Vocabulary Flashcards

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Enclose

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To surround

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I sucked my thumb.

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Satisfying meal

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Unforgettable (be careful with spelling)

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To become familiar | I just can't get used to getting up early.

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Bureaucratic

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Difficult to fight against An overwhelming urge/desire/need Very great or very large Overwhelming generosity

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A secret reason for doing something

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Relaxation | I go fishing for relaxation

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Terribly annoyed

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When there is not enough of something | Water shortage

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Absolutely

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Invaluable for abstract things | It was priceless

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Unbelievably

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Manufacturing methods

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Pleased/pleasant, pleasantly, pleasure

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Pale yellow | Good weather, dry and hot

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To organise

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Difficulty or trouble Verb: to annoy someone, especially by repeatedly asking them something I'll do it in my own time - just stop hassling me!

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To become familiar with a place and to feel happy and confident in it She quickly settled down in he new house/job/school. To start living in a place where you intend to stay for a log time Eventually, I'd like to settle down and have a family, but not yet.

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A good/great deal of sth A large amount A great deal of effort

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Tom wrote a novel about Indian without ever having set foot in the country Set foot in somewhere: to go to a place

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Someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial

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Under no circumstances must you bring On no account should you be late At no point/time did I have sexual relations with that woman (In) no way am I going to the Ivy

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Under no circumstances must you bring On no account should you be late At no point/time did I have sexual relations with that woman (In) no way am I going to the Ivy

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``` Female pig (uk) Pig (USA) ```

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To hurt somebody or damage something

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Bigger than mouse

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Like mokey

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To produce a baby

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To push someone or something forcefully To shove snow

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Something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing Sally had been recovering well from her operation, but yesterday she experienced/suffered a setback. There has been s slightly/temporary setback in our plans.

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To risk money

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To be successful

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To put a dead body into the ground

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Unpleasant news A very attractive person A blond bombshell

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He's nowhere near as tall as his sister

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Mauá is not such a safe city as it used to be.

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He's as good a policeman as his father was.

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A person who will legally receive the money when you die

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It's a great deal better to study in Australia

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Soccer is by far the best sport in the world

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Once upon a time

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To be healthy after a period of illness | "We'll soon have you back on your feet again," said the nurse.

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To start doing something new | The company got its feet wet by taking a stand at the trade's exhibition.

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There is enormous support for quick, low-interest loans to help companies get back on their feet after a disaster.

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To make a determined decision or promise to do something The guerrillas vowed they would overthrow the government. I vowed to do more of the cooking myself.

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To start drinking alcohol, after a period when you have drunk none When her husband died, she fell off the wagon.

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You have decided not to drink any alcohol for a period of time He was on the wagon for ten years, when he was living in Australia.

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What someone wants to happen | It was God's will.

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Far/further A long/longer distance away We export our products to countries as far afield as Japan and Canada.

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A passion for sth

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Stalks his prey in the night

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Pile Pile of dvds To arrange things in a ordered pile The caretaker began stacking up the chairs.

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The probability If you drive a car all your life, the odds are that that you'll have an accident at some point. ``` In gambling (betting), a probability expressed as a number The odds against my horse winning /on my horse winning are a hundred to one. ```

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unusual in an attractive and interesting way: | He was tall and had a quirky, off-beat sense of humour.

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to take off all your clothes in front of other people the most or best that you can have, do, get, or achieve, or all that you want or need: When we bought the television, we decided to go for the full monty.

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› to force someone to leave somewhere: Tenants who fall behind in their rent risk being evicted. He was evicted from the pub for drunken and violent behaviour. After falling behind with his mortgage repayments he now faces eviction from his home. In this economically depressed area, evictions are common.

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› used to tell someone that they should feel sorry for something they did: Shame on you for being so unkind. humorous You mean you were in town and you didn't come and see us - shame on you!

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to join two pieces of cloth together by putting thread through them with a needle.

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(UK also flies) the opening at the front of a pair of trousers: Hey Chris, your fly's undone!

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a line where two things join, especially a line of sewing joining two pieces of cloth or leather: The bags we sell have very strong seams, so they will last for years.

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a strip of material that forms the waist of a pair of trousers or a skirt: He had a gun tucked into the waistband of his trousers.

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a length of time: I only stayed for a short while. You were there quite a while (= a long time), weren't you? "When did that happen?" "Oh, it was a while ago (= a long time ago). I haven't seen him for a while (= for a long time). I'll be fine in a while (= soon).

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If something crosses your mind, you think of it: It crossed my mind yesterday that you must be short of staff. It never once crossed my mind that she might be unhappy.

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to put one of your arms, fingers, or legs over the top of the other: She sat down and crossed her legs.

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(US informal also someway) in a way or by some means that is not known or not stated: It won't be easy, but we'll get across the river somehow. for a reason that is not clear: I know what we're doing is legal, but somehow it doesn't feel right.

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used to show that you think a word that is used to describe someone or something is not suitable or not correct: It was one of his so-called friends who supplied him with the drugs that killed him. used to introduce a new word or phrase that is not yet known by many people: It isn't yet clear how destructive this so-called 'super virus' is.

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``` Recognised Recognition Recognisable Unrecognisable Recognisably ```

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to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret: He was jailed for revealing secrets to the Russians. [+ that] Her biography revealed that she was not as rich as everyone thought.

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to do or complete something, especially that you have said you would do or that you have been told to do: Nigel is carrying out research on early Christian art. The hospital is carrying out tests to find out what's wrong with her. Our soldiers carried out a successful attack last night.

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to continue doing something, or to cause something to continue: Let's carry on this discussion at some other time. Carry on the good work!

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to complete something successfully: | It is doubtful whether it will be possible to carry through the education reforms.

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a boy or young man: A group of young lads were standing outside the shop. He's a nice lad.

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to attack and injure someone: | Do you want me to get some of the lads to work him over?

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added (extra) precaution of sounds

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to persuade someone that something false is the truth, or to keep the truth hidden from someone for your own advantage: The company deceived customers by selling old computers as new ones. The sound of the door closing deceived me into thinking they had gone out. to refuse to accept the truth: She thinks he'll come back, but she's deceiving herself.

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[formal] to avoid or escape from someone or something: The police have assured the public that the escaped prisoners will not evade recapture for long. She leaned forward to kiss him but he evaded her by pretending to sneeze. An Olympic gold medal is the only thing that has evaded her in her remarkable career. [+ -ing verb] He can't evade doing military service forever.

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Convincing Convinced Convincingly Unconvincing

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in order to celebrate or show great respect for someone or something: a banquet in honour of the president

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to hit or beat repeatedly with a lot of force, or to crush something by hitting it repeatedly: I could feel my heart pounding as I went on stage to collect the prize. Nearly 50 people are still missing after the storm pounded the coast. The city was pounded to rubble during the war. He pounded on the door demanding to be let in. She was pounding away on her typewriter until four in the morning.

