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EVP according to
EVP air conditioning
EVP air force
EVP alarm clock
EVP all right
EVP all right
EVP bank account
EVP because of
EVP board game
EVP bus station
EVP bus stop
EVP capital letter
EVP car park
EVP carbon dioxide
EVP carbon footprint
EVP carbon monoxide
EVP CD player
EVP central heating
EVP chat show
EVP check-in counter/check-in
EVP check-in desk/check-in
EVP chest of drawers
EVP chewing gum
EVP classical music
EVP climate change
EVP common sense
EVP credit card
EVP de facto
EVP debit card
EVP definite article
EVP department store
EVP digital camera
EVP dining room
EVP disc jockey/disk jockey
EVP driver's license/driving licence
EVP each other
EVP environmentally friendly
EVP exchange rate
EVP exclamation mark
EVP extreme sports
EVP face to face
EVP fast food
EVP fed up
EVP fire brigade
EVP fire station
EVP first floor
EVP first lady
EVP first language
EVP first name
EVP first person
EVP frying pan
EVP full stop
EVP global warming
EVP good afternoon
EVP good morning
EVP good night
EVP grocery store
EVP ground floor
EVP hard drive
EVP have to
EVP health care
EVP heart attack
EVP high school
EVP hip hop/hip-hop/hiphop
EVP human rights
EVP ice cream
EVP ice hockey
EVP ice skating
EVP ID card
EVP identity card
EVP indefinite article
EVP instead of
EVP inverted commas
EVP junk food
EVP last minute
EVP last name
EVP living room
EVP main course
EVP martial art
EVP message board
EVP mineral water
EVP mixing bowl
EVP mobile phone
EVP modal verb/modal
EVP MP3 player
EVP native speaker
EVP navy blue
EVP netsurfer/net surfer
EVP next door
EVP next to
EVP no one
EVP olive oil
EVP onto/on to
EVP ought to
EVP out of
EVP owing to
EVP penfriend/pen friend
EVP percent/per cent
EVP petrol station
EVP phrasal verb
EVP pocket money
EVP point of view
EVP polar bear
EVP police officer
EVP police station
EVP post office
EVP primary school
EVP prime minister
EVP public transport
EVP question mark
EVP real estate
EVP remote control
EVP rush hour
EVP science fiction
EVP second person
EVP secondary school
EVP shop assistant
EVP sitting room
EVP soap opera
EVP social networking
EVP soft drink
EVP sports center/sports centre
EVP steering wheel
EVP stock market
EVP swimming costume
EVP swimming pool
EVP table tennis
EVP text message
EVP third person
EVP tour guide
EVP traffic jam
EVP traffic light
EVP travel agent
EVP upside down
EVP upside down
EVP used to
EVP vice president
EVP video clip
EVP video game
EVP virtual reality
EVP washing machine
EVP weather forecast
EVP web page
EVP wornout/worn out/worn-out
EVP apt to
EVP pertain to
EVP turn to
EVP bulk up
EVP laud
EVP glory in
EVP bona fide
EVP dole out
EVP ad lib
EVP mull over
EVP eke out


OXF3000ZH: speak的过去分词;a. 口头的;口语的;说
OXF3000ZH: 狭长的一片;vt. 剥(光);夺;剥去;剥夺,脱去…的衣服vi. 剥,剥去;脱光衣服;
OXF3000ZH: vt .绊倒
3000TH: กล้วยหอม gluayF haawmR bananas (fragrant)
3000TH: กลับไป glapL bpaiM go back
3000TH: กลางเดือน glaangM deuuanM middle of the month
3000TH: กะทิ gaL thiH coconut milk
3000TH: กำลังพอดี gamM langM phaawM deeM just right
3000TH: กี่โมง geeL mo:hngM what time
3000TH: เก็บเงิน gepL ngernM to save money
3000TH: เก็บโต๊ะ gepL dtoH to clear the table
3000TH: เกษียณ gaL siianR to retire
3000TH: เก้าสิบเอ็ด gaoF sipL etL ninety-one (91)
3000TH: แกงเขียวหวาน gaaengM khiaaoR waanR green curry
3000TH: แกงมัสมั่น gaaengM matH saL manL massaman curry
3000TH: แกงเหลือง gaaengM leuuangR yellow curry
3000TH: แก้ตัว gaaeF dtuaaM excuse oneself, make excuses
3000TH: แก้วไวน์ gaaeoF waiM wine glass
3000TH: โกง go:hngM deceitful, cheat
3000TH: ขนมจีน khaL nohmR jeenM Thai vermicelli
3000TH: ขยะ khaL yaL rubbish, trash
3000TH: ของจริง khaawngR jingM real thing
3000TH: ของใช้ khaawngR chaiH appliance, utensils, wares
3000TH: ของนอก khaawngR naawkF products made outside of Thailand or in country
3000TH: ของปลอม khaawngR bplaawmM false/fake thing
3000TH: ของพวกเขา khaawngR phuaakF khaoR their, theirs
3000TH: ขอเชิญ khaawR cheernM to invite
3000TH: ขอให้ khaawR haiF (I) wish you ...
3000TH: ข้างขวา (มือ) khaangF khwaaR meuuM right (hand) side
3000TH: ข้าวขาว khaaoF khaaoR white rice
3000TH: ข้าวสวย khaaoF suayR rice, steamed rice
3000TH: ข้าวสุก khaaoF sookL cooked rice
3000TH: ข้าวหอมมะลิ khaaoF haawmR maH liH jasmine rice
3000TH: ขำ khamR to be attractive and charming
3000TH: ขึ้นอยู่ kheunF yuuF to depend on, rely on
3000TH: เข้ากัน khaoF ganM harmonize (as colours)
3000TH: เข้าใจว่า khaoF jaiM waaF to understand that
3000TH: เข้านอน khaoF naawnM to go to bed
3000TH: ไข่กวน khaiL guaanM scrambled egg
3000TH: ไข่ต้ม khaiL dtohmF boiled eggs
3000TH: ไข่ตุ๋น khaiL dtoonR steamed egg
3000TH: ไข่ปิ้ง khaiL bpingF grilled egg
3000TH: ไข่ยัดไส้ khaiL yatH saiF stuffed omelet
3000TH: ไข่ลวก khaiL luaakF very soft boiled eggs
3000TH: คนโต khohnM dto:hM oldest one (of children)
3000TH: คนเล็ก khohnM lekH youngest one (of children)
3000TH: คนสุดท้าย khohnM sootL thaaiH youngest one (of children)
3000TH: คราวหน้า khraaoM naaF next time
3000TH: ครึ่งหนึ่ง khreungF neungL one half
3000TH: คล้ายกัน khlaaiH ganM to look like
3000TH: ค้างคืน khaangH kheuunM stay overnight
3000TH: ค่ำวันอาทิตย์ khamF wanM aaM thitH Sunday night
3000TH: คิดดู khitH duuM consider, think about
3000TH: คุณพ่อคุณแม่ khoonM phaawF khoonM maaeF parents (polite usage)
3000TH: คุณล่ะ khoonM laF and you, what about you
3000TH: คุยกัน khuyM ganM chat together
3000TH: เครื่องซักผ้า khreuuangF sakH phaaF washing machine
3000TH: เครื่องดูดฝุ่น khreuuangF duutL foonL vacuum cleaner
3000TH: แคร์ khaaeM to care about
3000TH: งูเขียว nguuM khiaaoR green snake
3000TH: เงินกินเปล่า ngernM ginM bplaaoL tea money
3000TH: จริงๆ jingM jingM true, really
3000TH: จ้ะ jaF polite particle, confirmative
3000TH: จันทร์ janM Monday, moon
3000TH: จานข้าว jaanM khaaoF dinner plate (informal)
3000TH: จำ ….ได้ jamM daiF to remember
3000TH: จำได้ jamM daiF to remember
3000TH: เจ็ดสิบ jetL sipL seventy (70)
3000TH: เจ้าของร้าน jaoF khaawngR raanH shop owner
3000TH: โจ๊ก jo:hkH rice gruel
3000TH: ช็อกโกแลต chawkH go:hM laaetF chocolate (loanword)
3000TH: ช้อนกลาง chaawnH glaangM serving spoon
3000TH: ชายแก่ chaaiM gaaeL old man
3000TH: ชายหญิง chaaiM yingR men and women
3000TH: ชิด chitH close (touching)
3000TH: เช่นเคย chenF kheeuyM as usual
3000TH: เช่นนี้ chenF neeH like this, in this way
3000TH: เช้าตรู่ chaaoH dtruuL early morning
3000TH: เช้ามืด chaaoH meuutF early morning
3000TH: เช้าวันอาทิตย์ chaaoH wanM aaM thitH Sunday morning
3000TH: แช่ chaaeF soak, steep in liquid
3000TH: โชคดีนะ cho:hkF deeM naH good luck! (phrase)
3000TH: โชคร้าย cho:hkF raaiH luck (bad)
3000TH: ใช้หมด chaiH mohtL finished, used up
3000TH: ซักที sakH theeM even once
3000TH: ซักน้ำ sakH naamH to wash in water, to rinse
3000TH: ซักผ้า sakH phaaF to do the laundry
3000TH: ซีดี seeM deeM CD (loanword)
3000TH: ซีอิ๊ว seeM iuH soy sauce
3000TH: ซุป soopH soup (loanwords)
3000TH: โซดา so:hM daaM soda water
3000TH: ด้วยตัวเอง duayF dtuaaM aehngM by oneself
3000TH: ดิก dikL dictionary (loanword)
3000TH: เดือนที่แล้ว deuuanM theeF laaeoH last month
3000TH: เดือนนี้ deuuanM neeH this month
3000TH: เดือนหน้า deuuanM naaF next month
3000TH: โดยเร็ว dooyM reoM fast, quickly
3000TH: ได้แก่ daiF gaaeL such as
3000TH: ได้เงิน daiF ngernM to make money
3000TH: ได้ไหม daiF maiH can (you), could (you), are (you) able to?
3000TH: ต้นเดือน dtohnF deuuanM beginning of the month
3000TH: ต้นปี dtohnF bpeeM beginning of the year
3000TH: ตรงกันข้ามกับ dtrohngM ganM khaamF gapL opposite (location)
3000TH: ตรงข้ามกัน dtrohngM khaamF ganM opposite (location)
3000TH: ตรงข้ามกับ dtrohngM khaamF gapL right across from, just opposite to
3000TH: ตรงนี้ dtrohngM neeH over here, right here
3000TH: ตลอดวัน dtaL laawtL wanM all day
3000TH: ต้องไม่ dtawngF maiF must not
3000TH: ตอนค่ำ dtaawnM khamF at night
3000TH: ตอนดึก dtaawnM deukL late at night
3000TH: ตอนที่ dtaawnM theeF when, while, as
3000TH: ตอนเที่ยง dtaawnM thiiangF at noon
3000TH: ต้อนรับ dtaawnF rapH to receive, welcome
3000TH: ตอนสาย dtaawnM saaiR late morning
3000TH: ตะคอก dtaL khaawkF to yell
3000TH: ตั้งแต่เมื่อไร dtangF dtaaeL meuuaF raiM since when
3000TH: ตัวฉัน dtuaaM chanR I myself (female)
3000TH: ตั๋วไปกลับ dtuaaR bpaiM glapL round-trip ticket
3000TH: ตัวผม dtuaaM phohmR I myself (male)
3000TH: ตากแดด dtaakL daaetL dry in the sun
3000TH: ตาทวด dtaaM thuaatF great grandfather (maternal)
3000TH: ติดต่อกัน dtitL dtaawL ganM to contact or get in touch with someone
3000TH: ตื่นนอน dteuunL naawnM to wake up
3000TH: ตู้ไปรษณีย์ dtuuF bpraiM saL neeM letterbox (public, for sending)
3000TH: ตู้ยามตำรวจ dtuuF yaamM dtamM ruaatF police box
3000TH: ตู้เอทีเอ็ม dtuuF aehM theeM emM ATM (loanword)
3000TH: เตาไฟฟ้า dtaoM faiM faaH electric stove
3000TH: แต่เช้า dtaaeL chaaoH early morning
3000TH: ถนนใหญ่ thaL nohnR yaiL main road
3000TH: ถ้วยกาแฟ thuayF gaaM faaeM coffee cup
3000TH: ถ้าไม่ thaaF maiF unless (if you don't…)
3000TH: ถ้ายังงั้น thaaF yangM nganH in that case, if that's how it is
3000TH: เถอะ (เถิด) thuhL theertL why not, let's
3000TH: ทวง thuaangM to ask for (something owed)
3000TH: ท่องเที่ยว thaawngF thiaaoF to tour, travel for pleasure
3000TH: ทอนเงิน thaawnM ngernM to give change
3000TH: ทันเวลา thanM waehM laaM in time
3000TH: ทางขวา (มือ) thaangM khwaaR meuuM on the right (hand side)
3000TH: ทางเข้า thaangM khaoF way in, entrance
3000TH: ทางซ้าย (มือ) thaangM saaiH meuuM on the left (hand side)
3000TH: ทางนั้น thaangM nanH that way
3000TH: ทางม้าลาย thaangM maaH laaiM pedestrian crossing
3000TH: ทางเลือก thaangM leuuakF alternative, option
3000TH: ทางไหน thaangM naiR which way
3000TH: ทางออก thaangM aawkL way out, exit
3000TH: ท่ารถทัวร์ thaaF rohtH thuaaM bus station (between provinces)
3000TH: ทำโทษ thamM tho:htF to punish
3000TH: ทำหาย thamM haaiR to lose
3000TH: ทำให้สะอาด thamM haiF saL aatL to clean
3000TH: ทิศทาง thitH thaangM direction, way
3000TH: ที่เก็บของ theeF gepL khaawngR storage place
3000TH: ที่จะ theeF jaL that will, who will, which will
3000TH: ที่โน้น theeF no:hnH over there (further)
3000TH: ทีละคน theeM laH khohnM one by one (people)
3000TH: ที่ว่าง theeF waangF unoccupied space/place
3000TH: ที่เหลือ theeF leuuaR the rest
3000TH: ทุกคืน thookH kheuunM every night
3000TH: ทุกเช้า thookH chaaoH every morning
3000TH: ทุกเดือน thookH deuuanM every month
3000TH: ทุกที thookH theeM every time
3000TH: ทุกปี thookH bpeeM every year
3000TH: ทุกเย็น thookH yenM every evening
3000TH: ทุกอาทิตย์ thookH aaM thitH every week
3000TH: นมข้น nohmM khohnF condensed milk
3000TH: นมข้นหวาน nohmM khohnF waanR sweetened condensed milk
3000TH: นมพร่องมันเนย nohmM phraawngF manM neeuyM low-fat milk
3000TH: นอนเต็มอิ่ม naawnM dtemM imL to be rested (from sleep)
3000TH: น้อยลง naawyH lohngM less (than before)
3000TH: นางพยาบาล naangM phaH yaaM baanM nurse (n)
3000TH: น่าทาน naaF thaanM looks delicious
3000TH: น่ารู้ naaF ruuH worth learning
3000TH: น่าลอง naaF laawngM worth trying
3000TH: น่าอาย naaF aaiM to be ashamed
3000TH: น้ำดื่ม naamH deuumL drinking water
3000TH: น้ำปลา namH bplaaM fish sauce
3000TH: น้ำผลไม้ naamH phohnR laH maaiH fruit juice
3000TH: น้ำมันพืช namH manM pheuutF vegetable oil
3000TH: น้ำมันมะกอก namH manM maH gaawkL olive oil
3000TH: นิดเดียว nitH diaaoM little (only a)
3000TH: นึกถึง - ดำริ neukH theungR damM riH to consider
3000TH: แน่ (ใจ) naaeF jaiM to be certain, sure
3000TH: แน่ (นอน) naaeF naawnM certain, sure (adj)
3000TH: ในไม่ช้า naiM maiF chaaH soon, shortly
3000TH: บรั่นดี branL deeM brandy (loanword)
3000TH: บอกว่า baawkL waaF to say that
3000TH: บัตรเชิญ batL cheernM invitation card
3000TH: บ้านเช่า baanF chaoF house to rent
3000TH: แบตเตอรี่ baaetL dtuuhrM reeF battery (rechargeable) (loanword)
3000TH: แบบไหน baaepL naiR what type? (phrase)
3000TH: ใบกระเพรา baiM graL phraoM holy basil
3000TH: ใบตอง baiM dtaawngM banana leaf
3000TH: ใบร้อย baiM raawyH one hundred bill
3000TH: ใบละร้อย baiM laH raawyH one hundred bill
3000TH: ใบละห้า baiM laH haaF 5 baht bank note
3000TH: ใบโหระพา baiM roL phaaM basil leaf
3000TH: ใบอนุญาตขับขี่ baiM aL nooH yaatF khapL kheeL driver's license (formal)
3000TH: ประตูหน้า bpraL dtuuM naaF front door
3000TH: ปลอม bplaawmM to forge
3000TH: ปลาทู bplaaM thuuM fish (resembling a herring or mackerel)
3000TH: ปลายเดือน bplaaiM deuuanM end of the month
3000TH: ปลายปี bplaaiM bpeeM end of the year
3000TH: ปลุก bplookL to wake someone up
3000TH: ปีที่แล้ว bpeeM theeF laaeoH last year
3000TH: ปีนี้ bpeeM neeH this year
3000TH: ปีหน้า bpeeM naaF next year
3000TH: เป็นบางคราว bpenM baangM khraaoM at times
3000TH: เป็นห่วง bpenM huaangL worried, anxious about
3000TH: แปดสิบ bpaaetL sipL eighty (80)
3000TH: แปลว่า bplaaeM waaF to be translated ...
3000TH: ไปก่อน bpaiM gaawnL to go first, to go ahead
3000TH: ไปช้อปปิ้ง bpaiM chaawpH bpingF to go shopping
3000TH: ไปด้วย bpaiM duayF to go together
3000TH: ไปด้วยกัน bpaiM duayF ganM to go together
3000TH: ไปธุระ bpaiM thooH raH to go out on business
3000TH: ไปนอน bpaiM naawnM go to bed (phrase)
3000TH: ผงกะหรี่ phohngR gaL reeL curry powder
3000TH: ผัดไทย phatL thaiM pad thai
3000TH: ผ่าน (ไป) phaanL bpaiM to pass by
3000TH: เผื่อว่า pheuuaL waaF in case
3000TH: พบ … กัน phohpH ganM to meet or see each other
3000TH: พร้อมกัน phraawmH ganM together, at the same time, altogether
3000TH: พรุ่งนี้เช้า phroongF neeH chaaoH tomorrow morning
3000TH: พวกเขาเอง phuaakF khaoR aehngM themselves, ourselves
3000TH: พอใช้ได้ phaawM chaiH daiF good enough to use, passable
3000TH: พักร้อน phakH raawnH to take a vacation
3000TH: พูดว่า phuutF waaF to say that
3000TH: เพื่อที่จะ pheuuaF theeF jaL in order to, in order that
3000TH: เพื่อว่า pheuuaF waaF in order that
3000TH: ไฟเขียว faiM khiaaoR traffic light (informal)
3000TH: ไฟแดง faiM daaengM traffic light
3000TH: ภายหลัง phaaiM langR afterwards, later on
3000TH: เภสัช phaehM satL pharmacist (informal)
3000TH: มองหา maawngM haaR to look for, look around for
3000TH: มั่นใจ manF jaiM to have confidence
3000TH: มันทอด manM thaawtF fried potatoes, potato chips
3000TH: มัสตาร์ด matH dtaadL mustard (loanword)
3000TH: มากกว่า maakF gwaaL more (than something else)
3000TH: มาเที่ยว maaM thiaaoF visit a place
3000TH: มาเยี่ยม maaM yiiamF to come visit a person
3000TH: มารยาท maaM raH yaatF manners, behaviour
3000TH: มาหา maaM haaR to come to see someone
3000TH: มีแต่ meeM dtaaeL to have only ...
3000TH: มีนัด meeM natH have a date, appointment
3000TH: มือขวา meuuM khwaaR right hand
3000TH: เมาส์ maoM mouse (loanword)
3000TH: เมาเหล้า maoM laoF to be drunk
3000TH: เมื่อกี้ meuuaF geeF short time ago
3000TH: เมื่อคืน meuuaF kheuunM last night
3000TH: เมื่อเช้านี้ meuuaF chaaoH neeH this morning
3000TH: เมื่อตะกี้ meuuaF dtaL geeF just now
3000TH: เมื่อวานซืนนี้ meuuaF waanM seuunM neeH day before yesterday
3000TH: แม้ว่า maaeH waaF although, though
3000TH: ไม่ ... เท่าไร maiF thaoF raiM very (not)
3000TH: ไม้แขวนเสื้อ maaiH khwaaenR seuuaF coat hanger
3000TH: ไม่ชอบ maiF chaawpF to be displeased
3000TH: ไม่ถูก maiF thuukL wrong, incorrect
3000TH: ไม่น่า maiF naaF no wonder!
3000TH: ไม่น่าล่ะ maiF naaF laF no wonder!
3000TH: ไม่บ่อย maiF baawyL seldom, not often
3000TH: ไม่มากนัก - ไม่นัก maiF maakF nakH maiF nakH not very
3000TH: ไม่มีความสุข maiF meeM khwaamM sookL to be displeased
3000TH: ไม่มีวัน maiF meeM wanM never (going to happen)
3000TH: ไม่เลย maiF leeuyM not at all
3000TH: ไม่ว่าอะไร maiF waaF aL raiM regardless of, no matter (what/who/where)
3000TH: ไม่ไหว maiF waiR can't do it, unable to, is incapable of (lack of physical strength)
3000TH: ย้อน yaawnH to return, come back, turn back
3000TH: ยอมให้ yaawmM haiF permit, allow
3000TH: ยังไร yangM raiM in what way, how?
3000TH: ย้ายมาอยู่ yaaiH maaM aL yuuF move (in)
3000TH: ยี่ yeeF two (used only for the twenties)
3000TH: ยี่สิบสอง yeeF sipL saawngR twenty two (22)
3000TH: เย็นวันอาทิตย์ yenM wanM aaM thitH Sunday evening
3000TH: รถด่วน rohtH duaanL express train
3000TH: รถติด rohtH dtitL traffic jam
3000TH: ร้อนอบอ้าว raawnH ohpL aaoF hot and muggy
3000TH: รั่ว ruaaF to leak
3000TH: ร้านขายของ raanH khaaiR khaawngR shop, store
3000TH: ร้านหนังสือ raanH nangR seuuR book store
3000TH: รุ่นพี่ roonF pheeF older friend
3000TH: รู้ว่า ruuH waaF to know that
3000TH: เราทั้งหมด raoM thangH mohtL all of us together
3000TH: ล้น lohnH to overflow
3000TH: ล่ะ laF particle: to emphasize the finality of the information
3000TH: ล้างน้ำ laangH naamH to rinse
3000TH: ลุกขึ้น lookH kheunF rise, get up
3000TH: เลขที่ laehkF theeF number used as a designation
3000TH: แล้วเลี้ยว laaeoH liaaoH then turn
3000TH: โล lo:hM kilogram (informal)
3000TH: วันเว้นวัน wanM wenH wanM every other day
3000TH: วันหลัง wanM langR some day (in the future), next time
3000TH: วิตก wiH dtohkL to worry
3000TH: วิสกี้ witH saL geeF whiskey (loanword)
3000TH: เวฟ waehfF to microwave
3000TH: เวลานี้ waehM laaM neeH at present
3000TH: แว่น waaenF lens, magnifying glass
3000TH: แวะ waeH to stop in, over
3000TH: ไว waiM fast, quick
3000TH: เศษสตางค์ saehtL saL dtaangM change (in coin)
3000TH: สบูลักส์ saL buuM lakH soap (Lux)
3000TH: สบู่หอม saL buuL haawmR soap (toilet)
3000TH: สบู่เหลว saL buuL laayoR liquid soap
3000TH: สปอร์ตคลับ sohpL aawtL khlapH sports club
3000TH: ส้มเขียวหวาน sohmF khiaaoR waanR green orange (fruit)
3000TH: ส้มตำ sohmF dtamM papaya salad
3000TH: สมัยก่อน saL maiR gaawnL old-fashioned times
3000TH: สองพัน saawngR phanM two thousand (2000)
3000TH: สักครู่ sakL khruuF one moment
3000TH: สั่งซื้อ sangL seuuH to order
3000TH: สามวันก่อน saamR wanM gaawnL three days ago
3000TH: สามสิบเอ็ด saamR sipL etL thirty one (31)
3000TH: สิ่งของ singL khaawngR thing (formal)
3000TH: สิ้นปี sinF bpeeM end of the year
3000TH: สิบเก้า sipL gaaoF nineteen (19)
3000TH: สิบเจ็ด sipL jetL seventeen (17)
3000TH: สิบแปด sipL bpaaetL eighteen (18)
3000TH: สิบล้าน sipL laanH ten million (10,000,000)
3000TH: สิบสาม sipL saamR thirteen (13)
3000TH: สิบหก sipL hohkL sixteen (16)
3000TH: สิบห้า sipL haaF fifteen (15)
3000TH: สีเขียวอ่อน seeR khiaaoR aawnL light green
3000TH: สีแดงเข้ม seeR daaengM khemF dark red
3000TH: สีผม seeR phohmR hair color
3000TH: สีฟัน seeR fanM to brush teeth
3000TH: สีไม่สด - สีหม่น seeR maiF sohtL seeR mohnL dull color
3000TH: สีเหลืองอ่อน seeR leuuangR aawnL light yellow
3000TH: สีอ่อน seeR aawnL light colour
3000TH: สุดท้อง sootL thaawngH youngest, last born
3000TH: เส้นใหญ่ senF yaiL large flat rice noodles
3000TH: เสื้อกางเกง seuuaF gaangM gaehngM suit of clothes
3000TH: เสื้อแขนยาว seuuaF khaaenR yaaoM long-sleeved shirt
3000TH: ไสตล์ saiR dtaL style (loanword)
3000TH: หนึ่งร้อย neungL raawyH one hundred (100)
3000TH: หม้อ maawF pot (cooking)
3000TH: หมอ maawR medical doctor
3000TH: หมอนวด maawR nuaatF masseur, masseuse
3000TH: หมายความว่า maaiR khwaamM waaF means that...
3000TH: หรือไม่ reuuR maiF or not
3000TH: ห้องเก็บของ haawngF gepL khaawngR storage space, storage room
3000TH: ห้องคู่ haawngF khuuF double room
3000TH: ห้องเดี่ยว haawngF diaaoL single room
3000TH: ห้องรับแขก haawngF rapH khaaekL living room
3000TH: ห้องอาหาร haawngF aaM haanR dining room, dining hall
3000TH: หัวค่ำ huaaR khamF early in the evening (6 pm - 9 pm)
3000TH: หาเงิน haaR ngernM earn money
3000TH: หายป่วย haaiR bpuayL to recover
3000TH: หุง hoongR to cook (especially rice)
3000TH: เห็นด้วย (กับ) henR duayF gapL to agree (with)
3000TH: เหลน laehnR great grandchild
3000TH: เหลอ luuhrR or, question word
3000TH: ไหมไทย maiR thaiM Thai silk
3000TH: อยากได้ yaakL daiF need, want + noun (polite)
3000TH: อย่างนี้ yaangL neeH this kind, like this
3000TH: อย่าเพิ่ง yaaL pheerngF wait, don't do that yet!
3000TH: อยู่ที่ไหน yuuL theeF naiR where is it?
3000TH: อ่อก (เงิน) aawkL ngeernM pay for, put up the money for, stand good for
3000TH: ออกจาก aawkL jaakL to leave from
3000TH: อันนั้น anM nanH that one
3000TH: อันโน้น anM no:hnH that one (further away)
3000TH: อาจารย์ aaM jaanM teacher, professor
3000TH: อาทิตย์ก่อน aaM thitH gaawnL last week
3000TH: อาทิตย์นี้ aaM thitH neeH this week
3000TH: อาหารจีน aaM haanR jeenM Chinese food
3000TH: อาหารญี่ปุ่น aaM haanR yeeF bpoonL Japanese food
3000TH: อีกด้วย eekL duayF also, as well
3000TH: อื่นๆ euunL euunL other, others, other ones
3000TH: เอ็ด etL one (used in combinations like 21, 31)
3000TH: เออ uuhrM by the way
3000TH: เอาไหม aoM maiR question word (will you accept?)
3000TH: เอาออก aoM aawkL to take out
3000TH: โอเค o:hM khaehM o.k. (loanword)
3000TH: โอเลี้ยง o:hM liiangH iced coffee (black)
3000TH: แฮม haaemM ham (loanword)
3000TH: กรณี gaL raH neeM case, circumstance
3000TH: กระจาย graL jaaiM to spread, expand, extend
3000TH: กระดาษชำระ graL daatL chamM raH toilet paper
3000TH: กระโดด graL do:htL to jump
3000TH: กระทะ graL thaH saucepan, frying pan
3000TH: กระบอก graL baawkL tube shaped, classifier for guns, flasks
3000TH: กรัม gramM gram (metric system) (loanword)
3000TH: กล่องเล็กๆ - กลัก glaawngL lekH lekH glakL case or box (small)
3000TH: กลับรถ glapL rohtH to turn the car around, u-turn
3000TH: กลืน gleuunM to swallow
3000TH: กลุ้มใจ gloomF jaiM to worry, be depressed, distress
3000TH: กอด gaawtL to hug
3000TH: ก่อสร้าง gaawL saangF to build, construct
3000TH: กะ gaL to guess, estimate
3000TH: กังวล gangM wohnM to worry
3000TH: กับข้าว gapL khaaoF food eaten with rice
3000TH: กา gaaM crow, kettle, teapot; make a mark, make a sign
3000TH: การประชุม gaanM bpraL choomM meeting, conference, session
3000TH: ก้าว gaaoF to step, a step
3000TH: กำจัด gamM jatL dispose of
3000TH: กำนัน gamM nanM kamnan (chief of the tambon)
3000TH: กำเนิด gamM neertL to procreate
3000TH: กำแพง gamM phaaengM wall (enclosing a yard or city)
3000TH: กินข้าว ginM khaaoF to have a meal
3000TH: กิโลกรัม giL lo:hM gramM kilogram (metric system)
3000TH: เกลียด gliiatL to hate
3000TH: เก้าสิบ gaaoF sipL ninety (90)
3000TH: แก gaaeM he, she, they (third person), you - for children, intimates, of equal status
3000TH: แก้ไข gaaeF khaiR to revise
3000TH: แกล้ง glaaengF to tease, bully, trick
3000TH: แกะสลัก gaeL saL lakL to sculpt (carve)
3000TH: โกน go:hnM to shave
3000TH: ข่วน khuaanL to scratch (painfully)
3000TH: ของคุณ khaawngR khoonM your, yours
3000TH: ของผม khaawngR phohmR my, mine (m)
3000TH: ขอบ khaawpL side, border, edge, rim
3000TH: ขอร้อง khaawR raawngH to implore
3000TH: ขัด khatL to go against, cross, be opposed to, contravene
3000TH: ขายส่ง khaaiR sohngL to sell wholesale
3000TH: ข้าวผัด khaaoF phatL fried rice
3000TH: ขุด khootL to dig
3000TH: ขูด khuutL to scrape off
3000TH: เข็มกลัด khemR glatL safety pin, brooch
3000TH: เข้มแข็ง khemF khaengR dynamic, (as leader)
3000TH: เข้าไป khaoF bpaiM to enter
3000TH: เขาเอง khaoR aehngM themselves, ourselves
3000TH: เขิน kheernR to lacquer
3000TH: เขี่ย khiiaL to remove, throw away; to stir, scratch
3000TH: เขียง khiiangR chopping board
3000TH: แข่งขัน khaengL khanR to compete
3000TH: แขวน khwaaenR to hang
3000TH: ไข khaiR animal fat, tallow; unlock, to wind a clock
3000TH: ไข่ดาว khaiL daaoM fried eggs
3000TH: คณะกรรมการ khaH naH gamM maH gaanM committee, commission
3000TH: ค้น khohnH search (for something/someone), look (for something/someone)
3000TH: คนไทย khohnM thaiM Thai person
3000TH: คนนั้น khohnM nanH that person, those people (further away)
3000TH: คนโสด khohnM so:htL single person, bachelor, spinster
3000TH: ครั้งแรก khrangH raaekF first time
3000TH: ครู่ khruuF short period of time, a while
3000TH: ความจริง khwaamM jingM truthfully, actually
3000TH: คอม khaawmM computer (loanwordl)
3000TH: คะแนน khaH naaenM grade, score point(s)
3000TH: ค้า khaaH trade, engage, in trade
3000TH: คาด khaatF to bind, fasten, tie
3000TH: คำนวณ khamM nuaanM to calculate
3000TH: คำนึงถึง - คำนึง khamM neungM theungR khamM neungM to consider
3000TH: คิดว่า khitH waaF to think that ...
3000TH: เคยชิน kheeuyM chinM to get used to
3000TH: เครื่องเรือน khreuuangF reuuanM furniture (formal)
3000TH: เคลื่อน khleuuanF to move, displace, progress
3000TH: เคารพ khaoM rohpH to respect
3000TH: เคี้ยว khiaaoH to chew
3000TH: โครง khro:hngM frame, skeleton
3000TH: ใคร่ khraiF to desire, wish
3000TH: งอก ngaawkF to sprout
3000TH: งาม ngaamM be beautiful, be good-looking, be pretty
3000TH: ไง ngaiM how (form of อย่างไร, ยังไง)
3000TH: จด johtL to write, record, take note, copy; to be contiguous, adjoin, border
3000TH: จดทะเบียน johtL thaH biianM to register, create an official record
3000TH: จักร jakL wheel, disc
3000TH: จัดหา jatL haaR to seek
3000TH: จ่ายเงิน jaaiL ngernM to pay
3000TH: จิ้งจก jingF johkL house lizard
3000TH: จี้ jeeF to mug
3000TH: เจรจา jaehnM raH jaaM to negotiate
3000TH: แจก - จำหน่าย jaaekL jamM naaiL to distribute
3000TH: แจ้ง jaaengF to make known, inform, report
3000TH: ฉีด cheetL to inject
3000TH: ช่วง chuaangF period (of time)
3000TH: ชั่ง changF to weigh
3000TH: ชั่งน้ำหนัก changF namH nakL to weigh (formal)
3000TH: ชิน chinM to be be accustomed to, used to, familiar with
3000TH: ชี้แจง cheeH jaaengM to clarify
3000TH: ชื่นใจ cheuunF jaiM to feel sweet, cordial
3000TH: เช่นกัน chenF ganM same here
3000TH: เช่นเดียวกับ chenF diaaoM gapL the same as, in like manner
3000TH: เชื้อ cheuuaH lineage, descendant, pedigree, nationality, family
3000TH: เชื่อฟัง cheuuaF fangM to obey
3000TH: โชคดี cho:hkF deeM good luck!
3000TH: เซ็นชื่อ senM cheuuF to sign name
3000TH: ดวง duaangM lamp, electric light; classifier for stamps
3000TH: ด่า daaL to curse, scold
3000TH: ด้าน daanF field, line (of research, study or work)
3000TH: ด้าม daamF handle, shaft, hilt; classifier for pen, pencil
3000TH: ด้าย daaiF thread, string, cord
3000TH: ดีขึ้น deeM kheunF improved, better than before
3000TH: ดีเยี่ยม - วิเศษ - เด็ด deeM yiiamF wiH saehtL detL to be excellent, superb (slang)
3000TH: ดูแล - บำรุง duuM laaeM bamM roongM to care for, nourish, maintain
3000TH: เดือด deuuatL to be angry, boiling mad
3000TH: เดือดร้อน deuuatL raawnH to be in trouble, distressed
3000TH: ตกปลา dtohkL bplaaM to fish
3000TH: ตน dtohnM oneself, self
3000TH: ตนเอง dtohnM aehngM oneself, self
3000TH: ตบ dtohpL to slap
3000TH: ตระกูล dtraL guunM family, lineage, pedigree
3000TH: ตลอดไป dtaL laawtL bpaiM forever, always, from now on
3000TH: ตลอดเวลา dtaL laawtL waehM laaM all the time
3000TH: ตลาดนัด dtaL laatL natH morning market
3000TH: ตอนแรก dtaawnM raaekF at first
3000TH: ต่อเนื่อง dtaawL neuuangF to continue, carry on
3000TH: ต่อไปนี้ dtaawL bpaiM neeH as follows
3000TH: ต่อย dtaawyL to punch
3000TH: ตะไคร้ dtaL khraiH lemon grass
3000TH: ตะปู dtaL bpuuM nail, spike
3000TH: ตัก dtakL to scoop
3000TH: ตักบาตร dtakL baatL to give alms (to a monk)
3000TH: ตั้งอยู่ dtangF yuuL to be located at
3000TH: ตัดผม dtatL phohmR to cut hair
3000TH: ตัดสินใจ dtatL sinR jaiM to decide
3000TH: ตัวผู้ dtuaaM phuuF animal (male)
3000TH: ตัวเมีย dtuaaM miiaM animal (female)
3000TH: ตัวหนังสือ dtuaaM nangR seuuR letter (of the alphabet)
3000TH: ต่างหาก dtaangL haakL separately, independently, on one's own, on the contrary, far from it
3000TH: ตามใจ dtaamM jaiM as you like
3000TH: ตามที่ dtaamM theeF according to, as, in the way that, as may be
3000TH: ตารางวา dtaaM raangM waaM square wa (4 square meters)
3000TH: ตื่นเต้น dteuunL dtenF to be excited
3000TH: เต้น dtenF to dance
3000TH: เต้นรำ dtenF ramM to dance
3000TH: เตารีด dtaoM reetF iron (for clothing)
3000TH: แตงไทย dtaaengM thaiM musk melon
3000TH: แตะ dtaeL touch (lightly)
3000TH: โต๊ะเครื่องแป้ง dtoH khreuuangF bpaaengF dressing table
3000TH: ไต่ dtaiL to climb, clamber, scale
3000TH: ถอย thaawyR to back up
3000TH: ถั่วงอก thuaaL ngaawkF bean sprouts
3000TH: ถั่วลันเตา thuaaL lanM dtaoM green peas
3000TH: ถ่านไฟฉาย thaanL faiM chaaiR flashlight battery
3000TH: ถ่ายทอด thaaiL thaawtF to broadcast, transmit, relay
3000TH: ถีบ theepL ride, pedal
3000TH: เถียง thiiangR to dispute, debate, argue
3000TH: แถวนั้น thaaeoR nanH over there, that area
3000TH: ทนทาน - ถาวร thohnM thaanM thaaR waawnM durable, permanent
3000TH: ท่วม thuaamF to overflow
3000TH: ทหารอากาศ thaH haanR aaM gaatL air force
3000TH: ทอ thaawM to weave
3000TH: ท่อ thaawF pipe, ditch, sewer
3000TH: ท่องจำ thaawngF jamM to memorize
3000TH: ท่อน้ำ thaawF naamH water pipe
3000TH: ทะเบียน thaH biianM register, list, record
3000TH: ทั้งคืน thangH kheuunM all night
3000TH: ทั้งวัน thangH wanM all day
3000TH: ทั้งหลาย thangH laaiR various, every, all over, many
3000TH: ทั่ว thuaaF to be all over, throughout
3000TH: ทั่วไป thuaaF bpaiM to be general, common, ordinary
3000TH: ทางขวา thaangM khwaaR right (to the)
3000TH: ทางซ้าย thaangM saaiH left (to the left)
3000TH: ทางนี้ thaangM neeH this way
3000TH: ทางโน้น thaangM no:hnH that over there
3000TH: ทานข้าว thaanM khaaoF to have a meal, to eat rice
3000TH: ทำกับข้าว thamM gapL khaaoF to cook
3000TH: ที่ตีไข่ theeF dteeM khaiL egg beater (ordinary)
3000TH: ที่เที่ยว theeF thiaaoF tourist attraction, place to tour, go
3000TH: ที่พัก theeF phakH lodging, resting place, a place to stay
3000TH: ทีม theemM team, group (loanword)
3000TH: ทีแรก theeM raaekF first time, at first
3000TH: ทุกคน thookH khohnM everybody, everyone
3000TH: ทุกที่ thookH theeF anywhere, everywhere
3000TH: ทุกอย่าง thookH yaangL everything (spoken), every kind
3000TH: ทุน thoonM capital, asset, fund
3000TH: เท thaehM to pour, pour out
3000TH: เทป thaehpF tape (loanword)
3000TH: เท่าที่ thaoF theeF as much as, to the extent that
3000TH: เท่าไหร่ thaoF raiL how much
3000TH: เทียบ thiiapF to compare with, bear comparison with
3000TH: แท้ thaaeH true, real, genuine
3000TH: แทง thaaengM to stab
3000TH: ธรรมชาติ thamM maH chaatF nature, natural, creation
3000TH: ธรรมเนียม thamM niiamM custom, tradition, manner
3000TH: น้อยกว่า naawyH gwaaL little, few (adj)
3000TH: น่าซื้อ naaF seuuH nice to buy
3000TH: น่าฟัง naaF fangM interesting to listen to
3000TH: นายกรัฐมนตรี naaM yohkH ratH thaL mohnM dtreeM prime minister
3000TH: น่าเสียใจ naaF siiaR jaiM regrettable, worthy of sorry
3000TH: น่าเสียดาย naaF siiaR daaiM to be unfortunate, unlucky, unfavorable
3000TH: นาฬิกาปลุก naaM liH gaaM bplookL alarm clock
3000TH: น่าอ่าน naaF aanL interesting to read
3000TH: นำเข้า namM khaoF to import, introduce, bring in
3000TH: น้ำโซดา naamH so:hM daaM soda water
3000TH: น้ำอัดลม namH atL lohmM carbonated drinks
3000TH: นิกาย niH gaaiM set, denomination
3000TH: นิมนต์ niH mohnM to invite (only for monk)
3000TH: นึ่ง neungF to steam
3000TH: เนื้อผ้า neuuaH phaaF texture of cloth
3000TH: แน่น naaenF securely, tightly, solidly
3000TH: แนวทาง naaeoM thaangM way, path, course
3000TH: โน้น no:hnH that (farther away than นั้น)
3000TH: ในขณะที่ naiM khaL naL theeF while, when, as
3000TH: ในระหว่าง naiM raH waangL between, during, amongst
3000TH: บก bohkL land (as opposed to sea)
3000TH: บรรจุ banM jooL to load, fill, pack
3000TH: บรรดา banM daaM all, whole, totality
3000TH: บริโภค bawL riH pho:hkF to consume (edible things)
3000TH: บังเอิญ bangM eernM by chance, accidentally
3000TH: บัตร batL ticket, card
3000TH: บัตรเครดิต batL khraehM ditL credit card
3000TH: บาน baanM to bloom; classifier for doors
3000TH: บ้านเลขที่ baanF laehkF theeF house number
3000TH: บิดามารดา biL daaM maanM daaM parents (formal)
3000TH: บีบ beepL to squeeze
3000TH: แบ่ง baengL to divide up, allot, share
3000TH: แบบฟอร์ม baaepL faawmM form (document)
3000TH: ใบมะกรูด baiM maH gruutL kaffir lime leaf
3000TH: ปก bpohkL cover (e.g. of a book)
3000TH: ประกอบด้วย bpraL gaawpL duayF comprised of
3000TH: ประกัน bpraL ganM to guarantee, insure, assure
3000TH: ประชาชน bpraL chaaM chohnM citizens, the public, people
3000TH: ประถม bpraL thohmR elementary (level)
3000TH: ประพฤติ bpraL phreutH behave, act
3000TH: ประมูล bpraL muunM to bid (at auction)
3000TH: ประเมิน bpraL meernM to estimate, assess, evaluate
3000TH: ประเมินผล bpraL meernM phohnR to evaluate, assess, estimate
3000TH: ประสบ bpraL sohpL to face, encounter, meet
3000TH: ประหยัด bpraL yatL to economize, save, be thrifty
3000TH: ปรับ bprapL to fine, impose a fine
3000TH: ปรากฏ bpraaM gohtL to be apparent, evident
3000TH: ปริญญา bpaL rinM yaaM academic degree
3000TH: ปรึกษา bpreukL saaR talk it over, consult
3000TH: ปลอกหมอน bplaawkL maawnR pillow case
3000TH: ป้อน bpaawnF to feed someone
3000TH: ปอนด์ bpaawnM pound (weight)
3000TH: ปัจจัย bpatL jaiM factor (n)
3000TH: ปั่น bpanL to spin (transitive), to blend
3000TH: ปั้น bpanF to mold, sculpt, form
3000TH: ปากซอย bpaakL saawyM entrance into a lane (top of soi)
3000TH: เป็นไข้ bpenM khaiF fever (to have)
3000TH: เป็นต้น bpenM dtohnF etc., and so on, for example
3000TH: เป้าหมาย bpaoF maaiR aim, purpose, goal
3000TH: แปรงฟัน bpraaengM fanM to brush teeth
3000TH: แปลง bplaaengM plot (of land)
3000TH: โปรแกรม bpro:hM graaemM program (loan word)
3000TH: ไปถึง bpaiM theungR arrive (away from the speaker)
3000TH: ไปเยี่ยม bpaiM yiiamF to go visit a person
3000TH: ไปส่ง bpaiM sohngL to see someone off, to take or send a person (general use)
3000TH: ผมเอง phohmR aehngM myself (m)
3000TH: ผลกระทบ phohnR graL thohpH effect, affectation, influence
3000TH: ผลัก phlakL to push (away)
3000TH: ผสม phaL sohmR to mix, blend, mingle
3000TH: ผ่า phaaL to slice open
3000TH: ผ้าเช็ดมือ phaaF chetH meuuM handtowel, napkin
3000TH: ผู้ phuuF person (rarely used alone)
3000TH: ผูก phuukL to tie
3000TH: ผู้แต่ง phuuF dtaengL author (of a work)
3000TH: ผู้ผลิต phuuF phaL litL producer, manufacturer, maker
3000TH: เผาศพ phaoR sohpL to cremate a corpse
3000TH: แผ่นดิน phaenL dinM land, territory, country
3000TH: ฝัง fangR to bury, inter
3000TH: ฝั่ง fangL bank (of a river, street), side (canal, sea)
3000TH: ฝากเงิน faakL ngeernM deposit money (in the bank)
3000TH: ฝาผนัง faaR phaL nangR wall (of a room or house)
3000TH: ฝ่าย faaiL side, party, sector
3000TH: ฝีมือ feeR meuuM manual skill, craftsmanship
3000TH: ฝึกหัด feukL hatL practice, drill, train
3000TH: พ.ศ. ? Buddhist era (abbreviation of พุทธศักราช)
3000TH: พ่น phohnF to spray
3000TH: พระพุทธรูป phraH phooH thohtH thaH ruupF Buddha image
3000TH: พลอย phlaawyM precious stones, such as sapphires, rubies, etc.
3000TH: พวกนี้ phuaakF neeH these people
3000TH: พวกเรา phuaakF raoM we, they, us, them, all of us
3000TH: พัด phatH to blow (as the wind)
3000TH: พาน phaanM offering tray
3000TH: พาย phaaiM paddle, pie
3000TH: พาสปอร์ต phaatF bpaawdL passport (loanword)
3000TH: พิง phingM to lean
3000TH: พิจารณา phiH jaaM raH naaM to consider, inquire, meditate
3000TH: พิมพ์ดีด phimM deetL to type, print
3000TH: พิษ phitH poison, toxicity, toxicant
3000TH: พื้นฐาน pheuunH thaanR base, bottom
3000TH: เพศ phaehtF gender, sex
3000TH: เพิ่มเติม pheermF dteermM in addition, more, extra; to add, increase; to be additional, added
3000TH: เพียง phiiangM just as much as, only
3000TH: เพียงพอ phiiangM phaawM enough, sufficiently, adequately
3000TH: ไพ่ phaiF cards (playing)
3000TH: ฟ้อง faawngH accuse, charge, sue
3000TH: ฟิล์ม fimM film, photographic film
3000TH: ภริยา phaH riH yaaM wife (elegant term)
3000TH: ภาวะ phaaM waH condition, state, situation
3000TH: ภาษาไทย phaaM saaR thaiM Thai language
3000TH: มวน muaanM classifier for cigarettes, cigars
3000TH: มองดู maawngM duuM look at closely
3000TH: มองเห็น maawngM henR to be able to see
3000TH: มะเขือ maH kheuuaR tomato-eggplant family of vegetables
3000TH: มั่นคง manF khohngM to be secure, be stable, be firm
3000TH: มากขึ้น maakF kheunF to increase
3000TH: มากมาย maakF maaiM a lot, many, several
3000TH: มาตรฐาน maatF dtraL thaanR standard, criterion
3000TH: มีธุระ meeM thooH raH busy, business
3000TH: มือถือ meuuM theuuR mobile phone
3000TH: มุ้งลวด moongH luaatF screen (for window, etc.)
3000TH: เมียน้อย miiaM naawyH minor wife
3000TH: เมียหลวง miiaM luaangR major wife (infers having a minor wife)
3000TH: เมืองไทย meuuangM thaiM Thailand (informal)
3000TH: เมืองนอก meuuangM naawkF foreign countries, abroad
3000TH: เมืองหลวง meuuangM luaangR capital city, city, town, nation
3000TH: แม่ครัว maaeF khruaaM female cook
3000TH: แม่บ้าน maaeF baanF housekeeper (female)
3000TH: ไม่ ... เลย maiF leeuyM not ... at all (phrase)
3000TH: ไม่ต้อง maiF dtawngF need not, you don’t have to
3000TH: ไม่ทัน maiF thanM not in time, to be late
3000TH: ไม่มี maiF meeM to not have, don't have
3000TH: ไม่เห็นด้วย maiF henR duayF to disagree
3000TH: ยกย่อง yohkH yaawngF to honor, praise
3000TH: ย่อง yawngF to tiptoe
3000TH: ยอมรับ yaawmM rapH to agree, accept (usually against one's wishes)
3000TH: ยับ yapH to wrinkle
3000TH: ยากันยุง yaaM ganM yoongM mosquito repellent
3000TH: ยายทวด yaaiM thuaatF great grandmother (maternal)
3000TH: ยิ่ง yingF to be extreme, excessive
3000TH: ยิ้ม yimH to smile
3000TH: ยี่สิบเอ็ด yeeF sipL etL twenty one (21)
3000TH: ยึด yeutH to seize, capture, grasp
3000TH: เย็นนี้ yenM neeH this afternoon, this evening (late)
3000TH: แย่ yaaeF to be terrible, to be in a bad way
3000TH: แยก yaaekF to divide, separate, part
3000TH: รถไฟใต้ดิน rohtH faiM dtaiF dinM MRT, subway
3000TH: รถไฟฟ้า rohtH faiM faaH BTS, skytrain
3000TH: รบ rohpH to combat
3000TH: รวดเร็ว ruaatF reoM to be fast, rapid, quick
3000TH: รหัสไปรษณีย์ raH hatL bpraiM saL neeM postal code
3000TH: ร้องเรียน raawngH riianM to petition
3000TH: รอย raawyM scratch, mark, trail
3000TH: ระงับ raH ngapH to restrain, suppress, hold back
3000TH: ระบบ raH bohpL system, method
3000TH: ระเบียบ raH biiapL rule, order, regulation
3000TH: ระยะเวลา raH yaH waehM laaM period of time, session
3000TH: รังนก rangM nohkH bird's nest
3000TH: ร่าง raangF draft, proposal
3000TH: ร่างกาย raangF gaaiM body parts (elegant)
3000TH: ราชการ raatF chaH gaanM government service, civil service
3000TH: รายงาน raaiM ngaanM to report
3000TH: รายได้ raaiM daiF income, revenue
3000TH: รำลึก ramM leukH to recall, recollect, bring back to one's mind
3000TH: รื้อ reuuH to raze
3000TH: รุ่น roonF age, generation, period; classifier for age, period of time or generation
3000TH: เร็ว, เร็วๆ reoM reoM reoM quickly, fast
3000TH: เรื่อยๆ reuuayF reuuayF so so (as a response to a greeting), continuously, keeps going on
3000TH: แรงงาน raaengM ngaanM labor (n)
3000TH: แรงเทียน raaengM thiianM watt (measure of electricity)
3000TH: แรม raaemM RAM, computer memory (loanword)
3000TH: โรคบิด ro:hkF bitL to have dysentery
3000TH: ไร raiM what (short form of อะไร)
3000TH: ฤดูฝน reuH duuM fohnR rainy season
3000TH: ฤดูหนาว reuH duuM naaoR cold season, winter
3000TH: ลงทะเบียน lohngM thaH biianM to register
3000TH: ลดลง lohtH lohngM to become lower, subside, diminish
3000TH: ลวก luaakF to scald, burn
3000TH: ลวดลาย luaatF laaiM design, n. (pattern)
3000TH: ลักทรัพย์ lakH thaH rapH to burgle
3000TH: ลักษณะ lakH saL naL quality, character, characteristic
3000TH: ลาก่อน laaM gaawnL goodbye, farewell
3000TH: ลาย laaiM design, pattern, mark
3000TH: ลาออก laaM aawkL to quit
3000TH: ลำดับ lamM dapL to arrange, put in order, organize
3000TH: เลี้ยวขวา liaaoH khwaaR to turn right
3000TH: เลี้ยวซ้าย liaaoH saaiH to turn left
3000TH: เลือกตั้ง leuuakF dtangF elect (as in a political election)
3000TH: แล้วแต่ laaeoH dtaaeL depending on
3000TH: ไล่ laiF to chase
3000TH: ไล่ออก laiF aawkL to fire
3000TH: วงจร wohngM jaawnM circuit (electrical)
3000TH: วรรณกรรม wanM naH gamM literary work
3000TH: วัตถุประสงค์ watH thooL bpraL sohngR objective, object, aim
3000TH: วันพฤหัสบดี wanM phreuH hatL saL baawM deeM Thursday (formal)
3000TH: วา waaM wa (2 meters)
3000TH: วิเคราะห์ wiH khrawH to analyze, contemplate, consider
3000TH: วิชาชีพ wiH chaaM cheepF vocation, profession, occupation
3000TH: วิญญาณ winM yaanM soul, life after death
3000TH: วิทยา witH thaH yaaM knowledge (used mainly in compounds)
3000TH: วิธี wiH theeM means, way, method
3000TH: ไว้ใจ waiH jaiM to trust, rely on
3000TH: ไวน์ waiM wine (loanword)
3000TH: ศาสตร์ saatL suffix: field of knowledge -ology
3000TH: เศร้า saoF to be sad, upset, depressed
3000TH: เศษ saehtL scraps, remains, fragments
3000TH: ส่งจดหมาย sohngL johtL maaiR to post a letter
3000TH: สงสัย sohngR saiR to be suspect, be suspicious, doubt
3000TH: สงสาร sohngR saanR to feel sorry for
3000TH: ส่งออก sohngL aawkL to export, send abroad
3000TH: สดใส sohtL saiR bright, clear (weather)
3000TH: สติ saL dtiL consciousness, sense, mind
3000TH: สนามม้า saL naamR maaH race track
3000TH: สบายใจ saL baaiM jaiM to be contented
3000TH: สโมสร saL mo:hM saawnR club, association
3000TH: สวดมนต์ suaatL mohnM to chant a prayer
3000TH: ส่วนใหญ่ suaanL yaiL majority, larger part
3000TH: สวม suaamR to wear (polite)
3000TH: สวัสดิการ saL watL diL gaanM welfare, fringe benefit
3000TH: สองแถว saawngR thaaeoR pick-up truck with two benches (two rows)
3000TH: สอบสวน saawpL suaanR to investigate
3000TH: สะดือ saL deuuM belly button
3000TH: สะใภ้ saL phaiH in-law (female)
3000TH: สัก sakL just, about, around (often implying "as little as...")
3000TH: สังคม sangR khohmM society, community
3000TH: สัดส่วน satL suaanL proportion, ratio
3000TH: สั่น sanL to tremble, vibrate
3000TH: สาขา saaR khaaR branch, branch office, chain store
3000TH: สาด saatL to throw (liquid)
3000TH: สามแยก saamR yaaekF intersection (three way)
3000TH: สารภาพ saaR raH phaapF to confess
3000TH: สำนักงาน samR nakH ngaanM office (building)
3000TH: สิ้นเดือน sinF deuuanM end of the month
3000TH: สิบสอง sipL saawngR twelve (12)
3000TH: สิบเอ็ด sipL etL eleven (11)
3000TH: สีตก seeR dtohkL faded, pale, colour runs or fades
3000TH: สี่สิบ seeL sipL forty (40)
3000TH: สืบ seuupL to detect, find out, probe into
3000TH: สื่อ seuuL to communicate, convey (message, news or information)
3000TH: สื่อสาร seuuL saanR to communicate, chat, speak
3000TH: สุด sootL maximum, peak, highest point
3000TH: สูงสุด suungR sootL to be highest, tallest, supreme
3000TH: เส้นหมี่ senF meeL rice noodles (very fine)
3000TH: เสียดาย siiaR daaiM regretful, unhappy (because of lost opportunity to do something)
3000TH: เสื่อม seuuamL to deteriorate, decline, lessen
3000TH: หกสิบ hohkL sipL sixty (60)
3000TH: หนักใจ nakL jaiM to be to serious, tense, troubled, heavy hearted
3000TH: หนี neeR to escape, avoid, flee
3000TH: หมายถึง maaiR theungR to mean
3000TH: หย่า yaaL to divorce
3000TH: หยุดพัก yootL phakH to take a break
3000TH: หลอก laawkL to fool
3000TH: หลังจากนั้น langR jaakL nanH after that
3000TH: หลังจากนี้ langR jaakL neeH later, after this
3000TH: หลุม loomR hole, pit, hollow
3000TH: ห้องกินข้าว haawngF ginM khaaoF dining room
3000TH: ห้องทำงาน haawngF thamM ngaanM work room, office
3000TH: ห้อย haawyF to dangle
3000TH: หัด hatL practice, drill, train
3000TH: หาง haangR tail, end, back
3000TH: ห้างสรรพสินค้า haangF sapL phaH sinR khaaH shopping mall (formal)
3000TH: หาเจอ haaR juuhrM to find something you were looking for
3000TH: หาไม่เจอ haaR maiF juuhrM to be unable to find
3000TH: เหงื่อออก ngeuuaL aawkL to sweat
3000TH: เหรอ ruuhrR really?, particle: asking for confirmation "am I right in assuming that?"
3000TH: เห่า haoL to bark, hiss (of a snake)
3000TH: แหล่ง laengL source, location, spot
3000TH: แหลม laaemR pointed, sharp point
3000TH: ให้เช่า haiF chaoF let, for rent
3000TH: ใหญ่โต yaiL dto:hM wide, large, roomy
3000TH: อด ohtL to refrain, go without, miss out on
3000TH: อนุบาล aL nooH baanM nursery (level)
3000TH: อพาร์ทเมนท์ aL phaatF maehnM apartment (loanword)
3000TH: อวด uaatL to show off, flaunt
3000TH: ออกมา aawkL maaM come out
3000TH: ออกเสียง aawkL siiangR pronounce, voice
3000TH: อัด atL to record, tape, copy
3000TH: อัตโนมัติ atL dtaL no:hM matH to be automatic
3000TH: อัตรา atL raaM rate, ratio, tariff
3000TH: อันนี้ anM neeH this one
3000TH: อ้างถึง - อ้างอิง aangF theungR aangF ingM to be referable, quotable, consultative
3000TH: อ่างล้างหน้า aangL laangH naaF wash basin
3000TH: อาณาจักร aaM naaM jakL kingdom, territory
3000TH: อาทิตย์ที่แล้ว aaM thitH theeF laaeoH last week
3000TH: อาทิตย์หน้า aaM thitH naaF next week
3000TH: อาหารเที่ยง aaM haanR thiiangF lunch (formal)
3000TH: อาหารไทย aaM haanR thaiM Thai food
3000TH: อาหารฝรั่ง aaM haanR faL rangF western food
3000TH: อิทธิพล itL thiH phohnM influence (n)
3000TH: อิสระ itL saL raL to be free, independent
3000TH: อุดฟัน ootL fanM to get a filling (dental), to fill teeth
3000TH: อุดหนุน ootL noonR to support, assist (financially), to patronize
3000TH: อุ้ม oomF to hold (in one's arms)
3000TH: เอกอัครราชทูต aehkL akL khraH raatF chaH thuutF ambassador (from a monarchy, formal)
3000TH: เอาไป aoM bpaiM to take away, to take
3000TH: เอามา aoM maaM to bring
3000TH: แอปเปิล aaepL bpeernM apple (loanword)
3000TH: แอร์ aaeM a/c (informal), air hostess
3000TH: ฮะ haH polite particle: used in statements and questions by males
3000TH: ฮ่ะ haF polite particle: used by male and female
3000TH: ก็ได้ gaawF daiF all right, OK, fine
3000TH: กลับมา glapL maaM come back, return
3000TH: กลิ่น glinL smell, odor
3000TH: กวาด gwaatL to sweep
3000TH: ก้อน gaawnF classifier for things in lumps (lump, cake, piece)
3000TH: ก้าวหน้า gaaoF naaF to progress, advance, forward
3000TH: กำลังจะ gamM langM jaL to be about to, on the point of
3000TH: กำหนด gamM nohtL to set, to appoint, specification
3000TH: กุญแจ goonM jaaeM key, lock
3000TH: เกรงใจ graehngM jaiM to be (too) courteous, considerate, afraid of offending
3000TH: เกา gaoM to scratch, scrape
3000TH: เกาะ gawL island, isle
3000TH: โกนหนวด go:hnM nuaatL to get a shave
3000TH: ขณะนี้ khaL naL neeH present time
3000TH: ขนม khaL nohmR pastry, sweets, dessert
3000TH: ขนส่ง khohnR sohngL to transport, bus station (transport send)
3000TH: ขยาย khaL yaaiR to expand
3000TH: ขวบ khuaapL year, of age (for people under 14 years)
3000TH: ข้อ khaawF item, provision, clause, point, section
3000TH: ของฉัน khaawngR chanR my, mine (female)
3000TH: ขอบใจ khaawpL jaiM "thank you" (superior to inferior)
3000TH: ข้อมูล khaawF muunM data, information
3000TH: ขอยืม khaawR yeuumM to borrow
3000TH: ขัน khanR amusingly, funnily, ridiculously, absurdly; bowl, water dipper
3000TH: ข้าวโพด khaaoF pho:htF corn, maize
3000TH: ข้าวเหนียว khaaoF niaaoR sticky rice
3000TH: ขี่ kheeL to be astride, straddle, ride; drive, operate, ride
3000TH: ไข้หวัด khaiF watL flu, cold (to have)
3000TH: คณะ khaH naH faculty, school, branch of study, department; group, party
3000TH: คดี khaH deeM case, lawsuit
3000TH: คนเดียว khohnM diaaoM alone, one person
3000TH: ค้นหา khohnH haaR to search
3000TH: คม khohmM to be sharp
3000TH: ครบ khrohpH complete (in quantity), to include all the members of a limited set of items
3000TH: คอมพิวเตอร์ khaawmM phiuM dtuuhrM computer (loanword)
3000TH: ค่าจ้าง khaaF jaangF wage, wages, pay
3000TH: โฆษณา kho:htF saL naaM to advertise
3000TH: ง่วง nguaangF to be sleepy
3000TH: งั้น nganH in that case, so, then, therefore (shortened from ถ้ายังงั้น)
3000TH: งานเลี้ยง ngaanM liiangH party (entertainment)
3000TH: เงินทอน ngernM thaawnM change (money returned)
3000TH: จัดการ jatL gaanM to manage
3000TH: จ้าง jaangF to employ, hire
3000TH: จำเป็น jamM bpenM to be necessary
3000TH: จีบ jeepL to pleat, to flirt
3000TH: จึง jeungM so, therefore, consequently
3000TH: จุด jootL to light + _ (eg, to light a fire, cigerette)
3000TH: เจริญ jaL reernM to prosper, grow, develop
3000TH: เจ้าหน้าที่ jaoF naaF theeF authorities, government
3000TH: ใจเย็น jaiM yenM calm, cool-headed
3000TH: ใจร้อน jaiM raawnH to be hot-tempered, short-tempered, quick-tempered, impatient
3000TH: เฉพาะ chaL phawH especially, exclusively for
3000TH: เฉยๆ cheeuyR cheeuyR so-so, just, to be indifferent, have a relaxed view of life
3000TH: ชนบท chohnM naH bohtL rural area, countryside (polite)
3000TH: ชั้นล่าง chanH laangF downstairs, ground floor
3000TH: ชำระ chamM raH to revise (formal), to cleanse
3000TH: ชิม chimM to taste
3000TH: เชือก cheuuakF rope, cord; classifier for elephants (domestic)
3000TH: ซ่อม saawmF to repair
3000TH: ซักแห้ง sakH haaengF to dry-clean
3000TH: ซิ siH particle used to show emphasis
3000TH: ซื้อของ seuuH khaawngR to shop
3000TH: เซ็น senM to sign
3000TH: ดม dohmM to smell (active)
3000TH: ด่วน duaanL to be urgent, express
3000TH: ดอกบัว daawkL buaaM lotus flower
3000TH: ดัน danM to push
3000TH: ดับ dapL to switch off, turn off, put out
3000TH: ดำเนิน damM neernM to proceed, walk, go on foot
3000TH: ดิน dinM earth, land, ground
3000TH: ดิบ dipL unripe, raw
3000TH: ดีกว่า deeM gwaaL better than
3000TH: ดึง deungM to pull
3000TH: เดียวกัน diaaoM ganM same, identical
3000TH: ต้ม dtohmF to boil something
3000TH: ตรงข้าม dtrohngM khaamF opposite, across from
3000TH: ต่อมา dtaawL maaM later on
3000TH: ต่อราคา dtaawL raaM khaaM to bargain
3000TH: ตัวเขาเอง dtuaaM khaoR aehngM he (himself)
3000TH: ตัวเลข dtuaaM laehkF number, figure, digit
3000TH: ตัวอย่าง dtuaaM yaangL sample, example
3000TH: ตัวเอง dtuaaM aehngM one's self
3000TH: ต่างจังหวัด dtaangL jangM watL outside of Bangkok, upcountry
3000TH: ตาย dtaaiM to die
3000TH: ตุ๊กตุ๊ก dtookH dtookH tuk tuk
3000TH: เตะ dtehL to kick
3000TH: เติม dteermM to add to, fill
3000TH: เตือน dteuuanM to remind, warn
3000TH: แตกต่าง dtaaekL dtaangL to differ, to be different, separate
3000TH: ถัก thakL to knit
3000TH: ถูกต้อง thuukL dtawngF accurate, correct
3000TH: ทดลอง thohtH laawngM to experiment
3000TH: ทดสอบ thohtH saawpL to test, examine
3000TH: ท่อง thaawngF to recite
3000TH: ท้าย thaaiH the end, the last of a series
3000TH: ท่าเรือ thaaF reuuaM pier, harbour, wharf, port
3000TH: ทำความสะอาด thamM khwaamM saL aatL to clean
3000TH: ทำด้วย … thamM duayF to be made of
3000TH: ทำบุญ thamM boonM to make merit
3000TH: ทำลาย thamM laaiM to destroy, demolish, damage
3000TH: ที่จอดรถ theeF jaawtL rohtH parking place, parking lot
3000TH: ทีเดียว theeM diaaoM exactly, quite, very
3000TH: ที่นั่ง theeF nangF seat, place to sit
3000TH: ที่โน่น theeF no:hnF way over there
3000TH: ที่แล้ว theeF laaeoH last, previous
3000TH: ทีวี theeM weeM TV, television (loanword)
3000TH: ทีหลัง theeM langR afterwards, later
3000TH: ทีไหน theeM naiR where, anywhere (in negative statement)
3000TH: ทุกวัน thookH wanM daily, every day
3000TH: ทุ่ม thoomF o'clock (7 pm - 11 pm)
3000TH: ทูต thuutF ambassador, diplomat, envoy, representative
3000TH: เท่ากัน thaoF ganM the same, equal (quantity and size)
3000TH: โทร tho:hM to telephone, to call
3000TH: โทษ tho:htF to blame, punishment
3000TH: นโยบาย naH yo:hM baaiM policy, principle, plan
3000TH: น้อยหน่า naawyH naaL custard apple
3000TH: นะ naH polite particle, softener: used to make the question sound less abrupt
3000TH: นักธุรกิจ nakH thooH raH gitL businessman, businessperson
3000TH: นักประพันธ์ nakH bpraL phanM writer (formal)
3000TH: นับ napH to count
3000TH: นา naaM rice field
3000TH: นางสาว naangM saaoR miss + name
3000TH: น่าดู naaF duuM interesting to look at, should be seen
3000TH: นาม naamM name, designation, appellation (loanword)
3000TH: นามบัตร naamM batL business card
3000TH: นำ namM bring, take, fetch, come with; lead, guide, conduct
3000TH: น้ำส้ม naamH sohmF orange juice, orange soda
3000TH: นิยม niH yohmM admire, appreciate
3000TH: นึก neukH to think
3000TH: เน้น nenH to emphasize, to stress, to underscore, to focus on
3000TH: แน่ใจ naaeF jaiM to be sure, certain
3000TH: โน่น no:hnF that (one) over there, over there
3000TH: บท bohtL lesson in a textbook, text or lines of a play
3000TH: บันทึก banM theukH to record (sound), to note
3000TH: บาด baatL to cut or wound
3000TH: บุรุษ booL rootL man, gentleman, male, person
3000TH: เบื่อ beuuaL to be bored
3000TH: แบก baaekL to carry (on the shoulder or back)
3000TH: ใบขับขี่ baiM khapL kheeL driver's license
3000TH: ปกครอง bpohkL khraawngM to govern, rule, administer
3000TH: ปฏิบัติ bpaL dtiL batL to perform, carry out, apply
3000TH: ประกอบ bpraL gaawpL composed of
3000TH: ประชุม bpraL choomM to meet (in a group), to hold a meeting, meeting, assemble
3000TH: ประธาน bpraL thaanM president, chairman
3000TH: ประเภท bpraL phaehtF type, sort, category
3000TH: ประสานงาน bpraL saanR ngaanM to coordinate, integrate, bring together
3000TH: ปรับปรุง bprapL bproongM to adjust, improve, make an adjustment
3000TH: ปริมาณ bpaL riH maanM quantity, amount, number
3000TH: ปลอดภัย bplaawtL phaiM safe, out of danger
3000TH: ปล่อย bplaawyL to release, let go, set free
3000TH: ป่วย bpuayL to be sick, ill, get ill
3000TH: ป้องกัน bpaawngF ganM protect, defend, prevent
3000TH: ปัญหา bpanM haaR problem, question, trouble
3000TH: ป่า bpaaL forest, jungle
3000TH: ปิ้ง bpingF to toast, bake
3000TH: ปี่ bpeeL wind instrument
3000TH: เป็นไปได้ bpenM bpaiM daiF to be possible, be feasible
3000TH: เป็นหวัด bpenM watL cold (to have)
3000TH: เปรียบเทียบ bpriiapL thiiapF to compare
3000TH: เปลือก bpleuuakL shell, case, husk
3000TH: แป้ง bpaaengF powder, flour, starch
3000TH: ไปหา bpaiM haaR go to see (go to look for), visit a person
3000TH: ผลิต phaL litL to manufacture, to produce
3000TH: ผลิตภัณฑ์ phaL litL dtaL phanM product, merchandise, goods
3000TH: ผัว phuaaR husband (informal)
3000TH: ผ้าปูที่นอน phaaF bpuuM theeF naawnM bed sheets
3000TH: เผา phaoR to burn something
3000TH: แผ่น phaenL classifier for map, picture, paper, sheet-like
3000TH: แผล phlaaeR cut, wound, or sore
3000TH: ฝี feeR abscess, boil, pock
3000TH: ฝึก feukL to practise, exercise, train
3000TH: พก phohkH to carry (on one's person)
3000TH: พร้อม phraawmH ready, set, completed
3000TH: พวก phuaakF of people, animals, numerical classifier for group
3000TH: พอดี phaawM deeM just right
3000TH: พ่อตา phaawF dtaaM father-in-law (wife's father)
3000TH: พักผ่อน phakH phaawnL to rest
3000TH: พัฒนา phatH thaH naaM to develop, to progress
3000TH: พัดลม phatH lohmM electric fan
3000TH: พิมพ์ phimM to print
3000TH: พืช pheuutF vegetation, plant
3000TH: เพิ่ม pheermF to increase
3000TH: เพึ่ง ? just (immediately before)
3000TH: เพื่อ pheuuaF for, in order that, so
3000TH: ฟุต footH foot (English system) (loanword)
3000TH: ภัตตาคาร phatH dtaaM khaanM restaurant (large)
3000TH: ภาคอีสาน phaakF eeM saanR northeastern region
3000TH: ภาพ phaapF picture, image, vision
3000TH: มะรืนนี้ maH reuunM neeH day after tomorrow
3000TH: มัธยม matH thaH yohmM high school (level)
3000TH: มาถึง maaM theungR to arrive, reach at
3000TH: เมา maoM to be drunk, inebriated
3000TH: เมีย miiaM wife, a long-term girlfriend (informal)
3000TH: เมื่อคืนนี้ meuuaF kheuunM neeH last night
3000TH: เมื่อไหร่ meuuaF raiL when (question word)
3000TH: แม่ค้า maaeF khaaH salesperson (female)
3000TH: โมง mo:hngM o'clock, time
3000TH: ไม่สบาย maiF saL baaiM to be unwell
3000TH: ยอม yaawmM to be willing
3000TH: ยากจน yaakF johnM destitute, penniless, difficult
3000TH: ยางลบ yaangM lohpH rubber eraser
3000TH: ยิง yingM to shoot, fire
3000TH: ยี่สิบ yeeF sipL twenty (20)
3000TH: ยืนยัน yeuunM yanM to maintain, confirm
3000TH: เยอะแยะ yuhH yaeH plenty, plentifully, to be a whole lot, a great deal
3000TH: เยี่ยม yiiamF to see, visit, to be the best, greatest
3000TH: รบกวน rohpH guaanM to bother, to trouble (someone)
3000TH: รวบรวม ruaapF ruaamM to compile, gather, collect
3000TH: รอ raawM to wait for
3000TH: ร้องเพลง raawngH phlaehngM to sing
3000TH: ระดับ raH dapL class, grade, level, degree, caste, row, rank
3000TH: ระบุ raH booL to specify, identify
3000TH: ระลึก raH leukH to recollect
3000TH: รัง rangM nest, hive
3000TH: รัฐมนตรี ratH thaL mohnM dtreeM minister (head of a ministry)
3000TH: รับประกัน rapH bpraL ganM to guarantee
3000TH: รางวัล raangM wanM prize, award, trophy
3000TH: ร้านกาแฟ raanH gaaM faaeM coffee shop
3000TH: รายการ raaiM gaanM list of items
3000TH: ริม rimM edge, rim, bank
3000TH: รีด reetF to iron (cloth)
3000TH: รึ reuH or, question words
3000TH: เรียกว่า riiakF waaF to be called
3000TH: เรียนรู้ riianM ruuH to learn, study
3000TH: เรียบ riiapF smooth, even, plain
3000TH: โรง ro:hngM shed or hall (large)
3000TH: โรงพัก ro:hngM phakH police station (informal)
3000TH: ฤดูร้อน reuH duuM raawnH hot season, summer
3000TH: ลงทุน lohngM thoonM to invest (finance)
3000TH: ลบ lohpH to erase
3000TH: ลำบาก lamM baakL inconvenient, difficult
3000TH: ลิตร litH liter (loanword)
3000TH: ลิ้นจี่ linH jeeL litchi, lichee nuts
3000TH: ลึก leukH to be deep
3000TH: เลิก leerkF to end, quit, be over, discontinue, give up, break up
3000TH: แลก laaekF to exchange, change, swap
3000TH: วงเวียน wohngM wiianM roundabout, traffic circle
3000TH: วัตถุ watH thooL object, stuff, material
3000TH: วันหยุด wanM yootL vacation, holiday, day off
3000TH: วิจัย wiH jaiM to do research, research
3000TH: วีซ่า weeM saaF visa (loanword)
3000TH: ไว้ waiH for future use or reference
3000TH: ศาล saanR court, law court, court of justice
3000TH: ศูนย์ suunR zero (0)
3000TH: ส่งเสริม sohngL seermR to enhance, promote, encourage
3000TH: สถานที่ saL thaanR theeF place, location
3000TH: สถานีตำรวจ saL thaaR neeM dtamM ruaatL police station
3000TH: สถาบัน saL thaaR banM institute, institution
3000TH: สบายดี saL baaiM deeM to feel well, be in good health
3000TH: สภา saL phaaM council, assembly, chamber
3000TH: สภาพ saL phaapF state, condition, plight
3000TH: สมบูรณ์ sohmR buunM perfect, complete, absolute, abundant
3000TH: สมัคร saL makL to apply (for)
3000TH: สมาคม saL maaM khohmM association, society, organization
3000TH: สระว่ายน้ำ saL waaiF naamH swimming pool
3000TH: สร้าง saangF to build
3000TH: สรุป saL roopL to sum up, conclude
3000TH: สวัสดี saL watL deeM hello (used for greeting or leavetaking)
3000TH: สอบ saawpL to take a test, be tested
3000TH: สัมภาษณ์ samR phaatF to interview
3000TH: สามสิบ saamR sipL thirty (30)
3000TH: สำรวจ samR ruaatL to survey, explore
3000TH: สิ, ซิ siL siH particle: to show emphasis
3000TH: สิทธิ sitL thiH right, authority, privilege
3000TH: สิ้น sinF to end, finish, stop
3000TH: สินค้า sinR khaaH goods, merchandise, commodity
3000TH: สีเงิน seeR ngernM silver (colour)
3000TH: สีทอง seeR thaawngM gold (colour)
3000TH: สุก sookL ripe, cooked until done
3000TH: สุนัข sooL nakH dog (elegant)
3000TH: สุรา sooL raaM liquor (formal)
3000TH: สู้ suuF to fight, vie, oppose
3000TH: เสื้อเชิ้ต seuuaF cheertH dress shirt
3000TH: แสตมป์ saL dtaaemM postage stamp
3000TH: ใส saiR to be clear, transparent
3000TH: หญิงโสด yingR so:htL unmarried women, spinster
3000TH: หด hohtL to shrink
3000TH: หน้าฝน naaF fohnR rainy season
3000TH: หน้าร้อน naaF raawnH hot season
3000TH: หน้าหนาว naaF naaoR cold season
3000TH: หนี้ neeF debt, liability, indebtedness
3000TH: หมื่น meuunL ten-thousand (10,000)
3000TH: หมุน moonR to evolve, revolve, circulate
3000TH: หยิบ yipL to pick up small objects
3000TH: หรอก raawkL particle: used in the negative when making a contradiction
3000TH: หรือยัง reuuR yangM yet (question word), have you... yet?
3000TH: หลอดไฟ (ฟ้า) laawtL faiM faaH electric light bulb
3000TH: หลานชาย laanR chaaiM nephew, grandson
3000TH: หลานสาว laanR saaoR niece, granddaughter
3000TH: หวัง wangR to hope
3000TH: หวี weeR bunch, classifier for bunch of bananas
3000TH: หัก hakL break + object, to break, broken (large things such as bones)
3000TH: หัน hanR to turn around, face about, move around
3000TH: หั่น hanL to cut into pieces, to slice
3000TH: หายใจ haaiR jaiM to breathe
3000TH: หิน hinR rock, stone
3000TH: หิวข้าว hiuR khaaoF to be hungry
3000TH: หีบ heepL box, chest
3000TH: หุ้น hoonF share, stocks
3000TH: เหตุ haehtL cause, reason
3000TH: เห็นด้วย henR duayF to agree
3000TH: เหม็น menR to smell bad
3000TH: เหมาะ mawL suitable, appropriate
3000TH: เหมาะสม mawL sohmR to be appropriate
3000TH: เหล่านั้น laoL nanH those, that group
3000TH: เหลือ leuuaR to be left over, remaining
3000TH: แห้ง haaengF to be dry
3000TH: องค์ ohngM classifier for Buddha images, King, Queen
3000TH: อบ ohpL to roast or bake
3000TH: อย่างน้อย yaangL naawyH at least
3000TH: อย่างไรก็ตาม yaangL raiM gaawF dtaamM anyway, whichever way
3000TH: อันไหน anM naiR which, which one (question word)
3000TH: อาคาร aaM khaanM building (written)
3000TH: อาจ aatL may, might, maybe
3000TH: อาจจะ aatL jaL may, might
3000TH: อาเจียน aaM jiianM to vomit, throw up
3000TH: อาศัยอยู่ - อาศัย aaM saiR aL yuuF aaM saiR to dwell
3000TH: อำนาจ amM naatF power, authority
3000TH: อุ่น oonL to heat
3000TH: เอก aehkL first rank
3000TH: เอกชน aehkL gaL chohnM person, individual
3000TH: โอน o:hnM to transfer
3000TH: ฮัลโหล hanM lo:hR hello (loanword)
3000TH: กฎหมาย gohtL maaiR law, statute, enactment, rule
3000TH: กรม grohmM department, bureau, regiment of soldiers
3000TH: กระจก graL johkL window pane, mirror
3000TH: กระดาน graL daanM board, plank
3000TH: กระดูก graL duukL bone, stingy, cheap
3000TH: กลม glohmM round, circular, large bottle whisky
3000TH: กลางวัน glaangM wanM during the day
3000TH: กอง gaawngM pile, heap, stack; classifier for pile of something
3000TH: กัด gatL to bite
3000TH: กิโลเมตร giL lo:hM metH kilometer (metric system)
3000TH: กีฬา geeM laaM sport(s), athletics
3000TH: เกาหลี gaoM leeR Korea, Korean
3000TH: เกาหลีใต้ gaoM leeR dtaaiF South Korea
3000TH: เกิดขึ้น geertL kheunF to occur
3000TH: เกิน geernM far, too much, over, more, further
3000TH: โกหก go:hM hohkL to lie
3000TH: ของเขา khaawngR khaoR hers, his
3000TH: ขอโทษ khaawR tho:htF excuse me, I'm sorry
3000TH: ขอบคุณ khaawpL khoonM thank you
3000TH: ขับรถ khapL rohtH to drive (a car)
3000TH: ข้างหน้า khaangF naaF in front of, ahead
3000TH: ขาด khaatL to be torn, broken, lacking
3000TH: ข้าม khaamF to skip, jump over, cross
3000TH: ข่าว khaaoL information, news
3000TH: ขี้ kheeF poop, characterised by
3000TH: ขีด kheetL to scratch, 100 grams
3000TH: ขี้เหนียว kheeF niaaoR to be stingy, sticky excrement
3000TH: เขต khaehtL district (Bangkok)
3000TH: แขก khaaekL guests, dark skinned people (Indians, Muslims, etc)
3000TH: คง khohngM most likely, sure to, bound to
3000TH: คนขับรถ khohnM khapL rohtH chauffeur, driver
3000TH: คราว khraaoM time(s) (occasion)
3000TH: ควร khuaanM should, ought to
3000TH: ควาย khwaaiM water buffalo
3000TH: ค่อย khaawyF softly, low (of sound)
3000TH: ค่า khaaF fee, cost, price, value
3000TH: ค่ำ khamF 6 pm - 7pm
3000TH: คิดถึง khitH theungR to think about someone (to miss someone)
3000TH: คุย khuyM to talk, to converse; to brag, boast, swagger, bluster
3000TH: ฆ่า khaaF to kill
3000TH: เงียบ ngiiapF to be quiet
3000TH: จริง jingM to be true, true, really
3000TH: จอง jaawngM to reserve
3000TH: จับ japL to catch, grab
3000TH: ฉบับ chaL bapL copy, issue, edition; classifier for letters or newspapers
3000TH: ฉัน chanR I, me (usually female, possibly male speaking to person of inferior status)
3000TH: ฉันเอง chanR aehngM myself (female)
3000TH: ฉาย chaaiR to shine a light
3000TH: ชม chohmM to look at, admire, praise
3000TH: ชมพู่ chohmM phuuF rose apple
3000TH: ชิ้น chinH piece of something; classifier for things
3000TH: เช็ค chekH to check, cheque (loanword)
3000TH: เช็ด chetH to wipe
3000TH: เชิญ cheernM to invite, go ahead, please do, help yourself
3000TH: ซอง saawngM classifier for cigarettes, envelopes
3000TH: ซ่อน saawnF to hide
3000TH: ซาอุดีอาระเบีย saaM ooL deeM aaM raH biiaM Saudi Arabia
3000TH: ซึ่ง seungF which, that, where, what
3000TH: ญวน yuaanM Vietnam, Vietnamese
3000TH: ญี่ปุ่น yeeF bpoonL Japan, Japanese
3000TH: ฐานะ thaaR naH status, rank
3000TH: เดินทาง deernM thaangM to travel
3000TH: เดี๋ยว diaaoR soon, otherwise, or else, in just a minute, in just a moment
3000TH: แดด daaetL sunlight, sunshine
3000TH: ตกลง dtohkL lohngM right, O.K., to agree (to something)
3000TH: ตรงไป dtrohngM bpaiM go straight
3000TH: ตอบ dtaawpL to answer
3000TH: ตั้งใจ dtangF jaiM to intend
3000TH: ตำบล dtamM bohnM sub-district, precinct, subdivision of an amphoe
3000TH: ติด dtitL to be attached to, to attach, addicted to
3000TH: ติดต่อ dtitL dtaawL to contact, get in touch with
3000TH: ตื่น dteuunL to wake up
3000TH: ตุรกี dtoonM geeM Turkey (the country)
3000TH: เตรียม dtriiamM to prepare
3000TH: แตก dtaaekL to be broken, shatter (fragile things breaking into many pieces)
3000TH: ถั่ว thuaaL beans, peas, nuts
3000TH: ถือ theuuR to hold
3000TH: ถุง thoongR sack, bag, food in bags
3000TH: ถู thuuR to scrub
3000TH: ทน thohnM to endure, stand, tolerate
3000TH: ทวีปอเมริกาใต้ thaH weepF aL maehM riH gaaM dtaaiF South America
3000TH: ทวีปอเมริกาเหนือ thaH weepF aL maehM riH gaaM neuuaR North America
3000TH: ทอน thaawnM to give change
3000TH: ทั้ง thangH all of
3000TH: ทัน thanM to overtake, catch up with, be on time
3000TH: ทันสมัย thanM saL maiR modern, up-to-date
3000TH: ทิ้ง thingH to throw away
3000TH: ที่เขี่ยบุหรี่ theeF khiiaL booL reeL ash tray
3000TH: ที่สุด theeF sootL the most, extremely
3000TH: ที่อยู่ theeF yuuL address, place to live
3000TH: เท่าไร thaoF raiM how many, how much (question word)
3000TH: เที่ยว thiaaoF to go out, travel, tour, for pleasure
3000TH: เธอ thuuhrM you (to intimates or inferiors), her
3000TH: น้องสาว naawngH saaoR younger sister
3000TH: นอนหลับ naawnM lapL to sleep
3000TH: นักศึกษา nakH seukL saaR student (above high school)
3000TH: น่า naaF worthy of, leading to, or –able (forms verb compounds)
3000TH: น่าเกลียด naaF gliiatL to be ugly, disgusting, repulsive, detestable
3000TH: น่าอยู่ naaF yuuL to be cozy, livable, a good place to live, a good place to be at
3000TH: น้ำมัน namH manM oil, gasoline
3000TH: นิวซีแลนด์ niuM seeM laaenM New Zealand
3000TH: เนื่องจาก neuuangF jaakL because, as, since, due to the fact that
3000TH: แน่นอน naaeF naawnM certainly, surely, definitely
3000TH: แนะนำ naeH namM introduce, advise, suggest
3000TH: บริเวณ bawL riH waehnM area, vicinity, zone, precinct, surroundings
3000TH: บริษัท bawL riH satL company, business
3000TH: บังคับ bangM khapH to force
3000TH: บ้านนอก baanF naawkF rural, countryside (sometimes not polite)
3000TH: บุคคล bookL khohnM person, individual, people
3000TH: บุญ boonM virtue, merit, good deeds
3000TH: เบอร์ buuhrM number (for room, telephone, cloth size, etc)
3000TH: เบิก beerkL to withdraw (money), to requisition (as from a storeroom)
3000TH: แบงค์ baaengM banknote, bank (loanword)
3000TH: โบราณ bo:hM raanM old-fashioned, outdated, ancient, artifact
3000TH: ปฏิเสธ bpaL dtiL saehtL decline, (turn down), deny, reject
3000TH: ประชาธิปไตย bpraL chaaM thipH bpaL dtaiM freedom, a monument in Bangkok
3000TH: ประสงค์ bpraL sohngR to wish, desire, want, intend, mean, purpose, aim
3000TH: ปลาย bplaaiM the end of
3000TH: ปลูก bpluukL to plant crops
3000TH: ปัจจุบัน bpatL jooL banM now, at present, at this time, currently
3000TH: ป้ายรถเมล์ bpaaiF rohtH maehM bus stop, bus sign
3000TH: เปลี่ยน bpliianL vary, alter, vary, transform, change
3000TH: เปลี่ยนแปลง bpliianL bplaaengM to change to, become, transform, alter, turn into
3000TH: โปรด bpro:htL please (request form)
3000TH: ไปเที่ยว bpaiM thiaaoF to go out for pleasure, to travel, tour, go out
3000TH: ไปรับ bpaiM rapH to go pick up someone
3000TH: ผัก phakL leaf vegetables
3000TH: ผัด phatL to stir fry, a fried mixture
3000TH: ผิด phitL incorrect, a mistake
3000TH: ฝาก faakL deposit, entrust, leave with somebody parts
3000TH: เฝ้า faoF to guard, watch, keep an eye on
3000TH: พา phaaM to take someone somewhere
3000TH: พิธี phiH theeM ceremony, rite, custom, ritual
3000TH: พิเศษ phiH saehtL special, extraordinary
3000TH: เพลง phlaehngM song, songs (more common in place of music)
3000TH: แพ้ phaaeH to lose to someone (as in a game), allergic to, sensitive to
3000TH: แฟน faaenM boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife
3000TH: ภาค phaakF section, portion, part, region
3000TH: มนุษย์ maH nootH human being, man, human, homo sapiens
3000TH: มักจะ makH jaL usually, likely to
3000TH: มารับ maaM rapH to come and pick up
3000TH: มุ้ง moongH mosquito net
3000TH: เม็ด metH seed, grain, pill; classifier for small, round objects
3000TH: เมตร maehtF meter (metric system)
3000TH: เมื่อ meuuaF past time, when
3000TH: เมื่อไร meuuaF raiM when (question word)
3000TH: แมลง maH laaengM insect, bug, beetle
3000TH: ไม่ใช่ maiF chaiF it is not so, it is not the one (meant), negative response
3000TH: ไม่เป็นไร maiF bpenM raiM it's nothing, not at all, don't mention it
3000TH: ยก yohkH to lift, to raise
3000TH: ย่า yaaF grandmother (father's mother)
3000TH: ยาง yaangM rubber, a tire
3000TH: ย้าย yaaiH to relocate
3000TH: ยาย yaaiM grandmother, your mother’s mother and women of that age
3000TH: เย็บ yepH to sew
3000TH: เยอะ yuhH plenty, plentifully, to be a whole lot, a great deal
3000TH: รถทัวร์ rohtH thuaaM bus (inter-city), airconditioned bus (coach)
3000TH: ร่วมมือ ruaamF meuuM to cooperate, collaborate, work together
3000TH: รวย ruayM to be rich, wealthy
3000TH: ร้องไห้ raawngH haiF to cry, weep
3000TH: ระยะ raH yaH phase, space; in the time of, in the period of
3000TH: ระวัง raH wangM to be careful
3000TH: ระหว่าง raH waangL between, in the middle of, the middle, among
3000TH: รัฐ ratH state, nation
3000TH: รับประทาน rapH bpraL thaanM to eat (formal)
3000TH: รับผิดชอบ rapH phitL chaawpF to be responsible, accountable
3000TH: ร้านตัดผม raanH dtatL phohmR barber shop
3000TH: รีบ reepF hurry, to be urgent
3000TH: เริ่ม reermF to start
3000TH: เรือน reuuanM house (used in certain combinations only)
3000TH: แรง raaengM strength, power, energy, might, strong (for liquor)
3000TH: ไร่ raiF rai, a unit of land measure; farm
3000TH: ลด lohtH reduce (the price), to lower, discount
3000TH: ล้ม lohmH to die, perish; fall down
3000TH: ล่วงหน้า luaangF naaF advance (in)
3000TH: ลอง laawngM to try out
3000TH: ลอย laawyM to float, to set afloat or adrift; fly (plane)
3000TH: ลาว laaoM Laos, Lao, Laotian
3000TH: ลุก lookH to get up
3000TH: เล่า laoF to tell, relate
3000TH: แล้วก็ laaeoH gaawF and, and then
3000TH: วัฒนธรรม watH thaH naH thamM culture, civilization, way of life
3000TH: เว้น wenH to exclude, omit, skip over
3000TH: เวียดนาม wiiatF naamM Vietnam, Vietnamese
3000TH: เศรษฐกิจ saehtL thaL gitL economy, economic affairs
3000TH: ส่วนตัว suaanL dtuaaM private, personal
3000TH: สหประชาชาติ saL haL bpraL chaaM chaatF United Nations
3000TH: สหรัฐ saL haL ratH United States
3000TH: สหรัฐอเมริกา saL haL ratH aL maehM riH gaaM United States of America
3000TH: สอง ๒ saawngR saawngR two (2)
3000TH: สังเกต sangR gaehtL to notice
3000TH: สัมผัส samR phatL to touch
3000TH: สาธารณะ saaR thaaM raH naH public (not private)
3000TH: สามล้อ saamR laawH samlor, tricycle taxi
3000TH: สามารถ saaR maatF can, be able to
3000TH: สำเร็จ samR retL to complete, be successful
3000TH: สี่ ๔ seeL seeL four (4)
3000TH: เส้น senF line; classifier for string like things
3000TH: เสีย siiaR break, to be broken (machines or food that’s spoiled, to waste)
3000TH: เสื้อผ้า seuuaF phaaF clothing, cloth
3000TH: แสดง saL daaengM to show, display, indicate
3000TH: แสน saaenR hundred thousand (100,000,000)
3000TH: หนุ่ม noomL young male
3000TH: หนู nuuR mouse, you (with children)
3000TH: หรือเปล่า reuuR bplaaoL or not (question word)
3000TH: หลัก lakL foundation, main idea, core
3000TH: หลา laaR yard (36 inches)
3000TH: หวัด watL common cold
3000TH: ห่อ haawL carton, classifier for packages or things wrapped in paper
3000TH: ห้าง haangF department store, business firm, commercial establishment, large store
3000TH: ห้าม haamF to forbid
3000TH: หิวน้ำ hiuR naamH to be thirsty
3000TH: เหนื่อย neuuayL to be tired, fatigued
3000TH: เหมือน meuuanR like, as, as if, as though, same, similar
3000TH: เหล็ก lekL iron, steel
3000TH: แห่ง haengL classifier for places
3000TH: แหวน waaenR ring (for the finger)
3000TH: ให้ยืม haiF yeuumM lend, to let someone borrow
3000TH: ไหล laiR to flow
3000TH: ไหว waiR can, be able to, to be physically able, to be up to
3000TH: ออสเตรีย aawtL dtriiaM Austria (loanword)
3000TH: อังกฤษ angM gritL English, England
3000TH: อัน anM classifier for things and inanimate objects
3000TH: อา aaM aunt, uncle (father's younger sibling)
3000TH: อาจารย์ aaM jaanM teacher, professor
3000TH: อาร์เจนตินา aaM jaehnM dtiL naaM Argentina (loanword)
3000TH: อาหรับ aaM rapL United Arab Republic
3000TH: อาหารกลางวัน aaM haanR glaangM wanM lunch, noontime meal
3000TH: อินเดีย inM diiaM India, Indian
3000TH: อินโดนีเซีย inM do:hM neeM siiaM Indonesia, Indonesian
3000TH: อีสาน eeM saanR northeast (in Thailand)
3000TH: อื่น euunL other, a different…
3000TH: แอฟริกา aaefL riH gaaM Africa (loanword)
3000TH: ฮ่องกง haawngF gohngM Hong Kong
3000TH: กระป๋อง graL bpaawngR can, tin can
3000TH: กล่อง glaawngL box, case, casket
3000TH: กลัว gluaaM to fear, scared, afraid of
3000TH: กล้า glaaF dare to, be brave, bold
3000TH: กลาง glaangM center, middle, intermediate, moderate
3000TH: กลางคืน glaangM kheuunM night time (7 pm - 3 am)
3000TH: กุ้ง goongF prawn, shrimp
3000TH: เก็บ gepL to collect, keep, store
3000TH: เก้า ๙ gaoF gaoF nine (9)
3000TH: เกิด geertL to be born
3000TH: ขวด khuaatL bottle; classifier for things in bottles
3000TH: ขวา khwaaR right (side)
3000TH: ข้างบน khaangF bohnM above, on, on top of, above, upstairs
3000TH: ข้างล่าง khaangF laangF below, beneath, under, the area below
3000TH: ข้าราชการ khaaF raatF chaH gaanM government officer, government employee
3000TH: ขี้เกียจ kheeF giiatL to be lazy
3000TH: เขมร khaL maehnR Cambodia, Cambodian
3000TH: เข้า khaoF to enter
3000TH: แข็ง khaengR to be hard (not soft)
3000TH: ความ khwaamM prefix: -ness,-ity
3000TH: คือ kheuuM to be, is, am, are, mean ( formal, written)
3000TH: เครื่อง khreuuangF machine, tool, engine
3000TH: ง่วงนอน nguaangF naawnM to be sleepy
3000TH: จีน jeenM China, Chinese
3000TH: จืด jeuutL to be tasteless, bland
3000TH: เจอ juuhrM meet with unexpectedly
3000TH: ใจ jaiM heart, mind, spirit
3000TH: ชน chohnM to hit, bump into
3000TH: ชนะ chaH naH to win
3000TH: ชนิด chaH nitH kind, type (emphasis on type)
3000TH: ชัด chatH plain(ly), clear(ly), distinct(ly)
3000TH: ชุด chootH suit, dress, uniform, clothing; class: set, group, series
3000TH: เช่น chenF such as
3000TH: เชื่อ cheuuaF to believe (in), have faith (in)
3000TH: ใช่ไหม chaiF maiH isn't it so, isn't it the one?
3000TH: ซ้าย saaiH left (side)
3000TH: ดิฉัน, ฉัน diL chanR chanR I, me (female speaker)
3000TH: เดียว diaaoM one only, only
3000TH: โดย dooyM by (means of transportation)
3000TH: ต้น dtohnF stem, trunk
3000TH: ตรวจ dtruaatL to inspect
3000TH: ตลอด dtaL laawtL throughout, always, all the time, continually
3000TH: ต่อ dtaawL to join on to, continue oil, connect, next, after this, further
3000TH: ต่อไป dtaawL bpaiM next, latter, later
3000TH: ตั้ง dtangF to set, to settle
3000TH: ตั้งแต่ dtangF dtaaeL from (such and such a time or starting point), since
3000TH: ต่ำ dtamL low (in pitch, elevation, or status)
3000TH: ตำแหน่ง dtamM naengL position (rank)
3000TH: ตู้ dtuuF chest of drawers, cabinets, bookcase
3000TH: เต็ม dtemM to be full (bottle, hotel)
3000TH: แต่ง dtaengL decorate, adorn
3000TH: แต่งตัว dtaengL dtuaaM to dress, apply cosmetics, etc
3000TH: โต dto:hM big, large, mature
3000TH: ถอด thaawtL to take off, remove, unscrew
3000TH: ถ่ายรูป thaaiL ruupF to take a picture
3000TH: ทอด thaawtF to fry (in large pieces), fried, deep fried
3000TH: ทับ thapH slash (used in addresses), to superimpose, lay on top, run over
3000TH: ที theeM a time
3000TH: ที่ทำงาน theeF thamM ngaanM workplace, office
3000TH: ที่นั่น theeF nanF there, that place
3000TH: ที่นี่ theeF neeF here, this place
3000TH: ทุก thookH every, each
3000TH: เท่านั้น thaoF nanH only [written]
3000TH: ธุระ thooH raH business, affairs, errands
3000TH: น้องชาย naawngH chaaiM younger brother
3000TH: นัก nakH so, so much, a person who…
3000TH: นักเรียน nakH riianM student, learner (junior or high school)
3000TH: นั่ง nangF to sit
3000TH: นัด natH to make an appointment
3000TH: นับถือ napH theuuR to believe in (a religion)
3000TH: น้า naaH aunt, uncle (younger brother/sister)
3000TH: นาน naanM long (in time)
3000TH: น่าเบื่อ naaF beuuaL to be boring, dull, be tedious, be tiresome
3000TH: นามสกุล naamM saL goonM family name
3000TH: นาย naaiM mr, master, boss
3000TH: นี่ neeF this, these (determiner)
3000TH: บาง baangM some, to be thin
3000TH: บ้าง baangF some, somehow
3000TH: บางที baangM theeM perhaps, sometimes, maybe
3000TH: บาท baatL baht, ticals (the monetary unit of Thailand)
3000TH: บ่าย, บ่ายๆ baaiL baaiL baaiL afternoon (1 pm - 4 pm)
3000TH: เบา baoM to be light in weight
3000TH: เบิกเงิน beerkL ngernM to get money (from the bank)
3000TH: ประกาศ bpraL gaatL to announce
3000TH: ประโยชน์ bpraL yo:htL use, usefulness
3000TH: ปวด bpuaatL to ache, have a pain
3000TH: ปั๊มน้ำมัน bpamH namH manM gas pump, a gas station
3000TH: ป้าย bpaaiF stop sign (traffic), tag, sign, poster,
3000TH: ผล phohnR classifier for fruit
3000TH: ผ่าน phaanL to pass, to go past, pass through
3000TH: เผ็ด phetL to be hot (peppery)
3000TH: ฝรั่งเศส faL rangL saehtL France, French
3000TH: พม่า phaH maaF Burma, Burmese
3000TH: พยาบาล phaH yaaM baanM nurse, to tend, to nurse
3000TH: พริก phrikH chili peppers, chilies
3000TH: พอใจ phaawM jaiM to be satisfied
3000TH: พัน phanM thousand (1000)
3000TH: พี่ชาย pheeF chaaiM older brother
3000TH: พี่สาว pheeF saaoR older sister
3000TH: เพิ่ง pheerngF just now
3000TH: มะม่วง maH muaangF mango (fruit)
3000TH: มะละกอ maH laH gaawM papaya (fruit)
3000TH: เมื่อกี้นี้ meuuaF geeF neeH a moment ago, just now, short time ago
3000TH: โมโห mo:hM ho:hR furious, angry (suddenly or violently), bad tempered
3000TH: ไม่ค่อย (จะ) maiF khaawyF jaL not very, hardly
3000TH: ยี่ห้อ yeeF haawF brand, trade name
3000TH: ยืน yeuunM to stand
3000TH: ยืม yeuumM to borrow
3000TH: เยอรมัน yuuhrM raH manM Germany, German
3000TH: รถยนต์ rohtH yohnM car, automobile
3000TH: ร้อง raawngH to cry out, yell
3000TH: ร้าน raanH shop, store
3000TH: ราว raaoM around, about, approximately
3000TH: รู้สึก ruuH seukL to feel
3000TH: เรา, พวกเรา raoM phuaakF raoM we, our, us
3000TH: เรียบร้อย riiapF raawyH to be in good condition, all set, to be ready
3000TH: โรงหนัง ro:hngM nangR movie house, cinema
3000TH: ฤดู reuH duuM season (formal)
3000TH: ลา laaM to say goodbye (said by person leaving)
3000TH: ล้าน laanH million (1,000,000,000)
3000TH: ลุง loongM uncle (older brother of father or mother)
3000TH: วัว wuaaM cattle, cow, bull
3000TH: วิชา wiH chaaM subject, knowledge, branch of knowledge
3000TH: สนาม saL naamR field (as in airfield, sports field, etc.)
3000TH: สนุก saL nookL to amusing, to be fun, to have a good time
3000TH: สบาย saL baaiM to be well, comfortable
3000TH: สมัย saL maiR time, period, era, age, reign
3000TH: ส่วนมาก suaanL maakF usually, mostly, most of the time)
3000TH: สว่าง saL waangL to be light, bright
3000TH: สั่ง sangL to order, to leave a message
3000TH: สัญญา sanR yaaM contract, agreement, promise
3000TH: สัปดาห์ sapL daaM week (elegant usage)
3000TH: สาม ๓ saamR saamR three (3)
3000TH: สำคัญ samR khanM to be important
3000TH: สี่แยก seeL yaaekF corner, intersection (four way), crossroad
3000TH: สุดท้าย sootL thaaiH last, final
3000TH: สูบ suupL to draw on, pump, smoke
3000TH: เสียใจ siiaR jaiM sad, unhappy (general)
3000TH: หญิง yingR female (people only)
3000TH: หมด mohtL to be all gone, to the last one, used up, finished
3000TH: หมอฟัน maawR fanM dentist (informal)
3000TH: หยุด yootL to stop
3000TH: หลอด laawtL drinking straw, tube, pipe; classifier for tube, tube of toothpaste
3000TH: หลับ lapL to close the eyes, distinguishes between sleeping and lying down
3000TH: หลาน laanR nephew, niece, grandchild
3000TH: หัวเราะ huaaR rawH to laugh
3000TH: ห้า ๕ haaF haaF five (5)
3000TH: ห่าง haangL distant, far apart, separate
3000TH: เหรียญ riianR coin, dollars
3000TH: เหล่านี้ laoL neeH these, this group
3000TH: ไหม้ maiF to burn (actively burning something, cremate)
3000TH: อเมริกัน aL maehM riH ganM American (loanword)
3000TH: อเมริกา aL maehM riH gaaM America (loanword)
3000TH: อย่า yaaL don’t (for strong or urgent commands)
3000TH: อร่อย aL raawyL to taste good, delicious
3000TH: ออสเตรเลีย aawtL dtraehM liiaM Australia, Australian (loanword)
3000TH: อาบน้ำ aapL naamH to bathe, take a bath
3000TH: อำเภอ amM phuuhrM district, a subdivision of a changwat
3000TH: เอเซีย aehM siiaM Asia (loanword)
3000TH: แอบ aaepL to hide (intransitive), secretly (put before verbs)
3000TH: โอกาส o:hM gaatL opportunity, chance
3000TH: ก็ gaawF then, also, too, consequently; connective particle
3000TH: กระเป๋า graL bpaoR bag, pocket, shopping bag, suitcase, purse
3000TH: กว้าง gwaangF to be wide, be broad, be vast
3000TH: กัน ganM together, one another, each other
3000TH: การ gaanM prefix + verb (eg: การงาน)
3000TH: กิโล giL lo:hM kilometer (informal)
3000TH: กี่ geeL how many, how much (question word)
3000TH: เก่ง gengL expert, skillful (at doing something)
3000TH: ขน khohnR hair, fur, feather, wool, down
3000TH: ขโมย khaL mooyM to steal, thief, robber
3000TH: เขา, เค้า khaoR khaaoH she, he, him, her, they
3000TH: แขน khaaenR arm, sleeve
3000TH: ครั้ง khrangH times, occasions; classifier for time
3000TH: คอ khaawM neck, throat, collar
3000TH: คอย khaawyM to wait
3000TH: คะ khaH polite particle (female), question by a female
3000TH: คัน khanM classifier for cars, and other transportations
3000TH: จดหมาย johtL maaiR letter, mail
3000TH: จัด jatL to arrange
3000TH: จำ jamM to remember, recognize
3000TH: เจ็ด jetL seven (7)
3000TH: เจ็บ jepL to hurt, be hurt
3000TH: ชวน chuaanM to invite, urge, persuade someone to do something
3000TH: ช่วย chuayF to help, please
3000TH: ชั้น chanH class, rank, grade, floor (in a building)
3000TH: ชั่วโมง chuaaF mo:hngM hour, 60 minutes (measure of time)
3000TH: ชา chaaM tea (the product or drink)
3000TH: ช่าง changF technician, mechanic
3000TH: ซอย saawyM lane, narrow street
3000TH: ดึก deukL 11 pm - 3 am, late at night
3000TH: เดี๋ยวนี้ diaaoR neeH right now
3000TH: ได้รับ daiF rapH to receive
3000TH: ตก dtohkL to fall
3000TH: ต้องการ dtawngF gaanM to want, need
3000TH: ต่างประเทศ dtaangL bpraL thaehtF foreign, foreign countries, abroad
3000TH: ตาม dtaamM along, after; to follow
3000TH: ตำรวจ dtamM ruaatL police, policeman
3000TH: ตี dteeM to hit
3000TH: ตึก dteukL building made of masonry
3000TH: โต๊ะ dtoH table, desk
3000TH: ถ้วย thuayF cup, small bowl
3000TH: ถาม thaamR to ask (a question)
3000TH: เท้า thaaoH feet, foot
3000TH: ธรรมดา thamM maH daaM usually, normally, regular, normal
3000TH: น้อง naawngH younger (he, she, you), younger brother or sister
3000TH: นอน naawnM to sleep
3000TH: น่ารัก naaF rakH lovable, cute
3000TH: นาฬิกา naaM liH gaaM watch, clock, hour (time)
3000TH: น้ำ naamH water, liquid, juice, fluid
3000TH: นิ้ว niuH finger, inch (English system)
3000TH: นี้ neeH this (determiner)
3000TH: บน bohnM above, on top of
3000TH: บอก baawkL to tell
3000TH: บิน binM to fly
3000TH: แบบ baaepL kind, type, style
3000TH: ใบ baiM classifier for picture, etc.
3000TH: ปกติ bpaL gaL dtiL normally, ordinarily (more formal)
3000TH: ประจำ bpraL jamM always, regularly
3000TH: ป้า bpaaF aunt (parent’s older sisters and women of that age)
3000TH: ปิด bpitL close, turn off (lights)
3000TH: เปล่า bplaaoL no, not
3000TH: เปิด bpeertL to open, turn on (lights)
3000TH: แปด ๘ bpaaetL bpaaetL eight (8)
3000TH: แปล bplaaeM to translate
3000TH: ผู้หญิง phuuF yingR girl, woman
3000TH: ฝรั่ง faL rangL European, American, Australian, etc., Occidental
3000TH: พยายาม phaH yaaM yaamM to try, make an attempt
3000TH: พระ phraH leading actor, hero; monk, abbot, Buddha image
3000TH: พอ phaawM enough, sufficient
3000TH: พี่ pheeF older (he, she, you)
3000TH: ภรรยา phanM raH yaaM wife (formal, polite)
3000TH: ภาษา phaaM saaR language, speech
3000TH: มอง maawngM to look at
3000TH: ไม่ maiF no, not
3000TH: ไม่ได้ maiF daiF not, not as assumed to be
3000TH: ยัง yangM still, not yet
3000TH: ยังไง yangM ngaiM how, in what way, how? (question word) (informal)
3000TH: ยาม yaamM guard, watchman
3000TH: รถเมล์ rohtH maehM bus (regular)
3000TH: ร่วม ruaamF to share, join in, participate, to add, calculate, compute
3000TH: ร้อย raawyH hundred (100)
3000TH: รัก rakH to love
3000TH: รักษา rakH saaR to take care of, treat
3000TH: เรียก riiakF to call
3000TH: ลง lohngM go down, to get off (go down)
3000TH: ลม lohmM wind, air (in motion or under pressure)
3000TH: ละ laH per, a, the, each
3000TH: เล่ม lemF classifier for book
3000TH: เลี้ยว liaaoH to turn
3000TH: วัด watH temple, temple compound
3000TH: วัน wanM day; classifier for day
3000TH: ว่า waaF to think, say, criticize, have an opinion; that (as in “said that”)
3000TH: วาง waangM to put down, set down, place
3000TH: วิ่ง wingF to run
3000TH: วิทยุ witH thaH yooH radio, wireless
3000TH: ศึกษา seukL saaR to educate
3000TH: สด sohtL fresh (of fruit, etc.)
3000TH: สถานีรถไฟ saL thaaR neeM rohtH faiM railway station, train station
3000TH: สวน suaanR park, garden, orchard
3000TH: สาว saaoR young woman, unmarried woman
3000TH: สิบ sipL ten (ten)
3000TH: สีน้ำเงิน seeR namH ngernM navy blue
3000TH: เสมอ saL muuhrR always, regularly, consistently
3000TH: เสร็จ setL to finish, complete, succeed
3000TH: หก hohkL six (6)
3000TH: หนึ่ง ๑ neungL neungL one (1), in front of classifier
3000TH: หมอ maawR medical doctor
3000TH: หลาย laaiR many, several, a lot (before classifier)
3000TH: หอม haawmR to kiss (Thai), smell sweet
3000TH: หาย (ไป) haaiR bpaiM to disappear, vanish, to be missing, be lost from sight
3000TH: เหมือนกัน meuuanR ganM too, also, the same (characteristics and qualities)
3000TH: ไหน naiR which (one(s); determiner
3000TH: อยาก yaakL to want to, like to
3000TH: อย่าง yaangL kind, type (with emphasis on quality); classifier of things
3000TH: อ้วน uaanF to be fat
3000TH: ออก aawkL to exit, to go or come out, to pay out
3000TH: อิ่ม imL to be full (from eating)
3000TH: เอง aehngM by himself, herself, themselves, etc., without outside help of influence
3000TH: กลับบ้าน glapL baanF to go home
3000TH: กลางวัน glaangM wanM during the day
3000TH: ก่อนถึง gaawnL theungR before a place
3000TH: ก่อนอาหาร gaawnL aaM haanR before meals
3000TH: กับแกล้ม gapL glaaemF food eaten while drinking (alcohol)
3000TH: กับข้าว gapL khaaoF food eaten with rice
3000TH: กาแฟเย็น gaaM faaeM yenM iced coffee
3000TH: กาแฟร้อน gaaM faaeM raawnH hot coffee
3000TH: กินยา ginM yaaM to take medicine
3000TH: กินเล่น ginM lenF to snack (eat for fun)
3000TH: กินเลี้ยง ginM liiangH to party
3000TH: กินเหล้า ginM laoF to drink (liquor)
3000TH: กี่ปี geeL bpeeM how many years?
3000TH: กี่วัน geeL wanM how many days?
3000TH: ใกล้ๆ glaiF glaiF quite near
3000TH: ใกล้ๆกัน glaiF glaiF ganM near each other (in this instance)
3000TH: ใกล้กัน glaiF ganM near each other (in this instance)
3000TH: ใกล้จะหมดอายุ glaiF jaL mohtL aaM yooH nearly, almost, just about
3000TH: ขอทาง khaawR thaangM to ask to give way
3000TH: ขายของ khaaiR khaawngR to sell things
3000TH: ขี้เมา kheeF maoM a drunkard, an alcoholic
3000TH: ขื้นเงิน kheuunF ngeernM cash a check
3000TH: ไข้เลือดออก khaiF leuuatF aawkL dengue fever
3000TH: ฃอง khaawngR something, things, stuff, possessions
3000TH: คนนี้ khohnM neeH this person, these people (near you)
3000TH: คนโน้น khohnM no:hnH that person, those people (way over there)
3000TH: คนพวกนี้ khohnM phuaakF neeH these people
3000TH: คนหนึ่ง khohnM neungL one person
3000TH: ครั้งที่สอง khrangH theeF saawngR the second time
3000TH: ครั้งนี้ khrangH neeH this time
3000TH: คลอดลูก khlaawtF luukF to give birth
3000TH: คั้น khanH to squeeze
3000TH: คิวรถ khiuM rohtH bus station (transportation queue)
3000TH: คุ้ม khoomH to be worthwhile
3000TH: แค่ khaaeF just, only, only a small amount
3000TH: จมน้ำ johmM naamH drown, sink
3000TH: จูบปาก juupL bpaakL to kiss on the mouth
3000TH: เจ็บคอ jepL khaawM sore throat
3000TH: เจอกัน juuhrM ganM to meet, encounter, see
3000TH: ใจเย็นเย็น jaiM yenM yenM have a relaxed view of life.
3000TH: ฉีดยา cheetL yaaM to get an injection
3000TH: เฉย cheeuyR to be calm, still, passive, indifferent
3000TH: ช้อนส้อม chaawnH saawmF spoon and fork
3000TH: ชั้นสอง chanH saawngR second floor
3000TH: ชั้นหนึ่ง chanH neungL first floor, first class
3000TH: ช่างยนต์ chaangF yohnM engine mechanic
3000TH: ชาว chaaoM city people, townspeople, urban population
3000TH: เช้านี้ chaaoH neeH this morning
3000TH: ใช้เงิน chaiH ngernM to spend money
3000TH: ไชโย chaiM yo:hM hurrah! (for giving toasts)
3000TH: ซวย suayM bad luck
3000TH: ซิ่ siF particle used to show emphasis
3000TH: เซ็ง sengM to be very bored
3000TH: ดูเหมือน duuM meuuanR looks like
3000TH: เดินเล่น deernM lenF to take a walk
3000TH: ตั้งท้อง dtangF thaawngH be pregnant
3000TH: ต่างจังหวัด dtaangL jangM watL outside of Bangkok, upcountry
3000TH: ติดกับ dtitL gapL next to
3000TH: ตู้นอน dtuuF naawnM sleeping compartment on train
3000TH: ถ้าอย่างนั้น thaaF yaangL nanH if that’s the case
3000TH: แถวนี้ thaaeoR neeH around here, in this area
3000TH: ทำงานให้ thamM ngaanM haiF to work for …
3000TH: ทิชชู่ thitH chuuF tissue, napkins
3000TH: ที่จอด theeF jaawtL parking space, place to park
3000TH: ที่ดิน theeF dinM land (din means dirt or soil)
3000TH: ทุกครั้ง thookH khrangH every time
3000TH: โทรทางไกล tho:hM thaangM glaiM long distance
3000TH: โทรไป tho:hM bpaiM calling out
3000TH: นอนเล่น naawnM lenF to lie down and relax
3000TH: นั่งเล่น nangF lenF to sit down and relax
3000TH: น่ากิน naaF ginM good to eat
3000TH: น้ำใจ namH jaiM kindness, spirit, heart
3000TH: น้ำเปล่า naamH bplaaoL plain water (bottled water)
3000TH: น้ำเย็น naamH yenM cold water
3000TH: น้ำส้ม naamH sohmF orange juice, orange soda
3000TH: นิดนึง nitH neungM a little bit, just a little
3000TH: นึง neungM used at end of sentence (spoken)
3000TH: ในอนาคต naiM aL naaM khohtH in the future
3000TH: บ.ข.ส. บริษัทขนส่ง baL khaL saL bawL riH satL khohnR sohngL bus station
3000TH: บวม buaamM swollen, inflamed
3000TH: บัตร A.T.M. batL A.T.M. card
3000TH: บัตรประจำตัว batL bpraL jamM dtuaaM I.D. card (general)
3000TH: บัตรประชาชน batL bpraL chaaM chohnM national I.D. card
3000TH: บ่ายนี้ baaiL neeH this afternoon (early)
3000TH: บูด buutL spoiled (for rice, curry, or soup)
3000TH: เบอร์โทรศัพท์ buuhrM tho:hM raH sapL telephone number
3000TH: แบ๊งค์ย่อย baaengH yaawyF small bills
3000TH: แบน baaenM small bottle whisky (flat) (slang)
3000TH: แบบนี้ baaepL neeH this kind, like this
3000TH: ปั่น bpanL to spin (transitive), to blend
3000TH: เป็นไปไม่ได้ bpenM bpaiM maiF daiF to be impossible
3000TH: เป็นลม bpenM lohmM to faint
3000TH: เปรี้ยวหวาน bpriaaoF waanR sweet and sour
3000TH: เปิดบัญชี bpeertL banM cheeM to open an account
3000TH: ไปกลับ bpaiM glapL round trip
3000TH: ไปซื้อของ bpaiM seuuH khaawngR to go shopping
3000TH: ผับ phapL pub (loanword)
3000TH: พบกัน phohpH ganM to meet each other
3000TH: พยาธิ phaH yaaM thiH worms (intestinal)
3000TH: พลาสเตอร์ phlaatF dtuuhrM band-aid, plaster
3000TH: พวกเขา phuaakF khaoR they, them
3000TH: พอ + verb + ได้ phaawM daiF adequate, fair
3000TH: พาไป phaaM bpaiM to take a person to a place they don’t know, to the movies, your home, etc
3000TH: พูดเล่น phuutF lenF to joke
3000TH: ฟรี freeM free, no charge
3000TH: ฟังเพลง fangM phlaehngM to listen to music
3000TH: ภาคใต้ phaakF dtaaiF southern region
3000TH: ภาษาอังกฤษ phaaM saaR angM gritL English language
3000TH: มัดจำ matH jamM to deposit
3000TH: มาก่อน maaM gaawnL in the past, before
3000TH: มาจาก maaM jaakL to come from
3000TH: มาถึง maaM theungR to arrive, reach at
3000TH: มานาน maaM naanM for a long time
3000TH: มีท้อง meeM thaawngH to be pregnant
3000TH: มีน้ำใจ meeM namH jaiM to be generous
3000TH: มีลูก meeM luukF to have a baby
3000TH: ไม่เกี่ยว maiF giaaoL unrelated, irrelevant
3000TH: ไม่ติด maiF dtitL to not attach, can’t get connection
3000TH: ไม่นาน maiF naanM not long
3000TH: ไม่มีแรง maiF meeM raaengM have no strength
3000TH: ไม่ว่าง maiF waangF to be busy, not free
3000TH: ไม่สบายใจ maiF saL baaiM jaiM to be upset, unhappy about something
3000TH: ไม่สุก maiF sookL to be unripe, not done
3000TH: ไม่ใส่ maiF saiL without (‘not put’)
3000TH: ยังไม่ได้ , ยังไม่ถึง ?? yangM maiF daiF yangM maiF theungR for actions you haven’t done yet but intend to
3000TH: ยาคุม yaaM khoomM birth control pills
3000TH: ยาทา yaaM thaaM ointment, lotion
3000TH: ยาเม็ด yaaM metH pills, capsules
3000TH: ยาเสพติด yaaM saehpL dtitL addictive drugs
3000TH: ยาหม่อง yaaM maawngL tiger balm
3000TH: รถแอร์ rohtH aaeM air-conditioned bus
3000TH: รหัส raH hatL area code, address and postal codes
3000TH: ร้านตัดเสื้อ raanH dtatL seuuaF tailor, dressmaker
3000TH: ร้านเสริมสวย raanH seermR suayR beauty shop
3000TH: รู้เรื่อง ruuH reuuangF to understand, see, know
3000TH: เรือหางยาว reuuaM haangR yaaoM long-tailed boat
3000TH: โรคหัวใจ ro:hkF huaaR jaiM heart disease
3000TH: ลองดู laawngM duuM to try on
3000TH: ลองใส่ laawngM saiL to try on
3000TH: ลูกครึ่ง luukF khreungF child of two ethnic groups
3000TH: ศูนย์การค้า suunR gaanM khaaH shopping center
3000TH: ส่งไป sohngL bpaiM to send an object (general use)
3000TH: สนามกีฬา saL naamR geeM laaM sports field
3000TH: สบายๆ saL baaiM saL baaiM to have a relaxed view of life
3000TH: สลบ saL lohpL to be unconscious
3000TH: สอนหนังสือ saawnR nangR seuuR to teach
3000TH: สะพานลอย saL phaanM laawyM pedestrian overpass (floating bridge)
3000TH: สายกลาง saaiR glaangM moderation, middle way
3000TH: สุขภาพดี sookL khaL phaapF deeM (in) good health
3000TH: สุขภาพไม่ดี sookL phaapF maiF deeM (in) bad health
3000TH: สูบบุหรี่ suupL booL reeL to smoke (cigarettes)
3000TH: เสาร์อาทิตย์นี้ saoR aaM thitH neeH this weekend
3000TH: เสียว siaaoR thrill, strong feeling
3000TH: เสียหน้า siiaR naaF losing face
3000TH: แสบ saaepL hurts, stings
3000TH: ใส่ถุง saiL thoongR in a bag, to go
3000TH: หน hohnR times, occasions
3000TH: หนึ่งคน neungL khohnM one person
3000TH: หมดอายุ mohtL aaM yooH to be expired
3000TH: หมวกกันน็อค muaakL ganM nawkH helmet (hat protect against knocks)
3000TH: หลังอาหาร langR aaM haanR after meals
3000TH: หลายปี laaiR bpeeM many years
3000TH: หลายอย่าง laaiR yaangL many kinds
3000TH: ห้องธรรมดา haawngF thamM daaM regular room (includes fan)
3000TH: ห้องพัดลม haawngF phatH lohmM (regular) room with fan
3000TH: ห้องแอร์ haawngF aaeM air-conditioned room
3000TH: หายใจไม่ออก haaiR jaiM maiF aawkL can’t breathe
3000TH: ห้าแยก haaF yaaekF intersection (five way)
3000TH: เหนียว niaaoR sticky, tough
3000TH: อย่างนี้ yaangL neeH this kind, like this
3000TH: อ้วก uaakF to vomit
3000TH: ออกกำลัง aawkL gamM langM to exercise
3000TH: ออกกำลังกาย aawkL gamM langM gaaiM to exercise, keep fit
3000TH: ออกลูก aawkL luukF to give birth
3000TH: อะไรบ้าง aL raiM baangF what (Interrogative)
3000TH: อ่านเล่น aanL lenF to read for pleasure
3000TH: อาหารเป็นพิษ aaM haanR bpenM phitH food poisoning
3000TH: อีกนาน eekL naanM for a lot longer, in a long time
3000TH: อีกหน่อย eekL naawyL a little more
3000TH: อู่ uuL garage, workshop
3000TH: แอบกิน aaepL ginM to eat secretly
3000TH: แอบดู aaepL duuM to peek at
3000TH: กว่า gwaaL more, more than; till, until, by the time, as
3000TH: กำลัง gamM langM in the process of
3000TH: เกินไป geernM bpaiM too much, excessively
3000TH: เกี่ยวกับ giaaoL gapL about, relating to, concerning
3000TH: เกือบ geuuapL nearly, almost, shortly, closely
3000TH: แก่ gaaeL to be old (opposite of young); dark (color), to, for
3000TH: แก้ gaaeF to repair, mend fix (a problem) + object
3000TH: แก้ว gaaeoF glass, cup, crystal; parrot
3000TH: ไก่ gaiL chicken, hen, cock
3000TH: ขอ khaawR to request, ask
3000TH: ขับ khapL to drive (a car)
3000TH: เขียน khiianR to write
3000TH: คน khohnM person, classifier for person
3000TH: ครับ khrapH polite particle (male), yes
3000TH: คิด khitH to think, think of, figure or reckon
3000TH: คืน kheuunM night, to return something borrowed
3000TH: เคย kheeuyM to get used to
3000TH: จน johnM to be poor (in wealth); until, till
3000TH: จอด jaawtL to stop, to park
3000TH: จะ jaL will, shall, shows future tense
3000TH: เช่า chaoF to rent
3000TH: ใช้ chaiH to use, be used for
3000TH: ซัก sakH to wash (clothes only); to launder, a little, bit
3000TH: ด้วย duayF also, too, as well
3000TH: ดี deeM good (to be)
3000TH: ได้ยิน daiF yinM to hear
3000TH: ต้อง dtawngF to have to, must
3000TH: ตอน dtaawnM sometime, time, part of (something)
3000TH: ตัด dtatL to cut
3000TH: ตา dtaaM grandfather (mother’s father and men of that age), eye
3000TH: เตี้ย dtiiaF to be short in height
3000TH: แต่งงาน dtaengL ngaanM to marry, married
3000TH: ทราบ saapF to know (formal, polite)
3000TH: ท้อง thaawngH abdomen, stomach, intestinal area
3000TH: แท็กซี่ thaekH seeF taxi (loanword)
3000TH: น้อย naawyH little, small, less, slight (in quantity)
3000TH: นั้น nanH that (determiner)
3000TH: นิดหน่อย nitH naawyL a little bit (for actions)
3000TH: บ้าน baanF house, home
3000TH: ประตู bpraL dtuuM door, gate
3000TH: เป็น bpenM to be able to, be capable of, know how to
3000TH: ไปรษณีย์ bpraiM saL neeM post office
3000TH: ผอม phaawmR to be thin
3000TH: พัก phakH stay at, to stop at (hotel, etc.)
3000TH: ไฟ faiM fire, electric light, electricity
3000TH: มา maaM to come
3000TH: มาก maakF very, a lot, to look at, many
3000TH: เมือง meuuangM city, town, country (nation)
3000TH: ไม้ maaiH wood, food on sticks
3000TH: ยา yaaM medicine, chemical compound
3000TH: ยาก yaakF to be hard, difficult, complicated
3000TH: ยาว yaaoM to be long
3000TH: รวม ruaamM to include, combine, add, add up, sum up
3000TH: รู้จัก ruuH jakL to know (someone)
3000TH: เรือ reuuaM boat, ship
3000TH: ลืม leuumM to forget
3000TH: เล็ก lekH small, little (in size)
3000TH: เล่น lenF to play (games, music, etc.)
