VeielisV
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VeielisV
@veelisv.bsky.social
Fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, and English. Offering translation and transcription services for a variety of content. Reliable and accurate.
#Learning_English
#Английский
I n v e r s i o n.
Changing the normal word order in a sentence — usually to form a question, conditional, or emphasis.
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#Английский
Non‑restrictive information adds detail without changing meaning. It’s set off by commas: My brother, who lives in Berlin, is visiting. Remove the clause, and the sentence still works. At the end, only one comma is needed: She adopted a cat, which was rescued from the shelter.
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#Английский
Слово sheer имеет много значений. В том числе:
Sheer stockings are delicate, transparent hosiery; sheer curtains are light, airy drapes that let sunlight through.
Прозрачные чулки — тонкие, изящные; прозрачные шторы — лёгкие занавески, пропускающие свет.
Успехов!
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Many English counties carry the historic suffix “-shire”, from Old English scir meaning district. Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Cambridgeshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Hampshire, Lancashire Pronunciation: often “-shur” in speech, sometimes closer to “-sheer.”
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Halloween in London, 1960s.
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Eye chart 1907.
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Georgia O'Keeffee
October 20, 2025 at 5:13 AM
I’ve published two eBooks on Amazon. One is bilingual (English/Russian) about English punctuation, and the other is about how I looked for a job — successfully and unsuccessfully.

Feel free to check them out on Amazon — your support means a lot to an independent enthusiast like me.
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Оксюморон.

An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two opposite or contradictory words are combined to create a striking or thought-provoking expression.

The Affectionate Punch — debut album by Scottish band The Associates (1980)
A perfect oxymoron: tenderness meets impact.
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I’ve published two eBooks on Amazon. One is bilingual (English/Russian) about English punctuation, and the other is about how I looked for a job — successfully and unsuccessfully.

Feel free to check them out on Amazon — your support means a lot to an independent enthusiast like me.
October 14, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Learning English at the same speed!
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