Chapter 2 - Aunt Marge's Big Mistake Flashcards
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Nasty a.
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unkind, unpleasant; mean a.
Ex.: She’s always making nasty remarks about people.
Ex.2: the nastier side of her character
Ex.3: He has a nasty temper.
Ex.4: Life has a nasty habit of repeating itself.
Ex.5: That was a nasty little trick.
Ex.6: Some of these reality TV shows can be downright nasty.
Ex.7: Don’t be so nasty to your brother.
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unkind, unpleasant; mean a.
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Nasty a.
Ex.: She’s always making nasty remarks about people.
Ex.2: the nastier side of her character
Ex.3: He has a nasty temper.
Ex.4: Life has a nasty habit of repeating itself.
Ex.5: That was a nasty little trick.
Ex.6: Some of these reality TV shows can be downright nasty.
Ex.7: Don’t be so nasty to your brother.
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sideways ad.
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to, towards or from the side ad.
Ex.: He looked sideways at her.
Ex.2: The truck skidded sideways across the road.
Ex.3: (figurative) He has been moved sideways (= moved to another job at the same level as before, not higher or lower).
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to, towards or from the side ad.
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sideways ad.
Ex.: He looked sideways at her.
Ex.2: The truck skidded sideways across the road.
Ex.3: (figurative) He has been moved sideways (= moved to another job at the same level as before, not higher or lower).
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gaunt a. /ɡɔːnt/
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(of a person) very thin, usually because of illness, not having enough food, or worry / esquelético a.
Ex.: a gaunt face
Ex.2: She looked gaunt and exhausted.
Ex.3: The lean face had grown gaunt, the cheeks hollowed.
Ex.4: her rather gaunt features
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(of a person) very thin, usually because of illness, not having enough food, or worry / esquelético a.
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Gaunt a. /ɡɔːnt/
Ex.: a gaunt face
Ex.2: She looked gaunt and exhausted.
Ex.3: The lean face had grown gaunt, the cheeks hollowed.
Ex.4: her rather gaunt features
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matted a. /ˈmætɪd/
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(of hair, etc.) forming a thick mass, especially because it is wet and dirty; embaraçado a.
Ex.: the dog’s matted fur
Ex.2: Her hair was matted and tangled.
Ex.3: The dog’s coat easily becomes matted.
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(of hair, etc.) forming a thick mass, especially because it is wet and dirty; embaraçado a.
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matted a. /ˈmætɪd/
Ex.: the dog’s matted fur
Ex.2: Her hair was matted and tangled.
Ex.3: The dog’s coat easily becomes matted.
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tangle n. /ˈtæŋɡl/
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a twisted mass of threads, hair, etc. that cannot be easily separated / emaranhado n.
Ex.: a tangle of branches
Ex.2: Her hair was a mass of tangles.
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a twisted mass of threads, hair, etc. that cannot be easily separated / emaranhado n.
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tangle n. /ˈtæŋɡl/
Ex.: a tangle of branches
Ex.2: Her hair was a mass of tangles.
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Groomed a. /ɡruːmd/
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(usually following an adverb) used to describe the way in which a person cares for their clothes and hair / tratado a.
Ex.: She is always perfectly groomed.
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(usually following an adverb) used to describe the way in which a person cares for their clothes and hair / tratado a.
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Groomed a. /ɡruːmd/
Ex.: She is always perfectly groomed.
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agriculture pron.
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/ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
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fishery n. /ˈfɪʃəri/
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a part of the sea or a river where fish are caught in large quantities / pescaria n.
Ex.: a herring fishery
Ex.2: coastal/freshwater fisheries
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a part of the sea or a river where fish are caught in large quantities / pescaria n.
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fishery n. /ˈfɪʃəri/
Ex.: a herring fishery
Ex.2: coastal/freshwater fisheries
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Bark v.
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[trans]to give orders, ask questions, etc. in a loud, unfriendly way v.
Ex.:She barked out an order.
Ex.2: He barked questions at her.
Ex.3:‘Who are you?’ he barked.
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[trans]to give orders, ask questions, etc. in a loud, unfriendly way v.
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Bark v.
Ex.:She barked out an order.
Ex.2: He barked questions at her.
Ex.3:‘Who are you?’ he barked.
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maniac pron.
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/ˈmeɪniæk/
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lunatic pron.
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/ˈluːnətɪk/
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bony a. /ˈbəʊni/
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(of a person or part of the body) very thin so that the bones can be seen under the skin / ossudo a.
Ex.: a bony hand
Ex.2: a tall bony man
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(of a person or part of the body) very thin so that the bones can be seen under the skin / ossudo a.
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Bony a. /ˈbəʊni/
Ex.: a bony hand
Ex.2: a tall bony man
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Whip v. /wɪp/
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[int, trans]to move, or make st move, quickly and suddenly or violently in a particular direction v.
Ex.:A branch whipped across the car window.
Ex.2: Her hair whipped around her face in the wind.
Ex.3:The waves were being whipped by 50 mile an hour winds.
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[int, trans]to move, or make st move, quickly and suddenly or violently in a particular direction v.
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Whip v.
Ex.:A branch whipped across the car window.
Ex.2: Her hair whipped around her face in the wind.
Ex.3:The waves were being whipped by 50 mile an hour winds.
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peer v. /pɪr/
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[int] to look closely or carefully at st, esp. when you cannot see it clearly v.
Ex.: We peered into the shadows.
Ex.2: He went to the window and peered out.
Ex.3: She kept peering over her shoulder.
Ex.4: He peered closely at the photograph.
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[int] to look closely or carefully at st, esp. when you cannot see it clearly v.
peer v. /pɪr/
Ex.: We peered into the shadows.
Ex.2: He went to the window and peered out.
Ex.3: She kept peering over her shoulder.
Ex.4: He peered closely at the photograph.
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intently ad. /ɪnˈtentli/
with strong interest and attention ad.
Ex.: She looked at him intently.
Ex.2: I listened intently to what she had to say.
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with strong interest and attention ad.
intently ad. /ɪnˈtentli/
Ex.: She looked at him intently.
Ex.2: I listened intently to what she had to say.
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nosy a. /ˈnəʊzi/
(also nosey)
(inf, disapproving) too interested in things that do not involve you, esp. other people’s affairs a.
Ex.: nosy neighbours
Ex.2: Don't be so nosy—it's none of your business.
Ex.3: Being the nosy type, I stopped to ask what they were doing.
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(inf, disapproving) too interested in things that do not involve you, esp. other people’s affairs a.
nosy a. /ˈnəʊzi/
(also nosey)
Ex.: nosy neighbours
Ex.2: Don't be so nosy—it's none of your business.
Ex.3: Being the nosy type, I stopped to ask what they were doing.
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law-abiding a. /ˈlɔː əbaɪdɪŋ/
obeying and respecting the law a.
Ex.: The police have been preventing ordinary law-abiding citizens from going about their own business.
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obeying and respecting the law a.
law-abiding a. /ˈlɔː əbaɪdɪŋ/
Ex.: The police have been preventing ordinary law-abiding citizens from going about their own business.
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pound v. /paʊnd/
[int, trans] to hit st/sb hard many times, esp. in a way that makes a lot of noise v.
Ex.: Heavy rain pounded on the roof.
Ex.2: All she could hear was the sound of waves pounding against the cliffs.
Ex.3: Someone was pounding at the door.
Ex.4: The factory's machinery pounded away day and night.
Ex.5: She pounded him with her fists.
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[int, trans] to hit st/sb hard many times, esp. in a way that makes a lot of noise v.
pound v. /paʊnd/
Ex.: Heavy rain pounded on the roof.
