Chapter 1 - Owl Post Flashcards

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in the dead of night i.

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​in the quietest part of the night i.

Ex.: I crept out of bed in the dead of night and sneaked downstairs.

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​in the quietest part of the night i.

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in the dead of night i.

Ex.: I crept out of bed in the dead of night and sneaked downstairs.

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front [sing.] n.

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the part of sb’s body that faces forwards n.

Ex.: She was lying on her front.
Ex.2: I spilled coffee down my front.

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the part of sb’s body that faces forwards n.

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front [sing.] n.

Ex.: She was lying on her front.
Ex.2: I spilled coffee down my front.

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draw v.

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to move st/sb by pulling it or them gently v.

Ex.: He drew the cork out of the bottle.
Ex.2: I drew my chair up closer to the fire.
Ex.3: She drew me onto the balcony.
Ex.4: I tried to draw him aside (= for example where I could talk to him privately).
Ex.5: She sat with her legs drawn up on the sofa.
Ex.6: (figurative) The project enables students to draw together their knowledge, skills and experience.

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to move st/sb by pulling it or them gently v.

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draw v.

Ex.: He drew the cork out of the bottle.
Ex.2: I drew my chair up closer to the fire.
Ex.3: She drew me onto the balcony.
Ex.4: I tried to draw him aside (= for example where I could talk to him privately).
Ex.5: She sat with her legs drawn up on the sofa.
Ex.6: (figurative) The project enables students to draw together their knowledge, skills and experience.

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prop v. /prɑːp/

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​to support an object by leaning it against st, or putting st under it, etc.; to support a person in the same way / apoiar v.

Ex.: He propped his bike against the wall.
Ex.2: She propped herself up on one elbow.
Ex.3: He lay propped against the pillows.
Ex.4: The door was propped open.

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​to support an object by leaning it against st, or putting st under it, etc.; to support a person in the same way / apoiar v.

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prop v. /prɑːp/

Ex.: He propped his bike against the wall.
Ex.2: She propped herself up on one elbow.
Ex.3: He lay propped against the pillows.
Ex.4: The door was propped open.

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eagle n. /ˈiːɡl/

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águia n.

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águia n.

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eagle n. /ˈiːɡl/

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quill n. /kwɪl/

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a pen made from a quill feather n.

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a pen made from a quill feather n.

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quill n. /kwɪl/

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likely a.

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​seeming suitable for a purpose; promising a.

Ex.: She seems the most likely candidate for the job.

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​seeming suitable for a purpose; promising a.

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likely a.

Ex.: She seems the most likely candidate for the job.

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whatsoever ad.

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no, nothing, none, etc. _________ not at all; not of any kind ad.

Ex.: They received no help whatsoever.
Ex.2: ‘Is there any doubt about it?’ ‘None whatsoever.’

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no, nothing, none, etc. _________ not at all; not of any kind ad.

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whatsoever ad.

Ex.: They received no help whatsoever.
Ex.2: ‘Is there any doubt about it?’ ‘None whatsoever.’

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shriek v. /ʃriːk/

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​[int.] to give a loud high shout, for example when you are excited, frightened or in pain; scream v.

Ex.: She shrieked in fright.
Ex.2: The audience was shrieking with laughter.
Ex.3: He all but shrieked when he saw her.
Ex.4: The answer shrieked at her (= was very obvious).

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​[int.] to give a loud high shout, for example when you are excited, frightened or in pain; scream v.

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shriek v. /ʃriːk/

Ex.: She shrieked in fright.
Ex.2: The audience was shrieking with laughter.
Ex.3: He all but shrieked when he saw her.
Ex.4: The answer shrieked at her (= was very obvious).

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parchment n. /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

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​[unc] material made from the skin of a sheep or goat, used in the past for writing on / pergaminho n.

Ex.: parchment scrolls
Ex.2: Her skin felt like parchment (= very dry).

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​[unc] material made from the skin of a sheep or goat, used in the past for writing on / pergaminho n.

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parchment n. /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

Ex.: parchment scrolls
Ex.2: Her skin felt like parchment (= very dry).

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screw v.

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[trans.] to turn st round and round in order to fasten it in place v.

Ex.: She screwed the cap back on the jar.
Ex.2: Screw the bolt tight.
Ex.3: The lid simply screws on.

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[trans.] to turn st round and round in order to fasten it in place v.

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screw v.

Ex.: She screwed the cap back on the jar.
Ex.2: Screw the bolt tight.
Ex.3: The lid simply screws on.

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dip v. /dɪp/

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[trans] to put st quickly into a liquid and take it out again v.

Ex.: He dipped the brush into the paint.
Ex.2: Dip your hand in to see how hot the water is.
Ex.3: The fruit had been dipped in chocolate.

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[trans] to put st quickly into a liquid and take it out again v.

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dip v. /dɪp/

Ex.: He dipped the brush into the paint.
Ex.2: Dip your hand in to see how hot the water is.
Ex.3: The fruit had been dipped in chocolate.

