Snow Queen - The Snow Queen (p. 1) Flashcards
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Old Nick n.
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(old-fashioned, humorous) the Devil n.
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(old-fashioned, humorous) the Devil n.
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Old Nick n.
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possess v. /pəˈzes/
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(formal) to have or own something v.
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(formal) to have or own something v.
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possess v. /pəˈzes/
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shrink v.
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to become or to make st smaller in size or amount v.
Ex.: The tumour had shrunk to the size of a pea.
Ex.2: The market for their products is shrinking.
Ex.3: The internet in a sense has shrunk the world.
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to become or to make st smaller in size or amount v.
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shrink v.
Ex.: The tumour had shrunk to the size of a pea.
Ex.2: The market for their products is shrinking.
Ex.3: The internet in a sense has shrunk the world.
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repulsive pron.
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/rɪˈpʌlsɪv/
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freckle n. /ˈfrekl/
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a small, pale brown spot on a person’s skin, especially on their face, that often becomes darker after time spent in the sun / sarda n.
Ex.: She had wonderful clear skin with an attractive sprinkling of freckles.
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a small, pale brown spot on a person’s skin, especially on their face, that often becomes darker after time spent in the sun / sarda n.
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freckle n. /ˈfrekl/
Ex.: She had wonderful clear skin with an attractive sprinkling of freckles.
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amusing a.
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funny and giving pleasure / divertido, engraçado a.
Ex.: an amusing story/game/incident
Ex.2: She writes very amusing letters.
Ex.3: I didn't find the joke at all amusing.
Ex.4: She told us about an amusing incident that happened on her way home.
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funny and giving pleasure / divertido, engraçado a.
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amusing a.
Ex.: an amusing story/game/incident
Ex.2: She writes very amusing letters.
Ex.3: I didn't find the joke at all amusing.
Ex.4: She told us about an amusing incident that happened on her way home.
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pious a. /ˈpaɪəs/
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having or showing a deep respect for God and religion; devout a. op.: impious
Ex.: pious acts
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having or showing a deep respect for God and religion; devout a.
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pious /// op.: impious a. /ˈpaɪəs/
Ex.: pious acts
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grin n.
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a big smile that shows your teeth n.
Ex.: ‘A great win,’ Mike said with a broad grin.
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a big smile that shows your teeth n.
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grin n.
Ex.: ‘A great win,’ Mike said with a broad grin.
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Clever and showing skill; ingenious a.
Sb who uses their intelligence to get what they want, especially by tricking or cheating people a.
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cunning a.
Ex.: It was a cunning piece of detective work.
Ex.2: A cunning and resourceful criminal
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cunning a.
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Clever and showing skill; ingenious a.
Sb who is cunning uses their intelligence to get what they want, especially by tricking or cheating people a.
Ex.: A cunning and resourceful criminal
Ex.2: It was a cunning piece of detective work.
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(formal) to give a spoken or written report of st; to tell a story v.
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relate v.
Ex.: Then he related a story about his days working in a research laboratory.
Ex.2: She relates her childhood experiences in the first chapters.
Ex.3: He related the facts of the case to journalists.
Ex.4: She related how he had run away from home as a boy.
Ex.5: The story relates that an angel appeared and told him to sing.
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relate v.
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(formal) to give a spoken or written report of st; to tell a story v.
Ex.: Then he related a story about his days working in a research laboratory.
Ex.2: She relates her childhood experiences in the first chapters.
Ex.3: He related the facts of the case to journalists.
Ex.4: She related how he had run away from home as a boy.
Ex.5: The story relates that an angel appeared and told him to sing.
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take place v.
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to happen, especially after previously being arranged or planned v.
Ex.: The film festival takes place in October.
Ex.2: We may never discover what took place that night.
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to happen, especially after previously being arranged or planned v.
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take place v.
Ex.: The film festival takes place in October.
Ex.2: We may never discover what took place that night.
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1. (especially Br.) in many directions in a place; here and there prep.
2. (especially Br.) in various parts of a place; here and there prep.
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about prep.
1. Ex.: We wandered about the town for an hour or so.
1. Ex.: He looked about the room.
2. Ex.: The papers were strewn about the room.
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about prep.
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1. (especially Br.) in many directions in a place; here and there prep.
Ex.: We wandered about the town for an hour or so.
Ex.: He looked about the room.
2. (especially Br.) in various parts of a place; here and there prep.
Ex.: The papers were strewn about the room.
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hideously ad. /ˈhɪdiəsli/
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in a very ugly or unpleasant way ad.
Ex.: His face was hideously deformed.
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in a very ugly or unpleasant way ad.
hideously ad. /ˈhɪdiəsli/
Ex.: His face was hideously deformed.
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(Br.) upwards (Am.) upward ad.
towards a higher place or position ad.
Ex.: Place your hands on the table with the palms facing upwards.
Ex.2: We were moving upwards at an incredible speed.
Ex.3: A flight of steps led upwards to the front door.
Ex.4: He was pointing upwards at the roof.
Ex.5: The corners of her mouth curved upwards in amusement.
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towards a higher place or position ad.
(Br.) upwards (Am.) upward ad.
Ex.: Place your hands on the table with the palms facing upwards.
Ex.2: We were moving upwards at an incredible speed.
Ex.3: A flight of steps led upwards to the front door.
Ex.4: He was pointing upwards at the roof.
Ex.5: The corners of her mouth curved upwards in amusement.
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shatter v.
to suddenly break into small pieces; to make st suddenly break into small pieces v.
Ex.: He dropped the vase and it shattered into pieces on the floor.
Ex.2: the sound of shattering glass
Ex.3: The explosion shattered all the windows in the building into millions of pieces.
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to suddenly break into small pieces; to make st suddenly break into small pieces v.
shatter v.
Ex.: He dropped the vase and it shattered into pieces on the floor.
Ex.2: the sound of shattering glass
Ex.3: The explosion shattered all the windows in the building into millions of pieces.
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far ad.
very much; to a great degree ad.
Ex.: That's a far better idea.
Ex.2: The damage was far worse than I'd expected.
Ex.3: a drug that gives heart attack victims a far greater chance of survival
Ex.4: There are far more opportunities for young people than there used to be.
Ex.5: She always gives us far too much homework.
Ex.6: The results far exceeded my expectations.
Ex.7: The benefits far outweigh the cost.
Ex.8: It had been a success far beyond their expectations.
Ex.9: He's fallen far behind in his work.
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very much; to a great degree ad.
far ad.
Ex.: That's a far better idea.
Ex.2: The damage was far worse than I'd expected.
Ex.3: a drug that gives heart attack victims a far greater chance of survival
Ex.4: There are far more opportunities for young people than there used to be.
Ex.5: She always gives us far too much homework.
Ex.6: The results far exceeded my expectations.
Ex.7: The benefits far outweigh the cost.
Ex.8: It had been a success far beyond their expectations.
Ex.9: He's fallen far behind in his work.
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windowpane n. /ˈwɪndəʊpeɪn/
a piece of glass in a window n.
Ex.: Rain was beating against the windowpanes.
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a piece of glass in a window n.
windowpane n. /ˈwɪndəʊpeɪn/
Ex.: Rain was beating against the windowpanes.
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pane n. /peɪn/
a single sheet of glass in a window n.
Ex.: a pane of glass
Ex.2: a windowpane
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a single sheet of glass in a window n.
pane n. /peɪn/
Ex.: a pane of glass
Ex.2: a windowpane
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at once i.
immediately; without delay i.
Ex.: Come here at once!
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immediately; without delay i.
at once i.
