Chapter 1 - Owl Post Flashcards
in the dead of night i.
in the quietest part of the night i.
Ex.: I crept out of bed in the dead of night and sneaked downstairs.
in the quietest part of the night i.
in the dead of night i.
Ex.: I crept out of bed in the dead of night and sneaked downstairs.
front [sing.] n.
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.
the part of sb’s body that faces forwards n.
front [sing.] n.
Ex.: She was lying on her front.
Ex.2: I spilled coffee down my front.
draw v.
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.
to move st/sb by pulling it or them gently v.
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.
prop v. /prɑːp/
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.
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.
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.
eagle n. /ˈiːɡl/
águia n.
águia n.
eagle n. /ˈiːɡl/
quill n. /kwɪl/
a pen made from a quill feather n.
a pen made from a quill feather n.
quill n. /kwɪl/
likely a.
seeming suitable for a purpose; promising a.
Ex.: She seems the most likely candidate for the job.
seeming suitable for a purpose; promising a.
likely a.
Ex.: She seems the most likely candidate for the job.
whatsoever ad.
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.’
no, nothing, none, etc. _________ not at all; not of any kind ad.
whatsoever ad.
Ex.: They received no help whatsoever.
Ex.2: ‘Is there any doubt about it?’ ‘None whatsoever.’
shriek v. /ʃriːk/
[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).
[int.] to give a loud high shout, for example when you are excited, frightened or in pain; scream v.
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).
parchment n. /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/
[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).
[unc] material made from the skin of a sheep or goat, used in the past for writing on / pergaminho n.
parchment n. /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/
Ex.: parchment scrolls
Ex.2: Her skin felt like parchment (= very dry).
screw v.
[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.
[trans.] to turn st round and round in order to fasten it in place v.
screw v.
Ex.: She screwed the cap back on the jar.
Ex.2: Screw the bolt tight.
Ex.3: The lid simply screws on.
dip v. /dɪp/
[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.
[trans] to put st quickly into a liquid and take it out again v.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
fury pron.
/ˈfjʊri/
lock up/away v.
to put st in a safe place that can be locked v.
Ex.: All the valuables were safely locked away.
to put st in a safe place that can be locked v.
lock up/away v.
Ex.: All the valuables were safely locked away.
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.
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.
wand pron.
/wɑːnd/
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.
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.
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.
[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.
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.
[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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
[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
roar pron.
/rɔːr/
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.
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.
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.
[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.
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
(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
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.
[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.
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.
[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.
owl pron.
/aʊl/
racket n. /ˈrækɪt/
[sing] (inf) a loud unpleasant noise n.
Ex.: Stop making that terrible racket!
[sing] (inf) a loud unpleasant noise n.
racket n. /ˈrækɪt/
Ex.: Stop making that terrible racket!
pillowcase n. /ˈpɪləʊkeɪs/
a cloth cover for a pillow, that can be removed / fronha n.
a cloth cover for a pillow, that can be removed / fronha n.
pillowcase n. /ˈpɪləʊkeɪs/
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.
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.
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
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
jolt n. /dʒəʊlt/
a sudden rough movement / sacudida, tranco, sobressalto n.
Ex.: The plane landed with a jolt.
a sudden rough movement / sacudida, tranco, sobressalto n.
jolt n. /dʒəʊlt/
Ex.: The plane landed with a jolt.
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.
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.
sill n. /sɪl/
(also windowsill, window ledge) a narrow shelf below a window, either inside or outside / soleira, parapeito n.
(also windowsill, window ledge) a narrow shelf below a window, either inside or outside / soleira, parapeito n.
sill n. /sɪl/
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.
[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.
bolt of lightning n.
a sudden flash of lightning in the sky, appearing as a line n.
a sudden flash of lightning in the sky, appearing as a line n.
bolt of lightning n.
rebound v. /rɪˈbaʊnd/
[int] to bounce back after hitting st v.
Ex.: The ball rebounded from the goalpost and Podolski headed it in.
[int] to bounce back after hitting st v.
rebound v. /rɪˈbaʊnd/
Ex.: The ball rebounded from the goalpost and Podolski headed it in.
originator pron.
/əˈrɪdʒɪneɪtər/
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
[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
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.
[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.
silhouette pron.
/ˌsɪluˈet/
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.
[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.
split second n.
a very short moment of time n.
Ex.: Their eyes met for a split second.
a very short moment of time n.
split second n.
Ex.: Their eyes met for a split second.
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.
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.
unconscious pron.
/ʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
flump n.
the action or sound of a heavy fall n.
the action or sound of a heavy fall n.
flump n.
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.
[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/
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.
[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.
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
[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
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.
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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
hoot n.
[count] the call of an owl n.
[count] the call of an owl n.
hoot n.
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.
[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.
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.
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.
tawny a. /ˈtɔːni/
brown-yellow in colour a.
Ex.: the lion’s tawny mane
brown-yellow in colour a.
tawny a. /ˈtɔːni/
Ex.: the lion’s tawny mane
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.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
take off v.
(of an aircraft, etc.) to leave the ground and begin to fly v.
Ex.: The plane took off an hour late.
(of an aircraft, etc.) to leave the ground and begin to fly v.
take off v.
