Chapter 11 - Hani Flashcards
cranky a. /ˈkræŋki/
(informal) easily annoyed a.
Ex.: The kids were getting tired and a little cranky.
(informal) easily annoyed a.
cranky a. /ˈkræŋki/
Ex.: The kids were getting tired and a little cranky.
pained a. /peɪnd/
showing that sb is feeling annoyed or upset a.
Ex.: a pained expression/voice
Ex.2: She looked pained.
showing that sb is feeling annoyed or upset a.
pained a. /peɪnd/
Ex.: a pained expression/voice
Ex.2: She looked pained.
crawl v. /krɔːl/
[int] to move forward very slowly v.
Ex.: The traffic was crawling along.
Ex.2: The weeks crawled by.
[int] to move forward very slowly v.
crawl v. /krɔːl/
Ex.: The traffic was crawling along.
Ex.2: The weeks crawled by.
prop up v.
to prevent st from falling by putting st under it to support it / apoiar v.
Ex.: They had to prop up the tree with long poles under the branches.
to prevent st from falling by putting st under it to support it / apoiar v.
prop up v.
Ex.: They had to prop up the tree with long poles under the branches.
catch v.
[trans] to be in time to do st, talk to sb, etc. v.
Ex.: I caught him just as he was leaving the building.
Ex.2: I was hoping to catch you at home.
Ex.3: The illness can be treated provided it’s caught early enough.
Ex.4: (Br.) to catch the post (= post letters before the box is emptied)
Ex.5: (Br., informal) Bye for now! I’ll catch you later (= speak to you again later).
Ex.6: You’ve caught me at a bad time.
[trans] to be in time to do st, talk to sb, etc. v.
catch v.
Ex.: I caught him just as he was leaving the building.
Ex.2: I was hoping to catch you at home.
Ex.3: The illness can be treated provided it’s caught early enough.
Ex.4: (Br.) to catch the post (= post letters before the box is emptied)
Ex.5: (Br., informal) Bye for now! I’ll catch you later (= speak to you again later).
Ex.6: You’ve caught me at a bad time.
within limits i.
to some extent i.
Ex.: I’m willing to help, within limits.
Ex.2: The children can do what they like, within limits.
to some extent i.
within limits i.
Ex.: I’m willing to help, within limits.
Ex.2: The children can do what they like, within limits.
vegetarian pron.
/ˌvedʒəˈteriən/
halal a. /həˈlæl/, /həˈlɑːl/
(of meat) from an animal that has been killed according to Islamic law a.
Ex.: halal meat
Ex.2: a halal butcher
(of meat) from an animal that has been killed according to Islamic law a.
halal a. /həˈlæl/, /həˈlɑːl/
Ex.: halal meat
Ex.2: a halal butcher
haram a. /həˈræm/, /həˈrɑːm/
not permitted by Islamic law a.
Ex.: haram meat
not permitted by Islamic law a.
haram a. /həˈræm/, /həˈrɑːm/
Ex.: haram meat
go on (about sb/st) v.
(informal) to talk about sb/st for a long time, especially in a boring or complaining way v.
Ex.: He went on and on about how poor he was.
Ex.2: She does go on sometimes!
Ex.3: He goes on endlessly about his health problems.
compassionate a. /kəmˈpæʃənət/
feeling or showing sympathy for people or animals who are suffering a.
Ex.: Politicians are not usually regarded as warm or compassionate people.
Ex.2: He was allowed to go home on compassionate grounds (= because he was suffering).
(informal) to talk about sb/st for a long time, especially in a boring or complaining way v.
go on (about sb/st) v.
Ex.: He went on and on about how poor he was.
Ex.2: She does go on sometimes!
Ex.3: He goes on endlessly about his health problems.
feeling or showing sympathy for people or animals who are suffering a.
compassionate a. /kəmˈpæʃənət/
Ex.: Politicians are not usually regarded as warm or compassionate people.
Ex.2: He was allowed to go home on compassionate grounds (= because he was suffering).
fall into st v.
to be able to be divided into st v.
Ex.: My talk falls naturally into three parts.
to be able to be divided into st v.
fall into st v.
Ex.: My talk falls naturally into three parts.
plaster v. /ˈplæstər/
to completely cover a surface with pictures or posters v.
Ex.: Her bedroom wall was plastered with photos of him.
Ex.2: She had photos of him plastered all over her bedroom wall.
Ex.3: The next day their picture was plastered all over the newspapers.
to completely cover a surface with pictures or posters v.
plaster v. /ˈplæstər/
Ex.: Her bedroom wall was plastered with photos of him.
Ex.2: She had photos of him plastered all over her bedroom wall.
Ex.3: The next day their picture was plastered all over the newspapers.
scold v. /skəʊld/
[trans, int] (formal) to speak angrily to sb, especially a child, because they have done st wrong v.
Ex.: He scolded them for arriving late.
Ex.2: Rose scolded the child gently for her bad behaviour.
