Chapter : Shard of Ice Flashcards

Question

remedy

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noun: remedy; plural noun: remedies 1. a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury. "herbal remedies for aches and pains" a means of counteracting or eliminating something undesirable. "shopping became a remedy for personal problems" 2. the margin within which coins as minted may differ from the standard fineness and weight. verb set right (an undesirable situation). "money will be given to remedy the poor funding of nurseries" bg- noun 1. средство 2. лекарство verb 1. поправям 2. изправям

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noun plural noun: shutters 1. each of a pair of hinged panels fixed inside or outside a window that can be closed for security or privacy or to keep out the light. "he threw open the shutters to let in air and light" 2. Photography a device that opens and closes to expose the film in a camera. verb 3rd person present: shutters close the shutters of (a window or building). "the windows were shuttered against the afternoon heat" bg- 1. щори

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verb past tense: juddered; past participle: juddered (especially of something mechanical) shake and vibrate rapidly and with force. "the steering wheel juddered in his hand" bg- 1. потръпна

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verb gerund or present participle: rippling (of water) form or flow with a series of small waves on the surface. "the Mediterranean rippled and sparkled" cause (the surface of water) to form small waves. "a cool wind rippled the surface of the estuary" move in a way resembling a series of small waves. "fields of grain rippling in the wind" (of a sound or feeling) spread through a person, group, or place. "applause rippled around the tables" bg- 1. на вълни 2. пулсация 3. ромоля

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adjective: turbulent characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm. "the country's turbulent history" (of air or water) moving unsteadily or violently. "the turbulent sea" "Turbulent" is an adjective used to describe something that is wild, chaotic, unstable, or violent — either literally (like a storm or water) or figuratively (like emotions or political situations). 🔹 Definition: Turbulent means marked by disorder, disturbance, or unrest. It can describe natural forces, emotions, times, or places. ✅ Examples: Literal: "The ship rocked in the turbulent sea, waves crashing over the deck." "Turbulent winds tore through the mountains, howling like wolves." Figurative: "He lived through turbulent times — war, famine, rebellion." "Her mind was turbulent, stormy with doubt and rage." "The council chamber grew turbulent with raised voices and clashing egos." 🔸 Common things described as turbulent: Weather Water Emotions Political eras Relationships Crowds bg- бурен турбулентен

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"Rod" is a noun with several meanings, depending on context — usually referring to something long, straight, and narrow, often made of wood, metal, or magic. It can also carry symbolic weight, especially in fantasy, discipline, or authority. 🔹 1. A straight, thin stick or bar (literal): A rod is a long, slender object, like a stick or bar — often used for tools, weapons, measuring, or magic. ✅ Examples: "He carried a rod of iron, worn smooth with use." "The mage lifted his rod, and the runes along its length began to glow." "Lightning danced along the rod held aloft on the tower's peak." 🔹 2. As a symbol of power, punishment, or rule: In older or poetic usage, "the rod" can stand for discipline, authority, or control — often in the form of physical punishment or regal command. ✅ Examples: "Spare the rod, spoil the child." (Old proverb: if you don’t punish, the child won’t learn) "He ruled with a rod of iron." (Strict, absolute control) 🔹 3. Other uses: Fishing rod = tool for catching fish Measuring rod = old unit of length (about 5.5 yards or 5 meters) In mythology or fantasy, a rod may be a wand, staff, or symbol of divine/magical power 🌒 In a Witcher-style sentence: "The sorcerer’s rod pulsed in his grip, feeding on the storm’s fury." "No crown rested on the tyrant’s head — only the rod of fear and fire." "Geralt snapped the fishing rod in half and tossed it aside — the lake had no fish, only bones." bg- прът пръчка жезъл

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noun: vial; plural noun: vials a small container, typically cylindrical and made of glass, used especially for holding liquid medicines. bg- noun 1. шишенце 2. мускал

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adverb: comically in an amusing, ludicrous, or absurd way. "a comically fumbled free kick" bg- 1. комично

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noun a dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground. "he hit the floor with a terrific thud" verb move, fall, or strike something with a dull, heavy sound. "the bullets thudded into the dusty ground" bg- noun 1. тупване 2. тъп звук verb 1. тупвам 2. строполясвам се с глух звук (Probably seen already)

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adjective 1. unable to express one's ideas or feelings clearly or easily. "an inarticulate man of action" bg- adjective 1. нечленоразделен 2. неизразим

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in a way that has no tune and does not sound pleasant: She sang rather tunelessly. He began to whistle tunelessly bg- беззвучно

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verb past tense: winced; past participle: winced make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of pain or distress. "he winced at the disgust in her voice" Подобни: grimace pull a face flinch blench start draw back bg- трепна

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verb past tense: polluted; past participle: polluted contaminate (water, the air, etc.) with harmful or poisonous substances. "the explosion polluted the town with dioxin" defile or corrupt. "a society polluted by greed" bg- 1. замърсени

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noun: millpond; plural noun: millponds; noun: mill-pond; plural noun: mill-ponds the pool which is created by a dam to provide the head of water that powers a watermill. a very calm stretch of water. "the sea was a brilliant blue millpond" bg- 1. воденично езерце

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nounBiology noun: symbiosis interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both. a mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups. plural noun: symbioses "a perfect mother and daughter symbiosis" bg- noun 1. симбиоза

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noun: swoosh; plural noun: swooshes 1. the sound produced by a sudden rush of air or liquid. "the swoosh of surf" 2. an emblem or design representing a flash or stripe of colour. "white running shoes with the Nike swoosh" verb verb: swoosh; 3rd person present: swooshes; past tense: swooshed; past participle: swooshed; gerund or present participle: swooshing move with a rushing sound. "cars swooshed by on the street below"

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verb past tense: purred; past participle: purred (of a cat) make a low continuous vibratory sound expressing contentment. "the cat purred loudly, rubbing against her legs" (of a vehicle or engine) move smoothly while making a similar sound. "a sleek blue BMW purred past him" speak in a low, soft voice, especially when expressing contentment or acting seductively. "‘Would you like a coffee?’ she purred" bg- 1. мъркаше

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verb gerund or present participle: snagging 1. catch or tear (something) on a sharp projection. "thorns snagged his sweater" become caught on a sharp projection. "radio aerials snagged on bushes and branches" 2. informal*North American catch or obtain. "it's the first time they've snagged the star for a photo" bg- успявам да получа закачам се

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Tetanus is a serious and potentially deadly disease caused by a bacterial infection — specifically from the bacterium Clostridium tetani. It affects the nervous system, causing painful muscle stiffness and spasms, especially in the jaw (which is why it’s also called "lockjaw"). 🔹 How it spreads: The bacteria usually enter the body through a deep wound — especially if it’s dirty, rusty, or contaminated with soil, dust, or animal feces. ✅ Common sources: Stepping on a rusty nail Cuts from old, dirty metal or tools Animal bites, burns, or open wounds in unclean conditions 🔹 Symptoms of tetanus: Painful muscle spasms Stiffness in the neck and jaw (“lockjaw”) Trouble swallowing or breathing Rigid body posture Fever and sweating Can lead to death if untreated 🛡️ Prevention: Tetanus is preventable with a vaccine (usually given in childhood with boosters every 10 years). Clean wounds thoroughly, especially from metal, wood, or soil. bg- noun 1. тетанус

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"Cadaveric" is an adjective that means relating to a cadaver — in other words, having to do with a dead body. It's used to describe something corpse-like, whether in appearance, condition, or origin. 🔹 Definition: Cadaveric refers to anything that comes from, resembles, or affects a corpse. ✅ Examples: "The mage studied cadaveric tissue harvested from the battlefield." "He had a cadaveric pallor — pale, sunken, like the dead." "The alchemist handled the cadaveric sample without flinching." 🔸 Often used in: Medicine (e.g. cadaveric spasm, cadaveric rigidity) Forensics Fantasy/horror settings for a ghoulish or undead vibe 🔹 Related phrase: Cadaveric spasm: A rare form of muscle stiffening that can happen immediately at the time of death. It’s sometimes seen as a "death grip." 🌒 In a Witcher-style sentence: "The creature's fingers ended in cadaveric claws — gray, bloodless, and stiff." "A cadaveric stench rose from the crypt, thick enough to gag the senses." "Geralt frowned at the cadaveric runes — old necromancy, deep and foul."

