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a different time

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An age which is not the current period in which we are living

Back in the Middle Ages, women had many obligations and few rights. It was a different time, things have changed a lot since then.

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a while

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A long time

We should go to the cinema tonight. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a good movie.

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A-list

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The most prestigious category of celebrity; the celebrities that organizers of events and parties invite first, in the hope that they will accept. If not enough of this category accepts invitations, the B-list is invited, then the C-list, and finally the

Only A-list celebrities were invited to the Oscars after party.

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about to

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(adverb)
właśnie

On the point of; soon going to happen

Please stop telling me that sad story. I am about to cry, and I really don’t want to.

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accessible

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(przymiotnik)
dostępny, przystępny, łatwy, dosiężny, dosięgalny

Easy to relate to or understand

This material isn’t accessible to the regular Joe at all. Look at all the jargon it uses in its text.

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acknowledge

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(czasownik)
uznać, przyznać, potwierdzać, honorować

To recognize, to pay attention to

I hope that my boss will acknowledge all the hard work that I have been doing this month.

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arrested

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(przymiotnik)
aresztowany, zatrzymany

Detained by force by the police

As soon as the bank robber came out of the bank, the police arrested him.

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authentic

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(przymiotnik)
autentyczny, prawdziwy, niefałszywy

Genuine; original; real

Is this an authentic Rolex watch, or just an imitation?

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baker

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(noun)
piekarz

Someone whose job it is to make and sell bread and other flour-based products, such as pastries and cakes

I had almost finished my shopping, I just needed to stop by the baker to buy two loaves of whole-wheat bread.

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barrier

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(rzeczownik)
bariera, przegroda, zapora, szlaban, ogrodzenie, przegródka, barykada, zagroda, rampa

Something or someone that stops or blocks something from happening

This lack of trust is a barrier for the deepening and growth of their relationship.

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beams

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(noun)
belka, promień, wiązka światła, nawój, pokładnik, bela, zasięg, rygiel, balansjer, fala kierunkowa, ramię wagi, balans, dyszel, łodyga, radosny uśmiech
(verb)
promieniować, nadać, opromieniać, świecić, promienieć, radośnie się uśmiechać, rozkwitać

Long, strong pieces of material used to support a building’s roof or floor

The roof of the old farm house was supported by massive beams make of solid oak.

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better off

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lepiej

In an improved state or position

There is a lot of traffic on the roads today. You would be better off taking the underground today rather than your car.

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bipolar

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(adjective)
dwubiegunowy

Swinging suddenly and violently from one mood to an opposite one

Many said that Laura had a bipolar personality. Some days she would be in a great mood, and some she would get mad at everybody.

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birthday

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(rzeczownik)
urodziny

The yearly anniversary of the day on which a person was born

Sally and I were born the same year, but her birthday is a week before mine, so I am slightly younger than she is.

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blow your mind

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Amaze or shock you

Doesn’t it blow your mind that Alex graduated from college when he was 12 years old?

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broken heart

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A state of extreme sadness, especially because of a failed romance

Calvin has been suffering from a broken heart ever since his girlfriend broke up with him.

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broken-hearted

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Extremely sad, especially because someone you love has died or left you

He was broken-hearted when she left him just days after the wedding.

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bullet points

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A series of items arranged in list format, arranged in such a way for the sake of emphasis

Writing down what I have learned in bullet points after every chapter helps me retain the information that I just encountered.

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butcher

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(rzeczownik)
rzeźnik, kat, oprawca, sprzedawca
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zarżnąć, rżnąć, zmasakrować, masakrować, mordować

Someone who professionally prepares and sells meat products, such as beef, pork, chicken and lamb

I love my butcher, he always gives me good advice on the best cuts of meat for any dinner I am preparing.

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by law

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(noun)
zarządzenie, przepis

Required or imposed by the government and legal system of a country

When you have a job, by law you have to pay taxes on what you earn.

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cell

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(noun)
komórka, ogniwo, cela, bateria, elektrolizer, rozmnóżka

A small room in which a prisoner is locked up

By the time she was released, the prisoner had not been outside of her cell for three years.

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challenging

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(verb)
kwestionować, rzucać wyzwanie, prowokować, wezwać, wymagać

Difficult, demanding; a tricky task or situation requiring much effort

John had the challenging task of organizing hundreds of loose sheets and documents in just a few hours.

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chase

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(czasownik)
ścigać, gonić, ganiać, wyklepać, kuć, przeganiać, łowić, gnać, polować, cyzelować, klepać
(rzeczownik)
pościg, pogoń, gonitwa, polowanie, rowek, obława, zwierzyna, łów, zdobycz, lufa, forma drukarska, myślistwo

To run after someone or something

I tried to chase the dog that stole my sandwich, but it was too fast for me.

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cheated by

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oszukany przez

To be deceived by someone

Many workers at the office were cheated by the manager, who did not pay them their wages.