3000TH: เลย leeuyM at all (after negative); so, then, consequently, intensifier
3000TH: แล้ว laaeoH already (indicates completed action)
3000TH: ว่าง waangF unoccupied, free, not busy
3000TH: ว่ายน้ำ waaiF naamH to swim
3000TH: สระ (ผม) saL raH phohmR to wash, shampoo, rinse, cleanse; pool, pond, reservoir
3000TH: สวย suayR to be pretty, beautiful
3000TH: สอน saawnR to teach
3000TH: สะดวก saL duaakL convenient, comfortable
3000TH: สั้น sanF to be short (in length)
3000TH: สามี saaR meeM husband (formal, polite)
3000TH: สำหรับ samR rapL for (to give) (formal)
3000TH: เสื้อ seuuaF top garments, such as shirts and blouses, woman’s dress
3000TH: โสด so:htL single, unmarried state
3000TH: ใส่ saiL to wear, to put in or on
3000TH: หน่อย naawyL a little, a little bit
3000TH: หนา naaR heavy (of material), heavy texture
3000TH: หรือ reuuR or, question word
3000TH: หวาน waanR sweet (in flavor)
3000TH: ห้องน้ำ haawngF naamH toilet, bathroom
3000TH: หา haaR to see, visit, to look for, seek
3000TH: เห็น henR to see
3000TH: เหนือ neuuaR north, above
3000TH: ไหม maiR question word
3000TH: อยู่ yuuL live, stay; to be located at
3000TH: อ่อน aawnL soft, tender, young, weak, light (colour)
3000TH: อ่าน aanL to read
3000TH: อีก eekL again, once more, more
3000TH: เอา aoM to get, take, want (to have)
3000TH: กลับ glapL to return
3000TH: ก่อน gaawnL before, first
3000TH: กางเกง gaangM gaehngM trousers, pants
3000TH: กิน ginM to eat, drink, consume, have
3000TH: เก่า gaoL old (of things), former, previous
3000TH: ของ khaawngR of, belonging to
3000TH: ข้างๆ khaangF khaangF next to (something or someone), beside
3000TH: ขาย khaaiR to sell
3000TH: ขึ้น kheunF to go up, get on
3000TH: เข้าใจ khaoF jaiM to understand
3000TH: ค่ะ khaF polite particle, statement by a female
3000TH: ง่าย ngaaiF to be easy
3000TH: จ่าย jaaiL to pay, spend
3000TH: ชอบ chaawpF to like, be fond of
3000TH: เช้า chaaoH morning, a.m. (6am - 11am)
3000TH: ซื้อ seuuH to buy, to shop
3000TH: ดื่ม deuumL to drink
3000TH: ดู duuM to look at
3000TH: เดิน deernM to walk
3000TH: ถนน thaL nohnR street, road
3000TH: ทาง thaangM way, path, direction, means, way
3000TH: ทาน thaanM to eat, drink (elegant term)
3000TH: ทำ thamM to do, make
3000TH: ทำงาน thamM ngaanM to work
3000TH: ทำไม thamM maiM why (question word)
3000TH: นม nohmM milk, cream, breasts
3000TH: เนื้อ neuuaH meat, beef
3000TH: ประเทศ bpraL thaehtF country, nation
3000TH: ประมาณ bpraL maanM about, to approximate, to estimate
3000TH: ไป bpaiM to go, too (implied)
3000TH: ผู้ชาย phuuF chaaiM boy, man, assistant
3000TH: พบ phohpH meet, run into (someone)
3000TH: พูด phuutF to speak, talk, say
3000TH: ฟัง fangM to listen
3000TH: เย็น yenM evening (4 p.m. - 6 p.m.), cold (things)
3000TH: ร้อน raawnH hot (temperature)
3000TH: รับ rapH to receive, accept; take on, eat (something)
3000TH: รู้ ruuH to know (something)
3000TH: เรียน riianM to study, learn
3000TH: เรื่อง reuuangF story (about), about; classifier for story
3000TH: ลูก luukF child (son or daughter) 'ball' of something, classifier for 'ball' like things
3000TH: เลือก leuuakF to choose, pick out, select, elect
3000TH: ส่ง (ไป) sohngL bpaiM to send or ship something, see someone off, take something somewhere
3000TH: สาย saaiR late, the time (9 a.m. - 11:59 a.m); line; classifier for rivers, canals, roads…
3000TH: สูง suungR to be tall
3000TH: หนัก nakL heavy (in weight), hard (as of work)
3000TH: หนัง nangR movie, film
3000TH: หน้า naaF next, following, upcoming, season, face
3000TH: หมู muuR pig, pork
3000TH: ให้ haiF to give, offer; permit, allow, consent to
3000TH: อย่างไร yaangL raiM how, in what way (formal)
3000TH: อากาศ aaM gaatL weather, climate, air, or atmosphere
3000TH: อายุ aaM yooH age (in years)
3000TH: ใกล้ glaiF to be near, close
3000TH: คุณ khoonM you, คุณ + name
3000TH: ใคร khraiM who, what (in some constructions)
3000TH: เงิน ngernM money, silver
3000TH: ชื่อ cheuuF name, to be named
3000TH: ได้ daiF can, could, be able, get, obtain, procure
3000TH: ใต้ dtaiF south, under (for objects)
3000TH: ถูก thuukL right, correct, cheap
3000TH: เที่ยง (วัน) thiiangF wanM midday, noon
3000TH: ปู่ bpuuL grandfather (father's father), father-in-law (husband's father), crab
3000TH: มี meeM to have
3000TH: รถ rohtH car, general word for transportation
3000TH: ล้าง laangH to wash (e.g. dishes, hands)
3000TH: หนาว naaoR to be cold (feeling, weather)
3000TH: ใหม่ maiL again, new
3000TH: กับ gapL with, by, at, and
3000TH: ตัว dtuaaM body, physique; classifier for animals, objects with legs
3000TH: ถึง theungR to arrive
3000TH: ที่ theeF at, that, which, times, occasions; general classifier for orders of food
3000TH: โทรศัพท์ tho:hM raH sapL phone, telephone, to call
3000TH: ใน naiM in, of, within (casual)
3000TH: ผม phohmR I (male speaker), hair (on head)
3000TH: หลัง langR behind, back, classifier for houses and buildings
3000TH: ใหญ่ yaiL big, large
5000FR: le the; him, her, it, them
5000FR: de of, from, some, any
5000FR: un a, an, one
5000FR: à to, at, in
5000FR: être to be; being
5000FR: en in, by
5000FR: avoir to have
5000FR: que that, which, who, whom
5000FR: pour for, in order to
5000FR: dans in, into, from
5000FR: ce this, that
5000FR: il he, it
5000FR: qui who, whom
5000FR: sur on, upon
5000FR: se oneself, himself, herself, itself, themselves
5000FR: pas not, n’t; footstep
5000FR: plus more, no more
5000FR: pouvoir can, to be able to
5000FR: tout all, very
5000FR: faire to do, make
5000FR: son his, her, its; sound; bran
5000FR: mettre to put, place
5000FR: on one, we
5000FR: nous we, us
5000FR: comme like, as
5000FR: si if, whether
5000FR: leur them, their, theirs
5000FR: dire to say
5000FR: elle she, her
5000FR: devoir to have to, owe; duty
5000FR: même same, even, self
5000FR: prendre to take
5000FR: aussi too, also, as
5000FR: celui that, the one, he, him
5000FR: donner to give
5000FR: fois time, times
5000FR: encore again, yet
5000FR: aller to go
5000FR: cela that, it
5000FR: vouloir to want
5000FR: grand great, big, tall
5000FR: me me, to me, myself
5000FR: aucun none, either, neither, not any
5000FR: lui him, her
5000FR: savoir to know
5000FR: falloir to take, require, need
5000FR: voir to see
5000FR: dont whose, of which
5000FR: non no, not
5000FR: monde world, people
5000FR: monsieur mister, sir, gentleman
5000FR: demander to ask for
5000FR: alors then, so
5000FR: trouver to find
5000FR: personne person, people, anybody, anyone, nobody
5000FR: rendre to render, return, yield, give up
5000FR: venir to come
5000FR: pendant during; pendant
5000FR: passer to pass
5000FR: lequel who, whom, which
5000FR: suite result, follow-up, rest
5000FR: comprendre to understand
5000FR: depuis since, for
5000FR: point point; at all
5000FR: rester to stay
5000FR: seul alone, only
5000FR: tenir to hold
5000FR: porter to wear, carry
5000FR: parler to speak
5000FR: montrer to show
5000FR: there, here
5000FR: certain certain, sure
5000FR: fin end; gist; clever person
5000FR: continuer to continue
5000FR: penser to think
5000FR: suivre to follow
5000FR: politique politics; political
5000FR: place room, space, square, place
5000FR: connaître to know
5000FR: jusque to, up to, until
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5000FR: petit small, little
5000FR: commencer to begin, start
5000FR: compter to count
5000FR: fait done, fact
5000FR: donc so, then, therefore, thus
5000FR: quel which, what
5000FR: entendre to hear
5000FR: beaucoup much, a lot of, many
5000FR: femme woman, wife
5000FR: attendre to wait
5000FR: remettre to deliver, replace, set, put
5000FR: appeler to call
5000FR: permettre to allow
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5000FR: devenir to become
5000FR: partir to leave
5000FR: décider to decide
5000FR: affaire business, matter
5000FR: arriver to arrive, happen
5000FR: car because; bus
5000FR: servir to serve
5000FR: sembler to seem
5000FR: tant so much, so many
5000FR: vers toward; verse
5000FR: revenir to come back
5000FR: dès from, as soon
5000FR: moyen means, way; medium
5000FR: rapport relationship, report
5000FR: peut-être perhaps, maybe
5000FR: meilleur better, best
5000FR: trop too much, too many
5000FR: laisser to leave
5000FR: devant in front, ahead
5000FR: recevoir to receive
5000FR: répondre to answer
5000FR: vivre to live
5000FR: long long, lengthy
5000FR: face front, side, face
5000FR: chez at, with
5000FR: te you, to you, from you
5000FR: rappeler to recall, call back
5000FR: présenter to present
5000FR: accepter to accept
5000FR: agir to act
5000FR: poser to put, pose, ask
5000FR: jouer to play
5000FR: reconnaître to recognize
5000FR: offrir to offer
5000FR: près near, nearby, close by
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5000FR: puis then, so
5000FR: toucher to touch
5000FR: surtout especially, above all
5000FR: propre clean, proper
5000FR: grâce thanks, grace, favour
5000FR: selon according to
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5000FR: sens sense, meaning
5000FR: retrouver to find, recall
5000FR: également also, too, as well, equally
5000FR: ci this one, here
5000FR: façon way, manner
5000FR: perdre to lose
5000FR: expliquer to explain
5000FR: compte account, count
5000FR: considérer to consider
5000FR: ouvrir to open
5000FR: gagner to win, earn
5000FR: économique economic, economical
5000FR: histoire history, story
5000FR: haut top, high
5000FR: exister to exist
5000FR: refuser to refuse
5000FR: bureau office, desk
5000FR: mauvais bad, wrong
5000FR: quant as for
5000FR: mort dead; death
5000FR: lire to read; lira
5000FR: réussir to succeed
5000FR: changer to change
5000FR: public public, audience
5000FR: travailler to work
5000FR: représenter to represent
5000FR: madame madam, lady
5000FR: entreprise enterprise, business
5000FR: coup coup, blow, knock, stroke
5000FR: or gold; hence, thus
5000FR: assurer to assure, insure
5000FR: essayer to try
5000FR: juste just, only; fair
5000FR: étranger foreigner; foreign
5000FR: empêcher to prevent
5000FR: manière manner, way
5000FR: sortir to go out, leave
5000FR: prix price; prize
5000FR: terme term, deadline
5000FR: longtemps a long time, a long while
5000FR: reprendre to resume, recover, start again, take back
5000FR: mener to lead
5000FR: appartenir to belong
5000FR: liberté liberty, freedom
5000FR: risquer to risk
5000FR: concerner to concern
5000FR: d’abord first of all
5000FR: apprendre to learn
5000FR: rencontrer to meet
5000FR: ton your; tone
5000FR: œuvre work, task
5000FR: créer to create
5000FR: obtenir to get, obtain
5000FR: chercher to look for
5000FR: entrer to enter, go in, come in
5000FR: proposer to propose
5000FR: apporter to bring
5000FR: utiliser to use
5000FR: atteindre to reach
5000FR: tenter to tempt, try
5000FR: enfin at last, finally
5000FR: sorte sort, kind
5000FR: sujet subject, topic
5000FR: importer to import; to be important
5000FR: recherche research, search
5000FR: ajouter to add
5000FR: ailleurs elsewhere, somewhere else
5000FR: vraiment truly, really, very
5000FR: produire to product
5000FR: préparer to prepare
5000FR: relever to raise
5000FR: autant as much, as many
5000FR: particulier particular, peculiar; person
5000FR: écrire to write
5000FR: défendre to defend, forbid
5000FR: chef head, leader, chief
5000FR: tirer to pull, fire
5000FR: ancien ancient; former
5000FR: beau handsome, fine, right
5000FR: juger to judge
5000FR: éviter to avoid
5000FR: personnel personnel, personal
5000FR: objet objective; object
5000FR: souhaiter to wish
5000FR: afin in order to, so that
5000FR: peine effort, trouble
5000FR: malgré despite, in spite of
5000FR: engager to hire, involve
5000FR: réaliser to realize, achieve
5000FR: lors at the time of
5000FR: aider to help, assist
5000FR: terminer to finish, end,
5000FR: espérer to hope
5000FR: arrêter to stop, arrest
5000FR: occasion chance, opportunity
5000FR: député deputy, parliamentary delegate
5000FR: regarder to look, watch
5000FR: plupart most, the majority
5000FR: résultat result, follow-up
5000FR: écouter to listen to
5000FR: terre earth, world, soil, land
5000FR: valoir to be worth
5000FR: intérieur interior, inside
5000FR: confiance confidence, trust
5000FR: prévoir to foresee, anticipate
5000FR: chance luck; chance
5000FR: type type; guy
5000FR: but goal, aim, objective, purpose
5000FR: grave serious, grave
5000FR: prise grip, hold, seizure, catch
5000FR: remplacer to replace
5000FR: avancer to advance, move forward
5000FR: nécessaire necessary, required
5000FR: valeur value, worth
5000FR: marquer to mark
5000FR: entier whole, full
5000FR: réponse answer, response
5000FR: aide help, assistance
5000FR: élever to grow, lift, raise
5000FR: pourtant yet, nonetheless, nevertheless
5000FR: cesser to cease, stop
5000FR: poursuivre to pursue
5000FR: maintenir to maintain
5000FR: époque era, period
5000FR: exprimer to express
5000FR: bas low; stockings
5000FR: imposer to impose
5000FR: argent money; silver
5000FR: mise putting, placing
5000FR: sauf except; safe
5000FR: sécurité security, safety
5000FR: cadre frame, executive
5000FR: former to form
5000FR: conduire to lead, drive
5000FR: poste post, position; post office
5000FR: demande request, demand
5000FR: disparaître to disappear, vanish
5000FR: priver to deprive
5000FR: constituer to constitute
5000FR: milliard billion, thousand million
5000FR: lier to link, join
5000FR: obliger to require, force, oblige
5000FR: craindre to fear, be afraid of
5000FR: déclarer to declare
5000FR: oublier to forget
5000FR: quitter to leave
5000FR: bout bit, tip, end
5000FR: toi you, yourself
5000FR: lancer to throw, launch
5000FR: emploi employment, work, use
5000FR: objectif objective, aim, goal; lens
5000FR: paraître to appear
5000FR: journal newspaper, paper
5000FR: annoncer to announce
5000FR: tour tower; turn; tour
5000FR: voilà right, there, here
5000FR: envoyer to send
5000FR: partager to share
5000FR: établir to establish
5000FR: garder to keep
5000FR: interdire to forbid, prohibit, ban
5000FR: finir to finish
5000FR: placer to place
5000FR: sentir to feel, smell
5000FR: payer to pay
5000FR: esprit mind, spirit
5000FR: domaine domain, field
5000FR: diriger to lead, direct
5000FR: noter to note, notice
5000FR: charger to load, charge
5000FR: tomber to fall
5000FR: mondial world, global
5000FR: entraîner to carry along, train
5000FR: disposer to arrange, set
5000FR: faux false; scythe
5000FR: genre type, kind, sort
5000FR: retenir to retain, hold back, remember
5000FR: intéresser to interest, involve
5000FR: c’est-à-dire in other words
5000FR: matière matter, subject, material
5000FR: sein breast, bosom
5000FR: parvenir to reach, achieve
5000FR: unité unity; unit
5000FR: convaincre to convince
5000FR: conseil advice, counsel, council
5000FR: soutenir to sustain, support
5000FR: direction direction, management
5000FR: manquer to miss
5000FR: actuel current, present
5000FR: opposer to oppose
5000FR: signifier to mean
5000FR: d’ailleurs moreover, besides, for that matter
5000FR: traiter to treat, handle, deal with
5000FR: indiquer to indicate, signal
5000FR: tuer to kill
5000FR: technique technique, technics, technical
5000FR: rapidement quickly, rapidly
5000FR: réduire to reduce
5000FR: d’après according to
5000FR: préférer to prefer
5000FR: nommer to call, name, appoint
5000FR: durer to last
5000FR: voie road, lane, route, track, way
5000FR: capable able, capable
5000FR: erreur mistake, error
5000FR: livrer to deliver
5000FR: auprès nearby, close to
5000FR: souvenir memory; to remember
5000FR: large wide, width
5000FR: contraire opposite, contrary
5000FR: inviter to invite
5000FR: fille girl, daughter
5000FR: répéter to repeat
5000FR: profiter to take advantage, profit
5000FR: chambre bedroom, chamber
5000FR: prouver to prove
5000FR: acheter to buy
5000FR: ignorer to ignore
5000FR: souffrir to suffer
5000FR: fixer to fix, arrange, set
5000FR: estimer to estimate; to consider, deem
5000FR: endroit place, spot
5000FR: véritable real, true
5000FR: amener to bring
5000FR: viser to aim
5000FR: retirer to remove, withdraw
5000FR: image picture, image
5000FR: travers breadth, across; fault, amiss
5000FR: conserver to keep, preserve
5000FR: naître to be born
5000FR: accorder to grant
5000FR: tourner to turn
5000FR: participer to participate
5000FR: rapide fast, quick
5000FR: respecter to respect
5000FR: passage passage, way
5000FR: adopter to adopt
5000FR: subir to undergo, be subjected to, suffer
5000FR: environ about, thereabouts, or so
5000FR: admettre to admit
5000FR: découvrir to discover
5000FR: couvrir to cover
5000FR: assister to attend; to assist, help
5000FR: dépasser to pass, go beyond
5000FR: affirmer to affirm, maintain, declare, allege
5000FR: soumettre to submit
5000FR: financier financial, financier
5000FR: frais cool, fresh; fee, expense
5000FR: apparaître to appear
5000FR: réserver to reserve, keep
5000FR: organiser to organize
5000FR: posséder to possess, own, have
5000FR: matériel material, equipment
5000FR: cent one hundred, cent
5000FR: constater to note, notice; to establish, certify
5000FR: prononcer to pronounce
5000FR: origine origin, source
5000FR: vendre to sell
5000FR: vite fast, quickly
5000FR: langue language, tongue
5000FR: déplacer to move, displace
5000FR: suffire to be sufficient, suffice
5000FR: saisir to take hold of, grab
5000FR: mourir to die
5000FR: employer to use, employ
5000FR: accompagner to accompany
5000FR: actuellement at present, at the moment
5000FR: supposer to suppose, assume
5000FR: fournir to provide, supply
5000FR: exiger to require, demand
5000FR: intervenir to intervene
5000FR: d’accord okay, alright
5000FR: discuter to discuss, debate; to question
5000FR: protéger to protect
5000FR: abandonner to give up, abandon
5000FR: avis opinion, mind
5000FR: battre to beat, hit
5000FR: pire worse, worst
5000FR: adresser to address
5000FR: préciser to state, specify, clarify
5000FR: intervention intervention; talk
5000FR: attirer to attract
5000FR: demeurer to remain, live
5000FR: chiffre figure, number
5000FR: consacrer to devote, consecrate
5000FR: remplir to fill, fulfill
5000FR: divers diverse, various
5000FR: appliquer to apply
5000FR: frapper to hit, strike, knock
5000FR: fermer to close, shut
5000FR: forcer to force
5000FR: lutte struggle, fight, conflict
5000FR: air air, appearance
5000FR: heureux happy, lucky, fortunate
5000FR: résoudre to solve, resolve
5000FR: publier to publish
5000FR: instant instant, moment
5000FR: pousser to push
5000FR: quelqu’un somebody, someone
5000FR: discours speech, talk, discourse
5000FR: reposer to rest
5000FR: satisfaire to satisfy
5000FR: neuf nine; new
5000FR: observer to observe, watch
5000FR: capacité capacity, ability
5000FR: désigner to designate
5000FR: dépendre to depend
5000FR: construire to build, construct
5000FR: durant during, for
5000FR: dossier file, record; case
5000FR: proposition proposition, proposal
5000FR: combien how much, how many
5000FR: nul nil, null
5000FR: plaire to please
5000FR: derrière last; behind
5000FR: signer to sign
5000FR: révéler to reveal
5000FR: couper to cut
5000FR: pièce piece, part, component; room
5000FR: situer to situate, locate
5000FR: souligner to underline, stress
5000FR: source source, spring
5000FR: précédent precedent; previous
5000FR: installer to install
5000FR: augmenter to increase, raise
5000FR: réunir to gather, reunite, raise
5000FR: médecin physician, doctor
5000FR: faute mistake, error, fault
5000FR: lever to lift, raise
5000FR: proche nearby, close
5000FR: imaginer to imagine
5000FR: figurer to represent, appear
5000FR: pratique practice, practical
5000FR: finalement finally, eventually
5000FR: champ field, realm
5000FR: charge to charge, load
5000FR: envisager to view, contemplate
5000FR: commune locality; common, joint
5000FR: monter to go up, rise, assemble
5000FR: promettre to promise
5000FR: concentrer to concentrate
5000FR: composer to compose, dial
5000FR: chemin path, way
5000FR: zone zone, area
5000FR: usage use, usage
5000FR: hors except, outside
5000FR: enquête inquiry, enquiry, investigation
5000FR: terrain ground, terrain
5000FR: mars March; Mars
5000FR: tellement so much
5000FR: confier to entrust
5000FR: remarquer to remark; to notice, point out
5000FR: égard consideration, respect, regard
5000FR: condamner to condemn
5000FR: capital major, chief, principal; capital, assets
5000FR: lien link, bond
5000FR: limiter to limit
5000FR: justifier to justify
5000FR: euh er, um, uh
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5000FR: développer to develop
5000FR: conclure to conclude
5000FR: insister to insist
5000FR: voyage trip, journey
5000FR: marche walk, step, march
5000FR: critique criticism, critic, critical
5000FR: baisser to lower, turn down, bend down
5000FR: somme amount, sum; nap
5000FR: cacher to hide
5000FR: prêter to lend
5000FR: définir to define
5000FR: exposer to display, exhibit, expose
5000FR: rapporter to bring back, report
5000FR: appuyer to lean, support
5000FR: rentrer to go in, come in, come back, return
5000FR: caractère nature, character
5000FR: détruire to destroy
5000FR: civil civil; civilian
5000FR: nécessité necessity, need
5000FR: commerce trade, commerce
5000FR: échapper to escape
5000FR: franc frank; franc
5000FR: séparer to separate
5000FR: disposition arrangement, disposition
5000FR: régler to pay, adjust, settle
5000FR: commander to order, command
5000FR: étudier to study
5000FR: déterminer to determine, find out, specify
5000FR: fonder to found, set
5000FR: complet full, complete; suit
5000FR: exercer to exercise, exert, practise, carry out
5000FR: manifester to show, demonstrate, display
5000FR: menacer to threaten
5000FR: conseiller adviser, to advise
5000FR: maladie illness, disease
5000FR: construction construction, building
5000FR: bande band, strip
5000FR: rejeter to reject
5000FR: coûter to cost
5000FR: reprise resumption, renewal; time
5000FR: autoriser to authorize
5000FR: effectuer to carry out, undergo
5000FR: bord edge, side
5000FR: retourner to return, go back
5000FR: inscrire to register, write down
5000FR: rejoindre to rejoin, reunite
5000FR: mille a thousand
5000FR: confirmer to confirm
5000FR: salaire salary, wage
5000FR: contribuer to contribute
5000FR: attaquer to attack
5000FR: remonter to go back up
5000FR: certes indeed, certainly, of course
5000FR: autrement differently, something else, otherwise
5000FR: ferme farm; firm
5000FR: désormais from now on, henceforth
5000FR: susciter to arouse, provoke
5000FR: lutter to struggle, fight
5000FR: profit profit, benefit
5000FR: contenir to contain
5000FR: déposer to deposit, put down
5000FR: modifier to modify, adjust
5000FR: traverser to cross, traverse
5000FR: transformer to transform
5000FR: engagement agreement, commitment
5000FR: renvoyer to send back, dismiss
5000FR: regretter to regret
5000FR: consister to consist
5000FR: réagir to react
5000FR: surprendre to surprise
5000FR: améliorer to improve
5000FR: réfléchir to reflect
5000FR: apprécier to appreciate
5000FR: combat fight, combat
5000FR: malade ill, sick
5000FR: portée range, reach, scope
5000FR: élève pupil, student
5000FR: contrôler to control, check, inspect, monitor
5000FR: merci thank you; favor
5000FR: assemblée assembly, meeting
5000FR: émission transmission, broadcasting, programme
5000FR: contenter to satisfy, please
5000FR: citer to quote
5000FR: établissement establishment, organization
5000FR: destiner to intend, be used
5000FR: causer to cause
5000FR: interroger to question, interrogate
5000FR: provoquer to provoke
5000FR: ramener to bring back, return, take back
5000FR: concevoir to conceive
5000FR: procéder to proceed
5000FR: voici here is, here are, this is, these are
5000FR: acquérir to acquire
5000FR: moindre lesser, least, slightest
5000FR: convenir to agree, be suitable
5000FR: logique logic, logical
5000FR: examiner to examine
5000FR: mesurer to measure
5000FR: traitement treatment, salary, wage
5000FR: impliquer to imply, implicate
5000FR: donnée fact, datum
5000FR: combattre to fight
5000FR: comporter to comprise, include; to behave
5000FR: mériter to deserve, merit
5000FR: emprunter to borrow
5000FR: conscience conscience, consciousness
5000FR: traduire to translate
5000FR: emporter to take, remove
5000FR: exact exact, correct
5000FR: doubler to double, pass; to dub
5000FR: mode mode, way, fashion
5000FR: tendre to tighten; to extend, stretch; tender
5000FR: vaste vast, immense
5000FR: évoquer to recall, evoke
5000FR: fonctionner to function, work
5000FR: étape stage, step
5000FR: physique physical, physics
5000FR: accuser to accuse
5000FR: méthode method, procedure
5000FR: professeur professor, teacher
5000FR: distribuer to distribute, give out
5000FR: prétendre to pretend
5000FR: dommage damage, harm; too bad
5000FR: tendance tendency, trend
5000FR: chaîne chain, channel
5000FR: note note, grade
5000FR: règlement rule, regulation
5000FR: sinon otherwise, or else
5000FR: entreprendre to begin, start, undertake
5000FR: étendre to spread out, stretch out
5000FR: décrire to describe
5000FR: etc etc., et cetera
5000FR: retraite retirement, pension
5000FR: entretenir to maintain
5000FR: habiter to live
5000FR: quartier district, quarter
5000FR: accueillir to welcome, greet, accommodate
5000FR: libérer to free, liberate, release
5000FR: vivant alive, living
5000FR: rire to laugh
5000FR: commettre to commit
5000FR: enlever to remove
5000FR: jeter to throw
5000FR: regard look, glance
5000FR: prévenir to prevent, warn; to notify
5000FR: analyser to analyse
5000FR: témoigner to testify
5000FR: sauver to rescue, save
5000FR: parlementaire parliamentary; member of parliament
5000FR: remercier to thank
5000FR: réclamer to ask for, call for; to claim
5000FR: fil thread, wire
5000FR: moral moral, morale
5000FR: recueillir to collect, gather
5000FR: fabriquer to manufacture, invent, make
5000FR: vérifier to check, verify
5000FR: enregistrer to record, check in
5000FR: efficace efficient, effective
5000FR: voter to vote
5000FR: nourrir to feed, nourish
5000FR: rechercher to search for
5000FR: lendemain next day
5000FR: garantir to guarantee
5000FR: augmentation increase, rise
5000FR: facteur postman, mailman; factor
5000FR: échelle ladder, scale
5000FR: pratiquer to practice
5000FR: bénéficier to benefit
5000FR: revoir to see again, revise
5000FR: perspective perspective, viewpoint
5000FR: défaut fault, flaw, shortcoming
5000FR: renforcer to reinforce, strengthen
5000FR: troupe troup, troop
5000FR: qualifier to qualify
5000FR: dégager to free, clear
5000FR: bateau boat, ship
5000FR: course race, shopping
5000FR: surveiller to watch
5000FR: édition publishing, editing, edition
5000FR: accomplir to accomplish
5000FR: décevoir to disappoint
5000FR: port harbour, port
5000FR: terrible terrible, dreadful
5000FR: exigence demand, strictness
5000FR: inspirer to inspire
5000FR: opérer to operate, carry out
5000FR: entièrement entirely, completely
5000FR: joindre to join
5000FR: rapprocher to bring closer, get closer
5000FR: fier to rely on; proud
5000FR: justement exactly, rightly, precisely
5000FR: formule formula, expression
5000FR: manger to eat
5000FR: soulever to lift up
5000FR: marque brand, mark
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5000FR: correspondre to correspond
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5000FR: identifier to identify
5000FR: reconnaissance recognition, gratitude
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5000FR: agricole agricultural, farming
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5000FR: presser to squeeze, press
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5000FR: électeur elector, voter
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5000FR: morale ethics; moral
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5000FR: détermination determination, resolution
5000FR: congrès congress, conference
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5000FR: croissant growing, crescent, crescent-shape
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5000FR: rompre to break
5000FR: armer to arm
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5000FR: chasse chase, hunt, hunting
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5000FR: pétrole crude oil, petroleum
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5000FR: drôle funny, strange
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5000FR: concurrent competitor, rival
5000FR: musulman Muslim, Moslem
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5000FR: circulation circulation, traffic
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5000FR: adorer to adore, worship
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5000FR: invoquer to call upon
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5000FR: creuser to dig
5000FR: porteur carrier, holder
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5000FR: programmer to program, schedule
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5000FR: barrière fence, barrier, gate
5000FR: biais way, device; bias
5000FR: feuille leaf, sheet, slip
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5000FR: téléphoner to telephone, phone, call
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5000FR: caractériser to characterize
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5000FR: possession possession, ownership
5000FR: avérer to prove to be, turn out
5000FR: papa dad, daddy
5000FR: collaborateur associate, fellow worker, contributor, collaborator
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5000FR: sauvage savage, wild
5000FR: impressionnant impressive, upsetting
5000FR: scénario scenario, script
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5000FR: privilégier to favour
5000FR: couche layer, coat
5000FR: dater to date
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5000FR: amoureux in love, amorous
5000FR: circonscription district, constituency
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5000FR: horizon horizon, skyline
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5000FR: alimenter to feed, supply
5000FR: intelligent intelligent, clever, bright
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5000FR: tenant tenant; incumbent, holder
5000FR: solliciter to request, solicit, appeal
5000FR: convoquer to call, summon
5000FR: prévention prevention, custody
5000FR: terrestre land, earth
5000FR: obligatoire mandatory, compulsory
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5000FR: adjoint assistant, deputy
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5000FR: amuser to amuse
5000FR: complémentaire complementary, supplementary
5000FR: satisfaisant satisfactory, satisfying
5000FR: accueil welcome, reception
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5000FR: glisser to slide, slip
5000FR: exagérer to exaggerate, overdo
5000FR: réviser to review, revise, overhaul
5000FR: profil profile, outline, contour
5000FR: rater to miss, misfire
5000FR: registre log, register, registry
5000FR: exclusif exclusive, sole
5000FR: angle angle, point of view
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5000FR: constamment constantly, continuously, consistent
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5000FR: pétrolier oil; oil tanker
5000FR: faculté ability, right, option; faculty, university
5000FR: pacte pact, treaty
5000FR: suspect suspicious, suspect
5000FR: assistance attendance, assistance
5000FR: négliger to neglect
5000FR: injuste unfair, unjust
5000FR: plaider to plead
5000FR: récompenser to reward, recompense
5000FR: suppression deletion, suppression
5000FR: coupure cut, cutting
5000FR: glace ice, ice cream; mirror
5000FR: gare station, railway station; beware
5000FR: réparer to repair, fix, correct, make up
5000FR: sensibilité sensitivity, sensibility
5000FR: informatique computer science, computing
5000FR: pacifique peaceful, peace-loving
5000FR: bête animal, beast; stupid
5000FR: compenser to compensate for, make up for
5000FR: gravité seriousness, solemnity, graveness, gravity
5000FR: pénétrer to penetrate
5000FR: rouler to roll
5000FR: heurter to strike, hit, collide
5000FR: football football, soccer
5000FR: approprier to adapt, appropriate, take over
5000FR: tactique tactics, tactical
5000FR: thèse thesis, argument
5000FR: acceptable acceptable, satisfactory
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5000FR: semer to sow, scatter, spread
5000FR: file line, queue
5000FR: chômeur unemployed person
5000FR: cuisine cooking, kitchen
5000FR: succéder to succeed, take over
5000FR: rebelle rebel, rebellious
5000FR: provenance origin, strange
5000FR: fumer to smoke
5000FR: dessin drawing, pattern, design
5000FR: dessous underneath, below, bottom, underside
5000FR: réaliste realist, realistic
5000FR: paysage landscape, scenery, countryside
5000FR: discret discreet, tactful, quiet
5000FR: déboucher to unblock, uncork
5000FR: sage wise, good, sound, sensible
5000FR: commandement command, order, commandment
5000FR: grimper to climb, go up
5000FR: pause break, pause
5000FR: répartition distribution, spreading
5000FR: sacrifier to sacrifice, give away
5000FR: combiner to combine, devise
5000FR: ravir to delight, rob
5000FR: filet dribble, trickle, wisp, streak, thread, fillet, net
5000FR: antérieur previous, earlier, front
5000FR: adhésion membership, support
5000FR: portrait portrait, photograph
5000FR: détailler to detail
5000FR: sportif sports, athletic, competitive
5000FR: rose rose; pink
5000FR: quête quest, pursuit, collection
5000FR: compromis compromise, agreement
5000FR: présumer to presume, assume
5000FR: abandon abandonment, desertion, withdrawal
5000FR: exploser to explode, blow up
5000FR: meurtrier murderer, deadly, lethal
5000FR: rigoureux rigorous, harsh, strict
5000FR: mentir to lie
5000FR: observateur observer, observant
5000FR: revêtir to take on, assume
5000FR: acquisition acquisition, acquire, purchase
5000FR: tournée tour, round
5000FR: tranche slice, edge, section, bracket, slot
5000FR: tempête storm, gale, turmoil
5000FR: tissu fabric, material, cloth, tissue, woven
5000FR: souverain sovereign, supreme ruler, monarch
5000FR: repousser to push away, postpone
5000FR: nuire to harm
5000FR: putain whore, bitch; stupid
5000FR: repérer to spot, pick out, locate, find
5000FR: persister to persist, keep up, linger
5000FR: parcours journey, course, route
5000FR: embarquer to embark, board, take on board, load
5000FR: intéressé concerned, involved
5000FR: formidable tremendous, considerable
5000FR: tas pile, lots of
5000FR: déjeuner lunch; to have lunch
5000FR: disputer to dispute
5000FR: aube dawn, daybreak
5000FR: salon lounge, living room
5000FR: infliger to inflict
5000FR: déranger to disturb, bother
5000FR: interdiction ban, banning
5000FR: consentir to consent, agree
5000FR: médecine medecine, medical science
5000FR: contradictoire contradictory, conflicting
5000FR: exclusivement exclusively, solely
5000FR: volontiers with pleasure, willingly, gladly
5000FR: fauteuil armchair, seat
5000FR: couloir corridor, aisle
5000FR: enthousiasme enthusiasm, enthusiastically
5000FR: éthique ethical, ethics
5000FR: révision review, revision, overhaul
5000FR: pointer to mark off, clock in, clock out, aim
5000FR: assassiner to murder, assassinate
5000FR: instaurer to institute, introduce
5000FR: isolé remote, isolated, insolated
5000FR: revendiquer to claim
5000FR: secouer to shake
5000FR: bizarre strange, odd
5000FR: abus abuse, misuse, breach
5000FR: regret regret, regretfully
5000FR: trimestre quarter; three months
5000FR: spatial spatial, space
5000FR: brut raw, crude
5000FR: aise comfort, joy, pleasure, ease
5000FR: ranger to tidy up, put away
5000FR: partage division, cutting, sharing
5000FR: quasi almost, nearly
5000FR: biologique biological, nature
5000FR: universitaire university, academic
5000FR: emparer to seize, grab, snatch
5000FR: trahir to betray, give away
5000FR: admirer to admire
5000FR: licence licence, permit
5000FR: rigueur harshness, severity, rigidness, rigor strictness
5000FR: maternel motherly, maternal
5000FR: palais palace, palate
5000FR: extraire to extract, mine, quarry, pull out, remove
5000FR: filer to spin, run, get out
5000FR: accrocher to hang up, hang on, put up
5000FR: plateau plateau, tray, set, stage
5000FR: répétition repetition, rehearsal
5000FR: diminution reduction, decreasing
5000FR: collection collection, series
5000FR: permanence permanence, duty, service
5000FR: correspondance correspondance, connection
5000FR: planter to plant, pitch
5000FR: violation violation, transgression
5000FR: compensation compensation, clearing
5000FR: lycée high school
5000FR: injustice injustice, unfairness
5000FR: reportage report, reporting
5000FR: déception disappointment, let-down
5000FR: soucier to care about, show concern for
5000FR: plafond ceiling, roof, maximum
5000FR: camarade friend, comrade, pal, mate
5000FR: compréhension understanding, comprehension
5000FR: déplorer to deplore
5000FR: mobiliser to mobilize, call up
5000FR: encadrer to frame, train
5000FR: gentil nice, kind
5000FR: folie madness, folly, insanity
5000FR: séduire to seduce, charm, captivate, appeal to
5000FR: précipiter to quicken, hasten, precipitate
5000FR: clôture enclosure; termination, closure
5000FR: piloter to fly, pilot, drive
5000FR: agréable pleasant, nice, agreeable
5000FR: désaccord disagreement, discord, conflict
5000FR: alimentation diet, food, groceries, supply
5000FR: vider to empty, vacate
5000FR: attentif attentive, scrupulous, careful
5000FR: démarrer to start up
5000FR: coordonner to coordinate
5000FR: différer to differ, vary
5000FR: honorer to honour, do credit to
5000FR: entrevue meeting, interview
5000FR: ressort spring; resort; spirit
5000FR: opportunité opportunity, timeliness
5000FR: plaque plate, tag, plaque
5000FR: découler to ensue, follow
5000FR: prédire to predict
5000FR: enterrer to bury, lay aside
5000FR: recouvrir to cover, hide, conceal
5000FR: spectateur member of the audience, spectator, onlooker
5000FR: axe axis, axle, main line
5000FR: chasseur hunter, fighter, page, messenger
5000FR: chéri darling, love, dear
5000FR: peinture painting, paint, picture
5000FR: déchet scrap, waste, trash, garbage
5000FR: siéger to sit
5000FR: grand-chose not very much
5000FR: affiche poster, public notice, bill
5000FR: massacre massacre, slaughter
5000FR: actualité current events, news
5000FR: redevenir to become again
5000FR: crucial crucial, critical
5000FR: marine marine, navy
5000FR: amorcer to bait, prime, begin, initiate
5000FR: détester to hate, detest
5000FR: simplifier to simplify
5000FR: briller to shine
5000FR: ambitieux ambitious, man with ambition
5000FR: calmer to calm down
5000FR: alternative alternative, choice
5000FR: soulager to relieve, soothe, ease
5000FR: scrutin ballot, poll
5000FR: considérablement considerably, significantly, extensively
5000FR: bouleverser to upset, distress, disturb, turn upside down
5000FR: dramatique dramatic, tragic, drama
5000FR: vaincre to beat, defeat, overcome, conquer
5000FR: renseigner to give information, get information
5000FR: ordonnance prescription, organisation, edict, ruling
5000FR: aile wing, sail, blade
5000FR: coupe bowl, dish, cut
5000FR: rayon ray, beam, radius; department, section, shelf
5000FR: promener to take for a walk, go for a walk
5000FR: boulot work, job
5000FR: arranger to arrange
5000FR: lointain distant, faraway
5000FR: danser to dance
5000FR: passionner to fascinate, grip
5000FR: généraliser to generalize
5000FR: extrémité end, extremity
5000FR: banlieue suburbs, outskirts
5000FR: défaire to undo, dismantle, strip, break up
5000FR: cul bum, arse, ass
5000FR: vouer to devote, dedicate to, vow to
5000FR: paradis paradise, heaven
5000FR: transparent transparent, see-through, evident
5000FR: élu elected, elected member
5000FR: tourisme tourism, sightseeing
5000FR: gravement seriously, solemnly, gravely
5000FR: infraction offence, infrigement, infraction
5000FR: tir fire, shot, launch
5000FR: envoi sending, dispatching
5000FR: arrangement arrangement, layout, order, agreement
5000FR: pardonner to forgive, excuse
5000FR: collaborer to collaborate, contribute
5000FR: danse dance, dancing
5000FR: tester to test
5000FR: proclamer to proclaim, declare
5000FR: dominant dominant, prevailing
5000FR: préférence preference, preferably
5000FR: rentrée reopening, return, start
5000FR: coller to stick, paste
5000FR: approfondir to deepen, make deeper, go further into
5000FR: incendie fire, blaze
5000FR: proximité proximity, nearness, closeness
5000FR: hériter to inherit
5000FR: élémentaire elementary, rudimentary, basic
5000FR: souffler to blow, puff
5000FR: dit said, so-called; tale
5000FR: mélange mixing, mixture, blend
5000FR: pourcentage percentage, commission, cut
5000FR: permis license, permit, permitted
5000FR: mélanger to mix, mix up, confuse
5000FR: proprement cleanly, neatly, properly
5000FR: enfoncer to ram, drive in, hammer in, sink in
5000FR: clandestin underground, clandestine
5000FR: encontre contrary to
5000FR: syndical (trade-) union
5000FR: deviner to guess, solve
5000FR: tracer to draw, write, mark out
5000FR: sagesse wisdom, moderation
5000FR: baiser to kiss
5000FR: user to wear out, wear away, use up
5000FR: pilote pilot, experimental
5000FR: abonné subscribed, subscriber
5000FR: vocation vocation, calling
5000FR: facture invoice, bill
5000FR: relancer to throw back, restart, relaunch
5000FR: nomination appointment, nomination
5000FR: poster poster; to post, mail
5000FR: tantôt this afternoon, sometimes
5000FR: gueule mouth, trap
5000FR: sympathie liking, warmth, friendship, sympathie
5000FR: dispenser to exempt, avoid
5000FR: copain friend, buddy, mate
5000FR: aligner to lign up, align
5000FR: absorber to absorb, remove, take up, take over
5000FR: compagnon companion, craftsman, journeyman
5000FR: déroulement development, progress
5000FR: dévoiler to unveil, reveal, disclose
5000FR: opérationnel operational, operating
5000FR: freiner to brake, slow down
5000FR: rattraper to recapture, recover, catch up, make up for
5000FR: régir to govern
5000FR: bassin bowl, basin
5000FR: éteindre to extinguish, put out, turn off
5000FR: ministériel ministerial; minister
5000FR: rage rage, fury, rabies
5000FR: enregistrement recording, registration, check-in, logging
5000FR: débarquer to unload, land, disembark
5000FR: respirer to breath
5000FR: acheteur buyer, purchaser
5000FR: équiper to equip, kit out, fit out, tool up
5000FR: lot share, prize, lot
5000FR: spirituel witty, spiritual, sacred
5000FR: fournisseur supplier, provider
5000FR: agiter to shake, disturb
5000FR: col collar, mountain pass
5000FR: impressionner to impress, upset
5000FR: accessible accessible, approachable
5000FR: résidence residence, block of flats
5000FR: dedans inside, indoors
5000FR: loger to put up, accommodate, stay, find accommodation
5000FR: ouvertement openly, overtly
5000FR: stimuler to stimulate
5000FR: classement classification, ranking
5000FR: longuement at length
5000FR: ancêtre ancestor, forerunner
5000FR: grandeur size, greatness
5000FR: entraînement training, coaching, drive
5000FR: déborder to overflow, boil over, go out, go over
5000FR: conducteur driver, operator, conductor
5000FR: attribution awarding, allocation, assignment, attribution
5000FR: dissimuler to conceal, hide
5000FR: chronique chronic, column, page, chronicle
5000FR: rappel reminder, summary, recall, return, remember
5000FR: utilité use, usefulness,
5000FR: annexe annex, appendix, related issue
5000FR: spécifier to specify
5000FR: souple supple, agile, soft, floppy, flexible
5000FR: rémunération remuneration, payment, pay
5000FR: faillite bankruptcy, collapse, failure
5000FR: touchant with regard to, concerning, touching, moving
5000FR: imprimer to print, print out
5000FR: abuser to abuse, mislead, take advantage
5000FR: vérification check, verification
5000FR: jurer to swear
5000FR: trésor treasure, treasury
5000FR: vingtaine about twenty
5000FR: routier road, long-distance lorry or truck driver
5000FR: embrasser to kiss, embrace
5000FR: échéance expiration date, date of payment, deadline
5000FR: décrocher to take down, take off, pick up, lift
5000FR: rembourser to reimburse, pay back, pay off, repay
5000FR: adhérer to stick to, support, join, be a member of
5000FR: citation quote, quotation, citation
5000FR: retomber to fall again, fall down again
5000FR: pourvoir to provide, equip, supply, furnish
5000FR: véritablement truly, really
5000FR: parallèlement in parallel, similarly
5000FR: francophone French-speaking, French speaker, francophone
5000FR: émaner to issue from, emanate from, come from, radiate from
5000FR: souffle breath, puff
5000FR: prévaloir to prevail
5000FR: extension extension, stretching, expansion
5000FR: effondrer to collapse, cave in, fall down
5000FR: apprêter to prepare, get ready, dress
5000FR: cibler to target
5000FR: excès excess, surplus, abuse
5000FR: turc Turk, Turkish
5000FR: incertain uncertain, unsure
5000FR: épouser to marry, wed
5000FR: chat cat; chat
5000FR: mondialisation internationalisation, globalisation
5000FR: inégalité difference, uneveness, inequality
5000FR: originaire original, first, native to
5000FR: finale finale, final event
5000FR: coûteux expensive, costly
5000FR: ventre belly, stomach
5000FR: bière beer; coffin
5000FR: passif passive, liabilities
5000FR: interrogation question, interviewing, interrogation, questioning, test
5000FR: voile veil, sail
5000FR: accentuer to stress, to emphasize, become more pronounced
5000FR: rattacher to attach, join, tie
5000FR: contracter to contract, take out, tense
5000FR: territorial territorial, land
5000FR: subsister to subsist, remain
5000FR: carré square, broad, plain
5000FR: voleur thief, light-fingered
5000FR: centrale power station, central office
5000FR: délit crime, offence
5000FR: allumer to switch on, light up, turn on
5000FR: disperser to scatter, spread, disperse
5000FR: déchirer to tear up, tear, rip
5000FR: mépris contempt, scorn, disdain
5000FR: continuité continuity, continuation
5000FR: contourner to bypass, go round
5000FR: supplément supplement, extra
5000FR: optique optical, optic, perspective
5000FR: permission permission, leave
5000FR: méchant nasty, wicked, mean
5000FR: humeur mood, temper
5000FR: demandeur seeker, complainant
5000FR: horrible horrible, terrible, dreadful, hideous
5000FR: conquérir to conquer
5000FR: horaire schedule, timetable, hourly
5000FR: motiver to justify, account for, motivate
5000FR: plier to fold, fold up, fold back, bend
5000FR: homologue counterpart, homologue
5000FR: manifestement manifestly, clearly
5000FR: propice favorable, auspicious propitious
5000FR: explorer to explore, investigate, examine
5000FR: dépendance dependence, dependency
5000FR: nu naked, nude
5000FR: poignée handful, fistful, handle
5000FR: abaisser to pull down, lower, reduce
5000FR: divergence divergence, difference
5000FR: restant remaining, the rest, the remainder
5000FR: détention detention, possession
5000FR: étouffer to suffocate, smother, muffle
5000FR: inscription registration, enrolment; engraving
5000FR: montée climb, ascent, rise, raising
5000FR: approvisionnement supply, supplies, stock, supplying, stocking
5000FR: quiconque whoever, anyone who
5000FR: vendeur salesman, seller
5000FR: réplique reply, retort; replica
5000FR: acquitter to acquit, pay, settle, pay off
5000FR: intervalle space, distance, interval
5000FR: métro underground, metro
5000FR: fatiguer to tire, get tired
5000FR: abriter to shelter, shade
5000FR: bulletin bulletin, report
5000FR: décourager to discourage, dishearten, lose heart
5000FR: détacher to untie, detach, remove
5000FR: doucement gently, softly
5000FR: quoique although, though
5000FR: projection projection, ejection, discharge
5000FR: tarif price, rate, fare, tariff
5000FR: remplacement replacement, standing in
5000FR: devise currency, motto, slogan
5000FR: queue tail, handle, stalk, stem, rear
5000FR: durement harshly, severely
5000FR: applaudir to clap, applaud
5000FR: prioritaire priority, having priority, having right of way
5000FR: référer to refer, consult, refer to
5000FR: obéir to obey, comply with, respond to
5000FR: fusil rifle, gun
5000FR: taper to beat, slam, bang, type
5000FR: odeur smell, odor
5000FR: fêter to celebrate
5000FR: exclusion exclusion, expulsion
5000FR: préconiser to recommend, advocate
5000FR: tribune platform, forum, gallery
5000FR: gloire glory, fame
5000FR: vanter to vaunt, boast, brag
5000FR: coincer to jam, hinder, get stuck
5000FR: silencieux silent, noiseless, silencer
5000FR: chantier construction site, roadworks
5000FR: ennui boredom, trouble, worry
5000FR: pompier fireman, firefighter
5000FR: convertir to convert
5000FR: pouce thumb, inch
5000FR: clientèle customers, clientele
5000FR: atténuer to lessen, diminish, dim, subdue, reduce
5000FR: révélation diclosure, revelation
5000FR: survivant survivor, surviving
5000FR: équitable equitable, fair
5000FR: schéma diagram, outline
5000FR: dépendant answerable, responsible, dependent
5000FR: brancher to plug in, connect
5000FR: mystérieux mysterious, secretive
5000FR: assassinat murder, assassination
5000FR: rive shore, bank
5000FR: clarté lightness, brightness clearness, clarity
5000FR: conjoint spouse, joint
5000FR: redonner to give back, return, give more
5000FR: assortir to match, accompany
5000FR: grain grain, bean, bead; spot, mole
5000FR: compliqué complicated, complex
5000FR: malaise uneasiness, discomfort
5000FR: restaurer to restore, feed
5000FR: diplôme diploma, certificate
5000FR: restructuration restructure, restructuring
5000FR: domination domination, dominion, rule
5000FR: moquer to mock, make fun of
5000FR: allier to ally, match, unite
5000FR: couvert covered, overcast; place, seat, cutlery
5000FR: demi-heure half an hour
5000FR: placement investment, placing
5000FR: difficilement with difficulty
5000FR: grille railings, gate, grid, scale
5000FR: vieillir to grow old
5000FR: abord manner; approach, access, environs
5000FR: exigeant demanding, difficult
5000FR: mention mention, note, comment, notice
5000FR: pertinent pertinent, relevant
5000FR: emprisonner to imprison, jail, put in jail, trap
5000FR: quai platform, quay, embankment
5000FR: légende legend, caption, key
5000FR: cruel cruel, ferocious, bitter
5000FR: redouter to dread, fear
5000FR: célibataire single, unmarried
5000FR: impasse dead end, cul-de-sac
5000FR: contredire to contradict
5000FR: atelier workshop, studio
5000FR: redresser to straighten, set right, redress, turn around
5000FR: ramasser to pick up, collect, gather
5000FR: acheminer to forward, dispatch, transport
5000FR: comédie comedy, playacting
5000FR: désordre disorder, confusion
5000FR: infini inifinite, infinity
5000FR: savant scientist, scholar, learned, scholarly, clever, skilfull
5000FR: terreur terror, dread
5000FR: recruter to recruit
5000FR: conformer to model, conform
5000FR: délibérer to deliberate, debate
5000FR: puiser to draw, take
5000FR: géographique geographic, geographical
5000FR: réacteur reactor, jet engine
5000FR: ajuster to adjust, alter, aim, aim at
5000FR: œuvrer to work
5000FR: sommeil sleep, sleepiness
5000FR: balance scales, balance
5000FR: contestation questioning, protest
5000FR: inconvénient snag, drawback, disadvantage, inconvenience
5000FR: candidature application, candidacy, candidature
5000FR: armement arms, weapons, armament
5000FR: épargne savings, saving
5000FR: conférer to confer
5000FR: stupide stupid, silly, bemused
5000FR: surpris surprised, amazed
5000FR: interpeller to call out to, question
5000FR: pavillon country house, villa, wing pavilliion, flag
5000FR: préliminaire preliminary, introductory
5000FR: troubler to disturb, disrupt, cloud
5000FR: angoisse distress, anguish, dread, fear
5000FR: générosité generosity, generously
5000FR: répression repression, suppression, crack-down
5000FR: tombe grave, tomb
5000FR: dériver to divert, derive
5000FR: évacuer to evacuate, clear
5000FR: fouiller to search, frisk, go through, rummage through
5000FR: éternel eternal, everlasting
5000FR: intime intimate, close, secret, private
5000FR: cerner to surround, encircle, delimit
5000FR: hostilité hostility, hostilities
5000FR: manche handle, sleeve
5000FR: mathématique mathematical; mathematics
5000FR: induire to infer, induce, result in , lead to
5000FR: maîtrise mastery, command, control, master’s degree
5000FR: arbitrage refereeing, umpiring, arbitration
5000FR: boucler to fasten, loop, resolve
5000FR: réparation repair, repairing, correction, compensation
5000FR: déléguer to delegate
5000FR: solitude solitude, loneliness
5000FR: miner to mine, erode
5000FR: superbe superb, magnificient, handsome, gorgeous
5000FR: gonfler to inflate, blow up, swell
5000FR: veuf surviving spouse
5000FR: comparaître to appear
5000FR: trame weft, framework; tram
5000FR: bain bath, bathing
5000FR: sûreté safety, reliability
5000FR: hâte haste, impatience
5000FR: instituer to introduce, impose, establish, institute
5000FR: estimation appraisal, valuation, assessment, estimate
5000FR: mutation transfer, transformation, mutation
5000FR: imminent imminent, impending
5000FR: menu menu, slender, slim, minor
5000FR: administrer to manage, run, administer; to give
5000FR: atteinte reach; attack, blow
5000FR: démissionner to resign
5000FR: racheter to repurchase, buy back, redeem
5000FR: guise wish; like, by way of
5000FR: scandaleux scandalous, outrageous
5000FR: ennuyer to bore, worry, bother
5000FR: élan momentum, surge, rush; elk, moose
5000FR: manipuler to handle, manipulate
5000FR: peiner to toil, labor, struggle
5000FR: renouvellement replacement, recurrence, repetition
5000FR: faisceau bundle, beam, stack
5000FR: regagner to win again, regain, get back, make up
5000FR: animateur animator, host
5000FR: méfier to distrust, mistrust
5000FR: toile cloth, canvass, web
5000FR: laver to wash, clean
5000FR: empreinte imprint, print, mark, impression
5000FR: faillir to have almost, fail, fail to
5000FR: creux hollow, empty, hole
5000FR: forum forum, newsgroup
5000FR: coter to quote, rate
5000FR: éclat splinter, fragment, brightness, burst
5000FR: attachement attachment, affection
5000FR: gamme range, scale
5000FR: motivation motivation, application
5000FR: protestation protest, protestation
5000FR: demeure residence, home
5000FR: adéquat appropriate, suitable, adequate
5000FR: geler to freeze, ice over, suspend
5000FR: défiler to unthread, parade
5000FR: volontairement voluntarily, willingly
5000FR: magique magic; magical
5000FR: bien-être well being
5000FR: raide stiff, straight
5000FR: maigre thin, skinny, slim, lean
5000FR: aspirer to breathe in, inhale, aspire to
5000FR: habituellement usually, generally
5000FR: quasiment almost, early
5000FR: allure speed, pace, walk, look, appearance
5000FR: deuil mourning, grief
5000FR: énoncer to state, set out, express
5000FR: prénom first name
5000FR: rétablissement restoring, re-establishment, recovery
5000FR: cynique cynical, cynic
5000FR: constructeur builder, manufacturer
5000FR: peindre to paint, depict, portray
5000FR: bâton tick, club, baton
5000FR: démocrate democrat, democratic
5000FR: idiot idiot, fool, stupid
5000FR: solitaire solitary, lone, lonely
5000FR: déceler to discover, detect
5000FR: herbe grass, herb
5000FR: élevé high, heavy, tall
5000FR: acharner to go at fiercely and unrelentingly
5000FR: bombardement bombing, shelling
5000FR: bagage luggage, baggage
5000FR: singulier unique, singular
5000FR: suspension hanging, suspending, breaking off, postponement, suspension
5000FR: mince thin, slim, slender
5000FR: assimiler to assimilate, take in
5000FR: publicitaire advertising, promotional
5000FR: incarner to embody, incarnate
5000FR: opter to opt, decide
5000FR: habiller to dress, get dressed
5000FR: trajet journey, route
5000FR: sinistre disaster, sinister
5000FR: reconstruire to rebuild, reconstruct
5000FR: tueur killer, hit man
5000FR: cimetière cemetery, graveyard
5000FR: douane customs, duty
5000FR: domestique servant, domestic
5000FR: soucieux concerned, worried
5000FR: décréter to declare, decree
5000FR: flamme flame, fire, fervor, brilliance
5000FR: nouveauté novelty, new release
5000FR: brusquement abruptly, suddenly
5000FR: coïncider to coincide, correspond
5000FR: déterminé determined, resolute, specific
5000FR: ménager to handle, arrange; domestic
5000FR: millénaire millennium, thousand-year- old
5000FR: alerte agile, alert, warning
5000FR: renforcement reinforcement, strengthening
5000FR: guérir to cure, heal, get better
5000FR: immobilier property, real estate, property business, real estate business
5000FR: contaminer to contaminate, infect
5000FR: tirage drawing, circulation, run
5000FR: perception perception, collection
5000FR: planche plank, board
5000FR: handicapé disabled, handicapped
5000FR: boisson drink, beverage
5000FR: élaboration working-out, development
5000FR: habitation residence, home, dwelling, housing
5000FR: débrouiller to untangle, sort out, manage, get by
5000FR: générer to generate
5000FR: virer to turn, change, transfer, kick out
5000FR: facilité easiness, ease, aptitude
5000FR: postal postal, mail
5000FR: perturber to disrupt, disturb
5000FR: culte worship, cult
5000FR: équipage crew, gear
5000FR: canon gun, cannon
5000FR: apprentissage learning, apprenticeship
5000FR: soi-disant so-called, supposedly
5000FR: chaussure shoe, sneaker
5000FR: abolir to abolish, do away with
5000FR: pâte paste, dough, pasta
5000FR: ruine ruin, ruins
5000FR: percer to pierce, drill, break into
5000FR: rassemblement gathering, collecting, assembling
5000FR: soigneusement tidily, neatly, carefully
5000FR: pot jar, pot
5000FR: impulsion impulse, pulse
5000FR: minimal minimal, minimum
5000FR: implanter to implant, set up, establish
5000FR: descendant downward, descending, descendant
5000FR: politiquement politically, diplomatically
5000FR: crever to burst, puncture
5000FR: interruption interruption, break
5000FR: patrie homeland, home country
5000FR: prélèvement imposition, levying, withdrawal, removal, deduction
5000FR: studio studio, studio apartment
5000FR: prescrire to order, command, prescribe, stipulate
5000FR: exhorter to exhort, urge
5000FR: apaiser to calm, appease, calm down
5000FR: sélectionner to select
5000FR: familier familiar, informal
5000FR: quinzaine about fifteen, two weeks
5000FR: paralyser to paralyze
5000FR: logiciel software, program, application
5000FR: visiblement obviously, clearly, visibly
5000FR: suicider to commit suicide
5000FR: préjugé prejudice, bias
5000FR: impératif need, necessity, urgent, imperative
5000FR: renvoi dismissal, expulsion, suspension, cross-reference
5000FR: atout trump, asset
5000FR: balayer to sweep up, sweep out
5000FR: peupler to populate, inhabit
5000FR: cauchemar nightmare, bad dream
5000FR: pénible hard, difficult, painful, tiresome
5000FR: abstenir to abstain, refrain
5000FR: affrontement clash, confrontation
5000FR: expulser to expel, evict, deport, throw out
5000FR: resserrer to tighten up, strengthen
5000FR: décor scenery, décor, set
5000FR: couronne crown, wreath
5000FR: descente descent, raid, downward slope
5000FR: trentaine about thirty
5000FR: escalier stairs, staircase
5000FR: barrage barrier, obstruction, dam, roadblock
5000FR: support support, stand
5000FR: effondrement collapse, caving-in, falling-in, breaking-down
5000FR: encaisser to receive, collect, cash
5000FR: déduire to deduct, deduce, infer, figure out
5000FR: baptiser to name, christen, baptize
5000FR: synthèse summary, synthesis
5000FR: conjoncture situation, climate
5000FR: défier to challenge, defy, distrust
5000FR: baie bay; berry
5000FR: récompense reward, award
5000FR: étendue area, expanse, duration, extent, range
5000FR: tiens ah, well
5000FR: carnet notebook, notepad
5000FR: banc bench, workbench, pew
5000FR: réformer to re-form, reform, discharge
5000FR: assise basis, foundation
5000FR: énergétique energic, vigorous
5000FR: reléguer to relegate
5000FR: vedette star, patrol boat
5000FR: intervenant contributor, intervener
5000FR: séminaire seminar, seminary
5000FR: contrer to counter
5000FR: nerveux nervous, irritable
5000FR: assaut assault, attack, bout
5000FR: vraisemblablement most probably
5000FR: propagation propagation, spreading
5000FR: masculin male, masculine
5000FR: imiter to imitate
5000FR: embaucher to hire
5000FR: primordial primordial, basic, vital, primary
5000FR: arbitre referee, arbitrer, arbitrator
5000FR: manteau coat, overcoat
5000FR: reflet reflection, glint, highlight
5000FR: requête request, petition
5000FR: décliner to decline, refuse, turn down
5000FR: fermé shut, closed, locked
5000FR: manipulation handling, manipulation
5000FR: piquer to sting, bite, prick, be hot; to steal
5000FR: assiette plate, dish, bowl
5000FR: gigantesque gigantic, immense
5000FR: refermer to close again, shut again, close up
5000FR: confus confused, embarrassed
5000FR: expédition dispatch, shipping, shipment, expedition
5000FR: reconstituer to reconstitute, restore, reconstruct
5000FR: protégé protected, protégé
5000FR: réputé famous, renowned
5000FR: dépêcher to dispatch, send, hurry
5000FR: démentir to deny, refute, contradict
5000FR: envergure wingspan, breadth, scope
5000FR: touche button, key, touch, touchline
5000FR: déterminant determining, deciding, crucial
5000FR: sous-marin submarine, underwater
5000FR: acheminement routing, shipment
5000FR: externe external, outer
5000FR: hôte host, guest
5000FR: assassin murderer, assassin
5000FR: tapis carpet, mat, covering
5000FR: corde rope, chord, string
5000FR: notable notable, noteworthy
5000FR: divin divine, heavenly
5000FR: endormir to put to sleep, fall asleep
5000FR: épais thick, pitch dark, thickly
5000FR: exposé account, statement, talk
5000FR: récolter to harvest, gather
5000FR: autoroute motorway, highway, freeway
5000FR: maternité maternity, motherhood
5000FR: là-dedans inside, in it
5000FR: différend disagreement, controversy
5000FR: comté county, earldom
5000FR: tailler to cut, carve, engrave, sharpen, trim
5000FR: apparent apparent, obvious
5000FR: enfuir to run away, flee
5000FR: portion portion, share
5000FR: allocation allocation, granting, allotment, allowance
5000FR: décéder to die, pass away, pass on
5000FR: serré tight, packed, crowded
5000FR: enquêter to investigate, hold inquiry, conduct a survey
5000FR: allonger to lengthen, extend, stretch out
5000FR: chauffeur driver, chauffeur
5000FR: bourgeois middle class
5000FR: touristique holiday, tourist
5000FR: obscur dark, vague, obscure
5000FR: boucle loop, buckle, curl
5000FR: flou blurred, fuzzy, vague
5000FR: redire to say again, repeat
5000FR: torturer to torture
5000FR: carton cardboard, card, score
5000FR: effrayer to frighten, scare
5000FR: pitié pity, mercy
5000FR: noyau core, nucleus, pit
5000FR: brandir to brandish, wield, wave
5000FR: repenser to rethink
5000FR: timide timid, shy, bashful
5000FR: audition hearing, examination, audition
5000FR: comptabilité accountancy, accounting, book-keeping
5000FR: précaire precarious, makeshift
5000FR: insulter to insult
5000FR: saut jump, leap
5000FR: justification justification, proof
5000FR: conservation preservation, preserving, retention
5000FR: organisateur organiser, organising
5000FR: aménagement development, planning, fitting, adjustment
5000FR: manifestant protester, demonstrator
5000FR: masquer to mask, conceal, put on a mask
5000FR: dorénavant from now on, henceforth
5000FR: prôner to laud, extol, advocate, commend
5000FR: franchise frankness, exemption, duty-free, franchise, deductible
5000FR: ultérieur later, subsequent
5000FR: expédier to send, dispatch
5000FR: axer to center
5000FR: propager to propagate, spread
5000FR: rectifier to rectify, correct
5000FR: émouvoir to move, touch
5000FR: génial inspired, great, brilliant
5000FR: réduit reduced, scaled-down, cut-down, tiny room, hideout
5000FR: alléger to lighten, alleviate,
5000FR: meuble piece of furniture
5000FR: rapprochement bringing together, coming closer, parallel
5000FR: suspens suspension, abeyance
5000FR: dégradation degrading, damaging, erosion; demotion
5000FR: agenda diary, planner
5000FR: phare lighthouse, headlight
5000FR: virtuel virtual, potential
5000FR: gagnant winner, winning
5000FR: nettoyer to clean
5000FR: poing fist, punch
5000FR: étiquette label, ticket, etiquette, sticker, tag
5000FR: chemise shirt, folder
5000FR: pile pile, stack, battery, tails
5000FR: douceur softness, smoothness, mildness, gentleness,sweetness
5000FR: attester to attest, confirm
5000FR: attraper to catch, get, pick up
5000FR: ruiner to ruin, bankrupt oneself
5000FR: nullement not in the least
5000FR: incorporer to incorporate, insert, merge
5000FR: débloquer to free, unfreeze, unjam, release, unblock
5000FR: ficher to file; to make fun of, not care, not give a damn
5000FR: linguistique linguistic, linguistics
5000FR: terriblement terribly, awfully
5000FR: main-d’œuvre manpower, labor, workforce
5000FR: jury jury, board of examiners
5000FR: bœuf ox, steer, beef
5000FR: rallier to rally, win over, join
5000FR: barrer to close, block, bar, cross
5000FR: réaffirmer to reaffirm, reassert
5000FR: assigner to assign, allocate, attach, attribute
5000FR: constat report, statement
5000FR: flagrant blatant, glaring
5000FR: concerter to devise, consult
5000FR: désespérer to despair
5000FR: diplomate diplomat, diplomatic
5000FR: essuyer to wipe, dry, mop, dust
5000FR: exporter to export
5000FR: étaler to spread, display, apply
5000FR: reconduire to renew, drive back
5000FR: bonsoir good evening
5000FR: bousculer to knock over, knock into
5000FR: ériger to erect, set up
5000FR: patte paw, foot, leg
5000FR: planifier to plan
5000FR: transitoire transient, interim, provisional
5000FR: natal native, home
5000FR: défaillance fault, failure, breakdown, blackout, weakness
5000FR: cabine hut, cubicle, booth, box, room
5000FR: apport supply, contribution
5000FR: échelon rung, step, grade, echelon
5000FR: fondre to melt, merge
5000FR: occurrence instance, case, occurrence
5000FR: authentique genuine, authentic
5000FR: attentivement attentively, carefully, closely
5000FR: panne breakdown, failure
5000FR: adieu goodbye, farewell, adieu
5000FR: entre-temps meanwhile, in the meantime
5000FR: insérer to insert
5000FR: suivi follow-up; consistent, continuous
5000FR: variation variation, change
5000FR: groupement grouping, group, categorization
5000FR: déploiement deployment, spreading, unfurling, display
5000FR: impuissant powerless, helpless
5000FR: restauration restoration; catering
5000FR: haïr to detest, hate, abhor
5000FR: souscrire to subscribe
5000FR: joyeux merry, joyful, happy
5000FR: concilier to reconcile
5000FR: tristesse sadness, gloominess, dreariness
5000FR: asile shelter, asylum, hospital
5000FR: sombrer to darken; to sink, lapse
5000FR: archives archives, records
5000FR: honteux ashamed, shameful
5000FR: rapporteur telltale, rapporteur
5000FR: indemnisation indemnification, compensation
5000FR: harceler to harass, plague
5000FR: portable portable, wearable; cell phone
5000FR: précoce early, precocious
5000FR: planer to glide, soar
5000FR: stage internship, training course
5000FR: dédier to dedicate
5000FR: carrément completely, directly, straight out
5000FR: artisan craftsman, self-employed
5000FR: rassurant reassuring, comforting
5000FR: remède cure, remedy
5000FR: composant component, constituent
5000FR: hurler to scream, yell
5000FR: gras fatty, fat, greasy
5000FR: frappe strike, striking, stamp, impression, punch
5000FR: industrialiser to industrialize
5000FR: efficacement efficiently, effectively
5000FR: ambiance atmosphere, mood
5000FR: coopérer to cooperate
5000FR: façade front, façade
5000FR: comptable accountant, accountable
5000FR: isolement loneliness, isolation, insulation
5000FR: modérer to restrain, moderate, reduce
5000FR: volant steering wheel
5000FR: porc pig, pork
5000FR: appartenance membership, belonging
5000FR: émeute riot, rioting
5000FR: minime minor, minimal
5000FR: ralentissement slowing down
5000FR: tâcher to endeavor
5000FR: mairie town hall, city hall
5000FR: sauvetage rescue, salvaging
5000FR: prétendu so-called, alleged
5000FR: grossier unrefined, crude, coarse, rude, rough
5000FR: pervers pervert, perverse, perverted
5000FR: sensiblement approximately, more or less, noticeably
5000FR: léguer to bequeath, hand down, pass on
5000FR: prélever to impose, levy, withdraw, remove
5000FR: noyer walnut; to drown, flood, blur, water down
5000FR: abbé abbot, priest
5000FR: détecter to detect
5000FR: capter to pick up, capture, tap
5000FR: sceptique sceptical, sceptic
5000FR: problématique problematic; problem
5000FR: voiler to veil
5000FR: serment oath, vow
5000FR: envoler to fly away, fly off, take off
5000FR: pasteur minister, clergyman, pastor
5000FR: activer to activate, speed up, stoke, get moving
5000FR: fantôme ghost, phantom
5000FR: naviguer to navigate, sail
5000FR: yougoslave Yugoslav, Yugoslavian
5000FR: alerter to alert, inform, warn
5000FR: vigilance vigilance, watchfulness
5000FR: rock rock music
5000FR: revers back, reverse, setback
5000FR: souplesse suppleness, flexibility
5000FR: trahison betrayal, treachery, treason
5000FR: débit debit, turnover, delivery, rate
5000FR: sursis reprieve, deferment
5000FR: cote rating, share index, quoted value
5000FR: contingent contingent, draft, quota
5000FR: émerger to emerge, rise up, come out
5000FR: instruire to teach, educate, inform
5000FR: équité equity, fairly
5000FR: inconscient unconscious, thoughtless
5000FR: déguiser to disguise
5000FR: vitre pane, window
5000FR: fantastique fantastic, terrific, great, weird, eerie
5000FR: courbe curve, curved
5000FR: soustraire to substract, remove, shield, escape from
5000FR: vapeur vapor, steam, steamship
5000FR: téléviser to televise
5000FR: consolider to strengthen, reinforce
5000FR: muet mute, silent, dumb
5000FR: contrevenant offender, offending
5000FR: offensive offensive, offence
5000FR: coder to code, encode
5000FR: gel frost, freezing, gel
5000FR: rénovation renovation, restoration
5000FR: médiocre mediocre, second-rate
5000FR: filial filial; branch office
5000FR: relais shift, relay
5000FR: opposant opponent, opposing
5000FR: aval downstream, downhill
5000FR: rubrique column, heading, rubric
5000FR: sommaire summary, brief, cursory
5000FR: versant hillside, mountainside
5000FR: réticence reluctance, hesitation
5000FR: timbre to stamp
5000FR: découper to carve, cut,
5000FR: distributeur distributor, machine
5000FR: élargissement widening, letting-out, stretching, broadening
5000FR: dégrader to degrade, debase, damage, erode
5000FR: pourparler talk, discussion, negotiation
5000FR: incidence effect, incidence
5000FR: fiable reliable, trustworthy
5000FR: vingt-quatre twenty four
5000FR: épouvantable terrible, appalling, dreadful
5000FR: indifférent indifferent, unconcerned, unimportant
5000FR: audacieux daring, audacious, bold
5000FR: inverser to reverse, invert
5000FR: mécontent discontented, dissatisfied, displeased
5000FR: stabiliser to stabilize
5000FR: centrer to center
5000FR: sympathique likeable, nice, pleasant
5000FR: alentour around, round about
5000FR: corrompre to corrupt, bribe
5000FR: commerçant shopkeeper, merchant, commercial
5000FR: poitrine chest, breast, breasts, bosom
5000FR: couronner to crown, award
5000FR: relire to reread, proofread
5000FR: perpétuer to perpetuate, carry on
5000FR: omettre to leave out, miss out, omit
5000FR: désarmement disarmament, disarming
5000FR: quotidiennement daily, every day
5000FR: éventualité eventuality, possibility
5000FR: massacrer to slaughter, massacre
5000FR: réciproque mutual, reciprocal, the opposite
5000FR: état-major staff, staff headquarters
5000FR: attarder to linger
5000FR: englober to include, encompass, incorporate
5000FR: grossir to get larger
5000FR: surcroît extra, additional
5000FR: exportateur exportateur, exporting
5000FR: ratifier to ratify
5000FR: aviser to notice, advise
5000FR: parier to bet
5000FR: lunette telescope, glasses
5000FR: entourage circle, entourage
5000FR: sanctionner to sanction, punish, approve
5000FR: recrutement recruiting, recruitment
5000FR: détendre to release, slacken, loosen, relax
5000FR: aisé easy, well off, well-to-do
5000FR: toilette washing, toilet, lavatory, bathroom, restroom
5000FR: défavoriser to put at a disadvantage
5000FR: résistant robust, sturdy, resistance fighter
5000FR: banal banal, trite, commonplace, ordinary
5000FR: pêcher to fish, go fishing; peach tree
5000FR: brigade team, squad, brigade
5000FR: trembler to shiver, tremble, shake, flicker
5000FR: reçu receipt, accepted
5000FR: civiliser to civilze
5000FR: relance boost, reminder, recovery
5000FR: dose dose, amount
5000FR: octroyer to grant, bestow
5000FR: arrivant arrival, comer
5000FR: standard standard, switchboard
5000FR: limitation limitation, restriction, limit
5000FR: fatal fatal, deadly, fateful
5000FR: furieux furious, raging, violent
5000FR: contacter to contact, get in touch with
5000FR: commissariat police station
5000FR: gai cheerful, merry, gay
5000FR: chier to sh*t, piss off, get pissed off
5000FR: rude rough, harsh, hard, tough
5000FR: panneau sign, notice, panel
5000FR: appréciation appreciation, assessment, appraisal
5000FR: comédien comedian, comedy
5000FR: méfiance distrust, mistrust, suspicion
5000FR: replier to fold, roll up, fold up, withdraw
5000FR: vérificateur checker, inspector, auditor
5000FR: rédacteur editor, writer, drafter, compiler
5000FR: avaler to swallow
5000FR: titulaire holder, with tenure, occupant
5000FR: mutuellement mutually, one another
5000FR: lacune gap, deficiency
5000FR: engin machine, tool, vehicle, device
5000FR: mépriser to scorn, look down, spurn, disdain
5000FR: affection affection, ailment
5000FR: redressement straightening up, upturn, righting
5000FR: chiffrer to put a figure to, assess, quantify, number
5000FR: catastrophique catastrophic, disastrous
5000FR: magistrat magistrate, judge
5000FR: extrait extract, excerpt
5000FR: farce joke, prank, hoax, farce
5000FR: quarantaine about forty
5000FR: sous-sol basement, lower ground floor, subsoil, underground
5000FR: flot floodtide, stream of, flood of
5000FR: mordre to bite, overlap into
5000FR: passe pass, channel
5000FR: indépendamment independently, irrespective of, regardless of
5000FR: naïf naïve, innocent
5000FR: protecteur protective, protector, guardian
5000FR: récolte harvest, crop
5000FR: vitrine window, display cabinet
5000FR: ébranler to shake, rattle
5000FR: anéantir to annihilate, wipe out, ruin, vanish
5000FR: combustible fuel, combustible
5000FR: économiser to save, save on, conserve
5000FR: tisser to weave
5000FR: poule hen, chick
5000FR: loyal loyal, faithful
5000FR: renfort help, back-up, support
5000FR: cohérence coherence, consistency
5000FR: bombarder to bomb
5000FR: éveiller to arouse, stimulate, awaken
5000FR: semestre semester, six-month period
5000FR: poussée push, rise, upsurge
5000FR: moine monk, friar
5000FR: modéré moderate, restrained, reasonable
5000FR: négligeable negligible, trivial
5000FR: vice fault, defect, vice
5000FR: symboliser to symbolize
5000FR: substituer to substitute
5000FR: subtil subtle, nice
5000FR: chuter to fall
5000FR: fidélité loyalty, faithfulness, accuracy, reliability
5000FR: basculer to topple, fall over, knock off
5000FR: gestionnaire administrator, administrative
5000FR: redoutable fearsome, formidable
5000FR: polémique controversial, controversy
5000FR: alourdir to weigh down, make heavy
5000FR: avancée advanced, overhung
5000FR: sévir to act ruthlessly, be rife
5000FR: piéger to trap, booby-trap
5000FR: confiant trusting, confident
5000FR: pendre to hang down
5000FR: rapidité speed, quickness
5000FR: localité town, village
5000FR: récupération recovery, retrieval, salvage
5000FR: delà beyond, above, over
5000FR: incliner to tilt, tend towards
5000FR: affreux dreadful, awful, horrible
5000FR: révolter to revolt, rebel, outrage
5000FR: évasion escape, evasion
5000FR: repère reference, benchmark, landmark
5000FR: serveur waiter, server
5000FR: bannir to banish, ban
5000FR: insuffisance inadequacy, insufficiency
5000FR: librairie bookstore, bookshop
5000FR: parenthèse parenthesis, bracket, aside
5000FR: miser to bet, stake
5000FR: stupéfiant drug, narcotic; stunning, astounding
5000FR: boursier grant-holder, scholarship holder; stock
5000FR: levée raising, levying, levee
5000FR: déformer to bend, distort, deform
5000FR: menaçant threatening, menacing
5000FR: substitution substitution, mix-up
5000FR: parer to adorn, put on; to ward off, parry
5000FR: avantageux profitable, worthwhile, advantageous, attractive
5000FR: handicaper to handicap
5000FR: filmer to film, shoot
5000FR: délinquant delinquent, offender
5000FR: perdant losing, loser
5000FR: altitude altitude, height
5000FR: imputer to impute to, attribute to
5000FR: plaisanter to joke
5000FR: poétique poetic, poetical, poetics
5000FR: desservir to clear, go against, harm, serve
5000FR: connerie crap, bullsh*t, stupidity
5000FR: sanglant bloody, cruel, covered in blood
5000FR: ôter to remove, take away, take off, take out
5000FR: report postponement, deferment
5000FR: aucunement in no way, not in the least, not at all
5000FR: convenable suitable, appropriate, correct, proper, acceptable
5000FR: itinéraire itinerary, route
5000FR: purger to purge, bleed, drain
5000FR: fâcher to anger, make angry, get angry
5000FR: repasser to cross again, retake, show again, iron
5000FR: alternatif alternate, alternating
5000FR: palier landing, level, flat
5000FR: prochainement shortly, soon
5000FR: réglementaire regulation, control, statutory
5000FR: costume suit, costume, dress
5000FR: curé parish priest
5000FR: contrôleur inspector, controller
5000FR: dissoudre to dissolve, disband, break up
5000FR: brèche breach, gap
5000FR: incitation incitement, incentive
5000FR: entraîneur coach, trainer
5000FR: conjugal conjugal, married
5000FR: relâcher to loosen, release, let go
5000FR: visa visa, stamp
5000FR: vingt-cinq twenty five
5000FR: sécheresse dryness, drought
5000FR: goûter to taste, snack
5000FR: renier to disown, repudiate, go back on
5000FR: juridiction jurisdiction, court of law
5000FR: fiche card, sheet, slip, form
5000FR: probabilité probability, likelihood
5000FR: entraver to hinder, hamper, get in the way of
5000FR: sous-estimer to underestimate
5000FR: interdit prohibited, banned
5000FR: brouillard fog, mist, haze
5000FR: jet jet, throw, spray, nozzle
5000FR: occupant occupant, occupier, occupying
5000FR: manuscrit manuscript, handwritten
5000FR: bouton button, knob, spot
5000FR: immobile still, motionless
5000FR: fermeté firmness, solidness, steadiness
5000FR: véhiculer to transport, convey
5000FR: répliquer to reply
5000FR: passionnant fascinating, exciting
5000FR: advenir to happen that, happen to
5000FR: immigrer to immigrate
5000FR: tache stain, spot, mark
5000FR: tendresse tenderness, fondness
5000FR: toxique toxic, toxin
5000FR: incapacité incompetence, incapability
5000FR: parfum perfume, scent, fragrance
5000FR: antique antique, ancient
5000FR: controversé much debated, controversial
5000FR: parquet parquet floor, hardwood floor, prosecutor’s office
5000FR: contrarier to annoy, bother, thwart
5000FR: nouer to knot, tie
5000FR: cinquantaine about fifty
5000FR: improviser to improvise
5000FR: désespéré desperate, hopeless
5000FR: troupeau herd, flock
5000FR: gendarmerie police force, police station
5000FR: analogue similar, analogous
5000FR: sanitaire health, sanitary, medical
5000FR: sonore sound, resonant, sonorous, voiced
5000FR: initier to initiate, introduce
5000FR: mœurs morals, customs, habits, manners, ways
5000FR: bénévole volunteer, voluntary, unpaid
5000FR: dissiper to dispel, disperse, clear away
5000FR: déclin decline, deterioration
5000FR: liquider to liquidate, sell off, clear
5000FR: maintenance maintenance, servicing
5000FR: prévisible predictable, forseeable
5000FR: entrevoir to make out, catch a glimpse of, foresee
5000FR: stipuler to state, stipulate, specify
5000FR: remédier to cure, remedy, put right
5000FR: flotter to float, hang, stream
5000FR: nuance shade, hue, nuance
5000FR: improbable unlikely, improbable
5000FR: enquêteur investigator, pollster
5000FR: éclaircir to brighten up, clear up
5000FR: bordel brothel, mess, chaos
5000FR: bosser to work, bash on
5000FR: articuler to articulate
5000FR: assurément most certainly
5000FR: provision stock, supply
5000FR: amplifier to amplify, magnify, expand
5000FR: ceinture belt, waist
5000FR: délibération deliberation, debate, consideration
5000FR: souterrain underground, underground passage
5000FR: merveille marvel, wonder
5000FR: restituer to return, restore, refund
5000FR: démon demon, fiend
5000FR: balancer to swing, sway
5000FR: acquis acquired, experience
5000FR: récepteur receiver, receiving
5000FR: glissement sliding, slipping, skidding
5000FR: auditeur auditor, listener
5000FR: indigène native, local
5000FR: obtention obtaining, achievement
5000FR: grandissant growing, increasing
5000FR: chagrin grief, sorrow,
5000FR: lumineux luminous, illuminated; light
5000FR: bravo bravo, well done
5000FR: appréhender to dread, apprehend
5000FR: concitoyen fellow citizen
5000FR: complot plot, conspiracy
5000FR: ski ski, skiing
5000FR: douanier customs officer
5000FR: météo weather forecast
5000FR: borner to limit, confine
5000FR: triompher to triumph, beat
5000FR: concrétiser to materialise
5000FR: continuellement continually, continuously
5000FR: dérober to steal, hide
5000FR: sorcier sorcerer, witch
5000FR: consigne deposit, orders, detention
5000FR: blond blond, fair-haired
5000FR: pleuvoir to rain
5000FR: déplaire to displease, be unhappy
5000FR: innombrable innumerable, countless
5000FR: inédit unpublished; original, new
5000FR: désireux avid for, anxious to, desirous of
5000FR: diversifier to vary, diversify
5000FR: vélo bike, bicycle
5000FR: fatigue tiredness, fatigue
5000FR: pénaliser to penalize, punish
5000FR: foncier land-related, land, fundamental
5000FR: envelopper to wrap, surround, veil
5000FR: irrégulier irregular, uneven
5000FR: baigner to bathe, wash, get a bath, go for a swim
5000FR: fixation fixation, fixing
5000FR: encadrement training, framing, supervision
5000FR: déménager to move
5000FR: esthétique aesthetics, attractiveness; attractive
5000FR: photographier to photograph
5000FR: moderniser to modernize
5000FR: incomber to be incumbent upon
5000FR: retombée fallout, consequences, effects
5000FR: équivaloir to be equivalent, amount to
5000FR: différencier to differentiate
5000FR: éventail fan, range
5000FR: solde balance; pay; sale
5000FR: gâcher to waste, spoil
5000FR: relater to relate, recount
5000FR: décent decent, proper
5000FR: éminent eminent, distinguished
5000FR: instituteur school teacher
5000FR: rayer to scratch, streak, stripe; to erase, strike out
5000FR: concrètement in concrete terms
5000FR: coulisse backstage, wings, behind the scenes
5000FR: enchaîner to chain up, connect, string together
5000FR: emplacement site, location
5000FR: copier to copy, reproduce
5000FR: inculper to charge
5000FR: intégral complete, unabridged
5000FR: documentation documentation, literature
5000FR: spectre spectrum, ghost
5000FR: harmoniser to harmonize, harmonize with
5000FR: suédois Swedish, Swede
5000FR: rouvrir to reopen
5000FR: débouché prospect, opportunity, opening
5000FR: croisé twill; alternate; crusader; crossed
5000FR: fléau scourge, plague
5000FR: secrétariat secretaryship, secretariat, secretarial offices, secretary’s office
5000FR: venger to avenge, take revenge
5000FR: détenteur holder, possessor, bearer
5000FR: accumulation accumulation, amassing, storage, stockpiling, build-up
5000FR: essor expansion, development, flight
5000FR: obséder to obsess, haunt
5000FR: aimable pleasant, kind, nice
5000FR: pantalon trousers, pants
5000FR: réconcilier to reconcile
5000FR: réservoir tank, reservoir
5000FR: emmerder to bug, bother
5000FR: inondation flood, deluge
5000FR: câble cable, wire
5000FR: humble humble, lowly
5000FR: perturbation disruption, disturbance
5000FR: brouiller to mix-up, confuse, scramble
5000FR: appliqué assiduous, industrious, careful
5000FR: hanter to haunt
5000FR: cordon cord, string, lead
5000FR: néfaste harmful, ill-fated
5000FR: lasser to tire, weary, grow weary
5000FR: influer to influence, have an influence on
5000FR: présentement at present, presently
5000FR: stopper to stop, halt
5000FR: kurde Kurd, Kurdish
5000FR: amusant funny, amusing, entertaining
5000FR: tremblement shiver, trembling, shaking
5000FR: rail rail, track
5000FR: fondamentalement basically, fundamentally, inherently
5000FR: lampe lamp, light
5000FR: supplier to beg, implore
5000FR: camoufler to cover up, conceal, camouflage
5000FR: cliché cliché; negative
5000FR: guerrier warrior; warlike
5000FR: figer to clot, coagulate, congeal, set
5000FR: comique comical; comic, comedian
5000FR: regroupement regrouping, reassembly
5000FR: odieux hateful, odious
5000FR: nocturne nocturnal, nocturne
5000FR: configuration configuration, layout
5000FR: escompter to discount; to expect
5000FR: plénier plenary, full
5000FR: poil hair, bristle
5000FR: épanouir to bloom, blossom
5000FR: minimiser to minimize, play down
5000FR: échéant if need be
5000FR: murmurer to murmur
5000FR: implantation implanting, setting up, establishment, implantation, installation
5000FR: décerner to award, give, issue
5000FR: replacer to replace, put back
5000FR: vêtir to clothe, dress, put on
5000FR: vieillard old man
5000FR: fillette little girl, girl
5000FR: enchanter to delight, enchant, rejoice
5000FR: superficiel superficial, shallow
5000FR: rigide rigid, stiff
5000FR: fourniture supply, provision
5000FR: taxer to tax
5000FR: élégant elegant, stylish
5000FR: borne milestone, boundary stone
5000FR: dévouer to devote, sacrifice oneself
5000FR: hâter to quicken, hasten
5000FR: boucher butcher; to fill in, get clogged up
5000FR: commencement beginning, start
5000FR: licenciement dismissal, sacking
5000FR: retenue deduction; restraint, self-control
5000FR: visée aim, design, sighting
5000FR: exiler to exile
5000FR: rocher rock, boulder
5000FR: mortalité mortality, death rate
5000FR: regrettable unfortunate, regrettable
5000FR: droguer to drug, take drugs
5000FR: connecter to connect, go on-line
5000FR: compréhensible comprehensible, understandable
5000FR: coffre trunk, boot, chest
5000FR: intimider to intimidate
5000FR: forger to forge, contrive, make up
5000FR: périr to perish
5000FR: notoire notorious, well-known
5000FR: graphique graph, graphic
5000FR: annulation cancellation, annulment
5000FR: hormis save, but
5000FR: orage storm, thunderstorm
5000FR: médiation mediation, arbitration
5000FR: réprimer to suppress, repress
5000FR: hall foyer, lobby
5000FR: semblant semblance, pretence
5000FR: jadis formerly, long ago
5000FR: rémunérer to remunerate, pay
5000FR: fasciner to fascinate
5000FR: décharger to unload
5000FR: excéder to exceed
5000FR: blâmer to blame, reprimand
5000FR: danois Danish, Dane
5000FR: concéder to grant, concede
5000FR: retrancher to deduct, remove; to entrench
5000FR: renfermer to contain, shut, lock, enclose
5000FR: vieillesse old age
5000FR: batterie battery; drum set
5000FR: gratuitement free, gratuitously
5000FR: détour bend, curve, detour
5000FR: mécontentement displeasure, dissatisfaction
5000FR: inaugurer to unveil, open
5000FR: repli bend, twist, wrinkle, fold, fallback
5000FR: contrepartie counterpart, opposite, alternative
5000FR: aboutissement outcome, result
5000FR: libre-échange free trade
5000FR: convoi convoy, train
5000FR: terrien earthling; landowner, countryman
5000FR: maltraiter to manhandle, ill-treat, misuse, slight
5000FR: puits well, shaft, pit
5000FR: intimité privacy, intimacy
5000FR: humide moist, damp, humid, wet
5000FR: bétail livestock, cattle
5000FR: micro mike, micro, microphone
5000FR: réitérer to reiterate, repeat
5000FR: énumérer to enumerate
5000FR: embauche job vacancy, hiring
5000FR: guetter to watch over, watch out for
5000FR: frustrer to frustrate
5000FR: détente release, relaxation, détente, loosening
5000FR: questionner to question
5000FR: injecter to inject
5000FR: préjudice loss, harm, damage
5000FR: couramment fluently, commonly
5000FR: exploration exploration, investigation, examination
5000FR: caresser to fondle, caress
5000FR: hymne hymn, anthem
5000FR: écrier to exclaim, cry out
5000FR: précipitation haste, precipitation
5000FR: caution deposit, guarantee, bail
5000FR: affectation appointment, allocation; show, pretence
5000FR: cave cellar, basement
5000FR: bond leap, rebound
5000FR: enclin enclined, prone
5000FR: nettoyage cleaning, cleansing
5000FR: justesse accuracy, precision
5000FR: rente annuity, pension
5000FR: vulgaire vulgar, common, popular
5000FR: féroce ferocious, fierce
5000FR: perpétuel perpetual, everlasting, never-ending
5000FR: militer to militate
5000FR: case box, hut, field
5000FR: craquer to creak, squeak, crackle, give in, strike
5000FR: clarifier to clarify
5000FR: crête crest, top, ridge
5000FR: traite trade, draft, stretch, milking
5000FR: démarrage start, moving off
5000FR: oubli forgetting, leaving behind, missing
5000FR: procès-verbal minutes, statement
5000FR: distant far-off, distant, faraway
5000FR: émetteur transmitter, issuer
5000FR: montage assembly, setting, pitching, putting, editing
5000FR: claquer to flap, bang, slam, snap
5000FR: simplicité simplicity, straightforwardness
5000FR: buter to stumble, trip, run into, prop up, score
5000FR: promoteur promoter, instigator, developer
5000FR: exciter to arouse, waken, excite, turn on
5000FR: sévèrement severely, harshly
5000FR: écrasant crushing, overwhelming
5000FR: vendu sold, bribed
5000FR: munition ammunition, supplies
5000FR: capturer to capture, catch
5000FR: allouer to allocate
5000FR: scandaliser to shock, scandalize
5000FR: résident foreign national, foreign resident
5000FR: empresser to bustle about, hasten to do
5000FR: inonder to flood
5000FR: réglementer to regulate, control
5000FR: sonder to probe, poll, sound out
5000FR: vigilant vigilant, watchful
5000FR: rhétorique rhetorical, rhetoric
5000FR: réglé regular, steady, well-ordered, ruled
5000FR: téléspectateur TV viewer
5000FR: golf golf, golf course
5000FR: forestier forest, forester
5000FR: hum um, uh
5000FR: ravager to ravage, devastate
5000FR: réveil waking up, awakening, alarm clock
5000FR: ensuivre to follow, result, ensue
5000FR: relevé statement, list; relieved; put in relief; rolled up
5000FR: ajourner to adjourn, defer, postpone
5000FR: viable viable, workable
5000FR: barbare barbaric; barbarian
5000FR: civique civil; civics
5000FR: ancrer to anchor
5000FR: raccrocher to hang up
5000FR: cirque circus; cirque
5000FR: confiner to confine
5000FR: agrandir to enlarge, extend
5000FR: occasionner to cause, give rise to
5000FR: allégement lightening, unweighting, reduction
5000FR: malin smart, shrewd, cunning
5000FR: performant productive, efficient
5000FR: sérénité serenity, peacefulness
5000FR: cuire to cook, bake, roast
5000FR: raser to shave, raze
5000FR: revivre to live again, come back life, revive
5000FR: concertation meeting, consultation
5000FR: vaisseau ship, vessel
5000FR: pessimiste pessimistic; pessimist
5000FR: sillage wake, slipstream
5000FR: synonyme synonymous; synonym
5000FR: hisser to hoist, raise up
5000FR: agréer to accept, approve of
5000FR: comble despair; summit, overmeasure; roof
5000FR: insignifiant insignificant, unimportant
5000FR: décoller to take off; to loosen, unstick
5000FR: solidaire interdependent, jointly dependent
5000FR: ferroviaire railway, rail
5000FR: dépouiller to skin, strip away, deprive, analyze
5000FR: aménager to develop, plan, fit, adjust
5000FR: agitation agitation, excitement
5000FR: aire surface, area
5000FR: provisoirement temporarily, provisionally
5000FR: cocktail cocktail, cocktail party
5000FR: rigoler to laugh,
5000FR: compression compression; cutback, reduction
5000FR: réfléchi thoughtful, well thought out
5000FR: expérimenter to experiment
5000FR: détériorer to deteriorate
5000FR: exprès deliberately, on purpose, intentionally
5000FR: écrouler to collapse, tumble
OXF3000N theo y theo according to
OXF3000N hành động take action
OXF3000N thêm vào in addition (to)
OXF3000N trước sớm ( thời gian) in advance of
OXF3000N lợi dụng take advantage of
OXF3000N tốt ổn khỏe mạnh được all right
OXF3000N chống lại anti- prefix
OXF3000N prongười nào bất cứ ai any, anyone
OXF3000N bất cứ một chút nào tí nào det., pro (n) (adv) một người, vật nào đó
OXF3000N bất cứ việc gì vật gì pro(n) việc gì, vật gì
OXF3000N ngoài…ra apart from
OXF3000N tán thành đồng ý chấp thuận approve of
OXF3000N ngoài ra trừ ra aside from
OXF3000N ngoài… ra apart from
OXF3000N ngủ thiếp đi fall asleep
OXF3000N liên kết với associated with
OXF3000N chú ý tới pay attention
OXF3000N bẩn thỉu thối hỏng go bad
OXF3000N dựa trên based on
OXF3000N do bởi because of
OXF3000N thay mặt cho ai nhân danh ai on behalf of sb
OXF3000N nhân danh cá nhân on sb’s behalf
OXF3000N sinh ra give birth
OXF3000N một chút một tý a bit
OXF3000N trên tàu thủy on board
OXF3000N có tài có năng lực có khả năng cả gan capable of
OXF3000N sự giữ gìn take care of
OXF3000N trông nom chăm sóc care for
OXF3000N nếu... in case of
OXF3000N phụ trách in charge of
OXF3000N lệnh mệnh lệnh quyền ra lệnh quyền chỉ huy v) (n) ra lệnh, chỉ huy
OXF3000N sự chung của chung in common
OXF3000N bê tông adj., (n) bằng bê tông
OXF3000N sự xung đột sự va chạm xung đột, va chạm
OXF3000N gồm có consist of
OXF3000N trong sự điều khiển của... in control of
OXF3000N dưới sự điều khiển của... under control
OXF3000N đối phó đương đầu cope with
OXF3000N một cặp một đôi a couple
OXF3000N dĩ nhiên of course
OXF3000N thẻ tín dụng credit card
OXF3000N giải quyết deal with
OXF3000N phụ thuộc tùy thuộc dựa vào ỷ vào trông mong vào depend on
OXF3000N tường tận tỷ mỉ in detail
OXF3000N không tán thành phản đối chê disapprove of
OXF3000N cuộc đua xe (điều khiển) v) (n) lái , đua xe
OXF3000N do tại nhờ có due to
OXF3000N pronhau lẫn nhau each other
OXF3000N nếu không khác, nữa
OXF3000N cuối cùng về sau in the end
OXF3000N trong việc trao đổi về in exchange for
OXF3000N bạn chân thành yours faithfully
OXF3000N ngã lộn nhào bị đổ fall over
OXF3000N ủng hộ cái gì in favour of
OXF3000N một ít một vài a few
OXF3000N khám phá tìm ra find out sth
OXF3000N đốt cháy cái gì set fire to
OXF3000N trực tiếp at first
OXF3000N kết bạn với make friends with
OXF3000N ở phía trước in front of
OXF3000N đùa cợt chế giễu chế nhạo make fun of
OXF3000N nói chung đại khái in general
OXF3000N leo trèo lên (xe buýt xe lửa ..) get on
OXF3000N ra khỏi thoát khỏi xuống ( xe buýt xe lửa ...) get off
OXF3000N cho phát give sth away
OXF3000N chia phân phối give sth out
OXF3000N bỏ từ bỏ give sth up
OXF3000N đi xuống go down
OXF3000N đi lên go up
OXF3000N sắp sửa có ý định be going to
OXF3000N tiến bộ ở good at
OXF3000N có lợi cho good for
OXF3000N lớn lên trưởng thành grow up
OXF3000N nửa pro(n) (adv) một nửa, phần chia đôi, nửa giờ
OXF3000N để tỏ lòng tôn kính trân trọng đối với in honour of
OXF3000N vội vàng hối hả gấp rút in a hurry
OXF3000N cứ nhất định cứ khăng khăng insist on
OXF3000N ví dụ chẳng hạn for instance
OXF3000N thay cho instead of
OXF3000N để hết tâm trí vào involved in
OXF3000N say mê ưa thích keen on
OXF3000N nổi tiếng được nhiều người biết đến well known
OXF3000N ít nhất pro (n) (adv) tối thiểu
OXF3000N ít ra ít nhất chí ít at least
OXF3000N bỏ quên bỏ sót leave out
OXF3000N số lượng ít hơn pro (n) (adv) nhỏ bé, ít hơn
OXF3000N sự cho phép n) bằng, chứng chỉ, bằng cử nhân
OXF3000N không nhiều một chút pro (n) (adv) nhỏ, bé, chút ít
OXF3000N nhỏ một ít a little
OXF3000N trông nom chăm sóc look after
OXF3000N nhìn ngắm xem look at
OXF3000N tìm kiếm look for
OXF3000N mong đợi cách hân hoan look forward to
OXF3000N làm thành cấu thành gộp thành make sth up
OXF3000N đồ hóa trang son phấn make up
OXF3000N bằng phương tiện by means of
OXF3000N sự tưởng nhớ in memory of
OXF3000N nhất hơn cả pro (n) (adv) lớn nhất, nhiều nhất
OXF3000N rạp chiếu phim movie theater
OXF3000N chú ý take notice of
OXF3000N lỗi thời old fashioned
OXF3000N nhau lẫn nhau each other
OXF3000N chống lại phản đối opposed to
OXF3000N hợp lệ in order to
OXF3000N phải nên hẳn là ought to
OXF3000N tham gia vào take part in
OXF3000N cuốc vỡ pick sth up
OXF3000N xảy ra được cử hành được tổ chức take place
OXF3000N sự sung túc sự phong phú pro(n) (adv) (n) nhiều, sự thừa
OXF3000N bưu điện post office
OXF3000N thủ tướng prime minister
OXF3000N giữa công chúng công khai in public
OXF3000N cố tình cố ý có chủ tâm on purpose
OXF3000N mặc (áo) đội (mũ) đi (giày) put sth on
OXF3000N tắt dập tắt put sth out
OXF3000N hơn là rather than
OXF3000N xem tham khảo ám chỉ nhắc đến refer to
OXF3000N có liên quan có quan hệ với ai cái gì related to
OXF3000N tin vào tin cậy tin tưởng vào rely on
OXF3000N vật cái còn lại những người cái khác the rest
OXF3000N tống khứ get rid of
OXF3000N bị ốm be sick
OXF3000N buồn nôn feel sick
OXF3000N bạn chân thành của anh chị.. (viết ở cuối thư) Yours sincerely
OXF3000N ngồi xuống sit down
OXF3000N để để cho để mà so that
OXF3000N ngay khi as soon as
OXF3000N mặc dù bất chấp in spite of
OXF3000N đứng dậy stand up
OXF3000N đòi đạt được cái gì stick out for
OXF3000N đến nỗi đến mức such as
OXF3000N đủ thích đáng sufficient for
OXF3000N chắc chắn làm cho chắc chắn make sure
OXF3000N ngạc nhiên surprised at
OXF3000N bể nước swimming pool
OXF3000N ngắt điện switch sth off
OXF3000N bật điện switch sth on
OXF3000N cởi bỏ cái gì lấy đi cái gì take sth off
OXF3000N cởi bỏ cái gì lấy đi cái gì take sth over
OXF3000N tiếp quản kế tục cái gì chở, chuyển cái gì
OXF3000N rằng pro(n) (conj) người ấy, đó, vật ấy, đó
OXF3000N ném đi vứt đi liệng đi throw sth away
OXF3000N có quan hệ mật thiết gắn chặt tie sth up
OXF3000N lời kết thúc thư (bạn chân thành của...) yours truly
OXF3000N lộn ngược upside down
OXF3000N sử dụng cái gì sử dụng để làm cái gì used to sth
OXF3000N sử dụng gì sử dụng để làm gì used to doing sth
OXF3000N đã quen dùng used to
OXF3000N cũng cũng như as well as
OXF3000N lên dây quấn giải quyết wind sth up
OXF3000N mắc lỗi sai lầm go wrong
WNS: (n.) [old age] years
WNS: (n.) [blue jean] jeans, denim pants
WNS: (n.) [mail carrier] mailman, postman, letter carrier
WNS: (n.) [cell phone] cellular telephone
WNS: (n.) [credit card] plastic money
WNS: (n.) [folk music] ethnic music
WNS: (n.) [gas pedal] accelerator
WNS: (n.) [human body] physical body
WNS: (n.) [ice cream] frozen dessert
WNS: (n.) [index finger] forefinger
WNS: (n.) [radiation sickness] radiation syndrome
WNS: (n.) [right wing] right
WNS: (n.) [short circuit] short
WNS: (n.) [comic strip]
WNS: (n.) [computer virus] virus
WNS: (n.) [egg white] albumen
WNS: (v.) [wear out] bust, fall apart, break
WNS: (v.) [break in] enter illegally
WNS: (v.) [break down] die, conk out
WNS: (v.) [fool around] horse around, fool
WNS: (v.) [work out] exercise






I am human. Tôi là người. Basics 1
I am the woman. Tôi là phụ nữ. Basics 1
the woman Người phụ nữ Basics 1
You are a man. Bạn là đàn ông. Basics 1
She is me. Cô ấy là tôi. Basics 1
He is me. Anh ấy là tôi. Basics 1
She eats the apple. Cô ấy ăn táo. Basics 1
He learns. Anh ấy học. Basics 1
He drinks water. Anh ấy uống nước. Basics 1
I study. Tôi học. Basics 1
The man drinks apple juice. Người đàn ông uống nước ép táo. Basics 1
She drinks water. Cô ấy uống nước. Basics 1
The man drinks water. Người đàn ông uống nước. Basics 1
I drink water. Tôi uống nước. Basics 1
The kid drinks the apple juice. Đứa trẻ uống nước ép táo. Basics 1
little boy cậu bé Basics 1
The man wants you. Người đàn ông muốn bạn. Basics 1
a girl Một cô gái Basics 1
The girl wants to study. Cô gái muốn học. Basics 1
The little boy drinks juice. Cậu bé uống nước ép. Basics 1
The girl eats the apple. Cô gái ăn trái táo. Basics 1
She wants to eat bread. Cô ấy muốn ăn bánh mì. Basics 1
You are a little girl. Bạn là một bé gái. Basics 1
little girl bé gái Basics 1
the fish Con cá Alphabet Introduction 1
a mug Một cái ca Alphabet Introduction 1
The fish bites. Con cá cắn. Alphabet Introduction 1
Eat a mug! Ăn một cái ca! Alphabet Introduction 1
The fish eats the mug. Con cá cắn cái ca. Alphabet Introduction 1
The bee Con ong Alphabet Introduction 1
A mug of coffee Một ca cà phê Alphabet Introduction 1
The chicken eats the fish. Con gà ăn con cá. Alphabet Introduction 1
A bee Một con ong Alphabet Introduction 1
The fish bites the mug. Con cá cắn cái ca. Alphabet Introduction 1
a dirty mug Một cái ca dơ Alphabet Introduction 1
the train station Nhà ga Alphabet Introduction 1
the bat Con dơi Alphabet Introduction 1
A dirty glove Một cái găng tay dơ Alphabet Introduction 1
The bat eats the bee. Con dơi ăn con ong. Alphabet Introduction 1
A mug and a glove Một cái ca và một cái găng tay Alphabet Introduction 1
a glove Một cái găng tay Alphabet Introduction 1
a dirty bat Một con dơi dơ Alphabet Introduction 1
The glove is at the train station. Cái găng tay ở nhà ga. Alphabet Introduction 1
the goat Con dê Alphabet Introduction 1
ferris wheel Đu quay Alphabet Introduction 1
Aunt has a bat. Dì có một con dơi. Alphabet Introduction 1
Train station, ferris wheel Nhà ga, đu quay Alphabet Introduction 1
The goat and the chicken eat. Con dê và con gà ăn. Alphabet Introduction 1
the umbrella Cái ô Alphabet Introduction 1
An has an umbrella. An có một cái ô. Alphabet Introduction 1
The goat is at the train station. Con dê ở đu quay. Alphabet Introduction 1
An eats papaya. An ăn đu đủ. Alphabet Introduction 1
Aunt An eats papaya. Alphabet Introduction 1
She eats my apple. Cô ấy ăn táo của tôi. Possession
I eat my bread. Tôi ăn táo của cô ấy. Possession
I am yours. Tôi là của bạn. Possession
My train station Nhà ga của tôi Possession
I eat her apple. Possession
He is hers. Anh ấy là của cô ấy. Possession
She wants to drink her water.
I eat this chicken. Tôi ăn con gà này Demonstrative Determiners
This is apple juice / This is the apple juice. Đây là nước ép táo. Demonstrative Determiners
She is that bee. Cô ấy là con ong đó. Demonstrative Determiners
That is me. Kia là tôi. Demonstrative Determiners
This is me. Đây là tôi. Demonstrative Determiners
You are this chicken. Bạn là con gà này. Demonstrative Determiners
the mugs Những cái ca Plurals
the chickens Các con gà Plurals
You are women. bạn là những phụ nữ. Plurals
The men eat papaya. Những người đàn ông ăn đu đủ. Plurals
bicycle, bike xe đạp Alphabet Introduction 2
the firefly Con đom đóm Alphabet Introduction 2
The bamboo tree Cây tre Alphabet Introduction 2
I eat tamarind. Tôi ăn me. Alphabet Introduction 2
A bike Một cái xe đạp Alphabet Introduction 2
to share Chia sẻ Alphabet Introduction 2
the sparrow Con chim sẻ Alphabet Introduction 2
the thunder Sấm sét Alphabet Introduction 2
ferry / the ferry Phà Alphabet Introduction 2
She hates me. Cô ấy ghét tôi. Alphabet Introduction 2
I record her. Tôi ghi âm cô ấy. Alphabet Introduction 2
I hate this fish. Tôi ghét con cá này. Alphabet Introduction 2
my room Phòng của tôi Alphabet Introduction 2
letter thư Alphabet Introduction 2
sheet of paper tờ giấy Alphabet Introduction 2
I am rich. Tôi giàu! Alphabet Introduction 2
He is rich. Anh ấy giàu. Alphabet Introduction 2
I hide the chicken. Tôi giấu con gà. Alphabet Introduction 2
a string Một sợi dây Alphabet Introduction 2
A sheet of paper Alphabet Introduction 2
An hides the sheet of paper. Alphabet Introduction 2
I fall. Tôi ngã. Alphabet Introduction 2
A brave fish Một con cá dũng cảm Alphabet Introduction 2
An draws a bike / the bike. An vẽ cái xe đạp. Alphabet Introduction 2
She is forever mine. Cô ấy vĩnh viễn là của tôi. Alphabet Introduction 2
The kindergarten /kindergarten Mẫu giáo Alphabet Introduction 2
You fall. Bạn ngã. Alphabet Introduction 2
We go. Chúng tôi đi. Basics 2
You read the newspaper / newspaper Các bạn đọc báo. Basics 2
We practice reading. Chúng tôi tập đọc. Basics 2
They are the men / men. Họ là những người đàn ông. Basics 2
We read magazines. Chúng tôi đọc tạp chí. Basics 2
The woman eats rice. Người phụ nữ ăn cơm. Basics 2
The menu and the book. Thực đơn và sách Basics 2
The woman eats her plate of rice. Cô ấy ăn đĩa cơm của mình. Basics 2
They are at the train station. Basics 2
I read my book. Basics 2
I want to eat rice. Basics 2
The plate of rice Basics 2
Do you eat fish or chicken? Bạn ăn cá hay gà? Basics 2
We order a plate of rice. Chúng tôi gọi một đĩa cơm. Basics 2
She drinks milk. Cô ấy uống sữa. Basics 2
It is a bee. Nó là một con ong. Basics 2
She is American / an American. Cô ấy là người Mỹ. Basics 2
She likes me. Cô ấy thích tôi. Basics 2
It is a sheet of paper. Nó là một tờ giấy. Basics 2
I am not a chicken. Tôi không phải là một con gà. Negation
He does not eat the apple. Anh ấy không ăn quả táo. Negation
I am not a man. Tôi không phải là một người đànông. Negation
No, I do not like drinking tea. Không, tôi không thích uống trà. Negation
A glass of water, thanks. Một ly nước, cảm ơn. Common Phrases
My name is Tên tôi là Common Phrases
Thank you Xin cảm ơn! Common Phrases
I am fine / good. Tôi ổn. Common Phrases
Yes, thanks. Vâng, cảm ơn. Common Phrases
I am good / fine, thank you. Tôi khoẻ, cảm ơn bạn. Common Phrases
I am a normal / ordinary child. Tôi là một đứa trẻ bình thường. Common Phrases
I am still fine, thanks. Tôi vẫn khoẻ, cảm ơn. Common Phrases
Good morning. Chào buổi sáng. Common Phrases
Sorry, I want bread. Xin lỗi, tôi muốn bánh mì. Common Phrases
I am sorry! / I apologize! Tôi xin lỗi! Common Phrases
Yes, please. Vâng, làm ơn. Common Phrases
A famous woman Một người phụ nữ nổi tiếng Common Phrases
I study Vietnamese. Tôi học tiếng Việt. Common Phrases
Please speak Vietnamese. Làm ơn nói tiếng Việt! Common Phrases
We speak English. Chúng tôi nói tiếng Anh. Common Phrases
Many animals are very smart. Common Phrases
Help yourself! Cứ tự nhiên. Common Phrases
Say sorry in English. Nói xin lỗi bằng tiếng Anh. Common Phrases
Goodbye and see you again.Goodbye and see you later. Tạm biệt và hẹn gặp lại Common Phrases
Please be careful. Làm ơn cẩn thận. Common Phrases
Please repeat! Làm ơn lặp lại! Common Phrases
See you again! Hẹn gặp lại! Common Phrases
Please help yourself. Làm ơn cứ tự nhiên. Common Phrases
the book Quyển sách Classifiers 1
the apple (1) Quả táo Classifiers 1
a plate Một cái đĩa Classifiers 1
We read books / the books. Classifiers 1
We have books / the books. Classifiers 1
I read my book. Tôi đọc cuốn sách của mình. Classifiers 1
the apple cake / apple pie Cái bánh táo Classifiers 1
I eat the apple. Tôi ăn quả táo. Classifiers 1
The glass Classifiers 1
the apple (2) Trái táo Classifiers 1
the chair (1) Chiếc ghế Classifiers 1
It is a newspaper. Nó là một tờ báo. Classifiers 1
The menu Cuốn thực đơn Classifiers 1
the menu Thực đơn Classifiers 1
The bread Chiếc bánh mì Classifiers 1
the chair (2) Cái ghế Classifiers 1
the zoo sở thú Animals 1
the animal Động vật Animals 1
animal, object vật
She wants a cat. Cô ấy muốn một con mèo. Animals 1
the dog con chó Animals 1
the rabbit Con thỏ Animals 1
the cow Con bò Animals 1
You have a snake. Bạn có một con rắn. Animals 1
the pig Con heo Animals 1
See you later, alligator (crocodile)! Hẹn gặp lại, cá sấu! Animals 1
alligator, caiman cá sấu Animals 1
I like this dragonfly. Tôi thích con chuồn chuồn này. Animals 1
The buffalo drinks water. Con trâu uống nước. Animals 1
The horse Con ngựa Animals 1
Cat and mouse Mèo và chuột Animals 1
The buffalo and the ox are animals. Con trâu và con bò là động vật.
The monkey bites me. Con khỉ cắn tôi.
The elephant drinks milk. Con voi uống sữa.
Do you study Vietnamese the first time? Bạn học tiếng Việt lần đầu tiên hả?
The elephants Animals 1
The buffalo drinks water. Animals 1
She likes this dress. Cô ấy thích cái đầm này. Clothing
shirt and skirt Áo và váy Clothing
The kid wears the coat. Clothing
pants / trousers quần Clothing
A pair of shoes (1) / the pair of shoes Đôi giày Clothing
I wear a hat. Clothing
A pair of shoes (2) Đôi giày Clothing
He has a hat. Anh ấy có một cái mũ. Clothing
the hat Cái mũ Clothing
your trousers Quần của bạn Clothing
He likes wearing a hat. Clothing
I wear pants. Tôi mặc quần. Clothing
She has a scarf. Cô ấy có một cái khăn quàng. Clothing
The sweater and the coat / sweater and coat Áo lạnh và áo khoác Clothing
We do not have the boots. Chúng tôi không có ủng. Clothing
Fish (food) Món cá Food
cooking oil Dầu ăn Food
We eat lunch. Chúng tôi ăn trưa. Food
Pho / noodle soup Món phở Food
Pho / noodle soup phở  Food
He drinks milk with sugar. Anh ấy uống sữa với đường. Food
You eat a lemon. Bạn ăn một quả chanh. Food
The lemon Food
I like instant noodles. Tôi thích mì ăn liền. Food
instant noodles  mì ăn liền Food
She wants the french fries. Cô ấy muốn khoai tây chiên. Food
French fries khoai tây chiên Food
I am vegetarian (a vegetarian) (1). Tôi là người ăn chay. Food
I am a vegetarian. (2) Tôi ăn chay. Food
the egg Quả trứng Food
Who are you? Bạn là ai? Questions 1
Where are my cats? Những con mèo của tôi ở đâu? Questions 1
Do you like her? Bạn thích cô ấy phải không? Questions 1
What do you want? Bạn muốn cái gì? Questions 1
Where is the shirt? Cái áo ở đâu? Questions 1
Who am I? Tôi là ai? Questions 1
What do you have? Bạn có gì? Questions 1
When do you study Vietnamese? Bạn học tiếng Việt khi nào? Questions 1
When does he read the newspaper? Anh ấy đọc báo khi nào? Questions 1
Why do you study Vietnamese? Vì sao bạn học tiếng Việt? Questions 1
When does he eat bread? Anh ấy ăn bánh mì khi nào? Questions 1
I write the menu. Tôi viết tờ thực đơn. Verbs 1
I buy books. Tôi mua sách. Verbs 1
I see you Tôi thấy bạn. Verbs 1
I want to try the shoes. Tôi muốn thử đôi giày. Verbs 1
The cat sees the mouse. Con mèo thấy con chuột. Verbs 1
Write a book! Viết một cuốn sách! Verbs 1
The little boy buys food. Cậu bé mua thức ăn. Verbs 1
The child writes. Đứa trẻ viết. Verbs 1
What do you want to buy? Bạn muốn mua gì? Verbs 1
I want to buy a newspaper. Tôi muốn mua một tờ báo. Verbs 1
The little boy hears the cat. Cậu bé nghe tiếng con mèo. Verbs 1
Around the square are the streets with many lights. Verbs 1
I sleep. Tôi ngủ. Verbs 1
They love their dog. Họ yêu con chó của họ. Verbs 1
The child knows Vietnamese. Đứa trẻ biết tiếng Việt. Verbs 1
I learn (how) to cook. Tôi học nấu ăn. Verbs 1
The woman cooks for the children. Verbs 1
She smiles. Cô ấy cười. Verbs 1
The man wants to cry. Người đàn ông muốn khóc. Verbs 1
We do not sell animals. Chúng tôi không bán động vật. Verbs 1
I use sugar. Tôi dùng đường. Verbs 1
I go to school. Tôi đi học. Verbs 1
You walk. Bạn đi bộ. Verbs 1
They practice Vietnamese. Họ luyện tập tiếng Việt. Verbs 1
The cat goes to sleep. Con mèo đi ngủ. Verbs 1
He sells that dog. Anh ấy bán con chó đó. Verbs 1
We practice speaking English. Chúng tôi luyện tập nói tiếng Anh. Verbs 1
You use my skirt. Bạn dùng chiếc váy của tôi. Verbs 1
You practice cooking rice. Bạn luyện tập nấu cơm. Verbs 1
They do not know how to use it. Họ không biết dùng nó. Verbs 1
She sells food and fruits. Cô ấy bán thức ăn và trái cây. Verbs 1
I like walking. Tôi thích đi bộ. Verbs 1
They walk with us. Họ đi bộ với chúng tôi. Verbs 1
We do not sell animals. Verbs 1
He sells glasses of coffee. Anh ấy bán những ly cà phê. Verbs 1
The child wants to play with it. Đứa trẻ muốn chơi với nó. Verbs 1
I open the menu. Tôi mở quyển thực đơn. Verbs 1
I do not need a man. ( # I do not bite a man.) Tôi không cần một người đàn ông. Verbs 1
Do you like to go swimming? Bạn có thích đi bơi không? Verbs 1
The child helps the woman. Đứa trẻ giúp người phụ nữ. Verbs 1
I open her book. Tôi mở quyển sách của cô ấy. Verbs 1
I help the kid swim. Tôi giúp đỡ đứa trẻ bơi. Verbs 1
He helps me to find the pig. Anh ấy giúp đỡ tôi tìm con heo. Verbs 1
They run. Họ chạy. Verbs 1
She supports the zoo. Cô ấy ủng hộ sở thú. Verbs 1
You see my shoes (pair of shoes). Bạn xem đôi giày của tôi. Verbs 1
We see her sing. Chúng tôi thấy cô ấy hát. Verbs 1
I make her smile. Tôi làm cô ấy cười. Verbs 1
That girl does not want to sing. Verbs 1
We take a glass of juice. Chúng tôi lấy một ly nước ép. Verbs 1
He works and she cooks. Anh ấy làm việc và cô ấy nấu ăn. Verbs 1
He begins to study English. Verbs 1
You dance and I sing. (# buy) Bạn múa và tôi hát. Verbs 1
I think, she loves me. Verbs 1
The dog jumps. Con chó nhảy. Verbs 1
When do you start to study Vietnamese? Bạn bắt đầu học tiếng Việt khi nào? Verbs 1
Do you want to sit? Bạn muốn ngồi không? Verbs 1
I think the child wants to eat pho. Tôi nghĩ đứa trẻ muốn ăn phở. Verbs 1
He stands. Anh ấy đứng. Verbs 1
I stand and sing. Tôi đứng hát. Verbs 1
She starts to say thank you. Cô ấy bắt đầu nói cảm ơn. Verbs 1
The little boy sits and reads a book. Cậu bé ngồi đọc sách. Verbs 1
The man stands and the woman sits. Người đàn ông đứng và người phụ nữ ngồi. Verbs 1
I want to see you dance. Tôi muốn xem bạn múa. Verbs 1
The man wants to jump. Người đàn ông muốn nhảy. Verbs 1
They dance. Họ nhảy múa. Verbs 1
They start to think. Verbs 1
It is a turtle.
The table and the chair (table and chair) Bàn và ghế Objects
the bed Cái giường Objects
clock / watch đồng hồ Objects
the mirror Cái gương Objects
phone / telephone điện thoại Objects
a computer Một cái máy tính Objects
the phone Cái điện thoại Objects
The monkey takes my clock! Con khỉ lấy chiếc đồng hồ của tôi! Objects
She opens the window and says hello. Cô ấy mở cửa sổ và nói xin chào. Objects
the wallet / purse Cái ví Objects
The woman buys a bag. Người phụ nữ mua một cái túi. Objects
How (1) do you know Vietnamese? Làm sao bạn biết tiếng Việt? Questions 2
How? (2) Như thế nào? Questions 2
How many coats do they need? Họ cần bao nhiêu áo khoác? Questions 2
How many apples do you have? Bạn có bao nhiêu quả táo? Questions 2
How do you cook the soup? Bạn nấu canh như thế nào? Questions 2
How (2) do you know Vietnamese? Làm sao bạn biết tiếng Việt? Questions 2
the answer (1) Đáp án Questions 2
How do they answer? Họ trả lời như thế nào? Questions 2
I want an answer (2). Tôi muốn một câu trả lời! Questions 2
the question Câu hỏi Questions 2
I like their question. Tôi thích câu hỏi của họ. Questions 2
Do you use the Vietnamese dictionary? Questions 2
I like my red wallet. Tôi thích cái ví đỏ của mình. Colors
I give her my black computer. Tôi cho cô ấy cái máy tính đen của mình. Colors
White and black Trắng và đen Colors
a blue rabbit Một con thỏ xanh da trời Colors
the green plates / green plates Những cái đĩa màu xanh lá cây Colors
She wears a pink skirt. Cô ấy mặc một cái váy màu hồng. Colors
He does not like purple / violet Anh ấy không thích màu tím. Colors
The table is light brown. Chiếc bàn có màu nâu nhạt. Colors
My shirt is light violet and deep gray. Cái áo của tôi có màu tím nhạt và xám đậm. Colors
The woman buys a pink shirt. Người phụ nữ mua cái áo tím. Colors
The banana is not yellow. Quả chuối không có màu vàng. Colors
The lemon is yellow. Quả chanh có màu vàng. Colors
A pair of dark blue trousers Colors
a special question Một câu hỏi đặc biệt Adjectives 1
Good night! Ngủ ngon! Adjectives 1
I am not beautiful. Tôi không đẹp. Adjectives 1
We are very sorry. Chúng tôi rất xin lỗi. Adjectives 1
Vietnamese is very hard. Tiếng Việt rất khó. Adjectives 1
difficult, hard khó Adjectives 1
You are really special. Bạn thật đặc biệt. Adjectives 1
English is very easy. Tiếng Anh rất dễ. Adjectives 1
They have a simple meal. Họ có một bữa ăn đơn giản. Adjectives 1
She likes a small mirror. Cô ấy thích một cái gương nhỏ. Adjectives 1
the small women / little woman Adjectives 1
He has a simple question. Adjectives 1
She uses a big glass. Cô ấy dùng một cái ly lớn. Adjectives 1
They are happy for her. Họ hạnh phúc cho cô ấy. Adjectives 1
I am not happy. Tôi không hạnh phúc. Adjectives 1
My dog is very quick. Con chó của tôi rất nhanh. Adjectives 1
quick, fast nhanh Adjectives 1
I do not laugh because I am happy. I am happy because I laugh. Adjectives 1
I am very complicated. Tôi rất phức tạp. Adjectives 1
He has a simple question. to Adjectives 1
Am I quick or slow? Tôi nhanh hay chậm? Adjectives 1
The pho is not cheap. Phở không rẻ. Adjectives 1
He is a funny man. Anh ấy là một người đàn ông hài hước. Adjectives 1
The tv is very expensive. Cái tivi rất đắt. Adjectives 1
I love him because he is honest. Tôi yêu anh ấy vì anh ấy trung thực. Adjectives 1
He reads the important newspapers. Anh ấy đọc những tờ báo quan trọng. Adjectives 1
Pho is not cheap. Adjectives 1
He buys an old table. Anh ấy mua một cái bàn cũ. Adjectives 1
His chair is not new. Cái ghế của anh ấy không mới. Adjectives 1
I am very famous. Tôi rất nổi tiếng. Adjectives 1
She is very patient with us. Cô ấy rất kiên nhẫn với chúng tôi. Adjectives 1
I think it is not interesting. Tôi nghĩ nó không hay. Adjectives 1
Watching television is very interesting. Xem tivi rất hay. Adjectives 1
I am a patient person. Tôi là một người kiên nhẫn. Adjectives 1
Are you famous? Bạn có nổi tiếng không? Adjectives 1
I wear a new shirt. Adjectives 1
That is a patient man. Đó là một người đàn ông kiên nhẫn. Adjectives 1
An old newspaper Một tờ báo cũ Adjectives 1
I do not know that they are famous people. Tôi không biết họ là người nổi tiếng. Adjectives 1
Your question is very interesting. Câu hỏi của bạn rất hay. Adjectives 1
I am perfect. Tôi hoàn hảo. Adjectives 1
We help the poor man. Chúng tôi giúp người đàn ông nghèo. Adjectives 1
They do not support rich people. Họ không ủng hộ người giàu. Adjectives 1
We are very dangerous. Chúng tôi rất nguy hiểm. Adjectives 1
He is not independent. Anh ấy không độc lập. Adjectives 1
We buy luxurious bags. Chúng tôi mua những cái túi xaxỉ. Adjectives 1
You have a luxurious table. Bạn có một cái bàn xa xỉ. Adjectives 1
You are a good girl. Bạn là một cô gái tốt. Adjectives 1
It is a short spoon. Nó là một cái muỗng ngắn. Adjectives 1
Where is the modern phone? Chiếc điện thoại hiện đại ở đâu? Adjectives 1
Is her cat normal? Con mèo của cô ấy có bình thường không? Adjectives 1
Is the dragon long? Con rồng dài không? Adjectives 1
We are very good. Chúng tôi rất tốt. Adjectives 1
Think positive. Nghĩ tích cực. Adjectives 1
I have a modern computer. Tôi có một cái máy tính hiện đại. Adjectives 1
The snake is very long. Con rắn rất dài. Adjectives 1
I buy a normal chair. Tôi mua một cái ghế bình thường. Adjectives 1
A pair of short pants. Một cái quần ngắn Adjectives 1
I am not normal. Tôi không bình thường. Adjectives 1
The elephant reads a positive book. Con voi đọc một quyển sách tích cực. Adjectives 1
Is the dragon long? Con rồng dài không? Adjectives 1
The cat does not need a modern watch. Con mèo không cần một chiếc đồng hồ hiện đại. Adjectives 1
I am right. Tôi đúng. Adjectives 1
You are wrong. Bạn sai. Adjectives 1
My lunch is very bad. Bữa trưa của tôi rất tệ. Adjectives 1
She is very stubborn. Adjectives 1
These children are very stubborn. Những đứa trẻ này rất bướng bỉnh. Adjectives 1
Traditional Pho Phở truyền thống. Adjectives 1
The fish is very sad. Con cá rất buồn. Adjectives 1
A serious man Một người đàn ông nghiêm túc Adjectives 1
That is a egoistic cat. Đó là một con mèo ích kỷ. Adjectives 1
He is very friendly. Anh ấy rất thân thiện. Adjectives 1
The phone is really handy / convenient. Cái điện thoại thật tiện lợi. Adjectives 1
My cat is very heavy. Con mèo của tôi rất nặng. Adjectives 1
Are you polite? Bạn có lịch sự không? Adjectives 1
I do not like that selfish man. Tôi không thích người đàn ông ích kỷ đó. Adjectives 1
I am a mature bear. Tôi là một con gấu trưởng thành. Adjectives 1
She has a cat or a dog. Cô ấy có một con mèo hoặc một con chó. Conjunctions
He swims when he wants. Anh ấy bơi khi nào anh ấy muốn. Conjunctions
She cooks while she reads. Cô ấy nấu ăn trong khi đọc. Conjunctions
I smile, because you smile. Tôi cười bởi vì bạn cười. Conjunctions
I go if you go. Tôi đi nếu bạn đi. Conjunctions
I learn Vietnamese because I like Vietnamese women. Tôi học tiếng Việt bởi vì tôi thích phụ nữ Việt Nam. Conjunctions
If you cook then I eat. Nếu bạn nấu thì tôi ăn. Conjunctions
They are both women / They are all women. Họ đều là phụ nữ. Conjunctions
I drink when I want. Tôi uống khi tôi muốn. Conjunctions
Sorry, but it is mine. Xin lỗi nhưng nó là của tôi. Conjunctions
The man speaks both Vietnamese and English. Người đàn ông nói cả tiếng Việt và tiếng Anh. Conjunctions
When a man loves a woman. Khi một người đàn ông yêu một người phụ nữ Conjunctions
I ask but he does not answer. Tôi hỏi mà anh ấy không trả lời. Conjunctions
When I sleep, the cat sleeps. Khi tôi ngủ thì con mèo ngủ. Conjunctions
She not only sings but also dances. Cô ấy không những hát mà còn nhảy. Conjunctions
Both the cat and the dog like meat. Cả con mèo và con chó thích thịt. Conjunctions
Why, where, when Tại sao, ở đâu, khi nào Conjunctions
The child not only knows English but also Vietnamese. Đứa trẻ không những biết tiếng Anh mà còn biết tiếng Việt. Conjunctions
They buy not only computers, but also phones. Họ mua không những máy tính mà còn điện thoại. Conjunctions
When I ask, you answer. Conjunctions
Although he is Vietnamese, he does not speak Vietnamese. Conjunctions
I am here to work. Tôi ở đây để làm việc. Conjunctions
I drink coffee before I sleep. Tôi uống cà phê trước khi đi ngủ. Conjunctions
I do not like meat, so I do not eat it. Tôi không thích thịt, nên tôi không ăn nó. Conjunctions
They do not have chairs to sit.  Họ không có những cái ghế để ngồi. Conjunctions
I see her before she sees me. Tôi thấy cô ấy trước khi cô ấy thấy tôi. Conjunctions
They support me, so they help me. Họ ủng hộ tôi, nên họ giúp đỡ tôi. Conjunctions
I buy a newspaper in order to read. Tôi mua một tờ báo để đọc. Conjunctions
We say goodbye before going to Vietnam. Chúng tôi nói tạm biệt trước khi đi Việt Nam. Conjunctions
What do you use the spoon for? Bạn dùng cái muỗng để làm gì? Conjunctions
I buy eggs for cooking. Tôi mua trứng để nấu ăn. Conjunctions
I buy the book to read. Tôi mua quyển sách để đọc. Conjunctions
Two bags Numbers
six woman Sáu người phụ nữ Numbers
three men Ba người đàn ông Numbers
two children Hai đứa trẻ Numbers
Seven televisions Bảy cái tivi Numbers
five elephants Năm con voi Numbers
ten people Mười người Numbers
thank you very much, goodbye Cảm ơn rất nhiều, tạm biệt. Numbers
I have eight books. Tôi có tám quyển sách. Numbers
Two men wear seventy-six scarves. Hai người đàn ông mang bảy mươi sáucái khăn quàng. Numbers
one hundred Một trăm Numbers
one billion people Một tỷ người Numbers
seventy-one cats Bảy mươi mốt con mèo Numbers
nine million Chín triệu Numbers
four thousand four hundred Bốn nghìn bốn trăm Numbers
Six million seven hundred thousand Numbers
twenty-one billion Hai mươi mốt tỷ Numbers
Nine thousand three hundred forty-five Chín nghìn ba trăm bốn mươi lăm Numbers
Seven billion people Numbers
eighty-one million Tám mươi mốt triệu Numbers
three hundred twenty-four Ba trăm hai mươi tư Numbers
Seven thousand seven hundred seventy-seven Bảy nghìn bảy trăm bảy mươi bảy Numbers
Two billion two hundred million Hai tỷ hai trăm triệu Numbers
Can I bother you a little? Tôi có thể làm phiền bạn một chút không? Numbers
I have eight books in total. Tôi có tổng cộng tám quyển sách. Numbers
A half of ten is five. Một nửa của mười là năm. Numbers
Do you have enough food? Bạn có đủ thức ăn không? Numbers
I eat half of the bread. Tôi ăn nửa cái bánh mì. Numbers
Seven billion people are enough. Bảy tỷ người là đủ. Numbers
I am here. Tôi đang ở đây. Continuous
I am reading a book now. Hiện tại tôi đang đọc một quyển sách. Continuous
At this moment, the cats are eating. Vào lúc này, những con mèo đang ăn. Continuous
At this moment, we are learning Vietnamese. Vào lúc này, chúng tôi đang học tiếng Việt. Continuous
He is cooking lunch at the moment. Anh ấy đang nấu bữa trưa vào lúc này. Continuous
The child is sleeping now. Hiện tại đứa trẻ đang ngủ. Continuous
We are not watching tv now. Hiện tại chúng tôi không đang xem tivi. Continuous
I am eating. Tôi đang ăn. Continuous
What is she doing? Cô ấy đang làm gì? Continuous
What are they eating? Họ đang ăn gì? Continuous
I sing when I am running. Tôi hát khi tôi đang chạy. Continuous
It is my last bird. Nó là con chim cuối cùng của tôi. Ordinal numbers
The first person is him. Người đầu tiên là anh ấy. Ordinal numbers
The thirteenth man Người đàn ông thứ mười ba Ordinal numbers
He is my first friend. Anh ấy là người bạn đầu tiên của tôi. Ordinal numbers
The sixth, the seventh and the eighth Thứ sáu, thứ bảy và thứ tám Ordinal numbers
Who is the last person? Ai là người cuối cùng? Ordinal numbers
They do not want to be the last people. Họ không muốn là những người cuối cùng. Ordinal numbers
The first orange Quả cam đầu tiên Ordinal numbers
Do you like her fifth wallet? Bạn thích chiếc ví thứ năm của côấy không? Ordinal numbers
I buy my tenth computer. Tôi mua chiếc máy tính thứ mười của tôi. Ordinal numbers
I am the first person to love her. Tôi là người đầu tiên yêu cô ấy. Ordinal numbers
Is this your first time studying Vietnamese? Ordinal numbers
My cat wants to become human. Con mèo của tôi muốn trở thành người. Verbs 2
They agree to buy the computer. Họ đồng ý mua cái máy tính. Verbs 2
Where do bats live? Dơi sống ở đâu? Verbs 2
You do not exist. Bạn không tồn tại. Verbs 2
She needs to change. Cô ấy cần thay đổi. Verbs 2
She does not allow me to love her. Cô ấy không cho phép tôi yêu cô ấy. Verbs 2
I wear the shirt. Tôi mặc chiếc áo. Verbs 2
I want to believe. Tôi muốn tin. Verbs 2
Do you want to win? Bạn muốn thắng không? Verbs 2
I do not think they fail. Tôi không nghĩ họ thất bại. Verbs 2
She succeeds. Cô ấy thành công. Verbs 2
They try to win. Họ cố gắng để thắng. Verbs 2
I do not believe the dog knows how to swim. Tôi không tin con chó biết bơi. Verbs 2
If we try, we succeed. Nếu chúng tôi cố gắng, chúng tôi thành công. Verbs 2
I do not allow me to fail. I do not let myself fail. Verbs 2
What do you want to send? Bạn muốn gửi gì? Verbs 2
She does not understand the book. Cô ấy không hiểu quyển sách. Verbs 2
I want to protect the cats. Tôi muốn bảo vệ những con mèo. Verbs 2
He gifts her a pair of shoes. Anh ấy tặng cô ấy một đôi giày. Verbs 2
I want to invent a television. Tôi muốn phát minh một cái tivi. Verbs 2
I gift you a chair. Tôi tặng bạn một cái ghế. Verbs 2
The man sends me a book. Người đàn ông gửi tôi một quyển sách. Verbs 2
Who wants to invent? Ai muốn phát minh? Verbs 2
You do not understand Vietnamese. Bạn không hiểu tiếng Việt. Verbs 2
My dog protects me. Con chó của tôi bảo vệ tôi. Verbs 2
They invent a new computer. Họ phát minh một cái máy tính mới. Verbs 2
We protect her. Chúng tôi bảo vệ cô ấy. Verbs 2
I look at my cat. Tôi nhìn con mèo của tôi. Verbs 2
look at nhìn Verbs 2
Turn off the light Tắt đèn Verbs 2
turn off tắt Verbs 2
turn on bật Verbs 2
We produce cooking oil. Chúng tôi sản xuất dầu ăn. Verbs 2
Look at me! Nhìn tôi này! Verbs 2
The children turn off the light and sleep. Những đứa trẻ tắt đèn và ngủ. Verbs 2
He stops singing. Anh ấy dừng hát. Verbs 2
They stop producing computers. Họ dừng sản xuất máy tính. Verbs 2
My cat looks at me. Con mèo của tôi nhìn tôi. Verbs 2
They want to stop producing tobacco. Họ muốn dừng sản xuất thuốc lá. Verbs 2
Do you know how to communicate? Bạn có biết giao tiếp không? Verbs 2
We watch tv and have a discussion. Chúng tôi xem tivi và thảo luận. Verbs 2
have a discussion thảo luận Verbs 2
I hug my cat while it sleeps. Tôi ôm con mèo của tôi trong khi nó ngủ. Verbs 2
The woman challenges me. Người phụ nữ thử thách tôi. Verbs 2
He agrees to kiss. Anh ấy đồng ý hôn. Verbs 2
I hug the dog. Tôi ôm con chó. Verbs 2
He has a discussion with me. Anh ấy thảo luận với tôi. Verbs 2
I hope you win. Tôi hy vọng bạn thắng. Verbs 2
She gets to know my cat. Cô ấy tìm hiểu con mèo của tôi. Verbs 2
Do you want to return to Vietnam? Bạn có muốn trở về Việt Nam không? Verbs 2
Please give me that book. Làm ơn đưa tôi quyển sách đó. Verbs 2
They publish many books. Họ xuất bản nhiều quyển sách. Verbs 2
They learn about Vietnamese. Họ tìm hiểu tiếng Việt. Verbs 2
learn about tìm hiểu Verbs 2
I eat dinner. Tôi ăn bữa tối. Dates and Time
Love like there is no tomorrow. Yêu như không có ngày mai! Dates and Time
Tonight we do not sleep. Tối nay chúng tôi không ngủ. Dates and Time
Good evening! Dates and Time
I need it for tomorrow. Dates and Time
This evening we do not sleep. (tonight) Dates and Time
I hug this cat every morning. Tôi ôm con mèo này mỗi buổi sáng. Dates and Time
Tomorrow afternoon Chiều ngày mai Dates and Time
Tonight the child does not drink milk. Tối nay đứa trẻ không uống sữa. Dates and Time
The cat does not sleep at night. Con mèo không ngủ buổi tối. Dates and Time
She buys the fruit every afternoon. Dates and Time
You have two days. (Plural) Các bạn có hai ngày. Dates and Time
She has no time to sleep. Cô ấy không có thời gian ngủ. Dates and Time
He runs every morning. Anh ấy chạy mỗi buổi sáng. Dates and Time
Which year Năm nào? Dates and Time
Today she is not fine. Hôm nay cô ấy không khoẻ. Dates and Time
Thursday, Friday, Saturday Thứ năm, thứ sáu, thứ bảy Dates and Time
I need twenty seconds. Tôi cần hai mươi giây. Dates and Time
How old do you think she is? Bạn nghĩ cô ấy bao nhiêu tuổi? Dates and Time
I want to say goodbye tonight. Tôi muốn nói tạm biệt vào tối nay. Dates and Time
This year is the second year. Năm nay là năm thứ hai. Dates and Time
I need three hours to eat this chicken. Dates and Time
He watches the clock every second. Dates and Time
April begins today. Tháng tư bắt đầu hôm nay. Dates and Time
May is a long month. Tháng năm là một tháng dài. Dates and Time
A minute has sixty seconds. Một phút có sáu mươi giây. Dates and Time
I need sixty minutes while they need one hour. Tôi cần sáu mươi phút trong khi họ cần một giờ. Dates and Time
This April has four Sundays. Tháng tư này có bốn chủ nhật. Dates and Time
January is the first month of the year. Tháng một là tháng đầu tiên của năm. Dates and Time
A year has four seasons. Một năm có bốn mùa. Dates and Time
We love the autumn. Chúng tôi thích mùa thu. Dates and Time
His generation does not speak Vietnamese. Thế hệ của anh ấy không nói tiếng Việt. Dates and Time
A millennium has one thousand years. Một thiên niên kỷ có một nghìn năm. Dates and Time
The mother has two children. Người mẹ có hai con. Family
You are their son. Bạn là con trai của họ. Family
He has twelve daughters. Anh ấy có mười hai con gái. Family
her younger brother Em trai của cô ấy Family
The elder brother and the younger brother Anh trai và em trai Family
We are brothers. Chúng tôi là anh em. Family
My younger brother and younger sister have three fishes. Em trai và em gái của tôi có ba con cá. Family
I am your father. Tôi là bố của bạn. Family
The older brother and the older sister Anh trai và chị gái Family
My father and my mother Bố tôi và mẹ tôi Family
Are their relatives friendly? Họ hàng của họ thân thiện không? Family
They do not know my last name。 surname. Họ không biết họ của tôi. Family
My uncle wears violet pants. Chú tôi mặc chiếc quần màu tím. Family
The woman writes her first name and last name. Người phụ nữ viết tên và họ của cô ấy. Family
His relatives do not like to practice swimming. Họ hàng của anh ấy không thích luyện tập bơi. Family
Are your parents serious? Family
I am comparing. Tôi đang so sánh. Comparison
Which phone do you like most? Bạn thích cái điện thoại nào nhất? Comparison
He has more books than me. Anh ấy có nhiều sách hơn tôi. Comparison
They need a person like you. Họ cần một người như bạn. Comparison
Eat less, think more. Ăn ít hơn, nghĩ nhiều hơn Comparison
You do not need to compare Vietnamese with English. Bạn không cần so sánh tiếng Việt với tiếng Anh. Comparison
You are as simple as a cat. Bạn đơn giản như một con mèo. Comparison
I write about my mother. Tôi viết về mẹ tôi. Prepositions 1
I think about her every day. Tôi nghĩ đến cô ấy mỗi ngày. Prepositions 1
The cat is outside. Prepositions 1
When do you cook with your mother? Khi nào bạn nấu ăn cùng mẹ của bạn? Prepositions 1
He does not think about tomorrow. (of) Prepositions 1
What is her book about? Prepositions 1
Summer is from April to June. Mùa hè là từ tháng tư đến tháng sáu. Prepositions 1
What are they talking about? Họ đang nói về cái gì? Prepositions 1
I am outside. Tôi đang ở ngoài. Prepositions 1
There is water in this bottle. Có nước ở trong cái chai này. Prepositions 1
There are five monkeys behind me. Có năm con khỉ ở phía sau tôi. Prepositions 1
There is a cat in front.(in the front) Prepositions 1
He helps me before I help him. Anh ấy giúp đỡ tôi trước khi tôigiúp đỡ anh ấy. Prepositions 1
I sleep after my children sleep. Tôi ngủ sau khi các con của tôi ngủ. Prepositions 1
Our relatives are standing in front of the zoo. Họ hàng của chúng tôi đang đứngở phía trước sở thú. Prepositions 1
I do not know who is behind me. Tôi không biết ai ở phía sau tôi. Prepositions 1
The watch is in the wallet. Chiếc đồng hồ ở trong cái ví. Prepositions 1
What do you do after drinking coffee? Bạn làm gì sau khi uống cà phê? Prepositions 1
The chair is behind the table. Cái ghế ở phía sau cái bàn. Prepositions 1
I do not wear the hat before wearing the shoes. Tôi không đội mũ trước khi mang giày. Prepositions 1
Your flexibility
How many oceans are there? Có bao nhiêu đại dương? Geography
Which ocean is the largest and which ocean is the smallest? Đại dương nào lớn nhất và đại dương nào nhỏ nhất? Geography
Asia is very big. Châu Á rất lớn. Geography
I want to buy a compass. Tôi muốn mua một cái la bàn. Geography
In which direction should we go? Chúng tôi nên đi hướng nào? Geography
The west Hướng tây Geography
The east Hướng đông Geography
The north Hướng bắc Geography
Do you go toward the east or the west? Bạn đi hướng đông hay hướng tây? Geography
The south Hướng nam Geography
The plain Đồng bằng Geography
A man, a valley and an apple Một người đàn ông, một thung lũng và một quả táo Geography
rainfall (precipitation) Geography
I want to know the rainfall here. Tôi muốn biết lượng mưa ở đây. Geography
The terrain of this valley Địa hình của thung lũng này Geography
Really? (1) Thật ư? Common Phrases 2
Happy new year! Chúc mừng năm mới! Common Phrases 2
Please, do not bite me. Làm ơn, đừng cắn tôi. Common Phrases 2
Go with me! Hãy đi với tôi. Common Phrases 2
Is there an accident in Asia? Có một tai nạn ở châu Á ư? Common Phrases 2
Do not sell that book! Đừng bán quyển sách đó! Common Phrases 2
Drink me, do not eat me. Uống tôi, đừng ăn tôi! Common Phrases 2
I want to congratulate her. Tôi muốn chúc mừng cô ấy. Common Phrases 2
Sing whenever you are sad. Hát mỗi khi bạn buồn. Common Phrases 2
Do not listen to them. Đừng nghe họ. Common Phrases 2
Is this dark pink? Đây là màu hồng đậm ư? Common Phrases 2
Please, give this papaya to her. Làm ơn, hãy đưa quả đu đủ này cho cô ấy. Common Phrases 2
Wait for me! Đợi tôi với! Common Phrases 2
Please, wait for me! Làm ơn, đợi tôi với! Common Phrases 2
You are welcome Không có gì! Common Phrases 2
Really (2) Thật không? Common Phrases 2
Hurry up! Nhanh lên! Common Phrases 2
Say "hurry up!".hurry up! Nói "nhanh lên". Nhanh lên! Common Phrases 2
Really? Wait for me! Common Phrases 2
You are welcome, goodbye! Không có gì, tạm biệt! Common Phrases 2
Hurry up! Give me the window. Common Phrases 2
Yes, you are welcome. Vâng, không có gì. Common Phrases 2
You go to Antarctica and see three bamboo trees there? Really Common Phrases 2
Hurry up if you want to win. Nhanh lên nếu bạn muốn thắng. Common Phrases 2
She has a pink horse? Really? Cô ấy có một con ngựa màu hồng ư?Thật không Common Phrases 2
Is An really fine? Common Phrases 2
Where do you come from? Bạn đến từ đâu? Countries 1
I come from Vietnam. Tôi đến từ Việt Nam. Countries 1
My parents live in Spain. Ba mẹ tôi sống ở Tây Ban Nha. Countries 1
The Czech Republic Cộng hoà Séc Countries 1
I love Australia. Tôi yêu nước Úc. Countries 1
Korea (South Korea) Hàn Quốc Countries 1
She is Russian. Cô ấy là người Nga. Countries 1
Who lives in Portugal? Ai sống ở Bồ Đào Nha? Countries 1
Do you want to live in Switzerland? Bạn có muốn sống ở Thuỵ Sĩ không? Countries 1
South Korea and India have many delicious dishes. Hàn Quốc và Ấn Độ có nhiều món ăn ngon. Countries 1
The woman speaks Russian, English and Dutch. Người phụ nữ nói tiếng Nga, tiếng Anh và tiếng Hà Lan. Countries 1
Country / Nation Quốc gia Countries 1
I do not know this language. Tôi không biết ngôn ngữ này. Countries 1
They do not know my citizenship. Họ không biết quốc tịch của tôi. Countries 1
Do the children like Russian culture? Những đứa trẻ có thích văn hoá Nga không? Countries 1
How many nations do you know? Bạn biết bao nhiêu quốc gia? Countries 1
I speak two languages. Tôi nói hai ngôn ngữ. Countries 1
It is not our culture. Nó không phải là văn hoá của chúng tôi. Countries 1
What is your citizenship? Quốc tịch của bạn là gì? Countries 1
How many languages do you know? Bạn biết bao nhiêu ngôn ngữ? Countries 1
An independent country Một quốc gia độc lập Countries 1
I like simplicity. Tôi thích sự đơn giản. Nominalization
The danger Sự nguy hiểm Nominalization
Do you want to know the truth? Bạn muốn biết sự thật không? Nominalization
What is the truth? Sự thật là gì? Nominalization
He likes complexity. Anh ấy thích sự phức tạp. Nominalization
true, real thật Adjective
The truth needs protection. Nominalization
They write a book about the complexity of Vietnamese. Họ viết một quyển sách về sự phức tạp của tiếng Việt. Nominalization
the bravery Sự dũng cảm Nominalization
The politeness sự lịch sự Nominalization
We see his seriousness. Chúng tôi thấy sự nghiêm túc của anh ấy. Nominalization
The man and the woman have patience. Người đàn ông và người phụ nữcó sự kiên nhẫn. Nominalization
The friendliness of this country makes me happy. Sự thân thiện của quốc gia này làm tôi hạnh phúc. Nominalization
Patience today, success tomorrow Sự kiên nhẫn hôm nay, sự thành công ngày mai Nominalization
Your friendliness changes me. su than thien cua ban thay doi toi Nominalization
The agreement sự đồng ý Nominalization
This is the beginning. Đây là sự bắt đầu. Nominalization
the beginning sự bắt đầu Nominalization
Thank you for your support! Cảm ơn sự ủng hộ của bạn. Nominalization
the support sự ủng hộ Nominalization
I want the change. Tôi muốn sự thay đổi. Nominalization
the change sự thay đổi Nominalization
When is the beginning of time? Sự khởi đầu của thời gian là khi nào? Nominalization
Sorry, can you help me? I am lost.
Do you know her profession? Bạn biết nghề nghiệp của cô ấy không? Jobs 1
The songwriter does not like to watch tv. Nhạc sĩ không thích xem tivi. Jobs 1
We are artists. Chúng tôi là nghệ sĩ. Jobs 1
I do not know their profession. Tôi không biết nghề nghiệp của họ. Jobs 1
He is a famous songwriter. Jobs 1
The artists practice dancing. Jobs 1
My teacher wears a yellow shirt. Giáo viên của tôi mặc một cái áo màu vàng. Jobs 1
Yes, captain! Vâng, thuyền trưởng! Jobs 1
Where do the workers work? Các công nhân làm việc ở đâu? Jobs 1
Who is your lawyer? Luật sư của bạn là ai? Jobs 1
Where is my secretary? Thư ký của tôi ở đâu? Jobs 1
He does not have any career. Anh ấy không có sự nghiệp. Jobs 1
The businessmen are working. Các doanh nhân đang làm việc. Jobs 1
The actors are crying. Các diễn viên đang khóc. Jobs 1
I take the fish from that fisherman. Tôi lấy cá từ ngư dân đó. Jobs 1
They see the engineers working. Họ thấy các kỹ sư làm việc. Jobs 1
How many businessmen do you know? Bạn biết bao nhiêu doanh nhân? Jobs 1
I do not believe they are singers. Tôi không tin họ là ca sĩ. Jobs 1
The engineers do not need us to help. Các kỹ sư không cần chúng tôi giúp đỡ. Jobs 1
When do singers practice singing? Các ca sĩ luyện tập hát khi nào? Jobs 1
They are friendly actors and singers. Họ là những diễn viên và ca sĩthân thiện. Jobs 1
The fishermen want the singers to sing. Những ngư dân muốn các ca sĩ hát. Jobs 1
Twenty-one businessmen eat a cake. Hai mươi mốt doanh nhân ăn một cá ibánh. Jobs 1
Who is the comedian? Ai là diễn viên hài? Jobs 1
The cook needs long spoons. Đầu bếp cần những chiếc muỗng dài. Jobs 1
The nurses and the doctors Các y tá và các bác sĩ Jobs 1
We are not farmers. Chúng tôi không phải là nông dân. Jobs 1
The architect is drawing. Kiến trúc sư đang vẽ. Jobs 1
He wants to become a famous comedian. Jobs 1
I do not know how to become a nurse. Jobs 1
Becoming an architect is not simple. Jobs 1
Who is the leader? Ai là nhà lãnh đạo? Jobs 1
We are not (the) monks. Chúng tôi không phải là những nhà sư. Jobs 1
The journalist stops writing. Nhà báo dừng viết. Jobs 1
We are not mathematicians. Chúng tôi không phải là các nhà toán học. Jobs 1
Who wants to be a mathematician? (= become) Ai muốn trở thành một nhà toán học? Jobs 1
The monk is listening to me. Nhà sư đang lắng nghe tôi. Jobs 1
(The) scientists are very patient. Các nhà khoa học rất kiên nhẫn. Jobs 1
The leaders have good watches. Các nhà lãnh đạo có những chiếc đồng hồ tốt. Jobs 1
Many monks are vegetarians (vegans). Nhiều nhà sư là người ăn chay. Jobs 1
The scientists work with the mathematicians. Các nhà khoa học làm việc với các nhà toán học. Jobs 1
The cat is about to eat lunch. Con mèo sắp ăn bữa trưa. Future
Your cat will not return. Con mèo của bạn sẽ không trở về. Future
about to sắp Future
the day after tomorrow ngày mốt Future
My future is gray. Tương lai của tôi màu xám. Future
He swims from Asia to America.(1 + 2) Anh ấy bơi từ châu Á tới châu Mỹ. Future
I will let her go. Tôi sẽ để cô ấy đi. Future
They are about to watch television. Họ sắp xem tivi. Future
This is our future. Đây là tương lai của chúng tôi. Future
I will bite you if you want. Tôi sẽ cắn bạn nếu bạn muốn. Future
They are about to learn Dutch. Họ sắp học tiếng Hà Lan. Future
Next year they will find a new country. năm sau, họ sẽ tìm một quốc gia mới. Future
I will cry next week. Tôi sẽ khóc vào tuần tới. Future
You are about to be wrong. Bạn sắp sai. Future
He appears and starts following us.
The quality chất lượng Attributes
The competition Sự cạnh tranh Attributes
a flexible career Một sự nghiệp linh hoạt Attributes
The beauty of (the) language Vẻ đẹp của ngôn ngữ Attributes
The concentration (focus) Sự tập trung Attributes
She is very flexible, because she is a secretary. Cô ấy rất linh hoạt vì cô ấy là một thư ký. Attributes
What is beauty? Attributes
The personality tính cách Attributes
The luck Sự may mắn Attributes
Patience is an advantage (being patient ...) Kiên nhẫn là một lợi thế. Attributes
Being beautiful is a disadvantage. Đẹp là một bất lợi. Attributes
We need a humble leader. Chúng tôi cần một nhà lãnh đạo khiêm tốn. Attributes
Do you have disadvantages? Attributes
the greed Sự tham lam Attributes
The carelessness Sự bất cẩn Attributes
I do not like your impoliteness. Tôi không thích sự bất lịch sự của bạn. Attributes
We need a lazy actor. Chúng tôi cần một diễn viên lười biếng. Attributes
I am a conservative person ( conservative) Tôi là một người bảo thủ. Attributes
The respect sự tôn trọng  Attributes
My secretary is a diligent and independent person. Attributes
My father is a smart person. Bố của tôi là một người thông minh. Attributes
My cat is very mean. Con mèo của tôi rất xấu tính. Attributes
The child is very diligent. Đứa trẻ rất siêng năng. Attributes
We respect our parents. Chúng tôi tôn trọng bố mẹ của chúng tôi. Attributes
We are not mean. Chúng tôi không xấu tính. Attributes
The care Sự quan tâm Attributes
care, to be interested quan tâm Attributes
The kindness Sự tử tế Attributes
This cook is very professional. Đầu bếp này rất chuyên nghiệp. Attributes
I have a big (great) passion. Tôi có một đam mê lớn. Attributes
My mother is very gullible, but my father (dad) is not. Mẹ của tôi rất cả tin nhưng bố của tôi thì không. Attributes
I realize the truth. Tôi nhận ra sự thật. Verbs 2.5
I discover they are still here. Tôi phát hiện họ vẫn đang ở đây. Verbs 2.5
My parents punish me because I do not work. Bố mẹ tôi trừng phạt tôi vì tôi không làm việc. Verbs 2.5
I realise (that) I do not love him. Tôi nhận ra tôi không yêu anh ấy. Verbs 2.5
She does not discover this truth? Cô ấy không phát hiện sự thật này ư? Verbs 2.5
Do not love me. Do not trust me. Punish me. Đừng yêu tôi. Đừng tin tôi. Trừng phạt tôi. Verbs 2.5
My mother discovers my sister does not eat dinner. Mẹ tôi phát hiện chị tôi không ăn bữa tối. Verbs 2.5
I realize that i love her so much. Tôi nhận ra tôi yêu cô ấy rất nhiều. Verbs 2.5
I realize the complexity of marriage. Tôi nhận ra sự phức tạp của hôn nhân. Verbs 2.5
The cat affirms it hates the pink fish. Con mèo khẳng định nó ghét con cá màu hồng. Verbs 2.5
My older brother does not appreciate my efforts. Anh tôi không đánh giá cao sự cố gắng của tôi. Verbs 2.5
The cat does not want to cooperate with me. Con mèo không muốn hợp tác với tôi. Verbs 2.5
We appreciate the seriousness of the leaders. Chúng tôi đánh giá cao sự nghiêm túc của các nhà lãnh đạo. Verbs 2.5
They do not agree to cooperate with us. Họ không đồng ý hợp tác với chúng tôi. Verbs 2.5
Please cooperate with us. Làm ơn hợp tác với chúng tôi. Verbs 2.5
I think I need to practice more. Tôi nghĩ tôi cần luyện tập nhiều hơn. Verbs 2.5
My elder brother practices singing on Fridays. Anh tôi luyện tập hát vào những ngày thứ sáu. Verbs 2.5
Learning and practicing a language require patience. Verbs 2.5
Does she return? Cô ấy có trở lại không? Verbs 2.5
Return to work! Trở lại làm việc! Verbs 2.5
I face (the) failure. Tôi đối mặt sự thất bại. Verbs 2.5
How do you face it? Bạn đối mặt với nó như thế nào? Verbs 2.5
Do you support me? ( 2, interjection) Verbs 2.5
The nurses are supporting the doctor. Các y tá đang hỗ trợ bác sĩ. Verbs 2.5
Do you support me? Bạn hỗ trợ tôi ư? Verbs 2.5
I do not want to face my family after I fail. Tôi không muốn đối mặt gia đình của tôi sau khi tôi thất bại. Verbs 2.5
Thanks for your support and cooperation. Cảm ơn vì sự hỗ trợ và sự hợp tác của bạn. Verbs 2.5
Does my answer satisfy your question? Câu trả lời của tôi có thoả mãn câu hỏi của bạn không? Verbs 2.5
When she returns, she is happier than I think. Khi cô ấy trở lại, cô ấy hạnh phúc hơn tôi nghĩ. Verbs 2.5
I am not satisfied with this answer. Verbs 2.5
Who dares to win? Ai dám thắng? Verbs 2.5
to take a shower tắm Verbs 2.5
You keep her dog. Bạn giữ con chó của cô ấy. Verbs 2.5
They want to find (out) the truth about me. Họ muốn tìm ra sự thật về tôi. Verbs 2.5
find out tìm ra Verbs 2.5
They are keeping my son. Họ đang giữ con trai của tôi. Verbs 2.5
I do not dare to try. Tôi không dám thử. Verbs 2.5
The man wants to find out who is the happiest woman. Người đàn ông muốn tìm ra ai là người phụ nữ hạnh phúc nhất. Verbs 2.5
He does not deserve me. Anh ấy không xứng đáng với tôi! Verbs 2.5
I want to keep these cats. Tôi muốn giữ những con mèo này. Verbs 2.5
She deserves to become a doctor. Cô ấy xứng đáng trở thành một bác sĩ. Verbs 2.5
Do you dare to cooperate with me? Bạn có dám hợp tác với tôi không? Verbs 2.5
You deserve it. Bạn xứng đáng với nó. Verbs 2.5
I am full. Tôi no. Adjectives 1.5
She is not bad. / She is not ugly. Cô ấy không xấu. Adjectives 1.5
Sorry I am a bit gullible. Xin lỗi, tôi hơi cả tin. Adjectives 1.5
a bit hơi Adjectives 1.5
An empty apple Một trái táo trống rỗng Adjectives 1.5
She is a diligent student. Cô ấy là một học sinh chăm chỉ. Adjectives 1.5
She is a bit ugly but she is not bad. Cô ấy hơi xấu nhưng cô ấy không xấu. Adjectives 1.5
ugly, bad xấu Adjectives 1.5
Are you familiar with her computer? Bạn có quen thuộc với cái máy tính của cô ấy không? Adjectives 1.5
He rarely wears skirts. Anh ấy hiếm khi mặc váy. Frequency
She usually smiles. Cô ấy thường xuyên cười. Frequency
Their mother will never drink wine. Mẹ của họ sẽ không bao giờ uống rượu. Frequency
Sometimes I think I am a cat. Đôi khi tôi nghĩ tôi là một con mèo. Frequency
That child always wears a hat. Đứa trẻ đó luôn đội một cái mũ. Frequency
Her cats often eat fish. Những con mèo của cô ấy thường xuyên ăn cá. Frequency
You are a box. Bạn là một cái hộp. Objects 2
I will buy that brush. Tôi sẽ mua chiếc bàn chải đó. Objects 2
The ladder Cái thang Objects 2
the objects Các vật thể Objects 2
his hammer Cái búa của anh ấy Objects 2
This fan is new. Cái quạt này mới. Objects 2
the dictionary Quyển từ điển Objects 2
The child is opening the refrigerator. Đứa trẻ đang mở cái tủ lạnh. Objects 2
The mathematician wears glasses before working. Nhà toán học mang kính trước khi làm việc. Objects 2
credit card thẻ tín dụng Objects 2
I sell balloons. Tôi bán bong bóng. Objects 2
My card is red. Cái thiệp của tôi có màu đỏ. Objects 2
She is not a magnet. Cô ấy không phải là một nam châm. Objects 2
The computer and the keyboard Máy tính và bàn phím Objects 2
This is the seventh pencil. Đây là cái bút chì thứ bảy. Objects 2
I gift you my kite. Tôi tặng bạn cái diều của tôi. Objects 2
 The cat is using the tablet (computer). Con mèo đang dùng máy tính bảng. Objects 2
You have a diary. Bạn có một quyển nhật ký. Objects 2
We buy a luxurious washing machine. Chúng tôi mua một cái máy giặt xa xỉ. Objects 2
washing machine máy giặt Objects 2
The farmer uses many sickles. Người nông dân dùng nhiều cái liềm. Objects 2
They only have one egg. Họ chỉ có một quả trứng. Conjunctions 2
Once I love someone, I will make him happy. Một khi tôi yêu một ai đó, tôi sẽ làm anh ấy hạnh phúc. Conjunctions 2
You are crying but I do not know. Bạn đang khóc vậy mà tôi không biết. Conjunctions 2
She is like that. Cô ấy là như vậy. Conjunctions 2
like that như vậy Conjunctions 2
You will fail unless you try. Bạn sẽ thất bại trừ khi bạn cố gắng. Conjunctions 2
In addition, this scientist is American. Hơn nữa, nhà khoa học này là người Mỹ. Conjunctions 2
in addition hơn nữa Conjunctions 2
I love her, although she does not love me. Tôi yêu cô ấy mặc dù cô ấy không yêu tôi. Conjunctions 2
She wants to be a teacher although nobody supports her. Cô ấy muốn trở thành một giáo viên mặc dù không ai ủng hộ cô ấy. Conjunctions 2
However, my dad does not agree. Tuy nhiên, bố của tôi không đồng ý. Conjunctions 2
He buys a watch. However, he does not use it. Anh ấy mua một cái đồng hồ. Tuynhiên, anh ấy không dùng nó. Conjunctions 2
So who are you? Vậy bạn là ai? Conjunctions 2
Me too. Tôi cũng vậy. Conjunctions 2
Today is Sunday, therefore we sleep. Hôm nay là chủ nhật, vậy nên chúng tôi ngủ. Conjunctions 2
I think therefore I exist. Toi nghi vay nen toi ton tai Conjunctions 2
This man also thinks like us. Người đàn ông này cũng nghĩ như chúng tôi. Conjunctions 2
She draws patiently. Cô ấy vẽ một cách kiên nhẫn. Adverbs
I am here, do you see me? Tôi ở đây, bạn có thấy tôi không? Adverbs
I see your turtle again. Tôi lại thấy con rùa của bạn. Adverbs
You will see it immediately. Bạn sẽ thấy nó ngay lập tức. Adverbs
We completely agree with this journalist. Chúng tôi hoàn toàn đồng ý với nhà báo này. Adverbs
A lazy person will completely fail. Một người lười biếng sẽ hoàn toàn thất bại. Adverbs
Generally you will succeed. Nói chung, bạn sẽ thành công. Adverbs
Finally they fail. Cuối cùng, họ thất bại. Adverbs
Finally that man will publish the book. Cuối cùng, người đàn ông đó sẽ xuất bản quyển sách. Adverbs
She has about ten dogs. Cô ấy có khoảng mười con chó. Adverbs
We will never get back together. Chúng tôi sẽ không bao giờ trởvề với nhau Adverbs
I almost believe him. Tôi gần như tin anh ấy. Adverbs
They suddenly hate us. Họ bỗng ghét chúng tôi. Adverbs
He suddenly returns. Anh ấy bỗng trở về. Adverbs
Have you eaten yet? Bạn ăn chưa? Adverbs
Today we go to school together. Hôm nay, chúng tôi đi học cùng nhau. Adverbs
I almost fail. Tôi suýt thất bại. Adverbs
My mother almost cries. Mẹ của tôi suýt khóc. Adverbs
Love the people around you! Yêu những người ở xung quanh bạn! Adverbs
Anyway I am still here with you. Dù sao tôi vẫn ở đây với bạn. Adverbs
Anyway we are still friends. Dù sao chúng tôi vẫn là bạn. Adverbs
Anyway I do not need him. Dù sao tôi cũng không cần anh ấy. Adverbs
She does not even recognize me. Cô ấy thậm chí không nhận ra tôi. Adverbs
I do not even cooperate with them. Tôi thậm chí không hợp tác vớihọ. Adverbs
Who can that be? Đó có thể là ai? Modal Verbs
She cannot be a lawyer. Cô ấy không thể là một luật sư Modal Verbs
When should he come? Anh ấy nên đến vào khi nào? Modal Verbs
They must go. Họ phải đi. Modal Verbs
A leader needs to be a good person. Một nhà lãnh đạo cần phải là một người tốt. Modal Verbs
You must not drink wine. Bạn không được uống rượu. Modal Verbs
They should not love at me. Họ không nên cười tôi. Modal Verbs
You should not be sad. Bạn không nên buồn. Modal Verbs
should not không nên Modal Verbs
my house Ngôi nhà của tôi Places
He shows me how to go to the bathroom. Anh ấy chỉ cho tôi làm thế nào để đi đến phòng tắm. Places
He is having a meal in the living room. Anh ấy đang dùng bữa ở phòng khách. Places
living room. phòng khách Places
white beach Bãi biển trắng Places
You walk to the hotel. Bạn đi bộ đến khách sạn. Places
The monks live in the pagoda. Những nhà sư sống ở chùa. Places
The lounge is the center of the hotel. Phòng khách là trung tâm của khách sạn. Places
That is the first castle that I see. Đó là cái lâu đài đầu tiên tôi thấy. Places
What is the kid looking for in the castle? Đứa trẻ đang tìm cái gì ở lâu đài? Places
Do you go to (the) church? Bạn có đi nhà thờ không? Places
The man wants to have three bedrooms. Người đàn ông muốn có ba phòng ngủ. Places
Their family will need two bedrooms. Gia đình của họ sẽ cần hai phòng ngủ. Places
This is my address. Đây là địa chỉ của tôi. Places
They do not know the hotel's address. Họ không biết cái địa chỉ của khách sạn. Places
Those areas are very dangerous. Những khu vực đó rất nguy hiểm. Places
I live in this area. Tôi sống ở khu vực này. Places
Which building is yours? Toà nhà nào là của bạn? Places
a happy town Một thị trấn hạnh phúc Places
This district does not have a name. Quận này không có tên. Places
I do not trust those banks Tôi không tin những ngân hàng đó. Places
We go our seperate ways. Chúng tôi đường ai người đó đi. Places
We will open a coffee shop. Chúng tôi sẽ mở một quán cà phê. Places
coffee shop quán cà phê Places
the road to success Con đường đến thành công Places
animal farm Nông trại động vật Places
movie theater rạp phim Places
My family is at the square. Gia đình của tôi đang ở quảng trường. Places
I am in prison. Tôi đang ở tù. Places
The children like to go to the museum. Những đứa trẻ thích đi đến bảo tàng. Places
This is the cultural and traditional museum. Đây là bảo tàng văn hoá và truyền thống. Places
This is our bookshop Đây là hiệu sách của chúng tôi. Places
Where is the longest border? Biên giới dài nhất ở đâu? Places
I need to go to the train station Tôi cần đi đến nhà ga. Places
train station nhà ga Places
She sees a phone at the bus stop. Cô ấy thấy một cái điện thoại ở trạm xe buýt. Places
Two students are sitting at the bus stop. Hai học sinh đang ngồi ở trạm xe buýt. Places
bus stop trạm xe buýt Places
This is a famous region Đây là một vùng nổi tiếng. Places
I like to go to the shopping mall. Tôi thích đi đến trung tâm thương mại. Places
shopping mall trung tâm thương mại Places
The post office is yellow. Bưu điện có màu vàng. Places
post office bưu điện Places
My elder sister works at the bakery. Chị của tôi làm việc ở tiệm bánh. Places
You can buy food from the supermarket Bạn có thể mua thức ăn từ siêu thị. Places
This tunnel is longer than I thought. Đường hầm này dài hơn tôi nghĩ. Places
Welcome to our beautiful village! Chào mừng đến ngôi làng đẹp của chúng tôi! Places
When do they go to the headquarters of the bank? Khi nào họ đi đến trụ sở chính của ngân hàng? Places
This cave is very difficult to find. Hang này rất khó tìm. Places
I want to know what time they will run. Tôi muốn biết họ sẽ chạy lúc mấy giờ. Places
What time is it? Bây giờ là mấy giờ? Places
what time mấy giờ Places
What time do you usually eat lunch? Bạn thường xuyên ăn bữa trưa lúc mấy giờ? Places
She usually goes swimming at half past eight. Cô ấy thường xuyên đi bơi lúc tám giờ rưỡi. Places
Now it is twenty to three. Bây giờ là ba giờ kém hai mươi. Places
half past one Một giờ rưỡi Places
Who is asking for the time? Ai đang hỏi giờ? Places
She does not know how to ask for the time in Vietnamese. Cô ấy không biết làm thế nào để hỏi giờ bằng tiếng Việt. Places
ask for the time hỏi giờ Places
the elder brother and the younger brother Anh trai và em trai Places
We are brothers. Chung toi la anh em. Places
Her younger brother Em trai của cô ấy Family
The mother has two children. Người mẹ có hai con. Family
The son and the daughter Con trai và con gái Family
You are their son. Bạn là con trai của họ. Family
He has twelve daughters. Anh ấy có mười hai con gái. Family
I am Canadian. Tôi là người Canada. Countries 2
I will try Indonesian instant noodles. Tôi sẽ thử món mì ăn liền Indonesia. Countries 2
They say Indonesia has many dragons Họ nói nước Indonesia có nhiều con rồng. Countries 2
The girl sings in Polish. Cô gái hát bằng tiếng Ba Lan. Countries 2
They are learning Turkish Họ đang học tiếng Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ. Countries 2
That man buys Turkish coffee. Người đàn ông đó mua cà phê Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ. Countries 2
I have a Finnish friend. Tôi có một người bạn Phần Lan. Countries 2
My father does not buy this bottle of wine in Sweden. Bố tôi không mua chai rượu nàyở Thuỵ Điển. Countries 2
I am not a conservative Danish person. Tôi không phải là một người Đan Mạch bảo thủ. Countries 2
She agrees to return to Denmark with us. Cô ấy đồng ý trở về Đan Mạch với chúng tôi. Countries 2
This is a Greek dictionary. Đây là một cuốn từ điển Hy Lạp. Countries 2
My aunt will go to Greece first. Dì của tôi sẽ đi đến nước Hy Lạp đầu tiên. Countries 2
When will they publish that book in Greece? Khi nào họ sẽ xuất bản quyển sách kia ở Hy Lạp? Countries 2
How many colors does the flag of the Netherlands have? Cờ của nước có bao nhiêu màu ? Countries 2
The Netherlands Hà Lan Countries 2
I want to study in Thailand. Tôi muốn học ở Thái Lan. Countries 2
We will buy a book about South Africa. Chúng tôi sẽ mua một quyển sách về Nam Phi. Countries 2
South Africa nam phi Countries 2
You should go to Belgium. Bạn nên đi đến Bỉ. Countries 2
She comes from Egypt. Cô ấy đến từ Ai Cập. Countries 2
Who invented the phone? Ai đã phát minh điện thoại? Past
The child used to learn English. Đứa trẻ đã từng học tiếng Anh. Past
She used to be my friend. Cô ấy đã từng là bạn của tôi. Past
used to đã từng Past
We started to sell the newspapers yesterday. Chúng tôi bắt đầu bán những tờ báo vào ngày hôm qua. Past
Twenty-eight days before Hai mươi tám ngày trước Past
My family went to France last year. Gia đình của tôi đã đi đến Pháp vào năm ngoái. Past
last year năm ngoái Past
My parents are travelling in Africa. Bố mẹ của tôi đang du lịch ở châu Phi. Travel
They drive a car to Africa. Họ lái một chiếc xe hơi đến châu Phi. Travel
They go to Europe by car. Họ đi đến châu Âu bằng xe hơi. Travel
The luggage of the man is only a book. Hành lý của người đàn ông chỉ là một quyển sách. Travel
You can go to the prison by bus. Bạn có thể đi đến nhà tù bằng xe buýt. Travel
The adventure of the turtles Cuộc phiêu lưu của các con rùa Travel
They like to travel by ship. Họ thích đi du lịch bằng tàu thuỷ. Travel
Now my flight starts. Bây giờ chuyến bay của tôi bắt đầu. Travel
How to start a new journey? Làm như thế nào để bắt đầu một hành trình mới? Travel
This city has two international hotels. Thành phố này có hai khách sạn quốc tế. Travel
We only have three domestic airports. Chúng tôi chỉ có ba sân bay nội địa. Travel
What are the landmarks of Vietnam? Những danh lam thắng cảnh của Việt Nam là gì? Travel
The man works at the embassy. Người đàn ông làm việc ở đại sứ quán. Travel
I want( to go) to visit my relatives in Russia. Tôi muốn đi thăm họ hàng của tôi ở Nga. Travel
The man is visiting a castle. Người đàn ông đang thăm một lâu đài. Travel
They start to import fish. Họ bắt đầu nhập khẩu cá. Verbs 3
You cannot mix water and cooking oil. Bạn không thể trộn nước và dầu ăn. Verbs 3
I mix three eggs with this powder. Tôi trộn ba quả trứng với bột này. Verbs 3
Are you calling me? Bạn đang gọi tôi ư? Verbs 3
The farmers want to export apples to France. Những nông dân muốn xuất khẩu táo đến Pháp. Verbs 3
They are rich because they export gold. Họ giàu vì họ xuất khẩu vàng. Verbs 3
The elephant learns to fly. Con voi học bay. Verbs 3
I hope that he continues to study German. Tôi hy vọng là anh ấy tiếp tục học tiếng Đức. Verbs 3
The journalist does not want the child to continue writing. Nhà báo không muốn đứa trẻ tiếp tục viết. Verbs 3
The cook appears in the church. Người đầu bếp xuất hiện ở nhà thờ. Verbs 3
Her father assumes that she loves him. Bố cô ấy cho rằng cô ấy yêu anh ấy. Verbs 3
The lawyer assumes that the man is not honest. Người luật sư cho rằng người đàn ông không trung thực. Verbs 3
I do not like them following me all day. Tôi không thích họ đi theo tôi cả ngày. Verbs 3
He appears and stars following us. Anh ấy xuất hiện và bắt đầu đi theo chúng tôi. Verbs 3
I will meet her tomorrow. Tôi sẽ gặp cô ấy vào ngày mai. Verbs 3
The men want to meet us Những người đàn ông muốn gặp chúng tôi. Verbs 3
He wants you to meet my lawyer. Anh ấy muốn bạn gặp luật sư của tôi. Verbs 3
I feel happy. Tôi cảm thấy hạnh phúc. Verbs 3
How do you feel? Bạn cảm thấy như thế nào? Verbs 3
Sometimes, he feels lazy. Đôi khi, anh ấy cảm thấy lười biếng. Verbs 3
My parents want me to spend time studying English. Bố mẹ của tôi muốn tôi dành thời gian học tiếng Anh. Verbs 3
I hate you. Tôi ghét bạn. Verbs 3
They hate the challenges. Họ ghét sự thử thách. Verbs 3
Why do you dare to hate my camera? Sao bạn dám ghét cái máy ảnh của tôi? Verbs 3
You are always wrong when you hate, but you are never wrong when you love. Bạn luôn sai khi bạn ghét, nhưng bạn không bao giờ sai khi bạn yêu. Verbs 3
He hates going to school. Anh ấy ghét đi học. Verbs 3
Let me introduce you to my apple. Để tôi giới thiệu bạn với quả táo của tôi. Verbs 3
He introduces his parents. Anh ấy giới thiệu bố mẹ của mình. Verbs 3
You are introducing her. Bạn đang giới thiệu cô ấy. Verbs 3
They need to define it. Họ cần định nghĩa nó. Verbs 3
It is hard to define what love is. Khó định nghĩa yêu là gì. Verbs 3
The beautiful woman still waits for her man. Người phụ nữ đẹp vẫn chờ người đàn ông của mình. Verbs 3
It It is very important so I cannot wait. Nó rất quan trọng nên tôi không thể chờ. Verbs 3
wait for chờ Verbs 3
The Chinese leaders are arriving. Những nhà lãnh đạo Trung Quốc đang đến. Verbs 3
Come here immediately! Đến đây ngay lập tức! Verbs 3
The scientists create the new computer. Những nhà khoa học tạo ra chiếc máy tính mới. Verbs 3
First I will explain it to you. Đầu tiên, tôi sẽ giải thích nó cho bạn. Verbs 3
She tries to explain but you do not listen. Cô ấy cố gắng giải thích nhưng bạn không nghe. Verbs 3
We will receive two books from her. Chúng tôi sẽ nhận được hai quyển sách từ cô ấy. Verbs 3
Obey me! Vâng lời tôi! Verbs 3
I do not want to obey my mother. Tôi không muốn vâng lời mẹ của mình. Verbs 3
How can I contact you? Tôi có thể liên hệ bạn như thế nào? Verbs 3
He owns a computer. Anh ấy sở hữu một cái máy tính. Verbs 3
A Chinese man owns this airport. Một người đàn ông Trung Quốcsở hữu sân bay này. Verbs 3
The man will build a castle for his wife. Người đàn ông sẽ xây dựng một lâu đài cho vợ của mình. Verbs 3
The nurse waits until he stops singing. Người y tá đợi đến khi anh ấy dừng hát. Verbs 3
We wait for the women patiently because they are very slow. Chúng tôi kiên nhẫn đợi những người phụ nữ vì họ rất chậm. Verbs 3
The child befriends me. Đứa trẻ làm bạn với tôi. Verbs 3
I will study when September ends. Tôi sẽ học khi tháng chín kết thúc. Verbs 3
I admire their modesty. Tôi ngưỡng mộ sự khiêm tốn của họ. Verbs 3
They admire him as an artist of the century. Họ ngưỡng mộ anh ấy như là một nghệ sĩ của thế kỷ. Verbs 3
I want to notify her. Tôi muốn thông báo với cô ấy. Verbs 3
Who notifies you? Ai thông báo cho bạn? Verbs 3
The cat betrays me. Con mèo phản bội tôi. Verbs 3
They prohibit selling tobacco Họ cấm bán thuốc lá.
