If one object or surface is flush with another, they are at the same height or distance from something else, so that they form a single smooth surface. Adjective v-link ADJ
Synonym level
Make sure the tile is flush with the surrounding tiles. + 'with'
If you are flush with money, you have a lot of it, usually only for a short time. Adjective v-link ADJ usu ADJ 'with' n informal
At that time, many developing countries were flush with dollars earned from exports.
If we're feeling flush we'll probably give them champagne.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Carl Safina: The oil spill's unseen culprits, victims
This is the ocean as I used to know it.
And I find that since I've been in the Gulf a couple of times, I really kind of am traumatized because, whenever I look at the ocean now, no matter where I am, even where I know none of the oil has gone, I sort of see slicks. And I'm finding that I'm very much haunted by it.
But what I want to talk to you about today is a lot of things that try to put all of this in context, not just about the oil eruption, but what it means and why it has happened.
First, just a little bit about me.
I'm basically just a guy that likes to go fishing ever since I was a little kid.
And because I did, I wound up studying sea birds to try to stay in the coastal habitats that I so loved. And now I mainly write books about how the ocean is changing. And the ocean is certainly changing very rapidly. Now we saw this kind of graphic earlier on. That we really live on a hard marble that has just a slight bit of wetness to it. It's like you dipped a marble in water. And the same thing with the atmosphere. If you took all the atmosphere and rolled it up in a ball, you would get that little sphere of gas on the right. So we live on the most fragile, little soap bubble you can imagine, a very sacred soap bubble, but one that is very, very easy to effect.
And I find that since I've been in the Gulf a couple of times, I really kind of am traumatized because, whenever I look at the ocean now, no matter where I am, even where I know none of the oil has gone, I sort of see slicks. And I'm finding that I'm very much haunted by it.
But what I want to talk to you about today is a lot of things that try to put all of this in context, not just about the oil eruption, but what it means and why it has happened.
First, just a little bit about me.
I'm basically just a guy that likes to go fishing ever since I was a little kid.
And because I did, I wound up studying sea birds to try to stay in the coastal habitats that I so loved. And now I mainly write books about how the ocean is changing. And the ocean is certainly changing very rapidly. Now we saw this kind of graphic earlier on. That we really live on a hard marble that has just a slight bit of wetness to it. It's like you dipped a marble in water. And the same thing with the atmosphere. If you took all the atmosphere and rolled it up in a ball, you would get that little sphere of gas on the right. So we live on the most fragile, little soap bubble you can imagine, a very sacred soap bubble, but one that is very, very easy to effect.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Examples of Transitions:
Illustration
Thus, for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, in other words, in particular, specifically, such as.
Contrast
On the contrary, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, however, nevertheless, in spite of, in contrast, yet, on one hand, on the other hand, rather, or, nor, conversely, at the same time, while this may be true.
Addition
And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, both-and, another, equally important, first, second, etc., again, further, last, finally, not only-but also, as well as, in the second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result, consequently, in the same way, for example, for instance, however, thus, therefore, otherwise.
Time
After, afterward, before, then, once, next, last, at last, at length, first, second, etc., at first, formerly, rarely, usually, another, finally, soon, meanwhile, at the same time, for a minute, hour, day, etc., during the morning, day, week, etc., most important, later, ordinarily, to begin with, afterwards, generally, in order to, subsequently, previously, in the meantime, immediately, eventually, concurrently, simultaneously.
Space
At the left, at the right, in the center, on the side, along the edge, on top, below, beneath, under, around, above, over, straight ahead, at the top, at the bottom, surrounding, opposite, at the rear, at the front, in front of, beside, behind, next to, nearby, in the distance, beyond, in the forefront, in the foreground, within sight, out of sight, across, under, nearer, adjacent, in the background.
Concession
Although, at any rate, at least, still, thought, even though, granted that, while it may be true, in spite of, of course.
Similarity or Comparison
Similarly, likewise, in like fashion, in like manner, analogous to.
Emphasis
Above all, indeed, truly, of course, certainly, surely, in fact, really, in truth, again, besides, also, furthermore, in addition.
Details
Specifically, especially, in particular, to explain, to list, to enumerate, in detail, namely, including.
Examples
For example, for instance, to illustrate, thus, in other words, as an illustration, in particular.
Consequence or Result
So that, with the result that, thus, consequently, hence, accordingly, for this reason, therefore, so, because, since, due to, as a result, in other words, then.
Summary
Therefore, finally, consequently, thus, in short, in conclusion, in brief, as a result, accordingly.