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noun (OUTER POINT) B1 [C] the outer or furthest point of something: He'd piped fresh cream around the edge of the cake. They built the church on the edge of the village. A man was standing at the water's edge with a small boy. I caught (= hit) my leg on the edge of the table as I walked past. on edge C2 nervous and not relaxed: Is something wrong? You seem a bit on edge this morning.

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the less unpleasant of two choices, neither of which is good: But allowing a criminal to go free is perhaps the lesser of two evils if the alternative is imprisoning an innocent person.

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B2 a woman whose husband or wife has died and who has not married again

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Is the washing machine in use right now?

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handful noun (AMOUNT) › [C] an amount of something that can be held in one hand: He pulled out a handful of coins from his pocket. handful noun (A FEW) B2 [S] a small number of people or things: She invited all her friends to her party, but only a handful of them turned handful noun (DIFFICULT PERSON) › [S] a person, often a child, who is difficult to control: Her older son is fine but the little one is a bit of a handful.

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``` handy adjective (SKILFUL) › [after verb] able to use something skilfully: Jonathan's good at wallpapering but he's not so handy with a paintbrush. ``` C2 useful or convenient: a handy container/tool First-time visitors to France will find this guide particularly handy.

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Delighted, delightful Delightedly, delightfully Absolutely delighted

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Picturesque, picturesquely

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Geographical, geographically

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take part in sth to take part in something: The two governments have agreed to engage in a comprehensive dialogue to resolve the problem.

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(USEFUL) C2 useful or convenient: a handy container/tool (SKILFUL) [after verb] able to use something skilfully: Jonathan's good at wallpapering but he's not so handy with a paintbrush.

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Adventurous, Adventurously, Adventurer

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increasingly

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sufficiency, sufficient and insufficient, sufficiently

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doubt, doubtful and undoubted, doubtfully - undoubtedly - doubtless

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Maintenance

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stability and stabilisation, stable

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>Would you like an aisle seat or would you prefer to be by the window? >You’ll find the Shampoo and the soap in the fourth aisle along from the entrance. >go/walk down the aisle (to get married)

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not feeling well, or suffering from a disease: I felt ill so I went home. He's been ill with meningitis. Sophia fell ill/was taken ill (= became ill) while on holiday. He is critically (= very badly) ill in hospital.

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(SEEM) to seem to be a particular type of person: I watched the interview and felt he came over as quite arrogant. (MOVE) to come to a place, move from one place to another, or move towards someone: Come over here! Are your family coming over from Greece for the wedding?

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any object used in fighting or war, such as sword, a gun, bomb, knife, etc.: a lethal weapon chemical/nuclear/biological weapons The youths were dragged from their car and searched for weapons.

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Ward: Hospital/Prison, City Area, Child Ward sth off: to prevent something unpleasant >I take vitamin C to ward off colds Warder: a person who is in charge of people in prison

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deign to do sth › to do something unwillingly and in a way that shows that you think you are too important to do it: If she deigns to reply to my letter, I'll be extremely surprised.

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to (cause to) die by being unable to breathe underwater: He drowned in a boating accident. Many animals were drowned by the tidal wave. (COVER) to cover or be covered, especially with a liquid: A whole valley was drowned when the river was dammed. disapproving He drowned his food in/with tomato sauce.

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The business went bankrupt after one year.

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John and Fred are like two peans in a pod

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Silly (not important) mistake Foreseeable future Golden Opportunity

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If something, especially a noise, sets your teeth on edge, it annoys you very much: That DJ's voice really sets my teeth on edge.

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Bright (adj) - Brighten (v) - brightness (n) - brightly (adv) doubt (n) - doubt (v) - doubtful - doubtfully (adv) and doubtless (adv) vary - variation - variable - variability entertainment - entertain - entertainer

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I’d set my heart on doing the course (you want very much).

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We booked the holiday on a whim. (suddenly and with no good reason)

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to be rejected | >Have you ever been turn down from a course or a job you applied for?

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Which subjects do/did you sometimes drop behind in at school?

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move towards, be mentioned, appear, become available (job), happen, be coming up

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Face up to sth (confront) <> run away from | Do you find it easy to face up to difficult situations or people?

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to finally be in a particular place or situation | Much of this meat will probably end up as dog food

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(SITUATION) When an argument blows over, it becomes gradually less important until it ends and is forgotten: I thought that after a few days the argument would blow over. (STORM) When a storm blows over, it becomes gradually less strong until it ends: The storm raged all night but by morning it had blown over.

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This situation has me rolling around on the floor laughing

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On the big screen = at the cinema/movie

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Supplant = replace | >My old computer has finally been supplanted by a brand new lap top.

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Subsidise = pay part of the cost of She works every weekend to subsidise her music lessons Subsidisation - subsidy

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``` Perpetual = non-stop Rigours of = extreme difficulties Deliver = say Raise funds = get money Resemble = look like ```

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Checks your eyesight

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C2 an untidy pile or mass of things: a heap of clothes/rubbish › to put things into a large, untidy pile: He heaped more food onto his plate.

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over the shirt, no sleeves… Waistcoat (UK)

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``` Drapes = Curtains Closet = Wardrobe Gasoline = petrol ```

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Blunt: not sharp (e.g. a knife) Rude: bad-mannered, impolite Thumbtack: drawing pin

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two metal or plastic rings joined by a short chain that lock around a prisoner's wrists: a pair of handcuffs She was taken to the police station in handcuffs. Cuffs (informal)

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sb who goes to a party uninvited

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lady bird, lady beetle, lady bus

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Attic: the space or room at the top of a building Roof Ceiling: top of a room or limit

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gave me plenty of opportunity to reflect on where my future lay.

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A means to an end >something that you do because it will help to achieve something else I didn’t particularly like the job - it was just a means to an end.

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B2 informal to find someone or obtain something: Where can I get hold of some stamps? How can I get ahold of Chris? › mainly UK to understand something: This is a very difficult concept to get hold of.

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B2 to intentionally fail to meet someone when you said you would, especially someone you were starting to have a romantic relationship with: I don't know if I've been stood up or if she's just late - I'll wait another half hour.

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Complain lodge a claim, complaint, protest, etc. › to make an official complaint about something: The US lodged a formal protest against the arrest of the foreign reporters. Lee's solicitor said last night that they would be lodging an appeal against the sentence.

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› to feel despair about something or someone: Don't despair! We'll find a way out! I despair at/over the policies of this government. They began to despair of ever being rescued.

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C1 to cause something bad to start: Some people find that certain foods trigger their headaches. The racial killings at the weekend have triggered off a wave of protests.

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I don't like sth

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A lasting impression

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to make sure that something is officially written down so that people will know what has been said or done: I would like to put on record my disagreement with the conclusions of the meeting.

