Episode 1 Flashcards
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homeland n. /ˈhəʊmlænd/
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the country where a person was born n.
Ex.: Many refugees have been forced to flee their homeland.
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the country where a person was born n.
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homeland n. /ˈhəʊmlænd/
Ex.: Many refugees have been forced to flee their homeland.
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War v.
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engage in a war v.
Ex.: Small states warred against each other.
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engage in a war v.
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War v.
Ex.: Small states warred against each other.
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clash v.
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to hit together and make a loud ringing noise; to make two metal objects do this v.
Ex.: The long blades clashed together.
Ex.2: She clashed the cymbals.
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to hit together and make a loud ringing noise; to make two metal objects do this v.
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clash v.
Ex.: The long blades clashed together.
Ex.2: She clashed the cymbals.
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withdraw v.
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to stop taking part in an activity or being a member of an organization; to stop sb/st from doing these things v.
Ex.: In 2016 Britain voted to withdraw from the EU.
Ex.2: He was forced to withdraw from the competition because of injury.
Ex.3: The horse had been withdrawn from the race.
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to stop taking part in an activity or being a member of an organization; to stop sb/st from doing these things v.
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withdraw v.
Ex.: In 2016 Britain voted to withdraw from the EU.
Ex.2: He was forced to withdraw from the competition because of injury.
Ex.3: The horse had been withdrawn from the race.
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creak v. /kriːk/
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to make the sound that a door sometimes makes when you open it or that a wooden floor sometimes makes when you step on it v.
Ex.: She heard a floorboard creak upstairs.
Ex.2: a creaking bed/gate/stair
Ex.3: The table creaked and groaned under the weight.
Ex.4: The timbers creaked as the boat set sail.
Ex.5: The door creaked open.
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to make the sound that a door sometimes makes when you open it or that a wooden floor sometimes makes when you step on it v.
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creak v. /kriːk/
Ex.: She heard a floorboard creak upstairs.
Ex.2: a creaking bed/gate/stair
Ex.3: The table creaked and groaned under the weight.
Ex.4: The timbers creaked as the boat set sail.
Ex.5: The door creaked open.
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an iron fist/hand (in a velvet glove) i.
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to treat people severely. This treatment may be hidden behind a kind appearance i.
Ex.: They promised that the army would strike with an iron fist at any resistance.
Ex.2: The iron hand in the velvet glove approach seems to work best with this age group.
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to treat people severely. This treatment may be hidden behind a kind appearance i.
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an iron fist/hand (in a velvet glove) i.
Ex.: They promised that the army would strike with an iron fist at any resistance.
Ex.2: The iron hand in the velvet glove approach seems to work best with this age group.
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pant v. /pænt/
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to breathe quickly with short breaths, usually with your mouth open, because you have been doing some physical exercise, or because it is very hot v.
Ex.: She finished the race panting heavily.
Ex.2: She could hear him panting up the stairs (= running up and breathing quickly).
Ex.3: He found her panting for breath at the top of the hill.
Ex.4: ‘Wait for me!’ he panted.
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to breathe quickly with short breaths, usually with your mouth open, because you have been doing some physical exercise, or because it is very hot v.
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pant v. /pænt/
Ex.: She finished the race panting heavily.
Ex.2: She could hear him panting up the stairs (= running up and breathing quickly).
Ex.3: He found her panting for breath at the top of the hill.
Ex.4: ‘Wait for me!’ he panted.
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groan v.
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to make a long deep sound because you are annoyed, upset or in pain, or with pleasure v.
Ex.: He lay on the floor groaning.
Ex.2: to groan with pain/pleasure
Ex.3: We all groaned at his terrible jokes.
Ex.4: ‘It's a complete mess!’ she groaned.
Ex.5: ‘Don’t move me,’ he groaned.
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to make a long deep sound because you are annoyed, upset or in pain, or with pleasure; moan v.
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groan v.
Ex.: He lay on the floor groaning.
Ex.2: to groan with pain/pleasure
Ex.3: We all groaned at his terrible jokes.
Ex.4: ‘It's a complete mess!’ she groaned.
Ex.5: ‘Don’t move me,’ he groaned.
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whimper v. /ˈwɪmpər/
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to make low, weak crying noises; to speak in this way; lamuriar-se v.
Ex.: The dog whimpered softly.
Ex.2: The child was lost and began to whimper.
Ex.3: ‘Don't leave me alone,’ he whimpered.
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to make low, weak crying noises; to speak in this way; lamuriar-se v.
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whimper v. /ˈwɪmpər/
Ex.: The dog whimpered softly.
Ex.2: The child was lost and began to whimper.
Ex.3: ‘Don't leave me alone,’ he whimpered.
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growl v. /ɡraʊl/
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(of animals, especially dogs) to make a low sound in the throat, usually as a sign of anger; rosnar v.
Ex.: The dog growled at them.
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(of animals, especially dogs) to make a low sound in the throat, usually as a sign of anger; rosnar v.
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growl v. /ɡraʊl/
Ex.: The dog growled at them.
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snarl v. /snɑːrl/
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(of dogs, etc.) to show the teeth and make a deep angry noise in the throat; rosnar v.
Ex.: The dog snarled at us.
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(of dogs, etc.) to show the teeth and make a deep angry noise in the throat; rosnar v.
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snarl v. /snɑːrl/
Ex.: The dog snarled at us.
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grunt v.
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(of people) to make a short, low sound in your throat, especially to show that you are in pain, annoyed or not interested; to say st using this sound; grunhir v.
Ex.: He pulled harder on the rope, grunting with the effort.
Ex.2: When I told her what had happened she just grunted and turned back to her book.
Ex.3: He grunted something about being late and rushed out.
Ex.4: ‘Thanks,’ he grunted.
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(of people) to make a short, low sound in your throat, especially to show that you are in pain, annoyed or not interested; to say st using this sound; grunhir v.
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grunt v.
Ex.: He pulled harder on the rope, grunting with the effort.
Ex.2: When I told her what had happened she just grunted and turned back to her book.
Ex.3: He grunted something about being late and rushed out.
Ex.4: ‘Thanks,’ he grunted.
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maggot n. /ˈmæɡət/
a creature like a small, short worm that is the young form of a fly and is found in meat and other food that is going bad. Maggots are often used as bait to catch fish; larva, verme n.
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a creature like a small, short worm that is the young form of a fly and is found in meat and other food that is going bad. Maggots are often used as bait to catch fish; larva, verme n.
maggot n. /ˈmæɡət/
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cut n.
a share in st, especially money n.
Ex.: They were rewarded with a cut of 5% from the profits.
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a share in st, especially money n.
cut n.
Ex.: They were rewarded with a cut of 5% from the profits.
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run along v.
(old-fashioned, informal) used in orders to tell sb, especially a child, to go away v.
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(old-fashioned, informal) used in orders to tell sb, especially a child, to go away v.
run along v.
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sparrowhawk n. /ˈspærəʊhɔːk/
a small bird of prey (= a bird that kills other creatures for food) of the hawk family / gavião n.
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a small bird of prey (= a bird that kills other creatures for food) of the hawk family / gavião n.
sparrowhawk n. /ˈspærəʊhɔːk/
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muster v.
to come together or to bring people, especially soldiers, together, for example for military action; gather v.
Ex.: The troops mustered.
Ex.2: The force mustered 1000 strong.
Ex.3: to muster an army
Ex.4: The navy could muster 44 warships.
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to come together or to bring people, especially soldiers, together, for example for military action; gather v.
muster v.
Ex.: The troops mustered.
Ex.2: The force mustered 1000 strong.
Ex.3: to muster an army
Ex.4: The navy could muster 44 warships.
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lest conj. /lest/
(formal or literary) in order to prevent st from happening; antes que... para que (não)... v.
Lest usually takes a verb in the subjunctive. "Lest anyone doubt my story…" * Not "Lest anyone doubts my story…" * Not "Lest anyone doubted my story…". It is also acceptable to use should "Lest anyone should doubt my story…"
Ex.: He gripped his brother's arm lest he be trampled by the mob.
Ex.2: Lest anyone should doubt my story, I have brought documents to attest to its truth.
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(formal or literary) in order to prevent something from happening; antes que... para que (não)... v.
lest conj. /lest/
Ex.: He gripped his brother's arm lest he be trampled by the mob.
Ex.2: Lest anyone should doubt my story, I have brought documents to attest to its truth.
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twiggy a.
slender, delicate a.
Ex.: slender, delicate, etc. like a twig.
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slender, delicate a.
twiggy a.
Ex.: slender, delicate, etc. like a twig.
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shore n.
costa, margem n.
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costa, margem n.
shore n.
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with respect | with all due respect i.
(formal) used when you are going to disagree, usually quite strongly, with sb i.
Ex.: With all due respect, the figures simply do not support you on this.
Ex.2: With all due respect, I think you've misunderstood what he said.
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(formal) used when you are going to disagree, usually quite strongly, with sb i.
with respect | with all due respect i.
Ex.: With all due respect, the figures simply do not support you on this.
Ex.2: With all due respect, I think you've misunderstood what he said.
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throw st/sb off v.
to manage to get rid of st/sb that is making you suffer, annoying you, etc. v.
Ex.: to throw off a cold/your worries/your pursuers
Ex.2: Get the fuck off my ship before I throw you off.
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to manage to get rid of st/sb that is making you suffer, annoying you, etc. v.
throw st/sb off v.
Ex.: to throw off a cold/your worries/your pursuers
Ex.2: Get the fuck off my ship before I throw you off.
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the lads n.
[plural] (Br., informal) a group of friends that a man works with or spends free time with n.
Ex.: to go to the pub with the lads
Ex.2: I tried to fit in and be one of the lads.
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[plural] (Br., informal) a group of friends that a man works with or spends free time with n.
the lads n.
Ex.: to go to the pub with the lads
Ex.2: I tried to fit in and be one of the lads.
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cut down v.
(formal) to kill sb v.
Ex.: He was cut down by an assassin's bullet.
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(formal) to kill sb v.
cut down v.
Ex.: He was cut down by an assassin's bullet.
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coastal a. /ˈkəʊstl/
of or near a coast a.
Ex.: coastal waters/resorts/scenery
Ex.2: a coastal path (= one that follows the line of the coast)
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of or near a coast a.
coastal a. /ˈkəʊstl/
Ex.: coastal waters/resorts/scenery
Ex.2: a coastal path (= one that follows the line of the coast)
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battery n.
(specialist) a number of large guns that are used together n.
Ex.: It's the coastal battery.
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(specialist) a number of large guns that are used together n.
battery n.
Ex.: It's the coastal battery.
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hold n.
[count] the part of a ship or plane where the goods being carried are stored; porão n.
Ex.: Get her in the hold.
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[count] the part of a ship or plane where the goods being carried are stored; porão n.
hold n.