Ex.: Come here at once!
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cannot see/think straight i.
to be unable to see or think clearly i.
Ex.: She was too tired to be able to think straight.
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to be unable to see or think clearly i.
cannot see/think straight i.
Ex.: She was too tired to be able to think straight.
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(Br.) the Evil One n.
the devil; Satan n.
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(Archaic - /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/ ) the devil; Satan n.
(Br.) the Evil One n.
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tickle v.
to please and interest sb v.
Ex.: to tickle somebody’s imagination
Ex.2: I was tickled to discover that we'd both done the same thing.
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vaso n.
pot n.
Ex.: Flowers in pots.
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to please and interest sb v.
tickle v.
Ex.: to tickle somebody’s imagination
Ex.2: I was tickled to discover that we'd both done the same thing.
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pot n.
vaso n.
Ex.: Flowers in pots.
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dwell v. /dwel/
(formal or literary) to live somewhere v.
Ex.: He dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside.
Ex.2: For ten years she dwelled among the nomads of North America.
Ex.3: The gorillas dwell in the high rainforests of Rwanda.
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(formal or literary) to live somewhere v.
dwell v. /dwel/
Ex.: He dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside.
Ex.2: For ten years she dwelled among the nomads of North America.
Ex.3: The gorillas dwell in the high rainforests of Rwanda.
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attic n. /ˈætɪk/
a room or space just below the roof of a house, often used for storing things / sótão n.
Ex.: furniture stored in the attic
Ex.2: an attic bedroom
Ex.3: Her photography studio was a converted attic.
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a room or space just below the roof of a house, often used for storing things / sótão n.
attic n. /ˈætɪk/
Ex.: furniture stored in the attic
Ex.2: an attic bedroom
Ex.3: Her photography studio was a converted attic.
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hit on/upon v.
(rather informal) to think of a good idea suddenly or by chance v.
Ex.: She hit on the perfect title for her new novel.
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(rather informal) to think of a good idea suddenly or by chance v.
hit on/upon v.
Ex.: She hit on the perfect title for her new novel.
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put forth v.
(formal) to develop or produce new leaves, shoots (broto), etc.
Ex.: The rose-bushes put forth long shoots.
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(formal) to develop or produce new leaves, shoots (brotos), etc. v.
put forth v.
Ex.: The rose-bushes put forth long shoots.
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shoot n.
the above-ground part of the plant that bears the flowering buds, lateral buds and flowering stems / broto n.
Ex.: new green shoots
Ex.2: bamboo shoots
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the above-ground part of the plant that bears the flowering buds, lateral buds and flowering stems / broto n.
shoot n.
Ex.: new green shoots
Ex.2: bamboo shoots
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be entwined v. /ɪnˈtwaɪn/
to be very closely involved or connected with something v.
Ex.: Her destiny was entwined with his.
Ex.2: Their lives are entwined.
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to be very closely involved or connected with something v.
be entwined v. /ɪnˈtwaɪn/
Ex.: Her destiny was entwined with his.
Ex.2: Their lives are entwined.
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triumphal a. /traɪˈʌmfl/
done or made in order to celebrate a great success or victory a.
Ex.: a triumphal parade
Ex.2: a Roman triumphal arch
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done or made in order to celebrate a great success or victory a.
triumphal a. /traɪˈʌmfl/
Ex.: a triumphal parade
Ex.2: a Roman triumphal arch
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foliage n. /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/
[unc.] the leaves of a tree or plant; leaves and branches together n.
Ex.: dense green foliage
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[unc.] the leaves of a tree or plant; leaves and branches together n.
foliage n. /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/
Ex.: dense green foliage
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arch pron.
/ɑːrtʃ/
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bound n.
(formal) a high or long jump n.
Ex.: The dog cleared the gate in one bound.
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(formal) a high or long jump n.
bound n.
Ex.: The dog cleared the gate in one bound.
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(rather formal) all the time or every time; always ad.
ever ad.
Ex.: Paul, ever the optimist, agreed to try again.
Ex.2: She married the prince and they lived happily ever after.
Ex.3: He said he would love her for ever (and ever).
Ex.4: Their debts grew ever larger (= kept increasing).
Ex.5: the ever-growing problem
Ex.6: an ever-present danger
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ever ad.
(rather formal) all the time or every time; always ad.
Ex.: Paul, ever the optimist, agreed to try again.
Ex.2: She married the prince and they lived happily ever after.
Ex.3: He said he would love her for ever (and ever).
Ex.4: Their debts grew ever larger (= kept increasing).
Ex.5: the ever-growing problem
Ex.6: an ever-present danger
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swarm n. /swɔːrm/
a large group of insects, especially bees, moving together in the same direction / enxame n.
Ex.: a swarm of bees/locusts/flies
Ex.: 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 n.
swarm n. /swɔːrm/
Ex.: a swarm of bees/locusts/flies
Ex.: Gnats came in swarms to torment them.
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having a large number of people or a large amount of st in one place / lotado a.
thick a.
Ex.: The beach was thick with sunbathers.
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thick a.
having a large number of people or a large amount of something in one place a.
Ex.: The beach was thick with sunbathers.
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many a time | many’s the time (that)… i.
(old-fashioned) many times; frequently i.
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(old-fashioned) many times; frequently i.
many a time | many’s the time (that)… i.
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smooth v. /smuːð/
to make st smooth v.
Ex.: He smoothed his hair back.
Ex.2: She was smoothing out the creases in her skirt.
Ex.3: He took the letter and smoothed it flat on the table.
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to make st smooth v.
smooth v. /smuːð/
Ex.: He smoothed his hair back.
Ex.2: She was smoothing out the creases in her skirt.
Ex.3: He took the letter and smoothed it flat on the table.
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gauze n. /ɡɔːz/
[uncountable] a type of light cloth that you can see through, usually made of cotton or silk n.
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[uncountable] a type of light cloth that you can see through, usually made of cotton or silk n.
gauze n. /ɡɔːz/
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looking like a star a.
starry a.
Ex.: starry flowers
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starry a.
looking like a star a.
Ex.: starry flowers
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dainty a. /ˈdeɪnti/
(of people and things) small and pretty in a way that people find attractive; delicate a.
Ex.: dainty feet
Ex.2: a dainty porcelain cup
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(of people and things) small and pretty in a way that people find attractive; delicate a.
dainty a. /ˈdeɪnti/
Ex.: dainty feet
Ex.2: a dainty porcelain cup
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dazzling a. /ˈdæzlɪŋ/
(of light) so bright that you cannot see for a short time; blinding a.
Ex.: a dazzling white light
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(of light) so bright that you cannot see for a short time; blinding a.
dazzling a. /ˈdæzlɪŋ/
Ex.: a dazzling white light
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shining brightly with many small flashes of light; sparkling a.
glittering a.
Ex.: glittering jewels
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glittering a.
shining brightly with many small flashes of light; sparkling a.
Ex.: glittering jewels
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beckon v.
to give sb a signal using your finger or hand, especially to tell them to move nearer or to follow you; signal v.
Ex.: He beckoned to the waiter to bring the bill.
Ex.2: The boss beckoned him into her office.
Ex.3: She beckoned him to come and join them.
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to give sb a signal using your finger or hand, especially to tell them to move nearer or to follow you; signal v.
beckon v.
Ex.: He beckoned to the waiter to bring the bill.
Ex.2: The boss beckoned him into her office.
Ex.3: She beckoned him to come and join them.
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[uncountable] the thin white layer of ice that forms when the temperature drops below 0° Celsius n.
frost n.
Ex.: The car windows were covered with frost.