Ex.3: ‘Don’t be such a baby!’ he scolded.
[trans, int] (formal) to speak angrily to sb, especially a child, because they have done st wrong v.
scold v. /skəʊld/
Ex.: He scolded them for arriving late.
Ex.2: Rose scolded the child gently for her bad behaviour.
Ex.3: ‘Don’t be such a baby!’ he scolded.
descend v. /dɪˈsend/
[int, trans] (formal) to come or go down from a higher to a lower level v.
Ex.: The plane began to descend.
Ex.2: The results, ranked in descending order (= from the highest to the lowest) are as follows…
Ex.3: She descended the stairs slowly.
[int, trans] (formal) to come or go down from a higher to a lower level v.
descend v. /dɪˈsend/
Ex.: The plane began to descend.
Ex.2: The results, ranked in descending order (= from the highest to the lowest) are as follows…
Ex.3: She descended the stairs slowly.
not come easy (to sb) i.
to be difficult for sb to do i.
Ex.: Talking about my problems doesn’t come easy to me.
Ex.2: Change has not come easy.
to be difficult for sb to do i.
not come easy (to sb) i.
Ex.: Talking about my problems doesn’t come easy to me.
Ex.2: Change has not come easy.
be taken aback (by sb/st) i.
to be shocked or surprised by sb/st i.
Ex.: She was completely taken aback by his anger.
to be shocked or surprised by sb/st i.
be taken aback (by sb/st) i.
Ex.: She was completely taken aback by his anger.
clipped a. /klɪpt/
(of a person’s way of speaking) clear and fast but not very friendly a.
Ex.: his clipped military tones
(of a person’s way of speaking) clear and fast but not very friendly a.
clipped a. /klɪpt/
Ex.: his clipped military tones
embrace n. /ɪmˈbreɪs/
(formal) [count] an act of putting your arms around sb as a sign of love or friendship n.
Ex.: He held her in a warm embrace.
Ex.2: There were tears and embraces as they said goodbye.
(formal) [count] an act of putting your arms around sb as a sign of love or friendship n.
embrace n. /ɪmˈbreɪs/
Ex.: He held her in a warm embrace.
Ex.2: There were tears and embraces as they said goodbye.
tinted a. /ˈtɪntɪd/
having a small amount of colour added a.
Ex.: tinted glasses
Ex.2: tinted windows/lenses
having a small amount of colour added a.
tinted a. /ˈtɪntɪd/
Ex.: tinted glasses
Ex.2: tinted windows/lenses
flinch v. /flɪntʃ/
[int] to make a sudden movement with your face or body as a result of pain, fear, surprise, etc. 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. 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.
throw yourself/st into st i.
to begin to do st with energy and enthusiasm i.
to begin to do st with energy and enthusiasm i.
throw yourself/st into st i.
aspirational a. /ˌæspəˈreɪʃənl/
wanting very much to achieve success in your career or to improve your social status and standard of living a.
Ex.: advertising aimed at the aspirational classes
wanting very much to achieve success in your career or to improve your social status and standard of living a.
aspirational a. /ˌæspəˈreɪʃənl/
Ex.: advertising aimed at the aspirational classes
on the down-low i.
secretly; not wanting other people to discover what you are doing i.
secretly; not wanting other people to discover what you are doing i.
on the down-low i.
talk out v.
to discuss st carefully and completely in order to make a decision, solve a problem, etc. v.
Ex.: We need to talk out the issue with the others before making a decision.
to discuss st carefully and completely in order to make a decision, solve a problem, etc. v.
talk out v.
Ex.: We need to talk out the issue with the others before making a decision.
clench v.
[trans, int] (of your hands, teeth, etc.) to press them together tightly, usually showing that you are angry, determined or upset v.
Ex.: He clenched his fists in anger.
Ex.2: Through clenched teeth she told him to leave.
Ex.3: His fists clenched slowly until his knuckles were white.
Ex.4: Her hands clenched involuntarily.
Ex.5: She sat with hands clenched together in her lap.
Ex.6: His jaw was clenched tight.
[trans, int] (of your hands, teeth, etc.) to press them together tightly, usually showing that you are angry, determined or upset v.
clench v.
Ex.: He clenched his fists in anger.
Ex.2: Through clenched teeth she told him to leave.
Ex.3: His fists clenched slowly until his knuckles were white.
Ex.4: Her hands clenched involuntarily.
Ex.5: She sat with hands clenched together in her lap.
Ex.6: His jaw was clenched tight.
call sb away < v.
to ask sb to stop what they are doing and to go somewhere else v.
Ex.: She was called away from the meeting to take an urgent phone call.
to ask sb to stop what they are doing and to go somewhere else v.
call sb away < v.
Ex.: She was called away from the meeting to take an urgent phone call.
bring up v.
to mention a subject or start to talk about it; raise v.
Ex.: Bring it up at the meeting.
to mention a subject or start to talk about it; raise v.
bring up v.