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adjective 1. different to what is normal or expected; strange. "he gave her some very peculiar looks" 2. particular; special. "any attempt to explicate the theme is bound to run into peculiar difficulties" bg- adjective 1. особен 2. странен (Seen before)

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noun the back of a person's neck. "her hair was coiled demurely at the nape of her neck" bg- (Seen before probably in Vol.1)

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noun plural noun: vortices a whirling mass of fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind. "we were caught in a vortex of water" bg- 1. вихри

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noun plural noun: cobwebs a spider's web, especially when old and dusty. "the wooden carvings were almost obliterated by cobwebs" Zoology a tangled three-dimensional spider's web. something resembling a cobweb in delicacy or intricacy. "the city fans south in a cobweb of canals" bg- паяжина лека и прозрачна материя

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noun: kestrel; plural noun: kestrels; noun: American kestrel; plural noun: American kestrels; noun: common kestrel; plural noun: common kestrels a small falcon that hovers with rapidly beating wings while searching for prey on the ground. bg- noun 1. ветрушка 2. керкенез (Seen before)

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adjective reddish brown in colour. "handsome rufous plumage" noun a reddish-brown colour. "pale southern races of peregrine have some rufous on nape" bg- adjective 1. червеникавокафяв 2. червеникаворъждив

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adjective covered or marked with a large number of small spots or patches of colour. "a large speckled brown egg" bg- adjective 1. на петна 2. на точки

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"Foible" is a noun that means a small weakness, quirk, or harmless flaw in someone’s character — something minor, often even endearing, rather than serious or dangerous. 🔹 Definition: A foible is a slight flaw or eccentricity in a person’s behavior or personality, especially one that’s tolerated, teased, or even affectionately accepted. ✅ Examples: "His habit of talking to his sword was an odd foible, but harmless." "She had many strengths — and a few foibles, like a love for terrible puns." "The old sorcerer’s foible was an obsession with perfectly aligned scrolls." 🟢 Foibles are usually not serious faults — they’re more like the little things that make people human. 🔸 In contrast: A foible is not the same as a vice or sin It’s like calling someone charmingly imperfect 🌒 In a Witcher-style sentence: "For all his power, the mage's foible was his fear of cats — no one knew why, and no one dared ask." "Dandelion’s foibles were many, but none so persistent as his need to rhyme mid-swordfight." "Geralt ignored the baron's foible for overcooked pheasant — so long as the coin was good."

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noun: eiderdown; plural noun: eiderdowns; noun: eider down; plural noun: eider downs 1. British a quilt filled with down (originally from the eider) or some other soft material. 2. small, soft feathers from the breast of the female eider. bg- noun 1. пух 2. пухен юрган

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adjective unpleasant or unenjoyable. "a disagreeable thought" unfriendly and bad-tempered. "Henry was always a very disagreeable boy" bg- неприятен противен

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adjective 1. (of a person) not aware of the full facts. "an unwitting accomplice" "Unwitting" is an adjective that means not aware, not intentional, or without realizing — it's often used when someone does something unknowingly, or is involved in something without meaning to be. 🔹 Definition: Unwitting means without knowledge or intention — the person didn't know, or didn't mean to do something. ✅ Examples: "He was an unwitting pawn in the sorcerer’s game." "She gave away the secret with an unwitting glance." "The villagers had become unwitting hosts to the parasite." 🟡 Often used in deceptive, mysterious, or tragic contexts — when someone is used, manipulated, or causes harm without realizing. 🔸 Related forms: Unwittingly (adverb): "He unwittingly led the beast to their camp." Opposite: Witting (rare) = done knowingly 🌒 In a Witcher-style sentence: "The child was an unwitting vessel for the curse — no one dared tell her." "Geralt had no interest in being an unwitting savior to fools who summoned their own doom." "She had been an unwitting accomplice — her kindness twisted into a weapon." bg- неволно незнаещ

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noun: sleigh; plural noun: sleighs a sledge drawn by horses or reindeer, especially one used for passengers. verb verb: sleigh; 3rd person present: sleighs; past tense: sleighed; past participle: sleighed; gerund or present participle: sleighing ride on a sleigh. "as children we sleighed on big drifts in the winter" bg- noun 1. шейна 2. карам шейна

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nounliterary great sorrow or distress (often used hyperbolically). "he related his tale of woe to me" things that cause sorrow or distress; troubles. "to add to his woes, customers have been spending less" bg- noun 1. беда 2. неволя 3. злочестина

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verbliterary happen. "I waited with beating heart, not knowing what would betide" happen to (someone). "she was trembling with fear lest worse might betide her"

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"Couch" is a surprisingly versatile word — it's a noun and a verb, with meanings that go beyond just a comfy place to sit. Let's look at both uses: 🔹 1. As a Noun – a piece of furniture: A couch is a sofa — a long, padded seat for sitting or lying down. ✅ Examples: "He collapsed onto the couch, boots still muddy." "The inn’s couch sagged like it had been used for more than just resting." 🟢 This is the everyday meaning you're probably most familiar with. 🔹 2. As a Verb – to express something in specific words or a certain way: To couch something means to phrase or frame it in a particular way — often carefully, gently, or formally. ✅ Examples: "She couched her criticism in polite terms." "The letter was couched in diplomatic language, though the threat was clear." "He couched the truth in riddles to soften the blow." 🟡 Often used when someone is trying not to offend, or hiding sharp meaning in soft words. 🔹 Bonus (rare/poetic): In older or poetic usage, "to couch" can also mean: To lie down, especially in hiding or readiness ("The beast lay couched in the shadows.") 🌒 In a Witcher-style sentence: Noun: "The battered couch in the corner stank of wine and secrets." Verb (phrasing): "The sorceress couched her demands in flattery, but her eyes held steel." "Geralt’s warning was couched in silence — no one needed words to understand." bg- Диван

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noun: phenomenon; plural noun: phenomena 1. a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. "glaciers are interesting natural phenomena" 2. a remarkable person or thing. "the band was a pop phenomenon just for their sales figures alone" 3. Philosophy the object of a person's perception. bg- явление феномен изключително явление

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noun: cavalcade; plural noun: cavalcades a formal procession of people walking, on horseback, or riding in vehicles. "the royal cavalcade proceeded through the city" bg- noun 1. шествие 2. калвакада (Found in chapter: Bound of reason

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"Spectral" is an adjective that means ghost-like, haunting, or resembling a spirit — anything that’s pale, unreal, or eerie in appearance or presence. It’s often used in fantasy, horror, or gothic settings. 🔹 Definition: Spectral describes something that is like a ghost, or has the appearance, feel, or silence of something supernatural or otherworldly. ✅ Examples: "A spectral figure moved through the mist, silent and slow." "The battlefield lay silent under a spectral moon." "She heard spectral whispers coming from the broken well." 🟡 It can describe things that aren’t literally ghosts, but feel ghostly — like an abandoned place, a creature, or even a voice. 🔸 Related word: Specter (or spectre) = a ghost or phantom So, spectral = ghost-like, phantom-like 🌒 In a Witcher-style sentence: "The spectral hound appeared at dusk, its eyes glowing like cold coals." "Geralt passed through the spectral ruins, where no birds sang and no shadows moved." "A spectral wind stirred the leaves, though the air was still."