Ex.2: All she could hear was the sound of waves pounding against the cliffs.
Ex.3: Someone was pounding at the door.
Ex.4: The factory's machinery pounded away day and night.
Ex.5: She pounded him with her fists.
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squint v. /skwɪnt/
[int, trans] to look at st with your eyes partly shut in order to keep out bright light or to see better v.
Ex.: to squint into the sun
Ex.2: She was squinting through the keyhole.
Ex.3: He squinted at the letter in his hand.
Ex.4: The driver had to squint against the sun to see where he was going.
Ex.5: When he squinted his eyes, he could just make out a house in the distance.
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[int, trans] to look at st with your eyes partly shut in order to keep out bright light or to see better v.
squint v. /skwɪnt/
Ex.: to squint into the sun
Ex.2: She was squinting through the keyhole.
Ex.3: He squinted at the letter in his hand.
Ex.4: The driver had to squint against the sun to see where he was going.
Ex.5: When he squinted his eyes, he could just make out a house in the distance.
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runner bean n. /ˈrʌnər biːn/
(also string bean)
(both Br.) a type of this vegetable which is a long flat green pod growing on a climbing plant. The pods are cut up, cooked and eaten as a vegetable n.
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(both Br.) a type of this vegetable which is a long flat green pod growing on a climbing plant. The pods are cut up, cooked and eaten as a vegetable n.
runner bean n. /ˈrʌnər biːn/
(also string bean)
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drain verb. /dreɪn/
to empty a cup or glass by drinking everything in it v.
Ex.: In one gulp, he drained the glass.
Ex.2: She quickly drained the last of her drink.
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to empty a cup or glass by drinking everything in it v.
drain verb. /dreɪn/
Ex.: In one gulp, he drained the glass.
Ex.2: She quickly drained the last of her drink.
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glance v. /ɡlæns/
[int] to look quickly at st/sb v.
Ex.: She glanced at her watch.
Ex.2: He glanced around the room.
Ex.3: I glanced up quickly to see who had come in.
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[int] to look quickly at st/sb v.
glance v. /ɡlæns/
Ex.: She glanced at her watch.
Ex.2: He glanced around the room.
Ex.3: I glanced up quickly to see who had come in.
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get in | get into st v.
to arrive at a place v.
Ex.: The train got in late.
Ex.2: What time do you get into Heathrow?
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to arrive at a place v.
get in | get into st v.
Ex.: The train got in late.
Ex.2: What time do you get into Heathrow?
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blurt v. /blɜːrt/
to say st suddenly and without thinking carefully enough v.
Ex.: She blurted it out before I could stop her.
Ex.2: ‘She’s pregnant,’ Jack blurted.
Ex.: He blurted out the question without thinking.
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to say st suddenly and without thinking carefully enough v.
blurt v. /blɜːrt/
Ex.: She blurted it out before I could stop her.
Ex.2: ‘She’s pregnant,’ Jack blurted.
Ex.3: He blurted out the question without thinking.
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Breed v. /briːd/
[trans, int] to keep animals or plants in order to produce young ones for a particular purpose v.
Ex.: The rabbits are bred for their long coats.
Ex.2: Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs.
Ex.3: the first panda to be bred in captivity
Ex.4: She's a lovely cat. Will you breed from her?
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[trans, int] to keep animals or plants in order to produce young ones for a particular purpose v.
Breed v. /briːd/
Ex.: The rabbits are bred for their long coats.
Ex.2: Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs.
Ex.3: the first panda to be bred in captivity
Ex.4: She's a lovely cat. Will you breed from her?
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stand out v.
to be easily seen or noticed v.
Ex.: The lettering stood out well against the dark background.
Ex.2: She's the sort of person who stands out in a crowd.
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to be easily seen or noticed v.
stand out v.
Ex.: The lettering stood out well against the dark background.
Ex.2: She's the sort of person who stands out in a crowd.
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whack v. /wæk/
(inf) to hit sb/st very hard v.
Ex.: She whacked him with her handbag.
Ex.2: James whacked the ball over the net.
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(inf) to hit sb/st very hard v.
whack v. /wæk/
Ex.: She whacked him with her handbag.
Ex.2: James whacked the ball over the net.
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shin n. /ʃɪn/
the front part of the leg below the knee / canela n.
Ex.: She had a nasty cut on her shin.
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the front part of the leg below the knee / canela n.
shin n. /ʃɪn/
Ex.: She had a nasty cut on her shin.
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walking stick n. /ˈwɔːkɪŋ stɪk/
a stick that you carry and use as a support when you are walking n.
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a stick that you carry and use as a support when you are walking n.
walking stick n. /ˈwɔːkɪŋ stɪk/
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turn up v.
(of a person) to arrive v.
Ex.: We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned up.
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(of a person) to arrive v.
turn up v.
Ex.: We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned up.
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computerize pron.
/kəmˈpjuːtəraɪz/
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tread v. /tred/
[int] (esp. Br.) to put your foot down while you are stepping or walking v.
Ex.: Ouch! You trod on my toe!
Ex.2: Careful you don't tread in that puddle.
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[int] (esp. Br.) to put your foot down while you are stepping or walking v.
tread v. /tred/
Ex.: Ouch! You trod on my toe!
Ex.2: Careful you don't tread in that puddle.
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ripper n. /ˈrɪpər/
[unc] (esp. Australian Eng.) a thing that is particularly good n.
Ex.: Paul's last show was a ripper.
Ex.2: He's a ripper of a bloke to have a beer with.
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[unc] (esp. Australian Eng.) a thing that is particularly good n.
ripper n. /ˈrɪpər/
Ex.: Paul's last show was a ripper.
Ex.2: He's a ripper of a bloke to have a beer with.
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call off v.
to order a dog or a person to stop attacking, searching, etc. v.
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to order a dog or a person to stop attacking, searching, etc. v.
call off v.
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snarl v. /snɑːrl/
[trans, int] to speak in a rough, low, angry voice v.
Ex.: ‘Get out of here!’ he snarled.
Ex.2: She snarled abuse at anyone who happened to walk past.
Ex.3: He snarled savagely at her.
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[trans, int] to speak in a rough, low, angry voice v.
snarl v. /snɑːrl/
Ex.: ‘Get out of here!’ he snarled.
Ex.2: She snarled abuse at anyone who happened to walk past.
Ex.3: He snarled savagely at her.
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collect v.
[trans] (Br.) to go somewhere in order to take sb/st away v.
Ex.: Someone will be at the airport to collect you.
Ex.2: She's gone to collect her son from school.
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[trans] (Br.) to go somewhere in order to take sb/st away v.
collect v.
Ex.: Someone will be at the airport to collect you.
Ex.2: She's gone to collect her son from school.
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smirk v. /smɜːrk/
[int] to smile in a silly or unpleasant way that shows that you are pleased with yourself, know st that other people do not know, etc. v.
Ex.: It was hard not to smirk.
Ex.2: He smirked unpleasantly when we told him the bad news.
Ex.3: She smirked to herself as she walked away.
Ex.4: What are you smirking at?
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[int] to smile in a silly or unpleasant way that shows that you are pleased with yourself, know st that other people do not know, etc. v.
smirk v. /smɜːrk/
Ex.: It was hard not to smirk.
Ex.2: He smirked unpleasantly when we told him the bad news.
Ex.3: She smirked to herself as she walked away.
Ex.4: What are you smirking at?
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Withdraw v. /wɪðˈdrɔː/, /wɪθˈdrɔː/
[int, trans] to move back or away from a place or situation; to make sb/st do this; pull out (of st) v.
Ex.: Government troops were forced to withdraw.