Ex.: Get her in the hold.
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arrange v.
to plan or organize st in advance v.
Ex.: The party was arranged quickly.
Ex.2: Can I arrange an appointment for Monday?
Ex.3: The meeting was provisionally arranged for 9 October.
Ex.4: She arranged a loan with the bank.
Ex.5: We met at six, as arranged.
Ex.6: We've still got to arrange how to get to the airport.
Ex.7: Have you arranged to meet him?
Ex.8: I've arranged that we can borrow their car.
Ex.9: We arranged for a car to collect us from the airport.
Ex.10: The president arranged for a meeting in his office.
Ex.11: I've arranged with the neighbours about feeding the cat while we are away.
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to plan or organize st in advance v.
arrange v.
Ex.: The party was arranged quickly.
Ex.2: Can I arrange an appointment for Monday?
Ex.3: The meeting was provisionally arranged for 9 October.
Ex.4: She arranged a loan with the bank.
Ex.5: We met at six, as arranged.
Ex.6: We've still got to arrange how to get to the airport.
Ex.7: Have you arranged to meet him?
Ex.8: I've arranged that we can borrow their car.
Ex.9: We arranged for a car to collect us from the airport.
Ex.10: The president arranged for a meeting in his office.
Ex.11: I've arranged with the neighbours about feeding the cat while we are away.
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work off v.
to earn money in order to be able to pay a debt v.
Ex.: They had a large bank loan to work off.
Ex.2: You'll have to work off your fee.
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to earn money in order to be able to pay a debt v.
work off v.
Ex.: They had a large bank loan to work off.
Ex.2: You'll have to work off your fee.
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a fighting chance n.
a small chance of being successful if a great effort is made n.
Ex.: We still have a fighting chance of beating them and winning the Cup.
Ex.2: If you win this round then you still have a fighting chance.
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a small chance of being successful if a great effort is made n.
a fighting chance n.
Ex.: We still have a fighting chance of beating them and winning the Cup.
Ex.2: If you win this round then you still have a fighting chance.
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tryst n. /trɪst/
(literary or humorous) a secret romantic meeting between two people n.
Ex.: We had a tryst once.
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(literary or humorous) a secret romantic meeting between two people n.
tryst n. /trɪst/
Ex.: We had a tryst once.
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rifleman n.
atirador n.
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atirador n.
rifleman n.
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head; be headed v.
move towards; to move in a particular direction v.
Ex.: Where are we heading?
Ex.2: Where are you two headed?
Ex.3: Let's head back home.
Ex.4: They woke early and headed off for breakfast.
Ex.5: She headed for the door.
Ex.6: We headed north.
Ex.7: Head towards the mall.
Ex.8: The boat was heading out to sea.
Ex.9: Can you forecast where the economy is heading?
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move towards; to move in a particular direction v.
head; be headed v.
Ex.: Where are we heading?
Ex.2: Where are you two headed?
Ex.3: Let's head back home.
Ex.4: They woke early and headed off for breakfast.
Ex.5: She headed for the door.
Ex.6: We headed north.
Ex.7: Head towards the mall.
Ex.8: The boat was heading out to sea.
Ex.9: Can you forecast where the economy is heading?
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rumble v. /ˈrʌmbl/
to make a long deep sound or series of sounds v.
Ex.: The machine rumbled as it started up.
Ex.2: thunder rumbling in the distance
Ex.3: I'm so hungry my stomach's rumbling.
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to make a long deep sound or series of sounds v.
rumble v. /ˈrʌmbl/
Ex.: The machine rumbled as it started up.
Ex.2: thunder rumbling in the distance
Ex.3: I'm so hungry my stomach's rumbling.
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advance n.
the forward movement of a group of people, especially armed forces n.
Ex.: We feared that an advance on the capital would soon follow.
Ex.2: enemy advances
Ex.3: It was their last advance.
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the forward movement of a group of people, especially armed forces n.
advance n.
Ex.: We feared that an advance on the capital would soon follow.
Ex.2: enemy advances
Ex.3: It was their last advance.
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gasp v. /ɡæsp/
to take a quick deep breath with your mouth open, especially because you are surprised or in pain v.
Ex.: She gasped at the wonderful view.
Ex.2: They gasped in astonishment at the news.
Ex.3: ‘What was that noise?’ he gasped.
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to take a quick deep breath with your mouth open, especially because you are surprised or in pain v.
gasp v. /ɡæsp/
Ex.: She gasped at the wonderful view.
Ex.2: They gasped in astonishment at the news.
Ex.3: ‘What was that noise?’ he gasped.
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bilge n. /bɪldʒ/
(informal) nonsense; rubbish n.
Ex.: What has been written is nothing but bilge.
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(informal) nonsense; rubbish n.
bilge n. /bɪldʒ/
Ex.: What has been written is nothing but bilge.
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Row n.
used in the name of some roads n.
Ex.: Manor Row
Ex.2: I live at 22 Western Row.
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used in the name of some roads n.
Row n.
Ex.: Manor Row
Ex.2: I live at 22 Western Row.
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a big noise/shot/name i.
an important person i.
Ex.: He used to be a big shot doctor.
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an important person i.
a big noise/shot/name i.
Ex.: He used to be a big shot doctor.
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dross n. /drɑːs/
(Br.) st of very low quality; the least valuable part of st n.
Ex.: mass-produced dross
Ex.2: The well-written dialogue separates this film from the usual teenage dross.
Ex.3: He considered the working class to be the dross of society.
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(Br.) st of very low quality; the least valuable part of st n.
dross n. /drɑːs/
Ex.: mass-produced dross
Ex.2: The well-written dialogue separates this film from the usual teenage dross.
Ex.3: He considered the working class to be the dross of society.
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lucid a. /ˈluːsɪd/
able to think clearly, especially when sb cannot usually do this a.
Ex.: In a rare lucid moment, she called me by my name.
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able to think clearly, especially when sb cannot usually do this a.
lucid a. /ˈluːsɪd/
Ex.: In a rare lucid moment, she called me by my name.
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goat n.
cabra, bode n.
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cabra, bode n.
goat n.
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swarm v. /swɔːrm/
(often disapproving) (of people, animals, etc.) to move around in a large group v.
Ex.: Tourists were swarming all over the island.
Ex.2: Police swarmed into the building.
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(often disapproving) (of people, animals, etc.) to move around in a large group v.
swarm v. /swɔːrm/
Ex.: Tourists were swarming all over the island.
Ex.2: Police swarmed into the building.
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push st v.
(informal) to sell illegal drugs v.
Ex.: He pushes this dross here.
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(informal) to sell illegal drugs v.
push st v.
Ex.: He pushes this dross here.
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stall n.
[count] a table or small shop with an open front that people sell things from, especially at a market; stand n.
Ex.: He works on a market stall in the Square.
Ex.2: They have a fish stall on the market.
Ex.3: Drinks were being sold from makeshift stalls at the side of the road.
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[count] a table or small shop with an open front that people sell things from, especially at a market; stand n.
stall n.
Ex.: He works on a market stall in the Square.
Ex.2: They have a fish stall on the market.
Ex.3: Drinks were being sold from makeshift stalls at the side of the road.
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thatch n. /θætʃ/
palha n.
Ex.: a thatched cottage
Ex.2: a roof made of thatch
Ex.3: The thatch was badly damaged in the storm.
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palha n.
thatch n. /θætʃ/
Ex.: a thatched cottage
Ex.2: a roof made of thatch
Ex.3: The thatch was badly damaged in the storm.
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civics n. /ˈsɪvɪks/
[unc] the school subject that studies the way government works and deals with the rights and duties that you have as a citizen and a member of a particular society n.
Ex.: That's a great civics lesson.
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[unc] the school subject that studies the way government works and deals with the rights and duties that you have as a citizen and a member of a particular society n.
civics n. /ˈsɪvɪks/
Ex.: That's a great civics lesson.
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join v.
to become a member of an organization, a company, a club, etc. v.
Ex.: I've joined an aerobics class.
Ex.2: to join a group/club/team/party
Ex.3: She joined the company three months ago.
Ex.4: He left school to join the army.
Ex.5: New members can join online.
Ex.6: It costs £20 to join.
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to become a member of an organization, a company, a club, etc. v.
join v.
Ex.: I've joined an aerobics class.
Ex.2: to join a group/club/team/party
Ex.3: She joined the company three months ago.
Ex.4: He left school to join the army.
Ex.5: New members can join online.
Ex.6: It costs £20 to join.
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off your trolley i.
(Br., informal) crazy; stupid i.
Ex.: If Wilcox is thinking of doing this deal he must be going totally off his trolley.
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(Br., informal) crazy; stupid i.
off your trolley i.
Ex.: If Wilcox is thinking of doing this deal he must be going totally off his trolley.
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claw hammer n.
a hammer with one split, curved side that is used for pulling out nails n.
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a hammer with one split, curved side that is used for pulling out nails n.
claw hammer n.
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bring to justice i.
to make sb have a trial in order to find out whether they are guilty of a crime i.
Ex.: I hope we can bring him to justice.
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to make sb have a trial in order to find out whether they are guilty of a crime i.
bring to justice i.
Ex.: I hope we can bring him to justice.
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recede v. /rɪˈsiːd/
to move gradually away from sb or away from a previous position v.
Ex.: The sound of the truck receded into the distance.
Ex.2: She watched his receding figure.
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to move gradually away from sb or away from a previous position v.
recede v. /rɪˈsiːd/
Ex.: The sound of the truck receded into the distance.
Ex.2: She watched his receding figure.
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station v. /ˈsteɪʃn/
to send sb, especially from one of the armed forces, to work in a place for a period of time v.
Ex.: troops stationed abroad
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to send sb, especially from one of the armed forces, to work in a place for a period of time v.
station v. /ˈsteɪʃn/
Ex.: troops stationed abroad
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shudder v. /ˈʃʌdər/
to shake because you are cold or frightened, or because of a strong feeling v.
Ex.: Just thinking about the accident makes me shudder.
Ex.2: Alone in the car, she shuddered with fear.
Ex.3: I shuddered at the thought of all the trouble I'd caused.
Ex.4: I shudder to think how much this is all going to cost.
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to shake because you are cold or frightened, or because of a strong feeling v.
shudder v. /ˈʃʌdər/
Ex.: Just thinking about the accident makes me shudder.
Ex.2: Alone in the car, she shuddered with fear.
Ex.3: I shuddered at the thought of all the trouble I'd caused.
Ex.4: I shudder to think how much this is all going to cost.
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mutton chops / mutton chop whiskers n.
/ˌmʌtn tʃɑːp ˈwɪskərz/)
[plural] hair at the sides of the face that is grown so that it is very wide and round in shape at the bottom n.
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[plural] hair at the sides of the face that is grown so that it is very wide and round in shape at the bottom n.
mutton chops / mutton chop whiskers n.
