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So You Think You Speak English? A sign outside Chatsworth historic home, cautioning drivers to stop and toot their horn before passing through the gate. (Photo by Sharon S. Kessler) By The Manor Mouse Staff Harlaxton College Web Design Class Saturday, March 28, 2008 In our ongoing effort to teach the English language to Americans, we offer the following words and phrases we've heard or seen here recently.  To discover each word's American translation, simply click on it, then close that window and click on the next word: Sun shower Brambles Torch Suspenders Lead Central refuges Hire Waistcoat Snog Forward stroke