Ex.2: Both powers withdrew their forces from the region.
Ex.3: She withdrew her hand from his.
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[int, trans] to move back or away from a place or situation; to make sb/st do this; pull out (of st) v.
Withdraw v. /wɪðˈdrɔː/, /wɪθˈdrɔː/
Ex.: Government troops were forced to withdraw.
Ex.2: Both powers withdrew their forces from the region.
Ex.3: She withdrew her hand from his.
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growl v. /ɡraʊl/
[trans] to say st in a low angry voice v.
Ex.: ‘Who are you?’ he growled at the stranger.
Ex.2: She growled a sarcastic reply at him.
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[trans] to say st in a low angry voice v.
growl v. /ɡraʊl/
Ex.: ‘Who are you?’ he growled at the stranger.
Ex.2: She growled a sarcastic reply at him.
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civil a. /ˈsɪvl/
polite in a formal way but possibly not friendly a.
Ex.: The less time I have to spend being civil to him the better!
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polite in a formal way but possibly not friendly a.
civil a. /ˈsɪvl/
Ex.: The less time I have to spend being civil to him the better!
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abnormality n. /ˌæbnɔːrˈmæləti/
a feature or characteristic in a person’s body or behaviour that is not usual and may be harmful or cause illness or worry; the fact of having such a feature or characteristic / anomalia n.
Ex.: abnormalities of the heart
Ex.2: congenital/fetal abnormality
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a feature or characteristic in a person’s body or behaviour that is not usual and may be harmful or cause illness or worry; the fact of having such a feature or characteristic / anomalia n.
abnormality n. /ˌæbnɔːrˈmæləti/
Ex.: abnormalities of the heart
Ex.2: congenital/fetal abnormality
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grit your teeth i.
to bite your teeth tightly together i.
Ex.: She gritted her teeth against the pain.
Ex.2: ‘Stop it!’ he said through gritted teeth.
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to bite your teeth tightly together i.
grit your teeth i.
Ex.: She gritted her teeth against the pain.
Ex.2: ‘Stop it!’ he said through gritted teeth.
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slit n. /slɪt/
a long, narrow cut or opening / fenda, abertura n.
Ex.: a long skirt with a slit up the side
Ex.2: His eyes narrowed into slits.
Ex.3: She peered through a slit in the screen.
Ex.4: The baby opened its slit eyes and looked at the world for the first time.
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a long, narrow cut or opening / fenda, abertura n.
slit n. /slɪt/
Ex.: a long skirt with a slit up the side
Ex.2: His eyes narrowed into slits.
Ex.3: She peered through a slit in the screen.
Ex.4: The baby opened its slit eyes and looked at the world for the first time.
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secure training centre n.
(abb STC) a centre in Britain for children up to the age of 17 who have broken the law several times. The children are kept within the centre and are given education and training. The first centre opened in 1998 n.
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(abb STC) a centre in Britain for children up to the age of 17 who have broken the law several times. The children are kept within the centre and are given education and training. The first centre opened in 1998 n.
secure training centre n.
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incurably pron.
/ɪnˈkjʊrəbli/
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spit v.
[trans] to say st in an angry or aggressive way v.
Ex.: ‘You liar!’ she spat.
Ex.2: He was dragged out of the court, spitting abuse at the judge and jury.
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[trans] to say st in an angry or aggressive way v.
spit v.
Ex.: ‘You liar!’ she spat.
Ex.2: He was dragged out of the court, spitting abuse at the judge and jury.
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come/go along for the ride i.
(inf) to join in an activity for pleasure but without being seriously interested in it i.
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bow tie pron.
/ˌbəʊ ˈtaɪ/
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Trance n. /træns/
[count] a state in which sb seems to be asleep but is aware of what is said to them, for example if they are hypnotized n.
Ex.: to go/fall into a trance
Ex.2: When the subject has gone into a deep trance, they are taken back to an earlier stage of their life.
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[count] a state in which sb seems to be asleep but is aware of what is said to them, for example if they are hypnotized n.
Trance n. /træns/
Ex.: to go/fall into a trance
Ex.2: When the subject has gone into a deep trance, they are taken back to an earlier stage of their life.
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eye v.
to look at sb/st carefully, esp. because you want st or you suspect that st is wrong v.
Ex.: to eye somebody suspiciously
Ex.2: He couldn't help eyeing the cakes hungrily.
Ex.3: They eyed us with alarm.
Ex.4: The children eyed the cakes greedily.
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to look at sb/st carefully, esp. because you want st or you suspect that st is wrong v.
eye v.
Ex.: to eye somebody suspiciously
Ex.2: He couldn't help eyeing the cakes hungrily.
Ex.3: They eyed us with alarm.
Ex.4: The children eyed the cakes greedily.
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snap v.
[trans, int] to speak or say st in an impatient, usually angry, voice v.
Ex.: ‘Don't just stand there,’ she snapped.
Ex.2: I was tempted to snap back angrily at him.
Ex.3: He snapped a reply
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[trans, int] to speak or say st in an impatient, usually angry, voice v.
snap v.
Ex.: ‘Don't just stand there,’ she snapped.
Ex.2: I was tempted to snap back angrily at him.
Ex.3: He snapped a reply
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hook n. /hʊk/
a curved piece of metal, plastic or wire for hanging things on, catching fish with, etc. n.
Ex.: a picture/curtain/coat hook
Ex.2: a fish hook
Ex.3: Hang your towel on the hook.
Ex.4: The key was hanging from a hook.
Ex.5: Your coat’s hanging on a hook behind the door.
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a curved piece of metal, plastic or wire for hanging things on, catching fish with, etc. n.
hook n. /hʊk/
Ex.: a picture/curtain/coat hook
Ex.2: a fish hook
Ex.3: Hang your towel on the hook.
Ex.4: The key was hanging from a hook.
Ex.5: Your coat’s hanging on a hook behind the door.
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Form n.
[count] an official document containing questions and spaces for answers n.
Ex.: an application/entry/order form
Ex.2: (esp. Br.) to fill in a form
Ex.3: (esp. Am.) to fill out a form
Ex.4: I filled in/out a form on their website.
Ex.5: to complete a form
Ex.6: We asked them to read and sign consent forms.
Ex.7: (Br.) a booking form
Ex.8: (Am.) a reservation form
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[count] an official document containing questions and spaces for answers n.
Form n.
Ex.: an application/entry/order form
Ex.2: (esp. Br.) to fill in a form
Ex.3: (esp. Am.) to fill out a form
Ex.4: I filled in/out a form on their website.
Ex.5: to complete a form
Ex.6: We asked them to read and sign consent forms.
Ex.7: (Br.) a booking form
Ex.8: (Am.) a reservation form
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sneer v. /snɪr/
[int, trans] to show that you have no respect for sb by the expression on your face or by the way you speak; mock v.
Ex.: He sneered at people who liked pop music.
Ex.2: a sneering comment
Ex.3: She gave a sneering laugh.
Ex.4: ‘You? A writer?’ she sneered.
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[int, trans] to show that you have no respect for sb by the expression on your face or by the way you speak; mock v.
sneer v. /snɪr/
Ex.: He sneered at people who liked pop music.
Ex.2: a sneering comment
Ex.3: She gave a sneering laugh.
Ex.4: ‘You? A writer?’ she sneered.
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whatsit n. /ˈwʌtsɪt/
(esp. Br., inf.) used when you cannot think of the word or name you want, or do not want to use a particular word n.
Ex.: I've got to make a whatsit for the party. That's it—a flan.