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Deeply affected

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A worldwide scale

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C2 to start dealing with bad or illegal behaviour in a more severe way: The library is cracking down on people who lose their books.

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great sadness felt because someone has died: Shops will be closed today as a sign of mourning for the king. He was in mourning for his wife.

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› poorer or in a more difficult situation: | If Rick loses his job we'll be even worse off.

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hang on in there (also hang in there) › said as a way of telling someone to not give up, despite difficulties: Work can get tough in the middle of a term but hang on in there and it'll be OK.

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C2 food or any other substance or material that is grown or obtained through farming: agricultural/dairy/fresh produce

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C2 informal a feeling of excitement, energy, and pleasure: I love cycling fast - it gives me a real buzz. I get a buzz out of public speaking.

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a clean sheet/slate informal › the situation in which people decide to forget your past behaviour, usually because it was not good: You were very lazy last term, but we'll start again with a clean sheet this term.

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Shade of the tree

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a situation in which agreement in an argument does not seem possible

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› an occasion when a business or large piece of equipment stops operating, usually for a temporary period: It's just a regular maintenance shutdown. The emergency shutdown procedure was activated.

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To continue to exist | The meeting lasted 2 hours.

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› feeling annoyed: | She was a bit ratty with me this morning.

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I'd like to give a pat on back to everyone who took part.

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B2 [C usually singular or U] a force or influence that stretches, pulls, or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage: The hurricane put such a strain on the bridge that it collapsed.

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› the amount of work to be done, especially by a particular person or machine in a period of time: Teachers are always complaining about their heavy workloads. Students do find that their workload increases throughout the course.

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To be unfriendly

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She's as hard as nails. She doesn't care who she hurts.

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She has a heart of gold. She'll always help anyone with anything.

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(also fill sb's shoes) › to take someone's place, often by doing the job they have just left: Who do you think will step into Sarah's shoes when she goes?

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B1 being the person who has control of or is responsible for someone or something: Who will be in charge of the department when Sophie leaves? I left Jack in charge of the suitcases while I went to get the tickets.

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› showing that you know about something, even when it has not been talked about: a knowing look/glance/smile There is no knowing what he'll do.

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Recently For a long time A long time ago

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Professions

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Destinations

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a problem taken to a law court by an ordinary person or an organization rather than the police in order to obtain a legal decision: Two of the directors filed a lawsuit against their former employer. mainly UK They brought a lawsuit against the company.

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Satisfactory

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Anticipate

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Sufficient

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Disappoint

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Said when you move from a bad or difficult situation to one that is worse

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to cause someone to have a feeling or idea about something: Doesn't it strike you as rather odd that he never talks about his family? I was immediately struck by the similarities between the two murders. So how does my proposition strike you? (= What do you think of it?)

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a problem taken to a law court by an ordinary person or an organization rather than the police in order to obtain a legal decision: Two of the directors filed) a lawsuit against their former employer. mainly UK They brought a lawsuit against the company.

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the part of a country's armed forces that is trained to operate at sea: My brother is an officer in the Navy.

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Economically feasible

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Have | Undergo

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It's too good to be true.

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<> drop behind | I've ended up working all hours just keep on top of things.

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I was out of my depth in the advanced class, so I moved to the intermediate class.

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a large, usually white bird with a long neck that lives on rivers and lakes: We watched the swans glide by.

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showing that you do not think something is worth considering: He's so dismissive of anybody else's suggestions. a dismissive attitude

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the fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it: Her only problem is a lack of confidence. Lack of sleep had made him irritable. to not have or not have enough of something that is needed or wanted: He just lacks a little confidence. What we lack in this house is space to store things.

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If someone or something is trapped, that person or thing is unable to move or escape from a place or situation: The two men died when they were trapped in a burning building. to be forced or tricked into doing something that you do not want to do: In his book, Holden speculates that Shakespeare was an unfaithful husband who was trapped into marriage.

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a vehicle used for travel in space: a manned/unmanned spacecraft (= with/without people inside) a piece of clothing worn by a person who travels in space to protect the body when outside a spacecraft

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a group of people who work together, especially all those who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc.: an ambulance/lifeboat crew a TV/film/camera crew The aircraft has/carries a crew of seven.

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the quality of being extremely big: | the vastness of the universe

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insist on sth

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something given in exchange for good behaviour or good work, etc.: There's a reward for whoever finishes first. The rewards of motherhood outweigh the anguish. an amount of money given to someone who helps the police or who helps to return stolen property to its owner: The police offered a reward for any information about the robbery.

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To kill someone

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a way of describing the way you look when you are extremely surprised to see something or someone: When she saw the amount written on the cheque, her eyes nearly popped out of her head.

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UK informal to go to a particular place: I've just got to pop into the bank to get some money. Paula popped out for a minute. Would you pop upstairs and see if Grandad is okay? Why don't you pop in/over and see us this afternoon?

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the white stripes at intersections where pedestrians cross the road

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to be forgotten: | I forgot I'd arranged to meet Richard last night - it completely slipped my mind.

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to look or feel extremely good, often because you are wearing something that costs a lot of money: "You look like a million dollars in that dress, honey!"

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the crime of intentionally starting a fire in order to damage or destroy something, especially a building: A cinema was burned out in north London last night. Police suspect arson.

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to get something: He acquired the firm in 2008. I was wearing a newly/recently acquired jacket. I seem to have acquired (= have got although I don't know how) two copies of this book. He has acquired a reputation for being difficult to work with.

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something that you dislike at first, but that you start to like after you have tried it a few times: Olives are an acquired taste.

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If you bounce something off someone, you tell someone about an idea or plan in order to find out what they think of it: Can I bounce a couple of ideas off you?

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a shy person, especially a girl or woman, who is frightened to involve herself in social activities and does not attract much interest or attention: Sooner or later someone would take pity on the poor wallflower and ask her to dance.

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wanting a lot more food, money, etc. than you need: greedy, selfish people He's greedy for power/success. noun: greed

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a person who is not strong, brave, or confident: | I'm afraid I'm a bit of a wimp when it comes to climbing up ladders.

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B1 having a surface or consisting of a substance that is perfectly regular and has no holes, lumps, or areas that rise or fall suddenly: a smooth surface/texture/consistency This custard is deliciously smooth and creamy. Mix together the butter and sugar until smooth. The road ahead was flat and smooth. This cream will help to keep your skin smooth.

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not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it: [+ to infinitive] I was having such a good time I was reluctant to leave. Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children. She persuaded her reluctant husband to take a trip to Florida with her.

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``` Absolutely Amazing/shocking/stunning Particularly amazing/interesting Most amazing/interesting Especially disappointing/annoying/irritating So annoying ```

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to finally agree to what someone wants, after refusing for a period of time: He nagged me so much for a new bike that eventually I gave in. The government cannot be seen to give in to terrorists' demands. to accept that you have been defeated and agree to stop competing or fighting: You'll never guess the answer - do you give in? She wouldn't give in until she received a full apology.