Suggestion
For this purpose, to this end, with this in mind, with this purpose in mind, therefore.
Other
Other than periodic lubrication, maintenance should be done by a professional repair shop.
to be
What is the procedure to be performed before doing any work on power equipment?
Through
Through the use of special equipment, piping can be smoothly grooved for mechanical couplings.
differ from in that
The threading machine differs from a portable power vise in that the cutter and the reamer, the carriage for the die head, and the pump to circulate thread cutting oil are built-parts of the machine, not optional attachments.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
replace with
these cutters are be converted to three wheel cutters by replacing the two rollers with cutter wheels.
If
If a pipe is to be threaded, it is very important that the end be cut squarely.
available in
Cutters are available in a number of designs and sizes.
rather than
a pair of jaws rather than a chain.
A blunt cutter tends to crush rather than cut the pipe.
A blunt cutter tends to crush rather than cut the pipe.
result in, result from
Too much pressure will result in a squashed or deformed pipe.
- Many hair problems result from what you eat. V + 'from'
- Ignore the early warnings and illness could result. V
worth
These books might be worth £80 or £90 or more to a collector.
His mother inherited a farm worth 15,000 dollars a year.
The contract was worth £25 million a year.
I went and bought about six dollars' worth of potato chips. + 'of'
Large numbers of deer now roam the forests and are causing thousands of millions of roubles-worth of damage.
Worth is also a pronoun. Pronoun
`How many do you want?'—`I'll have a pound's worth.'
You've got three years' worth of research money to do what you want with. + 'of'
After an hour and a quarter's-worth of cleansing, toning and pampering, the difference to the way my skin felt was remarkable.
Worth is also a pronoun. Pronoun
There's really not very much food down there. About two weeks' worth.
If you say that something is worth having, you mean that it is pleasant or useful, and therefore a good thing to have. Adjective v-link 'worth' -ing
He's decided to get a look at the house and see if it might be worth buying.
If this was what his job required, then the job wasn't really worth having.
Most things worth having never come easy.
If something is worth a particular action, or if an action is worth doing, it is considered to be important enough for that action. Adjective
No one is worth a great deal of sacrifice. + 'worth'
I am spending a lot of money and time on this boat, but it is worth it.
This restaurant is well worth a visit.
It is worth pausing to consider these statements from Mr Davies.
Someone's worth is the value, usefulness, or importance that they are considered to have. Noun (uncountable) usu with poss formal
He had never had a woman of her worth as a friend.
The team would have need of a driver of his worth.
If you do something for all you are worth, you do it with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. Phrase V inflects
We both began waving to the crowd for all we were worth.
Push for all you're worth!
If someone does something for all it is worth, they do it as much as possible and for as long as they can get benefit from it. Phrase V inflects
You get anywhere with legal aid only by playing the system for all it is worth.
...taking an idea and exploiting it for all it's worth.
If you add for what it's worth to something that you say, you are suggesting that what you are saying or referring to may not be very valuable or helpful, especially because you do not want to appear arrogant. Phrase PHR with cl
For what it's worth, my feeling is that ice in whisky is fine.
I've brought my notes, for what it's worth.
If an action or activity is worth someone's while, it will be helpful, useful, or enjoyable for them if they do it, even though it requires some effort. Phrase v-link PHR
Synonym worthwhile
It might be worth your while to go to court and ask for the agreement to be changed.
You'll find it well worth your while to learn something of each island's special features before visiting them.
worth your weight in gold
His mother inherited a farm worth 15,000 dollars a year.
The contract was worth £25 million a year.
I went and bought about six dollars' worth of potato chips. + 'of'
Large numbers of deer now roam the forests and are causing thousands of millions of roubles-worth of damage.
Worth is also a pronoun. Pronoun
`How many do you want?'—`I'll have a pound's worth.'
You've got three years' worth of research money to do what you want with. + 'of'
After an hour and a quarter's-worth of cleansing, toning and pampering, the difference to the way my skin felt was remarkable.
Worth is also a pronoun. Pronoun
There's really not very much food down there. About two weeks' worth.
If you say that something is worth having, you mean that it is pleasant or useful, and therefore a good thing to have. Adjective v-link 'worth' -ing
He's decided to get a look at the house and see if it might be worth buying.
If this was what his job required, then the job wasn't really worth having.
Most things worth having never come easy.
If something is worth a particular action, or if an action is worth doing, it is considered to be important enough for that action. Adjective
No one is worth a great deal of sacrifice. + 'worth'
I am spending a lot of money and time on this boat, but it is worth it.