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(esp. Br., inf.) used when you cannot think of the word or name you want, or do not want to use a particular word n.
whatsit n. /ˈwʌtsɪt/
Ex.: I've got to make a whatsit for the party. That's it—a flan.
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bellow v. /ˈbeləʊ/
[int, trans] to shout in a loud deep voice, esp. because you are angry; yell v.
Ex.: They bellowed at her to stop.
Ex.2: Do you have to bellow in my ear?
Ex.3: The coach bellowed instructions from the sidelines.
Ex.4: ‘Get over here!’ he bellowed.
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[int, trans] to shout in a loud deep voice, esp. because you are angry; yell v.
bellow v. /ˈbeləʊ/
Ex.: They bellowed at her to stop.
Ex.2: Do you have to bellow in my ear?
Ex.3: The coach bellowed instructions from the sidelines.
Ex.4: ‘Get over here!’ he bellowed.
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knock the stuffing out of sb i.
(inf) to make sb lose their confidence and enthusiasm i.
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(inf) to make sb lose their confidence and enthusiasm i.
knock the stuffing out of sb i.
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hold/stand your ground i.
to continue with your opinions or intentions when sb is opposing you and wants you to change i.
Ex.: Don't let him persuade you—stand your ground.
Ex.2: She held her ground in the debate.
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to continue with your opinions or intentions when sb is opposing you and wants you to change i.
hold/stand your ground i.
Ex.: Don't let him persuade you—stand your ground.
Ex.2: She held her ground in the debate.
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grimly ad. /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a way that looks or sounds very serious ad.
Ex.: ‘It won't be easy,’ he said grimly.
grimly determined
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in a way that looks or sounds very serious ad.
grimly ad. /ˈɡrɪmli/
Ex.: ‘It won't be easy,’ he said grimly.
grimly determined
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puce n. /pjuːs/
[unc] a colour between red and purple n.
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[unc] a colour between red and purple n.
puce n. /pjuːs/
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think over v.
to consider st carefully, esp. before reaching a decision v.
Ex.: He'd like more time to think things over.
Ex.2: I've been thinking over what you said.
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to consider st carefully, esp. before reaching a decision v.
think over v.
Ex.: He'd like more time to think things over.
Ex.2: I've been thinking over what you said.
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bare your teeth i.
to show your teeth in an aggressive and threatening way i.
Ex.: The dog bared its teeth and growled.
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to show your teeth in an aggressive and threatening way i.
bare your teeth i.
Ex.: The dog bared its teeth and growled.
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(Am.) toe the mark i.
(Br., Am.) toe the (party) line i.
to say or do what sb in authority tells you to say or do, even if you do not share the same opinions, etc. i.
Ex.: One or two of them refused to toe the mark.
Ex.2: They rarely fail to toe the mark.
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to say or do what sb in authority tells you to say or do, even if you do not share the same opinions, etc. i.
(Am.) toe the mark i.
(Br., Am.) toe the (party) line i.
Ex.: One or two of them refused to toe the mark.
Ex.2: They rarely fail to toe the mark.
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ruddy a. /ˈrʌdi/
[OBN] (Br., inf) a mild swear word that some people use to show that they are annoyed a.
Ex.: I can't get the ruddy car to start!
Ex.2: What the ruddy hell do you want?
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[OBN] (Br., inf) a mild swear word that some people use to show that they are annoyed a.
ruddy a. /ˈrʌdi/
Ex.: I can't get the ruddy car to start!
Ex.2: What the ruddy hell do you want?
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gloomily ad. /ˈɡluːmɪli/
in a way that is sad and without hope ad.
Ex.: He stared gloomily at the phone.
Ex.2: Iris lay gloomily on her bed contemplating the future.
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in a way that is sad and without hope ad.
gloomily ad. /ˈɡluːmɪli/
Ex.: He stared gloomily at the phone.
Ex.2: Iris lay gloomily on her bed contemplating the future.
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clear off v.
(inf) to go or run away v.
Ex.: He cleared off when he heard the police siren.
Ex.2: You've no right to be here. Clear off!
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(inf) to go or run away v.
clear off v.
Ex.: He cleared off when he heard the police siren.
Ex.2: You've no right to be here. Clear off!
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reproachful a. /rɪˈprəʊtʃfl/
expressing blame or criticism; reprovador, repreensivo a.
Ex.: a reproachful look
Ex.2: She was doing her best not to sound reproachful.
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expressing blame or criticism; reprovador, repreensivo a.
reproachful a. /rɪˈprəʊtʃfl/
Ex.: a reproachful look
Ex.2: She was doing her best not to sound reproachful.
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Soar v.
[int] to fly very high in the air or remain high in the air v.
Ex.: an eagle soaring high above the cliffs
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[int] to fly very high in the air or remain high in the air v.
Soar v.
Ex.: an eagle soaring high above the cliffs
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thoroughly ad. /ˈθɜːrəli/
very much; completely ad.
Ex.: We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Ex.2: I'm thoroughly confused.
Ex.3: a thoroughly professional performance
Ex.4: I can thoroughly recommend it.
Ex.5: I felt thoroughly ashamed of myself.
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very much; completely ad.
thoroughly ad. /ˈθɜːrəli/
Ex.: We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Ex.2: I'm thoroughly confused.
Ex.3: a thoroughly professional performance
Ex.4: I can thoroughly recommend it.
Ex.5: I felt thoroughly ashamed of myself.
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put away v.
to put st in the place where it is kept because you have finished using it v.
Ex.: I'm just going to put the car away (= in the garage).
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to put st in the place where it is kept because you have finished using it v.
put away v.
Ex.: I'm just going to put the car away (= in the garage).
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brood v. /bruːd/
[int] to think a lot about st that makes you annoyed, anxious or upset v.
Ex.: You're not still brooding over/on/about what he said, are you?
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in (less than/next to) no time i.
so soon or so quickly that it is surprising i.
Ex.: The kids will be leaving home in no time.
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so soon or so quickly that it is surprising i.
in (less than/next to) no time i.
Ex.: The kids will be leaving home in no time.
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shriek v. /ʃriːk/
[int] to give a loud high shout, for example when you are excited, frightened or in pain; scream v.
Ex.: She shrieked in fright.
Ex.2: The audience was shrieking with laughter.
Ex.3: He all but shrieked when he saw her.
Ex.4: (figurative) The answer shrieked at her (= was very obvious).
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[int] to give a loud high shout, for example when you are excited, frightened or in pain; scream v.
shriek v. /ʃriːk/
Ex.: She shrieked in fright.
Ex.2: The audience was shrieking with laughter.
Ex.3: He all but shrieked when he saw her.
Ex.4: (figurative) The answer shrieked at her (= was very obvious).
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all too i.
more than is desirable i.
Ex.: The week passed all too quickly, and it was time to go back home.
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more than is desirable i.
all too i.
Ex.: The week passed all too quickly, and it was time to go back home.
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gravel n. /ˈɡrævl/
[unc] small stones, often used to make the surface of paths and roads n.
Ex.: a gravel path
Ex.2: A gravel drive led up to the house.
Ex.3: a gravel pit (= a place where gravel is taken from the ground)
Ex.4: Put a layer of fine gravel into the bottom of the plant pot for drainage.
Ex.5: We parked on the gravel at the side of the road.
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[unc] small stones, often used to make the surface of paths and roads n.
gravel n. /ˈɡrævl/
Ex.: a gravel path
Ex.2: A gravel drive led up to the house.
Ex.3: a gravel pit (= a place where gravel is taken from the ground)
Ex.4: Put a layer of fine gravel into the bottom of the plant pot for drainage.
Ex.5: We parked on the gravel at the side of the road.