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(every) now and again/then i.
​from time to time; occasionally i. Ex.: Every now and again she checked to see if he was still asleep.
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​from time to time; occasionally i.
(every) now and again/then i. Ex.: Every now and again she checked to see if he was still asleep.
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scratch v.
[int] to make an annoying noise by rubbing st with st sharp v. Ex.: His pen scratched away on the paper. Ex.2: We could hear mice scratching behind the wall. Ex.3: The dog kept scratching at the door to go out.
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[int] to make an annoying noise by rubbing st with st sharp v.
scratch v. Ex.: His pen scratched away on the paper. Ex.2: We could hear mice scratching behind the wall. Ex.3: The dog kept scratching at the door to go out.
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downtrodden a. /ˈdaʊntrɑːdn/
​people are treated so badly by the people with authority and power that they no longer have the energy or ability to fight back / oprimido a. Ex.: a downtrodden minority Ex.2: It was a downtrodden nation during centuries of foreign occupation.
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​people are treated so badly by the people with authority and power that they no longer have the energy or ability to fight back / oprimido a.
downtrodden a. /ˈdaʊntrɑːdn/ Ex.: a downtrodden minority Ex.2: It was a downtrodden nation during centuries of foreign occupation.
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squash v. /skwɑːʃ/
[trans] to stop st from continuing; to destroy st because it is a problem for you v. Ex.: to squash a plan/an idea/a revolt Ex.2: If parents don't answer children's questions, their natural curiosity will be squashed. Ex.3: The statement was an attempt to squash the rumours.
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[trans] to stop st from continuing; to destroy st because it is a problem for you v.
squash v. /skwɑːʃ/ Ex.: to squash a plan/an idea/a revolt Ex.2: If parents don't answer children's questions, their natural curiosity will be squashed. Ex.3: The statement was an attempt to squash the rumours.
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fury pron.
/ˈfjʊri/
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lock up/away v.
​to put st in a safe place that can be locked v. Ex.: All the valuables were safely locked away.
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​to put st in a safe place that can be locked v.
lock up/away v. Ex.: All the valuables were safely locked away.
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broomstick n. /ˈbruːmstɪk/
​a broom with a long handle and small thin sticks at the end, or the handle of a broom n. Ex.: Witches (= women with evil magic powers) ride through the air on broomsticks.
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​a broom with a long handle and small thin sticks at the end, or the handle of a broom n.
broomstick n. /ˈbruːmstɪk/ Ex.: Witches (= women with evil magic powers) ride through the air on broomsticks.
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wand pron.
/wɑːnd/
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nasty a. /ˈnæsti/
very bad or unpleasant a. Ex.: He had a nasty accident. Ex.2: The news gave me a nasty shock. Ex.3: I got a nasty surprise when I opened the door and saw who was there. Ex.4: I had a nasty feeling that he would follow me. Ex.5: This coffee has a nasty taste. Ex.6: Don't buy that coat—it looks cheap and nasty.
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very bad or unpleasant a.
nasty a. /ˈnæsti/ Ex.: He had a nasty accident. Ex.2: The news gave me a nasty shock. Ex.3: I got a nasty surprise when I opened the door and saw who was there. Ex.4: I had a nasty feeling that he would follow me. Ex.5: This coffee has a nasty taste. Ex.6: Don't buy that coat—it looks cheap and nasty.
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seize a chance, an opportunity, the initiative, etc. i.
[trans.] to be quick to make use of a chance, an opportunity, etc.; grab i. Ex.: The party seized the initiative with both hands (= quickly and with enthusiasm). Ex.2: She promptly seized the opportunity his absence gave her.
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[trans.] to be quick to make use of a chance, an opportunity, etc.; grab i.
seize a chance, an opportunity, the initiative, etc. i. Ex.: The party seized the initiative with both hands (= quickly and with enthusiasm). Ex.2: She promptly seized the opportunity his absence gave her.
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creep v. /kriːp/
[int] (+ adv./prep.) (of people or animals) to move slowly, quietly and carefully, because you do not want to be seen or heard v. Ex.: I crept up the stairs, trying not to wake my parents. Ex.2: I heard someone creeping around the house.
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[int] (+ adv./prep.) (of people or animals) to move slowly, quietly and carefully, because you do not want to be seen or heard v.
creep v. /kriːp/ Ex.: I crept up the stairs, trying not to wake my parents. Ex.2: I heard someone creeping around the house.
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keen a. /kiːn/
eager/enthusiastic; wanting to do st or wanting st to happen very much a. Ex.: John was very keen to help. Ex.2: His father was keen for him to go to university. Ex.3: He is keen for the deal to proceed. Ex.4: We are keen that our school should get involved too. Ex.5: I wasn't too keen on going to the party.
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eager/enthusiastic; wanting to do st or wanting st to happen very much a.
keen a. /kiːn/ Ex.: John was very keen to help. Ex.2: His father was keen for him to go to university. Ex.3: He is keen for the deal to proceed. Ex.4: We are keen that our school should get involved too. Ex.5: I wasn't too keen on going to the party.
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receiver n. /rɪˈsiːvər/
​the part of a phone that you hold close to your mouth and ear n. Ex.: to pick up/lift/put down/replace the receiver
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​the part of a phone that you hold close to your mouth and ear n.
receiver n. /rɪˈsiːvər/ Ex.: to pick up/lift/put down/replace the receiver
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mingle v. /ˈmɪŋɡl/
​[int, trans] to combine or make one thing combine with another v. Ex.: The sounds of laughter and singing mingled in the evening air. Ex.2: Her tears mingled with the blood on her face. Ex.3: He felt a kind of happiness mingled with regret. Ex.4: The flowers mingle together to form a blaze of colour. Ex.5: a lot of emotions all mingled together
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​[int, trans] to combine or make one thing combine with another v.
mingle v. /ˈmɪŋɡl/ Ex.: The sounds of laughter and singing mingled in the evening air. Ex.2: Her tears mingled with the blood on her face. Ex.3: He felt a kind of happiness mingled with regret. Ex.4: The flowers mingle together to form a blaze of colour. Ex.5: a lot of emotions all mingled together
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roar pron.
/rɔːr/
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mouthpiece n.
​the part of a phone or radio device that is next to your mouth when you speak n. Ex.: I could see the referee talking into his mouthpiece. Ex.2: He put his hand over the mouthpiece and called his wife to the phone.
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​the part of a phone or radio device that is next to your mouth when you speak n.
mouthpiece n. Ex.: I could see the referee talking into his mouthpiece. Ex.2: He put his hand over the mouthpiece and called his wife to the phone.
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bellow v. /ˈbeləʊ/
​[int, trans] to shout in a loud deep voice, esp. because you are angry; yell v. Ex.: They bellowed at her to stop. Ex.2: Do you have to bellow in my ear? Ex.3: The coach bellowed instructions from the sidelines. Ex.4: ‘Get over here!’ he bellowed.
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​[int, trans] to shout in a loud deep voice, esp. because you are angry; yell v.
bellow v. /ˈbeləʊ/ Ex.: They bellowed at her to stop. Ex.2: Do you have to bellow in my ear? Ex.3: The coach bellowed instructions from the sidelines. Ex.4: ‘Get over here!’ he bellowed.
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pitch n. /pɪtʃ/
(also field) [count] an area of ground specially prepared and marked for playing a sports game n. Ex.: a football/cricket/rugby/hockey pitch
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(also field) [count] an area of ground specially prepared and marked for playing a sports game n.
pitch n. /pɪtʃ/ Ex.: a football/cricket/rugby/hockey pitch
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swivel v. /ˈswɪvl/
​[trans, int] to turn or make st turn around a fixed central point; spin v. Ex.: She swivelled the chair around to face them.
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​[trans, int] to turn or make st turn around a fixed central point; spin v.
swivel v. /ˈswɪvl/ Ex.: She swivelled the chair around to face them.
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spray v.