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chimney | Słownictwo
(noun) komin, wymurówka A vertical outlet for smoke to emerge from a furnace or fireplace inside a structure to the outside We can't just have an industrial, factory-looking chimney coming out of the roof of our house! Let's get a nice-looking brick one.
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christening | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) chrzest, chrzczenie A Christian ceremony where a baby is baptized and made a member of the church A baby's christening is a an important ceremony for Christian families. Relatives and family friends often celebrate it together with the child's parents.
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City Hall | Odniesienie Kulturowe
An expression meaning the mayor and senior politicians of a city After a long debate, City Hall finally decided to install a new recycling program in the town.
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closed | Słownictwo
(przymiotnik) zamknięty, zamykany, nieczynny Not open Her eyes were closed, so I just assumed that she was asleep.
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cold | Słownictwo
``` (przymiotnik) zimny, oziębły (przysłówek) zimno (rzeczownik) zimno, chłód, przeziębienie, mróz, oziębłość, zaziębienie, zakatarzenie ``` Quite harsh and unaffected by emotion; callous Anne gave Maria a cold stare and walked away, without even answering her question.
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come to an end | Związek Frazeologiczny
(verb) zamknąć się Finish; come to a conclusion This situation cannot go on; it must come to an end sooner or later.
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company | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) spółka, towarzystwo, kompania, grono, asysta, trupa, bractwo, państwo, brać, banda, asystowanie The state or condition of spending time with another person I would love it if you came to the movies with me. I could really use the company.
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construction worker | Słownictwo
pracownik budowlany Someone employed to work on a building site, helping to build a road, building or other large structure You don't often see a female construction worker. The work is often outdoors, can be dangerous, and involves considerable physical effort, so it is not ideal for most women.
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consumption | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) spożycie, konsumpcja, spożywanie, suchoty, gruźlica, zniszczenie, strawienie The eating or drinking (of something) The consumption of too much sugar is bad for your health.
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control
(czasownik) kontrolować, sterować, regulować, kierować, zapanować, panować, zarządzać, pohamować, hamować, mieć władze, rozporządzać, rządzić, panować nad sobą (rzeczownik) kontrola, regulacja, panowanie, władza, ster, opanowanie, regulowanie, kierowanie, walka, wpływ, kierownictwo, reglamentacja, zarząd, władztwo, rządzenie, autorytet, naczelnictwo, pohamowanie, dysponowanie (przymiotnik) kontrolny, regulacyjny, sterowniczy, kierujący, sterowy The ability to determine what will happen in a given situation The children were shouting and jumping up and down on their desks. Their teacher had totally lost control of her class!
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control | Słownictwo
(czasownik) kontrolować, sterować, regulować, kierować, zapanować, panować, zarządzać, pohamować, hamować, mieć władze, rozporządzać, rządzić, panować nad sobą (rzeczownik) kontrola, regulacja, panowanie, władza, ster, opanowanie, regulowanie, kierowanie, walka, wpływ, kierownictwo, reglamentacja, zarząd, władztwo, rządzenie, autorytet, naczelnictwo, pohamowanie, dysponowanie (przymiotnik) kontrolny, regulacyjny, sterowniczy, kierujący, sterowy The ability to decide how someone or something is going to act He has no control over his emotions; that’s why it's difficult to be with him sometimes.
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conversation | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) rozmowa, konwersacja Informal talk in a relaxed atmosphere among friends or people who know each other Matt and Jenny were having a conversation about their favorite sports teams, so I decided to join them and tell them about mine.
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cook | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) kucharz, kok (czasownik) ugotować, gotować, przyrządzać, piec, gotować się, fałszować, wysmażać Someone whose job it is to prepare food for other people The breakfast diner needed to hire a cook, especially one who could prepare eggs, bacon and sausages for many people very quickly.
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crew | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) załoga, ekipa, zespół, obsługa, drużyna, banda, obsada w kajaku Workers who operate a boat or sail a ship The fisherman's crew was hardworking and loyal; he knew he could count on them in any situation.
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crisis | Słownictwo
(noun) kryzys, przełom, przesilenie, krach A time of intense trouble or difficulty For European and North American democracies, World War II was a time of absolute crisis.
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DJ | Określenie Slangowe
Abbreviation for 'disc jockey'; the person who plays recorded music on the radio or at a party or club I asked the DJ to play my favorite song at the club.
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docket Amerykański angielski Słownictwo
(noun) etykieta, kwit celny A list of cases that have to be reviewed by the police or a judge The judge had four cases on his docket to review this morning, all of them involving burglaries.
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doctor | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) lekarz, doktor (czasownik) promować, leczyć Someone who has qualified as a medical doctor, practices medicine and treats patients The doors to the hospital operating room opened, and the doctor walked out towards me. "Johnny will be fine, he is weak now but he will make a full recovery," she said, to my huge relief.
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door | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) drzwi, brama, podwoje, nisza (przymiotnik) drzwiowy, bramowy A barrier at an entrance to a building or room, which can open and close to allow or block entry I want to get a bright red door for the front of the house, so that everyone can see how proud we are of our new home!
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door frame | Słownictwo
(noun) futryna, odrzwia The opening and supporting structure in a wall where a door will be put in The door you bought it way too big: it will never fit in the door frame where the door is supposed to go!
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dreams | Słownictwo
(noun) sen, marzenie, urojenie, mara (verb) marzyć, pomarzyć, śnić, zamarzyć, podumać, roić, prześnić, uroić sobie, zaroić, dośpiewać Series of thoughts and images in a sleeping person's mind I had some very strange dreams last night; I dreamt I was an elephant!
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dying for | Związek Frazeologiczny
