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1.Determiner

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    one

    One.

    Korean definition: 하나의.

    • I gave her a single rose.

    • There's no way he, who doesn't usually read even one book, will pass the exam.

  2. 2

    one

    One of many.

    Korean definition: 여럿 중 하나인 어떤.

    • A fire broke out at a school in downtown Seoul.

    • An official from this company said they would hire many new employees this time.

  3. 3

    one

    Same.

    Korean definition: 같은.

    • We decided to gather in one place and then set off.

    • The elementary school I went to had three classes per grade.

  4. 4

    approximate

    From a rough guess.

    Korean definition: 대충 어림하여 대략.

    • About three hours after we arrived there, he showed up.

    • Judging by his graying hair and wrinkled forehead, he looked about sixty years old.

2.NounSino-Korean: 恨

  1. 1

    resentment; deep sorrow: A feeling of bitterness, deep resentment or sorrow that builds up in one's mind from an unfair or regretful event.

    Korean definition: 몹시 원망스럽고 억울하거나 안타깝고 슬퍼서 응어리진 마음.

    • Not being able to study as a child was my father's lifelong regret.

    • My mother suffered many injustices and has lived her whole life harboring deep resentment.

3.NounSino-Korean: 限

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    limit; end; bound

    The end of time, space, amount, extent, etc.

    Korean definition: 시간, 공간, 수량, 정도 등의 끝.

    • The doctor said that once you start doubting your husband there's no end to it, so you should trust him unconditionally.

    • Human greed knows no bounds, so the more you indulge it, the greedier you become.

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    A word used to indicate that the extent of what is referred to in the preceding statement is beyond measure.

    Korean definition: 앞에 오는 말의 정도가 매우 심함을 나타내는 말.

    • To me, seeing the sea for the first time, it seemed endlessly vast.

    • When I think about the thoughtless things I did as a child, I'm endlessly ashamed.

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    A word used to indicate a situation in which one is expected to sacrifice oneself for a certain task or endure a difficult and painful circumstance.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일을 위해 희생하거나 힘들고 어려운 일을 참고 견뎌야 할 상황.

    • Even if it meant starving to death, I didn't want to beg.

    • I resolved to do my best even if I collapsed on stage.

  4. 4

    being as long as; being as far as

    A word used to mean a condition.

    Korean definition: 조건의 뜻을 나타내는 말.

    • I said I would do my best to help my friend as far as my ability allowed.

    • It was obvious that as long as there were no surprises, candidate Kim would be elected.