​[trans, int] to cover sb/st with very small drops of a liquid that are forced out of a container or sent through the air v. Ex.: Spray the conditioner on/onto/over your wet hair. Ex.2: Champagne sprayed everywhere. Ex.3: The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticide. Ex.4: She's had the car sprayed blue.
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​[trans, int] to cover sb/st with very small drops of a liquid that are forced out of a container or sent through the air v.
spray v. Ex.: Spray the conditioner on/onto/over your wet hair. Ex.2: Champagne sprayed everywhere. Ex.3: The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticide. Ex.4: She's had the car sprayed blue.
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owl pron.
/aʊl/
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racket n. /ˈrækɪt/
​[sing] (inf) a loud unpleasant noise n. Ex.: Stop making that terrible racket!
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​[sing] (inf) a loud unpleasant noise n.
racket n. /ˈrækɪt/ Ex.: Stop making that terrible racket!
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pillowcase n. /ˈpɪləʊkeɪs/
a cloth cover for a pillow, that can be removed / fronha n.
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a cloth cover for a pillow, that can be removed / fronha n.
pillowcase n. /ˈpɪləʊkeɪs/
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floorboard n.
a long flat piece of wood in a wooden floor n. Ex.: bare/polished floorboards Ex.2: The money was hidden under the floorboards.
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a long flat piece of wood in a wooden floor n.
floorboard n. Ex.: bare/polished floorboards Ex.2: The money was hidden under the floorboards.
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luminous a. /ˈluːmɪnəs/
​shining in the dark; giving out light a. Ex.: luminous paint Ex.2: luminous hands on a clock Ex.3: staring with huge luminous eyes
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​shining in the dark; giving out light a.
luminous a. /ˈluːmɪnəs/ Ex.: luminous paint Ex.2: luminous hands on a clock Ex.3: staring with huge luminous eyes
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jolt n. /dʒəʊlt/
a sudden rough movement / sacudida, tranco, sobressalto n. Ex.: The plane landed with a jolt.
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a sudden rough movement / sacudida, tranco, sobressalto n.
jolt n. /dʒəʊlt/ Ex.: The plane landed with a jolt.
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look forward to v.
​to be thinking with pleasure about st that is going to happen (because you expect to enjoy it) v. Ex.: I'm looking forward to the weekend. Ex.2: We're really looking forward to seeing you again.
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​to be thinking with pleasure about st that is going to happen (because you expect to enjoy it) v.
look forward to v. Ex.: I'm looking forward to the weekend. Ex.2: We're really looking forward to seeing you again.
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sill n. /sɪl/
​(also windowsill, window ledge) a narrow shelf below a window, either inside or outside / soleira, parapeito n.
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​(also windowsill, window ledge) a narrow shelf below a window, either inside or outside / soleira, parapeito n.
sill n. /sɪl/
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flinch v. /flɪntʃ/
[int] ​to make a sudden movement with your face or body as a result of pain, fear, surprise, etc. / recuar, hesitar v. Ex.: He met my gaze without flinching. Ex.2: He didn’t even flinch (= wasn’t surprised) when I told him the price. Ex.3: He flinched at the sight of the blood. Ex.4: She flinched away from the dog.
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[int] ​to make a sudden movement with your face or body as a result of pain, fear, surprise, etc. / recuar, hesitar v.
flinch v. /flɪntʃ/ Ex.: He met my gaze without flinching. Ex.2: He didn’t even flinch (= wasn’t surprised) when I told him the price. Ex.3: He flinched at the sight of the blood. Ex.4: She flinched away from the dog.
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​bolt of lightning n.
a sudden flash of lightning in the sky, appearing as a line n.
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a sudden flash of lightning in the sky, appearing as a line n.
​bolt of lightning n.
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rebound v. /rɪˈbaʊnd/
​[int] to bounce back after hitting st v. Ex.: The ball rebounded from the goalpost and Podolski headed it in.
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​[int] to bounce back after hitting st v.
rebound v. /rɪˈbaʊnd/ Ex.: The ball rebounded from the goalpost and Podolski headed it in.
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originator pron.
/əˈrɪdʒɪneɪtər/
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soar v.
[int] to fly very high in the air or remain high in the air v. Ex.: an eagle soaring high above the cliffs
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[int] to fly very high in the air or remain high in the air v.
soar v. Ex.: an eagle soaring high above the cliffs
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dangle v. /ˈdæŋɡl/
​[int, trans] to hang or move freely; to hold st so that it hangs or moves freely v. Ex.: Gold charms dangled from her bracelet. Ex.2: A single light bulb dangled from the ceiling. Ex.3: He sat on the edge with his legs dangling over the side. Ex.4: She dangled her car keys nervously as she spoke. Ex.5: He dangled his legs over the edge of the bridge.
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​[int, trans] to hang or move freely; to hold st so that it hangs or moves freely v.
dangle v. /ˈdæŋɡl/ Ex.: Gold charms dangled from her bracelet. Ex.2: A single light bulb dangled from the ceiling. Ex.3: He sat on the edge with his legs dangling over the side. Ex.4: She dangled her car keys nervously as she spoke. Ex.5: He dangled his legs over the edge of the bridge.
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silhouette pron.
/ˌsɪluˈet/
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flap v. /flæp/
​[trans, int] (of birds) to move its wings quickly up and down; beat v. Ex.: The bird flapped its wings and flew away. Ex.2: The gulls flew off, wings flapping.
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​[trans, int] (of birds) to move its wings quickly up and down; beat v.
flap v. /flæp/ Ex.: The bird flapped its wings and flew away. Ex.2: The gulls flew off, wings flapping.
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split second n.
​a very short moment of time n. Ex.: Their eyes met for a split second.
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​a very short moment of time n.
split second n. Ex.: Their eyes met for a split second.
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latch n. /lætʃ/
​a small metal bar that is used to fasten a door or a gate. You raise it to open the door and drop it to fasten it / trinco n. Ex.: He lifted the latch and opened the door.
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​a small metal bar that is used to fasten a door or a gate. You raise it to open the door and drop it to fasten it / trinco n.
latch n. /lætʃ/ Ex.: He lifted the latch and opened the door.
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unconscious pron.
/ʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
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flump n.
the action or sound of a heavy fall n.
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the action or sound of a heavy fall n.
flump n.
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keel (over) v. /kiːl/
[int, trans] (of a ship or boat) to fall over to one side; to make st. fall over to one side / tombar v.
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[int, trans] (of a ship or boat) to fall over to one side; to make st. fall over to one side / tombar v.
keel (over) v. /kiːl/
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dash v. /dæʃ/
​[int] to go somewhere very quickly; rush v. Ex.: I must dash (= leave quickly), I'm late. Ex.2: She dashed off to keep an appointment. Ex.3: He dashed along the platform and jumped on the train. Ex.4: He dashed frantically across the road.
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​[int] to go somewhere very quickly; rush v.
dash v. /dæʃ/ Ex.: I must dash (= leave quickly), I'm late. Ex.2: She dashed off to keep an appointment. Ex.3: He dashed along the platform and jumped on the train. Ex.4: He dashed frantically across the road.
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cord n. /kɔːrd/
[unc, count] strong thick string or thin rope; a piece of this n. Ex.: a piece/length of cord Ex.2: picture cord (= used for hanging pictures) Ex.3: a silk bag tied with a gold cord
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[unc, count] strong thick string or thin rope; a piece of this n.
cord n. /kɔːrd/ Ex.: a piece/length of cord Ex.2: picture cord (= used for hanging pictures) Ex.3: a silk bag tied with a gold cord
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parcel n. /ˈpɑːrsl/
st that is wrapped in paper or put into a thick envelope so that it can be sent by mail, carried easily or given as a present; package / encomenda, pacote n. Ex.: There's a parcel and some letters for you. Ex.2: She was carrying a parcel of books under her arm.
