Live and Learn English with Jean Lee

WORKSHEET #13 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #13 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!      1.    His sugar talk could hardly ever co____________ her into believing that he loved her. (*meaning “to mislead/cajole someone by means of a petty trick or fraud; to deceive someone to influence the person to act in a certain way”)   2.    The group of prosecutors in the country is no more than a cess__________ of corruption and perpetuation of injustice.   (*meaning “a filthy, evil, or corrupt place or state”)   3.    Joe is such a determined high-mileage runner who does double threshold, one in the early morning and the other at even____________ .   (*meaning “the onset of evening/dusk/gloaming”)   4.    The traffic on the approach road slowed to a crawl. They must have known that the area is cr____________ with police. (*meaning “swarming with…/ full of …..”)   5.    Af...

WORKSHEET #12 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #12 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!           1.    When she told Mr. Kroger’s bright red sweater and ripped denim pants made him look younger for his age, he felt somewhat offended because he knew that she was insin___________________ that he was too old for that kind of outfit. (*meaning “to imply or suggest something, especially something negative, in an indirect way)       2.    I was very disappointed at the news about the delay of the release dates of Michael Jackson’s biopic “Michael”. The film director had to rec__________________ the legal content while editing and even scrapped 1/3 of the movie. (*meaning “to correct…; to set ….right)       3.    Jane decided to leave Tom because she doesn’t like the way he lives as a gad_______________ who never gets serious about their relationship but always digs socializing with many p...

Every answer today is a familiar three-word phrase in which the middle word is "of." The first word starts with S and the last word starts with L. Ex. University or other site of higher education          -->   S eat of L earning   1.    Sight welcoming immigrants to New York Harbor     2.    Something good that happens to you by chance     3.    Cabinet official who oversees the collection of data on the economy and the workforce     4.    Social phenomenon in San Francisco during June, July, and August of 1967     5.    Collection you might buy from the brand Samsonite, Tumi, or American Tourister     6.    Classic 1945 film sequel centered around the offspring of a beloved collie     7.    Law that sets a time limit for filing a lawsuit       Answer Keys    ...

WORKSHEET #11 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #11 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!    1.    He noncha____________ly put his wallet in the closet, having no idea that he’s going to look everywhere for it later on. (*meaning “in a careless manner without thinking”)       2.    She is envious of Mary’s good looks and cov____________s of her picture perfect life. (*meaning “feeling/ expressing a strong desire for the possessions of others”)       3.    The priest reminded us that God is a being to be obeyed and worshipped always, because we are all sinners from the beginning. He also said God is not just someone to be supp_________________ for what we wish to obtain in times of trouble. But I said to myself “what in the world should we think of ourselves to be a sinner for as we were born?” (*meaning “to ask or beg for something desperately and humbly”)       4.    After...

WORKSHEET #10 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #10 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!     1.    Laura says one of the best ways to keep herself calm and unperturbed is to z______e out while her boss picks on tinny-tiny mistakes she makes. Well, I wonder how long she can stay with the team that way. (*meaning “to lose concentration or become inattentive”)       2.    Joseph went ber____________ when he came to learn about his fifteen-year-old son’s taking the hot rod in the garage out for a spin every single night. (*meaning “to go crazy/ to go uncontrollably mad and furious”)        3.   A fter the repetitive deadlines and back-to-back meetings, my son was finally ready for a break from the daily gr_____________ . (*meaning “backbreaker/ hard work/ study”)       4.    The ten winters in the Midwest town of Peoria had taught me what the truly arctic, g______d air of win...

WORKSHEET #9 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #9 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!   1.    I was disgusted by the politician's b_________e attacks on his opponent.   (*meaning “morally low, dishonorable, or contemptible. It can describe actions, people, ways/methods or even things that are considered inferior, ignoble, or lacking in positive qualities”)       2.    Mrs. Nelson said “What is with all this jollification? Cracking stupid jokes and making noises are non ______et in my classroom!” (*word from Latin meaning “not permitted or lawful.”)       3.    He always says his parents are the ones whom h”) t______________ to no matter how harsh his reality could be. (*meaning “to ask someone for help, advice, or support, or to rely on someone in a difficult situation”)       4.    My mom was a li_____________on officer in the air force during the war. (*meaning “a perso...

Every answer today is the name of something you might wear in two syllables . This could be something primarily worn by men, primarily by women, or both. I'll give you rhymes for the answers. You name the things.   Ex. Razor --> Blazer       1.    Racket     2.    Lackeys     3.    Gofers     4.    Honcho     5.    Candles     6.    Venoms     7.    Bowsers     8.    Kittens     9.    Starry     10.   Woody     11.   Wordle          Answer Keys 1.   Jacket 2.   Khakis 3.   Loafers 4.   Poncho 5.   Sandals 6.   Denims 7.   Trousers 8.   Mittens 9.   Saree 10.               Hoodie ...

WORKSHEET #8 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #8 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!   1.    The only thing that Hank does to relieve his daily stress from work is to stop by his favorite gin ________________ and have a long coze with the bartender. (*meaning “tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms, often provides light meals”)   2.    It looks like the director hasn’t lost any of his stylistic b_______o , upping the ante on gruesome imagery in this much bleaker film. (*meaning “vim; vivacity”)   3.    The Ultimate Death Valley marathon seems to be testing the runners’ capability to endure the life-threatening level of tribu________________. (*meaning “suffering or difficulty that you go through in a particular situation)   4.    In _____________sight , he thought he should not have taken for granted her tender, loving, care. (*meaning “(adverbial phrase) in retrospect; considering or ...

  Koreans mark August 15 as the most significantly important day in history. More than one generation of three decades under the Japanese colonialism had wreaked havoc on Korean culture and spirits. However, the indefatigable patriotism and resilience made it possible for the country to bounce back and stand tall where it is today. I would like to take a silent moment to pay tribute to all those selfless independence activists and fighters to save and keep my home country, Korea.   Today, let us go over some English expressions that are related to ‘freedom’ or ‘liberty’.        1.    Now that he has turned in all his manuscripts to the publisher, Joe feels as free as a _____________ and begins to plan for his trips to Spain.       2.      Heather bravely cut the _______________ with her toxic relationship and started a new chapter in her life.        3.    Most people wish t...