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to pull or be pulled apart, or to pull pieces off: You have to be very careful with books this old because the paper tends to tear very easily. I tore my skirt on the chair as I stood up. A couple of pages had been torn out of/from the book.

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I heard someone calling out my name

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to annoy or upset someone: It really winds me up when he goes on about teachers having an easy life. She just knows how to wind me up. to tell someone something that is not true in order to make a joke: Are you serious or are you just trying to wind me up?

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to discuss a problem or situation with someone, often to find out their opinion or to get advice before making a decision about it: I'd like to talk it over with my wife first.

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to make a phone call to someone: She rang me up to say she couldn't come. He rang up the office and asked to speak to the manager.

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to connect a person using a phone to the person they want to speak to: Could you put me through to customer services, please? to make someone experience something unpleasant or difficult: I'm sorry to put you through this ordeal. to pay for someone to study at school, college, or university: It's costing them a lot of money to put their children through school. She's putting herself through college.

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Arrange | Repair

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to decide or arrange to delay an event or activity until a later time or date: The meeting has been put off for a week. [+ -ing verb] I can't put off going to the dentist any longer.

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to arrive somewhere in order to join a group of people, especially late or unexpectedly: I invited him for eight o'clock, but he didn't show up until 9.30. We were expecting 30 people to come, but half of them never showed up.

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to argue with someone and stop being friendly with them: He left home after falling out with his parents. She'd fallen out with her boyfriend over his ex-girlfriend.

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to say, usually falsely, that something is true: [+ to infinitive] He made himself out to be a millionaire. [+ to be] The British weather is not always as bad as it is made out to be. [+ (that)] He made out (that) he had been living in Paris all year.

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(SUCCEED) to deal with a situation, usually in a successful way: How is Frances making out in her new job? The business made out better than expected and profits were slightly up. (HAVE SEX) to kiss and touch in a sexual way, or to succeed in having sex with someone: Boys at that age are only interested in making out with girls.

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(HAPPEN) to happen in a particular way or to have a particular result, especially an unexpected one: As events turned out, we were right to have decided to leave early. How did the recipe turn out? to be known or discovered finally and surprisingly: [+ to infinitive] The truth turned out to be stranger than we had expected. [+ that] It turns out that she had known him when they were children. (GO) If people turn out for an event, they go to be there or to watch: Thousands of people turned out to welcome the England team home.

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to say positive things about someone: | I really need a job and I was hoping you might put in a good word for me with your boss.

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informal to happen as planned or to succeed: There was some sort of property deal that didn't come off. I tried telling a few jokes but they didn't come off (= no one laughed). come off better/worse/badly/well › to finish in a particular condition after a fight, argument, etc., especially compared to someone else: The smaller dog actually came off better, with only a few scratches. I always come off worse when we argue

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UK ( US tempest in a teapot) | › a lot of unnecessary anger and worry about a matter that is not important

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to write someone a letter, especially a short informal one: | Just drop me a line when you decide on a date.

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to understand something with difficulty: | Has he got the truth into his thick skull yet?

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to start to believe something: When will you get it into your head that he's not coming back? One day, she got it into her head (= decided for no reason) that we all hated her.

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to give money or a prize following an official decision: Carlos was awarded first prize in the essay competition. The jury awarded libel damages of £100,000. [+ two objects] The university has awarded her a $500 travel grant. noun a prize or an amount of money that is given to someone following an official decision: They have authorized awards of £900 to each of the victims. the Academy Award for Best Director

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With an excellent mark | I managed to pass with flying colours

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turn to sb to ask a person or organization for help or support: Without someone to turn to for advice, making the most appropriate choice can be difficult. Her family lived a long way away, and she had no one to turn to.

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to speak to or ask permission from someone who has more authority than the person who you would normally go to in that situation: Amanda was refusing to give me the week off so I went over her head and spoke to the boss.

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the amount of something that you could buy for £20, $100, etc.: $4 million worth of souvenirs and gift items have been produced for the event.

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to move or make progress so slowly that you are behind other people or things: He's lagging behind - I think we'd better wait for him to catch us up.

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If you say two things in the same breath, you say two things that are so different that if one is true, the other must be false: You say he treats you badly but in the same breath you tell me how much you love him!

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the fact of finding someone or something fascinating: Miller's fascination with medieval art dates from her childhood. Mass murders hold a gruesome fascination for the public.

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to discover something in the ground: Building at the site was halted after human remains were unearthed earlier this month. › to discover proof or some other information, especially after careful searching: A private detective has apparently unearthed some fresh evidence.

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take into consideration

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I am wondering if you would/might be willing

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to suddenly become angry: | The children behaved so badly that I lost my temper.

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said to show that you believe if someone does something wrong, that person should be punished by having the same thing done to them

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to wait or spend time somewhere, usually for no particular reason: I spent most of my youth hanging around the bars of Dublin. I thought I'd hang around for a while and see if she comes.

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to suddenly feel very happy because something unpleasant has not happened or has ended: We both heaved a sigh of relief when she left.

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to leave a place quickly: | Let's get the hell out of here, before any shooting starts.

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large in amount, size, force, etc.: a hefty bill/fine Her salary will go up by a hefty 13 percent. a hefty book containing a lot of information

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done or said without earlier planning or preparation: | an impromptu party/performance

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to make a very loud and unpleasant noise: | guns/music blasting (away/out)

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to cause something to break noisily into a lot of small pieces: Rioters ran through the city centre smashing windows and looting shops. She dropped her cup and watched it smash to pieces/to smithereens on the stone floor.

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a sudden forceful expression of emotion, especially anger: a violent outburst an outburst of creative activity Her comments provoked an outburst of anger from the boss.

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loud and unpleasant: I heard the raucous call of the crows. Raucous laughter came from the next room. The party was becoming rather raucous.

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something that has been broken: | Any breakages must be paid for.

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to experience something, usually something unpleasant, as a result of actions you have taken: to incur debts/fines/bills The play has incurred the wrath/anger of both audiences and critics. Please detail any costs/expenses incurred by you in attending the interview.

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Opposite: | Contrary to all our expectations, he's found a well-paid job and a nice girlfriend.

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to disagree with something that someone says: Few would dispute his status as the finest artist of the period. The circumstances of her death have been hotly disputed.

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to cause someone to believe something that is not true: | He has admitted misleading the police about his movements on the night of the murder.

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I'm under no illusions (= I understand the truth) about the man I married.

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[I usually + adv/prep] to reach, stretch, or continue: The Sahara Desert extends for miles. The path extends beyond the end of the road.