I am prohibited from drinking alcohol. Tôi bị cấm uống rượu. Passive
I am prohibited from drinking alcohol. Tôi bị cấm uống rượu. Passive
And she will be loved. Và cô ấy sẽ được yêu. Passive
This book is read by me. Quyển sách này được đọc bởi tôi. Passive
It was done almost immediately. Nó đã được làm gần như ngay lập tức. Passive
be (passive) được Passive
by (passive sentence) bởi Passive
Which country is between Spain and France? Nước nào ở giữa Tây Ban Nha và Pháp? Prepositions 2
left (direction) trái Prepositions 2
She is outside Cô ấy ở bên ngoài. Prepositions 2
She says hello from outside. Cô ấy nói chào từ bên ngoài. Prepositions 2
There is a village next to the border. Có một ngôi làng ở cạnh biên giới. Prepositions 2
next to cạnh Prepositions 2
What is on the bed? Cái gì ở trên cái giường? Prepositions 2
The cat is on the computer. Con mèo ở trên cái máy tính. Prepositions 2
They support the women, except her. Họ ủng hộ những người phụ nữ, ngoại trừ cô ấy. Prepositions 2
Except him, we all like the summer. Ngoại trừ anh ấy, chúng tôi đều thích mùa hè. Prepositions 2
The dog is under the bed. Con chó ở dưới cái giường. Prepositions 2
He is on the left and she is on the right Anh ấy ở bên trái và cô ấy ở bên phải. Prepositions 2
right (direction) phải Prepositions 2
The book has thirteen chapters. Quyển sách có mười ba chương. Education
I do not like this program on the television. Tôi không thích chương trình này trên tivi. Education
He is the cook of the program. Anh ấy là đầu bếp của chương trình. Education
your class Lớp học của bạn Education
Do you like this course? Bạn có thích khoá học này không? Education
The students are writing notes. Những học sinh đang viết những ghi chú. Education
The man will educate the child. Người đàn ông sẽ giáo dục đứa trẻ. Education
Who will give him a scholarship? Ai sẽ cho anh ấy một học bổng? Education
I gift you my knowledge Tôi tặng bạn kiến thức của mình. Education
Reading books gives us knowledge. Việc đọc sách cho chúng tôi kiến thức. Education
I have an idea. Tôi có một ý tưởng. Education
a quiz ( a test) Một bài kiểm tra Education
The students are researching about the animals. Những học sinh đang nghiên cứu về các động vật. Education
Do you want to research about Vietnamese culture? Bạn có muốn nghiên cứu về văn hoá Việt Nam không? Education
We need an example. Chúng tôi cần một ví dụ. Education
accounting major Ngành kế toán Education
The man has an important text. Người đàn ông có một văn bản quan trọng. Education
She sends me an inportant document. Cô ấy gửi cho tôi một văn bản quan trọng. Education
These reports are not perfect. Những báo cáo này không hoàn hảo. Education
We need her report. Chúng tôi cần báo cáo của cô ấy. Education
We use the knowledge from this course to write a report. Chúng tôi dùng kiến thức từ khoá học này để viết một báo cáo. Education
I respect the professors. Tôi tôn trọng những giáo sư. Education
I have a presentation. Tôi có một bài thuyết trình. Education
We will have a presentation tomorrow. Chúng tôi sẽ có một bài thuyết trình vào ngày mai. Education
The child wants to study at the university. Đứa trẻ muốn học đại học. Education
Today I have three lectures at two universities. Hôm nay, tôi có ba bài giảng tại hai đại học. Education
a researcher Một nghiên cứu sinh Education
Me elder brother is not a lazy researcher. Anh trai của tôi không phải là mộtnghiên cứu sinh lười biếng. Education
It is okay cũng được Common Phrases 3
It seems dangerous. Nó có vẻ nguy hiểm. Common Phrases 3
They seem to be a couple. Họ có vẻ là một đôi. Common Phrases 3
He smiles and tells me that he loves me. Anh ấy cười và nói với tôi rằng anh ấy yêu tôi. Common Phrases 3
Maybe he will come. Có lẽ anh ấy sẽ đến. Common Phrases 3
Happiness is a place between too little and too much. Hạnh phúc là một nơi giữa quá ít và quá nhiều. Common Phrases 3
Can I invite you to dance with me? Tôi có thể mời bạn múa với tôi không? Common Phrases 3
I invite you for a glass of wine. Tôi mời bạn một ly rượu. Common Phrases 3
Do I bother you? Tôi có làm phiền bạn không? Common Phrases 3
Can I bother you a little? Common Phrases 3
Only a little bit. Chỉ một chút. Common Phrases 3
little bit một chút Common Phrases 3
I would rather be hated than be betrayed Tôi thà bị ghét còn hơn bị phản bội. Common Phrases 3
I do not want to get lost. Tôi không muốn đi lạc. Common Phrases 3
Help! I am lost! Giúp! Tôi bị lạc! Common Phrases 3
We ran out of food. Chúng tôi đã hết thức ăn. Common Phrases 3
Thank you, I have eaten already. Cảm ơn, tôi đã ăn rồi. Common Phrases 3
In comparison to me, you are more famous. So với tôi, bạn nổi tiếng hơn. Common Phrases 3
In comparison to you I am more friendly. So với bạn, tôi thân thiện hơn. Common Phrases 3
in comparison to so với Common Phrases 3
Patience is really necessary. Sự kiên nhẫn thật sự cần thiết. Common Phrases 3
He is not really perfect. Anh ấy không thật sự hoàn hảo. Common Phrases 3
She is poor but honest. Cô ấy nghèo mà trung thực. Common Phrases 3
I was really happy until I meet you. Tôi đã thật sự hạnh phúc cho đến khi tôi gặp bạn. Common Phrases 3
They will try until they succeed. Họ sẽ cố gắng cho đến khi họ thành công. Common Phrases 3
She drives the motorbike by herself. Cô ấy tự lái xe máy. Common Phrases 3
She wants to study Vietnamese by herself. Cô ấy muốn tự mình học tiếng Việt. Common Phrases 3
They want to cook pasta by themselves. Họ muốn tự mình nấu mì Ý. Common Phrases 3
The woman wants to write this book by herself. Người phụ nữ muốn tự mình viết quyển sách này. Common Phrases 3
by oneself tự mình Common Phrases 3
He does not agree with himself. Anh ấy không đồng ý với bản thân. Common Phrases 3
You should not punish yourself. Bạn không nên tự trừng phạt bản thân. Common Phrases 3
I will introduce myself. Tôi sẽ giới thiệu bản thân. Common Phrases 3
Nobody is perfect. Không ai hoàn hảo. Determiners
the other hammers Những chiếc búa khác Determiners
Where aer the other ducks? Những con vịt khác ở đâu? Determiners
The little boy tries to learn everything. Cậu bé cố gắng học mọi thứ. Determiners
There is something under the window. Có cái gì đó ở dưới cửa sổ. Determiners
Everone hopes that she will win. Mọi người hy vọng cô ấy sẽ thắng. Determiners
He changed everything to be happy. Anh ấy đã thay đổi tất cả để được hạnh phúc. Determiners
Nothing is impossible. Không có gì là không thể. Determiners
I have nothing for lunch. Tôi không có gì cho bữa trưa. Determiners
Every success begind from failure. Mọi thành công bắt đầu từ thất bại. Determiners
Every kid here has a pencil. Mọi đứa trẻ ở đây đều có bút chì. Determiners
Every challenge is not simple. Mọi thử thách đều không đơn giản. Determiners
hey should ask someone. Họ nên hỏi một ai đó. Determiners
Someone took my bicycle. Một ai đó đã lấy chiếc xe đạp của tôi. Determiners
Do they want anything here? Họ có muốn bất kỳ cái gì ở đây không? Determiners
I buy both these rings. Tôi mua cả hai chiếc nhẫn này. Determiners
He does not want to meet anybody. Anh ấy không muốn gặp bất kỳ ai. Determiners
Please do not tell anybody! Làm ơn đừng nói cho bất kỳ ai! Determiners
Is there anybody here? Có bất kỳ ai ở đây không? Determiners
Is there anybody here? Có ai ở đây không? Determiners
Who did this? Ai đã làm việc này? Relative Clauses
He betrayed us and we do not support this. Anh ấy đã phản bội chúng tôi vàchúng tôi không ủng hộ điều này. Relative Clauses
My dad always supports me. That makes us happy. Bố của tôi luôn ủng hộ tôi. Việc đó làm chúng tôi hạnh phúc. Relative Clauses
She smiles at me and that makes me happy. Cô ấy cười với tôi và điều đó làm tôi hạnh phúc. Relative Clauses
M y cat is sleeping. That makes me smile. Con mèo của tôi đang ngủ. Điều đó làm tôi cười. Relative Clauses
We are human. Chúng tôi là con người. People
Which relationship are they talking about? Họ đang nói về mối quan hệ nào? People
Yes, he is my boyfriend. Vâng, anh ấy là bạn trai của tôi. People
Her boyfriend does not drink alcohol. Bạn trai của cô ấy không uống rượu. People
Your biggest enemy is always yourself. Kẻ thù lớn nhất của bạn luôn luôn là bạn. People
You should not sleep in public. Các bạn không nên ngủ ở nơi công cộng. People
The committee will start to work next month. Uỷ ban sẽ bắt đầu làm việc vào tháng sau. People
The committee is having a discussion about the population of the country. Uỷ ban đang thảo luận về dân số của quốc gia People
We want to chang this committee. Chúng tôi muốn thay đổi uỷ ban này. People
She betrayed our friendship. Cô ấy đã phản bội tình bạn của chúng tôi. People
The friendship between me and him is very special. Tình bạn giữa tôi và anh ấy rất đặc biệt. People
Friendship is an important relationship. Tình bạn là một mối quan hệ quan trọng. People
I always appreciate the international friendship between them. Tôi luôn đánh giá cao tình bạn quốc tế giữa họ. People
The conference will end tonight. Hội thảo sẽ kết thúc tối nay. People
The conference ends at two to two. Hội thảo kết thúc lúc hai giờ kém hai. People
China has the greatest population of the world. Trung Quốc có dân số lớn nhất trên thế giới. People
What is the population of Vietnam? Dân số của Việt Nam là bao nhiêu? People
Customers are always right! Khách hàng luôn luôn đúng! People
The Vietnamese customers like politeness and patience. Các khách hàng người Việt Nam thích sự lịch sự và sự kiên nhẫn. People
We support our customers. Chúng tôi hỗ trợ những khách hàng của mình. People
How many customers are buying vegetables in the supermarket? Có bao nhiêu khách hàng đang mua rau trong siêu thị? People
Sometimes I want to marry my customers. Đôi khi, tôi muốn cưới khách hàng của mình. People
I betrayed my co-workers and secretary. Tôi đã phản bội các đồng nghiệp và thư ký của mình. People
Who is your co-worker? Ai là đồng nghiệp của bạn? People
The secretary received the gift from the co-workers on Wednesday. Người thư ký đã nhận được quà từ các đồng nghiệp vào thứ tư. People
My uncle usually meets the co-workers in the library. Chú của tôi thường xuyên gặp các đồng nghiệp ở thư viện. People
Anybody can become a hero. Bất kỳ ai đều có thể trở thành một anh hùng. People
That scientist returned as a hero. Nhà khoa học đó trở lại như một anh hùng. People
From a zero he bomes a hero. Từ số không anh ấy trở thành anh hùng. People
Who is the hero and who is the villain? Ai là anh hùng và ai là kẻ ác? People
When will the villains come to our country? Khi nào những kẻ ác sẽ đến nước của chúng tôi? People
The villains will never defeat us. Những kẻ ác sẽ không bao giờ thắng chúng tôi. People
I love my girlfriend. Tôi yêu bạn gái của mình. People
Do not marry that girl! Đừng cưới cô gái đó! People
We divorced five years ago. Chúng tôi đã ly hôn năm năm trước. People
She does not want to divorce. Cô ấy không muốn ly hôn. People
I will come to their wedding. Tôi sẽ đến đám cưới của họ. People
Do not live for love! Đừng sống vì tình yêu! People
We are a group. Chúng tôi là một nhóm. Abstract Objects 1
They cannot use this system. Họ không thể dùng hệ thống này. Abstract Objects 1
She took my design. Cô ấy đã lấy thiết kế của tôi. Abstract Objects 1
They are members of a family. Họ là những thành viên của một gia đình. Abstract Objects 1
The services of this city are very bad. Các dịch vụ của thành phố này rất tệ. Abstract Objects 1
You are using the latest version. Bạn đang dùng phiên bản mới nhất. Abstract Objects 1
That famous book has twenty-nine versions. Cuốn sách nổi tiếng đó có hai mươi chín phiên bản. Abstract Objects 1
That famous book has twenty-nine versions. Cuốn sách nổi tiếng đó có hai chín phiên bản. Abstract Objects 1
He uses many accounts. Anh ấy dùng nhiều tài khoản. Abstract Objects 1
He uses many kinds of fans. Anh ấy bán nhiều loại quạt. Abstract Objects 1
I will buy the best kind of brush. Tôi sẽ mua loại bàn chải tốt nhất. Abstract Objects 1
They want to know the wine list in this restaurant. Họ muốn biết danh sách rượu ở nhà hàng này. Abstract Objects 1
I do not have any other choice. Tôi không có lựa chọn nào khác. Abstract Objects 1
The content of the test is very hard. Nội dung của bài kiểm tra rất khó. Abstract Objects 1
Can you explain this case to me? Bạn có thể giải thích trường hợp này cho tôi không? Abstract Objects 1
The result of my test is very bad. Kết quả của bài kiểm tra của tôi rất tệ. Abstract Objects 1
I have a solution. Tôi có một giải pháp. Abstract Objects 1
That is the final solution. Đó là giải pháp cuối cùng. Abstract Objects 1
This course has many levels. Khoá học này có nhiều cấp độ. Abstract Objects 1
Where will they deal? Họ sẽ thoả thuận ở đâu? Abstract Objects 1
How to face this problem? Làm sao để đối mặt với vấn đề này? Abstract Objects 1
Those influences are not good for children. Những ảnh hưởng đó không tốt chonhững đứa trẻ. Abstract Objects 1
my turn Lượt của tôi Abstract Objects 1
What is her role? Vai trò của cô ấy là gì? Abstract Objects 1
You only have one wish. Bạn chỉ có một điều ước. Abstract Objects 1
That is a correct choice. Đó là một sự lựa chọn đúng. Abstract Objects 1
I want to know your purposes. Tôi muốn biết những mục đích của các bạn. Abstract Objects 1
You are my hope. Bạn là niềm hy vọng của tôi. Abstract Objects 1
That opportunity only comes once. Cơ hội đó chỉ đến một lần. Abstract Objects 1
This program has many prizes. Chương trình này có nhiều giải thưởng. Abstract Objects 1
The cat ate their evidence. Con mèo đã ăn bằng chứng của họ. Abstract Objects 1
I have the evidence. Tôi có bằng chứng. Abstract Objects 1
My grandmother wrote her testament. Bà tôi đã viết di chúc của mình. Abstract Objects 1
What is your situation? Tình hình của bạn là gì? Abstract Objects 1
The situation changed. Tình hình đã thay đổi. Abstract Objects 1
If it is a game Nếu nó là một trò chơi Abstract Objects 1
The shortest answer is action. Câu trả lời ngắn nhất là hành động. Abstract Objects 1
We do not agree with your actions. Chúng tôi không đồng ý với những hành động của bạn. Abstract Objects 1
It is a new phenonemon. Nó là một hiện tượng mới. Abstract Objects 1
Who can explain these phenomenons? Ai có thể giải thích những hiện tượng này? Abstract Objects 1
Who saved her? Ai đã cứu cô ấy? Verbs 4
I choose you. Tôi chọn bạn. Verbs 4
What do you want to build? Bạn muốn xây gì? Verbs 4
I cannot repair it. Tôi không thể sửa nó. Verbs 4
What attracts everyone? Cái gì thu hút mọi người? Verbs 4
When will you register your car? Khi nào bạn sẽ đăng ký chiếc xe hơi của bạn? Verbs 4
nothing lasts forever. Không có gì kéo dài vĩnh viễn. Verbs 4
This flight will only last two hours. Chuyến bay này sẽ chỉ kéo dài 2 tiếng. Verbs 4
What did you dream about last night? Bạn đã mơ về cái gì tối hôm qua? Verbs 4
Do you want to wish? Bạn muốn ước không? Verbs 4
Your luggage contains alcohol. Hành lý của bạn chứa rượu. Verbs 4
Please contact the bank when your credit card expires. Làm ơn liên hệ ngân hàng khi thẻ tín dụng của bạn hết hạn. Verbs 4
I need to overcome my disadvantages. Tôi cần khắc phục những bất lợi của mình. Verbs 4
We dream while our teacher is teaching. Chúng tôi mơ trong khi giáo viên của chúng tôi đang dạy. Verbs 4
Who teaches you at school?. Ai dạy bạn ở trường? Verbs 4
She teaches very interestingly. Cô ấy dạy rất hay. Verbs 4
My watch can explode. Cái điện thoại của tôi có thể nổ. Verbs 4
Does her tablet explode? Cái máy tính bảng của cô ấy nổ không? Verbs 4
Do not let it explode! Không cho nó nổ! Verbs 4
I shine like a lamp. Tôi toả sáng như một cái đèn. Verbs 4
They shine, while I am sleeping. Họ toả sáng trong khi tôi đang ngủ. Verbs 4
I want to invest in a famous hotel here. Tôi muốn đầu tư vào một khách sạn nổi tiếng ở đây. Verbs 4
She will fail, because she invested in their bakery. Cô ấy sẽ thất bại bởi vì cô ấy đã đầu tư vào tiệm bánh của họ. Verbs 4
invest in đầu tư vào Verbs 4
My older brother always gets up after me. Anh trai của tôi luôn dậy sau tôi. Verbs 4
They do not want to get up, although they must go to work. Họ không muốn dậy mặc dù họ phải đi làm. Verbs 4
get up dậy Verbs 4
Does she let the little boy stay up late? Cô ấy để cậu bé thức khuya? Verbs 4
We should not stay up late. Chúng tôi không nên thức khuya. Verbs 4
stay up late thức khuya Verbs 4
My wife always controls everything. Vợ của tôi luôn kiểm soát mọi thứ. Verbs 4
She has no time to prepare. Cô ấy không có thời gian để chuẩn bị. Verbs 4
He will become rich if he works diligently. Anh ấy sẽ trở nên giàu có nếu anh ấylàm việc một cách siêng năng. Verbs 4
District three will join district one. Quận ba sẽ gia nhập vào quận một. Verbs 4
Where does this book originate from? Cuốn sách này bắt nguồn từ đâu? Verbs 4
Where does agood idea originate from? Một ý tưởng hay bắt nguồn từ đâu? Verbs 4
He cannot prove that is his wallet. Anh ấy không thể chứng minh đó là cái ví của mình. Verbs 4
Nobody wants this to happen. Không ai muốn điều này xảy ra. Verbs 4
She represents the beauty of this town. Cô ấy đại diện cho vẻ đẹp của thị trấn này. Verbs 4
I do not represent that restaurant. Tôi không đại diện cho nhà hàng đó. Verbs 4
Who critices her? Ai chỉ trích cô ấy? Verbs 4
He will join the course if his wife agrees. Anh ấy sẽ tham gia khoá học nếu vợ của anh ấy đồng ý. Verbs 4
You should not touch anything in the museum. Bạn không nên chạm vào bất kỳ cái gì trong bảo tàng. Verbs 4
What is everybody spreading? Verbs 4
Welcome to the world of dolphins Chào mừng đến thế giới cá heo! Animals 2
I go to the zoo to see the foxes. Tôi đi đến sở thú để nhìn những con cáo. Animals 2
That mosquito is mine, not theirs. Con muỗi đó là của tôi, không phải của họ. Animals 2
Save the rhinoceroses. Cứu những con tê giác! Animals 2
Is his stork white or grey? Con cò của anh ấy màu trắng hay màu xám? Animals 2
Who is the owl? Ai là con cú? Animals 2
Frogs swim very well. Ếch bơi rất tốt. Animals 2
Can the frogs sing? Những con ếch có thể hát không? Animals 2
Sheep give us meat and milk. Cừu cho chúng tôi thịt và sữa. Animals 2
Which animal has the longest tail? Động vật nào có cái đuôi dài nhất? Animals 2
There is a big spider on the tablet. Có một con nhện lớn trên cái máy tính bảng. Animals 2
A rhinoceros has a horn Một con tê giác có một cái sừng. Animals 2
He has two blue parrots. Anh ấy có hai con vẹt xanh da trời. Animals 2
Can this parrot speak? Con vẹt này có thể nói không? Animals 2
The pandas are black and white Gấu trúc màu đen và trắng. Animals 2
A spider has eight legs. Một con nhện có tám cái chân. Animals 2
What are they taking from the shark? Họ đang lấy cái gì từ con cá mập? Animals 2
Two camels are walking in the city. Hai con lạc đà đang đi bộ trong thành phố. Animals 2
We will never sell our camel. Chúng tôi sẽ không bao giờ bán con lạc đà của mình. Animals 2
I s the press important? Báo chí có quan trọng không ? Communication
Her comment is right. Bình luận của cô ấy đúng. Communication
I want to know their comments. Tôi muốn biết những bình luận của họ. Communication
How do you have my information? Làm thế nào bạn có thông tin của tôi? Communication
I need to contact him to get the information. Tôi cần liên hệ anh ấy để lấy thông tin. Communication
This is a famous international forum. Đây là một diễn đàn quốc tế nổi tiếng. Communication
The supermarket network here is very modern. Mạng lưới siêu thị ở đây rất hiện đại. Communication
The communication network of the world Mạng lưới truyền thông của thế giới Communication
Nobody knows her password. Không ai biết mật khẩu của cô ấy. Communication
What is the password of this account? Mật khẩu của tài khoản này là gì? Communication
I need someone to repair the network for me. Tôi cần một ai đó sửa mạng cho tôi. Communication
How many computer networks are there? Có bao nhiêu loại mạng máy tính? Communication
This is an online program for everybody. Đây là một chương trình trực tuyến cho mọi người. Communication
You can send me an online message. Bạn có thể gửi tôi một tin nhắn trực tuyến. Communication
That is their message. Đó là tin nhắn của họ. Communication
I have three messages from my parents. Tôi có ba tin nhắn từ bố mẹ của tôi. Communication
The Internet is a computer network. Internet là một mạng máy tính. Communication
Access or not access? Kết nối hay không kết nối? Communication
My computer does not connect with the Internet. Máy tính của tôi không kết nối với Internet. Communication
This forum connects with that forum via Internet. Diễn đàn này kết nối với diễn đàn kia bằng Internet. Communication
Have you watched the news yet? Bạn đã xem thời sự chưa? Communication
I am not a reporter Tôi không phải là một phóng viên. Communication
They are international reporters. Họ là những phóng viên quốc tế. Communication
The children like to watch this channel. Những đứa trẻ thích xem kênh này. Communication
Which channel are they watching on television? Họ đang xem kênh nào trên tivi? Communication
I usually watch this channel in the evening. Tôi thường xuyên xem kênh này vàobuổi tối. Communication
We need feedback from you. Chúng tôi cần những phản hồi từ các bạn. Communication
Which social network are you using? Bạn đang dùng mạng xã hội nào? Communication
Do you have an account of this social network? Bạn có một tài khoản của mạng xã hội này không? Communication
The journalist uses many social networks to work. Nhà báo dùng nhiều mạng xã hội để làm việc. Communication
social network mạng xã hội Communication
Which search engine does he use? Anh ấy dùng công cụ tìm kiếm nào? Communication
search engine công cụ tìm kiếm Communication
Tell me some good search machines! Nói cho tôi một số công cụ tìm kiếm tốt! Communication
Please sign in to write comments or feedback. Làm ơn đăng nhập để viết bình luận hoặc phản hồi. Communication
sign in đăng nhập Communication
Two planes are flying in the sky. Hai chiếc máy bay đang bay trên bầu trời. Nature
the center of the storm Trung tâm của cơn bão Nature
The air in this city is very bad. Không khí ở thành phố này rất tệ. Nature
The farmer does not agree to sell his land. Người nông dân không đồng ý bán đất của anh ấy. Nature
Her house is next to this river. Nhà của cô ấy ở bên cạnh con sông này. Nature
Today the weather changed many times. Hôm nay, thời tiết đã thay đổi nhiều lần. Nature
Can the stone walk? Hòn đá có thể đi bộ không? Nature
There are many flowers and trees on that hill. Có nhiều hoa và cây trên ngọn đồikia. Nature
The children play with the stones in the park. Những đứa trẻ chơi với các hòn đá trong công viên. Nature
Look! There is an alien in my bag. Nhìn này! Có một người ngoài hành tinh trong túi của tôi. Nature
Sea and waves. You and me. Biển và sóng. Bạn và tôi. Nature
How is the climate of Japan.? Khí hậu của Nhật như thế nào? Nature
The climate here is very complicated. Khí hậu ở đây rất phức tạp. Nature
Light is very important for life Ánh sáng rất quan trọng cho sự sống. Nature
The architects are designing the landscape of this town. Các kiến trúc sư đang thiết kế cảnh quan của thị trấn này. Nature
What creates matter? Cái gì tạo ra vật chất? Nature
This is an environment-friendly phone. Đây là một cái điện thoại thân thiện với môi trường. Nature
You will be safe, when you are beside me. Bạn sẽ an toàn khi bạn ở bên cạnh tôi. Adjectives 2
That wallet is unique. Chiếc ví đó là duy nhất. Adjectives 2
I will build five coastal hotels. Tôi sẽ xây năm khách sạn ven biển. Adjectives 2
Pho is a popular dish in Vietnam. Phở là một món ăn phổ biến ở Việt Nam. Adjectives 2
Fish is very popular there. Món cá rất phổ biến ở đó. Adjectives 2
This area is quiet. Khu vực này yên tĩnh. Adjectives 2
You are my only friend. Ban la nguoi ban duy nhat cua toi. Adjectives 2
I want to be free. Tôi muốn tự do! Adjectives 2
I will buy this precious brush. Tôi sẽ mua cái bàn chải quý giá này. Adjectives 2
I was very surprised. Tôi đã rất bất ngờ. Adjectives 2
He is studying at a private university. Anh ấy đang học ở một trường đại học tư nhân. Adjectives 2
This is the biggest private bank in Vietnam. Đó là ngân hàng tư nhân lớn nhất ở Việt Nam. Adjectives 2
He works for a public hospital. Anh ấy làm việc cho một bệnh viện công. Adjectives 2
Is time the most valuable? Thời gian là quý giá nhất? Adjectives 2
How tall are you? Bạn cao bao nhiêu? Adjectives 2
I am a strong person. Tôi là một người mạnh mẽ. Adjectives 2
I disappointed the little boy. Tôi đã làm cậu bé thất vọng. Adjectives 2
I want to be near you and your cat. Tôi muốn ở gần bạn và con mèo của bạn. Adjectives 2
This table is lower than that table. Cái bàn này thấp hơn cái bàn kia. Adjectives 2
Is the water cold or hot? Nước lạnh hay nóng? Adjectives 2
It is very cold outside. Bên ngoài rất lạnh. Adjectives 2
I would rather feel in pain than feel empty. Tôi thà cảm thấy đau đớn còn hơn cảm thấy trống rỗng. Adjectives 2
so painful Thật đau đớn! Adjectives 2
Yesterday my family ate an early dinner. Hôm qua, gia đình của tôi đã ăn một bữa tối sớm. Adjectives 2
They will have an early flight. Họ sẽ có một chuyến bay sớm. Adjectives 2
I want to order a cup of hot coffee. Tôi muốn gọi một ly cà phê nóng. Adjectives 2
The summer in Vietnam is very hot. Mùa hè ở Việt Nam rất nóng. Adjectives 2
I do not want to see him hurt. Tôi không muốn thấy anh ấy đau đớn. Adjectives 2
Why are you afraid? Sao bạn sợ? Adjectives 2
We do not want to make you afraid. Chúng tôi không muốn làm bạn sợ. Adjectives 2
Nothing is temporary. Không có gì là tạm thời. Adjectives 2
A temporary love is a painful love. Một tình yêu tạm thời là một tình yêu đau đớn. Adjectives 2
He is always generous with other people. Anh ấy luôn hào phóng với những người khác. Adjectives 2
Equal or not equal Bình đẳng hay không bình đẳng? Adjectives 2
Sometimes I am curious about other people. Đôi khi, tôi tò mò về những người khác. Adjectives 2
She is a calm person Cô ấy là một người bình tĩnh. Adjectives 2
If you are not calm, you will not win. Nếu bạn không bình tĩnh, bạn sẽ không thắng. Adjectives 2
I always feel they are not suitable. Tôi luôn cảm thấy họ không phù hợp. Adjectives 2
We are ready to support you. Chúng tôi sẵn sàng hỗ trợ bạn. Adjectives 2
He is very stressful Anh ấy đang rất căng thẳng. Adjectives 2
Our solution is not efficient. Giải pháp của chúng tôi không hiệu quả. Adjectives 2
He is not the suitable person for our team. Anh ấy không phải là người thích hợp cho nhóm của chúng tôi. Adjectives 2
We are looking for suitable solutions. Chúng tôi đang tìm những giải pháp thích hợp. Adjectives 2
I am still young. I still want to go out. Tôi vẫn trẻ. Tôi vẫn muốn đi chơi. Adjectives 2
She is two years younger than me. Cô ấy trẻ hơn tôi hai tuổi. Adjectives 2
Can you be quiet? Các bạn có thể yên lặng được không? Adjectives 2
She becomes quiet. Cô ấy trở nên yên lặng. Adjectives 2
More specific, please Cụ thể hơn, làm ơn. Adjectives 2
I do not believe you, I need specific evidence. Tôi không tin bạn, tôi cần những bằng chứng cụ thể. Adjectives 2
You had very particular solutions for this problem. Bạn đã có những giải pháp rất cụ thể cho vấn đề này. Adjectives 2
We need particular examples. Chúng tôi cần những ví dụ cụ thể. Adjectives 2
Sometimes I feel like I am invisible to everyone. Đôi khi, tôi cảm thấy như tôi tàng hình với mọi người. Adjectives 2
a submarine Một chiếc tàu ngầm Miscellaneous
I do not understand the role of this equipment. Tôi không hiểu vai trò của thiết bị này. Miscellaneous
Do you like the image of a field? Bạn có thích hình ảnh của một cánh đồng không? Miscellaneous
This is my statue Đây là tượng đài của tôi. Miscellaneous
I used to be a slave of love. Tôi đã từng là một nô lệ của tình yêu. Miscellaneous
used to đã từng Miscellaneous
Those animals are the slaves of the pigs. Những động vật đó là nô lệ của những con heo. Miscellaneous
That girl has a mustache. Cô gái đó có ria mép. Miscellaneous
These children do not keep hygiene. Những đứa trẻ này không giữ vệ sinh. Miscellaneous
personal hygiene Vệ sinh cá nhân Miscellaneous
I am lodging. Tôi đang ở trọ. Miscellaneous
She lodges with me. Cô ấy ở trọ với tôi. Miscellaneous
That man lodges with us. Người đàn ông đó ở trọ với chúng tôi. Miscellaneous
What are you alluding to? Bạn đang ám chỉ cái gì? Miscellaneous
You are alluding to me, right? Bạn ám chỉ tôi, phải không? Miscellaneous
allude to ám chỉ Miscellaneous
We bought ten coconuts. Chúng tôi đã mua mười trái dừa. Miscellaneous
There is a coconut tree behind my house. Có một cây dừa phía sau ngôi nhà của tôi. Miscellaneous
They sell coconut water. Họ bán nước dừa. Miscellaneous
It is not intentional. Không phải cố tình. Miscellaneous
Do not tell him! Đừng kể với anh ấy! Miscellaneous
a pair of slippers Một đôi dép Miscellaneous
She gifts me a coconut branch. Cô ấy tặng tôi một cành dừa. Miscellaneous
Bamboo is a familiar image in Vietnam. Tre là một hình ảnh quen thuộc ở Việt Nam. Miscellaneous
We always care about their security Chúng tôi luôn quan tâm về an ninh của họ. Politics
care about quan tâm về Politics
I work at that court. Tôi làm việc tại toà án đó. Politics
The lawyers usually come to the court. Những luật sư thường xuyên đến toà án. Politics
Where is the City court? Toà án thành phố ở đâu? Politics
We believe ou president. Chúng tôi tin Tổng thống của chúng tôi. Politics
Who will be President? Ai sẽ là Tổng thống? Politics
The new building shines besides the court. Toà nhà mới toả sáng bên cạnh toà án. Politics
Can the president change the law? Tổng thống có thể thay đổi luật không? Politics
Why does the government need taxes? Tại sao chính phủ cần thuế? Politics
We do not want war. Chúng tôi không muốn chiến tranh. Politics
She studies economics. Cô ấy học kinh tế. Politics
They want to develop university education. Họ muốn phát triển giáo dục đại học. Politics
You need a smart strategy to study a language. Bạn cần một chiến lược thông minh để học một ngôn ngữ. Politics
What is your opinion? Ý kiến của bạn là gì? Politics
Who needs military? Ai cần quân đội? Politics
Everyone can vote. Mọi người đều có thể bỏ phiếu. Politics
I receive a scholarship, because my father is a politician. Tôi nhận được học bổng vì bố của tôi là một chính trị gia. Politics
They vote,although they do not understand politics. Họ bỏ phiếu mặc dù họ không hiểu chính trị. Politics
I am not a criminal. Tôi không phải là một tội phạm. Politics
Nobody needs an international election. Không ai cần một cuộc bầu cử quốc tế. Politics
They feel disappointed about the result of the election. Họ cảm thấy thất vọng về kết quả của cuộc bầu cử. Politics
How do you define corruption? Bạn định nghĩa tham nhũng như thế nào? Politics
Is he a member of parliament? Anh ấy là một thành viên của Quốc hội phải không? Politics
You are not our citizen. Bạn không phải là công dân của chúng tôi. Politics
You are an American citizen and you do not know the name of the president. Bạn là một công dân Mỹ và bạn không biết tên của Tổng thống. Politics
Every citizen needs to vote. Mọi công dân cần bỏ phiếu. Politics
The Congress is having a discussion about environmental protection. Quốc hội đang thảo luận về sự bảo vệ môi trường. Politics
Crime is becoming more dangerous and more complicated. Tội phạm đang trở nên nguy hiểm hơnvà phức tạp hơn. Politics
Which country does not have a constitution? Nước nào không có hiến pháp? Politics
She is my queen. Cô ấy là nữ hoàng của tôi. Politics
I want to resign, but my father does not allow me. Tôi muốn từ chức nhưng bố của tôi không cho phép. Politics
I will ask my wife about this campaign. Tôi sẽ hỏi vợ của tôi về chiến dịch này. Politics
They demand that the government must have a strategy to protect the enviro Họ yêu cầu chính phủ phải có chiến lược để bảo vệ môi trường. Politics
This will be an important speech in this election. Đây sẽ là một bài diễn văn quan trọng trong cuộc bầu cử này. Politics
economic crisis Khủng hoảng kinh tế Politics
They forbid violent books. Họ cấm các quyển sách bạo lực. Politics
They are having a conflict. Họ đang có một cuộc xung đột. Politics
This conflict is a threat for the world peace. Cuộc xung đột này là một mối đe doạ với hoà bình thế giới. Politics
If the President does not resign, we will go on strike Nếu Tổng thống không từ chức, chúng tôi sẽ đình công. Politics
go on strike đình công Politics
I do not think that social network is a threat. Tôi không nghĩ mạng xã hội đó là một mối đe doạ. Politics
Violence is not good for children. Bạo lực không tốt cho những đứa trẻ. Politics
What is your plan? Kế hoạch của bạn là gì? Politics
Please respect the human rights! Làm ơn tôn trọng quyền con người! Politics
human rights quyền con người Politics
He is a presendial candidate. Anh ấy là một ứng cử viên Tổng thống. Politics
presidential candidate ứng cử viên Tổng thống Politics
Every citizen has rights and duties to his country. Mọi công dân có quyền và nghĩa vụ với quốc gia. Politics
rights and duties Quyền và nghĩa vụ Politics
She does not have the duty to join the army. Cô ấy không có nghĩa vụ gia nhập quân đội. Politics
The American government has many economic development plans. Chính phủ Mỹ có nhiều kế hoạch phát triển kinh tế. Politics
The candidates are very stressed. Các ứng cử viên đang rất căng thẳng. Politics
The President used to be the mayor of this city. Tổng thống đã từng là thị trưởng của thành phố này. Politics
What is the cause of violence? Nguyên nhân của bạo lực là gì? Politics
When do you join the navy? Bạn tham gia hải quân khi nào? Politics
I want to know about the crime rate here. Tôi muốn biết về tỷ lệ tội phạm ở đây. Politics
crime rate ỷ lệ tội phạm Politics
We do not support the policy of the mayor. Chúng tôi không ủng hộ chính sách của thị trưởng. Politics
The children need to be educated. Những đứa trẻ cần được giáo dục. Politics
The wealth of that politician is the result of corruption. Sự giàu có của chính trị gia đó là kết quả của tham nhũng. Politics
I do not admire your wealth. Tôi không ngưỡng mộ sự giàu có của bạn. Politics
The government has a new policy to develop social welfare. Chính phủ có một chính sách mới để phát triển phúc lợi xã hội. Politics
social welfare Phúc lợi xã hội Politics
Sweden has a good welfare. Thuỵ Điển có phúc lợi tốt. Politics
Our plan is to arrest them. Kế hoạch của chúng tôi là bắt giữ họ. Politics
Who was arrested by the police yesterday? Ai đã bị bắt giữ bởi cảnh sát hôm qua? Politics
The workers decide to go on strike. Những công nhân quyết định đình công. Politics
Yes, that is our final decision. Vâng, đó là quyết định cuối cùng của chúng tôi. Politics
The president will decide tomorrow. Tổng thống sẽ quyết định vào ngày mai. Politics
I am not afraid of your power. Tôi không sợ quyền lực của bạn. Politics
The army must protect the national sovereignty. Quân đội phải bảo vệ chủ quyền quốc gia. Politics
national sovereignty Chủ quyền quốc gia Politics
The world peace is influenced by terrorism. Hoà bình thế giới bị ảnh hưởng bởi khủng bố. Politics
Terrorism is very dangerous. Khủng bố rất nguy hiểm. Politics
to be influenced bị ảnh hưởng Politics
Where do you buy that ball? Bạn mua quả bóng đó ở đâu? Sports
Can I buy your ball? Tôi có thể mua quả bóng của bạn không? Sports
How many players has his team? Đội của anh ấy có bao nhiêu cầu thủ? Sports
His team has more goals than my team. Đội của họ có nhiều bàn thắng hơn đội của tôi. Sports
We need a goal Chúng tôi cần một bàn thắng. Sports
The students are playing sports. Các học sinh đang chơi thể thao. Sports
My father likes sport very much. Bố tôi rất thích thể thao. Sports
Playing sports is very good for the children. Chơi thể thao rất tốt cho các đứa trẻ. Sports
Which team has more goals? Đội nào có nhiều bàn thắng hơn? Sports
The children play with the ball. Những đứa trẻ chơi với quả bóng. Sports
Where is yout ticket? Vé của bạn đâu? Sports
I usually play basketball after work. Tôi thường xuyên chơi bóng rổ sau khi làm việc. Sports
Their team had a bad game. Đội của họ đã có một trận đấu tệ. Sports
The leaders are playing rugby. Các nhà lãnh đạo đang chơi bóng bầu dục. Sports
Have you bought a lottery ticket yet? Bạn đã mua vé số chưa? Sports
lottery ticket vé số Sports
This will be an interesting volleyball match. Đây sẽ là một trận đấu bóng chuyền hay. Sports
My team will win the championship. Đội của tôi sẽ thắng chức vô địch. Sports
He does not win, although his points are high. Anh ấy không thắng mặc dù điểm của anh ấy cao. Sports
How many points does she have? Cô ấy có bao nhiêu điểm? Sports
They will build a stadium near this park. Họ sẽ xây một sân vận động gần công viên này. Sports
What is this medal made of? Chiếc huy chương này được làm bằng gì? Sports
to be made of được làm bằng Sports
My grandfather used to be a professional high jump athlete. Ông của tôi đã từng là một vậnđộng viên nhảy cao chuyên nghiệp. Sports
high jump nhảy cao Sports
This medal is for our coach. Chiếc huy chương này là cho huấn luyện viên của chúng tôi. Sports
With music we are one. Với nhạc, chúng tôi là một. Arts
His song about fashion is being listened to a lot. Bài hát của anh ấy về thời trang đang được nghe rất nhiều. Arts
Who wrote this song? Ai đã viết bài hát này? Arts
He is a famous photographer. Anh ấy là một nhà nhiếp ảnh nổi tiếng. Arts
You have a special style of work. Bạn có một phong cách làm việc đặc biệt. Arts
The sound of the violin is really good. Âm thanh của vĩ cầm thật là hay. Arts
She wants to come a poet. Cô ấy muốn trở thành một nhà thơ. Arts
What is the value of this collection? Giá trị của bộ sưu tập này là gì? Arts
Our audiences are very patient. Khán giả của chúng tôi rất kiên nhẫn. Arts
The concert started twenty minutes ago. Buổi hoà nhạc đã bắt đầu hai mươi phút trước. Arts
I will win that competition Tôi sẽ thắng cuộc thi đó. Arts
We must protect the natural environment. Chúng tôi phải bảo vệ môi trường thiên nhiên Arts
natural environment môi trường thiên nhiên Arts
I need their effort. Tôi cần sự nỗ lực của họ. Abstract Objects 2
We meet a difficult case. Chúng tôi gặp một tình huống khó. Abstract Objects 2
How many religions are there in the world? Có bao nhiêu tôn giáo trên thế giới? Abstract Objects 2
He loves her only because of personal benefit. Anh ấy yêu cô ấy chỉ vì lợi ích cán hân. Abstract Objects 2
What benefits will I have? Tôi sẽ có những lợi ích gì? Abstract Objects 2
the signal lights Những chiếc đèn tín hiệu Abstract Objects 2
signal light đèn tín hiệu Abstract Objects 2
What is the purpose of life? Mục đích của cuộc sống là gì? Abstract Objects 2
This program does not have the reality. Chương trình này không có tính thực tế. Abstract Objects 2
We have faith in love. Chúng tôi có niềm tin trong tình yêu. Abstract Objects 2
He is talking about her damage. Anh ấy đang nói về thiệt hại của cô ấy. Abstract Objects 2
She does not understand our signal. Cô ấy không hiểu tín hiệu của chúng tôi. Abstract Objects 2
Please do not tell anyone about this secret. Làm ơn đừng nói cho bất kỳ ai về bí mật này. Abstract Objects 2
You need to make more efforts next time. Bạn cần có nhiều sự cố gắng hơn cho lần tới. Abstract Objects 2
next time lần tới Abstract Objects 2
The exit is there. Lối thoát ở kia. Abstract Objects 2
That exit does not exist. Lối thoát đó không tồn tại. Abstract Objects 2
Tell me her position. Nói cho tôi vị trí của cô ấy. Abstract Objects 2
This is our only event. Đây là sự kiện duy nhất của chúng tôi. Abstract Objects 2
This letter needs two signatures. Thư này cần hai chữ ký. Abstract Objects 2
We are studying his behavior. Chúng tôi đang nghiên cứu hành vi của anh ấy. Abstract Objects 2
What symbol is that? Đó là ký hiệu gì? Abstract Objects 2
With his experience we will not fail. Với kinh nghiệm của anh ấy, chúng tô isẽ không thất bại. Abstract Objects 2
Everyone has fear. Tất cả mọi người đều có sự sợ hãi. Abstract Objects 2
Does he have a work permit? Anh ấy có giấy phép làm việc không? Abstract Objects 2
work permit giấy phép làm việc Abstract Objects 2
peace symbol Biểu tượng hoà bình. Abstract Objects 2
That is the new symbol of Vietnam. Đó là biểu tượng mới của Việt Nam. Abstract Objects 2
There will be only one consequence. Sẽ chỉ có một hậu quả duy nhất. Abstract Objects 2
Nobody is at fault. Không ai có lỗi cả. Abstract Objects 2
What brings you joy? Cái gì mang đến niềm vui cho bạn? Abstract Objects 2
Every day I choose a joy. Mỗi ngày tôi chọn một niềm vui. Abstract Objects 2
That is a tradition here. Đó là một truyền thống ở đây. Abstract Objects 2
She does not like this new trend. Cô ấy không thích xu thế mới này. Abstract Objects 2
Our only responsibility is to build peace. Trách nhiệm duy nhất của chúng tôi là xây dựng hoà bình. Abstract Objects 2
The condition of the zoo is very bad. Trạng thái của sở thú rất tệ. Abstract Objects 2
three states of water Ba trạng thái của nước Abstract Objects 2
I hate his attitude Tôi ghét thái độ của anh ấy. Abstract Objects 2
We do not exist in her memory. Chúng tôi không tồn tại trong ký ức của cô ấy. Abstract Objects 2
Peace is the greatest achievement of humans. Hoà bình là thành tích lớn nhất của con người. Abstract Objects 2
honor and responsibility Danh dự và trách nhiệm Abstract Objects 2
I need an umbrella Tôi cần một cây dù. Classifiers 2
CF ( umbrella ) cây Classifiers 2
a school of fish Một đàn cá Classifiers 2
I saw a pack of wolves. Tôi đã thấy một đàn sói. Classifiers 2
CF ( flock, school, pack of ...) đàn Classifiers 2
Do you know that doctor? Bạn có biết vị bác sĩ đó không? Classifiers 2
This entrepreneur is my father. Vị doanh nhân này là bố của tôi. Classifiers 2
CF (honorific for certain persons ) vị Classifiers 2
There are many famous museums here. Có nhiều viện bảo tàng nổi tiếng ở đây. Classifiers 2
This university has an international research institute. Đại học này có một viện nghiên cứu quốc tế. Classifiers 2
CF (institutions) viện Classifiers 2
I write this report. Tôi viết bản báo cáo này. Classifiers 2
That is not a constitution. Đó không phải là một bản hiến pháp. Classifiers 2
CF ( documents) bản Classifiers 2
Is that film interesting? Bộ phim đó hay không? Classifiers 2
She cried when the film ended. Cô ấy đã khóc khi bộ phim đã kết thúc. Classifiers 2
CF ( for clothes) Bộ Classifiers 2
I dreamed a dream. Tôi đã mơ một giấc mơ. Classifiers 2
I have a long sleep. Tôi có một giấc ngủ dài. Classifiers 2
CF (dream, sleep) giấc Classifiers 2
He wrote this letter yesterday. Anh ấy đã viết bức thư này vào hôm qua. Classifiers 2
CF ( letters) bức Classifiers 2
Kiss the rain Hôn cơn mưa Classifiers 2
CF ( rain ) cơn Classifiers 2
Have you received our mirror yet? Bạn đã nhận được tấm gương của chúng tôi chưa? Classifiers 2
CF ( clothes and sheet-like objects, mirror) tấm Classifiers 2
The singer sang thirty-three songs. Ca sĩ đã hát ba mươi ba bài hát. Classifiers 2
CF ( units, songs) bài Classifiers 2
Who put two billion flowers in my bedroom? Ai đã để hai tỷ đoá hoa trong phòng ngủ của tôi? Classifiers 2
That dess is made by flowers. Bộ đầm đó được làm từ những đoá hoa. Classifiers 2
CF (flowers) đoá Classifiers 2
She likes to play volleyball. Cô ấy thích chơi môn bóng chuyền. Classifiers 2
CF ( games) môn Classifiers 2
Her boyfriend does not drink wine. Bạn trai của cô ấy không uống rượu. Jobs 2
I want to become a writer. Tôi muốn trở thành một nhà văn. Jobs 2
The librarian works in the library. Người thủ thư làm việc ở thư viện. Jobs 2
The president does not have a driver. Tổng thống không có một tài xế. Jobs 2
I used to be a hairdresser. Tôi đã từng là một thợ làm tóc. Jobs 2
If I am not a librarian, I will be a hairdresser. Nếu tôi không làm một thủ thư, tôi sẽ làm một thợ làm tóc. Jobs 2
He is the author of the century. Anh ấy là tác giả của thế kỷ. Jobs 2
That book was written by many authors. Cuốn sách đó đã được viết bởi nhiều tác giả. Jobs 2
Who is the author of this book? Ai là tác giả cuốn sách này? Jobs 2
The literary career of that author has a big influence. Sự nghiệp văn học của tác giả đó có một ảnh hưởng lớn. Jobs 2
He is a young historian. Anh ấy là một nhà sử học trẻ. Jobs 2
The historian is reading an information about a scholarship. Nhà sử học đang đọc thông tin về một học bổng. Jobs 2
two poets Hai nhà thơ Jobs 2
We are the new employees here. Chúng tôi là những nhân viên mới ở đây. Jobs 2
Do you need an interpreter? Bạn có cần một thông dịch viên không? Jobs 2
the poet and the philosopher Nhà thơ và nhà triết học Jobs 2
He is a young researcher Anh ấy là một nhà nghiên cứu trẻ. Jobs 2
the love of a sailor Tình yêu của người thuỷ thủ Jobs 2
How many hands do ten people have? Mười người có bao nhiêu bàn tay? Medical
My mother takes care of me. Mẹ của tôi chăm sóc tôi. Medical
Nature takes care of humans. Thiên nhiên chăm sóc con người. Medical
take care chăm sóc Medical
My grandmother is sick. Bà của tôi bị bệnh. Medical
be sick bị bệnh Medical
I love my body. Tôi yêu cơ thể của mình. Medical
There is a lot of water in my body. Do you want to drink it? Có rất nhiều nước trong cơ thể tôi.Bạn có muốn uống nó không? Medical
Dancing is good for health Nhảy múa tốt cho sức khoẻ. Medical
Health is the most valuable. Sức khoẻ là quý giá nhất. Medical
You should take care of your health. Bạn nên chăm sóc sức khoẻ của mình. Medical
I think you need a special treatment. Tôi nghĩ bạn cần một sự điều trị đặc biệt. Medical
special treatment sự điều trị đặc biệt Medical
My family supports this treatment. Gia đình của tôi ủng hộ sự điều trị này. Medical
The doctor notifies my parents about my illness. Bác sĩ thông báo với bố mẹ về bệnh của tôi. Medical
You must protect your head. Bạn phải bảo vệ cái đầu của mình. Medical
the head cái đầu Medical
Cancer is a dangerous disease. Ung thư là một bệnh nguy hiểm. Medical
This is an emergency! Đây là một trường hợp khẩn cấp! Medical
Can they cure cancer? Họ có thể chữa ung thư không? Medical
Her face is the Sun in my heart. Khuôn mặt của cô ấy là Mặt Trời trong trái tim của tôi. Medical
He is a brave patient Anh ấy là một bệnh nhân dũng cảm. Medical
Doctors do not allow patients to eat chili. Bác sĩ không cho phép bệnh nhân ăn ớt. Medical
What is your blood group? Nhóm máu của bạn là gì? Medical
blood group Nhóm máu Medical
Call the ambulance, this is an emergency! Gọi xe cấp cứu, đây là một trường hợp khẩn cấp! Medical
I love my new hair. Tôi yêu mái tóc mới của tôi. Medical
The actor's hair is pink. Mái tóc của diễn viên này màu hồng. Medical
Bird flu is a dangerous plague, because it spreads very fast. Cảm cúm gà là một dịch bệnh nguy hiểm vì nó lây lan rất nhanh. Medical
bird flu Cảm cúm gà Medical
Where do you feel pain? Bạn cảm thấy đau ở đâu? Medical
Is your eyesight good or bad? Thị lực của bạn tốt hay tệ? Medical
My elder sister stopped her diet after a week. Chị của tôi đã dừng chế độ ăn kiêng của cô ấy sau một tuần. Medical
Her skin shines. Làn da của cô ấy toả sáng. Medical
Those two arms are very strong. Hai cánh tay đó rất khoẻ. Medical
My left arm is normal. Cánh tay bên trái của tôi bình thường. Medical
My brain is normal. Não của tôi bình thường. Medical
The fish has a snall brain. Con cá có một cái não nhỏ. Medical
I never believe his mouth. Tôi không bao giờ tin miệng của anh ấy. Medical
He has a big mouth. Anh ấy có một cái miệng lớn. Medical
Where is the chest? Ngực ở đâu? Medical
Where should I examine? Tôi nên khám ở đâu? Medical
The vet does not agree to examine my camel. ác sĩ thú y không đồng ý khám cho con lạc đà của tôi. Medical
My grandmother has an appointment with the doctor to examine her back. Bà của tôi có cuộc hẹn với bác sĩ để khám lưng. Medical
I do not see his finger. Tôi không thấy ngón tay của anh ấy. Medical
How many teeth does a shark have? Một con cá mập có bao nhiêu cái răng? Medical
My grandparents have always back pain in winter. Ông bà của tôi luôn bị đau lưng vào mùa đông. Medical
He hates his nose. Anh ấy ghét cái mũi của mình. Medical
I do not have any appointment with the doctor this week. Tôi không có cuộc hẹn với bác sĩ tuần này. Medical
When does your appointment start. Khi nào cuộc hẹn của bạn bắt đầu? Medical
I want to become a vet. Tôi muốn trở thành bác sĩ thú y. Medical
The man almost breaks the table. Người đàn ông suýt làm gãy cái bàn. Medical
The motorbike accident broke his right arm. Tai nạn xe máy đã làm gãy cánh tay phải của anh ấy. Medical
to break s.th làm gãy Medical
The technology develops very fast. Công nghệ phát triển rất nhanh. Science
That machine has many complicated details. Cái máy đó có nhiều chi tiết phức tạp. Science
When does this scientific project start? Khi nào dự án khoa học này bắt đầu? Science
scientific project dự án khoa học Science
solar energy Năng lượng của Mặt Trời Science
What is the scientific method? Phương pháp khoa học là gì? Science
scientific method Phương pháp khoa học Science
This profile needs analysis. Hồ sơ này cần sự phân tích. Science
Where do you take that sample? Bạn lấy mẫu vật đó ở đâu? Science
The analysis of this theory is wrong. Sự phân tích của thuyết này sai. Science
The scientist experiments with a sample. Nhà khoa học thí nghiệm với một mẫu vật. Science
the volume of ten bottles of wine Thể tích của mười chai rượu Science
What is the volume of this bottle of milk. Chai sữa này có thể tích là gì? Science
The volume of a bottle of cooking oil. Thể tích của một chai dầu ăn Science
In Vietnam the temperature is very high in summer. Ở Việt Nam, nhiệt độ rất cao trong mùa hè. Science
What is the distance from the hospital and the airport. Khoảng cách từ bệnh viện đến sân bay là gì? Science
Is the distance from the Earth to the Sun long? Khoảng cách từ Trái Đất đến Mặt Trời dài không? Science
distance limit Giới hạn khoảng cách Science
speed limt Giới hạn tốc độ Science
Love does not need definition. Tình yêu không cần định nghĩa. Science
Can you measure the depth of love? Bạn có thể đo độ sâu của tình yêu không? Science
My teacher is sleeping in the laboratory. Giáo viên của tôi đang ngủ trong phòng thí nghiệm. Science
Quality is more important than quantity. Chất lượng quan trọng hơn số lượng. Science
I know how to measure the mass of wine. Tôi biết đo khối lượng của rượu. Science
I do not want to measure my weight. Tôi không muốn đo trọng lượng của mình. Science
Peace is not a temporary solution. Hoà bình không phải là một giải pháp tạm thời. Science
I hate math. Tôi ghét học môn toán. Science
Smart people usually study math well. Những người thông minh thường xuyên học môn toán tốt. Science
five meters in a second Năm mét trong một giây Science
one hundred meters Một trăm mét Science
What is the height of this tree? Chiều cao của cái cây đó là gì? Science
The length of this bridge is fifty meters. Chiều dài của cây cầu này là năm mươi mét. Science
Many math concepts also appear in physics. Nhiều khái niệm môn toán cũng xuất hiện trong môn vật lý. Science
Philosophy is called the science of the sciences. Môn triết học được gọi là môn khoa học của các môn khoa học. Science
Who discovers this theory? Ai khám phá thuyết này? Science
This book is about biology. Quyển sách này là về sinh học. Science
Do you like to study geography? Bạn thích học môn địa lý không? Science
I do not agree with this conclusion. Tôi không đồng ý với kết luận này. Science
This is my chemistry teacher. Đây là giáo viên môn hoá học của tôi. Science
How to dcrease the number of students? Làm thế nào để giảm số lượng học sinh? Science
She wants to decrease weight. Cô ấy muốn giảm trọng lượng của mình. Science
The professor is teaching Quantum Mechanics. Giáo sư đang dạy cơ học lượng tử. Science
Quantum Mechanics cơ học lượng tử Science
The formula to measure weight Công thức để đo trọng lượng Science
The quality of technology increases. Chất lượng của công nghệ tăng. Science
Velocity is different from speed. Vận tốc khác tốc độ. Science
I want to have two billion dong. Tôi muốn có hai tỷ đồng. Economics
I want you to try this product. Tôi muốn bạn thử sản phẩm này. Economics
I use two dollars to buy a cake. Tôi dùng hai đô la để mua một cái bánh. Economics
Her business is not good. Việc kinh doanh của cô ấy không tốt. Economics
I need an insurance for my skirt. Tôi cần một bảo hiểm cho cái váy của tôi. Economics
Both they and me like gold. Cả họ và tôi đều thích vàng. Economics
The bank has many transactions every day. Ngân hàng có nhiều giao dịch mỗi ngày. Economics
The globalization is a popular trend of the modern world. Sự toàn cầu hoá là một xu thế phổ biến của thế giới hiện đại. Economics
The teacher tells the students about the globalization. Giáo viên nói cho những học sinh về sự toàn cầu hoá. Economics
Globalization helps travel to become simple. Sự toàn cầu hoá giúp du lịch trở nên đơn giản. Economics
Do you know the risk of this trade? Bạn có biết rủi ro của giao dịch này không? Economics
He will invest in the gold market. Anh ấy sẽ đầu tư vào thị trường vàng. Economics
invest in đầu tư vào Economics
gold market thị trường vàng Economics
The stock market always contains many risks. Thị trường chứng khoán luôn chứa nhiều rủi ro. Economics
You should invest in the stock market. Bạn nên đầu tư vào thị trường chứng khoán. Economics
stock market Thị trường chứng khoán Economics
Can I take the bill? Tôi có thể lấy hoá đơn không? Economics
business contract hợp đồng kinh doanh Economics
She only likes famous brands. Cô ấy chỉ thích các nhãn hiệu nổi tiếng. Economics
The budget to develop the infrastructure is very low. Kinh phí để phát triển cơ sở hạ tầng là rất thấp. Economics
two thousand dollars in cash Hai nghìn đô la bằng tiền mặt Economics
in cash bằng tiền mặt Economics
What is the currency of India? Tiền tệ của Ấn Độ là gì? Economics
Fees are different from taxes. Lệ phí khác với thuế. Economics
different from khác với Economics
Which company do you work for? Bạn làm cho công ty nào? Economics
work for làm cho Economics
Why do you want to work for this multi-national company? Tại sao bạn muốn làm cho công ty đa quốc gia này? Economics
My father works in a multi-national company. Bố của tôi làm ở một công ty đa quốc gia. Economics
multi-national company công ty đa quốc gia Economics
This is a multi-national organisation. Đây là một tổ chức đa quốc gia. Economics
Vietnam wants to become a member of the World Economics Organisation Việt Nam muốn trở thành một thành viên của tổ chức kinh tế thế giới. Economics
The advertisement of this compamy is very special. Quảng cáo của công ty này rất đặc biệt. Economics
The child likes to watch advertisements all day. Đứa trẻ thích xem những quảng cáo cả ngày. Economics
Both Germany and France participate in that multinational organisation. Cả nước Đức và nước Pháp tham gia tổ chức đa quốc gia đó. Economics
Every organisation needs profit to exist and develop. Mọi tổ chức cần lợi nhuận để tồntại và phát triển. Economics
He only cares about the profit. Anh ấy chỉ quan tâm về lợi nhuận. Economics
price and value Giá và giá trị Economics
He knows the value of the cheque. Anh ấy biết giá trị của tấm séc. Economics
the cheque tấm séc Economics
She does not need his cheque. Cô ấy không cần tấm séc của anh ấy. Economics
My mother writes me a cheque. Mẹ của tôi viết cho tôi một tấm séc. Economics
This interview is very important. Cuộc phỏng vấn này rất quan trọng. Economics
I prepared everything for the interview. Tôi đã chuẩn bị mọi thứ cho cuộc phỏng vấn. Economics
the interview Cuộc phỏng vấn Economics
We will have a discussion about that matter in this meeting. Chúng tôi sẽ thảo luận về vấn đề đó trong cuộc họp này. Economics
Everything has ist price. Mọi thứ đều có giá của nó. Economics
The businessmen are having a meeting. Các doanh nhân đang có một cuộc họp. Economics
the meeting cuộc họp Economics
The director will organize a meeting tomorrow. Giám đốc sẽ tổ chức một cuộc họp vào ngày mai. Economics
Have you met our new director yet? Bạn đã gặp giám đốc mới của chúng tôi chưa? Economics
He is the director of the insurance company. Anh ấy là giám đốc của công ty bảo hiểm. Economics
The secretary of the director is so beautiful. Thư ký của giám đốc rất đẹp. Economics
This hospital has a special fund to help poor people. Bệnh viện này có một quỹ đặc biệt để giúp những người nghèo. Economics
We do not take money from this fund. Chúng tôi không lấy tiền từ quỹ này. Economics
Will they buy this corporation? Họ sẽ mua tập đoàn này? Economics
I have an interview to participate in this corporation. Tôi có một cuộc phỏng vấn để tham gia tập đoàn này. Economics
His coporation has a big investment fund. Tập đoàn của anh ấy có một quỹ đầu tư lớn. Economics
investment fund quỹ đầu tư Economics
That corporation goes bankrupt because of too uch corruption. Tập đoàn đó phá sản vì quá nhiều tham nhũng. Economics
If my company does not evade tax, it will go bankrupt. Nếu công ty của tôi không trốn thuế, thì nó sẽ phá sản. Economics
go bankrupt phá sản Economics
The Sun is i the center of the Solar System Mặt Trời ở trung tâm của Hệ Mặt Trời. Astronomy
The Solar System has eight planets. Hệ Mặt Trời có tám hành tinh. Astronomy
Solar System Hệ Mặt Trời Astronomy
There is a small universe inside the apple. Có một vũ trụ nhỏ bên trong quả táo. Astronomy
Does your school teach astronomy? Trường của bạn dạy thiên văn họckhông? Astronomy
The air aon Venus is very hot. Không khí trên Sao Kim rất nóng. Astronomy
Hello! I come from Mars. Xin chào! Tôi đến từ Sao Hoả. Astronomy
Has the human race come to the Mars yet? Loài người đã đến Sao Hoả chưa? Astronomy
Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System. Sao Mộc là hành tinh lớn nhất trong Hệ Mặt Trời. Astronomy
I flew to Jupiter in my dream. Tôi đã bay đến Sao Mộc trong giấc mơ của tôi. Astronomy
There is no water on Venus and Mercury. Không có nước trên Sao Kim và Sao Thuỷ. Astronomy
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Jupiter are terrestial planets. Sao Thuỷ, Sao Kim, Trái Đất và Sao Hoả là các hành tinh đất. Astronomy
terrestial planet hành tinh đất Astronomy
Where is Uranus? Sao Thiên Vương ở đâu? Astronomy
Our satellite is going to arrive in Uranus in three days. Vệ tinh của chúng tôi sẽ đến Sao Thiên Vương trong ba ngày. Astronomy
That is a Russian satellite. Đó là một vệ tinh của Nga. Astronomy
I want to fly to Saturn. Tôi muốn bay đến Sao Thổ. Astronomy
She does not know what a lightyear is. Cô ấy không hiểu một năm ánh sáng là gì. Astronomy
Who found Neptune? Ai đã tìm thấy Sao Hải Vương? Astronomy
I will buy a spacecraft and use it to fly to Neptune. Tôi sẽ mua một chiếc tàu vũ trụ và dùng nó để bay đến Sao Hải Vương. Astronomy
I need a new telescope. Tôi cần một cái kính viễn vọng mới. Astronomy
four spacecrafts Bốn chiếc tàu vũ trụ Astronomy
Pluto is nat a planet Sao Diêm Vương không phải là mộ thành tinh. Astronomy
Where does this meteorite come from? Thiên thạch này đến từ đâu? Astronomy
You are officially mine. Bạn chính thức là của tôi. Adjectives 3
The teachers say she is very obedient. Các giáo viên nói cô ấy rất ngoan. Adjectives 3
My son is very obedient. Con trai của tôi rất ngoan. Adjectives 3
Your achievement is very remarkable. Thành tích của bạn rất nổi bật. Adjectives 3
I want to hear a remarkable event. Tôi muốn nghe một sự kiện nổi bật. Adjectives 3
I hear an unusual sound from the kitchen. Tôi nghe một âm thanh bất thường từ bếp. Adjectives 3
They prepared maximum security at the airport. Họ đã chuẩn bị an ninh tối đa tại sân bay. Adjectives 3
minimum demand Yêu cầu tối thiểu Adjectives 3
The world economy is not stable. Kinh tế thế giới không ổn định. Adjectives 3
This house is very spacious. Cái nhà này rất rộng. Adjectives 3
Your parents are near or far? Bố mẹ của bạn ở gần hay xa? Adjectives 3
Too far! Xa quá! Adjectives 3
The main color of nature is green. Màu chính của thiên nhiên là màu xanh lá cây. Adjectives 3
Our field is very broad. Cánh đồng của chúng tôi rất rộng. Adjectives 3
Am I pretty? Tôi có xinh không? Adjectives 3
lonesome town Thị trấn cô đơn Adjectives 3
an orphaned child Một đứa trẻ mồ côi Adjectives 3
They want to help the orphaned children. Họ muốn giúp những đứa trẻ mồ côi. Adjectives 3
Jealousy is the main cause. Sự ghen tị là nguyên nhân chính. Adjectives 3
My father is very angry Bố của tôi đang rất giận dữ. Adjectives 3
You are really wonderful! Bạn thật tuyệt vời! Adjectives 3
What a wonderful world! Thật là một thế giới tuyệt vời! Adjectives 3
The dentists do not want stupid plans. Các nha sĩ không muốn những kế hoạch ngu ngốc. Adjectives 3
He is not stupid. Anh ấy không ngu ngốc. Adjectives 3
Her success is so admirable. Thành công của cô ấy thật đáng nể. Adjectives 3
I want to have absolute poer in this company. Tôi muốn có quyền lực tuyệt đối trong công ty này. Adjectives 3
How sad! Thật là buồn! Adjectives 3
War is meaningless. Chiến tranh là vô nghĩa. Adjectives 3
Everything will become meaningless if I do not have you. Mọi thứ sẽ trở thành vô nghĩa nếu tôi không có bạn. Adjectives 3
Yesterday he was very drunk. Hôm qua anh ấy đã rất say. Adjectives 3
These mice are really cute. Những con chuột này thật dễ thương. Adjectives 3
I feel very proud because Ihave a wonderful mother. Tôi cảm thấy rất tự hào vì tôi cómột người mẹ tuyệt vời. Adjectives 3
This is a very serious problem. Đây là một vấn đề rất nghiêm trọng. Adjectives 3
He always feels everything is very serious. Anh ấy luôn cảm thấy mọi thứ rất nghiêm trọng. Adjectives 3
He is a very strange person. Anh ấy là một người rất lạ. Adjectives 3
Since yesterday I have started to feel very strange. Từ ngày hôm qua, tôi đã bắt đầu cảm thấy rất lạ. Adjectives 3
In front of us is a solid bridge. Phía trước chúng tôi là một cây cầu vững chắc. Adjectives 3
How to build a solid relationship? Làm sao để xây dựng một mối quan hệ vững chắc? Adjectives 3
The glorious day is not far. Ngày vinh quang không xa. Adjectives 3
Finally everything was clear. Cuối cùng mọi thứ đã rõ ràng. Adjectives 3
The success today is a glory. Thành công hôm nay là một vinh quang. Adjectives 3
You need to solve this problem Bạn cần giải quyết vấn đề này. Verbs 5
You belong to me. Bạn thuộc về tôi. Verbs 5
belong to thuộc về Verbs 5
She mentions you. Cô ấy nhắc đến bạn. Verbs 5
I will never mention your opinion. Tôi sẽ không bao giờ nhắc đến ý kiến của bạn. Verbs 5
All players are being improved. Các cầu thủ đang được cải thiện. Verbs 5
They want to immigrate to Japan. Họ muốn di trú đến Nhật. Verbs 5
She is washing the bicycle. Cô ấy đang rửa chiếc xe đạp. Verbs 5
Why does the cat wash ist face? Vì sao con mèo rửa mặt? Verbs 5
I remember Tôi nhớ. Verbs 5
Someone wore my trousers and I do not accept this. Một ai đó đã mặc quần của tôi và tôi không chấp nhận điều này. Verbs 5
The mayor cannot administer the city. Thị trưởng không thể quản lý thành phố. Verbs 5
My cat is managing me. Con mèo của tôi đang quản lý tôi. Verbs 5
Forget you Quên bạn. Verbs 5
She forgets to pray today. Cô ấy quên cầu nguyện hôm nay. Verbs 5
I pray for you. Tôi cầu nguyện cho bạn. Verbs 5
pray for cầu nguyện cho Verbs 5
Our coach prays for their team. Huấn luyện viên của chúng tôi cầu nguyện cho đội của họ. Verbs 5
The children are planting a tree. Những đứa trẻ đang trồng một cái cây. Verbs 5
My father planted two trees behind the house. Bố của tôi đã trồng hai cái cây ở phía sau nhà. Verbs 5
You need to postpone this transaction. Bạn cần phải hoãn giao dịch này. Verbs 5
They do not want to postpone the election. Họ không muốn hoãn cuộc bầu cử. Verbs 5
This contract was postponed. Hợp đồng này đã bị hoãn. Verbs 5
The human race is killing this planet. Loài người đang giết hành tinh này. Verbs 5
Be polite, be efficient but always have a plan to kill anyone. Lịch sự, hiệu quả nhưng luôn có một kế hoạch để giết bất kỳ ai. Verbs 5
Everything collapsed after they came here. Mọi thứ đã sụp đổ sau khi họ đến đây. Verbs 5
She declares the house is hers. Cô ấy tuyên bố ngôi nhà là của cô ấy. Verbs 5
I declare that today is Sunday. Tôi tuyên bố hôm nay là chủ nhật. Verbs 5
We declare independence. Chúng tôi tuyên bố độc lập. Verbs 5
What does your luggage include? Hành lý của bạn bao gồm những gì? Verbs 5
This experiment includes many complicated methods. Thí nghiệm này bao gồm nhiều phương pháp phức tạp. Verbs 5
My travelling plan includes both Germany and England. Kế hoạch du lịch của tôi bao gồm cả nước Đức và nước Anh. Verbs 5
comprise of bao gồm Verbs 5
I can lift up the whole world. Tôi có thể nhấc cả thế giới lên. Verbs 5
lift up nhấc lên Verbs 5
He runs away with her. Anh ấy chạy trốn với cô ấy. Verbs 5
run away chạy trốn Verbs 5
That man is being investigated. Người đàn ông đó đang bị điều tra. Verbs 5
being investigated bị điều tra Verbs 5
I know her boyfriend is hiding here. Tôi biết bạn trai của cô ấy đang núp ở đây. Verbs 5
You can run away, but you cannot hide. Bạn có thể chạy trốn, nhưng bạn không thể núp. Verbs 5
The president disappeared with a cat. Tổng thống đã biến mất cùng với mộ tcon mèo. Verbs 5
The children want to uphold their tradition. Những đứa trẻ muốn phát huy truyền thống của mình. Verbs 5
Never surrender. Không bao giờ đầu hàng. Verbs 5
This contract will constrain you. Hợp đồng này sẽ ràng buộc bạn. Verbs 5
I force her to disappear. Tôi buộc cô ấy phải biến mất. Verbs 5
She is forced to forget. Cô ấy bị buộc phải quên. Verbs 5
I can predict that you cannot predict the future. Tôi có thể dự đoán bạn không thể dự đoán tương lai. Verbs 5
I predict they will surrender. Tôi dự đoán họ sẽ đầu hàng. Verbs 5
Your company loses that contract. Công ty của bạn mất hợp đồng đó. Verbs 5
use and improve Sử dụng và cải thiện. Verbs 5
She does not know how to use the computer. Họ không biết sử dụng máy tính như thế nào. Verbs 5
Sorry, but we cannot continue to sustain life on Earth Xin lỗi nhưng chúng tôi không thể tiếp tục duy trì sự sống trên Trái Đất. Verbs 5
How to sustain and develop it? Làm sao để duy trì và phát triển nó? Verbs 5
The mirror was broken. Tấm gương đã bị đập vỡ. Verbs 5
being broken bị đập vỡ Verbs 5
She always underestimates us. Cô ấy luôn đánh giá thấp chúng tôi. Verbs 5
Form an organisation. Hình thành một tổ chức Verbs 5
Family and school help a child to form personality. Gia đình và trường giúp một đứa trẻ hình thành tính cách. Verbs 5
They will be equipped for life with knowledge. Họ sẽ được trang bị cho cuộc sống với kiến thức. Verbs 5
You need to be equipped with knowledge and patience. Bạn cần được trang bị kiến thức và sự kiên nhẫn. Verbs 5
They are equipped with knives. Họ được trang bị dao. Verbs 5
being equipped được trang bị Verbs 5
Do I need to equip? Tôi có cần trang bị không? Verbs 5
Black people protest for equal rights. Những người da đen biểu tình vì quyền bình đẳng. Verbs 5
equal rights quyền bình đẳng Verbs 5
conical hat Nón lá History
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. Hà Nội là thủ đô của Việt Nam. History
Saigon used to be the capital of South Vietnam. Sài Gòn đã từng là thủ đô của Nam Việt Nam. History
My father studied at Hue University. Bố của tôi đã học tại đại học Huế. History
Our traditional custom Phong tục truyền thống củachúng tôi History
We celebrate Tet. Chúng tôi ăn Tết. History
lucky money Tiền lì xì History
This is a national heritage Đây là một di sản quốc gia. History
national heritage di sản quốc gia History
Ao dai Áo dài History
That girl wears Ao dai and conical hat. Cô gái đó mặc áo dài và đội nón lá. History
water puppetry Múa rối nước History
My grandmother is eating betel. Bà của tôi đang ăn trầu. History
They want to research about four ancient civilizations. Họ muốn nghiên cứu về bốn nền văn minh cổ. History
The dragon appears in Vietnamese mythology. Rồng xuất hiện trong thần thoại Việt Nam. History
Before sleeping, I like to read an ancient legend. Trước khi ngủ, tôi thích đọc một truyền thuyết cổ. History
Vietnam has many mythologies and legends. Việt Nam có nhiều thần thoại và truyền thuyết. History
The little boy is going to buy betel for his grandmother. Cậu bé đang đi mua trầu cho bà của mình. History
We read the tale of Kieu. Chúng tôi đọc truyện Kiều. History
the tale of Kieu truyện Kiều History
The Gulf of Tonkin Vịnh Bắc Bộ History
Vietnamese bronze drum Trống đồng Việt Nam History
However, many people criticize Confucianism because it is not suitable wit Tuy nhiên, nhiều người chỉ trích đạo Khổng vì nó không phù hợp với xã hội hiện đại. History
Confucianism originates from China and has great influence in Vietnamese s Đạo Khổng bắt nguồn từ Trung Quốc và có ảnh hưởng lớn trong xã hội Việt Nam. History
Her ancestors are Chinese. Tổ tiên của cô ấy là người Trung Quốc. History
Their ancestors used to live in Europe. Tổ tiên của họ đã từng sống ở châu Âu. History
You should not worship her. Bạn không nên thờ cô ấy. History
The ancient Egyptians used to worship cats. Người Ai Cập cổ đã từng thờ những con mèo. History
Many Vietnamese only worship their ancestors. Nhiều người Việt Nam chỉ thờ tổ tiên của họ. History
Buddhism originates from India. Đạo Phật bắt nguồn từ Ấn Độ. History
Buddhism is very popular in Vietnam. Đạo Phật rất phổ biến ở Việt Nam. History
Buddhism or other religions should not be influenced by politics. Đạo Phật hay những tôn giáo khác không nên bị ảnh hưởng bởi chính trị. History
Life begins from death. Sự sống bắt đầu từ cái chết. History
History is written by the winners. Lịch sử được viết bởi người chiến thắng. History
They assume that time is devastating everything. Họ cho rằng thời gian đang tàn phá mọi thứ. History
France is a capitalist country. Pháp là một nước tư bản. History
Many people died in the civil war. Nhiều người đã chết trong nội chiến. History
civil war nội chiến History
We are civilians. Chúng tôi là những dân thường. History
We do not want to be invaded. Chúng tôi không muốn bị xâm lược. History
I do not want to fight. Tôi không muốn chiến đấu. History
The Martians are invading us. Người sao Hoả đang xâm lược chúng tôi! History
Whom do we have to evacuate? Chúng tôi phải di tản ai? History
Who protects justice? Ai bảo vệ công lý? History
I believe in justice. Tôi tin vào công lý. History
Justice has to be protected. Công lý phải được bảo vệ. History
The inequality in colonial society is the cause of the revolution. Sự bất bình đẳng trong xã hội thuộc địa là nguyên nhân của cách mạng. History
the inequality Sự bất bình đẳng History
A society comprises of many classes. Một xã hội bao gồm nhiều giai cấp. History
This country is not a colony Đất nước này không phải là một thuộc địa. History
CF (country) Đất History
How many colonies did the United States have? Nước Mỹ đã có bao nhiêu thuộc địa? History
Vietnam used to be a French colony. Việt Nam đã từng là một thuộc địa Pháp. History
We want to learn about colonial exploitation. Chúng tôi muốn tìm hiểu về sự bóc lột thuộc địa. History
the classes and the exploitation Các giai cấp và sự bóc lột History
The pigs are exploiting the other animals. Những con heo đang bóc lột những động vật khác History
We belong to the working class. Chúng tôi thuộc về giai cấp công nhân. History
working class giai cấp công nhân History
Justice is the name of a comedian. Công Lý là tên của một diễn viên hài. History
When their country was unified, millions of people smiled and millions of Khi quốc gia của họ được thống nhất, triệu người đã cười và triệungười khác đã khóc. History
They are being exploited but they do not want to revolt. Họ đang bị bóc lột nhưng họ không muốn nổi dậy. History
Many people believe in their propaganda. Nhiều người tin vào sự tuyên truyền của họ. History
We are very democratic and cannot be more democratic. Chúng tôi rất dân chủ và không thể dân chủ hơn. History
I will fight against you. Tôi sẽ chiến đấu chống lại bạn. History
He threatens me. Anh ấy đe doạ tôi. History
They threaten us with a knife. Họ đe doạ chúng tôi bằng một con dao. History
I used to be a refugee. Tôi đã từng là một người tị nạn. History
Why are we imprisoned? Tại sao chúng tôi bị bắt giam? History
What is the symbol of the republican party? Biểu tượng của đảng Cộng hoà là gì? History
republican Party đảng Cộng hoà History
He has a very complicated past. Anh ấy có một quá khứ rất phức tạp. Abstract Objects 3
She does not care about my past. Cô ấy không quan tâm đến quá khứ của tôi. Abstract Objects 3
He has a big vision. Anh ấy có tầm nhìn lớn. Abstract Objects 3
the fifth element Yếu tố thứ năm Abstract Objects 3
There are many applications in my computer. Có nhiều ứng dụng trong máy tính của tôi. Abstract Objects 3
What is the foundation for a happy family? Nền tảng cho một gia đình hạnh phúc là gì? Abstract Objects 3
Is your house built on a solid foundation? Nhà của bạn có được xây dựng trên một nền tảng vững chắc không? Abstract Objects 3
solid foundation nền tảng vững chắc Abstract Objects 3
the power of faith Sức mạnh của niềm tin. Abstract Objects 3
What is your reason? Lý do của bạn là gì? Abstract Objects 3
He always has many reasons. Anh ấy luôn có rất nhiều lý do. Abstract Objects 3
Your decision created a serious consequence. Quyết định của bạn đã tạo ra một hệ quả nghiêm trọng. Abstract Objects 3
What is the consequence? Hệ quả là gì? Abstract Objects 3
The students are developing social skills. Những học sinh đang phát triển các kỹ năng xã hội. Abstract Objects 3
social skill kỹ năng xã hội Abstract Objects 3
That is a sad story. Đó là một câu chuyện buồn. Abstract Objects 3
knowledge in the head, morality in the heart Kiến thức trong đầu, đạo đức trong trái tim. Abstract Objects 3
Morality is the solid foundation of man. Đạo đức là nền tảng vững chắc của con người. Abstract Objects 3
God knows everything. Trời biết tất cả mọi thứ. Abstract Objects 3
This is the most complicated theme. Đây là đề tài phức tạp nhất. Abstract Objects 3
I do not know much about my origin. Tôi không biết nhiều về nguồn gốc của mình. Abstract Objects 3
What is your verdict? Bản án của bạn là gì? Abstract Objects 3
Do you have conscience? Bạn có lương tâm không? Abstract Objects 3
My conscience does not allow this. Lương tâm của tôi không cho phép việc này. Abstract Objects 3
The foundation of morality starts from conscience. Nền tảng của đạo đức bắt đầu từ lương tâm. Abstract Objects 3
criminals and punishment Tội phạm và hình phạt Abstract Objects 3
My punishment is the ten-year sentence. Hình phạt của tôi là bản án mười năm. Abstract Objects 3
a punishment Một hình phạt Abstract Objects 3
In each religion, the punishment of the conscience is the heaviest one. Trong mỗi tôn giáo, hình phạt của lương tâm là nặng nhất. Abstract Objects 3
Her level is not suitable for this company. Trình độ của cô ấy không phù hợp với công ty này. Abstract Objects 3
The cat attacks the dog. Con mèo tấn công con chó. Military
He is our commander. Anh ấy là chỉ huy của chúng tôi. Military
This base belongs to us. Căn cứ này thuộc về chúng tôi. Military
This will be the largest barrack. Đây sẽ là doanh trại lớn nhất. Military
Our most powerful weapon is literature. Vũ khí mạnh mẽ nhất của chúngtôi là văn học. Military
Education is the most powerful weapon that we can use to change the world. Giáo dục là vũ khí mạnh nhất mà chúng ta có thể sử dụng để thay đổi thế giới. Military
The pigs declare war on the farmers. Những con heo tuyên chiến với những người nông dân. Military
declare war on tuyên chiến với Military
That secret military operation is very secret Chiến dịch quân sự bí mật đó rất bí mật. Military
military operation Chiến dịch quân sự Military
He would rather surrender than become a prisoner. Anh ấy thà đầu hàng còn hơn trở thành một tù binh. Military
military strategy Chiến thuật quân sự Military
They are aiming on me. Họ đang nhắm vào tôi. Military
The cat is aiming ist weapon at me. Con mèo đang nhắm vũ khí của nó vào tôi. Military
The soldiers cannot take aim. Những người lính không thể nhắm. Military
Guns and roses Súng và hoa hồng Military
We do not like guns. Chúng tôi không thích súng. Military
They are selling guns. Họ đang bán súng. Military
He joins the special force. Anh ấy tham gia vào lực lượng đặc biệt. Military
special force lực lượng đặc biệt Military
This force will protect peace. Lực lượng này sẽ bảo vệ hoà bình. Military
I feel happy when I wear this military uniform. Tôi cảm thấy hạnh phúc khi mặc bộ quân phục này. Military
That is their son in an uniform. Đó là con trai của họ trong một bộ quân phục. Military
This is the uniform of the special force. Đây là quân phục của lực lượng đặc biệt. Military
military uniform quân phục Military
a helicopter Một chiếc trực thăng Military
I can fly this helicopter. Tôi có thể lái chiếc trực thăng này. Military
new year, new victory Năm mới, chiến thắng mới! Military
He puts his victory in the refrigerator. Anh ấy để chiến thắng của mình trong tủ lạnh. Military
Our commander is ambushed in the bathroom. Chỉ huy của chúng tôi bị phục kích trong phòng tắm. Military
Their force prepares to ambush the enemy. Lực lượng của họ chuẩn bị phục kích kẻ thù. Military
guerrilla tactics Chiến thuật du kích Military
He used to be a guerrilla. Anh ấy đã từng là một du kích. Military
You have to fail to know how to win. Bạn phải thất bại để biết làm sao để chiến thắng. Military
Modern warfare cannot win guerrilla warfare. Chiến tranh hiện đại không thể thắng chiến tranh du kích. Military
The soldiers are starting to land. Những người lính đang bắt đầu đổ bộ. Military
I am not armed. Tôi không có vũ trang. Military
be armed có vũ trang Military
This is the last battle. Live or die. Đây là trận chiến cuối cùng. Sống hoặc chết. Military
Both countries invest all the weapons they have into this battle. Cả hai quốc gia đầu tư tất cả vũ khí họ có vào trận chiến này. Military
the warships Những chiếc tàu chiến Military
We are not against the government. Chúng tôi không chống chính phủ. Military
I am not against war, but I support peace. Tôi không chống chiến tranh, nhưng tôi ủng hộ hoà bình. Military
The commander wants to mobilize everyone. Chỉ huy muốn huy động tất cả mọi người. Military
The government mobilized many armored cars. Chính phủ đã huy động nhiều xe thiết giáp. Military
He is singing about battalion 307. Anh ấy đang hát về tiểu đoàn ba trăm lẻ bảy. Military
They send a battalion to find the commander's cat. Họ gửi một tiểu đoàn để tìm con mèo của người chỉ huy. Military
The soldiers stood their ground to protect the capital. Những người lính đã cố thủ để bảo vệ thủ đô. Military
They always stand their ground and never surrender. Họ luôn cố thủ và không bao giờ đầu hàng. Military
stand one's gound cố thủ Military
Their armored car is attacked. Xe thiết giáp của họ bị tấn công. Military
an armored battalion Một tiểu đoàn thiết giáp Military
While the students are standing in the square, the tanks enter. After that Trong khi những học sinh đang đứngtrong quảng trường, những chiếc xetăng đi vào. Sau đó, không có gì Military
i think my cat has nuclear weapons. Tôi nghĩ con mèo của tôi có vũ khí hạt nhân. Military
The human race needs love or nuclear weapons or both. Loài người cần tình yêu hoặc vũ khí hạt nhân, hoặc cả hai. Military
nuclear weapon vũ khí hạt nhân Military
My uncle works in the air force. Chú của tôi làm việc trong không quân. Military
Their airforce does not have many helicopters. Không quân của họ không có nhiều trực thăng. Military
air force không quân Military
the best defensive tactics is to attack. Chiến thuật phòng thủ tốt nhất là tấn công. Military
They sell a missile to that terrorist organisation. Họ bán một tên lửa cho tổ chức khủng bố đó. Military
The missiles are aiming at this city. Những tên lửa đang nhắm vào thành phố này. Military
terrorist organisation tổ chức khủng bố Military
the past, the present, the future Quá khứ, hiện tại và tương lai. Military
Are you afraid of ghosts? Bạn sợ ma không? Paranormality
The ghosts in the castle disappeared. Những con ma ở trong lâu đài đã biến mất. Paranormality
Do you believe in magic? Bạn có tin vào phép thuật không? Paranormality
He used magic to kill the greedy king. Anh ấy đã dùng phép thuật để giết vị vua tham lam. Paranormality
That decision haunted the nurse to death. Quyết định đó đã ám người y tá cho tới chết. Paranormality
Vietnamese is the soul of Vietnamese culture. Tiếng Việt là linh hồn của văn hoá Việt Nam. Paranormality
Do you believe in the human soul? Bạn có tin vào linh hồn con người không? Paranormality
heaven on Earth Thiên đường trên Trái Đất. Paranormality
Please show me the way to heaven. Làm ơn chỉ cho tôi con đường đến thiên đường. Paranormality
See you again in heaven Hẹn gặp lại bạn tại thiên đường! Paranormality
hell on Earth Địa ngục trên Trái Đất. Paranormality
I do not want to go to hell. Tôi không muốn đi đến địa ngục. Paranormality
Do heaven and hell exist? Thiên đường và địa ngục có tồn tại không? Paranormality
My mother is a superstitious person. Mẹ của tôi là một người mê tín. Paranormality
I am not superstitious, but I believe science can explain the existence of Tôi không mê tín nhưng tôi tin khoa học có thể giải thích sự tồn tại của ma. Paranormality
We were very afraid when he told us about his curse, although we knew that Chúng tôi đã rất sợ khi anh ấy nói chochúng tôi về lời nguyền của anh ấymặc dù chúng tôi đã biết đó  Paranormality
Magic of the angels Phép thuật của những thiên thần Paranormality
Angels really exist. Những thiên thần thật sự tồn tại! Paranormality
My astrology guide says this year I will be very lucky. Tử vi của tôi nói năm nay tôi sẽ rất may mắn. Paranormality
I do not believe in horoscopes. Tôi không tin vào tử vi. Paranormality
astrology guide Tử vi Paranormality
My mother gives me a lucky amulet. Mẹ của tôi đưa cho tôi một lá bùa may mắn. Paranormality
A fortune teller sits by a tree. Một thầy bói ngồi cạnh một cái cây. Paranormality
A fortune teller said that I would cry tonight and smile tomorrow morning. Thầy bói đã nói là tôi sẽ khóc tối nay và cười vào sáng ngày mai. Paranormality
fortune teller thầy bói Paranormality
How to know my destiny? Làm thế nào để biết số phận của tôi? Paranormality
Do you believe in destiny? Bạn tin vào số phận không? Paranormality
They are making offerings Họ đang cúng. Paranormality
The fortune teller says we must make offerings usually. Thầy bói nói chúng tôi phải cúng thường xuyên. Paranormality
make offerings cúng Paranormality
There are many paranormal stories about that key. Có nhiều câu chuyện huyền bí về chiếc chìa khoá đó. Paranormality
Do you want to live in my heart all this life? Bạn có muốn sống trong trái tim củatôi cả kiếp này không? Paranormality
He believes he used to be a king in the previous incarnation. Anh ấy tin anh ấy đã từng là một vị vua ở kiếp trước. Paranormality
This is a revolution. Đây là một cuộc cách mạng. Classifier 3.1
CF (events) cuộc Classifier 3.1
I am the king of this island. Tôi là vua của hòn đảo này. Classifier 3.1
CF (island) hòn Classifier 3.1
This is the education we need. Đây là nền giáo dục chúng tôi cần. Classifier 3.1
developped economies Những nền kinh tế phát triển Classifier 3.1
CF (education, economy) nền Classifier 3.1
This house is everything that I have. Căn nhà này là mọi thứ mà tôi có. Classifier 3.1
CF (house, room) Căn Classifier 3.1
They postpone the travel because one person is sick. Họ hoãn chuyến du lịch vì một ngườibị bệnh. Classifier 3.1
CF (travel) chuyến Classifier 3.1
I walk slowly. Tôi đi bộ một cách chậm chạp. Reduplicative Words
He makes everything slowly. Anh ấy làm mọi thứ một cách chậm chạp. Reduplicative Words
She is an agile person. Cô ấy là một người nhanh nhẹn. Reduplicative Words
An agile boy. Một cậu bé nhanh nhẹn Reduplicative Words
She is always cold to me. Cô ấy luôn lạnh lùng với tôi. Reduplicative Words
The stars shine sparkingly in the sky. Những ngôi sao toả sáng lung linh trên bầu trời. Reduplicative Words
They still do not repent. Họ vẫn không ăn năn. Reduplicative Words
A lucrative contract. Một hợp đồng béo bở Reduplicative Words
He never protects me. Anh ấy không bao giờ che chở tôi. Reduplicative Words
She likes to meet new friends. Cô ấy thích gặp gỡ những người bạn mới. Reduplicative Words
He always pampers his girlfriend. Anh ấy luôn chiều chuộng bạn gái của mình. Reduplicative Words
I always wants to scold someone whenever I think about that monkey. Tôi luôn muốn gắt gỏng một ai đó mỗi khi tôi nghĩ về con khỉ đó. Reduplicative Words
My wife is a sweet woman. Vợ của tôi là một người phụ nữ dịu dàng. Reduplicative Words
sweet woman phụ nữ dịu dàng Reduplicative Words
Be tender with the children. Hãy dịu dàng với những đứa trẻ. Reduplicative Words
Nobody likes a rude person Không ai thích một người cộc cằn. Reduplicative Words
rude person một người cộc cằn Reduplicative Words
This cat is always rude to that dog. Con mèo này luôn cộc cằn với con chó đó. Reduplicative Words
I am sad because she is displeased. Tôi buồn vì cô ấy bực bội. Reduplicative Words
Marriage is never easy. Hôn nhân không bao giờ dễ dàng. Reduplicative Words
This room is so untidy. Căn phòng này thật bừa bãi. Reduplicative Words
No one can suppress the truth. Không ai có thể bưng bít sự thật. Reduplicative Words
He is chic but rude. Anh ấy bảnh bao nhưng cộc cằn. Reduplicative Words
He always grumbles to me about his job. Anh ấy luôn cằn nhằn với tôi về côngviệc của mình. Reduplicative Words
The songwriter grumbles while walking. Vị nhạc sĩ cằn nhằn trong khi đi bộ. Reduplicative Words
I had to hustle to buy this book. Tôi đã phải chen chúc để mua quyển sách này. Reduplicative Words
the dusty chairs Những chiếc ghế bụi bặm Reduplicative Words
I see the cat on a dusty table. Tôi thấy con mèo trên một cái bàn bụi bặm. Reduplicative Words
No one can lure you, if you do not agree with them. Không ai có thể dụ dỗ bạn nếu bạnkhông đồng ý với họ. Reduplicative Words
He is luring me. Anh ấy đang dụ dỗ tôi. Reduplicative Words
The scientist speaks sedately. Nhà khoa học nói một cách dõng dạc. Reduplicative Words
I can read, read , read sedately. Tôi có thể đọc, đọc, đọc một cách dõng dạc. Reduplicative Words
I want a more mature relationship Tôi muốn một mối quan hệ chín chắn hơn. Reduplicative Words
a fruitless love Một tình yêu dang dở Reduplicative Words
My studying is unfinished, I cannot go swimming. Việc học của tôi đang dang dở, tôi không thể đi bơi. Reduplicative Words
an undaunted country Một đất nước gan góc Reduplicative Words
My father is very undaunted. I am not. Bố của tôi rất gan góc. Tôi thì không. Reduplicative Words
She is unconcerned with my care. Cô ấy dửng dưng với sự quan tâm của tôi. Reduplicative Words
Do not be unconcerned with the pain of other people. Đừng dửng dưng với sự đau đớn của người khác. Reduplicative Words
Your nonsensical speech makes me laugh. Bài diễn văn vớ vẩn của bạn làm tôi cười. Reduplicative Words
I feel tired. Tôi cảm thấy mệt mỏi. Reduplicative Words
You are a happy girl. Bạn là một cô gái vui vẻ. Reduplicative Words
I worry about her safety. Tôi lo lắng về sự an toàn của cô ấy. Reduplicative Words
She is floating. Cô ấy đang lơ lửng. Reduplicative Words
Her letter makes me astounded. Lá thư của cô ấy làm tôi ngẩn ngơ. Reduplicative Words
You will be sick. Bạn sẽ bị trúng gió. Informal Expressions
He will be sick in cold weather Anh ấy sẽ bị trúng gió trong thời tiết lạnh. Informal Expressions
be sick bị trúng gió Informal Expressions
I get stood up Tôi bị cho leo cây. Informal Expressions
The doctor also gives up. Bác sĩ cũng bó tay. Informal Expressions
The elephant shivers. Con voi run lập cập. Informal Expressions
I give up on your problem. Tôi bó tay với vấn đề của bạn. Informal Expressions
You are really mean! Bạn thật là bẩn tính! Informal Expressions
The husband of that woman is a mean person. Chồng của người phụ nữ đó làmột người bẩn tính. Informal Expressions
They want to overprice the American tourists. Họ muốn chặt chém những du khách Mỹ. Informal Expressions
slash cut chặt chém Informal Expressions
My friends like to brag. Những người bạn của tôi thích nổ. Informal Expressions
He brags that he can walk on the surface of water.  Anh ấy nổ là anh ấy có thể đi trên mặt nước. Informal Expressions
We do not want to do business with you. Chúng tôi không muốn làm ăn với bạn. Informal Expressions
They used to do business in China and Japan. Họ đã từng làm ăn ở Trung Quốc và Nhật. Informal Expressions
do business làm ăn Informal Expressions
The tourists like to eat meals taken from an inn more than eating in a res Những du khách thích ăn cơm bụi hơn ăn ở một nhà hàng. Informal Expressions
She always eats meals taken from an inn. Cô ấy luôn ăn cơm bụi. Informal Expressions
meals taken from an inn Cơm bụi Informal Expressions
If you are not a screwball, prove it! Nếu bạn không phải là một người dở hơi, chứng minh đi! Informal Expressions
I do not think he is a screwball. Tôi không nghĩ anh ấy là một người dở hơi. Informal Expressions
 a crazy person người dở hơi Informal Expressions
He is broke because his wife took all his money. Anh ấy bị viêm màng túi vì vợ anh ấy đã lấy tất cả tiền của anh ấy. Informal Expressions
Last month that comedian bought one hundred rabbits and now he is broke. háng trước, diễn viên hài đó mua một trăm con thỏ và bây giờ anh ấy bị viêm màng túi. Informal Expressions
I am very sad because of being broke. Tôi đang rất buồn vì bị viêm màng túi. Informal Expressions
be broke bị viêm màng túi Informal Expressions
You make me wait for a very long time. Bạn làm tôi chờ dài cổ! Informal Expressions
He is terribly sad. Anh ấy buồn như mất sổ gạo. Informal Expressions
terribly sad buồn như mất sổ gạo Informal Expressions
Western backpacker Tây ba lô Informal Expressions
She drinks coffee to stay up all night. Cô ấy uống cà phê để thức trắng đêm. Informal Expressions
Staying up all night is not good for health. Thức trắng đêm không tốt cho sức khoẻ. Informal Expressions
stay up all night thức trắng đêm Informal Expressions
I do not want to receive heavy criticism. Tôi không muốn nhận gạch. Informal Expressions
If you say this, you will receive heavy criticism. Nếu bạn nói điều đó, bạn sẽ nhận gạch. Informal Expressions
receive heavy criticism nhận gạch Informal Expressions
We do not accept this exorbitant price. Chúng tôi không chấp nhận cái giá cắt cổ này. Informal Expressions
exorbitant price giá cắt cổ Informal Expressions
They have to go to jail, because their comany evades tax. Họ phải bóc lịch vì công ty của họ trốn thuế. Informal Expressions
Do you want to go to jail? Bạn có muốn bóc lịch không? Informal Expressions
go to jail bóc lịch Informal Expressions
a treacherous man Một người đàn ông ăn cháo đá bát Informal Expressions
He passed away because of cancer. Anh ấy đã qua đời vì bệnh ung thư. Informal Expressions
After her mother passed away she cried a lot. Sau khi mẹ của cô ấy qua đời, cô ấy đã khóc rất nhiều. Informal Expressions
pass away qua đời Informal Expressions
I love her opinionatedness. Tôi yêu sự cứng đầu của cô ấy. Informal Expressions
That woman has a chance to go to the United States. Người phụ nữ đó có cửa đi Mỹ. Informal Expressions
Calm and confident Bình tĩnh và tự tin Reduplicative Words 2
They are confident their army will win. Họ tự tin quân đội của họ sẽ thắng. Reduplicative Words 2
Who are you wandering with? Bạn đang lang thang với ai? Reduplicative Words 2
I like to go wandering when I am sad. Tôi thích đi lang thang khi tôi buồn. Reduplicative Words 2
I am at a crowded bookstore. Tôi đang ở một hiệu sách đông đúc. Reduplicative Words 2
Today the supermarket becomes crowded. Hôm nay, siêu thị trở nên đông đúc. Reduplicative Words 2
My elder sister is very shrewish Chị của tôi rất đanh đá. Reduplicative Words 2
silently love you Lặng lẽ yêu em. Reduplicative Words 2
I silently pray for a better world. Tôi lặng lẽ cầu nguyện cho một thế giới tốt hơn. Reduplicative Words 2
My cat has a chubby face. Con mèo của tôi có một khuôn mặt bụ bẫm. Reduplicative Words 2
What are your difficulties? Những khó khăn của bạn là gì? Reduplicative Words 2
The difficulties will be solved if I become more patient. Những khó khăn sẽ được giải quyết nếu tôi trở nên kiên nhẫn hơn. Reduplicative Words 2
We had a glorious victory. Chúng tôi đã có một chiến thắng vẻ vang. Reduplicative Words 2
You are equivocating! Bạn đang nói vòng vo! Reduplicative Words 2
You forgave me. Bạn đã tha thứ cho tôi. Reduplicative Words 2
When you forgive everyone, you will feel happy. Khi bạn tha thứ cho mọi người, bạn sẽ cảm thấy hạnh phúc. Reduplicative Words 2
forgive s.o. tha thứ cho Reduplicative Words 2
You cannot hesitate at the moment. Bạn không thể lưỡng lự vào lúc này. Reduplicative Words 2
They hesitate and do not want to answer. Họ lưỡng lự và không muốn trả lời Reduplicative Words 2
He has to face a heavy punishment. Anh ấy phải đối mặt với một hình phạt nặng nề. Reduplicative Words 2
After winning, the room becomes boisterous. Sau khi thắng, căn phòng trở nên rộn ràng. Reduplicative Words 2
Those children are joyful because of you. Những đứa trẻ đó hân hoan vì bạn. Reduplicative Words 2
We are joyful to welcome you to Viet Nam. Chúng tôi hân hoan chào mừng bạn đến Việt Nam. Reduplicative Words 2
a suffusive love Một tình yêu chứa chan Reduplicative Words 2
suffusive chứa chan Reduplicative Words 2
full of chứa chan Reduplicative Words 2
He hesitate to love her passionately. Anh ấy lưỡng lự yêu cô ấy một cách nồng nàn. Reduplicative Words 2







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9 o’clock chín giờ
phase balance cân bằng pha



1 The weather's nice today. Hôm nay trời đẹp.
2 I'm not rich. Tôi không giàu có.
3 This bag's heavy. Cái túi này nặng.
4 These bags are heavy. Mấy cái túi này nặng.
5 Look, there's my friend. Nhìn kìa, bạn tôi ở đàng kia.
6 My brother and I are good tennis players. Anh tôi và tôi đều là những tay vợt giỏi.
7 His mother's at home. He's at school. Mẹ anh ấy đang ở nhà. Anh ấy đang ở trường.
8 Her children are at school. Mấy đứa nhà cô ấy đang ở trường.
9 I'm a taxi driver. Tôi làm lái xe taxi.
10 My sister's a nurse. Em gái tôi làm y tá.
11 He's sick. He's in bed. Anh ấy ốm. Anh ấy đang nằm.
12 I'm not hungry, but I'm thirsty. Tôi không đói mà tôi khát.
13 He's a very old man. He's ninety-eight (98) years old. Ông ấy già lắm rồi. Ông ấy chín mươi tám tuổi.
14 These chairs aren't beautiful, but they're comfortable. Mấy cái ghế này không đẹp, nhưng nó tiện.
15 The weather's warm and sunny today. Trời hôm nay nắng ấm.
16 You're late. — No, I'm not! I'm early. Cậu đến muộn. - Không! Tôi đến sớm.
17 She isn't home. She's at work. Cô ấy không có nhà. Cô ấy đang đi làm.
18 Here's your coat. Đây là áo khoác của cậu.
19 What's your name? Tên cậu là gì?
20 My name's Alan. Tên tôi là Alan.
21 Where are you from? Cậu người ở đâu?
22 I'm from New York. Tôi người New York.
23 How old are you? Cậu bao nhiêu tuổi?
24 I'm twenty (20) years old. Tôi hai mươi tuổi.
25 What's your job? Cậu làm nghề gì?
26 I'm a teacher. Tôi làm giáo viên.
27 What's your favorite color? Màu sắc ưa thích của cậu là gì?
28 My favorite color is blue. Màu sắc ưa thích của tôi là màu xanh lam?
29 What are you interested in? Sở thích của cậu là gì?
30 I'm interested in music. Tôi thích âm nhạc.
31 It's hot today. Hôm nay trời nóng.
32 It isn't hot today. Hôm nay trời không nóng.
33 It's windy today. Hôm nay trời gió.
34 It isn't windy today. Hôm nay trời không gió.
35 My hands are cold. Tay tôi đang lạnh.
36 Brazil is a very big country. Brazil là một đất nước rất lớn.
37 Diamonds are not cheap. Kim cương không rẻ.
38 Toronto isn't in the United States. Toronto không phải ở nước Mĩ.
39 I'm tired. Tôi mệt.
40 I'm not tired. Tôi không mệt.
41 I'm hungry. Tôi đói.
42 EN I'm not hungry. Tôi không đói.
43 He's a good swimmer. Anh ấy là một tay bơi giỏi.
44 I'm not interested in politics. Tôi không thích chính trị.
45 What's your name? Tên cô là gì?
46 My name's Amanda. Tên tôi là Amanda.
47 Are you married? Cô kết hôn chưa?
48 No, I'm single. Chưa, tôi còn độc thân.
49 How old are you? Cô bao nhiêu tuổi?
50 I'm twenty- ve (25). Tôi hai mươi lăm.
51 Are you a student? Cô đang là học sinh phải không?
52 Yes, I am. Vâng.
53 Am I late? Tôi có bị muộn không?
54 No, you're on time. Không, cậu đến đúng giờ.
55 Is your mother at home? Mẹ cậu có nhà không?
56 No, she's out. Không, mẹ tôi đi vắng.
57 Are your parents at home? Bố mẹ cậu có nhà không?
58 No, they're out. Không, họ đi vắng.
59 Is it cold in your room? Trong phòng cậu có lạnh không?
60 EN Yes, a little. Có, hơi hơi.
61 Your shoes are nice. Are they new? Giày cậu đẹp đấy. Giày mới à?
62 Yes, they are. Ừ, phải.
63 Where's your mother? Is she at home? Mẹ cậu đâu? Bà ấy có nhà không?
64 Where are you from? Cậu người ở đâu?
65 I'm from Canada. Tôi người Canada.
66 What color is your car? Xe hơi của cậu màu gì?
67 It's red. Màu đỏ.
68 How old is Hassan? Hassan bao nhiêu tuổi?
69 He's twenty-four (24). Anh ấy hai mươi tư.
70 How are your parents? Bố mẹ cậu khoẻ không?
71 They're doing ne. Họ ổn cả.
72 These postcards are nice. How much are they? Mấy cái bưu thiếp này đẹp thế. Bao nhiêu tiền đấy?
73 They're a dollar. They're a buck. They're a pound. They're a euro. Giá một dollar.
74 This hotel isn't very good. Why is it so expensive? Cái khách sạn này chả tốt lắm. Tại sao nó lại đắt thế?
75 What's your phone number? Số điện thoại của cậu là gì?
76 Who's that man? Người đàn ông kia là ai thế?
77 He's the boss. Ông ấy là ông chủ.
78 Where's your friend? Bạn cậu đâu rồi?
79 She's in the bathroom. Cô ấy trong nhà tắm.
80 How's your father? Bố cậu khoẻ không?
81 He's doing great. Bố tôi rất khoẻ.
82 Are you tired? Cậu có mệt không?
83 Yes, I am. Có.
84 Are you hungry? Cậu có đói không?
85 No, but I'm thirsty. Không, nhưng tôi khát.
86 Is your friend Chinese? Bạn cậu người Trung Quốc phải không?
87 Yes, he is. Phải.
88 Are these your keys? Chùm chìa khoá của cậu đây đúng không?
89 Yes, they are. Phải.
90 That's my seat. Đấy là chỗ của tôi.
91 No, it isn't. Không phải.
92 Where's the camera? Máy ảnh đâu?
93 It's in your bag. Nó trong túi.
94 Is your car blue? Xe hơi cậu màu xanh lam đúng không?
95 No, it's black. Không, nó màu đen.
96 Is Lisa from Toronto? Lisa là người Toronto à?
97 No, she's American. Không, cô ấy là người Mĩ.
98 Am I late? Tôi có bị muộn không?
99 Yes, you are. Có.
100 Where's Layla from? Layla người ở đâu thế?
101 She's from London. Cô ấy người Luân Đôn
102 What color is your bag? Túi của cậu màu gì?
103 It's black. Nó màu đen.
104 Are you hungry? Cậu có đói không?
105 No, I'm not. Không.
106 How's John? John có khoẻ không?
107 He's ne. Anh ấy khoẻ.
108 Who's that woman? Người phụ nữ kia là ai thế?
109 She's my sister. Chị ấy là chị gái tôi.
110 Is your mother at home? Mẹ cậu có nhà không?
111 How are your parents? Bố mẹ cậu khoẻ không?
112 Is your job interesting? Công việc của cậu có thích không?
113 Are the stores open today? Hôm nay hàng quán có mở cửa không?
114 Where are you from? Cậu người ở đâu?
115 Are you interested in sports? Cậu có thích thể thao không?
116 Is the post o ce near here? Bưu điện có gần đây không?
117 Are your children at school? Mấy đứa nhà cậu đi học cả à?
118 Why are you late? Tại sao cậu đến muộn?
119 How are your children? Mấy đứa nhà cậu khoẻ không?
120 They're ne. Bọn nó khoẻ.
121 Where's the bus stop? Bến xe bus ở đâu thế?
122 At the stoplight. Ở chỗ đèn xanh đèn đỏ.
123 How old are your children? Mấy đứa nhà cậu bao nhiêu tuổi?
124 Five (5), seven (7), and ten (10). Năm, bảy, mười.
125 How much are these oranges? Chỗ cam này giá bao nhiêu?
126 A dollar fty a pound ($1.50/lb). They're 2.3 Euros a kilo. Một dollar rưỡi một pound.
127 What's your favorite sport? Môn thể thao ưa thích của cậu là gì?
128 My favorite sport is skiing. Môn thể thao ưa thích của tôi là trượt tuyết?
129 Who's the man in this photo? Người đàn ông trong ảnh này là ai thế?
130 That's my father. Đó là bố tôi.
131 What color are your new shoes? Đôi giày mới của cậu màu gì?
132 They're black. Nó màu đen.
133 What's your name? Cậu tên là gì?
134 I'm Brian. Tôi là Brian.
135 Are you Australian? Cậu là người Úc đúng không?
136 No, I'm Canadian. Không, tôi là người Canada.
137 How old are you? Cậu bao nhiêu tuổi?
138 I'm thirty-three. Tôi ba mươi ba.
139 Are you a teacher? Cậu làm giáo viên đúng không?
140 No, I'm a doctor. Không, tôi làm bác sĩ.
141 Are you married? Cậu kết hôn chưa?
142 Yes, I am. Rồi.
143 Is your wife a doctor? Vợ cậu làm bác sĩ phải không?
144 No, she's a teacher. Không, cô ấy làm giáo viên.
145 Where is she from? Cô ấy người ở đâu?
146 She's from Mexico. Cô ấy người Mexico.
147 What's her name? Cô ấy tên là gì?
148 Her name is Barbara. Tên cô ấy là
149 How old is she? Cô ấy bao nhiêu tuổi?
150 She's twenty-six (26). Cô ấy hai mươi sáu.
151 Are you married? — No, I'm not. Cậu kết hôn chưa? - Tôi chưa.
152 Are you thirsty? — Yes, I am. Cậu có khát không? - Có.
153 Is it cold today? — No, it isn't. Hôm nay trời có lạnh không? - Không lạnh.
154 Are your hands cold? — No, they aren't. Tay cậu có lạnh không? - Không.
155 Is it dark now? — Yes, it is. Bây giờ trời có tối không? - Không.
156 Are you a teacher? — Yes, I am. Cậu làm giáo viên à? - Đúng.
157 I'm working. I'm not watching TV. Tôi đang làm việc. Tôi không xem vô tuyến.
158 Barbara is reading a newspaper. Barbara đang đọc báo.
159 She isn't eating. Cô ấy đang không ăn.
160 The phone is ringing. Điện thoại đang kêu.
161 We're having dinner. Chúng tôi đang ăn tối.
162 You're not listening to me. Cậu đang không nghe tôi.
163 The children are doing their homework. Bọn trẻ con đang làm bài về nhà.
164 Please be quiet. I'm working. Làm ơn trật tự. Tôi đang làm việc.
165 The weather's nice. It's not raining. Trời đang đẹp. Không có mưa.
166 Where are the children? — They're playing in the park. Bọn trẻ con đâu? - Bọn nó đang chơi ngoài công viên.
167 We're having dinner now. Can I call you later? Chúng tôi đang ăn cơm. Tôi gọi cho cậu sau được không?
168 EN I'm not watching TV. Tôi đang không xem vô tuyến.
169 She's eating an apple. Cô ấy đang ăn táo.
170 He's waiting for a bus. Anh ấy đang đợi xe bus.
171 They're playing football. Họ đang đá bóng.
172 He's lying on the oor. Anh ấy đang nằm dưới sàn.
173 We're eating breakfast. Chúng tôi đang ăn sáng.
174 She's sitting on the table. Cô ấy đang ngồi trên bàn.
175 He's in the kitchen. He's cooking. Anh ấy ở trong bếp. Anh ấy đang nấu ăn.
176 You stepped on my foot. — I'm sorry. Cậu giẫm lên chân tôi. - Tôi xin lỗi.
177 Somebody is swimming in the river. Có người đang bơi dưới sông.
178 We're here on vacation. We're staying at a hotel on the beach. Chúng tôi đi nghỉ ở đây. Chúng tôi đang ở trong khách sạn bên bãi biển.
179 Where's Tara? — She's taking a shower. Tara đâu? - Cô ấy đang tắm.
180 They're building a new hotel downtown. Họ đang xây một khách sạn ở khu trung tâm.
181 I'm leaving now, goodbye. Tôi đi đây, tạm biệt.
182 She isn't having dinner. Cô ấy đang không ăn tối.
183 She's watching TV. Cô ấy đang xem vô tuyến.
184 She's sitting on the oor. Cô ấy đang ngồi dưới sàn.
185 She's reading a book. Cô ấy đang đọc sách.
186 He's not playing the piano. Anh ấy đang không chơi dương cầm.
187 He's laughing. Anh ấy đang cười.
188 He's wearing a hat. Anh ấy đang đội mũ.
189 He's not writing a letter. Anh ấy đang không viết thư.
190 I'm not washing my hair. Tôi đang không gội đầu.
191 It isn't snowing. Trời đang không có tuyết.
192 I'm sitting on a chair. Tôi đang ngồi trên ghế.
193 I'm not eating. Tôi đang không ăn.
194 It's raining. Trời đang mưa.
195 I'm not studying english. Tôi đang không học tiếng Anh.
196 I'm listening to music. Tôi đang nghe nhạc.
197 The sun isn't shining. Mặt trời đang không chiếu sáng.
198 I'm wearing my shoes. Tôi đang đi giày.
199 I'm not reading the newspaper. Tôi đang không đọc báo.
200 Are you feeling okay? Cậu cảm thấy không sao chứ?
201 Yes, I'm ne. Ừ, tôi không sao.
202 Is it raining? Trời có mưa không?
203 Yes, take an umbrella. Có, mang theo ô đi.
204 Why are you wearing a coat? Sao cậu mặc áo khoác làm gì?
205 It's not cold. Trời đâu có lạnh.
206 What's he doing? Anh ấy đang làm gì thế?
207 He's reading the newspaper. Anh ấy đang đọc báo.
208 What are the children doing? Bọn trẻ đang làm gì?
209 They're watching TV. Chúng nó đang xem TV.
210 Where's she going? Cô ấy đi đâu vậy?
211 Who are you waiting for? Cậu đang đợi ai thế?
212 Are you waiting for John? Cậu đang đợi John à?
213 Are you leaving now? Cậu đi bây giờ ư?
214 Yes, I am. Ừ, tôi đi đây.
215 Is Chris working today? Chris có làm hôm nay không?
216 No, he isn't. Không.
217 Is the sun shining? Trời có nắng không?
218 Yes, it is. Có.
219 Are your friends staying at a hotel? Bạn cậu đang ở khách sạn à?
220 No, they're staying with me. Không, họ đang ở với tôi.
221 Are you watching TV? Cậu đang xem vô tuyến à?
222 No, you can turn it o . Không, cậu cứ tắt nó đi.
223 Are you leaving now? Cậu đi bây giờ ư?
224 Yes, see you tomorrow. Ừ, hẹn mai gặp lại cậu.
225 Is it raining? Trời có mưa không?
226 No, not right now. Không, bây giờ thì không.
227 Are you enjoying the movie? Cậu đang thưởng thức bộ lm đấy à?
228 Yes, it's very funny. Ừ, xem vui lắm.
229 Does the clock work? Đồng hồ có chạy không?
230 No, it's broken. Không, nó hỏng rồi.
231 Are you waiting for a bus? Cậu đang đợi xe bus à?
232 No, I'm waiting for a taxi. Không, tôi đang đợi taxi.
233 What are you reading? Cậu đang đọc cái gì thế?
234 Where is she going? Cô ấy đang đi đâu đấy?
235 What are you eating? Cậu đang ăn gì vậy?
236 Why are you crying? Tại sao cậu khóc?
237 What are they looking at? Họ đang nhìn gì thế?
238 Why is he laughing? Tại sao anh ấy cười?
239 Are you listening to me? Cậu có đang nghe tôi không đấy?
240 Where are your friends going? Bạn cậu đang đi đâu vậy?
241 Are your parents watching TV? Bố mẹ cậu đang xem vô tuyến à?
242 What's Claire cooking? Claire đang nấu cái gì thế?
243 Why are you looking at me? Tại sao cậu lại nhìn tôi?
244 Is the bus coming? Xe bus đang đến à?
245 Are you watching TV? Cậu đang xem vô tuyến à?
246 No, I'm not. Không.
247 Are you wearing a watch? Cậu đang đeo đồng hồ à?
248 No, I'm not. Không.
249 Is he eating something? Anh ấy đang ăn gì đó phải không?
250 No, he isn't. Không.
251 Is it raining? Trời đang mưa à?
252 No, it isn't. Không.
253 Are you sitting on the oor? Cậu đang ngồi dưới sàn à?
254 Yes, I am. Phải.
255 Are you feeling all right? Cậu cảm thấy ổn chứ?
256 No, I'm not. Không ổn.
257 They're looking at their books. Họ đang nhìn chỗ sách của họ.
258 They read a lot. Họ hay đọc sách.
259 He's eating ice cream. Anh ấy đang ăn kem.
260 He likes ice cream. Anh ấy thích kem.
261 I work in an o ce. Tôi làm việc ở văn phòng.
262 My brother works in a bank. Em trai tôi làm việc ở ngân hàng.
263 She lives in New York. Cô ấy sống ở New York.
264 Her parents live in Chicago. Bố mẹ cô ấy sống ở Chicago.
265 It rains a lot in the winter. Mùa đông trời mưa nhiều.
266 Mike has lunch at home every day. Mike ăn trưa ở nhà hàng ngày.
267 I like big cities. Tôi thích những thành phố lớn.
268 Your English is good. Tiếng Anh của cậu tốt.
269 You speak English very well. Cậu nói tiếng Anh rất tốt.
270 Minoru works very hard. Minoru rất chịu khó làm việc.
271 He starts at seven thirty (7:30). Anh ấy bắt đầu từ bảy giờ ba mươi.
272 And he nishes at eight [o'clock] (8:00) at night. Và anh ấy xong xuôi lúc tám giờ tối.
273 The earth goes around the sun. Trái đất quay quanh mặt trời.
274 We do a lot of di erent things in our free time. Chúng tôi làm rất nhiều thứ khác nhau lúc rảnh rỗi.
275 It costs a lot of money. Giá nó tốn nhiều tiền.
276 She always goes to work early. Cô ấy luôn đi làm sớm.
277 She always gets to work early. Cô ấy luôn đến cơ quan sớm.
278 We often sleep late on weekends. Chúng tôi thường ngủ muộn vào cuối tuần.
279 Megumi usually plays tennis on Sundays. Megumi thường chơi quần vợt vào các chủ nhật.
280 I sometimes walk to work, but not often. Thỉnh thoảng tôi đi bộ đi làm, nhưng không thường xuyên.
281 She reads. Cô ấy đọc.
282 He thinks. Anh ấy nghĩ.
283 It ies. Nó bay.
284 He dances. Anh ấy khiêu vũ.
285 She has. Cô ấy có.
286 It nishes. Xong rồi.
287 He plays the piano. Anh ấy chơi dương cầm.
288 They live in a very big house. Họ sống trong căn nhà rất lớn.
289 She eats a lot of fruit. Cô ấy ăn nhiều hoa quả.
290 He plays tennis. Anh ấy chơi quần vợt.
291 We go to the movies a lot. Chúng tôi đi xem lm nhiều.
292 He sleeps seven (7) hours a night. Anh ấy ngủ bảy tiếng một đêm.
293 She speaks four (4) languages. Cô ấy nói bốn thứ tiếng.
294 Banks usually open at nine (9:00) in the morning. Ngân hàng thường mở cửa lúc chín giờ sáng.
295 The museum closes at ve (5) in the afternoon. Bảo tàng đóng cửa lúc năm giờ chiều.
296 She's a teacher. She teaches math to children. Cô ấy là giáo viên. Cô ấy dạy toán cho bọn trẻ.
297 My job is very interesting. I meet a lot of people. Công việc của tôi rất thú vị. Tôi được gặp nhiều người.
298 His car is always dirty. He never cleans it. Xe hơi của anh ấy lúc nào cũng bẩn. Anh ấy chẳng bao giờ chịu
299 Food is expensive. It costs a lot of money. Đồ ăn đắt, tốn nhiều tiền.
300 Shoes are expensive. They cost a lot of money. Giày đắt, tốn nhiều tiền.
301 Water boils at one hundred degrees (100o) Celsius. Nước sôi ở một trăm độ C.
302 We're good friends. I like her and she likes me. Chúng tôi là bạn tốt. Tôi quý cô ấy và cô ấy quý tôi.
303 She always arrives early. Cô ấy luôn đến sớm.
304 I never go to the movies alone. Tôi không bao giờ đi xem lm một mình.
305 She always works hard. Cô ấy luôn chịu khó làm việc.
306 Children usually like chocolate. Bọn trẻ thường thích chocolat.
307 She always enjoys parties. Cô ấy thích tiệc tùng.
308 I often forget people's names. Tôi thường không nhớ được tên mọi người.
309 He never watches TV. Anh ấy không xem vô tuyến bao giờ.
310 We usually have dinner at six thirty (6:30). Chúng tôi thường ăn tối lúc sáu giờ ba mươi.
311 She always wears nice clothes. Cô ấy luôn ăn mặc đẹp.
312 I usually watch TV in the evening. Tôi thường xem vô tuyến vào buổi tối.
313 I never read in bed. Tôi không bao giờ đọc trên giường.
314 I often get up before seven (7:00). Tôi thường dậy trước bảy giờ.
315 I always go to work by bus. Tôi luôn đi làm bằng xe bus.
316 I usually go to school by bus. Tôi thường đi học bằng xe bus.
317 I always drink co ee in the morning. Tôi luôn uống cà phê vào buổi sáng.
318 She doesn't drink co ee. Cô ấy không uống cà phê.
319 He doesn't like his job. Anh ấy không thích công việc của mình.
320 I drink co ee, but I don't drink tea. Tôi uống cà phê, nhưng tôi không uống trà.
321 She drinks tea, but she doesn't drink co ee. Cô ấy uống trà, nhưng cô ấy không uống cà phê.
322 You don't work very hard. Cậu không làm việc quá nhiều.
323 We don't watch TV very often. Chúng tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên.
324 The weather is usually nice. Thời tiết thường đẹp.
325 It doesn't rain very often. Trời không mưa thường xuyên lắm.
326 They don't know many people. Họ không biết nhiều người.
327 They don't have many friends. Họ không có nhiều bạn.
328 I don't like football. Tôi không thích bóng bầu dục.
329 He doesn't like football. Anh ấy không thích bóng bầu dục.
330 I don't like him, and he doesn't like me. Tôi không thích anh ta, và anh ta cũng không thích tôi.
331 My car doesn't use much gas. Xe hơi của tôi không tốn nhiều xăng.
332 Sometimes he's late, but not often. Thỉnh thoảng anh ấy có đi muộn, nhưng không thường xuyên.
333 I don't like to wash the car. Tôi không thích rửa xe.
334 I don't do it very often. Tôi không làm thế thường xuyên lắm.
335 She speaks Spanish, but she doesn't speak Italian. Cô ấy nói tiếng Tây Ban Nha, nhưng cô ấy không nói tiếng Ý.
336 He doesn't do his job very well. Anh ấy làm việc không tốt lắm.
337 She doesn't usually have breakfast. Cô ấy thường không ăn sáng.
338 I don't play the piano very well. Tôi chơi dương cầm không giỏi lắm.
339 She doesn't play the piano very well. Cô ấy chơi dương cầm không giỏi lắm.
340 They don't know my phone number. Họ không biết số điện thoại của tôi.
341 We don't work very hard. Chúng tôi không làm việc quá nhiều.
342 David doesn't have a car. David không có xe hơi.
343 You don't do the same thing every day. Không phải ngày nào cậu cũng làm cùng một việc.
344 They like classical music. Họ thích nhạc cổ điển.
345 She doesn't like jazz music. Cô ấy không thích nhạc jazz.
346 I like rock and roll music. Tôi thích nhạc rock and roll.
347 They don't like boxing. Họ không thích quyền Anh.
348 She doesn't like baseball. Cô ấy không thích bóng chày.
349 I like tennis. Tôi thích quần vợt.
350 They like horror movies. Họ thích lm kinh dị.
351 She doesn't like action movies. Cô ấy không thích lm hành động.
352 I like romantic movies. Tôi thích lm tình cảm.
353 I never watch TV. Tôi không bao giờ xem vô tuyến.
354 I don't watch TV very often. Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm.
355 I don't like to go to bars very often. Tôi không đi bar thường xuyên lắm.
356 She likes to ride her bicycle every day. Cô ấy thích đạp xe đạp hàng ngày.
357 They always like to eat in restaurants. Họ luôn thích đi ăn nhà hàng.
358 I never like to travel by train. Tôi không bao giờ thích đi bằng tàu hoả.
359 I get the news every day, but sometimes I don't read it. Tôi nhận được tin tức hàng ngày nhưng thỉnh thoảng tôi không đọc.
360 He has a car, but he doesn't use it very often. Anh ấy có xe hơi nhưng anh ấy không dùng nó thường xuyên.
361 His friends like the movies, but they usually watch movies at home. Bạn anh ấy thích xem lm điện ảnh, nhưng họ thường xem ở nhà.
362 She's married, but she doesn't wear a ring. Cô ấy đã kết hôn nhưng cô ấy không đeo nhẫn.
363 I don't know much about politics. I'm not interested in it. Tôi không biết nhiều về chính trị. Tôi không quan tâm đến nó.
364 This hotel isn't expensive. It doesn't cost much to stay there. Khách sạn này không đắt. Không phải tốn nhiều tiền để ở đây.
365 He lives near us, but we don't see him very often. Anh ấy sống gần chúng tôi nhưng chúng tôi không gặp anh ấy thường xuyên lắm.
366 She speaks four (4) languages. Cô ấy nói bốn thứ tiếng.
367 I don't like my job. It's very boring. Tôi không thích công việc của tôi. Nó chán lắm.
368 Where is he? — I'm sorry, I don't know. Anh ấy đâu? - Xin lỗi, tôi không biết.
369 She's a very quiet person. She doesn't talk very much. Cô ấy là một người rất trầm lặng. Cô ấy không nói chuyện nhiều lắm.
370 He drinks a lot of co ee. It's his favorite drink. Anh ấy uống nhiều cà phê. Đấy là thức uống ưa thíc của anh ấy.
371 It's not true. I don't believe it. Điều đấy không đúng. Tôi không tin.
372 That's a very beautiful picture. I like it a lot. Bức tranh kia rất đẹp. Tôi rất thích nó.
373 He's a vegetarian. He doesn't eat meat. Anh ấy ăn chay. Anh ấy không ăn thịt.
374 Do you work on Sunday? Cậu có làm việc Chủ nhật không?
375 Do your friends live near here? Cậu có sống ở gần đây không?
376 Does Emily play tennis? Emily có chơi quần vợt không?
377 Where do your parents live? Bố mẹ cậu sống ở đâu?
378 How often do you wash your hair? Cậu rửa tay bao lâu một lần?
379 What does this word mean? Từ này nghĩa là gì?
380 How much does it cost to y to New York? Bay đến New York tốn bao nhiêu?
381 Do you always have breakfast? Cậu có luôn luôn ăn sáng không?
382 Does Wenjie ever call you? Văn Kiệt có gọi cậu bao giờ không?
383 What do you usually do on weekends? Cậu thường làm gì vào cuối tuần?
384 Do they like music? Họ có thích âm nhạc không?
385 Does he like music? Anh ấy có thích âm nhạc không?
386 Do your parents speak English? Bố mẹ cậu có nói tiếng Anh không?
387 Does your father work hard? Bố cậu có làm việc nhiều không?
388 Does your sister live in Canada? Em gái cậu có sống ở Canada không?
389 I like chocolate. How about you? Do you like chocolate? Tôi thích chocolat. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có thích chocolat không?
390 EN I play tennis. How about you? Do you play tennis? Tôi chơi quần vợt. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có chơi quần vợt không?
391 You live near here. How about Fred? Does he live near here? Cậu sống ở gần đây. Còn Fred thì sao? Anh ấy có sống ở gần đây không?
392 Jisang plays tennis. How about his friends? Do they play tennis? Chí Tường chơi quần vợt. Còn bạn anh ấy thì sao? Họ có chơi quần vợt không?
393 You speak English. How about your brother? Does he speak English? Cậu nói tiếng Anh. Còn anh cậu thì sao? Anh ấy có nói tiếng Anh không?
394 I do yoga every morning. How about you? Do you do yoga every morning? Tôi sáng nào cũng tập yoga. Còn cậu thì sao? Cậu có tập yoga mỗi sáng không?
395 Yaqin often travels on business. How about Gary? Does he often travel on business? Nhã Cầm thường đi công tác. Còn Gary thì sao? Anh ấy có hay đi công tác không?
396 I want to be famous. How about you? Do you want to be famous? Tôi muốn nổi tiếng. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có muốn nổi tiếng không?
397 You work hard. How about Heuiyeon? Does she work hard? Cậu chịu khó làm việc. Còn Cơ Viện thì sao? Anh ấy có chịu khó làm việc không?
398 ʨiʔ̖ w xɔ́ laam̖ viəʔ̖ k̚ xəəwŋ͡m
399 Where do your parents live? Bố mẹ cậu sống ở đâu?
400 Do you always get up early? Cậu có luôn luôn dậy sớm không?
401 How often do you watch TV? Cậu xem vô tuyến bao lâu một lần?
402 What do you want for dinner? Cậu muốn ăn gì vào bữa tối?
403 Do you like football? Cậu có thích bóng bầu dục không?
404 Does your brother like football? Em trai cậu có thích bóng bầu dục không?
405 What do you do in your free time? Cậu làm gì mỗi khi rảnh rỗi?
406 Where does your sister work? Chị cậu làm ở đâu?
407 Do you ever go to the movies? Cậu đã bao giờ đi xem lm chưa?
408 What does this word mean? Từ này nghĩa là gì?
409 How often does it snow here? Ở đây bao lâu tuyết rơi một lần?
410 What time do you usually go to bed? Cậu thường đi ngủ mấy giờ?
411 How much does it cost to call Mexico? Gọi điện đến Mexico tốn bao nhiêu?
412 What do you usually have for breakfast? Cậu thường ăn gì vào bữa sáng?
413 Do you watch TV a lot? — No, I don't. Cậu có xem vô tuyến nhiều không? - Không.
414 Do you live in a big city? — No, I don't. Cậu có sống ở thành phố lớn không? - Không.
415 Do you ever ride a bicycle? — Not usually. Cậu đã đi xe đạp bao giờ chưa? - Không thường xuyên.
416 Does it rain a lot where you live? — Not much. Trời có mưa nhiều ở nơi cậu sống không? - Không nhiều.
417 Do you play the piano? — No, I don't. Cậu có chơi dương cầm không? - Không.
418 Zhirong's watching television. Chí Vinh đang xem vô tuyến.
419 He's not playing the guitar. Anh ấy đang không chơi guitar.
420 But Zhirong has a guitar. Nhưng Chí Vinh có một cây đàn guitar.
421 He plays guitar a lot, and he plays very well. Anh ấy chơi guitar nhiều và anh ấy chơi rất giỏi.
422 Zhirong plays the guitar. Chí Vinh chơi guitar.
423 But he's not playing the guitar now. Nhưng bây giờ anh ấy đang không chơi guitar.
424 Is Zhirong playing the guitar? — No, he isn't. Chí Vinh có đang chơi guita không? Không.
425 Does he play the guitar? — Yes, he does. Chí Vinh có chơi guitar không? Có.
426 Please be quiet. I'm working. Xin giữ trật tự. Tôi đang làm việc.
427 Yiting's taking a shower at the moment. Y Đình lúc này đang tắm.
428 Take an umbrella with you. It's raining. Cậu mang ô theo đi. Trời đang mưa.
429 You can turn o the TV. I'm not watching it. Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến. Tôi không xem nó.
430 Why are you under the table? What are you doing? Tai sao cậu ở dưới gầm bàn? Cậu đang làm gì thế?
431 I work every day from nine (9:00) to ve-thirty (5:30). Tôi ngày nào cũng làm việc từ chín giờ đến năm rưỡi.
432 Howard takes a shower every morning. Howard sáng nào cũng tắm.
433 It rains a lot in the winter. Trời mưa nhiều vào mùa đông.
434 I don't watch TV very often. Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm.
435 What do you usually do on weekends? Cậu thường làm gì vào cuối tuần?
436 Do you like her? Cậu có thích cô ấy không?
437 Do you love her? Cậu có yêu cô ấy không?
438 Do you want to know the answer? Cậu có muốn biết câu trả lời không?
439 Do you understand me? Cậu có hiểu tôi không?
440 Do you remember that day? Cậu có nhớ ngày hôm đó không?
441 It depends on you. Nó tuỳ thuộc ở cậu.
442 What do you prefer? Cậu thích gì?
443 Do you hate me? Cậu có ghét tôi không?
444 What do you need? Cậu cần gì?
445 What do you mean? Ý cậu là gì?
446 Do you believe me? Cậu có tin tôi không?
447 I don't believe you. Tôi không tin cậu.
448 Do you forget the answer? Cậu có quyên câu trả lời không?
449 Does he take photographs? Anh ấy có chụp ảnh không?
450 Is he taking a photograph? Anh ấy có đang chụp ảnh không?
451 What's he doing now? Anh ấy bây giờ đang làm gì?
452 Is she driving a bus? Cô ấy có đang lái xe bus không?
453 Does she drive a bus? Cô ấy có lái xe bus không?
454 What's she doing now? Cô ấy bây giờ đang làm gì?
455 Does he wash windows? Anh ấy có rửa cửa sổ không?
456 Is he washing a window? Anh ấy có đang rửa cửa sổ không?
457 What's he doing now? Anh ấy đang làm gì bây giờ?
458 Are they teaching? Họ có đang dạy học không?
459 Do they teach? Họ có dạy học không?
460 What do they do? Họ làm gì?
461 Excuse me, do you speak English? Xin lỗi, cậu có nói tiếng Anh không?
462 Where's Kelly? — I don't know. Kelly đâu? - Tôi không biết.
463 What's so funny? Why are you laughing? Có gì vui? Sao cậu lại cười?
464 What does your sister do? — She's a dentist. Chị cậu làm nghề gì? - Chị ấy làm nha sĩ.
465 It's raining. I don't want to go out in the rain. Trời đang mưa. Tôi không muốn ra ngoài lúc mưa.
466 Where do you come from? Cậu từ đâu đến?
467 How much does it cost to send a package to Canada? Gửi hàng đi Canada tốn bao nhiêu tiền?
468 He's a good tennis player, but he doesn't play very often. Anh ấy là một tay vợt giỏi nhưng anh ấy không chơi thường xuyên lắm.
469 Where's Jirou? — He's taking a shower. Jirou đâu? - Anh ấy đang tắm.
470 I don't watch TV very often. Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm.
471 Somebody's singing. Có người đang hát.
472 Junko's tired. She wants to go home now. Junko mệt. Cô ấy muốn về nhà bây giờ.
473 How often do you read the news? Cậu có đọc báo bao lâu một lần?
474 Excuse me, but you're sitting in my seat. — I'm sorry. Xin lỗi nhưng cậu đang ngồi chỗ của tôi. - Tôi xin lỗi.
475 I'm sorry, I don't understand. Can you speak more slowly? Tôi xin lỗi, tôi không hiểu. Cậu có thể nói chậm hơn không?
476 It's late. I'm going home now. Are you coming with me? Muộn rồi. Tôi về nhà đây. Cậu có đi cùng tôi không?
477 What time does your father nish work every day? Bố cậu hết làm việc lúc mấy giờ hàng ngày?
478 You can turn the music o . I'm not listening to it. Cậu có thể tắt nhạc đi. Tôi không nghe nó.
479 He's in the kitchen cooking something. Anh ấy đang trong bếp nấu gì đó.
480 Jack doesn't usually drive to work. He usually walks. Jack thường không lái xe đi làm. Anh ấy thường đi bộ.
481 Lucy doesn't like co ee. She prefers tea. Lucy không thích cà phê. Cô ấy thích trà hơn.
482 I have blue eyes. > I've got blue eyes. Tôi có mắt màu xanh lam.
483 Ganesh has two (2) sisters. > Ganesh's got two (2) sisters. Ganesh có hai người anh/chị/em.
484 Our car has four (4) doors. > Our car's got four (4) doors. Xe hơi của chúng tôi có bốn cửa.
486 cats. They've got a lot of animals. Họ thích động vật. Họ có một con ngựa, ba con chó và sáu con mèo. Họ có nhiều động vật.
487 haven't got a car. Tôi có một chiếc xe đạp nhưng tôi không có xe hơi. Tôi có một chiếc xe đạp nhưng tôi không có xe hơi.
488 to̪ oj kɔ́ mo̖ʔt̚ ʨiəḱ ̚ sɛɛ ɗaʔp̚ ɲɯɯŋ to̪ oj xəəwŋ͡m kɔ́ sɛɛ həəj
They haven't got any children.'> 489 They haven't got any children.'> They don't have any children. > They haven't got any children. They haven't got any children.'> ☊ Họ không có con.
Lila hasn't got a job.'> 491 Lila hasn't got a job.'> Lila doesn't have a job. > Lila hasn't got a job. Lila hasn't got a job.'> ☊ Lila không có việc làm.
492 Does your phone have a camera? Điện thoại của cậu có máy ảnh không?
493 Does Nicole have a car? > Has Nicole got a car? Nicole có xe hơi không?
496 Do you have a camera? — No, I don't. Cậu có máy ảnh không? - Không.
497 Have you got a camera? — No, I don't. Cậu có máy ảnh không? - Không.
498 Does she have a car? — No, she doesn't. Cô ấy có xe hơi không? - Không.
499 Ask if he has a computer. — Yes, he's got a computer. Hỏi xem anh ấy có máy vi tính không. - Có, anh ấy có máy vi tính.
500 Ask if he has a dog. — No, he hasn't got a dog. Hỏi xem anh ấy có chó không. - Không, anh ấy không có chó.
501 Ask if he has a smart phone. — No, he hasn't got a smart phone. Hỏi xem anh ấy có điện thoại thông minh không. - Không, anh ấy không có điện thoại thông minh.
502 , ɐɐjŋ əj́ xəəwŋ͡m kɔ́ ɗiəʔ̖ n th̪ waʔj th̪ əəwŋ͡m mɪɪjŋ
503 Ask if he has a watch. — Yes, he's got a watch. Hỏi xem anh ấy có đồng hồ đeo tay không. - Có, anh ấy có đồng hồ đeo tay.
506 I don't have a computer. Tôi không có máy tính.
507 You don't have a dog. Cậu không có chó.
508 She doesn't have a bike. Cô ấy không có xe đạp.
509 He has several brothers and sisters. Anh ấy có một số anh chị em.
510 They have two (2) children. Họ có hai đứa con.
511 She doesn't have a key. Cô ấy không có chìa khoá.
512 He has a new job. Anh ấy có công việc mới.
513 They don't have much money. Họ không có nhiều tiền.
514 Do you have an umbrella? Cậu có ô không?
515 We have a lot of work to do. Chúng tôi có nhiều việc phải làm.
516 I don't have your phone number. Tôi khong có số điện thoại của cậu.
517 Does your father have a car? Bố cậu có xe hơi không?
518 How much money do you have with you? Cậu mang theo bao nhiêu tiền?
519 She doesn't have a car. She goes everywhere by bicycle. Cô ấy không có xe hơi. Cô ấy đi đâu cũng bằng xe đạp.
520 They like animals. They have three (3) dogs and two (2) cats. Họ thích động vật. Họ có ba con chó và hai con mèo.
521 Fahim isn't happy. He's got a lot of problems. Fahim không hạnh phúc. Anh ấy có nhiều chuyện.
522 They don't read much. They don't have many books. Họ không đọc nhiều. Họ không có nhiều sách.
523 What's wrong? — I've got something in my eye. Có chuyện gì vậy? - Tôi bị cái gì đó chui vào mắt.
524 Where's my phone? — I don't know. I don't have it. Điện thoại của tôi đâu? - Tôi không biết. Tôi không cầm nó.
525 She wants to go to the concert, but she doesn't have a ticket. Cô ấy muốn đi xem hoà nhạc nhưng cô ấy không có vé.
526 I'm not feeling well. I have a headache. Tôi cảm thấy không khoẻ. Tôi đang đau đầu.
527 It's a nice house but it doesn't have a big yard. Ngôi nhà đẹp đấy nhưng không có sân rộng.
528 Most cars have four (4) wheels. Hầu hết xe hơi đều có bốn bánh.
529 Everybody likes him. He's got a lot of friends. Mọi người quý anh ấy. Anh ấy có rất nhiều bạn.
530 I can't open the door. I don't have the key. Tôi không mở được cửa. Tôi không có chìa khoá.
531 An insect has six (6) legs. Côn trùng có sáu chân.
532 Hurry, we don't have much time. Nhanh lên, chúng ta không có nhiều thời gian.
533 Now he's at work. Bây giờ anh ấy đang ở cơ quan.
534 Last night he wasn't at work. Đêm hôm qua anh ấy không ở cơ quan.
535 He was in bed. Anh ấy ở trên giường.
536 He was asleep. Anh ấy ngủ.
537 He was in bed, asleep. Anh ấy ở trên giường, đi ngủ.
538 I was tired last night. Tối qua tôi mệt.
539 Where was Fatima yesterday? Tối qua Fatima ở đâu?
540 The weather was nice last week. Thời tiết tuần trước đẹp.
541 You were late yesterday. Hôm qua cậu đến muộn.
542 They weren't here last Sunday. Họ không ở đây Chủ nhật tuần trước.
543 (23) now. Năm ngoái Rebecca hai mươi hai tuổi, nên năm nay cô ấy hai mươi ba.
544 When I was a child, I was afraid of dogs. Hồi tôi còn nhỏ, tôi sợ chó.
545 We were hungry after the trip, but we weren't tired. Chúng tôi thấy đói sau chuyến đi, nhưng chúng tôi không thấy mệt.
546 The hotel was comfortable, but it wasn't expensive. Khách sạn thoải mái nhưng lại không đắt.
547 Was the weather nice when you were on vacation? Thời tiết lúc cậu đi nghỉ có đẹp không?
548 Your shoes are nice. Were they expensive? Giày cậu trông đẹp đấy. Giá có đắt không?
549 Why were you late this morning? Tại sao sáng nay cậu đi muộn?
550 Were you late? — No, I wasn't. Cậu đi muộn phải không? - Không phải.
551 Was Paul at work yesterday? — Yes, he was. Paul có đi làm ngày hôm qua không? - Không.
552 Were they at the party? — No, they weren't. Họ có trong bữa tiệc không? - Không.
553 Today the weather's nice, but yesterday it was very cold. Hôm nay trời đẹp nhưng hôm qua trời lạnh.
554 I'm hungry. Can I have something to eat? Tôi đói. Tôi ăn gì đó được không?
555 I feel ne this morning, but I was very tired last night. Tôi thấy khoẻ lúc sáng nay nhưng đêm qua tôi rất mệt
556 Where were you at eleven a.m. (11:00) last Friday morning? Cậu ở đâu lúc mười một giờ sáng Thứ sáu vừa rồi.
557 Don't buy those shoes. They're very expensive. Đừng mua đôi giầy đấy. Giá đắt quá.
558 I like your new jacket. Was it expensive? Tôi thích cái áo khoác mới của cậu. Giá có đắt không?
559 This time last year I was in Paris. Giờ này năm ngoái tôi đang ở Paris.
560 Where are the children? — I don't know, they were here a few minutes ago. Bọn trẻ đâu rồi? - Tôi không biết, chúng vừa ở đây mấy phút trước.
561 We weren't happy with the hotel. Our room was very small, and it wasn't clean. Chúng tôi không vui với cái khách sạn. Phòng chúng tôi rất bé mà nó lại không sạch sẽ.
562 Antonio wasn't at work last week because he was sick. He's better now. Antonio tuần trước không đi làm vì bị ốm, Bây giờ anh ấy đỡ hơn rồi.
563 Yesterday was a holiday, so the banks were closed. They're open today. Hôm qua là ngày lễ nên ngân hàng đóng cửa, Hôm nay họ mở cửa.
564 Richard wasn't. Anabel và Richard có đến bữa tiệc không? - Anabel thì có ở đó nhưng Richard thì không.
565 Where are my keys? — I don't know. They were on the table, but they're not there now. Chìa khoá của tôi đâu? - Tôi không biết. Trước nó ở trên bàn nhưng bây giờ thì không còn ở đó nữa.
566 ɓaan̖ ɲɯɯŋ ɓəəj zəə̖th̪ii̖xəəwŋ͡m kɔɔn̖ ə̖ɗɔ́nɯʔɯ́ə
567 You weren't at home last night. Where were you? Cậu hôm qua không ở nhà. Cậu đã ở đâu?
568 Why were you late this morning? — The tra c was bad. Tại sao cậu đến muộn sáng nay? - Giao thông không tốt.
569 Was your exam di cult? — No, it was easy. Bài thi có khó không? - Không, bài dễ.
570 Where were they last week? — They were on vacation. Họ ở đâu tuần trước? - Họ đi nghỉ.
571 dollars ($300). > It was two hundred euros (€200). Cái máy ảnh mới của cậu giá bao nhiêu? - Giá ba trăm dollar.
572 Why were you angry yesterday? — Because you were late. Sao hôm qua cậu tức giận thế? - VÌ cậu đến muộn.
573 Was the weather nice last week? — Yes, it was beautiful. Thời tiết tuần trước có đẹp không? - Có, trời đẹp.
575 thousand one (2001). Terry làm việc trong ngân hàng từ năm 1995 đến năm 2001.
576 EN Yesterday it rained all morning. It stopped at lunchtime. Hôm qua trời mưa cả sáng. Trời tạnh lúc ăn trưa.
577 We enjoyed the party last night. Chúng tôi sảng khoái với bữa tiệc tối qua.
578 We danced a lot and talked to a lot of people. Chúng tôi nhảy nhiều và nói chuyện với nhiều người.
579 The party ended at midnight. Bữa tiệc kết thúc lúc nửa đêm.
581 We did a lot of work yesterday. Chúng tôi đã làm rất nhiều việc ngày hôm qua.
582 Sonia went to the movies three (3) times last week. Sonia đi xem lm ba lần tuần trước.
583 Enzo came into the room, took o his coat, and sat down. Enzo vào trong phòng, cởi áo khoác và ngồi xuống.
584 It was hot in the room, so I opened the window. Trong phòng nóng nên tôi đã mở cửa sổ.
585 nished at ten pm (10:00). Bộ lm rất dài, nó bắt đầu lúc bảy giờ mười lăm và kết thúc lúc mười giờ tối.
586 When I was a child, I wanted to be a doctor. Hồi tôi còn bé tôi muốn làm bác sĩ.
587 The accident happened last Sunday afternoon. Vụ tai nạn xảy ra chiều Chủ nhật vừa qua.
588 It's a nice day today, but yesterday it rained all day. Trời hôm nay đẹp nhưng hôm qua trời mưa cả ngày.
589 We enjoyed our vacation last year. We stayed at a very nice place. Chúng tôi thấy sảng khoái với kì nghỉ năm ngoái. Chúng tôi đã ở một nơi rất đẹp.
590 Cecilia's grandfather died when he was ninety (90) years old. Ông của Cecilia chết lúc ông ấy chín mươi tuổi.
591 I already paid the bill. Tôi đã trả tiền hoá đơn.
592 I visited her last week. Tôi đã đến thăm cô ấy tuần trước.
593 I bought my tickets online. Tôi đã mua vé qua mạng.
594 I copied the schedule. Tôi đã sao chép thời gian biểu.
595 I put my bag on the table. (PAST TENSE) Tôi đã để túi của tôi ở trên bàn.
596 I spoke with him yesterday on the phone. Tôi đã nói chuyện với anh ấy hôm qua qua điện thoại.
597 Last Tuesday, Vanessa ew from Los Angeles to Mexico City. Thứ ba vừa rồi Vanessa đã bay từ Los Angeles đến Thành phố Mexico.
598 She got up at six (6) in the morning and had a cup of co ee. Cô ấy dậy lúc sáu giờ sáng nay và uống một chén cà phê.
599 At seven- fteen she left home and drove to the airport. Lúc bảy giờ mười lăm cô ấy ra khỏi nhà và lái xe đến sân bay.
600 When she got there, she parked the car, walked to the terminal, and checked in. Khi cô ấy đến đấy, cô ấy gửi xe, đi bộ vào nhà gare và làm thủ tục đăng kí.
601 Then she had breakfast at an airport cafe and waited for her ight. Rồi cô ấy ăn sáng ở quán của sân bay và chờ đợi chuyến bay.
602 The plane departed on time and arrived in Mexico City four (4) hours later. Máy bay khởi hành đúng giờ và đến Thành phố Mexico sau đấy bốn tiếng.
603 Finally, she took a taxi from the airport to her hotel downtown. Cuối cùng cô ấy bắt taxi từ sân bay về khách sạn trung tâm.
604 Steve always goes to work by car. > Yesterday he went to work by car. Steve luôn đi làm bằng xe hơi. Hôm qua anh ấy đã đi làm bằng xe hơi.
605 Hannah often loses her keys. > She lost her keys last week. Hannah thường xuyên làm mất chìa khoá. Tuần trước cô ấy làm mất chìa khoá.
606 Zoe meets her friends every night. > She met them last night. Zoe đi gặp bạn bè mỗi tối. Cô ấy có đi gặp họ tối qua.
607 I usually buy two (2) newspapers every day. > Yesterday I bought two (2) newspapers. Tôi thường mua hai tờ báo hàng ngày. Hôm qua tôi có mua hai tờ báo.
608 We often go to the movies on weekends. > Last Sunday we went to the movies. Chúng tôi thường đi xem lm vào cuối tuần. Chủ nhật vừa rồi chúng tôi có đi xem lm.
609 I eat an orange every day. > Yesterday I ate an orange. Tôi ăn một quả cam mỗi ngày. Hôm qua tôi có ăn một quả cam.
610 Tom always takes a shower in the morning. > This morning he took a shower. Tom luôn luôn tắm vào buổi sáng. Sáng nay anh ấy có tắm.
613 I don't watch TV very often. Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm.
614 I didn't watch TV yesterday. Tôi không xem vô tuyến ngày hôm qua.
615 Does she go out often? Cô ấy có thường xuyên ra ngoài không?
616 Did she go out last night? Cô ấy có ra ngoài tối qua không?
617 I played tennis yesterday, but I didn't win. Tôi chơi quần vợt hôm qua nhưng tôi đã không thắng.
618 Did you do your homework? — No, I didn't have time. Cậu có làm bài tập về nhà không? - Không, tôi không có thời gian.
619 We went to the movies, but we didn't enjoy the lm. Chúng tôi đã đi xem lm, nhưng chúng tôi không thích bộ lm.
620 Did you see Fabian yesterday? — No, I didn't. Hôm qua cậu có trông thấy Fabian không? - Không, tôi không
621 Did it rain on Sunday? — Yes, it did. Trời hôm Chủ nhật có mưa không? - Có mưa.
622 Did Eveline come to the party? — No, she didn't. Eveline có đến dự tiệc không? - Không cô ấy đã không đến.
623 EN Did your parents have a good trip? — Yes, they did. Chuyến đi của bố mẹ cậu có được không? - Có.
624 I saw Evita, but I didn't see Fausto. Tôi đã thấy Evita, nhưng tôi không thấy Fausto.
625 They worked on Monday, but they didn't on Tuesday. Họ đã làm việc hôm Thứ hai nhưng không làm hôm Thứ ba.
626 She had a pen, but she didn't have any paper. Cô ấy có một cái bút nhưng cô ấy không có tờ giấy nào.
627 the house. Gerhard có làm việc gì đó ngoài sân nhưng anh ấy không làm việc gì trong nhà cả.
628 I watched TV last night. How about you? Did you watch TV last night? Tôi đã xem vô tuyến tối hôm qua. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có xem vô tuyến tối qua không?
629 I enjoyed the party. How about you? Did you enjoy the party? Tôi rất thích bữa tiệc. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có thấy thích bữa tiệc không?
631 I nished work early. How about you? Did you nish work early? Tôi đã kết thúc công việc sớm.Cậu thì sao? Cậu có kết thúc công việc sớm không?
632 I slept well last night. How about you? Did you sleep well last night? Tôi đêm qua ngủ ngon. Cậu thì sao? Đêm qua cậu ngủ có ngon không.
633 ŋɔɔn xəəwŋ͡m
634 I watched TV. Tôi đã xem vô tuyến.
635 I got up before seven am (7:00). Tôi đã dậy lúc bảy giờ sáng.
636 I took a shower. Tôi đã đi tắm.
637 I bought a magazine. Tôi đã mua một tờ tạp chí.
638 I went to bed before ten-thirty. Tôi đã đi ngủ trước mười rưỡi.
639 We went to Hong Kong last month. Chúng tôi đã đến Hong Kong tháng trước.
640 Where did you stay? Các cậu ở chỗ nào?
641 We stayed with some friends. Chúng tôi ở với mấy người bạn.
642 I was late for the meeting. Tôi bị muộn buổi họp.
643 What time did you get there? Cậu đến đó lúc mấy giờ?
644 I got there at nine-thirty. Tôi đến lúc chín rưỡi.
645 I played tennis this afternoon. Tôi đã chơi quần vợt chiều nay.
646 Did you win? Cậu có thắng không?
647 No, I lost. Không, tôi đã thua.
648 I had a nice vacation. Tôi đã có một kì nghỉ đẹp.
649 Where did you go? Cậu đã đi đâu?
650 I went to the mountains. Tôi đi lên núi.
651 We came home by taxi. Chúng tôi về nhà bằng taxi.
652 How much did it cost? Giá tiền là bao nhiêu?
653 It cost forty dollars ($40). > It cost thirty euros (€30) Giá bốn mươi dollar.
654 I'm tired this morning. Sáng nay tôi thấy mệt.
655 Did you sleep well last night? Tối qua cậu có ngủ ngon không?
656 No, I didn't sleep very well. Không, tôi ngủ không ngon.
657 We went to the beach yesterday. Chúng tôi đã đi ra bãi biển hôm qua.
658 Was the weather nice? Thời tiết có đẹp không?
659 Yes, the weather was great. Có, thời tiết rất tuyệt vời.
660 The window is broken. Cửa sổ bị vỡ.
661 How did it break? Làm sao nó vỡ?
662 I don't know how it broke. Tôi không biết sao nó lại vỡ.
663 enjoy it. Chúng tôi đã đi xem lm, nhưng bộ lm không hay lắm. Chúng tôi không thích nó.
664 a pair of pants. Giovanni đã mua vài bộ quần áo mới ngày hôm qua: hai cái áo chemise và một cái quần.
665 Did it rain yesterday? — No, it was a nice day. Hôm qua trời có mưa không? - Không, hôm qua đẹp trời.
666 It was very warm in the room, so I opened a window. Trong phòng rất ấm nên tôi đã mở cửa sổ.
667 We were tired, so we didn't stay long at the party. Chúng tôi thấy mệt nên chúng tôi đã không ở bữa tiệc lâu.
668 I cut my hand this morning. — How did you do that? Tôi bị đứt tay sáng nay. - Sao cậu bị thế?
669 about a meeting. Sao hôm qua cậu không có mặt trong cuộc họp? - Tôi không biết là có cuộc họp.
670 It's six o'clock (6:00) now. Luka's at home watching TV. Bây giờ là sáu giờ. Luka đang ở nhà xem vô tuyến.
671 At four o'clock (4:00) he wasn't at home. He was at the gym. Lúc bốn giờ anh ấy không có nhà. Anh ấy đang đi tập thể hình.
672 He was swimming in the pool, not watching TV. Anh ấy đi bơi ở bể bơi chứ không xem vô tuyến.
674 What did he say? — I don't know, I wasn't listening. Anh ấy đã nói cái gì thế? - Tôi không biết, tôi không nghe.
675 EN It was raining, so we didn't go out. Trời mưa nên chúng tôi đã không ra ngoài.
676 In two-thousand-one we were living in Japan. Năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một chúng tôi sống ở Nhật Bản.
677 Today she's wearing a skirt, but yesterday she was wearing pants. Hôm nay cô ấy mặc váy nhưng hôm qua cô ấy mặc quần.
678 I woke up early yesterday. It was a beautiful morning. Hôm qua tôi tỉnh dậy sớm. Buổi sáng thật là đẹp.
679 The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Mặt trời đang toả nắng và bầy chim đang hót líu lo.
680 I was working at ten-thirty last night. Tôi đang làm việc lúc mười rưỡi tối qua.
681 It wasn't raining when we went out. Trời đang không mưa khi chúng tôi đi ra ngoài.
682 What were you doing at three [o'clock] (3:00)? Cậu đang làm gì lúc ba giờ.
683 Dmitry and Irina were at the supermarket buying food. Dmitri và Irina đã ở siêu thị mua đồ ăn.
684 Santo was in his car driving. Santo đã ở trong xe của anh ấy lái xe.
685 Dennis was at the station waiting for a train. Dennis ở nhà gare đợi tàu hoả.
686 The old couple were in the park taking a walk. Cặp đôi cao tuổi đã ở trong công viên đi dạo.
687 At eight forty- ve (8:45) she was washing her car. Lúc tám giờ bốn mươi lăm cô ấy đang rửa xe,
688 At ten forty- ve (10:45) she was playing tennis. Lúc mười giờ bốn mươi lăm cô ấy đang chơi quần vợt.
689 At eight o'clock (8:00) she was reading the news. Lúc tám giờ cô ấy đang đọc báo.
690 At twelve-ten she was cooking lunch. Lúc mười hai giờ mười cô ấy đang nấu bữa trưa.
691 At seven- fteen (7:15) she was having breakfast. Lúc bảy giờ mười lăm cô ấy đang ăn sáng.
692 At nine thirty (9:30) she was cleaning the kitchen. Lúc chín giờ ba mươi cô ấy đang dọn dẹp nhà bếp.
693 Where were you living in nineteen ninety-nine (1999)? Cậu sống ở đâu hồi năm một nghìn chín trăm chín mươi chín?
694 EN What were you doing at two [o'clock] (2:00)? Cậu đang làm gì lúc hai giờ?
695 Was it raining when you got up? Trời có mưa lúc cậu dậy không?
696 Why was she driving so fast? Tại sao cô ấy lái xe nhanh thế?
697 Why was he wearing a suit yesterday? Tại sao anh ấy hôm qua lại mặc complet?
698 He wasn't wearing a jacket. Anh ấy không mặc áo khoác.
699 He was carrying a bag. Anh ấy mang theo một cái túi.
700 He wasn't going to the dentist. Anh ấy không đi khám nha sĩ.
701 He was eating ice cream. Anh ấy đang ăn kem.
702 He wasn't carrying an umbrella. Anh ấy không mang theo ô.
703 He wasn't going home. Anh ấy không về nhà.
704 He was wearing a hat. Anh ấy đội mũ.
705 He wasn't riding a bicycle. Anh ấy không đạp xe.
706 What was Jose doing when the phone rang? Jose đang làm gì khi điện thoại kêu?
707 He was reading a book. Anh ấy đang đọc sách.
708 What did he do when the phone rang? Anh ấy đã làm gì khi điện thoại kêu?
709 He stopped reading and answered the phone. Anh ấy dừng đọc sách và trả lời điện thoại.
710 What did you do yesterday morning? Sáng hôm qua cậu làm gì?
711 What were you doing at ten thirty (10:30)? Lúc mười rưỡi cậu đang làm gì?
712 We played tennis from ten (10:00) to eleven thirty (11:30). Chúng tôi chơi quần vợt từ mười giờ đến mười một giờ rưỡi.
713 We were playing tennis. Chúng tôi đang chơi quần vợt.
714 Did you watch the basketball game on TV last night? Cậu có xem trận bóng rổ trên vô tuyến tối qua không?
715 Were you watching TV when I called you? Cậu có đang xem lúc tôi gọi cậu không?
716 It didn't rain while we were on vacation. Trời không mưa lúc chúng tôi đi nghỉ.
717 It wasn't raining when I got up. Trồi đang mưa lúc tôi ngủ dậy.
718 at two thirty (2:30), I was in the middle of working. Tôi bắt đầu làm việc lúc chín giờ và kết thúc lúc bốn rưỡi. Nên lúc hai rưỡi tôi đang giữa chừng công việc.
719 It was raining when we went out. Trời đang mưa lúc chúng tôi đi ra ngoài.
720 I saw them this morning. They were waiting at the bus stop. Tôi đã gặp họ sáng nay. Họ đang đợi ở bến xe bus.
721 She fell asleep while reading. Cô ấy đã ngủ gật khi đang đọc sách.
722 Khalid broke his arm last week. Khalid đã bị gãy tay tuần trước.
723 It happened when he was painting his room. Chuyện đã xảy ra khi anh ấy đang sơn phòng.
724 He fell o the ladder. Anh ấy đã bị ngã thang.
725 The train arrived at the station, and she got o . Tàu hoả đến gare và cô ấy xuống.
726 Two friends of hers were waiting to meet her. Hai người bạn của cô ấy đang đợi gặp cô ấy
727 Yesterday she was walking down the street when she met Albert. Hôm qua khi cô ấy đang bước chân xuống phố thì cô ấy gặp Albert.
728 He was going to the station to catch a train, and he was carrying a bag. Anh ấy đang đi đến nhà gare để bắt tàu và anh ấy đang mang một cái túi.