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frost n.
[uncountable] the thin white layer of ice that forms when the temperature drops below 0° Celsius n.
Ex.: The car windows were covered with frost.
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bud n. /bʌd/
a small closed part that grows on a plant and from which a flower, leaf or stem develops; a flower or leaf that is not fully open / botão n.
Ex.: the first buds appearing in spring
Ex.: The tree is in bud already.
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a small closed part that grows on a plant and from which a flower, leaf or stem develops; a flower or leaf that is not fully open / botão n.
bud n. /bʌd/
Ex.: the first buds appearing in spring
Ex.: The tree is in bud already.
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swallow n.
a small bird, with long pointed wings and a tail with two points, that migrates (= moves from one part of the world to another according to the season) / andorinha n.
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a small bird, with long pointed wings and a tail with two points, that migrates (= moves from one part of the world to another according to the season) / andorinha n.
swallow n.
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bloom v. /bluːm/
to produce flowers; to flower v.
Ex.: Most roses will begin to bloom from late May.
Ex.2: Tulips were blooming as far as the eye could see.
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to produce flowers; to flower v.
bloom v. /bluːm/
Ex.: Most roses will begin to bloom from late May.
Ex.2: Tulips were blooming as far as the eye could see.
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psalm n. /sɑːm/
a song, poem or prayer that praises God, especially one in the Bible n.
Ex.: the Book of Psalms
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a song, poem or prayer that praises God, especially one in the Bible n.
psalm n. /sɑːm/
Ex.: the Book of Psalms
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fragrant a. /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
having a pleasant smell a.
Ex.: fragrant herbs/flowers/oils
Ex.2: The air was fragrant with scents from the sea and the hills.
Ex.3: Swallows swooped through the fragrant evening air.
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having a pleasant smell a.
fragrant a. /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
Ex.: fragrant herbs/flowers/oils
Ex.2: The air was fragrant with scents from the sea and the hills.
Ex.3: Swallows swooped through the fragrant evening air.
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steeple n. /ˈstiːpl/
a tall pointed tower on the roof of a church, often with a spire on it / campanário n.
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a tall pointed tower on the roof of a church, often with a spire on it / campanário n.
steeple n. /ˈstiːpl/
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(of clock) to show the time by making a ringing noise, etc. v.
strike v.
Ex.: Did you hear the clock strike?
Ex.2: Four o’clock had just struck.
Ex.3: The clock has just struck three.
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strike v.
(of clock) to show the time by making a ringing noise, etc. v.
Ex.: Did you hear the clock strike?
Ex.2: Four o’clock had just struck.
Ex.3: The clock has just struck three.
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shooting pain n.
An intense sensation of discomfort or distress that radiates from one location to another sharply n.
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An intense sensation of discomfort or distress that radiates from one location to another sharply n.
shooting pain n.
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hateful a. /ˈheɪtfl/
very unkind or unpleasant a.
Ex.: a hateful person/place/face
Ex.2: I don't understand how people can be so hateful to one another.
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very unkind or unpleasant a.
hateful a. /ˈheɪtfl/
Ex.: a hateful person/place/face
Ex.2: I don't understand how people can be so hateful to one another.
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[count.] a bad or weak aspect of somebody’s character n.
fault n.
Ex.: He's proud of his children and blind to their faults.
Ex.2: I love her for all her faults (= in spite of them).
Ex.3: I think my worst fault is impatience.
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fault n.
[count.] a bad or weak aspect of somebody’s character n.
Ex.: He's proud of his children and blind to their faults.
Ex.2: I love her for all her faults (= in spite of them).
Ex.3: I think my worst fault is impatience.
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magnify v.
to make st bigger, louder or stronger v.
Ex.: The sound was magnified by the high roof.
Ex.2: The dry summer has magnified the problem of water shortages.
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to make st bigger, louder or stronger v.
magnify v.
Ex.: The sound was magnified by the high roof.
Ex.2: The dry summer has magnified the problem of water shortages.
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no/any longer i.
used to say that st that was possible or true before, is not now i.
Ex.: I can't wait any longer.
Ex.2: He no longer lives here.
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used to say that st that was possible or true before, is not now i.
no/any longer i.
Ex.: I can't wait any longer.
Ex.2: He no longer lives here.
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Goodness! | Goodness me! | My goodness! | Goodness gracious! | Good gracious! i.
(informal) used to express surprise i.
Ex.: Goodness, what a big balloon!
Ex.2: My goodness, you have been busy!
Ex.3: Goodness me, no!
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(informal) used to express surprise i.
Goodness! | Goodness me! | My goodness! | Goodness gracious! | Good gracious! i.
Ex.: Goodness, what a big balloon!
Ex.2: My goodness, you have been busy!
Ex.3: Goodness me, no!
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crooked a. /ˈkrʊkɪd/
not in a straight line; bent or twisted a.
Ex.: a crooked nose/smile
Ex.2: a village of crooked streets
Ex.3: Your glasses are on crooked.
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not in a straight line; bent or twisted a.
crooked a. /ˈkrʊkɪd/
Ex.: a crooked nose/smile
Ex.2: a village of crooked streets
Ex.3: Your glasses are on crooked.
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tear v.
to remove st from st else by pulling it roughly or violently; rip v.
Ex.: The storm nearly tore the roof off.
Ex.2: He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake.
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to remove st from st else by pulling it roughly or violently; rip v.
tear v.
Ex.: The storm nearly tore the roof off.
Ex.2: He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake.
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spring v. /sprɪŋ/
(of a person or an animal) to move suddenly and with one quick movement in a particular direction; leap v.
Ex.: The cat crouched ready to spring.
Ex.2: He turned off the alarm and sprang out of bed.
Ex.3: She sprang back in alarm.
Ex.4: Eric sprang forward and tackled the man to the ground.
Ex.5: Everyone sprang to their feet (= stood up suddenly) when the principal walked in.
Ex.6: She sprang from her chair and gave me a warm hug.
Ex.7: The attacker sprang out at her from a doorway.
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(of a person or an animal) to move suddenly and with one quick movement in a particular direction; leap v.
spring v. /sprɪŋ/
Ex.: The cat crouched ready to spring.
Ex.2: He turned off the alarm and sprang out of bed.
Ex.3: She sprang back in alarm.
Ex.4: Eric sprang forward and tackled the man to the ground.
Ex.5: Everyone sprang to their feet (= stood up suddenly) when the principal walked in.
Ex.6: She sprang from her chair and gave me a warm hug.
Ex.7: The attacker sprang out at her from a doorway.
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mimic v. /ˈmɪmɪk/
to copy the way sb speaks, moves, behaves, etc., especially in order to make other people laugh v.
Ex.: She's always mimicking the teachers.
Ex.2: He mimicked her southern accent.
Ex.3: ‘It's not fair!’ she mimicked.
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to copy the way sb speaks, moves, behaves, etc., especially in order to make other people laugh v.
mimic v. /ˈmɪmɪk/
Ex.: She's always mimicking the teachers.
Ex.2: He mimicked her southern accent.
Ex.3: ‘It's not fair!’ she mimicked.
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peculiar a. /pɪˈkjuːliər/
strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or makes you worried a.
Ex.: a peculiar smell/taste
Ex.2: The meat tasted rather peculiar.
Ex.3: There was something peculiar in the way he smiled.
Ex.4: I had a peculiar feeling we'd met before.
Ex.5: He died in very peculiar circumstances.
Ex.6: For some peculiar reason, she refused to come inside.
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strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or makes you worried a.
peculiar a. /pɪˈkjuːliər/
Ex.: a peculiar smell/taste
Ex.2: The meat tasted rather peculiar.
