(A) FEW / (A) LITTLE

Míg a much és a many azt jelentik, hogy sok, addig a little/few páros azt jelenti, hogy kevés. A little és few szavakat használhatod kijelentő, kérdő és tagadó mondatban is. A különbség a kettő között pont ugyanaz lesz, mint a much és a many között, azaz az egyik a megszámlálható, a másik pedig a nem megszámlálható főnevekre fog vonatkozni. A little vonatkozik a nem megszámlálhatókra, a fewpedig a megszámlálhatókra.

A sima little és few mellet létezik egy a little és egy a few kifejezés is. Azt már megtanultuk, hogy az a/an határozatlan névelő, amelynek a jelentése magyarul egy, tehát ha az a few és az a little kifejezéseket lefordítjuk, akkor az lesz, hogy egy kevés.

A few/little és az a few/a little között leginkább példákkal tudom elmagyarázni a különbséget.

(A) FEW: többes számban lévő megszámlálható főnevekkel használjuk

I have a few eggs. I have enough eggs to bake a cake.	I have few eggs. I don’t have enough eggs to bake a cake.
not too many, but ENOUGH	not many and NOT ENOUGH
Van egy néhány tojásom. Elég tojásom van, hogy süssek egy süteményt.	Csak néhány tojásom van. Nincs elég tojásom ahhoz, hogy süssek egy süteményt.
nem túl sok, de ELÉG	nem túl sok és nem is elég

(A) LITTLE: nem megszámlálható főnevekkel használjuk
(Ugye nem felejtetted el, hogy a nem megszámlálható főneveknek nincs többes számú alakja?)

1. KERFUFFLE
   This could mean big disagreement between people, an argument or even a full fight
    Last night there was quite a kerfuffle outside our local favourite pub, two guys were fighting over a girl.
2. TO BLAB
   When you tell secrets to anybody then you are blabbing
   Unfortunately, I told Sue something and it was secret and I didn’t want her to tell everyone but she blabbed it to everyone in the office.
3. a KLUTZ
   a clumsy person, if you always spill something or break something, you’re a klutz
   My boyfriend is a real klutz, he has broken two laptops by spilling coffee on them.
4. FLUMMOX
   when you’re absolutely confused, you are flummoxed
   She was flummoxed when her boyfriend popped the question.
5. TO CANOODLE
   (a bit old-fashioned) When you’re with your boyfriend or your girlfriend and things start to get a bit sexy, you’re canoodling (such as cuddling, caressing or kissing)
   Do you remember when we were in the park first time and we started canoodling?

source: 5 funny English words and their interesting meanings!, Learn English with Papa Teach Me

Próbáld kiegészíteni ezt a mini történetet az előző mókás 5 szóval. Figyelj, hogy a szavakat a megfelelő alakban használd a mondatban.

Last night I had a dream that my boyfriend was 1. _______ with my sister. Then he turned to me and said: “I can’t live with a 2. ________ like you. You are 3. _________ my secrets to all our friends and don’t clean our flat.  Maybe we should be friends instead.” I was absolutely 4. ___________ by his words. I was about starting a great 5. _________ with my sister. But suddenly I remembered that I have no siblings at all and woke up.

keys/megoldások: 1. canoodling; 2. klutz; 3. blabbing; 4. flummoxed; 5. kerfuffle

Chocolate bunnies are the traditional Easter treat in the United States, but Italians prefer gifting chocolate Easter eggs – giant, extravagantly decorated or wrapped, and often holding a treat inside. The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere presents some fun facts about these amazing sweet confections:

Eggs are very symbolic, and not just at Easter. Ancient Romans would bury an egg painted red to encourage a good growing season. Eggs also signify rebirth after the cold winter months. Chocolate eggs became popular in Italy after World War II, when people wanted to celebrate Easter and chocolate was an inexpensive treat.

Unlike small foil-wrapped chocolate eggs in the United States, Italian chocolate eggs are hollow, and can be very large. In the weeks before Easter, shop windows and coffee bars display elaborate eggs, typically wrapped in fancy foil or soft fabrics like silk and tulle. Italian supermarkets create large displays of hollow chocolate eggs targeted specifically to young children, wrapped in bright colors, with small toys inside.

The finest chocolate eggs are made by Italy’s artisanal chocolatiers and pasticcerias, using fine white, milk or dark chocolates, and sometimes flavored with hazelnuts. The fanciest chocolate eggs are elaborately hand-decorated with colored chocolate or royal icing. Sizes range from very small, all the way up to gigantic; the largest can cost hundreds of euros.

Most Italian Easter eggs feature a small trinket or toy inside, or pieces of the sweet confection torrone. The label will include the word sorprese (surprises). Local pasticcerias will sometimes let customers bring their own special gifts to hide inside chocolate eggs, including engagement rings, car keys, airline tickets, and more.