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"Blight" is a noun and a verb, and it refers to something that spoils, damages, or destroys — especially in the context of plants, land, hope, or beauty. It’s a dark, heavy word, often used in fantasy to describe curses, disease, or corruption. 🔹 1. As a Noun – a curse, disease, or destructive force: A blight is something that ruins, corrupts, or causes suffering, especially to land or crops — but also used figuratively. ✅ Examples: "A blight spread across the fields, leaving nothing but rot." "His presence was a blight on the village — death seemed to follow him." "Hope withered under the blight of endless war." 🟢 Often used to describe: Diseased plants or crops Cursed lands Emotional or moral decay 🔹 2. As a Verb – to damage or ruin: To blight something means to spoil it, often permanently. ✅ Examples: "The necromancer’s touch blighted the soil beneath him." "Fear blighted their courage before the battle began." 🔸 Tone: Dark, poisonous, ruinous, often tied to evil forces, suffering, or hopelessness. 🌒 In a Witcher-style sentence: "The blight turned fertile ground to ash — nothing grew but thorns and whispers." "He bore the blight in silence, his body failing even as the fire in his eyes burned." "They said the child was a blight in disguise — cursed from birth, with death in her shadow." bg- лошо влияние унилост

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extreme dullness; lacking spirit or interest. synonyms: boringness, insipidity, insipidness. banality, dullness. bg- мрачност

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in a tired way, as if you are in a state between sleeping and being awake: bg-] сънливо заспало

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noun: paraphernalia miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity. "drills, saws, and other paraphernalia necessary for home improvements" trappings associated with a particular institution or activity that are regarded as superfluous. "the rituals and paraphernalia of government" bg- noun 1. принадлежности 2. лични вещи

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noun: soothsayer; plural noun: soothsayers a person supposed to be able to foresee the future. bg- noun 1. гадател

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noun: henna 1. a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to colour the hair and decorate the body. 2. the Old World shrub which produces henna, with small pink, red, or white flowers. verb verb: henna; 3rd person present: hennas; past tense: hennaed; past participle: hennaed; gerund or present participle: hennaing dye (hair) with henna. "Renee hennaed my hair the night before the interview" bg- noun 1. къна verb 1. къносвам

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noun a small instrument like a pair of pincers for plucking out hairs and picking up small objects. bg- noun 1. пинцети

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noun: soot a deep black powdery or flaky substance consisting largely of amorphous carbon, produced by the incomplete burning of organic matter. verb verb: soot; 3rd person present: soots; past tense: sooted; past participle: sooted; gerund or present participle: sooting cover or clog (something) with soot. "you have previously sooted the underside of their plate by holding it over a candle" bg- noun 1. сажди 2. покривам със сажди

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noun: antimony; symbol: Sb the chemical element of atomic number 51, a brittle silvery-white metalloid. bg- антимон

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noun the plant deadly nightshade. a drug prepared from the leaves and root of deadly nightshade, containing atropine. "people use belladonna for healing, but if you take too much you can die" bg- noun 1. беладона

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verb past tense: congealed; past participle: congealed become semi-solid, especially on cooling. "the blood had congealed into blobs" bg- 1. замръзнал

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adjective: oppressive 1. inflicting harsh and authoritarian treatment. "an oppressive dictatorship" weighing heavily on the mind or spirits. "the offices present an oppressive atmosphere" 2. (of weather) close and sultry. "the day was sunless and oppressive" bg- adjective 1. потиснически 2. потискащ

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noun 1. a person employed to provide a service to the public in a particular place. "a cloakroom attendant" 2. a person who is present on a particular occasion. "he had become a regular attendant at chapel" adjective 1. occurring with or as a result of. "the sea and its attendant attractions" 2 (of a person) accompanying another as a companion or assistant. "a child in a pram with attendant nursemaid" bg- noun 1. придружител 2. прислужник adjective 1. придружаващ 2. който обслужва

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verb gerund or present participle: availing 1. literary help or benefit. "no amount of struggle availed Charles" 2. Indian use or take advantage of (an opportunity or available resource). "you can avail discounts on food" bg- 1. възползвайки се (Found in Vol.1)

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"Lye" is a strong, caustic chemical substance — typically a solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or potassium hydroxide (KOH) — used in cleaning, soap-making, and sometimes in dissolving organic material. It's highly alkaline and dangerous if mishandled. 🔹 Definition: Lye is a corrosive alkaline substance that can burn skin, blind eyes, and eat through organic material. Despite this, it has been historically used in many practical applications. ✅ Common uses of lye: Making soap (combining lye with fat = saponification) Cleaning drains or removing paint Preserving food (e.g., lye-cured olives, lutefisk) Breaking down corpses (gruesome, but true in both history and fiction) ⚠️ Danger: Highly corrosive Causes chemical burns on contact with skin Dangerous fumes if inhaled 🔸 Often appears in: Alchemy or potion-making in fantasy Gruesome horror/realistic fiction involving body disposal Witchcraft or old-world chemistry 🌒 In a Witcher-style sentence: "The alchemist poured lye into the iron basin — the bones hissed, smoke rising with the stench of old secrets." "He washed the blade with lye to strip it of blood and memory alike." "Only lye and fire could cleanse what grew in that cellar." bg- луга

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"Reservation" is a noun with a few different meanings, depending on the context — from booking something, to holding back doubt, to even protected land. Let’s go through the main uses: 🔹 1. An arrangement to hold something in advance: To make a reservation means to book or set aside something — like a seat, room, or table. ✅ Examples: "We made a reservation at the inn before sunset." "The tavern was full — no reservation, no seat." 🔹 2. A feeling of doubt or hesitation (figurative meaning): A reservation can also mean a reluctance or concern about something — like not being fully convinced or trusting. ✅ Examples: "He agreed, but with clear reservations." "Geralt had no reservations about killing the beast — only about who had summoned it." "Despite her smile, she voiced her reservations about the plan." 🟡 Think of it as a polite way of saying: “I’m not sure I fully trust this.” 🔹 3. Land set aside for a specific purpose: In some countries, a reservation is land reserved by the government, usually for indigenous peoples or wildlife. ✅ "They crossed into the reservation, where outsiders rarely tread." (This meaning is more region-specific, especially in the U.S.) 🌒 In a Witcher-style sentence: Doubt: "The alderman agreed to the contract, though with heavy reservations — he'd seen that cave before." Booking: "The last room was held by reservation, but coin had a way of changing minds." bg- резервация възражение бранище

