantaghavi Having snatched a bit of life back Context dependent.
- The author has apparently had some setback and has now recovered somewhat.
- imantaghavi it hit me I suddenly had a realization.
- / I realized something.
- / Some formerly unclear thought suddenly became clear.
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imantaghaviHaving snatched a bit of life backContext dependent. The author has apparently had some setback and has now recovered somewhat.
imantaghaviit hit meI suddenly had a realization. / I realized something. / Some formerly unclear thought suddenly became clear.
imantaghaviI so longed to r
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Hi CJ,
YES. You are absolutely correct.That is "actual" not "factual".
And thanks for your help,
Iman
YES. You are absolutely correct.That is "actual" not "factual".
And thanks for your help,
Iman
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imantaghaviHi everyone,
I'd be so grateful if anyone clarify the following underlined parts for me.
"Having snatched a bit of life back, I had to do something with it. My daughter Emma gave me War and Peace, and I loved it so much. Then it hit me: I hadn't read it at all, I'd only read a translation, and I so longed to read the fa
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imantaghaviuniversity of London
University of London https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_London
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