Want something very much I'm so thirsty, I'm dying for a glass of water.
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electrical system | Słownictwo
Układ elektryczny A network of wires and connections that supply and transfer power by electricity within a home or building Today I am meeting with a local power company to discuss renovating the electrical system in my house.
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elephant in the room | Związek Frazeologiczny
An expression meaning "the problem that no one wants to talk about"; in this video, Chief Bogo uses it literally to talk about a real elephant I know no one wants to address the elephant in the room, but we have to discuss the big problems affecting our new prototype.
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execution | Słownictwo
(noun) wykonanie, egzekucja, przeprowadzenie, spełnienie, wypełnienie, kaźń, nadanie ważności, spustoszenie, zniszczenie The killing of a person sentenced to death by a judge or tribunal The last execution performed in France was in 1977, a few years before the country abolished the death penalty in 1981.
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explode
(czasownik) eksplodować, wybuchać, zdetonować, obalić, wysadzać w powietrze, detonować In this context: to show a lot of positive excitement and energy The concert audience of young teenaged girls is already quite excited, but they will absolutely explode when One Direction gets up on stage.
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factory worker | Słownictwo
pracownik fabryki Someone employed making things in a factory, usually via the operation of production machinery The boss told the newly hired factory worker to be very careful around the production equipment, as it could be dangerous if she got her hand caught in any of the machines.
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festival | Słownictwo
(noun) festiwal, święto, obchód (adjective) obchodowy, świąteczny A large event or celebration, often dedicated to a certain event or theme There is an art festival in town tomorrow. It's the perfect opportunity to see some real creativity.
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fishmonger | Słownictwo
(noun) sprzedawca ryb Someone who sells fish and seafood from a specialized shop or store As I love fish and seafood, I am lucky to have a great fishmonger living right across the street.
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flying | Słownictwo
(przymiotnik) latający, przelotny, lotny, lotniczy, rozwiany (przysłówek) z rozbiegu Traveling through the air We enjoyed watching the birds flying through the sky as if without a care in the world.
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foundation | Słownictwo
(noun) fundacja, podstawa, założenie, podkład, utworzenie, podbudowa, oparcie, podmurówka, ufundowanie, jałmużna The part of a house or building that will support the weight of the entire structure, and usually built below ground level If there is any issue with your house's foundation, you will not be able to build on top of it. It has to be solid and safe.
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frontier justice | Słownictwo
The kind of harsh handling of criminal matters by ordinary people in remote areas, outside of the legal system By the time the sheriff arrived from the nearest town, frontier justice had already taken place: the accused murderer had been hung in the village square by the townspeople.
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funeral | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) pogrzeb (przymiotnik) pogrzebowy, żałobny, pozgonny, karawaniarski The ceremony mourning someone's death and/or honoring their life once it is over After he died, many friends of the old general attended the funeral, including all the officers he used to command.
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generator | Słownictwo
(noun) generator, wytwornica, prądnica, tworząca, sprawca A machine that creates electricity for use in a home or building With this new generator, we can have electrical power at home even when the local area's power grid is shut off by the electricity company.
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get ready | Związek Frazeologiczny
Prepare yourself You need to get ready for our formal dinner. Please put on a nice shirt, comb your hair, and wash your hands.
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got your tongue tied in knots | Związek Frazeologiczny
Makes you nervous or shy so that you are unable to speak or express yourself clearly When Louise walks in the room, she's got your tongue tied in knots. Do you have a crush on her?
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gruelling | Słownictwo
(adjective) wyczerpujący, wymagający wysiłku Very difficult and exhausting After six gruelling weeks of physical training, the commando recruits were ready for weapons instruction.
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guilty | Słownictwo
(przymiotnik) winny, nieczysty, karygodny Responsible for a crime The jury found Matt to be guilty of theft, and the judge sentenced him to three months in prison.
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hang | Słownictwo
(czasownik) zawiesić, powiesić, wisieć, wieszać, przewiesić, spuścić się, zalegać, obić tapetami, wystawiać obraz, zapadać (rzeczownik) zwis, nachylenie, układanie się, powiązanie To cause death by placing a rope around a person's neck and suspending them from a height, causing the person to suffocate If I had to be executed, I would rather be shot than to hang. I cannot bear the thought of not being able to breathe!
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hangman | Słownictwo
(noun) kat, oprawca A person whose job it is to execute people for the state by hanging them I would hate to have a job as a hangman: it must be a terrible feeling to place the noose around someone's neck and hear their last words.
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has a life | Związek Frazeologiczny
Being social and active, having things to do and attend I see Sheila's always busy and surrounded by friends. I guess she has a life, unlike me.
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help yourself | Związek Frazeologiczny
Take anything you want or need I have to go now. If you get hungry, just open the refrigerator and help yourself to anything in there.
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hold on | Słownictwo
(verb) trzymać się Wait, stop I'll be there in a second, hold on.
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ice-cold | Słownictwo
lodowaty Very cold, as cold as ice I'll have an ice-cold beer, please.
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impossibly | Słownictwo
(adverb) niemożliwie In an exaggerated way than cannot be considered normal Blake claims to be able to run the 100 meters in 6 seconds. That is impossibly fast; he must be lying.
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insulation | Słownictwo
(noun) izolacja, odizolowanie, oddzielenie, zwojenie Material placed in the walls and roof of a house to prevent heat from escaping to the outside Too much heat is escaping from our house during the winter, and it is costing us a lot of money. There is very clearly a lack of insulation in the walls.
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intricacies | Słownictwo