/ˌmʌtn tʃɑːp ˈwɪskərz/)
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forearm n.
parte de baixo do braço n.
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parte de baixo do braço n.
forearm n.
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seagull n.
gaivota n.
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gaivota n.
seagull n.
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never mind (about) (doing) st i.
used to tell sb they shouldn’t think about st or do st because it is not as important as st else, or because you will do it i.
Ex.: Never mind your car—what about the damage to my fence?
Ex.2: Never mind washing the dishes—I'll do them later.
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used to tell sb they shouldn’t think about st or do st because it is not as important as st else, or because you will do it i.
never mind (about) (doing) st i.
Ex.: Never mind your car—what about the damage to my fence?
Ex.2: Never mind washing the dishes—I'll do them later.
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By the Martyr! exclam.
Expressão de choque exclam.
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Expressão de choque exclam.
By the Martyr! exclam.
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shipwreck n. /ˈʃɪprek/
[unc., count.] the loss or destruction of a ship at sea because of a storm or because it hits rocks, etc. n.
Ex.: They narrowly escaped shipwreck in a storm in the North Sea.
Ex.2: The shipwreck of the tanker has caused one of the worst oil spills in recent years.
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[unc., count.] the loss or destruction of a ship at sea because of a storm or because it hits rocks, etc. n.
shipwreck n. /ˈʃɪprek/
Ex.: They narrowly escaped shipwreck in a storm in the North Sea.
Ex.2: The shipwreck of the tanker has caused one of the worst oil spills in recent years.
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constable / police constable / PC n. /ˈkɑːnstəbl/
(in the UK and some other countries) a police officer of the lowest rank n.
Ex.: Have you finished your report, Constable?
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(in the UK and some other countries) a police officer of the lowest rank n.
constable / police constable / PC n. /ˈkɑːnstəbl/
Ex.: Have you finished your report, Constable?
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swarm n. /swɔːrm/
a large group of insects, especially bees, moving together in the same direction / enxame, multidão n.
Ex.: a swarm of bees/locusts/flies
Ex.2: Gnats came in swarms to torment them.
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a large group of insects, especially bees, moving together in the same direction / enxame, multidão n.
swarm n. /swɔːrm/
Ex.: a swarm of bees/locusts/flies
Ex.2: Gnats came in swarms to torment them.
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[sing.] the fabric (of st) n.
(formal) the basic structure of a society, an organization, etc. that enables it to function successfully n.
Ex.: a trend which threatens the very fabric of society
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(formal) the basic structure of a society, an organization, etc. that enables it to function successfully n.
[sing.] the fabric (of st) n.
Ex.: a trend which threatens the very fabric of society
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vice n. /vaɪs/
[unc., count.] behaviour that is evil or immoral; a quality in sb’s character that is evil or immoral n.
Ex.: The film ended most satisfactorily: vice punished and virtue rewarded.
Ex.2: Greed is a terrible vice.
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[unc., count.] behaviour that is evil or immoral; a quality in sb’s character that is evil or immoral n.
vice n. /vaɪs/
Ex.: The film ended most satisfactorily: vice punished and virtue rewarded.
Ex.2: Greed is a terrible vice.
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wantonness n. /ˈwɑːntənnəs/
1. [unc.] (formal) the fact of causing harm or damage deliberately and for no acceptable reason n.
Ex.1: the wantonness of this destruction
2. (old-fashioned, disapproving) sexually immoral behaviour n.
Ex.2: They bring wantonness to our society.
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1. [unc.] (formal) the fact of causing harm or damage deliberately and for no acceptable reason n.
2. (old-fashioned, disapproving) sexually immoral behaviour n.
wantonness n. /ˈwɑːntənnəs/
Ex.1: the wantonness of this destruction
Ex.2: They bring wantonness to our society.
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scourge n. /skɜːrdʒ/
(formal) a person or thing that causes trouble, difficulty or mental pain; maldição, calamidade, tormento n.
Ex.: the scourge of war/disease/poverty
Ex.2: Inflation was the scourge of the 1970s.
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(formal) a person or thing that causes trouble, difficulty or mental pain; maldição, calamidade, tormento n.
scourge n. /skɜːrdʒ/
Ex.: the scourge of war/disease/poverty
Ex.2: Inflation was the scourge of the 1970s.
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worship n.
culto, adoração n.
Ex.: The worship of strange gods.
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culto, adoração n.
worship n.
Ex.: The worship of strange gods.
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borough n. /ˈbɜːrəʊ/
a town or part of a city that has its own local government n.
Ex.: the London borough of Westminster
Ex.2: The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York.
Ex.3: He wrote to the borough council, expressing his concerns about the project.
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a town or part of a city that has its own local government n.
borough n. /ˈbɜːrəʊ/
Ex.: the London borough of Westminster
Ex.2: The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York.
Ex.3: He wrote to the borough council, expressing his concerns about the project.
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off-limits a. /ˌɔːf ˈlɪmɪts/
(of a place) where people are not allowed to go a.
Ex.: The site is off-limits to the general public.
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(of a place) where people are not allowed to go a.
off-limits a. /ˌɔːf ˈlɪmɪts/
Ex.: The site is off-limits to the general public.
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chancellor n. /ˈtʃænsələr/
chanceler n.
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chanceler n.
chancellor n. /ˈtʃænsələr/
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content to do st. v.
willing to do something v.
Ex.: I was content to wait.
Ex.2: I'm perfectly content just to lie in the sun.
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willing to do something v.
content to do st. v.
Ex.: I was content to wait.
Ex.2: I'm perfectly content just to lie in the sun.
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it seems | it would seem v.
used to suggest that st is true when you are not certain or when you want to be polite v.
Ex.: It would seem that we all agree.
Ex.2: This last point, it seems to me, is particularly important.
Ex3: It seems only reasonable to ask students to buy a dictionary.
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used to suggest that st is true when you are not certain or when you want to be polite v.
it seems | it would seem v.
Ex.: It would seem that we all agree.
Ex.2: This last point, it seems to me, is particularly important.
Ex3: It seems only reasonable to ask students to buy a dictionary.
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(Am.) proctor n. /ˈprɑːktər/
(Br.) invigilator n. /ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪtər/
a person who watches people while they are taking an exam to make sure that they have everything they need, that they keep to the rules, etc. / inspetor n.
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a person who watches people while they are taking an exam to make sure that they have everything they need, that they keep to the rules, etc. / inspetor n.
(Am.) proctor n. /ˈprɑːktər/
(Br.) invigilator n. /ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪtər/
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misbegotten a. /ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɑːtn/
(formal) badly designed or planned a.
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(formal) badly designed or planned a.
misbegotten a. /ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɑːtn/
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dodge v. /dɑːdʒ/
to move quickly and suddenly to one side in order to avoid sb/st v.
Ex.: He ran across the road, dodging the traffic.
Ex.2: The girl dodged behind a tree to hide from the other children.
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to move quickly and suddenly to one side in order to avoid sb/st v.
dodge v. /dɑːdʒ/
Ex.: He ran across the road, dodging the traffic.
Ex.2: The girl dodged behind a tree to hide from the other children.
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(close/near) at hand i.
close to you in time or distance i.
Ex.: Help was at hand.
Ex.2: The property is ideally located with all local amenities close at hand.
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close to you in time or distance i.
(close/near) at hand i.
Ex.: Help was at hand.
Ex.2: The property is ideally located with all local amenities close at hand.
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pittance n. /ˈpɪtns/
a very small amount of money that somebody receives, for example as a wage, and that is hardly enough to live on n.
Ex.: to pay sb a pittance
Ex.2: to work for a pittance
Ex.3: She could barely survive on the pittance she received as a pension.
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a very small amount of money that somebody receives, for example as a wage, and that is hardly enough to live on n.
pittance n. /ˈpɪtns/
Ex.: to pay sb a pittance
Ex.2: to work for a pittance
Ex.3: She could barely survive on the pittance she received as a pension.
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whence ad. /wens/
(old use) from where ad.
Ex.: They returned whence they had come.
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(old use) from where ad.
whence ad. /wens/
Ex.: They returned whence they had come.
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amass v. /əˈmæs/
to collect st, especially in large quantities over a period of time; accumulate v.
Ex.: He amassed a fortune from silver mining.
Ex.2: They amassed enough evidence to convict her.
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to collect st, especially in large quantities over a period of time; accumulate v.
amass v. /əˈmæs/
Ex.: He amassed a fortune from silver mining.
Ex.2: They amassed enough evidence to convict her.
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province n. /ˈprɑːvɪns/
[sing.] (formal) a person’s particular area of knowledge, interest or responsibility n.
Ex.: Such decisions are normally the province of higher management.
Ex.2: I'm afraid the matter is outside my province.
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[sing.] (formal) a person’s particular area of knowledge, interest or responsibility n.
province n. /ˈprɑːvɪns/
Ex.: Such decisions are normally the province of higher management.
Ex.2: I'm afraid the matter is outside my province.
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august a. /ɔːˈɡʌst/
(formal) impressive, making you feel respect a.
Ex.: an august group of statesmen
Ex.2: He had dared to challenge the views of an august body of imperial historians.
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(formal) impressive, making you feel respect a.
august a. /ɔːˈɡʌst/
Ex.: an august group of statesmen
Ex.2: He had dared to challenge the views of an august body of imperial historians.
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Chamber n.
[count. + sing. or plural v.] one of the parts of a parliament n.
Ex.: the Lower/Upper Chamber (= in Britain, the House of Commons/House of Lords)
Ex.2: The party has gained more seats in the Chamber of Deputies in the Italian parliament.
Ex.3: Under Senate rules, the chamber must vote on the bill by this Friday.
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[count. + sing. or plural v.] one of the parts of a parliament n.
Chamber n.
Ex.: the Lower/Upper Chamber (= in Britain, the House of Commons/House of Lords)
Ex.2: The party has gained more seats in the Chamber of Deputies in the Italian parliament.
Ex.3: Under Senate rules, the chamber must vote on the bill by this Friday.
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duly ad. /ˈduːli/
(formal) in the correct or expected manner ad.
Ex.: The document was duly signed by the inspector.
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(formal) in the correct or expected manner ad.
duly ad. /ˈduːli/
Ex.: The document was duly signed by the inspector.
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enforce v. /ɪnˈfɔːrs/
to make sure that people obey a particular law or rule v.
Ex.: It's the job of the police to enforce the law.
Ex.2: The legislation will be difficult to enforce.
Ex.3: United Nations troops enforced a ceasefire in the area.
Ex.4: (formal or law) The creditor should be at liberty to enforce his rights against/on the company's property.
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to make sure that people obey a particular law or rule v.
enforce v. /ɪnˈfɔːrs/
Ex.: It's the job of the police to enforce the law.
Ex.2: The legislation will be difficult to enforce.