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st that is wrapped in paper or put into a thick envelope so that it can be sent by mail, carried easily or given as a present; package / encomenda, pacote n.
parcel n. /ˈpɑːrsl/ Ex.: There's a parcel and some letters for you. Ex.2: She was carrying a parcel of books under her arm.
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bleary a. /ˈblɪri/
​(of eyes) not able to see clearly, especially because you are tired a. Ex.: She had bleary red eyes from lack of sleep.
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​(of eyes) not able to see clearly, especially because you are tired a.
bleary a. /ˈblɪri/ Ex.: She had bleary red eyes from lack of sleep.
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feeble a. /ˈfiːbl/
​very weak a. Ex.: He looked feeble and confused. Ex.2: She was pale and had a feeble pulse. Ex.3: The patient appears feeble and emaciated.
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​very weak a.
feeble a. /ˈfiːbl/ Ex.: He looked feeble and confused. Ex.2: She was pale and had a feeble pulse. Ex.3: The patient appears feeble and emaciated.
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hoot n.
​[count] the call of an owl n.
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​[count] the call of an owl n.
hoot n.
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gulp (down) v. /ɡʌlp/
​[trans] to swallow large amounts of food or drink quickly v. Ex.: He gulped down the rest of his tea and went out.
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​[trans] to swallow large amounts of food or drink quickly v.
gulp (down) v. /ɡʌlp/ Ex.: He gulped down the rest of his tea and went out.
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nip n. /nɪp/
​the act of giving sb a small bite or pressing their skin together hard with your finger and thumb / mordida, beliscão n. Ex.: The dog gave her a painful nip on the leg.
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​the act of giving sb a small bite or pressing their skin together hard with your finger and thumb / mordida, beliscão n.
nip n. /nɪp/ Ex.: The dog gave her a painful nip on the leg.
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tawny a. /ˈtɔːni/
​brown-yellow in colour a. Ex.: the lion’s tawny mane
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​brown-yellow in colour a.
tawny a. /ˈtɔːni/ Ex.: the lion’s tawny mane
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bear v.
[trans] (formal) to show st; to carry st so that it can be seen v. Ex.: The document bore her signature. Ex.2: He was badly wounded in the war and still bears the scars. Ex.3: She bears little resemblance to (= is not much like) her mother. Ex.4: The title of the essay bore little relation to (= was not much connected with) the contents.
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[trans] (formal) to show st; to carry st so that it can be seen v.
bear v. Ex.: The document bore her signature. Ex.2: He was badly wounded in the war and still bears the scars. Ex.3: She bears little resemblance to (= is not much like) her mother. Ex.4: The title of the essay bore little relation to (= was not much connected with) the contents.
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crest n. /krest/
a design used as the symbol of a particular family, organization, etc., esp. one that has a long history n. Ex.: the university crest Ex.2: The family crest consists of a crown and an eight-pointed star.
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a design used as the symbol of a particular family, organization, etc., esp. one that has a long history n.
crest n. /krest/ Ex.: the university crest Ex.2: The family crest consists of a crown and an eight-pointed star.
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ruffle v. /ˈrʌfl/
​to alter the smooth surface of st, so that it is not even v. Ex.: She ruffled his hair affectionately. Ex.2: A light breeze ruffled the surface of the lake. Ex.3: The bird ruffled up its feathers.
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​to alter the smooth surface of st, so that it is not even v.
ruffle v. /ˈrʌfl/ Ex.: She ruffled his hair affectionately. Ex.2: A light breeze ruffled the surface of the lake. Ex.3: The bird ruffled up its feathers.
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take off v.
(of an aircraft, etc.) to leave the ground and begin to fly v. Ex.: The plane took off an hour late.
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(of an aircraft, etc.) to leave the ground and begin to fly v.
take off v. Ex.: The plane took off an hour late.
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envelope pron.
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tremble v. /ˈtrembl/
​[int] to shake in a way that you cannot control, esp. because you are very nervous, excited, frightened, etc. v. Ex.: My legs were trembling with fear. Ex.2: Her voice trembled with excitement. Ex.3: He opened the letter with trembling hands.
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​[int] to shake in a way that you cannot control, esp. because you are very nervous, excited, frightened, etc. v.
tremble v. /ˈtrembl/ Ex.: My legs were trembling with fear. Ex.2: Her voice trembled with excitement. Ex.3: He opened the letter with trembling hands.
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prophet n. /ˈprɑːfɪt/
​[count] (in the Christian, Jewish and Muslim religions) a person sent by God to teach the people and give them messages from God n. Ex.: Some believe that he was not a true prophet. Ex.2: The Bible also warns of false prophets.
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​[count] (in the Christian, Jewish and Muslim religions) a person sent by God to teach the people and give them messages from God n.
prophet n. /ˈprɑːfɪt/ Ex.: Some believe that he was not a true prophet. Ex.2: The Bible also warns of false prophets.
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Scoop v.
(informal) to win st, esp. a large sum of money or a prize v. Ex.: He scooped £10 000 on the lottery. Ex.2: Last year, the programme scooped the Best Drama award.
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(informal) to win st, esp. a large sum of money or a prize v.
Scoop v. Ex.: He scooped £10 000 on the lottery. Ex.2: Last year, the programme scooped the Best Drama award.
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plump a. ​
having a soft, round body; slightly fat a. Ex.: a short, plump woman Ex.2: His plump face was pink with embarrassment. Ex.3: That dress makes you look rather plump.
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having a soft, round body; slightly fat a.
Plump a. Ex.: a short, plump woman Ex.2: His plump face was pink with embarrassment. Ex.3: That dress makes you look rather plump.
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balding a. /ˈbɔːldɪŋ/ ​
starting to lose the hair on your head a. Ex.: a short balding man with glasses Ex.2: He’s in his twenties but already balding.
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starting to lose the hair on your head a.
Balding a. Ex.: a short balding man with glasses Ex.2: He’s in his twenties but already balding.
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gangling a. /ˈɡæŋɡlɪŋ/
​(of a person) tall, thin and not moving in an easy way a. Ex.: a gangling youth/adolescent
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​(of a person) tall, thin and not moving in an easy way a.
Gangling a. Ex.: a gangling youth/adolescent
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reckon v. /ˈrekən/
​[trans, int] (esp. Br, inf) to think st or have an opinion about st v. Ex.: I reckon (that) I’m going to get that job. Ex.2: He'll be famous one day. What do you reckon (= do you agree)? Ex.3: It's worth a lot of money, I reckon. Ex.4: ‘They'll never find out.’ ‘You reckon?’ (= I think you may be wrong about that)
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​[trans, int] (esp. Br, inf) to think st or have an opinion about st v.
Reckon v. Ex.: I reckon (that) I’m going to get that job. Ex.2: He'll be famous one day. What do you reckon (= do you agree)? Ex.3: It's worth a lot of money, I reckon. Ex.4: ‘They'll never find out.’ ‘You reckon?’ (= I think you may be wrong about that)
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tomb n. /tuːm/ ​
a large grave (= where a dead person is buried), esp. one built of stone above or below the ground n. Ex.: the tombs of the Pharaohs
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a large grave (= where a dead person is buried), esp. one built of stone above or below the ground n.
Tomb n. Ex.: the tombs of the Pharaohs
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mutant a. /ˈmjuːtənt/
(biology) ​(of a living thing) different in some way from others of the same kind because of a change in its genetic structure n Ex.: a mutant gene Ex.2: a mutant strain of the virus
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(biology) ​(of a living thing) different in some way from others of the same kind because of a change in its genetic structure n
Mutant n. Ex.: a mutant gene Ex.2: a mutant strain of the virus
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snap v.
​[trans, int] to break st suddenly with a sharp noise; to be broken in this way v. Ex.: The wind had snapped the tree in two. Ex.2: He snapped a twig off a bush. Ex.3: Suddenly, the rope snapped (off). Ex.4: The branch she was standing on must have snapped off.
