(1) 11th week 3rd day No. 1
elapse ... to slip by
Inadvertently, Emma had allowed two month to elapse before paying her rent.
My understanding
inadvertently ... by mistake
Please explain the situation.
This month is in October. What Emma has done or hasn't done?
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(2) 11th week 3rd day No. 2
meticulous ... careful
The meticulous musician had nothing but disdain for his disorganized friends.
My understanding
nothing but (nothing but A ... means only A. You don't want anything else.)
disdain ... scorn
disorganized ... not organized
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(3) 11th week 3rd day No. 6
sow one's wild oats ... to lead a wild, carefree life
During his teen years, the millionaire avidly sowed his wild oats.
My understanding
avidly ... with eagerness
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(4) 11th week 4th day No. 3
The necessity for preparing sandwiches was obviated when the picnic was postponed.
obviate ... do away with, eliminate
My understanding
postpone ... hold back to a later time
You don't need to prepare sandwiches in case the picnic will be postponed due to the bad weather.
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(5) 11th week 4th day No. 6
When the bankrupt company struck oil, the surprise investor received a windfall of $20,000.
windfall ... unexpected financial gain
My understanding
bankrupt ... financially ruined
What does "struck oil" mean here?
stike (verb)
strike-struck-struck
to find something such as gold or oil by digging or drilling
They were bankrupt before but now after they struck oil they gained profit.
about the book
(additionals)
We spent 4 hours in the/ at the park yesterday.
We stayed at the park for four hours yesterday.
paint the town red- to enjoy yourself by going to places such as bars and clubs
We will paint the town red later because it's Friday.
I am at my happiest when pay day falls on a Friday.
have money to burn-to spend a lot of money on things that are not necessary/used for saying that you think someone is spending too much money on things they do not need
I don't know what her job is but she certainly seems to have money to burn.
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