Ex.3: There was something peculiar in the way he smiled.
Ex.4: I had a peculiar feeling we'd met before.
Ex.5: He died in very peculiar circumstances.
Ex.6: For some peculiar reason, she refused to come inside.
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remarkable a. /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/
unusual or surprising in a way that causes people to take notice / notável, marcante, impressionante a.
Ex.: a remarkable achievement/career/talent
Ex.2: She was a truly remarkable woman.
Ex.3: What is even more remarkable about the whole thing is…
Ex.4: The area is remarkable for its scenery.
Ex.5: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner.
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unusual or surprising in a way that causes people to take notice / notável, marcante, impressionante a.
remarkable a. /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/
Ex.: a remarkable achievement/career/talent
Ex.2: She was a truly remarkable woman.
Ex.3: What is even more remarkable about the whole thing is…
Ex.4: The area is remarkable for its scenery.
Ex.5: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner.
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magnifying glass n.
a lens, usually with a handle, that you look through and that makes things look bigger than they really are n.
Ex.: He examined the stamp under a powerful magnifying glass.
Ex.2: peering at it through her magnifying glass
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a lens, usually with a handle, that you look through and that makes things look bigger than they really are n.
magnifying glass n.
Ex.: He examined the stamp under a powerful magnifying glass.
Ex.2: peering at it through her magnifying glass
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hold out v.
to put your hand or arms, or st in your hand, towards sb, especially to give or offer st v.
Ex.: I held out my hand to steady her.
Ex.2: He held out the keys and I took them.
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to put your hand or arms, or st in your hand, towards sb, especially to give or offer st v.
hold out v.
Ex.: I held out my hand to steady her.
Ex.2: He held out the keys and I took them.
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tails n. / tailcoat n.
(informal) a long jacket divided at the back below the waist into two pieces that become narrower at the bottom, worn by men at very formal events n.
Ex.: The men all wore top hat and tails.
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(informal) a long jacket divided at the back below the waist into two pieces that become narrower at the bottom, worn by men at very formal events n.
tails n. / tailcoat n.
Ex.: The men all wore top hat and tails.
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sledge n.
a vehicle for travelling over snow and ice, with long narrow pieces of wood or metal instead of wheels. Larger sledges are pulled by horses or dogs and smaller ones are used for going down hills as a sport or for pleasure n.
Ex.: a dog sledge
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a vehicle for travelling over snow and ice, with long narrow pieces of wood or metal instead of wheels. Larger sledges are pulled by horses or dogs and smaller ones are used for going down hills as a sport or for pleasure n.
sledge n.
Ex.: a dog sledge
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daring a. /ˈderɪŋ/
brave; willing to do dangerous or unusual things; involving danger or taking risks / ousado, audacioso a.
Ex.: a daring walk in space
Ex.2: There are plenty of activities at the resort for the less daring.
Ex.3: The gallery was known for putting on daring exhibitions.
Ex.4: a daring strapless dress in black silk
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brave; willing to do dangerous or unusual things; involving danger or taking risks / ousado, audacioso a.
daring a. /ˈderɪŋ/
Ex.: a daring walk in space
Ex.2: There are plenty of activities at the resort for the less daring.
Ex.3: The gallery was known for putting on daring exhibitions.
Ex.4: a daring strapless dress in black silk
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come along v.
to arrive; to appear v.
Ex.: When the right opportunity comes along, she'll take it.
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to arrive; to appear v.
come along v.
Ex.: When the right opportunity comes along, she'll take it.
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cart n.
a vehicle with two or four wheels that is pulled by a horse and used for carrying loads / carroça n.
Ex.: Milk was delivered by horse and cart in those days.
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a vehicle with two or four wheels that is pulled by a horse and used for carrying loads / carroça n.
cart n.
Ex.: Milk was delivered by horse and cart in those days.
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wrap v.
embrulhar, embalar, envolver v.
Ex.: He spent the evening wrapping up the Christmas presents.
Ex.2: individually wrapped chocolates
Ex.3: Each apple was wrapped in paper.
Ex.4: The cheese is cut and wrapped in plastic.
Ex.5: fish and chips wrapped up in newspaper
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embrulhar, embalar, envolver v.
wrap v.
Ex.: He spent the evening wrapping up the Christmas presents.
Ex.2: individually wrapped chocolates
Ex.3: Each apple was wrapped in paper.
Ex.4: The cheese is cut and wrapped in plastic.
Ex.5: fish and chips wrapped up in newspaper
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fur n.
a piece of clothing, especially a coat or jacket, made of real or artificial fur n.
Ex.: elegant ladies in furs
Ex.2: She was wearing her fur.
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a piece of clothing, especially a coat or jacket, made of real or artificial fur n.
fur n.
Ex.: elegant ladies in furs
Ex.2: She was wearing her fur.
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all over i.
everywhere i.
Ex.: We looked all over for the ring.
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everywhere i.
all over i.
Ex.: We looked all over for the ring.
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touca n.
cap n.
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cap n.
touca n.
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bind v.
(formal) to tie sb/st with rope, string, etc. so that they/it cannot move or are held together strongly v.
Ex.: She was bound to a chair.
Ex.2: They bound his hands together.
Ex.3: He was left bound and gagged (= tied up and with a piece of cloth tied over his mouth).
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(formal) to tie sb/st with rope, string, etc. so that they/it cannot move or are held together strongly v.
bind v.
Ex.: She was bound to a chair.
Ex.2: They bound his hands together.
Ex.3: He was left bound and gagged (= tied up and with a piece of cloth tied over his mouth).
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turn round v.
to change position or direction so as to face the other way; to make sb/st do this v.
Ex.: Turn around and let me look at your back.
Ex.2: I turned my chair around to face the fire.
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to change position or direction so as to face the other way; to make sb/st do this v.
turn round v.
Ex.: Turn around and let me look at your back.
Ex.2: I turned my chair around to face the fire.
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nod v.
to move your head up and down to show agreement, understanding, etc. v.
Ex.: I asked him if he would help me and he nodded.
Ex.2: Her head nodded in agreement.
Ex.3: He nodded his head sympathetically.
Ex.4: She nodded approval.
Ex.5: Everyone nodded their agreement.
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to move your head up and down to show agreement, understanding, etc. v.
nod v.
Ex.: I asked him if he would help me and he nodded.
Ex.2: Her head nodded in agreement.
Ex.3: He nodded his head sympathetically.
Ex.4: She nodded approval.
Ex.5: Everyone nodded their agreement.
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unfasten v.
to open something that is fastened v.
Ex.: to unfasten a belt/button, etc.
Ex.2: Passengers are permitted to unfasten their seat belts.
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to open something that is fastened v.
unfasten v.
Ex.: to unfasten a belt/button, etc.
Ex.2: Passengers are permitted to unfasten their seat belts.
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stay on v.
to continue studying, working, etc. somewhere for longer than expected or after other people have left v.
Ex.: She’s staying on at university to do research.
Ex.2: We hope he will stay on as manager at the end of his contract.
Ex.3: She failed her exam, and had to stay on at school for another year.
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to continue studying, working, etc. somewhere for longer than expected or after other people have left v.
stay on v.
Ex.: She’s staying on at university to do research.
Ex.2: We hope he will stay on as manager at the end of his contract.
Ex.3: She failed her exam, and had to stay on at school for another year.
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undo v.
to open st that is fastened, tied or wrapped v.
Ex.: to undo a button/knot/zip
Ex.2: to undo a jacket/shirt
Ex.3: I undid the package and took out the books.