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Endurance the ability to keep doing something difficult, unpleasant, or painful for a long time: Running a marathon is a test of human endurance. The pain was bad beyond endurance.

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Beneficial

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Inability and disability Inability to use a computer is a serious disadvantage when you are applying for jobs. She is deaf, but refuses to let her disability prevent her from doing what she wants to do.

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a lot less: She's not nearly as beautiful as you said she was. My cold isn't nearly so bad as it was.

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If something goes hand in hand with something else, it is closely related to it and happens at the same time as it or as a result of it: Prosperity goes hand in hand with investment.

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to persuade someone to support you or agree with you, often when they were opposed to you before: He's not sure about the idea at the moment, but I'm sure we'll win him over in the end. They've won over a lot of the electorate since she's been leader of the party.

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clearly highly lucrative

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(PERSONAL) having, or being likely to cause, a very close friendship or personal or sexual relationship: intimate relationships The restaurant has a very intimate atmosphere. He's become very intimate with an actress. (of knowledge or understanding) detailed, and obtained from a lot of studying or experience: She has an intimate knowledge of Tuscany, where she has lived for 20 years.

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to behave in a dishonest way in order to get what you want: Anyone caught cheating will be immediately disqualified from the exam. He cheats at cards? She cheated in the test by copying from the boy in front. If you cheat on your husband, wife, or usual sexual partner, you secretly have a sexual relationship with someone else: She found out that he'd been cheating on her.

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to deceive someone, often as a part of a plan: Dean tricked the old lady into giving him eight hundred pounds. She played a really nasty trick on me - she put syrup in my shampoo bottle! the activity of using tricks to deceive or cheat people: The government, he said, had resorted to political trickery in its attempts to retain power

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to persuade someone that something false is the truth, or to keep the truth hidden from someone for your own advantage: The company deceived customers by selling old computers as new ones. The sound of the door closing deceived me into thinking they had gone out.

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``` to press or be pressed against something with a circular or up-and-down repeated movement: She yawned and rubbed her eyes sleepily. He rubbed (at) the stain on his trousers and made it worse. ```

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to hit something gently, and often repeatedly, especially making short, sharp noises: The branches tapped against the window. I could hear him tapping his fingers on the desk.

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in speech but not in writing: | All the orders were given by word of mouth so that no written evidence could be discovered later.

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having or causing an itch: The sweater was itchy (= made me itch). The dust made me feel itchy all over.

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to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liquid from it: Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl. As she waited to go into the exam, he squeezed her hand (= pressed it affectionately with his hand) and wished her good luck.

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to hit someone or something with your fist (= closed hand): | He punched him in the stomach.

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to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly: Rosie suddenly grasped my hand. › If you grasp an opportunity, you take it eagerly: We must grasp every opportunity to strengthen economic ties with other countries

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to take hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly: A mugger grabbed her handbag as she was walking across the park. He grabbed (hold of) his child's arm to stop her from running into the road.

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a place where men go and pay to have sex with prostitutes

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a man who controls prostitutes, especially by finding customers for them, and takes some of the money that they earn to act as a pimp, getting customers for prostitutes; to provide someone to a customer as a prostitute : He spent most of his adult life pimping. They pimped the girls to a range of clients in the area.

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to have or cause an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to rub it with your nails: I can't wear wool - it makes me itch. an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to rub it with your nails: I've got an itch on the back of my neck.

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to want to do something very much and as soon as possible: He was itching to hear the results. By four o'clock I was itching for the meeting to end.

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to hit someone with the flat part of the hand or other flat object: She slapped his face. She slapped him across the face.

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to take or try to take hold of something tightly, usually in fear, worry, or pain: Silent and pale, she clutched (onto) her mother's hand. Clutching the money to his chest, he hurried to the bank. He collapsed, clutching his stomach.

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to hold very tightly: The baby gripped my finger with her tiny hand. Old tyres won't grip (= stay on the surface of the road) in the rain very well.

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Their popularity spread by word of mouth

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having or causing an itch: The sweater was itchy (= made me itch). The dust made me feel itchy all over. itchness

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something that you must do or deal with that takes your time: family/work commitments I've got too many commitments at the moment to do an evening class. Children are such a commitment.

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to suggest that someone meant one thing when really they meant another: Stop putting words in my mouth - I didn't say you looked fat in the red dress - I merely said you looked very slim in the black!

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extreme surprise: She stared in amazement. To my amazement, he ate the whole pie

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Their relationship took a turn for the worse when he lost his job.

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a child's toy in the shape of a small person or baby

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( also pussy) child's word a cat: Look, Martha, a pussycat! humorous someone who is surprisingly gentle: Mike likes to make out that he's tough, but he's a pussycat really.

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from a particular time in the past until a later time, or until now: Emma went to work in New York a year ago, and we haven't seen her since. He started working for the company when he left school, and has been there ever since (= and is still there). I've long since (= long ago) forgotten any Latin I ever learned.

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the processes by which rock is broken into smaller pieces by the action of the weather

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to cause something to happen: | He brought about his company's collapse by his reckless spending.

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to take someone or something with you: | Can I bring a friend along to the party?

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to lose your balance after knocking your foot against something when you are walking or running, or to cause someone to do this: He tripped and fell over, grazing his knee. That cable is dangerous. Someone might trip over it.

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to find something by chance: He came across some of his old love letters in his wife's desk. to behave in a way that makes people believe that you have a particular characteristic: She comes across really well (= creates a positive image) on television. He comes across as a bit of a bore in interview. If an idea or emotion comes across in writing, film, music, or when someone is speaking, it is expressed clearly and people notice it: What comes across in his later poetry is a great sense of sadness.

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sign up for, enrol for/in/on and at (the college), enlist on

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soon: | We will shortly be arriving in King's Cross Station.

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quick, energetic, and active: a brisk walk He set a brisk pace and we struggled to keep up. Her tone on the phone was brisk (= she spoke quickly and used few words) and businesslike. briskly

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to stand, especially after sitting: | She rose from her chair to welcome us.

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[I not continuous] to be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous, or to be rude or silly enough to do something that you have no right to do: Do you dare (to) tell him the news? I'd never dare (to) talk to my mother the way Brandon talks to his

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While the tomatoes are cooking add a pinch of salt/sugar/dried thyme.

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not wanting someone else to do something better than you: | Pat was wearing an outrageous purple dress, so, not to be outdone, I put on my new gold suit.

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to have a very great success or victory: I believe that sooner or later good must triumph over evil. The Democrats once again triumphed in recent elections.

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a real or imagined line that marks the edge or limit of something: The Ural mountains mark the boundary between Europe and Asia. Residents are opposed to the prison being built within the city boundary.

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(a situation causing) difficulty or trouble: I can't face the hassle of moving again. My boss has been giving me a lot of hassle this week. It's one of the few bars that women can go to and not get any hassle from men.