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"Canopy" is a noun (and sometimes a verb), and it usually refers to a covering that hangs or spreads above something, often overhead like a roof of leaves, fabric, or structure. It’s commonly used in nature, architecture, and fantasy descriptions to evoke a sense of shelter, shade, or grandeur. 🔹 1. In Nature – the upper layer of leaves and branches: The canopy is the leafy roof formed by the tops of trees in a forest. ✅ Examples: "Sunlight filtered through the forest canopy like golden mist." "The canopy above was so thick, the ground never saw direct light." 🟢 Often used to create an atmosphere of mystery, safety, or enclosure in forest scenes. 🔹 2. As a Fabric or Structure – a decorative or protective overhead covering: A canopy can also be cloth or a built structure that hangs or stretches overhead — often seen in beds, thrones, market stalls, or ceremonies. ✅ Examples: "The princess’s bed was draped in a silk canopy, rich with gold thread." "A red canopy shaded the king's dais from the harsh sun." "They set up a makeshift canopy to keep the rain off their supplies." 🔹 3. Verb (less common): To canopy something means to cover it like a canopy would. ✅ "The vines canopied the gate, hiding the path beyond." 🌒 In a Witcher-style sentence: "The tangled canopy muffled sound and cloaked the trail in twilight, even at noon." "A dragon glided silently beneath the forest canopy, unseen by those below." "Mages chanted beneath a silver canopy, their voices echoing like wind in sails." bg- навес балдахин

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adjective: vociferous expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful. "he was a vociferous opponent of the takeover" Подобни: vehement outspoken vocal forthright plain-spoken frank bg- adjective 1. гласовит 2. гръмогласен

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noun: oriole; plural noun: orioles 1. a tree-dwelling Old World bird of which the male typically has bright yellow and black plumage. 2. a New World bird of the American blackbird family, with black and orange or yellow plumage. bg- noun 1. авлига 2. чичопей

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adjective: meek; comparative adjective: meeker; superlative adjective: meekest quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive. "she brought her meek little husband along" bg- adjective 1. кротък 2. смирен

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noun plural noun: entreaties an earnest or humble request. "his supervisors have ignored his entreaties" bg- молби

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noun: geniality the quality of having a friendly and cheerful manner. "he was endowed with geniality and good humour" bg- noun 1. сърдечност 2. общителност

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"Sham" is a noun, adjective, and verb, all centered around the idea of something being fake, deceptive, or not what it seems. It’s a sharp, sometimes harsh word — perfect for exposing lies, tricks, or false appearances. 🔹 1. As a Noun – something false or deceptive: A sham is a fraud, a pretense, or something made to look real but isn’t. ✅ Examples: "The trial was a sham — the verdict had been decided before it began." "He saw through her kindness as the sham it was." "The prophet was a sham, more juggler than seer." 🔹 2. As an Adjective – fake or pretend: Used to describe false emotions, rituals, or titles. ✅ "His sham bravery faded the moment steel was drawn." ✅ "They held a sham wedding to satisfy the elders." 🔹 3. As a Verb – to pretend or fake something (less common): ✅ "She shammed illness to avoid answering." ✅ "He shammed surprise, but the glint in his eye betrayed him." 🔸 Common uses: Sham marriage Sham trial Sham healing Sham peace All mean fake, pretend, or not genuine. 🌒 In a Witcher-style sentence: "The peace treaty was a sham — a pause to sharpen swords, nothing more." "He died believing in a cure that was little more than a sham brewed from nettles and sugar." "Geralt had no patience for sham rituals — the real monsters didn’t care for ceremony." bg- noun 1. измама 2. фалшификация adjective 1. престорен 2. подправен

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adverb: nonchalantly in a casually calm and relaxed manner. "she nonchalantly walked out of the police station" bg- 1. безгрижно

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noun plural noun: viceroys a ruler exercising authority in a colony on behalf of a sovereign. the governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of a king or sovereign bg- 1. вицекрале

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a person who drives a cart bg- каруцар колар

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verb: huff; 3rd person present: huffs; past tense: huffed; past participle: huffed; gerund or present participle: huffing 1. blow out air loudly on account of exertion. "he was huffing under a heavy load" 2. express one's feeling of petty annoyance. "‘Huh!’ Nanny huffed" 3. informal*North American sniff fumes from (petrol or solvents) for a euphoric effect. "it is important to educate young people about the dangers of huffing inhalants" bg- verb 1. обиждам 2. заплашвам noun 1. сръдня 2. мусене

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plural noun: emissaries a person sent as a diplomatic representative on a special mission. bg- 1. емисари

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informal*British verb gerund or present participle: chinwagging have a chat. "he sent her to chinwag with the chiefs" bg- 1. клатене на брадичка

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noun 1. a highly poisonous European plant of the parsley family, with a purple-spotted stem, fernlike leaves, small white flowers, and an unpleasant smell. 2. a coniferous North American tree with dark green foliage which is said to smell like hemlock when crushed, grown chiefly for timber. bg- noun 1. бучиниш 2. канадска ела

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"Chancre" is a medical term, and it refers to a painless sore or ulcer that appears during the early stage of certain infections, most famously syphilis. 🔹 Definition: A chancre is a small, round, and usually painless sore that appears on the skin or mucous membrane, typically where an infection entered the body — most often associated with syphilis. ✅ Key points: Caused by Treponema pallidum, the bacterium behind syphilis Usually shows up on the genitals, mouth, or anus Appears in the first stage of syphilis (primary syphilis) Though painless, it’s highly contagious Often heals on its own in a few weeks — but the disease continues if untreated 🔸 Tone / Use: Clinical, serious, and often shows up in medical, historical, or gritty realism in fiction Might be used in fantasy settings to describe plagues, curses, or body horrors 🌒 In a grim Witcher-style sentence: "The bandit’s face bore the mark — a chancre blooming like rot across his lip. Geralt knew the sickness, and stayed well clear." "They blamed witchcraft, but the healers whispered of chancres and old sins come home to roost." bg- noun 1. твърд шанкър

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adverb: famously 1. informal excellently. "we got on famously" 2. in a way that is widely known. "they have famously reclusive lifestyles" bg- adverb 1. отлично 2. много добре

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Sprawl” can be a tricky word because it has a few meanings depending on context. 🔹 Verb – to lie or sit with your arms and legs spread out in a relaxed or careless way. Example: He sprawled on the couch after a long day. 🔹 Noun – a large area of something that has spread out in an untidy or uncontrolled way. Example: Urban sprawl is a big issue in many growing cities. bg- разтегнат разпрострян

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noun noun: palliasse; plural noun: palliasses; noun: paillasse; plural noun: paillasses a straw mattress. bg- noun 1. сламеник (Seen before)

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noun plural noun: vermin wild animals that are believed to be harmful to crops, farm animals, or game, or which carry disease, e.g. rodents. "killed as vermin or game, the pumas have gone" parasitic worms or insects. "his clothes are infested with vermin" people perceived as despicable and as causing problems for the rest of society. "the vermin who ransacked her house" bg- noun 1. паразити 2. вредители

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adverb in a way that expresses dry, especially mocking, humour. "he reflects wryly on his life and work" bg- 1. иронично

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noun: sturgeon; plural noun: sturgeons a very large primitive fish with bony plates on the body. It occurs in temperate seas and rivers of the northern hemisphere, especially central Eurasia, and is of commercial importance for its caviar and flesh. bg- noun 1. есетра

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adjective absolutely necessary. "he made himself indispensable to the parish priest" Подобни: essential crucial necessary key vital needed required bg adjective 1. необходим 2. задължителен

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📘 Embankment = a raised area of ground, often made of earth or stone, built to hold back water or support a road or railway. In your sentence: “...by the southern embankment...” 👉 It probably refers to a man-made wall or slope near a river or body of water—used to prevent flooding or support a path. 💡So: Istredd dug something up near the southern embankment = He found something near a built-up area by the water. bg- насип дига

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noun: excavation; plural noun: excavations the action of excavating something, especially an archaeological site. "the methods of excavation have to be extremely rigorous" a site that is being or has been excavated. "inside the excavation were the bones of some huge creature" bg- noun 1. разкопки 2. изкопаване