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driveway n. /ˈdraɪvweɪ/
a wide hard path or a private road that leads from the street to a house n.
Ex.: There was a car parked in/on the driveway.
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a wide hard path or a private road that leads from the street to a house n.
driveway n. /ˈdraɪvweɪ/
Ex.: There was a car parked in/on the driveway.
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clunk n. /klʌŋk/
a sound that is not loud or clear made by two heavy objects hitting each other n.
Ex.: the clunk of a car door being shut
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a sound that is not loud or clear made by two heavy objects hitting each other n.
clunk n. /klʌŋk/
Ex.: the clunk of a car door being shut
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hiss v.
[int, trans] to say st in a quiet angry voice v.
Ex.: He hissed at them to be quiet.
Ex.2: ‘Leave me alone!’ she hissed.
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[int, trans] to say st in a quiet angry voice v.
hiss v.
Ex.: He hissed at them to be quiet.
Ex.2: ‘Leave me alone!’ she hissed.
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gloom n. /ɡluːm/
[unc, sing] a feeling of being sad and without hope; depression n.
Ex.: The gloom deepened as the election results came in.
Ex.2: He remained sunk in gloom for several days.
Ex.3: An air of gloom and despondency settled over the household.
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[unc, sing] a feeling of being sad and without hope; depression n.
gloom n. /ɡluːm/
Ex.: The gloom deepened as the election results came in.
Ex.2: He remained sunk in gloom for several days.
Ex.3: An air of gloom and despondency settled over the household.
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threshold n. /ˈθreʃhəʊld/
the floor or ground at the bottom of a doorway, considered as the entrance to a building or room / soleira n.
Ex.: He stepped across the threshold.
Ex.2: She stood hesitating on the threshold.
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the floor or ground at the bottom of a doorway, considered as the entrance to a building or room / soleira n.
threshold n. /ˈθreʃhəʊld/
Ex.: He stepped across the threshold.
Ex.2: She stood hesitating on the threshold.
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beefy a. /ˈbiːfi/
(inf) (of a person or their body) big or fat a.
Ex.: beefy men/arms/thighs
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(inf) (of a person or their body) big or fat a.
beefy a. /ˈbiːfi/
Ex.: beefy men/arms/thighs
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bushy a. /ˈbʊʃi/
(of hair or fur) growing thickly a.
Ex.: He was short and stocky, with thick bushy eyebrows.
Ex.2: He muttered into his bushy beard.
Ex.3: a bushy beard/tail
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(of hair or fur) growing thickly a.
bushy a. /ˈbʊʃi/
Ex.: He was short and stocky, with thick bushy eyebrows.
Ex.2: He muttered into his bushy beard.
Ex.3: a bushy beard/tail
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tuck v.
to put st into a small space, esp. to hide it or keep it safe or comfortable / enfiar, meter v.
Ex.: She tucked her hair (up) under her cap.
Ex.2: He sat with his legs tucked up under him.
Ex.3: The letter had been tucked under a pile of papers.
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to put st into a small space, esp. to hide it or keep it safe or comfortable / enfiar, meter v.
tuck v.
Ex.: She tucked her hair (up) under her cap.
Ex.2: He sat with his legs tucked up under him.
Ex.3: The letter had been tucked under a pile of papers.
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-tempered (in adjectives) a.
having a particular type of temper a.
Ex.: good-/bad-tempered
Ex.2: a sweet-tempered child
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having a particular type of temper a.
-tempered (in adjectives) a.
Ex.: good-/bad-tempered
Ex.2: a sweet-tempered child
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roar v.
[int, trans] to shout st very loudly v.
Ex.: The crowd roared.
Ex.2: The fans roared (out) their approval.
Ex.3: He roared out James’s name.
Ex.4: ‘Stand back,’ he roared.
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[int, trans] to shout st very loudly v.
roar v.
Ex.: The crowd roared.
Ex.2: The fans roared (out) their approval.
Ex.3: He roared out James’s name.
Ex.4: ‘Stand back,’ he roared.
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waddle v. /ˈwɑːdl/
[int] to walk with short steps, moving your body from side to side, like a duck v.
Ex.: A short plump man came waddling towards me.
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[int] to walk with short steps, moving your body from side to side, like a duck v.
waddle v. /ˈwɑːdl/
Ex.: A short plump man came waddling towards me.
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plaster v.
[usually passive] to make your hair flat and stick to your head v.
Ex.: His wet hair was plastered to his head.
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[usually passive] to make your hair flat and stick to your head v.
plaster v.
Ex.: His wet hair was plastered to his head.
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thrust v. /θrʌst/
[trans, int] to push st/sb suddenly or violently in a particular direction; to move quickly and suddenly in a particular direction v.
Ex.: He thrust the baby into my arms and ran off.
Ex.2: She thrust her hands deep into her pockets.
Ex.3: Her chin was thrust forward aggressively.
Ex.4: She thrust past him angrily and left.
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[trans, int] to push st/sb suddenly or violently in a particular direction; to move quickly and suddenly in a particular direction v.
thrust v. /θrʌst/
Ex.: He thrust the baby into my arms and ran off.
Ex.2: She thrust her hands deep into her pockets.
Ex.3: Her chin was thrust forward aggressively.
Ex.4: She thrust past him angrily and left.
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wind n.
[unc] breath that you need when you do exercise or blow into a musical instrument / fôlego n.
Ex.: I need time to get my wind back after that run.
Ex.2: He kicked Gomez in the stomach, knocking the wind out of him.
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[unc] breath that you need when you do exercise or blow into a musical instrument / fôlego n.
wind n.
Ex.: I need time to get my wind back after that run.
Ex.2: He kicked Gomez in the stomach, knocking the wind out of him.
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put up with v.
to accept sb/st that is annoying, unpleasant, etc. without complaining; tolerate v.
Ex.: I don't know how she puts up with him.
Ex.2: I'm not going to put up with their smoking any longer.
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to accept sb/st that is annoying, unpleasant, etc. without complaining; tolerate v.
put up with v.
Ex.: I don't know how she puts up with him.
Ex.2: I'm not going to put up with their smoking any longer.
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sure enough i.
used to say that st happened as expected i.
Ex.: I said he'd forget, and sure enough he did.
Ex.2: ‘Stop,’ she said, ‘I can hear something.’ Sure enough, in the distance we could hear the sound of a car approaching.
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used to say that st happened as expected i.
sure enough i.
Ex.: I said he'd forget, and sure enough he did.
Ex.2: ‘Stop,’ she said, ‘I can hear something.’ Sure enough, in the distance we could hear the sound of a car approaching.
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crisp a.
(approving) (of paper or cloth) a.
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fresh and clean; new and slightly stiff without any folds in it a.
crisp a.
Ex.: a crisp new $5 bill
Ex.2: a crisp white shirt
Ex.3: The sheets looked clean and crisp.
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clutch v. /klʌtʃ/
[trans, int] to hold sb/st tightly v.
Ex.: He clutched the child to him.
Ex.2: She stood there, the flowers still clutched in her hand.
Ex.3: I clutched on to the chair for support.
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[trans, int] to hold sb/st tightly v.
clutch v. /klʌtʃ/
Ex.: He clutched the child to him.
Ex.2: She stood there, the flowers still clutched in her hand.
Ex.3: I clutched on to the chair for support.
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stride v.
[int] (not used in the perfect tenses) to walk with long steps in a particular direction v.
Ex.: We strode across the snowy fields.
Ex.2: She came striding along to meet me.
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[int] (not used in the perfect tenses) to walk with long steps in a particular direction v.
stride v.
Ex.: We strode across the snowy fields.
Ex.2: She came striding along to meet me.
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(Br.) hatstand n.