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a small hole made by a sharp object, especially in a tyre: My bike has had two punctures in the last three weeks. I (= my car tyre) had a puncture when I was driving back from work. to make a small hole in something, or to get a small hole in something: She had used a screwdriver to puncture two holes in the lid of a paint tin.

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to fail to do as much work or pay as much money as you should by a particular time: She got behind with her mortgage and the house was repossessed.

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a flat area for walking on, built across the space between the sides of a boat: We sat on deck until it was dark.

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the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or wide river: You can walk for miles along the shore. The boat was about a mile from/off (the) shore when the engine suddenly died.

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to escape by running away, especially because of danger or fear: She fled (from) the room in tears. In order to escape capture, he fled to the mountains. to quickly go to another country in order to escape from something or someone: It is likely that the suspects have fled the country by now.

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the place where a person or thing is: Trupin is thought to be in the Caribbean, although his exact whereabouts are/is a mystery. in what part or area: Whereabouts in Madrid do you live? Whereabouts is your office, then?

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an amount held in a particular spoon: | a spoonful of mustard

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a very small amount of something: There's still a shred of hope that a peace agreement can be reached. There isn't a shred of evidence to support her accusation.

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While the tomatoes are cooking add a pinch of salt/sugar/dried thyme.

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Oh dear, I think I felt a drop of rain.

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a piece of information/advice

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a slice of toast

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a slight but not serious amount or type of something: Maria's put on a bit of weight, hasn't she? It's a bit of a nuisance. Maria's quite upset, and could do with a bit of support at the moment.

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a very small amount of something: There's just a hint of brandy in the sauce. I detected a hint of doubt in his voice. There was a hint of anger.

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an untidy pile or mass of things: | a heap of clothes/rubbish

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near or towards the end of something: Building of the new library should begin in the latter part of next year. In the latter stages of the fight he began to tire.

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showing signs of suffering or severe anxiety: He had a haunted look about him. A haunted place is one where ghosts often appear: a haunted house This room is said to be haunted.

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showing signs of suffering or severe anxiety: He had a haunted look about him. A haunted place is one where ghosts often appear: a haunted house This room is said to be haunted.

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a meeting, especially one that happens by chance: I had an alarming encounter with a wild pig. to meet

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happening in or relating to this world and this physical life, not in heaven or relating to a spiritual life: his earthly existence earthly powers used in questions or negatives to mean possible: What earthly reason can she have for being so horrible to you?

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a small, thin line of cloud/smoke/steam: A blue wisp of cigarette smoke curled in the air. a thin, delicate piece of hair, grass, etc.: A few wisps of hay still clung to her skirt. soft wisps of baby hair

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pale and transparent: a ghostly figure/apparition › not loud or clear: a ghostly voice/echo

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to decide: | I haven't made up my mind where to go yet.

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to do something that you have not been able to do recently: | I have to catch up on my reading.

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to happen in a particular way or to have a particular result, especially an unexpected one: As events turned out, we were right to have decided to leave early. How did the recipe turn out? to be known or discovered finally and surprisingly: [+ to infinitive] The truth turned out to be stranger than we had expected. [+ that] It turns out that she had known him when they were children.

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He has a very bad attitude to/towards work.

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a job or piece of work that is often boring or unpleasant but needs to be done regularly: I'll go shopping when I've done my chores (= done the jobs in or around the house). I find writing reports a real chore (= very boring)

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What makes you happy; what stimulates you.

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unfriendly and seeming to consider yourself better than other people: She has a rather haughty manner.

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(the way someone earns) the money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.: Many ship workers could lose their livelihoods because of falling orders for new ships. That farm is his livelihood.

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A well adjusted person is reasonable and has good judgment and theirbehaviour is not difficult or strange: [before noun] a quiet, well-adjusted man

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(FRIGHTEN) to frighten someone a lot, especially so that they are unable to move or speak: I think you petrified poor Frazer - he never said a word the whole time you were here

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to represent a quality or an idea exactly: She embodied good sportsmanship on the playing field. › to include as part of something: Kennett embodied in one man an unusual range of science, music, and religion.

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The famous topple from throne.

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C2 loyal and willing to give your time and energy to something that you believe in: a committed socialist/Christian/teacher › [after verb] having promised to be involved in a plan of action: We are committed to withdrawing our troops by the end of the year. deeply committed

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to move faster or further than someone or something: The thieves easily outran the policewoman who was chasing them. › to develop faster or further than something: In the future, demand for tungsten will outrun supply.

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› to start a fight/quarrel/argument with someone: | He'd had too much to drink and tried to pick a fight with the bartender.

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to start doing something, often without intending to: We've fallen into the habit of getting up late on Saturday mornings. I fell into my job quite by accident. She fell into a conversation with the taxi driver. (BECOME) to gradually get into a particular condition, especially to get into a bad condition as a result of not being taken care of: Over the years the house had fallen into disrepair. The old school fell into disuse (= people stopped using it).

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Food that is tinned is put in a tin in order to preserve it: | I don't like tinned tomatoes/spaghetti/milk.

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to stick out in a round shape: | Her bags were bulging with shopping.

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to (cause something to) make a sudden very loud noise or noises: She banged her fist angrily on the table. Outside a door was banging in the wind. He could hear someone banging at the door. I could hear her in the kitchen banging about (= doing things noisily).

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Other ways of expressing obligation and necessity

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Advice, recommendation

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easy to understand or simple: Just follow the signs to Bradford - it's very straightforward. (of a person) honest and not likely to hide their opinions: Roz is straightforward and lets you know what she's thinking.

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not done or happening when expected or when needed; late: My library books are a week overdue. The baby is two weeks overdue (= the baby was expected to be born two weeks ago). Changes to the tax system are long overdue. She feels she's overdue for promotion.

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doubting that something is true or useful: | Many experts remain sceptical about/of his claims.

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to represent or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work: The painting portrays a beautiful young woman in a blue dress. The writer portrays life in a small village at the turn of the century. portray sb as sth › If a person in a film, book, etc. is portrayed as a particular type of character, they are represented in that way: The father in the film is portrayed as a fairly unpleasant character.

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old-fashioned and therefore not as good or as fashionable as something modern: outdated weapons/ideas Nowadays this technique is rather outdated.

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someone who has recently arrived in a place or recently become involved in an activity: We're relative newcomers to the town. The newcomer on the radio scene is a commercial station devoted to classical music.

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to go to a place in order to collect someone: I'll call for you at eight. synonym: pick up

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to go to a place in order to collect someone: | I'll call for you at eight.

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able to read and write illiterate literacy: the ability to read and write: Far more resources are needed to improve adult literacy. The country has a literacy rate of almost 98%. literature

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Disloyal disloyalty loyalty

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Disloyal disloyalty loyalty

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Maturity | Immature

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reliable | reliability

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Unconscious | consciousness

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B1 very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much: They were very keen to start work as soon as possible. Joan wanted to go to a movie but I wasn't keen (= I didn't want to go). She's a keen tennis player She's keen on (playing) tennis. UK My son's mad keen on cycling. He's rather keen on a girl in his school (= he is very attracted to her).