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to open st that is fastened, tied or wrapped v.
undo v.
Ex.: to undo a button/knot/zip
Ex.2: to undo a jacket/shirt
Ex.3: I undid the package and took out the books.
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hang v.
to attach st, or to be attached, at the top so that the lower part is free or loose v.
Ex.: Hang your coat on the hook.
Ex.2: Activists hung a banner from the roof of the building.
Ex.3: Shall I hang your coat up?
Ex.4: There were several expensive suits hanging in the wardrobe.
Ex.5: Clothes hung from hooks on the walls.
Ex.6: His school bag was still hanging on the back of the door.
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to attach st, or to be attached, at the top so that the lower part is free or loose v.
hang v.
Ex.: Hang your coat on the hook.
Ex.2: Activists hung a banner from the roof of the building.
Ex.3: Shall I hang your coat up?
Ex.4: There were several expensive suits hanging in the wardrobe.
Ex.5: Clothes hung from hooks on the walls.
Ex.6: His school bag was still hanging on the back of the door.
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(every) now and again/then i.
from time to time; occasionally / vez ou outra i.
Ex.: Every now and again she checked to see if he was still asleep.
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from time to time; occasionally / vez ou outra i.
(every) now and again/then i.
Ex.: Every now and again she checked to see if he was still asleep.
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hedge n. /hedʒ/
a row of bushes or small trees planted close together, usually along the edge of a field, garden or road / sebe n.
Ex.: a privet hedge
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a row of bushes or small trees planted close together, usually along the edge of a field, garden or road / sebe n.
hedge n. /hedʒ/
Ex.: a privet hedge
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ditch n.
a long channel dug at the side of a field or road, to hold or take away water / vala, fosso n.
Ex.: The car left the road and ended up in a ditch.
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a long channel dug at the side of a field or road, to hold or take away water / vala, fosso n.
ditch n.
Ex.: The car left the road and ended up in a ditch.
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prayer n. (Br.) /preə(r)/ (Am.) /prer/
words that you say to God giving thanks or asking for help n.
Ex.: to say your prayers
Ex.2: She stopped saying nightly prayers to God.
Ex.3: We offer our prayers for all those who have died in war.
Ex.4: He arrived at that very moment, as if in answer to her prayer.
Ex.5: Their prayers were answered and the child was found safe and well.
Ex.6: prayers for the sick
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words that you say to God giving thanks or asking for help n.
prayer n. (Br.) /preə(r)/ (Am.) /prer/
Ex.: to say your prayers
Ex.2: She stopped saying nightly prayers to God.
Ex.3: We offer our prayers for all those who have died in war.
Ex.4: He arrived at that very moment, as if in answer to her prayer.
Ex.5: Their prayers were answered and the child was found safe and well.
Ex.6: prayers for the sick
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all at once i.
suddenly i.
Ex.: All at once she lost her temper.
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suddenly i.
all at once i.
Ex.: All at once she lost her temper.
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cloak n. /kləʊk/
a type of coat that has no arms, fastens at the neck and hangs loosely from the shoulders, worn especially in the past n.
Ex.: She stormed off, her cloak flying behind her.
Ex.2: She threw a heavy cloak over her shoulders.
Ex.3: a flowing black cloak
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a type of coat that has no arms, fastens at the neck and hangs loosely from the shoulders, worn especially in the past n.
cloak n. /kləʊk/
Ex.: She stormed off, her cloak flying behind her.
Ex.2: She threw a heavy cloak over her shoulders.
Ex.3: a flowing black cloak
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to move or develop very slowly v.
creep v.
Ex.: Her arms crept around his neck.
Ex.2: A slight feeling of suspicion crept over me.
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creep v.
to move or develop very slowly v.
Ex.: Her arms crept around his neck.
Ex.2: A slight feeling of suspicion crept over me.
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drift n.
[count.] a large pile of something, especially snow, made by the wind n.
Ex.: The road was blocked by deep drifts of snow.
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[count.] a large pile of something, especially snow, made by the wind n.
drift n.
Ex.: The road was blocked by deep drifts of snow.
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(or) else ad.
(informal) if not ad.
Ex.: Keep your mouth shut, else we'll be in trouble.
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(informal) if not ad.
(or) else ad.
Ex.: Keep your mouth shut, else we'll be in trouble.
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wise a. /waɪz/
able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have / sábio a.
Ex.: a wise man
Ex.2: I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business.
Ex.3: He played the role of the wise old man.
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able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have / sábio a.
wise a. /waɪz/
Ex.: a wise man
Ex.2: I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business.
Ex.3: He played the role of the wise old man.
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arithmetic n. /əˈrɪθmətɪk/
[unc.] the type of mathematics that deals with the adding, multiplying, etc. of numbers n.
Ex.: He's not very good at arithmetic.
Ex.2: I can do mental arithmetic.
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[unc.] the type of mathematics that deals with the adding, multiplying, etc. of numbers n.
arithmetic n. /əˈrɪθmətɪk/
Ex.: He's not very good at arithmetic.
Ex.2: I can do mental arithmetic.
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inhabitant pron.
/ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/
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rage (on) v.
(of a storm, a battle, an argument, etc.) to continue in a violent way v.
Ex.: The riots raged for three days.
Ex.2: The blizzard was still raging outside.
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(of a storm, a battle, an argument, etc.) to continue in a violent way v.
rage (on) v.
Ex.: The riots raged for three days.
Ex.2: The blizzard was still raging outside.
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moan v.
(literary) (especially of the wind) to make a long deep sound v.
Ex.: The wind was moaning through the trees.
Ex.2: The wind moaned gently through the trees.
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(literary) (especially of the wind) to make a long deep sound v.
moan v.
Ex.: The wind was moaning through the trees.
Ex.2: The wind moaned gently through the trees.
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crackle v. /ˈkrækl/
to make short sharp sounds like something that is burning in a fire v.
Ex.: A log fire crackled in the hearth.
Ex.2: The radio crackled into life.
Ex.3: (figurative) The atmosphere crackled with tension.
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to make short sharp sounds like something that is burning in a fire v.
crackle v. /ˈkrækl/
Ex.: A log fire crackled in the hearth.
Ex.2: The radio crackled into life.
Ex.3: (figurative) The atmosphere crackled with tension.
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caw v. /kɔː/
to make the loud, unpleasant sound that is made by some birds v.
Ex.: We heard rooks cawing loudly in the distance.
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to make the loud, unpleasant sound that is made by some birds v.
caw v. /kɔː/
Ex.: We heard rooks cawing loudly in the distance.
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crow n. /krəʊ/
a large bird, completely or mostly black, with a rough unpleasant call / corvo n.
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a large bird, completely or mostly black, with a rough unpleasant call / corvo n.
crow n. /krəʊ/
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gaze v. /ɡeɪz/
to look steadily at sb/st for a long time, either because you are very interested or surprised, or because you are thinking of st else; stare v.
Ex.: She gazed at him in amazement.
Ex.2: He sat for hours just gazing into space.
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to look steadily at sb/st for a long time, either because you are very interested or surprised, or because you are thinking of st else; stare v.
gaze v. /ɡeɪz/
Ex.: She gazed at him in amazement.
Ex.2: He sat for hours just gazing into space.
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Fare v.
perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period of time v.
Ex.: His business has fared badly in recent years.
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perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period of time v.
Fare v.
Ex.: His business has fared badly in recent years.
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shed v. /ʃed/
(formal or literary) to cry v.
Ex.: She shed no tears when she heard he was dead.
