Episode 1 Flashcards
homeland n. /ˈhəʊmlænd/
the country where a person was born n.
Ex.: Many refugees have been forced to flee their homeland.
the country where a person was born n.
homeland n. /ˈhəʊmlænd/
Ex.: Many refugees have been forced to flee their homeland.
War v.
engage in a war v.
Ex.: Small states warred against each other.
engage in a war v.
War v.
Ex.: Small states warred against each other.
clash v.
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.
to hit together and make a loud ringing noise; to make two metal objects do this v.
clash v.
Ex.: The long blades clashed together.
Ex.2: She clashed the cymbals.
withdraw v.
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Ex.3: The horse had been withdrawn from the race.
to stop taking part in an activity or being a member of an organization; to stop sb/st from doing these things v.
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Ex.3: The horse had been withdrawn from the race.
creak v. /kriːk/
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.
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.
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.
an iron fist/hand (in a velvet glove) i.
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.
to treat people severely. This treatment may be hidden behind a kind appearance i.
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.
pant v. /pænt/
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.
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.
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.
groan v.
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.
to make a long deep sound because you are annoyed, upset or in pain, or with pleasure; moan v.
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.
whimper v. /ˈwɪmpər/
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.
to make low, weak crying noises; to speak in this way; lamuriar-se v.
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.
growl v. /ɡraʊl/
(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.
(of animals, especially dogs) to make a low sound in the throat, usually as a sign of anger; rosnar v.
growl v. /ɡraʊl/
Ex.: The dog growled at them.
snarl v. /snɑːrl/
(of dogs, etc.) to show the teeth and make a deep angry noise in the throat; rosnar v.
Ex.: The dog snarled at us.
(of dogs, etc.) to show the teeth and make a deep angry noise in the throat; rosnar v.
snarl v. /snɑːrl/
Ex.: The dog snarled at us.
grunt v.
(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.
(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.
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.
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.
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/
cut n.
a share in st, especially money n.
Ex.: They were rewarded with a cut of 5% from the profits.
a share in st, especially money n.
cut n.
Ex.: They were rewarded with a cut of 5% from the profits.
run along v.
(old-fashioned, informal) used in orders to tell sb, especially a child, to go away v.
(old-fashioned, informal) used in orders to tell sb, especially a child, to go away v.
run along v.
sparrowhawk n. /ˈspærəʊhɔːk/
a small bird of prey (= a bird that kills other creatures for food) of the hawk family / gavião n.
a small bird of prey (= a bird that kills other creatures for food) of the hawk family / gavião n.
sparrowhawk n. /ˈspærəʊhɔːk/
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.
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.
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.
(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.
twiggy a.
slender, delicate a.
Ex.: slender, delicate, etc. like a twig.
slender, delicate a.
twiggy a.
Ex.: slender, delicate, etc. like a twig.
shore n.
costa, margem n.
costa, margem n.
shore n.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
cut down v.
(formal) to kill sb v.
Ex.: He was cut down by an assassin's bullet.
(formal) to kill sb v.
cut down v.
Ex.: He was cut down by an assassin's bullet.
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)
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)
battery n.
(specialist) a number of large guns that are used together n.
Ex.: It's the coastal battery.
(specialist) a number of large guns that are used together n.
battery n.
Ex.: It's the coastal battery.
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.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
tryst n. /trɪst/
(literary or humorous) a secret romantic meeting between two people n.
Ex.: We had a tryst once.
(literary or humorous) a secret romantic meeting between two people n.
tryst n. /trɪst/
Ex.: We had a tryst once.
rifleman n.
atirador n.
atirador n.
rifleman n.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
bilge n. /bɪldʒ/
(informal) nonsense; rubbish n.
Ex.: What has been written is nothing but bilge.
(informal) nonsense; rubbish n.
bilge n. /bɪldʒ/
Ex.: What has been written is nothing but bilge.
Row n.
used in the name of some roads n.
Ex.: Manor Row
Ex.2: I live at 22 Western Row.
used in the name of some roads n.
Row n.
Ex.: Manor Row
Ex.2: I live at 22 Western Row.
a big noise/shot/name i.
an important person i.
Ex.: He used to be a big shot doctor.
an important person i.
a big noise/shot/name i.
Ex.: He used to be a big shot doctor.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
goat n.
cabra, bode n.
cabra, bode n.
goat n.
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.
(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.
push st v.
(informal) to sell illegal drugs v.
Ex.: He pushes this dross here.
(informal) to sell illegal drugs v.
push st v.
Ex.: He pushes this dross here.
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.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
claw hammer n.
a hammer with one split, curved side that is used for pulling out nails n.
a hammer with one split, curved side that is used for pulling out nails n.
claw hammer n.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
[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/)
forearm n.
parte de baixo do braço n.
parte de baixo do braço n.
forearm n.
seagull n.
gaivota n.
gaivota n.
seagull n.
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.
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.
By the Martyr! exclam.
Expressão de choque exclam.
Expressão de choque exclam.
By the Martyr! exclam.
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.
[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.
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?
(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?
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.
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.
[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
(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
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.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
worship n.
culto, adoração n.
Ex.: The worship of strange gods.
culto, adoração n.
worship n.
Ex.: The worship of strange gods.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
chancellor n. /ˈtʃænsələr/
chanceler n.
chanceler n.
chancellor n. /ˈtʃænsələr/
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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
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/
misbegotten a. /ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɑːtn/
(formal) badly designed or planned a.
(formal) badly designed or planned a.
misbegotten a. /ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɑːtn/
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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
whence ad. /wens/
(old use) from where ad.
Ex.: They returned whence they had come.
(old use) from where ad.
whence ad. /wens/
Ex.: They returned whence they had come.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
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.
(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.
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.
[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.
duly ad. /ˈduːli/
(formal) in the correct or expected manner ad.
Ex.: The document was duly signed by the inspector.
(formal) in the correct or expected manner ad.
duly ad. /ˈduːli/
Ex.: The document was duly signed by the inspector.
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.
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.
