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086. Making Uncountable Nouns Countable

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piece
2-
a bit
3-
shower
4-
sunny
5-
spell
6-
rumble
7-
thunder
8-
flash
9-
lightning
10-
clap
11-
spot
12-
rain
13-
gust
14-
wind
15-
slice
16-
bar
17-
tube
18-
carton
19-
blade
20-
cloud
21-
puff
22-
breath
23-
lump
24-
a stroke of something
25-
fit
26-
means
27-
article of clothing
28-
item
29-
item
30-
state
31-
chaos
32-
tension
33-
confusion
34-
health
35-
disorder
36-
uncertainty
37-
poverty
38-
agitation
39-
disrepair
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flux
lesson summary
piece
piece
Substantiv
p
p
ie
i:
c
s
e
Spelling
Stäng
Logga in
(del)

(del)

bit

a part of an object, broken or cut from a larger one

a bit
Bestämningsord
uk flag
/ɐ bˈɪt/
(en aning)

(en aning)

lite

used to convey a small amount or degree of something

shower
shower
Substantiv
sh
ʃ
o
a
w
ʊ
e
ə
r
r
(regnskur)

(regnskur)

skur

a brief period of rain or snow

sunny
sunny
adjektiv
s
s
u
ʌ
nn
n
y
i
(strålande)

(strålande)

solig

very bright because there is a lot of light coming from the sun

spell
Substantiv
s
s
p
p
e
ɛ
ll
l
(en kort stund)

(en kort stund)

en kort period

a short period of time of something particular

rumble
Substantiv
r
r
u
ə
m
m
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(dån)

(dån)

mullrande

a loud low dull continuous noise

thunder
thunder
Substantiv
th
θ
u
ʌ
n
n
d
d
e
ə
r
r
(blixt)

(blixt)

åska

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

flash
Substantiv
f
f
l
l
a
æ
sh
ʃ
(flash)

(flash)

blixt

a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

lightning
lightning
Substantiv
l
l
i
gh
t
t
n
n
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(åska)

(åska)

blixt

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

clap
Substantiv
c
k
l
l
a
æ
p
p
(ett dunderslag)

(ett dunderslag)

ett åskmuller

a sudden, loud burst of sound produced by a lightning discharge during a storm

spot
Substantiv
s
s
p
p
o
ɑ
t
t
(droppe)

(droppe)

fläck

a small amount of something, usually a liquid

rain
rain
Substantiv
r
r
ai
n
n
regn

regn

water that falls in small drops from the sky

gust
gust
Substantiv
g
g
u
ə
s
s
t
t
(vindstöt)

(vindstöt)

by

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

wind
wind
Substantiv
w
w
i
ɪ
n
n
d
d
(bris)

(bris)

vind

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

slice
slice
Substantiv
s
s
l
l
i
c
s
e
(bit)

(bit)

skiva

a small cut of a larger portion such as a piece of cake, pizza, etc.

bar
bar
Substantiv
b
b
a
ɑ
r
r
(tavla)

(tavla)

kaka

an amount of a substance in the shape of a block such as chocolate, soap, etc.

tube
tube
Substantiv
t
t
u
u:
b
b
e
(flexibel förpackning)

(flexibel förpackning)

tub

a flexible container that is used to store thick liquids

carton
carton
Substantiv
c
k
a
ɑ
r
r
t
t
o
ə
n
n
(låda)

(låda)

kartong

a quantity of something stored in a large container

blade
Substantiv
b
b
l
l
a
d
d
e
(grässtrå)

(grässtrå)

blad

especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

cloud
Substantiv
c
k
l
l
o
a
u
ʊ
d
d
moln

moln

any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

puff
Substantiv
p
p
u
ə
ff
f
(sug)

(sug)

bloss

a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)

breath
breath
Substantiv
b
b
r
r
ea
ɛ
th
θ
(andning)

(andning)

andetag

the air taken into or sent out from the lungs

What is "breath"?

