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Question 1

exit the stall

Answer 1

bathroom stall
/stɑːl/
a large table or a small shop with an open front from which goods are sold in a public place
(barraca de feira?)
- when it´s sao joao you get to see a lot of stalls
- In the village market, the stalls are piled high with local vegetables.
- He runs a fruit and vegetable stall in the market

a walled area for a farm animal in a barn
(estábulo)
- pigs in their stalls

Question 2

the second people notice me

Question 3

sidetracked

Answer 3

/ˈsaɪd.træk/
to direct a person’s attention away from an activity or subject towards another one that is less important:
- I’m sorry I’m late - I got sidetracked.
- Ruth was looking for an envelope in a drawer when she was sidetracked by some old letters.
- The students sidetracked their teacher into talking about her hobby.

Question 4

his stubble

Answer 4

/ˈstʌb.əl/
the short hair that grows on a man’s face if he has not shaved (= cut the hair) for a few days:
- With the back of his hand, he rubbed the stubble on his chin.

the stubs or ends of corn left in the ground when the stalks are cut
restos
- In the distance, a wisp of smoke rose from burning stubble.

Question 5

invasive

Answer 5

/ɪnˈveɪ.sɪv/

Question 6

come came/////??

Answer 6

come came come

Question 7

heart sinks

Answer 7

disappointed
used to say that someone becomes sad or disappointed about something.
- My heart sank when I saw the pained expression on her face.
- My heart sank when I realized we couldn’t afford the new house.
- discouraged