book 1 Flashcards
impatiently
in a way that shows you are annoyed by someone’s mistakes or because you have to wait. (z niecierpliwością)
believe
to think that something is true, correct, or real
admit
to agree that something is true, especially unwillingly
annoyed
angry
interruption
an occasion when someone or something stops something from happening for a short period
lean on
to use someone or something to help you, especially in a difficult situation
untouched
not changed or spoiled in any way. If food is untouched, it has not been eaten
hold sth up
If a centre forward holds up the ball, they keep control of a long pass from a defender on the same team until other members of the team can reach the opponent’s half of the playing field (trzymać)
thoughtful
carefully considering things
envelope
a flat, usually square or rectangular, paper container for a letter
stare
to look for a long time with the eyes wide open, especially when surprised, frightened, or thinking
among
in the middle of or surrounded by other things
disappear
If people or things disappear, they go somewhere where they cannot be seen or found
nickname
an informal name for someone or something, especially a name that you are called by your friends or family, usually based on your real name or your character
tricky
If a piece of work or problem is tricky, it is difficult to deal with and needs careful attention or skill
two-faced
Someone who is two-faced is not sincere, saying unpleasant things about you to other people while seeming to be pleasant when they are with you
be in touch
in a state in which people communicate with each other especially by calling or writing to each other
crook
a very dishonest person, especially a criminal or a cheat
schemer
someone who makes clever, secret plans, often to deceive others
surely
used to express that you are certain or almost certain about something