Ex.: Bring it up at the meeting.
fawn v. /fɔːn/
[int] (disapproving) to try to please sb by praising them or paying them too much attention v.
Ex.: He seemed unaware of the girl’s fawning admiration.
Ex.2: Why is everybody fawning over/on him as if he were a national hero?
[int] (disapproving) to try to please sb by praising them or paying them too much attention v.
fawn v. /fɔːn/
Ex.: He seemed unaware of the girl’s fawning admiration.
Ex.2: Why is everybody fawning over/on him as if he were a national hero?
single-handed a. /ˌsɪŋɡl ˈhændɪd/
done on your own with nobody helping you a.
Ex.: a single-handed voyage
Ex.2: The striker led a single-handed assault on the visiting team’s defence.
done on your own with nobody helping you a.
single-handed a. /ˌsɪŋɡl ˈhændɪd/
Ex.: a single-handed voyage
Ex.2: The striker led a single-handed assault on the visiting team’s defence.
come up to st v.
[no passive] to reach as far as a particular point v.
Ex.: The water came up to my neck.
[no passive] to reach as far as a particular point v.
come up to st v.
Ex.: The water came up to my neck.
tentatively ad. /ˈtentətɪvli/
in a way that is not done with confidence; hesitantly ad.
Ex.: She smiled tentatively.
in a way that is not done with confidence; hesitantly ad.
tentatively ad. /ˈtentətɪvli/
Ex.: She smiled tentatively.
stiffen v. /ˈstɪfn/
[int, trans] to make yourself or part of your body straight and still, especially because you are angry or frightened v.
Ex.: She stiffened with fear.
Ex.2: I stiffened my back and faced him.
[int, trans] to make yourself or part of your body straight and still, especially because you are angry or frightened v.
stiffen v. /ˈstɪfn/
Ex.: She stiffened with fear.
Ex.2: I stiffened my back and faced him.
wash over/through sb v.
(literary) (of a feeling) to suddenly affect sb strongly, so that they are not aware of anything else v.
Ex.: Waves of nausea washed over/through him.
(literary) (of a feeling) to suddenly affect sb strongly, so that they are not aware of anything else v.
wash over/through sb v.
Ex.: Waves of nausea washed over/through him.
clipped a. /klɪpt/
(of a person’s way of speaking) clear and fast but not very friendly a.
Ex.: his clipped military tones
(of a person’s way of speaking) clear and fast but not very friendly a.
clipped a. /klɪpt/
Ex.: his clipped military tones
acknowledgement n. /əkˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
[singular, unc] an act of accepting that st exists or is true, or that st is there n.
Ex.: This report is an acknowledgement of the size of the problem.
Ex.2: She gave me a smile of acknowledgement (= showed that she had seen and recognized me).
Ex.3: There is acknowledgement on his part that he was to blame.
[singular, unc] an act of accepting that st exists or is true, or that st is there n.
acknowledgement n. /əkˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
Ex.: This report is an acknowledgement of the size of the problem.
Ex.2: She gave me a smile of acknowledgement (= showed that she had seen and recognized me).
Ex.3: There is acknowledgement on his part that he was to blame.
bring over v.
To bring sb or st from one place or area to another v.
Ex.: Chris brought a few friends over to Saren’s house party.
To bring sb or st from one place or area to another v.
bring over v.
Ex.: Chris brought a few friends over to Saren’s house party.
protocol pron.
/ˈprəʊtəkɑːl/
puke n. /pjuːk/
[unc] (informal) food that you bring back up from the stomach through the mouth; vomit n.
Ex.: to be covered in puke
[unc] (informal) food that you bring back up from the stomach through the mouth; vomit n.
puke n. /pjuːk/
Ex.: to be covered in puke
hoody; hoodie n. /ˈhʊdi/
moletom com touca n.
moletom com touca n.
hoody; hoodie n. /ˈhʊdi/
doodle n. /ˈduːdl/
a line, shape, etc. that you have drawn when you are bored or thinking about st else / rabisco n.
Ex.: The paper was covered in doodles.
a line, shape, etc. that you have drawn when you are bored or thinking about st else / rabisco n.
doodle n. /ˈduːdl/
Ex.: The paper was covered in doodles.
dress down v.
to wear clothes that are more informal than those you usually wear, for example in an office v.
to wear clothes that are more informal than those you usually wear, for example in an office v.
dress down v.
curt a. /kɜːrt/
(of a person’s manner or behaviour) appearing rude because very few words are used, or because st is done in a very quick way; abrupt, brusque a.
Ex.: a curt reply
Ex.2: A curt note of rejection arrived from the company director.
Ex.3: His tone was curt and unfriendly.
Ex.4: She dismissed him with a curt nod of the head.
Ex.5: She ignored the curt order.
(of a person’s manner or behaviour) appearing rude because very few words are used, or because st is done in a very quick way; abrupt, brusque a.
curt a. /kɜːrt/
Ex.: a curt reply
Ex.2: A curt note of rejection arrived from the company director.