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something made in an earlier period that is collected and considered to have value because it is beautiful, rare, old, or of high quality: You can't give away Granny's old bookcase - it's a valuable antique. My mother collects antiques. made in an earlier period and considered to have value because of being beautiful, rare, old, or of high quality: antique silver/jewellery/lace/furniture

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a military building designed to be defended from attack, consisting of an area surrounded by a strong wall, in which soldiers are based: The remains of the Roman fort are well preserved.

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coloured liquid used for writing, printing, and drawing: a bottle of ink blue/black/red ink Please write in ink, not in pencil. The book is printed in three different coloured inks.

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to come together in a single place or bring parts together in a single group: We assembled in the meeting room after lunch. to assemble data At the staff meeting, the manager told the assembled company (= everyone there) that no one would lose their job.

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Formal to act according to an order, set of rules, or request: He's been ordered to have the dog destroyed because it's dangerous, but he refuses to comply. There are serious penalties for failure to comply with the regulations.

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a large table or a small shop with an open front from which goods are sold in a public place: In the village market, the stalls are piled high with local vegetables.

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a way of buying and selling products that makes certain that the people who produce the goods receive a fair price: The charity says that fair trade brings a better standard of living for poor farmers in developing countries. fair trade coffee/chocolate

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having won a prize or prizes for being of high quality or very skilled: an award-winning author/TV series/design

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a small space like a box that a person can go into: a phone booth a polling booth › a partly closed area or small tent at a fair, exhibition, or similar event › a place in a restaurant that is beside a wall and where there are two long seats, often with high backs, with a table between them

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to try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group that a particular thing should or should not happen, or that a law should be changed: Small businesses have lobbied hard for/against changes in the tax laws. the (large) room into which the main entrance door opens in a hotel or other large building

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causing a lot of problems for someone: Her hip has been troublesome for quite a while, and she'll probably need surgery on it. The negotiations have proven more troublesome than any of us expected. troublesome client

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to examine something very carefully in order to discover information: He scrutinized the men's faces carefully/closely, trying to work out who was lying.

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(especially of a desire or need) too great to be satisfied: Like so many politicians, he had an insatiable appetite/desire/hunger for power. Nothing, it seemed, would satisfy his insatiable curiosity.

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to avoid talking about what is important: | Don't beat around the bush - get to the point!

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to get angry very easily

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to forget things quickly

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give a shot at playing basketball to attempt something: Only a few people are successful as sports professionals, but it's worth giving it a go.

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to lose balance

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If someone falls over, they fall to the ground: She tripped and fell over. If something falls over, it falls onto its side: If you make the cake too high, it'll fall over. to cover something or someone: A shadow fell over her work and she looked up to see who was there. to be very eager to do something: Publishers are falling over themselves to produce non-fiction for seven-year-olds.

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they ask people to sign a petition

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twenty thousands protestors took part in a march

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they hand out leaflets to members

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to write a letter to a newspaper, television company, or other organization, to express an opinion or ask something: [+ to infinitive] People have written in to complain about the show. [+ -ing verb] Thousands of people wrote in to the BBC asking for an information sheet.

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to have influence on

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When he's 18, he'll begin to have a/some say in the running of the family business. The staff had little/no say in the restructuring of the company.

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hoping to change politicians' mind about this sensitive issue

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the opportunity to put forward their view on the proposed new bypass

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to express you opinion on

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it will put person on the government

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to admit that you were wrong or that you have been defeated: Eventually, Roberto backed down and apologized. Local residents have forced the local council to back down from/on its plans to build a nightclub on their street.

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to force people to come to a compromise about (sth) or with (sb)

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contribute to

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local residents held a meeting in the village hall last night

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break the monotony

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to tell someone about something bad that has just happened and may have an effect on them: I was devastated when the doctor broke the news to me.

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There is a large body of people who are unaware of their basic rights. Chatsworth High School’s student body raised $5,000 for the charity.

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to find good things in a bad situation: | Look on the bright side - no one was badly hurt.

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a fight between armed forces: the Battle of the Somme Her only brother was killed in battle (= while fighting).

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used to say that you do not think that something is very difficult to do or to understand: Come on, it's only a crossword, it's not rocket science. Drugs equals crime. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that one out.

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to choose one person or thing from a group for special attention, especially criticism or praise: It's not fair the way my sister is always singled out for special treatment. Jamie was thrilled when the teacher singled out his poem and asked him to read it out.

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to give a person or animal a place to live, or to provide space for something: It will be difficult to house all the refugees. The museum houses the biggest collection of antique toys in Europe.

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taking the load off David's shoulders by dealing with clients

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Generalise, generalisation, generally, generality

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Intended (adj), intention, unintentional, intentionally

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dependable (If someone or something is dependable, you can have confidence in him, her, or it), independent, dependence, independence

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empower, powerful, powerless, powerfully

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original, origin, originality, originally, unoriginal

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pleasure, pleasant, displeased, pleasing (giving a feeling of satisfaction or enjoyment - formal), pleasurable

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various, varied, variable, variance, varying, variety, variously

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disruptive Verb: to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected: Heavy snow disrupted travel into the city this morning. The meeting was disrupted by a group of protesters who shouted and threw fruit at the speaker.

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to discover someone while they are doing something bad or illegal: He was caught red-handed taking money from the till.

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to stop an argument and become friends again: | Can't you two just bury the hatchet?

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used to tell someone that you cannot accept an invitation now, but would like to do so at a later time: Mind if I take a rain check on that drink? I have to work late tonight.

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to be so shocked, surprised, full of admiration, etc. that you cannot speak: Mary was lost for words when she was awarded the prize.

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to make a quick decision or give an answer quickly: | I'd never heard about the firm before, so I had to think on my feet.

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( US also go over) to be received in a particular way: | I think my speech went down rather well, don't you?

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to act in the way mentioned: | Parents must take responsibility for their children. Failure to do so could mean a fine or a jail sentence.

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relaxed in manner and character; not usually worried about other people's behaviour or things that need to be done: I've never seen her worried or anxious in any way - she's so laid-back.

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to make progress in a process or structure: | He started as an office junior and worked his way up through the company to become a director.

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to gradually prepare yourself for something difficult: | He's very shy, but he's slowly working (his way/himself) up to letting her know what he feels about her.

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to develop an emotional or physical state that you feel strongly, after a period of effort or time: We worked up a real appetite climbing in the mountains. It's strange, but I can't work up any enthusiasm for going on this trip.

