The Subjunctive This one is pretty simple. When you’re writing about a non-true situation — usually following the word if or the verb wish — the verb to be is rendered as were.So:* If I was were a rich man.* I wish I was were an Oscar Mayer wiener.If you are using if for other…
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Our top picks at Moscow’s outdoor holiday celebration. Part 3. Marvel at designer fir trees on Kuznetsky MostFrom December 17 until the end of the festival, head to Kuznetsky Most to see eight Christmas trees decorated by famous Russian designers. By popular demand, visitors can now buy replicas of the ornaments they see on the…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “anticipation” (n.) Transcription: [ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən] Translation: ожидание, предвкушение Meaning: a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future Example: Baking cookies, drinking mulled wine, or listening to Christmas music – all these things enhance our anticipation of Christmas. Synonyms: expectation