GATSBY
How does Nick Carraway first meet Jay Gatsby?
Nick is Gatsby’s neighbor, and he first sees him out on the lawn one dark night, reaching his arms toward a green light across the water.
absolute ● Her new book was an outright success and has been nominated for several awards.
Use DRIFT APART in a sentence.
Def: gradually become less friendly with sb ● We were best friends at school, but we drifted apart over the years when we went off to study at different universities.
What was the name of the group Justin Timberlake used to be part of?
NSYNC
STAND YOUR GROUND means... Use it in a sentence
Why did Daisy marry Tom?
Even though she was still in love with Gatsby, Daisy most likely married Tom because she knew he could provide her with more material comforts.
Use the expression AT HEART in a sentence.
It means essentially, sometimes underneath an outward appearance ● Teacher Pelu can look harsh despite being a warm and friendly person at heart.😛
Nope. It means to know each other from a time in the past.
Rihanna banned fans from bringing what items to her U.K. concerts in 2008?
Umbrellas
To stay out of the way of sb/sth that might be problematic ● You’d better steer clear of Gary; he’s in a foul mood today.
Why does Myrtle run out in front of Gatsby’s car?
At the end of the Chapter 7, Myrtle runs out in front of Gatsby’s car because she mistakes it for Tom’s car. Myrtle’s mistake proves fatal when Daisy, who’s driving Gatsby’s car, accidentally hits her, killing her instantly.
Use the verb HANKER in a sentence or define it.
strongly desire sth ● No matter how many gadgets Oliver has, he’s constantly hankering for more.
To annoy or confuse sb intensely. E.g: Lately, when students do my head I just ignore them.
How long is the gestation period of an African elephant?
22 months
To give somebody the elbow means....
Use it in a sentence
reject sb; tell sb to leave because they are no longer needed or wanted ● Harry gave his so-called friend the elbow when he realised he’d been using him to advance his own career.
How does Gatsby make his money?Is there any evidence so far?
Although Gatsby himself never explicitly says how he became wealthy, readers could assume his money comes from illegal or criminal practices, working as either a German spy or a gambler.
Imminent: seemingly about to happen
Eminent: respected and important, often within a certain profession
Define to egg (somebody) on or use it in a sentence.
Def: encourage or provoke sb to do sth ● As the boys egged each other on to dive off the high rocks into the sea, two of them ended up in hospital.
What are teacher Pelu´s favourite female characters in Grey´s anatomy? (3)
- Cristina Yang
- Amelia Shepherd
- Meredith Grey, duh
Use the expression TO BE BESIDE YOURSELF in a sentence.
be overcome by an emotion ● The man was beside himself with happiness when his girlfriend told him she was pregnant.
Why does Daisy cry over Gatsby’s shirts?
The shirts more likely symbolize how far Gatsby has risen since she last knew him, and she may feel emotional that she doesn’t have the chance to marry him now.
Define BIOFLUORESCENCE
the natural ability to absorb light and
transform it to a different colour
Means to criticise someone strongly. Eg. Older students lashed into elementary students because they were annoying.
Pocahontas´soundtrack goes like this:
*You think you own whatever land you land on/The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim/But I know every rock and tree and creature......
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name
Use the expression NOT BE FUSSED (ABOUT STH) in a compound sentence.
not be bothered about sth; not much interested in sth ● I’m not fussed about which brand name the phone is, so long as it functions efficiently.