729 They stopped to talk for a few minutes. Họ dừng lại nói chuyện mấy phút.
730 Was Lara busy when you went to see her? Lara có bận lúc cậu đến gặp cô ấy không?
731 Yes, she was studying. Có, cô ấy đang học bài.
732 What time did the mail arrive this morning? Thư đã đến lúc mấy giờ sáng nay?
733 It came while he was having breakfast. Nó đến lúc anh ấy đang ăn sáng.
734 Was Marta at work today? Marta có đi làm hôm nay không?
735 No, she didn't go to work. She was sick. Không, cô ấy đã không đi làm. Cô ấy bị ốm.
736 How fast were you driving when the police stopped you? Cậu đang phóng nhanh cỡ nào lúc cảnh sát chặn cậu lại?
737 I'm not sure, but I wasn't driving very fast. Tôi không chắc, nhưng tôi không đi quá nhanh.
738 Did your team win the baseball game yesterday? Đội của cậu có thắng trận bóng chày hôm qua không?
739 No, the weather was very bad, so we didn't play. Không, thời tiết rất xấu nên chúng tôi đã không chơi.
741 Did you see Clara last night? Cậu có thấy Clara tối qua không?
742 Yes, she was wearing a very nice jacket. Có, cô ấy mặc một cái áo khoác rất là đẹp.
743 What were you doing at two [o'clock] (2:00) this morning? Cậu đang làm gì lúc hai giờ sáng nay?
744 I was asleep. Tôi đang ngủ.
745 I lost my key last night. Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá tối qua.
746 How did you get into your apartment? Cậu đã vào nhà bằng cách nào?
747 I climbed in through a window. Tôi trèo qua cửa sổ.
748 Bernard used to work in a factory. Bernard đã từng làm việc trong một nhà máy.
749 Now he works in a supermarket. Bây giờ anh ấy đang làm ở một siêu thị.
750 When I was a child, I used to like chocolate. Hồi tôi còn bé, tôi từng thích ăn chocolat.
751 I used to read a lot of books, but I don't read much these days. Tôi từng đọc rất nhiều sách, nhưng tôi ngày nay không còn đọc nhiều nữa.
752 Emilia has short hair now, but it used to be very long. Emilia bây giờ đang để tóc ngắn,nhưng nó đã từng rất dài.
753 They used to live on the same street as us. Họ từng sống cùng tầng với chúng tôi.
754 these days. Chúng tôi từng thấy họ nhiều lần nhưng hiện tại chúng tôi không thấy họ thường xuyên lắm.
755 Nadya used to have a piano, but she sold it a few years ago. Nadya từng có một cây dương cầm, nhưng cô ấy đã bán nó cách đây vài năm.
756 When I was a child, I didn't use to like mushrooms. Hồi tôi còn bé, tôi từng không thích ăn nấm.
757 Where did you use to live before you came here? Cậu đã từng sống ở đâu trước khi cậu đến đây?
758 He used to play baseball. Anh ấy từng chơi bóng chày.
759 He used to be a taxi driver. Anh ấy từng là lái xe taxi.
760 They used to live in the country. Họ từng sống ở nông thôn.
761 I used to wear glasses. Tôi đã từng đeo kính.
762 This building used to be a hotel. Toà nhà này đã từng là khách sạn.
763 Do you go out much? — No, I used to go out three (3) nights a week though. Cậu có hay ra đường không? - Không, nhưng tôi đã từng ra đường ba tối một tuần.
764 Do you play any instruments? — No, I used to play guitar though. Cậu có chơi nhạc cụ nào không? - Không, nhưng tôi đã từng chơi guitar.
765 Do you like to read? — I don't have the time, but I used to read a lot. Cậu có thích đọc sách không? - Tôi không có thời gian, trước tôi từng đọc rất nhiều.
766 a year though. Cậu có đi chơi xa nhiều không? - Tôi cũng muốn lắm. Trước tôi cũng từng đi xa vài lần một năm.
767 Do you play any sports? — Yes, I play basketball. Cậu có chơi môn thể thao nào không? - Có, tôi chơi bóng chày.
768 Do you go to work by car? — Sometimes, but most days I go by subway. Cậu có đi làm bằng xe hơi không? - Thỉnh thoảng, nhưng hầu hết là tôi đi tàu điện ngầm.
769 When I was a child, I never used to eat meat, but I eat it now. Hồi tôi còn bé tôi từng không bao giờ chịu ăn thịt, nhưng bây giờ tôi có ăn.
770 Angela loves to watch TV. She watches it every night. Angela mê xem vô tuyến. Cô ấy đêm nào cũng xem.
771 years ago. Chúng tôi từng sống gần sân bay, nhưng chúng tôi đã chuyển đến trung tâm vài năm trước.
772 Normally I start work at seven am (7:00), so I get up very early. Thông thường tôi làm việc lúc bảy giờ sáng nên tôi dậy sớm.
773 EN What games did you use to play when you were a child? Cậu từng hay chơi những trò gì khi cậu còn bé?
774 Have you been to France? — No, I haven't. Cậu từng đến Pháp chưa? - Chưa.
775 We've been to Canada, but we haven't been to Alaska. Chúng tôi từng đến Canada rồi, nhưng chúng tôi chưa từng đến Alaska.
776 Shakira's an interesting person. She's had many di erent jobs and has lived in many places. Shakira là một người thú vị. Cô ấy từng làm nhiều nghề khác nhau và từng sống ở nhiều nơi.
777 I've seen that man before, but I can't remember where. Tôi từng thấy anh ấy trước đây nhưng tôi không nhớ là ở đâu.
778 How many times has Brazil won the World Cup? Brazil đã từng vô địch Giải bóng đá thế giới bao nhiêu lần?
779 Have you read this book? — Yes, I've read it twice. Cậu đã đọc cuốn sách này chưa? - Rồi, tôi đã đọc nó hai lần.
780 Has she ever been to Australia? — Yes, once. Cô ấy đã từng đến Australia chưa? - Rồi, một lần.
781 Have you ever played golf? — Yes, I play a lot. Cậu đã chơi golf bao giờ chưa? - Rồi, tôi chơi nhiều.
782 My sister's never traveled by plane. Em gái tôi chưa đi máy bay bao giờ.
783 I've never ridden a horse. Tôi chưa cưỡi ngựa bao giờ.
784 Who is that man? — I don't know, I've never seen him before. Ông kia là ai thế? - Tôi không biết, tôi chưa gặp ông ấy bao giờ.
785 Have you ever been to Montreal? — No, never. Cậu đã từng đến Montreal bao giờ chưa? - Chưa, chưa bao giờ.
786 Have you ever played golf? — No, never. Cậu từng chơi golf bao giờ chưa? - Chưa, chưa bao giờ.
787 Have you ever been to South Korea? — Yes, once. Cậu từng đến Hàn Quốc bao giờ chưa - Rồi, một lần.
788 Have you ever lost your passport? — No, never. Cậu đã mất hộ chiếu bao giờ chưa? - Chưa, chưa bao giờ.
789 Have you ever own in a helicopter? — No, never. Cậu đã đi máy bay trực thăng bao giờ chưa? - Chưa bao giờ.
790 Have you ever won a race? — Yes, a few times. Cậu đã từng thắng trong cuộc đua nào chưa? - Rồi, một vài lần.
791 Have you ever been to Peru? — Yes, twice. Cậu từng đến Peru bao giờ chưa? - Rồi, hai lần.
792 Have you ever driven a bus? — No, never. Cậu từng lái xe bus bao giờ chưa? - Chưa bao giờ.
793 Have you ever broken your leg? — Yes, once. Cậu đã bị gãy chân bao giờ chưa? - Rồi, một lần.
794 She's been to Spain twice. Cô ấy từng đến Tây Ban Nha hai lần.
795 She's been to Japan once. Cô ấy từng đến Nhật Bản một lần.
796 She's won a race several times. Cô ấy từng đua thắng vài ba lần.
797 She's never own in a helicopter. Cô ấy chưa bao giờ đi máy bay trực thăng.
798 I've been to New York once. Tôi từng đến New York một lần.
799 I've never played tennis. Tôi chưa bao giờ chơi quần vợt.
800 I've never driven a truck. Tôi chưa bao giờ lái xe tải.
801 I've been late for school several times. Tôi đã đi học muộn vài ba lần.
802 She's had many di erent jobs. Cô ấy đã làm được nhiều nghề khác nhau.
803 She's written ten (10) books. Cô ấy đã viết được mười cuốn sách.
804 She's written a lot of interesting things. Cô ấy đã viết được nhiều thứ thú vị.
805 She's traveled all over the world. Cô ấy đã đi vòng quanh thế giới.
806 She's been married three (3) times. Cô ấy đã kết hôn ba lần.
807 She's met a lot of interesting people. Cô ấy đã gặp được nhiều người thú vị.
808 Have you ever played basketball? — Just once. Cậu từng chơi bóng rổ bao giờ chưa? - Mới một lần.
809 Have you ever written a poem? — Yes, in high school. Cậu từng làm thơ bao giờ chưa - Rồi, hồi ở trung học.
810 Does she know Claude? — No, she's never met him. Cô ấy có biết Claude không? - Không, cô ấy chưa bao giờ gặp
811 They have lots of books, and have read all of them. Họ có rất nhiều sách và họ đã đọc hết chúng.
813 Gunter's favorite movie is Star Wars. He's seen it twenty (20) times, but I've never seen it. Bộ lm yêu thích của Gunter là Chiến tranh giữa các vì sao. Anh ấy đã xem nó được hai mươi lần còn tôi chưa xem bao giờ.
814 I've traveled by plane, bus, and train. Someday, I want to take a trip by boat. Tôi từng đi máy bay, xe bus và tàu hoả. Một ngày nào đó tôi muốn đi du lịch bằng thuyền.
815 Caroline's on vacation in Brazil. She's there now. Caroline đi nghỉ ở Brazil. Cô ấy bây giờ đang ở đấy.
816 She arrived in Brazil on Monday. Today's Thursday. Cô ấy đến Brazil hôm Thứ hai. Hôm nay là Thứ năm.
817 How long has she been in Brazil? Cô ấy đã ở Brazil được bao lâu rồi?
818 She's been in Brazil since Monday. Cô ấy đã ở đó từ Thứ hai.
819 She's been in Brazil for three (3) days. Cô ấy đã ở đó được ba ngày.
821 Are you married? How long have you been married? Cậu đã kết hôn chưa? Cậu kết hôn được bao lâu rồi?
822 EN Do you know her? How long have you known her? Cậu có biết cô ấy không? Cậu biết cô ấy được bao lâu rồi?
823 I know Charlotte. I've known her for a long time. Tôi biết Charlotte. Tôi biết cô ấy từ lâu rồi.
824 Karla lives in Tokyo. How long has she lived in Tokyo? Karla sống ở Tokyo. Cô ấy sống ở Tokyo bao lâu rồi?
825 She's lived there all her life. Cô ấy sống ở đó cả đời.
826 I have a car. How long have you had your car? Tôi có xe hơi. Cậu có xe hơi được bao lâu rồi?
827 I've had it since April. Tôi có nó từ tháng tư.
829 I've been studying German for two (2) years. Tôi đã học tiếng Đức được hai năm.
830 Gerard's watching TV. How long has he been watching TV? Gerard đang xem vô tuyến. Anh ấy đã xem vô tuyến được bao lâu rồi?
831 He's been watching TV since ve [o'clock] (5:00). Anh ấy đã xem vô tuyến từ lúc năm giờ.
832 It's raining. It's been raining all day. Trời đang mưa. Trời đã mưa được cả ngày.
833 nineteen ninety-nine (1999). Svetlana và Maksim là vợ chồng. Họ đãng cưới nhau từ năm một nghìn chín trăm chín mươi chín.
834 Severo's sick. He's been sick for the last few days. Severo bị ốm. Anh ấy đã ốm được mấy ngày hôm nay.
835 We live on Main Street. We've lived there for a long time. Chúng tôi sống ở phố Main. Chúng tôi đã sống ở đó từ lâu rồi.
836 Florentine works in a bank. She's worked in a bank for ve (5) years. Florentine làm việc trong ngân hàng, Cô ấy đã làm việc trong ngân hàng được năm năm.
837 Hubert has a headache. He's had a headache since he got up this morning. Hubert bị đau đầu. Anh ấy bị đau đầu từ lúc anh ấy ngủ dậy sáng nay.
838 I'm studying English. I've studied English for six (6) months. Tôi đang học tiếng Anh. Tôi đã học tiếng Anh được sáu tháng.
839 How long have they been in Brazil? Họ ở Brazil được bao lâu rồi?
840 How long have you known Olivia? Cậu biết Olivia được bao lâu rồi?
841 How long has she studied Italian? Cô ấy học tiếng Ý được bao lâu rồi?
842 How long has he lived in Seattle? Cô ấy sống ở Seatle được bao lâu rồi?
843 How long have you been a teacher? Cô ấy làm giáo viên được bao lâu rồi?
844 How long has it been raining? Trời mưa được bao lâu rồi?
845 They've been married for ten (10) years. Họ đã cưới nhau được mười năm.
846 Leonardo's lived in Canada since April. Leonardo đã sống ở Canada từ tháng tư.
847 Giselle and I are friends. I know her very well. Giselle và tôi là ban, Tôi biết rất rõ về cô ấy.
848 Luisa and I are friends. I've known her for a long time. Luisa và tôi là bạn. Tôi đã quen cô ấy từ lâu rồi.
849 Sorry I'm late. How long have you been waiting? Xin lỗi tôi đến muộn. Cậu đã đợi được bao lâu rồi?
850 Jean works in a hotel now. He likes his job a lot. Jean hiện đang làm việc trong một khách sạn. Anh ấy rất thích công việc của mình.
851 (2) hours. Isabelle đang đọc báo. Cô ấy đã đọc được hai tiếng đồng hồ rồi.
852 How long have you lived in this house? Cậu đã sống trong ngôi nhà này được bao lâu rồi?
853 Is that a new coat? — No, I've had this coat for a long time. Áo khoác mới đấy à? - Không, áo này tôi có lâu rồi.
854 (3) days. Maalik hiện đang ở ngay Seattle. Anh ấy đã ở đó ba hôm vừa qua.
855 Yasmin's in Brazil. She's been there for three (3) days. Yasmin đang ở Brazil. Cô ấy đã ở đó được ba hôm.
856 Today's Wednesday. She's been there since Monday. Hôm nay là Thứ tư. Cô ấy đã ở đó từ Thứ hai.
857 Lucien has been in Canada for six (6) months. Lucien đã ở Canada được sáu tháng.
858 Lucien has been in Canada since January. Lucien đã ở Canada từ tháng một.
859 We've been waiting for two (2) hours. Chúng tôi đã đợi được hai tiếng đồng hồ.
860 We've been waiting since nine [o'clock] (9:00). Chúng tôi đã đợi từ lúc chín giờ.
861 I've lived in Chicago for a long time. Tôi sống ở Chicago đã lâu rồi.
862 I've lived in Chicago since I was ten (10) years old. Tôi đã sống ở Chicago từ khi tôi mười tuổi.
863 Jasmine started her new job three (3) weeks ago. Jasmine đã bắt đầu công việc mới cách đây ba tuần.
864 When did Noboru leave? — He left ten (10) minutes ago. Noboru đi lúc nào thế? - Anh ấy đi cách đây mười phút.
865 I had dinner an hour ago. Tôi đã ăn tối một tiếng trước.
866 Life was very di erent a hundred (100) years ago. Cuộc sống một trăm năm trước rất khác.
867 When did Michiko arrive in Brazil? Michiko đã đến Brazil lúc nào?
868 She arrived in Brazil three (3) days ago. Cô ấy đến Brazil ba ngày trước.
869 How long has she been in Brazil? Cô ấy đã ở Brazil được bao lâu?
870 She's been in Brazil for three (3) days. Cô ấy đã ở Brazil được ba ngày.
871 My aunt has lived in Australia for fteen (15) years. Cô của tôi sống ở Úc đã được mười lăm năm
873 twenty-one (1821). Mexico đã trở thành một nước độc lập từ năm một nghìn tám trăm hai mươi.
874 The bus is late. We've been waiting for twenty (20) minutes. Xe bus đến muộn. Chúng tôi đã đợi được hai mươi phút.
875 Michel's been sick for a long time. He's been in the hospital since October of last year. Michel bị ốm đã lâu. Anh ấy đã ở trong bệnh viện từ tháng mười năm ngoái.
876 Nobody lives in those houses. They've been empty for many years. Không ai sống trong những căn nhà kia cả. Ở đó bỏ không đã được nhiều năm.
877 When was the last time you ate? — Three hours ago. Lần gần đây nhất cậu ăn là lúc nào? - Ba tiếng trước.
878 When was the last time you were sick? — Five months ago. Lần gần đây nhất cậu ốm là lúc nào? - Năm tháng trước.
880 When was the last time you were in a car? — Just this morning. Lần gần đây nhất cậu ngồi xe hơi lúc nào? - Mới sáng nay.
881 When was the last time you went on vacation? — A year ago. Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi nghỉ là lúc nào? - Một năm trước.
882 Mungeol and Weonhye have been married for twenty (20) years. Văn Kiệt và Viện Huệ đã lấy nhau được hai mươi năm.
883 EN Mungeol and Weonhye got married twenty (20) years ago. Văn Kiệt và Viện Huệ lấy nhau cách đây hai mươi năm.
884 Nicholas arrived an hour ago. Nicholas đã đến cách đây một tiếng đồng hồ.
885 I bought these shoes a few days ago. Tôi mua đôi giày này mấy hôm trước.
886 Miriam's been studying English for six (6) months. Miriam đã học tiếng Anh được sáu tháng.
887 Have you known Heuijeong for a long time? Cậu biết Hi Chính từ lâu rồi à?
888 Natalie's been in Brazil for three (3) days. Natalie đã ở Brazil được ba ngày.
889 Geonhong's been here since Tuesday. Geonhong đã ở đây từ Thứ ba.
890 It's been raining for an hour. Trời đã mưa được một tiếng.
891 I've known Mengjuan since two thousand two (2002). Tôi đã biết Mộng Quyên từ năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một.
892 Remy and Pauline have been married for six (6) months. Remy và Pauline đã kết hôn được sáu tháng.
893 Hitomi has studied medicine at the university for three (3) years. Hitomi đã học ngành dược ở trường đại học được ba năm.
894 EN Ichirou's played the piano since he was seven (7) years old. Ichirou đã chơi đàn từ khi anh ấy bảy tuổi
895 clean now. Xe hơi của anh ấy bẩn. Anh ấy đang rửa xe. Anh ấy đã rửa xe. Bây giờ nó sạch rồi.
896 They're at home. They're going out. They've gone out. They're not at home now. Họ đang ở nhà. Họ đang đi ra ngoài. Họ đã đi ra ngoài. Bây giờ họ không ở nhà.
897 I've lost my passport. I can't nd my passport now. Tôi đã làm mất hộ chiếu. Tôi bây giờ không tìm thấy hộ chiếu đâu.
898 Where's Renee? — She's gone to bed. She's in bed now. Renée đâu? - Cô ấy đã đi ngủ. Cô ấy giờ đang ngủ.
899 We've bought a new car. We have a new car now. Chúng tôi đã mua một chiếc xe hơi mới. Giờ chúng tôi đã có xe hơi mới.
900 present. > I don't have a present for her yet. Ngày mai là sinh nhật Rashmi, mà tôi chưa mua quà cho cô ấy. Tôi chưa có quà cho cô ấy.
901 Junhong is away on vacation. Where has he gone? Where is he now? Junhong đang đi nghỉ. Anh ấy đã đi đâu? Bây giờ anh ấy đang ở đâu?
902 Have you met my brother, or should I introduce you? Cậu gặp anh trai tôi chưa, hay là để tôi giới thiệu với cậu?
903 I was a very slow typist in college, but I've gotten faster. Tôi đánh máy rất chậm hồi còn ở đại học, nhưng giờ tôi đã gõ
904 Where's your key? — I've lost it. I lost it. Chìa khoá của cậu đâu? - Tôi làm mất nó rồi. Tôi đã làm mất nó.
905 Is Oliver here? — No, he's gone home. He went home. Có Oliver ở đó không? - Không, anh ấy về nhà rồi. Anh ấy đã về
906 We've bought a new car. We bought a new car. Chúng tôi mua xe hơi mới rồi. Chúng tôi đã mua một chiệc xe
907 I lost my keys yesterday. Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá hôm qua.
908 I lost my keys last week. Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá tuần trước.
909 I've lost my keys ve (5) times this month. Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá được năm lần trong tháng này.
910 We bought a new car yesterday. Chúng tôi đã mua một chiếc xe hơi mới ngày hôm qua.
911 We bought a new car last week. Chúng tôi đã mua một chiếc xe hơi mới tuần trước.
912 We've bought two (2) new cars in the last three (3) years. Chúng tôi đã mua được hai chiếc xe hơi mới trong ba năm vừa qua.
He's already gone home.'> 913 He's already gone home.'> Serge isn't here. He went home. > He's already gone home. He's already gone home.'> ☊ Serge không có ở đây. Anh ấy đã về nhà. > Anh ấy đã về nhà rồi.
I've already written them an email.'> 914 I've already written them an email.'> I don't need to call them. I wrote them an email. > I've already written them an email. I've already written them an email.'> ☊ Tôi không cần phải gọi họ. Tôi viết cho họ một lá thư điện tử. Tôi đã viết cho họ một lá thư điện tử rồi.
She's broken her arm.'> 915 She's broken her arm.'> Sabine's not coming to the party. She broke her arm. > She's broken her arm. She's broken her arm.'> ☊ Sabine sẽ không đến bữa tiệc. Cô ấy bị gãy tay. > Cô ấy đã bị gãy tay.
They've moved to Seattle.'> 916 They've moved to Seattle.'> My brother and his wife don't live here any more. They moved to Seattle. > They've moved to Seattle. They've moved to Seattle.'> ☊ Anh trai tôi và vợ anh ý không sống ở đây nữa. Họ chuyển đến Seattle. > Họ đã chuyển đến Seattle.
917 I made a mistake. > I've made a mistake. Tôi đã phạm sai lầm. Tôi đã phạm sai lầm.
918 I lost my wallet. > I've lost my wallet. Tôi bị mất ví. > Tôi đã làm mất ví.
919 Did you see it anywhere? > Have you seen it anywhere? Cậu có thấy nó ở đâu không? Cậu đã thấy nó ở đâu chưa?
920 EN Did you hear? > Have you heard? Cậu có nghe thấy không? Cậu đã nghe thấy chưa?
921 Theo got married. > Theo's gotten married. Theo đã kết hôn. > Theo đã kết hôn rồi.
I did the shopping.'> 922 I did the shopping.'> I've done the shopping. > I did the shopping. I did the shopping.'> ☊ Tôi đã đi mua sắm xong rồi. > Tôi đã đi mua sắm.
923 Gustavo has taken my bike again without asking. > Gustavo took my bike without asking. Gustavo lại lấy xe đạp của tôi mà không xin phép. > Gustavo đã lấy xe đạp của tôi mà không xin phép.
924 Have you told your friends the good news? > Did you tell your friends the good news? Cậu đã báo tin vui cho các bạn của cậu chưa? Cậu có báo tin vui cho các bạn của cậu không?
We didn't pay the electric bill.'> 925 We didn't pay the electric bill.'> We haven't paid the electric bill yet. > We didn't pay the electric bill. We didn't pay the electric bill.'> ☊ Chúng tôi chưa trả tiền điện. > Chúng tôi đã không trả tiền điện.
926 Are Vincent and Valerie here? — Yes, they just arrived. Có Vincent và Valerie ở đó không? - Có, họ vừa mới đến.
927 Are you hungry? — No, I just had dinner. Cậu có đói không? - Không, tôi vừa mới ăn.
928 Is Niraj here? — No, he just left. Niraj có ở đó không? - Không, anh ấy vừa mới đi.
930 It's only nine o'clock (9:00) and Ines has already gone to bed. Mới có chín giờ Ines đã đi ngủ rồi.
931 This is Yvonne. — Yes, we've already met. Đây là Yvonne. - Vâng, chúng tôi đã gặp nhau rồi.
932 Are Isidor and Sandra here? — No, they haven't arrived yet. Có Isidor và Sandra ở đó không? - Không, họ vẫn chưa đến.
933 Does Yannick know that you're going away? — No, I haven't told him yet. Yannick có biết là cậu đi vắng không? - Không, tôi chưa bảo cậu ấy.
934 Dora has bought a new dress, but she hasn't worn it yet. Dora đã mua một bộ áo váy mới nhưng cô ấy chưa mặc nó.
935 Have Chandra and Indira arrived yet? — No, not yet. We're still waiting for them. Chandra và Idria đã đến chưa? - Chưa. Chúng tôi vẫn đang đợi họ.
937 This is my new dress. — It's nice, have you worn it yet? Đây là bộ áo váy mới của tôi. - Đẹp đấy, cậu đã mặc nó chưa?
938 What time is Stan arriving? — He's already arrived. Stan bao giờ sẽ đến? - Anh ấy đã đến rồi.
939 seen it. Bạn của cậu có muốn xem lm không? - Không, họ đã xem nó rồi.
940 Don't forget to call Vadim. — I've already called him. Đừng quên gọi cho Vadim. - Tôi đã gọi anh ấy rồi.
941 When is Hideki going to work? — He's already gone to work. Bao giờ Hideki sẽ đi làm? - Anh ấy đã đi làm rồi.
942 When does Hanako start her new job? — She's already started it. Bao giờ Hanako bắt đầu công việc mới? - Cô ấy đã bắt đầu làm rồi.
943 Has Tamara started her new job yet? Tamara đã bắt đầu công việc mới chưa?
944 Have you told your father about the accident yet? Cậu đã nói với bố cậu về vụ tai nạn chưa?
945 I've just eaten a big dinner, so I'm not hungry. Tôi vừa mới ăn một bữa tối no nên tôi không đói.
947 You can't go to bed. You haven't brushed your teeth yet. Cậu không thể đi ngủ được. Cậu chưa đánh răng.
948 You can't talk to Vladimir because he's just gone home. Cậu không thể nói chuyện với Vladimir được vì anh ấy vừa về nhà.
949 Ramona's just gotten out of the hospital, so she can't go to work. Ramona vừa mới ra viện nên cô ấy không đi làm được.
950 Have you given the post o ce our new address yet? Cậu đã đưa cho bưu điện địa chỉ mới nhà chúng ta chưa?
951 The postman hasn't come yet. Nhân viên bưu điện chưa đến.
952 I've just spoken to your sister. Tôi vừa mới nói chuyện với em gái cậu.
953 Has Jianwen bought a new computer yet? Kiến Văn đã mua máy tính mới chưa?
955 We've already done our packing for our trip. Chúng tôi đã đóng gói xong xuôi cho chuyến đi.
956 I've just swum a mile and I feel great. Tôi vừa mới bơi được một dặm và tôi cảm thấy tuyệt vời.
957 Your friend has some new neighbors. Ask him if he has met his new neighbors. Bạn của cậu có vài người hàng xóm mới. Hỏi anh ấy xem anh ấy đã gặp hàng xóm mới của mình chưa.
958 Your friend has a new job. Ask her if she has started her new job yet. Bạn của cậu có một công việc mới. Hỏi cô ấy xem cô ấy đã bắt đầu công việc mới chưa.
959 Your friend has to pay her phone bill. Ask her if she has paid her phone bill yet. Bạn của cậu phải trả tiền điện thoại. Hỏi cô ấy xem cô ấy đã trả tiền điện thoại chưa.
960 Victor was trying to sell his car. Ask him if he has sold his car yet. Victor đã muốn bán xe hơi của anh ấy. Hỏi anh ấy xem anh ấy đã bán xe hơi của anh ấy chưa.
961 ɗaʔá ɓań sɛɛ həəj ku̖ə ɐɐjŋ əj́ ʨɯɯə
962 I saw Malika yesterday. Tôi thấy Malika hôm qua.
963 Where were you on Sunday afternoon? Cậu đã ở đâu chiều hôm chủ nhật?
964 We didn't take a vacation last year. Chúng tôi năm ngoái không đi nghỉ.
965 What did you do last night? — I stayed at home. Cậu đã làm gì tối hôm qua. - Tôi ở nhà.
966 Shakespeare was a writer and wrote many plays and poems. Shakespeare là một nhà văn và đã viết nhiều kịch và thơ.
967 When did you buy your computer? Cậu đã mua máy tính ở đâu?
968 What time did Jamaal go out? Jamaal đã đi ra ngoài lúc mấy giờ?
969 Kenji went home. Kenji đã đi về nhà.
970 Did you have lunch today? Cậu có ăn trưa hôm nay không?
971 The email didn't arrive at all. Bức thư điện tử đã không hề đến.
972 My friend has written many books. Shakespeare wrote many plays and poems. Bạn tôi viết đã được nhiều cuốn sách. Shakespeare đã viết nhiều kịch và thơ.
The email didn't arrive today.'> 973 The email didn't arrive today.'> The email hasn't arrived yet. > The email didn't arrive today. The email didn't arrive today.'> ☊ Bức thư điện tử chưa đến. Bức thư điện tử hôm nay đã không đến.
We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome.'> 974 We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome.'> We've lived in Paris for six (6) years. > We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome. We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome.'> ☊ Chúng tôi sống ở Paris đã được sáu năm rồi. Chúng tôi đã sống ở Paris sáu năm nhưng giờ chúng tôi sống ở Roma.
975 I had lunch an hour ago. Tôi ăn trưa cách đây một tiếng.
976 I started my new job last week. Tôi đã bắt đầu công việc mới tuần trước.
977 My friends arrived on Friday. Bạn của tôi đã đến hôm Thứ sáu.
978 Keiko went out at ve [o'clock] (5:00). Keiko đã ra ngoài lúc năm giờ.
979 I wore my new suit yesterday. Tôi đã mặc bộ complet mới ngày hôm qua.
980 Have you seen Veda? > Did you see Veda yesterday? Cậu đã thấy Veda chưa? Cậu có gặp Veda hôm qua không?
I nished my work at two [o'clock] (2:00).'> 981 I nished my work at two [o'clock] (2:00).'> I've nished my work. > I nished my work at two [o'clock] (2:00). I nished my work at two [o'clock] (2:00).'> ☊ Tôi đã xong việc rồi. Tôi đã xong việc lúc hai giờ.
982 Have you nished? > What time did you nish your work? Cậu đã xong chưa? Cậu đã xong việc lúc mấy giờ?
983 Liting isn't here; she's gone out. Lệ Đình không có ở đây; cô ấy đã ra ngoài rồi.
984 (2) years ago. Bà của Sanjit đã chết rồi. Bà của Sanjit đã chết cách đây hai năm.
985 Where have you been? > Where were you last night? Cậu vừa ở đâu? Cậu đã ở đâu tối qua?
986 My friend is a writer, and has written many books. Bạn tôi là một nhà văn và đã viết được nhiều cuốn sách.
987 EN I played tennis yesterday afternoon. Tôi chơi quần vợt chiều hôm qua.
988 What time did you go to bed last night? Cậu đi ngủ lúc mấy giờ tối hôm qua?
989 Have you ever met a famous person? Cậu đã bao giờ gặp người nổi tiếng chưa?
990 The weather wasn't very good yesterday. Thời tiết hôm qua không tốt lắm.
991 Mira travels a lot. She's visited many countries. Mira đi du lịch rất nhiều. Cô ấy đã đến thăm được rất nhiều nước.
992 I turned o the light before leaving this morning. Tôi đã tắt đèn trước khi đi lúc sáng nay.
994 been there. Đài Loan trông như thế nào? Nó có đẹp không? - Tôi không biết. Tôi chưa từng đến đó.
995 Have you ever been to Florida? Cậu đã đến Florida bao giờ chưa?
996 We went there on vacation two (2) years ago. Chúng tôi đã đi nghỉ ở đó hai năm trước.
997 Did you have a good time? Khoảng thời gian cậu có ở đó có hay không?
998 We had a great time. It was wonderful. Chúng tôi đã có một khoảng thời gian tuyệt vời. Rất kì diệu.
999 What does your girlfriend do? Bạn gái cậu làm nghề gì?
1000 She's a painter. She's won many prizes for her paintings. Cô ấy làm hoạ sĩ. Cô ấy đã giành được nhiều giải thưởng cho nhưng bức vẽ của mình.
1001 Have you seany of her paintings? Cậu đã thấy bức vẽ nào của cô ấy chưa?
1002 I saw some of her work last week. Tôi đã thấy vài tác phẩm tuần trước.
1003 Brigitte works in a factory, but she's had a lot of di erent jobs. Brigitte đang làm việc ở một nhà máy, nhưng cô ấy đã từng làm nhiều nghề khác.
1004 Five years ago she was a waitress in a restaurant. Năm năm về trước cô ấy làm hầu bàn trong một nhà hàng.
1005 After that, she worked on a farm, but she didn't enjoy it very much. Sau đó, cô ấy làm việc ở một trang trại, nhưng cô ấy không thích nó lắm.
1006 Do you know Jianhong's sister? Cậu có biết em gái của Giản Hồng không?
1007 I've seher a few times, but I've never spokto her. Tôi từng gặp cô ấy mấy lần nhưng tôi chưa nói chuyện với cô ấy bao giờ.
1008 Have you ever spokto her? Cậu đã nói chuyện với cô ấy bao giờ chưa?
1009 I met her at a party last week. She's very nice. Tôi đã gặp cô ấy buổi tiệc tuần trước. Cô ấy rất được.
1010 Somebody cleans the o ce every day. > The o ce is cleaned every day. Có người lau dọn văn phòng hàng ngày. Văn phòng được lau dọn hàng ngày.
1011 cleaned yesterday. Có người đã lau dọn văn phòng hôm qua. Văn phòng đã được lau dọn hôm qua.
1012 Butter is made from milk. Beurre được làm từ sữa.
1013 Oranges are imported into Canada. Cam được nhập khẩu vào Canada.
1014 How oftare these rooms cleaned? Phòng này bao lâu được lau dọn một lần?
1015 I'm never invited to parties. Tôi chưa bao giờ được mời đi dự tiệc.
1016 This house was built one hundred (100) years ago. Ngôi nhà này được xây cách đây một trăm năm.
1017 These houses were built one hundred (100) years ago. Những ngôi nhà này được xây cách đây một trăm năm.
1018 Whwas the telephone invented? Điện thoại được phát minh khi nào?
1019 We weren't invited to the party last week. Chúng tôi không được mời tới bữa tiệc tuần trước.
1020 Was anybody injured in the accident? Có ai bị thương trong vụ tai nạn không?
1021 Two people were takto the hospital. Có hai người được đưa vào bệnh viện.
1022 I was born in Colombia in nineteeighty-nine (1989). Tôi sinh ra ở Colombia năm 1980.
1023 Where were you born? — In Taipei. Cậu sinh ra ở đâu? - Ở Đài Bắc.
1025 I was bittby dog a few days ago. Tôi bị chó cắn mấy ngày trước.
1027 Are these rooms cleaned every day? Phòng này có được lau dọn hàng ngày không?
1028 Glass is made from sand. Thuỷ tinh được làm từ cát.
1029 Stamps are sold at the post o ce. Tem được bán ở bưu điện.
1030 This word is not used very often. Từ này không được dùng thường xuyên lắm.
1031 Are we allowed to park here? Họ có được phép đỗ xe ở đây không?
1032 How is this word pronounced? Từ này phát âm thế nào?
1033 The house was painted last month. Nhà được sơn tháng trước.
1034 My phone was stola few days ago. Điện thoại của tôi bị trộm mấy ngày trước.
1035 Three people were injured in the accident. Ba người bị thương trong vụ tai nạn.
1036 Whwas this bridge built? Cầu này được xây khi nào?
1037 I wasn't wokup by the noise. Tôi không bị tiếng ồn đánh thức.
1038 How were these windows broken? Những tấm cửa sổ này làm sao mà bị vỡ?
1039 Were you invited to Adrian's party last week? Cậu có được mời đến bữa tiệc của Adiran tuần trước không?
1040 Football is played in most countries of the world. Bóng đá được chơi ở hầu hết mọi nước trên thế giới.
1041 Why did the email get sent to the wrong address? Tại sao lá thư điện tử lại bị gửi sai địa chỉ?
1042 A garage is a place where cars are repaired. Garage là nơi xe hơi được sửa.
1043 Where were you born? Cậu được sinh ra ở đâu?
1044 How many languages are spokin Switzerland? Có bao nhiêu ngôn ngữ được nói ở Thuỵ Sĩ?
1045 Somebody broke into our house, but nothing was stolen. Có người đột nhập vào nhà chúng tôi nhưng không có gì bị trộm mất.
1046 Whwas the bicycle invented? Xe đạp được phát minh khi nào?
1048 Paper is made from wood. Giấy được làm từ gỗ.
1049 There was a re at the hotel last week. Two of the rooms were damaged. Có một vụ cháy ở khách sạn tuần trước. Có hai phòng bị hỏng.
1050 Where did you get this picture? — It was givto me by a friend of mine. Cậu lấy bức tranh này ở đâu vậy? - Tranh do một người bạn của tôi đưa cho tôi.
1051 Many British programs are shown on American television. Nhiều chương trình của Anh được chiếu trên truyền hình Mĩ.
1052 Did Aleksey and Anastasia go to the wedding? — No, they weren't invited. Aleksey và Anatasia có đến dự đám cưới không? - Không, họ không được mời.
1054 My car was stollast week, but the next day it was found by the police. Xe hơi của tôi bị trộm tuần trước, nhưng ngày hôm sau nó đã được cảnh sát tìm thấy.
1055 Arturo was born in Havana. Arturo sinh ra ở Havana.
1056 Anna was born in Rome. Anna sinh ra ở Roma.
1057 Her parents were born in Rio de Janeiro. Bố mẹ cô ấy sinh ra ở Rio de Janeiro.
1058 I was born in London. Tôi sinh ra ở London.
1059 My mother was born in Paris. Mẹ tôi sinh ra ở Paris.
1060 Somebody is painting the door. The door is being painted. Có người đang sơn cửa. Cửa đang được sơn.
1061 My car is at the garage. It's being repaired. Xe hơi của tôi ở trong garage. Nó đang được sửa.
1062 Some new houses are being built across from the park. Có một số ngôi nhà mới đang được xây dọc đường từ phía công viên.
1063 The o ce is being cleaned right now. Văn phòng giờ đang được lau dọn.
1064 The o ce is cleaned every day. Văn phòng ngày nào cũng được lau dọn.
1065 weekends, but no big games are being played next weekend. Ở Mĩ, bóng bầu dục thường được chơi vào cuối tuần, nhưng cuối tuần sau không có trận nào được chơi cả.
1066 Somebody has painted the door. > The door has bepainted. Có người đã sơn cửa. Cửa đã được sơn.
1067 Somebody has stolmy key. > My key has bestolen. Có người đã ăn trộm cái chìa khoá của tôi. Cái chìa khoá của tôi đã bị ăn trộm.
1068 Nobody has invited me to the party. > I haven't beinvited to the party. Chưa có ai mời tôi tới bữa tiệc. Tôi chưa được mời tới bữa tiệc.
1069 Has somebody washed this shirt? > Has this shirt bewashed? Có ai giặt chiếc áo này chưa? Chiếc áo này đã được giặt chưa?
1070 The room isn't dirty anymore. It's becleaned. Căn phòng không còn bẩn nữa. Nó đã được dọn sạch.
1071 The room was cleaned yesterday. Căn phòng được dọn ngày hôm qua.
1072 I can't nd my keys. I think they've bestolen. Tôi tìm không ra chùm chìa khoá của tôi đâu. Tôi nghĩ chúng đã bị ăn trộm.
1073 My keys were stollast week. Chùm chìa khoá của tôi bị ăn trộm tuần trước.
The car's getting repaired.'> 1074 The car's getting repaired.'> The car's being repaired. > The car's getting repaired. The car's getting repaired.'> ☊ Xe hơi của tôi đang được sửa.
1075 A bridge is being built. > A bridge is getting built. Một cây cầu đang được xây.
1077 The grass is being cut. > The grass is getting cut. Cỏ đang được cắt.
1078 The o ce is being cleaned. > The o ce is getting cleaned. Văn phòng đang được lau dọn.
1079 The shirts have beironed. > The shirts got ironed. Những cái áo đã được là.
The window got broken.'> 1080 The window got broken.'> The window's bebroken. > The window got broken. The window got broken.'> ☊ Cửa sổ đã bị vỡ.
1081 The roof is being repaired. > The roof is getting repaired. Mái nhà đang được sửa.
The car got damaged.'> 1082 The car got damaged.'> The car's bedamaged. > The car got damaged. The car got damaged.'> ☊ Xe hơi đã bị hỏng.
1084 The trees have becut down. > The trees got cut down. Cây đã bị chặt.
They got invited to a party.'> 1085 They got invited to a party.'> They've beinvited to a party. > They got invited to a party. They got invited to a party.'> ☊ Họ đã mời tôi tới một bữa tiệc.
1086 I can't use my o ce right now. It's being painted. Tôi không thể dùng văn phòng ngay bây giờ được. Nó đang được sơn.
1087 We didn't go to the party. We weren't invited. Chúng tôi đã không đến dự tiệc. Chúng tôi không được mời.
1088 The washing machine was broken. It's berepaired now. Máy giặt bị hỏng. Bây giờ nó mới được chữa xong,
1089 A factory is a place where things are made. Nhà máy là nơi đồ vật được tạo ra.
1090 How old are these houses? Whwere they built? Những ngôi nhà này bao nhiêu tuổi? Chúng dược xây lúc nào?
1091 Is the computer being used at the moment? — Yes, Boris is using it. Máy tính bây giờ có ai dùng không? Có, Boris đang dùng nó.
1092 I've never sethese owers before. What are they called? Tôi chưa bao giờ thấy những bông hoa này trước đây. Chúng tên là gì?
1093 My sunglasses were stolat the beach yesterday. Chiếc kính râm của tôi bị ăn cắp ở bãi biển ngày hôm qua.
1094 The bridge is closed. It got damaged last week, and it hasn't berepaired yet. Cái cầu đang bị đóng cửa. Nó bị hỏng tuần trước và nó chưa được sửa chữa.
1095 It hasn't gottrepaired yet. Nó chưa được sửa chữa.
1096 Please be quiet. I'm working. Làm ơn trật tự. Tôi đang làm việc.
1097 It isn't raining right now. Bây giờ trời không mưa.
1098 What are you doing tonight? Cậu định làm gì tối nay?
1099 I was working whshe arrived. Tôi đang làm việc thì cô ấy đến.
1100 It wasn't raining, so we didn't need an umbrella. Trời lúc đó không mưa nên chúng tôi không cần đến ô.
1101 What were you doing at three o'clock (3:00)? Cậu đang làm gì lúc ba giờ?
1102 These o ces aren't cleaned every day. Mấy văn phòng này không được dọn dẹp hàng ngày.
1104 How was the window broken? How did the window get broken? Cửa sổ làm sao mà bị vỡ?
1105 I've lived in this house for t(10) years. Tôi đã sống trong căn nhà này được mười năm.
1106 Dietrich has never ridda horse. Dietrich chưa bao giờ cưỡi ngựa.
1107 Filippa hasn't beto South America. Filippa chưa đến Nam Phi bao giờ.
1108 Where have Daisuke and Aiko gone? Daisuke và Aiko đã đi đâu?
1109 I like co ee, but I don't like tea. Tôi thích cà phê nhưng tôi không thích trà.
1110 Gabriele doesn't go out very often. Gabriele không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm.
1111 What do you usually do on weekends? Cậu thường làm gì vào cuối tuần.
1112 Does Fyodor live alone? Fyodor có sống một mình không?
1113 I didn't watch TV yesterday. Tôi hôm qua không xem vô tuyến.
1114 It didn't rain last week. Tuần trước trời không mưa.
1115 What time did Fabio and Donatella go out? Fabio và Donatella đã ra ngoài lúc nào?
1116 Do you work at night? Cậu có làm việc đêm không?
1117 Where are they going? Họ đang đi đâu đấy?
1118 Why are you looking at me? Tại sao cậu lại nhìn tôi?
1119 Does Xenia live near you? Xenia có sống gần chỗ cậu không?
1120 Do you like to cook? Cậu có thích nấu nướng không?
1121 Is the sun shining? Trời có đang nắng không?
1122 What time do the stores close? Các cửa hàng khi nào đóng cửa?
1123 Is Franz working today? Franz hôm nay có làm việc không?
1124 What does this word mean? Từ này nghĩa là gì?
1126 Are you feeling all right? Cậu cảm thấy không sao chứ?
1127 Heidi doesn't work at night. Heidi không làm việc buổi đêm.
1128 I'm very tired. I don't want to go out tonight. Tôi rất mệt. Tôi không muốn ra ngoài tối nay.
1129 I'm very tired. I'm not going out tonight. Tôi rất mệt. Tôi sẽ không ra ngoài tối nay.
1130 Takahiro's not working this week. He's on vacation. Takahiro tuần này không làm việc. Anh ấy đang nghỉ phép.
1131 My parents are usually at home. They don't go out very often. Bố mẹ tôi thường ở nhà. Họ không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm.
1132 Mitsuko has traveled a lot, but she doesn't speak any foreign languages. Mitsuko đi du lịch được nhiều nơi rồi nhưng cô ấy chẳng nói được ngoại ngữ nào cả.
1133 You can turn o the television. I'm not watching it. Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến đi. Tôi đang không xem.
1134 Flora has invited us to her party next week, but we're not going. Flora đã mời chúng tôi tới dự bữa tiệc của cô ấy tuần sau, nhưng chúng tôi sẽ không tới.
1135 Where were your shoes made? Giày của cậu sản xuất ở đâu?
1137 Did you go out last night? Tối qua cậu có ra ngoài không?
1138 What were you doing at tthirty (10:30)? Lúc mười rưỡi cậu đang làm gì?
1139 Where was your mother born? Mẹ cậu sinh ra ở đâu?
1140 Has Marco gone home? Marco đã về nhà chưa?
1141 What time did he go? Anh ấy đi lúc mấy giờ?
1142 Whwere these houses built? Những ngôi nhà này xây khi nào?
1143 Has Konstantin arrived yet? Konstantin đã đến chưa?
1144 Why did you go home early? Tại sao cậu về nhà sớm vậy?
1145 How long have they bemarried? Họ kết hôn được bao lâu rồi?
1146 Milena's lost her passport. Milena đánh mất hộ chiếu rồi.
1147 This bridge was built t(10) years ago. Cây cầu này được xây cách đây mười năm.
1148 Have you nished your work yet? Cậu đã làm xong việc chưa?
1149 This town is always clean. The streets get cleaned every day. Thị trấn này luôn sạch sẽ. Đường phố ngày nào cũng được dọn dẹp.
1150 I've just made some co ee. Would you like some? Tôi vừa pha ít cà phê. Cậu có muốn làm một ít không?
1151 Paolo's bought a new car. Paolo mới mua xe hơi mới.
1152 I'm going to take an umbrella with me. It's raining. Tôi sẽ mang theo ô. Trời đang mưa.
1153 This is a very old photograph. It was taka long time ago. Đây là một bức ảnh rất cũ. Nó được chụp lâu lắm rồi.
1154 Why are you so tired? Did you go to bed late last night? Tại sao cậu lại mệt thế? Tối qua cậu có đi ngủ muộn không?
1155 Where are the chocolates? Have you eatall of them? Chocolat đâu hết rồi? Cậu đã ăn hết tất cả rồi à?
1156 How is your new job? Are you enjoying it? Công việc mới của cậu thế nào? Cậu có thích nó không?
1157 Giuliana has a car, but she doesn't drive it very often. Giuliana có xe hơi nhưng cô ấy không lái nó thường xuyên lắm.
1158 Kasumi isn't at home. She's gone away for a few days. Kasumi không có nhà. Cô ấy đi vắng vài ngày.
1159 I don't understand the problem. Can you explain it again? Tôi không hiểu vấn đề. Cậu có thể giải thích lại được không?
1160 Kenichi's in his room. He's listening to music. Kenichi đang trong phòng của anh ấy. Anh ấy đang nghe nhạc.
1161 I don't know how to say this word. How is it pronounced? Tôi không biết nói từ này như thế nào. Phát âm nó như thế nào?
1162 How do you opthis window? Can you show me? Cậu mở cái cửa sổ này kiểu gì? Cậu chỉ cho tôi được không?
1163 I cleaned my room yesterday. Hôm qua tôi đã dọn phòng của tôi.
1164 Henrik studied engineering in college. Henrik học ngành kĩ thuật ở đại học.
1165 I've cleaned my room. Tôi đã dọn phòng tôi rồi.
1166 Magda has lived in Miami for thirte(13) years. Magda đã sống ở Miami được mười ba năm.
1167 every day. Những căn phòng này được dọn dẹp hàng ngày.
1169 My car has berepaired. Xe hơi của tôi đã được chữa.
1170 I made a cake yesterday. Hôm qua tôi làm một chiếc bánh.
1171 I've made some co ee. Tôi đã pha ít cà phê rồi.
1172 Somebody broke this window last night. Có người làm vỡ cửa sổ tối hôm qua.
1173 Somebody's brokthis window. Có người đã làm vỡ cửa sổ.
1174 This window was broklast night. This window got broklast night. Cửa sổ bị vỡ hôm qua.
1175 I washed my hands because they were dirty. Tôi đã rửa tay vì tay bị bẩn.
1176 I feel good. I slept very well last night. Tôi cảm thấy tốt. Tôi tối qua ngủ ngon.
1177 We saw a really good movie yesterday. Chúng tôi đã xem một bộ lm thực sự hay ngày hôm qua.
1178 It rained a lot while we were on vacation. Trời mưa rất nhiều hồi chúng tôi đi nghỉ.
1179 I've lost my bag. Have you seit? Tôi làm mất túi rồi. Cậu có nhìn thấy nó không?
1180 Linda's bicycle was stollast week. Xe đạp của Linda bị ăn trộm tuần trước.
1181 I went to bed early because I was tired. Tôi đã đi ngủ sớm vì tôi mệt.
1182 The shopping mall was built about twenty (20) years ago. Cửa hiệu mua sắm được xây cách đây hai mươi năm.
1183 Pietro learned to drive whhe was sixte(16). Pietro học lái xe hơi từ khi anh ấy mười sáu tuổi.
1184 I've never ridda horse. Tôi chưa bao giờ cưỡi ngựa.
1185 Monika's a good friend of mine. I've known her for a long time. Monika là một người bạn tốt của tôi. Tôi đã qucô ấy từ lâu.
1186 Yesterday I fell and hurt my leg. Hôm qua tôi bị ngã và bị đau chân.
1187 run in a marathon? Anh trai tôi đã chạy ở Boston Marathon năm ngoái. Cậu đã bao giờ chạy marathon chưa?
1188 Have you told Herman about your new job? Cậu đã kể với Herman về công việc mới của cậu chưa?
1189 we won the game. Chúng tôi chơi bóng rổ hôm Chủ nhật. Chúng tôi chơi không tốt lắm nhưng chúng tôi đã thắng cuộc.
1190 I know Masaru, but I've never met his wife. Tôi biết Masaru nhưng tôi chưa bao giờ gặp vợ anh ấy.
1191 We were wokup by loud music in the middle of the night. Chúng tôi bị tiếng nhạc to đánh thức giữa đêm.
1192 Kimiko jumped into the river and swam to the other side. Kimiko nhảy xuống sông và bơi sang bờ bên kia.
1193 Did you like the movie? — Yes, I thought it was very good. Cậu có thích bộ lm không? Có, tôi nghĩ là nó rất hay.
1194 Many di erent languages are spokin the Philippines. Có nhiều ngôn ngữ được nói ở Philippines.
1195 expensive hotel. Chuyến đi nghỉ của chúng tôi tốn rất nhiều tiền vì chúng tôi đã ở trong một khách sạn đắt tiền.
1196 Have you ever driva very fast car? Cậu đã bao giờ lái một chiếc xe hơi cực nhanh chưa?
1197 All the tickets for the concert were sold very quickly. Tất cả vé của buổi hoà nhạc đã được bán rất nhanh.
1198 our dinner. Một con chim đã bay qua cửa sổ khi chúng tôi đang ăn tối.
1200 Pavel's playing tennis tomorrow. Pavel sẽ chơi quần vợt ngày mai.
1201 I'm not working next week. Tuần sau tôi sẽ không đi làm.
1202 Yuliana's going to the dentist on Friday. Yuliana sẽ đi khám nha sĩ vào Thứ sáu.
1203 We're having a party next weekend. Chúng tôi sẽ có một bữa tiệc vào tuần sau.
1204 Are you meeting your friends tonight? Cậu có đi gặp bạn cậu tối nay không?
1205 What are you doing tomorrow night? Cậu sẽ làm gì tối mai?
1206 I'm not going out tonight. I'm staying at home. Tôi sẽ không ra ngoài tối nay. Tôi sẽ ở nhà.
1207 I'm staying at home this evening. Tôi sẽ ở nhà tối nay.
1208 Are you going out tonight? Cậu có ra ngoài tối nay không?
1209 Wilma isn't coming to the party next week. Wilma sẽ không tới bữa tiệc tuần sau.
1211 What time does the movie end tonight? Bộ lm kết thúc lúc mấy giờ tối nay.
1212 I'm going to a concert tomorrow. Tôi sẽ đi xem hoà nhạc ngày mai.
1213 The concert starts at sevthirty (7:30). Buổi hoà nhạc bắt đầu lúc bảy giờ ba mươi.
1214 What time are you leaving? Cậu sẽ đi lúc mấy giờ?
1215 What time does your plane leave? Máy bay mấy giờ đi?
1216 Julius is playing tennis on Saturday. Julius sẽ chơi quần vợt vào ngày Thứ bảy.
1217 Claudio's going to the movies. Claudio sẽ di xem lm.
1218 Camila's meeting with Valerio. Camila sẽ có buổi gặp mặt với Valerio.
1219 Priscilla's having lunch with Wencai. Priscilla sẽ ăn trưa với Văn Tài.
1220 Vitale and Rosetta are going to a party. Vitale và Rosetta sẽ đi dự một bữa tiệc.
1221 Are you working next week? Cậu tuần sau có đi làm không?
1222 What time are your friends coming? Bao giờ các bạn của cậu đến?
1223 Whis Yijuan going on vacation? Khi nào Nhất Quyên đi nghỉ?
1224 I'm going to the movies on Monday. Tôi sẽ đi xem lm vào Thứ hai.
1225 Listto this! Elisa's getting married next month! Nghe đây này! Elisa tháng sau sẽ cưới.
1226 My parents are going on vacation next week. — Sounds good, where are they going? Bố mẹ tôi tuần sau sẽ đi nghỉ. Hay thế, họ đi đâu thế?
1227 ding on Friday. Esteban đang học một khoá tiếng Anh trong kì này. Khoá học sẽ kết thúc vào Thứ sáu này.
1228 There's a party tomorrow night, but I'm not going. Tối mai có một bữa tiệc nhưng tôi sẽ không dự.
1230 We're meeting at Raj's house at eight o'clock (8:00). Chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau ở nhà Raj lúc tám giờ.
1231 How are you getting home after the party tomorrow? By taxi? Cậu định về nhà bằng cách nào sau bữa tiệc ngày mai? Đi taxi à?
1232 I can go by bus. The last bus leaves at midnight. Tôi có thể đi xe bus. Chuyến bus cuối cùng đi lúc giữa đêm.
1233 Do you want to go to the movies tonight? — Sure, what time does the movie begin? Cậu có muốn đi xem lm tối nay không? - Chắc chắn, mấy giờ thì lm bắt đầu?
1234 What are you doing tomorrow afternoon? — I'm working. Chiều mai cậu định làm gì? - Tôi làm việc.
1235 I'm going to watch TV tonight. Tôi muốn tối nay xem vô tuyến.
1236 She's going to watch TV tonight. Cô ấy muốn tối nay xem vô tuyến.
1237 I'm going to buy some books tomorrow. Ngày mai tôi định đi mua ít sách.
1238 Shakti's going to sell her car. Shakti sẽ bán xe hơi đi.
1239 I'm not going to have breakfast this morning. I'm not hungry. Sáng nay tôi sẽ không ăn sáng. Tôi không đói.
1240 What are you going to wear to the wedding next week? Cậu định mặc gì trong đám cưới tuần sau?
1241 I'm going to wash my hands. Tôi sắp đi rửa tay.
1242 Are you going to invite Walter to your party? Cậu có định mời Walter tới bữa tiệc của cậu không?
1243 I'm playing tennis with Satomi tomorrow. Mai tôi đi chơi quần vợt với Satomi.
1244 Something is going to happen. Sắp có chuyện xảy ra.
1245 Look at the sky! It's going to rain. Nhìn lên trời kìa! Trời sắp mưa.
1246 It's nine o'clock (9:00) and I'm not ready. I'm going to be late. Bây giờ là chín giờ và tôi chưa sẵn sàng. Tôi sẽ bị muộn,
1247 What are you going to wear to the party tonight? Cậu định mặc gì trong bữa tiệc tối nay?
1248 It's a nice day. I don't want to take the bus. I'm going to walk. Hôm nay đẹp trời. Tôi không muốn bắt xe bus. Tôi sẽ đi bộ.
1249 Yevgeniy's going to St. Petersburg next week. He's going to go with some friends. Yevgeniy sẽ tới Saint Peterbug tuần sau. Anh ấy đi cùng vài người bạn.
1250 I'm hungry. I'm going to have a sandwich. Tôi đói. Tôi đi ăn sandwich đây.
1252 Feliciana says she's feeling very tired. She's going to lie down for an hour. Feliciana nói cô ấy rất mệt. Cô ấy sẽ đi nằm một tiếng.
1253 watch it? Có bài diễn văn của tổng thống trên vô tuyến tối nay. Cậu có định xem không?
1254 What's Gerardo going to do whhe nishes school? Gerardo sẽ làm gì khi anh ấy học xong?
1255 Aliyah goes to work every day. She's always there from eight thirty (8:30) until four thirty (4:30). Aliyah ngày nào cũng đi làm. Cô ấy luôn ở đấy từ tám rưỡi đến bốn rưỡi.
1256 It's elevo'clock (11:00) now. Aliyah's at work. Bây giờ là mười một giờ. Aliyah đang làm việc.
1257 At elev[o'clock] (11:00) yesterday, she was at work. Lúc mười một giờ hôm qua, Aliyah đang làm việc.
1258 At elev[o'clock] (11:00) tomorrow, she'll be at work. Lúc mười một giờ ngày mai, Aliyah đang làm việc.
1259 in Dubai. Next week she'll be in Singapore. Yuko đi rất nhiều. Hôm nay cô ấy ở Frankfurt. Mai cô ấy ở Dubai. Tuần sau cô ấy ở Singapore.
1260 You can call me tonight. I'll be at home. Cậu có thể gọi tôi tối nay. Tôi sẽ ở nhà.
1261 Leave the old bread in the yard. The birds will eat it. Để miếng bánh mì cũ trên sân. Lũ chim sẽ ăn nó.
1262 We'll probably go out tonight. Chúng tôi có thể sẽ đi ra ngoài tối nay.
1263 Will you be at home tonight? Cậu có ở nhà tối nay không?
1264 I won't be here tomorrow. Tôi sẽ không ở nhà ngày mai.
1265 Don't drink co ee before you go to bed; otherwise, you won't sleep. Đừng uống cà phê trước khi đi ngủ, nếu không cậu sẽ không ngủ được.
1266 I think Ayman will pass his driver's test. Tôi nghĩ Ayman sẽ qua kì thi lái xe.
1267 I don't think it'll rain this afternoon. Tôi nghĩ trời sẽ không mưa chiều nay.
1268 Do you think the test will be di cult? Cậu có nghĩ là bài thi sẽ khó không?
1269 with us? Chúng tôi sẽ đi xem lm vào Thứ bảy. Cậu có muốn đi cùng chúng tôi không?
1271 I'm not working tomorrow. Mai tôi sẽ không làm việc.
1272 Are you going to take your driver's test tomorrow? Mai cậu có đi thi lái xe không?
1273 Yesterday she was in Rio de Janeiro. Hôm qua cô ấy ở Rio de Janeiro.
1274 Tomorrow she'll be in Caracas. Mai cô ấy sẽ ở Caracas.
1275 Last week she was in Lima. Tuần trước cô ấy ở Lima.
1276 Next week she'll be in Bogota. Tuần sau cô ấy sẽ ở Bogota.
1277 Right now she's in Buenos Aires. Ngay bây giờ cô ấy đang ở Buenos Aires.
1278 Three days ago she was in Santiago. Ba hôm trước cô ấy ở Santiago.
1279 At the end of her trip she'll be very tired. Cuối chuyến đi cô ấy sẽ rất mệt.
1280 I'll be at the movies an hour from now. Tôi sẽ xem lm trong vòng một tiếng từ bây giờ.
1281 I'll be asleep at midnight tonight. Tôi sẽ ngủ lúc nửa đêm đêm nay.
1282 I'll be working at three [o'clock] (3:00) tomorrow afternoon. Tôi sẽ làm việc lúc ba giờ chiều mai.
1283 I'll be at a new job two (2) years from now. Tôi sẽ làm công việc mới trong hau năm từ bây giờ.
1284 I'm going away for a few days. I'm leaving tonight, so I won't be at home tomorrow. Tôi sẽ đi vắng ít hôm. Tối nay tôi đi nên mai tôi sẽ không ở nhà.
1285 Are you ready yet? - Not yet. I'll be ready in ve (5) minutes. Cậu sắn sàng chưa? - Chưa. Năm phút nữa tôi sẽ sẵn sàng.
1286 It won't rain, so you don't need to take an umbrella. Trời sẽ không mưa đâu nên cậu không cần phải mang theo ô.
1287 I don't feel very well tonight. Tối nay tôi không được khoẻ.
1288 Well, go to bed early and you'll feel better in the morning. Rồi, đi ngủ sớm đi rồi sáng cậu sẽ thấy khoẻ hơn.
1289 It's Qasim's birthday next Monday. He'll be twenty- ve (25). Thứ hai này là sinh nhật Qasim. Anh ấy sẽ tròn hai mươi lăm tuổi.
1290 I'm sorry I was late this morning. It won't happagain. Cho tôi xin lỗi vì sáng nay tôi đã đi muộn. Chuyện này sẽ không tái diễn nữa.
1291 I think Euna will pass her driver's test. Tôi nghĩ Ân Nhã sẽ qua kì thi lái xe.
1292 I don't think Jiyeong will pass his driver's test. Tôi nghĩ Chí Vinh sẽ không qua được kì thi lái xe.
1294 I think we'll win the game. Tôi nghĩ chúng ta sẽ thắng trong trò chơi.
I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> 1295 I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> I won't be here tomorrow. > I don't think I'll be here tomorrow. I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> ☊ Mai tôi sẽ không ở đây. Tôi nghĩ là tôi sẽ không ở đây ngày mai.
1296 I think Iris will like her present. Tôi nghĩ Iris sẽ thích bản thân cô ấy hiện tại.
I don't think they'll get married.'> 1297 I don't think they'll get married.'> They won't get married. > I don't think they'll get married. I don't think they'll get married.'> ☊ Họ sẽ không kết hôn. Tôi nghĩ họ sẽ không kết hôn.
I don't think you'll like the movie.'> 1298 I don't think you'll like the movie.'> You won't like the movie. > I don't think you'll like the movie. I don't think you'll like the movie.'> ☊ Cậu sẽ không thích bộ lm đấy đâu. Tôi nghĩ là cậu sẽ không thích bộ lm đấy đâu.
1299 We're going to the theater tonight. We've got tickets. Tối nay chúng tôi sẽ đi xem hoà nhạc. Chúng tôi có vé rồi.
1300 What are you doing tomorrow night? — Nothing, I'm free. Tối mai cậu sẽ làm gì? - Chẳng gì cả, tôi rỗi không.
1302 Why are you putting on your coat? — I'm going out. Sao cậu mặc áo khoác? - Tôi sắp đi ra ngoài.
1303 Do you think Jorge will call us tonight? Cậu có nghĩ là tối nay Jorge sẽ gọi chúng ta không?
1304 Farid can't meet us on Saturday. He's working. Farid không thể gặp chúng tôi Chủ nhật này. Anh ấy còn làm việc.
1305 Let's y to Barcelona instead of driving. It won't take as long. Mình hãy bay sang Barcelona chứ đừng lái xe. Thế sẽ đỡ lâu hơn.
1306 What are your plans for the weekend? Kế hoạch cuối tuần này của cậu là gì?
1307 Some friends are coming to stay with us. Vài người bạn sẽ đến ở với chúng tôi.
1308 My suitcase is very heavy. - I'll carry it for you. Valise của tôi rất nặng. - Tôi sẽ vác hộ cậu.
1309 I'll call you tomorrow, okay? Mai tôi gọi cho cậu được chứ?
1310 I'm tired. I think I'll go to bed early tonight. Tôi mệt. Tôi nghĩ tối nay tôi sẽ đi ngủ sớm.
1311 It's a nice day. I think I'll sit outside. Trời đang đẹp. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ ngồi ở ngoài.
1312 It's raining. I don't think I'll go out. Trời đang mưa. Tôi nghĩ là mình sẽ không ra ngoài.
1313 I'm working tomorrow. Mai tôi làm việc.
1314 There's a good program on TV tonight. I'm going to watch it. Tối nay có một chương trình vô tuyến hay. Tôi sẽ xem nó.
1315 What are you doing this weekend? Cậu định làm gì cuối tuần này?
1316 It's very warm in this room. Shall I opa window? Trong phòng này ấm quá. Tôi mở cửa sổ ra nhé?
1317 Shall I call you tonight? Tối nay tôi gọi cậu nhé?
1318 It's a nice day. Shall we go for a walk? Trời đẹp quá. Chúng ta đi bộ nhé?
1319 What shall we have for dinner? Bữa tối nay chúng ta ăn gì đây?
1320 Should I call you tonight? Tôi gọi cậu tối nay được không?
1321 It's a nice day. Should we go for a walk? Trời đẹp quá. Chúng ta có nên đi bộ không?
1322 What should we have for dinner? Bữa tôi nay chúng ta ăn gì thì được?
1323 joy your vacation. — I'll send you a postcard. Tận hưởng kì nghỉ đi. - Tôi sẽ gửi bưu thiếp cho cậu.
1324 I don't want this banana. — I'm hungry. I'll have it. Tôi không cần quả chuối này. - Tôi đói. Tôi sẽ ăn nó.
1325 Do you want a chair? — No, it's okay. I'll sit on the oor. Cậu có muốn một cái ghế không? - Không, không sao. Tôi sẽ ngồi dưới sàn.
1326 Did you call Gamila? — Oh no, I forgot. I'll call her now. Cậu có gọi cho Gamila không? - Ồ chưa, tôi quên mất. Tôi sẽ gọi cô ấy bây giờ đây.
1327 Are you coming with me? — No, I don't think so. I'm staying here. Cậu có đi cùng tôi không? - Không, tôi nghĩ là không. Tôi sẽ ở đây.
1328 How do you use this camera? — Give it to me and I'll show you. Cậu dùng cái máy ảnh này như thế nào? - Đưa nó đây cho tôi rồi tôi sẽ chỉ cho cậu.
1329 It's cold today. I don't think I'll go out. Hôm nay trời lạnh. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ không ra ngoài.
1330 I'm hungry. I think I'll buy something to eat. Tôi đói. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ mua cái gì đó về ăn.
1331 I feel very tired. I don't think I'll play tennis today. Tôi thấy mệt lắm. Tôi nghĩ hôm nay tôi sẽ không chơi quần vợt đâu.
1332 I like this hat. I think I'll buy it. Tôi thích cái mũ này. Tôi nghĩ mình sẽ mua nó.
1333 This camera is too expensive. I don't think I'll buy it. Cái máy ảnh này quá đắt. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ không mua nó.
1334 I haven't done the shopping yet. I'll do it later. Tôi chưa mua sắm xong. Tôi sẽ mua sắm sau.
1335 I like sports. I watch a lot of sports on TV. Tôi thích thể thao. Tôi xem nhiều thể thao trên vô tuyến.
1336 I need some exercise. I think I'll go for a walk. Tôi cần tập thể dục. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi bộ.
1337 Yoshi's going to buy a new car. He told me last week. Yoshi sắp mua xe hơi mới. Tuần trước anh ấy kể với tôi.
1338 This letter is for Sachiko. — Okay, I'll give it to her. Bức thư này gửi cho Sachiko. - Được, tôi sẽ đưa nó cho cô ấy.
1339 Are you doing anything this evening? Cậu có làm gì tối nay không?
1340 Yes, I'm going out with some friends. Có, tôi sẽ ra ngoài với mấy người bạn.
1341 I can't go out with you tomorrow night, as I'm working. Tối mai tôi không đi ra ngoài với cậu được vì tôi còn làm việc.
1342 It's dark in this room. Should I turn on the light? Trong phòng này tối. Tôi bật đèn được không?
1343 Shall I wait here? — No, come with me. Tôi đợi đây nhé? - Không, đi theo tôi.
1344 Should I go to the store? — No, I'll go. Tôi đi ra cửa hàng được không? - Không, tôi sẽ đi.
1345 Should we have a party? — Yes, who shall we invite? Chúng ta tổ chức một bữa tiệc được không? - Được, chúng ta mời ai đây?
1346 I'm not sure where to go on vacation. I might go to Costa Rica. Tôi không chắc sẽ đi đâu vào kì nghỉ. Có thể tôi đi Costa Rica
1347 It looks like it might rain. Trông có vẻ trời sẽ mưa.
1348 I might go to the movies tonight, but I'm not sure. Có thể tôi tối nay đi xem lm, nhưng tôi không chắc.
1349 this afternoon. Faruq định bao giờ gọi cậu? - Tôi không biết.
1350 Take an umbrella with you. It might rain. Cầm theo ô đi. Trời có khi mưa đấy.
1351 Buy a lottery ticket. You might be lucky. Mua một vé xổ số đi. Có khi cậu gặp may đấy.
1352 Are you going out tonight? — I might. Cậu có định ra ngoài tối nay không? - Có thể.
I might play tennis tomorrow.'> 1353 I might play tennis tomorrow.'> I'm playing tennis tomorrow. > I might play tennis tomorrow. I might play tennis tomorrow.'> ☊ Mai tôi định đi chơi quần vợt. Có thể mai tôi sẽ đi chơi quần vợt.
1354 Hadiya's going to call later. Hadiya định sẽ gọi sau.
1355 Hadiya might call later. Hadiya có thể sẽ gọi sau.
1356 I might not go to work tomorrow. Có thể mai tôi sẽ không đi làm.
1357 Shumei might not come to the party. Thục Mĩ có thể sẽ không đến dự tiệc.
1358 I may go to the movies tonight. Tối nay có thể tôi sẽ đi xem lm.
1359 Jianhao may not come to the party. Kiến Hào có thể sẽ không đến dự tiệc.
1360 May I ask a question? Tôi hỏi một câu được không?
1361 May I sit here? — Sure. Tôi ngồi đây được không? - Được chứ.
I might see you tomorrow.'> 1363 I might see you tomorrow.'> It's possible that I'll see you tomorrow. > I might see you tomorrow. I might see you tomorrow.'> ☊ Có khả năng là mai tôi sẽ đi gặp cậu. Tôi có thể sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai.
He might forget to call.'> 1364 He might forget to call.'> It's possible that Hakim will forget to call. > He might forget to call. He might forget to call.'> ☊ Có khả năng là Hakim sẽ quên không gọi. Anh ấy có thể sẽ quên không gọi.
It might snow today.'> 1365 It might snow today.'> It's possible that it'll snow today. > It might snow today. It might snow today.'> ☊ Có khả năng là hôm nay trời sẽ có tuyết. Trời hôm nay có thể có tuyết.
I might be late tonight.'> 1366 I might be late tonight.'> It's possible that I'll be late tonight. > I might be late tonight. I might be late tonight.'> ☊ Có khả năng là tối nay tôi sẽ bị muộn. Tôi có thể sẽ bị muộn tối nay.
She might not be here next week.'> 1367 She might not be here next week.'> It's possible that Jamila won't be here next week. > She might not be here next week. She might not be here next week.'> ☊ Có khả năng là Jamila tuần sau sẽ không ở đây. Cô ấy có thể sẽ không ở đây tuần sau.
I might not have time to go out.'> 1368 I might not have time to go out.'> It's possible that I won't have time to go out. > I might not have time to go out. I might not have time to go out.'> ☊ Có khả năng là tôi sẽ không có thời gian ra ngoài. Tôi có thể sẽ không có thời gian ra ngoài.
1369 Where are you going for your vacation? — I'm not sure. I might go to Italy. Cậu định đi nghỉ ở đâu? - Tôi cũng không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ đi Ý.
1370 What are you doing this weekend? — I don't know. I might go hiking. Cậu định làm gì cuối tuần này? - Tôi không biết. Tôi có thể sẽ đi leo núi.
1371 Whwill you see Pablo again? — I'm not sure. I might see him this summer. Bao giờ cậu sẽ gặp lại Pablo? - Tôi không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ gặp anh ấy mùa hè này.
1372 What are you going to have for dinner? — I don't know. I might have Italian food. Cậu định ăn gì bữa tối nay? - Tôi không biết. Có thể tôi sẽ ăn món Ý.
1373 take the bus. Tối nay cậu định về nhà thế nào? - Tôi không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ bắt xe bus.
1374 I hear you won some money. What are you going to do with it? — I haven't decided yet. I might opa restaurant. Tôi nghe nói cậu thắng được ít tiền. Cậu định làm gì với số tiền đấy? - Tôi chưa quyết định. Có thể tôi sẽ mở nhà hàng.
1375 He's playing tennis tomorrow afternoon. Anh ấy định mai chơi quần vợt.
1376 He might go out tomorrow evening. Anh ấy có thể tối mai sẽ ra ngoài.
1377 He might get up early. Anh ấy có thể sẽ dậy sớm.
1378 He won't be working tomorrow. Mai anh ấy sẽ không đi làm.
1379 He might be at home tomorrow morning. Sáng mai anh ấy có thể sẽ ở nhà.
1380 He might watch television. Anh ấy có thể sẽ xem vô tuyến.
1381 He's going out in the afternoon for sure. Chắc chắn anh ấy sẽ ra ngoài chiều mai.
1382 He might go shopping, but he's not sure. Anh ấy có thể sẽ đi mua sắm nhưng anh ấy cũng không chắc.
1383 Marisol can speak Italian and Spanish, but she can't speak French. Marisol biết nói tiếng Ý và tiếng Tây Ban Nha nhưng cô ấy không biết nói tiếng Pháp.
1384 Can you swim? — Yes, but I'm not a very good swimmer. Cậu có biết bơi không? - Có nhưng tôi bơi không giỏi lắm.
1385 I can play the piano. My brother can play the piano, too. Tôi biết chơi dương cầm. Em trai tôi cũng biết chơi dương cầm.
1386 I'm having a party next week, but Hyeonyeong and Maengsuk can't come. Tuần sau tôi có một bữa tiệc nhưng Hiền Vinh và Mạnh Thục không đến được.
1387 WhI was young, I could run very fast. Hồi toi còn bé, tôi có thể chạy rất nhanh.
1388 much English. Now she can understand everything. Trước khi Nuria tới Mĩ, cô ấy không hiểu nhiều tiếng Anh. Bây giờ gì cô ấy cũng hiểu.
1389 I was tired last night, but I couldn't sleep. Tối qua tôi mệt nhưng tôi không ngủ được.
1390 I had a party last week, but Imran and Latifa couldn't come. Tuần trước tôi có một bữa tiệc nhưng Imran và Latifa đã không đến được.
1391 Can you opthe door, please? > Could you opthe door, please? Cậu có thể mở cửa được không? Cậu làm ơn mở cửa được không?
1392 Can you wait a minute, please? > Could you wait a moment, please? Cậu có thể đợi một phút được không? Cậu làm ơn đợi một phút được không?
1393 Can I have change for a dollar, please? > Could I have change for a dollar, please. Tôi có thể đổi một dollar được không? Làm ơn cho tôi đổi một dollar được không?
1394 Silvio, can I borrow your umbrella? > Silvio, could I borrow your umbrella? Silvio, tôi có thể mượn cậu cái ô được không? Silvio, cho tôi mượn cái ô được không?
1395 Hello, can I speak to Tomas, please? > Hello, could I speak to Tomas please? Xin chào, tôi có thể nói chuyện với Tomas được không? Xin chào, cho tôi nói chuyện với Tomas được không?
1396 Can you swim? Cậu có biết bơi không?
1398 Can you ski? Cậu có biết trượt tuyết không?
1399 Can you play chess? Cậu có biết chơi cờ vua không?
1400 Can you run t(10) kilometers? Cậu có chạy được mười kilometre không?
1401 Can you drive a car? Cậu có biết lái xe hơi không?
1402 Can you drive a motorcycle? Cậu biết đi xe máy không?
1403 Can you ride a horse? Cậu biết cưỡi ngựa không?
1404 I like this hotel room. You can see the mountains from the window. Tôi thích phòng khách sạn này. Cậu có thể nhìn thấy núi từ cửa sổ.
1405 You're speaking very quietly. I can't hear you. Cậu nói nhỏ lắm. Tôi không nghe thấy cậu nói gì.
1406 Have you semy suitcase? I can't nd it. Cậu có thấy valise của tôi đâu không? Tôi không tìm thấy nó đâu.
1407 Olga got the job because she can speak ve (5) languages. Olga đã có việc làm vì cô ấy nói được năm thứ tiếng.
1408 I was tired, but I couldn't sleep. Tôi mệt nhưng tôi đã không ngủ được.
1409 I wasn't hungry yesterday. I couldn't nish dinner. Hôm qua tôi không đói. Tôi đã không ăn hết bữa tối.
1410 Rashid doesn't know what to do. He can't decide. Rashid không biết phải làm gì. Anh ấy không quyết định được.
1411 Lakshmi couldn't go to the meeting last week. She was sick. Lakshmi tuần trước không đi họp được. Cô ấy bị ốm.
1412 You worked t(10) hours today. You must be tired. Hôm nay cậu làm mười tiếng. Cậu hẳn là mệt rồi.
1413 know him. Anh trai tôi đã làm việc ở công ti cậu nhiều năm rồi. Cậu chắc phải biết anh ấy.
1414 near you. Bạn tôi có cùng mã bưu điện với cậu. Họ chắc chắn là sống gần cậu.
1415 This isn't the Wilsons? I'm sorry. I must have the wrong number. Đây không phải nhà Wilson à? Xin lỗi, hẳn là tôi nhầm số mất rồi.
1416 The phone rang eight (8) times and Samiya didn't answer. She must not be at home. Chuông điện thoại reo tám lần mà Samiya không nghe. Cô ấy hẳn là đã không ở nhà.
1417 Xavier takes the bus everywhere. He must not have a car. Xavier đi đâu cũng bắt xe bus. Hẳn là anh ấy không có xe hơi.
1418 The Silvas are always home on Fridays. They must not work then. Nhà Silvas luôn ở nhà ngày Thứ sáu. Họ hẳn là không đi làm hôm đó.
1419 You must be careful with this knife. It's very sharp. Cậu phải cẩn thận với con dao này. Nó rất sắc.
1420 Workers must wear safety glasses at this machine. Công nhân phải đeo kính bảo hộ với cái máy này.
1421 In the United States, you must be eighte(18) to vote. Ở Mĩ, cậu phải mười tám tuổi mới được bầu cử.
1422 They were in a dangerous situation. They had to be careful. Họ đã ở vào tình huống nguy hiểm. Họ cần phải cẩn thận.
1424 Bicyclists must not ride on the sidewalk. Người đi xe đạp không được đi trên vỉa hè.
1425 You must not be late for school again. Cậu không được đi học muộn nữa.
1427 It's the most popular restaurant in town, so the food must be good. Đấy là nhà hàng đắt khách nhất thị trấn nên thức ăn chắc chắn phải ngon.
1428 I got the job. — You did? You must be excited. Tôi có việc làm rồi. - Có rồi à? Cậu chắc chắn phải phấn khởi lắm.
1429 The phone's ringing. I know it's not for me. It must be for you. Chuông điện thoại đang reo. Tôi biết nó không phải của tôi. Chắc chắn nó phải là của cậu.
1430 My keys aren't in the living room, so they must be in the kitchen. Chùm chìa khoá của tôi không có trong phòng khách nên hẳn là nó trong bếp.
1432 The Garcias have six (6) childrand three (3) dogs. They must have a big house. Nhà Gracia có sáu con và ba con chó. Họ hẳn phải có một ngôi nhà to.
1433 Mrs. Chbought three (3) liters of milk at the store. Her childrdrink a lot of milk. Bà Trần đã mua ba gallon sữa ở cửa hàng. Bọn trẻ nhà bà ấy uống rất nhiều sữa.
1434 I know Ms. Thompson has a job, but she's always home during the day. She must work at night. Tôi biết cô Thompson có việc làm nhưng cô ấy luôn ở nhà suốt ban ngày. Cô ấy hẳn là đi làm đêm.
1435 This isn't the Karlsons? I must have the wrong number. Đây không phải nhà Karlson à? Xin lỗi, hẳn là tôi nhầm số mất
1436 Omar is very thin. He must not eat very much. Omar rất gầy. Anh ấy hẳn là ăn không nhiều lắm.
1437 very early. Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp hàng xóm vào buổi sáng. Anh ấy hẳn là rời nhà đi làm rất sớm.
1438 I always have to repeat things whI talk to Tomoko. She must not hear very well. Tôi luôn phải nhắc lại khi nói chuyện với Tomoko. Cô ấy hẳn là nghe không được tốt lắm.
1439 many clothes. Ludwig ngày nào cũng mặc cùng một bộ quần áo. Anh ấy hẳn là không có nhiều quần áo.
1440 You have a cold and a fever? Poor thing! You must feel awful. Cậu bị cảm và sốt à? Khổ thân! Cậu hẳn là khó chịu lắm.
1441 get a driver's license. Ở hầu như mọi nơi ở Mĩ, cậu phải ít nhất mười sáu tuổi mới được có bằng lái xe hơi.
1442 For this job, you must know both Spanish and German. Với công việc này, bạn phải biết cả tiếng Tây Ban Nha lẫn tiếng Đức.
1443 People in the front seat of a car must wear a seat belt. Những người ngồi hàng ghế đầu trong xe hơi phải cài dây an
1444 High school students who want to go to college must get good grades. Những học sinh phổ thông trung học muốn vào đại học phải có điểm số cao.
1445 This highway is closed. Drivers must take another road. Đường cao tốc này đã đóng. Lái xe phải đi một đường khác.
1446 A tennis player must be very good to play professionally. Một tay quần vợt phải rất giỏi mới có thể chơi chuyên nghiệp.
1447 We mustn't forget to send Rita a birthday card. Chúng ta không được quên gửi thiếp mừng sinh nhật cho Rita.
1448 I must hurry, or I'll be late. Tôi phải vội không là tôi sẽ bị muộn.
1449 Why were you so late? — I had to wait half an hour for the bus. Sao cậu muộn như vậy? - Tôi phải đợi xe bus nửa tiếng.
1450 Keep these papers in a safe place. You must not lose them. Cất chỗ giấy này ở nơi an toàn. Cậu sẽ không bị mất chúng.
1451 Bicyclists must follow the same tra c rules as drivers. Người đạp xe đạp phải tuân thủ luật giao thông như người lái xe
1452 We must not forget to turn o the lights whwe leave. Chúng ta không được quên tắt đèn khi rời đi.
1454 Yeonhwa doesn't study enough. She should study harder. Liên Hoa học chưa đủ. Cô ấy nên học chăm chỉ hơn.
1455 It's a good movie. You should go and see it. Bộ phim này hay. Cậu nên đi xem nó.
1456 Whyou play tennis, you should always watch the ball. Khi cậu chơi quần vợt, cậu phải luôn luôn quan sát bóng.
1457 Should I invite Sara to dinner? Liệu tôi có nên mời Sara ăn tối không?
1458 Should we make something special for dinner? Liệu chúng ta có nên làm cái gì đặc biệt cho bữa tối không?
1459 Leopold shouldn't go to bed so late. Leopold không nên đi ngủ muộn thế.
1460 You watch TV all the time. You shouldn't watch TV so much. Cậu suốt ngày xem vô tuyến. Cậu không nên xem vô tuyến nhiều thế.
1461 I think Zahida should buy some new clothes. Tôi nghĩ Zahida nên mua mấy bộ quần áo mới.
1462 It's late. I think I should go home now. Muộn rồi. Tôi nghĩ giờ tôi nên về nhà.
1463 Shall I buy this coat? — Yes, I think you should. Tôi có nên mua cái áo khoác này không nhỉ? - Có, tôi nghĩ cậu nên mua.
1464 I don't think you should work so hard. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên làm việc nhiều thế.
1465 I don't think we should go yet. It's too early. Tôi nghĩ chúng ta chưa nên đi vội. Như thế sớm quá.
1466 Do you think I should buy this hat? Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mua cái mũ này không?
1467 What time do you think we should go home? Cậu nghĩ mấy giờ chúng mình nên về nhà?
1468 I should study tonight, but I think I'll go to the movies. Tối nay tôi nên học bài nhưng tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi xem lm.
1469 I have to study tonight. I can't go to the movies. Tối nay tôi phải học bài. Tôi không đi xem lm được.
1470 I ought to study tonight, but I think I'll go to the movies. Tối nay tôi cần phải học bài nhưng tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi xem lm.
1471 I think Mahmud ought to buy some new clothes. Tôi nghĩ Mahmud cần phải mua vài bộ quần áo mới.
1472 It's late, and you're very tired. You should go to bed. Giờ đã muộn mà cậu lại rất mệt. Cậu nên đi ngủ.
1473 You should eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. Cậu nên ăn thật nhiều hoa quả và rau.
1475 Whyou're driving, you should wear a seat belt. Khi cậu đang lái xe, cậu nên cài dây an toàn.
1476 It's a very good book. You should read it. Quyển sách này rất hay. Cậu nên đọc nó.
1477 She shouldn't watch TV so much. Cô ấy không nên xem nhiều vô tuyến như thế.
1478 He shouldn't eat too much. Anh ấy không nên ăn quá nhiều.
1479 You shouldn't work so hard. Cậu không nên làm việc quá nhiều.
1480 I shouldn't drive so fast. Tôi không nên lái xe quá nhanh.
1482 You're going to have a party: "Do you think I should invite Oskar?" Bạn sắp làm một bữa tiệc: "Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mời Oskar không?"
1483 We have to get up early tomorrow. I think we should go home now. Mai chúng ta phải dậy sớm. Tôi nghĩ giờ chúng ta nên về nhà đi.
1484 That coat is too big for you. I don't think you should buy it. Cái áo khoác kia quá rộng so với cậu. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên mua nó.
1485 You don't need your car. You should sell it. Cậu không cần xe hơi của cậu. Cậu nên bán nó đi.
1486 Valentina needs a change. I think she should take a trip. Valentina cần thay đổi. Tôi nghĩ cô ấy nên đi một chuyến.
1488 You're still sick. I don't think you should go to work. Cậu còn ốm. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên đi làm.
1489 Simon isn't feeling well today. I think he should go see the doctor. Simon hôm nay không được khoẻ. Tôi nghĩ anh ấy nên đi khám.
1490 The hotel is too expensive for us. I don't think we should stay there. Khách sạn đấy quá đắt cho chúng ta. Tôi nghĩ chúng ta không nên ở đó.
1491 I think everybody should learn another language. Tôi nghĩ mọi người nên học một ngôn ngữ khác.
1492 I think everybody should travel to another country. Tôi nghĩ mọi người nên đi một nước khác.
1493 I don't think people should smoke. Tôi nghĩ mọi người không nên hút thuốc.
1494 I think I should save more money. Tôi nghĩ tôi nên tiết kiệm tiền.
1495 I'll be late for work tomorrow. I have to go to the dentist. Mai tôi sẽ đi làm muộn. Tôi phải đi khám nha sĩ.
1496 up at six [o'clock] (6:00). Yolanda bắt đầu làm việc từ bảy giờ nên cô ấy phải dậy từ sáu giờ.
1497 You have to pass a test before you can get a driver's license. Cậu cần qua một kì thi trước khi lấy được bằng lái xe.
1498 None 1501 kəʔ̖ w kəən̖ kwaa mo̖ʔt̚ kii ̖ th̪ ii ʨɯəḱ ̚ xii ləj́ ɗɯəʔ̖ k̚ ɓɐɐŋ̖ laj́ sɛɛ
1499 I was late for work yesterday. I had to go to the dentist. Hôm qua tôi đi làm muộn. Tôi phải đi khám nha sĩ.
1500 We had to walk home last night. There were no buses. Tối qua tôi phải đi bộ về nhà. Lúc đó xe bus không có.
1501 What time do you have to go to the dentist tomorrow? Mai mấy giờ cậu phải đi khám nha sĩ?
1502 Does Amanda have to work on Saturdays? Amanda có phải làm việc Thứ bảy không?
1503 Why did they have to leave the party early? Tại sao họ phải rời bữa tiệc sớm?
1504 I'm not working tomorrow, so I don't have to get up early. Mai tôi không đi làm nên tôi không phải dậy sớm.
1506 We didn't have to wait very long for the bus; it came in a few minutes. Chúng tôi không phải đợi xe bus lâu lắm, xe đã đến trong vòng vài phút.
1507 In many countries, mmust do military service. Ở nhiều nước, đàn ông phải thực hiện nghĩa vụ quân sự.
1508 My eyes are not very good. I have to wear glasses. Mắt tôi không được tốt lắm. Tôi phải đeo kính.
1509 At the end of the course all the students had to take a test. Cuối khoá học tất cả học sinh phải làm bài thi.
1510 Layla is studying literature. She has to read a lot of books. Layla đang học ngành văn học. Cô ấy phải đọc nhiều sách.
1511 Hassan doesn't understand much English. You have to speak very slowly to him. Hassan không hiểu nhiều tiếng Anh. Cậu phải nói thật chậm với anh ấy.
1512 Barbara isn't at home much. She has to travel a lot for her job. Barbara không ở nhà nhiều. Cô ấy phải đi nhiều do công việc của cô ấy.
1513 In tennis you have to hit the ball over the net. Trong quần vợt bạn phải đánh bóng qua lưới.
1514 We had to walk home last night. There were no buses. Tối qua chúng tôi phải đi bộ về nhà. Lúc đó không có xe bus.
1515 It's late. I have to go now. I'll see you tomorrow. Bây giờ đã muộn. Tôi phải đi đây. Ngay mai tôi sẽ gặp lại cậu.
1516 This train doesn't go all the way downtown. You have to change at the next station. Con tàu này không bao giờ chạy lên trung tâm. Cậu phải đổi tàu ở gare tiếp theo.
1517 We took a test yesterday. We had to answer six (6) questions out of t(10). Hôm qua chúng tôi làm một bài kiểm tra. Chúng tôi phải trả lời sáu trong mười câu hỏi.
1518 I'm going to bed. I have to get up early tomorrow. Tôi đi ngủ đây. Mai tôi còn phải dậy sớm.
1519 to take care of Tara's little brother. Ravi và em họ Tara của anh ấy tối nay không ra ngoài được. Họ phải trông em trai của Tara.
1520 I have to get up early tomorrow. — What time do you have to get up? Sáng nay tôi phải dậy sớm. Cậu phải dậy lúc mấy giờ?
1521 Chris had to wait a long time. — How long did he have to wait? Chris đã phải đợi lâu. Anh ấy đã phải đợi bao lâu?
1522 Claire has to go somewhere. — Where does she have to go? Claire phải đi đâu đó. Cô ấy phải đi đâu?
1523 have to pay? Chúng tôi đã phải trả nhiều tiền. Các cậu đã phải trả bao nhiêu tiền?
1524 I have to do some work. — What exactly do you have to do? Tôi phải làm việc gì đó. Chính xác là cậu phải làm việc gì?
1525 They had to leave early. — Why did they have to leave early? Họ đã phải ra đi sớm. Tại sao họ phải ra đi sớm?
1526 Minoru has to go to Moscow. — Whdoes he have to go? Minoru phải đi Moskva. Khi nào thì anh ấy phải đi?
1527 Why are you going out? You don't have to go out. Tại sao cậu lại đi ra ngoài? Cậu không phải đi ra ngoài.
1528 Why is Megumi waiting? She doesn't have to wait. Tại sao Megumi lại đợi? Cô ấy không phải đợi.
1529 Why did you get up early? You didn't have to get up so early. Tại sao cậu lại dậy sớm? Cậu không cần phải dậy sớm như thế.
1530 Why do you want to leave now? We don't have to leave now. Tại sao cậu muốn ra đi bây giờ? Chúng ta không cần phải ra đi bây giờ.
1531 Why did they tell me something I already know? They didn't have to tell me that. Tại sao họ lại kể cho tôi những gì tôi đã biết? Họ không cần phải kể cho tôi những việc đó.
1532 I have to drive fty (50) miles to work every day. > I have to drive eighty (80) kilometers to work every day. Ngày nào tôi cũng phải lái xe năm mươi dặm đi làm.
1533 I have to take the subway to class every day. Ngày nào tôi cũng phải bắt tàu điện ngầm đi học.
1534 I had to have dinner with my family yesterday. Hôm qua tôi phải ăn tối với gia đình tôi.
1535 I had to visit my grandfather in the hospital last week. Tuần trước tôi phải thăm ông tôi ở bệnh viện.
1536 I had to take a lot of classes whI was younger. Tôi từng phải học nhiều môn khi tôi còn bé.
1537 Would you like some co ee? Cậu muốn uống cà phê không?
1538 Would you like a piece of candy? Cậu muốn ăn kẹo không?
1539 Which would you like, tea or co ee? Cậu thích uống gì, trà hay cà phê?
1540 Would you like to go for a walk? Cậu muốn đi dạo bộ không?
1541 Would you like to have dinner with us on Sunday? Chủ nhật cậu có muốn ăn tối cùng chúng tôi không?
1542 I'd love to have dinner on Sunday. Tôi rất muốn ăn tối hôm Chủ nhật.
1543 What would you like to do tonight? Cậu muốn làm gì tối nay?
1544 I'm thirsty. I'd like a drink. Tôi khát. Tôi muốn uống.
1545 I'd like some information about hotels, please. Làm ơn cho tôi ít thông tin về các khách sạn.
1546 I'm feeling tired. I'd like to stay home tonight. Tôi thấy mệt. Tôi muốn ở nhà tối nay.
1547 Would you like to go to the movies tonight? Cậu có muốn đi xem lm tối nay không?
1549 I like orange juice. Tôi thích nước cam.
1550 What would you like to do next weekend? Cuối tuần sau cậu muốn làm gì?
1551 What do you like to do on weekends? Cậu thích làm gì cuối tuần?
1552 with you. Tối nay tôi muốn đi xem lm. Có thể Emily sẽ đi với cậu.
1553 Would you like to go to the movies with me tonight? Tối nay cậu có muốn đi xem lm với tôi không?
1555 Would you like to play tennis with me tomorrow? Mai cậu muốn đi chơi quần vợt với tôi không?
1556 You have an extra ticket for a concert next week. Perhaps Helwill come. Tôi có thừa một vé xem hoà nhạc tuần sau. Có thể Helsẽ tới.
1557 Would you like to go to a concert with me next week? Cậu có muốn đi xem hoà nhạc với tôi tuần sau?
1558 but you have one. Trời đang mưa và Nhã Cầm định ra ngoài. Cô ấy không có ô nhưng cậu có.
1559 Would you like to borrow my umbrella? Cậu có muốn mượn ô của tôi không?
1560 What would you like to drink? Cậu muốn uống gì?
1561 Would you like to go out for a walk? Cậu có muốn ra ngoài đi bộ không?
1562 I like onions, but I don't eat them very often. Tôi thích hành nhưng tôi không ăn thường xuyên lắm.
1563 What time would you like to have dinner tonight? Tối nay cậu muốn ăn tối lúc mấy giờ?
1564 Would you like something to eat? Cậu muốn ăn gì đó không?
1565 Do you like your new job? Cậu có thích công việc mới của cậu không?
1566 I'm tired. I'd like to go to bed now. Tôi mệt. Tôi muốn đi ngủ bây giờ.
1567 I'd like some dumplings, please. Làm ơn cho tôi ít bánh bao.
1568 What kind of music do you like? Cậu thích loại âm nhạc nào?
I would prefer to sit on the oor.'> 1570 I would prefer to sit on the oor.'> I'd rather sit on the oor. > I would prefer to sit on the oor. I would prefer to sit on the oor.'> ☊ Tôi thích ngồi trên sàn hơn. Tôi thích ngồi trên sàn hơn.
1571 I don't really want to go out. I'd rather stay at home. Tôi không hẳn là muốn ra ngoài. Tôi thích ở nhà hơn.
1572 Should we go now? — No, not yet. I'd rather wait until later. Giờ ta nên đi chưa? Chưa. Tôi thích đợi lát nữa hơn.
1573 I'd like to go now, but Gary would rather wait until later. Tôi muốn đi bây giờ nhưng Gary thích đợi lát nữa hơn.
1574 I don't like to be late. I'd rather be early. Tôi không thích muộn. Tôi thích sớm hơn.
1575 I'm feeling tired. I'd rather not go out tonight. Tôi đang mệt. Tôi thấy không đi ra ngoài tối nay thì hơn.
1576 Jisang is feeling tired. He'd rather not go out tonight. Chí Tường đang mệt. Anh ấy thấy không đi ra ngoài tối nay thì hơn.
1577 We're not hungry. We'd rather not eat yet. Chúng tôi không vội. Chúng tôi thấy chưa ăn thì hơn.
1578 Would you like to go out tonight? — I'd rather not. Cậu có muốn ra ngoài tối nay không? - Tôi không muốn.
1579 Would you rather have milk or juice? — Juice, please. Cậu có thích uống sữa hay nước hoa quả hơn? - Làm ơn cho nước hoa quả.
1580 Which would you rather do: go to the movies or watch a DVD at home? Cậu thích làm gì hơn: đi rạp xem lm hay ở nhà xem vô tuyến?
1581 I'd rather stand than sit. Tôi muốn đứng hơn ngồi.
1582 Jessica would rather not go out. Jessica thấy không ra ngoài thì hơn.
1583 I'd prefer to sit than stand. Tôi thích ngồi hơn đứng.
1584 I'd prefer to sit rather than stand. Tôi thích ngồi hơn đứng.
1585 Zhirong would prefer not to go out. Chí Vinh thấy không ra ngoài thì hơn.
1586 I'd rather go out than stay home. Tôi thích ra ngoài hơn ở nhà.
1587 I'd rather have a dog than a cat. Tôi thích có một con chó hơn là mèo.
1588 We'd rather go to the movies than watch a DVD at home. Chúng tôi thích đi rạp xem lm hơn xem DVD ở nhà.
1589 I'd rather be at home right now than here. Ngay bây giờ tôi muốn ở nhà hơn là ở đây.
1590 Don't you want to watch TV? — No, I'd rather read my novel. Cậu có muốn xem vô tuyến không? - Không, tôi muốn xem tiểu thuyết hơn.
1591 Would you like some tea? — Well, I'd rather have co ee if you have some. Cậu có muốn dùng trà không? - Tôi muốn cà phê hơn nếu cậu có.
1592 Should we go out now? — I'd rather wait until it stops raining. Giờ chúng ta có nên ra ngoài không? - Tôi muốn chờ đến khi tạnh mưa hơn.
1593 Should we have dinner now, or wait until later? Giờ chúng ta có nên ăn tối không, hay đợi lát nữa?
1594 Would you like a glass of juice, or some water? Cậu muốn uống cốc nước hoa quả không, hay nước trắng?
1595 Do you want to go to the movies, or just watch TV? Cậu có muốn đi xem lm không, hay chỉ xem vô tuyến?
1596 until tomorrow morning? Chúng ta có nên gọi anh trai cậu tối nay không, hay cậu thích đợi mai gọi hơn?
1597 I'd rather stay home tonight. I'd prefer not to go out. Tôi muốn tối nay ở nhà hơn. Tôi thấy không ra ngoài thì hơn.
1598 Should we walk home, or would you rather take a taxi? Chúng ta có nên đi bộ về nhà không, hay cậu muốn đi taxi hơn?
1599 Do you want me to come with you, or would you prefer to go alone? Cậu có muốn tôi đến cùng cậu không, hay cậu thích đi một mình hơn?
1600 Yiting doesn't want to go to college. She'd rather get a job. Y Đình không muốn học đại học. Cô ấy thích có việc làm hơn.
1601 do it myself. Tôi giúp cậu xách valise được không? - Không cần, cảm ơn. Tôi muốn tự xách hơn.
1602 I'd rather not call him. I'd prefer to write him an email. Tôi thấy không gọi anh ấy thì hơn. Tôi thích viết cho anh ấy hơn là gửi thư điện tử.
1603 Which would you prefer to be: a bus driver or an airplane pilot? Cậu thích làm gì hơn: lái xe bus hay phi công?
1604 I'd rather be an airplane pilot than a bus driver. Tôi thích làm phi công hơn làm lái xe bus.
1605 Which would you prefer to be: a journalist or a school teacher? Cậu thích làm gì hơn: nhà báo hay giáo viên?
1606 I'd rather be a journalist than a school teacher. Tôi thích làm nhà báo hơn làm giáo viên.
1607 Where would you prefer to live: in a big city or a small town? Cậu thích sống ở đâu hơn: ở thành phố lớn hay thị trấn nhỏ?
1608 I'd rather live in a big city than a small town. Tôi thích ở thành phố lớn hơn ở thị trấn nhỏ.
1609 Which would you prefer to have: a small house or a big one? Cậu thích có cái nào hơn: một căn nhà nhỏ hay một căn lớn?
1610 I'd rather have a big house than a small one. Tôi thích có một căn nhà lớn hơn có một căn nhỏ.
1611 Which would you prefer to study: electronics or philosophy? Cậu thích học gì hơn: điện tử hay triết học?
1612 I'd rather study philosophy than electronics. Tôi thích triết học hơn điện tử.
1613 Which would you prefer to watch: a football game or a movie? Cậu thích xem gì hơn: một trận đá bóng hay một bộ lm?
1614 I'd rather watch a movie than a football game. Tôi thích xem một bộ lm hơn một trận đá bóng.
1615 Come here and look at this. — What is it? Lại đây và nhìn vào cái này. - Cái gì thế?
1616 I don't want to talk to you. Go away! Tôi không muốn nói chuyện với cậu. Biến đi!
1617 Please be quiet. I'm trying to concentrate. Làm ơn yên lặng. Tôi đang cố tập trung.
1619 ʨʊ́k͡p̚ kəʔ̖ w kɔ́ ʨwiəń ɓɐɐj to̪ ́t̚ ɗɛʔ̖ p̚ . ʨʊ́k͡p̚ vuuj vɛ̖ ! Here, have some candy. Đây, làm ít kẹo này.
1621 Be careful! Don't fall! Cẩn thận! Khéo ngã!
1622 Please don't go. Stay here with me. Xin cậu đừng đi. Ở đây với tôi.
1623 Be here on time. Don't be late. Đến đúng giờ nhé. Đừng đến muộn.
1624 It's a nice day. Let's go out. Trời đẹp quá. Đi ra ngoài đi.
1625 Come on! Let's dance. Thôi nào! Nhảy đi nào.
1626 Are you ready? Let's go. Cậu sẵn sàng chưa? Đi thôi.
1627 Let's have sh for dinner tonight. Tối nay ăn cá đi.
1628 Should we go out tonight? — No, I'm tired. Let's stay home. Tối nay chúng ta có nên ra ngoài không? - Không, tôi mệt. Hãy ở nhà đi.
1629 It's cold. Let's not go out. Let's stay home. Trời đang lạnh. Mình đừng ra ngoài nữa. Ở nhà đi.
1630 Let's not have sh for dinner tonight. Let's have chicken. Tối nay chúng ta đừng ăn cá nữa. Chúng ta ăn gà đi.
1631 I'm tired of arguing. Let's not do it any more. Tôi mệt mỏi vì cãi nhau rồi. Lần sau đừng có cãi nhau nữa.
1632 Would you like to play tennis? — No, let's go for a swim. Cậu có muốn chơi quần vợt không? - Không, đi bơi đi.
1633 Do you want to walk home? — No, let's take the bus. Cậu muốn đi bộ về nhà không? - Không, bắt xe bus đi.
1634 Shall I put some music on? — No, let's watch a movie. Tôi bật tí nhạc nhé? - Thôi, mình xem lm đi.
1635 Should we have dinner at home? — No, let's go to a restaurant. Chúng ta có nên ăn tối ở nhà không? - Không, đi ăn nhà hàng đi.
1636 Would you like to go now? — No, let's wait a while. Cậu muốn đi bây giờ không? - Không, đợi một lát đi.
1637 Shall I wait for you? — No, don't wait for me. Tôi đợi cậu nhé? - Không, đừng đợi tôi.
1638 Should we go home now? — No, let's not go home yet. Chúng ta có nên về nhà bây giờ không? - Không, đừng về nhà vội.
1639 Shall we go out? — No, let's not go out. Chúng ta ra ngoài nhé? - Không, đừng ra ngoài.
1641 Should I call you tonight? — No, call me in the morning. Tôi có nên gọi cậu tối nay không? - Thôi, gọi tôi sáng mai đi.
1642 for him. Cậu nghĩ chúng ta có nên đợi Howard không? - Không, đừng đợi anh ấy.
1643 Do you want me to turn on the light? — No, leave the light o . Cậu có muốn tôi bật đèn không? - Không, cứ để nó tắt đi.
1644 There's a man on the roof. Có một người đàn ông trên mái nhà.
1645 There's a train coming at tthirty (10:30). Có một chuyến tàu tới vào lúc mười giờ ba mươi.
1646 Should we take a taxi? — No, let's take a bus. Chúng ta có nên bắt taxi không? - Thôi, ta bắt xe bus đi.
1647 There are sev(7) days in a week. Có bảy ngày trong một tuần.
1648 There's a big tree in the yard. Có một cái cây lớn ở trong sân.
1649 There's nothing on TV tonight. Không có gì trên vô tuyến tối nay.
1650 Do you have any money? — Yes, there's some in my wallet. Cậu có tiền không? - Có, có một ít trong ví tôi.
1651 there isn't. Xin hỏi có khách sạn nào gần đây không? - Có. Không.
1652 We can't go skiing. There isn't any snow. Chúng ta không thể trượt tuyết được. Chả có tí tuyết nào.
1653 There are some big trees in the yard. Có vài cái cây lớn trong sân.
1654 There are a lot of accidents on this road. Có nhiều vị tai nạn xảy ra trên con đường này.
1655 there aren't. Có nhà hàng nào gần đây không? - Có. Không.
1656 This restaurant is very quiet. There aren't many people here. Nhà hàng này rất yên tĩnh. Không có nhiều người ở đây.
1657 How many players are there on a football team? Có bao nhiêu cầu thủ trong một đội bóng đá.
1658 There are elev(11) players on a football team. Có mười một cầu thủ trong một đội bóng đá.
1659 There's a book on the table. Có một quyển sách trên bàn.
1660 There's a train at tthirty (10:30). It's an express train. Có một chuyến tàu lúc mười giờ ba mươi. Đó là một chuyến tàu cao tốc.
1661 There's a lot of salt in this soup. Món canh này có nhiều muối.
1662 I don't like this soup. It's too salty. Tôi không thích món canh này. Canh mặn quá.
1663 Bedford isn't an old town. There aren't any old buildings. Bedford không phải một thị trấn cũ. Không có toà nhà nào cổ cả.
1664 Look! There's a photo of your brother in the newspaper! Nhìn kìa! Có ảnh của anh cậu trên mặt báo!
1666 There are ve (5) people in my family: my parents, my two (2) sisters, and me. Có năm ngươi trong người trong gia đình tôi: bối mẹ tôi, hai em gái tôi và tôi.
1667 How many students are there in the class? — Twenty. Có bao nhiêu học sinh ở trong lớp? - Hai mươi.
1668 The road is usually very quiet. There isn't much tra c. Con đường này thường rất yên tĩnh. Không có nhiều xe cộ.
1669 Is there a bus from downtown to the airport? — Yes, every twenty (20) minutes. Có xe bus chạy từ trung tâm đến sân bay không? - Có, hai mươi phút một chuyến.
1670 Are there any problems? — No, everything is okay. Có vấn đề gì không? - Không, mọi thứ đều ổn.
1671 There's nowhere to sit down. There aren't any chairs. Không có chỗ để ngồi. Không có cái ghế nào.
1672 There are eight (8) planets in the solar system. Có tám hành tinh trong hệ mặt trời.
1673 There are twenty-six (26) letters in the English alphabet. Có hai mươi sáu chữ cái trong bảng chữ cái tiếng Anh.
1674 There are thirty (30) days in September. Có ba mươi ngày trong tháng chín.
1675 There are fty (50) states in the United States. Có năm mươi tiểu bang ở nước Mĩ.
1676 There are ve (5) players on a basketball team. Có năm cầu thủ trong một đội bóng rổ.
1677 I'm not going to buy this shirt. It's too expensive. Tôi sẽ không mua cái áo này. Nó quá đắt.
1678 What's wrong? — There's something in my eye. Có chuyện gì vậy? - Có cái gì đó trong mắt tôi.
1679 There's a red car outside your house. Is it yours? Có một chiếc xe hơi màu đỏ bên ngoài nhà của cậu. Nó là của cậu à?
1680 eight [o'clock] (8:00). Có gì hay trên vô tuyến tối nay không? - Có, có một bộ lm lúc tám giờ.
1681 What's that building? — It's a school. Toà nhà kia là nhà gì vậy? - Nó là trường học.
1682 Is there a restaurant in this hotel? — No, I'm afraid not. Có nhà hàng trong khác sạn này không? - Không, tôi e là không.
1683 There's a train every hour. Cứ một tiếng lại có một chuyến tàu.
1684 The time now is elev fte(11:15) . There was a train at elev[o'clock] (11:00). Bây giờ là mười một giờ mười lăm. Đã có một chuyến tàu lúc mười một giờ.
1685 There's a good nature program on TV tonight. Tối nay có một chương trình hay về tự nhiên trên vô tuyến.
1686 There was a good nature program on TV last night. Tối qua có một chương trình hay về tự nhiên trên vô tuyến.
1687 We're staying at a very big hotel. There are one thousand two hundred fty (1,250) rooms. Chúng tôi đang ở trong một khách sạn rất lớn. Có một nghìn hai trăm năm mươi phòng ở đây.
1688 hundred fty (1,250) rooms. Chúng tôi từng ở trong một khách sạn rất lớn. Có một nghìn hai trăm năm mươi phòng ở đó.
1689 Are there any phone messages for me this morning? Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi sáng nay không?
1690 Were there any phone messages for me yesterday? Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi hôm qua không?
1691 I'm hungry, but there isn't anything to eat. Tôi đói nhưng không có gì để ăn hết.
1692 I was hungry whI got home, but there wasn't anything to eat. Tôi đói khi tôi về đến nhà nhưng không có gì để ăn hết.
1694 Look! There's bean accident. Nhìn kìa! Đã có một tai nạn.
1695 There was an accident last night. Có một tai nạn tối hôm qua.
1697 manager soon. Quản lí của công đi sắp đi, thế nên sẽ sớm có một quản lí mới.
1698 I'm going out of town tomorrow. I'm packing my things today because there won't be time tomorrow. Tôi sẽ đi ra khỏi thị trấn ngày mai. Tôi đóng gói đồ đạc hôm nay vì ngày mai sẽ không có thời gian.
1699 There will be rain tomorrow afternoon. Sẽ có mưa vào chiều mai.
1700 There will be a typhoon this weekend. Sẽ có bão vào cuối tuần này.
1701 There's already bethree (3) hurricanes this summer. Đã có ba cơn bão trong mùa hè này.
1702 There was a clock on the wall near the window. Từng có một cái đồng hồ trên tường gần cửa sổ.
1703 There were some owers in a vase on the table. Từng có vài bông hoa trong một cái lọ để trên bàn.
1704 There were some books on the shelves. Từng có vài cuốn sách trên giá.
1705 There was an armchair in the corner near the door. Từng có một cái ghế tay vịn ở góc nhà gần cái cửa.
1706 There was a sofa opposite the armchair. Từng có một cái sofa đối diện cái ghế tay vịn
1707 I opened the envelope, but it was empty. There was nothing in it. Tôi đã mở phong bì nhưng nó trống không. Không có gì trong đấy hết.
1708 We stayed at a very nice hotel. — Really? Was there a swimming pool? Chúng tôi đã ở trong một khách sạn rất tuyệt. - Thật á? Có bể bơi trong đó không.
1709 Did you buy any cherries? — No, there weren't any at the store. Cậu có mua tí anh đào nào không? - Không, chả còn tí nào trong cửa hàng cả.
1710 The wallet was empty. There wasn't any money in it. Ví của tôi rỗng không. Không có tí tiền nào trong đấy.
1711 Were there many people at the meeting? — No, very few. Có nhiều người trong buổi họp không? Không, rất ít.
1712 We didn't visit the museum. There wasn't enough time. Chúng tôi đã không thăm bảo tàng. Thời gian không đủ.
1713 I'm sorry I'm late. There was a lot of tra c. Xin lỗi tôi đến muộn. Xe cộ đông quá.
1714 are a lot. Hai mươi năm trước không có nhiều khách du lịch ở đây. Bây giờ có rất nhiều.
1715 There are twenty-four (24) hours in a day. Có hai mươi từ giờ trong một ngày.
1716 There was a party at work last Friday, but I didn't go. Có một bữa tiệc ở cơ quan Thứ sáu vừa rồi nhưng tôi đã không dự.
1717 Where can I buy a bottle of water? — There's a convenience store at the end of the block. Tôi có thể mua một chai nước ở đâu? - Có một cửa hàng tạp hoá ở cuối dãy nhà.
1718 Why are the police outside the bank? — There was a robbery. Tại sao cảnh sát lại ở bên ngoài ngân hàng? - Đã có một vụ cướp.
1719 Whwe got to the theater, there was a long line outside. Khi chúng tôi tới nhà hát, có một hàng người dài bên ngoài.
1720 Whyou arrive tomorrow, there will be somebody at the airport to meet you. Ngày mai khi cậu đến, sẽ có người ở sân bay gặp cậu.
1721 school. Now there are more than a thousand. Mười năm trước trong trường có năm trăm trẻ em. Bây giờ ở đó có hơn một nghìn.
1722 Last week I went back to the town where I was born. It's very di erent now. There have bea lot of changes. Tuần trước tôi trở về thị trấn nơi tôi sinh ra. Bây giờ nó đã khác rất nhiều. Đã có nhiều thay đổi.
1723 I think everything will be okay. I don't think there will be any problems. Tôi nghĩ mọi thứ sẽ ổn. Tôi nghĩ sẽ không có vấn đề gì cả.
1724 Is it true that you're moving to Berlin? Có đúng là cậu sẽ chuyển đến Berlin không?
1725 We have to go now. It's very late. Chúng ta phải đi thôi. Muộn lắm rồi.
1726 Is it true that Jirou can y a helicopter? Có đúng là Jirou biết lái trực thăng không?
1727 What day is it today? Tuesday? — No, today's Wednesday. Hôm nay là thứ mấy? Thứ ba? - Không, hôm nay là Thứ tư.
1728 It's t(10) kilometers from downtown to the airport. Từ trung tâm đến sân bay là mười kilometre.
1729 Is it okay to call you at the o ce? Gọi điện cho cậu ở cơ quan có vấn đề gì không?
1731 It's Kelly's birthday today. She's twenty-sev(27). Hôm nay là sinh nhật Kelly. Cô ấy hai mươi bảy tuổi.
1732 I don't believe it! That's impossible. Tôi không tin! Chuyện này không thể có.
1733 How far is it from here to the train station? Đường từ đây đến nhà gare bao xa?
1734 How far is it from the hotel to the beach? Đường từ khách sạn ra bãi biển bao xa?
1735 How far is it from Taipei to Tokyo? Khoảng cách từ Đài Bắc đến Tokyo bao xa?
1736 How far is it from your house to the airport? Từ nhà cậu đến sân bay cách bao xa?
1737 The weather isn't so nice today. It's cloudy. Thời tiết hôm nay không đẹp. Trời nhiều mây.
1738 There was strong wind yesterday. Hôm qua có gió to.
1739 It's hot in this room. Opa window. Trong phòng nhà nóng. Mở cửa ra.
1740 It was a nice day yesterday. It was warm and sunny. Trời hôm qua đẹp. Trời ấm và nắng.
1741 There was a storm last night. Did you hear it? Tối qua có một cơn bão. Cậu có nghe thấy nó không?
1742 I was afraid because it was very dark. Tôi thấy sợ vì lúc đó rất tối.
1743 It's oftcold here, but there isn't much rain. Ở đây thường lạnh nhưng không có nhiều mưa.
1744 It's a long way from here to the nearest gas station. Từ đây đến nhà gare gần nhất là một con đường dài.
1745 If you go to bed late, it's di cult to get up early in the morning. Nếu cậu đi ngủ muộn thì sẽ khó để dậy sớm vào buổi sáng.
1746 Hello, Junko. It's nice to see you again. How are you? Chào Junko. Rất vui được gặp lại cậu. Cậu khoẻ không?
1747 It's impossible to work in this o ce. There's too much noise. Không thể làm việc trong văn phòng này được. Có quá nhiều tiếng ồn.
1748 Everybody's very nice at work. It's easy to make friends. Mọi người ở cơ quan rất tốt. Kết bạn rất dễ.
1749 I like traveling. It's interesting to visit di erent places. Tôi thích đi xa. Tham quan những nơi khác nhau rất thú vị.
1750 Some cities are not safe. It's dangerous at night. Một vài thành phố không an toàn. Buổi tối khá nguy hiểm.
1751 She isn't tired, but he is. Cô ấy không mệt nhưng anh ấy thì có.
1752 She likes tea, but he doesn't. Cô ấy thích trà nhưng anh ấy thì không.
1753 I haven't sethe movie, but my sister has. Tôi chưa xem bộ lm này nhưng chị tôi thì rồi.
1754 Please help me. — I'm sorry, I can't. Làm ơn giúp tôi. - Xin lỗi, tôi không giúp được.
1755 Are you tired? — I was, but I'm not now. Cậu có mệt không? - Trước thì có nhưng giờ thì không.
1756 Do you think Lucy will call tonight? — She might. Cậu có nghĩ là Lucy tối nay sẽ gọi không? - Có thể.
1758 My sister has sethe movie, but I haven't. Em gái tôi đã xem lm này rồi nhưng tôi thì chưa.
1759 Are you and Jack working tomorrow? — I am, but Jack isn't. Mai cậu và Jack có làm việc không? - Tôi thì có còn Jack thì không.
1760 Are you tired? — Yes, I am. > No, I'm not. Cậu có mệt không? - Có. Không.
1762 Is there a bus to the airport? — Yes, there is. > No, there isn't. Có xe bus đến sân bay không? - Có. Không.
1763 I don't like hot weather, but Lila does. Tôi không thích trời nóng nhưng Lila thì có.
1764 Martin works hard, but I don't. Martin làm việc chăm chỉ nhưng tôi thì không.
1765 Do you enjoy your work? — Yes, I do. Cậu có thích công việc của mình không? - Có.
1766 Did you and Nicole like the movie? — I did, but Nicole didn't. Cậu và Nicole có thích bộ lm không? - Tôi thích nhưng Nicole thì không.
1767 I had a good time. — I did, too. Tôi đã có khoảng thời gian tuyệt với. - Tôi cũng vậy.
1768 Fatima wasn't hungry, but we were. Fatima không đói nhưng chúng tôi thì có.
1769 I'm not married, but my brother is. Tôi chưa kết hôn nhưng anh tôi thì rồi.
1770 Fahim can't help you, but I can. Fahim không giúp được cậu nhưng tôi giúp được.
1771 I haven't read the book, but Paul has. Tôi chưa đọc quyển sách nhưng Paul đọc rồi.
1772 Rebecca won't be here, but Antonio will. Rebecca sẽ không ở đây nhưng Antonio thì có.
1773 You weren't late, but I was. Cậu không muộn nhưng tôi muộn.
1774 My sister can play the piano, but I can't. Em gái tôi biết chơi dương cầm nhưng tôi không biết.
1775 Anabel's working today, but I'm not. Anabel làm việc hôm nay nhưng tôi thì không.
1776 I was working, but my friends weren't. Tôi làm việc nhưng các bạn tôi thì không.
1777 Richard has beto China, but I haven't. Richard từng đến Trung Quốc nhưng tôi thì chưa.
1778 I'm ready to go, but Sonia isn't. Tôi đã sẵn sàng đi nhưng Sonia thì chưa.
1779 I've sethe movie, but Enzo hasn't. Tôi đã xem bộ lm nhưng Enzo thì chưa.
1780 I don't like hot weather, but Cecilia does. Tôi không thích trời nóng nhưng Cecilia thì thích.
1781 Steve likes hot weather, but I don't. Steve thích trời nóng nhưng tôi thì không.
1782 My mother wears glasses, but my father doesn't. Mẹ tôi đeo kính nhưng bố tôi thì không.
1783 You don't know Vanessa very well, but I do. Cậu không biết nhiều lắm về Vanessa nhưng tôi thì có.
1784 I didn't enjoy the party, but my friends did. Tôi không thích bữa tiệc nhưng các bạn tôi thì thích.
1785 I don't watch TV much, but Erhard does. Tôi không xem nhiều vô tuyến nhưng Erhard thì có.
1786 Hannah lives in Switzerland, but her parents don't. Hannah sống ở Thuỵ Sĩ nhưng bố mẹ cô ấy thì không.
1787 You had breakfast this morning, but I didn't. Sáng nay cậu đã ăn sáng còn tôi thì không.
1788 I didn't go out last night, but my friends did. Tối qua tôi không ra ngoài nhưng bạn tôi thì có.
1789 I like sports, but my sister doesn't. Tôi thích thể thao nhưng em gái tôi không thích.
1790 I don't eat meat, but Tom does. Tôi không ăn thịt nhưng Tom thì có.
1791 I'm Japanese, but my husband isn't. Tôi là người Nhật nhưng chồng tôi không phải.
1792 I haven't beto Mexico, but Zoe has. Tôi chưa từng đến Mexico nhưng Joe đã đến rồi.
1793 Are you tired? — I was earlier, but I'm not now. Cậu có mệt không? - Trước thì có nhưng giờ thì không.
1794 Fabian's happy today, but he wasn't yesterday. Hôm nay Fabian vui nhưng hôm qua anh ấy không vui.
1795 The stores aren't opyet, but the museum is. Cửa hàng chưa mở cửa nhưng bảo tàng mở rồi.
1796 I don't have a telescope, but I know somebody who does. Tôi không có kính viễn vọng nhưng tôi biết một người có nó.
1797 I would like to help you, but I'm sorry I can't. Tôi muốn giúp cậu nhưng rất tiếc tôi không làm được.
1798 I don't usually drive to work, but I did yesterday. Tôi không lái xe di làm thường xuyên nhưng hôm qua tôi đã lái.
1799 Have you ever beto Peru? — No, but Eveline has. She went there on vacation last year. Cậu đã đến Peru bao giờ chưa? - Chưa, nhưng Eveline đến rồi. Cô ấy đã đi nghỉ ở đó năm ngoái.
1800 Do you and Fausto watch TV a lot? — I do, but he doesn't. Cậu và Fausto có xem nhiều vô tuyến không? - Tôi có nhưng anh ấy thì không.
1801 I've beinvited to Gerhard's wedding, but Evita hasn't. Tôi đã được mời đến đám cưới của Gerhard nhưng Evita thì chưa.
1802 Do you think Ingrid will pass her driving test? — Yes, I'm sure she will. Cậu có nghĩ là Igrid sẽ qua kì thi lái xe không? - Có, tôi chắc chắn cô ấy sẽ qua.
1803 Are you going out tonight? — I might. I don't know for sure. Tối nay cậu có định ra ngoài không? - Có thể. Tôi không biết chắc.
1804 Are you Brazilian? — No, I'm not. Cậu có phải người Brazil không? - Không phải.
1805 Do you have a car? — No, I don't. Cậu có xe hơi không? - Tôi không có.
1806 Do you feel okay? — Yes, I do. Cậu thấy ổn chứ? - Vâng, tôi ổn.
1807 Is it snowing? — No, it isn't. Trời đang có tuyết à? - Không.
1808 Are you hungry? — Yes, I am. Cậu có đói không? - Có.
1809 Do you like classical music? — Yes, I do. Cậu có thích nhạc cổ điển không? - Có.
1810 Will you be in Miami tomorrow? — No, I won't. Mai cậu có đi Miami không? - Không.
1811 Have you ever brokyour arm? — Yes, I have. Cậu đã bị gãy tay bao giờ chưa? - Tôi bị rồi.
1812 Did you buy anything yesterday? — Yes, I did. Hôm qua cậu có mua gì không? - Có.
1813 Were you asleep at three am (3:00)? — Yes, I was. Lúc ba giờ sáng cậu có ngủ không? - Có.
1814 You're late. — I am? Sorry. Cậu bị muộn. - Tôi á? Xin lỗi.
1815 I was sick last week. — You were? I didn't know that. Tuần trước tôi ốm. - Cậu ốm á? Thế mà tôi không biết.
1816 It's raining again. — It is? I was sunny t(10) minutes ago. Trời lại đang mưa. - Thế á? Mười phút trước trời còn nắng.
1817 There's a message for you. — There is? Where is it? Có một tin nhắn cho cậu. - Thế à? Nó đâu?
1818 Giovanni can't drive. — He can't? I didn't know that. Giovanni không biết lái xe. - Vậy ư? Tôi không biết đấy.
1819 I'm not hungry. — You're not? I am. Tôi không đói. - Thế hả? Tôi đói.
1820 Emilia isn't at work today. — She isn't? Is she sick? Emilia không đi làm hôm nay. - Không à? Cô ấy có bị ốm không?
1821 I speak four (4) languages. — You do? Which ones? Tôi nói bốn ngôn ngữ. - Cậu á? Những tiếng gì?
1822 Luka doesn't eat meat. — He doesn't? Does he eat sh? Luka không ăn thịt. - Thế à? Anh ấy có ăn cá không?
1823 Nadya got married last week. — She did? Really? Nadya đã cưới tuần trước. - Rồi à? Thật không?
1824 I've bought a new car. — Oh, you have? Tôi vừa mua một cái xe hơi mới. - Hơ, thế à?
1825 I'm writing a book. — You are? What about? Tôi đang viết một cuốn sách. - Cậu á? Viết về cái gì?
1826 I don't like Dmitry. — You don't? Why not? Tôi không thích Dmitry. - Thế hả? Tại sao?
1827 It's a nice day, isn't it? — Yes, it's perfect. Hôm nay trời đẹp đúng không? - Đúng, đẹp mĩ mãn.
1828 Santo lives in Milan, doesn't he? — Yes, that's right. Santo sống ở Milan đúng không? - Đúng, chính xác.
1829 You closed the window, didn't you? — Yes, I think so. Cậu đã đóng cửa phải không? - Đúng vậy.
1830 Those shoes are nice, aren't they? — Yes, very nice. Đôi giày kia đẹp đúng không? - Đúng, rất đẹp.
1831 Marta will be here soon, won't she? — Yes, probably. Marta sẽ sớm ở đây thôi phải không? - Đúng, chắc vậy.
1832 That isn't your car, is it? — No, it's my mother's. Kia không phải xe hơi của cậu đúng không? - Đúng, nó của mẹ tôi.
1833 You haven't met my mother, have you? — No, I haven't. Cậu chưa gặp mẹ cậu đúng không? - Đúng, tôi chưa.
1834 Clara doesn't go out much, does she? — No, she doesn't. Clara không đi ra ngoài nhiều đúng không? - Đúng.
1835 You won't be late, will you? — No, I'm never late. Cậu sẽ không đến muộn phải không? Phải, tôi không bao giờ muộn.
1836 I work in a bank. — You do? I work in a bank, too. Tôi làm việc trong ngân hàng, - Vậy à? Tôi cũng làm việc ở ngân hàng.
1837 I didn't go to work yesterday. — You didn't? Were you sick? Hôm qua tôi không đi làm. - Không à? Cậu ốm à?
1838 Dennis doesn't like me. — He doesn't? Why not? Dennis không ưa tôi. Không à? Tại sao không?
1839 You look tired. — I do? I feel ne. Cậu trông có vẻ mệt. - Thế à? Tôi thấy khoẻ mà.
1840 Lara called me last night. — She did? What did she say? Tối qua Lara gọi cho tôi. Thế à? Cô ấy nói gì?
1841 I've bought a new car. — You have? What kind is it? Tôi đà mua xe hơi mới rồi. Rồi à? Loại gì vậy?
1842 Albert doesn't eat meat. — He doesn't? Does he eat eggs? Albert không ăn thịt. Thế à? Anh ấy có ăn trứng không?
1843 I've lost my key. — You have? Whdid you have it last? Tôi mất chìa khoá rồi. Thế à? Lần cuối cậu thấy nó khi nào?
1844 Angela can't drive. — She can't? She should learn. Angela không biết lái xe. Không à? Cô ấy nên học.
1845 I was born in Italy. — You were? I didn't know that. Tôi sinh ra ở Ý. Thế à? Tôi không biết đấy.
1847 There's a football game on TV tonight. — There is? Are you going to watch it? Tối nay có một trận bóng đá trên vô tuyến. - Có à? Cậu có định xem nó không?
1848 I'm not happy. — You're not? Why not? Tôi không vui. - Không à? Tại sao thế?
1849 I saw Khalid last week. — You did? How is he? Tuần trước tôi gặp Khalid. - Thế à? Anh ấy thế nào?
1850 Shakira works in a factory. — She does? What kind of factory? Shakira làm việc trong nhà máy. Vậy à? Nhà máy gì vậy?
1851 I won't be here next week. — You won't? Where will you be? Tuần sau tôi sẽ không ở đây. - Thế à? Cậu sẽ ở đâu?
1852 The clock isn't working. — It isn't? It was working yesterday. Đồng hồ hỏng rồi. - Thế à? Hôm qua nó còn chạy mà.
1853 It's a nice day, isn't it? — Yes, it's beautiful. Hôm nay đẹp trời phải không? - Phải, đẹp quá.
1854 These owers are nice, aren't they? — Yes, what kind are they? Những bông hoa này đẹp phải không? - Phải, hoa gì vậy?
1855 Bernard was at the party, wasn't he? — Yes, but I didn't speak to him. Bernard có ở trong bữa tiệc phải không? - Phải, nhưng tôi không nói chuyện với anh ấy.
1856 You've beto Brazil, haven't you? — Yes, many times. Cậu từng đến Brazil rồi phải không? - Đúng, nhiều lần rồi.
1857 You speak Chinese, don't you? — Yes, but not very well. Cậu nói tiếng Trung Quốc đúng không? - Đúng, nhưng không tốt
1858 You'll help me, won't you? — Yes, of course I will. Cậu sẽ giúp tôi chứ? - Có, tất nhiên rồi.
1859 You haven't eatyet, have you? — No, I'm not hungry. Cậu chưa ăn phải không? - Chưa, tôi không đói.
1860 You aren't tired, are you? — No, I feel ne. Cậu không mệt à? - Không, tôi khoẻ.
1861 Igor's a very nice person, isn't he? — Yes, everybody likes him. Igor là người rất tốt đúng không? Đúng, ai cũng thích anh ấy.
1863 You don't know Larisa's sister, do you? — No, I've never met her. Cậu không biết em gái của Larisa phải không? - Không, tôi chưa gặp cô ấy bao giờ.
1864 Claude went to college, didn't he? — Yes, he studied psychology. Claude có đi học đại học đúng không? - Đúng, anh ấy học tâm lí học.
1865 The movie wasn't very good, was it? — No, it was terrible. Bộ phim không hay lắm phải không? - Phải, chán kinh khủng.
1866 Charlotte lives near you, doesn't she? — Yes, just a few blocks away. Charlotte sống gần chỗ cậu phải không? - Phải, chỉ cách có mấy dãy nhà.
1867 You won't tell anybody what I said, will you? — No, of course not. Cậu sẽ không nói với ai những gì tôi nói phải không. - Tất nhiên là không.
1868 Diane works very hard. It's said that she works sixte(16) hours a day. Diane làm việc rất vất vả. Nghe nói cô ấy làm mười sáu tiếng một ngày.
1869 was last sewalking home. Cảnh sát đang tìm kiếm một cậu bé mất tích. Người ta tin rằng lần cuối cậu ấy được nhìn thấy là khi đang đi bộ về nhà.
1870 A friend of mine has bearrested. It's alleged that he hit a police o cer. Một người bạn của tôi mới bị bắt. Người ta buộc tội anh ấy đánh một cảnh sát.
1871 It's reported that two (2) people were injured in the explosion. Người ta báo cáo là có hai người bị thương trong vụ nổ.
1872 The strike started three (3) weeks ago. It's expected that it'll end soon. Cuộc đình công bắt đầu cách đây ba tuần. Người ta hi vọng nó sẽ kết thúc sớm.
1874 Let's go and see that movie. It's supposed to be good. Đi xem bộ lm đó đi. Bộ lm nghe bảo là hay.
1875 The plan is supposed to be a secret, but everybody seems to know about it. Kế hoạch đáng ra phải được giữ kín nhưng dường như mọi người đều biết rồi.
1876 What are you doing at work? You're supposed to be on vacation. Cậu đang làm gì ở cơ quan? Đáng ra cậu phải đang đi nghỉ chứ.
1877 Svetlana was supposed to call me last night, but she didn't. Svetlana lẽ ra tối qua phải gọi cho tôi nhưng cô ấy không gọi.
1878 I'd better hurry. I'm supposed to meet Maksim in t(10) minutes. Tôi cần phải nhanh. Tôi phải gặp Maksim trong vòng mười phút nữa.
1879 You're not supposed to park your car here. It's private parking only. Cậu không được phép đỗ xe ở đây. Chỗ này chỉ dành cho đỗ xe riêng.
1880 Our guests were supposed to arrive at sevthirty (7:30), but they were late. Khách của chúng tôi lẽ ra phải đến lúc bảy rưỡi nhưng họ đã đến muộn.
1881 Gerard is feeling much better after his operation, but he's still not supposed to do any heavy lifting. Gerard đang cảm thấy khoẻ hơn sau phẫu thuật nhưng anh ấy vẫn chưa được phép nhấc vật nặng.
1882 This coat is dirty. You should get it cleaned. Cái áo khoác này bẩn. Cậu nên đem nó đi giặt.
1883 I think you should get your hair cut really short. Tôi nghĩ cậu nên để tóc thật ngắn vào.
1884 How oftdo you have your car serviced? Bao lâu cậu đi bảo dưỡng xe một lần?
1885 I don't like having my picture taken. Tôi không thích để tranh của tôi bị lấy đi.
1886 Our neighbor just got air conditioning installed in their house. Hàng xóm của chúng tôi vừa cho lắp điều hoà nhiệt độ trong nhà họ.
1887 Casper had his license takaway for driving too fast again. Casper đã bị lấy mất bằng lái vì lại lái xe qua nhanh.
1888 Olivia got her passport stolen. Olivia đã bị trộm hộ chiếu.
1889 Have you ever had your ight canceled? Cậu đã bao giờ bị huỷ chuyến bay chưa?
1890 Did I tell you about Luisa? She got her purse stollast week. Tôi đã kể với cậu về Luisa chưa? Tuần trước cô ấy bị ăn cắp mất túi xách.
1891 Hubert was in a ght last night. He got his nose broken. Tuần trước Hubert đánh nhau, Anh ấy bị gãy mũi.
1892 call me whshe got back. Olivia đã nói cô ấy sẽ đi vắng vài ngày và sẽ gọi cho tôi khi nào cô ấy về.
1893 Leonardo's coming to the party tonight. — He is? I thought you said he wasn't coming. Leonardo sẽ đến dự bữa tiệc tối nay. - Thế à? Tôi tưởng anh ấy không đến.
1894 I know lots of people. — You do? I thought you said you didn't know anybody. Tôi biết rất nhiều người. - Thế à? Tôi tưởng cậu bảo cậu không biết ai.
1895 she wouldn't be here? Tuần sau Isabella sẽ ở đây. - Thế à? Nhưng cậu đã bảo cô ấy sẽ không ở đây đúng không?
1896 I'm going out tonight. — You are? But you said you were staying home. Tối nay tôi sẽ ra ngoài. - Thế à? Nhưng cậu đã bảo cậu sẽ ở nhà cơ mà.
1897 I can speak a little French. — You can? But earlier you said you couldn't. Tôi biết nói một chút tiếng Pháp. - Thế ư? Nhưng trước cậu bảo cậu không biết cơ mà.
1898 I haven't beto the movies in ages. — You haven't? I thought you said you had just gone a few days ago. Mãi mà tôi chưa đi xem lm. - Chưa á? Tôi tưởng cậu đã nói là cậu vừa mới đi xem mấy hôm trước.
1899 Maalik said he had wokup feeling sick, so he hadn't gone to work. Maalik nói anh ấy lúc thức dậy thấy không khoẻ nên anh ấy đã không đi làm.
1900 Jasmine said that her new job is pretty interesting. > Jasmine said that her new job was pretty interesting. Jasmine nói rằng công việc mới của cô ấy rất thú vị. > Jasmine nói rằng công việc mới của cô ấy rất thú vị.
1901 She told me that she wants to go to South America next year. > She told me that she wanted to go to South America next year. Cô ấy bảo tôi rằng sang năm cô ấy muốn đi Nam Mĩ. > Cô ấy bảo tôi rằng sang năm cô ấy muốn đi Nam Mĩ.
1902 The doctor told me to stay in bed for a few days. Bác sĩ bảo tôi ở trên giường một vài ngày.
1904 I told Lucinot to shout. Tôi bảo Luciđừng hét.
1905 Michiko asked me not to tell anybody what had happened. Michiko bảo tôi đừng kể với ai những việc đã xảy ra.
1906 hurry up. Noboru đã mất nhiều thời gian chuẩn bị nên tôi đã bảo anh ấy nhanh lên.
1907 Lilianne was nervous about the situation, so I told her to relax and take it easy. Liliane lo lắng về tình hình nên tôi bảo cô ấy thư giãn và nghĩ thoáng hơn.
1908 The customs o cer looked at me suspiciously and asked me to opmy bag. Nhân viên bán hàng nhìn tôi nghi ngờ và bảo tôi mở túi của tôi ra.
1909 What happened to you last night? Có chuyện gì xảy ra với cậu tối qua vậy?
1910 How many people came to the meeting? Có bao nhiêu người tới cuộc họp?
1911 Which bus goes downtown? Xe bus nào đến trung tâm?
1912 Who do you want to speak to? Cậu muốn nói với ai?
1913 What was the weather like yesterday? Thời tiết hôm qua như thế nào?
1914 To whom do you wish to speak? Cậu muốn được nói với ai?
1915 Haven't we met somewhere before? Chúng ta đã gặp nhau ở đâu chưa?
1916 Don't you want to go to the party? — No, I don't want to go. Cậu không muốn tới bữa tiệc à? - Không, tôi không muốn đến.
1917 Why don't we go out for a meal tonight? Tại sao chúng ta không ra ngoài ăn tối nay?
1918 Why wasn't Nicholas at work yesterday? Tại sao hôm qua Nicholas không đi làm?
1919 We won't see Miriam tonight. — Why not? Isn't she coming? Tối nay chúng ta sẽ không gặp Miriam. - Tại sao không? Cô ấy không đến à?
1920 I'll have to borrow some money. — Why? Don't you have any? Tôi sẽ phải vay ít tiền. - Tại sao? Cậu không có tí nào à?
1921 What time is it? > Do you know what time it is? Bây giờ mấy giờ rồi? > Cậu biết bây giờ mấy giờ rồi không?
1922 Who are those people? — I don't know who those people are. Những người kia là ai? > Tôi không biết những người kia là ai.
1924 What time does the movie begin? > Do you know what time the movie begins? Mấy giờ bộ lm bắt đầu? > Cậu có biết mấy giờ bộ lm bắt đầu không?
1925 What do you mean? > Please explain what you mean. Ý cậu là gì? > Làm ơn giải thích ý cậu là gì.
1926 How much will it cost? > Do you have any idea how much it'll cost? Chi phí sẽ là bào nhiêu? > Cậu có biết chi phí sẽ là bao nhiêu không?
1927 Why did she leave early? > I wonder why she left early. Tại sao cô ấy lại rời đi sớm? > Tôi tự hỏi tại sao cô ấy lại rời đi
1928 How far is it to the airport? > Can you tell me how far it is to the airport? Đường đến sân bay bao xa? > Cậu có thể nói tôi biết đường đến sân bay bao xa không?
1929 How much does it cost to park here? > Could you tell me how much it costs to park here? Đỗ xe ở đây mất bao nhiêu? > Cậu có thể cho tôi biết đỗ xe ở đây mất bao nhiêu không?
1930 She asked if I was willing to travel. Cô ấy hỏi tôi có muốn đi xa không.
1931 She wanted to know what I did in my spare time. Cô ấy muốn biết tôi làm gì lúc rảnh rỗi.
1932 She asked how long I had beworking at my present job. Cô ấy hỏi tôi đã làm công việc hiện tại của tôi được bao lâu rồi.
1933 She asked why I had applied for the job. Cô ấy hỏi tại sao tôi lại nộp đơn xin việc này.
1934 She wanted to know if I could speak another language. Cô ấy muốn biết tôi có biết nói ngôn ngữ nào khác không.
1935 She asked if I had a driver's license. Cô ấy hỏi tôi có bằng lái chưa.
1936 Natalie doesn't have a car, and neither does Oliver. Natalie không có xe hơi và Oliver cũng thế.
1937 Is it going to rain? — I hope not. Trời sắp mưa à? - Tôi hi vọng là không.
1938 Do you think Remy will get the job? — I guess so. Cậu có nghĩ là Remy sẽ có được công việc đó không? - Tôi đoán là có.
1939 Is Pauline married? — I don't think she is. Pauline kết hôn chưa? - Tôi nghĩ là chưa.
1940 Do you think you'll get a raise soon? — I hope so. Cậu có nghĩ cậu sẽ sớm lên chức không? - Tôi cũng hi vọng thế.
1941 Do you have a room for tonight? — I'm afraid not. Cậu có phòng ở tối nay không? - Tôi e là không.
1942 Do you have to leave already? — I'm afraid so. Cậu đã phải đi chưa? - Tôi e là rồi.
1943 Do you think John will be at the party? — I hope not. Cậu có nghĩ là John sẽ có ở bữa tiệc không? - Tôi hi vọng là không.
1944 Is the concert at sevthirty (7:30)? — I think so. Buổi hoà nhạc diễn ra lúc bảy giờ ba mươi phải không? - Tôi nghĩ thế.
1945 Is Hitomi working tomorrow? — I suppose so. Mai Hitomi làm việc à? - Tôi cho là vậy.
1946 You notice the sky is blue and the sun is shining. You say, "It's a beautiful day isn't it?" Bạn để ý thấy bầu trời xanh và mặt trời đang toả nắng. Bạn nói: "Trời hôm nay đẹp quá phải không nhỉ?"
1947 You notice the restaurant prices are very high. You say, "It's pretty expensive, isn't it?" Bạn để ý thấy giá cả của nhà hàng rất cao. Bạn nói: "Giá đắt quá phải không?"
1948 You really enjoyed your training course. You say, "The course was great, wasn't it?" Bạn thực sự thích khoá huấn luyện của bạn. Bạn nói: "Khoá học tuyệt vời quá phải không?"
1949 You notice your friend's hair is much shorter than last time. You say, "You had your hair cut, didn't you?" Bạn để ý thấy tóc của bạn của bạn ngắn hơn lần gặp trước. Bạn nói: "Cậu cắt tóc có đúng không?"
1950 has a good voice, doesn't she?" Bạn nhận thấy người phụ nữ đó có chất giọng hay. Bạn nói: "Cô ấy có chất giọng hay có phải không nào?"
1951 You're trying on a new jacket and don't like it. You say, "This doesn't look very good on me, does it?" Bạn đang thử một chiếc áo khoác mới và bạn không thích nó. Bạn nói: "Cái này tôi mặc trông không đẹp lắm nhỉ?"
1952 The cashier is putting your groceries in a plastic bag. You say, "Excuse me, don't you have any paper bags?" Người tính tiền đang cho đồ ăn vào túi nhựa. Bạn nói: "Xin lỗi, cậu có túi giấy không?"
1953 You're looking for your keys. Maybe Ichirou has sethem. You ask, "You haven't semy keys, have you?" Bạn đang tìm chìa khoá. Có thể Ichirou đã nhìn thấy chúng. Bạn hỏi: "Cậu không thấy chìa khoá của tôi đâu à?"
1954 Serge has a car and you need a ride to the station. You ask, "Could you give me a ride to the station?" Serge có xe hơi và bạn cần chở đến nhà gare. Bạn nói: "Cậu có thể chở tôi đến nhà gare được không?"
1955 Would you mind closing the door? Phiền cậu đóng cửa giùm tôi được không?
1956 Would you mind turning o the lights? Phiền cậu tắt đèn hộ tôi được không?
1957 Renee suggested going to the movies. Renée gợi ý là đi xem lm.
1958 Suddenly everybody stopped talking. There was silence. Đột nhiên mọi người ngừng nói chuyện. Có một sự yên lặng.
1959 I'll do the shopping whI've nished cleaning the apartment. Tôi sẽ đi mua sắm khi nào tôi dọn xong căn hộ.
1960 He tried to avoid answering my question. Anh ấy cố tránh trả lời câu hỏi của tôi.
1961 Sure, but I don't know how much it would cost. Có bao giờ cậu xe xét việc sẽ sang sống ở một nước khác chưa? - Chắc chắn có rồi nhưng tôi không biết sẽ tốn kém bao nhiêu.
1962 WhI'm on vacation, I enjoy not having to get up early. Khi tôi đi nghỉ tôi không thích phải dậy sớm.
1963 Rashmi has givup trying to lose weight. Rashmi đã từ bỏ việc giảm cân.
1964 Niraj doesn't want to retire. He wants to go on working. Niraj không muốn về hưu. Ông ấy muốn làm việc tiếp.
1965 You keep interrupting whI'm talking. Cậu vẫn tiếp tục cắt ngang khi tôi đang nói chuyện.
1966 I can't imagine Theo riding a motorcycle. Tôi không tưởng tượng nổi cảnh Theo đi xe máy.
1967 I don't mind being kept waiting. Tôi không phiền khi phải đợi tiếp đâu.
1968 They admitted to having stolthe money. Họ thừa nhận đã ăn cắp tiền.
1969 I now regret saying what I said. Giờ tôi hối hận về những gì tôi đã nói.
1970 She denied that she had stolthe money. Cô ấy phủ nhận việc cô ấy đã ăn cắp tiền.
1971 Sabine suggested that we go to the movies. Sabine gợi ý rằng chúng ta nên đi xem lm.
1972 Should we postpone leaving today until tomorrow? — No, we should try leaving as soon as possible. Chúng ta có nên trì hoãn đi hôm nay sang ngày mai không? - Không, chúng ta nên cố đi càng sớm càng tốt.
1973 My car isn't very reliable. It keeps breaking down. Xe hơi của tôi không chắc chắn lắm. Nó vẫn hỏng luôn luôn.
1974 It was very funny. I couldn't stop laughing. Buồn cười lắm. Tôi đã không thể nào ngừng cười.
1975 It was late, so we decided to take a taxi home. Lúc đó muộn rồi nên chúng tôi đã quyết định bắt taxi về nhà.
1976 Vincent was in a di cult situation, so I agreed to help him. Vincent đã rơi vào tình trạng khó khắn nên tôi đồng ý giúp anh ấy.
1977 How old were you whyou learned to drive? Cậu bao nhiêu tuổi khi cậu học lái xe?
1978 Valerie failed to make a good impression at the job interview. Valerie đã thất bại trong việc tạo ấn tượng tốt trong buổi phỏng vấn xin việc.
1979 We decided not to go out because of the weather. Chúng tôi quyết đinh không đi ra ngoài vì lí do thời tiết.
1980 I promised not to be late. Tôi đã hứa là sẽ không bị muộn.
1981 Are you thinking of buying a car? — Yeah, but I still haven't made up my mind. Cậu đang nghĩ đến việc mua xe hơi à? - Ừ nhưng tôi vẫn chưa quyết định.
1982 They seem to have plenty of money. Họ có vẻ có rất nhiều tiền.
1983 I like Victoria, but I think she tends to talk too much. Tôi thích Victoria nhưng cô ấy hay nói quá nhiều.
1985 I pretended to be reading the newspaper. Tôi giả vời như đang đọc báo.
1986 You seem to have lost weight. Cậu có vẻ đã giảm cân.
1987 Yannick seems to be enjoying his new job. Yannick có vẻ rất thích công việc mới.
1988 I wouldn't dare tell him. Tôi đâu dám nói với anh ta.
1989 printer? — Sure, I will. Ai có thể chỉ giúp tôi làm thế nào cho được cái hộp mực vào máy in không? - Được chứ, để tôi.
1990 Yvonne tends to forget things. Yvone hay quên đồ đạc.
1991 They claim to have solved the problem. Họ khẳng định là đã giải quyết xong vấn đề.
1992 — Not really. Cậu có biết phải làm gì khi có cháy trong toà nhà không? - Không rõ lắm.
1993 I was really astonished. I didn't know what to say. Tôi đã thực sự kinh ngạc. Tôi đã không biết phải nói gì.
2001 Can you remind me to call Sandra tomorrow? Mai cậu có thể nhắc tôi gọi cho Sandra được không?
2002 Who taught you to drive? Ai dạy cậu lái xe vậy?
2003 I didn't move the piano by myself. I got somebody to help me. Tôi không tự chuyển cái đàn dương cầm. Tôi đã nhờ người khác giúp.
2004 Diego said the switch was dangerous, and warned me not to touch it. Diego đã nói cái contact nguy hiểm và cảnh báo chúng tôi đừng sờ vào nó.
2005 I was warned not to touch the switch. Tôi đã được cảnh báo là đừng sờ vào cái contact.
2006 Stan suggested I ask you for advice. Stan gợi ý cho tôi đi xin lời khuyên của cậu.
2007 anybody to stay in that hotel. Tôi không khuyến cáo việc ở khách sạn đó. > Tôi không khuyên ai ở khác sạn đó cả.
They don't allow people to park in front of the building.'> 2008 They don't allow people to park in front of the building.'> They don't allow parking in front of the building. > They don't allow people to park in front of the building. They don't allow people to park in front of the building.'> ☊ Họ không cho phép đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà. > Họ không cho phép người ta đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà.
You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'> 2009 You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'> Parking isn't allowed in front of the building. > You aren't allowed to park in front of the building. You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'> ☊ Việc đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà không được cho phép. > Cậu không được phép đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà.
2011 Hot weather makes me feel tired. Trời nóng làm tôi thấy mệt.
2012 Her parents wouldn't let her go out alone. Bố mẹ cô ấy không để cho cô ấy ra ngoài một mình.
2013 Let me carry your bag for you. Để tôi xách túi giúp cậu.
2014 We were made to wait for two (2) hours. Chúng tôi đã bị bắt phải chờ hai tiếng.
My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> 2015 My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> My lawyer said I shouldn't say anything to the police. > My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police. My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> ☊ Luật sư của tôi nói tôi không nên nói gì với cảnh sát. > Luật sư của tôi khuyên tôi đừng nói gì với cảnh sát.
I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> 2016 I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> I was told that I shouldn't believe everything he says. > I was warned not to believe anything he says. I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> ☊ Tôi được bảo rằng tôi không nên tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói. > Tôi được cảnh báo rằng đừng tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói.
Having a car enables you to get around more easily.'> 2017 Having a car enables you to get around more easily.'> If you have a car, you're able to get around more easily. > Having a car enables you to get around more easily. Having a car enables you to get around more easily.'> ☊ Nếu cậu có xe hơi thì cậu có thể đi loanh quanh dễ dàng hơn. > Có xe hơi cho phép cậu đi loanh quanh dễ dàng hơn.
2018 remembered to lock the door, but I forgot to shut the windows. Tôi biết là tôi đã khoá cửa. Tôi nhớ rõ ràng là đã khoá nó. > Tôi có nhớ khoá cửa nhưng tôi đã quên đóng cửa sổ.
2019 EN He could remember driving along the road just before the accident, but he couldn't remember the accident itself. Anh ấy nhớ được lúc lái xe trên đường ngay trước khi có tai nạn nhưng anh ấy không thể nhớ được chính lúc tai nạn.
2020 Please remember to mail the letter on your way to work. Làm ơn nhớ gửi lá thư trên đường cậu đi làm.
2021 I now regret saying what I said. I shouldn't have said it. Giờ tôi hối hận vì những gì tôi đã nói. Lẽ ra tôi không nên nói vậy.
2022 It began to get cold, and he regretted not wearing his coat. Trời bắt đầu trở lạnh và anh ấy hối hận vì không mặc áo khoác.
2023 We regret to inform you that we cannot o er you the job. Chúng tôi lấy làm tiếc khi phải báo cho cậu biết rằng chúng tôi
2024 The president went on talking for hours. Tổng thống tiếp tục nói chuyện trong nhiều giờ.
2025 about foreign policy. Sau khi thảo luận về kinh tế, tổng thống tiếp tục nói về chính sách đối ngoại.
2026 We need to change. We can't go on living like this. Chúng tôi cần thay đổi. Chúng tôi không thể tiếp tục sống như thế này được.
2027 Don't bother locking the door. I'll be right back. Đừng mất công khoá cửa làm gì. Tôi sẽ quay lại ngay.
2028 don't remember you lending me money. Tôi đã cho cậu mượn tiền mấy tháng trước. - Cậu chắc chứ? Tôi không nhớ là cậu đã cho tôi mượn tiền.
2029 Did you remember to call your mother? — Oh no, I completely forgot. I'll call her tomorrow. Cậu có nhớ gọi cho mẹ cậu không? - Ôi không, tôi quên hoàn toàn. Mai tôi sẽ gọi cho bà ấy.
2030 Chandra joined the company nine (9) years ago and became assistant manager after two (2) years. Chandra gia nhập công ti chín năm trước và đã trở thành trợ lí giám đốc của công ti sau hai năm.
2031 A few years later, he went on to become the manager of the company. Vài năm sau anh ấy tiếp tục trở thành giám đốc công ti.
2032 I tried to keep my eyes open, but I couldn't. Tôi đã cố gắng mở mắt nhưng tôi không làm được.
2034 but they were all full. Chúng tôi đã không tìm được chỗ nào để ở. Chúng tôi đã thử mọi khách sạn trong thị trấn nhưng tất cả đều hết chỗ.
2035 The photocopier doesn't seem to be working. — Try pressing the green button. Máy photocopy hình như không hoạt động. - Thử ấn nút màu xanh lá cây xem.
2036 I need to get more exercise. > I need to start working out more. Tôi cần thực hành nhiều hơn. > Tôi cần bắt đầu làm ra nhiều thành phẩm hơn.
2037 He needs to work harder if he wants to make progress. Anh ấy cần làm việc chăm hơn nếu anh ấy muốn tiến bộ.
2038 My cellphone needs to be charged. > My cellphone needs charging. Điện thoại di động của tôi cần được nạp pile. > Điện thoại di động của tôi cần nạp pile.
2039 Do you think my pants need to be washed? > Do you think my pants need washing? Cậu có nghĩ là quần của tôi cần được giặt không? > Cậu có nghĩ là quần của tôi cần giặt không?
2040 They needed help to clean up after the party, so everybody helped clean up. Họ cần sự giúp đỡ để dọn dẹp sau bữa tiệc nên mọi người đã giúp dọn dẹp.
2041 help me move this table? Tôi cần cậu giúp một tay dịch cái bàn này đi. > Cậu thấy cậu có thể giúp tôi một tay dich cái bàn này đi được không?
2042 I don't like him, but he has a lot of problems. I can't help feeling sorry for him. Tôi không thích anh ấy nhưng anh ấy gặp nhiều chuyện quá. Tôi không thể không thấy thương anh ấy.
2043 She tried to be serious, but she couldn't help laughing. Cô ấy cố gắng nghiêm túc nhưng cô ấy không nhịn được cười.
2044 I'm sorry I'm so nervous. I can't help it. Tôi xin lỗi tôi lo lắng quá. Tôi không kìm được.
2045 Do you like getting up early? > Do you like to get up early? Cậu có thích dậy sớm không? > Cậu có muốn dậy sớm không?
2046 Vadim hates ying. > Vadim hates to y. Vadim ghét bay. > Vadim ghét phải bay.
2047 I love meeting people. > I love to meet people. Tôi thích gặp gỡ mọi người. > Tôi thích thú khi gặp mọi người.
I don't like to be kept waiting.'> 2048 I don't like to be kept waiting.'> I don't like being kept waiting. > I don't like to be kept waiting. I don't like to be kept waiting.'> ☊ Tôi không thích chờ đợi mãi. > Tôi không muốn phải chờ mãi.
I don't like friends to call me at work.'> 2049 I don't like friends to call me at work.'> I don't like friends calling me at work. > I don't like friends to call me at work. I don't like friends to call me at work.'> ☊ Tôi không thích bạn bè gọi cho tôi khi làm việc. > Tôi không muốn bạn bè gọi cho tôi khi làm việc.
2050 Silvia likes living in London. Silvia thích sống ở London.
2051 The o ce I worked at was horrible. I hated working there. Văn phòng chỗ tôi làm việc rất kinh khủng. Tôi ghét làm việc ở đó.
2052 It's not my favorite job, but I like cleaning the kitchen as often as possible. Đấy không phải công việc tôi thích nhưng tôi thích dọn bếp thường xuyên nhất có thể.
2053 I enjoy cleaning the kitchen. > I don't mind cleaning the kitchen. Tôi sẵn lòng dọn bếp. > Tôi không ngại dọn bếp.
2054 I'd love to meet your family. Tôi rất muốn gặp gia đình cậu.
2055 Would you prefer to have dinner now or later? — I'd prefer later. Cậu muốn ăn tối bây giờ hay tí nữa? - Tôi muốn tí nữa.
2056 Would you mind closing the door, please? — Not at all. Phiền cậu đóng giùm tôi cái cửa được không? - Không có gì.
2057 It's too bad we didn't see Hideki when we were in Tokyo. I would have liked to have seen him again. Chán quá, chúng tôi đã không gặp được Hideki khi chúng tôi ở Tokyo. Tôi cũng muốn gặp lại anh ấy lắm.
2058 We'd like to have gone on vacation, but we didn't have enough money. Tôi cũng muốn đi nghỉ lắm nhưng chúng tôi đã không có đủ tiền.