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​[trans, int] to break st suddenly with a sharp noise; to be broken in this way v.
Snap v. Ex.: The wind had snapped the tree in two. Ex.2: He snapped a twig off a bush. Ex.3: Suddenly, the rope snapped (off). Ex.4: The branch she was standing on must have snapped off.
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Term n.
(Am. also trimester) [count, unc] (esp. in the UK) one of the three periods in the year during which classes are held in schools, universities, etc. n. Ex.: the spring/summer/autumn/fall term Ex.2: Many students now have paid employment during term. Ex.3: (Br) It's nearly the end of term. (Am) It's nearly the end of the term.
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(Am. also trimester) [count, unc] (esp. in the UK) one of the three periods in the year during which classes are held in schools, universities, etc. n.
Term n. Ex.: the spring/summer/autumn/fall term Ex.2: Many students now have paid employment during term. Ex.3: (Br) It's nearly the end of term. (Am) It's nearly the end of the term.
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get sb. down v.
(inf) to make sb feel sad or depressed v. Ex.: Don’t let it get you down too much
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(inf) to make sb feel sad or depressed v.
get sb. down v. Ex.: Don’t let it get you down too much
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glance v. /ɡlæns/
​[int] to look quickly at st/sb v. Ex.: She glanced at her watch. Ex.2: He glanced around the room. Ex.3: I glanced up quickly to see who had come in.
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​[int] to look quickly at st/sb v.
glance v. /ɡlæns/ Ex.: She glanced at her watch. Ex.2: He glanced around the room. Ex.3: I glanced up quickly to see who had come in.
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Smug v. /smʌɡ/
(disapproving) looking or feeling too pleased about st you have done or achieved v. Ex.: a smug expression/smile/face, etc. Ex.2: What are you looking so smug about?
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(disapproving) looking or feeling too pleased about st you have done or achieved a.
Smug a. Ex.: a smug expression/smile/face, etc. Ex.2: What are you looking so smug about?
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badge n.
a small piece of metal or plastic, with a design or words on it, that a person wears or carries to show that they belong to an organization, support st, have achieved st, have a particular rank, etc. / distintivo n. Ex.: She wore a badge saying ‘Vote for Coates’. Ex.2: All employees have to wear name badges. Ex.3: He pulled out a badge and said he was a cop. Ex.4: parking for disabled badge holders Ex.5: The police officer flashed his badge.
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a small piece of metal or plastic, with a design or words on it, that a person wears or carries to show that they belong to an organization, support st, have achieved st, have a particular rank, etc. / distintivo n.
Badge n. Ex.: She wore a badge saying ‘Vote for Coates’. Ex.2: All employees have to wear name badges. Ex.3: He pulled out a badge and said he was a cop. Ex.4: parking for disabled badge holders Ex.5: The police officer flashed his badge.
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fez n. /fez/ (plural fezzes)
​a round red hat with a flat top and a tassel but no brim, worn by men in some Muslim countries n.
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​a round red hat with a flat top and a tassel but no brim, worn by men in some Muslim countries n.
fez n. /fez/ (plural fezzes)
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perch v. /pɜːrtʃ/
[int, trans] (inf) to sit or to make sb sit on st, esp. on the edge of it v. Ex.: We perched on a couple of high stools at the bar. Ex.2: She perched herself on the edge of the bed. Ex.3: My father used to perch me on the front of his bike.
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[int, trans] (inf) to sit or to make sb sit on st, esp. on the edge of it v.
perch v. /pɜːrtʃ/ Ex.: We perched on a couple of high stools at the bar. Ex.2: She perched herself on the edge of the bed. Ex.3: My father used to perch me on the front of his bike.
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jauntily ad. /ˈdʒɔːntɪli/ ​
in a way that shows that you are feeling confident and pleased with yourself / confiantemente, animadamente ad. Ex.: He set off jauntily, whistling to himself.
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in a way that shows that you are feeling confident and pleased with yourself / confiantemente, animadamente ad.
jauntily ad. /ˈdʒɔːntɪli/ Ex.: He set off jauntily, whistling to himself.
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-rimmed a.
having a particular type of rim a. Ex.: gold-rimmed spectacles Ex.2: red-rimmed eyes (= for example, from crying)
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having a particular type of rim a.
-rimmed a. Ex.: gold-rimmed spectacles Ex.2: red-rimmed eyes (= for example, from crying)
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spinning top n.
Pião n.
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Pião n.
spinning top n.
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untrustworthy a. /ʌnˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
that cannot be trusted a.
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that cannot be trusted a.
untrustworthy a. /ʌnˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
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Beetle n.
Besouro, escaravelho n.
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Besouro, escaravelho n.
Beetle n.
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customs n. /ˈkʌstəmz/
Alfândega n.
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Alfândega n.
customs n. /ˈkʌstəmz/
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Turn up v.
​(of a person) to arrive v. Ex.: We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned up.
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​(of a person) to arrive v.
Turn up v. Ex.: We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned up.
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for a change i.
contrary to how things usually happen; for variety i. Ex.: It's nice to be pampered for a change.
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contrary to how things usually happen; for variety i.
for a change i. Ex.: It's nice to be pampered for a change.
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advertisement n. /ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt/ ​
[count] a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service n. Ex.: a newspaper/television advertisement Ex.2: an online advertisement Ex.3: You can place an advertisement on a classifieds website. Ex.4: Television and radio refused to carry advertisements for the album.
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[count] a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service n.
advertisement n. /ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt/ Ex.: a newspaper/television advertisement Ex.2: an online advertisement Ex.3: You can place an advertisement on a classifieds website. Ex.4: Television and radio refused to carry advertisements for the album.
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Load n.
(also loads) (inf) a large number or amount of people or things; plenty n. Ex.: a load/loads of sb/st Ex.2: She's got loads of friends. Ex.3: He wrote loads and loads of letters to people. Ex.4: Uncle Jim brought a whole load of presents for the kids. Ex.5: We saw a load of houses before we bought this one. Ex.6: They all had loads of fun at the park. Ex.7: In my job I get the chance to meet loads of different people. Ex.8: a load/loads to do Ex.9: There's loads to do today.
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(also loads) (inf) a large number or amount of people or things; plenty n.
Load n. Ex.: a load/loads of sb/st Ex.2: She's got loads of friends. Ex.3: He wrote loads and loads of letters to people. Ex.4: Uncle Jim brought a whole load of presents for the kids. Ex.5: We saw a load of houses before we bought this one. Ex.6: They all had loads of fun at the park. Ex.7: In my job I get the chance to meet loads of different people. Ex.8: a load/loads to do Ex.9: There's loads to do today.
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rip v. /rɪp/
​[trans, int] to tear st or to become torn, often suddenly or violently v. Ex.: I ripped my jeans on the fence. Ex.2: The flags had been ripped in two. Ex.3: The nail ripped a hole in my jacket. Ex.4: I heard the tent rip. Ex.5: She ripped the letter open.
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​[trans, int] to tear st or to become torn, often suddenly or violently v.
rip v. /rɪp/ Ex.: I ripped my jeans on the fence. Ex.2: The flags had been ripped in two. Ex.3: The nail ripped a hole in my jacket. Ex.4: I heard the tent rip. Ex.5: She ripped the letter open.
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sleek a. /sliːk/ ​
(approving) smooth and shiny a. Ex.: sleek black hair Ex.2: the sleek dark head of a seal
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(approving) smooth and shiny a.
sleek a. /sliːk/ Ex.: sleek black hair Ex.2: the sleek dark head of a seal
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Stamp v.