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nouninformal*British noun: pillock; plural noun: pillocks a stupid person. "a complete pillock!" bg- пилок

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Angling, my curious yet tragically under-informed friend, is just a fancy word for fishing—but the kind where you use a rod, a line, and a hook. It sounds more sophisticated because it has fewer syllables and more tweed energy. To be precise: Angling refers to the method of catching fish using an angle (i.e., a hook—yeah, that's where the name comes from, linguistics nerds rejoice). It’s often done for recreation, sport, or avoiding your family on a Sunday morning. Unlike industrial fishing, it’s usually just one person quietly judging their life choices by a lake while pretending they’re not disappointed by how small the trout is. There are types of angling, too, because of course there are: Fly fishing – Requires casting an artificial fly while wearing hip waders and looking introspective. Spin fishing – Uses lures and spinning reels, for those who like gadgets. Bottom fishing – For catching fish that, like you, hang out at the bottom. So in short, angling is just fishing—but with a little more existential dread and a tackle box. bg- angling

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verb gerund or present participle: goading 1. provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction. "he was trying to goad her into a fight" 2. drive (an animal) with a spiked stick. "the cowboys goaded their cattle across the meadows" bg- 1. подтиквам

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adjective: accustomed customary; usual. "his accustomed route" bg- привичен обичаен

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plural noun: cabinets 1. a cupboard with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying articles. "we studied the items laid out in a glass cabinet" 2. (in the UK, Canada, and other Commonwealth countries) the committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy. "the change in policy is being implemented by the cabinet" 3. archaic a small private room. bg- 1. шкафове 2. кабинет 3. малка уединена стая

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adjective: stuffed (of a dead animal) having the skin filled with material to restore the original shape and appearance. "a stuffed parrot" (of a toy) made of fabric stuffed with a soft filling. "she has a large collection of stuffed toys" (of an item of food) having the cavity filled with a savoury or sweet mixture. "stuffed green peppers" informal having eaten to one's limits or satisfaction. "after all that food, I was stuffed" bg- adjective 1. пълнен

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noun a tropical marine fish that has a parrot-like beak and is covered with sharp spines. It inflates itself like a balloon when threatened bg- 1. бодлива риба

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noun: porcupine; plural noun: porcupines a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on the body and tail. bg- noun 1. таралеж 2. мъначка

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plural noun: centipedes a predatory myriapod invertebrate with a flattened elongated body composed of many segments. Most segments bear a single pair of legs, the front pair being modified as poison fangs. bg- 1. стоножки

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📘 Homunculus (noun) = a very small human or human-like creature. It comes from Latin, where "homo" means man and "-culus" makes it small — so literally: "little man." There are two main ways it’s used: Fantasy / Alchemy: A magical or artificial tiny human, often created by a wizard or alchemist. ➡️ The sorcerer created a homunculus to do his bidding. bg- 1. хомункулус

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noun a penis, especially when erect (typically used with reference to male potency or dominance). "the hill figure is a naked man brandishing a club and displaying a huge phallus" an image or representation of an erect penis, typically symbolizing fertility or potency. "three wooden painted phalluses" bg- 1. фалос

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adjective: mouldy; comparative adjective: mouldier; superlative adjective: mouldiest; adjective: moldy; comparative adjective: moldier; superlative adjective: moldiest 1. covered with a fungal growth which causes decay, due to age or damp conditions. "mouldy bread" 2. informal tediously old-fashioned. "mouldy conventions" bg- 1. мухлясал

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noun: ironware articles made of iron, typically domestic implements. "exquisite handcrafted ironware tables" bg- железарии железария

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adjective causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately. "a provocative article" intended or intending to arouse sexual desire or interest. "a provocative sidelong glance" bg- провокативен предизвикателен възбудително

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📘 Menstrual (adjective) = related to menstruation — the monthly cycle in which people with a uterus shed the lining of the womb. ➡️ This happens roughly once a month and is often called a period. Examples: She experiences menstrual cramps every month. The app helps track her menstrual cycle. 💡So “menstrual” = anything connected to the period (like pain, cycle, bleeding, health). bg- adjective 1. менструален 2. ежемесечен

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noun: phial; plural noun: phials a small cylindrical glass bottle, typically used for medical samples or for potions or medicines. "a phial of blood" bg- стъкленица шишенце

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noundated*humorous a woman who has many casual sexual encounters or relationships. archaic a female prostitute. bg- noun 1. проститутка 2. курва (Might have been seen before)

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noun 1. a domesticated pig, especially a castrated male reared for slaughter. a feral pig. a wild animal of the pig family, for example a warthog. 2 informal*trademark in UK a large motorcycle, in particular a Harley Davidson. verb: hog; 3rd person present: hogs; past tense: hogged; past participle: hogged; gerund or present participle: hogging 1. informal take or use most or all of (something) in an unfair or selfish way. "he never hogged the limelight" bg- noun 1. свиня 2. прасе verb 1. ям лакомо 2. изкривявам гръб

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verb past tense: exhumed; past participle: exhumed dig out (something buried, especially a corpse) from the ground. "the bodies were exhumed on the orders of a judge" bg- ексхумирам изравям откопавам

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📘 Temporal (in this context) = related to the temple area of the skull, which is the side of your head, near your eyes and ears. 🦴 So the temporal bone = one of the bones on the side of your skull. ➡️ In your sentence: “...a hole gaping in the temporal bone.” Means: There’s a hole in the side of the skull, near the temple area. 💡Other meanings of temporal (outside anatomy): Related to time (e.g., a temporal sequence of events). In contrast to spiritual things (e.g., temporal power vs. spiritual power). bg- adjective 1. светски 2. слепоочен noun 1. слепоочна кост

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verb gerund or present participle: curbing 1. restrain or keep in check. "she promised she would curb her temper" restrain (a horse) by means of a curb. "both men were instinctively curbing their horses" bg- 1. ограничаване

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adjective: grizzled having or streaked with grey hair. "grizzled hair" grizzle verbinformal*British past tense: grizzled; past participle: grizzled (of a child) cry fretfully. "sometimes children grizzled, sometimes they wailed" bg- adjective 1. прошарен 2. посивял 3. побелял

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adjective 1. gentle and kindly. "his benign but firm manner" Medicine (of a disease) not harmful in effect. "a benign condition" (of a tumour) not malignant. "benign growths" bg- adjective 1. доброкачествен 2. благ (seen before)

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noun plural noun: confrères; plural noun: confreres a fellow member of a profession. "Pooley's police confrères" bg- 1. събратя

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nounarchaic*humorous a young man. "he's a mere stripling" bg noun 1. юноша 2. младеж (BAD THIS WAS SEEEN BEFORE)

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verb 1. beat (someone) with a whip or stick as a punishment. "the men had been flogged and branded on the forehead" 2. informal*British sell or offer for sale. "he made a fortune flogging beads to hippies" nouninformal*British an arduous climb or struggle. "a long flog up the mountainside" bg- verb 1. бия с камшик 2. шибам

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noun (in imperial Russia) a whip used to inflict punishment, often causing death. verb flog (someone) with a knout. bg- noun 1. камшик 2. възел

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📘 Quack (noun): 🧑‍⚕️ Fake doctor — someone who pretends to be a medical expert but isn’t. ➡️ Don’t trust those quacks selling miracle cures! 🦆 Duck sound — the sound a duck makes. ➡️ The ducks quacked loudly by the pond. bg- 1. шарлатани