2059 Poor Hanako! I would hate to have been in her position. Khổ thân Hanako? Tôi chẳng muốn ở vị trí của cô ấy đâu.
2060 I'd love to have gone to the party, but it was impossible. Tôi cũng muốn đến bữa tiệc nhưng chuyện đó không thể được.
2061 I prefer driving over traveling by train. > I prefer to drive rather than travel by train. Tôi thích lái xe hơn là đi tàu hoả.
2062 Tamara prefers to live in the country rather than in the city. Tamara thích sống ở nông thôn hơn ở thành phố.
2063 I'd rather stay at home tonight than go to the movies. Tôi thích ở nhà tối nay hơn là đi xem lm. > Tôi thích ở nhà tối nay hơn là đi xem lm.
2064 I'm tired. I'd rather not go out tonight, if you don't mind. Tôi mệt. Tôi không muốn ra ngoài tối nay lắm, nếu cậu không
2065 I'll x your car tomorrow. — I'd rather you did it today. Mai tôi sẽ sửa xe. - Tôi muốn cậu làm hôm nay hơn.
2066 Should I tell them, or would you rather they didn't know? — No,
2067 I'll tell them. Tôi có nên nói cho họ hay cậu thấy họ không biết thì hơn? - Không, tôi sẽ nói cho họ.
2068 I'd rather you didn't tell anyone what I said. Tôi nghĩ cậu đừng nói với ai những gì tôi đã nói thì hơn.
2069 I'd prefer to take a taxi rather than walk home. Tôi muốn bắt taxi hơn là đi bộ về nhà.
2070 I'd prefer to go swimming rather than playing basketball. Tôi thích đi bơi hơn là đi chơi bóng rổ.
2071 rather I told him? — No, I'll tell him. Cậu sẽ nói với Vladimir về chuyện đã xả ra hay cậu muốn tôi nói với anh ấy hơn? - Không, tôi sẽ nói.
2072 EN Before going out, I called Jianwen. Trước khi ra ngoài tôi sẽ gọi cho Kiến Văn.
2073 What did you do after nishing school? Cậu đã làm gì sau khi học xong?
2074 climbing in. Bọn trộm đã vào nhà bằng cách phá cửa sổ và trèo vào.
2075 You can improve your language skills by reading more. Cậu có thể cải thiện kĩ năng ngôn ngữ của cậu bằng cách đọc
2076 She made herself sick by not eating properly. Cô ấy tự chuốc bệnh vào người nhờ việc ăn uống không đúng cách.
2077 Many accidents are caused by people driving too fast. Nhiều vụ tai nạn là do người ta lái xe quá nhanh.
2078 We ran ten (10) kilometers without stopping. Chúng tôi đã chạy mười kilometre không nghỉ.
2079 It was a stupid thing to say. I said it without thinking. Nói ra điều đó thật ngu xuẩn. Tôi đã nói mà không suy nghĩ.
2080 She needs to work without people disturbing her. Cô ấy cần làm việc mà không bị ai làm phiền.
2081 about yours. Tôi có vấn đề của riêng tôi đã đủ rồi không cần lo thêm việc của cậu nữa.
2082 Would you like to meet for lunch tomorrow? — Sure, let's do lunch. Mai cậu có muốn gặp nhau ăn trưa không? - Có, vậy bữa trưa nhé.
2083 Are you looking forward to the weekend? — Yes, I am. Cậu đang mong cuối tuần phải không? - Đúng vậy.
2084 Why don't you go out instead of sitting at home all the time? Sao cậu không ra ngoài mà cứ ngồi trong nhà cả ngày thế?
2085 We got into the exhibition without having to wait in line. Chúng tôi vào được bên trong triển lãm mà không phải xếp hàng
2086 Victor got himself into nancial trouble by borrowing too much money. Victor tự chuốc rắc rối tài chính vào mình bằng việc vay quá nhiều tiền.
2087 Ramona lives alone. She's lived alone for fteen (15) years. It's not strange for her. Ramona sống một mình. Cô ấy đã sống một mình được mười lăm năm. Điều đó không lạ gì với cô ấy.
2088 She's used to it. She's used to living alone. Cô ấy đã quen như vậy. Cô ấy đã quen sống một mình.
2089 I bought some new shoes. They felt strange at rst because I wasn't used to them. Tôi đã mua giày mới. Lúc đầu nó lạ chân vì tôi chưa quen với nó.
2090 Our new apartment is on a very busy street. I expect we'll get used to the noise, but for now it's very annoying. Căn hộ mới của chúng tôi nằm trên một con phố rất đông đúc. Tôi hi vọng chúng tôi sẽ quen với tiếng ồn nhưng bây giờ nó rất khó chịu.
2091 Jamaal has a new job. He has to get up much earlier now than before. He nds it di cult because he isn't used to getting up so early. Jamaal có công việc mới. Anh ấy phải dậy sớm hơn trước nhiều. Anh ấy thấy khó khăn vì anh ấy chưa quen với việc dậy sớm như thế.
2092 Malika's husband is often away. She doesn't mind. She's used to him being away. Chồng của Malika thường xuyên đi vắng. Cô ấy không bận tâm. Cô ấy đã quen với việc anh ấy đi vắng.
2093 Keiko had to get used to driving on the left when she moved back to Japan. Keiko đã phải làm quen với việc lái xe bên trái khi cô ấy trở về Nhật Bản.
2094 I'm used to driving on the left because I grew up in England. Tôi quen với việc lái xe bên trái vì tôi lớn lên ở Anh.
2095 my bike. Tôi từng ngày nào cũng lái xe đi làm nhưng ngày nay tôi thường đi xe đạp.
2096 We used to live in a small town, but now we live in Los Angeles. Chúng tôi từng sống ở một thị trấn nhỏ nhưng giờ chúng tôi sống ở Los Angeles.
2097 We talked about the problem. Chúng tôi đã nói chuyện về vấn đề đó.
2098 You should apologize for what you said. Cậu nên xin lỗi vì những gì cậu đã nói.
2099 You should apologize for not telling the truth. Cậu nên xin lỗi vì không nói thật.
2100 Have you succeeded in nding a job yet? Cậu đã thành công trong việc tìm việc làm chưa?
2101 They insisted on paying for dinner. Họ đòi trả tiền bữa tối.
2102 I'm thinking of buying a house. Tôi đang nghĩ đến việc mua nhà.
2103 I wouldn't dream of asking them for money. Có nằm mơ tôi cũng không bao giờ hỏi họ tiền.
2104 He doesn't approve of swearing. Anh ấy không đồng ý việc chửi bậy.
2105 We've decided against moving to Australia. Chúng tôi đã phản đối việc rời đi Úc.
2106 Do you feel like going out tonight? Cậu có thích đi ra ngoài tối nay không?
2107 I'm looking foward to meeting her. Tôi đang mong mỏi được gặp cô ấy.
2108 I congratulated Mira on getting a new job. Tôi đã chúc mừng Mira vì có công việc mới.
2109 They accused us of telling lies. Họ kết tội chúng tôi nói dối.
2110 Nobody suspected the employee of being a spy. Không ai nghi nhân viên đó là gián điệp.
2111 What prevented you from coming to see us? Thứ gì đã cản cậu đến gặp chúng tôi?
2112 The noise keeps me from falling asleep. Tiếng ồn giúp tôi không ngủ gật.
2113 The rain didn't stop us from enjoying our vacation. Mưa đã không cản trở chúng tôi tận hưởng kì nghỉ.
2114 I forgot to thank them for helping me. Tôi quên không cảm ơn họ vì đã giúp tôi.
2115 Please excuse me for not returning your call. Xin tha lỗi cho tôi vì đã không gọi lại cho cậu.
2116 There's no point in having a car if you never use it. Có xe hơi chả được tích sự gì nếu cậu chả bao giờ dùng nó.
2117 There's nothing you can do about the situation, so there's no use worrying about it. Cậu chẳng thể làm gì được với tình huống này nên lo lắng về nó cũng chẳng được gì.
2118 I live only a short walk from here, so it's not worth taking a taxi. Tôi sống cách đây chỉ một quãng ngắn đi bộ nên không cần phải bắt taxi.
2119 There was no point in waiting any longer, so we left. Đợi nữa cũng chả được tích sự gì nên chúng tôi đã đi.
2120 Our ight was very early in the morning, so it wasn't worth going to bed. Chuyến bay của chúng tôi từ sáng sớm nên không cần phải đi ngủ.
2121 What was the movie like? Was it worth seeing? Bộ lm như thế nào? Nó có đáng xem không?
2123 I had no trouble nding a place to live. Tôi không gặp khó khăn gì trong việc tìm chỗ ở.
2124 Did you have any trouble getting a visa? Cậu lấy visa có rắc rối gì không?
2125 People often have a lot of trouble reading my handwriting. Mọi người thường rất khó đọc được chữ viết tay của tôi.
2126 I had trouble nding a place to live. > I had di culty nding a place to live. Tôi gặp khó khăn khi tìm chỗ ở. > Tôi gặp khó khăn khi tìm chỗ ở.
2127 He spent hours trying to repair the clock. Anh ta mất nhiều giờ cố gắng sửa cái đồng hồ.
2128 I waste a lot of time daydreaming. Tôi lãng phí nhiều thời gian mơ giữa ban ngày.
2129 How often do you go swimming? Bao lâu cậu đi bơi một lần?
2130 When was the last time you went shopping? Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi mua sắm là khi nào?
2131 I have a problem remembering people's names. Tôi gặp vấn đề khi nhớ tên người ta.
2132 You won't have any trouble getting a ticket for the game. Cậu sẽ không gặp rắc rối gì khi lấy vé chơi trò chơi.
2133 I think you waste too much time watching television. Tôi nghĩ cậu lãng phí quá nhiều thời gian vào việc xem vô tuyến.
2134 It's hard to nd a place to park downtown. Khó mà tìm chỗ đỗ xe ở trung tâm.
2135 I get lonely if there's nobody to talk to. Tôi thấy cô đơn nếu không có ai để nói chuyện.
2136 I need something to open this bottle with. Tôi cần một thứ để mở cái chai này.
2137 They gave us some money to buy some food. Họ đã đưa cho chúng tôi ít tiền để mua thức ăn.
2138 Do you have much opportunity to practice your foreign language? Cậu có nhiều cơ hội thực hành ngoại ngữ không?
2139 I need a few days to think about your proposal. Tôi cần một ít hôm để suy nghĩ về đề xuất của cậu.
2140 Since there weren't any chairs for us to sit on, we had to sit on the floor. Vì không có ghế cho chúng tôi ngồi nên chúng tôi phải ngồi trên sàn.
2141 I hurried so that I wouldn't be late. Tôi vội vã để không bị muộn.
2142 Leave early so that you won't miss the bus. Đi sớm đi thì cậu sẽ không lỡ xe bus.
2143 She's learning English so that she can study in Australia. Cô ấy đang học tiếng Anh để cô ấy có thể học ở Úc.
2145 I put on warmer clothes so I wouldn't feel cold. Tôi đã mặc quần áo ấm để tôi không thấy lạnh.
2146 I left Kenji my phone number so he'd be able to contact me. Tôi đã để lại cho Kenji số điện thoại của tôi để anh ấy có thể liên lạc với tôi.
2147 We whispered so that nobody could hear our conversation. Chúng tôi đã nói thầm để không ai có thể nghe thấy cuộc trao đổi của chúng tôi.
2148 Please arrive early so that we'll be able to start the meeting on time. Làm ơn đến sớm để chúng ta có thể bắt đầu cuộc họp đúng giờ.
2149 Sanjit locked the door so that he wouldn't be disturbed. Sanjit đã khoá cửa để không bị ai làm phiền.
2150 I slowed down so that the car behind me could pass. Tôi đi chậm lại để chiếc xe đằng sau tôi vượt qua được.
Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> 2151 Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> Do you think it's safe to drink this water? > Do you think this water is safe to drink? Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là uống nước này an toàn không? > Cậu có nghĩ là nước này an toàn để uống không?
2152 were impossible to answer. Không thể trả lời được các câu hỏi trong kì thi. > Họ không thể trả lời được các câu hỏi trong kì thi.
She's interesting to talk to.'> 2153 She's interesting to talk to.'> It's interesting to talk to Veda. > She's interesting to talk to. She's interesting to talk to.'> ☊ Nói chuyện với Veda rất thú vị. > Cô ấy rất thú vị khi nói chuyện.
2154 This is a di cult question for me to answer. Đây là một câu hỏi khó để tôi trả lời.
2155 It was nice of you to take me to the airport. Cậu thật tốt bụng khi đưa tôi tới sân bay.
2156 It's foolish of Liting to quit her job when she needs the money. Lệ Đình thật dại dột khi bỏ việc trong khi cô ấy đang cần tiền.
2157 I think it was very unfair of him to criticize me. Tôi nghĩ thật bất công khi anh ấy phê phán tôi.
2158 I was sorry to hear that your father is ill. Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe tin bó cậu ốm.
2159 Was Adrian surprised to see you? Adrian có ngạc nhiên khi gặp cậu không?
2160 It was a long and tiring trip. We were glad to get home. Chuyến đi dài và mệt. Chúng tôi mừng vì về được nhà.
2161 If I have any more news, you'll be the first person to know. Nếu tôi có tin gì nữa thì cậu sẽ là người đầu tiên được biết.
2162 ve-one-two (512) from Beijing. Chuyến bay tiếp theo đến cổng bốn là chuyến 512 bay từ Bắc Kinh.
2163 Everybody was late except me. I was the only one to arrive on time. Mọi người đều muộn trừ tôi. Tôi là người duy nhất đến đúng giờ.
2164 Anastasia's a very good student. She's bound to pass the exam. Anatasia là một học sinh rất giỏi. Cô ấy chắc chắn sẽ qua kì thi.
2165 EN I'm likely to get home late tonight. Tôi tối nay có khi sẽ về nhà muộn.
2166 I was the second customer to complain to the restaurant manager. Tôi là khách thứ hai phàn nàn với quản lí nhà hàng.
2167 That chair is not safe to stand on. Cái ghế đấy đứng lên không an toàn.
2168 After such a long trip, you're bound to be tired. Sau chuyến đi dài, chắc cậu mệt lắm.
2169 lot of tra c on the roads. Vì kì nghỉ bắt đầu Thứ sáu nên đường có vẻ nhiều xe cộ.
2171 Aleksey was afraid to tell his parents what happened. Aleksey sợ hãi khi nói với bố mẹ anh ấy về chuyện đã xảy ra.
2172 afraid of falling. Vỉa hè dày băng nên chúng tôi phải đi cẩn thận. Chúng tôi sợ bị ngã.
2173 I don't like dogs. I'm always afraid of getting bitten. Tôi không thích chó. Tôi luôn sợ bị cắn.
2175 Let me know if you're interested in joining the club. Cho tôi biết cậu có thích tham gia vào câu lạc bộ không?
2176 I tried to sell my car, but nobody was interested in buying it. Tôi đã cố bán cái xe hơi nhưng không ai thích mua nó.
2177 hand, was surprised to hear it. Tôi hứng thú khi nghe tin Arturo đã thôi việc. - Tôi thì ngược lại, tôi ngạc nhiên khi nghe tin đó.
2178 Ask Anna for her opinion. I'd be interested to know what she thinks. Hỏi ý kiến Anna xem. Tôi sẽ thích thú khi biết được cô ấy nghĩ gì.
2179 I was sorry to hear that Boris lost his job. Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe tin Boris mất việc.
2180 I've enjoyed my stay here. I'll be sorry to leave. Tôi đã rất thích thú khi ở đây. Tôi sẽ rất tiếc khi rời đi.
2181 I'm sorry to call you so late, but I need to ask you something. Tôi xin lỗi vì gọi cậu muộn thế nhưng tôi cần hỏi cậu một số thứ.
I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday.'> 2182 I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday.'> I'm sorry for shouting at you yesterday. > I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday. I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday.'> ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì hôm qua đã quát cậu.
2183 from leaving the building. Chúng tôi không được phép rời khỏi toà nhà. > Chúng tôi bị ngăn không cho ra khỏi toà nhà.
2184 Daisuke failed to solve the problem, whereas Aiko succeeded in solving the problem. Daisuke đã không giải được bài toán trong khi Aiko đã giải thành công bài toán.
2185 Fabio promised to buy me lunch. > Fabio insisted on buying me lunch. Fabio đã hứa mua cho tôi bữa trưa. > Fabio đòi mua cho tôi bữa trưa.
2186 I saw Donna get into her car and drive away. Tôi đã thấy Donna vào xe hơi của cô ấy và lái xe đi.
2187 I saw Fyodor waiting for a bus. Tôi dã thấy Fyodor đang đợi xe bus.
2188 I saw him fall o his bike. Tôi đã thấy anh ấy ngã khỏi xe đạp.
2189 Did you see the accident happen? Cậu có thấy vụ tai nạn xảy ra không?
2190 I saw him walking along the street. Tôi đã thấy anh ấy đi bộ trên phố.
2191 I didn't hear you come in. Tôi đã không nghe thấy tiếng cậu đi vào đây.
2192 Xenia suddenly felt somebody touch her on the shoulder. Xenia đột nhiên thấy có người chạm vào vai cô ấy.
2193 Did you notice anyone go out? Cậu có để ý thấy ai ra ngoài không?
2194 I could hear it raining. Tôi đã nghe thấy được trời đang mưa.
2195 The missing children were last seen playing near the river. Những đứa trẻ bị mất tích được nhìn thấy lần cuối cùng khi đang
2196 Can you smell something burning? Cậu có ngửi thấy gì đang cháy không?
2197 I found Franz in my room reading my email. Tôi thấy Franz trong phòng tôi đọc thư điện tử của tôi.
2198 Everyone heard the bomb explode. Ai cũng nghe thấy tiếng bomb nổ.
2199 I heard someone slamming the door in the middle of the night. Tôi đã nghe thấy có người đập cửa giữa nửa đêm.
2200 Heidi hurt her knee playing volleyball. Heidi bị đau đầu gối khi chơi bóng chuyền.
2201 Takahiro's in the kitchen making co ee. Takahiro đang ở trong bếp pha cà phê.
2202 A man ran out of the house shouting. Một người đàn ông đã la hét chạy ra khỏi ngôi nhà.
2203 Do something! Don't just stand there doing nothing. Làm gì đi chứ! Đừng có đứng đó mà không làm gì.
2204 Did you cut yourself shaving? Cậu có tự mình cạo không?
2205 Be careful when crossing the street. Cẩn thận khi đi qua đường.
2206 Having nally found a hotel, we looked for some place to have dinner. Mãi cũng tìm xong khách sạn, chúng tôi đi tìm chỗ đó ăn tối.
2207 After getting o work, she went straight home. Sau khi tan sở, cô ấy về thẳng nhà.
2208 Taking a key out of his pocket, he unlocked the door. Rút chìa khoá ra khỏi ví, anh ấy mở cái cửa.
2209 Feeling tired, I went to bed early. Cảm thấy mệt, tôi đã đi ngủ sớm.
2210 Being unemployed means he doesn't have much money. Bị thất nghiệp khiến anh ấy không có nhiều tiền.
2212 Having already seen the movie twice, I didn't want to go again with my friends. Xem bộ lm được hai lần rồi, tôi không đi xem lại với bạn tôi nữa.
2213 Not being able to speak the local language meant that I had trouble communicating. Không nói được tiếng địa phương khiến tôi khó giao tiếp.
2214 Being a vegetarian, Mitsuko doesn't eat any kind of meat. Là người ăn chay, Mitsuko không ăn bất cứ loại thịt nào.
2215 The police want to talk to anybody who saw the accident. Cảnh sát muốn nói chuyện với bất kì ai nhìn thấy vụ tai nạn.
2216 don't like it. Toà thị chính mới không đẹp lắm. Hầu hết mọi người không thích nó.
2217 The people were injured in the accident. Người dân bị thương trong vụ tai nạn.
2218 Do the police know the cause of the explosion? Cảnh sát có biết nguyên nhân vụ nổ không?
2219 The police are looking for the stolen car. Cảnh sát đang tìm kiếm chiếc xe hơi bị mất cắp.
2220 I need my glasses, but I can't nd them. Tôi cần kính nhưng tôi không tìm thấy nó đâu.
2221 I'm going to buy some new jeans today. Hôm nay tôi định đi mua một cái quần bò mới.
2222 Did you hear a noise just now? Cậu có nghe thấy tiếng ồn vừa rồi không?
2223 I can't work here. There's too much noise. Tôi không thể làm ở đây. Có quá nhiều tiếng ồn.
2224 There's a hair in my soup. Có một sợi tóc trong bát canh của tôi.
2225 You've got very long hair. Cậu có một bộ tóc rất dài.
2226 You can stay with us. We have a spare room. Cậu có thể ở với chúng tôi. Chúng tôi có một phòng trống.
2227 You can't sit here. There isn't any room. Cậu không thể ngồi đây. Không có phòng nào cả.
2228 I had some interesting experiences while I was traveling. Tôi đã có vài trải nghiệm thú vị khi tôi đi du lịch.
2229 They o ered me the job because I had a lot of experience. Họ nhận tôi làm việc vì tôi có nhiều kinh nghiệm.
2230 I'm going to go buy a loaf of bread. Tôi sắp đi mua một ổ bánh mì.
2231 Enjoy your vacation. I hope you have good weather. Tận hưởng kì nghỉ cảu cậu đi. Tôi hi vọng cậu gặp thời tiết tốt.
2232 EN Where are you going to put all your furniture? Cậu định đi đâu để chất hết đống đồ đạc của cậu.
2233 Let me know if you need more information. Cho tôi biết nếu cậu cần thêm thông tin.
2234 The news was very depressing. Tin đấy rất đáng buồn.
2235 They spend a lot of money on travel. Họ tốn nhiều tiền đi du lịch.
2236 We had a very good trip. Chúng tôi đã có một chuyến đi rất hay.
It's nice weather today.'> 2237 It's nice weather today.'> It's a nice day today. > It's nice weather today. It's nice weather today.'> ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp. > Hôm nay thời tiết đẹp.
2238 We had a lot of bags and suitcases. > We had a lot of baggage. Chúng tôi có nhiều túi và valise. > Chúng tôi có nhiều hành lí.
2239 These chairs are mine. > This furniture is mine. Đống ghế này là của tôi. > Đông đồ đạc này là của tôi.
That's good advice.'> 2240 That's good advice.'> That's a good suggestion. > That's good advice. That's good advice.'> ☊ Đấy là một gợi ý hay. > Đấy là một lời khuyên hay.
2241 My neighbor drives an SUV. Hàng xóm của tôi lái một con xe thể thao đa dụng.
2242 My neighbor is an FBI agent. Hàng xóm của tôi là một đặc vụ FBI.
2243 He got a university degree. Anh ấy đã có bằng đại học.
2244 He was an NYU student. Anh ấy từng là sinh viên trường Đại học New York.
2245 If you want to leave early, you have to ask for permission. Nếu cậu muốn rời đi sớm, cậu phải xin phép.
2246 I don't think Marco will get the job, because he doesn't have enough experience. Tôi không nghĩ Marco sẽ được nhận vào việc bởi vì anh ấy không có đủ kinh nghiệm.
2247 Can I talk to you? I need some advice. Tôi nói chuyện với cậu được không? Tôi cần ít lời khuyên.
2248 I'd like some information about hotels in Paris. Tôi muốn một số thông tin về các khách sạn ở Paris.
2249 English has one (1) alphabet with twenty-six (26) letters. Bảng chữ cái tiếng Anh có hai mươi sáu chữ cái.
2250 English has a lot of vocabulary. Tiếng Anh có nhiều từ vựng.
2251 Today I learned twenty (20) new vocabulary words. Tôi nay tôi học được hai mươi từ mới.
2252 I've got a new job, and it's hard work. Tôi có công việc mới và đó là một công việc nặng.
2253 I need some money to buy some food. Tôi cần ít tiền để mua thức ăn.
2254 We met a lot of interesting people at the party. Tôi đã gặp nhiều người trong bữa tiệc.
2255 I'm going to open a window to get some fresh air. Tôi định mở cửa sổ để có không khí.
2256 I'd like to give you some advice before you go o to college. Tôi muốn cho cậu ít lời khuyên trước khi rời đại học.
2257 The tour guide gave us some information about the city. Hướng dẫn viên du lịch đã cho chúng tôi vài thông tin về thành
2258 We've had wonderful weather this last month. Chúng ta đã gặp thời tiết tuyệt với tháng vừa qua.
2259 Some children learn very quickly. Một số đứa trẻ học rất nhanh.
2260 country will be dry. Mau sẽ có mưa một số nơi nhưng phần lớn cả nước sẽ khô ráo.
2261 I have to go to the bank today. — Is there a bank near here? Hôm nay tôi phải ra ngân hàng. - Có ngân hàng gần đây không?
2262 I don't like going to the dentist. — My sister's a dentist. Tôi không thích đi khám nha sĩ. - Em gái tôi là một nha sĩ.
2263 EN I have to go to the bank, and then I'm going to the post o ce. Tôi phải ra ngân hàng rồi tôi sẽ ra bưu điện.
2264 Two people were taken to the hospital after the accident. Hai người được đưa đến bệnh viện sau tai nạn.
2265 Flora works eight (8) hours a day, six (6) days a week. Flora làm việc tám tiếng một ngày, sáu ngày một tuần.
2266 What's the longest river in the world? Con sông dài nhất thế giới là sông gì?
2267 The earth goes around the sun, and the moon goes around the earth. Trái đất quay quanh mặt trời và mặt trăng quay quanh trái đất.
2268 Have you ever crossed the equator? Cậu đã bao giờ bước qua xích đạo chưa?
2269 We looked up at all the stars in the sky. Chúng tôi đã ngước lên ngắm sao trên trời.
2270 We must do more to protect the environment. Chúng ta phải làm nhiều hơn để bảo vệ môi trường.
2271 There are millions of stars in space. Có hàng triệu ngôi sao trong vũ trụ.
He's in jail.'> 2272 He's in jail.'> Milena's brother's in prison for robbery. > He's in jail. He's in jail.'> ☊ Em trai Milena đang ở trong nhà tù vì ăn cướp. ? Anh ấy đang ngồi tù.
2273 Milena went to the prison to visit her brother. Milena đã đến nhà tù thăm em trai của cô ấy.
2274 When I nish high school, I want to go to college. Khi tôi học phổ thông trung học xong tôi muốn vào đại học.
2275 字 Konstantin當羅生員於丐場大學 (...)ɗaaŋlaa̖sɪɪjŋviəənə̖kaj́ʨɯəəŋ̖ ɗaʔjhɐʔ̖wk͡p̚maa̖to̪ojtɯ̪ ɯ̖ŋ laam̖viəʔ̖k̚.
2276 I was in class for ve (5) hours today. Hôm nay tôi ở lớp năm tiếng đồng hồ.
2277 Who's the youngest student in the class? Ai là học sinh ít tuổi nhất trong lớp?
2278 Do you ever have breakfast in bed? Cậu từng ăn sáng trên giường bao giờ chưa?
2279 The economy was bad, so a lot of people were out of work. Kinh tế khi ấy tồi tệ nên nhiều người không có việc làm.
2280 Do you like strong black co ee? Cậu có thích cà phê đen mạnh không?
2281 Did you like the co ee we had after dinner last night? Cậu có thích thứ cà phê chúng ta uống sau bữa tối hôm qua không?
2282 Some people are afraid of spiders. Một số người sợ nhện.
2283 A vegetarian is someone who doesn't eat meat. Người ăn chay là người không ăn thịt.
2284 Do you know the people who live next door? Cậu có biết những người sống ở nhà kế bên không?
2285 History is the study of the past. Lịch sử là môn học về quá khứ.
2286 The water in the pool didn't look clean, so we didn't go swimming. Nước dưới bể bơi trông không sạch nên chúng tôi không đi bơi.
2287 You need patience to teach young children. Cậu cần sự bình tĩnh để dạy bọn trẻ nhỏ.
2289 A paci st is a person who is against war. Người yêu hoà bình là người phản đối chiến tranh.
2290 Do you think the rich should pay higher taxes? Cậu có nghĩ rằng người giàu nên đóng thuế cao hơn không?
2291 the homeless. Chính phủ đã hứa là sẽ cung cấp nhiều tiền hơn để giúp đỡ người vô gia cư.
2292 The French are famous for their food. Người Pháp nổi tiếng vì thức ăn của họ.
2293 The Chinese invented printing. Người Trung Quốc phát minh ra in ấn.
2294 The dollar is the currency of many countries. Dollar là đồng tiền của nhiều quốc gia.
2295 the unemployed. Cuộc sống sẽ suôn sẻ nếu cậu có việc làm nhưng mọi việc không dễ dàng như vậy đối với người thất nghiệp.
2296 It is said that Robin Hood took money from the rich and gave it to the poor. Người ta nói Robin Hood lấy tiền từ người giàu rồi đưa chúng cho người nghèo.
2297 Cairo's the capital of Egypt. Cairo là thủ đô Ai Cập.
2298 The Atlantic Ocean is between Africa and America. Đại Tây Dương nằm giữa châu Phi và châu Mĩ.
2299 Sweden is a country in northern Europe. Thuỵ Điển là một nước ở Bắc Âu.
2300 The Amazon is a river in South America. Amazon là một con sông ở Nam Mĩ.
2301 Asia is the largest continent in the world. Châu Á là châu lục lớn nhất thế giới.
2302 The Paci c is the largest ocean. Thái Bình Dương là đại dương lớn nhất.
2303 The Rhine is a river in Europe. Sông Rhine là một con sông ở châu Âu.
2304 Kenya is a country in East Africa. Kenya là một nước ở Đông Phi.
2305 The United States is between Canada and Mexico. Mĩ nằm giữa Canada và Mexico.
2306 The Andes are mountains in South America. Andes là một dãy núi ở Nam Mĩ.
2307 Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. Bangkok là thủ đô Thái Lan.
2308 The Alps are mountains in central Europe. Alpes là một dãy núi ở châu Âu.
2309 The Sahara is a desert in northern Africa. Sahara là một sa mạc ở Bắc Phi.
2310 The Philippines is a group of islands near Taiwan. Philippines là một quần đảo gần Đài Loan.
2311 Have you ever been to the south of France? Cậu đã đến miền nam nước Pháp bao giờ chưa?
2312 I hope to go to the United Kingdom next year. Tôi hi vọng sang năm đi Vương Quốc Anh.
2314 The Great Wall of China is in China. Vạn Lí Trường Thành nằm ở Trung Quốc.
2315 UCLA is in L.A. Đại học California Los Angeles nằm ở bang Los Angeles.
2316 The Guggenheim Museum is in New York. Bảo tàng Guggenheim nằm ở New York.
2317 The Acropolis is in Athens. Đồi Acropolis nằm ở Athènes.
2318 The Kremlin is in Moscow. Điện Kremlin nằm ở Moskva.
2319 The Pentagon is in Washington, D.C. Lầu Năm Góc nằm ở Washington DC.
2320 The bicycle and the car are means of transportation. Xe đạp và xe hơi là những phương tiện giao thông.
2322 Fortunately, the news wasn't as bad as we expected. May mắn là tin không xấu nhưng chúng ta tưởng.
2323 Do the police know how the accident happened? Cảnh sát có biết vụ tai nạn đã diễn ra như thế nào không?
I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough.'> 2324 I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough.'> I need more than ten (10) dollars. Ten dollars isn't enough. > I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough. I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough.'> ☊ Tôi cần nhiều hơn mười dollar. Mười dollar không đủ.
2325 Do you think two (2) days is enough time to visit New York? Cậu có nghĩ hai ngày là đủ để tham quan New York không?
2326 Problems concerning health are health problems. Các vấn đề liên quan đến sức khoẻ là các vấn đề sức khoẻ.
I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'> 2327 I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'> I don't like hot weather. Ninety degrees is too hot for me. > I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me. I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'> ☊ Tôi không thích thời tiết nóng. Chín mươi độ là quá nóng với tôi.
2328 Chocolate made from milk is milk chocolate. Chocolat làm từ sữa là chocolat sữa.
2329 Someone whose job is to inspect factories is a factory inspector. Người nào mà công việc là thị sát nhà máy là một thanh tra nhà máy.
2330 The results of your exams are your exam results. Kết quả của kì thi của cậu là kết quả thi của cậu.
2331 A scandal involving an oil company is an oil company scandal. Một vụ bê bối liên quan đến một công ti dầu là một vụ bê bối công ti dầu.
2332 A building with ve (5) stories is a ve-story building. Một toà nhà mà có năm tầng là một toà nhà năm tầng,
2333 A man who is thirty (30) years old is a thirty-year-old man. Một người đàn ông mà ba mươi tuổi là một người đàn ông ba mươi tuổi.
2334 A course that lasts twelve (12) weeks is a twelve-week course. Một khoá học mà kéo dài mười hai tuần là một khoá học mười hai tuần.
2335 A drive that takes two (2) hours is a two-hour drive. Một chuyến xe đi mất hai tiếng là một chuyến xe hai tiếng.
2336 A question that has two (2) parts is a two-part question. Một câu hỏi mà có hai phần là câu hỏi hai phần.
2337 meeting has been canceled. Cuộc họp ngày mai đã bị huỷ. > Cuộc họp ngày mai đã bị huỷ.
2338 The storm last week caused a lot of damage. > Last week's storm caused a lot of damage. Cơn bão tuần trước đã gây nhiều thiệt hại. > Cơn bão tuần trước đã gây nhiều thiệt hại.
2339 Tourism is the main industry in the region. > The region's main industry is tourism. Du lịch là ngành công nghiệp chính của vùng. > Ngành công nghiệp chính của vùng là du lịch.
2340 I bought enough groceries at the supermarket last night for a week. > I bought a week's worth of groceries last night. Tối qua tôi đã mua đủ thực phẩm ở siêu thị cho một tuần. > Tối qua tôi đã mua thực phẩm cần cho một tuần.
2341 had a minute's rest all day. Tôi chưa nghỉ được thậm chí một phút cả ngày nay. > Tôi chưa có được một phút nghỉ ngơi cà ngày nay.
2342 I don't want you to pay for me. I'll pay for myself. Tôi không muốn cậu trả hộ tôi. Tôi sẽ tự trả.
2343 Do you talk to yourself sometimes? Cậu có thỉnh thoảng tự nói chuyện với bản thân không?
2344 It's not our fault. You can't blame us. Đấy không phải lỗi của chúng tôi. Cậu không thể đổ lỗi cho chúng tôi.
2345 It's our own fault. We should blame ourselves. Đấy là lỗi của riêng chúng ta. Chúng ta nên tự nhận lỗi.
2346 I feel nervous. I can't relax. Tôi thấy lo. Tôi không thư giãn được.
2347 You have to try and concentrate. Cậu phải cố gắng và tập trung.
2348 What time should we meet? Chúng ta nên gặp nhau mấy giờ?
2349 He got up, washed, shaved, and got dressed. Anh ấy đã dậy, tắm rửa, cạo râu và mặc quần áo.
2350 long have you known one another? Cậu và Kenichi đã biết nhau bao lâu rồi? > Các cậu đã biết nhau bao lâu rồi?
They don't like one another.'> 2351 They don't like one another.'> Kasumi and Linda don't like each other. > They don't like one another. They don't like one another.'> ☊ Kasumi và Linda không ưa nhau. > Họ không ưa nhau.
2352 near one another? Cậu và Henrik có sống gần nhau không? > Hai cậu có sống gần nhau không?
2353 I'm not going to do your work for you. You can do it yourself. Tôi sẽ không đi làm hộ cậu việc của cậu. Cậu có thể tự làm.
2354 The movie itself wasn't very good, but I loved the music. Bản thân bộ lm thì không hay lắm nhưng tôi thích phần nhạc.
2355 Even Magda herself doesn't think she'll get the new job. Magda thậm chí tự mình cũng không nghĩ là cô ấy sẽ có công
2356 She climbed out of the swimming pool and dried herself o with a towel. Cô ấy trèo ra khỏi bể bơi và tự lau khô bằng khăn tắm.
2357 I tried to study, but I couldn't concentrate. Tôi đã cố học nhưng tôi không tập trung được.
2358 If somebody attacks you, you need to be able to defend yourself. Nếu có người tấn công cậu, cậu cần biết tự vệ.
2360 Some people are very sel sh. They think only of themselves. Một số người rất ích kỉ. Họ chỉ nghĩ đến mình họ.
2361 ourselves out. Chúng tôi đã không thể vào được nhà vì chúng tôi đã tự khoá mình ở ngoài.
2362 They're not speaking to each other anymore. Họ sẽ không nói chuyện với nhau nữa.
2363 We'd never met before, so we introduced ourselves to one another. Chúng tôi chưa từng gặp nhay trước đó nên chúng tôi đã tự giới thiệu cho nhau,
2364 A friend of mine is getting married this Saturday. Một người bạn của tôi sẽ cưới Thứ bảy này.
2365 We took a trip with some friends of ours. Chúng tôi đã đi một chuyến với vài người bạn của chúng tôi.
2366 Pietro had an argument with a neighbor of his. Pietro đã có một trận cãi nhau với một hàng xóm của anh ấy.
2367 That woman over there is a friend of my sister's. Người phụ nữa đàng kia là một người bạn của chị tôi.
2368 She's living by herself. Chị tôi đã tốt nghiệp đại học và đang sống ở nhà riêng. > Cô ấy đang ở riêng.
2369 I don't want to share a room with anybody. I want my own room. Tôi không muốn chung phòng với ai. Tôi muốn phòng của riêng tôi.
2370 It's a shame that the apartment doesn't have its own parking space. Thật xấu hổ khi căn hộ không có chỗ đỗ xe riêng.
2372 I'd like to have a garden so that I could grow my own vegetables. Tôi muốn có vườn để tôi có thể tự trồng rau cho riêng tôi.
2373 I traveled around Japan on my own. Tôi đã tự đi Nhật Bản một mình.
2374 She raises her children as a single mother on her own. Cô ấy tự nuôi con một mình kiểu bà mẹ đơn thân.
2375 Student drivers are not allowed to drive by themselves. Những người lái xe cho học sinh không được phép tự lái xe cho mình.
2376 Sorry I'm late. There was a lot of tra c. Xin lỗi, tôi đến muộn. Đường đông xe cộ quá.
2377 the cost of living. Mọi thứ giờ đắt hơn. Có một sự tăng mạnh trong phí sinh hoạt.
2378 EN I wasn't expecting them to come. It was a complete surprise. Tôi không nghĩ là họ tới. Đó là một sự bất ngờ toàn tập.
2379 The new restaurant is very good. I went there last night. Cái nhà hàng mới rất tuyệt. Tôi đã đến đấy tối qua.
2381 If people drove more carefully, there wouldn't be so many accidents. Nếu mọi người lái xe chịu cẩn thận thì sẽ không có nhiều tai nạn đến thế.
2382 I heard music, so there must have been somebody at home. Tôi đã nghe thấy tiếng nhạc nên chắc chắn đã có ai đó ở nhà.
2383 They live on a big street, so there must be a lot of noise from the
2384 tra c. Họ sống trên một con phố lớn nên chắc chắn có nhiều tiếng ồn của xe cộ.
2385 That building is now a supermarket. It used to be a movie theater. Toà nhà kia bây giờ là một siêu thị. Nó từng là một rạp chiếu lm.
2386 There's bound to be a ight to Madrid tonight. Chắc chắn có một chuyến bay đến Madrid tối nay.
2387 After the lecture, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Sau bài giảng sẽ có cơ hội để đặt câu hỏi.
2388 I like the place where I live, but it'd be nicer to live by the ocean. Tôi thích nơi tôi sống nhưng sống ở gần đại dương sẽ tuyệt hơn.
2389 I was told that there'd be someone to meet me at the airport, but there wasn't. Tôi đã được bảo là có người gặp tôi ở sân bay nhưng không có ao cả.
2390 She went out without any money. Cô ấy đã ra ngoài mà không mang tiền.
2391 He refused to eat anything. Anh ấy từ chối không ăn gì.
2392 Hardly anybody passed the examination. Hầu như không có ai qua kì thi.
2393 If anyone has any questions, I'll be glad to answer them. Nếu có ai có câu hỏi gì thi tôi rất sẵn lòng trả lời.
2394 Let me know if you need anything. Hãy cho tôi biết nếu cậu có cần gì.
2395 I'm sorry for any trouble I've caused. Tôi xin lỗi vì những rắc rối tôi đã gây ra.
2396 Anyone who wants to take the exam should tell me by Friday. Ai muốn thi thì nên bảo tôi trước ngày Thứ sáu.
2397 Someone has forgotten their umbrella. Có người đã quên ô.
2398 We had to walk home because there was no bus. Chúng tôi đã phải đi bộ về nhà vì không có xe bus.
2399 She'll have no di culty nding a job. Cô ấy sẽ không khó tìm thấy việc làm.
2400 There were no stores open. Không có cửa hàng nào mở cửa.
2401 All the tickets have been sold. There are none left. Tất cả vá đã được bán. Không còn sót vé nào.
2402 This money is all yours. None of it is mine. Tiền này là của cậu tất. Không có tí nào của tôi.
2403 None of the stores were open. Không có cửa hàng nào mở cửa.
2404 The house is empty. There's no one living there. Căn nhà trống không. Không có ai sống ở đấy.
2405 We had nothing to eat. Chúng tôi đã không có gì để ăn.
2406 Herman didn't tell anyone about his plans. Herman đã không nói với ai về kế hoạch của anh ấy.
2407 No one did what I asked them to do, did they? Không ai làm những gì tôi bảo họ có đúng không?
2408 The accident looked serious, but fortunately nobody was injured. Vụ tai nạn trông có vẻ nghiêm trọng nhưng may mắn là không ai bị thương.
2409 I don't know anything about economics. Tôi chẳng biết gì về kinh tế.
2410 We didn't spend much money. Chúng tôi đã không tiêu nhiều tiền.
2411 There's no need to hurry. We've got plenty of time. Không cần phải vội. Chúng ta có nhiều thời gian.
2413 Monika's very busy with her job. She has little time for other things. Monika rất bận rộn với công việc. Cô ấy có ít thời gian cho chuyện khác.
2414 Kimiko has very few friends in London. Kimiko có rất ít bạn ở London.
2415 train comes. Chúng ta kiếm gì đó uống đi. Chúng ta có một ít thời gian trước khi tàu đến.
2417 We have only a little time left. Chúng tôi chỉ còn một ít thời gian.
2418 to win. Mọi người đã ngạc nhiên là anh ấy thắng. Ít người nghĩ là anh ấy thắng.
2419 I can't give you a decision yet. I need more time to think about it. Tôi chưa thể đưa anh quyết định được. Tôi cần thêm thời gian để suy nghĩ về nó.
2420 It was a very boring place to live. There was little to do. Đấy là một nơi buồn chán để sống. Có ít thứ để làm.
2421 I don't go out very often. I stay home most days. Tôi không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. Tôi ở nhà gần như hàng ngày.
2422 Some people learn languages more easily than others. Một số người học các ngôn ngữ dễ dàng hơn những người khác.
2423 Some of the people I work with are not very friendly. Một số người tôi làm việc cùng không thân thiện lắm.
2424 Have you read any of these books? Cậu đã đọc quyển nào trong chỗ sách này chưa?
2425 I was sick yesterday, so I spent most of the day in bed. Hôm qua tôi ốm nên tôi mất gần như cả ngày nằm trên giường.
2426 EN All the owers in this garden are beautiful. Tất cả hoa trong khu vườn này đều đẹp.
2427 We're able to solve most of the problems we have. Chúng tôi có thể giải quyết hầu hết những vấn đề của chúng tôi.
2428 Do any of you want to go to a party tonight? Có cái trong các cậu muốn tới bữa tiệc tối nay không?
2429 Half this money is mine, and half of it is yours. Nửa số tiền này là của tôi và nửa kia là của cậu.
2430 When she got married, she kept it a secret. She didn't tell any of her friends. Khi cô ấy kết hôn, cô ấy giữ một bí mật. Cô ấy không nói với ai trong số bạn bè của cô ấy.
2431 Deepak and I have very di erent ideas. I don't agree with many of his opinions. Deepak và tôi có ý kiến khác nhau. Tôi không đồng ý vớ nhiều ý kiến của anh ấy.
2432 Not all the tourists in the group were Spanish. Some of them were French. Không phải tất cả khách du lịch trong đoàn đều là người Tây Ban Nha. Một vài trong số họ là người Pháp.
2433 I watched most of the movie, but not all of it. Tôi xem hầu hết bộ lm nhưng không phải toàn bộ.
2434 to help me. Tôi đã hỏi vài người về đường đi nhưng không ai trong số họ giúp tôi được.
2435 Both restaurants are very good. > Both of these restaurants are very good. Cả hai nhà hàng đều rất tốt. > Cả hai nhà hàng này đều rất tốt.
2436 Neither restaurant is expensive. > Neither of the restaurants we went to was expensive. Cả hai nhà hàng này đều không đắt. > Cả hai nhà hàng mà chúng tôi đến đều không đắt.
2437 We can go to either restaurant. I don't care. Chúng tôi có thể đi một trong hai nhà hàng. Tôi không quan tâm.
2438 I haven't been to either of those restaurants. Cả hai nhà hàng tôi đều chưa đến.
2440 Both of us were very tired. Cả hai chúng ta đều rất mệt.
2441 Neither of them want to have children. Cả hai người họ đều không muốn có con.
2442 I couldn't decide which of the two (2) shirts to buy. I liked both. Tôi không quyết định được trong hai cái áo thì mua cái nào. Tôi thích cả hai.
2443 I was both tired and hungry when I got home. Tôi vừa mệt vừa đói khi tôi về đến nhà.
2444 She said she would contact me, but she neither wrote nor called. Cô ấy nói cô ấy sẽ liên hệ với tôi nhưng cô ấy không viết thư hay gọi điện gì cả.
2445 Either you apologize, or I'll never speak to you again. Một trong hai cậu xin lỗi không thì tôi sẽ không bao giờ nói chuyện với các cậu nữa.
2446 You could stay at either of these hotels. (2) > You could stay at any of these hotels. (many) Cậu có thể ở một trong hai khách sạn này. > Cậu ở khách sạn nào cũng được.
2447 All of us enjoyed the party. Tất cả chúng tôi đều vui với bữa tiệc.
I'll do everything I can to help.'> 2448 I'll do everything I can to help.'> I'll do all I can to help. > I'll do everything I can to help. I'll do everything I can to help.'> ☊ Tôi sẽ làm tất cả những gì có thể giúp được. > Tôi sẽ làm mọi thứ có thể giúp được.
2449 He thinks he knows everything. Anh ấy nghĩ anh ấy biết mọi thứ.
2450 go wrong went wrong. Kì nghỉ của chúng ta đúng là một thảm hoạ. Thứ gì hỏng được cũng hỏng hết.
2451 All I've eaten today is a sandwich. Toàn bộ những gì tôi đã ăn hôm nay là một cái bánh mì kẹp.
2452 EN Did you read the whole book? Cậu có đọc toàn bộ quyển sách không?
2453 Lakshmi has lived her whole life in India. Laksha đã sống cả đời ở Ấn Độ.
2454 I've spent all the money you gave me. Tôi đã tiêu tất cả số tiền cậu đưa tôi.
2455 When we were on vacation, we went to the beach every day. Hồi chúng tôi đi nghỉ, chúng tôi ngày nào cũng ra bãi biển.
2456 The bus service is very good. There's a bus every ten (10) minutes. Dịch vụ xe bus rất tốt. Cứ mười phút lại có một xe bus.
2457 We don't see each other very often. About every six (6) months. Chúng tôi không gặp nhau thường xuyên lắm. Khoảng sáu tháng một lần.
2458 We spent all day at the beach. Chúng tôi cả ngày ở bãi biển.
2459 He didn't say a word all night long. Anh ấy không nói câu nào suốt cả đêm.
2461 They never go out. They're at home all the time. Họ chưa ra ngoài bao giờ. Họ suốt ngày ở nhà.
2462 It was a terrible re. The whole building got destroyed. Đấy là một đám cháy kinh khủng. Cả toà nhà bị phá huỷ.
2463 I've read every one (1) of those books. Tôi đã đọc một trong những quyển sách này.
2464 None of the rooms was the same. Each was di erent. Không có phòng nào giống nhau. Mỗi phòng một khác.
2465 Read each of these sentences carefully. Hãy đọc cẩn thận từng câu này.
2467 The students were each given a book. Các học sinh được đưa cho mỗi người một quyển sách.
2468 There's a train to the city every hour. Có một chuyến tàu tới thành phố mỗi giờ.
2469 Seat belts in cars save lives. Each driver should wear one. Dây an toàn ở xe hơi bảo vệ mạng sống. Mỗi lái xe nên đeo một cái.
2470 Write your answer to each question on a separate sheet of paper. Viết câu trả lời cho mỗi câu hỏi lên một tờ giấy riêng.
2471 The woman who lives next door is a doctor. Người phụ nữ sống nhà bên cạnh là một bác sĩ.
2472 We know a lot of people who live in the country. Chúng tôi biết nhiều người sống ở ngoại ô.
2473 Anyone who wants to apply for the job must do so by Friday. Bất kì ai muốn nộp đơn xin việc phải thực hiện trước ngày Thứ sáu.
2474 I don't like stories that have unhappy endings. Tôi không thích những chuyện kết thúc không có hậu.
2475 The printer that broke down is working again now. Máy in bị hỏng nay đã hoạt động trở lại rồi.
2476 Everything that happened was my fault. Mọi chuyện xảy ra là lỗi tại tôi.
2477 I've never spoken to the woman who lives next door. Tôi chưa bao giờ nói chuyện với người phụ nữ sống nhà bên cạnh.
2478 The building destroyed in the re has now been rebuilt. Toà nhà bị lửa tàn phá nay đã được xây lại.
2479 The shuttle that goes to the airport runs every half hour. Xe bus con thoi mà chạy đến sân bay chạy nửa tiếng một lần.
2480 A mystery is something that cannot be explained. Một điều huyền bí là một thứ không thể giải thích được.
2481 The driver who caused the accident was ned ve hundred dollars ($500). > The driver who caused the accident was ned four hundred euros (€400). Người lái xe gây ra tai nạn đã bị phạt năm trăm dollar.
2482 We live in a world that is changing all the time. Chúng ta sống ở một thế giới đang thay đổi luôn luôn.
2483 It seems that Earth is the only planet that can support life. Có vẻ như Trái Đất là hành tinh duy nhất có thể nuôi sự sống.
The woman who lives next door is a doctor.'> 2484 The woman who lives next door is a doctor.'> A woman lives next door. She's a doctor. > The woman who lives next door is a doctor. The woman who lives next door is a doctor.'> ☊ Có một người phụ nữ sống nhà bên cạnh. Cô ấy là bác sĩ. > Người phụ nữ sống ở nhà bên cạnh là bác sĩ.
2485 The woman next door is a doctor. Người phụ nữ nhà bên cạnh là bác sĩ.
2486 cheese that was in the refrigerator? Trước có miếng fromage trong tủ lạnh. Giờ nó đâu rồi? Miếng fromage trước ở trong tủ lạnh giờ đâu rồi?
2487 I wanted to see a woman. She was away on vacation. > The woman whom I wanted to see was away on vacation. Tôi muốn gặp một người phụ nữ. Cô ấy đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. > Người phụ nữ mà tôi muốn gặp đã đi nghỉ nơi khác.
2488 The woman I wanted to see was away on vacation. Người phụ nữ tôi muốn gặp đã đi nghỉ nơi khác.
2489 keys you lost? Cậu tìm thấy chìa khoá mà cậu làm mất chưa? > Cậu tìm thấy chìa khoá cậu làm mất chưa?
The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'> 2490 The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'> The dress that Yuliana bought doesn't t her very well. > The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well. The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'> ☊ Bộ áo váy mà Yuliana mua không vừa với cô ấy lắm. > Bộ áo váy Yuliana mua không vừa với cô ấy lắm.
2491 Are these the books that you were looking for? > Are these the books you were looking for? Đây có phải chỗ sách mà cậu đang tìm không? > Đây có phải chỗ sách cậu đang tìm không?
2492 The woman with whom he fell in love left him after a month. > The woman he fell in love with left him after a month. Người phụ nữ mà anh ấy đem lòng yêu đã bỏ anh được một tháng. > Người phụ nữ anh ấy đem lòng yêu đã bỏ anh được một tháng.
2493 The man that I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. > The man I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. Người đàn ông mà tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt. > Người đàn ông tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt.
2494 Everything that they said was true. > Everything they said was true. Mọi thứ mà họ nói đều đúng. > Mọi thứ họ nói đều đúng.
2496 Did you hear the things that they said? > Did you hear what they said? Cậu có nghe thấy những gì mà họ nói không? > Cậu có nghe thấy những gì họ nói không?
2497 A friend is going to see a movie. You want to know the name. > What's the name of the movie you're going to see? Một người bạn sắp đi xem lm. Bạn muốn biết tên lm. > Tên bộ lm cậu sắp đi xem là gì?
2498 mo̖ʔt̚ ŋɯəəj̖ ɓaʔn mɐʔ̖ k̚ mo̖ʔt̚ ɓo̖ʔ aẃ vɐj́ . ɓaʔn th̪ ɪj́k̚ nɔ́ . > to̪ oj
2499 You wanted to visit a museum. It was closed when you got there. > The museum we were going to visit was closed when we got there. Bạn muốn tham quan một viện bảo tàng. Nó đóng cửa lúc bạn đến. > Viện bảo tàng chúng tôi định đến đã đóng cửa khi chúng tôi tới.
Have you nished the work you had to do?'> 2500 Have you nished the work you had to do?'> Your friend had to do some work. You want to know if she's nished. > Have you nished the work you had to do? Have you nished the work you had to do?'> ☊ Bạn của bạn phải làm việc gì đó. Bạn muốn biết cô ấy đã xong hay chưa. > Cậu đã xong việc cậu phải làm chưa?
2501 You stayed at a hotel. Pavel recommended it to you. > We stayed at a hotel that Pavel recommended to us. Bạn đã ở một khách sạn. Pavel đã giới thiệu nó cho bạn. > Chúng tôi đã ở một khách sạn mà Pavel giới thiệu cho chúng tôi.
2502 I like the people I work with. Tôi thích những người tôi làm cùng.
2503 What's the name of that hotel you told me about? Tên của cái khách sạn mà cậu kể với tôi là gì?
2504 I didn't get the job I applied for. Tôi đã không được nhận vào công việc tôi đã nộp đơn xin.
2505 EN Julius is someone you can rely on. Julius là một người cậu có thể tin tưởng.
2506 Who was that man I saw you with in the restaurant? Người mà tôi thấy đi cùng với cậu trong nhà hàng là ai?
2507 They give their children everything they want. Họ đưa cho con họ mọi thứ chúng muốn.
2508 Tell me what you want, and I'll try to get it for you. Nói với tôi cậu cần gì và tôi sẽ cố lấy nó cho cậu.
2509 Why do you blame me for everything that goes wrong? Tại sao cái gì hỏng cậu cũng đổ lỗi cho tôi?
2510 A widow is a woman whose husband has already passed away. Quả phụ là người phụ nữ mà có chồng đã qua đời.
2511 What's the name of the man whose car you borrowed? Tên của người đàn ông cậu mượn xe là gì?
2512 I met someone whose brother I went to school with. Tôi đã gặp một người mà anh trai người đó từng học cùng tôi.
2513 EN I met a man who knows you. Tôi đã gặp một người đàn ông có biết cậu.
2514 I met a man whose sister knows you. Tôi đã gặp một người đàn ông mà em gái anh ta biết cậu.
2515 The woman I wanted to see was away on business. Người phụ nữ tôi muốn gặp đang đi làm xa.
2516 The people I work with are very nice. Những người tôi làm cùng rất tốt.
2517 I recently went back to the town where I grew up. Tôi mới trở về thị trấn nơi tôi lớn lên.
2518 I'd like to live in a place where there's plenty of sunshine. Tôi thích sống ở một nơi mà có nhiều ánh nắng mặt trời.
2519 Do you remember the day we went to the zoo? Cậu có nhớ cái ngày chúng ta đi vườn thú không?
2520 The reason I'm calling you is to ask your advice. Lí do tôi đang gọi cho cậu là muốn xin cậu lời khuyên.
2521 A cemetery is a place where people are buried. Nghĩa trang là nơi người ta được chôn cất.
2522 I went to see the doctor, who told me to rest for a few days. Tôi đã đến gặp bác sĩ, người mà bảo tôi nghỉ ngơi vài ngày.
2523 Do you know anyone who speaks French and Italian? Cậu có biết ai nói được tiếng Pháp và tiếng Ý không?
2524 Valerio, who speaks French and Italian, works as a tour guide. Valerio, người nói được tiếng Pháp và tiếng Ý, làm nghề hướng dẫn viên du lịch.
2525 Wilma works for a company that makes furniture. Wilma làm việc trong một công ti làm đồ nội thất.
2526 This morning I met somebody I hadn't seen in ages. Sáng nay tôi gặp một người tôi lâu lắm rồi không gặp.
2527 The population of London, which was once the largest city in the world, is now decreasing. Dân số của London, nơi từng là thành phố lớn nhất thế giới, ngày nay đang giảm xuống.
2528 Few of the people who applied for the job had the necessary quali cations. Ít người nộp đơn xin việc này đạt chất lượng cần thiết.
2529 Camila showed me a picture of her son, who is a police o cer. Camilia đưa tôi bức ảnh của con cô ấy, người đang là cảnh sát.
2530 The doctor who examined me couldn't nd anything wrong. Vị bác sĩ khám cho tôi không tìm thấy được vấn đề gì.
2531 provides us with heat and light. Mặt trời, một trong hàng triệu ngôi sao trong vũ trụ, cung cấp cho chúng ta nhiệt và anh sáng.
2532 Mr. Lopez, whom I spoke with at the meeting, is very interested in our plan. Ông Lopez, người tôi đã nói chuyện còng tại buổi họp, rất hứng thú với kế hoạch của cậu.
2533 Fortunately, we had a map that we would have gotten lost without. May thay, chúng tôi đã có cái bản đồ mà không có nó là chúng tôi sẽ lạc.
2534 This is my friend from Italy that I was telling you about. Đây là người bạn đến từ Ý của tôi mà tôi đã nói với cậu.
2535 Ten people applied for the job, none of whom were suitable. Mười người đã nộp đơn xin việc mà không một ai phù hợp.
2536 Priscilla has two (2) sisters, both of whom were teachers. Priscilla có hai chị gái mà cả hai đều là giáo viên.
2538 The company has a new business plan, the aim of which is to save money. Công ti có một kế hoạch làm ăn mới mà mục đích của nó là tiết kiệm tiền.
2540 Police investigating the crime are looking for three (3) men. Cảnh sát điều tra vụ án đang tìm kiếm ba người đàn ông.
2541 EN The road connecting the two (2) towns is very narrow. Con đường nối hai thị trấn rất hẹp.
2542 I have a large bedroom overlooking the garden. Tôi có một cái giường lớn nhìn ra vườn.
2543 The boy injured in the accident was taken to the hospital. Cậu bé bị thương trong vụ tai nạn đã được đưa đến bệnh viện.
2544 The police never found the money stolen in the robbery. Cảnh sát không bao giờ tìm thấy số tiền bị mất trong vụ trộm.
2545 Most of the goods made in this factory are exported. Hầu hết hàng hoá sản xuất ở nhà máy này được xuất khẩu.
2546 There are only a few chocolates left. Chỉ còn một ít chocolat để lại.
2547 I didn't talk much to the man sitting next to me on the plane. Tôi đã không nói chuyện nhiều với người đàn ông ngồi cạnh tôi trên máy bay.
2548 The taxi taking us to the airport broke down. Chiếc taxi đưa chúng tôi đến sân bay đã bị hỏng.
2549 The road damaged in the storm has now been repaired. Con đường bị con bão phá nay đã được sửa lại.
2550 Most of the suggestions made at the meeting weren't very
2552 EN What was the name of the man arrested by the police? Tên người đàn ông bị cảnh sát bắt là gì?
2553 I don't have anything to do. I'm bored. Tôi không có việc gì để làm. Tôi đang chán.
2554 didn't understand it. Giải thích của giáo viên rất khó hiểu. Hầu hết học sinh không hiểu nó.
2555 The kitchen hadn't been cleaned in ages. It was really disgusting. Bếp lâu lắm rồi chưa được dọn. Nó thực sự rất kinh.
2557 I've been working very hard all day, and now I'm exhausted. Tôi đã làm việc cật lực cả ngày nay và giờ tôi kiệt sức.
2558 Vitale is very good at telling funny stories. He can be very amusing. Vitale rất giỏi kể chuyện cười. Anh ấy rất hài hước.
2559 talking, and he never says anything interesting. Anh ấy là một trong những người tẻ nhạt nhất mà tôi từng gặp. Anh ấy không bao giờ ngừng nói và anh ấy không bao giờ nói được thứ gì thú vị.
2560 EN As the movie went on, it became more and more boring. Khi bộ lm tiếp tục, nó càng ngày cành chán.
2561 The dinner smells good. Bữa tối có mùi thơm phức.
2562 This milk tastes a little strange. Sữa này vị hơi lạ.
2563 I can't eat this. I just tried it and it tastes awful! Tôi không ăn được nó. Tôi chỉ thử nó và vị nó rất ghê.
2564 Why do you look all wet? Have you been out in the rain? Tai sao trông cậu ướt hết vậy? Cậu mới ở ngoài mưa à?
2565 There's no point in doing a job if you don't do it properly. Chẳng có tích sự gì khi làm một việc nếu mà cậu không làm nó
2566 They'll be away for the next few weeks. Họ sẽ đi vắng trong ít tuần tới.
2567 Two people were seriously injured in the accident. Hai người đã bị thương nghiêm trọng trong vụ tai nạn.
2568 We didn't go out because it was raining heavily. Chúng tôi đã không ra ngoài vì trời mưa to.
2569 very uent. Cho dù Rosetta vẫn mắc lỗi nhưng tiếng Anh của cô ấy vẫn rất nhuần nhuyễn.
2570 The shoes I tried on t me perfectly. Đôi giày tôi đã thử vừa khít chân tôi.
2571 We know how to learn languages incredibly quickly. Chúng tôi biết làm sao để học ngôn ngữ nhanh đến khó tin.
2572 EN Two people got seriously injured in the accident. Hai người đã bị thương nghiêm trọng trong vụ tai nạn.
2573 The conference was badly organized. Buổi hội nghị được tổ chức tệ hại.
2574 The movie was unnecessarily long. It could have been much shorter. Bộ lm dài không cần thiết. Nó lẽ ra phải ngắn hơn nhiều.
2575 Esteban always wears nice clothes. He's always well dressed. Estaban luôn mặc quần áo đẹp. Anh ấy luôn ăn mặc đẹp.
2576 Elisa has a lot of responsibility in her job, but she isn't very well paid. Elisa có nhiều trách nhiệm trong công việc nhưng cô ấy không được trả lương tốt.
2577 You're speaking too quietly, I can hardly hear you. Cậu nói nhỏ quá, tôi gần như không nghe được cậu nói.
2578 You've hardly changed! Cậu bây giờ trông vẫn như cách đây mười lăm năm. Cậu gần như không thay đổi.
2579 Our new boss is not very popular. Hardly anyone likes her. Bà chủ mới của chúng ta không được lòng lắm. Gần như chẳng có ai ưa bà ấy.
2580 It was very crowded in the room. There was hardly anywhere to sit. Phòng này rất đông. Gần như chẳng có chỗ nào để ngồi.
2581 anywhere to go for fun. Tôi ghét thị trấn này. Gần như chẳng có gì để làm và chẳng có nơi nào để chơi.
2582 The story was so stupid. > It was such a stupid story. Câu chuyện khá ngu xuẩn. > Đấy là một câu chuyện khá là ngu
2583 They are so nice. > They are such nice people. Họ khá là tốt. > Họ những người khá là tốt.
2584 come home. Chúng tôi đã có kì nghỉ tuyệt vời đến nỗi chúng tôi không muốn về nhà.
2585 She speaks English so well you would think it was her native language. Cô ấy nói tiếng Anh tốt đến nỗi anh sẽ tưởng đấy là tiếng mẹ đẻ của cô ấy.
2586 The music was so loud that you could hear it from miles away. Âm nhạc to đến nỗi mà tôi có thể nghe thấy nó cách đây hàng dặm.
2587 I haven't seen her for such a long time. Tôi đã không gặp cô ấy được một thời gian khá dài.
2588 I didn't know it was such a long way. Tôi không biết đường dài đến thế.
2589 You're lazy. You don't work hard enough. Cậu lười. Cậu không làm đủ chăm chỉ.
2590 Is Raj going to apply for the job? Does he have enough experience? > Is he experienced enough for the job? Raj định nộp đơn xin việc đó phải không? Anh ấy có đủ kinh nghiệm không? > Anh ấy có đủ kinh nghiệm để làm việc đó không?
They're not old enough to get married.'> 2591 They're not old enough to get married.'> They're too young to get married. > They're not old enough to get married. They're not old enough to get married.'> ☊ Họ còn qua trẻ để kết hôn. > Họ không đủ lớn để kết hôn.
2592 It's too far to walk home from here. Đi về nhà từ đây quá xa.
2593 These apples aren't ripe enough to eat. Những quả táo này chưa đủ chín để ăn.
2594 The situation is too complicated to explain. Tình thế quá phức tạp để giải thích.
2595 farther away? Cậu đang đứng quá gần máy ảnh. Cậu lùi ra xa một tí được không?
2596 The instructions were very complicated. They could have been simpler. Chỉ dẫn rất phức tạp. Lẽ ra nó phải đơn giản hơn.
2597 It takes longer by train than car. Đi bằng tàu hoả lâu hơn là xe hơi.
2598 Walter did worse than I did on the test. Walter làm kém hơn tôi trong kì thi.
2599 My friends arrived earlier than I expected. Các bạn của tôi đến sớm hơn tôi nghĩ.
2600 The buses run more often than the trains. Xe bus chạy thường xuyên hơn tàu hoả.
2602 Could you speak a bit more slowly? Cậu nói chậm hơn một chút được không?
2603 This bag is slightly heavier than the other one. Túi này năng hơn một chút so với túi kia.
2604 Her illness was far more serious than we thought at rst. Bệnh của cô ấy nghiêm trọng hơn nhiều so với chúng ta tưởng tượng lúc đầu.
2605 I've waited long enough and I'm not waiting any longer. Tôi đã đợi đủ lâu và tôi sẽ không đợi lâu hơn nữa.
2606 This hotel is better than the other one, and it's no more expensive. Khách sạn này tốt hơn cái kia mà nó không đắt hơn.
2607 We expected their house to be very big, but it's no bigger than ours. Chúng tôi nghĩ nhà của họ rất to nhưng nó không to hơn nhà chúng tôi.
2608 What time should we leave? — The sooner the better. Chúng ta nên đi lúc mấy giờ? - Càng sớm càng tốt.
2609 When you're traveling, the less luggage you have the better. Khi cậu đi xa, cậu có càng ít hành lí càng tốt.
2610 The sooner we leave, the earlier we'll arrive. Chúng ta đi càng sớm thì chúng ta về càng sớm.
2611 The more I thought about the plan, the less I liked it. Tôi nghĩ càng nhiều về kế hoạch thì tôi càng bớt thích nó.
The shopping'> 2612 The shopping'> The shopping mall wasn't as crowded as usual. > The shopping The shopping'> ☊
2613 mall was less crowded than usual. Cửa hàng không đông như mọi khi. > Cửa hàng đông không bằng mọi khi.
2614 than you do. Tôi không biết nhiều người bằng cậu. > Tôi biết ít người hơn cậu.
2615 I'm sorry I'm late. I got here as fast as I could. Xin lỗi tôi đến muộn. Tôi đã đến đây sớm nhất có thể.
2616 You're free to have as much food as you want. Cậu được thoải mái lấy bao nhiêu thức ăn mà cậu muốn.
2617 Could you send me the money as soon as possible? Cậu có thể gửi cho tôi tiền sớm nhất có thể không?
2618 Gas is twice as expensive as it was a few years ago. Gas đắt gấp đôi so với mấy năm trước.
Satomi gets the same salary as me.'> 2619 Satomi gets the same salary as me.'> Satomi's salary is the same as mine. > Satomi gets the same salary as me. Satomi gets the same salary as me.'> ☊ Lương của Satomi bằng của tôi.> Satomi được nhận lương bằng của tôi.
2620 They have more money than we do. > They have more money than us. Họ có nhiều tiền hơn chúng ta. > Họ có nhiều tiền hơn chúng ta.
I can't run as fast as him.'> 2621 I can't run as fast as him.'> I can't run as fast as he can. > I can't run as fast as him. I can't run as fast as him.'> ☊ Tôi không thể chạy nhanh bằng anh ấy. > Tôi không thể chạy nhanh bằng anh ấy.
2622 The movie we just watched was the most boring movie I've ever seen. Bộ lm chúng ta vừa xem là bộ lm chán nhất mà tôi từng xem.
2623 Why does she always come to see me at the worst possible time? Tại sao cô ấy luôn đến gặp tôi vào những lúc dở nhất có thể?
2624 He's the most patient person I've ever met. Anh ấy là người kiên nhẫn nhất mà tôi từng gặp.
2625 His eldest son is sixteen (16) years old. Con cả anh ấy mười sáu tuổi.
2626 It was moving to another country. Quyết định quan trọng nhất cậu từng phải đưa ra là gì? - Đó là: chuyển sang một nước khác.
2627 When we went to Munich, our guide spoke English uently. Hồi chúng tôi đi München, hướng dẫn viên của chúng tôi nói tiếng Anh trôi chảy.
2628 I met a friend of mine on my way home. Tôi đã gặp một người bạn của tôi trên đường về nhà.
2629 Walter hardly ever watches TV, and rarely reads newspapers. Walter gần như không bao giờ xem vô tuyến và hiếm khi đọc báo.
2630 The tra c isn't usually as bad as it was this morning. Giao thông thường không tệ như sáng nay.
2631 I'll be there next week, but I probably won't see you. Tôi sẽ ở đó tuần sau nhưng có thể tôi sẽ không gặp cậu.
2632 Gerardo and Feliciana have both applied for the job. Gerardo và Feliciana đều đã nộp đơn xin việc.
2633 He always says he won't be late, but he always is. Anh ấy luôn nói là anh ấy sẽ không đến muộn nhưng anh ấy luôn muộn.
2634 Yevgeniy doesn't work here anymore. He left last month. But Alan still works here. Yevgeniy không còn làm ở đây nữa. Anh ấy đã đi tháng trước. Nhưng Alan vẫn làm ở đây.
We're no longer friends.'> 2635 We're no longer friends.'> We used to be good friends, but we aren't anymore. > We're no longer friends. We're no longer friends.'> ☊ Chúng tôi từng là bạn tốt nhưng giờ không còn nữa. > Chúng tôi không còn là bạn nữa.
2636 Have you gone to the bank yet? > Not yet. Cậu đã đến ngân hàng chưa? - Chưa.
2637 Violetta lost her job six (6) months ago and hasn't found another job yet. Violetta mất việc sáu tháng trước và vẫn chưa tìm thấy việc khác.
2638 She said she would be here an hour ago, and she still hasn't arrived. Một tiếng trước cô ấy nói cô ấy sẽ ở đây và giờ cô ấy vẫn chưa tới.
2639 Have you written him yet? — Yes, and he still hasn't replied. Cậu đã viết cho anh ấy chưa? - Rồi và anh ấy vẫn chưa trả lời.
2640 Should I tell him what happened, or does he already know? Tôi có nên nói với anh ấy chuyện xảy ra không hay là anh ấy đã
2641 I've just had lunch, and I'm already hungry. Tôi vừa mới ăn trưa nhưng tôi đã đói rồi.
2642 Would you like to eat with us, or have you already eaten? Cậu có muốn ăn cùng chúng tôi không hay cậu đã ăn rồi?
2643 The plane is still waiting on the runway and hasn't taken o yet. Máy bay vẫn đợi trên đường và chưa cất cánh.
2644 thirty (30) minutes. Máy bay hạ cánh chưa? > Chưa, dự kiến là nó sẽ hạ cánh khoảng ba mươi phút nữa.
2645 He always wears a coat, even in hot weather. Anh ấy luôn mặc áo khoác thậm chí dưới trời nóng.
2646 They weren't very friendly to us. They didn't even say hello. Họ không thân thiện với chúng tôi. Họ thậm chí không chào.
2647 I got up very early, but my teacher got up even earlier. Tôi dậy rất nhưng giáo viên của tôi dậy còn sớm hơn.
2649 Even though she can't drive, she still bought a car. Cho dù cô ấy không biết lái, cô ấy vẫn mua xe hơi.
2650 tomorrow, I'm sure we'll see each other before the weekend. Tôi có thể sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai. Nhưng cho dù tôi không gặp cậu ngày mai, tôi chắc chắn là chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau trước cuối tuần.
I didn't get the job in spite of being well quali ed.'> 2651 I didn't get the job in spite of being well quali ed.'> I didn't get the job, although I was well quali ed. > I didn't get the job in spite of being well quali ed. I didn't get the job in spite of being well quali ed.'> ☊ Tôi đã không được nhận việc mặc dù tôi được đánh giá chất lượng tốt. > Tôi đã không được nhận việc dù được đánh giá chất lượng tốt.
2652 We're going to the beach tomorrow, even if it's raining. Chúng tôi sẽ ra bãi biển ngày mai, thậm chí nếu trời mưa.
In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> 2653 In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> Although she wasn't feeling well, she still went to work. > In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work. In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> ☊ Mặc dù cô ấy không khoẻ nhưng cô ấy vẫn đi làm. > Dù cô ấy không khoẻ, cô ấy vẫn đi làm.
2654 I didn't get the job despite the fact that I was extremely quali ed. Tôi không được nhận việc mặc dù thực tế là tôi được đánh giá chất lượng.
Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'> 2655 Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'> I couldn't sleep despite being very tired. > Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep. Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'> ☊ Tôi không ngủ được mặc dù tôi rất mệt. Cho dù tôi thực sự mệt, tôi vẫn không ngủ được.
2656 I didn't get the job though I had all the necessary quali cations. Tôi không nhận được việc mặc dù tôi đủ chất lượng cần thiết.
2658 She accepted the job in spite of the salary, which was rather low. Cô ấy đồng ý công việc bất chấp lương khá thấp.
2659 I'll send you a map and directions in case you can't nd our
2661 I'll remind him of the meeting in case he's forgotten. Toi sẽ nhắc anh ấy chuyện buổi họp phòng khi anh ấy quên.
2662 EN I'll leave my phone on just in case my mother calls. Tôi sẽ để điện thoại bật chỉ để phòng khi mẹ tôi gọi.
2663 I'll give you my phone number in case you need to contact me. Tôi sẽ đưa cậu số điện thoại để có lúc cậu cần liên lạc với tôi.
2664 You should register your bike in case it's stolen. Cậu nên đăng kí xe đạp phòng khi nó bị mất cắp.
2666 The club is for members only. You can't go in unless you're a member. Câu lạc bộ chỉ cho thành viên. Cậu không thể vào trừ phi cậu là thành viên.
2667 I'll see you tomorrow unless I have to work late. Tôi sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai nếu tôi không phải làm muộn.
2668 You can borrow my car as long as you promise not to drive too fast. > You can borrow my car provided that you don't drive too fast. Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi miễn là cậu hứa sẽ không lái quá nhanh. > Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi với điều kiện là cậu không lái quá nhanh.
Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'> 2669 Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'> I don't care which hotel we stay at as long as the room is clean. > Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at. Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'> ☊ Tôi không quan tâm chúng tôi ở khách sạn nào miễn là phòng sạch sẽ. > Miễn là phòng sạch sẽ còn tôi thực sự không quan tâm chúng tôi ở khách sạn nào.
2670 I'm not going unless it stops raining. Tôi sẽ không đi nếu trời không tạnh mưa.
2671 Ayman slipped as he was getting o the bus. Ayman bị trượt chân khi anh ấy đang ra khỏi xe bus.
2672 We met Yuko as we were leaving the hotel. Chúng tôi đã gặp Yuko khi chúng tôi đang rời khách sạn.
2673 I had to leave just as the meeting was getting started. Tôi phải đi đúng lúc buổi họp bắt đầu.
2674 The phone rang just as I sat down. Điện thoại reo đúng lúc tôi ngồi xuống.
2675 The thief was di cult to identify, as he was wearing a mask. Tên trộm khó bị nhận dạng khi hắn đang đeo mặt nạ.
2676 and his cellphone doesn't work there. Tôi không thể liên lạc với David khi anh ấy đang đi công tác ở Nhật Bản và điện thoại di động của anh ấy không hoạt động ở đó.
2677 Some sports, like motorcycle racing, can be dangerous. Một số môn thể thao như đua xe máy có thể nguy hiểm.
2678 done it like this. Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như tôi đã chỉ cho cậu. > Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như thế này.
You're late to class, as usual.'> 2679 You're late to class, as usual.'> As always, you're late to class. > You're late to class, as usual. You're late to class, as usual.'> ☊ Như mọi khi, cậu lại đi học muộn. > Cậu lại đi muộn như mọi khi.
2680 Jiyeong works as the manager in his company. Chí Vinh làm chức giám đốc trong công ti của anh ấy.
2681 Euna has to make important decisions, just like the manager. Ân Nhã phải đưa ra những quyết định quan trọng giống như một giám đốc.
That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'> 2682 That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'> That house looks like it's going to fall down. > That house looks as if it's going to fall down. That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'> ☊ Ngôi nhà kia trông như sắp đổ. > Ngôi nhà kia trông như là sắp đổ.
It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> 2683 It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> Iris is very late, isn't she? It looks like she isn't coming. > It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming. It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> ☊ Iris đến rất muộn phải không? Trông giống như là cô ấy sẽ không đến. > Trông như kiểu là cô ấy sẽ không đến. > Trông như kiểu là cô ấy sẽ không đến.
2684 We took an umbrella because it looked like it was going to rain. Chúng tôi đã mang ô vì trời trông như sắp mưa.
2685 having a party. Cậu có nghe thấy tiếng nhạc nhà bên cạnh không? Nghe giống như là họ đang có tiệc.
2686 After the interruption, the speaker went on talking as if nothing had happened. Sau khi bị gián đoạn, diễn giả tiếp tục nói cứ như thể là chưa có chuyện gì xảy ra.
2687 When I told them my plan, they looked at me as though I was crazy. Khi tôi nói với họ kế hoạch của tôi, họ nhìn tôi cứ như là tôi bị điên.
2688 She's always asking me to do things for her, as if I didn't have enough to do already. Cô ấy luôn bảo tôi làm đủ thứ hộ cô ấy cứ như là tôi chưa đủ việc để làm.
2689 Sachiko is going away for a week in September. Sachiko sẽ đi vắng một tuần trong tháng chín.
2690 Where have you been? I've been waiting for ages. Cậu đã ở đâu thế? Tôi vẫn đợi cậu mãi.
2691 watching the movie. Tôi đã ngủ gật khi xem bộ lm. > Tôi đã ngủ gật khi tôi đang xem lm.
2692 We met some really nice people during our vacation. Chúng tôi đã gặp những người thực sự rất tốt trong suốt kì nghỉ.
2693 EN I'll call you sometime during the afternoon. Tôi sẽ gọi cậu lúc nào đó trong vòng buổi chiều.
2694 It rained for three (3) days without stopping. Trời mưa suốt ba ngày không nghỉ.
2695 There was a phone call for you while you were out. Có một cuộc điện thoại cho cậu lúc cậu ra ngoài.
2697 I sent the package to them today, so they should receive it by Monday. > They should receive it no later than Monday. Tôi đã gửi gói hàng cho họ hôm nay nên họ sẽ nhận được nó vào Thứ hai.
I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00).'> 2698 I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00).'> I have to be home by ve [o'clock] (5:00). > I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00). I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00).'> ☊ Tôi phải ở nhà trước năm giờ. > Tôi phải ở nhà không muộn quá năm giờ.
2699 I slept until noon this morning. > I didn't get up until noon this morning. Tôi đã ngủ đến trưa nay. > Tôi đã khong ngủ dậy đến tận trưa nay.
2700 Pablo will be away until Saturday. > Pablo will be back by Saturday. Pablo sẽ đi vắng đến Thứ bảy. > Pablo sẽ trở về trước Thứ bảy.
2701 work by eleven pm (11:00). Tôi phải làm việc đến mười một giờ tối. > Tôi sẽ làm xong việc trước mười một giờ tối.
2702 It's too late to go to the bank now. By the time we get there, it'll be closed. Bây giờ quá muộn để đi ngân hàng. Đến khi chúng ta tới đó thì nó sẽ không mở cửa.
2703 By the time we get to the movies, it'll have already started. Đến khi chúng ta tới xem lm thì lm đã bắt đầu rồi.
2704 time he arrived, everybody had left. Xe hơi của Silvio đã bị hỏng trên đường đến nhà bạn anh ấy. Đến khi anh ấy tới nơi, mọi người đã đi.
2705 I'll see you AT noon, ON Wednesday, ON the twenty- fth, IN December. Tôi sẽ gặp cậu vào buổi trưa, Thứ tư, ngày hai mươi lăm tháng mười hai.
2706 I'll see you IN the morning, ON May thirty- rst (31st), twenty-fourteen (2014). Tôi sẽ gặp cậu vào buổi sáng, ngày ba mươi mốt tháng năm năm hai nghìn không trăm mười bốn.
2707 I have to work IN the afternoons. Tôi phải làm việc các buổi chiều.
2708 The train will be leaving IN a few minutes. Tàu hoả sẽ đi trong vòng vài phút nữa.
2709 I'll be back IN a week. Tôi sẽ quay về trong vòng một tuần nữa.
2710 They're getting married in six (6) months' time. Họ sẽ cưới trong vòng sáu tháng nữa.
2712 Everything began and ended ON time. Mọi thứ bắt đầu và kết thúc đúng giờ.
2713 If I say ten o'clock (10:00), then I mean, be ON time. Nếu tôi nói mười giờ tức là đúng giờ.
2714 Will you be home IN time for dinner? > No, I'll be late. Cậu có về nhà kịp ăn tối không? > Không, tôi sẽ về muộn.
2715 EN We got on the train just IN time. Chúng tôi lên tàu vừa kịp giờ.
2716 I hit the brakes just IN time and didn't hit the child. Tôi frein vừa kịp không đâm vào đứa trẻ.
2717 good friends. Lúc đầu chúng tôi không chơi với nhau tốt lắm nhưng cuối cùng chúng tôi đã trở thành bạn tốt.
I'm going away at the beginning of the year.'> 2718 I'm going away at the beginning of the year.'> I'm going away at the beginning of January. > I'm going away at the beginning of the year. I'm going away at the beginning of the year.'> ☊ Tôi sẽ đi vắng vào đầu tháng một. > Đầu năm tôi sẽ đi vắng.
I'm coming back at the end of the year.'> 2719 I'm coming back at the end of the year.'> I'm coming back at the end of December. > I'm coming back at the end of the year. I'm coming back at the end of the year.'> ☊ Tôi sẽ trở về vào cuối tháng mười hai. > Cuối năm tôi sẽ về.
2721 EN There's somebody at the door, could you please answer it? Có ai đó ngoài cửa, cậu làm ơn trả lời được không?
2722 I like to sit in the back row at the movies. Tôi thích ngồi hàng ghế cuối rạp lm.
2723 I just started working in the sales department. Tôi mới bắt đầu làm việc ở cửa hàng bách hoá.
2724 Our apartment is on the second oor of the building. Căn hộ của chúng tôi nằm trên tầng hai của toà nhà.
2725 They drive on the left in Britain, Japan, and Singapore. Người ta lái xe bên trái đường ở Anh, Nhật Bản và Singapore.
2726 I stopped to get gas on the way home from work. Tôi dừng lại để pomp xăng trên đường về nhà từ cơ quan.
2727 The plant is in the corner of the room. Cái cây ở góc căn phòng.
2728 The mailbox is on the corner of the street. Hòm thư ở góc phố.
2729 Have you ever been in the hospital? Cậu đã bao giờ nằm bệnh viện chưa?
2730 Have you ever been in prison? > Have you ever been in jail? Cậu đã bao giờ ngồi tù chưa?
2731 medical school, but I want to go to law school. Anh tôi đang học đại học còn tôi vẫn học trung học phổ thông. > Anh ấy học trường y còn tôi muốn vào trường luật.
2732 We went ON a cruise last week, and there weren't many people ON the ship. Chúng tôi đã đi trên một con du thuyền tuần trước và không có nhiều người trên tàu.
2733 There were no seats left when we got ON the train. Không còn ghế nào khi chúng tôi lên tàu hoả.
2734 The bus was very crowded when we got ON. Xe bus rất đông lúc chúng tôi lên.
2735 ight. Tôi ngồi ghế cánh trên máy bay. > Tôi ngồi ghế cánh trên chuyến bay.
2736 Nuria passed me ON her bike yesterday. Hôm qua Nuria đi qua mặt tôi trên chiếc xe đạp của cô ấy.
2737 My friends are IN China. They'll be going back TO Italy next week. Các bạn của tôi đang ở Trung Quốc. Họ sẽ trở về Ý tuần sau.
2738 them there. Bố mẹ tôi đang ở vườn thú. Cô của tôi đang đến vườn thú để gặp họ.
2739 Sir, I'm in a hurry to catch my ight ON time. When will we arrive AT the airport? Thưa ngài, tôi đang vội để bắt chuyến bay cho đúng giờ. Khi nào chúng ta sẽ tới sân bay?
2740 Four of us got INTO a car and the others got ONTO a bus. Bốn người chúng tôi chui vào một chiếc xe con và nhưng người khác leo lên một chiếc xe bus.
2741 Since it was too hot to sit in the sun, we found a table IN the shade. Vì ngồi nắng quá nóng nên chúng tôi đã tìm một chiếc bàn trong bóng râm.
2742 Don't go out IN the rain, or else you'll get all wet. Đừng ra ngoài dưới trời mưa, nếu không cậu sẽ ướt hết.
2743 When lling out forms, be sure to print your name IN capital letters so it's legible. Khi điền vào các mẫu đơn, đừng quên in tên cậu bằng chữ hoa để cho dễ đọc.
2744 Have you ever been IN love with somebody? Cậu đã bao giờ yêu ai chưa?
2745 IN my opinion, the movie wasn't that great. Theo ý kiến của tôi, bộ lm không hay đến thế.
2746 IN my mother's opinion, the food AT this restaurant is the best. Theo ý kiến mẹ tôi, thức ăn ở nhà hàng này là tuyệt nhất.
2747 school AT seventeen (17). Latifa thôi học ở tuổi mười bảy. > Cô ấy thôi học lúc mười bảy tuổi.
2748 We took o an hour ago, and now we're ying AT a speed OF nine hundred (900) kilometers per hour AT an altitude OF ten thousand (10,000) meters. Chúng tôi đã cất cánh một tiếng trước và chúng tôi đang bay với tốc độ chín kilometre một giờ và ở độ cao mười nghìn metre.
2749 The train was traveling AT a speed OF one hundred twenty (120) miles per hour when the driver lost control. > The train was traveling AT a speed OF two hundred (200) kilometers per hour when the driver lost control. Con tàu đang đi với tốc độ một trăm hai mươi dặm một giờ thì lái xe bị mất lái.
2750 Water boils AT a temperature OF one hundred degrees (100o) Celsius. Nước sôi ở nhiệt độ một trăm độ C.
2751 Some singers go ON a world tour every year. Một số ca sĩ lưu diễn theo tour quốc tế hàng năm.
2752 it ON the internet. Tôi không nghe thấy tin trên đài hay vô tuyến mà tôi thấy nó trên mạng.
2753 I've never met the woman IN charge OF marketing, but I've spoken to her ON the phone a few times. Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp người phụ nữ chịu trách nhiệm marketing nhưng tôi đã nói chuyện với cô ấy qua điện thoại vài lần.
2754 are ON strike. Không có dịch vụ xe lửa vì tất cả công nhân đường sắt đang đình công.
2755 She's put ON a lot of weight this year, so she wants to go ON a diet. Cô ấy đã lên nhiều cân năm nay nên cô ấy muốn ăn kiêng.
2756 While I was watching F1 racing yesterday, I saw one of the cars catch ON re. Khi tôi đang xem xua đua công thức một hôm qua, tôi đã thấy một chiếc xe hơi bắt lửa.
2757 Sometimes my job can be really stressful, but ON the whole I like the people and enjoy the job. Thỉnh thoảng công việc của tôi có thể rất căng thẳng nhưng trên hết tôi quý mọi người và thích công việc.
2758 I didn't mean to annoy you, I didn't do it ON purpose. Tôi không cố ý làm phiền cậu, tôi không cố tình làm thế.
2759 He bumped INTO me ON accident. Anh ấy đã tình cờ bắt gặp tôi.
2760 easiest to get ahold of me BY email or cellphone. Tất cả các thông tin liên hệ của tôi đều nằm trên danh thiếp của tôi nhưng cách dễ nhất để liên lạc với tôi là bằng thư điện tử hoặc điện thoại di động.
2761 I didn't bring enough cash, so could I pay BY credit card? Tôi không mang đủ tiền mặt, vậy tôi có thể trả bằng thẻ tín dụng được không?
You don't need to x that manually.'> 2762 You don't need to x that manually.'> You don't need to x that BY hand, I can write a computer program to help you. > You don't need to x that manually. You don't need to x that manually.'> ☊ Cậu không cần phải sửa nó bằng tay, tôi có thể viết một chương trình vi tính để giúp cậu. > Cậu không phải sửa nó theo cách thủ công.
2763 My father sometimes goes to work by taxi, and I go to work by bus. Bố tôi thường đi làm bằng taxi còn tôi đi làm bằng xe bus.
2764 Olga's father is an oil tycoon, and goes to work BY helicopter and BY plane. Bố của Olga là một ông trùm dầu mỏ và ông thường đi làm bằng trực thăng và máy bay.
2765 It's a two-hour drive to the airport BY car, but it's only forty (40) minutes by high-speed rail. Lái xe đến sân bay bằng xe hơi mất hai tiếng nhưng đi bằng đường sắt cao tốc thì chỉ mất bốn mươi phút.
2766 I arrived ON the seven-o'clock (7:00) train. Tôi đã đến chuyến tàu bảy giờ.
2767 somebody with a key. Cái cửa không bị phá nên chắc chắn nó đã bị ai đó mở bằng chìa.
My salary has increased from fteen hundred fty euros (€1550) a month to nineteen hundred (€1900). > My salary's increased BY three hundred fty euro (€350).'> 2768 My salary has increased from fteen hundred fty euros (€1550) a month to nineteen hundred (€1900). > My salary's increased BY three hundred fty euro (€350).'> My salary has increased from two thousand dollars ($2000) a month to twenty- ve hundred ($2500). > My salary's increased BY ve hundred dollars ($500). > My salary has increased from fteen hundred fty euros (€1550) a month to nineteen hundred (€1900). > My salary's increased BY three hundred fty euro (€350). My salary has increased from fteen hundred fty euros (€1550) a month to nineteen hundred (€1900). > My salary's increased BY three hundred fty euro (€350).'> ☊ Lương của tôi đã tăng từ hai nghìn dollar một tháng lên hai nghìn năm trăm dollar. > Lương của tôi đă tăng thêm năm trăm dollar.
2769 I nished the race three (3) meters ahead of you. > I won the race BY three (3) meters. Tôi đã kết thúc cuộc đua trước cậu ba metre. > Tôi đã thắng được ba metre trong cuộc đua.
2770 Some American companies give college graduates a check FOR ve thousand dollars ($5000) AS a signing bonus. Một số công ti của Mĩ cho sinh viên tốt nghiệp đại học một tờ cheque năm nghìn dollar coi như tiền thưởng kí kết.
2771 I wrote a check FOR ve hundred dollars ($500) to the insurance company. > I wrote a check FOR four hundred euros (€400) to the insurance company. Tôi đã viết một tờ cheque năm trăm dollar cho công ti bảo hiểm.
2772 The company grew quickly due to a strong demand FOR its products. Công ti phát triển nhanh nhờ nhu cầu mạnh về các sản phẩm của nó.
2773 There's no need FOR impolite behavior. Không cần phải cư xử bất lịch sự.
2774 The advantage OF living alone is that you have more freedom. Ưu điểm của sống một mình là bạn có nhiều tự do hơn.
2775 In fact, there are many advantages TO living alone. Thực tế, có nhiều ưu điểm khi sống một mình.
2776 The authorities are still ba ed by the cause of the explosion. Các chuyên gia vẫn nhức đầu vì nguyên nhân của vụ nổ.
2777 I have all the photos OF my family in my cellphone. Tôi có tất cả ảnh chụp gia đình tôi trong điện thoại di động.
2778 EN I think we're lost. We need to get a map OF this city. — I'll search FOR an app. Tôi nghĩ chúng ta đã bị lạc. Chúng ta cần kiếm một cái bản đồ thành phố này. - Tôi sẽ tìm một ứng dụng.
2779 There's always an increase IN the number OF tra c accidents around New Year's. Luôn có một sự tăng về số vụ tai nạn giao thông dịp năm mới.
2780 The last twenty (20) years has seen a tremendous decrease IN crime. Hai mươi năm nay đã có một sự giảm dữ dội về số vụ phạm tội.
2781 It was a bad year for the company as it faced a huge drop IN sales. Đó là một năm tồi tệ cho công ti khi nó đối mặt với sự tụt mạnh về doanh thu.
2782 Since the accident was my fault, I had to pay for the damage to the other car. Vì vụ tai nạn là lỗi của tôi nên tôi phải trả tiền thiệt hại cho chiếc xe kia.
2783 getting lots of invitations TO wedding banquets. Nhiều bạn của tôi năm nay cưới. Tôi vẫn đang được nhận rất nhiều lời mời tới dự các đám cưới.
2784 The scientists have been working ON a solution TO the problem FOR many years. Các nhà khoa học vẫn nghiên cứu một giải pháp cho vấn đề trong nhiều năm.
2785 I was very surprised BY her reaction TO my simple suggestion. Tôi rất ngạc nhiên với phản ứng của cô ấy trước gợi ý đơn giản của tôi.
2786 His attitude toward his job is so positive that he increases his sales every month. Thái độ của anh ấy với công việc tích cực đến mức tháng nào anh ấy cũng tăng doanh thu.
2787 Do you have a good relationship WITH your parents? Cậu có quan hệ tốt với bố mẹ cậu không?
2789 The police believe there's a connection between the two (2) murders, based on DNA evidence. Cảnh sát tin rằng có sự liên hệ giữa hai vụ giết người dựa trên bằng chứng ADN.
2790 There are minor di erences between many European languages. Có những khác biệt nhỏ giữa các ngôn ngữ châu Âu.
2791 It was really kind of you to help me. I really appreciate it. Cậu thật tốt bụng khi giúp đỡ tôi. Tôi thực sự đề cao việc đó.
2792 Always be polite and nice to strangers. They might be the boss at your next job. Hãy luôn luôn lịch sự và tử tế với những người lạ. Họ có thể là ông chủ của cậu trong công việc tiếp theo.
2793 He donated half his wealth to charity, which was very generous of him. Anh ấy ủng hộ nửa số tài sản của mình cho từ thiện, cho thấy anh ấy rất hào phóng
2794 Rashid is really angry about what his brother said. Rashid thực sự tức giận về những gì em trai anh ấy nói.
2795 He's upset with him because he wants to put their parents in a nursing home. Anh ấy buồn với em trai vì em trai muốn đưa bố mẹ họ vào viện dưỡng lão.
2796 In fact, his sister was even more furious when she heard it. Thực tế chị của anh ấy thậm chí còn điên tiết hơn khi nghe được điều đó.
2797 Are you excited about going to Europe next week? Cậu có phấn khích vì tuần sau đi châu Âu không?
2798 Actually, I'm upset about not getting invited to the most
2799 important conference. Thực ra tôi buồn vì không được mời tới hội thảo quan trọng nhất.
2800 I'm sorry to hear that. Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe điều đó.
2801 Were you nervous about giving a speech in a foreign language? Cậu có hồi hộp vì phải diễn thuyết bằng tiếng nước ngoài không?
2802 I was very pleased with the audience's reception of my speech. Tôi đã rất mãn nguyện vì sự đón nhận của thính giả đối với bài nói của tôi.
2803 Everybody was shocked by the news on September eleventh (11th), two thousand one (2001). Mọi người đều choáng vì tin ngày mười một tháng chín năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một.
2804 I didn't enjoy my last job. When I got fed up with it, I asked to resign. Tôi không thích công việc trước của tôi. Khi tôi chán nó, tôi đã xin thôi việc.
2805 I'm sorry about the mess. I'll clean it up later. Tôi xin lỗi vì sự bừa bộn. Tôi sẽ dọn nó sau.
2806 you yesterday. — Thank you for apologizing to me. Tôi xin lỗi vì đã quát cậu hôm qua. > Tôi xin lỗi vì tôi đã quát cậu hôm qua. - Cảm ơn vì đã xin lỗi tôi.
2807 I feel sorry for the loser. > I pity the loser. Tôi thấy tiếc cho người thua. > Tôi tiếc cho người thua.
2808 Are you scared of spiders? > Are you afraid of spiders? > Are
2809 spiders scary? > Are spiders frightening? Cậu có sợ nhện không? > Cậu có sợ nhện không? > Nhện có làm cậu sợ không? > Nhện có đáng sợ không? > Nhện có đang làm cậu sợ không?
2810 Do you fear spiders? > Do spiders scare you? > Do spiders frighten you? Cậu có sợ nhện không? > Nhện có làm cậu sợ không? > Nhện có làm cậu sợ không?
Spiders terrify me.'> 2811 Spiders terrify me.'> I'm terri ed of spiders. > Spiders terrify me. Spiders terrify me.'> ☊ Tôi sơ nhện. > Nhện làm tôi sợ.
2812 The giant spider in The Hobbit scared me to death! Con nhện khổng lồ trong lm "The Hobbit" làm tôi chết khiếp!
2813 Some children feel proud of their parents, while others are ashamed of them. Một số đứa trẻ tự hào về bố mẹ chúng trong khi một số khác lại xấu hổ vì họ.
2814 Many children make their parents proud, while some make their parents ashamed. Nhiều đứa trẻ làm bố mẹ chúng tự hào trong khi một số khác làm bố mẹ chúng xấu hổ.
2815 Don't be jealous or envious of that popular girl in school. Đừng ghen tị hay đố kị với cô bé nổi trội trong trường kia.
2816 The police remained suspicious of the suspect's motives. Cảnh sát vẫn nghi ngờ các hoạt động của kẻ bị tình nghi.
2817 The audience was critical of the music performance. Thính giả đã chê buổi biểu diễn âm nhạc.
2818 Many countries are not tolerant of foreigners. Nhiều nước không khoan dung với người nước ngoài.
2819 Are you aware of the seriousness of this crime? Cậu có ý thức được độ nghiêm trọng của tội này không.
2820 EN I wasn't conscious during the operation. The doctors had given me anesthesia. Tôi bất tỉnh suốt cuộc phẫu thuật. Các bác sĩ đã gây mê tôi.
2821 I'm fully con dent that you're capable of passing the exam. Tôi hoàn toàn tin tưởng rằng cậu có đủ khả năng để qua kì thi.
2822 The paper I wrote for class was full of obvious mistakes. Tờ giấy tôi viết cho lớp đầy những lỗi thấy rõ.
2823 He's late again. It's typical of him to keep everybody waiting. Anh ấy lại muộn. Điển hình của anh ấy là khiến mọi người phải đợi.
2824 I'm tired of eating the same food every day. Let's try something di erent. Tôi mệt vì ngày nào cũng ăn cùng một món. Hãy thử kiếm cái khác xem sao.
2825 She told me she's arriving tonight. — Are you sure of it? Cô ấy bảo tôi là cô ấy sẽ đến tối nay. - Cậu chắc chứ?
2826 two (2) children. Shakira đã cưới một người Mĩ và giờ cô ấy có chồng và có hai đứa con.
2827 The customs in their country are similar to ours. Phong tục nước họ giống với chúng tôi.
2828 The lm was completely di erent from what I'd been expecting. Bộ lm hoàn toàn khác với những gì tôi đã tưởng.
2829 for money. If not, then you're nancially independent. Nếu cậu phụ thuộc vào bố mẹ tức là cậu vẫn cần tiền từ họ. Nếu không thì cậu độc lập tài chính.
2830 When we got to the Ei el Tower, it was crowded with tourists. Khi chúng tôi tới Tháp Ei el, ở đó chật cứng khách du lịch.
2831 Italy is famous for its art, cuisine, architecture, history, and fashion. It's rich in culture. Nước Ý nổi tiếng vì nghệ thuật, ẩm thực, kiến trúc, lịch sử và thời trang. Nó giàu về văn hoá.
2832 The police are still trying to determine who was responsible for the murders. Cảnh sát vẫn đang cố gắng xác định ai chịu trách nhiệm cho các vụ giết người.
2833 Have you responded to your boss's email? Cậu đã trả lời thư điện tử của ông chủ chưa?
2834 I can't understand this, can you explain it to me? Tôi không hiểu được cái này, cậu giải thích cho tôi được không?
2835 Let me describe to you how it happened. Để tôi tả lại cho cậu chuyện đã xảy ra như thế nào.
2836 His lawyer refused to answer the policeman's question. Luật sư của anh ấy từ chối trả lời câu hỏi của viên cảnh sát.
2837 Don't worry, they think you're funny. They weren't laughing at you, they were laughing at your joke. Đừng lo, họ nghĩ cậu hài hước. Họ không cười cậu mà họ cười trò đùa của cậu.
2838 The suspect was shouting at the police very loudly. Người bị tình nghi đang quát cảnh sát rất to.
2839 The police pointed their guns at the suspect and told him to lie on the ground. Cảnh sát chĩa súng vào người bị tình nghi và bảo anh ta nằm xuống đất.
2840 But the man reached for his pockets, and that's when the police started shooting at him. Nhưng anh ta lại đưa tay vào túi và đó là lúc cảnh sát bắt đầu bắn anh ta.
2841 And then onlookers started shouting to each other. Và rồi những người xem bắt đầu la hét.
2842 Somebody threw a shoe at the politician. Một người nào đó đã ném một chiếc giày vào chính khách.
2843 they hit the ground, they fell down a drain. Tôi đã bảo cô ấy ném cho tôi chùm chìa khoá qua cửa sổ nhưng khi nó rơi xuống đất thì nó đã lọt xuống cống.
2844 If you're worried about it, don't just sit there, do something about it. Nếu cậu lo lắng về nó thì đừng chỉ có ngồi đấy, hãy làm gì đó đi.
2845 We had a morning meeting and a discussion about what we should do. Chúng tôi có một cuộc họp buổi sáng và một cuộc thảo luận về những gì chúng tôi nên làm.
2846 He's so sel sh that he doesn't care about anybody else. Anh ấy ích kỉ đến mức anh ấy chẳng quan tâm đến ai khác.
2847 You're an independent person and can make your own decisions. I don't care what you do. Cậu là một người độc lập và cậu có thể tự ra quyết định. Tôi không quan tâm cậu làm cái gì.
2848 Would you care for a hot drink or some hot soup? Cậu thích một thứ đồ uống nóng hay một chút canh nóng?
2849 My grandfather is already ninety (90) years old and needs somebody to care for him, so we take turns looking after him. Ông tôi đã chín mươi tuổi và cần người chăm sóc ông. Nên chúng tôi thay phiên nhau trông ông.
2850 Vikram and Lakshmi both take turns taking care of their elderly parents. Vikram và Lakshmi đều thay phiên nhau chăm sóc bố mẹ già của họ.
2851 worry about anything. Tôi sẽ lo tất cả các thủ tục đi lại nên cậu không cần phải lo gì cả.
2852 Why don't you apply FOR this job? — I'd like to apply TO university instead. Sao cậu không nộp đơn xin việc đó? - Tôi muốn nộp đơn vào đại học cơ.
2853 You should leave FOR work earlier so you get there on time. Cậu nên đi làm sớm hơn để cậu đến nơi đúng giờ.
2854 What kind of person have you dreamed of becoming? Cậu đã mơ trở thành loại người như thế nào?
2855 ɓó to̪ oj ŋɛɛ tɯ̪ ɯ̖ mo̖ʔt̚ ŋɯəəj̖ ɓaʔn kuʔú ə̖ fo̖ th̪ əəwŋ͡m ʨʊʊŋ͡m
2856 You remind me of my mother's kindness. Cậu làm tôi nhớ lại sự ân cần của mẹ tôi.
2857 That's a good idea. Why didn't I think of that? Đấy là một ý kiến hay. Sao tôi lại không nghĩ đến nó nhỉ?
2858 I'm glad you reminded me about the meeting, because I'd totally I'm glad you reminded me about the meeting, because I'd totally
2859 forgotten about it. Tôi rất vui vì cậu đã nhắc tôi về cuộc họp, vì tôi đã hoàn toàn quên mất nó.
2860 I'd like to complain to the manager about your service. Tôi muốn phàn nàn với giám đốc về dịch vụ của các cậu.
2861 her to see a doctor as soon as possible. Samiya kêu ca về cơn đau dạ dày của cô ấy nên chúng tôi khuyên cô ấy đi khám ngay khi có thể.
2862 I knew he was strange because everybody had warned me about him. Tôi biết là anh ấy kì lạ vì mọi người đã báo trước với tôi về anh ấy.
2863 Scientists continue to warn us about the e ects of global warming. Các nhà khoa học tiếp tục cảnh báo chúng ta về ảnh hưởng của hiện tượng ấm lên toàn cầu.
2864 She accused me of being sel sh. Cô ấy kết tội tôi ích kỉ.
2865 After discovering he had been wrongly accused of murder, the authorities let him out of prison. Sau khi khám phá ra anh ấy đã bị kết án sai vì tội giết người, các nhà chức trách đã cho anh ấy ra tù.
2866 Some students were suspected of cheating on the exam. Một số học sinh bị kết tội gian lận trong kì thi.
2868 The famous actor died OF a heart attack when he was only fty-one (51). Nam diễn viên nổi tiếng đã chết vì nhồi máu cơ tim khi anh ấy mới chỉ năm mươi mốt tuổi.
2869 He died FROM heart disease. Anh ấy chết vì bệnh tim.
2870 Our meal consisted of seven (7) courses. Bữa ăn của chúng tôi có bảy món.
2871 Water consists of hydrogen oxide. Nước bao gồm hydro dioxide.
2872 Cake consists mainly of sugar, our, and butter. Bánh chủ yếu bao gồm đường, bột và beurre.
2873 I didn't have enough money to pay for the meal. Tôi không có đủ tiền trả cho bữa ăn.
2874 I didn't have enough money to pay the rent. Tôi không có đủ tiền trả tiền thuê.
2875 When you went to the movies with your boyfriend, did he pay for the tickets? Khi cậu đi xem lm với bạn trai, anh ấy có trả tiền vé không?
2876 字 倅空體者量最少 to̪ oj xəəwŋ͡m th̪ e̖ ʨa̖ lɯəʔ̖ ŋ to̪ ́j th̪ iəw̖ ʨɐɐwŋ͡m ta̪ aj̖ xwan̖ th̪ ɛ̖ ti̪ ń
2877 After doing a homestay in England, I thanked my hosts for their kind hospitality. Sau khi ở trọ với chủ nhà ở Anh, tôi đã cảm ơn chủ nhà vì lòng mến khách của họ.
2878 It's di cult to forgive a murderer for his crimes. Khó mà tha thứ cho một kẻ giết người vì tội ác của hắn.
2879 it doesn't bring the victims back. Dù một kẻ giết người có xin lỗi vì những gì hắn làm bao nhiêu đi chăng nữa, nó cũng không thể đưa nạn nhân trở về.
2880 Don't blame your behavior on your sister. You owe her an apology. Đừng đổ lỗi cư xử của cậu lên em gái cậu. > Cậu nợ cô ấy một lời xin lỗi.
2881 The misunderstanding was my fault, so I apologized. > I apologized for the misunderstanding. Sự hiểu lầm là lỗi của tôi nên tôi đã xin lỗi. > Tôi đã xin lỗi vì sự hiểu lầm.
2882 She always says everything is my fault. > She always blames me for everything. Cô ấy luôn luôn nói mọi thứ là lỗi tại tôi. > Cô ấy luôn đổ lỗi cho tôi về mọi thứ.
2883 Do you blame the government for the economic crisis? > I think everybody wants to blame the government for the economic crisis. Cậu có đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế không? > Tôi nghĩ mọi người muốn đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế.
2884 The number of people su ering from heart disease has increased. > The number of heart disease su erers has increased. Số người bị bệnh tim đã tăng. > Số người mắc bệnh tim đã tăng.
2885 blame the increase in violent crime on television. Tôi nghĩ sự gia tăng các vụ phạm tội bạo lực là lỗi của truyền hình. > Tôi đổ lỗi gia tăng các vụ phạm tội bạo lực cho truyền hình.
2886 EN I think the increase in suicides recently is to be blamed on the economy. Tôi nghĩ sự gia tăng số vụ tự sát gần đây là lỗi tại kinh tế.
2887 My mother su ers from bad headaches. Mẹ tôi phải chịu những cơn đau đầu.
2888 ultraviolet (UV) rays. Kem chống nắng bảo vệ da khỏi những tác động có hại của tia cực tím từ mặt trời.
2889 I don't know when I'll get home, as it depends on tra c conditions. Tôi không biết khi nào tôi sẽ về nhà vì nó phụ thuộc vào điều kiện giao thông.
2890 Everybody relies on her because she always keeps her promises. Mọi người tin tưởng cô ấy vì cô ấy luôn giữ lời hứa.
2891 His salary is so low that he doesn't have enough to live on. Lương của anh ấy thấp đến nỗi anh ấy không đủ sống.
2892 She is a very simple woman, and lives on just bread and eggs. Cô ấy là một phụ nữ rất đơn giản và chỉ sống bằng bánh mì và trứng.
2893 We held a party to congratulate my sister on being admitted to law school. Chúng tôi đã tổ chức một bữa tiệc chúc mừng em gái tôi vì được nhận vào trường luật.
2894 I congratulated my brother for winning the tennis tournament. Tôi đã chúc mừng em trai tôi vì đã thắng trong vòng thi quần vợt.
2895 You know you can rely on me if you ever need any help. Cậu biết cậu có thể tin tôi nếu cậu có cần giúp đỡ.
2896 It's terrible that some people are dying of hunger while others eat too much. Thật kinh khủng khi một số người đang chết vì đói trong khi những người khác ăn quá nhiều.
2897 The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the repairs. Vụ tai nạn là lỗi của tôi nên tôi đã phải trả tiền sửa chữa.
2898 Her speech in English was impeccable, so I complimented her afterwards. Bài nói bằng tiếng Anh của cô ấy thật hoàn hảo nên tôi ca ngợi cô ấy mãi.
2899 Since she doesn't have a job, she depends on her parents for money. Vì cô ấy không có việc làm, cô ấy phụ thuộc vào bố mẹ về tiền bạc.
2900 They wore warm clothes to protect themselves from the cold. Họ mặc áo ấm để bảo vệ họ khỏi cái lạnh.
2901 from getting sick though. Tất cả áo len và chăn của họ kiểu gì cũng đã không đủ bảo vệ họ khỏi bị ốm.
2902 I believe in saying what I think. Tôi chắc chắn khi nói ra những gì tôi nghĩ.
2903 Karim is a lawyer who specializes in company law. Karim là một luật sư chuyên ngành luật công ti.
2904 I hope you succeed in nding the job you want. Tôi hi vọng cậu tìm thành công công việc cậu muốn.
2905 字 英 ɐɐjŋ əj́ xəəwŋ͡m kiəm̖ swat́ ̚ ɗɯəʔ̖ k̚ sɛɛ həəj vaa̖ ɗəəm nɔ́ vaaw̖
2906 Megan and I ran into each other on the subway on Monday. Megan và tôi đã bắt gặp nhau trên tàu điện ngầm hôm Thứ hai.
2907 His novels have been translated from English into thirty (30) languages. Các tiểu thuyết của ông ấy đã được dịch từ tiếng Anh ra ba mươi ngôn ngữ.
2908 This book is divided into three (3) parts. Cuốn sách này được chia làm ba phần.
2909 I threw the coconut onto the rock again, and it nally split open. Tôi đã ném quả dừa vào đá lần nữa và cuối cùng nó cũng nứt toác.
2910 A truck collided with a bus on the highway this morning, causing a ve-car pile-up. Một chiếc xe tải đâm vào một chiếc xe bus trên quốc lộ sáng nay gây ra một vụ đâm chồng năm xe.
2911 Please ll this pot with water and put it on the stove to boil. Làm ơn đổ nước vào ấm và cho nó vào lò để đun sôi.
2912 and love. Bố mẹ chúng ta cho chúng ta thức ăn, quần áo, giáo dục, y tế và tình yêu.
2913 Our teachers provide us with an education necessary for competing in the real world. Các giáo viên của chúng ta cho chúng ta học vấn cần thiết để cạnh tranh trong thế giới thực.
2914 Whatever happened to that murder case? Did the police end up nding the killer? Mọi chuyện về vụ giết người đó thế nào rồi? Cảnh sát đã tìm xong hung thủ chưa?
2915 They happened to come across an important piece of evidence, and now he's in prison. Họ đã tìm được một mẩu bằng chứng quan trọng và giờ hắn đã ngồi tù rồi.
2916 I wanted to stay home, but my friends insisted on my coming. Tôi muốn ở nhà nhưng bạn tôi đã nài nỉ tôi đến.
2917 every day? Hàng ngày cậu bỏ ra bao nhiêu thời gian làm bài tập tiếng Anh?
2918 If you have trash that can be recycled, throw it away in the proper bins. Nếu cậu có rác cần phải tái chế thì hãy vứt nó vào đúng thùng rác.
2919 Take your shoes o before coming inside my house, and please don't wake the baby up. Hãy cởi giày trước khi vào nhà tôi và làm ơn đừng đánh thức em bé.
2920 The fridge isn't working because you haven't plugged it in properly. Tủ lạnh không hoạt động vì cậu không cắm nó đúng cách.
2921 Xavier went to college but dropped out after a couple semesters. He's what we call a college drop-out. Xavier đã đi học đại học nhưng đã thôi học sau vài học kì. Anh ấy là kiểu mà chúng ta gọi là sinh viên bỏ học.
2922 What did you get out of your college education? — Besides a professional degree, I also made many friends for life. Cậu đã được gì từ giáo dục đại học? - Bên cạnh cái bằng chuyên môn, tôi cũng có nhiều bạn trong đời.
2923 I'd promised I'd attend her wedding, now there's nothing I can do to get out of it. Tôi đã hứa là tôi sẽ có mặt trong lễ cưới của cô ấy, giờ tôi không thể làm gì để thoát khỏi điều đó.
2924 with murder. Cảnh sát thông minh hơn kẻ sát nhân; hắn đơn giản là không thể thoát khỏi tội giết người.
2925 You can tell Tomoko works out at the gym every day because she looks great. She jogs, takes a yoga class, does aerobics, and lifts weights. Cậu có thể nói Tomoko ngày nào cũng thực hiện tập thể hình vì cô ấy trông rất tuyệt. Cô ấy đi bộ, học lớp yoga, tập aerobic và cử tạ.
2926 It seems that Ludwig and Rita's relationship is having trouble, but we really hope they work it out. Có vẻ như quan hệ của Ludwig và Rita đang có vấn đề nhưng chúng tôi thực sự hi vọng họ sẽ vượt qua.
2927 The two (2) companies worked out a cooperation agreement. Hai công ti đã đi đến thoả thuận hợp tác.
2928 Nobody believed Sara at rst, but she turned out to be right. Lúc đầu không ai tin Sara nhưng rồi cũng rõ là cô ấy đúng.
2929 Better nd a gas station. We're running out of gas. Tốt nhất là tìm một trạm xăng. Chúng ta đang hết xăng.
2930 Please buy more toilet paper before you use it all up. Làm ơn mua thêm giấy vệ sinh trước khi cậu dùng hết nó.
2931 I'm sorry, the book you're looking for isn't in stock. It's all sold out. Tôi xin lỗi, cuốn sách mà cậu đang tìm không có trong kho. Tất cả đã bán hết rồi.
2932 of them. Tôi đã phát hết danh thiếp cả ngày nay và giờ tôi hết rồi.
2933 Valentina found a beautiful dress at the department store, but she
2934 wanted to try it on before she bought it. Valentina đã thấy một chiếc áo váy đẹp trong cửa hàng bách hoá nhưng cô ấy muốn thử nó trước khi mua.
2935 Please don't stop telling your story, please go on. Làm ơn đừng dừng kể câu chuyện của cậu, hãy tiếp tục đi.
2936 EN The concert had to be called o because of the typhoon. Buổi hoà nhạc phải hoãn lại vì bão.
2937 Tomorrow I'm o to Paris. Mai tôi sẽ đi Paris.
2938 Oscar left home at the age of eighteen (18) and went o to Spain. Oscar bỏ nhà ở tuổi mười tám và đi đến Tây Ban Nha.
2939 an hour. Máy bay của chúng tôi bị trễ trên đường nhựa và chúng tôi đã không cất cánh được trong vòng một tiếng.
2940 My parents and friends saw me o at the airport before I embarked on my adventure around the world. Bố mẹ và bạn bè của tôi đã tiễn tôi ở sân bay trước khi tôi dẫn thân vào cuộc phiêu lưu vòng quanh thế giới.
2941 I don't want to keep going on discussing marketing, let's move on to the production issues. Tôi không muốn tiếp tục thảo luận về marketing, hãy chuyển sang các vấn đề sản xuất.
2942 Mahmud always dozes o in economics class. Mahmud luôn gà gật trong giờ học kinh tế.
2943 an arm and a leg! We totally got ripped o ! Thức ăn bẩn thỉu và dịch vụ không ra gì rồi họ thu của chúng tôi cái giá ngất trời! Chúng tôi hoàn toàn bị ăn chặn.
2944 He always buys expensive things to show o . Anh ấy luôn mua những thứ đắt tiền về để khoe.
2945 Some old houses were torn down to make room for a new housing development. The owners of the houses tried to protest, but it was to no avail. Một số ngôi nhà cũ bị đập bỏ để lấy chỗ phát triển nhà ở mới. Chủ của những ngôi nhà ấy đã cố gắng biểu tình nhưng không được tích sự gì.
2946 One man was so upset by the whole ordeal that he commited suicide. Một người đàn ông quá đau khổ vì toàn bộ thử thách đến nỗi anh ấy tự sát.
2947 The re ghters were able to put the re out before the house burned down. Lính cứu hoả đã có thể dập tắt ngọn lửa trước khi ngôn nhà bị cháy trụi.
2948 However, the re ghters had a hard time trying to calm a woman down. Apparently, her cat perished in the re. Tuy nhiên lính cứu hoả đã gặp khó khăn khi cố gắng giữ bình tĩnh cho một phụ nữ. Có vẻ như con mèo của cô ấy bị chết trong đám cháy.
2949 Talks between Russia and the United States have broken down. Đàm phán giữa Nga và Mĩ đã đổ vỡ.
2950 applied for. Finding a job was di cult. Sau đại học, Zahida đã bị đánh trượt mọi việc làm mà cô ấy xin. Tìm việc khí đó rất khó.
2951 When Ichirou had just arrived in London, a man came up to him in the street and asked for money, so he gave him a few Japanese yen. Khi Ichirou vừa mới đến London, một người đàn ông đã tiến đến gần anh ấy trên phố và xin tiền nên anh ấy đã đưa cho ông ta một ít đồng yen Nhật.
2952 The police are going to ask us a lot of questions, so we need to back each other up. Cảnh sát sẽ hỏi chúng ta nhiều câu hỏi nên chúng ta phải tương trợ nhau.
2953 The police set up a special task force to investigate the murders. Cảnh sát thành lập một đội đặc vụ để điều tra các vụ giết người.
2954 You should always back up your computer les just in case the hard drive dies. Cậu nên luôn luôn sao lưu các tệp tin máy tính phòng khi ổ cứng chết.
2955 You should always save your les as you're working on them just in case your computer crashes. Cậu nên luôn luôn lưu các tệp tin cậu đang làm phòng khi máy tính của cậu bị phụt tắt.
2956 The police accidentally shot and killed a man. They tried to cover up what really happened, but it became a big scandal. Cảnh sát vô tình bắn chết một người đàn ông. Họ cố gắng che đậy chuyện thực tế xảy ra nhưng nó trở thành một vụ lùm xùm lớn.
2957 everything to blow over and go away. Họ không thể quét nó xuống dưới thảm và nghĩ mọi thứ sẽ qua và rồi bỏ đi.
2958 The murder suspect got bad press, but he wasn't the culprit; he was not the man who did it. Người bị tình nghi giết người đã bị lên án trên báo nhưng anh ấy không phải hung thủ; anh ấy không phải người đã gây ra.
2959 Since he got so much bad press, it wouldn't just blow over. Everybody knew him now. Vì anh ấy bị lên án trên báo chí quá nhiều nên chuyện sẽ không chỉ qua đi. Giờ mọi người đều đã biết anh ấy.
2960 So he sued and was awarded compensation for damage to his reputation. Vì thế anh ấy đã kiện và được đền bù cho tổn thất về danh tiếng của anh ấy.
2961 We just won a new contract, but completing it will take up the next three (3) months. Chúng tôi vừa thắng một hợp đồng mới. Nhưng việc hoàn thành nó sẽ choán hết ba tháng tới.
2962 My parents were away on business when I was a child, so my grandparents brought me up. > My grandparents raised me. Bố mẹ tôi đi làm xa khi tôi còn bé nên ông bà tôi đã nuôi tôi lớn. > Ông bà tôi đã nuôi tôi lớn.
2963 If you can't nd a hotel for the night, you'll end up sleeping on the street. Nếu cậu không tìm được khách sạn để ngủ buổi đêm, kết quả là cậu sẽ ngủ trên đường.
2965 Don't argue with the police o cer, or you'll just end up getting arrested. Đừng cãi nhau với cảnh sát nếu không kết quả chỉ là cậu sẽ bị bắt thôi.
2966 There are two (2) universities in the city, and students make up twenty percent (20%) of the population. Có hai trường đại học trong thành phố và sinh viên chiếm hai mươi phần trăm dân số.
2967 I'll be ready in a few minutes. You go on ahead and I'll catch up with you. Tôi sẽ sẵn sàng trong ít phút nữa. Cậu cứ đi trước và tôi sẽ bắt kịp cậu.
2968 My parents dropped me o at the airport two (2) hours before my ight was scheduled to take o . Bố mẹ tôi thả tôi ở sân bay hai tiếng trước giờ chuyến bay của tôi dự kiến cất cánh.
2969 My parents were there again to pick me up when I ew back home. Bố mẹ tôi lại ở đó đón toi khi tôi bay về nhà.
2971 I'm saving my money up for a trip around the world. Tôi đang tiết kiệm tiền cho chuyến đi vòng quanh thế giới.
2972 narrowly escaped. Chiếc xe đua công thức một đã bắt lửa và nổ tung. May mắn là lái xe vừa kịp thoát ra.
2973 A friend of mine was attacked and beaten up a few days ago. He's been in the hospital ever since. Một người bạn của tôi đã bị tấn công và đánh đập vài ngày trước. Anh ấy đã nằm bệnh viện từ đó đến giờ.
2974 Ludwig and Rita broke up. > Ludwig and Rita split up. Ludwig và Rita đã chia tay. > Ludwig và Rita đã chia tay.
2975 ended up splitting up. Ludwig và Rita cuối cùng đã chia tay. > Ludwig và Rita cuối cùng đã chia tay.
2976 They couldn't get along with each other, so the relationship didn't work out in the end. Họ đã không thể sống với nhau nên mối quan hệ cuối cùng đã không thành.
2977 Plans to build a new factory have been held up because of the company's nancial problems. Những kế hoạch xây một nhà máy mới đã bị treo vì các vấn đề tài chính của công ti.
2978 We live next to an international airport, so we have to put up with a lot of noise. Chúng tôi sống cạnh sân bay quốc tế nên chúng tôi phải chịu đựng nhiều tiếng ồn.
2979 The two (2) brothers are identical twins, so everybody gets them mixed up. Hai anh em là cặp sinh đôi cùng trứng. Vậy nên mọi người thường lẫn lộn họ với nhau.
2980 place cleaned up? Nhà của cậu đúng là một mớ hỗn độn. Khi nào thì cậu định dọn dẹp chỗ này?
2981 When your language training starts getting tough, it means you're about to make a big breakthrough, so stick with it and don't give up. Khi quá trình luyện ngôn ngữ của cậu bắt đầu gặp khó, điều đó nghĩa là cậu sắp thực hiện một bước ngoặt lớn nên hãy bám chặt và đừng từ bỏ.
2982 Whoever used up all the milk and eggs should go out and buy some more. And get some toilet paper while you're at it. Bất cứ ai đã dùng hết sữa và trứng nên ra ngoài và mua thêm. Và hãy lấy một ít giấy vệ sinh khi đấy là bạn.
2983 People used to carry pagers around, but they've completely fallen out of use. Người ta từng mang máy nhắn tin nhưng giờ họ đã hoàn toàn không dùng nó nữa.
2984 My manager pointed out a potential problem with our new marketing plan. Giám đốc của tôi đã chỉ ra một vấn đề tiềm ẩn trong kế hoạch marketing mới của chúng tôi.
2985 A decision has to be made now. We can't put it o any longer. Một quyết định cần phải được đưa ra bây giờ. Chúng ta không thể trì hoãn thêm được nữa.
2986 I was o ered a job at the oil company, but I decided to turn it down. Tôi được mời vào làm ở một công ti dầu nhưng tôi đã quyết định từ chối nó.
2987 wasn't afraid to take them on. Vài người đàn ông đã tức giận với Jack trong quán rượu và Jack đã bảo họ là anh ấy không sợ đối đầu với họ.
2988 A man was knocked down by a car when crossing the street and had to be taken to the hospital. Một người đàn ông đã bị một xe hơi đâm ngã khi qua đường và phải được đưa vào bệnh viện.
2989 They took it out into the street, and Jack let them have it. Jack put them down one by one, and the spectacle really drew a crowd. Họ kéo ra ngoài phố và Jack để họ nắm thế. Jack hạ gục họ từng người một và cảnh tượng thực sự đã thu hút đám đông.
2990 In the aftermath of the tornado, they discovered a lot of uprooted trees and houses that had been blown down. Ở nơi chịu ảnh hưởng của cơn lốc, người ta phát hiện ra rất nhiều cây bật gốc và nhà đã bị quật đổ.
2991 Please calm down. Everything will turn out all right. Hãy bình tĩnh đi. Mọi thứ rồi cũng sẽ ổn thôi.
2992 When the police questioned him, he decided to leave out an important detail. Khi cảnh sát hỏi anh ta, anh ta đã quyết định bỏ đi một chi tiết quan trọng.
2993 When talking with the police, you shouldn't make up stories or lie. Khi nói chuyện với cảnh sát, cậu không nên dựng chuyện hoặc nói dối.
2994 gave away all of her belongings. Khi Sara quyết định chuyển tới Ấn Độ và bắt đầu cuộc sống mới, cô ấy đã cho hết tất cả tài sản của mình.
2995 Put a smile on your face, and you'll certainly get lots of smiles back. Để nụ cười trên mặt cậu và chắc chắn cậu sẽ nhận lại nhiều nụ cười.
2996 I waved to the children on the bus, and they waved back. Tôi vẫy tay với bọn trẻ trên xe bus và bọn chúng đã vẫy lại với tôi.
2997 My rst job was at a travel agency, and I didn't like it much. But now, looking back on the experience, I really learned a lot. Công việc đầu tiên của tôi là ở một đại lí du lịch và tôi không thích nó lắm. Nhưng giờ nhìn lại vào kinh nghiệm, tôi thực sự đã học từ đấy nhiều thứ.
2998 When are you going to pay me back the money I lent you? Cậu định bao giờ trả tôi số tiền tôi cho cậu mượn?
2999 When you cause problems with the wrong people, those problems will come pay you back, or come back to haunt you. Khi cậu gây rắc rối với không đúng người, những rắc rối đó sẽ quay lại với cậu hoặc quay về ám cậu.
3000 The lone ranger got on his horse and rode o into the sunset. Người kị sĩ cô đơn lên ngựa và phi về phía mặt trời lặn.

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accept that...: He just refused to accept that his father was no longer there. accept
accept sth: I don't accept his version of events. accept
accept sth as sth: Can we accept his account as the true version? accept
accept that...: I accept that this will not be popular. accept
I am not prepared to accept that this decision is final. accept
it is accepted that...: It is generally accepted that people are motivated by success. accept
it is accepted to be, have, etc. sth: The workforce is generally accepted to have the best conditions in Europe. accept
He accepts full responsibility for what happened. accept
You have to accept the consequences of your actions. accept
accept sth: They accepted the court's decision. accept
He accepted all the changes we proposed. accept
Everything about the child's adoption was against accepted practice. accept
accept sth from sb: She won't accept advice from anyone. accept
accept sth: This machine only accepts coins. accept
Will you accept a cheque? accept
accept sth for sth: My article has been accepted for publication. accept
He asked me to marry him and I accepted. accept
accept sth: Please accept our sincere apologies. accept
It was pouring with rain so I accepted his offer of a lift. accept
She's decided not to accept the job. accept
Please accept this small token of my appreciation. accept
accept sth from sb: He is charged with accepting bribes from a firm of suppliers. accept
accept sth for sth: She said she'd accept $15 for it. accept
Children must learn socially acceptable behaviour. acceptable
For this course a pass in English at grade B is acceptable. acceptable
Air pollution in the city had reached four times the acceptable levels. acceptable
acceptable to sb: We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties. acceptable
The food was acceptable, but no more. acceptable
The police gained access through a broken window. access
There is easy access by road. access
access to sth: The only access to the farmhouse is across the fields. access
Disabled visitors are welcome; there is good wheelchair access to most facilities. access
Students must have access to good resources. access
You need a password to get access to the computer system. access
access to confidential information access
Journalists were denied access to the President. access
Many divorced fathers only have access to their children at weekends (= they are allowed by law to see them only at weekends). access
a car/road/traffic accident accident
He was killed in an accident. accident
One in seven accidents is caused by sleepy drivers. accident
The accident happened at 3 p.m. accident
to have an accident accident
a serious/minor accident accident
a fatal accident (= in which sb is killed) accident
accidents in the home accident
a climbing/riding accident accident
Take out accident insurance before you go on your trip. accident
I didn't mean to break it—it was an accident. accident
We met by accident at the airport. by accident
Helen got into acting purely by accident. by accident
a verdict of accidental death accidental
I didn't think our meeting was accidental—he must have known I would be there. accidental
As I turned around, I accidentally hit him in the face. accidentally
The damage couldn't have been caused accidentally. accidentally
rented/temporary/furnished accommodation accommodation
Hotel accommodation is included in the price of your holiday. accommodation
The building plans include much needed new office accommodation. accommodation
First-class accommodation is available on all flights. accommodation
His wife accompanied him on the trip. accompany
I must ask you to accompany me to the police station. accompany
Warships will accompany the convoy. accompany
strong winds accompanied by heavy rain accompany
Each pack contains a book and accompanying CD. accompany
Shouts of protest accompanied this announcement. accompany
The text is accompanied by a series of stunning photographs. accompany
According to Mick, it's a great movie. according to
You've been absent six times according to our records. according to
The work was done according to her instructions. according to
Everything went according to plan. according to
The salary will be fixed according to qualifications and experience. according to
to do the accounts account
to keep the accounts up to date account
the accounts department account
I don't have a bank account. account
to have an account at/with a bank account
to open/close an account account
What's your account number please? account
I paid the cheque into my savings account. account
a joint account (= one in the name of more than one person) account
She retired early on account of ill health. on account of sb/sth
The marsh is an area of great scientific interest on account of its wild flowers. on account of sb/sth
The poor weather may have accounted for the small crowd. account for sth
Oh well, that accounts for it (= I understand now why it happened). account for sth
How do you account for the show's success? account for sth
He was unable to account for the error. account for sth
The Japanese market accounts for 35% of the company's revenue. account for sth
an accurate description/account/calculation accurate
accurate information/data accurate
Accurate records must be kept. accurate
The police are trying to obtain a more accurate picture of crime levels. accurate
a highly accurate electronic compass accurate
accurate to within 3 mm accurate
My watch is not very accurate. accurate
Scientists have found a more accurate way of dating cave paintings. accurate
The article accurately reflects public opinion. accurately
You need to hit the ball accurately. accurately
The report accurately reflects the current state of the industry. accurately
to accuse sb of murder/theft accuse
She accused him of lying. accuse
The government was accused of incompetence. accuse
They stand accused of crimes against humanity. accuse
He had finally achieved success. achieve
They could not achieve their target of less than 3% inflation. achieve
the greatest scientific achievement of the decade achievement
It was a remarkable achievement for such a young player. achievement
They were proud of their children's achievements. achievement
the need to raise standards of achievement in education achievement
Even a small success gives you a sense of achievement (= a feeling of pride). achievement
acknowledge sb/sth: The country acknowledged his claim to the throne. acknowledge
acknowledge sb/sth as sth: He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world. acknowledge
acknowledge sb/sth to be, have, etc. sth: He is widely acknowledged to be the best player in the world. acknowledge
acknowledge sth: She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform. acknowledge
Are you prepared to acknowledge your responsibility? acknowledge
a generally acknowledged fact acknowledge
acknowledge that...: I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong. acknowledge
acknowledge sth to be, have, etc. sth: It is generally acknowledged to be true. acknowledge
She has acquired a good knowledge of English. acquire
How long will it take to acquire the necessary skills? acquire
He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty. acquire
I have recently acquired a taste for olives. acquire
The company has just acquired new premises. acquire
How did the gallery come to acquire so many Picassos? acquire
I've suddenly acquired a stepbrother. acquire
It's too wide. We can't swim across. across
The yard measures about 50 feet across. across
When my name was called, he looked across at me. across
There's a school just across from our house. across
He walked across the field. across
I drew a line across the page. across
A grin spread across her face. across
Where's the nearest bridge across the river? across
There's a bank right across the street. across
Don't take her seriously—it's all an act. act
You could tell she was just putting on an act. act
an Act of Congress act
the Banking Act 2009 act
A Committee on Safety of Medicines was set up under the Act. act
a criminal act act
act of sth: an act of kindness act
acts of terrorism act
act of sb: The murder was the act of a psychopath. act
Have you ever acted? act
Most of the cast act well. act
act sth: Who's acting (the part of) Hamlet? act
The play was well acted. act
+ noun: He's been acting the devoted husband all day. act
He acts all macho, but he's a real softie underneath. act
+ adv.: John's been acting very strangely lately. act
act like sb/sth: Stop acting like spoilt children! act
act as if/though...: She was acting as if she'd seen a ghost. act
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests. act
The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly. act
He claims he acted in self-defence. act
I like films with plenty of action. action
New York is where the action is. action
military action action
soldiers killed in action action
A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article. action
He is considering taking legal action against the hospital. action
The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive. action
Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze spreading. action
What is the best course of action in the circumstances? action
She began to explain her plan of action to the group. action
Her quick action saved the child's life. action
Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions. action
Just press the button to see your favourite character in action. in action
I've yet to see all the players in action. in action
The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis. into action
sexually active teenagers active
animals that are active only at night active
The virus is still active in the blood. active
an active volcano (= likely to erupt ) active
They were both politically active. active
active involvement/participation/support/resistance active
She takes an active part in school life. active
The parents were active in campaigning against cuts to the education budget. active
They took active steps to prevent the spread of the disease. active
Although he's nearly 80, he is still very active. active
Before our modern age, people had a more physical and active lifestyle. active
Your proposal is being actively considered. actively
She was actively looking for a job. actively
economic activity activity
The streets were noisy and full of activity. activity
Muscles contract and relax during physical activity. activity
leisure/outdoor/classroom activities activity
The club provides a wide variety of activities including tennis, swimming and squash. activity
illegal/criminal activities activity
What were his actual words? actual
The actual cost was higher than we expected. actual
James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is five years older. actual
The wedding preparations take weeks but the actual ceremony takes less than an hour. actual
What did she actually say? actually
It's not actually raining now. actually
That's the only reason I'm actually going. actually
There are lots of people there who can actually help you. actually
I didn't want to say anything without actually reading the letter first. actually
It was actually quite fun after all. actually
The food was not actually all that expensive. actually
Our turnover actually increased last year. actually
We're not American, actually. We're Canadian. actually
Actually, it would be much more sensible to do it later. actually
They're not married, actually. actually
Actually, I'll be a bit late home. actually
Actually, I'm busy at the moment—can I call you back? actually
We put an ad in the local paper. ad
an ad for a new chocolate bar ad
adapt sth: These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. adapt
adapt sth for sth: Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people. adapt
It's amazing how soon you adapt. adapt
The organisms were forced to adapt in order to survive. adapt
adapt to sth: We have had to adapt quickly to the new system. adapt
A large organization can be slow to adapt to change. adapt
adapt yourself to sth: It took him a while to adapt himself to his new surroundings. adapt
Three of her novels have been adapted for television. adapt
add sth: Next add the flour. add
The juice contains no added sugar. add
The plan has the added (= extra) advantage of bringing employment to rural areas. add
add sth to sth: A new wing was added to the building. add
Shall I add your name to the list? add
Chlorine is added to the water to kill bacteria. add
add A to B: Add 9 to the total. add
add A and B together: If you add all these amounts together you get a huge figure. add
+ speech: 'And don't be late,' she added. add
add sth (to sth): I have nothing to add to my earlier statement. add
add that...: He added that they would return a week later. add
The numbers add up to exactly 100. add up to sth
A service charge of 15% was added on to the bill. add sth on (to sth)
The waiter can't add up. add up, add sth up
Add up all the money I owe you. add up, add sth up
children learning addition and subtraction addition
the latest addition to our range of cars addition
an addition to the family (= another child) addition
last minute additions to the government's package of proposals addition
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. addition
In addition to these arrangements, extra ambulances will be on duty until midnight. in addition (to sb/sth)
There is, in addition, one further point to make. in addition (to sb/sth)
additional resources/funds/security additional
The government provided an additional £25 million to expand the service. additional
What's your name and address? address
I'll give you my address and phone number. address
Is that your home address? address
Please note my change of address. address
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. address
people of no fixed address (= with no permanent home) address
What's your email address? address
The project has a new website address. address
address sth: The letter was correctly addressed, but delivered to the wrong house. address
address sth to sb/sth: Address your application to the Personnel Manager. address
an adequate supply of hot water adequate
The room was small but adequate. adequate
There is a lack of adequate provision for disabled students. adequate
He didn't give an adequate answer to the question. adequate
adequate for sth: The space available is not adequate for our needs. adequate
adequate to do sth: training that is adequate to meet the future needs of industry adequate
Are you adequately insured? adequately
adjust sth: Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly. adjust
This button is for adjusting the volume. adjust
The brakes need to be adjusted. adjust
adjust sth to sth: Adjust your language to the age of your audience. adjust
They'll be fine—they just need time to adjust. adjust
adjust to sth: After a while his eyes adjusted to the dark. adjust
adjust to doing sth: It took her a while to adjust to living alone. adjust
It can be difficult to adjust to being a parent. adjust
adjust yourself to sth: You'll quickly adjust yourself to student life. adjust
My eyes were still trying to adjust themselves to the strong sunlight. adjust
to watch/gaze in admiration admiration
admiration for sb/sth: I have great admiration for her as a writer. admiration
admire sb/sth: I really admire your enthusiasm. admire
You have to admire the way he handled the situation. admire
admire sb/sth for sth: The school is widely admired for its excellent teaching. admire
admire sb for doing sth: I don't agree with her, but I admire her for sticking to her principles. admire
He stood back to admire his handiwork. admire
I've just been admiring your new car. admire
Let's just sit and admire the view. admire
admit sb/sth: Each ticket admits one adult. admit
admit sb/sth to/into sth: You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started. admit
The narrow windows admit little light into the room. admit
admit to sth: He refused to admit to the other charges. admit
admit to doing sth: She admitted to having stolen the car. admit
admit sth: She admitted theft. admit
He refused to admit his guilt. admit
admit doing sth: She admitted having driven the car without insurance. admit
It was a stupid thing to do, I admit. admit
+ speech: 'I'm very nervous,' she admitted reluctantly. admit
admit to sth: Don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes. admit
admit to doing sth: She admits to being strict with her children. admit
admit sth: He admitted all his mistakes. admit
She stubbornly refuses to admit the truth. admit
Why don't you just admit defeat (= recognize that you cannot do sth) and let someone else try ? admit
Admit it! You were terrified! admit
admit (that)...: They freely admit (that) they still have a lot to learn. admit
You must admit that it all sounds very strange. admit
admit to sb that...: I couldn't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult. admit
be admitted that...: It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly. admit
be admitted to be, have, etc. sth: The appointment is now generally admitted to have been a mistake. admit
to adopt a resolution adopt
The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting. adopt
All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem. adopt
a campaign to encourage childless couples to adopt adopt
adopt sb: to adopt a child adopt
She was forced to have her baby adopted. adopt
Children must be accompanied by an adult. adult
Why can't you two act like civilized adults? adult
The fish return to the river as adults in order to breed. adult
preparing young people for adult life adult
the adult population adult
adult monkeys adult
recent advances in medical science advance
We live in an age of rapid technological advance. advance
major advances in the field of physics advance
We feared that an advance on the capital would soon follow. advance
enemy advances advance
a week/month/year in advance in advance (of sth)
The rent is due one month in advance. in advance (of sth)
It's cheaper if you book the tickets in advance. in advance (of sth)
People were evacuated from the coastal regions in advance of the hurricane. in advance (of sth)
Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years. advance
advance sth: This research has done much to advance our understanding of language learning. advance
The troops were finally given the order to advance. advance
They had advanced 20 miles by nightfall. advance
the advancing Allied troops advance
advance on/towards sb/sth: The mob advanced on us, shouting angrily. advance
She closed the door firmly and advanced towards the desk. advance
advanced technology advanced
advanced industrial societies advanced
Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design. advanced
There were only three of us on the advanced course. advanced
an advanced student of English advanced
a big/great/definite advantage advantage
an unfair advantage (= sth that benefits you, but not your opponents) advantage
She had the advantage of a good education. advantage
You will be at an advantage (= have an advantage) in the interview if you have thought about the questions in advance. advantage
advantage over sb: Being tall gave him an advantage over the other players. advantage
companies seeking competitive advantage over their trading rivals advantage
A small car has the added advantage of being cheaper to run. advantage
One advantage of/One of the advantages of living in the country is the fresh air. advantage
Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages. advantage
She took advantage of the children's absence to tidy their rooms. take advantage of sth/sb
We took full advantage of the hotel facilities. take advantage of sth/sb
He took advantage of my generosity (= for example, by taking more than I had intended to give). take advantage of sth/sb
her adventures travelling in Africa adventure
When you're a child, life is one big adventure. adventure
adventure stories adventure
Popper described science as the greatest adventure in the world. adventure
a sense/spirit of adventure adventure
I set out across the country looking for adventure. adventure
the adverts on television advert
When the adverts came on I got up to put the kettle on. advert
If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper. advertise
advertise sth (as sth): The cruise was advertised as the 'journey of a lifetime'. advertise
I bought the camera and case as advertised in the catalogue. advertise
advertise (for sb/sth): We are currently advertising for a new sales manager. advertise
advertise sth: We advertised the concert quite widely. advertise
Put an advertisement in the local paper to sell your car. advertisement
A good advertising campaign will increase our sales. advertising
Cigarette advertising has been banned. advertising
radio/TV advertising advertising
Val works for an advertising agency (= a company that designs advertisements). advertising
a career in advertising advertising
advice on road safety advice
They give advice to people with HIV and AIDS. advice
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam. advice
Follow your doctor's advice. advice
We were advised to seek legal advice. advice
Let me give you a piece of advice. advice
A word of advice. Don't wear that dress. advice
Take my advice. Don't do it. advice
I chose it on his advice. advice
advise (sb) against sth/against doing sth: I would strongly advise against going out on your own. advise
advise sb: Her mother was away and couldn't advise her. advise
advise sth: I'd advise extreme caution. advise
+ speech: 'Get there early,' she advised (them). advise
advise sb to do sth: Police are advising people to stay at home. advise
I'd advise you not to tell him. advise
advise that...: They advise that a passport be carried with you at all times. advise
They advise that a passport should be carried with you at all times. advise
it is advised that...: It is strongly advised that you take out insurance. advise
advise doing sth: I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August. advise
advise (sb) on/about sth/about doing sth: We employ an expert to advise on new technology. advise
She advises the government on environmental issues. advise
advise (sb) what, which, whether, etc...: The pharmacist will advise which medicines are safe to take. advise
Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action. advise
I looked after my father's financial affairs. affair
She wanted to put her affairs in order before she died. affair
She is having an affair with her boss. affair
They had a passionate affair for six months. affair
The newspapers exaggerated the whole affair wildly. affair
The debate was a pretty disappointing affair. affair
She wanted the celebration to be a simple family affair. affair
world/international/business affairs affair
an expert on foreign affairs (= political events in other countries) affair
affairs of state affair
How will these changes affect us? affect
Your opinion will not affect my decision. affect
The south of the country was worst affected by the drought. affect
The condition affects one in five women. affect
Rub the cream into the affected areas. affect
Children need lots of love and affection. affection
He didn't show his wife any affection. affection
She was held in deep affection by all her students. affection
affection for sb/sth: Mr Darcy's affection for his sister affection
I have a great affection for New York. affection
afford sth: Can we afford a new car? afford
None of them could afford £50 for a ticket. afford
She felt she couldn't afford any more time off work. afford
I'd give up work if I could afford it. afford
afford to do sth: We can't afford to go abroad this summer. afford
She never took a taxi, even though she could afford to. afford
afford sth to do sth: He couldn't afford the money to go on the trip. afford
afford to do sth: We cannot afford to ignore this warning. afford
They could ill afford to lose any more staff. afford
afford sth: We cannot afford any more delays. afford
Don't be afraid. afraid
afraid of sb/sth: It's all over. There's nothing to be afraid of now. afraid
Are you afraid of spiders? afraid
afraid of doing sth: I started to feel afraid of going out alone at night. afraid
afraid to do sth: She was afraid to open the door. afraid
afraid of doing sth: She was afraid of upsetting her parents. afraid
Tamsin was afraid of making a fool of herself. afraid
afraid to do sth: Don't be afraid to ask if you don't understand. afraid
The boy wasn't afraid to say what he believed. afraid
afraid (that...): We were afraid (that) we were going to capsize the boat. afraid
I can't help you, I'm afraid. I'm afraid
I'm afraid we can't come. I'm afraid
I'm afraid that it's not finished yet. I'm afraid
He's no better, I'm afraid to say. I'm afraid
'Is there any left?' 'I'm afraid not.' I'm afraid
'Will it hurt?' 'I'm afraid so.' I'm afraid
We'll leave after lunch. after
They arrived shortly after 5. after
Not long after that he resigned. after
Let's meet the day after tomorrow/the week after next. after
After winning the prize she became famous overnight. after
After an hour I went home (= when an hour had passed). after
It's ten after seven in the morning (= 7.10 a.m.) after
day after day of hot weather after
I've told you time after time not to do that. after
Shut the door after you. after
I'm always having to clean up after the children (= clean the place after they have left it dirty and untidy). after
He ran after her with the book. after
She was left staring after him. after
Your name comes after mine in the list. after
He's the tallest, after Richard. after
After you (= Please go first). after
After you with the paper (= Can I have it next?). after
It was pleasantly cool in the house after the sticky heat outside. after
I'll never forgive him after what he said. after
So you made it after all! after all
He should have paid. He suggested it, after all. after all
I'll call you after I've spoken to them. after
Several years after they'd split up they met again by chance in Paris. after
That was in 1996. Soon after, I heard that he'd died. after
I could come next week, or the week after. after
And they all lived happily ever after. after
this/yesterday/tomorrow afternoon afternoon
In the afternoon they went shopping. afternoon
She studies art two afternoons a week. afternoon
Are you ready for this afternoon's meeting? afternoon
The baby always has an afternoon nap. afternoon
Come over on Sunday afternoon. afternoon
Where were you on the afternoon of May 21? afternoon
Afterwards she was sorry for what she'd said. afterwards
Let's go out now and eat afterwards. afterwards
Shortly afterwards he met her again. afterwards
Could you say it again, please? again
When will I see you again? again
This must never happen again. again
Once again (= as had happened several times before), the train was late. again
I've told you again and again (= many times) not to do that. again
I'll have to write it all over again (= again from the beginning). again
He was glad to be home again. again
She spends two hours a day getting to work and back again. again
You'll soon feel well again. again
the fight against terrorism against
We're playing against the league champions next week. against
We were rowing against the current. against
That's against the law. against
She was forced to marry against her will. against
Are you for or against the death penalty? against
She is against seeing (= does not want to see) him. against
I'd advise you against doing that. against
The evidence is against him. against
Her age is against her. against
He left school at the age of 18. age
She needs more friends of her own age. age
children from 5-10 years of age age
Young people of all ages go there to meet. age
When I was your age I was already married. age
He started playing the piano at an early age. age
All ages admitted. age
Children over the age of 12 must pay full fare. age
She was beginning to feel her age (= feel that she was getting old). age
He was tall for his age (= taller than you would expect, considering his age). age
There's a big age gap between them (= a big difference in their ages). age
ways of calculating the age of the earth age
middle age age
15 is an awkward age. age
He died of old age. age
the nuclear age age
the age of the computer age
Wine improves with age. age
The jacket was showing signs of age. age
the wisdom that comes with age age
I waited for ages. age
It'll probably take ages to find a parking space. age
Carlos left ages ago. age
It's been an age since we've seen them. age
They have two children aged six and nine. aged
volunteers aged between 25 and 40 aged
an advertising/employment agency agency
You can book at your local travel agency. agency
international aid agencies caring for refugees agency
the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) agency
an insurance agent agent
Our agent in New York deals with all US sales. agent
If you're going to rent out your house while you're abroad, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. agent
a theatrical/literary agent agent
He gets aggressive when he's drunk. aggressive
a dangerous aggressive dog aggressive
an aggressive advertising campaign aggressive
A good salesperson has to be aggressive in today's competitive market. aggressive
two weeks/months/years ago ago
The letter came a few days ago. ago
She was here just a minute ago. ago
a short/long time ago ago
How long ago did you buy it? ago
It was on TV not (so) long ago. ago
He stopped working some time ago (= quite a long time ago). ago
They're getting married? It's not that long ago (= it's only a short time ago) that they met! ago
agree on sth: Can we agree on a date? agree
agree sth: They met at the agreed time. agree
Can we agree a price? agree
They left at ten, as agreed. agree
agree to do sth: We agreed to meet on Thursday. agree
agree what, where, etc...: We couldn't agree what to do. agree
I asked for a pay rise and she agreed. agree
agree to sth: Do you think he'll agree to their proposal? agree
agree (that)...: She agreed (that) I could go early. agree
agree to do sth: She agreed to let me go early. agree
When he said that, I had to agree. agree
+ speech: 'That's true', she agreed. agree
agree (with sb) (about/on sth): He agreed with them about the need for change. agree
agree with sth: I agree with her analysis of the situation. agree
agree (that)...: We agreed (that) the proposal was a good one. agree
'It's terrible.' 'I couldn't agree more!' (= I completely agree) agree
be agreed (on/about sth): Are we all agreed on this? agree
be agreed (that...): It was agreed (that) we should hold another meeting. agree
an international peace agreement agreement
The agreement (= the document recording the agreement) was signed during a meeting at the UN. agreement
agreement with sb: They have a free trade agreement with Australia. agreement
agreement between A and B: An agreement was finally reached between management and employees. agreement
agreement to do sth: They had made a verbal agreement to sell. agreement
They had an agreement never to talk about work at home. agreement
The two sides failed to reach agreement. agreement
in agreement: Are we in agreement about the price? agreement
You'll have to get your parents' agreement if you want to go on the trip. agreement
I'll run ahead and warn them. ahead
The road ahead was blocked. ahead
We've got a lot of hard work ahead. ahead
This will create problems in the months ahead. ahead
He was looking straight ahead (= straight forward, in front of him). ahead
The party was planned weeks ahead. ahead
Our team was ahead by six points. ahead
You need to work hard to keep ahead. ahead
economic/humanitarian/emergency aid aid
An extra £10 million in foreign aid has been promised. aid
aid agencies (= organizations that provide help) aid
medical aid programmes aid
He was breathing only with the aid of a ventilator. aid
This job would be impossible without the aid of a computer. aid
collecting money in aid of charity in aid of sth/sb
She stands accused of aiding and abetting the crime. aid and abet
the aims of the lesson aim
She went to London with the aim of finding a job. aim
Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe. aim
Bob's one aim in life is to earn a lot of money. aim
Teamwork is required in order to achieve these aims. aim
She set out the company's aims and objectives in her speech. aim
He has always aimed high (= tried to achieve a lot). aim
aim for sth: We should aim for a bigger share of the market. aim
aim at sth: The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment. aim
aim to do sth: They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%. aim
We aim to be there around six. aim
aim at doing sth: They're aiming at training everybody by the end of the year. aim
These measures are aimed at preventing violent crime. aim
aim at sb/sth: I was aiming at the tree but hit the car by mistake. aim
aim for sb/sth: Aim for the middle of the target. aim
aim sth (at sb/sth): The gun was aimed at her head. aim
The book is aimed at very young children. aim
My criticism wasn't aimed at you. aim
It only takes three hours by air (= in a plane). air
air travel/traffic air
The temple was clearly visible from the air. air
A surprise air attack (= from aircraft) was launched at night. air
I kicked the ball high in/into the air. air
Spicy smells wafted through the air. air
Music filled the night air. air
air pollution air
Let's go out for some fresh air. air
I need to put some air in my tyres. air
currents of warm air air
whales coming up for air (= in order to breathe) air
The act lays down a minimum standard for air quality. air
fighter/transport/military aircraft aircraft
Gatwick Airport airport
waiting in the airport lounge airport
'What have you done?' Ellie cried in alarm. alarm
I felt a growing sense of alarm when he did not return that night. alarm
The doctor said there was no cause for alarm. alarm
She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous). alarm
I hammered on all the doors to raise the alarm. alarm
By the time the alarm was raised the intruders had escaped. alarm
a burglar/fire/smoke alarm alarm
The cat set off the alarm (= made it start ringing). alarm
A car alarm went off in the middle of the night (= started ringing). alarm
The captain knew there was an engine fault but didn't want to alarm the passengers. alarm
She was alarmed at the prospect of travelling alone. alarmed
an alarming increase in crime alarming
The rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate. alarming
He never drinks alcohol. alcohol
alcohol abuse alcohol
Wine contains about 10% alcohol. alcohol
The food and drink industry has responded to the demand for low- and no-alcohol drinks. alcohol
levels of alcohol in the blood alcohol
He pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol. alcohol
low-alcohol beer alcohol
alcohol-free beer alcohol
alcoholic drinks alcoholic
We don't know whether he's alive or dead. alive
Is your mother still alive? alive
Doctors kept the baby alive for six weeks. alive
I was glad to hear you're alive and well. alive
She had to steal food just to stay alive. alive
He was buried alive in the earthquake. alive
All horses are animals, but not all animals are horses. all
Cars were coming from all directions (= every direction). all
All the people you invited are coming. all
All my plants have died. all
All five men are hard workers. all
All wood tends to shrink. all
You've had all the fun and I've had all the hard work. all
All this mail must be answered. all
He has lost all his money. all
He's worked hard all year. all
She was unemployed for all that time. all
All of the food has gone. all
They've eaten all of it. all
They've eaten it all. all
I invited some of my colleagues but not all. all
Not all of them were invited. all
All of them enjoyed the party. all
They all enjoyed it. all
His last movie was best of all. all
All I want is peace and quiet. all
It was all that I had. all
I didn't enjoy it at all. (not) at all
'Thanks very much for your help.' 'Not at all, it was a pleasure.' not at all
She was dressed all in white. all
He lives all alone. all
The coffee went all over my skirt. all
Italy joined the war on the Allied side in 1915. allied
Many civilians died as a result of allied bombing. allied
allied forces/troops allied
How much time would you allow for the trip? allow
You need to allow three metres of fabric for the dress. allow
A ramp allows easy access for wheelchairs. allow
allow sb to do sth: His parents won't allow him to stay out late. allow
He is not allowed to stay out late. allow
They shouldn't be allowed to get away with it. allow
allow sth to do sth: He allowed his mind to wander. allow
allow yourself to do sth: She won't allow herself to be dictated to. allow
allow sth: Smoking is not allowed in the hall. allow
We do not allow smoking in the hall. allow
You're allowed an hour to complete the test. allow
I'm not allowed visitors. allow
I sometimes allow myself the luxury of a cigar. allow
allow sth: No dogs allowed (= you cannot bring them in). allow
allow sb/sth + adv./prep.: The prisoners are allowed out of their cells for two hours a day. allow
The crowd parted to allow her through. allow
You won't be allowed up (= out of bed) for several days. allow
It will take about an hour to get there, allowing for traffic delays. allow for sb/sth
All these factors must be allowed for. allow for sb/sth
Is the coffee all right? all right
Are you getting along all right in your new job? all right
'They're off to Spain next week.' 'It's all right for some, isn't it?' (= some people are lucky) all right
I hope the children are all right. all right
Do you feel all right? all right
Your work is all right but I'm sure you could do better. all right
Are you sure it's all right for me to leave early? all right
We've got to get up early, all right? all right
'Can you do it?' 'Oh, all right.' all right
'I'm really sorry.' 'That's all right, don't worry.' all right
All right class, turn to page 20. all right
our European/NATO allies ally
a loyal ally of the United States ally
a close ally and friend of the prime minister ally
His sister was his ally against their grandparents. ally
The prince allied himself with the Scots. ally
I like almost all of them. almost
It's a mistake they almost always make. almost
The story is almost certainly false. almost
It's almost time to go. almost
Dinner's almost ready. almost
He slipped and almost fell. almost
Their house is almost opposite ours. almost
They'll eat almost anything. almost
Almost no one (= hardly anyone) believed him. almost
I don't like going out alone at night. alone
He lives alone. alone
Finally the two of us were alone together. alone
She was sitting all alone in the hall. alone
Tom is not alone in finding Rick hard to work with. alone
It's hard bringing up children alone. alone
The assassin said he had acted alone. alone
Carol felt all alone in the world. alone
I've been so alone since you went away. alone
She's asked to be left alone but the press photographers follow her everywhere. leave/let sb alone
I've told you before—leave my things alone! leave/let sth alone
They walked slowly along the road. along
I looked along the shelves for the book I needed. along
Houses had been built along both sides of the river. along
You'll find his office just along the corridor. along
I was just walking along singing to myself. along
He pointed out various landmarks as we drove along. along
We're going for a swim. Why don't you come along? along
I'll be along (= I'll join you) in a few minutes. along
The book's coming along nicely. along
She lost her job when the factory closed, along with hundreds of others. along with sb/sth
A police car pulled up alongside us. alongside
a lifeboat moored alongside the yacht alongside
Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level. alongside
Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle. alongside
Nick caught up with me and rode alongside. alongside
The teacher listened to the children reading aloud. aloud
He read the letter aloud to us. aloud
'What am I going to do?' she wondered aloud. aloud
Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. alphabet
The names on the list are in alphabetical order. alphabetical
arranged/listed/stored alphabetically alphabetically
The books should be ordered alphabetically by subject. alphabetically
'Lunch?' 'No thanks, I've already eaten.' already
We got there early but Mike had already left. already
Is it 10 o'clock already? already
You're not leaving already, are you? already
I'm already late. already
There are far too many people already. We can't take any more. already
She's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian. also
rubella, also known as German measles also
I didn't like it that much. Also, it was much too expensive. also
Jake's father had also been a doctor (= both Jake and his father were doctors). also
She was not only intelligent but also very musical. also
Prices did not alter significantly during 2007. alter
He had altered so much I scarcely recognized him. alter
alter sb/sth: It doesn't alter the way I feel. alter
Nothing can alter the fact that we are to blame. alter
The landscape has been radically altered, severely damaging wildlife. alter
This incident altered the whole course of events. alter
We can have the dress altered to fit you. alter
You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives. alternative
We had no alternative but to fire Gibson. alternative
There is a vegetarian alternative on the menu every day. alternative
an alternative method of doing sth alternative
Do you have an alternative solution? alternative
alternative comedy/lifestyles/values alternative
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) alternative
The agency will make travel arrangements for you. Alternatively, you can organize your own transport. alternatively
Although the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm. although
Although small, the kitchen is well designed. although
I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time. although
The train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether. altogether
I don't altogether agree with you. altogether
I am not altogether happy (= I am very unhappy) about the decision. altogether
It was an altogether different situation. altogether
You owe me £68 altogether. altogether
The food was good and we loved the music. Altogether it was a great evening. altogether
There's always somebody at home in the evenings. always
Always lock your car. always
She always arrives at 7.30. always
The children always seem to be hungry. always
We're not always this busy! always
Pat has always loved gardening. always
This is the way we've always done it. always
This painting is very good—Ellie always was very good at art (= so it is not very surprising). always
Did you always want to be an actor? always
I'll always love you. always
She's always criticizing me. always
That phone's always ringing. always
Why are you always complaining about my cooking? always
As always, Polly was late for school. as always
It starts at 10 a.m. a.m.