In 2012, an Italian chocolatier presented Pope Benedict XVI with a chocolate Easter egg almost seven feet tall and weighing about 550 pounds. In 2004, a shopping center in Turin made a chocolate Easter egg more than 18 feet tall and weighing 5,500 pounds.

The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere is a not-for-profit organization that celebrates everything Italian by sharing stories such as this, and offering exceptional public programs: Language and cooking classes; art and photo exhibits; film festivals; opera luncheons and casino nights; Italian car shows and fashion shows; live concerts and theatrical performances; guest chef experiences and wine tastings; bocce and bingo (tombola); and much more. Casa Belvedere (house with a beautiful view) has established itself as a vibrant and buzzing cultural center in New York City. For more information, visit casa-belvedere.org.

source: The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere

a) bonnet
b) bum
c) bill
d) buffet
e) carriage
g) deck
h) fall

1) Mike invited us over for drinks on the ………. of his new house.
2) I don’t like ………. because it means school is starting.
3) There’s an old ………. living in our street and I always give him some food or change.
4) I usually don’t like hats but I’m actually thinking of buying this pretty ………. for her baby.
5) We can eat on the train because there’s a ………. at the end.
6) As soon as I stepped on the ship’s ………., I felt seasick.
7) It’s my lucky day today because I found a 50 dollar ………. while I was walking home.
8) You’ll find the food served on the ………. in the dining room.
9) My ………. was stuck so I took my car to the mechanic’s.
10) She didn’t like the skirt I gave her because she said her ………. looked big in it.
11) My baby daughter only falls asleep if I push her around in her ………. .
12)  Be careful on that ladder. I don’t want you to ………. .
13) I like to be alone in the ………. when I am travelling by train.
14) I almost fainted when we got the ………. at the new trendy restaurant we went to last night.

bonnet– sapka, főkötő (US), motorháztető (Brit)
bum– hajléktalan (US), fenék, hátsó (Brit)
bill– bankjegy (US), számla (Brit)
buffet– pohárszék, tálaló (US), étkezőkocsi (Brit)
carriage– babakocsi (US), vagon (Brit)
deck– földszinti terasz (US), hajó fedélzet (Brit)
fall– ősz (US), esni (Brit)

(Stop)

Oh yes, wait a minute Mister Postman

(Wait)

Wait Mister Postman

Please Mister Postman, look and see

(Oh yeah)

If there’s a letter in your bag for me

(Please, Please Mister Postman)

Why’s it takin’ such a long time

(Oh yeah)

For me to hear from that boy of mine

There must be some word today

From my boyfriend so far away

Pleas Mister Postman, look and see

If there’s a letter, a letter for me

I’ve been standin’ here waitin’ Mister Postman

So patiently

For just a card, or just a letter

Sayin’ he’s returnin‘ home to me

(Mister Postman)

Mister Postman, look and see

(Oh yeah)

If there’s a letter in your bag for me

(Please, Please Mister Postman)

Why’s it takin’ such a long time

(Oh yeah)

For me to hear from that boy of min

So many days you passed me by

See the tears standin’ in my eyes

You didn’t stop to make me feel better

By leavin’ me a card or a letter

(Mister Postman)

Mister Postman, look and see

(Oh yeah)

If there’s a letter in your bag for me

(Please, Please Mister Postman)

Why’s it takin’ such a long time

(Why don’t you check it and see one more time for me, you gotta)

Wait a minute

Wait a minute

Wait a minute

Wait a minute

(Mister Postman)

Mister Postman, look and see

(C’mon deliver the letter, the sooner the better)

Mister Postman

Sok hasznos kifejezés van a dalban. A magyar fordítást adjuk meg. Keresd meg az angol változatot a szövegben!

1. Várjon egy percet!

2. Miért telik ilyen hosszú időbe?

3. még egyszer

4. Ma bizonyára hallani fogok felőle.

5. Hogy jobban érezzem magam.

6. Minél előbb, annál jobb.

Megoldás:

1. Wait a minute.

2. Why is it taking such a long time?

3. one more time

4. There must be some word today.

5. To make me feel better.

6. The sooner the better. 

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Burgled Family Receive UK’s Best Christmas Tree

A family whose Christmas was ruined last year by a devastating burglary have this year been given the UK’s best Christmas tree. The staggering 7.5 m tall tree – so tall it goes through the roof – took 24 hours to install in the Penniston’s home and contains more than 100 metres of Christmas lights.