(Am.) clothes tree n.
a tall stand for hanging hats and coats on n.
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a tall stand for hanging hats and coats on n.
(Br.) hatstand n.
(Am.) clothes tree n.
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bump v.
[trans] to hit st, esp a part of your body, against or on st v.
Ex.: Be careful not to bump your head against/on the beam when you stand up.
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[trans] to hit st, esp a part of your body, against or on st v.
bump v.
Ex.: Be careful not to bump your head against/on the beam when you stand up.
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jovially ad. /ˈdʒəʊviəli/
in a very cheerful and friendly way ad.
Ex.: He smiled jovially.
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in a very cheerful and friendly way ad.
jovially ad. /ˈdʒəʊviəli/
Ex.: He smiled jovially.
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saucer n. /ˈsɔːsər/
a small shallow round dish that a cup stands on; an object that is like this in shape n.
Ex.: cups and saucers
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a small shallow round dish that a cup stands on; an object that is like this in shape n.
saucer n. /ˈsɔːsər/
Ex.: cups and saucers
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troop v. /truːp/
[int] (used with a plural subject) to walk somewhere together as a group v.
Ex.: After lunch we all trooped down to the beach.
Ex.2: As the players trooped off the field, someone threw a bottle from the crowd.
Ex.3: The girls trooped in for dinner.
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heave v. /hiːv/
[trans, int] to lift, pull or throw sb/st very heavy with one great effort v.
Ex.: I managed to heave the trunk down the stairs.
Ex.2: They heaved the body overboard.
Ex.3: He heaved himself out of his armchair.
Ex.4: We all heaved on the rope.
Ex.5: Heave away lads!
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[trans, int] to lift, pull or throw sb/st very heavy with one great effort v.
heave v. /hiːv/
Ex.: I managed to heave the trunk down the stairs.
Ex.2: They heaved the body overboard.
Ex.3: He heaved himself out of his armchair.
Ex.4: We all heaved on the rope.
Ex.5: Heave away lads!
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spare v.
[UBN] that is not being used or is not needed at the present time a.
Ex.: We've got a spare bedroom, if you'd like to stay.
Ex.2: I'm afraid I haven't got any spare cash.
Ex.3: Are there any tickets going spare (= are there any available, not being used by somebody else)?
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[UBN] that is not being used or is not needed at the present time a.
spare v.
Ex.: We've got a spare bedroom, if you'd like to stay.
Ex.2: I'm afraid I haven't got any spare cash.
Ex.3: Are there any tickets going spare (= are there any available, not being used by somebody else)?
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supply v. /səˈplaɪ/
to provide sb/st with st that they need or want, esp in large quantities v.
Ex.: The company supplied sports equipment to schools.
Ex.2: The company supplied schools with sports equipment.
Ex.3: The well stopped supplying water for the village many years ago.
Ex.4: foods supplying our daily vitamin needs
Ex.5: This information was kindly supplied by the manufacturer.
Ex.6: Please supply your email address.
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to provide sb/st with st that they need or want, esp in large quantities v.
supply v. /səˈplaɪ/
Ex.: The company supplied sports equipment to schools.
Ex.2: The company supplied schools with sports equipment.
Ex.3: The well stopped supplying water for the village many years ago.
Ex.4: foods supplying our daily vitamin needs
Ex.5: This information was kindly supplied by the manufacturer.
Ex.6: Please supply your email address.
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lap v.
[trans] (of animals) to drink st with quick movements of the tongue v.
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[trans] (of animals) to drink st with quick movements of the tongue v.
lap v.
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wince v. /wɪns/
[int] to suddenly make an expression with your face that shows that you are embarrassed or feeling pain v.
Ex.: He winced as a sharp pain shot through his left leg.
Ex.2: I still wince when I think about that stupid thing I said.
Ex.3: He winced inwardly at her harsh tone.
Ex.4: She switched on the light, wincing at the sudden brightness.
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[int] to suddenly make an expression with your face that shows that you are embarrassed or feeling pain v.
wince v. /wɪns/
Ex.: He winced as a sharp pain shot through his left leg.
Ex.2: I still wince when I think about that stupid thing I said.
Ex.3: He winced inwardly at her harsh tone.
Ex.4: She switched on the light, wincing at the sudden brightness.
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slight a.
very small in degree a.
Ex.: a slight increase/change/difference
Ex.2: a slight variation/improvement/advantage
Ex.3: It won't make the slightest bit of difference
Ex.4: There's been a slight delay, but we'll be landing in just a few minutes.
Ex.5: A slight smile appeared on her lips.
Ex.6: I woke up with a slight headache.
Ex.7: The damage was slight.
Ex.8: She takes offence at the slightest thing (= is very easily offended).
Ex.9: There was not the slightest hint of trouble.
Ex.10: He is, without the slightest doubt, the greatest living novelist.
Ex.11: He never had the slightest intention of agreeing to it.
Ex.12: A slight breeze was blowing.
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very small in degree a.
slight a.
Ex.: a slight increase/change/difference
Ex.2: a slight variation/improvement/advantage
Ex.3: It won't make the slightest bit of difference
Ex.4: There's been a slight delay, but we'll be landing in just a few minutes.
Ex.5: A slight smile appeared on her lips.
Ex.6: I woke up with a slight headache.
Ex.7: The damage was slight.
Ex.8: She takes offence at the slightest thing (= is very easily offended).
Ex.9: There was not the slightest hint of trouble.
Ex.10: He is, without the slightest doubt, the greatest living novelist.
Ex.11: He never had the slightest intention of agreeing to it.
Ex.12: A slight breeze was blowing.
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speck n. /spek/
a very small spot; a small piece of dirt, etc. / mancha n.
Ex.: The ship was now just a speck in the distance.
Ex.2: There isn't a speck of dust anywhere in the house.
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a very small spot; a small piece of dirt, etc. / mancha n.
speck n. /spek/
Ex.: The ship was now just a speck in the distance.
Ex.2: There isn't a speck of dust anywhere in the house.
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drool v. /druːl/
[int] to let saliva (= liquid) come out of your mouth; dribble v.
Ex.: The dog was drooling at the mouth.
Ex.2: Babies drool a lot when they are teething.
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[int] to let saliva (= liquid) come out of your mouth; dribble v.
drool v. /druːl/
Ex.: The dog was drooling at the mouth.
Ex.2: Babies drool a lot when they are teething.
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fleck v. /flek/
to cover or mark st with small areas of a particular colour or with small pieces of st / salpicar, manchar v.
Ex.: The fabric was red, flecked with gold.
Ex.2: His hair was flecked with paint.
Ex.3: Mud and rain flecked the car windows.
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to cover or mark st with small areas of a particular colour or with small pieces of st / salpicar, manchar v.
fleck v. /flek/
Ex.: The fabric was red, flecked with gold.
Ex.2: His hair was flecked with paint.
Ex.3: Mud and rain flecked the car windows.
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colonel n. /ˈkɜːrnl/
(abb Col.)
an officer of high rank in the army, the marines, or the US air force / coronel n.
Ex.: Colonel Jim Edge
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an officer of high rank in the army, the marines, or the US air force / coronel n.
colonel n. /ˈkɜːrnl/
(abb Col.)
Ex.: Colonel Jim Edge
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manage v.
[trans] to keep sb/st under control; to be able to deal with sb/st v.
Ex.: It's like trying to manage an unruly child.
Ex.2: Can you manage that suitcase?
Ex.3: She manages horses better than anyone I know.
Ex4.: I really liked the chapter about how to manage stress.
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[trans] to keep sb/st under control; to be able to deal with sb/st v.
manage v.