Ex.3: United Nations troops enforced a ceasefire in the area.
Ex.4: (formal or law) The creditor should be at liberty to enforce his rights against/on the company's property.
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consort v. /kənˈsɔːrt/
(formal) to spend time with sb that other people do not approve of v.
Ex.: Elected officials should not consort with gangsters.
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(formal) to spend time with sb that other people do not approve of v.
consort v. /kənˈsɔːrt/
Ex.: Elected officials should not consort with gangsters.
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harlot n. /ˈhɑːrlət/
(old use, disapproving) a woman who works as a prostitute, or who is thought to look or behave like one n.
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(old use, disapproving) a woman who works as a prostitute, or who is thought to look or behave like one n.
harlot n. /ˈhɑːrlət/
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impugn v. /ɪmˈpjuːn/
(formal) to express doubts about whether st is right, honest, etc.
Ex.: There were no real grounds for impugning the decision.
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(formal) to express doubts about whether st is right, honest, etc.
impugn v. /ɪmˈpjuːn/
Ex.: There were no real grounds for impugning the decision.
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slur n. /slɜːr/
an offensive term used deliberately to show a lack of respect for a particular group of people n.
Ex.: a/an racial/homophobic slur
Ex.2: The group continued to yell slurs.
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an offensive term used deliberately to show a lack of respect for a particular group of people n.
slur n. /slɜːr/
Ex.: a/an racial/homophobic slur
Ex.2: The group continued to yell slurs.
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reproach n. /rɪˈprəʊtʃ/
(formal) [unc.] blame or criticism for something you have done n.
Ex.: His voice was full of reproach.
Ex.2: The captain's behaviour is beyond reproach (= so good that you cannot criticize it).
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(formal) [unc.] blame or criticism for something you have done n.
reproach n. /rɪˈprəʊtʃ/
Ex.: His voice was full of reproach.
Ex.2: The captain's behaviour is beyond reproach (= so good that you cannot criticize it).
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impudence n. /ˈɪmpjədəns/
[unc.] (formal) rude behaviour; behaviour that does not show respect for other people; impertinence n.
Ex.: I’ve had enough of your impudence, young lady.
Ex.2: He had the impudence to correct me.
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[unc.] (formal) rude behaviour; behaviour that does not show respect for other people; impertinence n.
impudence n. /ˈɪmpjədəns/
Ex.: I’ve had enough of your impudence, young lady.
Ex.2: He had the impudence to correct me.
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slight a.
very small in degree a.
Ex.: a slight increase/change/difference
Ex.2: a slight variation/improvement/advantage
Ex.3: It won't make the slightest bit of difference.
Ex.4: There's been a slight delay, but we'll be landing in just a few minutes.
Ex.5: A slight smile appeared on her lips.
Ex.6: I woke up with a slight headache.
Ex.7: The damage was slight.
Ex.8: He is, without the slightest doubt, the greatest living novelist.
Ex.9: A slight breeze was blowing.
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very small in degree a.
slight a.
Ex.: a slight increase/change/difference
Ex.2: a slight variation/improvement/advantage
Ex.3: It won't make the slightest bit of difference.
Ex.4: There's been a slight delay, but we'll be landing in just a few minutes.
Ex.5: A slight smile appeared on her lips.
Ex.6: I woke up with a slight headache.
Ex.7: The damage was slight.
Ex.8: He is, without the slightest doubt, the greatest living novelist.
Ex.9: A slight breeze was blowing.
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misstep n. /ˌmɪsˈstep/
a mistake; a wrong action n.
Ex.: The slightest misstep may cause problems.
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a mistake; a wrong action n.
misstep n. /ˌmɪsˈstep/
Ex.: The slightest misstep may cause problems.
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boundary n. /ˈbaʊndri/
a real or imagined line that marks the limits or edges of something and separates it from other things or places; a dividing line n.
Ex.: After the war the national boundaries were redrawn.
Ex.2: boundary changes/disputes
Ex.3: The fence marks the boundary between my property and hers.
Ex.4: It is up to the teacher to set the boundary between acceptable and unacceptable behaviour.
Ex.5: to extend the boundaries of high art to include some popular music
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a real or imagined line that marks the limits or edges of something and separates it from other things or places; a dividing line n.
boundary n. /ˈbaʊndri/
Ex.: After the war the national boundaries were redrawn.
Ex.2: boundary changes/disputes
Ex.3: The fence marks the boundary between my property and hers.
Ex.4: It is up to the teacher to set the boundary between acceptable and unacceptable behaviour.
Ex.5: to extend the boundaries of high art to include some popular music
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comings and goings i.
(informal) the movement of people arriving at and leaving a particular place i.
Ex.: It's hard to keep track of the children's comings and goings.
Ex.2: There had been lots of comings and goings at the house.
Ex.3: From her window she could watch the comings and goings of visitors.
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(informal) the movement of people arriving at and leaving a particular place i.
comings and goings i.
Ex.: It's hard to keep track of the children's comings and goings.
Ex.2: There had been lots of comings and goings at the house.
Ex.3: From her window she could watch the comings and goings of visitors.
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ammunition n. /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃn/
1. [unc.] a supply of bullets, etc. to be fired from guns
Ex.1: The bandits escaped with a rifle and 120 rounds of ammunition.
Ex.1: They issued live ammunition to the troops.
Ex.1: A few of the men had run out of ammunition.
2. information that can be used against another person in an argument n.
Ex.2: The letter gave her all the ammunition she needed.
Ex.2: These figures provide political ammunition to police chiefs arguing for more resources.
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1. [unc.] a supply of bullets, etc. to be fired from guns n.
2. information that can be used against another person in an argument n.
ammunition n. /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃn/
Ex.1: The bandits escaped with a rifle and 120 rounds of ammunition.
Ex.1: They issued live ammunition to the troops.
Ex.1: A few of the men had run out of ammunition.
Ex.2: The letter gave her all the ammunition she needed.
Ex.2: These figures provide political ammunition to police chiefs arguing for more resources.
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rest assured (that…) i.
(formal) used to emphasize that what you say is true or will definitely happen i.
Ex.: You may rest assured that we will do all we can to find him.
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(formal) used to emphasize that what you say is true or will definitely happen i.
rest assured (that…) i.
Ex.: You may rest assured that we will do all we can to find him.
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daffodil n. /ˈdæfədɪl/
narciso n.
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narciso n.
daffodil n. /ˈdæfədɪl/
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as far as the eye can/could see i.
to the horizon (= where the sky meets the land or sea) i.
Ex.: The bleak moorland stretched on all sides as far as the eye could see.
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to the horizon (= where the sky meets the land or sea) i.
as far as the eye can/could see i.
Ex.: The bleak moorland stretched on all sides as far as the eye could see.
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siege n. /siːdʒ/
a military operation in which an army tries to capture a town by surrounding it and stopping the supply of food, etc. to the people inside i.
Ex.: the siege of Troy
Ex.2: The siege was finally lifted (= ended) after six months.
Ex.3: The city was under siege for six months.
Ex.4: At the very end of the war, Prague again came under siege.
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a military operation in which an army tries to capture a town by surrounding it and stopping the supply of food, etc. to the people inside i.
siege n. /siːdʒ/
Ex.: the siege of Troy
Ex.2: The siege was finally lifted (= ended) after six months.
Ex.3: The city was under siege for six months.
Ex.4: At the very end of the war, Prague again came under siege.
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(be/go) on the prowl i. /praʊl/
(of an animal or a person) moving quietly and carefully, hunting or looking for something i.
Ex.: There was a fox on the prowl near the chickens.
Ex.2: an intruder on the prowl
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(of an animal or a person) moving quietly and carefully, hunting or looking for something i.
(be/go) on the prowl i. /praʊl/
Ex.: There was a fox on the prowl near the chickens.
Ex.2: an intruder on the prowl
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errand n. /ˈerənd/
a job that you do for sb that involves going somewhere to take a message, to buy st, deliver goods, etc. n.
Ex.: He often runs errands for his grandmother.
Ex.2: Her boss sent her on an errand into town.
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a job that you do for sb that involves going somewhere to take a message, to buy st, deliver goods, etc. n.
errand n. /ˈerənd/
Ex.: He often runs errands for his grandmother.
Ex.2: Her boss sent her on an errand into town.
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sundown n.
the time when the sun goes down and night begins; sunset n.
Ex.: The celebration begins at sundown.
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the time when the sun goes down and night begins; sunset n.
sundown n.
Ex.: The celebration begins at sundown.
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forthcoming a. /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
1. [not before noun] ready or made available when needed a.
Ex.1: Financial support was not forthcoming.
Ex.1: Help was immediately forthcoming.
2. [not before noun] willing to give information about something a.
Ex.2: She's never very forthcoming about her plans.
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1. [not before noun] ready or made available when needed a.
2. [not before noun] willing to give information about something a.
forthcoming a. /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
Ex.1: Financial support was not forthcoming.
Ex.1: Help was immediately forthcoming.
Ex.2: She's never very forthcoming about her plans.
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bloke n. /bləʊk/
(Br, informal) a man n.
Ex.: He seemed like a nice bloke.
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(Br, informal) a man n.
bloke n. /bləʊk/
Ex.: He seemed like a nice bloke.
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badge n. /bædʒ/
a small piece of metal or plastic, with a design or words on it, that a person wears or carries to show they belong to an organization, support st, have achieved st, have a particular rank, etc. / crachá, distintivo n.
Ex.: She wore a badge saying ‘Vote for Coates’.
Ex.2: All employees have to wear name badges.
Ex.3: He pulled out a badge and said he was a cop.
Ex.4: The police officer flashed his badge.
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a small piece of metal or plastic, with a design or words on it, that a person wears or carries to show they belong to an organization, support st, have achieved st, have a particular rank, etc. / crachá, distintivo n.
badge n. /bædʒ/
Ex.: She wore a badge saying ‘Vote for Coates’.
Ex.2: All employees have to wear name badges.
Ex.3: He pulled out a badge and said he was a cop.
Ex.4: The police officer flashed his badge.
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grant v.
to admit to sb that st is true, although you may not like or agree with it v.
Ex.: She's a smart woman, I grant you, but she's no genius.
Ex.2: I grant you (that) it looks good, but it’s not exactly practical.
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to admit to sb that st is true, although you may not like or agree with it v.
grant v.
Ex.: She's a smart woman, I grant you, but she's no genius.
Ex.2: I grant you (that) it looks good, but it’s not exactly practical.
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riot n. /ˈraɪət/
[count.] a situation in which a group of people behave in a violent way in a public place, often as a protest n.
Ex.: One prison guard was killed when a riot broke out in the jail.
Ex.2: He was killed in the riots.
Ex.3: Shortages eventually led to food riots.
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[count.] a situation in which a group of people behave in a violent way in a public place, often as a protest n.
riot n. /ˈraɪət/
Ex.: One prison guard was killed when a riot broke out in the jail.