It’s a startling contrast to this time last year when the family, from Maulden, lost items of both financial and sentimental value. Parents Nicola, 35, and Christopher, 38, told of the emotional impact the burglary had as thieves ran off with their children’s first teeth and Christmas presents. However, the smiles returned to kids Finlay, 7, and Jasmine, 12, who were surprised with the giant installation when they returned home today. The family had been out getting into the festive spirit by sledging at the nearby Milton Keynes Snozone – an indoor ski and snow centre.

Adorned with a hundred decorations created by school children from around the UK, the giant tree also contains details of kind deeds. The surprise, organised by Marks & Spencer, was part of their Two Fairies Christmas campaign.

On December 13 2013, after returning home from a last-minute shopping trip, the Penniston family found the front door wide open and the house raided by burglars. Yet it was the sentimental items and the emotional impact that had the biggest effect. Nicola, an HR consultant, said: “Last Christmas was a tough time for us – we just didn’t have a Christmas at all in the end. The most upsetting part was losing all the irreplaceable items.” Family photo albums were taken as well as items of jewellery and cash.

Finlay, seven, said: “This is the most epic Christmas we’ve ever had. I couldn’t believe it when I saw the tree! I don’t know how the fairies did it. Last Christmas I was scared to even go in my bedroom, now it’s the best room ever!”

Match the words with the definitions.

answers: 1-b 2-d 3-e 4-a 5-c

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It’s Black Friday – the biggest shopping day of the year. We’ll have all the bargains, special offers and scraps as shoppers scramble to get the best deals.

Millions of bargain hunters are flooding stores to snap up their Black Friday deals – causing mayhem throughout the country. Arrests have already been made as shoppers battle over the best bargains in supermarkets which opened at midnight. Police have been called to stores in Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham and London amid fears of crowd surges. Shoppers described scenes of “carnage” as people scrambled for the best deals.

Greater Manchester Police said at least two people have been arrested at Black Friday sales events already this morning. Officers attended a store on Excelsior Road in Cardiff twice after midnight over concerns about “customer conduct.” A woman suffered minor injuries after being hit by a falling television in Stretford and an ambulance was called. The Tesco store at Ellesmere Shopping Centre in Walkden was closed down after a crowd of more than 500 people attended.

www.mirror.co.uk

Fill in the gaps with the right words from the table.

1. The river ………………. the town last May.

2. Luckily, the driver only suffered ………………. .

3. Look what I bought! It was a real ………………. .

4. People ………………. to get on the train and someone fell on the tracks.

5. The little girl couldn’t find her parents in the ………………. .

answers: 1-flooded 2-minor injuries 3-bargain 4-scrambled 5-crowd

BANGLES: MANIC MONDAY

Six o’clock ………………..
I was just in the middle of a dream
I was ……………….. Valentino
By a ……………….. blue Italian stream
But I can’t be late
‘Cause then I ……………….. I just won’t get paid
These are the days
When you wish your ……………….. was already made

It’s just another manic Monday
I ……………….. it was Sunday
‘Cause that’s my funday
My I don’t ……………….. runday
It’s just another manic Monday

Have to catch an early ………………..
Got to be to work by nine
And ……………….. I had an air-o-plane
I still ……………….. make it on time
‘Cause it takes me so long
Just to ……………….. what I’m gonna wear
Blame it on the train
But the ……………….. is already there

All of the nights
Why did my lover have to ……………….. last night
To get down
……………….. it matter
That I have to feed the both of us
Employment’s down
He tells me in his ……………….. voice
C’mon honey, let’s go make some noise
……………….. it goes so fast
When you’re having fun.

——————————————————————– 

MANIC MONDAY

Six o’clock already
I was just in the middle of a dream
I was kissin’ Valentino
By a crystal blue Italian stream
But I can’t be late
‘Cause then I guess I just won’t get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made

It’s just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
‘Cause that’s my funday
My I don’t have to runday
It’s just another manic Monday

Have to catch an early train
Got to be to work by nine
And if I had an air-o-plane
I still couldn’t make it on time
‘Cause it takes me so long
Just to figure out what I’m gonna wear
Blame it on the train
But the boss is already there

All of the nights
Why did my lover have to pick last night
To get down
Doesn’t it matter
That I have to feed the both of us
Employment‘s down
He tells me in his bedroom voice
C’mon honey, let’s go make some noise
Time it goes so fast
When you’re having fun

stream – patak
to guess – gondolni, kitalálni
to get paid – fizetést kapni, pénzt megkapni valamiért
to make the bed – ágyat megvetni
manic – őrült, mániákus
to catch a train – elérni a vonatot, vonattal menni
to make it on time – időben odaérni
it takes long – sokáig tart
to figure out – rájönni, kigondolni
to wear – viselni, hordani
to blame something on – valamire/valakire kenni valamit
to pick – választani
to feed – etetni (eltartani)
employment – foglalkoztatottság
  

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