Hi, Mind that my suggestion needs confirmation by a native speaker. The dictionary being one of my favourite books , I happened to come across a word yeseterday that reminds me of what you are asking. So, how about bluebook ? Webster's

Hi, One who ends in death to me refers to a person, so it cannot be fatal. I can suggest victim and casualty (usu. casualties). Others may have a different opinion though.

Hi, Antonia, If it is "my subject 's refusal to see me", then I think you are right. It is Welles himself, the subject of the biography she was writing. Cheers

Hi, Julistars! I continue searching but it is the first thing I've found that may be useful: http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/15755 Download this book (it's free) and see Chapter IX. BTW, while searching I came across articles refuting there

Hi, Mowgli, To the best of my knowledge, I would say your teacher is right and your textbook is not. I wouldn't say Chinese kitchen.

Hi, Knoff, Sennight is actually derived from ( a) seven-night (period) but it means a week (or at least that's what my dictionary says). That's why I think that "'til the Saturday sennight following" means "'til the Saturday of the following

That's the way I read it too, Vincent. Cheers!

Thank you, Fair Lady.

The four skills are listening, reading, speaking and writing, so if you do not insist on practicing (doing), I would suggest writing instead. Cheers!

Hey, I've heard that a black cat crossing your way means good luck in Great Britain. As far as I know there is difference in different cultures (in my country it is bad luck). Is there anyone from Britain to tell me if I am wrong?