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noun strong hostility. "he no longer felt any animosity towards her" bg- noun 1. враждебност 2. неприязън

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noun 1. a non-ordained male member of a Church. "he was an active Catholic layman" 2. a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject. "the book seems well suited to the interested layman" bg- noun 1. профан 2. мирянин

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plural noun: dilettantes 📘 Dilettante (noun) = a person who dabbles in an art or field of knowledge without serious commitment or deep understanding. 💡You were exactly right: it's someone unserious or superficial about a craft, usually for fun or appearance. Example: ➡️ He's just a dilettante in music—he plays a little, but doesn't study it seriously. 💡Better expression for your definition: “Someone who is not deeply committed or trained in a craft, but plays around with it for fun or to seem cultured.” bg- дилетант

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adjective badly made or done. "we're not paying good money for shoddy goods" noun an inferior quality yarn or fabric made from the shredded fibre of waste woollen cloth or clippings. "the production of shoddy and mattress stuffing" bg- adjective 1. калпав 2. лош noun 1. боклук 2. нещо просташко

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adjective 1. ridiculously small or inadequate. "they were given a derisory pay rise" 2. another term for derisive. "his derisory gaze swept over her" Подобни: mocking ridiculing jeering scoffing jibing pillorying teasing bg- adjective 1. насмешлив 2. ироничен

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adverb 1. used to add a further comment or a remark unconnected to the current subject; by the way. "incidentally, it was many months before the whole truth was discovered" 2. in an incidental manner; as a chance occurrence. "the infection was discovered only incidentally at post-mortem examination" Подобни: by chance by accident accidentally fortuitously by a fluke bg- adverb 1. между другото 2. случайно

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verb 1. praise formally or officially. "he was commended by the judge for his courageous actions" 2. present as suitable for approval or acceptance; recommend. "I commend her to you without reservation" bg- verb 1. поверявам 2. похвалвам

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noun: perspicacity the quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness. "the perspicacity of her remarks" bg- noun 1. проницателност 2. прозорливост

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Nice! “Fudge” and “fudging” are super interesting—they can mean different things depending on how they're used. 🍫😅 📘 Fudge can be: 1. 🍬 Noun — A soft, sweet candy ➡️ She made chocolate fudge for dessert. 2. 🙈 Verb — To avoid giving a clear answer, or to cheat/change the truth a little ➡️ He fudged the numbers on the report. ➡️ Stop fudging and tell me the truth! 📘 Fudging = the -ing form of the verb “to fudge” ➡️ She’s fudging the facts to make herself look better. It’s often used when someone is being dishonest or vague, usually to escape blame or avoid a difficult situation. 💡There’s also a softer, joking use: ➡️ "Oh fudge!" = a mild way of saying a bad word (like “damn!”), especially in kids’ books or movies. bg- празни приказки служа си с измама

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noun the quality of being open and honest; frankness. "a man of refreshing candour" bg- 1. откровеност

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📘 Prosaicness (noun) = the quality of being dull, ordinary, or lacking imagination. It comes from “prosaic”, which means: ➡️ Not poetic, not exciting, just plain or practical. So prosaicness = boringness / plainness / lack of creativity. Example: ➡️ The prosaicness of the report made it hard to stay awake. ➡️ She hated the prosaicness of daily routines. 💡Think of it as the opposite of “poetic,” “artistic,” or “inspiring.”

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noun 1. a person's face or facial expression. "his impenetrable eyes and inscrutable countenance give little away" 2. support or approval. "she was giving her specific countenance to the occasion" verb admit as acceptable or possible. "he was reluctant to countenance the use of force" bg- noun 1. лице 2. изражение verb 1. подкрепям

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adjective: avaricious having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain. "avaricious corporate bosses looking to maximize profits" bg- adjective 1. скъпернически 2. свидлив

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noun the quality of having unlimited or very great power. "God's omnipotence" bg- noun 1. всемогъщество

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📘 Cellular (adjective) = related to the cells of the body. In your sentence: "What you take for emotion is cellular, somatic memory..." ➡️ “Cellular” means that the emotion is coming from the cells of your body, not from your conscious thoughts—like it's stored physically inside you. 📘 Somatic = also means “related to the body.” 💡So the full meaning is: What feels like emotion is actually physical memory stored in your body’s cells. It's talking about trauma or feelings that live in your body, not just your mind. bg- adjective 1. клетъчен 2. порест

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adjective relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind. "patients completed a questionnaire about their somatic and psychological symptoms" bg- adjective 1. соматичен 2. телесен

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📘 Caprice (noun) = a sudden, unpredictable change in mood or behavior; a whim. 💡 It’s often used when someone does something on impulse, without logic or reason. Examples: ➡️ He quit his job on a caprice—no warning at all! ➡️ The king ruled by caprice, changing laws as he pleased. So a caprice = an emotional or impulsive decision, not a thoughtful one. 💡It can also sound a bit fancy or dramatic, like someone being moody or unpredictable. bg- noun 1. каприз 2. прищявка

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adjective: objectionable arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive. "I find his theory objectionable in its racist undertones" Подобни: offensive unpleasant disagreeable distasteful displeasing bg- adjective 1. нежелателен 2. неприятен

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noun fluent or persuasive speaking or writing. "a preacher of great power and eloquence" bg- noun 1. красноречие 2. сладкодумство (Another word seen before you washed hack)

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adjective delightful; entrancing. "she looked ravishing" Подобни: very beautiful gorgeous stunning wonderful exquisite lovely bg- adjective 1. пленителен 2. очарователен

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adjective: pronounced very noticeable or marked; conspicuous. "he had a pronounced squint" bg- adjective 1. ясно изразен 2. подчертан

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verb gerund or present participle: emphasising 1. give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing. "they emphasize the need for daily, one-to-one contact between parent and child" 2. lay stress on (a word or phrase) when speaking. "his father emphasized the wrong words in his sentence" 3. make (something) more clearly defined. "a hip-length jacket which emphasized her shape" 1. подчертавайки

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noun: kohl a black powder, usually antimony sulphide or lead sulphide, used as eye make-up especially in Eastern countries. bg- 1. кол

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adjective clever or skilful. "he was adroit at tax avoidance" bg- adjective 1. ловък 2. умел

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adjective: willowy; comparative adjective: willowier; superlative adjective: willowiest 1. bordered, shaded, or covered by willows. "willowy meadow land" 2. (of a person) tall, slim, and lithe. "a beautiful willowy blonde" bg- adjective 1. строен 2. грациозен

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📘 Embed (verb) = to fix something deeply and firmly inside something else. 1. 🧱 Physical meaning ➡️ To place something firmly into another material. The bullet was embedded in the wall. The shell was embedded in the sand. 2. 💻 Technology / Programming ➡️ To insert one thing into another, like media into a webpage. You can embed a YouTube video into a blog post. The chip was embedded in the device. 3. 🧠 Emotional / Psychological / Memory ➡️ To deeply implant an idea, memory, or belief. The trauma was embedded in his subconscious. Those words are embedded in my memory. 4. 📰 Journalism / Military ➡️ A reporter who travels with a military unit to report from inside. He was an embedded journalist during the war. 💡 “Embedded” is just the past participle or adjective form: an embedded chip, embedded trauma, embedded journalist bg- вграждане закрепвам поставям в запечатвам

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noun: quartz a hard mineral consisting of silica, found widely in igneous and metamorphic rocks and typically occurring as colourless or white hexagonal prisms. It is often coloured by impurities (as in amethyst, citrine, and cairngorm). bg- noun 1. кварц adjective 1. кварцов