Ex.3: His tone was curt and unfriendly.
Ex.4: She dismissed him with a curt nod of the head.
Ex.5: She ignored the curt order.
corridor pron.
/ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/
swing v.
[int, trans] to move or make st move with a wide curved movement v.
Ex.: A line of cars swung out of the palace gates.
Ex.2: He swung his legs over the side of the bed.
Ex.3: The door swung open.
Ex.4: She let the door swing shut behind her.
Ex.5: She swung the door open.
[int, trans] to move or make st move with a wide curved movement v.
swing v.
Ex.: A line of cars swung out of the palace gates.
Ex.2: He swung his legs over the side of the bed.
Ex.3: The door swung open.
Ex.4: She let the door swing shut behind her.
Ex.5: She swung the door open.
whiplash (injury) n. /ˈwɪplæʃ/
[count, unc] a neck injury caused when your head moves forward and back suddenly, especially in a car accident n.
Ex.: He was very bruised and suffering from whiplash.
[count, unc] a neck injury caused when your head moves forward and back suddenly, especially in a car accident n.
whiplash (injury) n. /ˈwɪplæʃ/
Ex.: He was very bruised and suffering from whiplash.
marvel v. /ˈmɑːrvl/
[int, trans] to be very surprised or impressed by st v.
Ex.: Everyone marvelled at his courage.
Ex.2: There is no need to marvel that a man of God practises all virtues at an extraordinary degree.
[int, trans] to be very surprised or impressed by st v.
marvel v. /ˈmɑːrvl/
Ex.: Everyone marvelled at his courage.
Ex.2: There is no need to marvel that a man of God practises all virtues at an extraordinary degree.
focus pron.
/ˈfəʊkəs/
(Br.) enrol
(Am.) enroll v. /ɪnˈrəʊl/
[int, transi] to arrange for yourself or for sb else to officially join a course, school, etc. / matricular, inscrever, registrar v.
Ex.: You need to enrol before the end of August.
Ex.2: (Br.) to enrol on a course
Ex.3: (Am.) to enroll in a course
Ex.4: The centre will soon be ready to enrol candidates for the new programme.
[int, transi] to arrange for yourself or for sb else to officially join a course, school, etc. / matricular, inscrever, registrar v.
(Br.) enrol
(Am.) enroll v. /ɪnˈrəʊl/
Ex.: You need to enrol before the end of August.
Ex.2: (Br.) to enrol on a course
Ex.3: (Am.) to enroll in a course
Ex.4: The centre will soon be ready to enrol candidates for the new programme.
tumble v.
[int] to move or fall somewhere in a relaxed or noisy way, or with a lack of control v.
Ex.: I undressed and tumbled into bed.
Ex.2: A group of noisy children tumbled out of the bus.
Ex.3: The water tumbled over the rocks.
Ex.4: Thick golden curls tumbled down over her shoulders.
Ex.5: (figurative) Her words came tumbling out.
Ex.6: She tumbled through the front door and collapsed in a heap.
[int] to move or fall somewhere in a relaxed or noisy way, or with a lack of control v.
tumble v.
Ex.: I undressed and tumbled into bed.
Ex.2: A group of noisy children tumbled out of the bus.
Ex.3: The water tumbled over the rocks.
Ex.4: Thick golden curls tumbled down over her shoulders.
Ex.5: (figurative) Her words came tumbling out.
Ex.6: She tumbled through the front door and collapsed in a heap.
unprompted a. /ʌnˈprɑːmptɪd/
said or done without sb asking you to say or do it a.
Ex.: Quite unprompted, Sam started telling us exactly what had happened that night.
said or done without sb asking you to say or do it a.
unprompted a. /ʌnˈprɑːmptɪd/
Ex.: Quite unprompted, Sam started telling us exactly what had happened that night.
dab v.
to put st on a surface with quick light movements v.
Ex.: She dabbed a little perfume behind her ears.
to put st on a surface with quick light movements v.
dab v.
Ex.: She dabbed a little perfume behind her ears.
eyeliner n. /ˈaɪlaɪnər/
[unc, count] a type of make-up, usually black, that is put around the edge of the eyes to make them more attractive and likely to attract attention; delineador n.
Ex.: I had on heavy black eyeliner and black lipstick.
Ex.2: They sell a range of eyeliners and mascaras.
[unc, count] a type of make-up, usually black, that is put around the edge of the eyes to make them more attractive and likely to attract attention; delineador n.
eyeliner n. /ˈaɪlaɪnər/
Ex.: I had on heavy black eyeliner and black lipstick.
Ex.2: They sell a range of eyeliners and mascaras.
be lost on sb i.
to be not understood or noticed by sb i.
Ex.: His jokes were completely lost on most of the students.
to be not understood or noticed by sb i.
be lost on sb i.
Ex.: His jokes were completely lost on most of the students.
take v.