Ex.: The plane took off an hour late.
envelope pron.
/ˈenvələʊp/
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.
[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.
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.
[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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
gangling a. /ˈɡæŋɡlɪŋ/
(of a person) tall, thin and not moving in an easy way a.
Ex.: a gangling youth/adolescent
(of a person) tall, thin and not moving in an easy way a.
Gangling a.
Ex.: a gangling youth/adolescent
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)
[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)
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
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
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
(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
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.
[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.
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.
(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.
get sb. down v.
(inf)to make sb feel sad or depressed v.
Ex.: Don’t let it get you down too much
(inf)to make sb feel sad or depressed v.
get sb. down v.
Ex.: Don’t let it get you down too much
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.
[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.
Smug v. /smʌɡ/
(disapproving) looking or feeling too pleased about st you have done or achieved v.
Ex.: asmug expression/smile/face, etc.
Ex.2: What are you looking so smug about?
(disapproving) looking or feeling too pleased about st you have done or achieved a.
Smug a.
Ex.: asmug expression/smile/face, etc.
Ex.2: What are you looking so smug about?
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
[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.
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.
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.
-rimmed a.
having a particular type of rim a.
Ex.: gold-rimmed spectacles
Ex.2: red-rimmed eyes (= for example, from crying)
having a particular type of rim a.
-rimmed a.
Ex.: gold-rimmed spectacles
Ex.2: red-rimmed eyes (= for example, from crying)
spinning top n.
Pião n.
Pião n.
spinning top n.
untrustworthy a. /ʌnˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
that cannot be trusted a.
that cannot be trusted a.
untrustworthy a. /ʌnˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
Beetle n.
Besouro, escaravelho n.
Besouro, escaravelho n.
Beetle n.
customs n. /ˈkʌstəmz/
Alfândega n.
Alfândega n.
customs n. /ˈkʌstəmz/
Turn up v.
(of a person) to arrive v.
Ex.: We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned up.
(of a person) to arrive v.
Turn up v.
Ex.: We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned up.
for a change i.
contrary to how things usually happen; for variety i.
Ex.: It’s nice to be pampered for a change.
contrary to how things usually happen; for variety i.
for a change i.
Ex.: It’s nice to be pampered for a change.
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.
[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.
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.
(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.
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.
[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.
sleek a. /sliːk/
(approving) smooth and shiny a.
Ex.: sleek black hair
Ex.2: the sleek dark head of a seal
(approving) smooth and shiny a.
sleek a. /sliːk/
Ex.: sleek black hair
Ex.2: the sleek dark head of a seal
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.
[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.
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
[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
compass n. /ˈkʌmpəs/
Bússola n.
Bússola n.
compass n. /ˈkʌmpəs/
prized a. /praɪzd/
[only before noun] very valuable to sb / precioso a.
Ex.: I lost some of my most prized possessions in the fire.
[only before noun] very valuable to sb / precioso a.
prized a. /praɪzd/
Ex.: I lost some of my most prized possessions in the fire.
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.
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.
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.
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.
leathery a. /ˈleðəri/
that looks or feels hard and tough like leather a.
Ex.: leathery skin
that looks or feels hard and tough like leather a.
leathery a. /ˈleðəri/
Ex.: leathery skin
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.
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.
snap v.
(Of animal) [int] to try to bite sb/st v.
Ex.: The dogs snarled and snapped at our heels.
(Of animal) [int] to try to bite sb/st v.
snap v.
Ex.: The dogs snarled and snapped at our heels.
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.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
Cabin n.
a small house or shelter, usually made of wood n.
Ex.: a log cabin
A small house or shelter, usually made of wood n.
Cabin n.
Ex.: a log cabin
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.
[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.
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.
[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.
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.
[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.
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.
[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.
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.
[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.
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
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
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.
[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.
stealthily ad. /ˈstelθɪli/
quietly and secretly ad.
Ex.: She crept stealthily along the corridor.
quietly and secretly ad.
stealthily ad. /ˈstelθɪli/
Ex.: She crept stealthily along the corridor.
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.
[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.
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.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
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.
[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.
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.
[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.
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?
[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?
Chest of drawers n.
Cômoda n.
Cômoda n.
Chest of drawers n.
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.
[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.
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).
[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).
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
headmistress n. /ˌhedˈmɪstrəs/
(Br, becoming old-fashioned)
a female head teacher/principal, esp of a private school n.
(Br, becoming old-fashioned)
a female head teacher/principal, esp of a private school n.
headmistress n. /ˌhedˈmɪstrəs/
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.
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.
beefy a. /ˈbiːfi/
(inf) (of a person or their body) big or fat a.
Ex.: beefy men/arms/thighs
(inf) (of a person or their body) big or fat a.
beefy a. /ˈbiːfi/
Ex.: beefy men/arms/thighs
moustache pron.
/ˈmʌstæʃ/, /məˈstæʃ/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
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.
[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.
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.
[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.
Layabout n. /ˈleɪəbaʊt/
(Br, old-fashioned, inf, disapproving) a lazy person who does not do much work n.
(Br, old-fashioned, inf, disapproving) a lazy person who does not do much work n.
Layabout n. /ˈleɪəbaʊt/
