Frikipedia: A Humorous Compendium of Human Knowledge
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To Frikipedia extremely seriously is a compendium of all human knowledge (the third most intelligent species on Earth) and part of the dolphins (which are the second).
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This site is a collection of random knowledge, often disconnected and tasteless, where collaboration among all is encouraged. We aim to write about human wisdom, drawing laughs or dying trying. This content is usually written by individuals induced by boredom, madness, or THC. In short, this extremely
Read MoreThe Shakespeare Letters: A Marcel the Detective Short Story
Page No. 1
Marcel is a French mouse. He’s a detective and he lives in Paris. But Marcel doesn’t live in Paris all year. Every November he visits London. His old friend – Henry – has a small flat there.
Marcel loves London: the beautiful buildings, the big, black taxis, the museums and shops. He loves Paris, but he loves London, too.
This story is about one of Marcel’s November holidays. It starts at three o’clock on a Tuesday afternoon. Marcel is walking from Knightsbridge to Henry’s flat.
Read MoreEnglish Grammar and Vocabulary Guide: Reported Speech, Verb Structures, and More
English Grammar and Vocabulary Guide
Reported Speech
Present Simple to Past Simple:
Example: He said (that) he studied from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Present Continuous to Past Continuous:
Example: She said she was waiting to buy a ticket.
Present Perfect Simple to Past Perfect Simple:
Example: They said they had just eaten.
Other Tense Changes in Reported Speech:
- Past Simple to Past Perfect
- Can to Could
- Will to Would
- Must/Have to to Had to
- May to Might
Changes in Time and Place Expressions:
- This to That
- Here to There
- Today
The Picture of Dorian Gray: A Summary and Analysis
Chapter 1
Basil Hallward, a talented painter, is visited by his friend Lord Henry Wotton. They discuss Basil’s new portrait of a strikingly beautiful young man, Dorian Gray. Lord Henry urges Basil to exhibit the portrait, but Basil refuses, believing it reveals too much of his own emotions and artistic soul.
Chapter 2
In Basil’s garden, Lord Henry continues to persuade Basil to exhibit the portrait. Basil, however, fears that the painting exposes his hidden feelings for Dorian, feelings he is unwilling
Read MoreThe Importance of Animals, Internet Addiction, and More: Exploring Teen Issues
Are Animals Equally Important and Necessary?
It seems to me that all animals have the same importance because they are more useful in our life. Firstly, pets are a good company to owners when they are alone. They play and have a good time with them. Secondly, guide dogs help blind people and make their lives easier. Moreover, certain animals serve to feed us, such as chicken or calf, whose flesh provides us with vitamins for a healthy diet. However, some people do not clean up after their pets,
Read MoreCommon English Phrasal Verbs: Look, Come, Go, Get, Take, and Put
Common English Phrasal Verbs
Look
Look Up
Definition: Find or search for particular information – Get better – Visit someone you know.
Look Up To
Definition: Admire – Respect someone.
Look After
Definition: Take care of someone or something – To be responsible for something – Take care of yourself.
Look Like
Definition: To appear likely to happen – To resemble someone or something.
Look Through
Definition: Read something quickly – To search for something in particular among other things – To pretend you don’
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