amaze sb: Just the size of the place amazed her. amaze
amaze sb what, how, etc...: It never ceases to amaze me what some people will do for money. amaze
What amazes me is how long she managed to hide it from us. amaze
it amazes sb that.../to see, find, learn, etc.: It amazed her that he could be so calm at such a time. amaze
an amazed silence amazed
amazed at sb/sth: I was amazed at her knowledge of French literature. amazed
amazed by sb/sth: We were amazed by his generosity. amazed
amazed (that)...: I was banging so loudly I'm amazed (that) they didn't hear me. amazed
amazed how...: She was amazed how little he had changed. amazed
We were amazed to find that no one was hurt. amazed
an amazing achievement/discovery/success/performance amazing
That's amazing, isn't it? amazing
It's amazing how quickly people adapt. amazing
It's amazing the difference a few polite words make. amazing
The amazing thing is, he really believes he'll get away with it. amazing
It had been her lifelong ambition. ambition
political/literary/sporting ambitions ambition
ambition of being/doing sth: She never achieved her ambition of becoming a famous writer. ambition
ambition to be/do sth: His burning ambition was to study medicine. ambition
motivated by personal ambition ambition
She was intelligent but suffered from a lack of ambition. ambition
the ambulance service ambulance
ambulance staff ambulance
Call an ambulance! ambulance
a house among the trees among
They strolled among the crowds. among
I found the letter amongst his papers. among
It's OK, you're among friends now. among
A British woman was among the survivors. among
He was among the last to leave. among
This attitude is common among the under-25s. among
'What was wrong with the job?' 'Well, the pay wasn't good, among other things.' among
Discuss it among yourselves (= with each other) first. among
They divided the money up among their three children. among
The insurance company will refund any amount due to you. amount
You will receive a bill for the full amount. amount
Small amounts will be paid in cash. amount
an amount of time/money/information amount
We've had an enormous amount of help from people. amount
The server is designed to store huge amounts of data. amount
His earnings are said to amount to £300 000 per annum. amount to sth
They gave me some help in the beginning but it did not amount to much (= they did not give me much help). amount to sth
amuse sb: My funny drawings amused the kids. amuse
This will amuse you. amuse
it amuses sb to do sth: It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment. amuse
amuse sb: She suggested several ideas to help Laura amuse the twins. amuse
amuse yourself: I'm sure I'll be able to amuse myself for a few hours. amuse
Playing with water can keep children amused for hours. keep sb amused
an amusing story/game/incident amusing
She writes very amusing letters. amusing
I didn't find the joke at all amusing. amusing
analyse sth: The job involves gathering and analysing data. analyse
He tried to analyse his feelings. analyse
The first step is to define and analyse the problem. analyse
analyse what, how, etc...: We need to analyse what went wrong. analyse
statistical analysis analysis
The book is an analysis of poverty and its causes. analysis
At the meeting they presented a detailed analysis of twelve schools in a London borough. analysis
The blood samples are sent to the laboratory for analysis. analysis
You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water. analysis
ancient history/civilization ancient
ancient Greece ancient
an ancient oak tree ancient
ancient monuments ancient
He's ancient—he must be at least fifty! ancient
bread and butter and
a table, two chairs and a desk and
Sue and I left early. and
Do it slowly and carefully. and
Can he read and write? and
I cooked lunch. And I made a cake. (= you are emphasizing how much you have done) and
5 and 5 makes 10. and
What's 47 and 16? and
She came in and took her coat off. and
Go and get me a pen please. and
I'll come and see you soon. and
We stopped and bought some bread. and
'We talked for hours.' 'And what did you decide?' and
Miss another class and you'll fail. and
He tried and tried but without success. and
The pain got worse and worse. and
Jan slammed her fist on the desk in anger. anger
Many people never really express any anger. anger
the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people anger
anger at sb/sth: He was filled with anger at the way he had been treated. anger
The question clearly angered him. anger
She was angered by their selfishness and lack of concern. anger
a 45° angle angle
the rocket's angle of descent angle
The tower of Pisa leans at an angle. angle
The plane was coming in at a steep angle. angle
His hair was sticking up at all angles. angle
The photo was taken from an unusual angle. angle
The painting changes slightly when seen from different angles. angle
We need a new angle for our next advertising campaign. angle
You can look at the issue from many different angles. angle
The article concentrates on the human angle (= the part that concerns people's emotions) of the story. angle
Her behaviour really made me angry. angry
Thousands of angry demonstrators filled the square. angry
The comments provoked an angry response from union leaders. angry
angry with/at sb: Please don't be angry with me. It wasn't my fault. angry
angry with/at sb about/for sth: I was very angry with myself for making such a stupid mistake. angry
angry at/about/over sth: He felt angry at the injustice of the situation. angry
The passengers grew angry about the delay. angry
Some senators reacted angrily to the President's remarks. angrily
He swore angrily. angrily
the animals and birds of South America animal
a small furry animal animal
Fish oils are less saturated than animal fats. animal
domestic animals such as dogs and cats animal
the animal kingdom animal
This product has not been tested on animals. animal
Humans are the only animals to have developed speech. animal
to sprain/break your ankle ankle
My ankles have swollen. ankle
We found ourselves ankle-deep in water (= the water came up to our ankles). ankle
ankle boots (= that cover the ankle) ankle
on the anniversary of his wife's death anniversary
to celebrate your wedding anniversary anniversary
the theatre's 25th anniversary celebrations anniversary
announce sth: They haven't formally announced their engagement yet. announce
A ring at the doorbell announced Jack's arrival. announce
announce sth to sb: The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs. announce
announce that...: We are pleased to announce that all five candidates were successful. announce
it is announced that...: It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced. announce
announce sth: Has our flight been announced yet? announce
The winners will be announced in reverse order. announce
+ speech: 'Now boarding flight 897, destination Seattle,' the loudspeaker announced. announce
announce that...: They announced that the flight would be delayed. announce
+ speech: 'I've given up smoking,' she announced. announce
announce that...: She announced that she'd given up smoking. announce
annoy sb: His constant joking was beginning to annoy her. annoy
it annoys sb when...: It really annoys me when people forget to say thank you. annoy
I'm sure she does it just to annoy me. annoy
annoy sb to do sth: It annoys me to see him getting ahead of me. annoy
He swatted a fly that was annoying him. annoy
annoyed (with sb) (at/about sth): He was beginning to get very annoyed with me about my carelessness. annoyed
I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily. annoyed
I bet she was annoyed at having to write it out again. annoyed
annoyed that...: I was annoyed that they hadn't turned up. annoyed
He was annoyed to find himself going red. annoyed
This interruption is very annoying. annoying
Her most annoying habit was eating with her mouth open. annoying
an annual meeting/event/report annual
an annual income/subscription/budget annual
an average annual growth rate of 8% annual
annual rainfall annual
The exhibition is held annually. annually
Would you like another drink? another
'Finished?' 'No, I've got another three questions to do.' another
We've still got another (= a further) forty miles to go. another
'It's a bill.' 'Oh no, not another!' another
I got another of those calls yesterday. another
Let's do it another time. another
We need another computer (= a new one). another
We can try that—but whether it'll work is another matter. another
The room's too small. Let's see if they've got another one. another
I don't like this room. I'm going to ask for another. another
I rang the bell, but there was no answer. answer
a question and answer session answer
answer to sth: I can't easily give an answer to your question. answer
Have you had an answer to your letter? answer
As if in answer to our prayers, she offered to lend us £10 000. answer
She had no answer to the accusations. answer
Write your answers on the sheet provided. answer
Do you know the answer (= the right one) to question 12? answer
The answers are at the back of the book. answer
The sender of the first correct answer to be drawn will receive £100. answer
There is no easy answer. answer
This could be the answer to all our problems. answer
The obvious answer would be to cancel the party. answer
I repeated the question, but she didn't answer. answer
He answered as truthfully as he could. answer
answer sth: You haven't answered my question. answer
to answer a letter/an advertisement answer
to answer the phone (= to pick up the phone when it rings) answer
to answer the door (= to open the door when sb knocks/rings) answer
My prayers have been answered (= I have got what I wanted). answer
He refused to answer the charges against him. answer
We are grateful to all those people who answered our call for help with fund-raising. answer
answer (sb): Come on, answer me! Where were you? answer
He answered me with a smile. answer
+ speech: 'I'd prefer to walk,' she answered. answer
answer sb + speech: 'I'd prefer to walk,' she answered him. answer
answer (sb) that...: She answered that she would prefer to walk. answer
answer sb sth: Answer me this: how did they know we were here? answer
anti-tank weapons anti-
anticipate sth: We don't anticipate any major problems. anticipate
Our anticipated arrival time is 8.30. anticipate
The eagerly anticipated movie will be released next month. anticipate
anticipate doing sth: They anticipate moving to bigger premises by the end of the year. anticipate
anticipate sth doing sth: I don't anticipate it being a problem. anticipate
anticipate that...: We anticipate that sales will rise next year. anticipate
it is anticipated that...: It is anticipated that inflation will stabilize at 3%. anticipate
anticipate sth: We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry. anticipate
anticipate what, how, that, etc...: Try and anticipate what the interviewers will ask. anticipate
acute/intense/deep anxiety anxiety
Some hospital patients experience high levels of anxiety. anxiety
Waiting for exam results is a time of great anxiety. anxiety
If you're worried about your health, share your anxieties with your doctor. anxiety
anxious (about sth): He seemed anxious about the meeting. anxious
anxious (for sb): Parents are naturally anxious for their children. anxious
There were a few anxious moments in the baseball game. anxious
an anxious look/face/expression anxious
anxious to do sth: She was anxious to finish school and get a job. anxious
He was anxious not to be misunderstood. anxious
anxious for sth: There are plenty of graduates anxious for work. anxious
anxious for sb to do sth: I'm anxious for her to do as little as possible. anxious
anxious that...: She was anxious that he should meet her father. anxious
to ask/look/wait anxiously anxiously
Residents are anxiously awaiting a decision. anxiously
I didn't eat any meat. any
Are there any stamps? any
I've got hardly any money. any
You can't go out without any shoes. any
He forbids any talking in class. any
She asked if we had any questions. any
Take any book you like. any
Any colour will do. any
Any teacher will tell you that students learn at different rates. any
We need some more paint; there isn't any left. any
I need some stamps. Are there any in your bag? any
Please let me know how many people are coming, if any. any
She spent hardly any of the money. any
He returned home without any of the others. any
I'll take any you don't want. any
'Which colour do you want?' 'Any of them will do.' any
He wasn't any good at French. any
I can't run any faster. any
Is your father feeling any better? any
I don't want any more. any
If you don't tell them, nobody will be any the wiser (= they will not find out about it). any
Is there anybody who can help me? anybody
Anybody can use the pool—you don't need to be a member. anybody
She wasn't anybody before she got that job. anybody
Is anyone there? anyone
Does anyone else want to come? anyone
Did anyone see you? anyone
Hardly anyone came. anyone
I forbid anyone to touch that clock. anyone
Anybody can see that it's wrong. anyone
The exercises are so simple that almost anyone can do them. anyone
Would you like anything else? anything
There's never anything worth watching on TV. anything
If you remember anything at all, please let us know. anything
We hope to prevent anything unpleasant from happening. anything
I'm so hungry, I'll eat anything. anything
He isn't anything like my first boss. anything like sb/sth
It's too expensive and anyway the colour doesn't suit you. anyway
It's too late now, anyway. anyway
The water was cold but I took a shower anyway. anyway
I'm afraid we can't come, but thanks for the invitation anyway. anyway
Anyway, let's forget about that for the moment. anyway
Anyway, I'd better go now—I'll see you tomorrow. anyway
She works in a bank. She did when I last saw her, anyway. anyway
I can't see it anywhere. anywhere
Did you go anywhere interesting? anywhere
Many of these animals are not found anywhere else. anywhere
He's never been anywhere outside Britain. anywhere
Put the box down anywhere. anywhere
An accident can happen anywhere. anywhere
I don't have anywhere to stay. anywhere
Do you know anywhere I can buy a second-hand computer? anywhere
The two houses stood 500 metres apart. apart
Their birthdays are only three days apart. apart
The two sides in the talks are still a long way apart (= are far from reaching an agreement). apart
We're living apart now. apart
Over the years, Rosie and I had drifted apart. apart
She keeps herself apart from other people. apart
I can't tell the twins apart (= see the difference between them). apart
The whole thing just came apart in my hands. apart
We had to take the engine apart. apart
When his wife died, his world fell apart. apart
I've finished apart from the last question. apart from
Apart from their house in London, they also have a villa in Spain. apart from
It was a difficult time. Apart from everything else, we had financial problems. apart from
You've got to help. Apart from anything else you're my brother. apart from
self-catering holiday apartments apartment
Why should I apologize? apologize
Go and apologize to her. apologize
We apologize for the late departure of this flight. apologize
Their devotion was apparent. apparent
Then, for no apparent reason, the train suddenly stopped. apparent
apparent (from sth) (that...): It was apparent from her face that she was really upset. apparent
apparent (to sb) (that...): It soon became apparent to everyone that he couldn't sing. apparent
My parents were concerned at my apparent lack of enthusiasm for school. apparent
Their affluence is more apparent than real (= they are not as rich as they seem to be). apparent
Apparently they are getting divorced soon. apparently
I thought she had retired, but apparently she hasn't. apparently
He paused, apparently lost in thought. apparently
to file an appeal appeal
an appeal court/judge appeal
an appeals court/judge appeal
appeal against sth: an appeal against the 3-match ban appeal
mass/wide/popular appeal appeal
The Beatles have never really lost their appeal. appeal
The prospect of living in a city holds little appeal for me. appeal
a look of silent appeal appeal
appeal (to sb) (for sth): to launch a TV appeal for donations to the charity appeal
The child's mother made an emotional appeal on TV for his return. appeal
appeal to sb to do sth: The police made an appeal to the public to remain calm. appeal
He said he would appeal after being found guilty on four counts of murder. appeal
The company is appealing against the ruling. appeal
The prospect of a long wait in the rain did not appeal. appeal
appeal to sb: The design has to appeal to all ages and social groups. appeal
I am appealing (= asking for money) on behalf of the famine victims. appeal
appeal (to sb) (for sth): Community leaders appealed for calm (= urged people to remain calm). appeal
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. appeal
appeal to sb to do sth: Organizers appealed to the crowd not to panic. appeal
When did mammals appear on the earth? appear
This problem first appeared in the inner cities. appear
Three days later a rash appeared. appear
Smoke appeared on the horizon. appear
Posters for the gig appeared all over town. appear
New shoots are just appearing at the base of the plant. appear
+ adj.: She didn't appear at all surprised at the news. appear
It appears unlikely that interest rates will fall further. appear
appear to do sth: She appeared to be in her late thirties. appear
They appeared not to know what was happening. appear
There appears to have been a mistake. appear
it appears (that)...: It appears that there has been a mistake. appear
It would appear that this was a major problem. appear
The sudden appearance of a security guard caused them to drop the money and run. appearance
I don't want to go to the party, but I suppose I'd better put in an appearance (= go there for a short time). appearance
the early appearance of daffodils in spring appearance
the appearance of organic vegetables in the supermarkets appearance
the physical/outward/external appearance of sth appearance
She had never been greatly concerned about her appearance. appearance
The dog was similar in general appearance to a spaniel. appearance
He gave every appearance of (= seemed very much to be) enjoying himself. appearance
Judging by appearances can be misleading. appearance
To all appearances (= as far as people could tell) he was dead. appearance
When she lost all her money, she was determined to keep up appearances (= hide the true situation and pretend that everything was going well). appearance
She is the apple of her father's eye. the apple of sb's eye
They really are apples and oranges. apples and oranges
They are both great but you can't compare apples and oranges. apples and oranges
It's a totally different situation, it's apples and oranges. apples and oranges
the application of new technology to teaching application
The invention would have a wide range of applications in industry. application
a planning/passport application application
an application form (= a piece of paper on which to apply for sth) application
application for sth/to do sth: an application for membership/a loan/a licence application
application to sb (for sth/to do sth): His application to the court for bail has been refused. application
Further information is available on application to the principal. application
Special conditions apply if you are under 18. apply
apply to sb/sth: What I am saying applies only to some of you. apply
apply sth to sb/sth: The word 'unexciting' could never be applied to her novels. apply
Apply the cream sparingly to your face and neck. apply
The glue should be applied to both surfaces. apply
apply sth: to apply economic sanctions/political pressure apply
apply sth to sth: The new technology was applied to farming. apply
You should apply in person/by letter. apply
apply for sth: to apply for a job/passport/grant apply
apply to sb/sth (for sth): to apply to a company/university apply
apply to do sth: He has applied to join the army. apply
appoint sb: They have appointed a new head teacher at my son's school. appoint
appoint sb to sth: She has recently been appointed to the committee. appoint
appoint sb + noun: appoint sb as sth: They appointed him (as) captain of the English team. appoint
appoint sb to do sth: A lawyer was appointed to represent the child. appoint
I've got a dental appointment at 3 o'clock. appointment
Do you have an appointment? appointment
to make/keep an appointment appointment
Viewing is by appointment only (= only at a time that has been arranged in advance). appointment
appointment with sb: an appointment with my lawyer appointment
appointment for sth: an appointment for a blood test appointment
appointment for sb to do sth: She made an appointment for her son to see the doctor. appointment
her recent appointment to the post appointment
his appointment as principal appointment
the appointment of a new captain for the England team appointment
appointments and dismissals appointment
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation. appreciate
His talents are not fully appreciated in that company. appreciate
Her family doesn't appreciate her. appreciate
appreciate sth: I'd appreciate some help. appreciate
Your support is greatly appreciated. appreciate
Thanks for coming. I appreciate it. appreciate
I would appreciate any comments you might have. appreciate
I would appreciate it if you paid in cash. appreciate
appreciate doing sth: I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen. appreciate
appreciate sb doing sth: We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems. appreciate
What's the best way of approaching this problem? approach
profits approaching 30 million dollars approach
Few writers approach his richness of language. approach
approach sb: We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product. approach
I'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach (= not easy to talk to in a friendly way). approach
approach sb for sth/about (doing) sth: She approached the bank for a loan. approach
We heard the sound of an approaching car/a car approaching. approach
Winter is approaching. approach
The time is fast approaching when we shall have to make a decision. approach
approach sb/sth: As you approach the town, you'll see the college on the left. approach
She hadn't heard his approach and jumped as the door opened. approach
the approach of spring approach
They felt apprehensive about the approach of war. approach
She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them. approach
approach to sth: The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline. approach
an appropriate response/measure/method appropriate
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. appropriate
Is now an appropriate time to make a speech? appropriate
Please debit my Mastercard/Visa/American Express card (delete as appropriate) (= cross out the options that do not apply). appropriate
appropriate for sth: Jeans are not appropriate for a formal party. appropriate
appropriate to sth: The book was written in a style appropriate to the age of the children. appropriate
He was accused of appropriating club funds. appropriate
Some of the opposition party's policies have been appropriated by the government. appropriate
Five million dollars have been appropriated for research into the disease. appropriate
She desperately wanted to win her father's approval. approval
Do the plans meet with your approval? approval
Several people nodded in approval. approval
The plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval. approval
parliamentary/congressional/government approval approval
Senior management have given their seal of approval (= formal approval) to the plans. approval
I can't agree to anything without my partner's approval. approval
planning approvals approval
The proposal is subject to approval by the shareholders (= they need to agree to it). approval
approval (for sth) (from sb): They required/received approval for the proposal from the shareholders. approval
I told my mother I wanted to leave school but she didn't approve. approve
approve of sb/sth: Do you approve of my idea? approve
approve of sb doing sth: She doesn't approve of me leaving school this year. approve
approve of sb's doing sth: She doesn't approve of my leaving school this year. approve
The committee unanimously approved the plan. approve
The course is approved by the Department for Education. approve
The auditors approved the company's accounts. approve
He gave me an approving nod. approving
an approximate number/total/cost approximate
The cost given is only approximate. approximate
Use these figures as an approximate guide in your calculations. approximate
approximate sth: The animals were reared in conditions which approximated the wild as closely as possible. approximate
The total cost will approximate £15 billion. approximate
approximate to sth: His story approximates to the facts that we already know. approximate
a formula for approximating the weight of a horse approximate
The journey took approximately seven hours. approximately
The two buildings were approximately equal in size. approximately
She was born in April. April
The meeting is on the fifth of April/April the fifth. April
The meeting is on April fifth. April
We went to Japan last April. April
I arrived at the end of April. April
last April's election April
April showers (= light rain that falls in the spring) April
an April wedding April
the area of a triangle area
The room is 12 square metres in area. area
Britain occupies a total area of 88 798 square miles. area
the areas of training and development area
Finance is Mark's area. area
The big growth area of recent years has been in health clubs. area
Move the cursor to a blank area of the computer screen. area
The tumour had not spread to other areas of the body. area
mountainous/desert areas area
rural/urban/inner-city areas area
There is heavy traffic in the downtown area tonight. area
She knows the local area very well. area
John is the London area manager. area
Wreckage from the plane was scattered over a wide area. area
The farm and surrounding area were flooded. area
the hotel reception area area
a play/parking/dining area area
My brothers are always arguing. argue
He's offering to pay so who am I to argue? argue
argue (with sb) (about/over sth): We're always arguing with each other about money. argue
argue with sb: I don't want to argue with you—just do it! argue
argue for/against sth/doing sth: They argued for the right to strike. argue
argue sth: She argued the case for bringing back the death penalty. argue
He was too tired to argue the point (= discuss the matter). argue
a well-argued article argue
argue that...: He argued that they needed more time to finish the project. argue
It could be argued that laws are made by and for men. argue
to win/lose an argument argument
After some heated argument a decision was finally taken. argument
argument (with sb) (about/over sth): We had an argument with the waiter about the bill. argument
argument with sb: She got into an argument with the teacher. argument
Her main argument was a moral one. argument
argument for/against sth: There are strong arguments for and against euthanasia. argument
argument that...: His argument was that public spending must be reduced. argument
A new crisis has arisen. arise
We keep them informed of any changes as they arise. arise
Children should be disciplined when the need arises (= when it is necessary). arise
A storm arose during the night. arise
The arms will need shortening. arm
He escaped with only a broken arm. arm
She threw her arms around his neck. arm
The officer grabbed him by the arm (= grabbed his arm). arm
She touched him gently on the arm. arm
He held the dirty rag at arm's length (= as far away from his body as possible). arm
They walked along arm in arm (= with the arm of one person linked with the arm of the other). arm
She cradled the child in her arms. arm
They fell asleep in each other's arms (= holding each other). arm
He was carrying a number of files under his arm (= between his arm and his body). arm
He walked in with a tall blonde on his arm (= next to him and holding his arm). arm
The country was arming against the enemy. arm
arm yourself/sb (with sth): The men armed themselves with sticks and stones. arm
She had armed herself for the meeting with all the latest statistics. arm
an armed robbery armed
an international armed conflict (= a war) armed
Guerrillas have pledged to intensify the armed struggle against the new government. armed
The man is armed and dangerous. armed
armed guards armed
Police were heavily armed. armed
He was armed with a rifle. armed
arms and ammunition arms
Police officers in the UK do not usually carry arms. arms
The two opposing armies faced each other across the battlefield. army
Her husband is in the army. army
After leaving school, Mike went into the army. army
an army officer army
army barracks/bases army
He arrived around five o'clock. around
The cost would be somewhere around £1 500. around
I could hear laughter all around. around
a yard with a fence all around around
How do you make the wheels go around? around
an old tree that was at least ten feet around around
We were all running around trying to get ready in time. around
This is our new office—Kay will show you around. around
There were papers lying around all over the floor. around
There were several young people sitting around looking bored. around
There was more money around in those days. around
I knocked but there was no one around. around
Digital television has been around for some time now. around
The house is built around a central courtyard. around
He put his arms around her. around
Our house is just around the corner. around
The bus came around the bend. around
There must be a way around the problem. around
They walked around the lake. around
They walked around the town looking for a place to eat. around
arrange sth: The party was arranged quickly. arrange
She arranged a loan with the bank. arrange
Can I arrange an appointment for Monday? arrange
We met at six, as arranged. arrange
arrange how, where, etc...: We've still got to arrange how to get to the airport. arrange
arrange to do sth: Have you arranged to meet him? arrange
arrange that...: I've arranged that we can borrow their car. arrange
arrange for sth (to do sth): We arranged for a car to collect us from the airport. arrange
arrange with sb (about sth): I've arranged with the neighbours about feeding the cat while we are away. arrange
The books are arranged alphabetically by author. arrange
I must arrange my financial affairs and make a will. arrange
She arranged the flowers in a vase. arrange
travel arrangements arrangement
arrangement for sth: I'll make arrangements for you to be met at the airport. arrangement
She's happy with her unusual living arrangements. arrangement
new security arrangements arrangement
There are special arrangements for people working overseas. arrangement
We can come to an arrangement over the price. arrangement
arrangement between A and B: an arrangement between the school and the parents arrangement
arrangement with sb (to do sth): You can cash cheques here by prior arrangement with the bank. arrangement
arrangement that...: They had an arrangement that the children would spend two weeks with each parent. arrangement
plans of the possible seating arrangements arrangement
the art of flower arrangement arrangement
arrest sb: A man has been arrested in connection with the robbery. arrest
arrest sb for sth: She was arrested for drug-related offences. arrest
arrest sb for doing sth: You could get arrested for doing that. arrest
The police made several arrests. arrest
She was under arrest on suspicion of murder. arrest
Opposition leaders were put under house arrest (= not allowed to leave their houses). arrest
Guests receive dinner on/upon arrival at the hotel. arrival
We apologize for the late arrival of the train. arrival
the arrival of the mail in the morning arrival
daily arrivals of refugees arrival
There are 120 arrivals and departures every day. arrival
The first arrivals at the concert got the best seats. arrival
early/late/new arrivals arrival
We're expecting a new arrival (= a baby) in the family soon. arrival
the arrival of pay TV arrival
I'll wait until they arrive. arrive
I was pleased to hear you arrived home safely. arrive
to arrive early/late for a meeting arrive
The police arrived to arrest him. arrive
arrive at/in/on...: She'll arrive in New York at noon. arrive
The train arrived at the station 20 minutes late. arrive
By the time I arrived on the scene, it was all over. arrive
We didn't arrive back at the hotel until very late. arrive
A letter arrived for you this morning. arrive
Send your application to arrive by 31 October. arrive
We waited an hour for our lunch to arrive. arrive
The new product will arrive on supermarket shelves (= be available) early next year. arrive
The wedding day finally arrived. arrive
The baby arrived (= was born) early. arrive
to arrive at an agreement/a decision/a conclusion arrive at sth
to arrive at the truth arrive at sth
a bow and arrow arrow
to fire/shoot an arrow arrow
The road continues as straight as an arrow. arrow
Follow the arrows. arrow
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor. arrow
modern/contemporary/American art art
an art critic/historian/lover art
Can we call television art? art
stolen works of art art
Her performance displayed great art. art
an art gallery/exhibition art
a collection of art and antiques art
She's good at art and design. art
an art teacher/student/college/class art
lottery funding for the arts art
an arts degree art
Have you seen that article about young fashion designers? article
Article 10 of the European Convention guarantees free speech. article
articles of clothing article
toilet articles such as soap and shampoo article
The articles found in the car helped the police to identify the body. article
an artificial limb/flower/sweetener/fertilizer artificial
artificial lighting/light artificial
A job interview is a very artificial situation. artificial
the artificial barriers of race, class and gender artificial
artificial emotion artificial
artificially created lakes artificially
artificially low prices artificially
an exhibition of work by contemporary British artists artist
a graphic artist artist
a make-up artist artist
Police have issued an artist's impression of her attacker. artist
In Paris she met a group of young artists: poets, film-makers and painters. artist
Whoever made this cake is a real artist. artist
a recording/solo artist artist
Among the artistes appearing on our show tonight we have... artist
He was a true artiste: sensitive, dramatic and tragic. artist
the artistic works of the period artistic
a work of great artistic merit artistic
the artistic director of the theatre artistic
an artistic temperament (= behaviour thought to be typical of artists, musicians, etc.) artistic
artistic abilities/achievements/skills/talent artistic
She comes from a very artistic family. artistic
an artistic arrangement of dried flowers artistic
The decor inside the house was very artistic. artistic
They were all dressed as clowns. as
The bomb was disguised as a package. as
She works as a courier. as
Treat me as a friend. as
I respect him as a doctor. as
You can use that glass as a vase. as
The news came as a shock. as
She had been there often as a child (= when she was a child). as
You're as tall as your father. as
He was as white as a sheet. as
She doesn't play as well as her sister. as
I haven't known him as long as you (= as you have known him). as
He doesn't earn as much as me. as
He doesn't earn as much as I do. as
It's not as hard as I thought. as
Run as fast as you can. as
We'd like it as soon as possible. as
As always, he said little. as
The 'h' in honest is silent, as in 'hour'. as
He sat watching her as she got ready. as
As she grew older she gained in confidence. as
They did as I had asked. as
Leave the papers as they are. as
She lost it, just as I said she would. as
As you were out, I left a message. as
She may need some help as she's new. as
As for Jo, she's doing fine. as for sb/sth
As for food for the party, that's all being taken care of. as for sb/sth
He behaved as if nothing had happened. as if/as though
It sounds as though you had a good time. as if/as though
It's my birthday. As if you didn't know! as if/as though
'Don't say anything' 'As if I would! ' (= surely you do not expect me to) as if/as though
ashamed of sth: She was deeply ashamed of her behaviour at the party. ashamed
Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. ashamed
ashamed of sb: His daughter looked such a mess that he was ashamed of her. ashamed
ashamed of yourself: You should be ashamed of yourself for telling such lies. ashamed
ashamed that...: I feel almost ashamed that I've been so lucky. ashamed
ashamed to be sth: The football riots made me ashamed to be English. ashamed
You act as if you're ashamed to be seen with me. ashamed
I'm ashamed to say that I lied to her. ashamed
I cried at the end and I'm not ashamed to admit it. ashamed
He felt ashamed to let her see him in this state. ashamed
She pulled the curtain aside. aside
Stand aside and let these people pass. aside
He took me aside (= away from a group of people) to give me some advice. aside
Leaving aside (= not considering at this stage) the cost of the scheme, let us examine its benefits. aside
All our protests were brushed aside (= ignored). aside
We set aside some money for repairs. aside
Aside from a few scratches, I'm OK. aside from
ask sb (+ adv./prep.): They've asked me to dinner. ask
I didn't ask them in (= to come into the house). ask
We must ask the neighbours round (= to our house). ask
ask sb to do sth: She's asked him to come to the party. ask
ask to do sth: Did you ask to use the car? ask
I asked to see the manager. ask
ask if, whether, etc...: I'll ask if it's all right to park here. ask
ask sb if, whether, etc...: She asked her boss whether she could have the day off. ask
ask sb to do sth: All the students were asked to complete a questionnaire. ask
Eric asked me to marry him. ask
ask whether, what, etc...: I asked whether they could change my ticket. ask
ask sb whether, what, etc...: She asked me if I would give her English lessons. ask
ask that...: She asked that she be kept informed of developments. ask
She asked that she should be kept informed. ask
ask for sth: to ask for a job/a drink/an explanation ask
I am writing to ask for some information about courses. ask
ask sth: Why don't you ask his advice? ask
ask sb for sth: Why don't you ask him for his advice? ask
ask sth of sb: Can I ask a favour of you? ask
ask sb sth: Can I ask you a favour? ask
How old are you—if you don't mind me/my asking? ask
ask about sb/sth: He asked about her family. ask
ask sth: Can I ask a question? ask
Did you ask the price? ask
+ speech: 'Where are you going?' she asked. ask
ask sb + speech: 'Are you sure?' he asked her. ask
ask sb sth: She asked the students their names. ask
I often get asked that! ask
ask sb (about sth): The interviewer asked me about my future plans. ask
ask where, what, etc...: He asked where I lived. ask
ask sb where, what, etc...: I had to ask the teacher what to do next. ask
I was asked if/whether I could drive. ask
The baby was sound asleep (= sleeping deeply) upstairs. asleep
I waited until they were all fast asleep (= sleeping deeply). asleep
He was so exhausted that he fell asleep at his desk. asleep
She was still half asleep (= not fully awake) when she arrived at work. asleep
The police found him asleep in a garage. asleep
The book aims to cover all aspects of city life. aspect
the most important aspect of the debate aspect
She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect. aspect
This was one aspect of her character he hadn't seen before. aspect
The consultancy gives advice to manufacturers on the health and safety aspects of their products. aspect
Anyone willing to assist can contact this number. assist
assist in/with sth: We are looking for people who would be willing to assist in the group's work. assist
assist sb: We'll do all we can to assist you. assist
The play was directed by Mike Johnson, assisted by Sharon Gale. assist
assist sb in doing sth: We will assist you in finding somewhere to live. assist
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). assist
assist sb to do sth: a course to assist adults to return to the labour market assist
activities that will assist the decision-making process assist
technical/economic/military assistance assistance
financial assistance for people on low incomes assistance
Can I be of any assistance? assistance
Despite his cries, no one came to his assistance. assistance
He can walk only with the assistance of crutches. assistance
assistance with sth: She offered me practical assistance with my research. assistance
assistance in doing sth/to do sth: The company provides advice and assistance in finding work. assistance
My assistant will now demonstrate the machine in action. assistant
a senior research assistant assistant
She works as a care assistant in an old people's home. assistant
a sales assistant in a department store assistant
Maybe one of our assistants can help you make your choice? assistant
the assistant manager assistant
Assistant Chief Constable Owen assistant
Assistant Attorney General William Weld assistant
I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood. associate
He is closely associated in the public mind with horror movies. associate
Most people immediately associate addictions with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. associate
You wouldn't normally associate these two writers—their styles are completely different. associate
the risks associated with taking drugs associated
Salaries and associated costs have risen substantially. associated
He no longer wished to be associated with the party's policy on education. associated
Do you belong to any professional or trade associations? association
the Football Association association
a residents' association association
his alleged association with terrorist groups association
They have maintained a close association with a college in the US. association
The book was published in association with (= together with) English Heritage. association
She became famous through her association with the group of poets. association
The seaside had all sorts of pleasant associations with childhood holidays for me. association
The cat soon made the association between human beings and food. association
Incense always had associations with religion for him. association
a proven association between passive smoking and cancer association
assume (that)...: It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve. assume
Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. assume
She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time. assume
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. assume
assume sth: Don't always assume the worst (= that sth bad has happened). assume
In this example we have assumed a unit price of $10. assume
assume sb/sth to be/have sth: I had assumed him to be a Belgian. assume
assure sb (that)...: You think I did it deliberately, but I assure you (that) I did not. assure
We were assured that everything possible was being done. assure
She's perfectly safe, I can assure you. assure
assure sb (of sth): We assured him of our support. assure
I won't let you down, I can assure you of that. assure
assure sb + speech: 'He'll come back,' Susan assured her. assure
at the corner of the street at
We changed at Crewe. at
They arrived late at the airport. at
At the roundabout take the third exit. at
I'll be at home all morning. at
She's at Tom's (= at Tom's house). at
I met her at the hospital. at
How many people were there at the concert? at
He's been at the bank longer than anyone else. at
She's at Yale (= Yale University). at
We left at 2 o'clock. at
at the end of the week at
We woke at dawn. at
I didn't know at the time of writing (= when I wrote). at
At night you can see the stars. at
What are you doing at the weekend? at
She got married at 25. at
He left school at the age of 16. at
What are you looking at? at
He pointed a gun at her. at
Somebody threw paint at the prime minister. at
I held it at arm's length. at
Can you read a car number plate at fifty metres? at
The country is now at war. at
I felt at a disadvantage. at
I think Mr Harris is at lunch. at
He was driving at 70 mph. at
The noise came at two-minute intervals (= once every two minutes). at
Prices start at $1 000. at
The book retails at £19.95. at
This was Murray at his best. at
The garden's at its most beautiful in June. at
I'm good at French. at
She's hopeless at managing people. at
They were impatient at the delay. at
She was delighted at the result. at
You can reach me at 637-2335, extension 354. at
the upper atmosphere atmosphere
pollution of the atmosphere atmosphere
Saturn's atmosphere atmosphere
a smoky/stuffy atmosphere atmosphere
These plants love warm, humid atmospheres. atmosphere
a party atmosphere atmosphere
The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and personal service. atmosphere
Use music and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere. atmosphere
There was an atmosphere of mutual trust between them. atmosphere
The children grew up in an atmosphere of violence and insecurity. atmosphere
The old house is full of atmosphere (= it's very interesting). atmosphere
the splitting of the atom atom
Two atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of oxygen to form a molecule of water. atom
attach sth: I attach a copy of my notes for your information. attach
I attach a copy of the spreadsheet (= send it with an email). attach
attach sth to sth: Attach the coupon to the front of your letter. attach
They have attached a number of conditions to the agreement (= said that the conditions must be part of the agreement). attach
I attach great importance to this research. attach
I wouldn't attach too much weight to these findings. attach
I've never seen two people so attached to each other. attached
We've grown very attached to this house. attached
The research unit is attached to the university. attached
Please complete the attached application form. attached
Germany's attack has been weakened by the loss of some key players through injury. attack
a sustained attack on the Arsenal goal attack
an attack of nerves attack
to suffer an asthma attack attack
an acute attack of food poisoning attack
a panic attack attack
an attack of the giggles attack
to launch an all-out attack on poverty/unemployment attack
a scathing attack on the government's policies attack
The school has come under attack for failing to encourage bright pupils. attack
to launch/make/mount an attack attack
The patrol came under attack from all sides. attack
a series of racist attacks attack
A child is recovering in hospital after a serious attack by a stray dog. attack
a disease that attacks the brain attack
The vines were attacked by mildew. attack
attack sb/sth: a newspaper article attacking the England football manager attack
attack sb/sth for sth/for doing sth: She has been attacked for ignoring her own party members. attack
The guerrillas attack at night. attack
attack sb/sth: At dawn the army attacked the town. attack
Most dogs will not attack unless provoked. attack
attack sb: A woman was attacked and robbed by a gang of youths. attack
attack sb with sth: The man attacked him with a knife. attack
I passed my driving test at the first attempt. attempt
attempt to do sth: Two factories were closed in an attempt to cut costs. attempt
They made no attempt to escape. attempt
attempt at sth/at doing sth: The couple made an unsuccessful attempt at a compromise. attempt
Someone has made an attempt on the President's life. attempt
an assassination/murder attempt attempt
his attempt on the world land speed record attempt
a world-record attempt attempt
attempt to do sth: I will attempt to answer all your questions. attempt
Do not attempt to repair this yourself. attempt
attempt sth: The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed. attempt
attempted rape/murder/robbery attempted
We were shocked by his attempted suicide. attempted
We'd like as many people as possible to attend. attend
attend sth: The meeting was attended by 90% of shareholders. attend
to attend a wedding/funeral attend
Our children attend the same school. attend
How many people attend church every Sunday? attend
I have some urgent business to attend to. attend to sb/sth
A nurse attended to his needs constantly. attend to sb/sth
Are you being attended to, Sir? (= for example, in a shop). attend to sb/sth
She was in need of medical attention. attention
The roof needs attention (= needs to be repaired). attention
for the attention of... (= written on the envelope of an official letter to say who should deal with it) attention
Films with big stars always attract great attention. attention
As the youngest child, she was always the centre of attention. attention
the report's attention to detail attention
He turned his attention back to the road again. attention
Small children have a very short attention span. attention
Please pay attention (= listen carefully) to what I am saying. attention
Don't pay any attention to what they say (= don't think that it is important). attention
She tried to attract the waiter's attention. attention
I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument. attention
An article in the newspaper caught my attention. attention
I couldn't give the programme my undivided attention. attention
It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that... attention
He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing. attention
Can I have your attention please? attention
changes in public attitudes to marriage attitude
the government's attitude towards single parents attitude
to have a good/bad/positive/negative attitude towards sb/sth attitude
Youth is simply an attitude of mind. attitude
If you want to pass your exams you'd better change your attitude! attitude
You're taking a pretty selfish attitude over this, aren't you? attitude
A lot of drivers have a serious attitude problem (= they do not behave in a way that is acceptable to other people). attitude
attract sb: I had always been attracted by the idea of working abroad. attract
attract sb to sb/sth: What first attracted me to her was her sense of humour. attract
The warm damp air attracts a lot of mosquitoes. attract
The exhibition has attracted thousands of visitors. attract
This proposal has attracted a lot of interest. attract
His comments were bound to attract criticism. attract
She tried to attract the attention of the waiter. attract
She felt an immediate attraction for him. attraction
Sexual attraction is a large part of falling in love. attraction
They felt a strong mutual attraction. attraction
Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction. attraction
The main attraction at Giverny is Monet's garden. attraction
Attractions at the fair include a mini-circus, clowns, dancers and a jazz band. attraction
I can't see the attraction of sitting on a beach all day. attraction
City life holds little attraction for me. attraction
She is the star attraction of the show. attraction
And there's the added attraction of free champagne on all flights. attraction
an attractive woman attractive
I like John but I don't find him attractive physically. attractive
a big house with an attractive garden attractive
Your new glasses are very attractive. attractive
Antique furniture is used to make an attractive contrast with a modern setting. attractive
That's one of the less attractive aspects of her personality. attractive
an attractive offer/proposition attractive
They are able to offer attractive career opportunities to graduates. attractive
The audience was/were clapping for 10 minutes. audience
an audience of 10 000 audience
The debate was televised in front of a live audience. audience
An audience of millions watched the wedding on TV. audience
TV/cinema/movie audiences audience
His book reached an even wider audience when it was made into a movie. audience
The target audience for this advertisement was mainly teenagers. audience
Aunt Alice aunt
My aunt lives in Canada. aunt
Who is your favourite author? author
He is the author of three books on art. author
best-selling author Paul Theroux author
Who's the author? author
He spoke with authority on the topic. authority
the moral authority to run the country authority
The health authorities are investigating the problem. authority
I have to report this to the authorities. authority
the immigration authorities authority
It was done without the principal's authority. authority
We acted under the authority of the UN. authority
in a position of authority authority
She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses. authority
Nothing will be done because no one in authority (= who has a position of power) takes the matter seriously. authority
Only the manager has the authority to sign cheques. authority
We have the authority to search this building. authority
automatic doors automatic
a fully automatic driverless train automatic
automatic transmission (= in a car, etc.) automatic
an automatic rifle (= one that continues to fire as long as the trigger is pressed) automatic
Breathing is an automatic function of the body. automatic
My reaction was automatic. automatic
A fine for this offence is automatic. automatic
The heating switches off automatically. automatically
I turned left automatically without thinking. automatically
You will automatically get free dental treatment if you are under 18. automatically
in the autumn of 2010 autumn
in early/late autumn autumn
the autumn term (= for example at a school or college in Britain) autumn
autumn colours/leaves autumn
It's been a very mild autumn this year. autumn
available resources/facilities available
readily/freely/publicly/generally available available
Tickets are available free of charge from the school. available
When will the information be made available? available
Further information is available on request. available
This was the only room available. available
We'll send you a copy as soon as it becomes available. available
Every available doctor was called to the scene. available
Will she be available this afternoon? available
The director was not available for comment. available
an average rate/cost/price average
Average earnings are around £20 000 per annum. average
at an average speed of 100 miles per hour average
40 hours is a fairly average working week for most people. average
children of above/below average intelligence average
£20 for dinner is about average. average
I was just an average sort of student. average
The average of 4, 5 and 9 is 6. average
Parents spend an average of $220 a year on toys. average
If I get an A on this essay, that will bring my average (= average mark/grade) up to a B+. average
Temperatures are above/below average for the time of year. average
400 people a year die of this disease on average. average
Class sizes in the school are below the national average. average
avoid sth: The accident could have been avoided. avoid
They narrowly avoided defeat. avoid
The name was changed to avoid confusion with another firm. avoid
avoid doing sth: They built a wall to avoid soil being washed away. avoid
avoid sb/sth: He's been avoiding me all week. avoid
She kept avoiding my eyes (= avoided looking at me). avoid
I left early to avoid the rush hour. avoid
avoid doing sth: I've been avoiding getting down to work all day. avoid
You should avoid mentioning his divorce. avoid
The car swerved to avoid a cat. avoid
to be half/fully awake awake
to be wide awake (= fully awake) awake
I was still awake when he came to bed. awake
The noise was keeping everyone awake. awake
I was finding it hard to stay awake. awake
He lies awake at night worrying about his job. awake
She was awake (= not unconscious) during the operation on her leg. awake
awake (sb) (from/to sth): I awoke from a deep sleep. awake
The girls awoke to the sound of rain rattling on the windows. awake
awake to do sth: He awoke to find her gone. awake
awake sb: Her voice awoke the sleeping child. awake
His speech is bound to awake old fears and hostilities. awake
It took her some time to awake to the dangers of her situation. awake to sth
He was nominated for the best actor award. award
an award presentation/ceremony award
the Housing Design Award award
award for sth: to win/receive/get an award for sth award
award sth (to sb): The judges awarded equal points to both finalists. award
award (sb) sth: The judges awarded both finalists equal points. award
He was awarded damages of £50 000. award
As you're aware, this is not a new problem. aware
As far as I'm aware, nobody has done anything about it. aware
acutely/painfully (= very) aware aware
aware of sth: I don't think people are really aware of just how much it costs. aware
He was well aware of the problem. aware
Everybody should be made aware of the risks involved. aware
aware that...: Were you aware that something was wrong? aware
aware of sb/sth: She slipped away without him being aware of it. aware
They suddenly became aware of people looking at them. aware
aware that...: I was aware that she was trembling. aware
The beach is a mile away. away
Christmas is still months away. away
away from sb/sth: The station is a few minutes' walk away from here. away
Go away! away
Put your toys away. away
The bright light made her look away. away
There were ten children away yesterday. away
Sorry, he's away. away
away from sb/sth: She was away from work for a week. away
That's an awful colour. awful
'They didn't even offer to pay.' 'Oh that's awful.' awful
It's awful, isn't it? awful
The weather last summer was awful. awful
I feel awful about forgetting her birthday. awful
to look/feel awful (= to look/feel ill) awful
There's an awful smell in here. awful
The awful thing is, it was my fault. awful
It's going to cost an awful lot of money. awful
There's not an awful lot of room. awful
I feel an awful lot better than I did yesterday. awful
I had an awful job persuading him to come (= it was very difficult). awful
the awful horrors of war awful
I'm awfully sorry about that problem the other day. awfully
That name sounds awfully familiar. awfully
I'm not awfully keen on fish. awfully
There was an awkward silence. awkward
I felt awkward because they obviously wanted to be alone. awkward
Don't ask awkward questions. awkward
You've put me in an awkward position. awkward
an awkward customer (= a person who is difficult to deal with) awkward
Please don't be awkward about letting him come. awkward
It makes things awkward for everyone when you behave like that. awkward
Have I come at an awkward time? awkward
This box is very awkward for one person to carry. awkward
This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units. awkward
He tried to dance, but he was too clumsy and awkward. awkward
I must have slept in an awkward position—I'm aching all over. awkward
'I'm sorry,' he said awkwardly. awkwardly
She fell awkwardly and broke her ankle. awkwardly
an awkwardly shaped room awkwardly
The baby's crying! baby
a newborn baby baby
My sister's expecting a baby = she is pregnant. baby
She had a baby last year. baby
a baby boy/girl baby
baby food/clothes baby
a baby monkey/blackbird baby
The television guide is at the back of the paper. back
Write your name on the back of the cheque. back
We could only get seats at the back (= of the room). back
I found some old photos at the back of the drawer. back
He was shot in the back of the knee. back
The house has three bedrooms at the front and two at the back. back
There's room for three people in the back. back
There's room for three people in back = of a car, etc.. back
If you'd like to come round the back (= to the area behind the house), I'll show you the garden. back
Do you sleep on your back or your front? back
He stood with his back to the door. back
They had their hands tied behind their backs. back
They set off with the wind at their backs (= behind them). back
I pulled (= injured the muscles in) my back playing squash. back
back pain back
a back massage back
A small boy rode on the elephant's back. back
She broke her back in a riding accident. back
He put his back out (= dislocated sth in his back) lifting the crates. back
When on stage, try not to turn your back on the audience. turn your back on sb/sth
She turned her back on them when they needed her. turn your back on sb/sth
Some newspapers have turned their backs on discussion and argument. turn your back on sb/sth
I think you've got that sweater on back to front. back to front
Have you been talking about me behind my back? behind sb's back
They went ahead and sold it behind my back. behind sb's back
We were sitting in the back row. back
back teeth back
a back room (= one at the back of a building) back
the back page of a newspaper back
If he kicks me, I'll kick him back. back
Could you call back later, please? back
We should have turned left five kilometres back. back
Back at home, her parents were worried. back
I can't wait to get back home. back
The village has a history going back to the Middle Ages. back
She left back in November. back
That was a few years back. back
Put the book back on the shelf. back
Please give me my ball back. back
He'll be back on Monday. back
It takes me an hour to walk there and back. back
Could you go back to the beginning of the story? back
She woke up briefly and then went back to sleep. back
We were right back where we started, only this time without any money. back
He could no longer hold back his tears. back
The barriers kept the crowd back. back
Stand back and give me some room. back
I stepped back to let them pass. back
Sit back and relax. back
You've combed your hair back. back
He turned and looked back. back
She fell back towards the end of the race. back
ferries sailing back and forth between the islands back and forth
Her parents backed her in her choice of career. back
Doctors have backed plans to raise the tax on cigarettes. back
The programme of economic reform is backed (= given financial support) by foreign aid. back
a United Nations-backed peace plan back
to back out of a parking space back
back sth + adv./prep.: If you can't drive in forwards, try backing it in. back
I'll back you up if they don't believe you. back sb/sth up
The writer doesn't back up his opinions with examples. back sb/sth up
two doctors backed up by a team of nurses back sb/sth up
The rebels backed up their demands with threats. back sb/sth up
He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press. background
A piano tinkled gently in the background. background
background music background
There was a lot of background noise (= that you could hear, but were not listening to). background
a photograph with trees in the background background
the historical background to the war background
background information/knowledge background
The elections are taking place against a background of violence. background
Can you give me more background on the company? background
a person's family/social/cultural/educational/class background background
The job would suit someone with a business background. background
In spite of their very different backgrounds, they immediately became friends. background
She strode past him without a backward glance. backward
She felt that going back to live in her home town would be a backward step. backward
I lost my balance and fell backwards. backwards
He took a step backwards. backwards
'Ambulance' is written backwards so you can read it in the mirror. backwards
In the movie they take a journey backwards through time. backwards
I felt that going to live with my parents would be a step backwards. backwards
She rocked backwards and forwards on her chair. backward(s) and forward(s)
Those shoes are bad for her feet. bad
Weather like this is bad for business. bad
Too much work is bad for your health. bad
Have you been a bad boy? bad
The hero gets to shoot all the bad guys. bad
He said I must have done something bad to deserve it. bad
I know that this is a bad time to ask for help. bad
He now realized that it had been a bad decision on his part. bad
You're heading for a bad attack of sunburn. bad
The engagement was a bad mistake. bad
My headache is getting worse. bad
a bad teacher bad
You're a bad liar! bad
He's a bad loser (= he complains when he loses a game). bad
She is so bad at keeping secrets. bad
bad conditions/driving bad
a bad copy/diet bad
I thought it was a very bad article. bad
This isn't as bad as I thought. bad
That's not a bad idea. bad
bad news/weather/dreams/habits bad
I'm having a really bad day. bad
It was the worst experience of her life. bad
Smoking gives you bad breath. bad
Things are bad enough without our own guns shelling us. bad
If sometimes they're the wrong decisions, too bad. too bad
Too bad every day can't be as good as this. too bad
'How are you?' 'Not too bad.' not bad
That wasn't bad for a first attempt. not bad
to play/sing badly badly
badly designed/organized badly
Things have been going badly. badly
I did badly (= was not successful) in my exams. badly
to behave/sleep badly badly
badly paid/treated badly
The kids took the dog's death very badly (= they were very unhappy). badly
The economic crisis reflects badly on the government's policies. badly
She's only trying to help, so don't think badly of her. badly
The building is badly in need of repair. badly
They wanted to win so badly. badly
I miss her badly. badly
badly damaged/injured/hurt badly
The country has been badly affected by recession. badly
Everything's gone badly wrong! badly
She gets very bad-tempered when she's tired. bad-tempered
He sat in bad-tempered silence. bad-tempered
a plastic/polythene/paper bag bag
a laundry/mail bag bag
a black plastic rubbish/garbage bag bag
a shopping bag bag
a make-up bag bag
He's upstairs unpacking his bags. bag
She opened her bag (= her handbag ) and took out her comb. bag
excess baggage (= weighing more than the limit allowed on a plane) baggage
baggage handlers (= people employed to load and unload baggage at airports) baggage
We loaded our baggage into the car. baggage
bake (sth): baked apples bake
the delicious smell of baking bread bake
bake sth for sb: I'm baking a birthday cake for Alex. bake
bake sb sth: I'm baking Alex a cake. bake
to check your bank balance (= to find out how much money there is in your account) balance
The balance of $500 must be paid within 90 days. balance
Athletes need a good sense of balance. balance
I struggled to keep my balance on my new skates. balance
She cycled round the corner, lost her balance and fell off. balance
This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions. balance
Tourists often disturb the delicate balance of nature on the island. balance
His wife's death disturbed the balance of his mind. balance
balance between A and B: Try to keep a balance between work and relaxation. balance
balance out: The good and bad effects of any decision will usually balance out. balance
balance sth (out): This year's profits will balance our previous losses. balance
His lack of experience was balanced by a willingness to learn. balance
She tries to balance home life and career. balance
balance (on sth): How long can you balance on one leg? balance
balance sth (on sth): The television was precariously balanced on top of a pile of books. balance
She balanced the cup on her knee. balance
a golf/tennis/cricket ball ball
Bounce the ball and try and hit it over the net. ball
The sun was a huge ball of fire low on the horizon. ball
a ball of string ball
Some animals roll themselves into a ball for protection. ball
Chemical weapons are banned internationally. ban
a campaign to ban smoking in public places ban
ban sb from sth: He was banned from the meeting. ban
ban sb from doing sth: She's been banned from leaving Greece while the allegations are investigated. ban
He was banned from driving for six months. ban
There is to be a total ban on smoking in the office. ban
to impose/lift a ban ban
She always ties her hair back in a band. band
All babies in the hospital have name bands on their wrists. band
She wore a simple band of gold = a ring on her finger. band
a white plate with a blue band around the edge band
a band of outlaws band
He persuaded a small band of volunteers to help. band
a rock/jazz band band
She's a singer with a band. band
a military band band
Don't bandage the wound too tightly. bandage
His injured leg was all bandaged up. bandage
He jumped in and swam to the opposite bank. bank
It's on the north bank of the Thames. bank
a house on the banks of the River Severn (= on land near the river) bank
My salary is paid directly into my bank. bank
I need to go to the bank (= the local office of a bank). bank
a bank loan bank
a bank manager bank
He smashed the window with an iron bar. bar
All the ground floor windows were fitted with bars. bar
a five-bar gate (= one made with five horizontal bars of wood) bar
a bar of chocolate/soap bar
candy bars bar
We met at a bar called the Flamingo. bar
the island's only licensed bar (= one that is allowed to sell alcoholic drinks) bar
a cocktail bar bar
The hotel has a restaurant, bar and swimming pool. bar
I found David in the bar of the Red Lion (= a room in a pub where drinks are served). bar
She was sitting at the bar. bar
It was so crowded I couldn't get to the bar. bar
a sandwich bar bar
a coffee bar bar
I picked up a few good bargains in the sale. bargain
The car was a bargain at that price. bargain
bargain prices bargain
The crowd had to stand behind barriers. barrier
Show your ticket at the barrier. barrier
The car crashed into the safety barrier and burst into flames. barrier
the removal of trade barriers barrier
The world of Disney is a magical experience that knows no age barriers. barrier
barrier to sth: Lack of confidence is a psychological barrier to success. barrier
Cost should not be a barrier to the use of legal services. barrier
The Yangtze river is a natural barrier to the north-east. barrier
the language barrier (= when people cannot communicate because they do not speak the same language) barrier
barrier between A and B: There was no real barrier between reality and fantasy in his mind. barrier
barrier against sth: Ozone is the earth's barrier against ultra-violet radiation. barrier
a military/naval base base
an air base base
After the attack, they returned to base. base
I spend a lot of time in Britain but Paris is still my base. base
The town is an ideal base for touring the area. base
You can use our apartment as a base in New York. base
The company has its base in New York, and branch offices all over the world. base
She used her family's history as a base for her novel. base
His arguments have a sound economic base. base
the base of a column/glass base
a pain at the base of the spine base
The lamp has a heavy base. base
What are you basing this theory on? base sth on/upon sth
The movie is based on a real-life incident. based
The report is based on figures from six different European cities. based
We're based in Chicago. based
a Chicago-based company based
lead-based paints based
a class-based society based
basic information/facts/ideas basic
the basic principles of law basic
basic to sth: Drums are basic to African music. basic
The campsite provided only basic facilities. basic
My knowledge of French is pretty basic. basic
basic human rights basic
the cost of basic foods basic
Yes, that's basically correct. basically
The two approaches are basically very similar. basically
There have been some problems but basically it's a good system. basically
Basically, there's not a lot we can do about it. basically
He basically just sits there and does nothing all day. basically
And that's it, basically. basically
She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications. basis
Some movies have been banned on the basis that they are too violent. basis
on a regular/permanent/part-time/temporary basis basis
on a daily/day-to-day/weekly basis basis
The basis of a good marriage is trust. basis
This article will form the basis for our discussion. basis
The theory seems to have no basis in fact. basis
a long soak in a hot bath bath
Please run a bath for me (= fill the bath with water). bath
I think I'll have a bath and go to bed. bath
to take a bath bath
Go and wash your hands in the bathroom. bathroom
I have to go to the bathroom (= use the toilet). bathroom
Where's the bathroom? (= for example in a restaurant) bathroom
to replace the batteries battery
a rechargeable battery battery
a car battery battery
The battery is flat (= it is no longer producing electricity). battery
the battle of Waterloo battle
to be killed in battle battle
a gun battle battle
to go into battle battle
a legal battle for compensation battle
a battle with an insurance company battle
a battle of wits (= when each side uses their ability to think quickly to try to win) battle
a battle of wills (= when each side is very determined to win) battle
the battle of the sexes battle
the endless battle between man and nature battle
battle (against sth): her long battle against cancer battle
to fight an uphill battle against prejudice battle
battle (for sth): a battle for survival battle
battle (with sth): his battle with alcoholism battle
the Bay of Bengal bay
Hudson Bay bay
a magnificent view across the bay bay
Is there a God? be
Once upon a time there was a princess... be
I tried phoning but there was no answer. be
There's a bank down the road. be
Was there a pool at the hotel? be
The town is three miles away. be
If you're looking for your file, it's on the table. be
Mary's upstairs. be
The party is on Friday evening. be
The meetings are always in the main conference room. be
She has been in her room for hours. be
They're here till Christmas. be
I'll be at the party. be
He'll be here soon (= will arrive soon). be
I've never been to Spain. be
He had been abroad many times. be
Has the postman been yet? be
She's from Italy. be
'Who is that?' 'It's my brother.' be
She's a great beauty. be
Susan is a doctor. be
He wants to be (= become) a pilot when he grows up. be
+ adj.: It's beautiful! be
Life is unfair. be
He is ten years old. be
'How are you?' 'I'm very well, thanks.' be
Be quick! be
be (that)...: The fact is (that) we don't have enough money. be
be doing sth: The problem is getting it all done in the time available. be
be to do sth: The problem is to get it all done in the time available. be
It's strange how she never comes to see us any more. be
He thinks it's clever to make fun of people. be
It's going to be a great match. be
+ noun: It's two thirty. be
Is your jacket real leather? be
be mine, yours, etc.: The money's not yours, it's John's. be
be for me, you, etc.: This package is for you. be
'How much is that dress?' 'Eighty dollars.' be
Three and three is six. be
How much is a thousand pounds in euros? be
Let x be the sum of a and b. be
London is not England (= do not think that all of England is like London). be
Money isn't everything (= it is not the only important thing). be
A thousand dollars is nothing to somebody as rich as he is. be
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be alive today. if it wasn't/weren't for...
He was killed in the war. be
Where were they made? be
The house was still being built. be
You will be told what to do. be
I am studying Chinese. be
I'll be seeing him soon. be
What have you been doing this week? be
I'm always being criticized. be
You're not hungry, are you? be
Ben's coming, isn't he? be
The old theatre was pulled down, wasn't it? be
Karen wasn't beaten in any of her games, but all the others were. be
'Are you coming with us?' 'No, I'm not.' be
I am to call them once I reach the airport. be
You are to report this to the police. be
What is to be done about this problem? be
They are to be married in June. be
tourists sunbathing on the beach beach
a sandy/pebble/shingle beach beach
a beach bar beach
He beached the boat and lifted the boy onto the shore. beach
a beached whale (= one that has become stuck on land and cannot get back into the water) beach
The gull held the fish in its beak. beak
The ice is too thin to bear your weight. bear
She bore the responsibility for most of the changes. bear
Do parents have to bear the whole cost of tuition fees? bear
You shouldn't have to bear the blame for other people's mistakes. bear
bear sth: The pain was almost more than he could bear. bear
She couldn't bear the thought of losing him. bear
bear doing sth: I can't bear having cats in the house. bear
He can't bear being laughed at. bear
bear to do sth: He can't bear to be laughed at. bear
How can you bear to eat that stuff? bear
bear sb doing sth: I can't bear you doing that. bear
He has decided to grow a beard and a moustache. beard
a week's growth of beard beard
a goat's beard beard
a false beard beard
beat sth (up): Beat the eggs up to a frothy consistency. beat
beat A and B together: Beat the flour and milk together. beat
She's alive—her heart is still beating. beat
We heard the drums beating. beat
The bird was beating its wings (= moving them up and down) frantically. beat
Hailstones beat against the window. beat
beat sth: Someone was beating a drum. beat
beat sth + adv./prep.: She was beating dust out of the carpet (= removing dust from the carpet by beating it). beat
beat sb: At that time children were regularly beaten for quite minor offences (= a punishment). beat
beat sb + adv./prep.: An elderly man was found beaten to death. beat
The prisoners were beaten into submission (= they were beaten until they did what was wanted). beat
beat sb + adj.: They beat him unconscious (= hit him until he became unconscious). beat
Nothing beats home cooking. beat
You can't beat Italian shoes. beat
They want to beat the speed record (= go faster than anyone before). beat
beat sb: a problem that beats even the experts beat
beat sb why, how, etc...: It beats me (= I don't know) why he did it. beat
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). beat
The government's main aim is to beat inflation. beat
He beat me at chess. beat
Their recent wins have proved they're still the ones to beat (= the most difficult team to beat). beat
He was badly beaten up by a gang of thugs. beat sb up
This type of music has a strong beat to it. beat
The piece has four beats to the bar. beat
Pause for two beats and then repeat the chorus. beat
several loud beats on the drum beat
His heart missed a beat when he saw her. beat
the steady beat of the drums beat
a beautiful woman/face/baby/voice/poem/smell/evening beautiful
beautiful countryside/weather/music beautiful
She looked stunningly beautiful that night. beautiful
What a beautiful thing to say! beautiful
What beautiful timing! beautiful
She sings beautifully. beautifully
a beautifully decorated house beautifully
It's all working out beautifully. beautifully
My leg has healed beautifully. beautifully
the beauty of the sunset/of poetry/of his singing beauty
a woman of great beauty beauty
The woods were designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. beauty
beauty products/treatment (= intended to make a person more beautiful) beauty
The sheer beauty of the scenery took my breath away. beauty
I did it because he told me to. because
Just because I don't complain, people think I'm satisfied. because
They are here because of us. because of
He walked slowly because of his bad leg. because of
Because of his wife('s) being there, I said nothing about it. because of
It soon became apparent that no one was going to come. become
She was becoming confused. become
+ noun: She became queen in 1952. become
The bill will become law next year. become
She's studying to become a teacher. become
His job has become his whole life. become
the ocean bed bed
oyster beds (= an area in the sea where there are many oysters ) bed
a single/double bed bed
She lay on the bed (= on top of the covers). bed
He lay in bed (= under the covers). bed
I'm tired—I'm going to bed. bed
It's time for bed (= time to go to sleep). bed
I'll just put the kids to bed. bed
He likes to have a mug of cocoa before bed (= before going to bed). bed
to get into/out of bed bed
to make the bed (= arrange the covers in a tidy way) bed
Could you give me a bed for the night (= somewhere to sleep)? bed
There's a shortage of hospital beds (= not enough room for patients to be admitted). bed
He has been confined to bed with flu for the past couple of days. bed
the spare bedroom bedroom
a hotel with 20 bedrooms bedroom
This is the master bedroom (= the main bedroom of the house). bedroom
roast/minced beef beef
beef and dairy cattle beef
a joint/fillet of beef beef
a barrel/bottle/glass of beer beer
beers brewed in Germany beer
a beer glass beer
Are you a beer drinker? beer
Shall we have a beer? beer
before lunch before
the day before yesterday before
The year before last he won a gold medal, and the year before that he won a silver. before
She's lived there since before the war. before
He arrived before me. before
She became a lawyer as her father had before her. before
Leave your keys at reception before departure. before
Something ought to have been done before now. before
We'll know before long (= soon). before
Turn left just before (= before you reach) the bank. before
Your name is before mine on the list. before
He puts his work before everything (= regards it as more important than anything else). before
The task before us is a daunting one. before
The whole summer lay before me. before
Do it before you forget. before
Did she leave a message before she went? before
Before I made a decision, I thought carefully about it. before
It may be many years before the situation improves. before
It was some time before I realized the truth. before
Put that away before it gets broken. before
You should have told me so before. before
It had been fine the week before (= the previous week). before
That had happened long before (= a long time earlier). before
I think we've met before. before
Shall I begin? begin
begin at/with sth: Let's begin at page 9. begin
begin by doing sth: She began by thanking us all for coming. begin
begin sth: We began work on the project in May. begin
I began (= started reading) this novel last month and I still haven't finished it. begin
begin sth at/with sth: He always begins his lessons with a warm-up exercise. begin
begin sth as sth: He began his political career as a student (= when he was a student). begin
begin to do sth: I began to feel dizzy. begin
At last the guests began to arrive. begin
She began to cry. begin
It was beginning to snow. begin
I was beginning to think you'd never come. begin
begin doing sth: Everyone began talking at once. begin
When will you begin recruiting? begin
When does the concert begin? begin
Work on the new bridge is due to begin in September. begin
The evening began well. begin
He began as an actor, before starting to direct films. begin
What began as a minor scuffle turned into a full-scale riot. begin
Where does Europe end and Asia begin? begin
begin with sth: Use 'an' before words beginning with a vowel. begin
'I'm thinking of a country in Asia.' 'What does it begin with (= what is the first letter)?' begin
Each chapter begins with a quotation. begin
begin at...: The path begins at Livingston village. begin
'Ladies and gentlemen,' he began, 'welcome to the Town Hall.' begin
The school began in 1920, with only ten pupils. begin
begin sth: He began a new magazine on post-war architecture. begin
I found it tiring to begin with but I soon got used to it. to begin with
We'll go slowly to begin with. to begin with
'What was it you didn't like?' 'Well, to begin with, our room was far too small.' to begin with
We're going to Japan at the beginning of July. beginning
She's been working there since the beginning of last summer. beginning
We missed the beginning of the movie. beginning
Let's start again from the beginning. beginning
The birth of their first child marked the beginning of a new era in their married life. beginning
I've read the whole book from beginning to end and still can't understand it. beginning
On behalf of the department I would like to thank you all. on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf
Mr Knight cannot be here, so his wife will accept the prize on his behalf. on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf
They campaigned on behalf of asylum seekers. on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf
We collected money in behalf of the homeless. in behalf of sb, in sb's behalf
The doctor behaved very unprofessionally. behave
They behaved very badly towards their guests. behave
He behaved like a true gentleman. behave
She behaved with great dignity. behave
He behaved as if/though nothing had happened. behave
They behave differently when you're not around. behave
Will you kids just behave! behave
She doesn't know how to behave in public. behave
The children always behave for their father. behave
behave yourself: I want you to behave yourselves while I'm away. behave
well-/badly-behaved children behave
good/bad behaviour behaviour
social/sexual/criminal behaviour behaviour
His behaviour towards her was becoming more and more aggressive. behaviour
the behaviour of dolphins/chromosomes behaviour
studying human and animal behaviour behaviour
to study learned behaviours behaviour
Who's the girl standing behind Jan? behind
Stay close behind me. behind
a small street behind the station behind
She glanced behind her. behind
Don't forget to lock the door behind you (= when you leave). behind
The sun disappeared behind the clouds. behind
He's behind the rest of the class in reading. behind
We're behind schedule (= late). behind
She knew that, whatever she decided, her family was right behind her. behind
She rode off down the road with the dog running behind. behind
The others are a long way behind. behind
He was shot from behind as he ran away. behind
I had fallen so far behind that it seemed pointless trying to catch up. behind
I was told to stay behind after school (= remain in school). behind
This bag was left behind after the class. behind
behind (with sth): She's fallen behind with the payments. behind
behind (in sth): He was terribly behind in his work. behind
I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing. belief
belief in God/democracy belief
The incident has shaken my belief (= made me have less confidence) in the police. belief
She acted in the belief that she was doing good. belief
Contrary to popular belief (= in spite of what people may think), he was not responsible for the tragedy. belief
There is a general belief that things will soon get better. belief
religious/political beliefs belief
A society should be judged on its beliefs and values. belief
believe (that)...: She couldn't believe (that) it was all happening again. believe
I don't believe I'm doing this! believe
believe how, what, etc...: I can't believe how much better I feel. believe
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. believe
She believes that killing animals for food or fur is completely immoral. believe
'Where does she come from?' 'Spain, I believe.' believe
'Does he still work there?' 'I believe so/not.' believe
believe (that)...: Police believe (that) the man may be armed. believe
it is believed (that)...: It is believed that the couple have left the country. believe
believe sb/sth to be, have, etc. sth: The vases are believed to be worth over $20 000 each. believe
believe sb/sth + adj.: Three sailors are missing, believed drowned. believe
believe sb: I don't believe you! believe
The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him. believe
Believe me, she's not right for you. believe
believe sth: I believed his lies for years. believe
I find that hard to believe. believe
Don't believe a word of it (= don't believe any part of what sb is saying). believe
believe (that)...: People used to believe (that) the earth was flat. believe
He refused to believe (that) his son was involved in drugs. believe
I do believe you're right (= I think sth is true, even though it is surprising). believe
Do you believe in God? believe in sb/sth
They need a leader they can believe in. believe in sb
I never thought I could make it as an actor, but my parents always believed in me. believe in sb
Do you believe in capital punishment? believe in sth
believe doing sth: I don't believe in hitting children. believe in sth
A peal of church bells rang out in the distance. bell
a bicycle bell bell
His voice came down the line as clear as a bell. bell
the bell of a trumpet (= the bell-shaped part at the end of it) bell
a bell tower bell
a bell-shaped flower bell
wedding bells bell
The dancers wore bells on their ankles. bell
Ring the bell to see if they're in. bell
The bell's ringing! bell
The bell went for the end of the lesson. bell
An alarm bell went off. bell
Warning bells started ringing in her head as she sensed that something was wrong. bell
Where do these plates belong (= where are they kept)? belong
Are you sure these documents belong together? belong
Several of the points you raise do not belong in this discussion. belong
A person like that does not belong in teaching. belong
I don't feel as if I belong here. belong
Have you ever belonged to a political party? belong to sth
Lions and tigers belong to the cat family. belong to sth
Who does this watch belong to? belong to sb
The islands belong to Spain. belong to sb
He dived below the surface of the water. below
Please do not write below this line. below
Skirts will be worn below (= long enough to cover) the knee. below
The temperatures remained below freezing all day. below
Her work was well below average for the class. below
A police sergeant is below an inspector. below
They live on the floor below. below
I could still see the airport buildings far below. below
See below (= at the bottom of the page) for references. below
The passengers who felt seasick stayed below (= on a lower deck ). below
to do up/fasten/tighten a belt belt
a belt buckle belt
He bent and kissed her. bend
The doctor told me to avoid bending and stretching. bend
His dark head bent over her. bend
She bent forward to pick up the newspaper. bend
Slowly bend from the waist and bring your head down to your knees. bend
bend sth (+ adv./prep.): He bent his head and kissed her. bend
She was bent over her desk writing a letter. bend
Bend your knees, keeping your back straight. bend
Lie flat and let your knees bend. bend
Mark the pipe where you want to bend it. bend
The knives were bent out of shape. bend
He bent the wire into the shape of a square. bend
The road bent sharply to the right. bend
bend sth: Glass and water both bend light. bend
a sharp bend in the road bend
You took that bend very fast! bend
They found the body buried beneath a pile of leaves. beneath
The boat sank beneath the waves. beneath
Her careful make-up hid the signs of age beneath. beneath
I've had the benefit of a good education. benefit
The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone concerned. benefit
It will be to your benefit to arrive early. benefit
He couldn't see the benefit of arguing any longer. benefit
the benefits of modern medicine benefit
It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits (= enjoying the results) of all her hard work. benefit
With the benefit of hindsight (= knowing what we have learnt since), we would do things differently. benefit
For maximum benefit, take the tablets before meals. benefit
I have typed out some lecture notes for the benefit of those people who were absent last week. for sb's benefit
Don't go to any trouble for my benefit! for sb's benefit
We should spend the money on something that will benefit everyone. benefit
Who exactly stands to benefit from these changes? benefit
Most crime victims benefit greatly by talking about their experiences. benefit
a piece of bent wire bent
Do this exercise with your knees bent (= not with your legs straight). bent
a small bent old woman bent
He was bent double with laughter. bent
He sat beside her all night. beside
a mill beside a stream beside
That's the best movie I've ever seen! best
He wrote his best songs before he was 25. best
She was one of the best tennis players of her generation. best
Is that your best suit? best
They've been best friends (= closest friends) since they were children. best
the company's best-ever results best
We want the kids to have the best possible education. best
Those were the best years of my life. best
What's the best way to cook steak? best
The best thing to do would be to apologize. best
He's the best man for the job. best
It's best if you go now. best
I'm not in the best position to advise you. best
Which one do you like best? best
Well-drained soil suits the plant best. best
her best-known poem best
He works best in the mornings. best
Britain's best-dressed woman best
The beaches are beautiful, but, best of all, there are very few tourists. best
Painting is best done in daylight. best
Do as you think best (= what you think is the most suitable thing to do). best
We all want the best for our children. best
They only buy the best. best
They're all good players, but she's the best of all. best
We're the best of friends (= very close friends). best
She always brings out the best in people. best
The town looks its best (= is most attractive) in the spring. best
Don't worry about the exam—just do your best. best
The roses are past their best now. best
I don't really feel at my best today. best
Fifty pounds is the best I can offer you. best
The best we can hope for in the game is a draw. best
You have to be over 16 to bet. bet
bet on/against sth: I wouldn't bet on them winning the next election. bet
bet sth (on sth): He bet $2 000 on the final score of the game. bet
bet (sb) (sth) (that...): She bet me £20 that I wouldn't do it. bet
bet (that)...: I bet (that) we're too late. bet
You can bet (that) the moment I sit down, the phone will ring. bet
bet sb (that)...: I'll bet you (that) he knows all about it. bet
to win/lose a bet bet
bet on sth: We've got a bet on who's going to arrive first. bet
He had a bet on the horses. bet
They all put a bet on the race. bet
I hear you're taking bets on whether she'll marry him. bet
I did it for a bet (= because sb had agreed to pay me money if I did). bet
'Liverpool are bound to win.' 'Do you want a bet? ' (= I disagree with you, I don't think they will.) bet
We're hoping for better weather tomorrow. better
Her work is getting better and better. better
He is in a much better mood than usual. better
The meal couldn't have been better. better
There's nothing better than a long soak in a hot bath. better
If you can only exercise once a week, that's better than nothing (= better than taking no exercise at all). better
She's far better at science than her brother. better
Can you think of a better word than 'nice'? better
It would be better for him to talk to his parents about his problems. better
You'd be better going by bus. better
She's a lot better today. better
His leg was getting better. better
You'll feel all the better for a good night's sleep. better
She sings much better than I do. better
Sound travels better in water than in air. better
People are better educated now. better
You'll like her when you know her better. better
A cup of tea? There's nothing I'd like better! better
Fit people are better able to cope with stress. better
Families will be better off under the new law. be better off
Her promotion means she's $100 a week better off. be better off
You'd better go to the doctor about your cough. had better/best (do sth)
We'd better leave now or we'll miss the bus. had better/best (do sth)
You'd better not do that again. had better/best (do sth)
'I'll give you back the money tomorrow.' 'You'd better!' (= as a threat) had better/best (do sth)
the better of the two books better
I expected better of him (= I thought he would have behaved better). better
What's the betting that he gets his own way? what's the betting...?, the betting is that...
The betting is that he'll get his own way. what's the betting...?, the betting is that...
Q comes between P and R in the English alphabet. between
I sat down between Jo and Diana. between
Switzerland lies between France, Germany, Austria and Italy. between
The paper had fallen down between the desk and the wall. between
My job is somewhere between a secretary and a personal assistant. between
It's cheaper between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. between
Don't eat between meals. between
Children must attend school between the ages of 5 and 16. between
Many changes took place between the two world wars. between
It weighed between nine and ten kilos. between
The temperature remained between 25 ° C and 30 ° C all week. between
the border between Sweden and Norway between
We fly between Rome and Paris twice daily. between
a difference/distinction/contrast between two things between
a link between unemployment and crime between
There's a lot of bad feeling between them. between
I had to choose between the two jobs. between
We ate a pizza between us. between
This is just between you and me / between ourselves (= it is a secret). between
We ought to be able to manage it between us. between
China and India between them account for a third of the world's population. between
The house was near a park but there was a road in between. between
I see her most weekends but not very often in between. between
The road continues beyond the village up into the hills. beyond
It won't go on beyond midnight. beyond
I know what I'll be doing for the next three weeks but I haven't thought beyond that. beyond
Our success was far beyond what we thought possible. beyond
She's got nothing beyond her state pension. beyond
The bicycle was beyond repair (= is too badly damaged to repair). beyond
The situation is beyond our control. beyond
The handle was just beyond my reach. beyond
The exercise was beyond the abilities of most of the class. beyond
Snowdon and the mountains beyond were covered in snow. beyond
The immediate future is clear, but it's hard to tell what lies beyond. beyond
the year 2010 and beyond beyond
He got on his bicycle and rode off. bicycle
We went for a bicycle ride on Sunday. bicycle
bid (sth) (for sth): I bid £2 000 for the painting. bid
bid (against sb): We wanted to buy the chairs but another couple were bidding against us. bid
A French firm will be bidding for the contract. bid
Granada mounted a hostile takeover bid for Forte. bid
At the auction (= a public sale where things are sold to the person who offers the most), the highest bid for the picture was £200. bid
Any more bids? bid
The company submitted a bid for the contract to clean the hospital. bid
a big decision big
Tonight is the biggest match of his career. big
You are making a big mistake. big
She took the stage for her big moment. big
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? big
my big brother big
You're a big girl now. big
a big man/house/increase big
This shirt isn't big enough. big
It's the world's biggest computer company. big
He had this great big grin on his face. big
They were earning big money. big
The news came as a big blow. big
She got on her bike and rode off. bike
I usually go to work by bike. bike
to introduce/approve/reject a bill bill
the Education Reform Bill bill
a ten-dollar bill bill
the telephone/electricity/gas bill bill
We ran up a massive hotel bill. bill
She always pays her bills on time. bill
I'll be sending you the bill for the dry-cleaning! bill
The bills are piling up (= there are more and more that have still not been paid). bill
Let's ask for the bill. bill
Worldwide sales reached 2.5 billion. billion
half a billion dollars billion
They have spent billions on the problem (= billions of dollars, etc.). billion
Our immune systems are killing billions of germs right now. billion
a rubbish bin bin
a degree in biology biology
How far is human nature determined by biology? biology
the biology of marine animals biology
a bird's nest with two eggs in it bird
a species of bird bird
The area has a wealth of bird life. bird
More than a third of Britain's bird species need urgent protection. bird
The baby weighed three kilos at birth. birth
John was present at the birth of both his children. birth
It was a difficult birth. birth
a hospital/home birth birth
Mark has been blind from birth. birth
Please state your date and place of birth. birth
the birth of a new society in South Africa birth
Anne was French by birth but lived most of her life in Italy. birth
a woman of noble birth birth
She died shortly after giving birth. give birth (to sb/sth)
Mary gave birth to a healthy baby girl. give birth (to sb/sth)
It was the study of history that gave birth to the social sciences. give birth (to sb/sth)
a packet of chocolate biscuits biscuit
a selection of cheese biscuits biscuit
The cake has a biscuit base (= one made from crushed biscuits). biscuit
The best bit of the holiday was seeing the Grand Canyon. bit
The school play was a huge success—the audience roared with laughter at all the funny bits. bit
These trousers are a bit tight. bit
'Are you tired?' 'Yes, I am a bit.' bit
It costs a bit more than I wanted to spend. bit
I can lend you fifty pounds, if you want. That should help a bit. bit
Wait a bit! bit
Can you move up a bit? bit
Greg thought for a bit before answering. bit
some useful bits of information bit
With a bit of luck, we'll be there by 12. bit
I've got a bit of shopping to do. bit
a bit of cake bit
bits of grass/paper bit
Most European spiders don't bite. bite
bite sb: We were badly bitten by mosquitoes. bite
Does your dog bite? bite
Come here! I won't bite! (= you don't need to be afraid) bite
bite into/through sth: She bit into a ripe juicy pear. bite
bite sb/sth: She was bitten by the family dog. bite
Stop biting your nails! bite
bite off sth/sth off: He bit off a large chunk of bread/He bit a large chunk of bread off. bite
Dog bites can get infected. bite
a mosquito/snake bite bite
She took a couple of bites of the sandwich. bite
He didn't eat a bite of his dinner (= he ate nothing). bite
The dog gave me a playful bite. bite
He has to wear a brace to correct his bite (= the way the upper and lower teeth fit together). bite
a long and bitter dispute bitter
She is very bitter about losing her job. bitter
to weep/shed bitter tears bitter
Losing the match was a bitter disappointment for the team. bitter
I've learnt from bitter experience not to trust what he says. bitter
Black coffee leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. bitter
bitter cold bitter
a bitter wind bitter
It's really bitter out today. bitter
She wept bitterly. bitterly
They complained bitterly. bitterly
The development was bitterly opposed by the local community. bitterly
bitterly disappointed/ashamed bitterly
chimneys black with smoke black
Go and wash your hands; they're absolutely black! black
Two black coffees, please. black
a black woman writer black
black culture black
a black night black
a shiny black car black
black storm clouds black
the black of the night sky black
Everyone at the funeral was dressed in black. black
a film made in black and white black and white
black-and-white photos black and white
If anyone's to blame, it's me. be to blame (for sth)
Which driver was to blame for the accident? be to blame (for sth)
Call her if you like, but don't blame me if she's angry. don't blame me
'I just slammed the phone down when he said that.' 'I don't blame you!' I don't blame you/her, etc. (for doing sth)
If you lose your job, you'll only have yourself to blame. only have yourself to blame
to lay/put the blame for sth on sb blame
The government will have to take the blame for the riots. blame
Why do I always get the blame for everything that goes wrong? blame
I'm not interested in apportioning blame for the accident (= deciding how much each person involved was responsible for it). blame
Sign your name in the blank space below. blank
a blank CD blank
Write on one side of the paper and leave the other side blank. blank
She turned to a blank page in her notebook. blank
blank whitewashed walls blank
Suddenly the screen went blank. blank
Please fill in the blanks. blank
If you can't answer the question, leave a blank. blank
Doctors think he will go blind. blind
blind and partially sighted people blind
One of her parents is blind. blind
She took the dog for a walk around the block. block
His apartment is three blocks away from the police station. block
a tower block block
a block of flats block
an office block block
the university's science block block
a block of ice/concrete/stone block
a chopping block (= for cutting food on) block
After today's heavy snow, many roads are still blocked. block
a blocked sink block
One of the guards moved to block her path. block
An ugly new building blocked the view from the window. block
His way was blocked by two large bouncers. block
The proposed merger has been blocked by the government. block
a small, blond boy blonde
Is she a natural blonde (= Is her hair naturally blonde)? blonde
He lost a lot of blood in the accident. blood
Blood was pouring out of a cut on her head. blood
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) blood
to draw blood (= to wound a person so that they lose blood) blood
a blood cell/sample blood
the blood supply to the brain blood
dried blood blood
The referee blew his whistle. blow
the sound of trumpets blowing blow
blow sth + adv./prep.: I was almost blown over by the wind. blow
She blew the dust off the book. blow
The ship was blown onto the rocks. blow
The bomb blast blew two passers-by across the street. blow
blow sth + adj.: The wind blew the door shut. blow
A cold wind blew from the east. blow
It was blowing hard. blow
It was blowing a gale (= there was a strong wind). blow
+ adv./prep.: You're not blowing hard enough! blow
The policeman asked me to blow into the breathalyser. blow
blow sth + adv./prep.: He drew on his cigarette and blew out a stream of smoke. blow
The tyres on my bike need blowing up. blow sth up
The bomb blew up. blow up
A police officer was killed when his car blew up. blow up
She received a severe blow on the head. blow
He was knocked out by a single blow to the head. blow
The two men were exchanging blows. blow
He landed a blow on Hill's nose. blow
Losing his job came as a terrible blow to him. blow
It was a shattering blow to her pride. blow
The new cuts will be seen as a crippling blow for people on low incomes. blow
The recent bomb attacks are a serious blow for the peace process. blow
Give your nose a good blow (= clear it completely). blow
Try to put the candles out in one blow. blow
I'll give three blows on the whistle as a signal. blow
piercing blue eyes blue
a blue shirt blue
Her hands were blue with cold. blue
bright/dark/light/pale blue blue
The room was decorated in vibrant blues and yellows. blue
She was dressed in blue. blue
She has a seat on the board of directors. board
The board is/are unhappy about falling sales. board
members of the board board
discussions at board level board
the academic board (= for example, of a British university) board
the Board of Education (= a group of elected officials who are in charge of all the public schools in a particular area) board
He had ripped up the carpet, leaving only the bare boards. board
a blackboard board
I'll write it up on the board. board
a noticeboard board
a bulletin board board
The exam results went up on the board. board
a diving board board
She jumped off the top board. board
a chessboard board
He removed the figure from the board. board
Have the passengers gone on board yet? on board
We must get more sponsors on board. on board
You need to bring the whole staff on board. on board
It's good to have you on board (= working with us) for this project. on board
Passengers are waiting to board. board
board sth: The ship was boarded by customs officials. board
Flight BA193 for Paris is now boarding at Gate 37. board
a rowing/sailing boat boat
a fishing boat boat
You can take a boat trip along the coast. boat
'How are you going to France?' 'We're going by boat (= by ferry ).' boat
a regulatory/an advisory/a review body body
The governing body of the school is/are concerned about discipline. body
recognized professional bodies such as the Law Association body
An independent body has been set up to investigate the affair. body
A large body of people will be affected by the tax cuts. body
The protesters marched in a body (= all together) to the White House. body
a meeting of representatives of the student body and teaching staff body
a human/female/male/naked body body
parts of the body body
His whole body was trembling. body
body fat/weight/temperature/size/heat body
The heart pumps blood around the body. body
She had injuries to her head and body. body
He has a large body, but thin legs. body
a dead body body
The family of the missing girl has been called in by the police to identify the body. body
The water was bubbling and boiling away. boil
boil sth: Boil plenty of salted water, then add the spaghetti. boil
boil sth: I'll boil the kettle and make some tea. boil
+ adj.: She left the gas on by mistake and the pan boiled dry (= the water boiled until there was none left). boil
She put some potatoes on to boil. boil
boil sth: boiled carrots/cabbage boil
to boil an egg for sb boil
boil sb sth: to boil sb an egg boil
a bomb attack/blast/explosion bomb
a bomb goes off/explodes bomb
extensive bomb damage bomb
Hundreds of bombs were dropped on the city. bomb
Terrorists bombed several army barracks. bomb
The city was heavily bombed in the war. bomb
He survived the accident with no broken bones. bone
This fish has a lot of bones in it. bone
The dog was gnawing at a bone. bone
She had a beautiful face with very good bone structure. bone
a book of stamps/tickets/matches book
a chequebook book
an exercise book book
a notebook book
a pile of books book
hardback/paperback books book
a book by Stephen King book
a book about/on wildlife book
reference/children's/library books book
Book early to avoid disappointment. book
book sth: She booked a flight to Chicago. book
The performance is booked up (= there are no more tickets available). book
I'm sorry—we're fully booked. book
I'd like to book a table for two for 8 o'clock tonight. book
book sb + adv./prep.: I've booked you on the 10 o'clock flight. book
book sb sth (+ adv./prep.): I've booked you a room at the Park Hotel. book
hiking boots boot
a pair of black leather boots boot
cowboy boots boot
a national park on the border between Kenya and Tanzania border
Denmark's border with Germany border
in the US, near the Canadian border border
Nevada's northern border border
to cross the border border
to flee across/over the border border
border guards/controls border
a border dispute/incident border
a border town/state border
It is difficult to define the border between love and friendship. border
a pillowcase with a lace border border
bore sb: I'm not boring you, am I? bore
bore sb with sth: Has he been boring you with his stories about his trip? bore
a boring man boring
a boring job/book/evening boring
I was born in 1976. born
He was born in a small village in northern Spain. born
She was born with a weak heart. born
born into sth: She was born into a very musical family. born
born of/to sb: He was born of/to German parents. born
+ adj.: Her brother was born blind (= was blind when he was born). born
+ noun: John Wayne was born Marion Michael Morrison (= that was his name at birth). born
the city where the protest movement was born born
born (out) of sth: She acted with a courage born (out) of desperation. born
borrow sth: Can I borrow your umbrella? borrow
borrow sth from sb/sth: Members can borrow up to ten books from the library at any one time. borrow
borrow sth off sb: I borrowed the DVD off my brother. borrow
borrow sth (from sb/sth): How much did you have to borrow to pay for this? borrow
She borrowed £2 000 from her parents. borrow
borrow (from sb/sth): I don't like to borrow from friends. borrow
borrow sth off sb: I had to borrow the money off a friend. borrow
I'll ask my boss if I can have the day off. boss
I like being my own boss (= working for myself and making my own decisions). boss
Who's the boss (= who's in control) in this house? boss
the new boss at IBM boss
Hospital bosses protested at the decision. boss
Both women were French. both
Both the women were French. both
Both of the women were French. both
I talked to the women. Both of them were French/They were both French. both
I liked them both. both
We were both tired. both
Both of us were tired. both
We have both seen the movie. both
I have two sisters. Both of them live in London/They both live in London. both
Both (my) sisters live in London. both
Both his mother and his father will be there. both
For this job you will need a good knowledge of both Italian and Spanish. both
'Shall I wait?' 'No, don't bother'. bother
I don't know why I bother! Nobody ever listens! bother
If that's all the thanks I get, I won't bother in future! bother
bother with/about sth: It's not worth bothering with (= using) an umbrella—the car's just outside. bother
I don't know why you bother with that crowd (= why you spend time with them). bother
He doesn't bother much about his appearance. bother
bother to do sth: He didn't even bother to let me know he was coming. bother
bother doing sth: Why bother asking if you're not really interested? bother
bother sb: The thing that bothers me is... bother
That sprained ankle is still bothering her (= hurting). bother
'I'm sorry he was so rude to you.' 'It doesn't bother me.' bother
bother sb with sth: I don't want to bother her with my problems at the moment. bother
be bothered about sth: You don't sound too bothered about it. bother
bother sb that...: Does it bother you that she earns more than you? bother
it bothers sb to do sth: It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. bother
bother sb: Stop bothering me when I'm working. bother
Let me know if he bothers you again. bother
Sorry to bother you, but there's a call for you on line two. bother
I'm not bothered about what he thinks. be bothered (about sb/sth)
'Where shall we eat?' 'I'm not bothered.' (= I don't mind where we go). be bothered (about sb/sth)
I should really do some work this weekend but I can't be bothered. can't be bothered (to do sth)
All this has happened because you couldn't be bothered to give me the message. can't be bothered (to do sth)
a wine/beer/milk bottle bottle
Put the top back on the bottle. bottle
He drank a whole bottle of wine. bottle
a battle between the teams at the bottom of the league bottom
You have to be prepared to start at the bottom and work your way up. bottom
I was always bottom of the class in math. bottom
I went to the school at the bottom of our street. bottom
There was a stream at the bottom of the garden. bottom
He dived in and hit his head on the bottom. bottom
I feel safe as long as I can touch the bottom. bottom
I found some coins at the bottom of my bag. bottom
Allow the tea leaves to settle to the bottom of the cup. bottom
Footnotes are given at the bottom of each page. bottom
The wind blew through gaps at the top and bottom of the door. bottom
I waited for them at the bottom of the hill. bottom
The book I want is right at the bottom (= of the pile). bottom
farmers who lived in the valley bottoms bottom
The manufacturer's name is on the bottom of the plate. bottom
the bottom line (on a page) bottom
your bottom lip bottom
the bottom step (of a flight of stairs) bottom
on the bottom shelf bottom
Put your clothes in the bottom drawer. bottom
Their house is at the bottom end of Bury Road (= the end furthest from where you enter the road). bottom
in the bottom right-hand corner of the page bottom
the bottom end of the price range bottom
to go up a hill in bottom gear bottom
We came bottom (= got the worst result) with 12 points. bottom
There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced. bound
It's bound to be sunny again tomorrow. bound
You've done so much work—you're bound to pass the exam. bound
It was bound to happen sooner or later (= we should have expected it). bound
You're bound to be nervous the first time (= it's easy to understand). bound
a bowl of soup bowl
a salad/fruit/sugar, etc. bowl bowl
a washing-up bowl bowl
Put a cross in the appropriate box. box
to tick/check a box box
She kept all the letters in a box. box
a money box box
cardboard boxes box
a toolbox box
a matchbox box
a box of chocolates/matches box
a little/small/young boy boy
I used to play here as a boy. boy
The older boys at school used to tease him. boy
Now she's a teenager, she's starting to be interested in boys. boy
Be a good boy and get me my coat. boy
They have two boys and a girl. boy
Her eldest boy is at college. boy
It doesn't take much brain to work out that both stories can't be true. brain
Teachers spotted that he had a good brain at an early age. brain
You need brains as well as brawn (= intelligence as well as strength) to do this job. brain
damage to the brain brain
brain cells brain
She died of a brain tumour. brain
a device to measure brain activity during sleep brain
the branch of computer science known as 'artificial intelligence' branch
the anti-terrorist branch branch
The bank has branches all over the country. branch
Our New York branch is dealing with the matter. branch
She climbed the tree and hid in the branches. branch
Which brand of toothpaste do you use? brand
You pay less for the supermarket's own brand. brand
You pay less for the store brand. brand
brand loyalty (= the tendency of customers to continue buying the same brand) brand
Champagne houses owe their success to brand image. brand
the leading brand of detergent brand
brave men and women brave
Be brave! brave
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I thought of her. brave
a brave decision brave
She died after a brave fight against cancer. brave
He felt homesick, but made a brave attempt to appear cheerful. brave
a loaf/slice/piece of bread bread
white/brown/wholemeal bread bread
She had broken the world 100 metres record. break
The movie broke all box-office records. break
break (for sth): Let's break for lunch. break
break sth: a broken night's sleep (= a night during which you often wake up) break
We broke our journey in Oxford (= stopped in Oxford on the way to the place we were going to). break
to break the law/rules/conditions break
to break an agreement/a contract/a promise/your word break
to break an appointment (= not to come to it) break
He was breaking the speed limit (= travelling faster than the law allows). break
My watch has broken. break
break sth: I think I've broken the washing machine. break
All the windows broke with the force of the blast. break
The bag broke under the weight of the bottles inside it. break
break in/into sth: She dropped the plate and it broke into pieces. break
break sth: to break a cup/window break
She fell off a ladder and broke her arm. break
break sth in/into sth: He broke the chocolate in two. break
The ship was broken up for scrap metal. break sth up
Sentences can be broken up into clauses. break sth up
The ship broke up on the rocks. break up
Their marriage has broken up. break up
She broke off a piece of chocolate and gave it to me. break sth off
Britain threatened to break off diplomatic relations. break sth off
They've broken off their engagement. break sth off
The back section of the plane had broken off. break off
We had our car broken into last week. break into sth
Firefighters had to break the door down to reach the people trapped inside. break sth down
The telephone system has broken down. break down
We (= the car) broke down on the freeway. break down
Negotiations between the two sides have broken down. break down
He broke down and wept when he heard the news. break down
Burglars had broken in while we were away. break in
They had escaped to America shortly before war broke out in 1939. break out
Fighting had broken out between rival groups of fans. break out
Fire broke out during the night. break out
She's just broken up with her boyfriend. break up (with sb)
We had a weekend break in New York. break
a well-earned break break
a coffee/lunch/tea break break
Let's take a break. break
a break for lunch break
She worked all day without a break. break
a break in my daily routine break
She wanted to take a career break in order to have children. break
More news after the break. break
a big/hearty/light breakfast breakfast
a cooked breakfast breakfast
Do you want bacon and eggs for breakfast? breakfast
They were having breakfast when I arrived. breakfast
She doesn't eat much breakfast. breakfast
She put the baby to her breast. breast
breast cancer breast
breast milk breast
His breath smelt of garlic. breath
bad breath (= that smells bad) breath
We had to stop for breath before we got to the top. breath
She was very short of breath (= had difficulty breathing). breath
While there is breath left in my body, I will refuse. breath
to take a deep breath breath
He recited the whole poem in one breath. breath
We were out of breath after only five minutes. out of breath
He breathed deeply before speaking again. breathe
The air was so cold we could hardly breathe. breathe
She was beginning to breathe more easily. breathe
He was breathing heavily after his exertions. breathe
breathe sth: Most people don't realize that they are breathing polluted air. breathe
I want you to breathe in and hold your breath for as long as possible. breathe in
Take a deep breath and then breathe out when I tell you. breathe out
Her breathing became steady and she fell asleep. breathing
Deep breathing exercises will help you relax. breathing
Heavy (= loud) breathing was all I could hear. breathing
Many animals breed only at certain times of the year. breed
The rabbits are bred for their long coats. breed
Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs. breed
the first panda to be bred in captivity breed
Labradors and other large breeds of dog breed
a breed of cattle/sheep breed
The school is built of brick. brick
a pile of bricks brick
a brick wall brick
The book serves as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science. bridge
Cultural exchanges are a way of building bridges between countries. bridge
We crossed the bridge over the river Windrush. bridge
a brief visit/meeting/conversation brief
a brief pause/silence brief
Mozart's life was brief. brief
a brief description/summary/account brief
Please be brief (= say what you want to say quickly). brief
He had spoken to Emma only briefly. briefly
She met John briefly on Friday night. briefly
Briefly, the argument is as follows... briefly
Let me tell you briefly what happened. briefly
bright light/sunshine bright
a bright room bright
Her eyes were bright with tears. bright
a bright morning (= with the sun shining) bright
I like bright colours. bright
a bright yellow dress bright
Jack's face turned bright red. bright
His eyes were bright and excited. bright
She gave me a bright smile. bright
Why are you so bright and cheerful today? bright
His face was bright with excitement. bright
the brightest pupil in the class bright
Do you have any bright ideas (= clever ideas)? bright
a brightly lit room brightly
'Hi!' she called brightly. brightly
What a brilliant idea! brilliant
a brilliant performance/invention brilliant
a brilliant career brilliant
The play was a brilliant success. brilliant
a brilliant young scientist brilliant
She has one of the most brilliant minds in the country. brilliant
brilliant sunshine brilliant
brilliant blue eyes brilliant
'How was it?' 'Brilliant!' brilliant
Thanks. You've been brilliant (= very helpful). brilliant
The revolution brought many changes. bring
The news brought tears to his eyes (= made him cry). bring
Retirement usually brings with it a massive drop in income. bring
to bring a meeting to an end bring
Bring the water to the boil. bring
Mismanagement had brought the company to the brink of bankruptcy. bring
The article brought her into conflict with the authorities. bring
Hello Simon! What brings you here? bring
bring sb/sth sth: His writing brings him $10 000 a year. bring
bring sth to sb/sth: The team's new manager brings ten years' experience to the job. bring
bring sb/sth (with you): Don't forget to bring your books with you. bring
bring sb/sth to sth: She brought her boyfriend to the party. bring
bring sth for sb: Bring a present for Helen. bring
bring sb sth: Bring Helen a present. bring
Bring it up at the meeting. bring sth up
She brought up five children. bring sb up
He was brought up by his aunt. bring sb up
a well/badly brought up child bring sb up
bring to do sth: They were brought up to (= taught as children to) respect authority. bring sb up
A crisis brings out the best in her. bring sth out
The band have just brought out their second album. bring sth out
The meeting has been brought forward from 10 May to 3 May. bring sth forward
We aim to bring down prices on all our computers. bring sth down
Please bring back all library books by the end of the week. bring sb/sth back
He brought me back (= gave me a ride home) in his car. bring sb/sth back
a broad expanse of water broad
the broad plains of the American West broad
the broad outline of a proposal broad
The negotiators were in broad agreement on the main issues. broad
She's a feminist, in the broadest sense of the word. broad
In broad terms, the paper argues that each country should develop its own policy. broad
Computer viruses fall into three broad categories. broad
a broad street/avenue/river broad
broad shoulders broad
He is tall, broad and muscular. broad
a broad smile/grin (= one in which your mouth is stretched very wide because you are very pleased or amused) broad
The concert will be broadcast live (= at the same time as it takes place) tomorrow evening. broadcast
Most of the programmes are broadcast in English. broadcast
They began broadcasting in 1922. broadcast
We watched a live broadcast of the speech (= one shown at the same time as the speech was made). broadcast
Broadly speaking, I agree with you. broadly
broadly similar/comparable/equivalent/consistent broadly
a night of broken sleep broken
a single broken white line across the road broken
a broken marriage/engagement broken
a broken window/plate broken
a broken leg/arm broken
pieces of broken glass broken
How did this dish get broken? broken
The TV's broken. broken
We're brothers. brother
He's my brother. brother
an older/younger brother brother
a twin brother brother
Does she have any brothers and sisters? brother
Edward was the youngest of the Kennedy brothers. brother
He was like a brother to me (= very close). brother
brown eyes brown
brown bread brown
dark brown shoe polish brown
a package wrapped in brown paper brown
After the summer in Spain, the children were brown as berries. brown
leaves of various shades of brown brown
Brown doesn't (= brown clothes do not) suit you. brown
a paintbrush brush
a hairbrush brush
a toothbrush brush
brush strokes (= the marks left by a brush when painting) brush
a dustpan and brush brush
Apply the paint with a fine brush. brush
brush sth: to brush your hair/teeth/shoes brush
brush sth + adj.: A tiled floor is easy to brush clean. brush
He brushed the dirt off his jacket. brush
She brushed the fly away. brush
champagne bubbles bubble
a bubble of oxygen bubble
blowing bubbles into water through a straw bubble
The children like to have bubbles in their bath. bubble
a monthly/an annual/a family budget budget
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) budget
an advertising budget of $2 million budget
a big-budget movie budget
We decorated the house on a tight budget (= without much money to spend). budget
The work was finished on time and within budget (= did not cost more money than was planned). budget
They went over budget (= spent too much money). budget
budget cuts budget
build (sth): They have permission to build 200 new houses. build
Robins build nests almost anywhere. build
They're going to build on the site of the old power station. build
build sth of/in/from sth: a house built of stone build
apartment blocks built in brick and concrete build
build sth for sb: They had a house built for them. build
build sb sth: David built us a shed in the back yard. build
She's built a new career for herself. build
We want to build a better life. build
This information will help us build a picture of his attacker. build
She's built up a very successful business. build sth up
These finds help us build up a picture of life in the Middle Ages. build sth up
I am anxious not to build up false hopes (= to encourage people to hope for too much). build sth up
The gallery has built up a fine collection of contemporary art. build sth up
We've built up good relationships with our clients. build sth up
All the pressure built up and he was off work for weeks with stress. build up (to sth)
The music builds up to a rousing climax. build up (to sth)
tall/old/historic buildings building
the building of the school building
There's building work going on next door. building
the building trade building
building materials/costs/regulations building
bullet wounds bullet
There were bullet holes in the door. bullet
He was killed by a bullet in the head. bullet
a bunch of bananas/grapes, etc. bunch
a bunch of keys bunch
She picked me a bunch of flowers. bunch
My skin burns easily (= in the sun). burn
burn sb: I got badly burned by the sun yesterday. burn
burn sth: The soup's hot. Don't burn your mouth. burn
burn yourself: I burned myself on the stove. burn
I can smell something burning in the kitchen. burn
burn sth: Sorry—I burnt the toast. burn
a furnace that burns gas/oil/coke burn
Some people burn calories (= use food to produce energy) faster than others. burn
Which fuel burns most efficiently? burn
A welcoming fire was burning in the fireplace. burn
Fires were burning all over the city. burn
By nightfall the whole city was burning. burn
Two children were rescued from the burning car. burn
The smell of burning rubber filled the air. burn
burn (sb/sth): to burn waste paper/dead leaves burn
All his belongings were burnt in the fire. burn
The cigarette burned a hole in the carpet. burn
The house was burnt to the ground (= completely destroyed). burn
The house burned to the ground. burn
Ten people burned to death in the hotel fire. burn
burn sb/sth + adj.: His greatest fear is of being burnt alive. burn
The house burned down in 1895. burn down, burn sth down
burnt toast burnt
Your hand looks badly burnt. burnt
That balloon will burst if you blow it up any more. burst
The dam burst under the weight of water. burst
Shells were bursting (= exploding) all around us. burst
He felt he would burst with anger and shame. burst
a burst pipe burst
burst sth: Don't burst that balloon! burst
The river burst its banks and flooded nearby towns. burst
He burst into the room without knocking. burst
The sun burst through the clouds. burst
The words burst from her in an angry rush. burst
burst doing sth: Karen burst out laughing. burst out
The aircraft crashed and burst into flames (= suddenly began to burn). burst into sth
She burst into tears (= suddenly began to cry). burst into sth
bury sb/sth: The house was buried under ten feet of snow. bury
bury sb/sth + adj.: The miners were buried alive when the tunnel collapsed. bury
Your letter got buried under a pile of papers. bury
He buried his face in his hands and wept. bury
buried treasure bury
The dog had buried its bone in the garden. bury
He was buried in Highgate Cemetery. bury
Their ambitions were finally dead and buried. bury
Shall we walk or go by bus? bus
A regular bus service connects the train station with the town centre. bus
a bus company/driver bus
a school bus bus
a rose bush bush
holly bushes bush
the main business of the meeting business
He has some unfinished business to deal with. business
It is the business of the police to protect the community. business
I shall make it my business to find out who is responsible. business
My private life is none of your business (= does not concern you). business
It's no business of yours who I invite to the party. business
to have/start/run a business business
business premises business
She works in the family business. business
They've got a small catering business. business
He wanted to expand the export side of the business. business
Is the trip to Rome business or pleasure? business
a business lunch business
He's away on business. business
Business was bad. business
Business was booming. business
Her job was to drum up (= increase) business. business
How's business? business
If we close down for repairs, we'll lose business. business
business contacts/affairs/interests business
a business investment business
It's been a pleasure to do business with you. business
She has set up in business as a hairdresser. business
When he left school, he went into business with his brother. business
She works in the computer business. business
They were both in the same line of business. business
I should have got a better price for the car, but I'm not much of a businessman. businessman
The line is busy—I'll try again later. busy
the busy signal busy
Have you had a busy day ? busy
This is one of the busiest times of the year for the department. busy
We had a busy weekend lined up. busy
a busy main road busy
Victoria is one of London's busiest stations. busy
Are you busy tonight? busy
I'm afraid the doctor is busy at the moment. Can he call you back? busy
I'll be too busy to come to the meeting. busy
The principal is a very busy woman. busy
She was always too busy to listen. busy
a very busy life busy
busy with sth/sb: Kate's busy with her homework. busy
James is busy practising for the school concert. busy
Let's get busy with the clearing up. busy
They were busy enjoying themselves at the party. busy
I got it wrong. It wasn't the red one but the blue one. but
His mother won't be there, but his father might. but
It isn't that he lied exactly, but he did tend to exaggerate. but
I'd asked everybody but only two people came. but
By the end of the day we were tired but happy. but
I'm sorry but I can't stay any longer. but
But that's not possible! but
'Here's the money I owe you.' 'But that's not right—it was only £10.' but
Stop trying to butter me up! butter sb up
He's always trying to butter up the boss. butter sb up
to button/unbutton your buttons button
to sew on a button button
shirt buttons button
a row of gilt buttons button
the play/stop/rewind button button
Adam pressed a button and waited for the lift. button
Choose 'printer' from the menu and click with the right mouse button. button
The windows slide down at the touch of a button. button
buy (sth): Where did you buy that dress? buy
If you're thinking of getting a new car, now is a good time to buy. buy
buy sth from sb: I bought it from a friend for £10. buy
buy sb sth: He bought me a new coat. buy
buy sth for sb: He bought a new coat for me. buy
buy sth + adj.: I bought my car second-hand. buy
Have you found a buyer for your house ? buyer
a house by the river by
The telephone is by the window. by
Come and sit by me. by
He was knocked down by a bus. by
a play by Ibsen by
Who's that book by? by
I was frightened by the noise. by
The house is heated by gas. by
May I pay by cheque? by
I will contact you by letter. by
to travel by boat/bus/car/plane by
to travel by air/land/sea by
Switch it on by pressing this button. by
They met by chance. by
I did it by mistake. by
The coroner's verdict was 'death by misadventure'. by
Can you finish the work by five o'clock? by
I'll have it done by tomorrow. by
By this time next week we'll be in New York. by
He ought to have arrived by now/by this time. by
By the time (that) this letter reaches you I will have left the country. by
He walked by me without speaking. by
to travel by day/night by
We had to work by candlelight. by
The bullet missed him by two inches. by
House prices went up by 10%. by
It would be better by far (= much better) to... by
By my watch it is two o'clock. by
I could tell by the look on her face that something terrible had happened. by
By law, you are a child until you are 18. by
I took him by the hand. by
She seized her by the hair. by
Pick it up by the handle! by
We rented the car by the day. by
They're paid by the hour. by
We only sell it by the metre. by
They're improving day by day. by
We'll do it bit by bit. by
It was getting worse by the minute (= very fast). by
The children came in two by two (= in groups of two). by
The room measures fifteen feet by twenty feet. by
6 multiplied by 2 equals 12. by
6 divided by 2 equals 3. by
Just drive by. Don't stop. by
He hurried by without speaking to me. by
Excuse me, I can't get by. by
Time goes by so quickly. by
Bye! See you next week. bye
She waved bye-bye and got into the car. bye
Bye for now Dad! bye
a cabinet meeting cabinet
a cabinet minister cabinet
the shadow Cabinet (= the most important members of the opposition party) cabinet
kitchen cabinets cabinet
a medicine cabinet cabinet
The china was displayed in a glass cabinet. cabinet
overhead/underground cables cable
a 10 000 volt cable cable
fibre-optic cable cable
a piece/slice of cake cake
to make/bake a cake cake
a chocolate cake cake
a birthday cake cake
a cake tin (= for cooking a cake in) cake
a cake pan cake
calculate sth: Use the formula to calculate the volume of the container. calculate
Benefit is calculated on the basis of average weekly earnings. calculate
We haven't really calculated the cost of the vacation yet. calculate
calculate how much, what, etc.: You'll need to calculate how much time the assignment will take. calculate
it is calculated that...: It has been calculated that at least 47 000 jobs were lost last year. calculate
calculate that...: Conservationists calculate that hundreds of species could be lost in this area. calculate
calculate how much, what, etc.: It is impossible to calculate what influence he had on her life. calculate
Cathy did a rough calculation. calculation
By my calculation(s), we made a profit of £20 000 last year. calculation
Our guess was confirmed by calculation. calculation
to call a meeting/an election/a strike call
I'll call round and see you on my way home. call
call on sb: Let's call on John. call
call to do sth: He was out when I called to see him. call
call sb/sth: to call the fire department/the police/a doctor/an ambulance call
The doctor has been called to an urgent case. call
I'll call a taxi for you. call
call sb sth: I'll call you a taxi. call
I'll call again later. call
call sb/sth: I called the office to tell them I'd be late. call
My brother called me from Spain last night. call
I thought I heard somebody calling. call
call (out) to sb (for sth): She called out to her father for help. call
call (sth) out: He called out a warning from the kitchen. call
call sth: Did somebody call my name? call
+ speech: 'See you later!' she called. call
Will you call the kids in for lunch? call
Did you call? call
call sb/sth + noun: I wouldn't call German an easy language. call
Are you calling me a liar? call
He was in the front room, or the lounge or whatever you want to call it. call
I make it ten pounds forty-three you owe me. Let's call it ten pounds. call
call sb/sth + adj.: Would you call it blue or green? call
Call yourself a friend? So why won't you help me, then? call
She's no right to call herself a feminist. call
call sb/sth + noun: They decided to call the baby Mark. call
His name's Hiroshi but everyone calls him Hiro. call
What do they call that new fabric? call
call sb: They called their first daughter after her grandmother. call
We call each other by our first names here. call
They called for the immediate release of the hostages. call for sth
The opposition have called for him to resign. call for sth
She said she'd call back. call back, call sb back
I'm waiting for someone to call me back with a price. call back, call sb back
to call off a deal/trip/strike call sth off
They have called off their engagement (= decided not to get married). call sth off
The game was called off because of bad weather. call sth off
the distinctive call of the cuckoo call
a call for help call
to get/have/receive a call from sb call
to give sb/to make a call call
Were there any calls for me while I was out? call
I'll take (= answer) the call upstairs. call
I left a message but he didn't return my call. call
a local call call
a long-distance call call
What's their son called? called
I don't know anyone called Scott. called
I've forgotten what the firm he works for is called. called
What's it called again? Yeah, that's right. A modem. called
It is important to keep calm in an emergency. calm
Try to remain calm. calm
Her voice was surprisingly calm. calm
The city is calm again (= free from trouble and fighting) after yesterday's riots. calm
a calm, cloudless day calm
'I'll call the doctor,' he said calmly. calmly
Look, calm down! We'll find her. calm down, calm sb/sth down
We waited inside until things calmed down. calm down, calm sb/sth down
He took a few deep breaths to calm himself down. calm down, calm sb/sth down
the calm of a summer evening calm
The police appealed for calm. calm
The trial was held in camera. in camera
Are you prepared to tell your story on camera? on camera
a refugee camp camp
a camp guard camp
a tennis camp camp
He spent two weeks at camp this summer. camp
summer camp camp
Let's return to camp. camp
to pitch/make camp (= put up tents) camp
to break camp (= to take down tents) camp
I camped overnight in a field. camp
They go camping in France every year. camp
to conduct a campaign campaign
a campaign against ageism in the workplace campaign
the campaign for parliamentary reform campaign
an anti-smoking campaign campaign
Today police launched (= began) a campaign to reduce road accidents. campaign
an advertising campaign campaign
an election campaign campaign
the President's campaign team/manager campaign
Do you go camping? camping
a camping trip camping
camping equipment camping
I can run fast. can
Can you call back tomorrow? can
He couldn't answer the question. can
The stadium can be emptied in four minutes. can
I can't promise anything, but I'll do what I can. can
Please let us know if you cannot attend the meeting. can
She can speak Spanish. can
Can he cook? can
I could drive a car before I left school. can
She could feel a lump in her breast. can
I can hear music. can
You can take the car, if you want. can
We can't wear jeans at work. can
Can I read your newspaper? can
Can I take you home? can
Can you help me with this box? can
Can you feed the cat, please? can
That can't be Mary—she's in New York. can
He can't have slept through all that noise. can
What can they be doing? can
Can he be serious? can
Where can she have put it? can
He can be very tactless sometimes. can
It can be quite cold here in winter. can
We can eat in a restaurant, if you like. can
I can take the car if necessary. can
a can of beans can
a beer/paint can can
We drank a can of Coke each. can
All flights have been cancelled because of bad weather. cancel
The wedding was cancelled at the last minute. cancel
Don't forget to cancel the newspaper (= arrange for it not to be delivered) before going away. cancel
to cancel a policy/subscription cancel
Is it too late to cancel my order? cancel
The US has agreed to cancel debts (= say that they no longer need to be paid) totalling $10 million. cancel
No charge will be made if you cancel within 10 days. cancel
lung/breast cancer cancer
cancer of the bowel/stomach cancer
Most skin cancers are completely curable. cancer
The cancer has spread to his stomach. cancer
Smokers face an increased risk of developing lung cancer. cancer
cancer patients cancer
cancer research cancer
one of the leading candidates for the presidency candidate
a presidential candidate candidate
He stood as a candidate in the local elections. candidate
There were a large number of candidates for the job. candidate
The party intends to field a candidate in the next general election. candidate
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. candidate
a candidate for the degree of MPhil candidate
I thought it was going to be difficult to get funding for the project, but in the end it was like taking candy from a baby. be like taking candy from a baby
I cannot believe the price of the tickets! cannot
a school cap cap
a shower cap cap
capable of sth: You are capable of better work than this. capable
capable of doing sth: He's quite capable of lying to get out of trouble. capable
I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you. capable
She's a very capable teacher. capable
I'll leave the organization in your capable hands. capable
intellectual capacity capacity
capacity for sth: She has an enormous capacity for hard work. capacity
capacity for doing sth: Limited resources are restricting our capacity for developing new products. capacity
capacity to do sth: your capacity to enjoy life capacity
The theatre has a seating capacity of 2 000. capacity
a fuel tank with a capacity of 50 litres capacity
The hall was filled to capacity (= was completely full). capacity
They played to a capacity crowd (= one that filled all the space or seats). capacity
a hard disk storage capacity of 500 gigabytes capacity
Use block capitals (= separate capital letters). capital
Please write in capitals/in capital letters. capital
to set up a business with a starting capital of £100 000 capital
Cairo is the capital of Egypt. capital
Troops are stationed in and around the capital. capital
a tour of six European capital cities capital
Paris, the fashion capital of the world capital
English is written with a capital 'E'. capital
a capital offence capital
Captain Cook captain
The captain gave the order to abandon ship. captain
Captain Jones and his co-pilot captain
Captain Lance Price captain
She was captain of the hockey team at school. captain
He has just been made team captain. captain
The city was captured in 1941. capture
The company has captured 90% of the market. capture
capture sb: Allied troops captured over 300 enemy soldiers. capture
capture sth: The animals are captured in nets and sold to local zoos. capture
the capture of enemy territory capture
He evaded capture for three days. capture
data capture capture
Paula got into the car and drove off. car
'How did you come?' 'By car.' car
Are you going in the car? car
a car driver/manufacturer/dealer car
a car accident/crash car
Where can I park the car? car
Several cars went off the rails. car
a deck of cards card
Who wants to play cards? card
I've never been very good at cards. card
Let's have a game of cards. card
She won £20 at cards. card
a birthday/get-well/good luck card card
I put the meal on (= paid for it using) my card. card
a membership card card
an appointment card card
a piece of card card
The model of the building was made of card. card
a cardboard box cardboard
a piece of cardboard cardboard
a model made out of cardboard cardboard
a novel with superficial cardboard characters cardboard
medical/patient care care
How much do men share housework and the care of the children? care
the provision of care for the elderly care
skin/hair care products care
She chose her words with care. care
Great care is needed when choosing a used car. care
Fragile—handle with care (= written on a container holding sth which is easily broken or damaged) care
Who's taking care of the children while you're away? take care of sb/sth/yourself
She takes great care of her clothes. take care of sb/sth/yourself
He's old enough to take care of himself. take care of sb/sth/yourself
You should take better care of yourself. take care of sb/sth/yourself
Don't worry about the travel arrangements. They're all being taken care of. take care of sb/sth/yourself
Celia takes care of the marketing side of things. take care of sb/sth/yourself
I don't care (= I will not be upset) if I never see him again! care
He threatened to fire me, as if I cared! care
care about sth: She cares deeply about environmental issues. care
care what/whether, etc.: I don't care what he thinks. care
care that...: She doesn't seem to care that he's been married four times before. care
He genuinely cares about his employees. care
They care an awful lot about each other. care
She moved back home to care for her elderly parents. care for sb
a career in politics career
a teaching career career
What made you decide on a career as a vet? career
She has been concentrating on her career. career
a change of career career
That will be a good career move (= something that will help your career). career
a career soldier/diplomat (= a professional one) career
a careers adviser/officer (= a person whose job is to give people advice and information about jobs) career
She started her career as an English teacher. career
He is playing the best tennis of his career. career
My school career was not very impressive. career
Be careful! careful
careful to do sth: He was careful to keep out of sight. careful
careful not to do sth: Be careful not to wake the baby. careful
careful when/what/how, etc.: You must be careful when handling chemicals. careful
Be careful what you say. careful
careful of/about/with sth: Be careful of the traffic. careful
Please be careful with my glasses (= Don't break them). careful
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it). careful
careful (that)...: Be careful you don't bump your head. careful
a careful piece of work careful
a careful examination of the facts careful
After careful consideration we have decided to offer you the job. careful
Please listen carefully. carefully
She put the glass down carefully. carefully
Drive carefully. carefully
It was careless of me to leave the door open. careless
Don't be so careless about/with spelling. careless
a careless worker/driver careless
a careless mistake/error careless
Someone had carelessly left a window open. carelessly
She threw her coat carelessly onto the chair. carelessly
'I don't mind,' he said carelessly. carelessly
a roll of carpet carpet
to lay a carpet carpet
a bedroom carpet carpet
We have fitted carpets (= carpets from wall to wall) in our house. carpet
grated carrot carrot
a pound of carrots carrot
a pipeline carrying oil carry
The veins carry blood to the heart. carry
He was carrying a suitcase. carry
She carried her baby in her arms. carry
The injured were carried away on stretchers. carry
a train carrying commuters to work carry
Police in many countries carry guns. carry
I never carry much money on me. carry
to carry out a promise/a threat/a plan/an order carry sth out
to carry out an inquiry/an investigation/a survey carry sth out
Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient. carry sth out
Carry on until you get to the junction, then turn left. carry on
Carry on with your work while I'm away. carry on (with sth), carry sth on
After he left I just tried to carry on as normal (= do the things I usually do). carry on (with sth), carry sth on
Carry on the good work! carry on (with sth), carry sth on
carry doing sth: He carried on peeling the potatoes. carry on (with sth), carry sth on
a severe case of typhoid case
The most serious cases were treated at the scene of the accident. case
a pencil case case
a jewellery case case
a packing case (= a large wooden box for packing things in) case
The museum was full of stuffed animals in glass cases. case
a case (= 12 bottles) of champagne case
Let me carry your case for you. case
the case for the defence/prosecution case
Our lawyer didn't think we had a case (= had enough good arguments to win in a court of law). case
the case for/against private education case
The report makes out a strong case (= gives good arguments) for spending more money on hospitals. case
You will each be given the chance to state your case. case
The case will be heard next week. case
a court case case
to win/lose a case case
When does her case come before the court? case
a murder case case
a case of theft case
In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment. case
The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct. case
It's a classic case (= a very typical case) of bad planning. case
If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff. case
It is simply not the case that prison conditions are improving. case
In your case, we are prepared to be lenient. case
I cannot make an exception in your case (= for you and not for others). case
Every application will be decided on a case-by-case basis (= each one will be considered separately). case
There's no point complaining now—we're leaving tomorrow in any case. in any case
You'd better take the keys in case I'm out. (just) in case (...)
You probably won't need to call—but take my number, just in case. (just) in case (...)
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain... (just) in case (...)
In case of fire, ring the alarm bell. in case of sth
'I've made up my mind.' 'In that case, there's no point discussing it.' in that case
How much cash do you have on you? cash
Payments can be made by cheque or in cash. cash
Customers are offered a 10% discount if they pay cash. cash
The thieves stole £500 in cash. cash
The museum needs to find ways of raising cash. cash
I'm short of cash right now. cash
I'm constantly strapped for cash (= without enough money). cash
Local schools have been starved of cash for a number of years. cash
The whole cast performs/perform brilliantly. cast
members of the cast cast
an all-star cast (= including many well-known actors) cast
the supporting cast (= not the main actors, but the others) cast
a cast list cast
Windsor Castle castle
a medieval castle castle
cat food cat
Sorry, I didn't quite catch what you said. catch
catch (in/on sth): Her dress caught on a nail. catch
catch sth (in/on sth): He caught his thumb in the door. catch
catch sth: to catch measles catch
catch sth from sb: I think I must have caught this cold from you. catch
His arrival caught me by surprise. catch
She got caught in a thunderstorm. catch
We caught the 12.15 from Oxford. catch
I must go—I have a train to catch. catch
catch sb doing sth: I caught her smoking in the bathroom. catch
You wouldn't catch me working (= I would never work) on a Sunday! catch
catch yourself doing sth: She caught herself wondering whether she had made a mistake. catch
catch sb + adv./prep.: He was caught with bomb-making equipment in his home. catch
Mark walked in and caught them at it (= in the act of doing sth wrong). catch
thieves caught in the act catch
You've caught me at a bad time (= at a time when I am busy). catch
The murderer was never caught. catch
Our cat is hopeless at catching mice. catch
How many fish did you catch? catch
She managed to catch the keys as they fell. catch
'Throw me over that towel, will you?' 'OK. Catch!' catch
The dog caught the stick in its mouth. catch
The roof was leaking and I had to use a bucket to catch the drips. catch
He caught hold of her arm as she tried to push past him. catch
Go on ahead. I'll catch up with you. catch up (with sb)
I'll catch you up. catch up (with sb)
After missing a term through illness he had to work hard to catch up with the others. catch up (with sb)
Students over 25 fall into a different category. category
The results can be divided into three main categories. category
Unemployment is a major cause of poverty. cause
There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause. cause
Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. cause
There is no cause for concern. cause
The food was excellent—I had no cause for complaint. cause
with/without good cause (= with/without a good reason) cause
Animal welfare campaigners raised £70 000 for their cause last year. cause
a good cause (= an organization that does good work, such as a charity) cause
fighting for the Republican cause cause
The donation is the biggest private gift to a humanitarian cause. cause
cause sth: Do they know what caused the fire? cause
Are you causing trouble again? cause
Doctors say her condition is causing some concern. cause
deaths caused by dangerous driving cause
cause sth for sb: The bad weather is causing problems for many farmers. cause
cause sb sth: The project is still causing him a lot of problems. cause
cause sth to do sth: The poor harvest caused prices to rise sharply. cause
His albums are available on CD and online. CD
Welfare payments cease as soon as an individual starts a job. cease
cease to do sth: You never cease to amaze me! cease
cease sth: They voted to cease strike action immediately. cease
He ordered his men to cease fire (= stop shooting). cease
cease doing sth: The company ceased trading in June. cease
She lay on her back staring up at the ceiling. ceiling
a large room with a high ceiling ceiling
The walls and ceiling were painted white. ceiling
Jake's passed his exams. We're going out to celebrate. celebrate
celebrate sth: We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in Florence. celebrate
How do people celebrate New Year in your country? celebrate
birthday/wedding celebrations celebration
Her triumph was a cause for celebration. celebration
a party in celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration
The service was a celebration of his life (= praised what he had done in his life). celebration
blood cells cell
the nucleus of a cell cell
cell phone users cell phone
I talked to her on my cell phone. cell phone
The use of cellular phones is not permitted on most aircraft. cell phone
The central issue is that of widespread racism. central
She has been a central figure in the campaign. central
Prevention also plays a central role in traditional medicine. central
Reducing inflation is central to (= is an important part of) the government's economic policy. central
the central committee (= of a political party) central
The organization has a central office in York. central
central London central
Central America/Europe/Asia central
There will be rain later in central and eastern parts of the country. central
the central area of the brain central
The flat is very central—just five minutes from Princes Street. central
a central location central
a shopping/sports/leisure/community centre centre
the Centre for Policy Studies centre
in the town/city centre centre
the centre of town centre
a town-centre car park centre
major urban/industrial centres centre
a centre of population centre
Small towns in South India serve as economic and cultural centres for the surrounding villages. centre
the centre of a circle centre
a long table in the centre of the room centre
chocolates with soft centres centre
the 20th century (= AD 1901-2000 or 1900-1999) century
eighteenth-century writers century
By the close of this century another two billion people will have been born. century
an awards/opening ceremony ceremony
a wedding/marriage ceremony ceremony
The climbers face certain death if the rescue today is unsuccessful. certain
certain (that)...: It is certain that they will agree. certain
certain to do sth: She looks certain to win an Oscar. certain
They are certain to agree. certain
certain of sth/of doing sth: If you want to be certain of getting a ticket, book now. certain
certain (that)...: She wasn't certain (that) he had seen her. certain
certain of/about sth: Are you absolutely certain about this? certain
certain who/where, etc...: I'm not certain who was there. certain
To my certain knowledge he was somewhere else at the time (= I am sure about it). certain
For certain personal reasons I shall not be able to attend. certain
Certain people might disagree with this. certain
They refused to release their hostages unless certain conditions were met. certain
That's true, to a certain extent. certain
I felt there was a certain coldness in her manner. certain
I can't say for certain when we'll arrive. for certain
I think there's a bus at 8 but you'd better call to make certain. make certain (that...)
Without treatment, she will almost certainly die. certainly
Certainly, the early years are crucial to a child's development. certainly
I'm certainly never going there again. certainly
She was certainly attractive but you couldn't call her beautiful. certainly
'May I see your passport, Mr Scott?' 'Certainly.' certainly
'Do you think all this money will change your life?' 'Certainly not.' certainly
a birth/marriage/death certificate certificate
a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (= a British qualification for teachers) certificate
a chain of supermarkets/a supermarket chain chain
to set in motion a chain of events chain
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) chain
mountain/island chains chain
Volunteers formed a human chain to rescue precious items from the burning house. chain
a short length of chain chain
She wore a heavy gold chain around her neck. chain
The mayor wore his chain of office. chain
a bicycle chain chain
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). chain
chain sb/sth: The doors were always locked and chained. chain
chain sb/sth up: The dog was chained up for the night. chain
chain sb/sth to sb/sth: She chained her bicycle to the gate. chain
I've been chained to my desk all week (= because there was so much work). chain
a table and chairs chair
Sit on your chair! chair
an old man asleep in a chair (= an armchair ) chair
dining/kitchen chairs chair
the chairman of the board of governors (= of a school) chairman
The chairman of the company presented the annual report. chairman
an exciting/interesting challenge challenge
The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career. challenge
to face a challenge (= to have to deal with one) challenge
Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face. challenge
Schools must meet the challenge of new technology (= deal with it successfully). challenge
I'm looking forward to the challenge of my new job. challenge
to accept/take up a challenge challenge
to mount a challenge challenge
It was a direct challenge to the president's authority. challenge
Their legal challenge was unsuccessful. challenge
The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court. challenge
She does not like anyone challenging her authority. challenge
This discovery challenges traditional beliefs. challenge
challenge sb (to sth): Mike challenged me to a game of chess. challenge
challenge sb to do sth: The opposition leader challenged the prime minister to call an election. challenge
The job doesn't really challenge her. challenge
The members left the council chamber. chamber
the Senate/House chamber chamber
a burial chamber chamber
Divers transfer from the water to a decompression chamber. chamber
chance of doing sth: Is there any chance of getting tickets for tonight? chance
She has only a slim chance of passing the exam. chance
chance that...: There's a slight chance that he'll be back in time. chance
There is no chance that he will change his mind. chance
chance of sth happening: What chance is there of anybody being found alive? chance
chance of sth: Nowadays a premature baby has a very good chance of survival. chance
The operation has a fifty-fifty chance of success. chance
an outside chance (= a very small one) chance
The chances are a million to one against being struck by lightning. chance
It was the chance she had been waiting for. chance
Jeff deceived me once already—I won't give him a second chance. chance
This is your big chance (= opportunity for success). chance
chance of sth: We won't get another chance of a holiday this year. chance
chance to do sth: Please give me a chance to explain. chance
Tonight is your last chance to catch the play at your local theatre. chance
chance for sb to do sth: There will be a chance for parents to look around the school. chance
When installing electrical equipment don't take any chances. A mistake could kill. chance
The car might break down but that's a chance we'll have to take. chance
I met her by chance (= without planning to) at the airport. chance
Chess is not a game of chance. chance
It was pure chance that we were both there. chance
We'll plan everything very carefully and leave nothing to chance. chance
Where do I have to change? change
Change at Reading (for London). change
change sth: I stopped in Moscow only to change planes. change
This shirt I bought's too small—I'll have to change it for a bigger one. change
Of course we'll change it for a larger size, Madam. change
change sth: Where can I change my traveller's cheques? change
change sth into sth: to change dollars into yen change
change sth: Can you change a £20 note? change
change sth for/into sth: to change a dollar bill for four quarters change
I went into the bedroom to change. change
change into sth: She changed into her swimsuit. change
change out of sth: You need to change out of those wet things. change
change sth: I didn't have time to change clothes before the party. change
I didn't have time to get changed before the party (= to put different clothes on). change
change sth: At half-time the teams change ends. change
Can we change seats? change
change sth with sb: Can I change seats with you? change
change sb/sth: I want to change my doctor. change
That back tyre needs changing. change
change sb/sth (for sb/sth): We change our car every two years. change
We changed the car for a bigger one. change
change sth (to sth): Marie changed her name when she got married. change
She changed her name to his. change
Rick hasn't changed. He looks exactly the same as he did at school. change
changing attitudes towards education change
Her life changed completely when she won the lottery. change
Fame hasn't really changed him. change
Computers have changed the way people work. change
Wait for the traffic lights to change. change
change (from A) to/into B: The lights changed from red to green. change
Caterpillars change into butterflies. change
change sb/sth (from A) to/into B: With a wave of her magic wand, she changed the frog into a handsome prince. change
Leaves change colour in autumn. change
The wind has changed direction. change
Our ship changed course. change
You've changed all the furniture around. change sth around/round
Nothing will make me change my mind. change your/sb's mind
Don't forget your change! change
That's 40p change. change
The ticket machine gives change. change
Do you have any change for the phone? change
a dollar in change (= coins that together are worth one dollar) change
I didn't have any small change (= coins of low value) to leave as a tip. change
He puts his loose change in a money box for the children. change
Could you give me change for a ten pound note (= coins or notes that are worth this amount)? change
a change of address change
a change of government change
a change from agriculture to industry change
There will be a crew change when we land at Dubai. change
Let's get away for the weekend. A change of scene (= time in a different place) will do you good. change
Finishing early was a welcome change. change
Let's stay in tonight for a change. change
Can you just listen for a change? change
It makes a change to read some good news for once. change
a change in the weather change
important changes to the tax system change
There was no change in the patient's condition overnight. change
She is someone who hates change. change
social/political/economic change change
Complaints must be made through the proper channels. channel
The newsletter is a useful channel of communication between teacher and students. channel
The company has worldwide distribution channels. channel
Steps are being taken to implement a ceasefire through diplomatic channels. channel
What's on Channel 4 tonight? channel
a movie/sports channel channel
to change/switch channels channel
terrestrial/satellite channels channel
I've just finished Chapter 3. chapter
in the previous/next/last chapter chapter
Have you read the chapter on the legal system? chapter
a major/minor character in the book character
cartoon characters character
Clint Eastwood's character is the most sympathetic in the movie. character
to have a strong/weak character character
character traits/defects character
The book gives a fascinating insight into Mrs Obama's character. character
Generosity is part of the American character. character
The character of the neighbourhood hasn't changed at all. character
the delicate character of the light in the evening character
The police pointed out the illegal character of the protest action. character
buildings that are very simple in character character
Everyone admires her strength of character and determination. character
He showed great character returning to the sport after his accident. character
Adventure camps are considered to be character-building (= meant to improve sb's strong qualities). character
The modern hotels here have no real character. character
a face with a lot of character character
She spoke with characteristic enthusiasm. characteristic
The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society. characteristic
The two groups of children have quite different characteristics. characteristic
Personal characteristics, such as age and sex are taken into account. characteristic
genetic characteristics characteristic
She has charge of the day-to-day running of the business. charge
They left the au pair in charge of the children for a week. charge
He took charge of the farm after his father's death. charge
I'm leaving the school in your charge. charge
criminal charges charge
a murder/an assault charge charge
He will be sent back to England to face a charge of (= to be on trial for) armed robbery. charge
They decided to drop the charges against the newspaper and settle out of court. charge
After being questioned by the police, she was released without charge. charge
a charge of theft/rape/attempted murder charge
She rejected the charge that the story was untrue. charge
Be careful you don't leave yourself open to charges of political bias. charge
We have to make a small charge for refreshments. charge
admission charges charge
Delivery is free of charge. charge
charge sth: Before use, the battery must be charged. charge
charge sth up: The shaver can be charged up and used when travelling. charge
The children charged down the stairs. charge
He came charging into my room and demanded to know what was going on. charge
charge sb: Several people were arrested but nobody was charged. charge
charge sb with sth/with doing sth: He was charged with murder. charge
charge sth for sth: What did they charge for the repairs? charge
The restaurant charged £20 for dinner. charge
They're charging £3 for the catalogue. charge
charge sb for sth: We won't charge you for delivery. charge
charge sth at sth: Calls are charged at 36p per minute. charge
charge sb sth (for sth): He only charged me half price. charge
charge for sth: Do you think museums should charge for admission? charge
charge (sb) to do sth: The bank doesn't charge to stop a payment. charge
charge sth to sth: They charge the calls to their credit-card account. charge
charge sth: Don't worry. I'll charge it (= pay by credit card). charge
Many charities sent money to help the victims of the famine. charity
The concert will raise money for local charities. charity
Most of the runners in the London Marathon are raising money for charity. charity
Do you give much to charity? charity
a charity concert (= organized to get money for charity) charity
to live on/off charity (= to live on money which other people give you because you are poor) charity
a weather chart chart
a sales chart (= showing the level of a company's sales) chart
The exhibition charts the history of the palace. chart
His job was to chart the progress of the spacecraft. chart
chase sb/sth: My dog likes chasing rabbits. chase
The kids chased each other around the kitchen table. chase
We were chased by a bull while crossing the field. chase
chase after sb/sth: He chased after the burglar but couldn't catch him. chase
Chase the cat out—we don't want her in the kitchen. chase sb/sth away, off, out, etc.
This particular fish chases off any other fish that enters its territory. chase sb/sth away, off, out, etc.
The thieves were caught by police after a short chase. chase
a high-speed car chase chase
We lost him in the narrow streets and had to give up the chase (= stop chasing him). chase
to take up the chase (= start chasing sb) chase
The chase is on! chase
chat (to/with sb): My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends. chat
chat away (to/with sb): Within minutes of being introduced they were chatting away like old friends. chat
chat about sth/sb: What were you chatting about? chat
I just called in for a chat. chat
I had a long chat with her. chat
cheap perfume/jewellery/shoes cheap
a cheap and nasty bottle of wine cheap
cheap fares cheap
Personal computers are cheap and getting cheaper. cheap
Cycling is a cheap way to get around. cheap
The printer isn't exactly cheap at £200. cheap
immigrant workers, used as a source of cheap labour (= workers who are paid very little, especially unfairly) cheap
A good education is not cheap. cheap
Calls cost 36p a minute cheap rate. cheap
a cheap restaurant/hotel cheap
a cheap taxi firm cheap
We found a cheap and cheerful cafe (= one that is simple and charges low prices but is pleasant). cheap
I'm sure I could buy this more cheaply somewhere else. cheaply
a cheaply made movie cheaply
You can live very cheaply in Italy. cheaply
She is accused of attempting to cheat the taxman. cheat
Many people feel cheated by the government's refusal to hold a referendum. cheat
He cheated his way into the job. cheat
He cheats at cards. cheat
You're not allowed to look at the answers—that's cheating. cheat
Anyone caught cheating will be automatically disqualified from the examination. cheat
They cheated him out of his share of the profits. cheat sb (out) of sth
You little cheat! cheat
Are you accusing me of being a cheat? cheat
a plan to crack down on tax cheats cheat
'Is Mary in the office?' 'Just a moment. I'll go and check.' check
check sth: Hang on—I just need to check my email. check
check (that)...: Go and check (that) I've locked the windows. check
check (with sb) (what/whether, etc...): You'd better check with Jane what time she's expecting us tonight. check
Check the container for cracks or leaks. check
She gave me the minutes of the meeting to read and check. check
Check the oil and water before setting off. check
Check your work before handing it in. check
Customs officers have the right to check all luggage going through customs. check
Please check in at least an hour before departure. check in (at...)
We've checked in at the hotel. check in (at...)
We checked in our luggage and went through to the departure lounge. check sth in
He checked into a top London clinic yesterday for an operation on his knee. check into...
I'll just go and check on the children. check on sb/sth
Guests should check out of their rooms by noon. check out (of...)
I'm sorry, they aren't here. They checked out this morning. check out (of...)
Check over your work for mistakes. check over/through sth
We checked through the photographs to make sure there were none missing. check over/through sth
My parents are always checking up on me. check up on sb
The police ran a check on the registration number of the car. check
Was any check made on Mr Morris when he applied for the post? check
Could you give the tyres a check? check
a health check check
The drugs were found in their car during a routine check by police. check
a check for spelling mistakes check
I'll just have a quick check to see if the letter's arrived yet. check
It is vital to keep a check on your speed (= look at it regularly in order to control it). check
chubby/rosy/pink cheeks cheek
He kissed her on both cheeks. cheek
Couples were dancing cheek to cheek. cheek
You're not your usual cheerful self today. cheerful
He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy. cheerful
You're in a cheerful mood. cheerful
a cheerful, hard-working employee cheerful
a cheerful smile/voice cheerful
a bright, cheerful restaurant cheerful
walls painted in cheerful (= light and bright) colours cheerful
a chatty, cheerful letter cheerful
to laugh/nod/whistle cheerfully cheerfully
I could cheerfully have killed him when he said that (= I would have liked to). cheerfully
She cheerfully admitted that she had no experience at all (= she wasn't afraid to do so). cheerfully
Cheddar cheese cheese
goat's cheese (= made from the milk of a goat ) cheese
a cheese sandwich/salad cheese
a chunk/piece/slice of cheese cheese
a selection of French cheeses cheese
a cheese knife (= a knife with a special curved blade with two points on the end, used for cutting and picking up pieces of cheese) cheese
a chemical element chemical
the chemical industry chemical
chemical reactions/processes chemical
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals and work with nature to combat pests. chemical
You can obtain the product from all good chemists. chemist
Take this prescription to the chemist's. chemist
I'll get it at the chemist's. chemist
a chemist's/chemist shop chemist
a research chemist chemist
a degree in chemistry chemistry
the university's chemistry department chemistry
inorganic/organic chemistry chemistry
a cheque for £50 cheque
to write a cheque cheque
to make a cheque out to sb cheque
to pay by cheque cheque
to cash a cheque (= to get or give money for a cheque) cheque
The bullet hit him in the chest. chest
She gasped for breath, her chest heaving. chest
a chest infection chest
chest pains chest
a hairy chest chest
chew (at/on/through sth): After the operation you may find it difficult to chew and swallow. chew
chew sth (up): teeth designed for chewing meat chew
He is always chewing gum. chew
They keep chickens in the back yard. chicken
free-range chickens chicken
fried/roast chicken chicken
chicken stock/soup chicken
chicken breasts/livers/thighs chicken
chicken and chips chicken
the chief cause/problem/reason chief
one of the President's chief rivals chief
the Chief Education Officer chief
the chief financial officer of the company chief
Detective Chief Inspector Williams chief
army/industry/police chiefs chief
a child of three/a three-year-old child child
men, women and children child
an unborn child child
not suitable for young children child
I lived in London as a child. child
a child star child
They have three grown-up children. child
a support group for adult children of alcoholics child
They can't have children. child
In this business, you have to learn to take criticism on the chin. take sth on the chin
Stockholders took it on the chin yesterday as markets fell sharply. take sth on the chin
Chin up! Only two exams left. (keep your) chin up
This mug has a chip in it. chip
chips of wood chip
chocolate chip cookies (= biscuits containing small pieces of chocolate) chip
All main courses are served with chips or baked potato. chip
a bar/piece of chocolate chocolate
a chocolate cake chocolate
a chocolate factory chocolate
a box of chocolates chocolate
women forced to make a choice between family and career choice
We are faced with a difficult choice. choice
We aim to help students make more informed career choices. choice
Resources are finite, and choices have to be made between competing priorities and needs. choice
There is a wide range of choices open to you. choice
If I had the choice, I would stop working tomorrow. choice
He had no choice but to leave (= this was the only thing he could do). choice
She's going to do it. She doesn't have much choice, really, does she? choice
This government is committed to extending parental choice in education. choice
After a delicious meal with free wine, the choice is yours: a quiet drink in the bar, the late night disco or a stroll along the beach beneath a starry sky. choice
Sandy had to tell his tale in halting Italian. Since Franco spoke no English, he had no choice in the matter. choice
She's the obvious choice for the job. choice
Hawaii remains a popular choice for winter vacation travel. choice
This colour wasn't my first choice. choice
She wouldn't be my choice as manager. choice
I don't like his choice of friends (= the people he chooses as his friends). choice
The menu has a good choice of desserts. choice
There wasn't much choice of colour. choice
You choose, I can't decide. choose
There are plenty of restaurants to choose from. choose
choose between A and/or B: She had to choose between staying in the UK or going home. choose
choose sth: Sarah chose her words carefully. choose
This site has been chosen for the new school. choose
choose A from B: We have to choose a new manager from a shortlist of five candidates. choose
choose sb/sth as/for sth: He chose banking as a career. choose
We chose Phil McSweeney as/for chairperson. choose
choose whether, wat, etc...: You'll have to choose whether to buy it or not. choose
choose to do sth: We chose to go by train. choose
choose sb to be/do sth: We chose Phil McSweeney to be chairperson. choose
Employees can retire at 60 if they choose. choose
choose to do sth: Many people choose not to marry. choose
chop sth: He was chopping logs for firewood. chop
Add the finely chopped onions. chop
chop sth (up) (into sth): Chop the carrots up into small pieces. chop
The country was chopped up into small administrative areas. chop
He chopped a branch off the tree. chop sth off (sth)
Anne Boleyn had her head chopped off. chop sth off (sth)
a church tower church
The procession moved into the church. church
church services church
How often do you go to church? church
They're at church (= attending a church service). church
They're in church. church
Church is at 9 o'clock. church
the Anglican Church church
the Catholic Church church
the Free Churches church
The Church has a duty to condemn violence. church
the conflict between Church and State church
to go into the Church (= to become a Christian minister) church
a packet/pack of cigarettes cigarette
to light a cigarette cigarette
the local cinema cinema
I used to go to the cinema every week. cinema
one of the great successes of British cinema cinema
Cut out two circles of paper. circle
Draw a circle. circle
She walked the horse round in a circle. circle
a circle of trees/chairs circle
The children stood in a circle. circle
The company reserves the right to cancel this agreement in certain circumstances. circumstance
changing social and political circumstances circumstance
I know I can trust her in any circumstance. circumstance
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the boy's death. circumstance
The ship sank in mysterious circumstances. circumstance
She never discovered the true circumstances of her birth. circumstance
Grants are awarded according to your financial circumstances. circumstance
family/domestic/personal circumstances circumstance
She's Italian by birth but is now an Australian citizen. citizen
British citizens living in other parts of the European Union citizen
the citizens of Budapest citizen
When you're old, people treat you like a second-class citizen. citizen
the city centre city
one of the world's most beautiful cities city
a major city city
the country's capital city city
Mexico City city
Manchester City Football Club city
The city turned out to welcome the victorious team home. city
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country) civil
a civil marriage ceremony civil
claim sth: He's not entitled to claim unemployment benefit. claim
claim sth from sth: She claimed damages from the company for the injury she had suffered. claim
You could have claimed the cost of the hotel room from your insurance. claim
claim (on sth) (for sth): You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train. claim
A lot of lost property is never claimed. claim
He claimed political asylum. claim
claim (that)...: He claims (that) he was not given a fair hearing. claim
claim (sb/sth) to be/do sth: I don't claim to be an expert. claim
claim sth: Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. claim
it is claimed that...: It was claimed that some doctors were working 80 hours a week. claim
You can make a claim on your insurance policy. claim
to put in a claim for an allowance claim
a claim for £2 000 claim
Make sure your claims for expenses are submitted by the end of the month. claim
a three per cent pay claim claim
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). claim
They had no claim on the land. claim
She has more claim to the book's success than anybody (= she deserves to be praised for it). claim
The singer has denied the magazine's claim that she is leaving the band. claim
a report examining claims of corrupt links between politicians claim
The audience cheered and clapped. clap
clap sb/sth: Everyone clapped us when we went up to get our prize. clap
Everyone clapped in time to the music. clap
She clapped her hands in delight. clap
He clapped his hands for silence. clap
Give him a clap! (= to praise sb at the end of a performance) clap
He always travels business class. class
The first-class compartment is situated at the front of the train. class
She has class all right—she looks like a model. class
There's a real touch of class about this team. class
It was good accommodation for a hotel of this class. class
different classes of drugs class
Dickens was in a different class from (= was much better than) most of his contemporaries. class
As a jazz singer she's in a class of her own (= better than most others). class
the working/middle/upper class class
The party tries to appeal to all classes of society. class
the professional classes class
differences of class, race or gender class
the class system class
a society in which class is more important than ability class
We were in the same class at school. class
She is the youngest in her class. class
He came top of the class. class
The whole class was/were told to stay behind after school. class
I was late for a class. class
See me after class. class
She works hard in class (= during the class). class
I have a history class at 9 o'clock. class
I've been taking classes in pottery. class
Are you still doing your French evening class? class
a classic novel/study/goal classic
a classic example of poor communication classic
She displayed the classic symptoms of depression. classic
I made the classic mistake of clapping in a pause in the music! classic
a classic grey suit classic
classic design classic
classic cars (= cars which are no longer made, but which are still popular) classic
English classics such as 'Alice in Wonderland' classic
The novel may become a modern classic. classic
That match was a classic. classic
classroom activities classroom
the use of computers in the classroom classroom
a clean driving licence/driver's license clean
a clean police record clean
The entertainment was good clean fun for the whole family. clean
Keep the jokes clean please! clean
The sport has a very clean image. clean
a clean sheet of paper clean
clean drinking water clean
clean air clean
We all want a cleaner environment but who is going to pay for it? clean
cleaner cars (= not producing so many harmful substances) clean
Electric buses are a clean, environmentally friendly way to travel. clean
Are your hands clean? clean
to wipe sth clean clean
The hotel was spotlessly (= extremely) clean. clean
It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy. clean
Keep your room neat and clean. clean
I can't find a clean shirt (= one I haven't worn since it was washed). clean
Cats are very clean animals. clean
to clean the windows/bath/floor clean
to clean a wound clean
Have you cleaned your teeth? clean
The villa is cleaned twice a week. clean
I spent all day cooking and cleaning. clean
I need to change and clean up. clean (yourself) up
Go and clean yourself up. clean (yourself) up
You'd better get cleaned up. clean (yourself) up
a clear blue sky clear
On a clear day you can see France. clear
The water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake. clear
clear glass clear
a clear colourless liquid clear
a sheet of clear cellophane clear
The photo wasn't very clear. clear
The voice on the phone was clear and strong. clear
She was in Australia but I could hear her voice as clear as a bell. clear
a clear thinker clear
You'll need to keep a clear head for your interview. clear
She gave me clear and precise directions. clear
Are these instructions clear enough? clear
Your meaning needs to be clear. clear
You'll do as you're told, is that clear? clear
This behaviour must stop—do I make myself clear (= express myself clearly so there is no doubt about what I mean)? clear
I hope I made it clear to him that he was no longer welcome here. clear
This is a clear case of fraud. clear
She won the election by a clear majority. clear
His height gives him a clear advantage. clear
a clear warning of the risks clear
clear (to sb) (that)...: It was quite clear to me that she was lying. clear
It is clear from the graph that sales have dropped sharply. clear
clear what, how, whether, etc...: It is not clear what they want us to do. clear
How he got there was not clear. clear
clear about/on sth: Are you clear about the arrangements for tomorrow? clear
My memory is not clear on that point. clear
clear what, how, whether, etc...: I'm still not clear what the job involves. clear
We need a clear understanding of the problems involved. clear
The mist will clear by mid-morning. clear
As the dust cleared, we saw that the whole ceiling had come down. clear
The muddy water slowly cleared. clear
The traffic took a long time to clear after the accident. clear
The boy's lungs cleared and he began to breathe more easily. clear
clear sth/sb: I had cleared my desk before I left. clear
It was several hours before the road was cleared after the accident. clear
It's your turn to clear the table (= to take away the dirty plates, etc. after a meal). clear
She cleared a space on the sofa for him to sit down. clear
clear A (of B): I cleared my desk of papers. clear
The streets had been cleared of snow. clear
clear B (from/off A): Clear all those papers off the desk. clear
The remains of the snow had been cleared from the streets. clear
After the bomb warning, police cleared the streets. clear
I hope it clears up this afternoon. clear up
to clear out a drawer/room clear out, clear sth out
We cleared out all our old clothes. clear out, clear sth out
I found the letters when I was clearing out after my father died. clear out, clear sth out
It's time to clear up. clear up, clear sth up
I'm fed up with clearing up after you! clear up, clear sth up
Clear up your own mess! clear up, clear sth up
to clear up a mystery/difficulty/misunderstanding clear sth up
Stand clear of the train doors. clear
He injured his arm as he jumped clear of the car. clear
By lap two Walker was two metres clear of the rest of the runners. clear
Please speak clearly after the tone. clearly
It's difficult to see anything clearly in this mirror. clearly
She explained everything very clearly. clearly
Clearly, this will cost a lot more than we realized. clearly
an office clerk clerk
the Town Clerk clerk
the Clerk of the Court clerk
The clerk at the counter gave me too little change. clerk
a clever child clever
Clever girl! clever
How clever of you to work it out! clever
He's too clever by half, if you ask me (= it annoys me or makes me suspicious). clever
She's clever at getting what she wants. clever
He's clever with his hands. clever
a clever little gadget clever
What a clever idea! clever
That (= what you just did) wasn't very clever, was it? (= it wasn't sensible) clever
Admitting her mistake may have been quite a clever move on her part. clever
(+ adv./prep.): The cameras clicked away. click
The bolt clicked into place. click
click sth: He clicked his fingers at the waiter. click
Polly clicked her tongue in annoyance. click
The corporal clicked his heels. click
The police officer clicked a pair of handcuffs around his wrists. click
click sth: Click the OK button to start. click
click (on sth): I clicked on the link to the next page of the website. click
To run a window, just double-click on the icon. click
Click here to add your opinion to the survey. click
The door closed with a click. click
a lawyer with many famous clients client
to act on behalf of a client client
Social workers must always consider the best interests of their clients. client
a mild/temperate/warm/wet climate climate
the harsh climate of the Arctic regions climate
They wanted to move to a warmer climate. climate
the present political climate climate
the current climate of opinion (= what people generally are thinking about a particular issue) climate
a climate of suspicion/violence climate
We need to create a climate in which business can prosper. climate
The dollar has been climbing all week. climb
The paper's circulation continues to climb. climb
Membership is climbing steadily. climb
From here the path climbs steeply to the summit. climb
The plane climbed to 33 000 feet. climb
The sun climbed higher in the sky. climb
He likes to go climbing most weekends. climb
I climbed through the window. climb
Sue climbed into bed. climb
Can you climb down? climb
The boys climbed over the wall. climb
to climb a mountain/hill/tree/wall climb
She climbed up the stairs. climb
The car slowly climbed the hill. climb
As they climbed higher, the air became cooler. climb
to go climbing climbing
a climbing accident climbing
It was ten past six by the kitchen clock. clock
The clock struck twelve/midnight. clock
The clock is fast/slow. clock
The clock has stopped. clock
the clock face (= the front part of a clock with the numbers on) clock
The hands of the clock crept slowly around. clock
Ellen heard the loud ticking of the clock in the hall. clock
The meeting will close at 10.00 p.m. close
The offer closes at the end of the week. close
close sth: to close a meeting/debate close
to close a case/an investigation close
to close an account (= to stop keeping money in a bank account) close
The subject is now closed (= we will not discuss it again). close
close sth (for sth): The museum has been closed for renovation. close
close sth (to sb/sth): The road was closed to traffic for two days. close
close (for sth): What time does the bank close? close
We close for lunch between twelve and two. close
The club was closed by the police. close
The hospital closed at the end of last year. close
The play closed after just three nights. close
to close a book/an umbrella close
Would anyone mind if I closed the window? close
She closed the gate behind her. close
It's dark now—let's close the curtains. close
I closed my eyes against the bright light. close
The doors open and close automatically. close
a close contest/match/election close
It was a very close finish. close
I think it's going to be close. close
Our team came a close second (= nearly won). close
The game was closer than the score suggests. close
The result is going to be too close to call (= either side may win). close
There's a close resemblance (= they look very similar). close
His feeling for her was close to hatred. close
The total was close to 20% of the workforce. close
We tried to match the colours, but this is the closest we could get. close
Take a close look at this photograph. close
On closer examination the painting proved to be a fake. close
Pay close attention to what I am telling you. close
Jo is a very close friend. close
She is very close to her father. close
She and her father are very close. close
We're a very close family. close
close relatives, such as your mother and father, and brothers and sisters close
The groom and his close family took their places. close
He is one of the prime minister's closest advisers. close
The college has close links with many other institutions. close
She has kept in close contact with the victims' families. close
We keep in close touch with the police. close
He was close to tears. close
The new library is close to completion. close
She knew she was close to death. close
We are close to signing the agreement. close
Our new house is close to the school. close
I had no idea the beach was so close. close
The two buildings are close together. close
This is the closest we can get to the beach by car. close
We all have to work in close proximity (= near each other). close
The President was shot at close range (= from a short distance away). close
The children are close to each other in age. close
Their birthdays are very close together. close
I sat and watched everyone very closely (= carefully). closely
He walked into the room, closely followed by the rest of the family. closely
a closely contested election closely
She closely resembled her mother at the same age. closely
The two events are closely connected. closely
Keep the door closed. closed
The museum is closed on Mondays. closed
This road is closed to traffic. closed
a closed society closed
He has a closed mind. closed
Homosexuals in public life are now coming out of the closet. come out of the closet
closet gays closet
I suspect he's a closet fascist. closet
He was closeted with the President for much of the day. closet
She had closeted herself away in her room. closet
woollen/cotton cloth cloth
bandages made from strips of cloth cloth
the cloth industry/trade cloth
a cloth bag cloth
Wipe the surface with a damp cloth. cloth
I bought some new clothes for the trip. clothes
to put on/take off your clothes clothes
Bring a change of clothes with you. clothes
She has no clothes sense (= she does not know what clothes look attractive). clothes
protective clothing clothing
the high cost of food and clothing clothing
an item/article of clothing clothing
a clothing manufacturer clothing
The sun went behind a cloud. cloud
It was scorching and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. cloud
The plane was flying in cloud most of the way. cloud
a jazz club club
the club scene in Newcastle club
a golf/tennis, etc. club club
a chess/film/movie, etc. club club
to join/belong to a club club
The club has/have voted to admit new members. club
We had lunch at the golf club. club
the club bar club
Manchester United Football Club club
a basketball/football/tennis, etc. coach coach
Italy's national coach coach
They went to Italy on a coach tour. coach
Travel is by coach overnight to Berlin. coach
a coach station (= where coaches start and end their journey) coach
a coach party (= a group of people travelling together on a coach) coach
a railway coach coach
I put more coal on the fire. coal
a lump of coal coal
a coal fire coal
a coal mine coal
the coal industry coal
As soon as the coast was clear he climbed in through the window. the coast is clear
The car coasted along until it stopped. coast
She took her feet off the pedals and coasted downhill. coast
The plane coasted down the runway. coast
We coasted along the country lanes. coast
He coasted through his final exams. coast
Our horse coasted home (= won easily) by three lengths. coast
You're just coasting—it's time to work hard now. coast
a fur/leather coat coat
a long winter coat coat
to put on/take off your coat coat
a dog with a smooth/shaggy coat coat
animals in their winter coats (= grown long for extra warmth) coat
to give the walls a second coat of paint coat
to break/crack a code (= to understand and read the message) code
It's written in code. code
Tap your code number into the machine. code
In the event of the machine not operating correctly, an error code will appear. code
There are three codes for London. code
decaffeinated/instant coffee coffee
ground/real coffee coffee
a jar of coffee coffee
a blend of Brazilian and Colombian coffees coffee
coffee ice cream coffee
black/white coffee (= without/with milk) coffee
Tea or coffee? coffee
I'll just make the coffee. coffee
Let's talk over coffee (= while drinking coffee). coffee
Two strong black coffees, please. coffee
a euro coin coin
clear cold light cold
cold grey skies cold
to give sb a cold look/stare/welcome cold
Her manner was cold and distant. cold
He was staring at her with cold eyes. cold
a cold drink cold
Hot and cold food is available in the cafeteria. cold
cold chicken for lunch cold
I'm cold. Turn the heating up. cold
to feel/look cold cold
cold hands and feet cold
a cold room/house cold
hot and cold water in every room cold
Isn't it cold today? cold
It's freezing cold. cold
to get/turn colder cold
bitterly cold weather cold
the coldest May on record cold
The water has gone cold. cold
I've got a cold. cold
a bad/heavy/slight cold cold
to catch a cold cold
He shivered with cold. cold
Don't stand outside in the cold. cold
She doesn't seem to feel the cold. cold
You'll catch your death of cold (= used to warn sb they could become ill if they do not keep warm in cold weather). cold
to stare/smile/reply coldly coldly
Share prices collapsed after news of poor trading figures. collapse
Talks between management and unions have collapsed. collapse
All opposition to the plan has collapsed. collapse
He collapsed in the street and died two hours later. collapse
The roof collapsed under the weight of snow. collapse
the collapse of share prices/the dollar/the market collapse
a state of mental/nervous collapse collapse
She was taken to hospital after her collapse at work. collapse
The walls were strengthened to protect them from collapse. collapse
the collapse of law and order in the area collapse
The peace talks were on the verge of collapse. collapse
a colleague of mine from the office colleague
We were friends and colleagues for more than 20 years. colleague
the Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues colleague
collect (for sth): We're collecting for local charities. collect
collect sth (for sth): We collected over £300 for the appeal. collect
collect sth (from...): What day do they collect the rubbish/garbage? collect
The package is waiting to be collected. collect
collect sb (from...): She's gone to collect her son from school. collect
Dirt had collected in the corners of the room. collect
collect sth: We seem to have collected an enormous number of boxes (= without intending to). collect
That guitar's been sitting collecting dust (= not being used) for years now. collect
It's amazing how she collects friends. collect
to collect stamps/postcards, etc. collect
collect sth: to collect data/evidence/information collect
We're collecting signatures for a petition. collect
collect sth from sb/sth: Samples were collected from over 200 patients. collect
refuse/garbage collection collection
The last collection from this postbox is at 5.15. collection
Your suit will be ready for collection on Tuesday. collection
The first stage in research is data collection. collection
a stamp/coin, etc. collection collection
The painting comes from his private collection. collection
a college of further education (= providing education and training for people over 16) college
a secretarial college college
the Royal College of Art college
a college course/library/student college
She's at college. college
Carleton College college
a college campus/student college
a private college college
He got interested in politics when he was in college. college
She's away at college in California. college
He's hoping to go to college next year. college
discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or religion colour
a person/man/woman of colour (= who is not white) colour
What's your favourite colour? colour
bright/dark/light colours colour
available in 12 different colours colour
the colour of the sky colour
Her hair is a reddish-brown colour. colour
Foods which go through a factory process lose much of their colour, flavour and texture. colour
The garden was a mass of colour. colour
a colour TV colour
colour photography/printing colour
a full-colour brochure colour
Do you dream in colour? colour
The children love to draw and colour. colour
a colouring book (= with pictures that you can add colour to) colour
colour sth: How long have you been colouring (= dyeing ) your hair? colour
colour sth + adj.: He drew a monster and coloured it green. colour
brightly coloured balloons coloured
coloured lights coloured
She was wearing a cream-coloured suit. coloured
The temple is supported by marble columns. column
Nelson's Column in London column
a column of smoke (= smoke rising straight up) column
a column of text column
a dictionary with two columns per page column
Put a mark in the appropriate column. column
Their divorce filled a lot of column inches in the national papers (= got a lot of attention). column
the gossip/financial column column
I always read her column in the local paper. column
to add up a column of figures column
His treatment was a combination of surgery, radiation and drugs. combination
What an unusual combination of flavours! combination
Technology and good management. That's a winning combination (= one that will certainly be successful). combination
Many course combinations are possible. combination
The firm is working on a new product in combination with several overseas partners. combination
These paints can be used individually or in combination. combination
Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water. combine
combine with sth: Hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water. combine
combine to do sth: Several factors had combined to ruin our plans. combine
combine sth: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. combine
combine sth with sth: Combine the eggs with a little flour. combine
combine A and B (together): Combine the eggs and the flour. combine
The German team scored a combined total of 652 points. combine
combine sth: We are still looking for someone who combines all the necessary qualities. combine
combine A and/with B: The hotel combines comfort with convenience. combine
This model combines a telephone and fax machine. combine
They have successfully combined the old with the new in this room. combine
a kitchen and dining-room combined combine
The trip will combine business with pleasure. combine
She has successfully combined a career and bringing up a family. combine
That comes a long way down my list of priorities. come
His family comes first (= is the most important thing in his life). come
She came second (= received the second highest score) in the exam. come
At last winter came to an end. come
He came to power in 2006. come
When will they come to a decision? come
The trees are coming into leaf. come
come in sth: This dress comes in black and red. come
+ adj.: New cars don't come cheap (= they are expensive). come
The handle came loose. come
Everything will come right in the end. come
come to do sth: This design came to be known as the Oriental style. come
The agreement came after several hours of negotiations. come
The rains came too late to do any good. come
The high point of the concert came during the drum solo. come
come as sth: Her death came as a terrible shock to us. come
His resignation came as no surprise. come
We've come 50 miles this morning. come
The company has come a long way (= made lot of progress) in the last 5 years. come
The children came running into the room. come
(+ adv./prep.): He came into the room and shut the door. come
She comes to work by bus. come
My son is coming home soon. come
Come here! come
Come and see us soon! come
Here comes Jo! (= Jo is coming) come
There's a storm coming. come
come to do sth: They're coming to stay for a week. come
They continued until they came to a river. come
What time did you come (= to my house)? come
Spring came late this year. come
Your breakfast is coming soon. come
Have any letters come for me? come
Help came at last. come
The CD comes complete with all the words of the songs. come
The time has come (= now is the moment) to act. come
come for sth: I've come for my book. come
come about sth: I've come about my book. come
come to do sth: I've come to get my book. come
come doing sth: He came looking for me. come
I've only come for an hour. come
Thanks for coming (= to my house, party, etc.). come
come (to sth) (with sb): Are you coming to the club with us tonight? come
come doing sth: Why don't you come skating tonight? come
The water came up to my neck. come up to sth
His performance didn't really come up to his usual high standard. come up to sth
Their trip to France didn't come up to expectations. come up to sth
We watched the sun come up. come up
I'm afraid something urgent has come up. come up
We'll let you know if any vacancies come up. come up
The subject came up in conversation. come up
The question is bound to come up at the meeting. come up
The bill came to $30. come to sth
I never expected those few items to come to so much. come to sth
This nail won't come out. come out (of sth)
These ink stains won't come out of my dress. come out (of sth)
Will the colour come out (= become faint or disappear) if I wash it? come out (of sth)
The rain stopped and the sun came out. come out
When is her new novel coming out? come out
The full story came out at the trial. come out
it comes out that...: It came out that he'd been telling lies. come out
The project is coming on fine. come on
Come on! We don't have much time. come on
Come on! Try once more. come on
Oh, come on—you know that isn't true! come on
Set the oven to come on at six. come on
When does the heating come on? come on
When I tried to lift the jug, the handle came off in my hand. come off (sth)
A button had come off my coat. come off (sth)
Does this hood come off? come off
That mark won't come off. come off
The train is coming in now. come in
News is coming in of a serious plane crash in France. come in
She has over a thousand pounds a month coming in from her investments. come in
Much of our butter comes from New Zealand. come from sth
This wool comes from goats, not sheep. come from sth
This poem comes from his new book. come from sth
Where does her attitude come from? come from sth
Where's that smell coming from? come from sth
He comes from a family of actors. come from sth
'She doesn't try hard enough.' 'That's rich, coming from you (= you do not try hard either).' come from sth
The price of gas is coming down. come down
Gas is coming down in price. come down
Her hair comes down to her waist. come down
Your mother hasn't yet come round from the anaesthetic. come around/round
I came across children sleeping under bridges. come across sb/sth
She came across some old photographs in a drawer. come across sb/sth
Do come around and see us some time. come around/round (to...)