Ex.: It's like trying to manage an unruly child.
Ex.2: Can you manage that suitcase?
Ex.3: She manages horses better than anyone I know.
Ex4.: I really liked the chapter about how to manage stress.
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boom v.
[trans, int] to say st in a loud deep voice v.
Ex.: ‘Get out of my sight!’ he boomed.
Ex.2: A voice boomed out from the darkness.
Ex.3: A voice from the loudspeaker boomed out, ‘Good evening, ladies and gentlemen’.
Ex.4: He had a booming voice.
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[trans, int] to say st in a loud deep voice v.
boom v.
Ex.: ‘Get out of my sight!’ he boomed.
Ex.2: A voice boomed out from the darkness.
Ex.3: A voice from the loudspeaker boomed out, ‘Good evening, ladies and gentlemen’.
Ex.4: He had a booming voice.
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pine v. /paɪn/
[int] to become very sad because sb has died or gone away v.
Ex.: She pined for months after he'd gone.
Ex.2: The Major’s dog pined badly when her master died.
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[int] to become very sad because sb has died or gone away v.
pine v. /paɪn/
Ex.: She pined for months after he'd gone.
Ex.2: The Major’s dog pined badly when her master died.
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dump v.
(inf) to get rid of sb/st or leave them for sb else to deal with v.
Ex.: He's got no right to keep dumping his problems on me.
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(inf) to get rid of sb/st or leave them for sb else to deal with v.
dump v.
Ex.: He's got no right to keep dumping his problems on me.
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be bursting to do st i.
to want to do st so much that you can hardly stop yourself i.
Ex.: She was bursting to tell him the good news.
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to want to do st so much that you can hardly stop yourself i.
be bursting to do st i.
Ex.: She was bursting to tell him the good news.
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knock/talk some sense into sb i.
to try and persuade sb to stop behaving in a stupid way, sometimes using rough or violent methods i.
Ex.: Try and talk some sense into her before she makes the wrong decision.
Ex.2: Where would I be without you to knock some sense into my head?
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to try and persuade sb to stop behaving in a stupid way, sometimes using rough or violent methods i.
knock/talk some sense into sb i.
Ex.: Try and talk some sense into her before she makes the wrong decision.
Ex.2: Where would I be without you to knock some sense into my head?
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gulp n. ɡʌlp/
an amount of st that you swallow or drink quickly n.
Ex.: He took a gulp of coffee.
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an amount of st that you swallow or drink quickly n.
gulp n. ɡʌlp/
Ex.: He took a gulp of coffee.
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wipe v.
to rub st against a surface, in order to remove dirt or liquid from it; to rub a surface with a cloth, etc. in order to clean it v.
Ex.: Please wipe your feet on the mat.
Ex.2: He wiped his hands on a clean towel.
Ex.3: She was sniffing and wiping her eyes with a tissue.
Ex.4: He wiped his plate clean with a piece of bread.
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to rub st against a surface, in order to remove dirt or liquid from it; to rub a surface with a cloth, etc. in order to clean it v.
wipe v.
Ex.: Please wipe your feet on the mat.
Ex.2: He wiped his hands on a clean towel.
Ex.3: She was sniffing and wiping her eyes with a tissue.
Ex.4: He wiped his plate clean with a piece of bread.
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moustache pron.
/ˈmʌstæʃ/, /məˈstæʃ/
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Cane n.
[count] a piece of cane or a thin stick, used to help sb to walk / bengala n.
Ex.: He clutched a top hat and a silver-topped cane.
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[count] a piece of cane or a thin stick, used to help sb to walk / bengala n.
Cane n.
Ex.: He clutched a top hat and a silver-topped cane.
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curtly ad. /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a way that may appear rude because very few words are used, or because st is done very quickly; abruptly, brusquely ad.
Ex.: He nodded curtly.
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in a way that may appear rude because very few words are used, or because st is done very quickly; abruptly, brusquely ad.
curtly ad. /ˈkɜːrtli/
Ex.: He nodded curtly.
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properly pron.
/ˈprɑːpərli/
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namby-pamby a. /ˌnæmbi ˈpæmbi/
(inf., disap.) weak and too emotional a.
Ex.: He rejected any affection as namby-pamby nonsense.
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(inf., disap.) weak and too emotional a.
namby-pamby a. /ˌnæmbi ˈpæmbi/
Ex.: He rejected any affection as namby-pamby nonsense.
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wishy-washy a. /ˈwɪʃi wɑːʃi/
(inf, disap) not having clear or definite ideas or beliefs / sem personalidade a.
Ex.: a wishy-washy liberal
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(inf, disap) not having clear or definite ideas or beliefs / sem personalidade a.
wishy-washy a. /ˈwɪʃi wɑːʃi/
Ex.: a wishy-washy liberal
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nonsense n. /ˈnɑːnsns/
[unc, count] ideas, statements or beliefs that you think are silly or not true; rubbish n.
Ex.: Reports that he has resigned are nonsense.
Ex.2: You're talking nonsense!
Ex.3: ‘I won't go.’ ‘Nonsense! You must go!’
Ex.4: It's nonsense to say they don't care.
Ex.5: The idea is an economic nonsense.
Ex.6: Ministers have dismissed the rumours of a bribery scandal as nonsense.
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[unc, count] ideas, statements or beliefs that you think are silly or not true; rubbish n.
nonsense n. /ˈnɑːnsns/
Ex.: Reports that he has resigned are nonsense.
Ex.2: You're talking nonsense!
Ex.3: ‘I won't go.’ ‘Nonsense! You must go!’
Ex.4: It's nonsense to say they don't care.
Ex.5: The idea is an economic nonsense.
Ex.6: Ministers have dismissed the rumours of a bribery scandal as nonsense.
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thrashing n. /ˈθræʃɪŋ/
an act of hitting a person or an animal very hard, esp. with a stick n.
Ex.: to give sb/get a thrashing
Ex.2: He got a sound thrashing once his father found out.
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an act of hitting a person or an animal very hard, esp. with a stick n.
thrashing n. /ˈθræʃɪŋ/
Ex.: to give sb/get a thrashing
Ex.2: He got a sound thrashing once his father found out.
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loads [pl] n.
(inf) a large number or amount of people or things; plenty n.
Ex.: She's got loads/a load of friends.
Ex.2: He wrote loads and loads of letters to people.
Ex.3: Uncle Jim brought a whole load of presents for the kids.
Ex.4: We saw a load of houses before we bought this one.
Ex.5: They all had loads of fun at the park.
Ex.6: In my job I get the chance to meet loads of different people.
Ex.7: There's loads/a load to do today.
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(inf) a large number or amount of people or things; plenty n.
loads [pl] n.
Ex.: She's got loads/a load of friends.
Ex.2: He wrote loads and loads of letters to people.
Ex.3: Uncle Jim brought a whole load of presents for the kids.
Ex.4: We saw a load of houses before we bought this one.
Ex.5: They all had loads of fun at the park.
Ex.6: In my job I get the chance to meet loads of different people.
Ex.7: There's loads/a load to do today.
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beating n. /ˈbiːtɪŋ/
[count] an act of hitting sb hard and repeatedly, as a punishment or in a fight n.
Ex.: to give sb a beating
Ex.2: They caught him and gave him a violent beating.
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[count] an act of hitting sb hard and repeatedly, as a punishment or in a fight n.
beating n. /ˈbiːtɪŋ/
Ex.: to give sb a beating
Ex.2: They caught him and gave him a violent beating.
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abruptly pron.
/əˈbrʌptli/
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longingly ad. /ˈlɔːŋɪŋli/
in a way that shows you want st very much ad.