[trans, often passive] to print letters, words, a design, etc. onto st using a special tool v. Ex.: The box was stamped with the maker's name. Ex.2: Wait here to have your passport stamped. Ex.3: I'll stamp the company name on your cheque. Ex.4: The maker's name was stamped in gold on the box.
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[trans, often passive] to print letters, words, a design, etc. onto st using a special tool v.
Stamp v. Ex.: The box was stamped with the maker's name. Ex.2: Wait here to have your passport stamped. Ex.3: I'll stamp the company name on your cheque. Ex.4: The maker's name was stamped in gold on the box.
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Brass n. /bræs/
[unc] a bright yellow metal made by mixing copper and zinc; objects made of brass / Latão, bronze n. Ex.: solid brass fittings/door handles Ex.2: a brass plate (= a sign outside a building giving the name and profession of the person who works there) Ex.3: to clean/polish the brass candlesticks made of solid brass
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[unc] a bright yellow metal made by mixing copper and zinc; objects made of brass / Latão, bronze n.
Brass n. /bræs/ Ex.: solid brass fittings/door handles Ex.2: a brass plate (= a sign outside a building giving the name and profession of the person who works there) Ex.3: to clean/polish the brass candlesticks made of solid brass
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compass n. /ˈkʌmpəs/
Bússola n.
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Bússola n.
compass n. /ˈkʌmpəs/
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prized a. /praɪzd/
[only before noun] ​very valuable to sb / precioso a. Ex.: I lost some of my most prized possessions in the fire.
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[only before noun] ​very valuable to sb / precioso a.
prized a. /praɪzd/ Ex.: I lost some of my most prized possessions in the fire.
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scrawl n. /skrɔːl/ ​
a careless untidy way of writing; st written in this way n. Ex.: Her signature was an illegible scrawl. Ex.2: I can't be expected to read this scrawl! Ex.3: The paper was covered in scrawls.
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a careless untidy way of writing; st written in this way n.
scrawl n. /skrɔːl/ Ex.: Her signature was an illegible scrawl. Ex.2: I can't be expected to read this scrawl! Ex.3: The paper was covered in scrawls.
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gamekeeper n. ​
a person whose job is to take care of wild animals and birds that are kept on private land in order to be hunted / guarda de caça n.
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a person whose job is to take care of wild animals and birds that are kept on private land in order to be hunted / guarda de caça n.
gamekeeper n.
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leathery a. /ˈleðəri/ ​
that looks or feels hard and tough like leather a. Ex.: leathery skin
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that looks or feels hard and tough like leather a.
leathery a. /ˈleðəri/ Ex.: leathery skin
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quiver n. /ˈkwɪvər/ ​
an emotion that has an effect on your body; a slight movement in part of your body n. Ex.: He felt a quiver of excitement run through him. Ex.2: Jane couldn't help the quiver in her voice.
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an emotion that has an effect on your body; a slight movement in part of your body n.
quiver n. /ˈkwɪvər/ Ex.: He felt a quiver of excitement run through him. Ex.2: Jane couldn't help the quiver in her voice.
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snap v.
(Of animal) [int] to try to bite sb/st v. Ex.: The dogs snarled and snapped at our heels.
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(Of animal) [int] to try to bite sb/st v.
snap v. Ex.: The dogs snarled and snapped at our heels.
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befriend v. /bɪˈfrend/
[usually passive] to become a friend of sb, esp. sb who needs your help v. Ex.: Shortly after my arrival at the school, I was befriended by an older girl.
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[usually passive] to become a friend of sb, esp. sb who needs your help v.
befriend v. /bɪˈfrend/ Ex.: Shortly after my arrival at the school, I was befriended by an older girl.
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vicious a. /ˈvɪʃəs/ ​
violent and cruel; brutal a. Ex.: a vicious attack Ex.2: a vicious criminal Ex.3: She has a vicious temper. Ex.4: Police described the robbery as particularly vicious.
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violent and cruel; brutal a.
vicious a. /ˈvɪʃəs/ Ex.: a vicious attack Ex.2: a vicious criminal Ex.3: She has a vicious temper. Ex.4: Police described the robbery as particularly vicious.
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Sneak v.
[trans] to do st or take sb/st somewhere secretly, often without permission v. Ex.: We sneaked a look at her diary. Ex.2: If the gate is open, you can sneak a peek at the gardens. Ex.3: At last we were able to sneak a moment alone together. Ex.4: I managed to sneak a note to him. Ex.5: I managed to sneak him a note.
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[trans] to do st or take sb/st somewhere secretly, often without permission v.
Sneak v. Ex.: We sneaked a look at her diary. Ex.2: If the gate is open, you can sneak a peek at the gardens. Ex.3: At last we were able to sneak a moment alone together. Ex.4: I managed to sneak a note to him. Ex.5: I managed to sneak him a note.
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Cabin n.
a small house or shelter, usually made of wood n. Ex.: a log cabin
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A small house or shelter, usually made of wood n.
Cabin n. Ex.: a log cabin
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grip v. /ɡrɪp/
​[trans, int] to hold st tightly; grasp v. Ex.: ‘Please don't go,’ he said, gripping her arm. Ex.2: She gripped on to the railing with both hands.
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​[trans, int] to hold st tightly; grasp v.
grip v. /ɡrɪp/ Ex.: ‘Please don't go,’ he said, gripping her arm. Ex.2: She gripped on to the railing with both hands.
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Emblazon v. /ɪmˈbleɪzn/
[usually passive] to decorate st with a design, a symbol or words so that people will notice it easily v. Ex.: baseball caps emblazoned with the team’s logo Ex.2: The team's logo was emblazoned on the baseball caps.
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[usually passive] to decorate st with a design, a symbol or words so that people will notice it easily v.
Emblazon v. /ɪmˈbleɪzn/ Ex.: baseball caps emblazoned with the team’s logo Ex.2: The team's logo was emblazoned on the baseball caps.
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flip v. /flɪp/
​[int, trans] to turn over into a different position with a sudden quick movement; to make st do this / virar v. Ex.: The plane flipped and crashed. Ex.2: (figurative) She felt her heart flip (= with excitement, etc.). Ex.3: He flipped the lid open and looked inside the case.
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​[int, trans] to turn over into a different position with a sudden quick movement; to make st do this / virar v.
flip v. /flɪp/ Ex.: The plane flipped and crashed. Ex.2: (figurative) She felt her heart flip (= with excitement, etc.). Ex.3: He flipped the lid open and looked inside the case.
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scuttle v. /ˈskʌtl/
​[int] to run with quick short steps v. Ex.: She scuttled off when she heard the sound of his voice. Ex.2: He held his breath as a rat scuttled past. Ex.3: The rain sent everyone scuttling for cover.
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​[int] to run with quick short steps v.
scuttle v. /ˈskʌtl/ Ex.: She scuttled off when she heard the sound of his voice. Ex.2: He held his breath as a rat scuttled past. Ex.3: The rain sent everyone scuttling for cover.
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topple v. /ˈtɑːpl/
​[int, trans] to become unsteady and fall down; to make st do this v. Ex.: The pile of books toppled over. Ex.2: He toppled backwards into the river. Ex.: He brushed past, toppling her from her stool.
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​[int, trans] to become unsteady and fall down; to make st do this v.
topple v. /ˈtɑːpl/ Ex.: The pile of books toppled over. Ex.2: He toppled backwards into the river. Ex.: He brushed past, toppling her from her stool.
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clunk n. /klʌŋk/
a sound that is not loud or clear made by two heavy objects hitting each other n. Ex.: the clunk of a car door being shut
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a sound that is not loud or clear made by two heavy objects hitting each other n.
clunk n. /klʌŋk/ Ex.: the clunk of a car door being shut
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shuffle v. /ˈʃʌfl/
​[int] to walk slowly without lifting your feet completely off the ground v. Ex.: He shuffled across the room to the window. Ex.2: The line shuffled forward a little.
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​[int] to walk slowly without lifting your feet completely off the ground v.