Ex.2: He was killed in the riots.
Ex.3: Shortages eventually led to food riots.
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trotter n. /ˈtrɑːtər/
a horse that has been trained to trot fast in races n.
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a horse that has been trained to trot fast in races n.
trotter n. /ˈtrɑːtər/
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wreckage n. /ˈrekɪdʒ/
[unc.] the parts of a vehicle, building, etc. that remain after it has been badly damaged or destroyed / destroço, escombro, naufrágio n.
Ex.: A few survivors were pulled from the wreckage.
Ex.2: Pieces of wreckage were found ten miles away from the scene of the explosion.
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[unc.] the parts of a vehicle, building, etc. that remain after it has been badly damaged or destroyed / destroço, escombro, naufrágio n.
wreckage n. /ˈrekɪdʒ/
Ex.: A few survivors were pulled from the wreckage.
Ex.2: Pieces of wreckage were found ten miles away from the scene of the explosion.
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squeak v. /skwiːk/
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.
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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.
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daft a. /dæft/
(informal) silly, often in a way that is funny a.
Ex.: Don't be so daft!
Ex.2: She's not as daft as she looks.
Ex.3: What a daft thing to say!
Ex.4: The decision is just plain daft.
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(informal) silly, often in a way that is funny a.
daft a. /dæft/
Ex.: Don't be so daft!
Ex.2: She's not as daft as she looks.
Ex.3: What a daft thing to say!
Ex.4: The decision is just plain daft.
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sodding a. /ˈsɑːdɪŋ/
[only before noun] (Br, taboo, slang) a swear word that some people find offensive, used to emphasize a comment or an angry statement a.
Ex.: I couldn't understand a sodding thing!
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[only before noun] (Br, taboo, slang) a swear word that some people find offensive, used to emphasize a comment or an angry statement a.
sodding a. /ˈsɑːdɪŋ/
Ex.: I couldn't understand a sodding thing!
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go down v.
to disappear below the water; sink v.
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to disappear below the water; sink v.
go down v.
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board v. /bɔːrd/
(formal) to get on a ship, train, plane, bus, etc. v.
Ex.: Passengers are waiting to board.
Ex.2: He tried to board a plane at Nice airport.
Ex.3: to board a bus/train/ship/flight
Ex.4: The ship was boarded by customs officials.
Ex.5: She boarded a train for Philadelphia.
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(formal) to get on a ship, train, plane, bus, etc. v.
board v. /bɔːrd/
Ex.: Passengers are waiting to board.
Ex.2: He tried to board a plane at Nice airport.
Ex.3: to board a bus/train/ship/flight
Ex.4: The ship was boarded by customs officials.
Ex.5: She boarded a train for Philadelphia.
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runner n.
a person in a company or an organization whose job is to take messages, documents, etc. from one place to another n.
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a person in a company or an organization whose job is to take messages, documents, etc. from one place to another n.
runner n.
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clear a.
free from something that is unpleasant a.
Ex.: They were still not clear of all suspicion.
Ex.2: We are finally clear of debt.
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free from something that is unpleasant a.
clear a.
Ex.: They were still not clear of all suspicion.
Ex.2: We are finally clear of debt.
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squall n. /skwɔːl/
a sudden strong and violent wind, often with rain or snow during a storm n.
Ex.: A sudden vicious squall knocked her to the ground.
Ex.2: We got caught in a sudden squall of rain.
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a sudden strong and violent wind, often with rain or snow during a storm n.
squall n. /skwɔːl/
Ex.: A sudden vicious squall knocked her to the ground.
Ex.2: We got caught in a sudden squall of rain.
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take on v.
(of a bus, plane or ship) to allow sb/st to enter v.
Ex.: The bus stopped to take on more passengers.
Ex.2: The ship took on more fuel at Freetown.
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(of a bus, plane or ship) to allow sb/st to enter v.
take on v.
Ex.: The bus stopped to take on more passengers.
Ex.2: The ship took on more fuel at Freetown.
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wing v. /wɪŋ/ past /wɪŋd/
(literary) to fly somewhere v.
Ex.: A solitary seagull winged its way across the bay.
Ex.2: He spotted the occasional pheasant winging rapidly away as he approached.
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(literary) to fly somewhere v.
wing v. /wɪŋ/ past /wɪŋd/
Ex.: A solitary seagull winged its way across the bay.
Ex.2: He spotted the occasional pheasant winging rapidly away as he approached.
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ashore ad. /əˈʃɔːr/
towards, onto or on land, having come from an area of water such as the sea or a river ad.
Ex.: to come/go ashore
Ex.2: a drowned body found washed ashore on the beach
Ex.3: The cruise included several days ashore.
Ex.4: natural gas brought ashore by pipelines
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towards, onto or on land, having come from an area of water such as the sea or a river ad.
ashore ad. /əˈʃɔːr/
Ex.: to come/go ashore
Ex.2: a drowned body found washed ashore on the beach
Ex.3: The cruise included several days ashore.
Ex.4: natural gas brought ashore by pipelines
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contract v. /ˈkɑːntrækt/
1. to make a legal agreement with somebody for them to work for you or provide you with a service v.
Ex.1: The player is contracted to play until August.
Ex.1: Several computer engineers have been contracted to the finance department.
Ex.1: He can't work for them because he is contracted with another company.
2. to make a legal agreement to work for somebody or provide them with a service v.
Ex.2: She has contracted to work 20 hours a week.
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1. to make a legal agreement with somebody for them to work for you or provide you with a service v.
2. to make a legal agreement to work for somebody or provide them with a service v.
contract v. /ˈkɑːntrækt/
Ex.1: The player is contracted to play until August.
Ex.1: Several computer engineers have been contracted to the finance department.
Ex.1: He can't work for them because he is contracted with another company.
Ex.2: She has contracted to work 20 hours a week.
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process v. (Br) /ˈprəʊses/ (Am) /ˈprɑːses/
to deal officially with a document, request, etc. v.
Ex.: It will take a week for your application to be processed.
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to deal officially with a document, request, etc. v.
process v. (Br) /ˈprəʊses/ (Am) /ˈprɑːses/
Ex.: It will take a week for your application to be processed.
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toll v. /təʊl/
(of a bell) to ring slowly many times, especially as a sign that somebody has died v.
Ex.: The Abbey bell tolled for those killed in the war.
Ex.2: Ask not for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.
Ex.3: The bell tolled the hour.
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(of a bell) to ring slowly many times, especially as a sign that somebody has died v.
toll v. /təʊl/
Ex.: The Abbey bell tolled for those killed in the war.
Ex.2: Ask not for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.
Ex.3: The bell tolled the hour.
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crossing n. /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/
a place where you can safely cross a road, a river, etc., or from one country to another n.
Ex.: The child was killed when a car failed to stop at the crossing.
Ex.2: The next crossing point is a long way downstream.
Ex.3: He was arrested by guards at the border crossing.
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a place where you can safely cross a road, a river, etc., or from one country to another n.
crossing n. /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/
Ex.: The child was killed when a car failed to stop at the crossing.
Ex.2: The next crossing point is a long way downstream.
Ex.3: He was arrested by guards at the border crossing.
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solicitor n. /səˈlɪsɪtər/
(Br) a lawyer who prepares legal documents, for example for the sale of land or buildings, advises people on legal matters, and can speak for them in some courts of law n.
Ex.: Her first step was to contact a solicitor for advice.
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(Br) a lawyer who prepares legal documents, for example for the sale of land or buildings, advises people on legal matters, and can speak for them in some courts of law n.
solicitor n. /səˈlɪsɪtər/
Ex.: Her first step was to contact a solicitor for advice.
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auction n.
leilão n.
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leilão n.
auction n.
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sight unseen i.
When you do not have an opportunity to see something before you buy it i.
Ex.: I bought it, sight unseen.
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When you do not have an opportunity to see something before you buy it i.
sight unseen i.
Ex.: I bought it, sight unseen.
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be tied up in something v.
(of money) to be invested so that it is not easily available for use v.
Ex.: Most of the capital is tied up in property.
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(of money) to be invested so that it is not easily available for use v.
be tied up in something v.
Ex.: Most of the capital is tied up in property.
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assets n.
[usually plural] a thing of value, especially property, that a person or company owns, which can be used or sold to pay debts n.
Ex.: Her assets include shares in the company and a house in France.
Ex.2: asset sales/management
Ex.3: income from fixed asset investments
Ex.4: financial/capital assets
Ex.5: to freeze a country’s assets
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[usually plural] a thing of value, especially property, that a person or company owns, which can be used or sold to pay debts n.
assets n.
Ex.: Her assets include shares in the company and a house in France.
Ex.2: asset sales/management
Ex.3: income from fixed asset investments
Ex.4: financial/capital assets
Ex.5: to freeze a country’s assets
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enterprise n.
empreitada, empreendimento n.
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empreitada, empreendimento n.
enterprise n.
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approach v.
to speak to sb about st, especially to ask them for st or to offer to do st v.
Ex.: We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product.
Ex.2: I'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach (= not easy to talk to in a friendly way).
Ex.3: She was often approached for help and advice.
Ex.4: We have approached the company about the possibility of a merger.
Ex.5: Have you approached John about organizing a concert?
Ex.6: She was approached to take part in the event.
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to speak to sb about st, especially to ask them for st or to offer to do st v.
approach v.
Ex.: We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product.
Ex.2: I'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach (= not easy to talk to in a friendly way).
Ex.3: She was often approached for help and advice.
Ex.4: We have approached the company about the possibility of a merger.
Ex.5: Have you approached John about organizing a concert?
Ex.6: She was approached to take part in the event.
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fund v. /fʌnd/
to provide money for st, usually st official v.
Ex.: Who is funding this research?
Ex.2: to fund a project/study/scheme
Ex.3: It's a government-funded programme for young offenders.
Ex.4: publicly funded healthcare
Ex.5: a federally funded housing project
Ex.6: The museum is privately funded.
Ex.7: The festival is funded by a grant from the Arts Council.
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to provide money for st, usually st official v.
fund v. /fʌnd/
Ex.: Who is funding this research?
Ex.2: to fund a project/study/scheme
Ex.3: It's a government-funded programme for young offenders.
Ex.4: publicly funded healthcare
Ex.5: a federally funded housing project
Ex.6: The museum is privately funded.
Ex.7: The festival is funded by a grant from the Arts Council.
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purchase n. /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
(formal) [unc, count] the act or process of buying something n.
Ex.: to make a purchase (= buy something)
Ex.2: Keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
Ex.3: The company would not reveal the original purchase price of the stores.
Ex.4: Many developers were delaying the purchase of land until later in the year.
Ex.5: An illustrated catalogue is available for purchase.
Ex.6: Our intention is to increase purchases from local suppliers.