This restaurant is well worth a visit.
It is worth pausing to consider these statements from Mr Davies.
Someone's worth is the value, usefulness, or importance that they are considered to have. Noun (uncountable) usu with poss formal
He had never had a woman of her worth as a friend.
The team would have need of a driver of his worth.
If you do something for all you are worth, you do it with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. Phrase V inflects
We both began waving to the crowd for all we were worth.
Push for all you're worth!
If someone does something for all it is worth, they do it as much as possible and for as long as they can get benefit from it. Phrase V inflects
You get anywhere with legal aid only by playing the system for all it is worth.
...taking an idea and exploiting it for all it's worth.
If you add for what it's worth to something that you say, you are suggesting that what you are saying or referring to may not be very valuable or helpful, especially because you do not want to appear arrogant. Phrase PHR with cl
For what it's worth, my feeling is that ice in whisky is fine.
I've brought my notes, for what it's worth.
If an action or activity is worth someone's while, it will be helpful, useful, or enjoyable for them if they do it, even though it requires some effort. Phrase v-link PHR
Synonym worthwhile
It might be worth your while to go to court and ask for the agreement to be changed.
You'll find it well worth your while to learn something of each island's special features before visiting them.
worth your weight in gold
looks, unlikely
looks strong and is unlikely to be easily injured or damaged.
Some are, others are
Some are attached to portable stands for use at the job site; others are designed to be mounted on a workbench only.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
familiar with, similar to
He talked of other cultures as if they were more familiar to him than his own. + 'to'
They are already familiar faces on our TV screens.
Lesinko is quite familiar with Central Television. He worked there for 25 years.
Most people are familiar with this figure from Wagner's opera.
The accident was similar to one that happened in 1973.
They are already familiar faces on our TV screens.
Lesinko is quite familiar with Central Television. He worked there for 25 years.
Most people are familiar with this figure from Wagner's opera.
The accident was similar to one that happened in 1973.
which
the environment in which it is placed
which are used while cutting
the situation under which the cutting operation will be carried out.
which are used while cutting
the situation under which the cutting operation will be carried out.
With advances in plastics chemistry, plastic tubing is often used in potable water supply system.
※ with + 목 + 보어 ⇒ 「... 한 상태로」
. with one's hair waving in the wind (머리카락을 바람에 날리면서)
. with one's legs crossed(folded) (다리를 꼬고)
. with a radio on/off (라디오를 켜놓은 채/커놓은 채)
. with one's arms crossed (팔짱을 끼고)
. with one's mission completed (임무를 끝내 놓고)
. with one's dog following behind (개가 뒤에서 따르고)
. with one's eyes bandaged (한쪽 눈을 붕대로 감고)
. with one's mouth full (입안을 가득 채우고)
. with one's jacket hanging on his shoulder (상의를 어깨에 걸치고)
. with a smile on one's face (얼굴에 미소를 띠며)
. with a pipe in one's mouth (파이프를 입에 물고)
. with a hat on/off (모자를 쓴 채로/벗은 채로)
. with one's elbows resting on one's knees (팔꿈치를 무릎에 놓고)
. with one's hand in one's pocket (손을 주머니에 찔러 놓은 채로)
. with one's arms covered with blood (손이 온통 피로 범벅이 된 채)
부대상황 (동시동작 : While, As → ∼하면서)
ex 1) He extended his hand, smiling brightly.
= He extended his hand, while he smiled brightly.
2) They supported him, saying that he was right.
= They supported him, while they said that he was right.
부대상황 (연속동작 : And ∼ → 그리고 ∼하다)
ex 1) We started in the morning, and arrived in Seoul at seven.
= We started in the morning, arriving Seoul at seven.
2) He picked up a stone, and threw it at a dog.
= He picked up a stone, throwing it at a dog.
with + 명사(목적어) + 현재분사(~ing)/과거분사(~ed)/형용사/부사 의 형태를 취한다.
이는 '~하면서' 라는 뜻으로 해석되며 특히 목적어의 상태(수/능동)에 따라 현재/과거분사로 나뉘어 쓰인다.