(noun) zawiłość, gmatwanina, powikłanie Complex details My job may seem easy, but its small intricacies make it quite difficult to do without making mistakes.
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jargon | Słownictwo
(noun) żargon, gwara Terms or expressions that are more commonly used in specific fields or industries and not easy to understand for people outside of the group She uses jargon to sound smart, but is there really substance in what she is saying?
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jerk | Określenie Slangowe
(rzeczownik) szarpnięcie, kretyn, głupiec, drgawka, targnięcie (czasownik) szarpać, targać, suszyć na słońcu, wykonać nagły ruch A stupid, mean and irritating person Alfie always insults everyone he sees and tries to hurt their feelings. What a jerk!
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justice | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) sprawiedliwość, słuszność, godziwość The practice of using laws to judge and punish crimes and criminals in a way that is considered fair to everyone Since a judge let the man who murdered my friend go unpunished, I no longer believe that there is any justice in our country.
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Keep | Słownictwo
(czasownik) zachować, trzymać, dotrzymać, zatrzymać, prowadzić, przestrzegać, przechować, podtrzymywać, wytrzymać, hodować, mieć się, święcić, kryć się, mieć w opiece (rzeczownik) utrzymanie, wikt To continue with something Keep loafing off and you'll find yourself without a job.
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lethal | Słownictwo
(przymiotnik) śmiertelny, śmiercionośny, zabójczy Very harmful or destructive, enough to cause death The volcano's lethal eruption destroyed many nearby villages, killing many people.
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lie | Słownictwo
(czasownik) kłamać, leżeć, znajdować się, łgać, zełgać, zmydlać, poleżeć, biec, rozpostrzeć się, oddawać się całkowicie, usłać się (rzeczownik) kłamstwo, łgarstwo, fałsz, baja, układ terenu, legowisko zwierza To be dishonest; to say something untruthful I do not want you to lie to me, please tell the truth.
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literally | Słownictwo
dosłownie Actually; in a very real and definite sense; not a symbolic or figurative sense After 10 days in the desert without water, Captain Travers was literally dying for a drink.
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load-bearing wall | Słownictwo
Any structural wall that supports the weight of a home; these should not be knocked down later, as they hold the house up As you're building your house, pay attention to where each load-bearing wall is located. You'll need to know in case you ever sell the house or want to renovate it.
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Look | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) wygląd, spojrzenie, pozory, wyraz twarzy, popatrzenie, przeglądnięcie, mina, wyglądnięcie (czasownik) patrzeć, spojrzeć, wyglądać, poszukać, zobaczyć, poszukiwać, baczyć, zapowiadać, otworzyć oczy, być zwróconym, robić wrażenie, wyrazić spojrzeniem, zanieść się, przypatrywać się, wskazać Sometimes used to express that what one is going to say next is important Look, I don't ask for much, but this is something I really need you to help me with.
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lot | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) los, partia, działka, ilość, dola, parcela (czasownik) podzielić na partie, ciągnąć losy A piece of land that a house will built on We could buy an existing house and move in right away, but it will be much cheaper for us to buy an empty lot and build a new house on it.
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machine | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) maszyna, automat, machina, aparat, rower (przymiotnik) maszynowy, mechaniczny A thing or device created out of several parts to perform a specific task The packing machine was malfunctioning, so we couldn't send out the shipment of laptops today.
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made up my mind | Związek Frazeologiczny
To decide which of two or more choices you want, especially after thinking for a long time I finally made up my mind. I bought the house instead of the apartment.
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mammal | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) ssak A type of animal that is usually furry, warm-blooded, and gives birth to live offspring The mammal family includes a wide range of animals: humans, cats, and whales are just a few examples.
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manias | Słownictwo
(noun) mania, obłęd, fioł Collective and excessive enthusiasms for something or someone Of all the manias in the history of music, Beatlemania was perhaps the most global: young girls all around the world were crazy for The Beatles.
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murdered | Słownictwo
Killed (a person) illegally The jury found that Mr. Brown did not kill Jack in self-defence. They agreed that he planned to kill him, and then murdered him when his plan was ready.
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native | Słownictwo
(przymiotnik) ojczysty, rodzimy, rodowity, rodzinny, naturalny, miejscowy, krajowy, tubylczy, autochtoniczny, przyrodzony (rzeczownik) krajowiec, tubylec, autochton, zwierzę krajowe, roślina krajowa What you were born with or first experienced My native land is Greece, where I was born, but my adopted country is Spain where I have been living for the past 20 years.
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nerdy | Słownictwo
Descriptive of very technical or scientifically oriented people with poor social skills All the cool kids - the athletes and good-looking students - sat on one side of the high school cafeteria, while all the nerdy kids with glasses and their Einstein t-shirts sat together on the other side.
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nurse | Słownictwo
(noun) pielęgniarka, sanitariuszka, niańka, bona, pszczoła karmicielka, mrówka pracownica (verb) pielęgnować, karmić piersią, leczyć, niańczyć, wypielęgnować, hodować, tulić, zabiegać, doglądać, żywić, piastować A healthcare professional who monitors and treats patients and who provides assistance to doctors Margot woke up in her hospital bed during the middle of the night and felt a sharp pain in her left arm. She rang for the nurse, who checked her and gave her medication while she phoned the doctor to explain the situation.
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office worker | Słownictwo
Someone who works in an office in an non-executive position, usually handling administrative tasks Murray had been a lowly office worker for six years, handling all the filing and report-filling for the whole department, and felt that he had earned a promotion to Manager. But it never came.
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OK? | Związek Frazeologiczny
Is that fine with you? Do you agree with me? I need to go out now, but I will be right back. Please wait for me here. OK?
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opportunity | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) okazja, sposobność, możność The chance to do or achieve something positive For Manuel, having an uncle who lived in Florida gave him an opportunity to study in the United States.
