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Practical English: HotelBooking a hotel roomI acute;d like to book a room please.
Receptionist:
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Good afternoon, San Felice Hotel. May I help you?
Mrs Ryefield:
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Yes. I acute;d like to book a room, please.
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Certainly. When for, madam?
Mrs Ryefield:
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March the 23rd.
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How long will you be staying?
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Three nights. [...]
[read more amp; listen to audio]Accounting EnglishDepreciationNarration: Part Three
The term depreciation applies only to tangible long-term assets, other than land and natural resources.
Land is not depreciable, because it does not have a limited useful life.
The allocation of the cost of natural resources, such as oil, gas, and timber, to the periods they benefit is referred to as depletion. Natural resources are said to be depleted, not depreciated. Depletion expenses are recorded into [...]
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ABSOLUTISM
Dictionary entry overview:
#8226; ABSOLUTISM (noun)
The noun ABSOLUTISM has 4 senses:
1. dominance through threat of punishment and violence
2. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
3. the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
4. the doctrine of an absolute being
Familiarity: ABSOLUTISM used as a noun is uncommon.
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