Nouns
What is a noun? Nouns answer the question of “what” or “who”. Without nouns, there would be nothing left in this universe, which means our space would be null and void, filled with nothingness and emptiness. The following words in boldface, taken from The Sound of Music by Oscar Hammerstein II, the lyricist of My Fovorite Things, are all nouns.
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite nouns.
When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I’m feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite nouns
And then I don’t feel so bad.
Perhaps all of us enjoy watching The Sound of Music, particularly during the Christmas time because nouns like the above in its songs (and of course the movie itself) written in such an effective way that they make us happy, feeling wonderful.
But would it make us feel even better if we ourselves could use nouns with similar effects?If we are serious about knowing how a noun works, the answer will be:
This simple sentence carries a message with significance far beyond its surface level. It was particularly meaningful at the point in history when a celebration took place of the “legacy of ‘push’s era” (or as bush’s error), during which the Chief in Command captured the world’s attention beyond its widest imagination with his speaking style.
For example, the Chief said, “Don’t misunderestimate me!” and plus the following:
There’s no doubt in my mind, not one doubt in my mind, that we will fail (October 4, 2001)
Fool me once, shame on – shame on you. Fool me – you can’t get fooled again. (September 17, 2002)
Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we (August 5, 2004).
Too many good docs are getting out of business. Too many OB/GYNs aren’t able to practice their love with women all across this country (September 6, 2004)
Make no mistake about it, I understand how tough it is, sir. I talk to families who die. (December 7, 2006)
And they have no disregard for human life (July 15, 2008, referring to enemy fighters in Afhanistan)
I remember meeting a mother of a child who was abducted by the North Koreans right here in the Oval Office (June 26, 2008, during a Rose Garden news briefing)
In contrast, Yes, we can - the three small simple words are truly uplifting because Yes means confirmation, we togetherness, can empowerment.
So, are you ready to take up the challenge of mastering the English language with productive effort? If yes, you will, before long, stop being stuck in a silent period and making half-sentences or tongue-tied speechlessness. Instead, you will develop a sentiment that opens a door for you into the heart of the English language – having voices and feelings in it and making its richness truly yours. This will put you in a better position, academically, socially, culturally and economically.
Here is how to get started: Nouns should be defined, learned, taught and understood from three perspectives (instead of one).
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What is a noun? Nouns answer the question of “what” or “who”. Without nouns, there would be nothing left in this universe, which means our space would be null and void, filled with nothingness and emptiness. The following words in boldface, taken from The Sound of Music by Oscar Hammerstein II, the lyricist of My Fovorite Things, are all nouns.
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite nouns.
When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I’m feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite nouns
And then I don’t feel so bad.
Perhaps all of us enjoy watching The Sound of Music, particularly during the Christmas time because nouns like the above in its songs (and of course the movie itself) written in such an effective way that they make us happy, feeling wonderful.
But would it make us feel even better if we ourselves could use nouns with similar effects?If we are serious about knowing how a noun works, the answer will be:
Yes, Qui Can!
This simple sentence carries a message with significance far beyond its surface level. It was particularly meaningful at the point in history when a celebration took place of the “legacy of ‘push’s era” (or as bush’s error), during which the Chief in Command captured the world’s attention beyond its widest imagination with his speaking style.
For example, the Chief said, “Don’t misunderestimate me!” and plus the following:
There’s no doubt in my mind, not one doubt in my mind, that we will fail (October 4, 2001)
Fool me once, shame on – shame on you. Fool me – you can’t get fooled again. (September 17, 2002)
Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we (August 5, 2004).
Too many good docs are getting out of business. Too many OB/GYNs aren’t able to practice their love with women all across this country (September 6, 2004)
Make no mistake about it, I understand how tough it is, sir. I talk to families who die. (December 7, 2006)
And they have no disregard for human life (July 15, 2008, referring to enemy fighters in Afhanistan)
I remember meeting a mother of a child who was abducted by the North Koreans right here in the Oval Office (June 26, 2008, during a Rose Garden news briefing)
In contrast, Yes, we can - the three small simple words are truly uplifting because Yes means confirmation, we togetherness, can empowerment.
So, are you ready to take up the challenge of mastering the English language with productive effort? If yes, you will, before long, stop being stuck in a silent period and making half-sentences or tongue-tied speechlessness. Instead, you will develop a sentiment that opens a door for you into the heart of the English language – having voices and feelings in it and making its richness truly yours. This will put you in a better position, academically, socially, culturally and economically.
Here is how to get started: Nouns should be defined, learned, taught and understood from three perspectives (instead of one).
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