English vocabulary

[hela]

Dear teachers,

1) Would please give me an example where the word “odd” means 'from time to time'?
2) a wishing-well.
Is it a type of well or a type of wish? An example please?

3) Would you please give me sentences with the collocations :
a- burning desire
b- blazing row
c- heavy smoker
d- devoted friend
e- golden opportunity

(this is NOT a homework - Can I say “a” homework ?)

Thanks a million.
Hela

[Tdol]

1) Would please give me an example where the word “odd” means 'from time to time'?

I'm not a heavy drinker, but I do enjoy the odd glass of wine.

2) a wishing-well.
Is it a type of well or a type of wish? An example please?
It's a well where you throw a coin in and make a wish.

3) Would you please give me sentences with the collocations :
a- burning desire
I have a burning desire to make a million.
b- blazing row
My girlfriend and I had a blazing row when she found out I'd lied to her.
c- heavy smoker
He smokes forty cigarettes a day- he's a heavy smoker.
d- devoted friend
A devoted friend will never let you down.
e- golden opportunity
The job advert looks fantastic- it's a golden opportunity for me to get the position I really want.

(this is NOT a homework - Can I say “a” homework ?)

Please don't.

[hela]

Thank you VERY much for you help, TDOL!

See you soon,
Hela

[Mister Micawber]

Learn anything new, Hela?

[hela]

Dear Mister Micawber,

Do you have the feeling that I am not learning a lot? That's quite possible since I keep on asking the same questions. But this might also show that, at least, I am trying hard, an't I? ("an't I" correct spelling ?)

Still more questions though: Would you please give me sentences with the following collocations?

a) topsy-turvy

b) (feel) a stiff breeze

c) rise to the occasion

d) a smooth talker

I hope you're not too bored with me yet!
See you very soon!

Hela

[Mister Micawber]

You're a real smooth talker, Hela.

a) topsy-turvy: 'My world's gone topsy-turvy since I fell in love-- I don't know whether I'm coming or going!'

b) (feel) a stiff breeze: 'Feeling a stiff breeze out of the southeast, we took advantage of it, hoisted the staysail and headed up the coast at a brisk 8 knots'.

c) rise to the occasion: 'Although normally a modest, self-effacing man, my father could always rise to the occasion and offer a very grandiose toast at important celebrations like Christmas or New Year's dinner.'

d) a smooth talker: 'My uncle is a real smooth talker: he could sell a refrigerator to an Eskimo.'

[hela]

Dear Mr Micawber,

Thank you very much for your help.

What is the exact meaning of "smooth talker" ? Is it someone who could make you believe anything he wants ?

Best regards,
Hela

[Mister Micawber]

A smooth talker is someone who talks convincingly and says the things you would like to hear.

[hela]

Thank you for the definition Mr Micawber.

All the best,
Hela