音标:['bælmuŋ; 'bælmuŋk] ;
n. (德国民间史诗《尼伯龙根之歌》中齐格弗里德从尼伯龙根人那里夺取的)巴尔蒙剑[参较 Gram]

Let us enjoy reading this one of Birbal Stories of Birbal Returns Home. Birbal was in Persia at the invitation of the king of that country. Parties were given in his honor and rich presents were heaped on him. On the eve of his departure for home, a

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The Emperor Akbar was traveling to a distant place along with some of his courtiers. It was a hot day and the emperor was tiring of the journey. Cant anybody shorten this road for me? he asked, querulously. I can, said Birbal. The other courtiers loo

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One day the Emperor Akbar startled his courtiers with a strange question. If somebody pulled my whiskers what sort of punishment should be given to him? he asked. He should be flogged! said one courtier. He should be hanged! said another. He should b

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Birbal arrived late for a function and the emperor was displeased. My child was crying and I had to placate him, explained the courtier. Does it take so long to calm down a child? asked the emperor. It appears you know nothing about child rearing. No

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A farmer and his neighbor once went to Emperor Akbar's court with a complaint. Your Majesty, I bought a well from him, said the farmer pointing to his neighbor, and now he wants me to pay for the water. That's right, your Majesty, said the neighbor.

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One day Akbar and Birbal were riding through the countryside and they happened to pass by a cabbage patch. Cabbages are such delightful vegetables! said Akbar. I just love cabbage. The cabbage is king of vegetables! said Birbal. A few weeks later the

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One fine morning, a minister from Emperor Akbar's court had gathered in the assembly hall. He informed the Emperor that all his valuables had been stolen by a thief the previous night. Akbar was shocked to hear this because the place where that minis

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One day Akbar asked his courtiers if they could tell him the difference between truth and falsehood in three words or less. The courtiers looked at one another in bewilderment. What about you, Birbal? asked the emperor. I'm surprised that you too are

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Passage 13 A Kind Neighbor Mr. and Mrs. Jones apartment was full of luggage, package, furniture and boxes. Both of them were very busy when they heard the doorbell ring. Mrs. Jones went to open it and she saw a middle-aged lady outside. The lady sai

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Li: How old are you? Li: 你多大了? Paul: 26. You? Paul: 26. 你呢? Li: Im 32. What about your wife? Li: 我32了. 你妻子多大了? Paul: Shes 25, and our baby daughter is just 6 months old. Paul: 她25。我们的宝贝女儿只有6 个月。 Li: Ah, how sweet, my sons

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balmy,['bɑ:mi] adj (气候)温和的=mild=pleasant;止痛的,安慰的=soothing 【例】a balmy breeze 一阵温和的微风 【记】源于:balm 【反】inclement(adj 恶劣的);piquant(adj 辛辣的)

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balm, [bɑ:m] n 止痛膏,安慰剂(有镇静、止痛或安慰作用);(止痛或疗伤的)香膏 【例】love balm [俚]安慰金-给离婚妻子的赡养费 【记】读:爸母。就是奶奶,老一代的祖传秘方配置者,主

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留学生活实用词汇:化妆品 很多留学生出国后,发现自己的口语还不如路边的乞丐好,顿时就懵逼了! 但是,既来之则安之,未来已在我们脚下铺陈开去,前进的道路却泥泞而曲折。最开头最

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unit 195 黄昏恋 dialogue 英语情景对话 A: They are nice middle-aged couple, just like us. A: 他们是一对幸福的中年夫妻,就像我们一样。 B: If they are just like us, they are not middle-aged. B: 要是像我们一样,他们就

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By Alan Boswell Nairobi 09 November 2009 A Kenyan human rights body is calling for an investigation into the killing of the spokesman of a major Kenyan gang, saying the leader told the group a few weeks prior that his life was in danger from a gover

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Tins of cooling mentholated ointment have become a currency for Chinese traveling in Egypt. 一盒盒的薄荷清凉油已经成为中国人在埃及旅行的通行货币。 Visiting the complex of ancient temples at Karnak, Chinese tourist Mr. Ye lo

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Ingredients 配料: 300 g Belly Pork 300克五花肉 500 g Split mung beans 500克绿豆 10 Preserved egg yolks 10个蛋黄 600 g Glutinous rice 600克糯米 20 Chinese mushrooms 20朵香菇 10 pieces Roast duck 10片烤鸭 2 teaspoons Five-spice pow

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By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 11 February 2007 Multiple gold medalist and track legend, Michael Johnson, runs with children in Nakulabye, a suburbs in Ugandan capital Kampala (File) A global program to promote development through sports has been launched

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MARTIN SEEMUNGAL: The call to prayer at Cape Towns newest mosque, which advertises itself as one of a kind in South Africa. TAJ HARGEY: We are the only mosque by the way in the whole country that has the words all welcome. We chose the name open mosq

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GWEN IFILL: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the final throes of a political fight, as he fades in the polls, ahead of tomorrow's election. Late this afternoon, in an attempt to secure more right-wing votes, he announced that there wil

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