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out loud | Związek Frazeologiczny
To say something audibly so that other people can hear Sometimes I think to myself that I hate my boss, but I would never say that out loud.
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overwhelmed | Słownictwo
(verb) zasypać, zmiażdżyć, przygniatać, zawstydzić, zagrzebać, osypać darami, przepełnić serce To be given too much of something She was overwhelmed with emotion when she saw the huge crowd gathered outside to greet her.
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owing to | Słownictwo
(preposition) dzięki, wskutek czegoś (adverb) dzięki czemuś Because of; due to Yesterday, owing to my failure to study enough, I failed the Chemistry test.
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pale | Słownictwo
``` (przymiotnik) blady, wyblakły (rzeczownik) pal, nawias, granica (czasownik) blednąć, zblednąć, pogasnąć, wyblednąć, blednąć przy czymś, blaknąć, mierzchnąć, jaśnieć ``` Having little or no color; near-white in appearance You are looking a little pale, my dear. You really should go outside more often and get some sunshine.
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parted | Słownictwo
(czasownik) przedzielać, rozłączać, rozsunąć, oderwać, rozdzielać się, rozgarniać, roztrącać, rozczesać, rozstać się z kimś czymś Gone By the time you got to the party we had parted and were already on our way back to the hotel.
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peek | Słownictwo
(czasownik) zerkać (rzeczownik) dziobnięcie To take a quick look, especially when one is not supposed to do so Every Christmas eve, as children, we would peek out into our hallways waiting for Santa to arrive.
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place
(rzeczownik) miejsce, miejscowość, lokal, mieszkanie, plac, stanowisko, posiadłość, ulica, obowiązek (czasownik) umieszczać, postawić, położyć, kłaść, wkładać, ustawiać, wstawić, pomieścić, zamieszczać, układać, rozmieścić, lokować, ulokować, nakładać, umiejscawiać, zlokalizować, posadzić, usadowić, rozstawić, polokować, obstawiać, wykierować, osadzać, nasadzać, usytuować A position or role in a waiting line or event I could not wait in line for hours to buy those Lady Gaga concert tickets, so my friend Sarah is waiting in my place.
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plumber | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) hydraulik, instalator, monter Someone who professionally installs and repairs pipes and equipment that uses water, such as sinks, showers and washing machines "David, there is a big pool of water in the basement: we must have a leak in one of the pipes. You need to call the plumber, ask him to come quickly!"
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plumbing | Słownictwo
(noun) instalacja wodociągowa, akwedukt, monterka The system of pipes, tanks, and valves used to store and transfer water in a house or building We can't move into the new house until the plumbing is completed. Without it, we can't take a shower or flush the toilet!
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policeman | Słownictwo
(noun) policjant, stójkowy, posterunkowy Someone who enforces the law, especially public order and the protection of people and property "I feel very safe in my house: my next-door neighbor is a policeman!"
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postman | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) listonosz Someone whose job it is to deliver mail, packages and other items sent via post My local postman is famous for always delivering the neighborhood's mail, no matter how bad the weather.
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predators | Słownictwo
(noun) drapieżnik Animals that kill and eat other animals Cats are natural predators. This is why even your cute little house cat might like to kill snakes and mice when it is outside.
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pretend | Słownictwo
(czasownik) udać, symulować, stwarzać pozory, pozorować, markować, pretendować do czegoś, rościć pretensje do czegoś To act in a false or untrue way Whenever my parents come into my bedroom, I just pretend that I'm asleep, even though I am actually awake.
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priority | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) priorytet, pierwszeństwo, starszeństwo A very important thing to do I was just fired from my job, so finding a new one is my top priority.
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railing | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) balustrada, poręcz, reling, ogrodzenie, sztachety, bariera A fence made up of a series of metal bars Because the railing on the balcony is not high enough, those who aren't careful can easily fall over it and get hurt.
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recruits | Słownictwo
(noun) rekrut, nabytek, braniec, nowicjusz (verb) rekrutować, poratować zdrowie, odzyskać siły, werbować, zaciągać New employees who are hired but not fully trained yet The new recruits that we hired last week seem promising. I hope they can learn quickly and work fast!
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relations | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) kontakty, obcowanie Connections or associations; in this context it is used to refer to sexual intercourse Certain "relations" can result in pregnancy. Be careful!
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remix | Słownictwo
A different version of a song made by changing some of its parts Somehow I prefer the remix over the original. It just seems a little livelier.
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require | Słownictwo
(czasownik) wymagać, zażądać, żądać, nakazać, potrzebować, spotrzebować, być wymaganym To need; to demand Mr. Jensen will require his payment for the job in full before he starts working.
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residing | Słownictwo
(adjective) przebywający Living or staying I am residing in a rented apartment until I can afford to buy my own house.
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resist | Słownictwo
(czasownik) opierać się, zapierać się, przeciwstawiać się, przeciwdziałać, buntować się, ostać się, odrzucać, stanąć okoniem, być odpornym na coś (rzeczownik) warstwa ochronna To fight against or stop (something), especially something tempting or powerful It is hard for me to resist eating sweets and desserts, but I am trying.
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resist
(czasownik) opierać się, zapierać się, przeciwstawiać się, przeciwdziałać, buntować się, ostać się, odrzucać, stanąć okoniem, być odpornym na coś (rzeczownik) warstwa ochronna To stop or fight against something that one wants I couldn't resist the last slice of pie.
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risks | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) ryzyko, narażenie, ubezpieczenie, hazard (czasownik) ryzykować, ponieść ryzyko, odważyć się Possibilities of danger or of an unfortunate outcome I took many risks, and could have gotten hurt, but luckily everything worked out okay.