shuffle v. /ˈʃʌfl/ Ex.: He shuffled across the room to the window. Ex.2: The line shuffled forward a little.
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stealthily ad. /ˈstelθɪli/
quietly and secretly ad. Ex.: She crept stealthily along the corridor.
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quietly and secretly ad.
stealthily ad. /ˈstelθɪli/ Ex.: She crept stealthily along the corridor.
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Flap v.
[int, trans] to move or to make st move up and down or from side to side, often making a noise v. Ex.: The sails flapped in the breeze. Ex.2: Two large birds flapped (= flew) slowly across the water. Ex.3: She walked up and down, flapping her arms to keep warm. Ex.4: A gust of wind flapped the tents.
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[int, trans] to move or to make st move up and down or from side to side, often making a noise v.
Flap v. Ex.: The sails flapped in the breeze. Ex.2: Two large birds flapped (= flew) slowly across the water. Ex.3: She walked up and down, flapping her arms to keep warm. Ex.4: A gust of wind flapped the tents.
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scuttle v. /ˈskʌtl/
​[int] to run with quick short steps v. Ex.: She scuttled off when she heard the sound of his voice. Ex.2: He held his breath as a rat scuttled past. Ex.3: The rain sent everyone scuttling for cover.
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​[int] to run with quick short steps v.
scuttle v. /ˈskʌtl/ Ex.: She scuttled off when she heard the sound of his voice. Ex.2: He held his breath as a rat scuttled past. Ex.3: The rain sent everyone scuttling for cover.
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Fast ad.
completely ad. Ex.: Within a few minutes she was fast asleep (= sleeping deeply). Ex.2: The boat was stuck fast (= unable to move) in the mud.
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completely ad.
Fast ad. Ex.: Within a few minutes she was fast asleep (= sleeping deeply). Ex.2: The boat was stuck fast (= unable to move) in the mud.
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scramble v. /ˈskræmbl/
​[int] to move quickly, esp. with difficulty, using your hands to help you v. Ex.: She managed to scramble over the wall. Ex.2: He scrambled to his feet as we came in. Ex.3: They finally scrambled ashore. Ex.4: He scrambled up the cliff and raced towards the car.
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​[int] to move quickly, esp. with difficulty, using your hands to help you v.
scramble v. /ˈskræmbl/ Ex.: She managed to scramble over the wall. Ex.2: He scrambled to his feet as we came in. Ex.3: They finally scrambled ashore. Ex.4: He scrambled up the cliff and raced towards the car.
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flatten v.
[trans] to press st/your body against sb/st v. Ex.: She flattened her nose against the window and looked in. Ex.2: Greg flattened himself against the wall to let me pass.
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[trans] to press st/your body against sb/st v.
flatten v. /ˈflætn/ Ex.: She flattened her nose against the window and looked in. Ex.2: Greg flattened himself against the wall to let me pass.
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clamp v. /klæmp/
[trans, int] to hold or fasten st very tightly so that it does not move; to be held tightly v. Ex.: He had a cigar clamped between his teeth. Ex.2: She clamped a pair of headphones over her ears. Ex.3: I clamped a hand on his shoulder. Ex.4: A mobile phone was clamped to her ear. Ex.5: Her lips clamped tightly together. Ex.6: He clamped his mouth shut.
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[trans, int] to hold or fasten st very tightly so that it does not move; to be held tightly v.
clamp v. /klæmp/ Ex.: He had a cigar clamped between his teeth. Ex.2: She clamped a pair of headphones over her ears. Ex.3: I clamped a hand on his shoulder. Ex.4: A mobile phone was clamped to her ear. Ex.5: Her lips clamped tightly together. Ex.6: He clamped his mouth shut.
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Struggle v.
[int] to fight sb or try to get away from them v. Ex.: I struggled and screamed for help. Ex.2: James was hit in the mouth as he struggled with the raiders. Ex.3: How did she manage to struggle free?
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[int] to fight sb or try to get away from them v.
Struggle v. Ex.: I struggled and screamed for help. Ex.2: James was hit in the mouth as he struggled with the raiders. Ex.3: How did she manage to struggle free?
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Chest of drawers n.
Cômoda n.
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Cômoda n.
Chest of drawers n.
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buckle v. /ˈbʌkl/
​[trans, int] to fasten st or be fastened with a buckle / afivelar v. Ex.: She buckled her belt. Ex.2: He buckled on his sword. Ex.3: These shoes buckle at the side.
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​[trans, int] to fasten st or be fastened with a buckle / afivelar v.
buckle v. /ˈbʌkl/ Ex.: She buckled her belt. Ex.2: He buckled on his sword. Ex.3: These shoes buckle at the side.
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shudder v. /ˈʃʌdər/
​[int] to shake because you are cold or frightened, or because of a strong feeling v. Ex.: Just thinking about the accident makes me shudder. Ex.2: Alone in the car, she shuddered with fear. Ex.3: I shuddered at the thought of all the trouble I'd caused. Ex.4: I shudder to think how much this is all going to cost (= I don't want to think about it because it is too unpleasant).
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​[int] to shake because you are cold or frightened, or because of a strong feeling v.
Shudder v. Ex.: Just thinking about the accident makes me shudder. Ex.2: Alone in the car, she shuddered with fear. Ex.3: I shuddered at the thought of all the trouble I'd caused. Ex.4: I shudder to think how much this is all going to cost (= I don't want to think about it because it is too unpleasant).
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come in handy i.
(informal) to be useful i. Ex.: The extra money came in very handy. Ex.2: Don't throw that away—it might come in handy. Ex.3: Take your penknife—you never know when it might come in handy.
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(informal) to be useful i.
come in handy i. Ex.: The extra money came in very handy. Ex.2: Don't throw that away—it might come in handy. Ex.3: Take your penknife—you never know when it might come in handy.
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slit v. /slɪt/
to make a long narrow cut or opening in st v. Ex.: Slit the roll with a sharp knife. Ex.2: The pirates threatened to slit his throat. Ex.3: Her skirt was slit at both sides (= designed with an opening at the bottom on each side). Ex.4: He attempted to end his life by slitting his wrists. Ex.5: He slit open the envelope and took out the letter.
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to make a long narrow cut or opening in st v.
slit v. /slɪt/ Ex.: Slit the roll with a sharp knife. Ex.2: The pirates threatened to slit his throat. Ex.3: Her skirt was slit at both sides (= designed with an opening at the bottom on each side). Ex.4: He attempted to end his life by slitting his wrists. Ex.5: He slit open the envelope and took out the letter.
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Within prep.
(formal) inside st/sb prep. Ex.: The noise seems to be coming from within the building. Ex.2: There is discontent within the farming industry. Ex.3: Despite her grief, she found a hidden strength within herself.
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(formal) inside st/sb prep.
Within prep. Ex.: The noise seems to be coming from within the building. Ex.2: There is discontent within the farming industry. Ex.3: Despite her grief, she found a hidden strength within herself.
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enclosed a. /ɪnˈkləʊzd/
sent with a letter, etc. a. Ex.: Please complete the enclosed application form. Ex.2: Please find enclosed a cheque for £100.
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sent with a letter, etc. a.
enclosed a. /ɪnˈkləʊzd/ Ex.: Please complete the enclosed application form. Ex.2: Please find enclosed a cheque for £100.
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deputy n. /ˈdepjuti/
a person who is the next most important person below a business manager, a head of a school, a political leader, etc. and who does that person’s job when they are away n. Ex.: I'm acting as deputy till the manager returns. Ex.2: She was appointed deputy head of the school.
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a person who is the next most important person below a business manager, a head of a school, a political leader, etc. and who does that person’s job when they are away n.
deputy n. /ˈdepjuti/ Ex.: I'm acting as deputy till the manager returns. Ex.2: She was appointed deputy head of the school.
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headmistress n. /ˌhedˈmɪstrəs/
(Br, becoming old-fashioned) ​a female head teacher/principal, esp of a private school n.
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(Br, becoming old-fashioned) ​a female head teacher/principal, esp of a private school n.
headmistress n. /ˌhedˈmɪstrəs/
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cross off v.