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(formal or literary) to cry v.
shed v. /ʃed/
Ex.: She shed no tears when she heard he was dead.
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weep v.
(formal or literary) to cry, usually because you are sad v.
Ex.: She started to weep uncontrollably.
Ex.2: He wept for/with joy.
Ex.3: I do not weep over/at his death.
Ex.4: She wept bitter tears of disappointment.
Ex.5: I wept to see him looking so sick.
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(formal or literary) to cry, usually because you are sad v.
weep v.
Ex.: She started to weep uncontrollably.
Ex.2: He wept for/with joy.
Ex.3: I do not weep over/at his death.
Ex.4: She wept bitter tears of disappointment.
Ex.5: I wept to see him looking so sick.
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flow v.
[intransitive] (of liquid, gas or electricity) to move steadily and continuously in one direction v.
Ex.: She lost control and the tears began to flow.
Ex.2: It's here that the river flows down into the ocean.
Ex.3: Blood flowed from a cut on her head.
Ex.4: This can prevent air from flowing freely to the lungs.
Ex.5: the electric currents flowing through the cables
Ex.6: a fast-flowing stream
Ex.7: The Wei River flows east.
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[intransitive] (of liquid, gas or electricity) to move steadily and continuously in one direction v.
flow v.
Ex.: She lost control and the tears began to flow.
Ex.2: It's here that the river flows down into the ocean.
Ex.3: Blood flowed from a cut on her head.
Ex.4: This can prevent air from flowing freely to the lungs.
Ex.5: the electric currents flowing through the cables
Ex.6: a fast-flowing stream
Ex.7: The Wei River flows east.
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ask after v.
(Scot.) ask for sb.
(Br.) to say that you would like to know how sb is, what they are doing, etc.
Ex.: He always asks after you in his letters.
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(Scot.) ask for sb.
(Br.) to say that you would like to know how sb is, what they are doing, etc.
ask after v.
Ex.: He always asks after you in his letters.
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creep v.
[int.] (of people or animals) to move slowly, quietly and carefully, because you do not want to be seen or heard v.
Ex.: I crept up the stairs, trying not to wake my parents.
Ex.2: I heard someone creeping around the house.
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[int.] (of people or animals) to move slowly, quietly and carefully, because you do not want to be seen or heard v.
creep v.
Ex.: I crept up the stairs, trying not to wake my parents.
Ex.2: I heard someone creeping around the house.
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reed n.
a tall plant like grass with a hollow stem that grows in or near water / cana, caniço n.
Ex.: reed beds (= where they grow)
Ex.2: The edge of the lake was fringed with reeds.
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a tall plant like grass with a hollow stem that grows in or near water / cana, caniço n.
reed n.
Ex.: reed beds (= where they grow)
Ex.2: The edge of the lake was fringed with reeds.
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thence ad. /ðens/
(old use or formal) from that place; following that ad.
Ex.: They made their way from Spain to France and thence to England.
Ex.2: He was promoted to manager, thence to a partnership in the firm.
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(old use or formal) from that place; following that ad.
thence ad. /ðens/
Ex.: They made their way from Spain to France and thence to England.
Ex.2: He was promoted to manager, thence to a partnership in the firm.
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glide v.
[int.] to move smoothly and quietly, especially as though it takes no effort v.
Ex.: Swans went gliding past.
Ex.2: The skaters were gliding over the ice.
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[int.] to move smoothly and quietly, especially as though it takes no effort v.
glide v.
Ex.: Swans went gliding past.
Ex.2: The skaters were gliding over the ice.
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hasten v. /ˈheɪsn/ /ˈheɪsnɪŋ/
(literary) to go or move somewhere quickly; hurry v.
Ex.: We hastened back to Rome.
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(literary) to go or move somewhere quickly; hurry v.
hasten v. /ˈheɪsn/ /ˈheɪsnɪŋ/
Ex.: We hastened back to Rome.
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yard n.
(abbreviation yd) a unit for measuring length, equal to 3 feet (36 inches) or 0.9144 of a metre n.
Ex.: They still live within yards of each other.
Ex.2: a beautiful white dress with yards and yards of fabric.
Ex.3: The accident happened less than 50 yards from his home.
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(abbreviation yd) a unit for measuring length, equal to 3 feet (36 inches) or 0.9144 of a metre n.
yard n.
Ex.: They still live within yards of each other.
Ex.2: a beautiful white dress with yards and yards of fabric.
Ex.3: The accident happened less than 50 yards from his home.
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drift v.
[int.] to move along smoothly and slowly in water or air v.
Ex.: Clouds drifted across the sky.
Ex.2: The empty boat drifted out to sea.
Ex.3: A cool breeze drifted through the open window.
Ex.4: Smoke drifted across the room.
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[int.] to move along smoothly and slowly in water or air v.
drift v.
Ex.: Clouds drifted across the sky.
Ex.2: The empty boat drifted out to sea.
Ex.3: A cool breeze drifted through the open window.
Ex.4: Smoke drifted across the room.
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stocking n.
either of a pair of thin pieces of clothing that fit closely over the legs and feet, usually worn under other clothes n.
Ex.: a pair of silk stockings
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either of a pair of thin pieces of clothing that fit closely over the legs and feet, usually worn under other clothes n.
stocking n.
Ex.: a pair of silk stockings
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orchard n. /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
a piece of land, normally separated from the surrounding area, in which fruit trees are grown / pomar n.
Ex.: apple orchards
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a piece of land, normally separated from the surrounding area, in which fruit trees are grown / pomar n.
orchard n. /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
Ex.: apple orchards
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thatched a. /θætʃt/
(of a building) having the roof covered with thatch / de palha a.
Ex.: They live in a thatched cottage.
Ex.2: The farmhouse had a thatched roof.
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(of a building) having the roof covered with thatch / de palha a.
thatched a. /θætʃt/
Ex.: They live in a thatched cottage.
Ex.2: The farmhouse had a thatched roof.
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present arms i.
(of soldiers) to hold a rifle straight upwards in front of the body as a mark of respect i.
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(of soldiers) to hold a rifle straight upwards in front of the body as a mark of respect i.
present arms i.
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crutch n. /krʌtʃ/
one of two long sticks that you put under your arms to help you walk after you have injured your leg or foot / muleta n.
Ex.: After the accident I spent six months on crutches.
Ex.2: She can only walk with crutches.
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one of two long sticks that you put under your arms to help you walk after you have injured your leg or foot / muleta n.
crutch n. /krʌtʃ/
Ex.: After the accident I spent six months on crutches.
Ex.2: She can only walk with crutches.
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ever ad.
used after when, why, etc. to show that you are surprised or shocked ad.
Ex.: Why ever did you agree?
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used after when, why, etc. to show that you are surprised or shocked ad.
ever ad.
Ex.: Why ever did you agree?
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upon p. /əˈpɑːn/
(formal, Br.) on p.
Ex.: The decision was based upon two considerations.
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(formal, Br.) on p.
upon p. /əˈpɑːn/
Ex.: The decision was based upon two considerations.
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[int.] rush v.
(of a liquid or air) to flow strongly v.
Ex.: The water rushed in through the hole in the ship's hull.
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(of a liquid or air) to flow strongly v.
[int.] rush v.
Ex.: The water rushed in through the hole in the ship's hull.
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seize v. /siːz/
[trans.] to take sb./st. in your hand suddenly and using force / grab v.
Ex.: She tried to seize the gun from him.
Ex.2: He seized her by the arm.
Ex.3: She seized hold of my hand.
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[trans.] to take sb./st. in your hand suddenly and using force / grab v.
seize v. /siːz/
Ex.: She tried to seize the gun from him.