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roof | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) dach, zadaszenie, sklepienie, pułap, przykrycie (czasownik) pokryć dachem, dekować, przykryć The covering or top of a house or building which protects it from rain and snow Water comes into my house whenever it's raining outside. There must be a hole in the roof!
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scared | Słownictwo
(przymiotnik) wylękniony, zalękniony Frightened; the experience of feeling fear My little brother is scared of the dark, so my Mom leaves the light on in his bedroom until he falls asleep.
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scientist | Słownictwo
(noun) naukowiec, uczony, przyrodnik Someone professionally involved in scientific research or scientific laboratory work I know I would like to become a scientist when I graduate, but I'm not sure if I want to specialize in physics, chemistry or biology. I like all three.
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shopkeeper | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) sklepikarz, sprzedawca, kupiec, handlarz, handlarka, kupcowa, handlowiec Someone who owns and operates a small store or shop, selling items who come to the shop The shopkeeper had managed to fit a wide range of food products into her tiny shop: fruit, vegetables, cans, boxes of cereal, candy, juice, olives, sliced meats, and cheese.
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single | Słownictwo
``` (przymiotnik) jednoosobowy, pojedynczy, wolny, samotny, niezamężna, jeden jedyny, jednokrotny, w jedną stronę, nieżonaty, bezżenny, szczery (rzeczownik) panna, kawaler, bilet w jedną stronę (czasownik) przerwać ``` Not married Janice is now single again after divorcing her husband.
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slam | Związek Frazeologiczny
(czasownik) zatrzasnąć, trzaskać, przytrzasnąć, zamknąć z trzaskiem Shutting a door with a loud noise Please do not slam the door, the baby is sleeping and the noise will wake her up.
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spell | Słownictwo
(noun) zaklęcie, czar, urok, okres, czas, przeciąg, chwila (verb) oznaczać, literować, zastąpić, zaczarować, pisać się Words that have magic powers; in this case, a state of enchantment felt by one person for another Tatiana has Jake under her spell. He is so in love with her that he will do anything she asks him to!
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stairs | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) schody A set of steps that leads from one floor of a house or building to another Are you sure you can carry all of those boxes up the stairs to the second floor? They look really heavy!
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staring | Słownictwo
(przymiotnik) gapiowski, krzykliwy, zagapiony, rzucający się w oczy Looking at someone or something for a long time I noticed Mark staring at me from across the room.
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subbing | Słownictwo
(verb) zastąpić Taking the place of someone who is not present Who will be subbing for the injured basketball player? We need someone to take his place quickly!
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sunlight | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) światło słoneczne, blask słoneczny Light coming from the sun Plants need sunlight in order to grow.
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suppose | Słownictwo
(czasownik) przypuszczać, sądzić, mniemać, domniemać, przyjąć założenie (czasownik posiłkowy) niech To guess or think; a word often used to express that you are not sure about something I suppose we'll go to the party on Friday, but I'm not sure yet.
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taking place | Słownictwo
Happening I can't see the activity in the square from where I am standing. Can you describe to me what is taking place?
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teacher | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) nauczyciel, nauczycielka, dydaktyk An educator, someone who transmits knowledge and helps others to learn Learning a language can be fast or very slow, depending on a lot of things ... including whether you have a good teacher to help you stay motivated and encourage you to keep trying.
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to your heart's content | Związek Frazeologiczny
As much as you want Tomorrow is Saturday, so you can sleep and rest to your heart's content.
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Today | Słownictwo
(przysłówek) dzisiaj, współcześnie (rzeczownik) dzień dzisiejszy This day Today is the day my life begins.
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treason | Słownictwo
(noun) zdrada, zaprzedanie The crime of betraying one's country The man was charged with treason after he tried to sell secret government information to another country.
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trust | Słownictwo
(czasownik) ufać, zaufać, wierzyć, polegać, dowierzać, powierzać coś komuś, zawierzać (rzeczownik) zaufanie, trust, ufność, wiara, powiernictwo, depozyt, poleganie, dowierzanie, fideikomis To have confidence or faith in someone These days it's not easy to find someone you can trust; everyone seems ready to lie to you or take advantage of your faith in them.
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universal | Słownictwo
(adjective) uniwersalny, powszechny, wszechświatowy, ogólny, ogólnoświatowy, generalny (noun) pojęcie ogólne Common to everyone in the world The strong bond between mother and child is a universal emotion common to all cultures.
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Valentine's Day | Odniesienie Kulturowe
An annual commemoration on February 14th which celebrates love and affection between couples He had been secretly in love with Maria for months; so he decided to send her roses on Valentine's Day.
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vampire | Słownictwo
An imaginary human that lives forever, cannot survive direct sunlight, and drinks the blood of other humans I never see you during the day, only at night. Are you a vampire? Would you like to drink my blood?
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ventilation | Słownictwo
(noun) wentylacja, przewietrzenie The system of openings and ducts that allow air to enter, circulate, and escape a house or building It's always very hot and stuffy in this house. Did the architect who designed it put in any ventilation system at all, or did he just forget about that?
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waitress | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) kelnerka A woman employed to bring food and drinks to customers in a bar or restaurant; a man employed in the same job is called a waiter. I called over the waitress and asked her to bring me a hamburger and a cold beer.
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walls | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) ściana, mur, wał, ogrodzenie The solid, vertical structures that form the shape of a house or building and divide it into rooms If you want to create more rooms in your house, you'll have to build more internal walls to divide the big spaces into smaller ones.
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wanted | Słownictwo
(przymiotnik) poszukiwany The state of being searched for, usually by police, in connection with a crime Lucas has left town because he is wanted for a crime - one which he says he did not commit.