to draw a line through a person’s name or an item on a list because it is no longer required or involved v. Ex.: We can cross his name off; he's not coming.
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to draw a line through a person’s name or an item on a list because it is no longer required or involved v.
cross off v. Ex.: We can cross his name off; he's not coming.
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beefy a. /ˈbiːfi/
(inf) ​(of a person or their body) big or fat a. Ex.: beefy men/arms/thighs
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(inf) ​(of a person or their body) big or fat a.
beefy a. /ˈbiːfi/ Ex.: beefy men/arms/thighs
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moustache pron.
/ˈmʌstæʃ/, /məˈstæʃ/
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newsreader n. /ˈnuːzriːdər/ also newscaster (Br. and Am.)
​a person who reads the news on television or radio n. Ex.: The newsreader reported that the man had not yet been named.
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​a person who reads the news on television or radio n.
newsreader n. /ˈnuːzriːdər/ also newscaster (Br. and Am.) Ex.: The newsreader reported that the man had not yet been named.
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report n.
a written or spoken account of an event, esp. one that is published or broadcast n. Ex.: Are these news reports true? Ex.2: media/press/newspaper reports Ex.3: And now over to Jim Muir, for a report on the South African election. Ex.4: A local news station aired a special report on the controversy. Ex.5: According to this evening's weather report, there will be snow tomorrow.
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a written or spoken account of an event, esp. one that is published or broadcast n.
report n. Ex.: Are these news reports true? Ex.2: media/press/newspaper reports Ex.3: And now over to Jim Muir, for a report on the South African election. Ex.4: A local news station aired a special report on the controversy. Ex.5: According to this evening's weather report, there will be snow tomorrow.
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Convict n. /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person who has been found guilty of a crime and sent to prison n. Ex.: The novel begins with Pip’s meeting with an escaped convict from the prison ship.
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a person who has been found guilty of a crime and sent to prison n.
Convict n. /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/ Ex.: The novel begins with Pip’s meeting with an escaped convict from the prison ship.
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armed a.
involving the use of weapons a. Ex.: an armed robbery Ex.2: an international armed conflict (= a war) Ex.3: Guerrillas have pledged to intensify the armed struggle against the new government.
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involving the use of weapons a.
armed a. Ex.: an armed robbery Ex.2: an international armed conflict (= a war) Ex.3: Guerrillas have pledged to intensify the armed struggle against the new government.
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hotline n. /ˈhɑːtlaɪn/
a special phone line that people can use in order to get information or to talk about st. n. Ex.: a 24-hour confidential hotline Ex.2: An emergency hotline has been set up for the relatives of those involved in the disaster.
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a special phone line that people can use in order to get information or to talk about st. n.
hotline n. /ˈhɑːtlaɪn/ Ex.: a 24-hour confidential hotline Ex.2: An emergency hotline has been set up for the relatives of those involved in the disaster.
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sighting n. /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/
an occasion when sb sees sb/st, esp. st unusual or st that lasts for only a short time n. Ex.: a reported sighting of the Loch Ness monster Ex.2: This was the first sighting of the comet for 1 000 years. Ex.3: The police are now following up a reported sighting of the man’s car. Ex.4: We now have three confirmed sightings of an enemy plane. Ex.5: There have been several sightings across the country.
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an occasion when sb sees sb/st, esp. st unusual or st that lasts for only a short time n.
sighting n. /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/ Ex.: a reported sighting of the Loch Ness monster Ex.2: This was the first sighting of the comet for 1 000 years. Ex.3: The police are now following up a reported sighting of the man’s car. Ex.4: We now have three confirmed sightings of an enemy plane. Ex.5: There have been several sightings across the country.
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report v.
​[trans, int] to give people information about st that you have heard, seen, done, etc. v. Ex.: The crash happened seconds after the pilot reported engine trouble. Ex.2: The company is expected to report record profits this year. Ex.3: Call me urgently if you have anything to report. Ex.4: The committee will report on its research next month. Ex.5: He regularly reports on his activities to his family. Ex.6: The neighbours reported seeing him leave the building around noon. Ex.7: The doctor reported the patient fully recovered. Ex.8: The house was reported as being in excellent condition. Ex.9: The house was reported to be in excellent condition. Ex.10: She was reported by the hospital spokesman to be making excellent progress. Ex.11: Employers reported that graduates were deficient in writing and problem-solving skills. Ex.12: She failed to report what had occurred. Ex.13: ‘The cabin's empty,’ he reported.
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​[trans, int] to give people information about st that you have heard, seen, done, etc. v.
report v. Ex.: The crash happened seconds after the pilot reported engine trouble. Ex.2: The company is expected to report record profits this year. Ex.3: Call me urgently if you have anything to report. Ex.4: The committee will report on its research next month. Ex.5: He regularly reports on his activities to his family. Ex.6: The neighbours reported seeing him leave the building around noon. Ex.7: The doctor reported the patient fully recovered. Ex.8: The house was reported as being in excellent condition. Ex.9: The house was reported to be in excellent condition. Ex.10: She was reported by the hospital spokesman to be making excellent progress. Ex.11: Employers reported that graduates were deficient in writing and problem-solving skills. Ex.12: She failed to report what had occurred. Ex.13: ‘The cabin's empty,’ he reported.
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snort v. /snɔːrt/
​[int, trans] to make a loud sound by breathing air out noisily through your nose, esp. to show that you are angry or think st is silly / bufar v. Ex.: The horse snorted and tossed its head. Ex.2: to snort with laughter Ex.3: She snorted in disgust. Ex.4: ‘You!’ he snorted contemptuously.
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​[int, trans] to make a loud sound by breathing air out noisily through your nose, esp. to show that you are angry or think st is silly / bufar v.
snort v. /snɔːrt/ Ex.: The horse snorted and tossed its head. Ex.2: to snort with laughter Ex.3: She snorted in disgust. Ex.4: ‘You!’ he snorted contemptuously.
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State n.
[count] the mental, emotional or physical condition that a person or thing is in n. Ex.: a confused mental state Ex.2: a confused state of mind Ex.3: anxieties about the state of the country’s economy Ex.4: The government has declared a state of emergency in the flooded regions. Ex.5: Given the current state of knowledge, it will take years to find a solution. Ex.6: A report condemned the state of prisoners' cells. Ex.7: water in a liquid state Ex.8: He was in a terrible state by the time he got home. Ex.9: She was in a state of shock. Ex.10: The building is in a bad state of repair (= needs to be repaired). Ex.11: He was in a state of permanent depression. Ex.12: You're not in a fit state to drive. Ex.13: (Br, inf) Look at the state of you! You can't go out looking like that.
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[count] the mental, emotional or physical condition that a person or thing is in n.
State n. Ex.: a confused mental state Ex.2: a confused state of mind Ex.3: anxieties about the state of the country’s economy Ex.4: The government has declared a state of emergency in the flooded regions. Ex.5: Given the current state of knowledge, it will take years to find a solution. Ex.6: A report condemned the state of prisoners' cells. Ex.7: water in a liquid state Ex.8: He was in a terrible state by the time he got home. Ex.9: She was in a state of shock. Ex.10: The building is in a bad state of repair (= needs to be repaired). Ex.11: He was in a state of permanent depression. Ex.12: You're not in a fit state to drive. Ex.13: (Br, inf) Look at the state of you! You can't go out looking like that.
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Layabout n. /ˈleɪəbaʊt/
(Br, old-fashioned, inf, disapproving) ​a lazy person who does not do much work n.
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(Br, old-fashioned, inf, disapproving) ​a lazy person who does not do much work n.
Layabout n. /ˈleɪəbaʊt/