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noun plural noun: peonies a herbaceous or shrubby plant of north temperate regions, which has long been cultivated for its showy flowers. bg- 1. божури

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verb gerund or present participle: reproaching express to (someone) one's disapproval of or disappointment in their actions. "critics reproached him for his failure to tackle the deficiency" accuse someone of. "his wife reproached him with cowardice" bg- 1. упрекване

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📘 Atavistic (adjective) = related to something ancient, primitive, or ancestral — especially traits or instincts from early human history. 💡It comes from “atavism,” which means a return to ancestral characteristics, especially those long gone. Examples: He felt an atavistic fear in the dark forest. 👉 (a deep, primal fear—like something ancient humans might’ve felt) The ritual had an atavistic energy, like something out of the stone age. So, atavistic usually describes feelings, behaviors, or traits that seem instinctive, primitive, or inherited from distant ancestors. bg- adjective 1. атавистичен

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noun plural noun: slits a long, narrow cut or opening. "make a slit in the stem under a bud" verb 3rd person present: slits 1. make a long, narrow cut in. "give me the truth or I will slit your throat" bg- 1. цепки 2. разрез

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adjective adjective: slanting positioned or directed in a sloping or oblique direction. "the slanting beams of the roof" bg- adjective 1. полегат 2. наклонен

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verb (of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming up. "the river thawed and barges of food began to reach the capital" noun a period of warmer weather that thaws ice and snow. "the thaw came yesterday afternoon" bg- noun 1. размразяване 2. топене verb 1. топя 2. разтопявам

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preposition: amidst in the middle of; amid. "amidst this criticism, at least she still has a few people in her corner" bg- preposition 1. сред 2. всред

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adjective: unblemished not damaged or marked in any way. "her body was perfectly formed and unblemished" adjective 1. чист 2. непорочен

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adjective 1. deprived of or lacking (something). "her room was stark and bereft of colour" 2. (of a person) sad and lonely, especially through someone's death or departure. "his death in 1990 left her bereft" bg- verb 1. лишавам

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adjective 1. very enthusiastic or passionate. "an ardent supporter of the cause of education" 2. archaic*literary burning; glowing. "the ardent flames" bg- adjective 1. пламенен 2. ревностен

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adjective calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil. "her eyes were closed and she looked very serene" nounarchaic an expanse of clear sky or calm sea. "not a cloud obscured the deep serene" bg- adjective 1. ведър 2. безоблачен noun 1. ясно небе 2. ведрина

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📘 Congeal (verb) = to change from a liquid to a solid or thicker state—usually when something cools down. 💡It’s often used with things like blood, fat, or soup. Examples: The soup congealed after sitting out all night. Blood congealed around the wound. 👉 (It thickened and started to dry or harden) 🎨 Metaphorically, it can also mean: to become fixed or set, like an idea or emotion ➡️ Tension congealed in the room. (The feeling became heavy or “solid”) bg- verb 1. пресичам 2. втвърдявам

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noun: vanity; plural noun: vanities 1. excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements. "it flattered his vanity to think I was in love with him" 2. the quality of being worthless or futile. "the vanity of human wishes" 3. North American a dressing table. bg- noun 1. суета 2. суетност

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Great sentence—very meaningful! 💬✨ 📘 Reciprocate (verb) = to return a feeling, action, or gift in the same way. 💡 It means to give back what you receive — like love, kindness, or a favor. In your sentence: "...gifts which may not be accepted, if one is unable to… reciprocate them…" 👉 It means: If you can’t give something equally valuable in return, you shouldn't accept the gift. Examples: She smiled, and he reciprocated with a warm hug. He didn’t reciprocate her feelings. 😢 💡So to reciprocate = to match or return something (emotion, gift, gesture). bg- verb 1. отвръщам 2. отплащам се

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noun: carapace; plural noun: carapaces the hard upper shell of a tortoise, crustacean, or arachnid. "the study found oil in the carapace of 29 sea turtles that returned to feed in the spill area" something regarded as a protective or defensive covering. "under her carapace of self-confidence she was very sensitive to criticism" bg- noun 1. раковина

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verbliterary past participle: begotten 1. (especially of a man) bring (a child) into existence by the process of reproduction. "they hoped that the King might beget an heir by his new queen" 2. cause; bring about. "killings beget more killings" bg- раждам създавам пораждам

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verb gerund or present participle: criss-crossing form a pattern of intersecting lines or paths on (a place). "the green hill was criss-crossed with a network of sheep tracks" move or travel around (a place) by going back and forth repeatedly. "the President criss-crossed America" bg- 1. кръстосване

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verb past tense: corroded; past participle: corroded 1. destroy or damage (metal, stone, or other materials) slowly by chemical action. "acid rain poisons fish and corrodes buildings" 2. destroy or weaken (something) gradually. "the self-centred climate corrodes ideals and concerns about social justice" bg- 1. корозирали

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adjective knobbly, rough, and twisted, especially with age. "the gnarled old oak tree" bg- възлести кокалест

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noun 1. excessive pride in oneself. "he was puffed up with conceit"

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📘 Whipster (noun – very rare, old-fashioned or slang) = it has two main meanings, depending on context and tone: 1. 🕺 (Archaic / Old use) ➡️ A dandy, show-off, or flashy young man who dresses fancy and tries to impress people. Think: someone stylish but maybe a little shallow or vain. Example: The tavern was full of smug little whipsters in velvet coats. 2. 😏 (Insulting slang) ➡️ A sly, cunning, or untrustworthy person — sometimes like a trickster or coward. “You lying whipster!” could be a way to insult someone. It’s not a common word today, so it usually shows up in fantasy, historical fiction, or stylized dialogue to give an old-school or dramatic flavor.

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adjective not physically or mentally strong, especially through age or illness. "those who were old or infirm" bg- adjective 1. немощен 2. безсилен

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Ah, that’s a great one—very classic and poetic! 🍷😉 📘 “In your cups” is an old-fashioned expression that means: ➡️ Drunk or under the influence of alcohol. So in your sentence: “What’s the matter with you? Are you infirm or in your cups?” 💬 It means: “Are you sick, or are you drunk?” (Infirm = weak or ill) 💡“Cups” here refers to drinking cups—specifically for alcohol, like wine or ale.

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noun a stupid person. bg- noun 1. тъпак

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📘 Absentmindedly (adverb) = doing something without paying attention, because your mind is somewhere else. 💡It’s when you're distracted or lost in thought while doing something. Examples: She absentmindedly stirred her tea while staring out the window. He nodded absentmindedly, not really listening. 👉 It describes actions that are automatic or unconscious, because your mind is “absent.” bg- разсеяно

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noun plural noun: squiggles a short line that curls and loops in an irregular way. "some prescriptions are a series of meaningless squiggles" verbNorth American 3rd person present: squiggles wriggle; squirm. "a thin worm that squiggled in his palm" bg- 1. извивки

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adjective not considered to be respectable in character or appearance. "he was heavy, grubby, and vaguely disreputable" bg- adjective 1. с лоша репутация 2. непочтен

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“Converse” is one of those words that can be both a verb, a noun, and even an adjective—depending on how it’s used. Let’s break it down: 1. 🗣️ Verb — to talk or have a conversation ➡️ They conversed quietly in the corner. 💡More formal than “talk,” often polite or thoughtful speech. 2. 🧠 Noun (rare, formal) — a conversation ➡️ He enjoyed deep converses with his mentor. 📌 Not used much this way anymore—sounds old-fashioned. 3. 🔁 Adjective — opposite or reverse ➡️ She holds the converse opinion. ➡️ “Hot” is the converse of “cold.” 💡This usage is completely different from the “talking” meaning! It comes from logic and math originally. BONUS: 👟 Converse (brand) — casual shoes! 😄 But that’s a proper noun. bg- разговарям обратен общувам