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weapon | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) broń, oręż Anything that can be used to attack someone in a fight or war Catapults used to be popular among armies during wars in the Middle Ages, but that weapon is not used anymore.
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window | Słownictwo
(noun) okno, okienko (adjective) okienny A glass pane installed in an opening in a wall of a house or building, enabling natural light to enter the structure and allowing people inside the structure to see outside Can you look out the window and tell me whether or not it's raining?
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wonderland | Słownictwo
(noun) kraina czarów A place full of pleasant and amazing things The bookstore is like a wonderland to me.
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You've got to be kidding me! | Związek Frazeologiczny
You must be joking; you cannot expect me to believe what you are saying. You invited me to this expensive restaurant and now you say you have no money? You've got to be kidding me!
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staring | Słownictwo
(przymiotnik) gapiowski, krzykliwy, zagapiony, rzucający się w oczy Looking at someone with eyes wide open, usually for a long time You've been staring at me since we bumped into each other. Is there something on my face?
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performance | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) wydajność, wykonanie, występ, spełnienie, przedstawienie, koncert, osiągnięcie, wykonawstwo, dokonanie, odtwarzanie, wyczyn, impreza, produkcja, seans, odegranie, odprawienie nabożeństwa A show where someone acts, sings, dances, or does something similar for the enjoyment of other people Angelina's dance performance was wonderful. I am sure she will become a famous dancer day.
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compliment | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) komplement, grzecznostka (czasownik) pogratulować, prawić komplementy, gratulować Kind words about someone or something's good qualities I'm so happy! Brad gave me a nice compliment about my new dress: he said it looked great on me!
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keep up | Związek Frazeologiczny
(verb) nadążać To move at the same pace or rate as someone else Our teacher teaches too fast; no one in class can keep up with her.
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sweet | Słownictwo
``` (przymiotnik) słodki, łagodny, przyjemny, rozkoszny, błogi, melodyjny (przysłówek) słodko (rzeczownik) cukierek, legumina ``` Pleasant and charming; nice His sweet gesture of offering her a single red rose is what made her fall in love with Marcus.
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Wow | Określenie Slangowe
A word used to express that one is surprised in a good way Wow, you look gorgeous!
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turn | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) kolej, obrót, skręt, zwrot, zakręt, przekręcenie, przełom, przekręcanie, przemiana, zwój, zawrót, punkt zwrotny, łuk, usposobienie, przechadzka, kolej na kogoś, kolano rzeki, numer (czasownik) obracać, zwracać, obracać się, skierować, kręcić, przekręcać, stać się, pokręcić, zakręcać, toczyć, zmieniać się, obchodzić, podkręcać, blokować, zbaczać, wykręcać się, zwarzyć, natoczyć, nicować, warzyć się, mijać, toczyć na tokarce A chance or opportunity to do something after someone else has done the same Don't forget, it's your turn to wash the dishes today. I did it yesterday.
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on your own | Związek Frazeologiczny
na własną rękę Not able to receive help from anyone; forced to do something all by yourself Sorry, I can't help you study for the test tomorrow. You're on your own.
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taking a seat | Związek Frazeologiczny
Sitting down in a chair or sofa You will love these new chairs I bought for the kitchen. Try taking a seat. Aren't they comfortable?
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irritate | Słownictwo
(czasownik) podrażnić, drażnić, irytować, zirytować, denerwować, zdenerwować, rozjątrzyć, rozgniewać, rozzłościć, rozdrażniać, złościć, poirytować, podenerwować, gniewać, jątrzyć, obruszać, drapać, zezłościć, rozsierdzić, sierdzić, zagniewać To cause moderate but continued pain Don't scratch that mosquito bite on your arm. You'll just irritate the skin and it will itch even more.
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I got it | Związek Frazeologiczny
I understand; it is clear to me Thanks for that tutorial. OK, I got it. I can start working with the new software now.
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tad | Związek Frazeologiczny
troszkę A little bit I liked the movie, but it was a tad long. Three hours is too long for a simple romantic comedy.
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thirst | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) pragnienie, pożądanie (czasownik) pragnąć The feeling like one wants or has to drink something To quench his thirst, Robert had a great big mug of root beer.
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slouch | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) ciamajda, niedbała postawa, rozlazłość, przygarbienie, niezdara (czasownik) garbić się, przekrzywiać, iść ociężale To walk or sit in a very curved or hunched way, the opposite of standing or sitting straight When you have a job interview, you should certainly not slouch in your chair. It will make it seem as if you are not motivated or interested in the job.
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cartoon character | Odniesienie Kulturowe
postać z kreskówki A fictional persoon in an animated cartoon Fred Flinstone is not a real person, of course. He's just a cartoon character.
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blink | Słownictwo
(czasownik) migać, mrugać, migotać, zamrugać, mrużyć oczy (rzeczownik) mrugnięcie, migotanie To close and then re-open one's eyes very rapidly, to lubricate the eyes and clear them of any dust The airline flight had given Margot dry eyes, and she had to blink almost every second to stay comfortable.
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wealth | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) bogactwo, majątek, zasobność, zamożność, dostatek, obfitość, majętność, fortuna The valuable possessions or money that someone has Mr. Simpson's wealth is a result of years of hard work and making good business deals.
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capacity | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) pojemność, zdolność, charakter, kubatura, objętość, ładowność, przepustowość, możliwość przepustowa Volume; the maximum amount that something can contain The capacity of the measuring cup shown here is one cup, 250 milliliters, or eight fluid ounces.
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weight | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) waga, ciężar, obciążenie, odważnik, ciężarek, brzemię, ciężkość, rola, sztanga, wpływy, system wag (czasownik) ważyć, obciążyć Someone or something's heaviness or mass Your body's weight is just a number, but it can also say good or bad things about your health.