Ex.2: He seized her by the arm.
Ex.3: She seized hold of my hand.
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draw v.
to move st./sb. by pulling it or them gently v.
Ex.: I drew my chair up closer to the fire.
Ex.2: She drew me onto the balcony.
Ex.3: I tried to draw him aside (= for example where I could talk to him privately).
Ex.4: She sat with her legs drawn up on the sofa.
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to move st./sb. by pulling it or them gently v.
draw v.
Ex.: I drew my chair up closer to the fire.
Ex.2: She drew me onto the balcony.
Ex.3: I tried to draw him aside (= for example where I could talk to him privately).
Ex.4: She sat with her legs drawn up on the sofa.
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hem interj.
often used to indicate a vocalized pause in speaking interj.
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often used to indicate a vocalized pause in speaking interj.
hem interj.
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come by v.
to make a short visit to a place, in order to see sb. v.
Ex.: She came by the house.
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to make a short visit to a place, in order to see sb. v.
come by v.
Ex.: She came by the house.
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yet ad.
used to say that st. could, might, may etc. happen in the future, even though it seems unlikely ad.
Ex.: We may win yet.
Ex.2: (formal) She could yet surprise us all.
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used to say that st. could, might, may etc. happen in the future, even though it seems unlikely ad.
yet ad.
Ex.: We may win yet.
Ex.2: (formal) She could yet surprise us all.
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flaxen a. /ˈflæksn/
(literary) (of hair) pale yellow a.
Ex.: flaxen locks
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(literary) (of hair) pale yellow a.
flaxen a. /ˈflæksn/
Ex.: flaxen locks
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ringlet n. /ˈrɪŋlət/
a long curl of hair hanging down from sb’s head n.
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a long curl of hair hanging down from sb’s head n.
ringlet n. /ˈrɪŋlət/
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bloom v.
[intransitive] to become healthy, happy or confident; blossom v.
Ex.: The children had bloomed during their stay on the farm.
Ex.2: She was blooming with good health.
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[intransitive] to become healthy, happy or confident; blossom v.
bloom v.
Ex.: The children had bloomed during their stay on the farm.
Ex.2: She was blooming with good health.
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foster v.
to take another person’s child into your home for a period of time, without becoming his or her legal parents v.
Ex.: They have fostered over 60 children during the past ten years.
Ex.2: We couldn't adopt a child, so we decided to foster.
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to take another person’s child into your home for a period of time, without becoming his or her legal parents v.
foster v.
Ex.: They have fostered over 60 children during the past ten years.
Ex.2: We couldn't adopt a child, so we decided to foster.
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charm n.
[count.] an act or words believed to have magic power; spell n.
Ex.: To practice charms.
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[count.] an act or words believed to have magic power; spell n.
charm n.
Ex.: To practice charms.
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stretch v.
to put out an arm or a leg in order to reach st. v.
Ex.: She stretched across the table for the butter.
Ex.2: She stretched up to reach the top shelf.
Ex.3: I stretched out a hand and picked up the book.
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to put out an arm or a leg in order to reach st. v.
stretch v.
Ex.: She stretched across the table for the butter.
Ex.2: She stretched up to reach the top shelf.
Ex.3: I stretched out a hand and picked up the book.
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embroider v. /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/
to decorate cloth with a pattern of stitches usually using coloured thread / bordar v.
Ex.: She embroidered flowers on the cushion covers.
Ex.2: She embroidered the cushion cover with flowers.
Ex.3: The sleeves were embroidered in gold.
Ex.4: an embroidered blouse
Ex.5: a robe of richly embroidered silk
Ex.6: She sat in the window, embroidering.
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to decorate cloth with a pattern of stitches usually using coloured thread / bordar v.
embroider v. /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/
Ex.: She embroidered flowers on the cushion covers.
Ex.2: She embroidered the cushion cover with flowers.
Ex.3: The sleeves were embroidered in gold.
Ex.4: an embroidered blouse
Ex.5: a robe of richly embroidered silk
Ex.6: She sat in the window, embroidering.
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So it is ph.
used for agreeing with what sb. has said and for showing that you are a little surprised by it ph.
Ex.: ''Look at the picture again – isn't that your Uncle Toby? '' ''So it is!''
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used for agreeing with what sb. has said and for showing that you are a little surprised by it ph.
So it is ph.
Ex.: ''Look at the picture again – isn't that your Uncle Toby? '' ''So it is!''
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bed n.
[count.] an area of ground in a garden or park for growing flowers, vegetables, etc. / canteiro n.
Ex.: flower beds
Ex.2: Raised flower beds are ideal for people in wheelchairs.
Ex.3: ornamental beds of roses
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[count.] an area of ground in a garden or park for growing flowers, vegetables, etc. / canteiro n.
bed n.
Ex.: flower beds
Ex.2: Raised flower beds are ideal for people in wheelchairs.
Ex.3: ornamental beds of roses
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alas excl. /əˈlæs/
(old use or literary) used to show you are sad or sorry excl.
Ex.: For many people, alas, hunger is part of everyday life.
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(old use or literary) used to show you are sad or sorry excl.
alas excl. /əˈlæs/
Ex.: For many people, alas, hunger is part of everyday life.
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moisten v. /ˈmɔɪsn/
to become or make something slightly wet v.
Ex.: He moistened his lips before he spoke.
Ex.2: Moisten the tape with water before use.
Ex.3: Wash the wound gently with a piece of moistened cotton wool.
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to become or make something slightly wet v.
moisten v. /ˈmɔɪsn/
Ex.: He moistened his lips before he spoke.
Ex.2: Moisten the tape with water before use.
Ex.3: Wash the wound gently with a piece of moistened cotton wool.
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shoot up v.
to grow very quickly v.
Ex.: Their kids have shot up since I last saw them.
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to grow very quickly v.
shoot up v.
Ex.: Their kids have shot up since I last saw them.
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detain v.
(formal) to delay sb or prevent them from going somewhere v.
Ex.: I'm sorry—he'll be late; he's been detained at a meeting.
Ex.2: The minister was unavoidably detained in Lisbon on affairs of state.
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(formal) to delay sb or prevent them from going somewhere v.
detain v.
Ex.: I'm sorry—he'll be late; he's been detained at a meeting.
Ex.2: The minister was unavoidably detained in Lisbon on affairs of state.
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(formal) to delay sb or prevent them from going somewhere v.
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lily n.
a large white or brightly coloured flower with petals that curl back from the centre. There are many types of lily / lírio n.
Ex.: tiger lilies
Ex.2: water lily
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a large white or brightly coloured flower with petals that curl back from the centre. There are many types of lily / lírio n.
lily n.
Ex.: tiger lilies
Ex.2: water lily
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wailing n. /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
[unc.] a long loud high sound made by sb. who is sad or in pain n.
Ex.: a high-pitched wailing
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[unc.] a long loud high sound made by sb. who is sad or in pain n.
wailing n. /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
Ex.: a high-pitched wailing
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Hindoo a.
of or relating to or supporting Hinduism a.
Ex.: A Hindoo woman.
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of or relating to or supporting Hinduism a.
Hindoo a.
Ex.: A Hindoo woman.
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clad a. /klæd/
(formal or humorous) wearing a particular type of clothing; dressed a.
Ex.: She was clad in blue velvet.
Ex.2: warmly/scantily clad
Ex.3: leather-clad motorcyclists
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(formal or humorous) wearing a particular type of clothing; dressed a.
clad a. /klæd/
Ex.: She was clad in blue velvet.