Breath refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling air to facilitate respiration. It is a fundamental process that allows the body to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide, supporting cellular function and energy production. Breath involves the movement of air through the respiratory system, where oxygen is absorbed into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide is expelled. It is regulated by the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, which control the expansion and contraction of the lungs. Breath plays a vital role in delivering oxygen to the body's tissues, maintaining pH balance, and facilitating the elimination of waste gases. It is also intricately linked to emotional states, stress management, and overall well-being.

lump
Substantiv
l
l
u
ʌ
m
m
p
p
(bit)

(bit)

klump

a large piece of something without definite shape

a stroke of something
Fras
uk flag
/ɐ stɹˈoʊk ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

a brief or sudden instance or occurrence of something particular, whether positive or negative

What is the origin of the idiom "a stroke of something" and when to use it?

The idiom "a stroke of something" has its origin in the concept of using a brush or pen to create a single, swift stroke in art or writing. This expression is used to describe situations where something significant or fortunate happens suddenly and unexpectedly, as if achieved in one quick and masterful stroke.

fit
Substantiv
f
f
i
ɪ
t
t
(ilskans utbrott)

(ilskans utbrott)

raseriutbrott

a display of bad temper

means
Substantiv
m
m
ea
i
n
n
s
z
(verktyg)

(verktyg)

medel

a way, system, object, etc. through which one can achieve a goal or accomplish a task

article of clothing
Substantiv
uk flag
/ˈɑːɹɾɪkəl ʌv klˈoʊðɪŋ/
N/A

N/A

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

item
Substantiv
i
t
t
e
ə
m
m
(artikel)

(artikel)

föremål

a distinct thing, often an individual object or entry in a list or collection

item
Substantiv
i
t
t
e
ə
m
m
(nyhet)

(nyhet)

artikel

a distinct news piece on TV, in a newspaper, etc.

What is an "item"?

An item, in the context of news, refers to a distinct news story or report that is presented on television, in a newspaper, or through other media. It can cover a wide range of topics, such as local events, breaking news, or specific updates, and is typically brief but informative. An item is usually part of a larger news segment or issue but is a self-contained piece that highlights particular details or developments on its own. The goal of a news item is to provide the audience with important and relevant information in a clear and concise manner.

state
Substantiv
s
s
t
t
a
t
t
e
(skick)

(skick)

tillstånd

a person or thing's condition at a particular time

chaos
Substantiv
ch
k
ao
eɪɑ
s
s
(oordning)

(oordning)

kaos

a situation of extreme confusion and lack of order

tension
Substantiv
t
t
e
ɛ
n
n
s
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(tryck)

(tryck)

spänning

(physics) the state of being under pressure as a result of getting stretched

confusion
confusion
Substantiv
c
k
o
ə
n
n
f
f
u
ju
s
ʒ
io
ə
n
n
förvirring

förvirring

a state of being confused and not having a clear understanding of an action, behavior, etc.

health
health
Substantiv
h
h
ea
ɛ
l
l
th
θ
hälsa

hälsa

the state of being free from illness or injury

illness
disorder
Substantiv
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
o
ɔ
r
r
d
d
e
ɜ
r
r
(oordning)

(oordning)

störning

a disease or a medical condition that prevents a part of the body or mind from functioning normally

What is a "disorder"?

A disorder is a medical condition that causes a disturbance in the normal functioning of the body or mind. It can show up in various ways, such as physical symptoms, mental health challenges, or disruptions in behavior. Disorders can range from relatively mild, like a common cold, to more serious conditions, such as schizophrenia or diabetes. Treatment for disorders often involves medical actions, therapy, or lifestyle changes aimed at managing symptoms and improving overall well-being.

uncertainty
Substantiv
u
ə
n
n
c
s
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t
ai
ə
n
n
t
t
y
i
(tvivel)

(tvivel)

osäkerhet

the state of not being certain or sure

certainty
poverty
poverty
Substantiv
p
p
o
ɑ
v
v
e
ə
r
r
t
t
y
i
fattigdom

fattigdom

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

wealth
agitation
Substantiv
a
æ
g
ʤ
i
ə
t
t
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
agitation

agitation

a state of extreme anxiety

disrepair
Substantiv
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
r
r
e
ɪ
p
p
ai
ɛ
r
r
(dåligt skick)

(dåligt skick)

förfall

a damaged or broken state of a building or other structure, because it has not been taken care of

flux
Substantiv
f
f
l
l
u
ə
x
ks
(konstant förändring)

(konstant förändring)

flöde

in constant change

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