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depth | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) głębokość, głąb, dogłębność, dno The downward distance from something's top or surface to its bottom, and usually used for bodies of water, such as a pool, lake or ocean If the pool's depth is less than 8 feet, or 2.4 meters, you cannot dive in!
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length | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) długość, dystans, odcinek, trwanie, rozciągłość, kawał The measurement of something from end to end; the entirety of an item's extension You can measure an item's length with a measuring tape or yardstick, though longer items may take more time to measure!
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width | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) szerokość The measurement of something from side to side; breadth; span If a truck's width exceeds the limitations of a road, it must carry a sign warning other drivers of this fact.
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voltage | Słownictwo
(noun) woltaż, napięcie elektryczne A force that makes electricity move through a wire and is measured in volts To measure voltage, or the potential energy of an electrical circuit, you can use a voltmeter like the one shown here.
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intelligence | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) inteligencja, wywiad, rozum, umysł, mądrość, informacja, pojętność, orientacja, doniesienie (przymiotnik) wywiadowczy The ability to acquire and use knowledge and skills; cleverness; mental capacity Although it can be difficult to gauge a person's intelligence, there are certain tests that can show us how an individual compares with others.
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radiation | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) promieniowanie, radiacja, naświetlanie The emission of energy in the form of waves or particles through space There is always a certain amount of radiation in the air, but a device such as this Geiger counter can detect elevated levels, which can be very dangerous to humans and animals.
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distance | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) dystans, oddal, dal, dalekość, droga, głąb, meta, oddalenie, przestrzeń, rozstęp, zaprzestanie The length of space between two points The distance from our current location to Beaufort is 28 kilometers, so we will have to drive or take the bus there... it is too far to walk!
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sound volume | Słownictwo
głośność dźwięku The quantity or power of sound, or degree of loudness of a sound A noise meter can read the sound volume coming from a person, item, or room in units called decibels.
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power | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) moc, potęga, władza, siła, energia, zdolność, mocarstwo, możność, władztwo, wartość (czasownik) dostarczać energii Physical strength or force exerted by something, namely the performance of an engine or other device The dynamometer pictured here can read an engine's torque, which can then be converted with a simple formula to determine its overall power, also called "horsepower".
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temperature | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) temperatura, gorączka, ciepłota A measurement that indicates how hot or cold something is The temperature outside is unbearable... it is 100 degrees Fahrenheit according to this thermometer! That's too hot to play football!
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speed | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) prędkość, szybkość, bieg, bystrość, tempo, chyżość, pęd, lot, powodzenie (czasownik) pędzić, mknąć, biec, gnać, pognać, posunąć The rate at which someone or something moves You can walk as quickly or slowly as you'd like, but there are strict rules about the speed at which you can go in your car.
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time | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) czas, godzina, raz, pora, chwila, okazja, wiek, takt, życie, godzina śmierci (przymiotnik) czasowy, zegarowy (czasownik) mierzyć czas, regulować zegarek, wybierać czas, koordynować The indefinite and continuing progression of events in the past, present, and future Although time can seem vast and difficult to define, we now have clocks and calendars to help us keep track of it.
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height | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) wysokość, wzrost, szczyt, wzniesienie, apogeum, wyniosłość, wysoczyzna, intensywność, zenit, pełnia rozkwitu The measurement of a person from head to foot, or of an object from its base to its top Although your height changes a lot during puberty, you will probably not get much taller after you turn 18 years old.
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deprivation | Słownictwo
(noun) pozbawienie, utrata, odjęcie The lack or denial of something considered to be a basic human necessity There are so many children living in deprivation in developing countries while millions of dollars are wasted on things of no value.
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tempt
(verb) kusić, nęcić, mamić, doświadczać To make someone want to do something that they shouldn't do or that won't necessarily be good for them Don't tempt me with that lovely-looking chocolate cake! I'm on a diet.
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impenetrable | Słownictwo
(adjective) niedostępny, nieprzepuszczalny, nie do przebicia, nieprzebity, nieprzenikliwy, nieprzebyty, niezgłębiony, nieprzejrzany Impossible to understand I sat in the science lecture and the impenetrable words that the professor used made me fall asleep.
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absurdly | Słownictwo
(adverb) absurdalnie, niedorzecznie, bezsensownie To an almost ridiculously elevated or large degree; massively She is an absurdly rich young woman; she even has her own jet!
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pornographer | Słownictwo
pornograf A person who takes sexually explicit pictures, writing, or other material whose primary purpose is to cause sexual arousal I would not date a guy who wants to be a pornographer; that type of business disgusts me.
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farce | Słownictwo
(noun) farsa (verb) faszerować, szpikować A comedy designed to make fun of a situation or a person The play, a 1950's farce, was very effective at mocking the Soviet government of that time.
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plea | Słownictwo
(rzeczownik) zarzut, argument, wymówka, usilna prośba, powołanie, usprawiedliwienie, pretekst, obrona sądowa A request that something be done, usually done in an emotional manner My only plea is that you take care of my child as if she were your own.
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imperative | Słownictwo
(noun) imperatyw, tryb rozkazujący (adjective) rozkazujący, imperatywny, konieczny, niezbędny, władczy, nakazujący, naglący Something that is urgent or important or essential Securing a job, however small or improvised, seemed imperative to me during my final year at college.