Ex.2: warmly/scantily clad
Ex.3: leather-clad motorcyclists
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mantle n.
[count.] a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over other clothes, especially in the past; cloak, covering n.
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[count.] a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over other clothes, especially in the past; cloak, covering n.
mantle n.
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leap v.
to increase suddenly and by a large amount; shoot up v.
Ex.: The shares leapt in value from 476p to close at 536p.
Ex.2: The company saw pre-tax profits leap to £14.5 million in 2004.
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to increase suddenly and by a large amount; shoot up v.
leap v.
Ex.: The shares leapt in value from 476p to close at 536p.
Ex.2: The company saw pre-tax profits leap to £14.5 million in 2004.
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perish v. /ˈperɪʃ/
[int.] (formal or literary) (of people or animals) to die, especially in a sudden violent way / perecer v.
Ex.: A family of four perished in the fire.
Ex.2: Thousands perished at the hands of the invading forces.
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[int.] (formal or literary) (of people or animals) to die, especially in a sudden violent way / perecer v.
perish v. /ˈperɪʃ/
Ex.: A family of four perished in the fire.
Ex.2: Thousands perished at the hands of the invading forces.
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convolvulus n. /kənˈvɑːlvjələs/
a wild plant with triangular leaves and flowers that are like trumpets in shape. It climbs up walls, fences, etc. and twists itself around other plants / Convolvulus n.
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a wild plant with triangular leaves and flowers that are like trumpets in shape. It climbs up walls, fences, etc. and twists itself around other plants / Convolvulus n.
convolvulus n. /kənˈvɑːlvjələs/
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overhang v /ˌəʊvərˈhæŋ/
to stick out over and above st. else v.
Ex.: His big fat belly overhung his belt.
Ex.2: The path was cool and dark with overhanging trees.
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to stick out over and above st. else v.
overhang v /ˌəʊvərˈhæŋ/
Ex.: His big fat belly overhung his belt.
Ex.2: The path was cool and dark with overhanging trees.
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evergreen a.
(of a tree or bush) that has green leaves all through the year a.
Ex.: evergreen shrubs
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(of a tree or bush) that has green leaves all through the year a.
evergreen a.
Ex.: evergreen shrubs
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evergreen n.
a tree or bush that has green leaves all through the year n.
Ex.: Few plants grow under the dense shade cast by the evergreens.
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a tree or bush that has green leaves all through the year n.
evergreen n.
Ex.: Few plants grow under the dense shade cast by the evergreens.
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balustrade n. /ˈbæləstreɪd/
a row of posts, joined together at the top, built along the edge of a balcony, bridge, etc. to prevent people from falling off, or as a decoration / balaustrada n.
Ex.: To bend over the balustrade.
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a row of posts, joined together at the top, built along the edge of a balcony, bridge, etc. to prevent people from falling off, or as a decoration / balaustrada n.
balustrade n. /ˈbæləstreɪd/
Ex.: To bend over the balustrade.
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bough n. /baʊ/
(formal or literary) a large branch of a tree n.
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(formal or literary) a large branch of a tree n.
bough n. /baʊ/
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sweep v.
[trans.] to move or push sb/st suddenly and with a lot of force v.
Ex.: The little boat was swept out to sea.
Ex.2: Their tent was swept away in the storm.
Ex.2: She let herself be swept along by the crowd.
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[trans.] to move or push sb/st suddenly and with a lot of force v.
sweep v.
Ex.: The little boat was swept out to sea.
Ex.2: Their tent was swept away in the storm.
Ex.2: She let herself be swept along by the crowd.
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garment n. /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
(formal) a piece of clothing / traje, vestes n.
Ex.: a strange shapeless garment that had once been a jacket
Ex.2: woollen/winter/outer garments
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(formal) a piece of clothing / traje, vestes n.
garment n. /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
Ex.: a strange shapeless garment that had once been a jacket
Ex.2: woollen/winter/outer garments
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rustle v. /ˈrʌsl/
if st dry and light rustles or you rustle it, it makes a sound like paper, leaves, etc. moving or rubbing together v.
Ex.: the sound of the trees rustling in the breeze
Ex.2: Her silk dress rustled as she moved.
Ex.3: The light wind rustled the leaves.
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if st dry and light rustles or you rustle it, it makes a sound like paper, leaves, etc. moving or rubbing together v.
rustle v. /ˈrʌsl/
Ex.: the sound of the trees rustling in the breeze
Ex.2: Her silk dress rustled as she moved.
Ex.3: The light wind rustled the leaves.
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snowdrop n. /ˈsnəʊdrɑːp/
a small white flower that appears in early spring / floco de neve n.
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a small white flower that appears in early spring / floco de neve n.
snowdrop n. /ˈsnəʊdrɑːp/
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board n. /bɔːrd/
a long thin piece of strong hard material, especially wood, used, for example, for making floors, building walls and roofs and making boats n.
Ex.: He had ripped up the carpet, leaving only the bare boards.
Ex.2: She noticed a loose board in the fence.
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a long thin piece of strong hard material, especially wood, used, for example, for making floors, building walls and roofs and making boats n.
board n. /bɔːrd/
Ex.: He had ripped up the carpet, leaving only the bare boards.
Ex.2: She noticed a loose board in the fence.
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ribbon n. /ˈrɪbən/
a narrow piece of material, used to tie things or for decoration / fita n.
Ex.: Her present was tied with yellow ribbon.
Ex.2: lengths of velvet ribbon
Ex.3: She was wearing two blue silk ribbons in her hair.
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a narrow piece of material, used to tie things or for decoration / fita n.
ribbon n. /ˈrɪbən/
Ex.: Her present was tied with yellow ribbon.
Ex.2: lengths of velvet ribbon
Ex.3: She was wearing two blue silk ribbons in her hair.
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flutter v. /ˈflʌtər/
to move lightly and quickly; to make st. move in this way v.
Ex.: Flags fluttered in the breeze.
Ex.2: Her eyelids fluttered but did not open.
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to move lightly and quickly; to make st. move in this way v.
flutter v. /ˈflʌtər/
Ex.: Flags fluttered in the breeze.
Ex.2: Her eyelids fluttered but did not open.
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dish n. /dɪʃ/
[countable] a flat shallow container for cooking food in or serving it from / travessa n.
Ex.: a baking/serving dish
Ex.2: Bake in a shallow dish for 45 mins.
Ex.2: They helped themselves from a large dish of pasta.
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[countable] a flat shallow container for cooking food in or serving it from / travessa n.
dish n. /dɪʃ/
Ex.: a baking/serving dish
Ex.2: Bake in a shallow dish for 45 mins.
Ex.2: They helped themselves from a large dish of pasta.
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pipe n.
a narrow tube with a bowl at one end, used for smoking tobacco / cachimbo n.
Ex.: to smoke a pipe
Ex.2: He puffed on his pipe.
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a narrow tube with a bowl at one end, used for smoking tobacco / cachimbo n.
pipe n.
Ex.: to smoke a pipe
Ex.2: He puffed on his pipe.
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clay n. /kleɪ/
[unc.] a type of heavy, sticky earth that becomes hard when it is baked and is used to make things such as pots and bricks / argila n.
Ex.: Not much can grow in the wet clay here.
Ex.2: She moulded the clay into the shape of a head.
Ex.3: The tiles are made of clay.
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[unc.] a type of heavy, sticky earth that becomes hard when it is baked and is used to make things such as pots and bricks / argila n.
clay n. /kleɪ/
Ex.: Not much can grow in the wet clay here.
Ex.2: She moulded the clay into the shape of a head.
Ex.3: The tiles are made of clay.