Ex.7: Such massive purchases by single investors were extremely rare.
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(formal) [unc, count] the act or process of buying something n.
purchase n. /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
Ex.: to make a purchase (= buy something)
Ex.2: Keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
Ex.3: The company would not reveal the original purchase price of the stores.
Ex.4: Many developers were delaying the purchase of land until later in the year.
Ex.5: An illustrated catalogue is available for purchase.
Ex.6: Our intention is to increase purchases from local suppliers.
Ex.7: Such massive purchases by single investors were extremely rare.
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refurbishment n. /ˌriːˈfɜːrbɪʃmənt/
(inf. refurb ˈriːfɜːrb/)
[unc, count] the act of improving a room or a building by cleaning and painting it, adding new furniture or equipment etc or the changes and improvements that are made n.
Ex.: The hotel is closed for refurbishment.
Ex.2: This is just one of several planned refurbishments.
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[unc, count] the act of improving a room or a building by cleaning and painting it, adding new furniture or equipment etc or the changes and improvements that are made n.
refurbishment n. /ˌriːˈfɜːrbɪʃmənt/
(inf. refurb ˈriːfɜːrb/)
Ex.: The hotel is closed for refurbishment.
Ex.2: This is just one of several planned refurbishments.
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share n.
one part of st that is divided between two or more people n.
Ex.: Next year we hope to have a greater share of the market.
Ex.2: The charity was supposed to have been given a share of the profits.
Ex.3: The party won its biggest share of the vote since 1992.
Ex.4: The new TV channel has continued to increase its share of advertising revenue.
Ex.5: The three hospitals will each receive an equal share of the money raised.
Ex.6: How much was your share of the winnings?
Ex.7: I have a 50 per cent share in the business.
Ex.8: If you die before your husband, your share in the property may go directly to your children.
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one part of st that is divided between two or more people n.
share n.
Ex.: Next year we hope to have a greater share of the market.
Ex.2: The charity was supposed to have been given a share of the profits.
Ex.3: The party won its biggest share of the vote since 1992.
Ex.4: The new TV channel has continued to increase its share of advertising revenue.
Ex.5: The three hospitals will each receive an equal share of the money raised.
Ex.6: How much was your share of the winnings?
Ex.7: I have a 50 per cent share in the business.
Ex.8: If you die before your husband, your share in the property may go directly to your children.
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wretch n. /retʃ/
(literary) a person that you feel sympathy for or are sad about n.
Ex.: a poor wretch
Ex.2: The poor wretch has lost his mother.
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(literary) a person that you feel sympathy for or are sad about n.
wretch n. /retʃ/
Ex.: a poor wretch
Ex.2: The poor wretch has lost his mother.
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as to ph.
(formal) concerning sb or st ph.
Ex.: There is some doubt as to whether the information is totally accurate.
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(formal) concerning sb or st ph.
as to ph.
Ex.: There is some doubt as to whether the information is totally accurate.
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indentured a. /ɪnˈdentʃərd/
(of a servant or apprentice in the past) forced to work for their employer for a particular period of time a.
Ex.: indentured labourers
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(of a servant or apprentice in the past) forced to work for their employer for a particular period of time a.
indentured a. /ɪnˈdentʃərd/
Ex.: indentured labourers
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it’s about/high time i.
(inf.) used to say that you think sb should do st soon i.
Ex.: It's about time you cleaned your room!
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(inf.) used to say that you think sb should do st soon i.
it’s about/high time i.
Ex.: It's about time you cleaned your room!
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state of affairs n.
the situation that a person, place, or process is in at a particular time n.
Ex.: It is likely that this is the normal state of affairs.
Ex.2: This state of affairs can no longer be ignored.
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the situation that a person, place, or process is in at a particular time n.
state of affairs n.
Ex.: It is likely that this is the normal state of affairs.
Ex.2: This state of affairs can no longer be ignored.
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venture n. /ˈventʃər/
a business project or activity, especially one that involves taking risks; undertaking; empreitada, risco n.
Ex.: A disastrous business venture lost him thousands of dollars.
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a business project or activity, especially one that involves taking risks; undertaking; empreitada, risco n.
venture n. /ˈventʃər/
Ex.: A disastrous business venture lost him thousands of dollars.
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affairs n.
[plural] matters connected with a person’s private business and financial situation n.
Ex.: She manages the family's financial affairs.
Ex.2: I looked after my father's financial affairs.
Ex.3: She wanted to put her affairs in order before she died.
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[plural] matters connected with a person’s private business and financial situation n.
affairs n.
Ex.: She manages the family's financial affairs.
Ex.2: I looked after my father's financial affairs.
Ex.3: She wanted to put her affairs in order before she died.
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come along v.
used in orders to tell sb to hurry, or to try harder v.
Ex.: Come along! We're late.
Ex.2: Come along! It's easy!
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used in orders to tell sb to hurry, or to try harder v.
come along v.
Ex.: Come along! We're late.
Ex.2: Come along! It's easy!
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veritable a. /ˈverɪtəbl/
[only before noun] (formal or humorous) a word used to emphasize that sb/st can be compared to sb/st else that is more exciting, more impressive, etc.; positive / autêntico, puro, verídico a.
Ex.: The meal that followed was a veritable banquet.
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[only before noun] (formal or humorous) a word used to emphasize that sb/st can be compared to sb/st else that is more exciting, more impressive, etc.; positive / autêntico, puro, verídico a.
veritable a. /ˈverɪtəbl/
Ex.: The meal that followed was a veritable banquet.
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parade n.
[count] a series of things or people n.
Ex.: Each generation passes through a similar parade of events.
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[count] a series of things or people n.
parade n.
Ex.: Each generation passes through a similar parade of events.
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kin n. /kɪn/
[plural] (old-fashioned or formal) your family or your relatives n.
Ex.: Marriage between close kin is prohibited.
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[plural] (old-fashioned or formal) your family or your relatives n.
kin n. /kɪn/
Ex.: Marriage between close kin is prohibited.
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pop v.
(inf.) to go somewhere quickly, suddenly or for a short time v.
Ex.: I'll pop over and see you this evening.
Ex.2: Why don't you pop in (= visit us) for a drink next time you're in the area?
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(inf.) to go somewhere quickly, suddenly or for a short time v.
pop v.
Ex.: I'll pop over and see you this evening.
Ex.2: Why don't you pop in (= visit us) for a drink next time you're in the area?
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not to worry i.
(inf., especially Br.) it is not important; it does not matter i.
Ex.: Not to worry—I can soon fix it.
Ex.2: Not to worry—no harm done.
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(inf., especially Br.) it is not important; it does not matter i.
not to worry i.
Ex.: Not to worry—I can soon fix it.
Ex.2: Not to worry—no harm done.
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dreadful a. /ˈdredfl/
(Br.) very bad or unpleasant a.
Ex.: What dreadful weather!
Ex.2: What a dreadful thing to say!
Ex.3: It's dreadful the way they treat their staff.
Ex.4: How dreadful!
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(Br.) very bad or unpleasant a.
dreadful a. /ˈdredfl/
Ex.: What dreadful weather!
Ex.2: What a dreadful thing to say!
Ex.3: It's dreadful the way they treat their staff.
Ex.4: How dreadful!
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ravages n. /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/
[pl.] (formal) the destruction caused by st. n.
Ex.: the ravages of war
Ex.2: Her looks had not survived the ravages of time.
Ex.3: the ravages of inflation/poverty
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[pl.] (formal) the destruction caused by st. n.
ravages n. /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/
Ex.: the ravages of war
Ex.2: Her looks had not survived the ravages of time.
Ex.3: the ravages of inflation/poverty
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take in v.
to allow sb to stay in your home v.
Ex.: to take in lodgers
Ex.2: He was homeless, so we took him in.
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to allow sb to stay in your home v.
take in v.
Ex.: to take in lodgers
Ex.2: He was homeless, so we took him in.
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unfortunate a. /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having bad luck; caused by bad luck; unlucky a.
Ex.: He was unfortunate to lose in the final round.
Ex.2: It was an unfortunate accident.
Ex.3: The unfortunate animal was locked inside the house for a week.
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having bad luck; caused by bad luck; unlucky a.
unfortunate a. /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənət/
Ex.: He was unfortunate to lose in the final round.
Ex.2: It was an unfortunate accident.
Ex.3: The unfortunate animal was locked inside the house for a week.
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(it’s) no/little/small wonder (that)… i.
it is not surprising i.
Ex.: It is little wonder (that) she was so upset.
Ex.2: (informal) No wonder you're tired—you've been walking for hours.
Ex.3: No wonder you're still single—you never go out!
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it is not surprising i.
(it’s) no/little/small wonder (that)… i.
Ex.: It is little wonder (that) she was so upset.
Ex.2: (informal) No wonder you're tired—you've been walking for hours.
Ex.3: No wonder you're still single—you never go out!
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slight a.
small and thin in size a.
Ex.: a slight woman
Ex.2: He was of slight build.
Ex.3: She was smaller and slighter than I had imagined.
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small and thin in size a.
slight a.
Ex.: a slight woman
Ex.2: He was of slight build.
Ex.3: She was smaller and slighter than I had imagined.
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hollow a.
(of parts of the face) sinking deeply into the face a.
Ex.: hollow eyes/cheeks
Ex.2: hollow-eyed from lack of sleep
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(of parts of the face) sinking deeply into the face a.
hollow a.
Ex.: hollow eyes/cheeks
Ex.2: hollow-eyed from lack of sleep
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quaint a. /kweɪnt/
attractive in an unusual or old-fashioned way / pitoresco, peculiar a.
Ex.: quaint old customs
Ex.2: a quaint seaside village
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attractive in an unusual or old-fashioned way / pitoresco, peculiar a.
quaint a. /kweɪnt/
Ex.: quaint old customs
Ex.2: a quaint seaside village
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bestial a. (Br) /ˈbestiəl/ (Am) /ˈbestʃəl/
(formal) cruel and horrible; of or like a beast a.
Ex.: bestial acts/cruelty/noises
Ex.2: He referred to their actions as ‘these bestial and barbaric acts’.
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(formal) cruel and horrible; of or like a beast a.
bestial a. (Br) /ˈbestiəl/ (Am) /ˈbestʃəl/
Ex.: bestial acts/cruelty/noises
Ex.2: He referred to their actions as ‘these bestial and barbaric acts’.
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shite exc., n. /ʃaɪt/
[unc] (Br, taboo, slang) another word for shit exc., n.
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[unc] (Br, taboo, slang) another word for shit exc., n.
shite exc., n. /ʃaɪt/
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put a stop/an end to st i.
to make st stop happening, especially st bad or unpleasant i.
Ex.: You ought to put a stop to that sort of behaviour.
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to make st stop happening, especially st bad or unpleasant i.
put a stop/an end to st i.
