Another interesting one is 'avocado'. It comes from the Nahuatl word 'āhuacatl' which means testicle. This is probably because of the shape of the avocado. However, in modern English, it is just a popular and healthy fruit.
Sure. For example, the word 'taco' in Spanish has become a very popular English word. It originally refers to a traditional Mexican food. In Spanish, it just means a 'plug' or 'wad'. But in English, it's mainly associated with the delicious food item.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village. One day, she found a lost puppy in the forest. The puppy was very cute but seemed scared. Lily took it home and gave it some food and water. She named the puppy Snow because of its white fur. Lily's parents allowed her to keep Snow. As time passed, Snow grew up and became very loyal to Lily. They often went on adventures in the forest together. And they were the best friends ever.
Sure. There was a little boy named Tom. One day, he found a magic key in the attic. When he turned the key in an old wooden box, it took him to a magical world full of talking animals. He made friends with a rabbit that could run as fast as the wind. They went on adventures together, exploring the beautiful forests and mountains in that world.
Of course. An interesting English story is about a clever cat. This cat lived in a big house. One night, the cat heard some strange noises in the attic. Instead of being scared, the cat decided to investigate. It found out that some naughty mice were trying to steal the owner's precious jewels. The cat set up a trap and caught all the mice, and then it became the hero of the house.
There's a story about a student and a teacher. The student says, 'I'm having trouble understanding this grammar point, sir.' The teacher says, 'Let's go over it. It's a bit tricky but not too difficult once you get the hang of it.' Then the teacher patiently explains. This is a typical English conversation in an educational context. It shows how people communicate to solve problems and gain knowledge.
The idiom 'raining cats and dogs' is also very common. There are various theories about its origin. One theory is that in the old, poor houses in England, animals like cats and dogs would often find shelter on the thatched roofs. When there was a heavy rain, the animals would be washed off the roofs, making it seem like it was raining cats and dogs, which means it is raining very heavily.
I'm sorry, but since I don't know the 'day 84 word story', I can't share its interesting parts.
Sure. One well - known English history story is about King Alfred the Great. He was a Saxon king. When the Vikings invaded England, Alfred fought back. He was once in hiding in a peasant's hut. The peasant's wife asked him to watch some cakes baking, but he was so preoccupied with his thoughts on how to defeat the Vikings that he let the cakes burn. Eventually, Alfred was able to drive the Vikings out of much of England and he also promoted education and the rule of law in his kingdom.
Sure. Once, a foreigner got lost in a small town in China. He asked a local student for help. The student was nervous at first as his English was not so fluent. But he tried his best to communicate. He used simple words and gestures. He said 'go straight' and pointed forward. The foreigner understood and thanked him. It shows that even with basic English, effective communication can happen.
There was an Indian English story about a girl named Priya. She was really into English literature. She used to write her own stories in English. However, her family thought it was a waste of time as they believed she should focus more on traditional Indian studies. But Priya didn't listen. She sent her stories to various publishers in India. After many rejections, one publisher recognized her talent and published her book. It became very popular and she inspired many young Indians to pursue English writing.