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It’s a fun word because it can show disrespect, sarcasm, or even eating—yep, seriously! Let’s look at all the meanings: 1. 😏 To mock or speak with disrespect (verb) ➡️ He scoffed at the idea of ghosts. 💬 = He laughed or spoke in a way that showed he thought it was stupid. 💡Often used with “at” — scoff at something 2. 😆 To laugh or speak rudely (noun – rare) ➡️ She replied with a scoff and rolled her eyes. 📌 It’s the sound of mocking or sarcastic laughter. 3. 🍽️ To eat greedily or quickly (British slang) ➡️ He scoffed down the whole burger in 30 seconds! 💬 = He ate it fast, like a hungry animal 🐺 So: 😒 Mocking someone = “Don’t scoff at me!” 😄 Sarcastic noise = “She gave a little scoff.” 🍔 Quick eating = “He scoffed the snacks.” bg- noun 1. подигравка 2. ядене verb 1. лапам 2. нагъвам

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exclamationarchaic*humorous exclamation: alas used to express grief, pity, or concern. "alas, my funds have some limitations" bg- 1. уви

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in a way that is typical of someone who is young, healthy, attractive, and able to move and bend smoothly: She watched him jump lithely on board the boat. Lithely, she rose to her feet and came to stand by them. See. lithe. bg- гъвкав

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nounderogatory*informal a person who is tough and aggressive and enjoys a fight or argument. "thick-necked bruisers in shell suits" a professional boxer. "a decent, gentle bruiser who almost knocked out one the greatest heavyweights of all time" bg- побойник синина

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adjective (of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age. "a tall, gaunt woman in black" (of a building or place) grim or desolate in appearance. "gaunt tenement blocks" bg- adjective 1. мършав 2. измъчен (Seen before you hack)

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“Creases” can show up in clothes, paper, skin, even faces—and the meaning shifts slightly depending on where it's used. Let’s break it down: 📘 Crease (noun & verb) = a line or fold that’s formed by pressure, bending, or movement. 1. 👔 Clothing ➡️ A fold or line in fabric, either neat or wrinkled. He ironed sharp creases into his trousers. Her shirt was full of creases after the nap. 💡Can be good (sharp, clean lines) or bad (wrinkled & messy). 2. 📄 Paper / Material ➡️ A folded line from bending something like paper. The letter had a deep crease down the middle. 3. 😠😄 Face / Skin ➡️ Lines that appear from movement or age. He had a deep crease between his eyebrows. Her face creased with laughter. 💡**“To crease (verb)”** = to form a crease. ➡️ She creased the page to mark her spot. 4. 🏏🏑 Sports (cricket, hockey, etc.) ➡️ A marked line or area on the field. The batsman stood just inside the crease. (This one’s very sport-specific!) So: 👚 Clothes 📄 Paper 😊 Faces 🏏 Sports bg- 1. гънки

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adjective having a sharply strong taste or smell. "the pungent smell of frying onions" (of comment, criticism, or humour) having a sharp and caustic quality. "he has expressed some fairly pungent criticisms" bg- adjective 1. остър 2. пикантен

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“Plaster” has several meanings depending on the context—medicine, building, even expressions. Let’s break it down: 1. 🏥 Medical plaster (UK) ➡️ A bandage or adhesive strip used to cover a cut or wound. She put a plaster on her finger. 💡 In American English, this is called a Band-Aid. 2. 🧱 Building plaster ➡️ A soft, wet material (like a mix of lime or cement) used on walls or ceilings to make them smooth or for decoration. They covered the bricks with a layer of plaster. The ceiling plaster was cracked. 3. 🖼️ To cover or stick something thickly or messily (verb) ➡️ He plastered posters all over the wall. ➡️ Her hair was plastered to her forehead from the rain. 💡 Can also be figurative: She plastered on a fake smile. (meaning: forced or overly obvious) 4. ⚕️ Old-fashioned medicine patches ➡️ A thick, sticky preparation applied to the skin for pain or swelling (rare today). So: 🩹 Wound covering (UK) 🧱 Wall finishing 🧴 Stick or cover something thickly 😐 Exaggerated expressions (like fake smiles) bg- noun 1. гипс 2. пластир verb 1. гипсирам 2. измазвам

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📘 Lime mortar = a mixture used in building to hold stones or bricks together, made from: Lime (calcium-based powder) Sand Water 🧪 How it works: The lime reacts with air and hardens over time, binding the materials. It was used for thousands of years before modern cement came along. 💡 Why it’s special: It’s flexible and breathable (great for old buildings!) Doesn’t crack as easily as modern cement Still used in historic restoration Example: ➡️ The castle walls were built with stone and lime mortar. ➡️ Lime mortar allows moisture to escape, helping old walls “breathe.” bg- варов разтвор

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“Lime” is one of those sneaky little words with lots of meanings—and only one of them is fruity! 🍋 Let’s break them down: 1. 🍋 Lime (the fruit) ➡️ A small, green, sour citrus fruit. I added lime juice to the drink. 💡 Often confused with lemon (which is yellow & slightly sweeter) 2. 🧱 Lime (the material) ➡️ A chalky white substance (usually made from heating limestone) used in construction, soil treatment, and mortar. There are two main types: Quicklime (calcium oxide) — super reactive, dangerous if wet. Slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) — safer, used in lime mortar. Lime was mixed with sand to make mortar for ancient buildings. 3. 🌱 Agricultural lime ➡️ Crushed limestone added to soil to reduce acidity and improve crops. Farmers use lime to improve poor soil. 4. 🎨 Lime (color) ➡️ A bright, yellow-green color—like the fruit. She wore a lime-green dress. 5. 🕊️ Old slang (rare) – To trap or catch ➡️ From an old use: “birdlime” was sticky stuff made from tree sap to trap birds. “To lime someone” could mean to trap or trick them (very old usage!). So in short, “lime” can mean: 🍋 Fruit 🧱 Building material 🌾 Soil additive 🎨 Color 🕊️ Old-school bird glue bg- вар лайм обогатявам почва с вар

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informal noun 1. an annoying or stubborn person or animal. "he was certainly an unsociable cuss" 2. another term for curse (sense 2 of the noun). verb another term for curse (sense 2 of the verb). bg- noun 1. проклятие 2. ругатня verb 1. ругая 2. проклинам

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verb past tense: encased; past participle: encased enclose or cover in a case or close-fitting surround. "each was encased in a plastic shrink-wrap" bg- 1. обвит

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📘 Sinuously (adverb) = in a smooth, flowing, and curving way—like a snake. So in your sentence: “...turned sinuously around...” ➡️ It means he turned in a smooth, graceful, almost snake-like motion—not stiff or jerky. 💡 Comes from “sinuous”, which means: full of curves or twists graceful and flowing Examples: The river moved sinuously through the valley. She danced sinuously, like a serpent. So: The Witcher isn’t just turning—he’s doing it with calm, fluid, controlled movement, ready for action. 🐍⚔️ bg- криволичещо

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adjective adjective: lithe; comparative adjective: lither; superlative adjective: lithest; adjective: lithesome (especially of a person's body) thin, supple, and graceful. "she lay gazing up at his tall, lithe figure" bg- adjective 1. гъвкав 2. жилав (Might have had that)

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