Ex.: You ought to put a stop to that sort of behaviour.
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tide n.
[count, usually singular] a large amount of something unpleasant that is increasing and is difficult to control / maré, curso, corrente n.
Ex.: There is anxiety about the rising tide of crime.
Ex.2: Measures have been taken to stem the tide of pornography (= stop it from getting worse).
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[count, usually singular] a large amount of something unpleasant that is increasing and is difficult to control / maré, curso, corrente n.
tide n.
Ex.: There is anxiety about the rising tide of crime.
Ex.2: Measures have been taken to stem the tide of pornography (= stop it from getting worse).
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swamp v. /swɑːmp/
to make sb have more of st than they can deal with; inundate v.
Ex.: The department was swamped with job applications.
Ex.2: In summer visitors swamp the island.
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to make sb have more of st than they can deal with; inundate v.
swamp v. /swɑːmp/
Ex.: The department was swamped with job applications.
Ex.2: In summer visitors swamp the island.
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step aside/down v.
to leave an important job or position and let somebody else take your place v.
Ex.: Let him step aside for another man.
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to leave an important job or position and let somebody else take your place v.
step aside/down v.
Ex.: Let him step aside for another man.
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the last I heard i.
used to give the most recent news you have about sb/st i.
Ex.: The last I heard he was still working at the garage.
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used to give the most recent news you have about sb/st i.
the last I heard i.
Ex.: The last I heard he was still working at the garage.
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like-minded a.
having similar ideas and interests a.
Ex.: The club offers an opportunity for like-minded people to get together.
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having similar ideas and interests a.
like-minded a.
Ex.: The club offers an opportunity for like-minded people to get together.
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keep up v.
to continue to use or practise something v.
Ex.: to keep up old traditions
EX.2: Do you still keep up your Spanish?
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to continue to use or practise something v.
keep up v.
Ex.: to keep up old traditions
EX.2: Do you still keep up your Spanish?
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gent n. /dʒent/
(old-fashioned or humorous) a man; a gentleman n.
Ex.: a gent’s hairdresser
Ex.2: This way please, ladies and gents!
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(old-fashioned or humorous) a man; a gentleman n.
gent n. /dʒent/
Ex.: a gent’s hairdresser
Ex.2: This way please, ladies and gents!
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sergeant pron.
/ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
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oath n. /əʊθ/
(pl. oaths /əʊðz/ /əʊðz/)
a formal promise to do st or a formal statement that st is true / juramento, voto n.
Ex.: to take/swear an oath of allegiance
Ex.2: Before giving evidence, witnesses in court have to take the oath (= promise to tell the truth).
Ex.3: All members had to swear a solemn oath never to reveal the secrets of the organization.
Ex.4: You are bound by oath to tell the truth.
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a formal promise to do st or a formal statement that st is true / juramento, voto n.
oath n. /əʊθ/
(pl. oaths /əʊðz/ /əʊðz/)
Ex.: to take/swear an oath of allegiance
Ex.2: Before giving evidence, witnesses in court have to take the oath (= promise to tell the truth).
Ex.3: All members had to swear a solemn oath never to reveal the secrets of the organization.
Ex.4: You are bound by oath to tell the truth.
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(put st) on the line i.
(inf.) at risk i.
Ex.: If we don't make a profit, my job is on the line.
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(inf.) at risk i.
(put st) on the line i.
Ex.: If we don't make a profit, my job is on the line.
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lad n. /læd/
[count] (old-fashioned or inf.) a boy or young man n.
Ex.: Things have changed since I was a lad.
Ex.2: He's a nice lad.
Ex.3: Hurry up, lad.
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[count] (old-fashioned or inf.) a boy or young man n.
lad n. /læd/
Ex.: Things have changed since I was a lad.
Ex.2: He's a nice lad.
Ex.3: Hurry up, lad.
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heathen n. /ˈhiːðn/
(old-fashioned, usually disapproving, offensive) an offensive word for sb who has no religion or who does not follow one of one of the world’s main religions n.
Ex.: He set out to convert the heathen (= people who are heathens).
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(old-fashioned, usually disapproving, offensive) an offensive word for sb who has no religion or who does not follow one of one of the world’s main religions n.
heathen n. /ˈhiːðn/
Ex.: He set out to convert the heathen (= people who are heathens).
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beggar v.
(formal) to make a person, country, or organization very poor v.
Ex.: Beggared women
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(formal) to make a person, country, or organization very poor v.
beggar v.
Ex.: Beggared women
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stiver n.
1. (old use) any coin of low value.
2. (old use) a very small or insignificant amount.
Ex.: They'd do it for a stiver.
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1. (old use) any coin of low value.
2. (old use) a very small or insignificant amount.
stiver n.
Ex.: They'd do it for a stiver.
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stick v.
(informal) to put st in a place, especially quickly or carelessly v.
Ex.: Stick your bags down there.
Ex.2: He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled off.
Ex.3: Can you stick this on the noticeboard?
Ex.4: Peter stuck his head around the door and said, ‘Coffee, anyone?’
Ex.5: He stuck the note through her letter box.
Ex.6: (informal) Stick 'em up! (= Put your hands above your head—I have a gun!)
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(informal) to put st in a place, especially quickly or carelessly v.
stick v.
Ex.: Stick your bags down there.
Ex.2: He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled off.
Ex.3: Can you stick this on the noticeboard?
Ex.4: Peter stuck his head around the door and said, ‘Coffee, anyone?’
Ex.5: He stuck the note through her letter box.
Ex.6: (informal) Stick 'em up! (= Put your hands above your head—I have a gun!)
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pail n. /peɪl/
(Am. or old-fashioned) an open container with a handle, used for carrying or holding liquids, sand, etc.; bucket n.
Ex.: She filled the pail with fresh water.
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(Am. or old-fashioned) an open container with a handle, used for carrying or holding liquids, sand, etc.; bucket n.
pail n. /peɪl/
Ex.: She filled the pail with fresh water.
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greasy a. /ˈɡriːsi/, /ˈɡriːzi/
covered in a lot of grease or oil a.
Ex.: greasy fingers/marks/overalls
Ex.2: The sink was piled high with greasy dishes.
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covered in a lot of grease or oil a.
greasy a. /ˈɡriːsi/, /ˈɡriːzi/
Ex.: greasy fingers/marks/overalls
Ex.2: The sink was piled high with greasy dishes.
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ferret n. /ˈferɪt/
furão n.
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furão n.
ferret n. /ˈferɪt/
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report v. /rɪˈpɔːrt/
[trans] to tell a person in authority about a crime, an accident, an illness, etc. or about st bad that sb has done v.
Ex.: Have you reported the incident to the police?
Ex.2: a decrease in the number of reported cases of AIDS
Ex.3: He's already been reported twice for arriving late.
Ex.4: She threatened to report him to the authorities for hunting without a licence.
Ex.5: I’m going to report you if you do that again!
Ex.6: She has reported her daughter missing.
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[trans] to tell a person in authority about a crime, an accident, an illness, etc. or about st bad that sb has done v.
report v. /rɪˈpɔːrt/
Ex.: Have you reported the incident to the police?
Ex.2: a decrease in the number of reported cases of AIDS
Ex.3: He's already been reported twice for arriving late.
Ex.4: She threatened to report him to the authorities for hunting without a licence.
Ex.5: I’m going to report you if you do that again!
Ex.6: She has reported her daughter missing.
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let st (out) (to sb) v.
(especially Br) to allow somebody to use a house, room, etc. in return for regular payments v.
Ex.: I let the spare room.
Ex.2: They decided to let out the smaller offices at low rents.
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(especially Br) to allow somebody to use a house, room, etc. in return for regular payments v.
let st (out) (to sb) v.
Ex.: I let the spare room.
Ex.2: They decided to let out the smaller offices at low rents.
358
obliged a. /əˈblaɪdʒd/
[not before noun] (formal) used when you are expressing thanks or asking politely for st, to show that you are grateful to sb a.
Ex.: I'd be obliged if you would keep this to yourself.
Ex.2: I'm much obliged to you for helping us.
Ex.3: Thank you. We are very much obliged to you.
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[not before noun] (formal) used when you are expressing thanks or asking politely for st, to show that you are grateful to sb a.
obliged a. /əˈblaɪdʒd/
Ex.: I'd be obliged if you would keep this to yourself.
Ex.2: I'm much obliged to you for helping us.
Ex.3: Thank you. We are very much obliged to you.
360
supper n. /ˈsʌpər/
[unc, count] the last meal of the day, either a main meal, usually smaller and less formal than dinner, or a snack eaten before you go to bed n.
Ex.: I'll do my homework after supper.
Ex.2: What's for supper?
Ex.3: We'll have an early supper tonight.
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[unc, count] the last meal of the day, either a main meal, usually smaller and less formal than dinner, or a snack eaten before you go to bed n.
supper n. /ˈsʌpər/
Ex.: I'll do my homework after supper.
Ex.2: What's for supper?
Ex.3: We'll have an early supper tonight.
362
grace n.
[unc] extra time that is given to sb to enable them to pay a bill, finish a piece of work, etc. n.
Ex.: They've given me a month's grace to get the money.
Ex.2: Twenty minutes grace isn't much, right?
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[unc] extra time that is given to sb to enable them to pay a bill, finish a piece of work, etc. n.
grace n.
Ex.: They've given me a month's grace to get the money.
Ex.2: Twenty minutes grace isn't much, right?
364
patter v. /ˈpætər/
to make quick, light sounds as a surface is being hit several times v.
Ex.: Rain pattered against the window.
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to make quick, light sounds as a surface is being hit several times v.
patter v. /ˈpætər/
Ex.: Rain pattered against the window.
366
clatter v. /ˈklætər/
(of objects) to knock together and make a loud noise v.
Ex.: He dropped the knife and it clattered on the stone floor.
Ex.2: Her cup clattered in the saucer.
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(of objects) to knock together and make a loud noise v.
clatter v. /ˈklætər/
Ex.: He dropped the knife and it clattered on the stone floor.
Ex.2: Her cup clattered in the saucer.
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recall v. /rɪˈkɔːl/
(formal) to remember st. v.
Ex.: She could not recall his name.
Ex.2: Many years later Muir recalled his days at Glasgow University.
Ex.3: I cannot recall a time when the country faced such serious problems.
Ex.4: ‘I may have; I don't recall,’ she said.
Ex.5: If I recall correctly, he lives in Luton.
Ex.6: I can't recall meeting her before.
Ex.7: I vaguely recall seeing the film.
Ex.8: I seem to recall him mentioning a brother once.
Ex.9: He recalled that she always came home late on Wednesdays.
Ex.10: Can you recall exactly what happened?
Ex.11: I can vividly recall where and when I saw them.
Ex.12: ‘It was on a Thursday in March,’ he recalled.
