Chapter 9 - Hani Flashcards
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die down v.
to become gradually less strong, loud, easy to notice, etc. v.
Ex.: The flames finally died down.
Ex.2: When the applause had died down, she began her speech.
to become gradually less strong, loud, easy to notice, etc. v.
die down v.
Ex.: The flames finally died down.
Ex.2: When the applause had died down, she began her speech.
catch, get, grab, take, etc. (a) hold of sb/st i.
to have or take sb/st in your hands i.
Ex.: He caught hold of her wrists so she couldn’t get away.
Ex.2: Lee got hold of the dog by its collar.
Ex.3: Quick, grab a hold of that rope.
Ex.4: Gently, she took hold of the door handle and turned it.
to have or take sb/st in your hands i.
catch, get, grab, take, etc. (a) hold of sb/st i.
Ex.: He caught hold of her wrists so she couldn’t get away.
Ex.2: Lee got hold of the dog by its collar.
Ex.3: Quick, grab a hold of that rope.
Ex.4: Gently, she took hold of the door handle and turned it.
glare v.
[int] to shine with a very bright, unpleasant light v.
[int] to shine with a very bright, unpleasant light v.
glare v.
one might as well i.
used to make an unenthusiastic suggestion / bem que poderia i.
Ex.: I might as well begin.
used to make an unenthusiastic suggestion / bem que poderia i.
one might as well i.
Ex.: I might as well begin.
come off (as st) v.
to give a particular impression v.
Ex.: She always comes off as a snob because she doesn’t like to hang out with any of the others.
Ex.2: It came off like he was trying to control us.
to give a particular impression v.
come off (as st) v.
Ex.: She always comes off as a snob because she doesn’t like to hang out with any of the others.
Ex.2: It came off like he was trying to control us.
abrasive a. /əˈbreɪsɪv/
(of a person or their manner) rude and unkind; acting in a way that may hurt other people’s feelings a.
Ex.: an abrasive style/tone/comment
Ex.2: Throughout his career he was known for his abrasive manner.
(of a person or their manner) rude and unkind; acting in a way that may hurt other people’s feelings a.
abrasive a. /əˈbreɪsɪv/
Ex.: an abrasive style/tone/comment
Ex.2: Throughout his career he was known for his abrasive manner.
go along v.
to continue with an activity v.
Ex.: He made up the story as he went along.
to continue with an activity v.
go along v.
Ex.: He made up the story as he went along.
nonchalance n.
(Br.) /ˈnɒnʃələns/
(Am.) /ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
[unc] a calm and relaxed way of behaving; behaviour that gives the impression you are not feeling worried; casualness / indiferença, despreocupação n.
Ex.: an air of nonchalance
[unc] a calm and relaxed way of behaving; behaviour that gives the impression you are not feeling worried; casualness / indiferença, despreocupação n.
nonchalance n.
(Br.) /ˈnɒnʃələns/
(Am.) /ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
Ex.: an air of nonchalance
think back (to st) v.
to think about st that happened in the past v.
Ex.: I keep thinking back to the day I arrived here.
to think about st that happened in the past v.
think back (to st) v.
Ex.: I keep thinking back to the day I arrived here.
put together a.
A person who knows what they’re doing, who is organized, clear, focused, punctual, dresses nice a.
Ex.: She is always put together.
A person who knows what they’re doing, who is organized, clear, focused, punctual, dresses nice a.
put together a.
Ex.: She is always put together.
let go (of sb/st); let sb/st go v.
to give up an idea or an attitude, or control of st v.
Ex.: It’s time to let go of the past.
Ex.2: It’s time to let the past go.
to give up an idea or an attitude, or control of st v.
let go (of sb/st); let sb/st go v.
Ex.: It’s time to let go of the past.
Ex.2: It’s time to let the past go.
at (your) ease i. /iːz/
relaxed and confident and not nervous or embarrassed i.
Ex.: I never feel completely at ease with him.
Ex.2: She was at her ease straight away in the new job.
relaxed and confident and not nervous or embarrassed i.
at (your) ease i. /iːz/
Ex.: I never feel completely at ease with him.
Ex.2: She was at her ease straight away in the new job.