[trans] take st to choose, buy or rent st v.
Ex.: I’ll take the grey jacket.
Ex.2: We took a room at the hotel for two nights.
[trans] take st to choose, buy or rent st v.
take v.
Ex.: I’ll take the grey jacket.
Ex.2: We took a room at the hotel for two nights.
runners n.
(Canadian) a shoe that is used for running or doing other sport in n.
(Canadian) a shoe that is used for running or doing other sport in n.
runners n.
squeak v. /skwiːk/
[int] to make a short high sound that is not very loud v.
Ex.: My new shoes squeak.
Ex.2: The mouse ran away, squeaking with fear.
Ex.3: One wheel makes a horrible squeaking noise.
[int] to make a short high sound that is not very loud v.
squeak v. /skwiːk/
Ex.: My new shoes squeak.
Ex.2: The mouse ran away, squeaking with fear.
Ex.3: One wheel makes a horrible squeaking noise.
damp a. /dæmp/
slightly wet, often in a way that is unpleasant / úmido a.
Ex.: The cottage was cold and damp.
Ex.2: It feels damp in here.
Ex.3: damp clothes
Ex.4: Wipe the surface with a damp cloth.
slightly wet, often in a way that is unpleasant / úmido a.
damp a. /dæmp/
Ex.: The cottage was cold and damp.
Ex.2: It feels damp in here.
Ex.3: damp clothes
Ex.4: Wipe the surface with a damp cloth.
(Br.) pavement n. /ˈpeɪvmənt/
(Am.) sidewalk n.
[count] a flat part at the side of a road for people to walk on n.
Ex.: a pavement cafe
Ex.2: Don’t ride your bike on the pavement!/ˈpeɪvmənt/
[count] a flat part at the side of a road for people to walk on n.
(Br.) pavement n. /ˈpeɪvmənt/
(Am.) sidewalk n.
Ex.: a pavement cafe
Ex.2: Don’t ride your bike on the pavement!
jog v. /dʒɑːɡ/
(also go jogging)
[int] to run slowly and steadily for a long time, especially for exercise v.
Ex.: I go jogging every evening.
[int] to run slowly and steadily for a long time, especially for exercise v.
jog v. /dʒɑːɡ/
(also go jogging)
Ex.: I go jogging every evening.
keep up (with sb/st) v.
to move, make progress or increase at the same rate as sb/st v.
Ex.: Slow down—I can’t keep up!
Ex.2: I can’t keep up with all the changes.
Ex.3: Wages are not keeping up with inflation.
to move, make progress or increase at the same rate as sb/st v.
keep up (with sb/st) v.
Ex.: Slow down—I can’t keep up!
Ex.2: I can’t keep up with all the changes.
Ex.3: Wages are not keeping up with inflation.
alley n. /ˈæli/
(also alleyway /ˈæliweɪ/)
a narrow passage behind or between buildings / beco, viela n.
Ex.: a narrow/dark alley
Ex.2: The car was hidden down a narrow alley in the downtown area.
Ex.3: He ran down one of the dark alleys at the back of the shops.
a narrow passage behind or between buildings / beco, viela n.
alley n. /ˈæli/
(also alleyway /ˈæliweɪ/)
Ex.: a narrow/dark alley
Ex.2: The car was hidden down a narrow alley in the downtown area.
Ex.3: He ran down one of the dark alleys at the back of the shops.
weave v. /wiːv/
[int, trans] to move along by running and changing direction continuously to avoid things that are in your way v.
Ex.: She was weaving in and out of the traffic.
Ex.2: He hurried on, weaving through the crowd.
Ex.3: The road weaves through a range of hills.
Ex.4: He had to weave his way through the milling crowds.
[int, trans] to move along by running and changing direction continuously to avoid things that are in your way v.
weave v. /wiːv/
Ex.: She was weaving in and out of the traffic.
Ex.2: He hurried on, weaving through the crowd.
Ex.3: The road weaves through a range of hills.
Ex.4: He had to weave his way through the milling crowds.
dodgy a. /ˈdɑːdʒi/
(Br., informal) seeming or likely to be dishonest; suspicious a.
Ex.: He made a lot of money, using some very dodgy methods.
Ex.2: I don’t want to get involved in anything dodgy.
Ex.3: Travel websites that offer dodgy deals have been uncovered in a worldwide investigation.
(Br., informal) seeming or likely to be dishonest; suspicious a.
dodgy a. /ˈdɑːdʒi/
Ex.: He made a lot of money, using some very dodgy methods.
Ex.2: I don’t want to get involved in anything dodgy.
Ex.3: Travel websites that offer dodgy deals have been uncovered in a worldwide investigation.
squeeze v.
[trans, int] to force sb/st/yourself into or through a small space v.
Ex.: We managed to squeeze six people into the car.
Ex.2: It’s a pretty town, squeezed between the mountains and the ocean.
Ex.3: (figurative) We managed to squeeze a lot into a week.