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adverb (SEPARATED) separated by a distance or by time: Stand with your feet wide apart. How far apart should the speakers be? We were asked to stand in two lines three metres apart. The two lines of children moved slowly apart. The garage, large enough for two cars, is set apart from (= not joined to) the house. I forget the exact age difference between Mark and his brother - they're two or three years apart. B2 into smaller pieces: My jacket is so old it's falling apart. I took the motor apart (= separated it into pieces) to see how it worked.

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to encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster: Rising consumer sales have the effect of spurring the economy to faster growth. Spurred (on) by her early success, she went on to write four more novels in rapid succession.

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to have a heaviness of a stated amount, or to measure the heaviness of an object: Yesterday a satellite weighing 15 tons was successfully placed in orbit. She weighs herself every week on the scales in the bathroom. Your luggage must be weighed before it is put on the aircraft.

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to think carefully about the advantages or disadvantages of a situation before making a decision: I'm weighing up my options before I decide to apply for the job. weigh up the pros and cons

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to discuss all the details of something, often before making a decision: It is very important to try and talk all the issues through so that they can be dealt with in an appropriate manner.

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to understand or accept an idea or a piece of information: | Banks need to take on board the views of their customers.

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showing good judgment, especially about style and quality: | a discerning customer

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large in size, value, or importance: The findings show a substantial difference between the opinions of men and women. She inherited a substantial fortune from her grandmother. The first draft of his novel needed a substantial amount of rewriting.

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For a long time I resisted buying it, but in the end, I gave into temptation and bought... because...

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introductory

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substantial

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the work of taking care of children until they are old enough to take care of themselves: Why shouldn't a woman have a job after years of child-rearing?

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help given, especially by the state or an organization, to people who need it, especially because they do not have enough money: This national fund pays for welfare benefits such as unemployment and sickness pay. (HEALTH AND HAPPINESS) physical and mental health and happiness, especially of a person: The police are very concerned for the welfare of the missing child. These organizations have fought very hard for the rights and welfare of immigrants. animal welfare

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I grew up in a quite tightly-knit family. There's always been a strong bond between me and my brother.

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In my country today, the extended family is less common.

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I was very envious of her because she was my father's favourite.

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My parents had high expectations of me. I was very conscientious student at school because I didn't want to let disappoint them.

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I'm the black sheep of the family. I rebelled against my family right from the start as I was told and just did what I wanted to do. We do have cross words quite often, but I think a bit of confrontation is healthy in any family.

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She is resentful towards him because he rejected her.

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It's easy to be too protective towards/of your children. | She's fiercely protective of the man she married 29 years ago.

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to keep someone completely interested: The baseball game completely enthralled the crowd. I found your book absolutely enthralling!

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My brother is very taken after our father.

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Children shouldn't be allowed to get their own way all the time.

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look up to my father

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We never see eye to eye about anything

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almost: | He as much as admitted that it was his fault.

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As many as (= the surprisingly large number of) 6,000 people may have been infected with the disease.

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tenderness

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to return something you have bought to a shop: Is it too small? Take it back and get a refund. to admit that something you said was wrong: All right, I take it all back. It wasn't your fault.

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to like someone and become friendly immediately: I didn't really hit it off with his friends. Jake and Sue hit it off immediately.

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popular and successful | The film was not the box-office hit that everyone had expected.

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quickly become success | Titanic was a runaway success.

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continuation of the story of I'm reading the sequel to "Gone with the Wind". It was meant to be a sequel to 'El Mariach'.

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different version of the same film It was criticised for being more of a remake. Do you prefer the remake of "King Kong" to the original?

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full of exciting events | an action-packed thriller/weekend/finale

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feeling excited from start to finish | Will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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I dramatic finale

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big and expensive film | Starring Antonio Bandeiras in a lavish production.

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with very small budget | It is a great example of how good movies can be produced on a shoestring.

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very exciting | The book is a thrilling adventure story.

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book or film that is very successful: | a blockbuster movie/novel

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something, typically a film or book, that is popular or fashionable among a particular group or section of society. It has become a cult classic.

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( also have/keep your eye on the clock) › to be looking to see what the time is, usually because you are bored or eager to leave: I had a train to catch, so I was watching the clock all through the meeting.

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escapist movie

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If a reason, argument, etc. is compelling, it makes you believe it or accept it because it is so strong: compelling evidence It's a fairly compelling argument for going. very exciting and interesting and making you want to watch or listen: I found the whole film very compelling. a compelling story

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pleasant, attractive, and charming: | an engaging smile/manner/person

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a person who reads a lot (informal)

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a short description of a book, film, etc., written by the people who have produced it, and intended to make people want to buy it or see it: The blurb on the back of the book says that it "will touch your heart".

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a book that is so exciting that you want to read it quickly: | Her latest novel is a real page-turner.

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If you cannot put a book down, you are unable to stop reading it until you reach the end: It was so exciting from the first page I couldn't put it down.

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a situation in which you have to pay far too much money for something: £6 for an orange juice? That's just daylight robbery!

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to try as hard as you can

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to be too confident of your own intelligence in a way that annoys other people: She was too clever by half - always correcting the teacher or coming back with a smart answer.

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not having enough money or food: | You just hope that the money goes to those who are most in need.

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to visit someone for a short time, usually on the way to another place: I was passing your house, so I thought I'd stop by for a chat.

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to try to make someone do something for you by giving them money, presents, or something else that they want : He bribed immigration officials and entered the country illegally. [+ to infinitive] They bribed the waiter to find them a better table. money or a present that you give to someone so that they will do something for you, usually something dishonest: He was accused of accepting/taking bribes from wealthy businessmen.

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an extra competition or election to decide the winner, because the leading competitors have finished equal: In a run-off for the presidency of the assembly, Santos beat Gutiérrez. a run-off race/election

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an unexpectedly successful achievement: It was a tremendous coup for the local paper to get an exclusive interview with Prince Charles. I got him to come to a party, which was something of a coup. a sudden illegal, often violent, taking of government power, especially by part of an army: a military coup

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to dishonestly take money from an organization or other supply, and use it for a purpose for which it was not intended: He lost his job when it was discovered that he had been siphoning off money from the company for his own use.

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able to be made, done, or achieved: With the extra resources, the project now seems feasible. [+ to infinitive] It may be feasible to clone human beings, but is it ethical?

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Steve only yelled at me four or five times during the 13 years. The child yelled out in pain. [+ speech] "Just get out of here!" she yelled.

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In any way; at all: | I’m not poor by any means

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Definitely not: ‘You don’t mind?’ ‘Not at all.’ 'I do not at all mind if Will somehow finds this out, but I met many a fine young man that afternoon.'

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exactly at the stated or expected time: The plane landed at two o'clock on the dot. UK She came promptly on the dot of eleven.

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but if you are willing to roll your sleeves up and get technical with some basic coding and a £30 Raspberry Pi computer

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