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(formal) to remember st. v.
recall v. /rɪˈkɔːl/
Ex.: She could not recall his name.
Ex.2: Many years later Muir recalled his days at Glasgow University.
Ex.3: I cannot recall a time when the country faced such serious problems.
Ex.4: ‘I may have; I don't recall,’ she said.
Ex.5: If I recall correctly, he lives in Luton.
Ex.6: I can't recall meeting her before.
Ex.7: I vaguely recall seeing the film.
Ex.8: I seem to recall him mentioning a brother once.
Ex.9: He recalled that she always came home late on Wednesdays.
Ex.10: Can you recall exactly what happened?
Ex.11: I can vividly recall where and when I saw them.
Ex.12: ‘It was on a Thursday in March,’ he recalled.
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chime v. /tʃaɪm/
(of a bell or a clock) to ring; to show the time by making a ringing sound v.
Ex.: I heard the clock chime.
Ex.2: Eight o'clock had already chimed.
Ex.3: The clock chimed midday.
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(of a bell or a clock) to ring; to show the time by making a ringing sound v.
chime v. /tʃaɪm/
Ex.: I heard the clock chime.
Ex.2: Eight o'clock had already chimed.
Ex.3: The clock chimed midday.
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lace v. /leɪs/
to be fastened with laces; to fasten something with laces v.
Ex.: She was wearing a dress that laced up at the side.
Ex.2: He was sitting on the bed lacing up his shoes.
Ex.3: I laced my walking boots up tightly.
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to be fastened with laces; to fasten something with laces v.
lace v. /leɪs/
Ex.: She was wearing a dress that laced up at the side.
Ex.2: He was sitting on the bed lacing up his shoes.
Ex.3: I laced my walking boots up tightly.
374
to this end i.
in order to achieve this aim i.
Ex.: He wanted science students to take an interest in the arts, and to this end he ran literature classes at his home on Sunday afternoons.
375
in order to achieve this aim i.
to this end i.
Ex.: He wanted science students to take an interest in the arts, and to this end he ran literature classes at his home on Sunday afternoons.
376
repute n. /rɪˈpjuːt/
[unc] (formal) the opinion that people have of sb/st; reputation n.
Ex.: I know him only by repute.
Ex.2: She is a writer of international repute.
Ex.3: My parents were artists of (some) repute (= having a very good reputation).
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[unc] (formal) the opinion that people have of sb/st; reputation n.
repute n. /rɪˈpjuːt/
Ex.: I know him only by repute.
Ex.2: She is a writer of international repute.
Ex.3: My parents were artists of (some) repute (= having a very good reputation).
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ill a.
[only before noun] bad or harmful a.
Ex.: She suffered no ill effects from the experience.
Ex.2: (old-fashioned) a house of ill repute (= with a bad reputation, especially because behaviour that is not considered moral happens there)
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[only before noun] bad or harmful a.
ill a.
Ex.: She suffered no ill effects from the experience.
Ex.2: (old-fashioned) a house of ill repute (= with a bad reputation, especially because behaviour that is not considered moral happens there)
380
keep a close eye/watch on sb/st i.
to watch sb/st carefully i.
Ex.: Over the next few months we will keep a close eye on sales.
381
to watch sb/st carefully i.
keep a close eye/watch on sb/st i.
Ex.: Over the next few months we will keep a close eye on sales.
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be no mean feat i.
to be a great achievement i.
Ex.: Getting the job finished in under a week was no mean feat.
383
to be a great achievement i.
be no mean feat i.
Ex.: Getting the job finished in under a week was no mean feat.
384
mind yourself i.
to mind/watch what you're saying/doing i.
385
to mind/watch what you're saying/doing i.
mind yourself i.
386
clack v. /klæk/
(of objects) to make a short loud sound when they hit each other v.
Ex.: Her heels clacked on the marble floor.
387
(of objects) to make a short loud sound when they hit each other v.
clack v. /klæk/
Ex.: Her heels clacked on the marble floor.
388
scrape v. /skreɪp/
to make an unpleasant noise by rubbing against a hard surface; to make st do this v.
Ex.: I could hear his pen scraping across the paper.
Ex.2: Bushes scraped against the car windows.
Ex.3: Don't scrape your chairs on the floor.
Ex.4: Patrick lifted the gate to prevent it from scraping along the ground.
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to make an unpleasant noise by rubbing against a hard surface; to make st do this v.
scrape v. /skreɪp/
Ex.: I could hear his pen scraping across the paper.
Ex.2: Bushes scraped against the car windows.
Ex.3: Don't scrape your chairs on the floor.
Ex.4: Patrick lifted the gate to prevent it from scraping along the ground.
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just about i.
(informal) almost; very nearly i.
Ex.: I've met just about everyone.
Ex.2: ‘Did you reach your sales target?’ ‘Just about.’
Ex.3: She should be arriving just about now.
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(informal) almost; very nearly i.
just about i.
Ex.: I've met just about everyone.
Ex.2: ‘Did you reach your sales target?’ ‘Just about.’
Ex.3: She should be arriving just about now.
392
along with sb/st i.
in addition to sb/st; in the same way as sb/st i.
Ex.: She lost her job when the factory closed, along with hundreds of others.
393
in addition to sb/st; in the same way as sb/st i.
along with sb/st i.
Ex.: She lost her job when the factory closed, along with hundreds of others.
394
overlook v. /ˌəʊvərˈlʊk/
to fail to see or take notice of st; miss v.
Ex.: He seems to have overlooked one important fact.
Ex.2: In my hurry to finish the exam I had overlooked part of one of the questions.
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to fail to see or take notice of st; miss v.
overlook v. /ˌəʊvərˈlʊk/
Ex.: He seems to have overlooked one important fact.
Ex.2: In my hurry to finish the exam I had overlooked part of one of the questions.
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plain a.
(especially of a woman) not beautiful or attractive a.
Ex.: She looked very plain and dowdy.
Ex.2: a rather plain woman
Ex.3: As a child she was rather plain.
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(especially of a woman) not beautiful or attractive a.
plain a.
Ex.: She looked very plain and dowdy.
Ex.2: a rather plain woman
Ex.3: As a child she was rather plain.
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clear-eyed a.
having or showing an ability to think clearly a.
Ex.: Make a clear-eyed assessment of what abilities or attributes you still lack.
399
having or showing an ability to think clearly a.
clear-eyed a.
Ex.: Make a clear-eyed assessment of what abilities or attributes you still lack.
400
dear a.
(Br) expensive; costing a lot of money a.
Ex.: Everything's so dear now, isn't it?
Ex.2: There was a shortage of potatoes, and they became dear.
401
(Br) expensive; costing a lot of money a.
dear a.
Ex.: Everything's so dear now, isn't it?
Ex.2: There was a shortage of potatoes, and they became dear.
402
expenditure n. /ɪkˈspendɪtʃər/
[unc, count] the act of spending or using money; an amount of money spent n.
Ex.: a reduction in public/government/military expenditure
Ex.2: plans to increase expenditure on health
Ex.3: The budget provided for a total expenditure of £27 billion.
Ex.4: Savings have been disposed of in order to meet the growing gap between income and expenditure.
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[unc, count] the act of spending or using money; an amount of money spent n.
expenditure n. /ɪkˈspendɪtʃər/
Ex.: a reduction in public/government/military expenditure
Ex.2: plans to increase expenditure on health
Ex.3: The budget provided for a total expenditure of £27 billion.
Ex.4: Savings have been disposed of in order to meet the growing gap between income and expenditure.
404
prospects n.
[pl] the chances of being successful n.
Ex.: good job/employment/career prospects
Ex.2: industries with excellent growth prospects
Ex.3: At 25 he was an unemployed musician with no prospects.
Ex.4: Long-term prospects for the economy have improved.
Ex.5: Their prospects of success are slight.
Ex.6: What are the prospects of promotion in this job?
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[pl] the chances of being successful n.
prospects n.
Ex.: good job/employment/career prospects
Ex.2: industries with excellent growth prospects
Ex.3: At 25 he was an unemployed musician with no prospects.
Ex.4: Long-term prospects for the economy have improved.
Ex.5: Their prospects of success are slight.
Ex.6: What are the prospects of promotion in this job?
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rumour/legend/tradition etc has it (that)... i.
Used to quote st that you have heard, but you do not necessarily think it is true i.
407
Used to quote st that you have heard, but you do not necessarily think it is true i.
rumour/legend/tradition etc has it (that)... i.
408
Take up residence i.
To settle into some location or lodging and make it one's home i.
Ex.: I took up residence in San Francisco after getting a job with a local tech company.
409
To settle into some location or lodging and make it one's home i.
Take up residence i.
Ex.: I took up residence in San Francisco after getting a job with a local tech company.
410
be a safe bet i.
to be st that you are certain will happen i.
Ex.: It's a safe bet (that) Martin will be the last to arrive.
411
to be st that you are certain will happen i.
be a safe bet i.
Ex.: It's a safe bet (that) Martin will be the last to arrive.
412
pick out v.
to choose sb/st carefully from a group of people or things; select v.
Ex.: She was picked out from dozens of applicants for the job.
Ex.2: He picked out the ripest peach for me.
Ex.3: He was picked out as the best player.
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to choose sb/st carefully from a group of people or things; select v.
pick out v.
Ex.: She was picked out from dozens of applicants for the job.
Ex.2: He picked out the ripest peach for me.
Ex.3: He was picked out as the best player.
414
parade v.
show in public; to walk around in a way that makes other people notice you v.
Ex.: People were parading up and down showing off their finest clothes.
415
show in public; to walk around in a way that makes other people notice you v.
parade v.
Ex.: People were parading up and down showing off their finest clothes.
416
bank n.
the side of a river, canal, etc. and the land near it n.
Ex.: We strolled along the river bank.
Ex.2: He jumped in and swam to the opposite bank.
Ex.3: a house on the banks of the River Severn
Ex.4: It's on the north bank of the Thames.
Ex.5: The river burst its banks after heavy rain.
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the side of a river, canal, etc. and the land near it n.
bank n.
Ex.: We strolled along the river bank.
Ex.2: He jumped in and swam to the opposite bank.
Ex.3: a house on the banks of the River Severn
Ex.4: It's on the north bank of the Thames.
Ex.5: The river burst its banks after heavy rain.
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apiece ad. /əˈpiːs/
(used after a noun or number) having, costing or measuring a particular amount each ad.
Ex.: Sterling and Walcott scored a goal apiece.
Ex.2: The largest stones weigh over five tonnes apiece.
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(used after a noun or number) having, costing or measuring a particular amount each ad.
apiece ad. /əˈpiːs/
Ex.: Sterling and Walcott scored a goal apiece.
Ex.2: The largest stones weigh over five tonnes apiece.
420
Take or leave i.
É pegar ou largar i.
421
É pegar ou largar i.
Take or leave i.
422
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