Ex.4: His legs were squeezed together.
Ex.5: to squeeze into a tight dress
Ex.6: Can we squeeze into that parking space?
Ex.7: to squeeze through a gap in the hedge
Ex.8: They were able to squeeze through a gap in the fence.
Ex.9: If you move forward a little, I can squeeze past.
[trans, int] to force sb/st/yourself into or through a small space v.
squeeze v.
Ex.: We managed to squeeze six people into the car.
Ex.2: It’s a pretty town, squeezed between the mountains and the ocean.
Ex.3: (figurative) We managed to squeeze a lot into a week.
Ex.4: His legs were squeezed together.
Ex.5: to squeeze into a tight dress
Ex.6: Can we squeeze into that parking space?
Ex.7: to squeeze through a gap in the hedge
Ex.8: They were able to squeeze through a gap in the fence.
Ex.9: If you move forward a little, I can squeeze past.
paper shop n.
newsagent’s n.
(Br.) a shop that sells newspapers, magazines, sweets, etc.
(Br.) a shop that sells newspapers, magazines, sweets, etc.
paper shop n.
newsagent’s n.
cursive pron.
/ˈkɜːrsɪv/
counter v. /ˈkaʊntər/
[trans, int] to reply to sb by trying to prove that what they said is not true / rebater v.
Ex.: Such arguments are not easily countered.
Ex.2: I tried to argue but he countered that the plans were not yet finished.
Ex.3: ‘But I was standing right here!’ he countered.
Ex.4: Butler has countered with a lawsuit against the firm.
[trans, int] to reply to sb by trying to prove that what they said is not true / rebater v.
counter v. /ˈkaʊntər/
Ex.: Such arguments are not easily countered.
Ex.2: I tried to argue but he countered that the plans were not yet finished.
Ex.3: ‘But I was standing right here!’ he countered.
Ex.4: Butler has countered with a lawsuit against the firm.
find n. /faɪnd/
a thing or person that has been found, especially one that is interesting, valuable or useful; the act of finding a thing or person like this / descoberta, achado n.
Ex.: This is an important archaeological find.
Ex.2: Our new babysitter is a real find.
Ex.3: He made his most spectacular finds in the Valley of the Kings.
a thing or person that has been found, especially one that is interesting, valuable or useful; the act of finding a thing or person like this / descoberta, achado n.
find n. /faɪnd/
Ex.: This is an important archaeological find.
Ex.2: Our new babysitter is a real find.
Ex.3: He made his most spectacular finds in the Valley of the Kings.
brim v. /brɪm/
[int] to be full of st; to fill st v.
Ex.: Tears brimmed in her eyes.
Ex.2: Her eyes brimmed with tears.
Ex.3: The team were brimming with confidence before the game.
Ex.4: a young man brimming with confidence
[int] to be full of st; to fill st v.
brim v. /brɪm/
Ex.: Tears brimmed in her eyes.
Ex.2: Her eyes brimmed with tears.
Ex.3: The team were brimming with confidence before the game.
Ex.4: a young man brimming with confidence
gush v. /ɡʌʃ/
to flow or pour suddenly and quickly out of a hole in large amounts v.
Ex.: blood gushing from a wound
Ex.2: Water gushed out of the pipe.
to flow or pour suddenly and quickly out of a hole in large amounts v.
gush v. /ɡʌʃ/
Ex.: blood gushing from a wound
Ex.2: Water gushed out of the pipe.
lush a. /lʌʃ/
(of plants, gardens, etc.) growing thickly and strongly in a way that is attractive; covered in healthy grass and plants; luxuriant a.
Ex.: lush vegetation
Ex.2: the lush green countryside
(of plants, gardens, etc.) growing thickly and strongly in a way that is attractive; covered in healthy grass and plants; luxuriant a.
lush a. /lʌʃ/
Ex.: lush vegetation
Ex.2: the lush green countryside
bead n. /biːd/
[count] a small piece of glass, wood, etc., with a hole through it, that can be put on a string with others of the same type and worn as jewellery, etc. n.
Ex.: a necklace of wooden beads
Ex.2: A bead curtain separated the two rooms.
[count] a small piece of glass, wood, etc., with a hole through it, that can be put on a string with others of the same type and worn as jewellery, etc. n.
bead n. /biːd/
Ex.: a necklace of wooden beads
Ex.2: A bead curtain separated the two rooms.
clink v. /klɪŋk/
[int, trans] to make or cause st to make a sharp ringing sound, like that of glasses being hit against each other v.
Ex.: clinking coins
Ex.2: The coins clinked into the slot in the machine.
Ex.3: They clinked glasses and drank to each other’s health.
[int, trans] to make or cause st to make a sharp ringing sound, like that of glasses being hit against each other v.
clink v. /klɪŋk/
Ex.: clinking coins
Ex.2: The coins clinked into the slot in the machine.
Ex.3: They clinked glasses and drank to each other’s health.
harmoniously pron.