She comes from London. come from...
Where do you come from? come from...
He came up to me and asked me the way to the station. come up (to sb)
If she spent five years in Paris, how come her French is so bad? how come (...)?
When it comes to getting things done, he's useless. when it comes to sth/to doing sth
a romantic comedy comedy
slapstick comedy comedy
He didn't appreciate the comedy of the situation. comedy
These tennis shoes are designed for comfort and performance. comfort
With DVD, you can watch the latest movies in the comfort of your own home. comfort
The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service. comfort
They had enough money to live in comfort in their old age. comfort
to take/draw comfort from sb's words comfort
I tried to offer a few words of comfort. comfort
The sound of gunfire was too close for comfort. comfort
If it's any comfort to you, I'm in the same situation. comfort
His words were of little comfort in the circumstances. comfort
comfort food (= food that makes you feel better) comfort
The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this. comfort
It's a comfort to know that she is safe. comfort
The hotel has all modern comforts/every modern comfort. comfort
material comforts (= money and possessions) comfort
They're not millionaires, but they're certainly very comfortable. comfortable
He makes a comfortable living. comfortable
They come from comfortable middle-class families. comfortable
He's more comfortable with computers than with people. comfortable
I never feel very comfortable in her presence. comfortable
Are you comfortable? comfortable
She shifted into a more comfortable position on the chair. comfortable
Please make yourself comfortable while I get some coffee. comfortable
The patient is comfortable (= not in pain) after his operation. comfortable
It's such a comfortable bed. comfortable
These new shoes are not very comfortable. comfortable
a warm comfortable house comfortable
Let me slip into something more comfortable (= change into more comfortable clothing). comfortable
All the rooms were comfortably furnished. comfortably
If you're all sitting comfortably, then I'll begin. comfortably
You should be able to live comfortably on your allowance. comfortably
He has 1 200 men under his command. command
He has command of 1 200 men. command
The police arrived and took command of the situation. command
For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life. command
He looked relaxed and totally in command of himself. command
Who is in command here? command
There were many disagreements over the command of the peacekeeping forces. command
the chain of command command
What is the startup command for the program? command
Begin when I give the command. command
You must obey the captain's commands. command
The troops were commanded by General Haig. command
command sb to do sth: He commanded his men to retreat. command
command sth: She commanded the release of the prisoners. command
+ speech: 'Come here!' he commanded (them). command
command that...: The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease. command
The commission commanded that work on the building should cease. command
Have you any comment to make about the cause of the disaster? comment
She made helpful comments on my work. comment
The director was not available for comment. comment
He handed me the document without comment. comment
Please email us or leave a comment on our website. comment
What she said was fair comment (= a reasonable criticism). comment
I don't feel I can comment on their decision. comment
He refused to comment until after the trial. comment
We were just commenting on how well you look. comment
comment that...: A spokesperson commented that levels of carbon dioxide were very high. comment
+ speech: 'Not his best performance,' she commented to the woman sitting next to her. comment
the commercial heart of the city commercial
She is developing the commercial side of the organization. commercial
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) commercial
The movie was not a commercial success (= did not make money). commercial
commercial baby foods commercial
the first commercial flights across the Atlantic commercial
a commission to design the new parliament building commission
You get a 10% commission on everything you sell. commission
He earned £2 000 in commission last month. commission
In this job you work on commission (= are paid according to the amount you sell). commission
1% commission is charged for cashing traveller's cheques. commission
the European Commission commission
The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison. commission
a commission on human rights commission
commission sb to do sth: She has been commissioned to write a new national anthem. commission
commission sth: Publishers have commissioned a French translation of the book. commission
The survey on consumer taste was commissioned by local stores. commission
commit sb/yourself (to sth/to doing sth): The President is committed to reforming health care. commit
Borrowers should think carefully before committing themselves to taking out a loan. commit
commit sb/yourself to do sth: Both sides committed themselves to settle the dispute peacefully. commit
to commit murder/adultery commit
Most crimes are committed by young men. commit
appalling crimes committed against innocent children commit
commitment (to sb/sth): She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment. commitment
the government's commitment to public services commitment
commitment to do/doing sth: The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. commitment
A career as an actor requires one hundred per cent commitment. commitment
He's busy for the next month with filming commitments. commitment
Women very often have to juggle work with their family commitments. commitment
She's on the management committee. committee
The committee has/have decided to close the restaurant. committee
a committee member/a member of the committee committee
a committee meeting committee
The player was fined by the disciplinary committee. committee
Jackson is a common English name. common
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in this country. common
Some birds which were once a common sight are now becoming rare. common
a common spelling mistake common
Allergies to milk are quite common in childhood. common
They share a common interest in photography. common
basic features which are common to all human languages common
We are working together for a common purpose. common
common ownership of the land common
This decision was taken for the common good (= the advantage of everyone). common
It is, by common consent, Scotland's prettiest coast (= everyone agrees that it is). common
the common garden frog common
Shakespeare's work was popular among the common people in his day. common
In most people's eyes she was nothing more than a common criminal. common
You'd think he'd have the common courtesy to apologize (= this would be the polite behaviour that people would expect). common
It's only common decency to let her know what's happening (= people would expect it). common
Tim and I have nothing in common./I have nothing in common with Tim. have sth in common (with sb)
The two cultures have a lot in common. have sth in common (with sth)
Christopher is commonly known as Kit. commonly
commonly held opinions commonly
This is one of the most commonly used methods. commonly
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively. communicate
communicate sth (to sb): He was eager to communicate his ideas to the group. communicate
Her nervousness was communicating itself to the children. communicate
communicate how/what, etc...: They failed to communicate what was happening and why. communicate
The novel is about a family who can't communicate with each other. communicate
We only communicate by email. communicate
They communicated in sign language. communicate
communicate with sb/sth: Dolphins use sound to communicate with each other. communicate
communicate sth (to sb): to communicate information/a message to sb communicate
Speech is the fastest method of communication between people. communication
All channels of communication need to be kept open. communication
Doctors do not always have good communication skills. communication
non-verbal communication communication
We are in regular communication by email. communication
communication systems/links/technology communication
The new airport will improve communications between the islands. communication
Snow has prevented communication with the outside world for three days. communication
The local community was shocked by the murders. community
health workers based in the community (= working with people in a local area) community
the international community (= the countries of the world as a group) community
good community relations with the police community
community parks/libraries (= paid for by the local town/city) community
the Polish community in London community
ethnic communities community
the farming community community
There is a strong sense of community in this town. community
community spirit community
I enjoy Jo's company (= I enjoy being with her). company
She enjoys her own company (= being by herself) when she is travelling. company
The children are very good company (= pleasant to be with) at this age. company
a pleasant evening in the company of friends company
He's coming with me for company. company
a theatre/dance, etc. company company
the Royal Shakespeare Company company
the largest computer company in the world company
the National Bus Company company
She joined the company in 2009. company
Company profits were 5% lower than last year. company
He runs his own TV production company. company
company policy company
compare A and B: It is interesting to compare their situation and ours. compare
We compared the two reports carefully. compare
compare A with/to B: We carefully compared the first report with the second. compare
My own problems seem insignificant compared with other people's. compare
I've had some difficulties, but they were nothing compared to yours (= they were not nearly as bad as yours). compare
Standards in health care have improved enormously compared to 40 years ago. compare
This school compares with the best in the country (= it is as good as them). compare
This house doesn't compare with our previous one (= it is not as good). compare
Their prices compare favourably with those of their competitors. compare
The critics compared his work to that of Martin Amis. compare
Comparison with other oil-producing countries is extremely interesting. comparison
I enclose the two plans for comparison. comparison
The education system bears/stands no comparison with (= is not as good as) that in many Asian countries. comparison
For Durkheim, comparison was the most important method of analysis in sociology. comparison
comparison of A and B: a comparison of the rail systems in Britain and France comparison
comparison of A with B: a comparison of men's salaries with those of women comparison
comparison between A and B: comparisons between Britain and the rest of Europe comparison
comparison of A to B: a comparison of the brain to a computer (= showing what is similar) comparison
comparison (with sth): It is difficult to make a comparison with her previous book—they are completely different. comparison
You can draw comparisons with the situation in Ireland (= say how the two situations are similar). comparison
By comparison, expenditure on education increased last year. by comparison
His problems seemed trivial by comparison. by comparison
The second half of the game was dull by comparison with the first. by/in comparison (with sb/sth)
The tallest buildings in London are small in comparison with New York's skyscrapers. by/in comparison (with sb/sth)
compete (with/against sb) (for sth): Several companies are competing for the contract. compete
We can't compete with them on price. compete
Young children will usually compete for their mother's attention. compete
Small traders cannot compete in the face of cheap foreign imports. compete
compete to do sth: There are too many magazines competing to attract readers. compete
He's hoping to compete in the London marathon. compete
There is now intense competition between schools to attract students. competition
We are in competition with four other companies for the contract. competition
We won the contract in the face of stiff competition. competition
a music/photo, etc. competition competition
to enter/win/lose a competition competition
competitive games/sports competitive
Graduates have to fight for jobs in a highly competitive market. competitive
a shop selling clothes at competitive prices (= as low as any other shop) competitive
We need to work harder to remain competitive with other companies. competitive
to gain a competitive advantage over rival companies competitive
You have to be highly competitive to do well in sport these days. competitive
She left early, complaining of a headache. complain of sth
complaint (about sb/sth): The most common complaint is about poor service. complaint
We received a number of complaints from customers about the lack of parking facilities. complaint
I'd like to make a complaint about the noise. complaint
complaint (against sb/sth): I believe you have a complaint against one of our nurses. complaint
complaint (that...): a complaint that he had been unfairly treated complaint
a formal complaint complaint
to file/lodge (= make) a complaint complaint
I can see no grounds for complaint. complaint
a letter of complaint complaint
We were in complete agreement. complete
a complete change complete
in complete silence complete
a complete stranger complete
It came as a complete surprise. complete
I felt a complete idiot. complete
I've collected the complete set. complete
a complete guide to events in Oxford complete
the complete works of Tolstoy complete
You will receive payment for each complete day that you work. complete
Work on the office building will be complete at the end of the year. complete
She's just completed a master's degree in Law. complete
The project should be completed within a year. complete
2 000 shoppers completed our questionnaire. complete
I only need one more card to complete the set. complete
completely different completely
completely and utterly broke completely
I've completely forgotten her name. completely
The explosion completely destroyed the building. completely
complex machinery complex
the complex structure of the human brain complex
a complex road system complex
a complex argument/problem/subject complex
I do not wish to complicate the task more than is necessary. complicate
To complicate matters further, there will be no transport available till 8 o'clock. complicate
The issue is complicated by the fact that a vital document is missing. complicate
a complicated system complicated
The instructions look very complicated. complicated
The story is extremely complicated. complicated
It's all very complicated—but I'll try and explain. complicated
a personal computer computer
Our sales information is processed by computer. computer
a computer program computer
computer software/hardware/graphics computer
a computer error computer
computer-aided design computer
concentrate (on sth/on doing sth): I can't concentrate with all that noise going on. concentrate
concentrate sth: Nothing concentrates the mind better than the knowledge that you could die tomorrow (= it makes you think very clearly). concentrate
concentrate sth (on sth/on doing sth): I decided to concentrate all my efforts on finding somewhere to live. concentrate
In this lecture I shall concentrate on the early years of Charles's reign. concentrate on sth
She gave up German in order to concentrate on her French. concentrate on sth
This book requires a great deal of concentration. concentration
Tiredness affects your powers of concentration. concentration
concept (of sth): the concept of social class concept
concepts such as 'civilization' and 'government' concept
He can't grasp the basic concepts of mathematics. concept
concept (that...): the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity concept
a new concept in teaching concept
concern sb: What concerns me is our lack of preparation for the change. concern
concern sb that...: It concerns me that you no longer seem to care. concern
The story concerns the prince's efforts to rescue Pamina. concern
The book is primarily concerned with Soviet-American relations during the Cold War. concern
This chapter concerns itself with the historical background. concern
One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information. concern
Don't interfere in what doesn't concern you. concern
The loss was a tragedy for all concerned (= all those affected by it). concern
Where our children's education is concerned, no compromise is acceptable. concern
The individuals concerned have some explaining to do. concern
To whom it may concern ... (= used for example, at the beginning of a public notice or of a job reference about sb's character and ability) concern
Everyone who was directly concerned in (= had some responsibility for) the incident has now resigned. concern
Please pay attention because this information concerns all of you. concern
What are your main concerns as a writer? concern
The government's primary concern is to reduce crime. concern
parents' concern for their children concern
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time. concern
concern (about sth/sb): There is growing concern about violence on television. concern
In the meeting, voters raised concerns about health care. concern
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any queries or concerns about this work. concern
concern (for sth/sb): She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety. concern
concern (over sth/sb): The report expressed concern over continuing high unemployment. concern
concern (that...): There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land. concern
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management. concern
The President's health was giving serious cause for concern. concern
Concerned parents held a meeting. concerned
concerned about/for sth: The President is deeply concerned about this issue. concerned
concerned for sth: He didn't seem in the least concerned for her safety. concerned
concerned (that)...: She was concerned that she might miss the turning and get lost. concerned
They were more concerned with how the other women had dressed than with what the speaker was saying. concerned
He asked several questions concerning the future of the company. concerning
All cases concerning children are dealt with in a special children's court. concerning
conclude sth (from sth): What do you conclude from that? conclude
conclude (that)...: The report concluded (that) the cheapest option was to close the laboratory. conclude
conclude from sth that...: He concluded from their remarks that they were not in favour of the plan. conclude
it is concluded that...: It was concluded that the level of change necessary would be low. conclude
+ speech: 'So it should be safe to continue,' he concluded. conclude
Let me make just a few concluding remarks. conclude
conclude with sth: The programme concluded with Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring'. conclude
conclude by doing sth: He concluded by wishing everyone a safe trip home. conclude
conclude sth (with sth): The commission concluded its investigation last month. conclude
She concluded her speech with a quotation from Shakespeare. conclude
+ speech: 'Anyway, she should be back soon,' he concluded. conclude
I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job. conclusion
It took the jury some time to reach the conclusion that she was guilty. conclusion
New evidence might lead to the conclusion that we are wrong. conclusion
We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion. conclusion
The conclusion of the book was disappointing. conclusion
In conclusion (= finally), I would like to thank... conclusion
If we took this argument to its logical conclusion ... conclusion
a concrete floor concrete
concrete evidence/proposals/proof concrete
'It's only a suspicion,' she said, 'nothing concrete.' concrete
It is easier to think in concrete terms rather than in the abstract. concrete
a slab of concrete concrete
The pathway is formed from large pebbles set in concrete. concrete
a necessary condition for economic growth condition
A good training programme is one of the conditions for successful industry. condition
the terms and conditions of employment condition
The offer is subject to certain conditions. condition
They agreed to lend us the car on condition that (= only if) we returned it before the weekend. condition
They will give us the money on one condition—that we pay it back within six months. condition
They agreed under the condition that the matter be dealt with promptly. condition
Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank. condition
They have agreed to the ceasefire provided their conditions are met. condition
living/housing/working conditions condition
changing economic conditions condition
neglected children living under the most appalling conditions condition
a strike to improve pay and conditions condition
The plants grow best in cool, damp conditions. condition
freezing/icy/humid, etc. conditions condition
Conditions are ideal (= the weather is very good) for sailing today. condition
treacherous driving conditions condition
He is overweight and out of condition (= not physically fit). condition
You are in no condition (= too ill/sick, etc.) to go anywhere. condition
The motorcyclist was in a critical condition in hospital last night. condition
She shouldn't be driving in her condition (= because she is pregnant). condition
a medical condition condition
He suffers from a serious heart condition. condition
to be in bad/good/excellent condition condition
a used car in perfect condition condition
The house is in a generally poor condition. condition
to conduct an experiment/an inquiry/a survey conduct
The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner. conduct
They conducted a vigorous campaign for a shorter working week. conduct
a concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Colin Davis conduct
The sport has a strict code of conduct. conduct
improving standards of training and professional conduct conduct
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events. conference
a conference room/centre/hall conference
She is attending a three-day conference on AIDS education. conference
The conference will be held in Glasgow. conference
delegates to the Labour Party's annual conference conference
Ministers from all four countries involved will meet at the conference table this week. conference
He was in conference with his lawyers all day. conference
They could not say with confidence that he would be able to walk again after the accident. confidence
No one can predict with complete/total confidence what will happen in the financial markets. confidence
He expressed his confidence that they would win. confidence
He answered the questions with confidence. confidence
People often lose confidence when they are criticized. confidence
He gained confidence when he went to college. confidence
She suffers from a lack of confidence. confidence
While girls lack confidence, boys often overestimate their abilities. confidence
I didn't have any confidence in myself at school. confidence
The players all have confidence in their manager. confidence
A fall in unemployment will help to restore consumer confidence. confidence
a lack of confidence in the government confidence
The new contracts have undermined the confidence of employees. confidence
She has every confidence in her students' abilities. confidence
She was in a relaxed, confident mood. confident
Beneath his confident and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities. confident
The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't understand. confident
confident of sth/doing sth: The team feels confident of winning. confident
confident that...: I'm confident that you will get the job. confident
She was quietly confident that everything would go as planned. confident
Carla smiled confidently at the cameras. confidently
The work will not be confined to the Glasgow area. confine
I will confine myself to looking at the period from 1900 to 1916. confine
Keep the dog confined in a suitable travelling cage. confine
Here the river is confined in a narrow channel. confine
The soldiers concerned were confined to barracks (= had to stay in the barracks, as a punishment). confine
It is cruel to keep animals in confined spaces. confined
confirm sth: Rumours of job losses were later confirmed confirm
His guilty expression confirmed my suspicions. confirm
Please write to confirm your reservation (= say that it is definite). confirm
confirm (that)...: Has everyone confirmed (that) they're coming? confirm
confirm what/when, etc...: Can you confirm what happened? confirm
it is confirmed that...: It has been confirmed that the meeting will take place next week. confirm
The walk in the mountains confirmed his fear of heights. confirm
confirm sth: After a six-month probationary period, her position was confirmed. confirm
confirm sb as sth: He was confirmed as captain for the rest of the season. confirm
confirm sb in sth: I'm very happy to confirm you in your post. confirm
a conflict between two cultures conflict
The violence was the result of political and ethnic conflicts. conflict
She found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career. conflict
John often comes into conflict with his boss. conflict
The government has done nothing to resolve the conflict over nurses' pay. conflict
armed/military conflict conflict
A conflict between the two countries could easily spread across the whole region. conflict
The story tells of a classic conflict between love and duty. conflict
Her diary was a record of her inner conflict. conflict
Many of these ideas appear to be in conflict with each other. conflict
conflicting emotions/interests/loyalties conflict
These results conflict with earlier findings. conflict
Reports conflicted on how much of the aid was reaching the famine victims. conflict
the economic problems confronting the country confront
The government found itself confronted by massive opposition. confront
She knew that she had to confront her fears. confront
This was the first time he had confronted an armed robber. confront
Confronted by an angry crowd, the police retreated. confront
He confronted her with a choice between her career or their relationship. confront
They confused me with conflicting accounts of what happened. confuse
People often confuse me and my twin sister. confuse
Be careful not to confuse quantity with quality. confuse
His comments only served to confuse the issue further. confuse
People are confused about all the different labels on food these days. confused
He was depressed and in a confused state of mind. confused
I'm confused—say all that again. confused
The children gave a confused account of what had happened. confused
A confused situation followed the military coup. confused
The instructions on the box are very confusing. confusing
a very confusing experience confusing
There is some confusion about what the correct procedure should be. confusion
a confusion as to what to do next confusion
To avoid confusion, please write the children's names clearly on all their school clothes. confusion
confusion between letters of the alphabet like 'o' or 'a' confusion
He looked at me in confusion and did not answer the question. confusion
Sacha felt confusion sweeping over her as she read the letter. confusion
Fighting had broken out and all was chaos and confusion. confusion
Her unexpected arrival threw us into total confusion. confusion
to offer/send your congratulations to sb congratulation
'We're getting married!' 'Congratulations!' congratulation
Congratulations on your exam results! congratulation
a letter of congratulation congratulation
an international congress of trades unions congress
Congress will vote on the proposals tomorrow. congress
There was nothing to connect him with the crime. connect
I was surprised to hear them mentioned together: I had never connected them before. connect
Click 'Continue' to connect to the Internet. connect
First connect the printer to the computer. connect
We're waiting for the telephone to be connected. connect
The towns are connected by train and bus services. connect
The canal was built to connect Sheffield with the Humber estuary. connect
a connecting door (= one that connects two rooms) connect
The rooms on this floor connect. connect
market prices and other connected matters connected
They are connected by marriage. connected
jobs connected with the environment connected
The two issues are closely connected. connected
The fall in retail sales is directly connected with the decline in employment. connected
We arrived in good time for the connection to Paris. connection
I missed the connection by five minutes. connection
A faulty connection caused the machine to stop. connection
Connection to the gas supply was delayed for three days. connection
I'm having problems with my Internet connection. connection
connection (between A and B): Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease. connection
His resignation must have some connection with the recent scandal. connection
connection (with sth): a direct/close/strong connection with sth connection
How did you make the connection (= realize that there was a connection between two facts that did not seem to be related)? connection
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of the teenager. in connection with sb/sth
I am writing to you in connection with your recent job application. in connection with sb/sth
conscious of sth: She's very conscious of the problems involved. conscious
conscious of doing sth: He became acutely conscious of having failed his parents. conscious
conscious that...: I was vaguely conscious that I was being watched. conscious
A patient who is not fully conscious should never be left alone. conscious
to make a conscious decision conscious
I made a conscious effort to get there on time. conscious
a conscious act of cruelty conscious
environmentally conscious conscious
They have become increasingly health-conscious. conscious
This decision could have serious consequences for the industry. consequence
Two hundred people lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the merger. consequence
He drove too fast with tragic consequences. consequence
to suffer/face/take the consequences of your actions consequence
Have you considered the possible consequences? consequence
the conservative views of his parents conservative
music which is accessible to an audience with extremely conservative tastes conservative
Her style of dress was never conservative. conservative
At a conservative estimate, he'll be earning £50 000. conservative
I'd like some time to consider. consider
consider sth: She considered her options. consider
Let us consider the facts. consider
He was considering an appeal. consider
a carefully considered response consider
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner (= it is thought possible that it could become one). consider
consider doing sth: We're considering buying a new car. consider
You wouldn't consider marrying a man for his money, then? consider
consider how/what, etc...: We need to consider how the law might be reformed. consider
He was considering what to do next. consider
consider sb/sth + noun: consider sb/sth (to be) sth: consider sb/sth (as) sth: He considers himself an expert on the subject. consider
This award is considered (to be) a great honour. consider
These workers are considered (as) a high-risk group. consider
consider sb/sth + adj.: consider sb/sth (to be) sth: Consider yourself lucky you weren't fired. consider
Who do you consider (to be) responsible for the accident? consider
consider sb/sth to do sth: He's generally considered to have the finest tenor voice in the country. consider
consider (that)...: She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion. consider
The Home Secretary will release prisoners only if he considers it is safe to do so. consider
it is considered that...: It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs. consider
You should consider other people before you act. consider
The project wasted a considerable amount of time and money. considerable
Damage to the building was considerable. considerable
Considerable progress has been made in finding a cure for the disease. considerable
The need for sleep varies considerably from person to person. considerably
Interest rates on bank loans have increased considerably in recent years. considerably
Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. consideration
The proposals are currently under consideration (= being discussed). consideration
After a few moments' consideration, he began to speak. consideration
a consideration of the legal issues involved consideration
economic/commercial/environmental/practical considerations consideration
Time is another important consideration. consideration
They showed no consideration whatsoever for my feelings. consideration
Journalists stayed away from the funeral out of consideration for the bereaved family. consideration
Their kindness and consideration will not be forgotten. consideration
The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made. take sth into consideration
Taking everything into consideration, the event was a great success. take sth into consideration
The committee consists of ten members. consist of sb/sth
Their diet consisted largely of vegetables. consist of sb/sth
consist doing sth: Most of the fieldwork consisted of making tape recordings. consist of sb/sth
constant interruptions constant
a constant stream of visitors all day constant
Babies need constant attention. constant
This entrance is in constant use. constant
travelling at a constant speed of 50 m.p.h. constant
Ross was his most constant and loyal friend. constant
Fashion is constantly changing. constantly
Heat the sauce, stirring constantly. constantly
We are constantly on the lookout for new ideas. constantly
construct sth: When was the bridge constructed? construct
construct sth from/out of/of sth: They constructed a shelter out of fallen branches. construct
You must learn how to construct a logical argument. construct
to construct a theory construct
a well-constructed novel construct
the construction industry construction
road construction construction
Work has begun on the construction of the new airport. construction
Our new offices are still under construction (= being built). construction
the construction of a new database construction
strong in construction construction
ships of steel construction construction
consult sb: If the pain continues, consult your doctor. consult
consult sb about sth: Have you consulted your lawyer about this? consult
a consulting engineer (= one who has expert knowledge and gives advice) consult
consult with sb (about/on sth): Consult with your physician about possible treatments. consult
consult sb: You shouldn't have done it without consulting me. consult
consult sb about/on sth: I expect to be consulted about major issues. consult
consult with sb (about/on sth): I need to consult with my colleagues on the proposals. consult
He consulted the manual. consult
consumer demand/choice/rights consumer
Health-conscious consumers want more information about the food they buy. consumer
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) consumer
providers and consumers of public services consumer
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. consumer
social/personal contacts contact
I've made some useful contacts in journalism. contact
She has several contacts in New York. contact
We have good contacts with the local community. contact
The company has maintained trade contacts with India. contact
In her job she often comes into contact with (= meets) lawyers. contact
Children should be brought into contact with poetry at an early age. contact
His fingers were briefly in contact with the ball. contact
This substance should not come into contact with food. contact
a fear of physical contact contact
She blushed at the sudden contact of his hand against her arm. contact
This pesticide kills insects on contact (= as soon as it touches them). contact
This chemical is liable to explode on contact with water. contact
I don't have much contact with my uncle. contact
There is little contact between the two organizations. contact
Have you kept in contact with any of your friends from college (= do you still see them or speak or write to them)? contact
She's lost contact with (= no longer sees or writes to) her son. contact
I finally made contact with (= succeeded in speaking to or meeting) her in Paris. contact
The organization put me in contact with other people in a similar position (= gave me their addresses or telephone numbers). contact
two people avoiding eye contact (= avoiding looking directly at each other) contact
Here's my contact number (= temporary telephone number) while I'm away. contact
I'll give you my contact details (= telephone number, email address, etc.). contact
I've been trying to contact you all day. contact
Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact the police. contact
This drink doesn't contain any alcohol. contain
Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies. contain
a brown envelope containing dollar bills contain
The bottle contains (= can hold) two litres. contain
Food will last longer if kept in an airtight container. container
We have no contemporary account of the battle (= written near the time that it happened). contemporary
He was contemporary with the dramatist Congreve. contemporary
life in contemporary Britain contemporary
contemporary fiction/music/dance contemporary
He tipped the contents of the bag onto the table. content
Fire has caused severe damage to the contents of the building. content
She hadn't read the letter and so was unaware of its contents. content
a table of contents (= the list at the front of a book) content
a contents page content
Your tone of voice is as important as the content of what you have to say. content
The content of the course depends on what the students would like to study. content
Her poetry has a good deal of political content. content
food with a high fat content content
the alcohol content of a drink content
a singing contest contest
a talent contest contest
to enter/win/lose a contest contest
a contest for the leadership of the party contest
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s. context
His decision can only be understood in context. context
Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts. context
You should be able to guess the meaning of the word from the context. context
This quotation has been taken out of context (= repeated without giving the circumstances in which it was said). context
the continent of Africa continent
the African continent continent
The exhibition continues until 25 July. continue
The trial is expected to continue for three months. continue
The rain will continue into the evening. continue
continue to do sth: The rain continued to fall all afternoon. continue
The number of car accident deaths is continuing to decline. continue
continue doing sth: The rain continued falling all afternoon. continue
continue doing sth: She wanted to continue working until she was 60. continue
He vowed to continue fighting. continue
continue to do sth: He continued to ignore everything I was saying. continue
continue (with sth): Are you going to continue with the project? continue
continue sth: The board of inquiry is continuing its investigations. continue
The path continued over rough, rocky ground. continue
He continued on his way. continue
I want you to continue as project manager. continue
She will continue in her present job until a replacement can be found. continue
The story continues in our next issue. continue
continue sth: The story will be continued in our next issue. continue
Please continue—I didn't mean to interrupt. continue
+ speech: 'In fact,' he continued, 'I'd like to congratulate you.' continue
Recovery after the accident will be a continuous process that may take several months. continuous
Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health. continuous
She was in continuous employment until the age of sixty-five. continuous
The rain has been continuous since this morning. continuous
a continuous line of traffic continuous
Rain was falling outside in a continuous silver curtain. continuous
For four days the town suffered continuous attacks. continuous
He has lived and worked in France almost continuously since 1990. continuously
the continuously changing situation continuously
Heat the mixture until thickened, stirring continuously. continuously
a contract of employment contract
a research contract contract
contract with sb: to enter into/make/sign a contract with the supplier contract
contract between A and B: These clauses form part of the contract between buyer and seller. contract
contract for sth: a contract for the supply of vehicles contract
contract to do sth: to win/be awarded a contract to build a new school contract
a contract worker (= one employed on a contract for a fixed period of time) contract
I was on a three-year contract that expired last week. contract
Under the terms of the contract the job should have been finished yesterday. contract
She is under contract to (= has a contract to work for) a major American computer firm. contract
The offer has been accepted, subject to contract (= the agreement is not official until the contract is signed). contract
They were sued for breach of contract (= not keeping to a contract). contract
Glass contracts as it cools. contract
The universe is expanding rather than contracting. contract
a contracting market contract
The heart muscles contract to expel the blood. contract
contract sth: The exercise consists of stretching and contracting the leg muscles. contract
contract sth to sth: 'I will' and 'I shall' are usually contracted to 'I'll' (= made shorter). contract
contrast (between A and B): There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West. contrast
contrast (to sb/sth): The company lost $7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier. contrast
The situation when we arrived was in marked contrast to the news reports. contrast
The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood. contrast
contrast (with sb/sth): to show a sharp/stark/striking contrast with sth contrast
contrast (in sth): A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture. contrast
When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast. contrast
contrast (of sth): Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences. contrast
It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one. contrast
The poem contrasts youth and age. contrast
Compare and contrast the two novels. contrast
Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises. contrast
Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply. contrast
bright, contrasting colours contrasting
The book explores contrasting views of the poet's early work. contrasting
contribute sth (to/towards sth): We contributed £5 000 to the earthquake fund. contribute
contribute (to/towards sth): Would you like to contribute to our collection? contribute
Do you wish to contribute? contribute
Medical negligence was said to have contributed to her death. contribute
Human error may have been a contributing factor. contribute
contribute to sth: Immigrants have contributed to British culture in many ways. contribute
contribute sth to sth: This book contributes little to our understanding of the subject. contribute
contribute sth (to sth): She contributed a number of articles to the magazine. contribute
contribute (to sth): He contributes regularly to the magazine 'New Scientist'. contribute
We hope everyone will contribute to the discussion. contribute
contribution (to sth): to make a contribution to charity contribution
a substantial contribution contribution
All contributions will be gratefully received. contribution
contribution (toward(s) sth/doing sth): valuable contributions towards the upkeep of the cathedral contribution
monthly contributions to the pension scheme contribution
National Insurance contributions contribution
contribution (to sth): He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project. contribution
a significant contribution to scientific knowledge contribution
the car's contribution to the greenhouse effect contribution
contribution (toward(s) sth/doing sth): These measures would make a valuable contribution towards reducing industrial accidents. contribution
an important contribution to the debate contribution
All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday. contribution
the controls of an aircraft control
the control panel control
the volume control of a CD player control
The co-pilot was at the controls when the plane landed. control
a car with dual control(s) (= one set of controls for the driver and one for the instructor ). control
traffic control control
talks on arms control control
government controls on trade and industry control
A new advance has been made in the control of malaria. control
Price controls on food were ended. control
a pest control officer control
The party is expecting to gain control of the council in the next election. control
The Democrats will probably lose control of Congress. control
A military junta took control of the country. control
The city is in the control of enemy forces. control
The city is under enemy control. control
The teacher had no control over the children. control
She struggled to keep control of her voice. control
She lost control of her car on the ice. control
He got so angry he lost control (= shouted and said or did things he would not normally do). control
Owing to circumstances beyond our control, the flight to Rome has been cancelled. control
The coach made the team work hard on ball control (= in a ball game). control
He's reached retiring age, but he's still firmly in control. be in control (of sth)
There has been some violence after the match, but the police are now in control of the situation. be in control (of sth)
In spite of all her family problems, she's really in control. be in control (of sth)
The children are completely out of control since their father left. be/get/run/etc. out of control
A truck ran out of control on the hill. be/get/run/etc. out of control
Don't worry—everything's under control! be under control
It took two hours to bring the fire under control. bring/get/keep sth under control
Please keep your dog under control! bring/get/keep sth under control
control yourself: I was so furious I couldn't control myself and I hit him. control
control sth: He was finding it difficult to control his feelings. control
This knob controls the volume. control
The traffic lights are controlled by a central computer. control
control sth: government attempts to control immigration control
Many biological processes are controlled by hormones. control
Try to control your breathing. control
control what/how, etc...: Parents should control what their kids watch on television. control
Firefighters are still trying to control the blaze. control
She was given drugs to control the pain. control
By the age of 21 he controlled the company. control
The whole territory is now controlled by the army. control
Can't you control your children? control
a multi-national company based in Britain but controlled from South Africa control
a controlled explosion controlled
a controlled environment controlled
He played very controlled football. controlled
It is very convenient to pay by credit card. convenient
You'll find these meals quick and convenient to prepare. convenient
Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and energy. convenient
A bicycle is often more convenient than a car in towns. convenient
I can't see him now—it isn't convenient. convenient
I'll call back at a more convenient time. convenient
He used his wife's birthday as a convenient excuse for not going to the meeting. convenient
convenient (to sth): The hotel is convenient to downtown. convenient
social conventions convention
By convention the deputy leader was always a woman. convention
She is a young woman who enjoys flouting conventions. convention
Convention demands that a club member should resign in such a situation. convention
to hold a convention convention
the Democratic Party Convention (= to elect a candidate for president) convention
the Geneva convention convention
the United Nations convention on the rights of the child convention
conventional behaviour/morality conventional
She's very conventional in her views. conventional
conventional methods/approaches conventional
conventional medicine conventional
It's not a hotel, in the conventional sense, but rather a whole village turned into a hotel. conventional
You can use a microwave or cook it in a conventional oven. conventional
a telephone conversation conversation
I had a long conversation with her the other day. conversation
The main topic of conversation was the likely outcome of the election. conversation
Don was deep in conversation with the girl on his right. conversation
to get into conversation with sb conversation
to get into a conversation with sb conversation
The conversation turned to gardening. conversation
I tried to make conversation (= to speak in order to appear polite). conversation
Desperately he struggled to keep the conversation going. conversation
I see no point in continuing this conversation. conversation
She tried to steer the conversation away from the topic of marriage. conversation
He felt a sudden alarm at the turn the conversation was taking. conversation
convert sth (into sth): The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home. convert
The pub is a converted warehouse. convert
What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros? convert
Hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine. convert
convert (from sth) (into/to sth): We've converted from oil to gas central heating. convert
a sofa that converts into a bed convert
convert (from sth) (to sth): He converted from Christianity to Islam. convert
convert sb (from sth) (to sth): She was soon converted to the socialist cause. convert
convince sb/yourself (of sth): You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job. convince
convince sb/yourself (that)...: I'd convinced myself (that) I was right. convince
The experience convinced him that Europe was on the brink of a revolution. convince
I've been trying to convince him to see a doctor. convince
Where did you learn to cook? cook
cook sth: What's the best way to cook trout? cook
Who's going to cook supper? cook
Add the onion and cook for three minutes. cook
He cooked lunch for me. cook
cook sb sth: He cooked me lunch. cook
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. cook
a gas cooker cooker
an electric cooker cooker
chocolate chip cookies cookie
a cookie jar cookie
My husband does all the cooking. cooking
a book on Indian cooking cooking
She was decidedly cool about the proposal. cool
He has been cool towards me ever since we had that argument. cool
They gave the Prime Minister a cool reception. cool
Her voice was cool and dismissive. cool
Keep cool! cool
She tried to remain cool, calm and collected (= calm). cool
He has a cool head (= he stays calm in an emergency). cool
a cool breeze/drink/climate cool
Cooler weather is forecast for the weekend. cool
Let's sit in the shade and keep cool. cool
Store lemons in a cool dry place. cool
I think we should wait until tempers have cooled. cool
Relations between them have definitely cooled (= they are not as friendly with each other as they were). cool
Glass contracts as it cools. cool
Melt the chocolate and allow it to cool slightly. cool
cool sth: The cylinder is cooled by a jet of water. cool
The evening breeze cooled her face. cool
Drink plenty of cold water to cool yourself down. cool sb down/off
We cooled off with a swim in the lake. cool down/off
I got to the stage where I wasn't coping any more. cope
cope with sth: He wasn't able to cope with the stresses and strains of the job. cope
Desert plants are adapted to cope with extreme heat. cope
I will send you a copy of the report. copy
The thieves replaced the original painting with a copy. copy
You should make a copy of the disk as a backup. copy
a copy of 'The Times' copy
The book sold 20 000 copies within two weeks. copy
They copied the designs from those on Greek vases. copy
Everything in the computer's memory can be copied onto DVDs. copy
copy sth (from sth) (into/onto sth): She copied the phone number into her address book. copy
copy sth (down/out): I copied out several poems. copy
She copies everything her sister does. copy
Their tactics have been copied by other terrorist organizations. copy
the earth's core core
the core of a nuclear reactor core
The standards of housing and education are often lower in the older urban cores (= the centres of towns or cities). core
the core of the argument core
Concern for the environment is at the core of our policies. core
There was a group of youths standing on the street corner. corner
Turn right at the corner of Sunset and Crescent Heights Boulevards. corner
There's a hotel on/at the corner of my street. corner
The wind hit him as he turned the corner. corner
The car was taking the corners too fast. corner
There was a television in the far corner of the room. corner
a corner table/seat/cupboard corner
the four corners of a square corner
Write your address in the top right-hand corner of the letter. corner
I hit my knee on the corner of the table. corner
A smile lifted the corner of his mouth. corner
a speck of dirt in the corner of her eye corner
Do you have the correct time? correct
the correct answer correct
Please check that these details are correct. correct
'Are you in charge here?' 'That's correct.' correct
Am I correct in saying that you know a lot about wine? correct
Do you know the correct way to shut the machine down? correct
I think you've made the correct decision. correct
Have you spelled it correctly? correctly
They reasoned, correctly, that she was away for the weekend. correctly
He was looking correctly grave. correctly
Read through your work and correct any mistakes that you find. correct
Their eyesight can be corrected in just a few minutes by the use of a laser. correct
They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier. correct
I spent all evening correcting essays. correct
the high/low cost of housing cost
A new computer system has been installed at a cost of £80 000. cost
The plan had to be abandoned on grounds of cost. cost
We did not even make enough money to cover the cost of the food. cost
Consumers will have to bear the full cost of these pay increases. cost
The total cost to you (= the amount you have to pay) is £3 000. cost
The use of cheap labour helped to keep costs down. cost
to cut/reduce costs cost
running/operating/labour costs cost
We have had to raise our prices because of rising costs. cost
Opinion was divided on the potential costs and benefits of the scheme. cost
the terrible cost of the war in death and suffering cost
the environmental cost of nuclear power cost
She saved him from the fire but at the cost of her own life (= she died). cost
He worked non-stop for three months, at considerable cost to his health. cost
I felt a need to please people, whatever the cost in time and energy. cost
cost sth: How much did it cost? cost
I didn't get it because it cost too much. cost
Tickets cost ten dollars each. cost
Calls to the helpline cost 38p per minute. cost
Don't use too much of it—it cost a lot of money. cost
All these reforms will cost money (= be expensive). cost
Good food need not cost a fortune (= cost a lot of money). cost
cost sb sth: The meal cost us about £40. cost
This is costing the taxpayer £10 billion a year. cost
cost sth to do sth: The hospital will cost an estimated £2 million to build. cost
It costs a fortune to fly first class. cost
cost sb sth: That one mistake almost cost him his life. cost
A late penalty cost United the game (= meant that they did not win the game). cost
Such behaviour could cost you your place in the team. cost
cost sth: The closure of the factory is likely to cost 1 000 jobs. cost
a charming country cottage with roses around the door cottage
a holiday cottage cottage
cotton fields/plants cotton
bales of cotton cotton
The sheets are 100% pure cotton. cotton
a cotton shirt/skirt cotton
printed cotton cloth cotton
the cotton industry cotton
a cotton mill cotton
I couldn't stop coughing. cough
to cough nervously/politely/discreetly cough
She gave a little cough to attract my attention. cough
to have a dry/persistent/hacking cough cough
My cold's better, but I can't seem to shake off this cough. cough
Another fit of coughing seized him. coughing
She said that she couldn't come. could
I couldn't hear what they were saying. could
Sorry, I couldn't get any more. could
Could I use your phone, please? could
Could we stop by next week? could
Could you babysit for us on Friday? could
I could do it now, if you like. could
Don't worry—they could have just forgotten to call. could
You couldn't have left it on the bus, could you? could
'Have some more cake.' 'Oh, I couldn't, thank you (= I'm too full).' could
We could write a letter to the director. could
You could always try his home number. could
They could have let me know they were going to be late! could
a city/county/borough/district council council
She's on the local council. council
a council member/meeting council
council workers/services council
Don't go over that line or your throw won't count. count
count sth: Applications received after 1 July will not be counted. count
Every point in this game counts. count
It's the thought that counts (= used about a small but kind action or gift). count
count for sth: The fact that she had apologized counted for nothing with him. count
We have invited 50 people, not counting the children. count
count sth (up): The diet is based on counting calories. count
Count the 'yes' votes and the 'no' votes separately. count
count (up) how many...: She began to count up how many guests they had to invite. count
count from...: There are 12 weeks to go, counting from today. count
Billy can't count yet. count
count to/up to sth: She can count up to 10 in Italian. count
count (from sth) to/up to sth: to count from 1 to 10 count
'I'm sure he'll help.' 'Don't count on it.' count on sb/sth
count sb/sth to do sth: I'm counting on you to help me. count on sb/sth
count doing sth: Few people can count on having a job for life. count on sb/sth
count sb/sth doing sth: We can't count on this warm weather lasting. count on sb/sth
I asked the woman behind the counter if they had any postcards. counter
European countries country
leading industrial countries country
She didn't know what life in a foreign country would be like. country
It's good to meet people from different parts of the country. country
open/wooded, etc. country country
superb walking country country
Explore Thomas Hardy country. country
They have the support of most of the country. country
The rich benefited from the reforms, not the country as a whole. country
to live in the country country
We spent a pleasant day in the country. country
a country lane country
The surrounding countryside is windswept and rocky. countryside
magnificent views over open countryside countryside
Everyone should enjoy the right of access to the countryside. countryside
the southern counties county
county boundaries county
Orange County county
I saw a couple of men get out. couple
a couple of minutes couple
We went there a couple of years ago. couple
I've seen her a couple of times before. couple
I'll be with you in a minute. There are a couple of things I have to do first. couple
There are a couple more files to read first. couple
We can do it in the next couple of weeks. couple
The last couple of years have been difficult. couple
married couples couple
a young/an elderly couple couple
Several couples were on the dance floor. couple
The couple was/were married in 2006. couple
Do you need any more glasses? I've got a couple I can lend you. a couple
Taking her courage in both hands, she opened the door and walked in. take your courage in both hands
She was overtaken on the last stretch of the course. course
a French/chemistry, etc. course course
to take/do a course in art and design course
to go on a management training course course
The college runs specialist language courses. course
a degree course course
a two-year postgraduate course leading to a master's degree course
'Don't you like my mother?' 'Of course I do!' of course
'Will you be there?' 'Course I will.' of course
'Can I come, too?' 'Course you can.' of course
'Can I have one of those pens?' 'Of course—help yourself.' of course
'I did all I could to help.' 'Of course,' he murmured gently. of course
Ben, of course, was the last to arrive. of course
Of course, there are other ways of doing this. of course
'Are you going?' 'Of course not.' of course not
'Do you mind?' 'No, of course not.' of course not
the civil/criminal courts court
Her lawyer made a statement outside the court. court
She will appear in court tomorrow. court
They took their landlord to court for breaking the contract. court
The case took five years to come to court (= to be heard by the court). court
There wasn't enough evidence to bring the case to court (= start a trial). court
During the court hearing, the prosecutor said she would seek maximum prison sentences. court
He won the court case and was awarded damages. court
She can't pay her tax and is facing court action. court
The case was settled out of court (= a decision was reached without a trial). court
Please tell the court what happened. court
The court heard yesterday how the man collapsed and died after being stabbed. court
She's my cousin. cousin
We're cousins. cousin
He's a distant cousin of mine. cousin
$100 should cover your expenses. cover
Your parents will have to cover your tuition fees. cover
The show barely covered its costs. cover
The survey covers all aspects of the business. cover
The lectures covered a lot of ground (= a lot of material, subjects, etc.). cover
the sales team covering the northern part of the country (= selling to people in that area) cover
Do the rules cover (= do they apply to) a case like this? cover
Snow covered the ground. cover
Much of the country is covered by forest. cover
cover sb/sth in sth: The players were soon covered in mud. cover
cover sb/sth with sth: The wind blew in from the desert and covered everything with sand. cover
Cover the chicken loosely with foil. cover
She covered her face with her hands. cover
He laughed to cover (= hide) his nervousness. cover
He covered up the body with a sheet. cover sth up
the front/back cover cover
Her face was on the cover (= the front cover) of every magazine. cover
He always reads the paper from cover to cover (= everything in it). cover
a cushion cover cover
a plastic waterproof cover for the stroller cover
His face was covered in blood. covered
The walls were covered with pictures. covered
a covered area of the stadium with seats covered
a thick covering of snow on the ground covering
floor/wall coverings covering
He pulled the plastic covering off the dead body. covering
cow's milk cow
a herd of dairy cows (= cows kept for their milk) cow
The ice cracked as I stepped onto it. crack
crack sth: He has cracked a bone in his arm. crack
Her lips were dry and cracked. crack
His face cracked into a smile. crack
crack sth: to crack a nut crack
crack sth + adv./prep.: She cracked an egg into the pan. crack
She peeped through the crack in the curtains. crack
The door opened a crack (= a small amount). crack
This cup has a crack in it. crack
Cracks began to appear in the walls. crack
The cracks (= faults) in the government's economic policy are already beginning to show. crack
a cracked mirror/mug cracked
He suffered cracked ribs and bruising. cracked
She passed her tongue over her cracked lips and tried to speak. cracked
traditional crafts like basket-weaving craft
a craft fair/workshop craft
Craft, Design and Technology (= a subject in some British schools) craft
chefs who learned their craft in top hotels craft
the writer's craft craft
A systems crash in the morning and a bomb scare in the afternoon provided enough excitement for one day. crash
the 1987 stock market crash crash
She heard the crash of shattering glass as the vehicles collided. crash
The tree fell with a great crash. crash
The first distant crash of thunder shook the air. crash
A girl was killed yesterday in a crash involving a stolen car. crash
a car/plane crash crash
Files can be lost if the system suddenly crashes. crash
Share prices crashed to an all-time low yesterday. crash
The company crashed with debts of £50 million. crash
With a sweep of his hand he sent the glasses crashing to the floor. crash
crash sth + adj.: She stormed out of the room and crashed the door shut behind her. crash
Thunder crashed overhead. crash
I was terrified that the plane would crash. crash
We're going to crash, aren't we? crash
crash into sth: A truck went out of control and crashed into the back of a bus. crash
crash sth (into sth): He crashed his car into a wall. crash
Are you crazy? We could get killed doing that. crazy
She must be crazy to lend him money. crazy
He drove like an idiot, passing in the craziest places. crazy
What a crazy idea! crazy
I know it sounds crazy but it just might work. crazy
That noise is driving me crazy. crazy
Marie says he went crazy, and smashed the room up. crazy
Rick is crazy about football. crazy
He's football-crazy. crazy
I'm not crazy about Chinese food (= I don't like it very much). crazy
The crowd went crazy when the band came on stage. crazy
You're so beautiful you're driving me crazy. crazy
I've been crazy about him since the first time I saw him. crazy
She's crazy—she ought to be locked up. crazy
strawberries and cream cream
Would you like milk or cream in your coffee? cream
fresh/whipped cream cream
cream cakes (= containing cream) cream
double/single cream (= thick/thin cream) cream
hand/moisturizing cream cream
antiseptic cream cream
a cream cleaner cream
Do you have this blouse in cream? cream
a cream linen suit cream
Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. create
The main purpose of industry is to create wealth. create
The government plans to create more jobs for young people. create
Create a new directory and put all your files into it. create
Try this new dish, created by our head chef. create
The company is trying to create a young energetic image. create
The announcement only succeeded in creating confusion. create
The reorganization has created a lot of bad feeling. create
They've painted it red to create a feeling of warmth. create
The dormouse is a shy, nocturnal creature. creature
respect for all living creatures creature
strange creatures from outer space creature
He's a player who rarely seems to get the credit he deserves. credit
I can't take all the credit for the show's success—it was a team effort. credit
We did all the work and she gets all the credit! credit
Credit will be given in the exam for good spelling and grammar. credit
At least give him credit for trying (= praise him because he tried, even if he did not succeed). credit
His courage brought great credit to his regiment. credit
You have a credit balance of £250. credit
The bank refused further credit to the company. credit
to get/refuse credit credit
We bought the dishwasher on credit. credit
to offer interest-free credit (= allow sb to pay later, without any extra charge) credit
a credit agreement credit
credit facilities/terms credit
Your credit limit is now £2 000. credit
He's a bad credit risk (= he is unlikely to pay the money later). credit
All major credit cards are accepted at our hotels. credit card
The safest way to pay for mail order goods is by credit card. credit card
an increase in violent crime crime
the fight against crime crime
Stores spend more and more on crime prevention every year. crime
petty/serious crime crime
the connection between drugs and organized crime crime
He turned to crime when he dropped out of school. crime
The crime rate is rising. crime
crime fiction/novels (= stories about crime) crime
crime figures/statistics crime
She's a crime writer (= she writes stories about crime). crime
to commit a crime (= do sth illegal) crime
The massacre was a crime against humanity. crime
In his mind he was about to commit the perfect crime. crime
criminal offences/behaviour criminal
criminal damage (= the crime of damaging sb's property deliberately) criminal
criminal negligence (= the illegal act of sb failing to do sth that they should do, with the result that sb else is harmed) criminal
criminal law criminal
the criminal justice system criminal
a criminal lawyer criminal
to bring criminal charges against sb criminal
Society does not know how to deal with hardened criminals (= people who regularly commit crimes and are not sorry for what they do). criminal
a career criminal criminal
a political/financial crisis crisis
the government's latest economic crisis crisis
The business is still in crisis but it has survived the worst of the recession. crisis
The Labour Party was facing an identity crisis. crisis
an expert in crisis management crisis
We provide help to families in crisis situations. crisis
In times of crisis I know which friends I can turn to. crisis
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer). crisis
Their marriage has reached crisis point. crisis
The fever has passed its crisis. crisis
Bake until the pastry is golden and crisp. crisp
a crisp apple/lettuce crisp
The main criterion is value for money. criterion
What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability? criterion
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them. critical
The first 24 hours after the operation are the most critical. critical
a critical moment in our country's history critical
One of the victims of the fire remains in a critical condition. critical
a critical factor in the election campaign critical
Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of critical importance. critical
Your decision is critical to our future. critical
a critical comment/report critical
The supervisor is always very critical. critical
critical of sb/sth: Tom's parents were highly critical of the school. critical
The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. criticism
People in public life must always be open to criticism (= willing to accept being criticized). criticism
Ben is very sensitive, he just can't take criticism. criticism
to offer sb constructive criticism (= that is meant to be helpful) criticism
I didn't mean it as a criticism. criticism
criticisms levelled at (= aimed at) journalists criticism
criticism of sb/sth: There was widespread criticism of the government's handling of the disaster. criticism
criticism that...: My only criticism of the house is that it is on a main road. criticism
literary criticism criticism
All you ever do is criticize! criticize
criticize sb/sth: The decision was criticized by environmental groups. criticize
criticize sb/sth for sth: The government has been criticized for not taking the problem seriously. criticize
We were taught how to criticize poems. criticize
Sugar is an important crop on the island. crop
crop rotation/production/yield crop
The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticides. crop
a fall in this year's coffee crop crop
We are looking forward to a bumper crop (= a very large one). crop
She wore a small gold cross on a chain around her neck. cross
I've put a cross on the map to show where the hotel is. cross
Put a tick if the answer is correct and a cross if it's wrong. cross
Sign your name on the form where I've put a cross. cross
Those who could not write signed with a cross. cross
Put a cross beside the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. cross
cross (over): I waved and she crossed over (= crossed the road towards me). cross
cross (over) (from...) (to/into...): We crossed from Dover to Calais. cross
cross sth: to cross a/the road cross
to cross the sea/mountains cross
to cross France by train cross
The bridge crosses the River Dee. cross
A look of annoyance crossed her face. cross
They crossed the finishing line together (= in a race). cross
cross over sth: He crossed over the road and joined me. cross
The roads cross just outside the town. cross
The straps cross over at the back and are tied at the waist. cross
Our letters must have crossed in the mail (= each was sent before the other was received). cross
We seem to have a crossed line (= a telephone call that interrupts another call because of a wrong connection). cross
to cross your arms/legs (= place one arm or leg over the other) cross
She sat with her legs crossed. cross
a flag with a design of two crossed keys cross
He pushed his way through the crowd. crowd
A small crowd had gathered outside the church. crowd
Police had to break up the crowd. crowd
Crowds of people poured into the street. crowd
I want to get there early to avoid the crowds. crowd
The match attracted a capacity crowd of 80 000. crowd
The crowd cheered the winning hit. crowd
crowd control crowd
crowd trouble crowd
A whole crowd of us are going to the ball (= a lot of us). crowd
He left the hotel surrounded by crowds of journalists. crowd
crowded streets crowded
a crowded bar crowded
In the spring the place is crowded with skiers. crowded
London was very crowded. crowded
a room crowded with books crowded
We have a very crowded schedule. crowded
a crucial factor/issue/decision crucial
topics of crucial importance crucial
The next few weeks are going to be crucial. crucial
crucial to/for sth: Winning this contract is crucial to the success of the company. crucial
crucial that...: It is crucial that we get this right. crucial
Parents play a crucial role in preparing their child for school. crucial
He wasn't there at the crucial moment (= when he was needed most). crucial
a cruel dictator cruel
I can't stand people who are cruel to animals. cruel
Her eyes were cruel and hard. cruel
Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind (= make sb suffer because it will be good for them later). cruel
a cruel punishment/joke cruel
Her father's death was a cruel blow. cruel
The car was completely crushed under the truck. crush
They crush the olives with a heavy wooden press. crush
Several people were crushed to death in the accident. crush
Over twenty prisoners were crushed into a small dark cell. crush
Add two cloves of crushed garlic. crush
It's all right. Don't cry. cry
I just couldn't stop crying. cry
The little boy fell over and started to cry. cry
cry for sb/sth: The baby was crying for (= because it wanted) its mother. cry
cry about/over sth: There's nothing to cry about. cry
cry with sth: He felt like crying with rage. cry
+ speech: 'Waaa!' she cried. cry
I found him crying his eyes out (= crying very much). cry
That night she cried herself to sleep. cry
cry for sth: She ran to the window and cried for help. cry
+ speech: 'You're safe!' Tom cried in delight. cry
She cried out for help. cry out/cry out sth
She cried out his name. cry out/cry out sth
+ speech: 'Help!' he cried out. cry out/cry out sth
to give a cry of anguish/despair/relief/surprise/terror, etc. cry
With a cry of 'Stop thief!' he ran after the boy. cry
Her answer was greeted with cries of outrage. cry
the cry of gulls circling overhead cry
I felt a lot better after a good long cry. cry
Her suicide attempt was really a cry for help. cry
cultural differences between the two communities cultural
economic, social and cultural factors cultural
a cultural event cultural
Europe's cultural heritage cultural
The orchestra is very important for the cultural life of the city. cultural
The political cultures of the United States and Europe are very different. culture
A culture of failure exists in some schools. culture
company culture culture
We are living in a consumer culture. culture
Venice is a beautiful city full of culture and history. culture
popular culture (= that is enjoyed by a lot of people) culture
the Minister for Culture culture
European/Islamic/African/American, etc. culture culture
working-class culture culture
The children are taught to respect different cultures. culture
the effect of technology on traditional cultures culture
a teacup cup
a coffee cup cup
a cup and saucer cup
a paper cup cup
She drank the whole cup. cup
Would you like a cup of tea? cup
two cups of flour and half a cup of butter cup
an egg cup cup
She's won several cups for skating. cup
He lifted the cup for the fifth time this year (= it was the fifth time he had won). cup
the World Cup cup
kitchen cupboards cupboard
built-in cupboards cupboard
He needs to learn to curb his temper. curb
A range of policies have been introduced aimed at curbing inflation. curb
curbs on government spending curb
Will you be able to cure him, Doctor? cure
TB is a serious illness, but it can be cured. cure
the search for a cure for cancer cure
There is no known cure but the illness can be treated. cure
The only real cure is rest. cure
They were very curious about the people who lived upstairs. curious
I was curious to find out what she had said. curious
Everyone was curious as to why Mark was leaving. curious
He is such a curious boy, always asking questions. curious
There was a curious mixture of people in the audience. curious
It was a curious feeling, as though we were floating on air. curious
It was curious that she didn't tell anyone. curious
'Are you really an artist?' Sara asked curiously. curiously
His clothes were curiously old-fashioned. curiously
Curiously enough, a year later exactly the same thing happened again. curiously
His hair curls naturally. curl
(+ adv./prep.): The cat curled into a ball and went to sleep. curl
curl sth (+ adv./prep.): She curled her legs up under her. curl
She curled up and closed her eyes. curl up, be curled up
The paper started to shrivel and curl up in the heat. curl up, curl sth up
Her hair was a mass of curls. curl
The baby had dark eyes and dark curls. curl
short curly hair curly
I wish my hair was curly. curly
a curly-headed boy curly
a dog with a curly tail curly
curly cabbage leaves curly
current prices current
a budget for the current year current
your current employer current
words that are no longer current current
He swam to the shore against a strong current. current
Birds use warm air currents to help their flight. current
a 15 amp electrical current current
The hourly charge is currently £35. currently
Currently, over 500 students are enrolled on the course. currently
All the options are currently available. currently
This matter is currently being discussed. currently
to draw/pull/close the curtains (= to pull them across the window so they cover it) curtain
to draw/draw back/pull back the curtains (= to open them, so that the window is no longer covered) curtain
It was ten in the morning but the curtains were still drawn (= closed). curtain
a pair of curtains curtain
a shower curtain curtain
The audience was waiting for the curtain to rise (= for the play to begin). curtain
There was tremendous applause when the curtain came down (= the play ended). curtain
We left just before the final curtain. curtain
The curtain has fallen on her long and distinguished career (= her career has ended). curtain
It's time to face the final curtain (= the end; death). curtain
the delicate curve of her ear curve
a pattern of straight lines and curves curve
a curve in the road curve
The driver lost control on a curve and the vehicle hit a tree. curve
to plot a curve on a graph curve
the unemployment-income curve (= a line on a graph showing the relationship between the number of unemployed people and national income) curve
The road curved around the bay. curve
The ball curved through the air. curve
His lips curved in a smile. curve
a curved path/roof/blade curved
an old/ancient custom custom
the custom of giving presents at Christmas custom
It's a local custom. custom
It is the custom in that country for women to marry young. custom
one of the shop's best/biggest customers customer
They know me—I'm a regular customer. customer
the customer service department customer
The firm has excellent customer relations. customer
The Customs have seized large quantities of smuggled heroin. customs
a customs officer customs
to go through customs and passport control customs
to pay customs on sth customs
customs duty/duties customs
This scene was cut from the final version of the movie. cut
cut sth: to cut prices/taxes/spending/production cut
Buyers will bargain hard to cut the cost of the house they want. cut
cut sth by...: His salary has been cut by ten per cent. cut
cut sth (from...) (to...): Could you cut your essay from 5 000 to 3 000 words? cut
This knife won't cut. cut
cut sth: to cut your hair/nails cut
to cut the grass/lawn/hedge cut
cut sth + adj.: He's had his hair cut really short. cut
cut sth: Don't cut the string, untie the knots. cut
cut sth in/into sth: He cut the loaf into thick slices. cut
The bus was cut in two by the train. cut
Now cut the tomatoes in half. cut
cut sth (from sth): He cut four thick slices from the loaf. cut
a bunch of cut flowers cut
cut sb sth: I cut them all a piece of birthday cake. cut
cut sth for sb: I cut a piece of birthday cake for them all. cut
cut sth: She cut her finger on a piece of glass. cut
cut yourself: He cut himself (= his face) shaving. cut
cut sth + adj.: She had fallen and cut her head open. cut
cut through sth: You need a powerful saw to cut through metal. cut
The canoe cut through the water. cut
I cut this article out of the newspaper. cut sth out (of sth)
I've been advised to cut sugar out of my diet. cut sth out (of sth)
She cut the dress out of some old material. cut sth out
He's cut out a niche for himself (= found a suitable job) in journalism. cut sth out
I would cut out the bit about working as a waitress. cut sth out
He had his finger cut off in an accident at work. cut sth off
The winner cut ten seconds off (= ran the distance ten seconds faster than) the world record. cut sth off
They cut off the enemy's retreat. cut sth off
The new factory cuts off our view of the hills. cut sth off
Our water supply has been cut off. cut sb/sth off
They were cut off for not paying their phone bill. cut sb/sth off
If we don't sell more we'll have to cut back production. cut sth back
to cut back on spending cut sth back
to cut down a tree cut sth down
We need to cut the article down to 1 000 words. cut sth down (to...), cut down (on sth)
The doctor told him to cut down on his drinking. cut sth down (to...), cut down (on sth)
I won't have a cigarette, thanks—I'm trying to cut down (= smoke fewer). cut sth down (to...), cut down (on sth)
The army was cut off from its base. cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth)
She feels very cut off living in the country. cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth)
He cut himself off from all human contact. cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth)
He cut up the meat on his plate. cut sth up
Your hair could do with a cut (= it is too long). cut
a cut and blow-dry cut
price/tax/job cuts cut
They had to take a 20% cut in pay. cut
They announced cuts in public spending. cut
Using sharp scissors, make a small cut in the material. cut
cuts and bruises on the face cut
Blood poured from the deep cut on his arm. cut
We went for a cycle ride on Sunday. cycle
a cycle route/track cycle
the cycle of the seasons cycle
They could not break the cycle of harvest failure, food shortage, price increase and misery. cycle
I usually cycle home through the park. cycle
to go cycling cycling
Cycling is Europe's second most popular sport. cycling
cycling shorts cycling
That's my dad over there. dad
Do you live with your mum or your dad? dad
Is it OK if I borrow the car, Dad? dad
a daily routine/visit/newspaper daily
events affecting the daily lives of millions of people daily
Invoices are signed on a daily basis. daily
They charge a daily rate. daily
serious/severe/extensive/permanent/minor damage damage
brain/liver etc. damage damage
fire/smoke/bomb/storm damage damage
The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million. damage
The storm didn't do much damage. damage
Let's take a look at the damage. damage
I insist on paying for the damage. damage
Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage. damage
emotional damage resulting from divorce damage
damage to a person's reputation damage
This could cause serious damage to the country's economy. damage
I'm going—I've done enough damage here already. damage
The fire badly damaged the town hall. damage
Several vehicles were damaged in the crash. damage
Smoking seriously damages your health. damage
The allegations are likely to damage his political career. damage
emotionally damaged children damage
The celebrations were a bit of a damp squib. a damp squib
The old house smells of damp. damp
Those marks above the window look like damp to me. damp
a dance class/routine dance
Find a partner and practise these new dance steps. dance
Do you know any other Latin American dances? dance
The next dance will be a waltz. dance
an evening of drama, music and dance dance
modern/classical dance dance
a dance company/troupe dance
Let's have a dance. dance
He did a little dance of triumph. dance
We hold a dance every year to raise money for charity. dance
The band finished with a few slow dances. dance
Do you want to dance? dance
He asked me to dance. dance
They stayed up all night singing and dancing. dance
They danced to the music of a string quartet. dance
Ruth danced all evening with Richard. dance
Ruth and Richard danced together all evening. dance
to dance the tango dance
to dance a waltz dance
He was so excited about the good news that he danced a little jig. dance
She's a fantastic dancer. dancer
He's a dancer with the Royal Ballet. dancer
dancing classes dancing
There was music and dancing till two in the morning. dancing
Danger! Keep Out! danger
Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road. danger
animals in danger of extinction danger
Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die). danger
There is no danger of a bush fire now. danger
danger of sth: The building is in danger of collapsing. danger
How many factory workers are in danger of losing their jobs? danger
'Nicky won't find out, will she?' 'Oh, no, there's no danger of that.' danger
danger that...: There is a danger that the political disorder of the past will return. danger
Smoking is a serious danger to health. danger
Police said the man was a danger to the public. danger
the hidden dangers in your home danger
We'd be on dangerous ground if we asked about race or religion. dangerous ground
She said it as loudly as she dared. dare
dare (to) do sth: He didn't dare (to) say what he thought. dare
They daren't ask for any more money. dare
She dared not breathe a word of it to anybody. dare
Dare to be different! dare
There was something, dare I say it, a little unusual about him. dare
There are no dark secrets in our family. dark
Sue has long dark hair. dark
He was handsome with dark eyes. dark
Even if you have dark skin, you still need protection from the sun. dark
a dark handsome stranger dark
dark blue/green/red, etc. dark
Darker colours are more practical and don't show stains. dark
a dark suit dark
dark-coloured wood dark
The dark clouds in the sky meant that a storm was coming. dark
a dark room/street/forest dark
What time does it get dark in summer? dark
It was dark outside and I couldn't see much. dark
patterns of light and dark dark
All the lights went out and we were left in the dark. dark
Are the children afraid of the dark? dark
animals that can see in the dark dark
This data was collected from 69 countries. data
the analysis/interpretation of the data data
raw data (= that has not been analysed) data
demographical/historical/personal data data
These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up. data
data retrieval (= ways of storing or finding information on a computer) data
I've got a date with Lucy tomorrow night. date
Paul's not coming. He's got a hot date (= an exciting one). date
Call me next week and we'll try and make a date. date
The details can be added at a later date. date
The work will be carried out at a future date. date
a building of late Roman date date
'What's the date today?' 'The 10th.' date
Write today's date at the top of the page. date
We need to fix a date for the next meeting. date
They haven't set a date for the wedding yet. date
I can't come on that date. date
Please give your name, address and date of birth. date
name, address and birth date date
There's no date on this letter. date
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. date
The skeleton has been dated at about 2 000 BC. date
Thank you for your letter dated 24th March. date
The forms should be dated and signed and sent back immediately. date
The college dates back to medieval times. date back (to...), date from...
The custom dates back hundreds of years. date back (to...), date from...
a law dating from the 17th century date back (to...), date from...
Our friendship dates back to the late 70s. date back (to...), date from...
We have two sons and a daughter. daughter
They have three grown-up daughters. daughter
She's the daughter of an Oxford professor. daughter
I saw Tom three days ago. day
'What day is it today?' 'Monday.' day
We're going away in a few days/in a few days' time. day
They left the day before yesterday (= two days ago). day
We're meeting the day after tomorrow (= in two days). day
New Year's Day day
Take the medicine three times a day. day
We can't go there today. You can go another day. day
The sun was shining all day. day
I could sit and watch the river all day long. day
He works at night and sleeps during the day. day
Nocturnal animals sleep by day and hunt by night. day
a seven-hour working day day
It's been a long day (= I've been very busy). day
Did you have a good day? day
She didn't do a full day's work. day
I took a half day off yesterday. day
Have a nice day! day
in Queen Victoria's day day
the early days of computers day
Most women stayed at home in those days. day
in the old days (= in the past) day
She hates doing the same work day after day. day after day
One day, I want to leave the city and move to the country. one day
One day, he walked out of the house with a small bag and never came back. one day
These days kids grow up so quickly. these days
a dead battery dead
The hard disk is dead. dead
Suddenly the phone went dead. dead
Is the Western a dead art form? dead
a dead language (= one that is no longer spoken, for example Latin) dead
Many believe the peace plan is dead. dead
Unfortunately racism is not yet dead. dead
Though the idea may be dead, it is far from being buried (= people still talk about it, even though there is nothing new to say). dead
My mother's dead; she died in 1987. dead
a dead person/animal dead
dead leaves/wood/skin dead
He was shot dead by a gunman outside his home. dead
Catherine's dead body lay peacefully on the bed. dead
He dropped dead (= died suddenly) last week. dead
The poor child looks more dead than alive. dead
In ten years he'll be dead and buried as a politician. dead
to become/go deaf deaf
She was born deaf. deaf
partially deaf deaf
to deal with enquiries/issues/complaints deal with sth
Have you dealt with these letters yet? deal with sth
He's good at dealing with pressure. deal with sth
Her poems often deal with the subject of death. deal with sth
The company deals in computer software. deal in sth
She is used to dealing with all kinds of people in her job. deal with sb
to make/sign/conclude/close a deal (with sb) deal
Did you cut a deal (= make one)? deal
We did a deal with the management on overtime. deal
They were hoping for a better pay deal. deal
A deal was struck after lengthy negotiations. deal
The deal fell through (= no agreement was reached). deal
I got a good deal on the car (= bought it cheaply). deal
It's a deal! (= I agree to your terms) deal
Listen. This is the deal (= this is what we have agreed and are going to do). deal
As athletes prepare for the Olympics, sporting organizations are looking for big sponsorship deals to pay for the trip to Sydney. deal
They spent a great deal of money. deal
It took a great deal of time. deal
I'm feeling a good deal better. deal
We see them a great deal (= often). deal
He's one of my dearest friends. dear
dear to sb: Her daughter is very dear to her. dear
They lost everything that was dear to them. dear
Dear Sir or Madam dear
Dear Mrs Jones dear
a sudden/violent/peaceful, etc. death death
the anniversary of his wife's death death
an increase in deaths from cancer death
He died a slow and painful death. death
Two children were burnt to death in the fire (= they died as a result of the fire). death
He's drinking himself to death (= so that it will kill him). death
Police are trying to establish the cause of death. death
Do you believe in life after death? death
a death camp (= a place where prisoners are killed, usually in a war) death
He was sentenced to death (= to be executed ). death
the death of all my plans death
the death of fascism death
a debate on abortion debate
The minister opened the debate (= was the first to speak). debate
The motion under debate (= being discussed) was put to a vote. debate
After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal. debate
a heated/wide-ranging/lively debate debate
the current debate about tax debate
There had been much debate on the issue of childcare. debate
Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate/a matter for debate (= cannot be certain or decided yet). debate
The theatre's future is a subject of considerable debate. debate
debate (sth): Politicians will be debating the bill later this week. debate
The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists. debate
debate whether, what, etc...: The committee will debate whether to lower the age of club membership to 16. debate
I need to pay off all my debts before I leave the country. debt
an outstanding debt of £300 debt
He had run up credit card debts of thousands of dollars. debt
He died heavily in debt. debt
The club is £4 million in debt. debt
We were poor but we never got into debt. debt
It's hard to stay out of debt when you are a student. debt
a country's foreign debt burden debt
tooth decay decay
The landlord had let the building fall into decay. decay
The smell of death and decay hung over the town. decay
The decay of the wood will spread if it is not removed. decay
economic/moral/urban decay decay
the decay of the old industries decay
decaying leaves/teeth/food decay
decaying inner city areas decay
It's up to you to decide. decide
I can't tell you what to do—you'll have to decide for yourself. decide
decide between A and B: It was difficult to decide between the two candidates. decide
decide against sth: They decided against taking legal action. decide
decide what, whether, etc...: I can't decide what to wear. decide
She couldn't decide whether he was telling the truth or not. decide
decide (that)...: She decided (that) she wanted to live in France. decide
decide to do sth: We've decided not to go away after all. decide
Why did you decide to look for a new job? decide
decide sth: We might be hiring more people but nothing has been decided yet. decide
it is decided (that)...: It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software. decide
We're still trying to decide on a venue. decide on/upon sth
I can't decide on who to invite. decide on/upon sth
to make a decision (= to decide) decision
to take a decision (= to decide) decision
We need a decision on this by next week. decision
Who took the decision to go ahead with the project? decision
He is really bad at making decisions. decision
We finally reached a decision (= decided after some difficulty). decision
We must come to a decision about what to do next by tomorrow. decision
a big (= an important) decision decision
The final decision is yours. decision
It's a difficult decision for any doctor. decision
The editor's decision is final. decision
Mary is the decision-maker in the house. decision
The decisions by the management committee will affect everyone in the company. decision
declare sth: The government has declared a state of emergency. declare
Germany declared war on France on 1 August 1914. declare
The government has declared war on (= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy. declare
declare that...: The court declared that strike action was illegal. declare
declare sth + noun: The area has been declared a national park. declare
declare sth to be sth: The painting was declared to be a forgery. declare
declare sth + adj.: The contract was declared void. declare
I declare this bridge open. declare
+ speech: 'I'll do it!' Tom declared. declare
declare that...: He declared that he was in love with her. declare
declare sth: Few people dared to declare their opposition to the regime. declare
declare yourself + adj./noun: She declared herself extremely hurt by his lack of support. declare
All income must be declared. declare
Do you have anything to declare? declare
a rapid/sharp/gradual decline decline
urban/economic decline decline
The company reported a small decline in its profits. decline
An increase in cars has resulted in the decline of public transport. decline
The town fell into (a) decline (= started to be less busy, important, etc.) after the mine closed. decline
Industry in Britain has been in decline since the 1970s. decline
Support for the party continues to decline. decline
The number of tourists to the resort declined by 10% last year. decline
Her health was declining rapidly. decline
They decorated the room with flowers and balloons. decorate
The cake was decorated to look like a car. decorate
I hate decorating. decorate
He has his own painting and decorating business. decorate
decorate sth: We need to decorate the sitting room. decorate
The sitting room needs decorating. decorate
Photographs of actors decorated the walls of the restaurant. decorate
Christmas decorations decoration
a table decoration decoration
the elaborate decoration on the carved wooden door decoration
a Chinese theme in the interior decoration decoration
The mirror is functional yet decorative. decorative
purely decorative arches decorative
The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home. decorative
decrease (from sth) (to sth): The number of new students decreased from 210 to 160 this year. decrease
a decreasing population decrease
Donations have decreased significantly over the past few years. decrease
decrease by sth: The price of wheat has decreased by 5%. decrease
decrease in sth: This species of bird is decreasing in numbers every year. decrease
decrease sth: People should decrease the amount of fat they eat. decrease
decrease (in sth): There has been some decrease in military spending this year. decrease
decrease (of sth): a decrease of nearly 6% in the number of visitors to the museum decrease
This discussion's getting too deep for me. deep
He pondered, as if over some deep philosophical point. deep
a deep understanding deep
deep respect deep
a deep sense of loss deep
He's in deep trouble. deep
a deep economic recession deep
The affair had exposed deep divisions within the party. deep
a place of great power and of deep significance deep
to be in a deep sleep/trance/coma deep
a rich deep red deep
I heard his deep warm voice filling the room. deep
a deep roar/groan deep
She took a deep breath. deep
He gave a deep sigh. deep
The water is only a few inches deep. deep
How deep is the wound? deep
a deep cut/wound deep
a deep space deep
a deep hole/well/river deep
deep water/snow deep
Deep down I still loved him. deep down
He seems confident but deep down he's quite insecure. deep down
Feelings about the death of a parent are bound to go deep. go/run deep
Dignity and pride run deep in this community. go/run deep
She is deeply religious. deeply
They were deeply disturbed by the accident. deeply
Opinion is deeply divided on this issue. deeply
deeply rooted customs/ideas deeply
deeply held beliefs/convictions/views (= that sb feels very strongly) deeply
to breathe/sigh/exhale deeply (= using all of the air in your lungs) deeply
sleep deeply (= in a way that makes it difficult for you to wake up) deeply
to think deeply (= about all the aspects of sth) deeply
to drill deeply into the wood deeply
He defeated the champion in three sets. defeat
a defeated army defeat
The government was defeated by 200 votes to 83. defeat
The motion was defeated by 19 votes. defeat
Staying late at the office to discuss shorter working hours rather defeats the object of the exercise! defeat
The party faces defeat in the election. defeat
a narrow/heavy defeat defeat
The world champion has only had two defeats in 20 fights. defeat
They finally had to admit defeat (= stop trying to be successful). defeat
the defeat of fascism defeat
soldiers who died in defence of their country defence
When her brother was criticized she leapt to his defence. defence
What points can be raised in defence of this argument? defence
I have to say in her defence that she knew nothing about it beforehand. defence
The town walls were built as a defence against enemy attacks. defence
The harbour's sea defences are in poor condition. defence
The body has natural defence mechanisms to protect it from disease. defence
Humour is a more effective defence than violence. defence
the Department of Defense defence
Further cuts in defence spending are being considered. defence
defend sth: How can you defend such behaviour? defend
He defended his decision to punish the boy. defend
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: Politicians are skilled at defending themselves against their critics. defend
defend sb/yourself/sth: Troops have been sent to defend the borders. defend
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: All our officers are trained to defend themselves against knife attacks. defend
The male ape defends his females from other males. defend
defend against sb/sth: It is impossible to defend against an all-out attack. defend
define sth: The term 'mental illness' is difficult to define. define
define sth as sth: Life imprisonment is defined as 60 years under state law. define
define sth: We need to define the task ahead very clearly. define
The difficulty of a problem was defined in terms of how long it took to complete. define
define what, how, etc...: It is difficult to define what makes him so popular. define
Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow? definite
Is it definite that he's leaving? definite
I've heard rumours, but nothing definite. definite
a definite offer of a job definite
I'm not sure—I can find out for definite if you like. definite
That's definite then, is it? definite
They have very definite ideas on how to bring up children. definite
The look on her face was a definite sign that something was wrong. definite
There was a definite feeling that things were getting worse. definite
I definitely remember sending the letter. definitely
'Was it what you expected?' 'Yes, definitely.' definitely
'Do you plan to have children?' 'Definitely not!' definitely
Some old people want help; others most definitely do not. definitely
The date of the move has not been definitely decided yet (= it may change). definitely
Please say definitely whether you will be coming or not. definitely
clear simple definitions definition
Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means). definition
What's your definition of happiness? definition
There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be. definition
an angle of ninety degrees (90°) degree
Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (32°F) or zero/nought degrees Celsius (0°C). degree
Her job demands a high degree of skill. degree
I agree with you to a certain degree. degree
To what degree can parents be held responsible for a child's behaviour? degree
Most pop music is influenced, to a greater or lesser degree, by the blues. degree
My brother has a master's degree from Harvard. degree
She has a degree in Biochemistry from Queen's University. degree
a four-year degree course degree
Commuters will face long delays on the roads today. delay
We apologize for the delay in answering your letter. delay
a delay of two hours/a two-hour delay delay
Increased congestion and traffic delays are expected. delay
There's no time for delay. delay
Report it to the police without delay (= immediately). delay
Don't delay—call us today! delay
We can't delay much longer. delay
delay sth: The judge will delay his verdict until he receives medical reports on the offender. delay
She's suffering a delayed reaction (= a reaction that did not happen immediately) to the shock. delay
delay doing sth: He delayed telling her the news, waiting for the right moment. delay
Thousands of commuters were delayed for over an hour. delay
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). delay
What could have delayed him? delay
a deliberate act of vandalism deliberate
The speech was a deliberate attempt to embarrass the government. deliberate
She's been deliberately ignoring him all day. deliberately
delicate china teacups delicate
The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body. delicate
the delicate ecological balance of the rainforest delicate
Babies have very delicate skin. delicate
a cool wash cycle for delicate fabrics delicate
a delicate child/constitution delicate
His health had always been delicate. delicate
his delicate hands delicate
the delicate mechanisms of a clock delicate
I admired your delicate handling of the situation. delicate
a delicate problem delicate
The delicate surgical operation took five hours. delicate
a delicate fragrance/flavour delicate
a river scene painted in delicate watercolours delicate
a feeling of sheer/pure delight delight
The children squealed with delight when they saw the puppy. delight
She won the game easily, to the delight of all her fans. delight
He takes (great) delight in (= enjoys) proving others wrong. delight
a delighted smile delighted
delighted to do sth: I'd be absolutely delighted to come. delighted
'Can you stay for dinner?' 'I'd be delighted (to)!' delighted
delighted that...: I was delighted that you could stay. delighted
delighted by/at sth: She was delighted by/at the news of the wedding. delighted
delighted with sth: I was delighted with my presents. delighted
She is due to deliver a lecture on genetic engineering. deliver
He delivered his lines confidently. deliver
The jury finally delivered its verdict. deliver
deliver sth: Do you have your milk delivered? deliver
deliver (sth) to sb/sth: Leaflets have been delivered to every household. deliver
deliver (to sb/sth): We promise to deliver within 48 hours. deliver
a delivery van delivery
Please pay for goods on delivery (= when you receive them). delivery
Allow 28 days for delivery. delivery
Is there a postal/mail delivery on Saturdays? delivery
When can you take delivery of (= be available to receive) the car? delivery
the delivery of public services delivery
a demand for higher pay demand
demands that the law on gun ownership should be changed demand
firms attempting to meet/satisfy their customers' demands (= to give them what they are asking for) demand
the demands of children/work demand
Flying makes enormous demands on pilots. demand
She shouldn't always give in to his demands. demand
to meet the demand for a product demand
There's an increased demand for organic produce these days. demand
Demand is exceeding supply. demand
Good secretaries are always in demand. in demand
demand sth: She demanded an immediate explanation. demand
demand that...: The UN has demanded that all troops be withdrawn. demand
They are demanding that all troops should be withdrawn. demand
demand to do sth: I demand to see the manager. demand
+ speech: 'Who the hell are you?' he demanded angrily. demand
This sport demands both speed and strength. demand
demonstrate that...: These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. demonstrate
demonstrate sth (to sb): Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing. demonstrate
demonstrate how, what, etc...: His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was. demonstrate
demonstrate sb/sth to be sth: The theories were demonstrated to be false. demonstrate
it is demonstrated that...: It has been demonstrated that this drug is effective. demonstrate
demonstrate sth (to sb): Her job involves demonstrating new educational software. demonstrate
demonstrate (to sb) how, what, etc...: Let me demonstrate to you how it works. demonstrate
demonstrate (against sth): students demonstrating against the war demonstrate
demonstrate (in favour/support of sth): They are demonstrating in favour of free higher education. demonstrate
deny sth: to deny a claim/a charge/an accusation deny
The spokesman refused either to confirm or deny the reports. deny
deny (that)...: She denied (that) there had been any cover-up. deny
There's no denying (the fact) that quicker action could have saved them. deny
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. deny
deny doing sth: He denies attempting to murder his wife. deny
She denied all knowledge of the incident. deny
The department denies responsibility for what occurred. deny
Don't ask me about it—that's her department. be sb's department
His sudden departure threw the office into chaos. departure
Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure. departure
They had received no news of him since his departure from the island. departure
arrivals and departures departure
All departures are from Manchester. departure
the departure lounge/time/gate departure
the departures board departure
He was the sort of person you could depend on. depend on/upon sb/sth
depend sb/sth to do sth: He knew he could depend upon her to deal with the situation. depend on/upon sb/sth
Depend upon it (= you can be sure) we won't give up. depend on/upon sb/sth
depend sb/sth doing sth: Can we depend on you coming in on Sunday? depend on/upon sb/sth
You can depend on his coming in on Sunday. depend on/upon sb/sth
depend sb/sth to do sth: You can depend on her to be (= she always is) late. depend on/upon sb/sth
The community depends on the shipping industry for its survival. depend on/upon sb/sth (for sth)
I don't want to depend too much on my parents. depend on/upon sb/sth (for sth)
Does the quality of teaching depend on class size? depend on/upon sth
It would depend on the circumstances. depend on/upon sth
depend how, what, etc...: Whether we need more food depends on how many people turn up. depend on/upon sth
Starting salary varies from £26 000 to £30 500, depending on experience. depending on
He either resigned or was sacked, depending on who you talk to. depending on
'Is he coming?' 'That depends. He may not have the time.' that depends, it (all) depends
I don't know if we can help—it all depends. that depends, it (all) depends
I might not go. It depends how tired I am. that depends, it (all) depends
'Your job sounds fun.' 'It depends what you mean by 'fun'.' that depends, it (all) depends
I shouldn't be too late. But it depends if the traffic's bad. that depends, it (all) depends
They normally ask you to pay $100 (as a) deposit. deposit
All deposits are non-refundable. deposit
We've put down a 5% deposit on the house. deposit
to pay a deposit deposit
They'll probably ask you to leave a deposit. deposit
Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts. deposit
depress sb: Wet weather always depresses me. depress
it depresses sb to do sth: It depresses me to see so many young girls smoking. depress
She felt very depressed about the future. depressed
a depressing sight/thought/experience depressing
Looking for a job these days can be very depressing. depressing
the depths of the ocean depth
to live in the depths of the country (= a long way from a town) depth
in the depths of winter (= when it is coldest) depth
She was in the depths of despair depth
He gazed into the depths of her eyes. depth
Her paintings reveal hidden depths (= unknown and interesting things about her character). depth
a writer of great wisdom and depth depth
a job that doesn't require any great depth of knowledge depth
His ideas lack depth. depth
the depth of her love depth
What's the depth of the water here? depth
Water was found at a depth of 30 metres. depth
They dug down to a depth of two metres. depth
Many dolphins can dive to depths of 200 metres. depth
The oil well extended several hundreds of feet in depth. depth
the depth of a cut/wound/crack depth
The depth of the shelves is 30 centimetres. depth
I haven't looked at the report in depth yet. in depth
an in-depth study in depth
The word 'politics' is derived from a Greek word meaning 'city'. derive from sth, be derived from sth
describe sb/sth (to/for sb): Can you describe him to me? describe
The current political situation in Vietnam is described in chapter 8. describe
describe sb/sth as sth: The man was described as tall and dark, and aged about 20. describe
Jim was described by his colleagues as 'unusual'. describe
describe how, what, etc...: Describe how you did it. describe
describe (sb/sth) doing sth: Several people described seeing strange lights in the sky. describe
to give a detailed/full description of the procedure description
a brief/general description of the software description
Police have issued a description of the gunman. description
'Scared stiff' is an apt description of how I felt at that moment. description
a personal pain that goes beyond description (= is too great to express in words) description
the novelist's powers of description description
the Sahara Desert desert
Somalia is mostly desert. desert
burning desert sands desert
a cultural desert (= a place without any culture) desert
She was deserted by her husband. desert
The villages had been deserted. desert
The owl seems to have deserted its nest. desert
Large numbers of soldiers deserted as defeat became inevitable. desert
deserted streets deserted
The office was completely deserted. deserted
a deserted village deserted
deserted wives deserted
She deserves a medal for teaching those 5-year-olds all day! sb deserves a medal
floral/abstract/geometric designs design
The tiles come in a huge range of colours and designs. design
a course in art and design design
a design studio design
computer-aided design design
the design and development of new products design
designs for aircraft design
new and original designs design
The basic design of the car is very similar to that of earlier models. design
special new design features design
The machine's unique design prevents it from overheating. design
The magazine will appear in a new design from next month. design
design sth (for sth): The method is specifically designed for use in small groups. design
design sth (as sth): This course is primarily designed as an introduction to the subject. design
design sth to do sth: The programme is designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time. design
We need to design a new syllabus for the third year. design
design sth: to design a car/a dress/an office design
a badly designed kitchen design
He designed and built his own house. design
design sth for sb/sth: They asked me to design a poster for the campaign. design
design sb sth: Could you design us a poster? design
enough money to satisfy all your desires desire
desire for sth: a strong desire for power desire
desire to do sth: She felt an overwhelming desire to return home. desire
I have no desire (= I do not want) to discuss the matter further. desire
He has expressed a desire to see you. desire
desire sth: We all desire health and happiness. desire
The house had everything you could desire. desire
The dessert can be topped with cream, if desired (= if you like). desire
The medicine did not achieve the desired effect. desire
desire (sb/sth) to do sth: Fewer people desire to live in the north of the country. desire
He used to be a pilot but now he has a desk job. desk
the check-in desk desk
the reception desk desk
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate. desperate
Stores are getting desperate after two years of poor sales. desperate
Somewhere out there was a desperate man, cold, hungry, hunted. desperate
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room. desperate
a desperate bid for freedom desperate
She clung to the edge in a desperate attempt to save herself. desperate
His increasing financial difficulties forced him to take desperate measures. desperate
Doctors were fighting a desperate battle to save the little girl's life. desperate
desperate (for sth): He was so desperate for a job he would have done anything. desperate
I'm desperate for a cigarette. desperate
desperate (to do sth): I was absolutely desperate to see her. desperate
The children are in desperate need of love and attention. desperate
They face a desperate shortage of clean water. desperate
desperately ill/unhappy/lonely desperately
He took a deep breath, desperately trying to keep calm. desperately
They desperately wanted a child. desperately
She looked desperately around for a weapon. desperately
Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts to control it. despite
Despite applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work. despite
She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring. despite
The building was completely destroyed by fire. destroy
They've destroyed all the evidence. destroy
Heat gradually destroys vitamin C. destroy
You have destroyed my hopes of happiness. destroy
Failure was slowly destroying him (= making him less and less confident and happy). destroy
the destruction of the rainforests destruction
weapons of mass destruction destruction
a tidal wave bringing death and destruction in its wake destruction
The central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it). destruction
an expedition planned down to the last detail detail
He stood still, absorbing every detail of the street. detail
Tell me the main points now; leave the details till later. detail
This issue will be discussed in more detail in the next chapter. detail
The research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail. detail
He had an eye for detail (= noticed and remembered small details). detail
The fine detail of the plan has yet to be worked out. detail
Please supply the following details: name, age and sex. detail
Further details and booking forms are available on request. detail
They didn't give any details about the game. detail
'We had a terrible time—' 'Oh, spare me the details (= don't tell me any more).' detail
a detailed description/analysis/study detailed
He gave me detailed instructions on how to get there. detailed
fierce/grim/dogged determination determination
He fought the illness with courage and determination. determination
They had survived by sheer determination. determination
determination to do sth: I admire her determination to get it right. determination
determine sth: An inquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident. determine
determine what, whether, etc...: We set out to determine exactly what happened that night. determine
it is determined that...: It was determined that she had died of natural causes. determine
I'm determined to succeed. determined
a determined effort to stop smoking determined
The proposal had been dropped in the face of determined opposition. determined
The site is being developed by a French company. develop
He's developed a real flair for management. develop
Their relationship has developed over a number of years. develop
A crisis was rapidly developing in the Gulf. develop
We need more time to see how things develop before we take action. develop
Her son developed asthma when he was two. develop
The car developed engine trouble and we had to stop. develop
The company develops and markets new software. develop
A new type of painkilling drug has recently been developed. develop
The child is developing normally. develop
develop (from sth) (into sth): The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort. develop
develop sth (from sth) (into sth): She developed the company from nothing. develop
a commercial/business/housing development development
He bought the land for development. development
the latest developments in the war development
Are there further developments in the investigation? development
the development of vaccines against tropical diseases development
developments in aviation technology development
This piece of equipment is an exciting new development. development
a baby's development in the womb development
the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy development
career development development
a water-saving device device
This device enables deaf people to communicate by typing messages instead of speaking. device
electrical labour-saving devices around the home device
She devoted herself to her career. devote yourself to sb/sth
I could only devote two hours a day to the work. devote sth to sth
They are devoted to their children. devoted
a devoted son/friend/fan devoted
a diagram of the wiring system diagram
The results are shown in diagram 2. diagram
a ring with a diamond in it diamond
a diamond ring/necklace diamond
She was wearing her diamonds (= jewellery with diamonds in it). diamond
The lights shone like diamonds. diamond
a desk diary diary
I'll make a note of our next meeting in my diary. diary
Do you keep a diary (= write one regularly)? diary
The writer's letters and diaries are being published next year. diary
a Spanish-English dictionary dictionary
Her husband died suddenly last week. die
That plant's died. die
die of/from sth: to die of/from cancer die
die for sth: He died for his beliefs. die
I'll never forget it to my dying day (= until I die). die
I nearly died when I saw him there (= it was very embarrassing). die
die sth: to die a violent/painful/natural, etc. death die
At least they died happy. die
The old customs are dying. die
His secret died with him (= he never told anyone). die
The words died on my lips (= I stopped speaking). die
The sound of their laughter died away. die away
This species has nearly died out because its habitat is being destroyed. die out
I'm dying for a glass of water. be dying for sth/to do sth
I'm dying to know what happened. be dying for sth/to do sth
to have a healthy, balanced diet diet
the Japanese diet of rice, vegetables and fish diet
to receive advice on diet diet
a low-fat, salt-free diet diet
diet drinks (= with fewer calories than normal) diet
I decided to go on a diet (= to lose weight) before my holiday. diet
There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries. difference
He was studying the complex similarities and differences between humans and animals. difference
There's no difference in the results. difference
I can never tell the difference (= distinguish) between the twins difference
She noticed a marked difference in the children on her second visit. difference
There's a world of difference between liking someone and loving them. difference
What a difference! You look great with your hair like that. difference
There's not much difference in price between the two computers. difference
There's an age difference of six years between the boys (= one is six years older than the other). difference
I'll lend you £500 and you'll have to find the difference (= the rest of the money that you need). difference
We measured the difference in temperature. difference
The rain didn't make much difference to the game. make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth)
Your age shouldn't make any difference to whether you get the job or not. make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth)
Changing schools made a big difference to my life. make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth)
What difference will it make if he knows or not? make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth)
I don't think it makes a lot of difference what colour it is (= it is not important). make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth)
'Shall we go on Friday or Saturday?' 'It makes no difference (to me).' make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth)
American English is significantly different from British English. different
It's very different to what I'm used to. different
He saw he was no different than anybody else. different
It's different now than it was a year ago. different
People often give very different accounts of the same event. different
My son's terribly untidy; my daughter's no different. different
The room looks different without the furniture. different
Now he spoke in a different and kinder voice. different
She offered us five different kinds of cake. different
The programme was about customs in different parts of the country. different
They are sold in many different colours. different
I looked it up in three different dictionaries. different
Boys and girls may behave differently. differently
The male bird has a differently shaped head. differently
a difficult problem/task/exam difficult
It's difficult for them to get here much before seven. difficult
It's really difficult to read your writing. difficult
Your writing is really difficult to read. difficult
She finds it very difficult to get up early. difficult
to be in a difficult position/situation difficult
My boss is making life very difficult for me. difficult
13 is a difficult age. difficult
a difficult child/customer/boss difficult
Don't pay any attention to her—she's just being difficult. difficult
the difficulties of English syntax difficulty
children with severe learning difficulties difficulty
We've run into difficulties/difficulty with the new project. difficulty
He got into difficulties while swimming and had to be rescued. difficulty
The bank is in difficulty/difficulties. difficulty
It was a time fraught with difficulties and frustration. difficulty
I had considerable difficulty (in) persuading her to leave. difficulty
I had no difficulty (in) making myself understood. difficulty
The changes were made with surprisingly little difficulty. difficulty
He spoke slowly and with great difficulty. difficulty
We found the house without difficulty. difficulty
They discussed the difficulty of studying abroad. difficulty
varying levels of difficulty difficulty
questions of increasing difficulty difficulty
dig (for sth): to dig for coal/gold/Roman remains dig
They dug deeper and deeper but still found nothing. dig
I think I'll do some digging in the garden. dig
dig sth: to dig a ditch/grave/hole/tunnel dig
I've been digging the garden. dig
It's time for dinner. dinner
When do you have dinner? dinner
What time do you serve dinner? dinner
Let's invite them to dinner tomorrow. dinner
What shall we have for dinner tonight? dinner
It's your turn to cook dinner. dinner
She didn't eat much dinner. dinner
I never eat a big dinner. dinner
Christmas dinner dinner
a three-course dinner dinner
I'd like to take you out to dinner tonight. dinner
school dinners (= meals provided at school in the middle of the day) dinner
The club's annual dinner will be held on 3 June. dinner
a direct answer/question direct
You'll have to get used to his direct manner. direct
She has a very direct way of speaking. direct
I prefer a more direct approach. direct
Protect your child from direct sunlight by using a sunscreen. direct
the most direct route/course direct
a direct flight (= a flight that does not stop) direct
There's a direct train to Leeds (= it may stop at other stations but you do not have to change trains). direct
a direct hit (= a hit that is accurate and does not touch sth else first) direct
They are in direct contact with the hijackers. direct
His death was a direct result of your action. direct
She has direct responsibility for all new trainees. direct
We are looking for somebody with direct experience of this type of work. direct
This information has a direct bearing on (= it is closely connected with) the case. direct
They see a direct link between the money supply and prices. direct
Could you direct me to the station? direct
A police officer was directing the traffic. direct
He was directed to a table beside the window. direct
She prefers to act rather than direct. direct
direct sb/sth: The movie was directed by Steven Spielberg. direct
She now directs a large choir. direct
A new manager has been appointed to direct the project. direct
He was asked to take command and direct operations. direct
direct sth at sth/sb: The machine directs a powerful beam at the affected part of the body. direct
Was that remark directed at me? direct
direct sth to/towards sth/sb: There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to. direct
direct sth against sth/sb: Most of his anger was directed against himself. direct
All work was produced by the students under the direction of John Williams. direction
She was entrusted with the direction of the project. direction
Let's stop and ask for directions. direction
Simple directions for assembling the model are printed on the box. direction
We are looking for somebody with a clear sense of direction. direction
Once again her life felt lacking in direction. direction
The exhibition provides evidence of several new directions in her work. direction
I am very unhappy with the direction the club is taking. direction
It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction. direction
Tom went off in the direction of home. direction
She glanced in his direction. direction
The aircraft was flying in a northerly direction. direction
The road was blocked in both directions. direction
They hit a truck coming in the opposite direction. direction
Has the wind changed direction? direction
When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions. direction
I lost all sense of direction (= I didn't know which way to go). direction
He drove her directly to her hotel. directly
She looked directly at us. directly
He's directly responsible to the boss. directly
We have not been directly affected by the cuts. directly
The President was not directly involved. directly
The issues raised in the report relate directly to the ongoing work of the charity. directly
The two incidents are not directly linked. directly
directly opposite/below/ahead directly
They remain directly opposed to these new plans. directly
the managing director director
an executive/non-executive director director
He's on the board of directors. director
the musical director director
a regional director director
the director of education director
His clothes were covered in dirt. dirt
First remove any grease or dirt from the surface. dirt
The problem with white is that it soon shows the dirt. dirt
He picked up a handful of dirt and threw it at them. dirt
Pack the dirt firmly round the plants. dirt
They lived in a shack with a dirt floor. dirt
a dirty joke/book dirty
He's got a dirty mind (= he often thinks about sex). dirty
dirty hands/clothes dirty
a dirty mark dirty
Try not to get too dirty! dirty
I always get given the dirty jobs (= jobs that make you become dirty). dirty
physically/mentally disabled disabled
severely disabled disabled
He was born disabled. disabled
facilities for disabled people disabled
Does the theatre have disabled access? disabled
a serious/severe/considerable disadvantage disadvantage
disadvantage (of sth): One major disadvantage of the area is the lack of public transport. disadvantage
disadvantage (to sth): There are disadvantages to the plan. disadvantage
What's the main disadvantage? disadvantage
I was at a disadvantage compared to the younger members of the team. disadvantage
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage. disadvantage
I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage. disadvantage
The advantages of the scheme far outweighed the disadvantages. disadvantage
Many children in the class suffered severe social and economic disadvantage. disadvantage
Even friends disagree sometimes. disagree
No, I disagree. I don't think it would be the right thing to do. disagree
disagree (with sb) (about/on/over sth): He disagreed with his parents on most things. disagree
Some people disagree with this argument. disagree
disagree that...: Few would disagree that students learn best when they are interested in the topic. disagree
I disagree with violent protests. disagree with sth/with doing sth
disagreement (about/on/over/as to sth): Disagreement arose about exactly how to plan the show. disagreement
disagreement on the method to be used disagreement
There's no room for disagreement on this point. disagreement
There is considerable disagreement over the safety of the treatment. disagreement
We are in total disagreement as to how to proceed. disagreement
disagreement (between A and B): It was a source of disagreement between the two states. disagreement
disagreement (among...): There is disagreement among archaeologists as to the age of the sculpture. disagreement
disagreement (with sb): They have had several disagreements with their neighbours. disagreement
The plane disappeared behind a cloud. disappear
Lisa watched until the train disappeared from view. disappear
Her nervousness quickly disappeared once she was on stage. disappear
The problem won't just disappear. disappear
Our countryside is disappearing at an alarming rate. disappear
I can never find a pen in this house. They disappear as soon as I buy them. disappear
disappear from sth: The child disappeared from his home some time after four. disappear
Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to disappoint her fans. disappoint
I hate to disappoint you, but I'm just not interested. disappoint
The movie had disappointed her (= it wasn't as good as she had expected). disappoint
His latest novel does not disappoint. disappoint
disappointed (at/by sth): They were bitterly disappointed at the result of the game. disappointed
I was disappointed by the quality of the wine. disappointed
disappointed (in/with sb/sth): I'm disappointed in you—I really thought I could trust you! disappointed
I was very disappointed with myself. disappointed
He was disappointed to see she wasn't at the party. disappointed
disappointed (that...): I'm disappointed (that) it was sold out. disappointed
disappointed (not) to be...: She was disappointed not to be chosen. disappointed
a disappointing result/performance disappointing
The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved. disappointing
The team has had a disappointing start to the season. disappointing
Book early for the show to avoid disappointment. disappointment
To our great disappointment, it rained every day of the trip. disappointment
He found it difficult to hide his disappointment when she didn't arrive. disappointment
a bitter/major disappointment disappointment
That new restaurant was a big disappointment. disappointment
He's suffered a whole string of disappointments this week. disappointment
disappointment to sb: I always felt I was a disappointment to my father. disappointment
disapproval of his methods disapproval
to show/express disapproval disapproval
He shook his head in disapproval. disapproval
She looked at my clothes with disapproval. disapproval
She wants to be an actress, but her parents disapprove. disapprove
disapprove of sb/sth: He strongly disapproved of the changes that had been made. disapprove
disapprove sth: A solid majority disapproves the way the president is handling the controversy. disapprove
a disapproving glance/tone/look disapproving
She sounded disapproving as we discussed my plans. disapproving
an air disaster disaster
environmental disasters disaster
Thousands died in the disaster. disaster
a natural disaster (= one that is caused by nature) disaster
Losing your job doesn't have to be such a disaster. disaster
Disaster struck when the wheel came off. disaster
financial disaster disaster
The discovery of the disease among sheep spells financial disaster for farmers. disaster
Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= something that is likely to go badly wrong). disaster
As a teacher, he's a disaster. disaster
The play's first night was a total disaster. disaster
He wears an identity disc around his neck. disc
This recording is available online or on disc. disc
The school has a reputation for high standards of discipline. discipline
Strict discipline is imposed on army recruits. discipline
She keeps good discipline in class. discipline
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school. discipline
to get/give/offer a discount discount
discount rates/prices discount
discount (on/off sth): They're offering a 10% discount on all sofas this month. discount
They were selling everything at a discount (= at reduced prices). discount
a discount shop (= one that regularly sells goods at reduced prices) discount
Do you give any discount? discount
discount sth: We cannot discount the possibility of further strikes. discount
discount sth as sth: The news reports were being discounted as propaganda. discount
discounted prices/fares discount
Most of our stock has been discounted by up to 40%. discount
Cook is credited with discovering Hawaii. discover
Scientists around the world are working to discover a cure for AIDS. discover
discover sb/sth: Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house. discover
We discovered this beach while we were sailing around the island. discover
discover sb/sth doing sth: He was discovered hiding in a shed. discover
discover sb/sth + adj.: She was discovered dead at her home in Leeds. discover
discover sth: I've just discovered hang-gliding! discover
discover (that)...: It was a shock to discover (that) he couldn't read. discover
discover why, how, etc...: We never did discover why she gave up her job. discover
it is discovered that...: It was later discovered that the diaries were a fraud. discover
sb/sth is discovered to be/have...: He was later discovered to be seriously ill. discover
discovery (of sth): the discovery of antibiotics in the 20th century discovery
The discovery of a child's body in the river has shocked the community. discovery
the discovery of new talent in the art world discovery
Researchers in this field have made some important new discoveries. discovery
He saw life as a voyage of discovery. discovery
discovery (that...): She was shocked by the discovery that he had been unfaithful. discovery
In 1974 Hawking made the discovery (= he discovered) that black holes give off radiation. discovery
The drug is not a new discovery—it's been known about for years. discovery
discuss sth with sb: Have you discussed the problem with anyone? discuss
discuss sth: I'm not prepared to discuss this on the phone. discuss
They met to discuss the possibility of working together. discuss
discuss when, what, etc...: We need to discuss when we should go. discuss
discuss (sb/sth) doing sth: We briefly discussed buying a second car. discuss
This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter. discuss
a topic/subject for discussion discussion
After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. discussion
The plans have been under discussion (= being talked about) for a year now. discussion
Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. discussion
discussion (with sb) (about/on sb/sth): We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US. discussion
A lively discussion followed about whether he should be allowed to join the club. discussion
Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research. discussion
heart/liver/kidney, etc. disease disease
health measures to prevent the spread of disease disease
an infectious/contagious disease (= one that can be passed to sb very easily) disease
It is not known what causes the disease. disease
protection against sexually transmitted diseases disease
He suffers from a rare blood disease. disease
A fatty diet increases the risk of heart disease. disease
the problem of controlling pests and disease with organic gardening methods disease
disgust (at/with sth): She expressed her disgust at the programme by writing a letter of complaint. disgust
disgust (for sb): I can only feel disgust for these criminals. disgust
The idea fills me with disgust. disgust
He walked away in disgust. disgust
Much to my disgust, they refused to help. disgust
She wrinkled her nose in disgust at the smell. disgust
The level of violence in the film really disgusted me. disgust
disgusted (at/by sb/sth): I was disgusted at/by the sight. disgusted
disgusted (with sb/sth/yourself): I was disgusted with myself for eating so much. disgusted
disgusted (to see, hear, etc...): He was disgusted to see such awful living conditions. disgusted
The kitchen was in a disgusting state when she left. disgusting
What a disgusting smell! disgusting
I think it's disgusting that they're closing the local hospital. disgusting
His language is disgusting (= he uses a lot of offensive words). disgusting
a glass dish dish
an ovenproof dish dish
a baking/serving dish dish
They helped themselves from a large dish of pasta. dish
I'll do the dishes (= wash them). dish
a vegetarian/fish dish dish
This makes an excellent hot main dish. dish
I can recommend the chef's dish of the day. dish
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas. dishonest
I don't like him, and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise. dishonest
He was accused of dishonestly obtaining property. dishonestly
Red blood cells are roughly the shape of a disk. disk
dislike sb/sth: Why do you dislike him so much? dislike
He disliked it when she behaved badly in front of his mother. dislike
dislike doing sth: I dislike being away from my family. dislike
Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there. dislike
dislike sb/sth doing sth: He disliked her staying away from home. dislike
He did not try to hide his dislike of his boss. dislike
She took an instant dislike to the house and the neighbourhood. dislike
I've told you all my likes and dislikes. dislike
dismiss sb/sth: I think we can safely dismiss their objections. dismiss
dismiss sb/sth as sth: Vegetarians are no longer dismissed as cranks. dismiss
He dismissed the opinion polls as worthless. dismiss
The suggestion should not be dismissed out of hand (= without thinking about it). dismiss
dismiss sth: Dismissing her fears, she climbed higher. dismiss
dismiss sb/sth from sth: He dismissed her from his mind. dismiss
She claims she was unfairly dismissed from her post. dismiss
The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work. display
She displayed her bruises for all to see. display
I have rarely seen her display any sign of emotion. display
These statistics display a definite trend. display
The screen will display the username in the top right-hand corner. display
This column displays the title of the mail message. display
a beautiful floral display outside the Town Hall display
a window display display
a display cabinet display
a firework display display
a breathtaking display of aerobatics display
Designs for the new sports hall are on display in the library. on display
to put sth on temporary/permanent display on display
Salt dissolves in water. dissolve
Heat gently until the sugar dissolves. dissolve
Dissolve the tablet in water. dissolve
a short/long distance distance
the distance of the earth from the sun distance
a distance of 200 kilometres distance
What's the distance between New York City and Boston/from New York City to Boston? distance
In the US, distance is measured in miles. distance
The beach is within walking distance of my house (= you can walk there easily). distance
Paul has to drive very long distances as part of his job. distance
Our parents live some distance away (= quite far away). distance
Distance is no problem on the Internet. distance
You'll never get the ball in from that distance. distance
We saw lights in the distance. in/into the distance
Alice stood staring into the distance. in/into the distance
Five miles of sand stretched away into the distance. in/into the distance
distinguish between A and B: At what age are children able to distinguish between right and wrong? distinguish
English law clearly distinguishes between murder and manslaughter. distinguish
distinguish A from B: It was hard to distinguish one twin from the other. distinguish
distinguish A and B: Sometimes reality and fantasy are hard to distinguish. distinguish
We can distinguish five meanings of the word 'mad'. distinguish
What was it that distinguished her from her classmates? distinguish
The male bird is distinguished from the female by its red beak. distinguish
Does your cat have any distinguishing marks? distinguish
The power of speech distinguishes human beings from animals. distinguish
distribute sth: The newspaper is distributed free. distribute
distribute sth to sb/sth: The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims. distribute
distribute sth among sb/sth: The money was distributed among schools in the area. distribute
Who distributes our products in the UK? distribute
Make sure that your weight is evenly distributed. distribute
Cases of the disease are widely distributed through Europe. distribute
the unfair distribution of wealth distribution
The map shows the distribution of this species across the world. distribution
They studied the geographical distribution of the disease. distribution
the distribution of food and medicines to the flood victims distribution
He was arrested on drug distribution charges. distribution
Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved. distribution
distribution costs distribution
worldwide distribution systems distribution
marketing, sales and distribution distribution
the City of London's financial district district
a tax/postal district district
a school district district
congressional districts district
district councils district
I'm sorry to disturb you, but can I talk to you for a moment? disturb
If you get up early, try not to disturb everyone else. disturb
Do not disturb (= a sign placed on the outside of the door of a hotel room, office, etc.) disturb
She awoke early after a disturbed night. disturb
Only the cry of seabirds disturbed the silence. disturb
Don't disturb the papers on my desk. disturb
disturb sb: The letter shocked and disturbed me. disturb
it disturbs sb to do sth: It disturbed her to realize that she was alone. disturb
a disturbing piece of news disturbing
30 divided by 6 is 5 (30 ÷ 6 = 5). divide
The issue has divided the government. divide
divide (up) (into sth): The cells began to divide rapidly. divide
divide sth (up) (into sth): A sentence can be divided up into meaningful segments. divide
divide sth (up/out): Jack divided up the rest of the cash. divide
divide sth (up/out) between/among sb: We divided the work between us. divide
He divides his energies between politics and business. divide
Can it ever be right to divide a mother from her child? divide
Where the path divides, keep right. divide
division (in/within sth): There are deep divisions in the party over the war. division
the work of healing the divisions within society division
division (between A and B): divisions between rich and poor division
social/class divisions division
the division sign (÷) division
cell division division
division of sth: a fair division of time and resources division
division of sth between A and B: the division of labour between the sexes division
division (of sth) into sth: the division of the population into age groups division
a distinction which cuts right across the familiar division into arts and sciences division
The marriage ended in divorce in 1996. divorce
an increase in the divorce rate (= the number of divorces in a year) divorce
They have agreed to get a divorce. divorce
Divorce proceedings (= the legal process of divorce) started today. divorce
Bella wants a divorce. divorce
He remarried after a divorce from his first wife, Kate. divorce
She told him she was filing for divorce. divorce
They're getting divorced. divorce
She's divorcing her husband. divorce
I'd heard they're divorcing. divorce
Many divorced men remarry and have second families. divorced
My parents are divorced. divorced
Are they going to get divorced? divorced
She did a year at college, but then dropped out. do
He did six years (= in prison) for armed robbery. do
do sth: to do a drawing/painting/sketch do
Does this pub do (= provide) lunches? do
Who's doing (= organizing and preparing) the food for the wedding reception? do
do sth for sb: I'll do a copy for you. do
do sb sth: I'll do you a copy. do
What do you do (= what is your job)? do
What does she want to do when she leaves school? do
What did she do for a living? do
What's Tom doing these days? do
I'm doing some research on the subject. do
I have a number of things to do today. do
I do aerobics once a week. do
Let's do (= meet for) lunch. do
Sorry. I don't do funny (= I can't be funny). do
How is the business doing? do
She did well out of (= made a big profit from) the deal. do
He's doing very well at school (= his work is good). do
Both mother and baby are doing well (= after the birth of the baby). do
How are you doing (= how are you)? do
What are you doing this evening? do
We will do what we can to help. do
Are you doing anything tomorrow evening? do
The company ought to do something about the poor service. do
What have you done to your hair? do
There's nothing to do (= no means of passing the time in an enjoyable way) in this place. do
There's nothing we can do about it (= we can't change the situation). do
What can I do for you (= how can I help)? do
He never bothers to do his jacket up. do sth up
I don't know what to do with (= how to use) all the food that's left over. do sth with sb/sth
What have you done with (= where have you put) my umbrella? do sth with sb/sth
What have you been doing with yourselves (= how have you been passing the time)? do sth with sb/sth
She can't do without a secretary. do without (sb/sth)
If they can't get it to us in time, we'll just have to do without. do without (sb/sth)
do doing sth: I could have done without being (= I wish I had not been) woken up at three in the morning. do without (sb/sth)
'What do you want to see me about?' 'It's to do with that letter you sent me.' be/have to do with sb/sth
I don't like fish. do
They didn't go to Paris. do
Don't forget to write. do
Does she speak French? do
You live in New York, don't you? do
She doesn't work here, does she? do
He plays better than he did a year ago. do
She works harder than he does. do
'Who won?' 'I did.' do
'I love peaches.' 'So do I.' do
'I don't want to go back.' 'Neither do I.' do
You'd better see a doctor about that cough. doctor
Doctor Staples (= as a title/form of address) doctor
an appointment at the doctor's doctor
a Doctor of Philosophy/Law doctor
Doctor Franks (= as a title/form of address) doctor
legal documents document
travel documents document
Copies of the relevant documents must be filed at court. document
One of the documents leaked to the press was a memorandum written by the head of the security police. document
Save the document before closing. document
I took the dog for a walk. dog
I could hear a dog barking. dog
dog food dog
guard dogs dog
a dog and her puppies dog
You will be paid in American dollars. dollar
Do you have a dollar? dollar
a dollar bill dollar
domestic affairs/politics domestic
domestic flights (= to and from places within a country) domestic
Output consists of both exports and sales on the domestic market. domestic
domestic appliances domestic
domestic chores domestic
the growing problem of domestic violence (= violence between members of the same family) domestic
domestic service (= the work of a servant in a large house) domestic
As a child he was dominated by his father. dominate
He tended to dominate the conversation. dominate
She always says a lot in meetings, but she doesn't dominate. dominate
The train crash dominated the news. dominate
a knock on the door door
to open/shut/close/slam/lock/bolt the door door
to answer the door (= to go and open it because sb has knocked on it or rung the bell) door
the front/back door (= at the entrance at the front/back of a building) door
the bedroom door door
the door frame door
a four-door saloon car door
the fridge door door
Shut the door! door
Close the door behind you, please. door
The door closed behind him. door
Marc appeared through a door at the far end of the room. door
She's just arrived—she's just come in the door. door
He walked out the door. door
There's somebody at the door (= at the front door of a house). door
'Can I help you?' asked the man at the door. door
There are dots above the letters i and j. dot
Text and graphics are printed at 300 dots per inch. dot
The helicopters appeared as two black dots on the horizon. dot
The island is a small green dot on the map. dot
a double meaning/purpose/aim double
It has the double advantage of being both easy and cheap. double
a double bed/room double
double doors double
a double-page advertisement double
'Otter' is spelt with a double t. double
My extension is two four double 0 (2400). double
a double helping double
two double whiskies double
His income is double hers. double
He earns double what she does. double
We need double the amount we already have. double
I thought I was seeing double (= seeing two of sth). double
Fold the blanket double. double
I had to bend double to get under the table. double
He gets paid double for doing the same job I do. double
Membership almost doubled in two years. double
double sth: Double all the quantities in the recipe to make enough for eight people. double
No doubt she'll call us when she gets there. no doubt
He's made some great movies. There's no doubt about it. no doubt
The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease. beyond (any) doubt
The prosecution was able to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the woman had been lying. beyond (any) doubt
The success of the system is not in doubt. be in doubt
I've had my doubts about his work since he joined the firm. have your doubts (about sth)
It may be all right. Personally, I have my doubts. have your doubts (about sth)
If in doubt, wear black. if in doubt
This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far. without/beyond doubt
doubt sth: There seems no reason to doubt her story. doubt
'Do you think England will win?'—'I doubt it.' doubt
doubt (that)...: I never doubted (that) she would come. doubt
doubt whether, if, etc...: I doubt whether/if the new one will be any better. doubt
She jumped down off the chair. down
He looked down at her. down
We watched as the sun went down. down
She bent down to pick up her glove. down
Mary's not down yet (= she is still upstairs). down
The baby can't keep any food down (= in her body). down
Please sit down. down
He had to go and lie down for a while. down
Prices have gone down recently. down
We're already two goals down (= the other team has two goals more). down
Turn the music down! down
The class settled down and she began the lesson. down
They flew down to Texas. down
Houses are more expensive down south. down
Did you get that down? down
I always write everything down. down
Have you got me down for the trip? down
The stone rolled down the hill. down
Tears ran down her face. down
Her hair hung down her back to her waist. down
He lives just down the street. down
Go down the road till you reach the traffic lights. down
There's a bridge a mile down the river from here. down
She rushed downstairs and burst into the kitchen. downstairs
Wait downstairs in the hall. downstairs
a downstairs bathroom downstairs
We're painting the downstairs. downstairs
the downward slope of a hill downward
the downward trend in inflation downward
She was trapped in a downward spiral of personal unhappiness. downward
The business was on a downward path, finally closing in 2008. downward
Subsidence is the downward movement of a site on which a building stands. downward
She was lying face downwards on the grass. downwards
The garden sloped gently downwards to the river. downwards
It was a policy welcomed by world leaders from the US president downwards. downwards
Nine per cent of commuters used public transport in 2008 and the trend is downwards. downwards
Official projections of the spread of AIDS have mercifully been revised downwards (= it has been predicted that the disease will not spread as fast as had earlier been suggested). downwards
Give me a dozen, please. dozen
two dozen eggs dozen
three dozen red roses dozen
several dozen/a few dozen people dozen
The company employs no more than a couple of dozen people. dozen
Only about half a dozen people turned up. dozen
There was only space for a half-dozen tables. dozen
They arrived in dozens (= in large numbers). dozen
dozen of sth: I've been there dozens of times. dozen
I've made a rough draft of the letter. draft
This is only the first draft of my speech. draft
the final draft (= the final version) draft
The legislation is still in draft form. draft
a draft constitution/treaty/agreement draft
to draft a constitution/contract/bill draft
I'll draft a letter for you. draft
I dragged the chair over to the window. drag
They dragged her from her bed. drag
The sack is too heavy to lift—you'll have to drag it. drag
He quickly dragged a comb through his hair. drag
a costume/historical, etc. drama drama
classical/Elizabethan/modern, etc. drama drama
a drama critic drama
drama school drama
a drama student drama
I studied English and Drama at college. drama
A powerful human drama was unfolding before our eyes. drama
a dramatic increase/fall/change/improvement dramatic
dramatic results/developments/news dramatic
The announcement had a dramatic effect on house prices. dramatic
a dramatic victory dramatic
They watched dramatic pictures of the police raid on TV. dramatic
set against the dramatic backcloth of Mont Blanc dramatic
a local dramatic society dramatic
Students will study various plays and dramatic texts. dramatic
a dramatic monologue dramatic
He flung out his arms in a dramatic gesture. dramatic
Don't be so dramatic! dramatic
Prices have fallen dramatically. dramatically
Prices have increased dramatically in the last few years. dramatically
Events could have developed in a dramatically different way. dramatically
'At last!' she cried dramatically. dramatically
The mountains rose dramatically behind them. dramatically
He drew the cork out of the bottle. draw
I drew my chair up closer to the fire. draw
She drew me onto the balcony. draw
I tried to draw him aside (= for example where I could talk to him privately). draw
My eyes were drawn to the man in the corner. draw
You draw beautifully. draw
draw sth: to draw a picture/diagram/graph draw
She drew a house. draw
He drew a circle in the sand with a stick. draw
The report drew a grim picture of inefficiency and corruption. draw
in the top/middle/bottom drawer of the desk drawer
the kitchen drawer (= the one in the kitchen) drawer
a pencil/charcoal drawing drawing
a drawing by Paul Klee drawing
a drawing of a yacht drawing
a collection of children's drawings drawing
He did/made a drawing of the old farmhouse. drawing
I'm not very good at drawing. drawing
technical drawing drawing
I had a vivid dream about my old school. dream
I thought someone came into the bedroom, but it was just a dream. dream
'Goodnight. Sweet dreams.' dream
Don't think about it. You'll only give yourself bad dreams. dream
Her lifelong dream was to be a famous writer. dream
He wanted to be rich but it was an impossible dream. dream
If I win, it will be a dream come true. dream
She tried to turn her dream of running her own business into reality. dream
a dream car/house/job, etc. dream
I've finally found the man of my dreams. dream
a chance to fulfil a childhood dream dream
It was the end of all my hopes and dreams. dream
She walked around in a dream all day. dream
Did I talk in my sleep? I must have been dreaming. dream
dream of/about sb/sth: I dreamt about you last night. dream
dream sth: Did it really happen or did I just dream it? dream
dream (that)...: I dreamt (that) I got the job. dream
dream of/about sth: She dreams of running her own business. dream
It was the kind of trip most of us only dream about. dream
dream of/about doing sth: I wouldn't dream of going without you (= I would never go without you). dream
dream sth: Who'd have dreamt it? They're getting married. dream
dream (that)...: I never dreamt (that) I'd actually get the job. dream
a long white dress dress
a wedding dress dress
to wear casual/formal dress dress
He has no dress sense (= no idea of how to dress well). dress
dress (in sth): I dressed quickly. dress
dress sb (in sth): She dressed the children in their best clothes. dress
Get up and get dressed! dress
The children spend hours dressing and undressing their dolls. dress
to dress well/badly/fashionably/comfortably dress
dress for/in/as sth: You should dress for cold weather today. dress
She always dressed entirely in black. dress
dress sb (for/in/as sth): He was dressed as a woman (= he was wearing women's clothes). dress
There's no need to dress up—come as you are. dress up
Kids love dressing up. dress up, dress sb up
The boys were all dressed up as pirates. dress up, dress sb up
dressing-up clothes dress up, dress sb up
dress-up clothes dress up, dress sb up
Hurry up and get dressed. dressed
fully dressed dressed
I can't go to the door—I'm not dressed yet. dressed
smartly dressed dressed
dressed in...: The bride was dressed in white. dressed
He was casually dressed in jeans and a T-shirt. dressed
Can I have a drink? drink
soft drinks (= cold drinks without alcohol) drink
a drink of water drink
food and drink drink
She took a drink from the glass and then put it down. drink
They went for a drink. drink
The drinks are on me (= I'll pay for them). drink
I need a stiff drink (= a very strong drink). drink
He's got a drink problem. drink
He has a drinking problem. drink
The children are enough to drive me to drink. drink
They came home the worse for drink (= drunk). drink
She took to drink (= often drank too much alcohol) after her marriage broke up. drink
What would you like to drink? drink
In hot weather, drink plenty of water. drink
I don't drink coffee. drink
He was drinking straight from the bottle. drink
He doesn't drink. drink
Don't drink and drive (= drive a car after drinking alcohol). drink
She's been drinking heavily since she lost her job. drink
drink sth: I drank far too much last night. drink
drink yourself + adj.: He had drunk himself unconscious on vodka. drink
The urge to survive drove them on. drive
You're driving yourself too hard. drive
drive sb + adj.: to drive sb crazy/mad/insane drive
drive sb to do sth: Hunger drove her to steal. drive
drive sb to sth: Those kids are driving me to despair. drive
It's enough to drive you to drink (= to make you start drinking too much alcohol). drive
a steam-driven locomotive drive
Can you drive? drive
Don't drive so fast! drive
I drove to work this morning. drive
Shall we drive (= go there by car) or go by train? drive
drive sth: He drives a taxi (= that is his job). drive
Could you drive me home? drive
What car do you drive? drive
The robbers drove off in a stolen vehicle. drive off
We heard him drive away. drive away, drive sb/sth away
Someone drove the car away in the night. drive away, drive sb/sth away
Her constant nagging drove him away. drive sb away
Terrorist threats are driving away tourists. drive sb away
Let's go for a drive. drive
a drive through the mountains drive
It's a three-hour drive to London. drive
a bus/train/ambulance/taxi driver driver
She climbed into the driver's seat. driver
The accident was the other driver's fault. driver
a learner driver (= one who has not yet passed a driving test) driver
a student driver driver
The car comes equipped with a driver's airbag. driver
dangerous driving driving
driving lessons driving
Who was the driving force (= the person with the strongest influence) in the band? driving
She only got where she is today through hard work and a driving ambition. driving
a day of strong winds and driving rain driving
The temperature has dropped considerably. drop
At last the wind dropped. drop
His voice dropped to a whisper. drop
The Dutch team have dropped to fifth place. drop
The price of shares dropped by 14p. drop
Shares dropped in price by 14p. drop
drop sth: She dropped her voice dramatically. drop
You must drop your speed in built-up areas. drop
The climber slipped and dropped to his death. drop
drop sth: Be careful not to drop that plate. drop
drop sth (+ adv./prep.): Medical supplies are being dropped into the stricken area. drop
He dropped his trousers (= undid them and let them fall). drop
He dropped his pants. drop
He has dropped out of active politics. drop out (of sth)
a word that has dropped out of the language drop out (of sth)
She started a degree but dropped out after only a year. drop out (of sth)
a drop in prices/temperature, etc. drop
a dramatic/sharp drop in profits drop
If you want the job, you must be prepared to take a drop in salary. drop
There was a substantial drop in the number of people out of work last month. drop
a five per cent drop drop
drops of rain drop
a drop of blood drop
Mix a few drops of milk into the cake mixture. drop
Could I have a drop more milk in my coffee, please? drop
Would you like a drop of brandy? drop
I haven't touched a drop (= drunk any alcohol) all evening. drop
He drained the last drop of beer from the glass. drop
He does not smoke or take drugs. drug
teenagers experimenting with drugs drug
I found out Steve was on drugs (= regularly used drugs). drug
drug and alcohol abuse drug
a hard (= very harmful) drug such as heroin drug
a soft drug (= one that is not considered very harmful) drug
Drugs have been seized with a street value of two million dollars. drug
She was a drug addict (= could not stop using drugs). drug
She was found to be under the influence of drugs. drug
He was charged with pushing drugs (= selling them). drug
I don't do drugs (= use them). drug
drug rehabilitation drug
prescribed drugs drug
The doctor put me on a course of pain-killing drugs. drug
drug companies drug
The drug has some bad side effects. drug
a bass drum drum
Tony Cox on drums drum
to play the drums drum
a regular drum beat drum
There was a great crash and then a long roll of drums. drum
She was too drunk to remember anything about the party. drunk
His only way of dealing with his problems was to go out and get drunk. drunk
They got drunk on vodka. drunk
Police arrested him for being drunk and disorderly (= violent or noisy in a public place because of being drunk). drunk
weeks of hot dry weather dry
the dry season dry
I hope it stays dry for our picnic. dry
Rattlesnakes occur in the warmer, drier parts of North America. dry
Is my shirt dry yet? dry
Store onions in a cool dry place. dry
I'm afraid this cake has turned out very dry. dry
Her mouth felt as dry as a bone (= completely dry). dry
When the paint is completely dry, apply another coat. dry
It was high summer and the rivers were dry (= had no water in them). dry
During the drought the river dried up. dry up
As she got older, offers of modelling work began to dry up. dry up
The play was going very well until one of the actors suddenly dried up. dry up
We went swimming and then lay in the sun to dry off. dry off, dry sb/sth off
We dried our boots off by the fire. dry off, dry sb/sth off
He went to an expensive clinic to dry out. dry out, dry sb out
Water the plant regularly, never letting the soil dry out. dry out, dry sth out
Hot sun and cold winds can soon dry out your skin. dry out, dry sth out
I'll wash and you can dry up. dry up, dry sth up
Payment is due on 1 October. due
When's the baby due? due
The next train is due in five minutes. due
My essay's due next Friday (= it has to be given to the teacher by then). due
due to do sth: Rose is due to start school in January. due
due for sth: The band's first album is due for release later this month. due
The team's success was largely due to her efforts. due
Most of the problems were due to human error. due
The project had to be abandoned due to a lack of government funding. due
Due to staff shortages, we are unable to offer a full buffet service on this train. due
It was a dull, grey day. dull
a dull grey colour dull
dull, lifeless hair dull
Her eyes were dull. dull
Life in a small town could be deadly dull. dull
The countryside was flat, dull and uninteresting. dull
The first half of the game was pretty dull. dull
There's never a dull moment when John's around. dull
Too much toxic waste is being dumped at sea. dump
The dead body was just dumped by the roadside. dump
a garbage dump dump
the municipal dump dump
a toxic/nuclear waste dump dump
during the 1990s during
There are extra flights to Colorado during the winter. during
Please remain seated during the performance. during
He was taken to the hospital during the night. during
I only saw her once during my stay in Rome. during
A cloud of dust rose as the truck drove off. dust
The workers wear masks to avoid inhaling the dust. dust
The books were all covered with dust. dust
There wasn't a speck of dust anywhere in the room. dust
She is allergic to house dust. dust
That guitar's been sitting gathering dust (= not being used) for years now. dust
I broke the vase while I was dusting. dust
dust sth: Could you dust the sitting room? dust
It is my duty to report it to the police. duty
Local councillors have a duty to serve the community. duty
I don't want you to visit me simply out of a sense of duty. duty
your duties as a parent duty
to do your duty for your country duty
I'll have to go I'm afraid—duty calls. duty
The company owes a duty of care to its customers. duty
Report for duty at 8 a.m. duty
I spend a lot of my time on administrative duties. duty
Your duties will include setting up a new computer system. duty
customs/excise/import duties duty
duty on sth: duty on wine and beer duty
Who's on duty today? on/off duty
What time do you go off duty? on/off duty
a DVD-ROM drive DVD
Is it available on DVD yet? DVD
I will remember it to my dying day. dying
her dying wishes/words dying
Each answer is worth 20 points. each
Each of the answers is worth 20 points. each
The answers are worth 20 points each. each
'Red or blue?' 'I'll take one of each, please.' each
We each have our own car. each
There aren't enough books for everyone to have one each. each
They lost $40 each. each
Each day that passed he grew more and more desperate. each
Don and Susie really loved each other (= he loved her and she loved him). each other
They looked at each other and laughed. each other
We can wear each other's clothes. each other
an ear infection ear
the inner/outer ear ear
She whispered something in his ear. ear
He put his hands over his ears. ear
She's had her ears pierced. ear
The elephant flapped its ears. ear
He was always there with a sympathetic ear (= a willingness to listen to people). ear
the early morning early
my earliest memories early
The project is still in the early stages. early
the early 1990s early
in the early days of space exploration (= when it was just beginning) early
The earliest possible date I can make it is the third. early
He's in his early twenties. early
Mozart's early works (= those written at the beginning of his career) early
Early booking is essential, as space is limited. early
The ruling overturned the court's earlier decision. early
The earliest description of this species dates from 1703. early
You're early! I wasn't expecting you till seven. early
The bus was ten minutes early. early
an early breakfast early
Let's make an early start tomorrow. early
She's an early riser (= she gets up early in the morning). early
He learnt to play the piano at an early age. early
early potatoes (= that are ready to eat at the beginning of the season) early
early in the week/year/season/morning early
The best rooms go to those who book earliest. early
We arrived early the next day. early
We meet the hero quite early in the film. early
He started writing music as early as 1989. early
The bus came five minutes early. early
I woke up early this morning. early
The baby arrived earlier than expected. early
early flowering plants early
As I mentioned earlier... early
a week earlier early
She had seen him earlier in the day. early
I knew quite early on that I wanted to marry her. early on
earn (sth): He earns about $40 000 a year. earn
She earned a living as a part-time secretary. earn
She must earn a fortune (= earn a lot of money). earn
All the children are earning now. earn
earn sb sth: His victory in the tournament earned him $50 000. earn
Your money would earn more in a high-interest account. earn
earn sth: He earned a reputation as an expert on tax law. earn
As a teacher, she had earned the respect of her students. earn
I need a rest. I think I've earned it, don't you? earn
She's having a well-earned rest this week. earn
earn sb sth: His outstanding ability earned him a place on the team. earn
the planet Earth earth
the history of life on earth earth
the earth's ozone layer earth
The earth revolves around the sun. earth
I must be the happiest person on earth! earth
After a week at sea, it was good to feel the earth beneath our feet again. earth
You could feel the earth shake as the truck came closer. earth
a clod/lump/mound of earth earth
I cleaned off the earth clinging to my boots. earth
He passed the exam with ease. ease
The ease with which she learns languages is astonishing. ease
This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use. ease
All important points are numbered for ease of reference (= so that you can find them easily). ease
The pain immediately eased. ease
ease sth: This should help ease the pain. ease
The plan should ease traffic congestion in the town. ease
It would ease my mind (= make me less worried) to know that she was settled. ease
I can easily finish it tonight. easily
The museum is easily accessible by car. easily
Learning languages doesn't come easily to him. easily
Which way is east? east
A gale was blowing from the east. east
a town to the east of (= further east than) Chicago east
I was born in the East, but now live in San Francisco. east
East Africa east
They live on the east coast. east
The house faces east. east
eastern Spain eastern
Eastern Europe eastern
the eastern slopes of the mountain eastern
Eastern cookery eastern
an easy exam/job easy
He didn't make it easy for me to leave. easy
Their house isn't the easiest place to get to. easy
vegetables that are easy to grow easy
Several schools are within easy reach (= not far away). easy
It can't be easy for her, on her own with the children. easy
It's easy for you to tell me to keep calm, but you're not in my position. easy
It would be the easiest thing in the world to fall in love with him. easy
I'll agree to anything for an easy life. easy
I don't feel easy about letting the kids go out alone. easy
I was too nervous to eat. eat
She doesn't eat sensibly (= doesn't eat food that is good for her). eat
eat sth: I don't eat meat. eat
Would you like something to eat? eat
I couldn't eat another thing (= I have had enough food). eat
Where shall we eat tonight? eat
We ate at a pizzeria in town. eat
Do you feel like eating out tonight? eat out
Eat up! We've got to go out soon. eat up, eat sth up
Come on. Eat up your potatoes. eat up, eat sth up
social, economic and political issues economic
economic growth/cooperation/development/reform economic
the government's economic policy economic
economic history economic
the current economic climate economic
The economy is in recession. economy
the world economy economy
a market economy (= one in which the price is fixed according to both cost and demand) economy
Ireland was one of the fastest-growing economies in Western Europe in the 1990s. economy
We need to make substantial economies. economy
It's a false economy to buy cheap clothes (= it seems cheaper but it is not really since they do not last very long). economy
She writes with a great economy of words (= using only the necessary words). economy
We're on an economy drive at home (= trying to avoid waste and spend as little money as possible). economy
Buy the large economy pack (= the one that gives you better value for money). economy
to fly economy (class) (= by the cheapest class of air travel) economy
an economy fare (= the cheapest) economy
He stood on the edge of the cliff. edge
a big house on/at the edge of town edge
Don't put that glass so near the edge of the table. edge
I sat down at the water's edge. edge
Stand the coin on its edge. edge
She tore the page out roughly, leaving a ragged edge in the book. edge
Be careful—it has a sharp edge. edge
a paperback/hardback edition edition
She collects first editions of Victorian novels. edition
the electronic edition of 'The Guardian' edition
Tonight's edition of 'Panorama' looks at unemployment. edition
The story was in Tuesday's edition of 'The New York Times'. edition
The dictionary is now in its eighth edition. edition
The article appeared in the evening edition of 'The Mercury'. edition
the editor of the Washington Post editor
the sports/financial/fashion, etc. editor editor
She was educated in the US. educate
He was educated at his local comprehensive school and then at Oxford. educate
educate sb (in/on sth): Children need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking. educate
educate sb to do sth: The campaign is intended to educate the public to respect the environment. educate
privately educated children educated
a British-educated lawyer educated
He's a Princeton-educated Texan. educated
an educated and articulate person educated
the educated elite educated
He spoke in an educated voice. educated
primary/elementary education education
secondary education education
further/higher/post-secondary education education
students in full-time education education
adult education classes education
a college/university education education
the state education system education
a man of little education education
She completed her formal education in 1995. education
health education education
an alcohol education programme (= to warn of the dangers of alcohol) education
Patient education is important to minimize the risk of a second heart attack. education
the Education Department education
the Department of Health, Education and Welfare education
There should be closer links between education and industry. education
a College of Education education
a Bachelor of Education degree education
She's an education major. education
the effect of heat on metal effect
dramatic/long-term effects effect
to learn to distinguish between cause and effect effect
the beneficial effects of exercise effect
Modern farming methods can have an adverse effect on the environment. effect
Her criticisms had the effect of discouraging him completely. effect
Despite her ordeal, she seems to have suffered no ill effects. effect
I can certainly feel the effects of too many late nights. effect
'I'm feeling really depressed.' 'The winter here has that effect sometimes.' effect
I tried to persuade him, but with little or no effect. effect
The overall effect of the painting is overwhelming. effect
The stage lighting gives the effect of a moonlit scene. effect
Add a scarf for a casual effect. effect
He only behaves like that for effect (= in order to impress people). effect
The recommendations will soon be put into effect. bring/put sth into effect
New controls come into effect next month. come into effect
Long prison sentences can be a very effective deterrent for offenders. effective
Aspirin is a simple but highly effective treatment. effective
drugs that are effective against cancer effective
Some people believe that violence is an effective way of protesting. effective
I admire the effective use of colour in her paintings. effective
The company must reduce costs to compete effectively. effectively
You dealt with the situation very effectively. effectively
The truth of this statement has been effectively demonstrated in Chapter 1. effectively
an efficient secretary efficient
efficient heating equipment efficient
the efficient use of energy efficient
We offer a fast, friendly and efficient service. efficient
As we get older, our bodies become less efficient at burning up calories. efficient
fuel-efficient cars (= that do not use much fuel) efficient
a very efficiently organized event efficiently
You should put more effort into your work. effort
A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success. effort
The company has invested a great deal of time and effort in setting up new training schemes. effort
It's a long climb to the top, but well worth the effort. effort
Getting up this morning was quite an effort (= it was difficult). effort
With (an) effort (= with difficulty) she managed to stop herself laughing. effort
a determined/real/special effort effort
to make an effort effort
I didn't really feel like going out, but I am glad I made the effort. effort
effort (to do sth): The company has laid off 150 workers in an effort to save money. effort
The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people. effort
We need to make a concerted effort to finish on time. effort
I spent hours cleaning the house, but there isn't much to show for all my efforts. effort
With an effort of will he resisted the temptation. effort
The project was a joint/group effort. effort
popular pets, e.g. cats and dogs e.g.