Ex.: We looked longingly towards the hills.
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in a way that shows you want st very much ad.
longingly ad. /ˈlɔːŋɪŋli/
Ex.: We looked longingly towards the hills.
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delight in (doing) st v.
[no passive] to enjoy doing st very much, esp. st that makes other people feel embarrassed, uncomfortable, etc. v.
Ex.: He delighted in beating them at their own game.
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[no passive] to enjoy doing st very much, esp. st that makes other people feel embarrassed, uncomfortable, etc. v.
delight in (doing) st v.
Ex.: He delighted in beating them at their own game.
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take pleasure in i.
to enjoy i.
Ex.: She takes pleasure in her work.
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to enjoy i.
take pleasure in i.
Ex.: She takes pleasure in her work.
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glare v. /ɡler/
[int] to look at sb/st in an angry way v.
Ex.: He didn't shout, he just glared at me silently.
Ex.2: I looked at her and she glared furiously back.
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[int] to look at sb/st in an angry way v.
glare v. /ɡler/
Ex.: He didn't shout, he just glared at me silently.
Ex.2: I looked at her and she glared furiously back.
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throw out v.
to say st in a way that suggests you have not given it a lot of thought v.
Ex.: to throw out a suggestion
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to say st in a way that suggests you have not given it a lot of thought v.
throw out v.
Ex.: to throw out a suggestion
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hint n. /hɪnt/
st that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show sb what you are thinking / dica, toque, insinuação n.
Ex.: He gave a broad hint (= one that was obvious) that he was thinking of retiring.
Ex.2: Should I drop a hint (= give a hint) to Matt?
Ex.3: He resented any hint that he might be to blame.
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st that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show sb what you are thinking / dica, toque, insinuação n.
hint n. /hɪnt/
Ex.: He gave a broad hint (= one that was obvious) that he was thinking of retiring.
Ex.2: Should I drop a hint (= give a hint) to Matt?
Ex.3: He resented any hint that he might be to blame.
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unsatisfactory pron.
/ˌʌnˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/
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over p. /ˈəʊvər/
during st p.
Ex.: We'll discuss it over lunch.
Ex.2: She has not changed much over the years.
Ex.3: He built up the business over a period of ten years.
Ex.4: We're away over (= until after) the New Year.
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during st p.
over p. /ˈəʊvər/
Ex.: We'll discuss it over lunch.
Ex.2: She has not changed much over the years.
Ex.3: He built up the business over a period of ten years.
Ex.4: We're away over (= until after) the New Year.
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rotten a.
[UBN] (inf) very bad; terrible a.
Ex.: I've had a rotten day!
Ex.2: What rotten luck!
Ex.3: She's a rotten singer.
Ex.4: I'm rotten at maths.
Ex.5: I'm rotten at remembering names.
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[UBN] (inf) very bad; terrible a.
rotten a.
Ex.: I've had a rotten day!
Ex.2: What rotten luck!
Ex.3: She's a rotten singer.
Ex.4: I'm rotten at maths.
Ex.5: I'm rotten at remembering names.
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Reach v.
[int, trans] to stretch your hand towards st in order to touch it, pick it up, etc. v.
Ex.: She reached inside her bag for a pen.
Ex.2: I reached out to pat the dog.
Ex.3: He reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone.
Ex.4: She reached blindly for the light switch.
Ex.5: He reached across the table to squeeze her hand.
Ex.6: He reached out his hand to touch her.
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[int, trans] to stretch your hand towards st in order to touch it, pick it up, etc. v.
Reach v.
Ex.: She reached inside her bag for a pen.
Ex.2: I reached out to pat the dog.
Ex.3: He reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone.
Ex.4: She reached blindly for the light switch.
Ex.5: He reached across the table to squeeze her hand.
Ex.6: He reached out his hand to touch her.
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shard n. /ʃɑːrd/
a piece of broken glass, metal, etc. n.
Ex.: shards of glass
Ex.2: The brickwork exploded in dust and flying shards of clay.
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a piece of broken glass, metal, etc. n.
shard n. /ʃɑːrd/
Ex.: shards of glass
Ex.2: The brickwork exploded in dust and flying shards of clay.
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splutter v. /ˈsplʌtər/
[trans, int] to speak quickly and with difficulty, making soft spitting sounds, because you are angry or embarrassed / gaguejar v.
Ex.: ‘But, but…you can’t!’ she spluttered.
Ex.2: Her father spluttered with indignation.
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[trans, int] to speak quickly and with difficulty, making soft spitting sounds, because you are angry or embarrassed / gaguejar v.
splutter v. /ˈsplʌtər/
Ex.: ‘But, but…you can’t!’ she spluttered.
Ex.2: Her father spluttered with indignation.
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drip v.
[int] (of liquid) to fall in small drops v.
Ex.: She was hot and sweat dripped into her eyes.
Ex.2: Water was dripping down the walls.
Ex.3: The rain came down and dripped off the edges of the car.
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[int] (of liquid) to fall in small drops v.
drip v.
Ex.: She was hot and sweat dripped into her eyes.
Ex.2: Water was dripping down the walls.
Ex.3: The rain came down and dripped off the edges of the car.
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squeal v. /skwiːl/
[trans, int] to speak in a very high voice, esp. when you are excited or nervous v.
Ex.: ‘Don't!’ she squealed.
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[trans, int] to speak in a very high voice, esp. when you are excited or nervous v.
squeal v. /skwiːl/
Ex.: ‘Don't!’ she squealed.
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mop v.
to remove liquid from the surface of st using a cloth v.
Ex.: He took out a handkerchief to mop his brow (= to remove the sweat).
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to remove liquid from the surface of st using a cloth v.
mop v.
Ex.: He took out a handkerchief to mop his brow (= to remove the sweat).
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Guardanapo n.
Napkin n.
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Napkin n.
Guardanapo n.
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squeeze v. /skwiːz/
[trans, int] to press st, esp. with your fingers v.
Ex.: to squeeze a tube of toothpaste
Ex.2: to squeeze the trigger of a gun (= to fire it)
Ex.3: He squeezed her hand and smiled at her.
Ex.4: Just take hold of the tube and squeeze.
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[trans, int] to press st, esp. with your fingers v.
squeeze v. /skwiːz/
Ex.: to squeeze a tube of toothpaste
Ex.2: to squeeze the trigger of a gun (= to fire it)
Ex.3: He squeezed her hand and smiled at her.
Ex.4: Just take hold of the tube and squeeze.
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fuss v.
[int] to worry about things that are not very important v.
Ex.: Don't fuss, Mum, everything is all right.
Ex.2: Paula’s always fussing about her figure.
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[int] to worry about things that are not very important v.
fuss v.
Ex.: Don't fuss, Mum, everything is all right.
Ex.2: Paula’s always fussing about her figure.
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grip n. /ɡrɪp/
[count, usually singular] an act of holding sb/st tightly; a particular way of doing this; grasp n.
Ex.: Keep a tight grip on the rope.
Ex.2: to loosen/release/relax your grip
Ex.3: She tried to get a grip on the icy rock.
Ex.4: The climber slipped and lost her grip.
Ex.5: She struggled from his grip.
Ex.6: Try adjusting your grip on the racket.
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[count, usually singular] an act of holding sb/st tightly; a particular way of doing this; grasp n.
grip n. /ɡrɪp/
Ex.: Keep a tight grip on the rope.
Ex.2: to loosen/release/relax your grip
Ex.3: She tried to get a grip on the icy rock.
Ex.4: The climber slipped and lost her grip.
Ex.5: She struggled from his grip.
Ex.6: Try adjusting your grip on the racket.