/hɑːrˈməʊniəsli/
melodious pron.
/məˈləʊdiəs/
I have my ways i.
to get things done somehow. It implies that you have secret, sneaky, or possibly nefarious ways of accomplishing the task i.
to get things done somehow. It implies that you have secret, sneaky, or possibly nefarious ways of accomplishing the task i.
I have my ways i.
cuisine pron.
/kwɪˈziːn/
fumble v. /ˈfʌmbl/
[int, trans] to use your hands in a way that is not smooth or steady or careful when you are doing st or looking for st v.
Ex.: She fumbled in her pocket for a handkerchief.
Ex.2: He fumbled with the buttons on his shirt.
Ex.3: She was fumbling around in the dark looking for the light switch.
Ex.4: He fumbled the key into the ignition.
Ex.5: I fumbled to zip up my jacket.
[int, trans] to use your hands in a way that is not smooth or steady or careful when you are doing st or looking for st v.
fumble v. /ˈfʌmbl/
Ex.: She fumbled in her pocket for a handkerchief.
Ex.2: He fumbled with the buttons on his shirt.
Ex.3: She was fumbling around in the dark looking for the light switch.
Ex.4: He fumbled the key into the ignition.
Ex.5: I fumbled to zip up my jacket.
tap v. /tæp/
[int, trans] to hit sb/st quickly and lightly v.
Ex.: Someone tapped (away) at the door.
Ex.2: He was busy tapping away at his computer.
Ex.3: Ralph tapped me on the shoulder.
Ex.4: Tap the icon to open the app.
[int, trans] to hit sb/st quickly and lightly v.
tap v. /tæp/
Ex.: Someone tapped (away) at the door.
Ex.2: He was busy tapping away at his computer.
Ex.3: Ralph tapped me on the shoulder.
Ex.4: Tap the icon to open the app.
unflinching a. /ʌnˈflɪntʃɪŋ/
remaining strong and determined, even in a difficult or dangerous situation / inabalável a.
Ex.: unflinching loyalty
Ex.2: an unflinching stare
remaining strong and determined, even in a difficult or dangerous situation / inabalável a.
unflinching a. /ʌnˈflɪntʃɪŋ/
Ex.: unflinching loyalty
Ex.2: an unflinching stare
purse v. /pɜːrs/
(of lips) to make a small tight round shape, for example to show that you do not approve of st / franzir, enrugar v.
(of lips) to make a small tight round shape, for example to show that you do not approve of st / franzir, enrugar v.
purse v. /pɜːrs/
crook n.
(of arm/elbow) the place where your arm bends at the elbow n.
Ex.: He was carrying a gun in the crook of his arm.
(of arm/elbow) the place where your arm bends at the elbow n.
crook n.
Ex.: He was carrying a gun in the crook of his arm.
gape v. /ɡeɪp/
[int] to be or become wide open v.
Ex.: a gaping hole/mouth/wound
Ex.2: A huge chasm gaped before them.
Ex.3: He stood yawning, his pyjama jacket gaping open.
Ex.4: The empty cash box lay gaping open in one corner.
[int] to be or become wide open v.
gape v. /ɡeɪp/
Ex.: a gaping hole/mouth/wound
Ex.2: A huge chasm gaped before them.
Ex.3: He stood yawning, his pyjama jacket gaping open.
Ex.4: The empty cash box lay gaping open in one corner.
pitch n.
[singular, unc] how high or low a sound is, especially a musical note / tom, afinação n.
Ex.: A basic sense of rhythm and pitch is essential in a music teacher.
[singular, unc] how high or low a sound is, especially a musical note / tom, afinação n.
pitch n.
Ex.: A basic sense of rhythm and pitch is essential in a music teacher.
proximity n. /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
[unc] (formal) the state of being near sb/st in distance or time n.
Ex.: The proximity of the college to London makes it very popular.
Ex.2: a house in the proximity of (= near) the motorway
Ex.3: The area has a number of schools in close proximity to each other.
Ex.4: the death of two members of her family in close proximity
Ex.5: The site is in close proximity to an airport.
[unc] (formal) the state of being near sb/st in distance or time n.
proximity n. /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
Ex.: The proximity of the college to London makes it very popular.
Ex.2: a house in the proximity of (= near) the motorway
Ex.3: The area has a number of schools in close proximity to each other.
Ex.4: the death of two members of her family in close proximity
Ex.5: The site is in close proximity to an airport.
prospect n.
[singular] an idea of what might or will happen in the future n.
Ex.: an exciting prospect
Ex.2: Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect.
Ex.3: Her heart sank at the prospect of marriage to a man she loathed.
Ex.4: The prospect of becoming a father filled him with alarm.
Ex.5: I don’t relish the prospect of having to share an office.
Ex.6: I’m very excited at the prospect of joining the team.
[singular] an idea of what might or will happen in the future n.
prospect n.
Ex.: an exciting prospect
Ex.2: Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect.