. with one's hair waving in the wind (머리카락을 바람에 날리면서)
. with one's legs crossed(folded) (다리를 꼬고)
. with a radio on/off (라디오를 켜놓은 채/커놓은 채)
. with one's arms crossed (팔짱을 끼고)
. with one's mission completed (임무를 끝내 놓고)
. with one's dog following behind (개가 뒤에서 따르고)
. with one's eyes bandaged (한쪽 눈을 붕대로 감고)
. with one's mouth full (입안을 가득 채우고)
. with one's jacket hanging on his shoulder (상의를 어깨에 걸치고)
. with a smile on one's face (얼굴에 미소를 띠며)
. with a pipe in one's mouth (파이프를 입에 물고)
. with a hat on/off (모자를 쓴 채로/벗은 채로)
. with one's elbows resting on one's knees (팔꿈치를 무릎에 놓고)
. with one's hand in one's pocket (손을 주머니에 찔러 놓은 채로)
. with one's arms covered with blood (손이 온통 피로 범벅이 된 채)
부대상황 (동시동작 : While, As → ∼하면서)
ex 1) He extended his hand, smiling brightly.
= He extended his hand, while he smiled brightly.
2) They supported him, saying that he was right.
= They supported him, while they said that he was right.
부대상황 (연속동작 : And ∼ → 그리고 ∼하다)
ex 1) We started in the morning, and arrived in Seoul at seven.
= We started in the morning, arriving Seoul at seven.
2) He picked up a stone, and threw it at a dog.
= He picked up a stone, throwing it at a dog.
with + 명사(목적어) + 현재분사(~ing)/과거분사(~ed)/형용사/부사 의 형태를 취한다.
이는 '~하면서' 라는 뜻으로 해석되며 특히 목적어의 상태(수/능동)에 따라 현재/과거분사로 나뉘어 쓰인다.
The pressure rating of piping declines as temperatures increase.
Copper tubing is not common as it is expensive compared to steel pipe, especially in the larger sizes that are generally used in such systems.
What are you afraid of
I'm still afraid to sleep in my own bedroom. + 'to'
She's afraid for her family in Somalia. + 'for'
I was afraid that nobody would believe me.
The Government is afraid of losing the election. + 'of'
We don't have anything like that, I'm afraid.
I'm afraid I can't help you.
`Bad news?'—`I'm afraid so.'
She's afraid for her family in Somalia. + 'for'
I was afraid that nobody would believe me.
The Government is afraid of losing the election. + 'of'
We don't have anything like that, I'm afraid.
I'm afraid I can't help you.
`Bad news?'—`I'm afraid so.'
are also available which have
Closet flanges are also available which have an adjustable ring. This allows for some movement for mounting.
remove with
These plugs can be easily removed with a wrench to allow removal of brockages in the system.
Friday, July 2, 2010
provide
I'll be glad to provide a copy of this. V n
They would not provide any details. V n
The government was not in a position to provide them with food.
They would not provide any details. V n
The government was not in a position to provide them with food.
appear, as though
it appears as though the entire outer surface is threaded.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
the joint will be subject to great pressures
To be subject to something means to be affected by it or to be likely to be affected by it. Adject
Prices may be subject to alteration.
In addition, interest on Treasury issues isn't subject to state and local income taxes.
Prices may be subject to alteration.
In addition, interest on Treasury issues isn't subject to state and local income taxes.
farther further
farther north / south
북쪽/남쪽으로 더 멀리
I can't go any farther.
[far의 비교급] (특히 英) (거리상으로) 더 멀리에[로]
We had walked further than I had realized.
우리는 내가 생각한 것보다 더 멀리 걸어간 상태였다.
2. (과거로) 더 거슬러 올라가; (미래로) 더 나아가
Think further back into your childhood.
farther north / south
북쪽/남쪽으로 더 멀리
I can't go any farther.
How will the company be doing ten years further on?
지금부터 10년이 더 지나면 회사가 어떻게 하고 있을까요?
3. 더
The police decided to investigate further.
경찰은 수사를 더 하기로 결정했다.
My life is further complicated by having to work such long hours.
북쪽/남쪽으로 더 멀리
I can't go any farther.
[far의 비교급] (특히 英) (거리상으로) 더 멀리에[로]
We had walked further than I had realized.
우리는 내가 생각한 것보다 더 멀리 걸어간 상태였다.
2. (과거로) 더 거슬러 올라가; (미래로) 더 나아가
Think further back into your childhood.
farther north / south
북쪽/남쪽으로 더 멀리
I can't go any farther.
How will the company be doing ten years further on?
지금부터 10년이 더 지나면 회사가 어떻게 하고 있을까요?
3. 더
The police decided to investigate further.
경찰은 수사를 더 하기로 결정했다.
My life is further complicated by having to work such long hours.
so that
DWV fittings are designed so that they wil form a smooth surface when they are used to connect piping.
that
An important feature to remember when you are trying to identify fittings is that DWV fittings have more gradual bends to direct flow.
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