Ex.3: Her heart sank at the prospect of marriage to a man she loathed.
Ex.4: The prospect of becoming a father filled him with alarm.
Ex.5: I don’t relish the prospect of having to share an office.
Ex.6: I’m very excited at the prospect of joining the team.
bitch face
resting bitchface
bitchy resting face
chronic bitchface n.
(esp. of a woman) a facial expression that does not consciously express a particular emotion but that others perceive as scowling, threatening, etc. n.
Ex.: I can’t help that I have resting bitchface.
(esp. of a woman) a facial expression that does not consciously express a particular emotion but that others perceive as scowling, threatening, etc. n.
bitch face
resting bitchface
bitchy resting face
chronic bitchface n.
Ex.: I can’t help that I have resting bitchface.
slap v.
[transitive] to hit sb/st with the flat part of your hand v.
Ex.: She slapped his face hard.
Ex.2: She slapped him hard across the face.
Ex.3: ‘Congratulations!’ he said, slapping me on the back.
[transitive] to hit sb/st with the flat part of your hand v.
slap v.
Ex.: She slapped his face hard.
Ex.2: She slapped him hard across the face.
Ex.3: ‘Congratulations!’ he said, slapping me on the back.
preposterous a. /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
(formal) completely unreasonable, especially in a way that shocks or annoys you / absurdo, ilógico a.
Ex.: These claims are absolutely preposterous!
Ex.2: It’s preposterous to suggest that everything was her fault!
Ex.3: The whole idea sounds quite preposterous!
(formal) completely unreasonable, especially in a way that shocks or annoys you / absurdo, ilógico a.
preposterous a. /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
Ex.: These claims are absolutely preposterous!
Ex.2: It’s preposterous to suggest that everything was her fault!
Ex.3: The whole idea sounds quite preposterous!
snake v. /sneɪk/
[int, trans] to move in long twisting curves; to go in a particular direction in long twisting curves v.
Ex.: The road snaked away into the distance.
Ex.2: The procession snaked its way through narrow streets.
[int, trans] to move in long twisting curves; to go in a particular direction in long twisting curves v.
snake v. /sneɪk/
Ex.: The road snaked away into the distance.
Ex.2: The procession snaked its way through narrow streets.
grit your teeth i.
to bite your teeth tightly together i.
Ex.: She gritted her teeth against the pain.
Ex.2: ‘Stop it!’ he said through gritted teeth.
to bite your teeth tightly together i.
grit your teeth i.
Ex.: She gritted her teeth against the pain.
Ex.2: ‘Stop it!’ he said through gritted teeth.
earthy a. /ˈɜːrθi/
of or like earth or soil a.
Ex.: earthy colours
of or like earth or soil a.
earthy a. /ˈɜːrθi/
Ex.: earthy colours
pull v.
[trans] to move sb/st in a particular direction by pulling v.
Ex.: Pull your chair nearer the table.
Ex.2: I pulled up a seat next to her.
Ex.3: He pulled on his sweater.
Ex.4: She took his arm and pulled him along.
Ex.5: The sun was too bright so I pulled the blinds down.
Ex.6: Mary pulled the blanket up over her head.
Ex.7: She pulled on her boots and hurried off.
[trans] to move sb/st in a particular direction by pulling v.
pull v.
Ex.: Pull your chair nearer the table.
Ex.2: I pulled up a seat next to her.
Ex.3: He pulled on his sweater.
Ex.4: She took his arm and pulled him along.
Ex.5: The sun was too bright so I pulled the blinds down.
Ex.6: Mary pulled the blanket up over her head.
Ex.7: She pulled on her boots and hurried off.
consecutive pron.
/kənˈsekjətɪv/
hint n.
[usually singular] a small amount of st; suggestion, trace n.
Ex.: a hint of a smile
Ex.2: There was more than a hint of sadness in his voice.
Ex.3: The walls were painted white with a hint of peach.
Ex.4: Gail searched his face for the slightest hint of regret.
[usually singular] a small amount of st; suggestion, trace n.
hint n.
Ex.: a hint of a smile
Ex.2: There was more than a hint of sadness in his voice.
Ex.3: The walls were painted white with a hint of peach.
Ex.4: Gail searched his face for the slightest hint of regret.
balance v. /ˈbæləns/
[int, trans] to put your body or st else into a position where it is steady and does not fall; equilibrar v.
Ex.: How long can you balance on one leg?
Ex.2: The television was precariously balanced on top of a pile of books.
Ex.3: She balanced the cup on her knee.
Ex.4: He balanced the glasses carefully on the tray.
[int, trans] to put your body or st else into a position where it is steady and does not fall; equilibrar v.
balance v. /ˈbæləns/
Ex.: How long can you balance on one leg?
Ex.2: The television was precariously balanced on top of a pile of books.
Ex.3: She balanced the cup on her knee.
Ex.4: He balanced the glasses carefully on the tray.
precariously pron.
/prɪˈkeriəsli/