The female sits on the eggs until they hatch. egg
The fish lay thousands of eggs at one time. egg
crocodile eggs egg
a boiled egg egg
bacon and eggs egg
fried/poached/scrambled eggs egg
Bind the mixture together with a little beaten egg. egg
You've got some egg on your shirt. egg
egg yolks/whites egg
egg noodles egg
ducks'/quails' eggs egg
a chocolate egg (= made from chocolate in the shape of an egg) egg
The male sperm fertilizes the female egg. egg
an egg donor egg
You can park on either side of the street. either
You can keep one of the photos. Either of them—whichever you like. either
There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable. either
The offices on either side were empty. either
There's a door at either end of the corridor. either
Pete can't go and I can't either. either
'I don't like it.' 'Me either.' (= Neither do I). either
I know a good Italian restaurant. It's not far from here, either. either
Well, I think she's either Czech or Slovak. either
I'm going to buy either a camera or a DVD player with the money. either
Either he could not come or he did not want to. either
She jabbed him with her elbow. elbow
He rested his elbows on his knees. elbow
She grazed her elbow in the fall. elbow
He's fractured his elbow. elbow
The jacket was worn at the elbows. elbow
an elderly couple elderly
elderly relatives elderly
elect sb/sth: an elected assembly/leader/representative elect
the newly elected government elect
elect sb to sth: She became the first black woman to be elected to the Senate. elect
elect sb (as) sth: elect sb + noun: He was elected (as) MP for Oxford East. elect
election campaigns/results election
to win/lose an election election
to fight an election election
to vote in an election election
In America, presidential elections are held every four years. election
The prime minister is about to call (= announce) an election. election
How many candidates are standing for election? election
to run for election election
election (as sth): We welcome his election as president. election
election (to sth): a year after her election to the committee election
an electric motor electric
an electric light/guitar, etc. electric
an electric current/charge electric
an electric generator electric
an electric plug/socket/switch (= that carries electricity) electric
an electrical fault in the engine electrical
electrical equipment/appliances electrical
electrical power/energy electrical
a waste of electricity electricity
The electricity is off (= there is no electric power supply). electricity
an electronic calculator electronic
electronic music electronic
This dictionary is available in electronic form. electronic
an electronic engineer electronic
She was tall and elegant. elegant
an elegant dress elegant
an elegant room/restaurant elegant
Cost was a key element in our decision. element
The story has all the elements of a soap opera. element
Customer relations is an important element of the job. element
We need to preserve the element of surprise. element
There appears to be an element of truth in his story. element
It's on the fifth floor, so we'd better take the elevator. elevator
What else did he say? else
I don't want anything else, thanks. else
I'm taking a few clothes and some books, not much else. else
Ask somebody else to help you. else
Haven't you got anything else to wear? else
Why didn't you come? Everybody else was there. else
Yes I did give it to her. What else could I do? else
Hurry up or else you'll be late. or else
They can't be coming or else they'd have called. or else
He either forgot or else decided not to come. or else
The answer to the problem must be sought elsewhere. elsewhere
Our favourite restaurant was closed, so we had to go elsewhere. elsewhere
Details of Keats' biography are given elsewhere (= in another part of this book, article, etc.) elsewhere
Elsewhere, the weather today has been fairly sunny. elsewhere
Prices are higher here than elsewhere. elsewhere
to send a message by email email
Thanks for your email. email
email (sb): Patrick emailed me yesterday. email
email sth (to sb): I'll email the documents to her. email
email sb sth: I'll email her the documents. email
embarrass sb: Her questions about my private life embarrassed me. embarrass
I didn't want to embarrass him by kissing him in front of his friends. embarrass
it embarrasses sb to do sth: It embarrassed her to meet strange men in the corridor at night. embarrass
The speech was deliberately designed to embarrass the prime minister. embarrass
I've never felt so embarrassed in my life! embarrassed
Her remark was followed by an embarrassed silence. embarrassed
embarrassed about sth: She's embarrassed about her height. embarrassed
embarrassed at sth: He felt embarrassed at being the centre of attention. embarrassed
embarrassed to do sth: Some women are too embarrassed to consult their doctor about the problem. embarrassed
an embarrassing mistake/question/situation embarrassing
It can be embarrassing for children to tell complete strangers about such incidents. embarrassing
It was so embarrassing having to sing in public. embarrassing
The report is likely to prove highly embarrassing to the government. embarrassing
This EU ruling puts Britain in a very embarrassing position. embarrassing
I nearly died of embarrassment when he said that. embarrassment
I'm glad you offered—it saved me the embarrassment of having to ask. embarrassment
Much to her embarrassment she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing. embarrassment
Her resignation will be a severe embarrassment to the party. embarrassment
emerge (from sth): The swimmer emerged from the lake. emerge
She finally emerged from her room at noon. emerge
He emerged from the shadows. emerge
emerge (into sth): We emerged into bright sunlight. emerge
No new evidence emerged during the investigation. emerge
it emerges that...: It emerged that the company was going to be sold. emerge
After the elections opposition groups began to emerge. emerge
the emerging markets of South Asia emerge
emerge as sth: He emerged as a key figure in the campaign emerge
The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake. emergency
This door should only be used in an emergency. emergency
the emergency exit (= to be used in an emergency) emergency
The government had to take emergency action. emergency
The pilot made an emergency landing in a field. emergency
I always have some extra cash with me for emergencies. emergency
The government has been granted emergency powers (= to deal with an emergency). emergency
He lost control of his emotions. emotion
They expressed mixed emotions at the news. emotion
Emotions are running high (= people are feeling very excited, angry, etc.). emotion
The decision was based on emotion rather than rational thought. emotion
She showed no emotion at the verdict. emotion
Mary was overcome with emotion. emotion
emotional problems/needs emotional
emotional stress emotional
a child's emotional and intellectual development emotional
Mothers are often the ones who provide emotional support for the family. emotional
emotional language emotional
abortion and other emotional issues emotional
This is a very emotional time for me. emotional
an emotional outburst/response/reaction emotional
They made an emotional appeal for help. emotional
He tends to get emotional on these occasions. emotional
emotionally disturbed children emotionally
I try not to become emotionally involved. emotionally
They have suffered physically and emotionally. emotionally
an emotionally charged atmosphere emotionally
emphasis (on/upon sth): The emphasis is very much on learning the spoken language. emphasis
to put/lay/place emphasis on sth emphasis
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. emphasis
We provide all types of information, with an emphasis on legal advice. emphasis
There has been a shift of emphasis from manufacturing to service industries. emphasis
The course has a vocational emphasis. emphasis
The examples we will look at have quite different emphases. emphasis
'I can assure you,' she added with emphasis, 'the figures are correct.' emphasis
emphasize sth: His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town. emphasize
emphasize that...: She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work. emphasize
emphasize how, what, etc...: He emphasized how little was known about the disease. emphasize
it must/should be emphasized that...: It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. emphasize
+ speech: 'This must be our top priority,' he emphasized. emphasize
She swept her hair back from her face to emphasize her high cheekbones. emphasize
The rising tone of his voice emphasized his panic. emphasize
the Roman empire empire
a business empire empire
employ sb: How many people does the company employ? employ
employ sb as sth: For the past three years he has been employed as a firefighter. employ
employ sb to do sth: A number of people have been employed to deal with the backlog of work. employ
He criticized the repressive methods employed by the country's government. employ
The police had to employ force to enter the building. employ
The firm has over 500 employees. employee
government employees employee
employee rights/relations employee
They're very good employers (= they treat the people that work for them well). employer
one of the largest employers in the area employer
to be in paid employment employment
full-time/part-time employment employment
conditions/terms of employment employment
Graduates are finding it more and more difficult to find employment. employment
pensions from previous employments employment
The government is aiming at full employment. employment
Changes in farming methods have badly affected employment in the area. employment
an empty box/glass empty
empty hands (= not holding anything) empty
an empty plate (= with no food on it) empty
The theatre was half empty. empty
an empty house/room/bus empty
As it got later, the streets became empty. empty
Is this an empty chair (= a chair that nobody else is using)? empty
The house had been standing empty (= without people living in it) for some time. empty
It's not good to drink alcohol on an empty stomach (= without having eaten something). empty
empty of sth: The room was empty of furniture. empty
empty words empty
an empty promise empty
an empty gesture aimed at pleasing the crowds empty
Three months after his death, she still felt empty. empty
My life seems empty without you. empty
empty sth: He emptied the ashtrays, washed the glasses and went to bed. empty
He emptied his glass and asked for a refill. empty
empty sth out: I emptied out my pockets but could not find my keys. empty
empty sth out of sth: She emptied the water out of the vase. empty
empty sth of sth: The room had been emptied of all furniture. empty
She emptied her mind of all thoughts of home. empty
The streets soon emptied when the rain started. empty
empty out: The tank empties out in five minutes. empty
She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table. empty
Many factories emptied their waste into the river. empty
Police had instructions to empty the building because of a bomb threat. empty
The software enables you to create your own DVDs. enable
a new programme to enable older people to study at college enable
enable sth to do sth: Insulin enables the body to use and store sugar. enable
enable sth: a new train line to enable easier access to the stadium enable
We encountered a number of difficulties in the first week. encounter
I had never encountered such resistance before. encounter
She was the most remarkable woman he had ever encountered. encounter
encounter (with sb/sth): Three of them were killed in the subsequent encounter with the police. encounter
encounter (between A and B): The story describes the extraordinary encounter between a man and a dolphin. encounter
a chance encounter encounter
I've had a number of close encounters (= situations that could have been dangerous) with bad drivers. encounter
It was his first sexual encounter (= first experience of sex). encounter
Flaubert was her first encounter with French literature. encounter
encourage sb in sth: My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career. encourage
encourage sb: We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public. encourage
Banks actively encourage people to borrow money. encourage
encourage sth (in sb/sth): They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children. encourage
encourage sb to do sth: Music and lighting are used to encourage shoppers to buy more. encourage
encourage doing sth: Technology encourages multitasking. encourage
a few words of encouragement encouragement
He needs all the support and encouragement he can get. encouragement
With a little encouragement from his parents he should do well. encouragement
encouragement (to sb) (to do sth): She was given every encouragement to try something new. encouragement
Her words were a great encouragement to them. encouragement
the end of all his dreams end
The meeting came to an end (= finished). end
The war was finally at an end. end
The coup brought his corrupt regime to an end. end
There's no end in sight to the present crisis. end
They have called for an end to violence. end
This latest attack could spell the end of the peace process. end
Let's put an end to (= stop) these rumours once and for all. end
That was by no means the end of the matter. end
Turn right at the end of the road. end
His office is the room at the other end of the corridor. end
I joined the end of the queue. end
Go to the end of the line! end
You've got something on the end of your nose. end
Tie the ends of the string together. end
That's his wife sitting at the far end of the table. end
These two products are from opposite ends of the price range. end
We've travelled from one end of Mexico to the other. end
They live in the end house. end
at the end of the week end
We didn't leave until the very end. end
the end of the book end
We had to hear about the whole journey from beginning to end. end
It's the end of an era. end
Our end-of-season sale starts next week. end
There'll be a chance to ask questions at the end. end
He tried various jobs and in the end became an accountant. in the end
You can try your best to impress the interviewers but in the end it's often just a question of luck. in the end
The word I'm thinking of ends in '-ous'. end in sth
Their long struggle ended in failure. end in sth
The debate ended in uproar. end in sth
end doing sth: I ended up doing all the work myself. end up
+ adv./prep.: If you go on like this you'll end up in prison. end up
+ adj.: If he carries on driving like that, he'll end up dead. end up
The movie has a car chase to end all car chases. a/the sth to end all sths
He ended his days in poverty. end your days/life (in sth)
His stories usually have a happy ending. ending
the anniversary of the ending of the Pacific War ending
It was the perfect ending to the perfect day. ending
verb endings ending
a masculine/feminine ending ending
He has a lot of enemies in the company. enemy
After just one day, she had already made an enemy of her manager. enemy
They used to be friends but they are now sworn enemies (= are determined not to become friends again). enemy
It is rare to find a prominent politician with few political enemies. enemy
The state has a duty to protect its citizens against external enemies. enemy
Birds are the natural enemies of many insect pests (= they kill them). enemy
The enemy was/were forced to retreat. enemy
enemy forces/aircraft/territory enemy
behind enemy lines (= the area controlled by the enemy) enemy
Poverty and ignorance are the enemies of progress. enemy
It's a waste of time and energy. energy
She's always full of energy. energy
nervous energy (= energy produced by feeling nervous) energy
solar/nuclear energy energy
It is important to conserve energy. energy
an energy crisis (= for example when fuel is not freely available) energy
The £500 million programme is centred around energy efficiency and renewable power sources. energy
It is a movie that engages both the mind and the eye. engage
Their pleas failed to engage any sympathy. engage
He is currently engaged as a consultant. engage
We will have to engage the services of a translator. engage
engaged (in sth): They are engaged in talks with the Irish government. engaged
They were engaged in conversation. engaged
engaged (on sth): He is now engaged on his second novel. engaged
I can't come to dinner on Tuesday—I'm otherwise engaged (= I have already arranged to do something else). engaged
When did you get engaged? engaged
an engaged couple engaged
engaged to sb: She's engaged to Peter. engaged
They are engaged to be married (= to each other). engaged
I couldn't get through—the line's engaged. engaged
I phoned earlier but you were engaged (= using your phone). engaged
the engaged tone/signal engaged
a diesel/petrol engine engine
My car had to have a new engine. engine
engine trouble engine
I switched/turned the engine off. engine
They're sending an engineer to fix the phone. engineer
The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering. engineering
a degree in engineering engineering
enjoy sth: We thoroughly enjoyed our time in New York. enjoy
Thanks for a great evening. I really enjoyed it. enjoy
enjoy doing sth: I enjoy playing tennis and squash. enjoy
They all enjoyed themselves at the party. enjoy
an enjoyable weekend/experience enjoyable
highly/really/thoroughly/very enjoyable enjoyable
He spoiled my enjoyment of the game by talking all through it. enjoyment
The rules are there to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment. enjoyment
Children seem to have lost their enjoyment in reading. enjoyment
I get a lot of enjoyment from my grandchildren. enjoyment
Do you get any enjoyment out of this type of work? enjoyment
an enormous house/dog enormous
an enormous amount of time enormous
enormous interest enormous
The problems facing the President are enormous. enormous
Have you made enough copies? enough
Is there enough room for me? enough
I didn't have enough clothes to last a week. enough
Don't ask me to do it. I've got enough problems as it is. enough
There was food enough for all. enough
'He's a politician, remember.' 'Enough said.' enough said
I've had enough of driving the kids around. have had enough (of sth/sb)
I hadn't trained enough for the game. enough
This house isn't big enough for us. enough
She's old enough to decide for herself. enough
We didn't leave early enough. enough
Tell them it's just not good enough. enough
He seemed pleasant enough to me. enough
I hope my job's safe. Life is hard enough as it is. enough
a murder enquiry enquiry
enquiry into sth: a public enquiry into the environmental effects of the proposed new road enquiry
to hold/order an enquiry into the affair enquiry
a telephone enquiry enquiry
enquiry (from sb) (about sb/sth): We received over 300 enquiries about the job. enquiry
enquiries from prospective students enquiry
I'll have to make a few enquiries (= try to find out about it) and get back to you. enquiry
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). enquiry
All enquiries should be addressed to the customer services department. enquiry
ensure sth: The book ensured his success. ensure
ensure sb sth: Victory ensured them a place in the final. ensure
ensure (that)...: Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off. ensure
enter sth: 1 000 children entered the competition. enter
enter sb/sth in sth: Irish trainers have entered several horses in the race. enter
enter sb/sth for sth: How many students have been entered for the exam? enter
enter (for sth): Only four British players have entered for the championship. enter
to enter a school/college/university enter
to enter politics enter
to enter Parliament (= become an MP) enter
to enter the Church (= become a priest) enter
Knock before you enter. enter
Enter Hamlet (= for example as stage directions in the text of a play). enter
enter sth: Someone entered the room behind me. enter
Where did the bullet enter the body? enter
A note of defiance entered her voice. enter
It never entered my head (= I never thought) that she would tell him about me. enter
The job involves a lot of entertaining. entertain
entertain sb: Barbecues are a favourite way of entertaining friends. entertain
He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes. entertain
The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform. entertain
a street entertainer entertainer
an entertaining speech/evening entertaining
I found the talk both informative and entertaining. entertaining
She was always so funny and entertaining. entertaining
radio, television and other forms of entertainment entertainment
There will be live entertainment at the party. entertainment
It was typical family entertainment. entertainment
The entertainment was provided by a folk band. entertainment
Local entertainments are listed in the newspaper. entertainment
The show was good entertainment value. entertainment
enthusiasm (for sth): I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea. enthusiasm
He had a real enthusiasm for the work. enthusiasm
enthusiasm (for doing sth): She never lost her enthusiasm for teaching. enthusiasm
The news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by those at the meeting. enthusiasm
'I don't mind,' she said, without much enthusiasm. enthusiasm
full of enthusiasm enthusiasm
an enthusiastic supporter enthusiastic
an enthusiastic welcome enthusiastic
enthusiastic about sb/sth: You don't sound very enthusiastic about the idea. enthusiastic
enthusiastic about doing sth: She was even less enthusiastic about going to Spain. enthusiastic
The entire village was destroyed. entire
I wasted an entire day on it. entire
I have never in my entire life heard such nonsense! entire
The disease threatens to wipe out the entire population. entire
I entirely agree with you. entirely
I'm not entirely happy about the proposal. entirely
That's an entirely different matter. entirely
The audience was almost entirely female. entirely
entitle sb to sth: You will be entitled to your pension when you reach 65. entitle
Everyone's entitled to their own opinion. entitle
entitle sb to do sth: This ticket does not entitle you to travel first class. entitle
He read a poem entitled 'Salt'. entitle
the entrance to the museum/the museum entrance entrance
A lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbour. entrance
the front/back/side entrance of the house entrance
an entrance hall/lobby entrance
I'll meet you at the main entrance. entrance
an encyclopedia entry entry
entry (in sth): There is no entry in his diary for that day. entry
There have been some impressive entries in the wildlife photography section (= impressive photographs). entry
The closing date for entries is 31 March. entry
The sender of the first correct entry drawn will win a weekend for two in Venice. entry
countries seeking entry into the European Union entry
the entry of women into the workforce entry
American entry into the war entry
She made her entry to the sound of thunderous applause. entry
The children were surprised by the sudden entry of their teacher. entry
entry (into sth): How did the thieves gain entry into the building? entry
No Entry (= for example, on a sign) entry
entry (to/into sth): Entry to the museum is free. entry
to be granted/refused entry into the country entry
writing paper and envelopes envelope
an airmail/padded/prepaid envelope envelope
a pleasant working/learning environment environment
An unhappy home environment can affect a child's behaviour. environment
They have created an environment in which productivity should flourish. environment
the political environment environment
tests carried out in a controlled environment environment
the Department of the Environment environment
measures to protect the environment environment
pollution of the environment environment
damage to the environment environment
the environmental impact of pollution environmental
environmental issues/problems environmental
an environmental group/movement (= that aims to improve or protect the natural environment) environmental
environmental damage environmental
environmental influences environmental
an environmental health officer environmental
There is an equal number of boys and girls in the class. equal
two pieces of wood equal in length/of equal length equal
equal to sb/sth: One unit of alcohol is equal to half a pint of beer. equal
An area of forest equal to the size of Wales has been destroyed. equal
equal rights/pay equal
The company has an equal opportunities policy (= gives the same chances of employment to everyone). equal
the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances) equal
He is a player without equal. be without equal, have no equal
As a family holiday destination, the seaside has no equal. be without equal, have no equal
2x plus y equals 7 (2x+y=7) equal
A metre equals 39.38 inches. equal
This achievement is unlikely ever to be equalled. equal
Her hatred of religion is equalled only by her loathing for politicians. equal
With his last jump he equalled the world record. equal
Diet and exercise are equally important. equally
This job could be done equally well by a computer. equally
We try to treat every member of staff equally. equally
The findings of the survey apply equally to adults and children. equally
The birds are equally at home in a woodland or riverside environment. equally
She may have arrived late or it is equally possible that she never went there at all. equally
The money was divided equally among her four children. equally
They share the housework equally. equally
a useful piece of equipment for the kitchen equipment
office equipment equipment
new equipment for the sports club equipment
250 grams or an equivalent amount in ounces equivalent
equivalent to sth: Eight kilometres is roughly equivalent to five miles. equivalent
The new regulation was seen as equivalent to censorship. equivalent
Send €20 or the equivalent in your own currency. equivalent
equivalent of/to sth: Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, the human equivalent of BSE equivalent
Is there a French word that is the exact equivalent of the English word 'home'? equivalent
Breathing such polluted air is the equivalent of (= has the same effect as) smoking ten cigarettes a day. equivalent
The German 'Gymnasium' is the closest equivalent to the grammar school in England. equivalent
Two prisoners have escaped. escape
They were caught trying to escape. escape
escape from sb/sth: He escaped from prison this morning. escape
escape (from sth): She managed to escape from the burning car. escape
escape (into sth): As a child he would often escape into a dream world of his own. escape
escape sth: They were glad to have escaped the clutches of winter for another year. escape
escape sth: She was lucky to escape punishment. escape
The pilot escaped death by seconds. escape
There was no escaping the fact that he was overweight. escape
escape doing sth: He narrowly escaped being killed. escape
escape (with sth): I was lucky to escape with minor injuries. escape
an escape from a prisoner of war camp escape
I had a narrow escape (= I was lucky to have escaped). escape
There was no hope of escape from her disastrous marriage. escape
He took an elaborate escape route from South Africa to Britain. escape
As soon as he turned his back, she would make her escape. escape
For her, travel was an escape from the boredom of her everyday life. escape
The car is quite small, especially if you have children. especially
Teenagers are very fashion conscious, especially girls. especially
I love Rome, especially in the spring. especially
I made it especially for you. especially
an essay on the causes of the First World War essay
The book contains a number of interesting essays on women in society. essay
an essential part/ingredient/component of sth essential
essential services such as gas, water and electricity essential
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. essential
Even in small companies, computers are an essential tool. essential
The charity will be taking food and essential supplies to six refugee camps. essential
This book is essential reading for all nature lovers. essential
essential to sth: Money is not essential to happiness. essential
essential for sth: Experience is essential for this job. essential
it is essential to do sth: It is essential to keep the two groups separate essential
it is essential that...: It is essential that you have some experience. essential
The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money. essential
The essential character of the town has been destroyed by the new road. essential
I only had time to pack the bare essentials (= the most necessary things). essential
The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water. essential
the essentials of English grammar essential
There are three essentially different ways of tackling the problem. essentially
The pattern is essentially the same in all cases. essentially
Essentially, what we are suggesting is that the firm needs to change. essentially
He was, essentially, a teacher, not a manager. essentially
The article was essentially concerned with her relationship with her parents (= it dealt with other things, but this was the most important). essentially
The committee was established in 1912. establish
The new treaty establishes a free trade zone. establish
Let's establish some ground rules. establish
The school has established a successful relationship with the local community. establish
By then she was established as a star. establish
He has just set up his own business but it will take him a while to get established. establish
It was this campaign that established the paper's reputation. establish
Traditions get established over time. establish
establish sth: Police are still trying to establish the cause of the accident. establish
establish that...: They have established that his injuries were caused by a fall. establish
establish where, what, etc...: We need to establish where she was at the time of the shooting. establish
it is established that...: It has since been established that the horse was drugged. establish
a 3 000-acre estate estate
She receives rent from all the people whose cottages are on estate land. estate
She lives in a tower block on an estate in London. estate
I can give you a rough estimate of the amount of wood you will need. estimate
a ballpark estimate (= an approximate estimate) estimate
official government estimates of traffic growth over the next decade estimate
At least 5 000 people were killed, and that's a conservative estimate (= the real figure will be higher). estimate
We got estimates from three firms and accepted the lowest. estimate
estimate sth (at sth): The satellite will cost an estimated £400 million. estimate
Police estimate the crowd at 30 000. estimate
estimate sth to do sth: The deal is estimated to be worth around $1.5 million. estimate
estimate (that)...: We estimated (that) it would cost about €5 000. estimate
it is estimated (that)...: It is estimated (that) the project will last four years. estimate
estimate how many, large, etc...: It is hard to estimate how many children suffer from dyslexia. estimate
Remember to take some paper, a pen, etc. etc.
We talked about the contract, pay, etc. etc.
The price is given in dollars or euros. euro
I paid five euros for it. euro
10 million euro euro
a 30-million-euro deal euro
the value of the euro against the dollar euro
He never even opened the letter (= so he certainly didn't read it). even
It was cold there even in summer (= so it must have been very cold in winter). even
Even a child can understand it (= so adults certainly can). even
She didn't even call to say she wasn't coming. even
You know even less about it than I do. even
She's even more intelligent than her sister. even
I've shown him the photographs but even now he won't believe me. even now/then
Even then she would not admit her mistake. even now/then
I'll get there, even if I have to walk. even if/though
I like her, even though she can be annoying at times. even if/though
There are a lot of spelling mistakes; even so, it's quite a good essay. even so
4, 6, 8, 10 are all even numbers. even
Our scores are now even. even
the even distribution of food even
an even contest even
The two players were pretty even. even
an even temperature all year even
Children do not learn at an even pace. even
You need an even surface to work on. even
I'll see you tomorrow evening. evening
Come over on Thursday evening. evening
What do you usually do in the evening? evening
She's going to her sister's for the evening. evening
the long winter evenings evening
the evening performance evening
Evening was falling by the time we reached the house. evening
The election was the main event of 2008. event
In the light of later events the decision was proved right. event
The decisions we take now may influence the course of events (= the way things happen) in the future. event
He found that the report he had written had been overtaken by events (= it was no longer relevant). event
Everyone was frightened by the strange sequence of events. event
The police have reconstructed the chain of events leading to the murder. event
In the normal course of events (= if things had happened as expected) she would have gone with him. event
an unfortunate series of events event
a fund-raising event event
the social event of the year event
In the event of an accident, call this number. in the event of sth, in the event that sth happens
Sheila will inherit everything in the event of his death. in the event of sth, in the event that sth happens
Our flight eventually left five hours late. eventually
I'll get round to mending it eventually. eventually
She hopes to get a job on the local newspaper and eventually work for 'The Times'. eventually
Nothing ever happens here. ever
Don't you ever get tired? ever
If you're ever in Miami, come and see us. ever
'Have you ever thought of changing your job?' 'No, never/No I haven't.' ever
'Have you ever been to Rome?' 'Yes, I have, actually. Not long ago.' ever
She hardly ever (= almost never) goes out. ever
We see them very seldom, if ever. ever
I'll never ever do that again! ever
It was raining harder than ever. ever
It's my best ever score. ever
He's had a car ever since he was 18. ever since (...)
I was bitten by a dog once and I've been afraid of them ever since. ever since (...)
She knows every student in the school. every
I could hear every word they said. every
We enjoyed every minute of our stay. every
Every day seemed the same to him. every
Every single time he calls, I'm out. every
I read every last article in the newspaper (= all of them). every
They were watching her every movement. every
Every one of their CDs has been a hit. every
We wish you every success. every
He had every reason to be angry. every
The buses go every 10 minutes. every
We had to stop every few miles. every
One in every three marriages ends in divorce. every
He has every third day off (= he works for two days then has one day off then works for two days and so on). every
We see each other every now and again. every
Every now and then he regretted his decision. every
They visit us every other week. every other
Everybody knows Tom. everybody
Have you asked everybody? everybody
Didn't you like it?Everybody else did. everybody
Everyone cheered and clapped. everyone
Everyone has a chance to win. everyone
Everyone brought their partner to the party. everyone
Everyone brought his or her partner to the party. everyone
The police questioned everyone in the room. everyone
The teacher commented on everyone's work. everyone
Everyone else was there. everyone
Everything had gone. everything
When we confronted him, he denied everything. everything
Take this bag, and leave everything else to me. everything
She seemed to have everything—looks, money, intelligence. everything
Everything in the capital is now quiet. everything
'How's everything with you?' 'Fine, thanks.' everything
Money isn't everything. everything
My family means everything to me. everything
I've looked everywhere. everywhere
He follows me everywhere. everywhere
We'll have to eat here—everywhere else is full. everywhere
Everywhere we went was full of tourists. everywhere
evidence (of sth): There is convincing evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer. evidence
The room bore evidence of a struggle. evidence
evidence (for sth): We found further scientific evidence for this theory. evidence
evidence (that...): There is not a shred of evidence that the meeting actually took place. evidence
Have you any evidence to support this allegation? evidence
On the evidence of their recent matches, it is unlikely the Spanish team will win the cup. evidence
The cave contained evidences of prehistoric settlement. evidence
I was asked to give evidence (= to say what I knew, describe what I had seen, etc.) at the trial. evidence
He was released when the judge ruled there was no evidence against him. evidence
an evil man evil
an evil grin evil
evil deeds evil
the evil effects of racism evil
evil spirits evil
the eternal struggle between good and evil evil
the forces of evil evil
You cannot pretend there's no evil in the world. evil
the evils of drugs/alcohol evil
social evils evil
She gave an exact description of the attacker. exact
an exact copy/replica of the painting exact
We need to know the exact time the incident occurred. exact
What were his exact words? exact
She's in her mid-thirties—thirty-six to be exact. exact
The colours were an exact match. exact
He started to phone me at the exact moment I started to phone him (= at the same time). exact
The two men were exact contemporaries at university. exact
Her second husband was the exact opposite of her first (= completely different). exact
I know exactly how she felt. exactly
Do exactly as I tell you. exactly
It happened almost exactly a year ago. exactly
It's exactly nine o'clock. exactly
You haven't changed at all—you still look exactly the same. exactly
His words had exactly the opposite effect. exactly
Your answer is exactly right. exactly
It was a warm day, if not exactly hot. exactly
Where exactly did you stay in France? exactly
Exactly what are you trying to tell me? exactly
'You mean somebody in this room must be the murderer?' 'Exactly.' exactly
He wasn't exactly pleased to see us—in fact he refused to open the door. not exactly
It's not exactly beautiful, is it? (= it's ugly) not exactly
'So he told you you'd got the job?' 'Not exactly, but he said they were impressed with me.' not exactly
The hotel was really filthy and I'm not exaggerating. exaggerate
exaggerate sth: He tends to exaggerate the difficulties. exaggerate
I'm sure he exaggerates his Irish accent (= tries to sound more Irish than he really is). exaggerate
Demand for the product has been greatly exaggerated. exaggerate
to make greatly/grossly/wildly exaggerated claims exaggerated
She has an exaggerated sense of her own importance. exaggerated
an exaggerated laugh exaggerated
He looked at me with exaggerated surprise. exaggerated
to take an exam exam
to pass/fail an exam exam
an exam paper exam
I got my exam results today. exam
A lot of students suffer from exam nerves. exam
I hate doing exams. exam
to sit an exam exam
to mark an exam exam
to grade an exam exam
She did well in her exams. exam
She did well on her exams. exam
an eye exam exam
to sit an examination in mathematics examination
successful candidates in GCSE examinations examination
Applicants are selected for jobs on the results of a competitive examination. examination
Careful examination of the ruins revealed an even earlier temple. examination
On closer examination it was found that the signature was not genuine. examination
Your proposals are still under examination. examination
The issue needs further examination. examination
The chapter concludes with a brief examination of some of the factors causing family break-up. examination
a medical examination examination
a post-mortem examination examination
examine sth: These ideas will be examined in more detail in Chapter 10. examine
examine how, what, etc...: It is necessary to examine how the proposals can be carried out. examine
examine sb/sth: The doctor examined her but could find nothing wrong. examine
examine sth/sb for sth: The goods were examined for damage on arrival. examine
Can you give me an example of what you mean? example
This dictionary has many examples of how words are used. example
Just to give you an example of his generosity—he gave me his old car and wouldn't take any money for it. example
It is important to cite examples to support your argument. example
I shall take four different examples from contemporary literature to illustrate my point. example
This is a good example of the artist's early work. example
It is a perfect example of a medieval castle. example
Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation. example
It is a classic example of how not to design a new city centre. example
example (to sb): Her courage is an example to us all. example
He sets an example to the other students. example
example (of sth): She is a shining example of what people with disabilities can achieve. example
He is a captain who leads by example. example
There is a similar word in many languages, for example in French and Italian. for example
The report is incomplete; it does not include sales in France, for example. for example
It is possible to combine Computer Science with other subjects, for example Physics. for example
an excellent meal excellent
excellent service excellent
At $300 the bike is excellent value. excellent
She speaks excellent French. excellent
It was absolutely excellent. excellent
You can all come? Excellent! excellent
We work every day except Sunday. except
They all came except Matt. except
I had nothing on except for my socks. except
I didn't tell him anything except that I needed the money. except
Our dresses were the same except mine was red. except
except sb/sth: The sanctions ban the sale of any products excepting medical supplies and food. except
Tours are arranged all year round (January excepted). except
except sb/sth from sth: Children under five are excepted from the survey. except
Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception. exception
With very few exceptions, private schools get the best exam results. exception
Nobody had much money at the time and I was no exception. exception
Good writing is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule (= it is unusual). exception
There are always a lot of exceptions to grammar rules. exception
Children are not usually allowed in, but I'm prepared to make an exception in this case. make an exception
All his novels are set in Italy with the exception of his last. with the exception of
All students without exception must take the English examination. without exception
Our school does an exchange with a school in France. exchange
Nick went on the French exchange. exchange
trade and cultural exchanges with China exchange
currency exchange facilities exchange
Where can I find the best exchange rate / rate of exchange? exchange
The exchange of prisoners took place this morning. exchange
We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information. exchange
an exchange of glances/insults exchange
an exchange of fire (= between enemy soldiers) exchange
I buy you lunch and you fix my computer. Is that a fair exchange? exchange
Would you like my old TV in exchange for this camera? exchange
I'll type your report if you'll babysit in exchange. exchange
exchange sth: If it doesn't fit, take it back and the store will exchange it. exchange
exchange A for B: You can exchange your currency for dollars in the hotel. exchange
exchange sth: to exchange ideas/news/information exchange
Juliet and David exchanged glances (= they looked at each other). exchange
Everyone in the group exchanged email addresses. exchange
exchange sth with sb: I shook hands and exchanged a few words with the manager. exchange
The two men exchanged blows (= hit each other). exchange
I heard them exchange words (= argue). exchange
The prospect of a year in India greatly excited her. excite
excited (about sth): The children were excited about opening their presents. excited
excited (at sth): I'm really excited at the prospect of working abroad. excited
excited (by sth): Don't get too excited by the sight of your name in print. excited
excited (to do sth): He was very excited to be asked to play for Wales. excited
The new restaurant is nothing to get excited about (= not particularly good). excited
An excited crowd of people gathered around her. excited
The news caused great excitement among her friends. excitement
to feel a surge/thrill/shiver of excitement excitement
He was flushed with excitement at the thought. excitement
There was a note of excitement in his voice. excitement
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement. excitement
In her excitement she dropped her glass. excitement
one of the most exciting developments in biology in recent years exciting
They waited and waited for something exciting to happen. exciting
an exciting prospect/possibility exciting
an exciting story/discovery exciting
I still find the job exciting. exciting
The cost of borrowing has been excluded from the inflation figures. exclude
Try excluding fat from your diet. exclude
Buses run every hour, Sundays excluded. exclude
Women are still excluded from some London clubs. exclude
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). exclude
She felt excluded by the other girls (= they did not let her join in what they were doing). exclude
Lunch costs £10 per person, excluding drinks. excluding
Late again! What's your excuse this time? excuse
excuse (for sth): There's no excuse for such behaviour. excuse
excuse (for doing sth): His excuse for forgetting her birthday was that he had lost his diary. excuse
You don't have to make excuses for her (= try to think of reasons for her behaviour). excuse
It's late. I'm afraid I'll have to make my excuses (= say I'm sorry, give my reasons and leave). excuse
excuse (for sth/for doing sth): It's just an excuse for a party. excuse
excuse (to do sth): It gave me an excuse to take the car. excuse
excuse sth: Please excuse the mess. excuse
excuse sb: You must excuse my father—he's not always that rude. excuse
excuse sb for sth/for doing sth: I hope you'll excuse me for being so late. excuse
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). excuse
excuse sb doing sth: Excuse my interrupting you. excuse
Nothing can excuse such rudeness. excuse
Excuse me, is this the way to the station? excuse me
Excuse me, could you let me through? excuse me
Guy sneezed loudly. 'Excuse me,' he said. excuse me
Excuse me, but I don't think that's true. excuse me
'Excuse me for a moment,' she said and left the room. excuse me
Oh, excuse me. I didn't see you there. excuse me
advertising/business/sales, etc. executives executive
a chief/senior/top executive in a computer firm executive
She has an executive position in a finance company. executive
executive decisions/duties/jobs/positions executive
the executive dining room executive
an executive car/home executive
an executive suite (= in a hotel) executive
an executive lounge (= at an airport) executive
grammar exercises exercise
Do exercise one for homework. exercise
Swimming is good exercise. exercise
I don't get much exercise sitting in the office all day. exercise
The mind needs exercise as well as the body. exercise
vigorous/gentle exercise exercise
to take exercise exercise
breathing/relaxation/stretching exercises exercise
exercises for the piano exercise
Repeat the exercise ten times on each leg. exercise
an hour's class of exercising to music exercise
How often do you exercise? exercise
exercise sth: Horses need to be exercised regularly. exercise
When she appeared in court she exercised her right to remain silent. exercise
He was a man who exercised considerable influence over people. exercise
exhibit sth (at/in...): They will be exhibiting their new designs at the trade fairs. exhibit
Only one painting was exhibited in the artist's lifetime. exhibit
exhibit (at/in...): He exhibits regularly in local art galleries. exhibit
The museum contains some interesting exhibits on Spanish rural life. exhibit
The new exhibit will tour a dozen US cities next year. exhibit
Have you seen the Picasso exhibition? exhibition
an exhibition of old photographs exhibition
Does life exist on other planets? exist
The problem only exists in your head, Jane. exist
Few of these monkeys still exist in the wild. exist
On his retirement the post will cease to exist. exist
The charity exists to support victims of crime. exist
I was unaware of his existence until today. existence
This is the oldest Hebrew manuscript in existence. existence
Pakistan came into existence as an independent country in 1947. existence
a crisis that threatens the industry's continued existence existence
The family endured a miserable existence in a cramped apartment. existence
We led a poor but happy enough existence as children. existence
They eke out a precarious existence (= they have hardly enough money to live on). existence
The peasants depend on a good harvest for their very existence (= in order to continue to live). existence
Where's the exit? exit
There is a fire exit on each floor of the building. exit
The emergency exit is at the back of the bus. exit
The heroine made her exit to great applause. exit
He made a quick exit to avoid meeting her. exit
an exit visa (= a stamp in a passport giving sb permission to leave a particular country) exit
an exit wound (= where a bullet that has entered sb's body comes out again) exit
Leave the roundabout at the second exit. exit
Take the exit for Brno. exit
Metals expand when they are heated. expand
Student numbers are expanding rapidly. expand
A child's vocabulary expands through reading. expand
The waist expands to fit all sizes. expand
expand sth: In breathing the chest muscles expand the rib cage and allow air to be sucked into the lungs. expand
The new system expanded the role of family doctors. expand
There are no plans to expand the local airport. expand
an expanding economy (= with more businesses starting and growing) expand
expand sth: We've expanded the business by opening two more stores. expand
expect sth: We are expecting a rise in food prices this month. expect
expect sth from sb/sth: Don't expect sympathy from me! expect
expect sth of sb/sth: That's not the sort of behaviour I expect of you! expect
expect to do sth: You can't expect to learn a foreign language in a few months. expect
I looked back, half expecting to see someone following me. expect
expect sb/sth to do sth: House prices are expected to rise sharply. expect
I didn't expect him to become a successful writer. expect
Do you really expect me to believe you? expect
expect (that)...: Many people were expecting (that) the peace talks would break down. expect
it is expected that...: It is expected that the report will suggest some major reforms. expect
expect sb/sth: to expect a visit/call/letter from sb expect
Are you expecting visitors? expect
We were expecting him yesterday. expect
expect sb to do sth: We were expecting him to arrive yesterday. expect
expect sth (from sb): Her parents expected high standards from her. expect
He's still getting over his illness, so don't expect too much from him. expect
expect sth (of sb): Are you clear what is expected of you? expect
expect sb to do sth: They expected all their children to be high achievers. expect
We are expected to work on Saturdays. expect
expect to do sth: I expect to be paid promptly for the work. expect
'Will you be late?' 'I expect so.' expect
'Are you going out tonight?' 'I don't expect so.' expect
expect (that...): 'Who's eaten all the cake?' 'Tom, I expect/I expect it was Tom.' expect
Ann's expecting a baby in June. be expecting a baby/child
expectation (of sth): We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. expectation
expectation (that...): There was a general expectation that he would win. expectation
The expectation is that property prices will rise. expectation
I applied for the post more in hope than expectation. expectation
Contrary to expectations, interest rates did not rise. expectation
Against all expectations, she was enjoying herself. expectation
She went to college with great expectations. expectation
There was an air of expectation and great curiosity. expectation
The results exceeded our expectations. expectation
The numbers attending fell short of expectations. expectation
The event did not live up to expectations. expectation
Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children. expectation
Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations. expectation
Double the expected number of people came to the meeting. expected
this year's expected earnings expected
The garden was transformed at great expense. expense
No expense was spared (= they spent as much money as was needed) to make the party a success. expense
He's arranged everything, no expense spared. expense
She always travels first-class regardless of expense. expense
The results are well worth the expense. expense
Running a car is a big expense. expense
living/household/medical/legal, etc. expenses expense
Can I give you something towards expenses? expense
financial help to meet the expenses of an emergency expense
The payments he gets barely cover his expenses. expense
You can claim back your travelling/travel expenses. expense
to take a client out for a meal on expenses expense
an all-expenses-paid trip expense
an expensive car/restaurant/holiday expensive
Art books are expensive to produce. expensive
I can't afford it, it's too expensive. expensive
Making the wrong decision could prove expensive. expensive
That dress was an expensive mistake. expensive
to have over ten years' teaching experience experience
Do you have any previous experience of this type of work? experience
a doctor with experience in dealing with patients suffering from stress experience
My lack of practical experience was a disadvantage. experience
She didn't get paid much but it was all good experience. experience
He gained valuable experience whilst working on the project. experience
We all learn by experience. experience
Experience has taught me that life can be very unfair. experience
It is important to try and learn from experience. experience
In my experience, very few people really understand the problem. experience
She knew from past experience that Ann would not give up easily. experience
The book is based on personal experience. experience
direct/first-hand experience of poverty experience
an enjoyable/exciting/unusual/unforgettable, etc. experience experience
experience (of sth): It was her first experience of living alone. experience
Living in Africa was very different from home and quite an experience (= unusual for us). experience
I had a bad experience with fireworks once. experience
He seems to have had some sort of religious experience. experience
The country experienced a foreign currency shortage for several months. experience
Everyone experiences these problems at some time in their lives. experience
to experience pain/pleasure/unhappiness experience
I experienced a moment of panic as I boarded the plane. experience
an experienced teacher experienced
experienced in sth/in doing sth: He's very experienced in looking after animals. experienced
She's very young and not very experienced. experienced
an experienced traveller (= sb who has travelled a lot) experienced
to do/perform/conduct an experiment experiment
proved by experiment experiment
laboratory experiments experiment
Many people do not like the idea of experiments on animals. experiment
The results of the experiment were inconclusive. experiment
Facts can be established by observation and experiment. experiment
I've never cooked this before so it's an experiment. experiment
The system was installed four years ago as an experiment. experiment
experiment in sth: the country's brief experiment in democracy experiment
Some people feel that experimenting on animals is wrong. experiment
I experimented until I got the recipe just right. experiment
He wanted to experiment more with different textures in his paintings. experiment
a computer/medical expert expert
expert (at/in/on sth): an expert in child psychology expert
an expert on modern literature expert
expert (at/in/on doing sth): He's an expert at getting his own way. expert
Don't ask me—I'm no expert! expert
to seek expert advice/an expert opinion expert
an expert driver expert
We need some expert help. expert
expert (at/in sth): They are all expert in this field. expert
expert (at/in doing sth): She's expert at making cheap but stylish clothes. expert
explain (sth) (to sb): First, I'll explain the rules of the game. explain
It was difficult to explain the problem to beginners. explain
'Let me explain!' he added helpfully. explain
explain that...: I explained that an ambulance would be coming soon. explain
explain who, how, etc...: He explained who each person in the photo was. explain
Can you explain how the email system works? explain
explain to sb who, how, etc...: She explained to them what to do in an emergency. explain
+ speech: 'It works like this,' she explained. explain
it is explained that...: It was explained that attendance was compulsory. explain
She tried to explain but he wouldn't listen. explain
explain that...: Alex explained that his car had broken down. explain
explain why, how, etc...: Well, that doesn't explain why you didn't phone. explain
explain sth (to sb): scientific findings that help explain the origins of the universe explain
The government now has to explain its decision to the public. explain
Oh well then, that explains it (= I understand now why sth happened). explain
I really don't see why I should have to explain myself to you. explain yourself
Could you explain yourself a little more—I didn't understand. explain yourself
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. explanation
to offer/provide an explanation explanation
explanation (for sth): I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence. explanation
explanation (for doing sth): She didn't give an adequate explanation for being late. explanation
explanation (of sth): The book opens with an explanation of why some drugs are banned. explanation
explanation (as to why...): an explanation as to why he had left early explanation
She left the room abruptly without explanation. explanation
'I had to see you,' he said, by way of explanation. explanation
For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5. explanation
The teacher gave the children a detailed explanation of the story. explanation
Bombs were exploding all around the city. explode
The firework exploded in his hand. explode
explode sth: There was a huge bang as if someone had exploded a rocket outside. explode
Bomb disposal experts exploded the device under controlled conditions. explode
explore sth (for sth): The city is best explored on foot. explore
They explored the land to the south of the Murray River. explore
explore (for sth): As soon as we arrived on the island we were eager to explore. explore
companies exploring for (= searching for) oil explore
These ideas will be explored in more detail in chapter 7. explore
a bomb/nuclear/gas explosion explosion
There were two loud explosions and then the building burst into flames. explosion
Bomb Squad officers carried out a controlled explosion of the device. explosion
300 people were injured in the explosion. explosion
a population explosion explosion
an explosion of interest in learning Japanese explosion
an explosion in oil prices explosion
The islands export sugar and fruit. export
90% of the engines are exported to Europe. export
a ban on the export of live cattle export
Then the fruit is packaged for export. export
export earnings export
an export licence export
the country's major exports export
a fall in the value of exports export
to expose yourself to ridicule expose
Do not expose babies to strong sunlight. expose
The roof collapsed, exposing the timbers to the elements. expose
You could be exposing yourself to unnecessary risks when driving alone. expose
She was exposed as a liar and a fraud. expose
He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force. expose
expose sth: He smiled suddenly, exposing a set of amazingly white teeth. expose
Miles of sand are exposed at low tide. expose
My job as a journalist is to expose the truth. expose
expose sth to sb: He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone. expose
express sth: Teachers have expressed concern about the changes. express
His views have been expressed in numerous speeches. express
to express fears/doubts/reservations express
to express interest/regret/surprise express
express how, what, etc...: Words cannot express how pleased I am. express
express yourself: Teenagers often have difficulty expressing themselves. express
express yourself + adv./prep.: Perhaps I have not expressed myself very well. express
She expresses herself most fully in her paintings. express
express yourself + adj.: They expressed themselves delighted. express
an express bus/coach/train express
express delivery services express
express mail express
an air express company express
an old-fashioned expression expression
He's a pain in the butt, if you'll pardon the expression. expression
Her writing is full of colourful expressions. expression
There was a worried expression on her face. expression
an expression of amazement/disbelief/horror expression
His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement. expression
The expression in her eyes told me something was wrong. expression
facial expressions expression
an expression of support expression
Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country. expression
Freedom of expression (= freedom to say what you think) is a basic human right. expression
The poet's anger finds expression in (= is shown in) the last verse of the poem. expression
The riots are the most serious expression of anti-government feeling yet. expression
Only in his dreams does he give expression to his fears. expression
Their frustration needs some form of expression. expression
to extend a fence/road/house extend
There are plans to extend the no-smoking area. extend
to extend a deadline/visa extend
The show has been extended for another six weeks. extend
Careful maintenance can extend the life of your car. extend
The company plans to extend its operations into Europe. extend
The school is extending the range of subjects taught. extend
We have an extension in the bedroom. extension
What's your extension number? extension
Can I have extension 4332 please? extension
He's been granted an extension of the contract for another year. extension
a visa extension extension
The pub had an extension (= was allowed to stay open longer) on Christmas Eve. extension
She was given an extension to finish writing her thesis. extension
a planned two-storey extension to the hospital extension
the extension of new technology into developing countries extension
a gradual extension of the powers of central government extension
The bank plans various extensions to its credit facilities. extension
My home life was becoming no more than an extension of my job. extension
The house has extensive grounds. extensive
The fire caused extensive damage. extensive
She suffered extensive injuries in the accident. extensive
Extensive repair work is being carried out. extensive
an extensive range of wines extensive
Extensive research has been done into this disease. extensive
His knowledge of music is extensive. extensive
She has extensive experience in computers. extensive
It is difficult to assess the full extent of the damage. extent
She was exaggerating the true extent of the problem. extent
I was amazed at the extent of his knowledge. extent
To a certain extent, we are all responsible for this tragic situation. to... extent
He had changed to such an extent (= so much) that I no longer recognized him. to... extent
To some extent what she argues is true. to... extent
The pollution of the forest has seriously affected plant life and, to a lesser extent, wildlife. to... extent
To what extent is this true of all schools? to... extent
The book discusses the extent to which (= how much) family life has changed over the past 50 years. to... extent
Breakfast is provided at no extra charge. extra
The conference is going to be a lot of extra work. extra
an extra pint of milk extra
The government has promised an extra £1 billion for health care. extra
Take extra care on the roads this evening. extra
The play is to run for an extra week! extra
extra help for single parents extra
The monthly fee is fixed and there are no hidden extras (= unexpected costs). extra
While I was saving I had no money for little extras or luxuries. extra
Metallic paint is an optional extra (= a thing you can choose to have or not, but must pay more for if you have it). extra
to charge/pay/cost extra extra
We don't charge extra for the activities—everything is included in the admission fee. extra
I need to earn a bit extra this month. extra
The rate for a room is £30, but breakfast is extra. extra
Now even bigger! Ten per cent extra! extra
You need to be extra careful not to make any mistakes. extra
an extra large T-shirt extra
She tried extra hard. extra
Do you have this sweatshirt in an extra large size? extra
He wanted to cook something extra special for dinner that night. extra
It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party. extraordinary
What an extraordinary thing to say! extraordinary
The president took the extraordinary step of apologizing publicly for his behaviour! extraordinary
an extraordinary achievement extraordinary
She was a truly extraordinary woman. extraordinary
They went to extraordinary lengths to explain their behaviour. extraordinary
We are working under extreme pressure at the moment. extreme
people living in extreme poverty extreme
I'm having extreme difficulty in not losing my temper with her. extreme
The heat in the desert was extreme. extreme
Children will be removed from their parents only in extreme circumstances. extreme
Don't go doing anything extreme like leaving the country. extreme
It was the most extreme example of cruelty to animals I had ever seen. extreme
extreme weather conditions extreme
extreme left-wing/right-wing views extreme
an extreme nationalist organization extreme
Their ideas are too extreme for me. extreme
extremely important/useful/complicated extremely
She found it extremely difficult to get a job. extremely
Their new CD is selling extremely well. extremely
I would be extremely grateful if you could have a word with her. extremely
The risks involved are extremely high. extremely
Mark knew he had behaved extremely badly. extremely
A surgeon needs a good eye and a steady hand. eye
The suspect has dark hair and green eyes. eye
to close/open your eyes eye
to drop/lower your eyes (= to look down) eye
There were tears in his eyes. eye
I have something in my eye. eye
His eyes narrowed suspiciously. eye
Her eyes widened in horror. eye
to make/avoid eye contact with sb (= to look/avoid looking at them at the same time as they look at you) eye
All eyes were on him (= everyone was looking at him) as he walked on to the stage. eye
And remember, I'll have my eye on you so you'd better behave. have your eye on sb
We've asked the neighbours to keep an eye on the house for us while we are away. keep an eye on sb/sth
You can't just close your eyes to his violence. shut/close your eyes to sth
They seem intent on shutting their eyes to the problems of pollution. shut/close your eyes to sth
the north face of the mountain face
The birds build their nests in the rock face. face
Ivy covered the front face of the house. face
How many faces does a cube have? face
She looked around for a familiar face. face
a well-known face on our television screens face
It's nice to see some new faces here this evening. face
I'm fed up of seeing the same old faces every time we go out! face
a sad/happy/smiling face face
Her face lit up (= showed happiness) when she spoke of the past. face
His face fell (= showed disappointment, sadness, etc.) when he read the headlines. face
Sue's face was a picture (= she looked very surprised, angry, etc.) as she listened to her husband's speech. face
a pretty/round/freckled face face
He buried his face in his hands. face
You should have seen the look on her face when I told her! face
The expression on his face never changed. face
At that time, her face was on the covers of all the magazines. face
She lay face down on the bed. face up/down
Place the card face up on the pile. face up/down
The two have never met face to face before. face to face (with sb)
The room fell silent as she came face to face with the man who had tried to kill her. face to face (with sb)
She was at an early age brought face to face with the horrors of war. face to face with sth
What are you pulling a face at now? pull/make faces/a face (at sb)
Do you think it's funny to make faces behind my back? pull/make faces/a face (at sb)
face sth: the problems faced by one-parent families face
The company is facing a financial crisis. face
be faced with sth: She's faced with a difficult decision. face
It's not always easy to face the truth. face
She had to face the fact that her life had changed forever. face
Face facts—she isn't coming back. face
Let's face it, we're not going to win. face
face sth: I just can't face work today. face
face doing sth: I can't face seeing them. face
face sb/sth: She turned and faced him. face
Most of the rooms face the sea. face
a north-facing wall face
Stand with your feet apart and your hands facing upwards. face
Which direction are you facing? face
She had to face up to the fact that she would never walk again. face up to sth
You have to face up to your responsibilities. face up to sth
sports/leisure facilities facility
conference facilities facility
shopping/banking/cooking facilities facility
The hotel has special facilities for welcoming disabled people. facility
All rooms have private facilities (= a private bathroom). facility
I could no longer ignore the fact that he was deeply unhappy. fact
Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward. fact
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing. fact
She was happy apart from the fact that she could not return home. fact
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. fact
How do you account for the fact that unemployment is still rising? fact
The fact remains that we are still two teachers short. fact
The mere fact of being poor makes such children criminals in the eyes of the police. fact
Isn't it a fact that the firm is losing money? fact
I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact. fact
I know for a fact (= I am certain) that she's involved in something illegal. fact
The judge instructed both lawyers to stick to the facts of the case. fact
First, some basic facts about healthy eating! fact
The report is based on hard facts (= information that can be proved to be true). fact
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). fact
It's about time you learnt to face (the) facts (= accepted the truth about the situation). fact
The story is based on fact. fact
It's important to distinguish fact from fiction. fact
I used to live in France; in fact, not far from where you're going. in (actual) fact
I thought the work would be difficult. In actual fact, it's very easy. in (actual) fact
economic factors factor
The closure of the mine was the single most important factor in the town's decline. factor
the key/crucial/deciding factor factor
The result will depend on a number of different factors factor
a car factory factory
factory workers factory
fail (sth): He failed his driving test. fail
She was disqualified after failing a drugs test. fail
What will you do if you fail? fail
fail sb: The examiners failed over half the candidates. fail
fail to do sth: He failed to keep the appointment. fail
She never fails to email every week. fail
I fail to see (= I don't understand) why you won't even give it a try. fail
fail in sth: He felt he would be failing in his duty if he did not report it. fail
Many diets fail because they are boring. fail
a failing school fail
fail in sth: I failed in my attempt to persuade her. fail
fail to do sth: She failed to get into art college. fail
The song can't fail to be a hit (= definitely will be a hit). fail
patients suffering from heart/kidney, etc. failure failure
Production has been hampered by mechanical failure. failure
A power failure plunged everything into darkness. failure
The cause of the crash was given as engine failure. failure
the failure of the United Nations to maintain food supplies failure
Failure to comply with the regulations will result in prosecution. failure
His confession followed repeated failures to appear in court. failure
The success or failure of the plan depends on you. failure
The attempt was doomed to failure. failure
All my efforts ended in failure. failure
the problems of economic failure and increasing unemployment failure
She is still coming to terms with the failure of her marriage. failure
The whole thing was a complete failure. failure
He was a failure as a teacher. failure
A team learns from experience, both successes and failures. failure
a faint glow/glimmer/light faint
a faint smell of perfume faint
We saw the faint outline of the mountain through the mist. faint
We could hear their voices growing fainter as they walked down the road. faint
His breathing became faint. faint
There is still a faint hope that she may be cured. faint
They don't have the faintest chance of winning. faint
She suddenly felt faint. faint
The walkers were faint from hunger. faint
She smiled faintly. faintly
He looked faintly embarrassed. faintly
a fair and breezy day fair
The day was set fair with the spring sun shining down. fair
a fair complexion fair
She has long fair hair. fair
All her children are fair (= they all have fair hair). fair
A fair number of people came a long. fair
a fair-sized town fair
We've still got a fair bit (= quite a lot) to do. fair
My birthday's still a fair way off (= it's still a long time until my birthday). fair
She has always been scrupulously fair. fair
demands for a fairer distribution of wealth fair
fair (to sb): We have to be fair to both players. fair
to receive a fair trial fair
free and fair elections fair
It's not fair! He always gets more than me. fair
The new tax is fairer than the old system. fair
They are fair and decent employers. fair
his vision of a fairer, kinder society fair
a fair deal/wage/price/question fair
The punishment was very fair. fair
In the end, a draw was a fair result. fair
I give you fair warning, I'm not always this generous. fair
fair to sb (to do sth): Was it really fair to him to ask him to do all the work? fair
fair on sb (to do sth): It's not fair on the students to keep changing the timetable. fair
fair to do sth: It's only fair to add that they were not told about the problem until the last minute. fair
I think it is fair to say that they are pleased with this latest offer. fair
fair that...: It seems only fair that they should give us something in return. fair
To be fair, she behaved better than we expected. fair
'You should really have asked me first.' 'Right, okay, fair comment.' fair
a fairly easy book fairly
a fairly typical reaction fairly
I know him fairly well, but I wouldn't say we were really close friends. fairly
I go jogging fairly regularly. fairly
We'll have to leave fairly soon (= before very long). fairly
I'm fairly certain I can do the job. fairly
The report was fairly incomprehensible. fairly
I think you'll find it fairly difficult (= you do not want to say that it is very difficult). fairly
He has always treated me very fairly. fairly
Her attitude could fairly be described as hostile. fairly
I have great faith in you—I know you'll do well. faith
We've lost faith in the government's promises. faith
Her friend's kindness has restored her faith in human nature. faith
He has blind faith (= unreasonable trust) in doctors' ability to find a cure. faith
to lose your faith faith
Faith is stronger than reason. faith
the Christian faith faith
The children are learning to understand people of different faiths. faith
a faithful servant/friend/dog faithful
She was rewarded for her 40 years' faithful service with the company. faithful
I have been a faithful reader of your newspaper for many years. faithful
faithful to sb/sth: He remained faithful to the ideals of the party. faithful
to follow instructions faithfully faithfully
The events were faithfully recorded in her diary. faithfully
He had supported the local team faithfully for 30 years. faithfully
She promised faithfully not to tell anyone my secret. faithfully
The book fell open at a page of illustrations. fall
The room had fallen silent. fall
She fell ill soon after and did not recover. fall
fall into sth: I had fallen into conversation with a man on the train. fall
The house had fallen into disrepair. fall
Their profits have fallen by 30 per cent. fall
Prices continued to fall on the stock market today. fall
The temperature fell sharply in the night. fall
falling birth rates fall
Her voice fell to a whisper. fall
+ noun: Share prices fell 30p. fall
The land falls away sharply towards the river. fall
Her hair fell over her shoulders in a mass of curls. fall
She slipped on the ice and fell. fall
The house looked as if it was about to fall down. fall
September had come and the leaves were starting to fall. fall
They were injured by falling rocks. fall
One of the kids fell into the river. fall
The handle had fallen off the drawer. fall
He fell 20 metres onto the rocks below. fall
The rain was falling steadily. fall
the fall of the Roman Empire fall
the rise and fall of British industry fall
the fall of Berlin fall
a steep fall in profits fall
a big fall in unemployment fall
in the fall of 2009 fall
last fall fall
fall weather fall
a heavy fall of snow fall
a rock fall fall
I had a bad fall and broke my arm. fall
She was killed in a fall from a horse. fall
a false argument/assumption/belief FALSE
to give a false impression of wealth FALSE
to lull sb into a false sense of security (= make sb feel safe when they are really in danger) FALSE
They didn't want to raise any false hopes, but they believed her husband had escaped capture. FALSE
Buying a cheap computer is a false economy (= will not actually save you money). FALSE
a false passport FALSE
false teeth/eyelashes FALSE
a false beard FALSE
A whale is a fish. True or false? FALSE
Predictions of an early improvement in the housing market proved false. FALSE
She gave false information to the insurance company. FALSE
He used a false name to get the job. FALSE
to achieve/win instant fame fame
to rise/shoot to fame overnight fame
Andrew Lloyd Webber of 'Evita' fame (= famous for 'Evita') fame
The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there. fame
She went to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. fame
to look/sound/taste familiar familiar
He's a familiar figure in the neighbourhood. familiar
Something about her voice was vaguely familiar. familiar
I couldn't see any familiar faces in the room. familiar
familiar to sb: The smell is very familiar to everyone who lives near a bakery. familiar
Violent attacks are becoming all too familiar (= sadly familiar). familiar
an area with which I had been familiar since childhood familiar
By now you will be familiar with the one-way system in the centre of town. familiar
Are you familiar with the computer software they use? familiar
the other members of my family family
Almost every family in the country owns a television. family
All my family enjoy skiing. family
one-parent/single-parent families family
a family of four family
families with young children family
He's a friend of the family (= he is known and liked by the parents and the children). family
All our family came to Grandad's eightieth birthday party. family
The support of family and friends is vital. family
We've only told the immediate family (= the closest relations). family
the Royal Family (= the children and close relations of the king or queen) family
I always think of you as one of the family. family
She's family (= she is a relation). family
Some families have farmed in this area for hundreds of years. family
This painting has been in our family for generations. family
They have a large family. family
I addressed it to Mr and Mrs Jones and family. family
Do they plan to start a family (= have children)? family
to bring up/raise a family family
Lions belong to the cat family. family
the Germanic family of languages family
family life family
your family background family
family ties/connections family
It's a family tradition. family
a family business family
the family car family
a family show family
family entertainment family
'Everything's under control.' 'Famous last words!' famous last words
movie fans fan
crowds of football fans fan
a big fan of Madonna fan
fan mail (= letters from fans to the person they admire) fan
to switch on the electric fan fan
a fan heater fan
fancy sth: Fancy a drink? fancy
I fancied a change of scene. fancy
She didn't fancy (= did not like) the idea of going home in the dark. fancy
fancy doing sth: Do you fancy going out this evening? fancy
I think she fancies me. fancy
a kitchen full of fancy gadgets fancy
They added a lot of fancy footwork to the dance. fancy
He's always using fancy legal words. fancy
How far have you got with that report? far
Half an hour later Duncan was no farther in his quest. far
I read as far as the third chapter. far
We've got as far as collecting our data but we haven't analysed it yet. far
That's a far better idea. far
There are far more opportunities for young people than there used to be. far
It had been a success far beyond their expectations. far
He's fallen far behind in his work. far
She always gives us far too much homework. far
How far can we trust him? far
His parents supported him as far as they could. far
Plan your route in advance, using main roads as far as possible. far
far back: The band made their first record as far back as 1990. far
To answer that question we need to go further back in time. far
far ahead: Let's try to plan further ahead. far
far into sth: We worked far into the night. far
We didn't go far. far
Have you come far? far
It's not far to the beach. far
There's not far to go now. far
far (from, away, below, etc.): The restaurant is not far from here. far
countries as far apart as Japan and Brazil far
He looked down at the traffic far below. far
Far away in the distance, a train whistled. far
The farther north they went, the colder it became. far
a concert of music from near and far far
How far is it to your house from here? far
How far is Boston from New York? far
How much further is it? far
We'll go by train as far as London, and then take a bus. far
We didn't go as far as the others. far
I'm not sure I can walk so far. far
As far as we knew, there was no cause for concern. as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc.
As far as I can see, you've done nothing wrong. as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc.
She lived in Chicago, as far as I can remember. as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc.
As far as I am concerned, you can do what you like. as/so far as I am concerned
She's doing fine as far as French is concerned, it's her German I'm worried about. as/so far as sb/sth is concerned, as/so far as sb/sth goes
The last of these reasons is by far the most important. by far
Amy is the smartest by far. by far
What do you think of the show so far? so far, thus far
Detectives are so far at a loss to explain the reason for his death. so far, thus far
I trust him only so far. so far
I saw her on the far side of the road. far
at the far end of the room far
They made for an empty table in the far corner. far
the far north of Scotland far
Who is that on the far left of the photograph? far
She is on the far right of the party (= holds extreme right-wing political views). far
a 200-hectare farm farm
a farm worker/labourer farm
farm buildings/machinery farm
to live/work on a farm farm
to take up farming farming
sheep/fish, etc. farming farming
organic farming farming
modern farming methods farming
a farming community farming
farther north/south farther
farther along the road farther
I can't go any farther. farther
As a family we grew farther and farther apart. farther
We watched their ship moving gradually farther away. farther
How much farther is it? farther
They hadn't got any farther with the work (= they had made no progress). farther
the farther shore of the lake farther
the house farthest away from the road farthest
a competition to see who could throw (the) farthest farthest
the farthest point of the journey farthest
the part of the garden farthest from the house farthest
dressed in the latest fashion fashion
the new season's fashions fashion
Long skirts have come into fashion again. fashion
Jeans are still in fashion. fashion
Some styles never go out of fashion. fashion
The fashion at the time was for teaching mainly the written language. fashion
Fashions in art and literature come and go. fashion
a fashion designer/magazine/show fashion
the world of fashion fashion
the fashion industry fashion
fashionable clothes/furniture/ideas fashionable
It's becoming fashionable to have long hair again. fashionable
Such thinking is fashionable among right-wing politicians. fashionable
a fashionable address/resort/restaurant fashionable
She lives in a very fashionable part of London. fashionable
a fast car/horse fast
the world's fastest runner fast
the fastest rate of increase for years fast
a fast response time fast
a fast learner fast
Within a few minutes she was fast asleep (= sleeping deeply). fast
The boat was stuck fast (= unable to move) in the mud. fast
Don't drive so fast! fast
How fast were you going? fast
I can't go any faster. fast
The water was rising fast. fast
Her heart beat faster. fast
Night was fast approaching. fast
a fast-flowing stream fast
Children grow up so fast these days. fast
Britain is fast becoming a nation of fatties. fast
The police said that they had reacted as fast as they could. fast
fasten sth: Fasten your seatbelts, please. fasten
fasten sth up: He fastened up his coat and hurried out. fasten
fasten (up): The dress fastens at the back. fasten
Fasten the gates securely so that they do not blow open. fasten
The window wouldn't fasten. fasten
He fastened back the shutters. fasten
He fastened the papers together with a paper clip. fasten
a big fat man/woman fat
You'll get fat if you eat so much chocolate. fat
He grew fatter and fatter. fat
fat flabby legs fat
a fat volume on American history fat
excess body fat fat
This ham has too much fat on it. fat
Cook the meat in shallow fat. fat
You should cut down on fats and carbohydrates. fat
foods which are low in fat fat
reduced-fat margarines fat
Ben's a wonderful father. father
You've been like a father to me. father
Our new boss is a father of three (= he has three children). father
He was a wonderful father to both his natural and adopted children. father
Father, I cannot lie to you. father
the hot/cold faucet faucet
to turn a faucet on/off faucet
The book's virtues far outweigh its faults. fault
The system, for all its faults, is the best available at the moment. fault
a major fault in the design fault
a structural fault fault
an electrical fault fault
He's proud of his children and blind to their faults. fault
I love her for all her faults (= in spite of them). fault
I think my worst fault is impatience. fault
Why should I say sorry when it's not my fault? fault
It's nobody's fault. fault
fault (that...): It was his fault that we were late. fault
fault (for doing sth): It's your own fault for being careless. fault
Many people live in poverty through no fault of their own. fault
I think the owners are at fault (= responsible) for not warning us. fault
He believes that the product's poor image is partly the fault of the press. fault
The suggestion to close the road has found favour with (= been supported by) local people. favour
The programme has lost favour with viewers recently. favour
an athlete who fell from favour after a drugs scandal favour
The government looks with favour upon (= approves of) the report's recommendations. favour
She's not in favour with (= supported or liked by) the media just now. favour
It seems Tim is back in favour with the boss (= the boss likes him again). favour
Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today? favour
Can I ask a favour? favour
I would never ask for any favours from her. favour
I'm going as a favour to Ann, not because I want to. favour
I'll ask Steve to take it. He owes me a favour. favour
Thanks for helping me out. I'll return the favour (= help you because you have helped me) some time. favour
Do yourself a favour (= help yourself) and wear a helmet on the bike. favour
He argued in favour of a strike. in favour (of sb/sth)
There were 247 votes in favour (of the motion) and 152 against. in favour (of sb/sth)
I'm all in favour of (= completely support) equal pay for equal work. in favour (of sb/sth)
Most of the 'don't knows' in the opinion polls came down in favour of (= eventually chose to support) the Democrats. in favour (of sb/sth)
These biscuits are great favourites with the children. favourite
This song is a particular favourite of mine. favourite
The band played all my old favourites. favourite
Which one's your favourite? favourite
The programme has become a firm favourite with young people. favourite
She loved all her grandchildren but Ann was her favourite. favourite
We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards. for fear of sth/of doing sth, for fear (that)...
I had to run away for fear (that) he might one day kill me. for fear of sth/of doing sth, for fear (that)...
'Are you coming climbing?' 'No fear!' no fear
They undertook to make their judgement without fear or favour. without fear or favour
fear sb/sth: All his employees fear him. fear
to fear death/persecution/the unknown fear
Everyone feared the coming war. fear
Don't worry, you have nothing to fear from us. fear
fear to do sth: She feared to tell him the truth. fear
fear doing sth: She feared going out at night. fear
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). fear
fear sb/sth + adj.: Hundreds of people are feared dead. fear
be feared to be/have sth: Women and children are feared to be among the victims. fear
it is feared (that)...: It is feared (that) he may have been kidnapped. fear
fear (that)...: She feared (that) he might be dead. fear
Never fear/Fear not (= Don't worry), I shall return. fear
An interesting feature of the city is the old market. feature
Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme. feature
Which features do you look for when choosing a car? feature
The software has no particular distinguishing features. feature
geographical features feature
his strong handsome features feature
Her eyes are her most striking feature. feature
a special feature on education feature
feature sb/sth as sb/sth: The film features Cary Grant as a professor. feature
feature sb/sth: The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm. feature
Many of the hotels featured in the brochure offer special deals for weekend breaks. feature
Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes. feature
a federal republic federal
a federal law federal
state and federal income taxes federal
legal fees fee
Does the bank charge a fee for setting up the account? fee
fee-paying schools (= that you have to pay to go to) fee
membership fees fee
There is no entrance fee to the gallery. fee
Feed the plants once a week. feed
feed sb/sth/yourself: Have you fed the cat yet? feed
The baby can't feed itself yet (= can't put food into its own mouth). feed
feed sb/sth (on) sth: The cattle are fed (on) barley. feed
feed sth to sb/sth: The barley is fed to the cattle. feed
Slugs and snails feed at night. feed
They have a large family to feed. feed
There's enough here to feed an army. feed
He felt in his pockets for some money. feel
I had to feel about in the dark for the light switch. feel
He feels the cold a lot. feel
Cathy was really feeling the heat. feel
She felt her mother's death very deeply. feel
The effects of the recession are being felt everywhere. feel
We all felt the force of her arguments. feel
feel (that)...: We all felt (that) we were unlucky to lose. feel
I felt (that) I had to apologize. feel
I feel I could continue playing until I am 35. feel
feel it to be sth: She felt it to be her duty to tell the police. feel
feel it + noun: She felt it her duty to tell the police. feel
feel it + adj.: I felt it advisable to do nothing. feel
(+ adv./prep.): This is something I feel strongly about. feel
This decision is, I feel, a huge mistake. feel
Its skin feels really smooth. feel
feel like sth: This wallet feels like leather. feel
feel sth: Can you feel the bump on my head? feel
Try to tell what this is just by feeling it. feel
feel how, what, etc...: Feel how rough this is. feel
My mouth felt completely dry. feel
feel like sth: The interview only took ten minutes, but it felt like hours. feel
It feels like rain (= seems likely to rain). feel
feel as if/though...: Her head felt as if it would burst. feel
It felt as though he had run a marathon. feel
How does it feel to be alone all day? feel
feel sth: I could feel the warm sun on my back. feel
She could not feel her legs. feel
I can't feel his pulse. feel
He felt a hand on his shoulder. feel
feel sb/sth/yourself doing sth: He felt a hand touching his shoulder. feel
She could feel herself blushing. feel
He felt the sweat running down his face. feel
feel sb/sth/yourself do sth: I felt something crawl up my arm. feel
We felt the ground give way under our feet. feel
Can you feel the tension in this room? feel
She sounded more confident than she felt. feel
I was feeling guilty. feel
You'll feel better after a good night's sleep. feel
She felt betrayed. feel
I feel sorry for him. feel
I know exactly how you feel (= I feel sympathy for you). feel
Luckily I was feeling in a good mood. feel
feel sth: He seemed to feel no remorse at all. feel
feel like sth: I felt like a complete idiot. feel
It makes me feel good to know my work is appreciated. feel good
I feel like a drink. feel like sth/like doing sth
We all felt like celebrating. feel like sth/like doing sth
He felt like bursting into tears. feel like sth/like doing sth
We'll go for a walk if you feel like it. feel like sth/like doing sth
Mum! I feel sick. feel sick
I've lost all feeling in my legs. feeling
Feeling gradually began to return to my frozen feet. feeling
He played the piano with great feeling. feeling
feeling for sb/sth: She has a wonderful feeling for colour. feeling
He hates talking about his feelings. feeling
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings (= offend you). feeling
I kept off the subject of divorce so as to spare her feelings. feeling
She spoke with feeling about the plight of the homeless. feeling
Feelings are running high (= people are very angry or excited). feeling
The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision. feeling
feeling (about/on sth): I don't have any strong feelings about it one way or the other. feeling
She had mixed feelings about giving up her job. feeling
My own feeling is that we should buy the cheaper one. feeling
Public feeling is being ignored by the government. feeling
feeling (of sth): He suddenly had the feeling of being followed. feeling
feeling (that...): I got the feeling that he didn't like me much. feeling
I had a nasty feeling that we were lost. feeling
a feeling of hunger/excitement/sadness, etc. feeling
guilty feelings feeling
I've got a tight feeling in my stomach. feeling
'I really resent the way he treated me.' 'I know the feeling (= I know how you feel).' feeling
'I'm going to miss you.' 'The feeling's mutual (= I feel exactly the same).' feeling
He's a nice old fellow. fellow
fellow members/citizens/workers fellow
my fellow passengers on the train fellow
I recognized a fellow sufferer, waiting nervously outside the exam room. fellow
a female student/employee/artist female
Two of the candidates must be female. female
a female cat female
female reproductive organs female
female characteristics female
the female role female
a female preserve (= sth that only women do) female
More females than males are employed in the factory. female
the Edinburgh festival festival
the Cannes film festival festival
a beer festival festival
a rock festival (= where bands perform, often outdoors and over a period of several days) festival
fetch sb/sth: to fetch help / a doctor fetch
The inhabitants have to walk a mile to fetch water. fetch
She's gone to fetch the kids from school. fetch
fetch sb sth: Could you fetch me my bag? fetch
He has a high fever. fever
Aspirin should help reduce the fever. fever
She caught a fever on her travels in Africa, and died. fever
Few people understand the difference. few
There seem to be fewer tourists around this year. few
Very few students learn Latin now. few
We've had a few replies. few
I need a few things from the store. few
Quite a few people are going to arrive early. few
I try to visit my parents every few weeks. few
Very few of his books are worth reading. few
You can pass with as few as 25 points. few
Few will argue with this conclusion. few
I recognized a few of the other people. few
I've seen most of his movies. Only a few are as good as his first one. few
Could you give me a few more details? few
Fewer than 20 students passed all the exams. few
There are no fewer than 100 different species in the area. few
I've been there quite a few times. quite a few
a baseball/rugby/football, etc. field field
a sports field field
Today they take the field (= go on to the field to play a game) against county champions Essex. field
Players are only reselected if they retain their form on the field (= when they are playing a match). field
For Liverpool fans, it was a night to remember both on and off the field (= the match was good and so were the celebrations afterwards). field
famous in the field of music field
I enjoy meeting people in other fields of business. field
All of them are experts in their chosen field. field
This discovery has opened up a whole new field of research. field
'How big was the bomb, if it did all that damage?' 'I don't know. Not my field' (= that is not one of the subjects I know about). field
People were working in the fields. field
a ploughed field field
a field of wheat field
We camped in a field near the village. field
ice fields field
gas fields field
Today is the fifth (of May). fifth
the fifth century BC fifth
It's her fifth birthday. fifth
My office is on the fifth floor. fifth
It's the fifth time that I've been to America. fifth
Her mother had just given birth to another child, her fifth. fifth
the world's fifth-largest oil exporter fifth
He finished fifth in the race. fifth
Edward V (= Edward the Fifth) fifth
to fight racism/corruption/poverty, etc. fight
Workers are fighting the decision to close the factory. fight
The fire crews had problems fighting the blaze. fight
We will fight for as long as it takes. fight
fight sb/sth (for sth): to fight an election/a campaign fight
fight for sth: She's fighting for a place in the national team. fight
My little brothers are always fighting. fight
She'll fight like a tiger to protect her children. fight
soldiers trained to fight fight
He fought in Vietnam. fight
fight against sb: My grandfather fought against the Fascists in Spain. fight
fight sb/sth: to fight a war/battle fight
They gathered soldiers to fight the invading army. fight
Fighting broke out in three districts of the city last night. fighting
outbreaks of street fighting fighting
prize fighting (= fighting in boxing matches for money) fighting
Did you have a fight with him? fight
We had a fight over money. fight
fight (against sth): the fight against crime fight
fight (for sth): a fight for survival fight
fight (to do sth): Workers won their fight to stop compulsory redundancies. fight
fight (with sb/sth): He got into a fight with a man in the bar. fight
I had a fight with the ticket machine, which was being temperamental. fight
a street/gang fight fight
fight (between A and B): A fight broke out between rival groups of fans. fight
a world title fight (= fighting as a sport, especially boxing ) fight
She's always had a good figure. figure
I'm watching my figure (= trying not to get fat). figure
a leading figure in the music industry figure
a political figure figure
a figure of authority figure
When she last saw him, he was a sad figure—old and tired. figure
a relatively unknown figure the world of fashion figure
one of the most popular figures in athletics figure
a tall figure in black figure
I saw a shadowy figure approaching. figure
the latest trade/sales/unemployment, etc. figures figure
Viewing figures for the series have dropped dramatically. figure
Figures for April show a slight improvement on previous months figure
By 2009, this figure had risen to 14 million. figure
The final figure looks like being much higher than predicted. figure
Experts put the real figure at closer to 75%. figure
Write the figure '7' on the board. figure
a six-figure salary (= over 100 000 pounds or dollars) figure
His salary is now in six figures. figure
Are you any good at figures? figure
I'm afraid I don't have a head for figures (= I am not good at adding, etc.). figure
My feelings about the matter didn't seem to figure at all. figure
figure (as sth) (in/on/among sth): Do I still figure in your plans? figure
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. figure
It did not figure high on her list of priorities. figure
We couldn't figure her out. figure sb/sth out
figure how, what, etc...: I can't figure out how to do this. figure sb/sth out
figure how, what, etc...: Have you figured out how much the trip will cost? figure sb/sth out
a box file file
A stack of files awaited me on my desk. file
to access/copy/create/delete/download/save a file file
Every file on the same disk must have a different name. file
secret police files file
Your application will be kept on file (= in a file, to be used later). file
file on sb: to have/open/keep a confidential file on sb file
Police have reopened the file (= have started collecting information again) on the missing girl. file
We were all filled with admiration for his achievements. fill
The crack in the wall had been filled with plaster. fill
I need to have two teeth filled (= to have fillings put in them). fill
The product has filled a gap in the market. fill
fill sth: Please fill this glass for me. fill
to fill a vacuum/void fill
The school is filled to capacity. fill
Smoke filled the room. fill
The wind filled the sails. fill
A Disney film can always fill cinemas (= attract a lot of people to see it). fill
fill sth with sth: to fill a hole with earth/a bucket with water fill
fill sth + adj.: Fill a pan half full of water. fill
fill (with sth): The room was filling quickly. fill
Her eyes suddenly filled with tears. fill
The sails filled with wind. fill
to fill in an application form fill sth in
To order, fill in the coupon on p 54. fill sth in
The hole has been filled in. fill sth in
The ditches had filled up with mud. fill up (with sth), fill sth up (with sth)
to fill up the tank with oil fill up (with sth), fill sth up (with sth)
a roll of film film
a 35mm film film
She put a new film in her camera. film
to have a film developed film
Let's go to the cinema—there's a good film on this week. film
Let's stay in and watch a film. film
a horror/documentary/feature film film
a silent film (= one recorded without sound) film
an international film festival film
The film was shot on location in France. film
a film crew/critic/director/producer film
the film version of the novel film
to make/shoot a film film
to study film and photography film
the minister responsible for film and the theatre film
the film industry film
television news film of the riots film
The accident was captured/caught on film. film
They are filming in Moscow right now. film
film sth: It took them six weeks to film the documentary. film
The show was filmed on location in New York. film
film sb/sth doing sth: Two young boys were filmed stealing CDs on the security video. film
his final act as party leader final
The referee blew the final whistle. final
The project is in its final stages. final
They find each other in the final chapter of the book. final
I'd like to return to the final point you made. final
the final product final
No one could have predicted the final outcome. final
The judge's decision is final. final
Who has the final say around here? final
I'll give you $500 for it, and that's my final offer! final
I'm not coming, and that's final! (= I will not change my mind) final
She reached the final of the 100m hurdles. final
The players met in last year's final. final
the 2010 World Cup Finals (= the last few games in the competition) final
They will now go through to the final. final
The winner of each contest goes through to the grand final. final
The performance finally started half an hour late. finally
The law was finally passed in May 2009. finally
I finally managed to get her attention. finally
Are you finally going to tell me why I'm here? finally
When they finally arrived it was well past midnight. finally
And finally, I would like to thank you all for coming here today. finally
Finally, stir in the fruit and walnuts. finally
The matter was not finally settled until later. finally
Finance for education comes from taxpayers. finance
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. finance
the Minister of Finance finance
the finance director/department finance
a diploma in banking and finance finance
the world of high finance (= finance involving large companies or countries) finance
government/public/personal finances finance
It's about time you sorted out your finances. finance
Moving house put a severe strain on our finances. finance
The firm's finances are basically sound. finance
The building project will be financed by the government. finance
He took a job to finance his stay in Germany. finance
financial services financial
to give financial advice financial
to be in financial difficulties financial
an independent financial adviser financial
Tokyo and New York are major financial centres. financial
find sth + adj.: You may find your illness hard to accept. find
You may find it hard to accept your illness. find
I find it amazing that they're still together. find
find sth + noun: She finds it a strain to meet new people. find
find (that)...: I find (that) it pays to be honest. find
The report found that 30% of the firms studied had failed within a year. find
find sb/sth + adj./noun: We found the beds very comfortable. find
find sb/sth to be/do sth: They found him to be charming. find
Her blood was found to contain poison. find
it is found that...: It was found that her blood contained poison. find
find sth/sb: scientists trying to find a cure for cancer find
I managed to find a solution to the problem. find
I'm having trouble finding anything new to say on this subject. find
Have they found anyone to replace her yet? find
find sth for sb: Can you find a hotel for me? find
find sb sth: Can you find me a hotel? find
find sth for sb: Can you find my bag for me? find
find sb sth: Can you find me my bag? find
find sb/sth: I wanted to talk to him but he was nowhere to be found. find
find sb/sth + adj.: The child was found safe and well. find
find sb/sth: Look what I've found! find
We've found a great new restaurant near the office. find
find sb/sth + adj.: A whale was found washed up on the shore. find
She'd been seeing the boy for a while, but didn't want her parents to find out. find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb)
I haven't found anything out about him yet. find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb)
find what, when, etc...: Can you find out what time the meeting starts? find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb)
find that...: We found out later that we had been at the same school. find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb)
fine blond hair fine
a fine thread fine
a brush with a fine tip fine
a fine day/evening fine
I hope it stays fine for the picnic. fine
fine bone china fine
She has inherited her mother's fine features (= a small nose, mouth, etc.). fine
a fine view fine
a fine-looking woman fine
a fine figure of a man fine
'I'll leave this here, OK?' 'Fine.' fine
'Bob wants to know if he can come too.''That's fine by me.' fine
Don't worry. Your speech was fine. fine
You go on without me. I'll be fine. fine
'Can I get you another drink?' 'No, thanks. I'm fine.' fine
This is a fine (= terrible) mess we're in! fine
You're a fine one to talk! (= you are not in a position to criticize, give advice, etc.) fine
'How are you?' 'Fine, thanks.' fine
I was feeling fine when I got up this morning. fine
'How's your throat?' 'It's fine as long as I don't cough.' fine
a very fine performance fine
fine clothes/wines/workmanship fine
a particularly fine example of Saxon architecture fine
the finest collection of paintings in Europe fine
She's a fine actor and an even finer dancer. fine
Jim has made a fine job of the garden. fine
people who enjoy the finer things in life (= for example art, good food, etc.) fine
He tried to appeal to their finer feelings (= feelings of duty, love, etc.). fine
It was his finest hour (= most successful period) as manager of the England team. fine
a parking fine fine
Offenders will be liable to a heavy fine (= one that costs a lot of money). fine
Under the new law, motorists face fines of up to £1 000. fine
She has already paid over $2 000 in fines. fine
fine sb (for sth/for doing sth): She was fined for speeding. fine
fine sb sth (for sth/for doing sth): The company was fined £20 000 for breaching safety regulations. fine
finely chopped herbs finely
a finely furnished room finely
a finely tuned engine finely
The match was finely balanced throughout. finely
She ran her fingers through her hair. finger
Hold the material between finger and thumb. finger
He was about to speak but she raised a finger to her lips. finger
The old man wagged his finger at the youths. finger
finish (sth): Haven't you finished your homework yet? finish
She finished law school last year. finish
I thought you'd never finish! finish
I'll just finish the chapter then I'll come. finish
a beautifully finished piece of furniture finish
He put the finishing touches to his painting (= did the things that made it complete). finish
finish doing sth: Be quiet! He hasn't finished speaking. finish
+ speech: 'And that was all,' she finished. finish
The play finished at 10.30. finish
finish with sth: The symphony finishes with a flourish. finish
finish sth: A cup of coffee finished the meal perfectly. finish
He finished off his drink with one large gulp. finish
We might as well finish up the cake. finish
The dollar finished the day slightly down. finish
+ adv./prep.: He finished 12 seconds outside the world record. finish
I need about an hour to finish off this report. finish sth off
They finished off the show with one of their most famous songs. finish sth off
a dramatic finish to the race finish
It was a close finish, as they had predicted. finish
They won in the end but it was a tight finish. finish
The story was a lie from start to finish. finish
I want to see the job through to the finish. finish
to apply extra coats of finish finish
a gloss/matt finish finish
furniture available in a range of finishes finish
I won't be finished for another hour. finished
finished with sb/sth: I'm not finished with you yet. finished
If the newspapers find out, he's finished in politics. finished
Their marriage was finished. finished
the finished product/article finished
a beautifully finished suit finished
a burst of machine-gun fire fire
to return fire (= to fire back at sb who is shooting at you) fire
The gunmen opened fire on (= started shooting at) the police. fire
Their vehicle came under fire (= was being shot at). fire
He ordered his men to hold their fire (= not to shoot). fire
A young girl was in the line of fire (= between the person shooting and what he/she was shooting at). fire
I'll give you covering fire while you try to escape. fire
to make/build a fire fire
a log/coal fire fire
Sam had lit a fire to welcome us home. fire
Come and get warm by the fire. fire
We sat in front of a roaring fire. fire
a gas/electric fire fire
Shall I put the fire on? fire
Most animals are afraid of fire. fire
The car was now on fire. fire
The warehouse has been badly damaged by fire. fire
Several youths had set fire to the police car (= had made it start burning). fire
A candle had set the curtains on fire. fire
These thatched roofs frequently catch fire (= start to burn). fire
forest fires fire
Five people died in a house fire last night. fire
A small fire had started in the kitchen. fire
Fires were breaking out everywhere. fire
It took two hours to put out the fire (= stop it burning). fire
We had to fire him for dishonesty. fire
She got fired from her first job. fire
He was responsible for hiring and firing staff. fire
The officer ordered his men to fire. fire
fire on sb/sth: Soldiers fired on the crowd. fire
fire sth: They ran away as soon as the first shot was fired. fire
fire (sth) (into sth): He fired the gun into the air. fire
fire (sth) (at sb/sth): Missiles were fired at the enemy. fire
We heard the sound of guns firing. fire
fire sth: A starter's pistol fires only blanks. fire
an engineering firm firm
a firm of accountants firm
a firm bed/mattress firm
These peaches are still firm. firm
It was good to feel the firm ground underfoot after hours of trudging through flooded fields. firm
Bake the cakes until they are firm to the touch. firm
a firm believer in socialism firm
a firm agreement/date/decision/offer/promise firm
firm beliefs/conclusions/convictions/principles firm
She is a firm favourite with the children. firm
We have no firm evidence to support the case. firm
They remained firm friends. firm
Stand the fish tank on a firm base. firm
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. firm
'No,' she repeated, her voice firmer this time. firm
With a firm grip on my hand, he pulled me away. firm
She took a firm hold of my arm. firm
Her handshake was cool and firm. firm
'I can manage,' she said firmly. firmly
It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country. firmly
Keep your eyes firmly fixed on the road ahead. firmly
his first wife first
It was the first time they had ever met. first
I didn't take the first bus. first
students in their first year at college first
your first impressions first
She resolved to do it at the first (= earliest) opportunity. first
King Edward I (= pronounced 'King Edward the First') first
the first of May/May 1st first
His second book is better than his first. first
Your first duty is to your family. first
She won first prize in the competition. first
an issue of the first importance first
'Do you want a drink?' 'I'll finish my work first.' first
First I had to decide what to wear. first
Who came first in the race (= who won)? first
It plunged nose first into the river. first
When did you first meet him? first
This method has two advantages: first it is cheaper and second it is quicker. first
First of all, let me ask you something. first of all
The content of any article needs, first of all, to be relevant to the reader. first of all
I didn't like the job much at first. at first
At first I thought he was shy, but then I discovered he was just not interested in other people. at first
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. at first
I was the first in my family to go to college. first
Sheila and Jim were the first to arrive. first
I'd be the first to admit (= I will most willingly admit) I might be wrong. first
The first I heard about the wedding (= the first time I became aware of it) was when I saw it in the local paper. first
They caught several fish. fish
tropical/marine/freshwater fish fish
shoals (= groups) of fish fish
a fish tank/pond fish
There are about 30 000 species of fish in the world. fish
The list of endangered species includes nearly 600 fishes. fish
Fish stocks in the Baltic are in decline. fish
In the pool she could see little silvery fish darting around. fish
frozen/smoked/fresh fish fish
fish pie fish
The chef's fish dishes are his speciality. fish
Fish forms the main part of their diet. fish
The trawler was fishing off the coast of Iceland. fish
fish for sth: You can fish for trout in this stream. fish
Let's go fishing this weekend. fish
They often go fishing. fishing
deep-sea fishing fishing
a fishing boat fishing
fishing grounds fishing
We enjoyed a day's fishing by the river. fishing
Something doesn't quite fit here. fit
fit into sth: His pictures don't fit into any category. fit
fit sth: The facts certainly fit your theory. fit
The punishment ought to fit the crime. fit
fit sth to sth: We should fit the punishment to the crime. fit
fit sth + adv./prep.: They fitted a smoke alarm to the ceiling. fit
fit sth with sth: The rooms were all fitted with smoke alarms. fit
fit + adv./prep.: The glass fits on top of the jug to form a lid. fit
How do these two parts fit together? fit
fit sth + adv./prep.: We fitted together the pieces of the puzzle. fit
I tried the dress on but it didn't fit. fit
That jacket fits well. fit
a close-fitting dress fit
fit sb/sth: I can't find clothes to fit me. fit
The key doesn't fit the lock. fit
I'd like to have a desk in the room but it won't fit. fit
I'll try and fit you in after lunch. fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth
I had to fit ten appointments into one morning. fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth
We can't fit in any more chairs. fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth
He's never done this type of work before; I'm not sure how he'll fit in with the other people. fit in (with sb/sth)
Where do I fit in? fit in (with sb/sth)
Do these plans fit in with your arrangements? fit in (with sb/sth)
fit for sb/sth: The food was not fit for human consumption. fit
It was a meal fit for a king (= of very good quality). fit
The children seem to think I'm only fit for cooking and washing! fit
fit to do sth: Your car isn't fit to be on the road! fit
He's so angry he's in no fit state to see anyone. fit
This is not a fit place for you to live. fit
Top athletes have to be very fit. fit
fit (to do sth): He won't be fit to play in the match on Saturday. fit
She tries to keep fit by jogging every day. fit
fit (for sth): He's had a bad cold and isn't fit enough for work yet. fit
I feel really fighting fit (= very healthy and full of energy). fit
The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs). fit
Give me five! give sb five
The car won't start—can you fix it? fix
I've fixed the problem. fix
Has the date of the next meeting been fixed? fix
They fixed the rent at £100 a week. fix
Their prices are fixed until the end of the year (= will not change before then). fix
to fix a shelf to the wall fix
to fix a post in the ground fix
He noted every detail so as to fix the scene in his mind. fix
fixed prices fixed
a fixed rate of interest fixed
people living on fixed incomes fixed
The money has been invested for a fixed period. fixed
My parents had fixed ideas about what I should become. fixed
the Italian flag flag
the flag of Italy flag
The hotel flies the European Union flag. flag
The American flag was flying. flag
All the flags were at half mast (= in honour of a famous person who has died). flag
The black and white flag went down, and the race began. flag
the tiny yellow flame of a match flame
The flames were growing higher and higher. flame
The building was in flames (= was burning). flame
The plane burst into flame(s) (= suddenly began burning strongly). flame
Everything went up in flames (= was destroyed by fire). flame
Heat the olive oil over a moderate flame (= on a gas cooker/stove). flame
The curtains were enveloped in a sheet of flame. flame
flash sth (at sb): Red lights flashed a warning at them. flash
Why is that driver flashing his lights at us? flash
flash sb (sth): Red lights flashed them a warning. flash
flash at sb: Why is that driver flashing at us? flash
Lightning flashed in the distance. flash
the flashing blue lights of a police car flash
Start crossing when the green WALK sign starts to flash. flash
flash sth: The guide flashed a light into the cave. flash
a flash of white teeth flash
On the horizon, she saw a flash of silver—the sea! flash
a camera with a built-in flash flash
I'll need flash for this shot. flash
flash photography flash
a flash of lightning flash
Flashes of light were followed by an explosion. flash
There was a blinding flash and the whole building shuddered. flash
Chapattis are a kind of flat Indian bread. flat
flat shoes (= with no heels or very low ones) flat
low buildings with flat roofs flat
People used to think the earth was flat. flat
Exercise is the only way to get a flat stomach after having a baby. flat
The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). flat
The road stretched ahead across the flat landscape. flat
The desert was flat, mile after mile. flat
He reached a flatter section of land near the river. flat
I need a flat surface to write on. flat
We found a large flat rock to sit on. flat
Do you live in a flat or a house? flat
They're renting a furnished flat on the third floor. flat
a ground-floor flat flat
a new block of flats flat
Many large old houses have been converted into flats. flat
Children from the flats (= the block of flats) across the street were playing outside. flat
The tomatoes give extra flavour to the sauce. flavour
It is stronger in flavour than other Dutch cheeses. flavour
This yogurt comes in ten different flavours. flavour
a wine with a delicate fruit flavour flavour
the distinctive flavour of South Florida flavour
The film retains much of the book's exotic flavour. flavour
Foreign visitors help to give a truly international flavour to the occasion. flavour
The trap had cut deeply into the rabbit's flesh. flesh
Tigers are flesh-eating animals. flesh
the smell of rotting flesh flesh
the sweet flesh of a mango flesh
the age of supersonic flight flight
flight safety flight
The bird is easily recognized in flight (= when it is flying) by the black band at the end of its tail. flight
We're booked on the same flight. flight
Flight BA 4793 is now boarding at Gate 17. flight
If we leave now, I can catch the earlier flight. flight
mercy/relief flights (= planes taking help to countries where there is a war) flight
a smooth/comfortable/bumpy flight flight
a domestic/an international flight flight
a hot-air balloon flight flight
We met on a flight from London to Paris. flight
All flights between New York and Washington have been cancelled due to fog. flight
A group of swans floated by. float
The smell of new bread floated up from the kitchen. float
Beautiful music came floating out of the window. float
The boats were floating gently down the river. float
An idea suddenly floated into my mind. float
People seem to float in and out of my life. float
Wood floats. float
float in/on sth: A plastic bag was floating in the water. float
Can you float on your back? float
a flood of complaints flood
a flood of refugees flood
The child was in floods of tears (= crying a lot). flood
The heavy rain has caused floods in many parts of the country. flood
flood damage flood
Police have issued flood warnings for Nevada. flood
an appeal to help flood victims flood
the Thames flood barrier flood
The river is in flood (= has more water in it than normal and has caused a flood). flood
flood sth: She looked away as the colour flooded her cheeks. flood
be flooded with sth: The room was flooded with evening light. flood
Memories of her childhood came flooding back. flood
flood sb with sth: The words flooded him with self-pity. flood
Refugees continue to flood into neighbouring countries. flood
Telephone calls came flooding in from all over the country. flood
When the Ganges floods, it causes considerable damage. flood
flood sth: The river flooded the valley. flood
The cellar floods whenever it rains heavily. flood
flood sth: If the pipe bursts it could flood the whole house. flood
flooded fields flooded
There will be heavy rain with flooding in some areas. flooding
the ocean/valley/cave/forest floor floor
Her office is on the second floor. floor
the Irish guy who lives two floors above floor
There is a lift to all floors. floor
Their house is on three floors (= it has three floors). floor
a wooden/concrete/marble, etc. floor floor
ceramic floor tiles floor
The body was lying on the kitchen floor. floor
The furniture and floor coverings date from the 1920s. floor
The alterations should give us extra floor space. floor
Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface. flour
the flow of goods and services to remote areas flow
to encourage the free flow of information flow
data flow flow
She tried to stop the flow of blood from the wound. flow
an endless flow of refugees into the country flow
to improve traffic flow (= make it move faster) flow
to control the direction of flow flow
a steady flow of traffic through the city flow
the flow of an electric current flow
She lost control and the tears began to flow. flow
+ adv./prep.: It's here that the river flows down into the ocean. flow
Blood flowed from a cut on her head. flow
This can prevent air from flowing freely to the lungs. flow
the electric currents flowing through the cables flow
Constant streams of traffic flowed past. flow
Election results flowed in throughout the night. flow
They examined the way in which information flowed between the firm's 300 employees. flow
The plant has a beautiful bright red flower. flower
The roses are in flower early this year. flower
The crocuses are late coming into flower. flower
a garden full of flowers flower
a flower garden/show flower
I picked some flowers. flower
a bunch of flowers flower
a flower arrangement flower
The whole family has the flu. flu
She's got flu. flu
Doesn't time fly? fly
fly by/past: Summer has just flown by. fly
The train was flying along. fly
She gasped and her hand flew to her mouth. fly
It's late—I must fly. fly
(+ adv./prep.): A large stone came flying in through the window. fly
Several people were hit by flying glass. fly
They were on a plane flying from London to New York. fly
to fly at the speed of sound fly
Lufthansa fly to La Paz from Frankfurt. fly
Is this the first time that you've flown? fly
fly (from...) (to...): I'm flying to Hong Kong tomorrow. fly
We're flying KLM. fly
a pilot trained to fly large passenger planes fly
children flying kites fly
He's learning to fly. fly
A stork flew slowly past. fly
A wasp had flown in through the window. fly
A fly was buzzing against the window. fly
Flies rose in thick black swarms. fly
She passed the exam with flying colours. with flying colours
I'm terrified of flying. flying
flying lessons flying
focus (on/upon sb/sth): The discussion focused on three main problems. focus
Each exercise focuses on a different grammar point. focus
focus sth (on/upon sb/sth): The visit helped to focus world attention on the plight of the refugees. focus
It took a few moments for her eyes to focus in the dark. focus
focus on sb/sth: Let your eyes focus on objects that are further away from you. focus
In this scene, the camera focuses on the actor's face. focus
focus sth (on sb/sth): He focused his blue eyes on her. focus
I quickly focused the camera on the children. focus
It was the main focus of attention at the meeting. focus
focus for sth: His comments provided a focus for debate. focus
focus on sth: We shall maintain our focus on the needs of the customer. focus
In today's lecture the focus will be on tax structures within the European Union. focus
The incident brought the problem of violence in schools into sharp focus. focus
What we need now is a change of focus (= to look at things in a different way). focus
The children's faces are badly out of focus (= not clearly shown) in the photograph. focus
The binoculars were not in focus (= were not showing things clearly). focus
fold sth (up): He folded the map up and put it in his pocket. fold
First, fold the paper in half/in two. fold
fold sth (back, down, over, etc.): The blankets had been folded down. fold
a pile of neatly folded clothes fold
The bird folded its wings. fold
fold sth (away/down/up): The bed can be folded away during the day. fold
fold (away/up): The table folds up when not in use. fold
When she heard the news, her legs just folded under her (= she fell). fold
the folds of her dress fold
loose folds of skin fold
a folding chair folding
a foldaway bed folding
Have you been following the basketball championships? follow
Millions of people followed the trial on TV. follow
The children were following every word of the story intently. follow
Her eyes followed him everywhere (= she was looking at him all the time). follow
follow (sb): Sorry, I don't follow. follow
Sorry, I don't follow you. follow
follow sth: The plot is almost impossible to follow. follow
They followed the teachings of Buddha. follow
He always followed the latest fashions (= dressed in fashionable clothes). follow
I don't want you to follow my example and rush into marriage. follow
The movie follows the book faithfully. follow
to follow a diet/recipe follow
He has trouble following simple instructions. follow
Why didn't you follow my advice? follow
Follow this road until you get to the school, then turn left. follow
The lane follows the edge of a wood for about a mile. follow
The main course was followed by fresh fruit. follow
I'll have soup and fish to follow. follow
follow (from sth): I don't see how that follows from what you've just said. follow
it follows that...: If a = b and b = c it follows that a = c. follow
The first two classes are followed by a break of ten minutes. follow
I remember little of the days that followed the accident. follow
A period of unrest followed the president's resignation. follow
A detailed news report will follow shortly. follow
There followed a short silence. follow
The opening hours are as follows ... follow
A new proposal followed on from the discussions. follow
follow sth with sth: Follow your treatment with plenty of rest. follow
follow sth up with sth: They follow up their March show with four UK dates next month. follow
He followed her into the house. follow
Follow me please. I'll show you the way. follow
I think we're being followed. follow
She followed her mother into the medical profession. follow
Wherever she led, they followed. follow
Sam walked in, with the rest of the boys following closely behind. follow
You should follow up your phone call with an email or a letter. follow sth up
the following afternoon/month/year/week following
They arrived on Monday evening and we got there the following day. following
Answer the following questions. following
The band has a huge following in Italy. following
The following is a summary of events. following
The following have been chosen to take part: Watts, Hodges and Lennox. following
He took charge of the family business following his father's death. following
a shortage of food/food shortages food
food and drink food
the food industry food
Do you like Italian food? food
frozen foods food
a can of dog food (= for a dog to eat) food
He's off his food (= he does not want to eat anything). food
a 6-foot high wall foot
We're flying at 35 000 feet. foot
'How tall are you?' 'Five foot nine' (= five feet and nine inches). foot
the foot of the stairs/page/mountain foot
The nurse hung a chart at the foot of the bed (= the part of the bed where your feet normally are when you are lying in it). foot
My feet are aching. foot
to get/rise to your feet (= stand up) foot
I've been on my feet (= standing or walking around) all day. foot
We came on foot (= we walked). foot
Come on lads—on your feet and do some work! foot
walking around the house in bare feet (= not wearing shoes or socks) foot
Please wipe your feet (= your shoes) on the mat. foot
Daniel was shifting anxiously from foot to foot. foot
a foot pump (= operated using your foot, not your hand) foot
a foot passenger (= one who travels on a ferry without a car) foot
to play football football
a football match/team/stadium football
There's a letter for you. for
It's a book for children. for
We got a new table for the dining room. for
This is the place for me (= I like it very much). for
What can I do for you (= how can I help you)? for
Can you translate this letter for me? for
I took her classes for her while she was sick. for
soldiers fighting for their country for
They are anxious for her safety. for
Fortunately for us, the weather changed. for
I am speaking for everyone in this department. for
She's working for IBM. for
Shaking your head for 'No' is not universal. for
Are you for or against the proposal? for
They voted for independence in a referendum. for
There's a strong case for postponing the exam. for
I'm all for people having fun. for
'What does Naomi think about the move?' 'She's all for it.' for
a machine for slicing bread for
Let's go for a walk. for
Are you learning English for pleasure or for your work? for
What did you do that for (= Why did you do that)? for
The town is famous for its cathedral. for
She gave me a watch for my birthday. for
He got an award for bravery. for
I couldn't speak for laughing. for
He didn't answer for fear of hurting her. for
He came to me for advice. for
For more information, call this number. for
There were over fifty applicants for the job. for
Copies are available for two dollars each. for
I'll swap these two bottles for that one. for
The weather was warm for the time of year. for
She's tall for her age. for
He's not bad for a beginner. for
That's too much responsibility for a child. for
Is this the bus for Chicago? for
She knew she was destined for a great future. for
I'm going away for a few days. for
That's all the news there is for now. for
an appointment for May 12 for
We're invited for 7.30. for
I'm warning you for the last time—stop talking! for
The road went on for miles and miles. for
It's useless for us to continue. for
There's no need for you to go. for
For her to have survived such an ordeal was remarkable. for
The box is too heavy for me to lift. for
Is it clear enough for you to read? for
The moon exerts a force on the earth. force
the force of gravity force
magnetic/centrifugal force force
a member of the security forces force
rebel/government forces force
a peace-keeping force force
a member of the sales force force
A large proportion of the labour force (= all the people who work in a particular company, area, etc.) is unskilled. force
economic/market forces force
the forces of good/evil force
Ron is the driving force (= the person who has the most influence) behind the project. force
She's a force to be reckoned with (= a person who has a lot of power and influence and should therefore be treated seriously). force
The expansion of higher education should be a powerful force for change. force
Television has become a major force in American political life. force
He was finally defeated by forces beyond his control. force
They realized the force of her argument. force
He controlled himself by sheer force of will. force
She spoke with force and deliberation. force
the force of the blow/explosion/collision force
The shopping centre took the full force of the blast. force
She hits the ball with amazing force for someone so small. force
The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. force
The rioters were taken away by force. force
The ultimatum contained the threat of military force. force
We will achieve much more by persuasion than by brute force. force
plans to seize power by force of arms (= by military force) force
The new regulations are now in force. in force
When do the new regulations come into force? come/enter into force
force sth: to force a lock/window/door (= to break it open using force) force
to force an entry (= to enter a building using force) force
force sth + adv./prep.: She forced her way through the crowd of reporters. force
He tried to force a copy of his book into my hand. force
force sth + adj.: The door had been forced open. force
force sb into doing sth: The President was forced into resigning. force
force sb/yourself to do sth: The President was forced to resign. force
I was forced to take a taxi because the last bus had left. force
She forced herself to be polite to them. force
force sb into sth: Ill health forced him into early retirement. force
force sb: He didn't force me—I wanted to go. force
force yourself: 'I shouldn't really have any more.' 'Go on—force yourself!' force
force sth: Public pressure managed to force a change in the government's position. force
sales forecasts forecast
It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry. forecast
The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers. forecast
The shipping forecast gave warnings of gales. forecast
forecast sth: Experts are forecasting a recovery in the economy. forecast
Snow is forecast for tomorrow. forecast
It is difficult to forecast the demand for the new train service. forecast
forecast sth to do sth: Temperatures were forecast to reach 40°C. forecast
forecast that...: The report forecasts that prices will rise by 3% next month. forecast
forecast how, what, etc...: It is difficult to forecast how the markets will react. forecast
a foreign accent/language/student foreign
a foreign-owned company foreign
foreign holidays foreign
You could tell she was foreign by the way she dressed. foreign
foreign affairs/news/policy/trade foreign
foreign aid foreign
a foreign correspondent (= one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television) foreign
a tropical forest forest
a forest fire forest
Thousands of hectares of forest are destroyed each year. forest
I'll love you forever! forever
After her death, their lives changed forever. forever
Just keep telling yourself that it won't last forever. forever
It takes her forever to get dressed. forever
forget (about sb/sth): Try to forget about what happened. forget
Could you possibly forget about work for five minutes? forget
forget sb/sth: Forget him! forget
Let's forget our differences and be friends. forget
forget (that)...: Forget (that) I said anything! forget
forget (about sth): 'Why weren't you at the meeting?' 'Sorry—I forgot.' forget
forget to do sth: Take care, and don't forget to write. forget
I forgot to ask him for his address. forget
forget sth/sb: I forgot my purse (= I did not remember to bring it). forget
'Hey, don't forget me!' (= don't leave without me) forget
Aren't you forgetting something? (= I think you have forgotten to do sth) forget
forget (about sth): I'd completely forgotten about the money he owed me. forget
Before I forget, there was a call from Italy for you. forget
forget sth: I never forget a face. forget
Who could forget his speech at last year's party? forget
forget (that)...: She keeps forgetting (that) I'm not a child any more. forget
I was forgetting (= I had forgotten) (that) you've been here before. forget
forget where, how, etc...: I've forgotten where they live exactly. forget
I forget how much they paid for it. forget
forget (sb) doing sth: I'll never forget hearing this piece of music for the first time. forget
it is forgotten that...: It should not be forgotten that people used to get much more exercise. forget
forgive sb/yourself (for sth/for doing sth): I'll never forgive her for what she did. forgive
I'd never forgive myself if she heard the truth from someone else. forgive
forgive (sth): I can't forgive that type of behaviour. forgive
We all have to learn to forgive. forgive
forgive sb sth: She'd forgive him anything. forgive
forgive me: Forgive me, but I don't see that any of this concerns me. forgive
forgive me for doing sth: Forgive me for interrupting, but I really don't agree with that. forgive
forgive my ...: Forgive my ignorance, but what exactly does the company do? forgive
forgive my doing sth: Forgive my interrupting but I really don't agree with that. forgive
to eat with a knife and fork fork
her slender form form
The human form has changed little over the last 30 000 years. form
They made out a shadowy form in front of them. form
an application/entry/order form form
to fill in a form form
to fill out a form form
I filled in/out a form on their website. form
to complete a form form
a booking form form
a reservation form form
The disease can take several different forms. form
Help in the form of money will be very welcome. form
Help arrived in the form of two police officers. form
The training programme takes the form of a series of workshops. form
Most political questions involve morality in some form or other. form
We need to come to some form of agreement. form
I'm opposed to censorship in any shape or form. form
This dictionary is also available in electronic form. form
forms of transport/government/energy form
one of the most common forms of cancer form
all the millions of different life forms on the planet today form
They hope to form the new government. form
He formed a band with some friends from school. form
a newly-formed political party form
The band formed in 2007. form
The trees form a natural protection from the sun's rays. form
form sth: Bend the wire so that it forms a 'V'. form
Rearrange the letters to form a new word. form
Games can help children learn to form letters. form
Do you know how to form the past tense? form
form sth into sth: Form the dough into balls with your hands. form
form sth from/of sth: The chain is formed from 136 links. form
The table was formed of two large slabs of stone. form
form sb/sth (up) (into sth): to form a line/queue/circle form
First get students to form groups of four. form
form (up) (into sth): Queues were already forming outside the theatre. form
The teams formed up into lines. form
Flowers appeared, but fruits failed to form. form
Storm clouds are forming on the horizon. form
form sth: These hills were formed by glaciation. form
A plan formed in my head. form
form sth: I formed many close friendships at college. form
I didn't see enough of the play to form an opinion about it. form
formal evening dress formal
The dinner was a formal affair. formal
He kept the tone of the letter formal and businesslike. formal
She has a very formal manner, which can seem unfriendly. formal
formal legal processes formal
to make a formal apology/complaint/request formal
Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were re-established in December. formal
It is time to put these arrangements on a slightly more formal basis. formal
He has no formal teaching qualifications. formal
Young children are beginning their formal education sometimes as early as four years old. formal
'How do you do?' she said formally. formally
The accounts were formally approved by the board. formally
Although not formally trained as an art historian, he is widely respected for his knowledge of the period. formally
in former times former
the countries of the former Soviet Union former
This beautiful old building has been restored to its former glory. former
the former world champion former
my former boss/colleague/wife former
The former option would be much more sensible. former
He had to choose between giving up his job and giving up his principles. He chose the former. former
Namibia, formerly known as South West Africa formerly
I learnt that the house had formerly been an inn. formerly
John Marsh, formerly of London Road, Leicester, now living in France formerly
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle. formula
CO is the formula for carbon monoxide. formula
They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. formula
All the patients were interviewed according to a standard formula. formula
formula for sth/for doing sth: There's no magic formula for a perfect marriage. formula
the secret formula for the blending of the whisky formula
I have had the good fortune to work with some brilliant directors. fortune
By a stroke of fortune he found work almost immediately. fortune
Fortune smiled on me (= I had good luck). fortune
He made a fortune in real estate. fortune
She inherited a share of the family fortune. fortune
A car like that costs a small fortune. fortune
You don't have to spend a fortune to give your family tasty, healthy meals. fortune
She is hoping her US debut will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune. fortune
That ring must be worth a fortune. fortune
the changing fortunes of the film industry fortune
the fortunes of war fortune
a reversal of fortune(s) fortune
She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek. forward
He took two steps forward. forward
They ran forward to welcome her. forward
We consider this agreement to be an important step forward. forward
Cutting our costs is the only way forward. forward
We are not getting any further forward with the discussion. forward
The project will go forward (= continue) as planned. forward
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches. forward
The next scene takes the story forward five years. forward
from this day forward forward
It was decided to bring the meeting forward two weeks. forward
The door opened, blocking his forward movement. forward
a forward pass (= in a sports game) forward
to found a club/company found
Her family founded the college in 1895. found
The town was founded by English settlers in 1790. found
The builders are now beginning to lay the foundations of the new school. foundation
The explosion shook the foundations of the houses nearby. foundation
Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. foundation
The rumour is totally without foundation (= not based on any facts). foundation
These stories have no foundation (= are not based on any facts). foundation
The money will go to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. foundation
The organization has grown enormously since its foundation in 1955. foundation
She used the money to go towards the foundation of a special research group. foundation
the frame of an aircraft/a car/a bicycle frame
The bed frame is made of pine. frame
a picture frame frame
aluminium window frames frame
I'm going to paint the door frame white. frame
The photograph had been framed. frame
Her blonde hair framed her face. frame
He stood there, head back, framed against the blue sky. frame
If Sarah is free for lunch I'll take her out. free
Keep Friday night free for my party. free
What do you like to do in your free time (= when you are not working)? free
He held out his free hand and I took it. free
Is this seat free? free
Pull gently on the free end of the rope. free
They had to be cut free from their car after the accident. free
She finally managed to pull herself free. free
free from difficulty/doubt/fear free
free from artificial colours and flavourings free
It was several weeks before he was completely free of pain. free
virtually fat-free yogurt free
tax-free earnings free
a trouble-free life free
Ensure there is a free flow of air around the machine. free
Admission is free. free
free samples/tickets/advice free
We're offering a fabulous free gift with each copy you buy. free
You can't expect people to work for free (= without payment). free
The researchers set the birds free. free
He walked out of jail a free man. free
I have no ambitions other than to have a happy life and be free. free
Students have a free choice of courses in their final year. free
free to do sth: You are free to come and go as you please. free
'Can I use the phone?' 'Please, feel free (= of course you can use it).' free
A true democracy complete with free speech and a free press was called for. free
the country's first free election free
They gave me free access to all the files. free
These exercises help free the body of tension. free
The police are determined to free the town of violent crime. free
The centre aims to free young people from dependency on drugs. free
Three people were freed from the wreckage. free
She struggled to free herself. free
A good kick finally freed the door. free
He managed to free his arms from their bonds. free
By the end of May nearly 100 of an estimated 2 000 political prisoners had been freed. free
The hijackers agreed to free a further ten hostages. free
The starting point for emancipation was the freeing of children of slaves born after a certain date. free
The wagon broke free from the train. free
Children under five travel free. free
freedom of speech/thought/expression/worship freedom
a threat to press/academic, etc. freedom freedom
rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution freedom
freedom (of sth): freedom of action/choice freedom
Thanks to the automobile, Americans soon had a freedom of movement previously unknown. freedom
Enjoy the freedom of the outdoors (= where you can do what you want). freedom
freedom (to do sth): complete freedom to do as you wish freedom
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. freedom
He finally won his freedom after twenty years in jail. freedom
freedom from fear/pain/hunger, etc. freedom
the country's first freely elected president freely
EU citizens can now travel freely between member states. freely
the right to worship freely freely
Prices are higher than they would be if market forces were allowed to operate freely. freely
When the gate is raised, the water can flow freely. freely
Traffic is now moving more freely following an earlier accident. freely
The book is now freely available in the shops (= it is not difficult to get a copy). freely
Once into the open street they could breathe more freely. freely
The wine flowed freely (= there was a lot of it to drink). freely
I freely admit that I made a mistake. freely
Both players freely acknowledge that money was a major incentive. freely
For the first time he was able to speak freely without the fear of reprisals against his family. freely
Millions of people gave freely in response to the appeal for the victims of the earthquake. freely
She has always given freely of her time. freely
I froze with terror as the door slowly opened. freeze
The smile froze on her lips. freeze
The police officer shouted 'Freeze!' and the man dropped the gun. freeze
Can you freeze this cake? freeze
These meals are ideal for home freezing. freeze
Some fruits freeze better than others. freeze
Every time she opens the window we all freeze. freeze
Two men froze to death on the mountain. freeze
freeze sb: Two men were frozen to death on the mountain. freeze
It may freeze tonight, so bring those plants inside. freeze
freeze (up): The pipes have frozen, so we've got no water. freeze
freeze sth (up): Ten degrees of frost had frozen the lock on the car. freeze
Water freezes at 0°C. freeze
It's so cold that even the river has frozen. freeze
freeze sth: The cold weather had frozen the ground. freeze
He is a frequent visitor to this country. frequent
Her calls became less frequent. frequent
There is a frequent bus service into the centre of town. frequent
How frequent is this word (= how often does it occur in the language)? frequent
We met in a local bar much frequented by students. frequent
less frequented roads frequent
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport. frequently
some of the most frequently asked questions about the Internet frequently
He looked fresh and neat in a clean white shirt. fresh
a collection of summer dresses in fresh colours fresh
Regular facials help to keep the skin looking clean and fresh. fresh
The yellow paint makes the kitchen look much fresher. fresh
a fresh complexion fresh
a fresh breeze fresh
The winds are likely to get fresher towards the end of the day. fresh
There is a shortage of fresh water on the island. fresh
a toothpaste that leaves a nice fresh taste in your mouth fresh
Let's go and get some fresh air (= go outside where the air is cooler). fresh
Her hair smelled fresh and newly washed. fresh
fresh tracks in the snow fresh
Let me write it down while it's still fresh in my mind. fresh
fresh evidence fresh
I think it's time we tried a fresh approach. fresh
a fresh coat of paint fresh
The government is said to be taking a fresh look at the matter. fresh
They will lose no time in holding fresh elections. fresh
Fresh towels are provided every day. fresh
Could we order some fresh coffee? fresh
This is the opportunity he needs to make a fresh start (= to try sth new after not being successful at sth else). fresh
Is this milk fresh? fresh
fresh bread/flowers fresh
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. fresh
vegetables fresh from the garden fresh
Our chefs use only the freshest produce available. fresh
freshly brewed coffee freshly
freshly ironed shirts freshly
She had had her hair freshly washed and styled. freshly
This dessert can be served straight from the fridge. fridge
This is my friend Tom. friend
Is he a friend of yours? friend
She's an old friend (= I have known her a long time). friend
He's one of my best friends. friend
a close/good friend friend
a childhood/family/lifelong friend friend
I heard about it through a friend of a friend. friend
She has a wide circle of friends. friend
We've been friends for years. be/make friends (with sb)
They had a quarrel, but they're friends again now. be/make friends (with sb)
Simon finds it hard to make friends with other children. be/make friends (with sb)
a warm and friendly person friendly
friendly to/toward(s) sb: Everyone was very friendly towards me. friendly
a friendly smile/welcome friendly
a small hotel with a friendly atmosphere friendly
We soon became friendly with the couple next door. friendly
She was on friendly terms with most of the hospital staff. friendly
We were not on the friendliest of terms (= we were not friendly at all). friendly
to maintain friendly relations with all countries friendly
This software is much friendlier than the previous version. friendly
environmentally-friendly farming methods friendly
ozone-friendly cleaning materials friendly
a friendly argument friendly
friendly rivalry friendly
It was only a friendly match. friendly
a close/lasting/lifelong friendship friendship
friendships formed while she was at college friendship
friendship with sb: He seemed to have already struck up (= begun) a friendship with Jo. friendship
friendship between A and B: It's the story of an extraordinary friendship between a boy and a seal. friendship
Your friendship is very important to me. friendship
a conference to promote international friendship friendship
He threatened the intruders with a gun and frightened them off. frighten sb/sth away/off, frighten sb/sth away from sth
The high prices have frightened off many customers. frighten sb/sth away/off, frighten sb/sth away from sth
a frightened child frightened
Don't be frightened. frightened
He sounded frightened. frightened
frightened of sth: What are you frightened of? frightened
frightened of doing sth: I'm frightened of walking home alone in the dark. frightened
frightened to do sth: I'm too frightened to ask him now. frightened
frightened that...: She was frightened that the plane would crash. frightened
frightened for sb: I'm frightened for him (= that he will be hurt, etc.). frightened
I'd never do that. I'd be frightened to death. frightened
a frightening experience/prospect/thought frightening
It's frightening to think it could happen again. frightening
The noise was frightening. frightening
She began to walk away from him. from
Has the train from Bristol arrived? from
We're open from 8 to 7 every day. from
He was blind from birth. from
a letter from my brother from
information from witnesses from
the man from (= representing) the insurance company from
I'm from Italy. from
documents from the sixteenth century from
quotations from Shakespeare from
heat from the sun from
Steel is made from iron. from
100 metres from the scene of the accident from
You can see the island from here. from
From a financial point of view the project was a disaster. from
The temperature varies from 30 degrees to minus 20. from
The store sells everything from shoelaces to computers. from
Conditions vary from school to school. from
Things have gone from bad to worse. from
translating from English to Spanish from
You need a break from routine. from
The party was ousted from power after eighteen years. from
She saved him from drowning. from
She felt sick from tiredness. from
You can tell a lot about a person from their handwriting. from
From what I heard the company's in deep trouble. from
Is Portuguese very different from Spanish? from
I can't tell one twin from the other. from
From now on you can work on your own. from... on
She never spoke to him again from that day on. from... on
She was lying on her front. front
I spilled coffee down my front. front
The front of the building was covered with ivy. front
The book has a picture of Rome on the front. front
The front of the car was badly damaged. front
Keep your eyes to the front and walk straight ahead. front
There's a garden at the front of the house. front
I prefer to travel in the front of the car (= next to the driver). front
The teacher made me move my seat to the front of the classroom. front
Write your name in the front of the book (= the first few pages). front
The car in front of me stopped suddenly and I had to brake. in front of
The bus stops right in front of our house. in front of
He was standing in front of me in the line. in front of
She spends all day sitting in front of (= working at) her computer. in front of
She is now entitled to put 'Professor' in front of her name. in front of
Please don't talk about it in front of the children. in front of
Don't give up. You still have your whole life in front of you. in front of
Their house is the one with the big garden in front. in front
The blue team is currently in front with a lead of six points. in front
front teeth front
the front wheels of the car front
We had seats in the front row. front
an animal's front legs front
Let's go through to the front room (= the main room in a house where people sit and entertain guests). front
a front-seat passenger front
frozen peas frozen
I'm absolutely frozen! frozen
You look frozen stiff. frozen
The ground was frozen solid. frozen
She stared at him, frozen with shock. frozen
tropical fruits, such as bananas and pineapples fruit
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. fruit
a piece of fruit (= an apple, an orange, etc.) fruit
fruit juice fruit
fruit trees fruit
fried fish fry
the smell of bacon frying fry
solid fuel (= wood, coal, etc.) fuel
nuclear fuels fuel
a car with high fuel consumption fuel
Domestic fuel bills are set to rise again in the autumn. fuel
He'd had a very full life. full
Her life was too full to find time for hobbies. full
Many people don't use their computers to their full potential. full
measures to achieve full employment full
Students should take full advantage of the university's facilities. full
She came round the corner at full speed. full
Full details are available on request. full
I still don't think we've heard the full story. full
a full English breakfast full
A full refund will be given if the item is faulty. full
Fill in your full name and address. full
The country applied for full membership of the European Union. full
It is too early to assess the full extent of the damage. full
They sell a full range of hair and beauty products. full
No more for me, thanks—I'm full up. full
The kids still weren't full, so I gave them an ice cream each. full
You can't run on a full stomach. full
The sky was full of brightly coloured fireworks. full
Life is full of coincidences. full
Our new brochure is crammed full of inspirational ideas. full
animals pumped full of antibiotics full
She was full of admiration for the care she had received. full
He smiled, his eyes full of laughter. full
a full bottle of wine full
She could only nod, because her mouth was full. full
My suitcase was full of books. full
There were cardboard boxes stuffed full of clothes. full
Sorry, the hotel is full up tonight. full
The address must be printed in full. in full
She had fully recovered from the accident. fully
We are fully aware of the dangers. fully
I fully understand your motives. fully
We had a lot of fun at Sarah's party. fun
Sailing is good fun. fun
Have fun! (= Enjoy yourself) fun
I decided to learn Spanish, just for fun. fun
I didn't do all that work just for the fun of it. fun
It's not much fun going to a party on your own. fun
'What fun!' she said with a laugh. fun
Walking three miles in the pouring rain is not my idea of fun. fun
The whole family can join in the fun at Water World. fun
'What do you say to a weekend in New York?' 'Sounds like fun.' fun
She's very lively and full of fun. fun
We didn't mean to hurt him. It was just a bit of fun. fun
It wasn't serious - it was all done in fun. fun
It's cruel to make fun of people who stammer. make fun of sb/sth
She's really fun to be with. fun
This game looks fun! fun
There are lots of fun things for young people to do here. fun
to fulfil/perform a function function
bodily functions (= for example eating, sex, using the toilet) function
The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body. function
This design aims for harmony of form and function. function
The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions. function
There are numerous functions in aid of charity. function
The sofa also functions as a bed. function as sb/sth
I need money to be able to function as an artist. function as sb/sth
a disaster relief fund fund
the company's pension fund fund
the International Monetary Fund fund
government funds fund
The hospital is trying to raise funds for a new kidney machine. fund
The project has been cancelled because of lack of funds fund
I'm short of funds at the moment—can I pay you back next week? fund
a dance festival funded by the Arts Council fund
The museum is privately funded. fund
a government-funded programme fund
There is a fundamental difference between the two points of view. fundamental
A fundamental change in the organization of health services was required. fundamental
a question of fundamental importance fundamental
Hard work is fundamental to success. fundamental
A funny thing happened to me today. funny
It's funny how things never happen the way you expect them to. funny
That's funny—he was here a moment ago and now he's gone. funny
The funny thing is it never happened again after that. funny
The engine's making a very funny noise. funny
I'm pleased I didn't get that job, in a funny sort of way. funny
a funny story funny
That's the funniest thing I've ever heard. funny
It's not funny! Someone could have been hurt. funny
I was really embarrassed, but then I saw the funny side of it. funny
Oh very funny! You expect me to believe that? funny
'What's so funny?' she demanded. funny
The cat carefully licked its fur. fur
a fur coat fur
the fur trade fur
a fur farm (= where animals are bred and killed for their fur) fur
The animal is hunted for its fur. fur
fur-lined gloves fur
elegant ladies in furs fur
a piece of furniture furniture
garden/office, etc. furniture furniture
We need to buy some new furniture. furniture
We had walked further than I had realized. further
Two miles further on we came to a small town. further
The hospital is further down the road. further
Can you stand a bit further away? further
Think further back into your childhood. further
How will the company be doing ten years further on? further
The police decided to investigate further. further
My life is further complicated by having to work such long hours. further
Nothing could be further from the truth. further
Cook for a further 2 minutes. further
Have you any further questions? further
For further details call this number. further
We have decided to take no further action. further
The museum is closed until further notice (= until we say that it is open again). further
We need to plan for the future. future
What will the cities of the future look like? future
The movie is set in the future. future
The exchange rate is likely to fall in the near future (= soon). future
What does the future hold? future
Her future is uncertain. future
This deal could safeguard the futures of the 2 000 employees. future
Recent events throw doubt on the president's political future. future
She has a great future ahead of her. future
I can't see any future in this relationship. future
Please be more careful in future. in future
In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked. in future
future generations future
at a future date future
future developments in computer software future
He met his future wife at law school. future
to gain confidence/strength/experience gain
I've gained weight recently. gain
gain sth: to gain entrance/entry/access to sth gain
The country gained its independence ten years ago. gain
The party gained over 50% of the vote. gain
I gained an insight into the work of a journalist. gain
He has gained a reputation for unpredictable behaviour. gain
gain sb sth: Her unusual talent gained her worldwide recognition. gain
gain sth (by/from sth): There is nothing to be gained from delaying the decision. gain
gain (by/from sth): Who stands to gain from this decision? gain
efficiency gains gain
These policies have resulted in great gains in public health. gain
Our loss is their gain. gain
a £3 000 gain from our investment gain
Regular exercise helps prevent weight gain. gain
The party had a net gain of nine seats on the local council. gain
gamble (at/on sth): to gamble at cards gamble
to gamble on the horses gamble
gamble sth (at/on sth): I gambled all my winnings on the last race. gamble
gamble sth (on sth): He's gambling his reputation on this deal. gamble
gamble with/on sth: It was wrong to gamble with our children's future. gamble
She knew she was taking a gamble but decided it was worth it. gamble
They invested money in the company right at the start and the gamble paid off (= brought them success). gamble
It was the biggest gamble of his political career. gamble
heavy gambling debts gambling
a game of cops and robbers game
two games all (= both players have won two games) game
the Olympic Games game
card games game
board games game
a game of chance/skill game
ball games, such as football or tennis game
We're going to the ball game (= baseball game). game
to play a game of chess game
Saturday's League game against Swansea game
Let's have a game of table tennis. game
They're in training for the big game. game
a gap in a hedge gap
Leave a gap between your car and the next. gap
There should be a six-inch gap at the bottom. gap
a gap in the conversation gap
They met again after a gap of twenty years. gap
There's a big age gap between them (= a big difference in their ages). gap
the gap between rich and poor gap
the gap between theory and practice gap
His death left an enormous gap in my life. gap
There were several gaps in my education. gap
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). gap
a house with an attached garage garage
a double garage (= one for two cars) garage
a bus garage garage
an underground garage (= for example under an office building) garage
a garage mechanic garage
garbage collection garbage
Don't forget to take out the garbage. garbage
Throw it in the garbage. garbage
'You mean you believe all that garbage?' he said. garbage
a front/back garden garden
children playing in the garden garden
garden flowers/plants garden
out in the garden garden
a rose garden (= where only roses are grown) garden
the botanical gardens in Edinburgh garden
a gas station gas
a gas pump gas
to fill up the gas tank gas
Air is a mixture of gases. gas
CFC gases gas
a gas bottle/cylinder (= for storing gas) gas
a gas cooker/fire/furnace/oven/ring/stove gas
a gas explosion/leak gas
gas central heating gas
Preheat the oven to gas mark 5 (= a particular temperature of a gas oven) gas
I fill up the tank with gasoline about once a week. gasoline
leaded/unleaded gasoline gasoline
an iron gate gate
He pushed open the garden gate. gate
A crowd gathered at the factory gates. gate
the gates of the city gate
We drove through the palace gates. gate
BA flight 726 to Paris is now boarding at gate 16. gate
Detectives have spent months gathering evidence. gather
to gather wild flowers gather
A crowd soon gathered. gather
Can you all gather round? I've got something to tell you. gather
The whole family gathered together at Ray's home. gather
be gathered + adv.prep.: They were all gathered round the TV. gather
A large crowd was gathered outside the studio. gather
The kids were gathered together in one room. gather
gather sth: People slowly gathered their belongings and left the hall. gather
gather sth together/up: I waited while he gathered up his papers. gather
climbing/fishing/sports, etc. gear gear
Careless use of the clutch may damage the gears. gear
The car pulled up with a screech of brakes and a grinding of gears. gear
first/second, etc. gear gear
reverse gear gear
low/high gear gear
bottom/top gear gear
to change gear gear
to shift gear gear
When parking on a hill, leave the car in gear. gear
What gear are you in? gear
He drove wildly, crashing through the gears like a maniac. gear
a general hospital general
general education general
We shall at this stage keep the discussion fairly general. general
I check the bookings to get a general idea of what activities to plan. general
I know how it works in general terms. general
They gave a general description of the man. general
There is one exception to this general principle. general
As a general rule (= usually) he did what he could to be helpful. general
This opinion is common among the general population (= ordinary people). general
The general opinion is that the conference was a success. general
the general belief/consensus general
books of general interest (= of interest to most people) general
The bad weather has been fairly general (= has affected most areas). general
In general, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare. in general
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular. in general
The plan was generally welcomed. generally
It is now generally accepted that... generally
The new drug will be generally available from January. generally
He was a generally unpopular choice for captain. generally
I generally get up at six. generally
The male is generally larger with a shorter beak. generally
Let's talk just about investment generally. generally
to generate electricity/heat/power generate
to generate income/profit generate
We need someone to generate new ideas. generate
The proposal has generated a lot of interest. generate
the younger/older generation generation
My generation have grown up without the experience of a world war. generation
I often wonder what future generations will make of our efforts. generation
a generation ago generation
My family have lived in this house for generations. generation
stories passed down from generation to generation generation
a first-/second-generation American (= a person whose family has lived in America for one/two generations) generation
She has inspired a whole generation of fashion school graduates. generation
a generous benefactor generous
generous (with sth): to be generous with your time generous
to be generous in giving help generous
a generous gift/offer generous
It was generous of him to offer to pay for us both. generous
a generous helping of meat generous
The car has a generous amount of space. generous
a generous mind generous
He wrote a very generous assessment of my work. generous
Please give generously. generously
a dress that is generously cut (= uses plenty of material) generously
a quiet and gentle man gentle
a gentle voice/laugh/touch gentle
She was the gentlest of nurses. gentle
He lived in a gentler age than ours. gentle
Be gentle with her! gentle
She agreed to come, after a little gentle persuasion. gentle
He looks scary but he's really a gentle giant. gentle
a gentle breeze gentle
the gentle swell of the sea gentle
Cook over a gentle heat. gentle
We went for a gentle stroll. gentle
a little gentle exercise gentle
This soap is very gentle on the hands. gentle
a gentle slope/curve/angle gentle
Thank you—you're a real gentleman. gentleman
He's no gentleman! gentleman
Ladies and gentlemen! Can I have your attention, please? gentleman
Gentlemen of the jury! gentleman
Can I help you, gentlemen? gentleman
There's a gentleman to see you. gentleman
She held the baby gently. gently
'You miss them, don't you?' he asked gently. gently
Simmer the soup gently for 30 minutes. gently
Massage the area gently but firmly. gently
leaves moving gently in the breeze gently
The path ran gently down to the sea. gently
Is the painting a genuine Picasso? genuine
Fake designer watches are sold at a fraction of the price of the genuine article. genuine
Only genuine refugees can apply for asylum. genuine
He made a genuine attempt to improve conditions. genuine
genuine concern for others genuine
a very genuine person genuine
genuinely sorry genuinely
human/physical/economic/social geography geography
a geography lesson/department/teacher/textbook geography
a degree in geography geography
the geography of New York City geography
Kim knew the geography of the building and strode along the corridor. geography
+ adv./prep.: The bridge was destroyed so we couldn't get across the river. get
She got into bed. get
He got down from the ladder. get
We didn't get (= go) to bed until 3 a.m. get
Where do we get on the bus? get
I'm getting off (= leaving the train) at the next station. get
Where have they got to (= where are they)? get
We must be getting home; it's past midnight. get
get sb/sth + adv./prep.: The general had to get his troops across the river. get
We couldn't get the piano through the door. get
We'd better call a taxi and get you home. get
I can't get the lid off. get
We're going to be late—let's get a taxi. get
I usually get the bus to work. get
We got to San Diego at 7 o'clock. get
You got in very late last night. get
What time did you get here? get
I haven't got very far with the book I'm reading. get
I must get my hair cut. get
I'll never get all this work finished. get
get sb/sth to do sth: I couldn't get the car to start this morning. get
He got his sister to help him with his homework. get
You'll never get him to understand. get
get sb/sth doing sth: Can you really get that old car going again? get
It's not hard to get him talking—the problem is stopping him! get
You'll soon get used to the climate here. get
We ought to go; it's getting late. get
to get dressed/undressed (= to put your clothes on/take your clothes off) get
They plan to get married in the summer. get
She's upstairs getting ready. get
I wouldn't go there alone; you might get (= be) mugged. get
My car got (= was) stolen at the weekend. get
get sb/sth + adj.: Don't get your dress dirty! get
He got his fingers caught in the door. get
She soon got the children ready for school. get
After a time you get to realize that these things don't matter. get
You'll like her once you get to know her. get
His drinking is getting to be a problem. get
She's getting to be an old lady now. get
I got this cold off (= from) you! get
She gets (= often suffers from) really bad headaches. get
He got a 'C' in Chemistry and a 'B' in English. get
get sb/sth: Quick—go and get a cloth! get
Somebody get a doctor! get
I have to go and get my mother from the airport (= collect her). get
get sth for sb: Get a drink for John. get
get sb/yourself sth: Get John a drink. get
I got a letter from Dave this morning. get
What (= What presents) did you get for your birthday? get
He gets (= earns) about $40 000 a year. get
This room gets very little sunshine. get
I got a shock when I saw the bill. get
I get the impression that he is bored with his job. get
get sth: Where did you get (= buy) that skirt? get
Did you manage to get tickets for the concert? get
She opened the door wider to get a better look. get
Try to get some sleep. get
He has just got a new job. get
get sth for sb: Did you get a present for your mother? get
get sb/yourself sth: Did you get your mother a present? get
Why don't you get yourself a car? get
$100 will get you the basic model. get
You can get the basic model for $100. get
How much did you get for your car? get
The class got up when the teacher came in. get up
Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. get through (to sb)
I tried calling you several times but I couldn't get through. get through (to sb)
We got through a fortune while we were in New York! get through sth
We promised we'd go—we can't get out of it now. get out of sth
get doing sth: I wish I could get out of going to that meeting. get out of sth
I can't get out of the habit of waking at six in the morning. get out of sth
I'm not getting on very fast with this job. get on with sth
Be quiet and get on with your work. get on with sth
Get on with it! We haven't got all day. get on with sth
He's getting on very well at school. get on
How did you get on at the interview? get on
Parents are always anxious for their children to get on. get on
I don't know how he's going to get on in life. get on
We can get on perfectly well without her. get on
I just can't get along without a secretary. get on
I can't get into these shoes—they're too small. get into sth
What's the best way to get into journalism? get into sth
I got into conversation with an Italian student. get into sth
to get into a fight get into sth
Are you sure you know what you're getting into? get into sth
Don't let yourself get into bad habits. get into sth
You should get into the routine of saving the document you are working on every ten minutes. get into sth
How did she get into (= start taking) drugs? get into sth
I'm really getting into jazz these days. get into sth
The train got in late. get in, get into sth
What time do you get into Heathrow? get in, get into sth
The Republican candidate stands a good chance of getting in. get in, get into sth
She first got into Parliament (= became an MP) in 2005. get in, get into sth
She's got into Durham to study law. get in, get into sth
Thieves got away with computer equipment worth $30 000. get away with sth
He was lucky to get away with only a fine. get away with sth
Don't be tempted to cheat—you'll never get away with it. get away with sth
get doing sth: Nobody gets away with insulting me like that. get away with sth
What time did you get back last night? get back
We only got back from our trip yesterday. get back
She's got her old job back. get sth back
I never lend books—you never get them back. get sth back
How does she get by on such a small salary? get by (on/in/with sth)
I can just about get by in German (= I can speak basic German). get by (on/in/with sth)
He got into trouble with the police while he was still at school. get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth
Three people were rescued from a yacht which got into difficulties. get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth
She got herself into a real state (= became very anxious) before the interview. get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth
He was lucky to get off with a small fine. get off (with sth), get sb off (with sth)
A good lawyer might be able to get you off. get off (with sth), get sb off (with sth)
She's never really got on with her sister. get on with sb, get on (together)
She and her sister have never really got on. get on with sb, get on (together)
We get along just fine together. get on with sb, get on (together)
She can't get over her shyness. get over sth
I think the problem can be got over without too much difficulty. get over sth
He was disappointed at not getting the job, but he'll get over it. get over sth/sb
A clever lawyer might find a way of getting round that clause. get round/around sth
I meant to do the ironing but I didn't get round to it. get round/around to sth
get doing sth: I hope to get around to answering your letter next week. get round/around to sth
He always gets up early. get up, get sb up
Could you get me up at 6.30 tomorrow? get up, get sb up
He's a giant of a man. giant
a giant crab giant
a giant-size box of tissues giant
a giant step towards achieving independence giant
The watch was a gift from my mother. gift
Thank you for your generous gift. gift
a free gift for every reader gift
the gift of life gift
The family made a gift of his paintings to the gallery. gift
gifts of toys for the children gift
gift (for sth): She has a great gift for music. gift
gift (for doing sth): He has the gift of making friends easily. gift
She can pick up a tune instantly on the piano. It's a gift. gift
a baby girl girl
a little girl of six girl
Hello, girls and boys! girl
Our youngest girl is at college. girl
Alex is not interested in girls yet. girl
He married the girl next door. girl
I had lunch with a girlfriend. girlfriend
She had given the assignment an A. give
I give it ten out of ten for originality. give
Give me a call tomorrow. give
I'll give you a ring. give
give sth: She gave a shrug of her shoulders (= she shrugged ). give
He turned to us and gave a big smile (= smiled broadly). give
She looked up from her work and gave a yawn (= yawned). give
He gave a loud cry (= cried out loudly) and fell to the floor. give
Her work has given pleasure to (= pleased) millions of readers. give
give sb sth: He gave her a kiss (= kissed her). give
I have to admit that the news gave us a shock (= shocked us). give
We'll give you all the help we can (= help you in every way we can). give
All that driving has given me a headache. give
Go for a walk. It'll give you an appetite. give
She gave a reading from her latest volume of poetry. give
The President will be giving a press conference this afternoon. give
give sb sth: You've given me your cold. give
give sth to sb: She'd given the bug to all her colleagues. give
give sb sth: The judge gave him a nine-month suspended sentence. give
give sth to sb: We discussed what punishment should be given to the boys. give
give sb/sth sth: I gave the matter a lot of thought. give
give sth to sb/sth: I gave a lot of thought to the matter. give
The government has given top priority to reforming the tax system. give
We need your help—please give generously. give
give to sth: They both gave regularly to charity. give
give sth (to sth): I gave a small donation. give
give sb sth (for sth): How much will you give me for the car? give
give sth: I'd give anything to see him again. give
give sth for sth: I gave £50 for the lot. give
give sth to sb: Give the letter to your mother when you've read it. give
She gave her ticket to the woman at the check-in desk. give
give sb sth: Give your mother the letter. give
They were all given a box to carry. give
give sb sth: What are you giving your father for his birthday? give
She was given a huge bunch of flowers. give
Did you give the waiter a tip? give
give sth to sb: We don't usually give presents to people at work. give
give (sth): They say it's better to give than to receive. give
give sb sth: They were all thirsty so I gave them a drink. give
Give me your name and address. give
We've been given a 2% pay increase. give
I was hoping you would give me a job. give
He was given a new heart in a five-hour operation. give
She wants a job that gives her more responsibility. give
Can I give you a ride to the station? give
They couldn't give me any more information. give
I'll give you (= allow you to have) ten minutes to prepare your answer. give
Don't give me any of that backchat (= don't be rude). give
give sth to sb: He gives Italian lessons to his colleagues. give
The reforms should give a better chance to the less able children. give
She didn't give up work when she had the baby. give sth up
We'd given up hope of ever having children. give sth up
give doing sth: You ought to give up smoking. give sth up
The rebels were forced to give in. give in (to sb/sth)
The authorities have shown no signs of giving in to the kidnappers' demands. give in (to sb/sth)
Could you give me back my pen? give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb)
Could you give me my pen back? give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb)
I picked it up and gave it back to him. give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb)
Give it me back! give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb)
The operation gave him back the use of his legs. give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb)
He gave away most of his money to charity. give sth away
Check out the prices of our pizzas—we're virtually giving them away! give sth away
She gave away state secrets to the enemy. give sth/sb away
It was supposed to be a surprise but the children gave the game away. give sth/sb away
His voice gave him away (= showed who he really was). give sth/sb away
The flowers gave off a fragrant perfume. give off sth
The fire doesn't seem to be giving off much heat. give off sth
The teacher gave out the exam papers. give sth out
They gave up without a fight. give up
She doesn't give up easily. give up
I give up—tell me the answer. give up
'I passed the test!' 'I'm so glad (for you).' glad
She was glad when the meeting was over. glad
glad about sth: 'He doesn't need the pills any more.' 'I'm glad about that.' glad
I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. glad
glad (that)...: I'm glad (that) you're feeling better. glad
He was glad he'd come. glad
I'm so glad (that) you're safe! glad
glad to do sth: I'm glad to meet you. I've heard a lot about you. glad
I've never been so glad to see anyone in my life! glad
He talked so much that they were really glad to see the back of him (= when he left). glad
a pair of glasses glass
dark glasses glass
I wear glasses for driving. glass
We keep all our glass and china in this cupboard. glass
She has a fine collection of Bohemian glass. glass
a sherry glass glass
a wine glass glass
a glass of sherry/wine/water, etc. glass
He drank three whole glasses. glass
a sheet/pane of glass glass
frosted/toughened glass glass
a glass bottle/dish/roof glass
I cut myself on a piece of broken glass. glass
The vegetables are grown under glass (= in a greenhouse ). glass
global issues global
The commission is calling for a global ban on whaling. global
the company's domestic and global markets global
a tube of glue glue
synthetic glues glue
He sticks to her like glue (= never leaves her). glue
He spends every evening glued to the TV. be glued to sth
Her eyes were glued to the screen (= she did not stop watching it). be glued to sth
Hasn't the time gone quickly? go
Half an hour went past while we were sitting there. go
Has your headache gone yet? go
I left my bike outside the library and when I came out again it had gone. go
This clock doesn't go. go
+ noun: The gun went 'bang'. go
The whistle went for the end of the game. go
go to/into sth: She went to sleep. go
go out of sth: That colour has gone out of fashion. go
to go bald/blind/mad/bankrupt, etc. go
Her hair is going grey. go
This milk has gone sour. go
The children went wild with excitement. go
'How did your interview go?' 'It went very well, thank you.' go
Did everything go smoothly? go
How's it going (= is your life enjoyable, successful, etc. at the moment)? go
The way things are going the company will be bankrupt by the end of the year. go
This dictionary goes on the top shelf. go
Where do you want the piano to go (= be put)? go
My clothes won't all go in that one suitcase. go
He tried to push his hand through the gap but it wouldn't go. go
I want a rope that will go from the top window to the ground. go
Where does this road go? go
I want this memo to go to all managers. go
to go for a walk/drive/swim/run go
Shall we go for a drink (= at a pub or bar) after work? go
I have to go shopping this afternoon. go
We're going sailing on Saturday. go
I have to go to the hospital. go
to go to prison (= to be sent there as punishment for a crime) go
Do you go to church (= regularly attend church services)? go
I must be going now. go
They came at six and went at nine. go
Has she gone yet? go
He's been gone an hour (= he left an hour a go). go
When does the train go? go
to go on a journey/a tour/a trip/a cruise go
Richard has gone on leave for two weeks. go
He goes to work by bus. go
I have to go to Rome on business. go
She has gone to China (= is now in China or is on her way there). go
She has been to China (= she went to China and has now returned). go
I think you should go to the doctor's. go
Are you going home for Christmas? go
go to do sth: She has gone to see her sister this weekend. go
Are you going to Dave's party? go
Who else is going? go
His dog goes everywhere with him. go
+ adv./prep.: He's going too fast. go
The car went skidding off the road into a ditch. go
She went sobbing up the stairs. go
She crashed into a waiter and his tray of drinks went flying. go
Does this jacket go with this skirt? go with sth
Those colours don't really go (together). go with sth
Disease often goes with poverty. go with sth
Disease and poverty often go together. go with sth
The price of cigarettes is going up. go up
Cigarettes are going up in price. go up
I always start the day by going through my email. go through sth
She went through the company's accounts, looking for evidence of fraud. go through sth
Let's go through the arguments again. go through sth
Could we go through (= practise) Act 2 once more? go through sth
Certain formalities have to be gone through before you can emigrate. go through sth
She's been going through a bad patch recently. go through sth
He's amazingly cheerful considering all he's had to go through. go through sth
Go over your work before you hand it in. go over sth
She goes out a lot. go out
go doing sth: He goes out drinking most evenings. go out
Suddenly all the lights went on. go on
She became more and more talkative as the evening went on. go on
What's going on here? go on
This cannot be allowed to go on. go on
How much longer will this hot weather go on for? go on
We can't go on like this—we seem to be always arguing. go on
She hesitated for a moment and then went on. go on
+ speech: 'You know,' he went on, 'I think my brother could help you.' go on
Go on! Have another drink! go on
Go on—jump! go on
The gun went off by accident. go off
The bomb went off in a crowded street. go off
Suddenly the lights went off. go off
The heating goes off at night. go off
The car skidded and went into a tree. go into sth
to go into the Army/the Church/Parliament go into sth
to go into teaching go into sth
The price of oil is going down. go down
Oil is going down in price. go down
Can I go back to what you said at the beginning of the meeting? go back (to sth)
Once you have made this decision, there will be no going back (= you will not be able to change your mind). go back (to sth)
Their family goes back to the time of the Pilgrim Fathers. go back (to sth)
Just go away! go away
Go away and think about it, then let me know. go away
They've gone away for a few days. go away
I'm going away on business. go away
The smell still hasn't gone away. go away
to go round in a circle go around/round
There aren't enough chairs to go around. go around/round
She often goes around barefoot. go around/round
go doing sth: It's unprofessional to go round criticizing your colleagues. go around/round
I'll go ahead and tell them you're on the way. go ahead
The building of the new bridge will go ahead as planned. go ahead
'May I start now?' 'Yes, go ahead.' go ahead (with sth)
The government intends to go ahead with its tax cutting plans go ahead (with sth)
I went round to the post office. go around/round (to...)
I'm going around to my sister's (= her house) later. go around/round (to...)
The kids go back to school next week. go back to sth
go doing sth: She's decided to go back to teaching. go back to sth
Things will get easier as time goes by. go by
The weeks went slowly by. go by
That's enough for now—let's go on with it tomorrow. go on (with sth)
He said nothing but just went on working. go on doing sth
Tom has been going out with Lucy for six weeks. go out with sb, go out (together)
How long have Tom and Lucy been going out together? go out with sb, go out (together)
She decided not to go through with (= not to have) the operation. go through with sth
Proceeds from the concert will go to charity. go to sb/sth
All her property went to her eldest son (= when she died). go to sb/sth
There wasn't time for breakfast, so I had to go without. go without (sth)
How long can a human being go (= survive) without sleep? go without (sth)
go doing sth: She went without eating for three days. go without (sth)
We're going to buy a house when we've saved enough money. be going to do sth
I think I'm going to faint. be going to do sth
If the drought continues there's going to be a famine. be going to do sth
He headed the ball into an open goal (= one that had nobody defending it). goal
Who is in goal (= is the goalkeeper ) for Arsenal? goal
The winning goal was scored by Hill. goal
Liverpool won by three goals to one. goal
United conceded two goals in the first half. goal
a penalty goal goal
to work towards a goal goal
to achieve/attain a goal goal
You need to set yourself some long-term goals. goal
Our ultimate goal must be the preservation of the environment. goal
Their goal was to eradicate malaria. goal
Do you believe in God? god
Good luck and God bless you. god
the Son of God (= Christ) god
I swear by Almighty God that the evidence I shall give... (= in a court of law) god
Mars was the Roman god of war. god
the rain god god
Greek gods god
God, what a stupid thing to do! God, God almighty, God in heaven, good God, my God, oh (dear) God
a gold bracelet/ring/watch, etc. gold
18-carat gold gold
the country's gold reserves gold
made of solid/pure gold gold
I love the reds and golds of autumn. gold
The company name was spelled out in gold letters. gold
'Dinner's ready.' 'Good—I'm starving.' good
'I got the job.' 'Oh, good.' good
Good, I think we've come to a decision. good
Good old Jack! good
'I've ordered some drinks.' 'Good man!' good
Now is a good time to buy a house. good
good for sth/to do sth: She would be good for the job. good
good for sb: Can we change our meeting? Monday isn't good (= convenient) for me. good
Too much sun isn't good for you. good
It's probably good for you to get some criticism now and then. good
Shut your mouth, if you know what's good for you (= used as a threat). good
It's no good complaining—they never listen. good
This book is no good to me: I need the new edition. good
Can you speak into my good ear? good
I don't feel too good today. good
'How are you?' 'I'm good.' (= used as a general reply to a greeting) good
You can stay up late if you're good. good
Get dressed now, there's a good girl. good
good (to sb): He was very good to me when I was ill. good
good (of sb) (to do sth): It was very good of you to come. good
good (about sth): I had to take a week off work but my colleagues were very good about it. good
It is good practice to supply a written report to the buyer. good
She was a good Catholic girl. good
She has tried to lead a good life. good
a good deed good
Giving her that money was a good thing to do. good
He is a very good man. good
to be a good actor/cook good
good at sth: to be good at languages/your job good
good at doing sth: Nick has always been good at finding cheap flights. good
She's good with her hands (= able to make things, etc.). good
He's very good with children. good
The play had good reviews. good
The hotel has a good reputation. good
He comes from a good family. good
Thank you, good question. good
Yes, that's a good point. good
I have good reason to be suspicious. good
What a good idea! good
This is a good example of what I mean. good
Did you have a good time in London? good
It's good to see you again. good
This is very good news. good
Let's hope we have good weather tomorrow. good
We are still friends, though, which is good. good
It's a good thing (= it's lucky) you came early. good
a good book good
good food good
The piano was in good condition. good
Your work is just not good enough. good
The results were pretty good. good
Sorry, my English is not very good. good
This is as good a place as any to spend the night. good
You'll never marry her—she's much too good for you. good
Cuts have been made for the good of the company. good
I'm only telling you this for your own good. good
What's the good of (= how does it help you) earning all that money if you don't have time to enjoy it? good
What good is it redecorating if you're thinking of moving? good
the difference between good and evil good
Is religion always a force for good? good
This gadget isn't much good. be no good, not be any/much good
It's no good trying to talk me out of leaving. be no good, not be any/much good
Was his advice ever any good? be no good, not be any/much good
His latest film isn't much good. be no good, not be any/much good
Do you think these latest changes will do any good? do good, do sb good
Don't you think talking to her would do some good? do good, do sb good
I'm sure a few days off would do you a power of good (= improve your health). do good, do sb good
Goodbye! It was great to meet you. goodbye
She didn't even say goodbye to her mother . goodbye
Say goodbye to Mary for me. goodbye
We waved them goodbye. goodbye
We've already said our goodbyes. goodbye
Kiss me goodbye! goodbye
Take out our service contract and say goodbye to costly repair bills. goodbye
cheap/expensive goods goods
leather/cotton/paper goods goods
electrical/sports goods goods
perishable/durable goods goods
increased tax on goods and services goods
stolen goods goods
The plastic bag contained all his worldly goods (= everything he owned). goods
The country is governed by elected representatives of the people. govern
He accused the opposition party of being unfit to govern. govern
to lead/form a government government
the last Conservative government government
the government of the day government
Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. government
She has resigned from the Government. government
The Government has/have been considering further tax cuts. government
government policies/officials/ministers government
a government department/agency/grant government
government expenditure/intervention government
coalition/communist/democratic/totalitarian, etc. government government
Democratic government has now replaced military rule. government
central/federal government government
strong government government
The Democrats are now in government in the US. government
the former governor of the colony governor
a provincial governor governor
the governor of Arizona governor
the Arizona governor governor
Governor Bev Perdue governor
a school governor governor
the board of governors of the college governor
a prison governor governor
the governor of the Bank of England governor
I can't decide. I'll have to ask the governor (= the man in charge, who employs sb). governor
grab (sth): She grabbed the child's hand and ran. grab
He grabbed hold of me and wouldn't let go. grab
He grabbed her around the throat and squeezed. grab
Someone grabbed me from behind. grab
Don't grab—there's plenty for everyone. grab
grab sth from sb/sth: Jim grabbed a cake from the plate. grab
grab at sth: She grabbed at the branch, missed and fell. grab
grab for sth: Kate grabbed for the robber's gun. grab
Let's grab a sandwich before we go. grab
I'll grab a bite to eat in town. grab
Grab a cab and get over here. grab
I managed to grab a couple of hours' sleep on the plane. grab
Grab a seat, I won't keep you a moment. grab
By the time we arrived, someone had grabbed all the good seats. grab
She's always trying to grab the limelight. grab
All the materials used were of the highest grade. grade
salary grades (= levels of pay) grade
She's still only on a secretarial grade. grade
She got good grades on her exams. grade
70% of pupils got Grade C or above. grade
Sam is in (the) second grade. grade
grade sth/sb (by/according to sth): The containers are graded according to size. grade
grade sth/sb from... to...: Eggs are graded from small to extra large. grade
Responses were graded from 1 (very satisfied) to 5 (not at all satisfied). grade
grade sth (as) sth: Ten beaches were graded as acceptable. grade
grade sb/sth: I spent all weekend grading papers. grade
grade sb/sth + noun: The best students are graded A. grade
a gradual change in the climate gradual
Recovery from the disease is very gradual. gradual
The weather gradually improved. gradually
Gradually, the children began to understand. gradually
Women have gradually become more involved in the decision-making process. gradually
America's grain exports grain
a few grains of rice grain
a grain of salt/sand/sugar grain
the basic rules of grammar grammar
English grammar grammar
His grammar is appalling. grammar
bad grammar grammar
a French grammar grammar
It's not a very grand house. grand
The wedding was a very grand occasion. grand
a grand design/plan/strategy grand
New Yorkers built their city on a grand scale. grand
The children are staying with their grandparents. grandparent
grant sth: My request was granted. grant
grant sb sth: I was granted permission to visit the palace. grant
She was granted a divorce. grant
He was granted a licence to mine in the area. grant
The bank finally granted me a £500 loan. grant
grant sth to sb/sth: The bank finally granted a £500 loan to me. grant
These lands had been granted to the family in perpetuity. grant
I just took it for granted that he'd always be around. take it for granted (that...)
She seemed to take it for granted that I would go with her to New York. take it for granted (that...)
Her husband was always there and she just took him for granted. take sb/sth for granted
We take having an endless supply of clean water for granted. take sb/sth for granted
student grants (= to pay for their education) grant
He has been awarded a research grant. grant
a blade of grass grass
The dry grass caught fire. grass
to cut/mow the grass grass
Don't walk on the grass. grass
Keep off the grass. (= on a sign) grass
grateful (to sb) (for sth): I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help. grateful
We would be grateful for any information you can give us. grateful
grateful (to do sth): She seems to think I should be grateful to have a job at all. grateful
grateful (that...): He was grateful that she didn't tell his parents about the incident. grateful
Grateful thanks are due to the following people for their help... grateful
Kate gave him a grateful smile. grateful
I would be grateful if you could send the completed form back as soon as possible. grateful
I would be most grateful if you would keep this matter confidential. grateful
We visited Grandma's grave. grave
There were flowers on the grave. grave
The police have expressed grave concern about the missing child's safety. grave
The consequences will be very grave if nothing is done. grave
We were in grave danger. grave
She is gravely ill. gravely
Local people are gravely concerned. gravely
He nodded gravely as I poured out my troubles. gravely
She seemed in great spirits (= very cheerful). great
I feel great today. great
I don't feel too great. great
Everyone's in great form. great
the great powers (= important and powerful countries) great
We can make this country great again. great
Alexander the Great great
The wedding was a great occasion. great
As the great day approached, she grew more and more nervous. great
The great thing is to get it done quickly. great
One great advantage of this metal is that it doesn't rust. great
He's a great bloke. great
It's great to see you again. great
What a great goal! great
We had a great time in Madrid. great
'I'll pick you up at seven.' 'That'll be great, thanks.' great
Oh great, they left without us. great
You've been a great help, I must say (= no help at all). great
He has been described as the world's greatest violinist. great
Sherlock Holmes, the great detective great
Great art has the power to change lives. great
This represents a great achievement. great
A great crowd had gathered. great
People were arriving in great numbers. great
The great majority of (= most) people seem to agree with this view. great
He must have fallen from a great height. great
She lived to a great age. great
There was a great big pile of books on the table. great
He cut himself a great thick slice of cake. great
a matter of great importance great
The concert had been a great success. great
Her death was a great shock to us all. great
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you here today. great
Take great care of it. great
You've been a great help. great
We are all to a great extent the products of our culture. great
People's reaction to the film has varied greatly. greatly
a greatly increased risk greatly
Your help would be greatly appreciated. greatly
The reports were greatly exaggerated. greatly
green politics green
Try to adopt a greener lifestyle. green
the Green Party green
green tomatoes green
green fields/hills green
After the rains, the land was green with new growth. green
green beans green
Wait for the light to turn green (= on traffic lights). green
the green of the countryside in spring green
The room was decorated in a combination of greens and blues. green
She was dressed all in green. green
grey eyes/hair grey
wisps of grey smoke grey
a grey suit grey
He's gone very grey. grey
grey skies grey
I hate these grey days. grey
the dull grey of the sky grey
dressed in grey grey
You have no grounds for complaint. ground
What were his grounds for wanting a divorce? ground
The case was dismissed on the grounds that there was not enough evidence. ground
He retired from the job on health grounds. ground
Employers cannot discriminate on grounds of age. ground
He managed to cover a lot of ground in a short talk. ground
We had to go over the same ground (= talk about the same things again) in class the next day. ground
You're on dangerous ground (= talking about ideas that are likely to offend sb or make people angry) if you criticize his family. ground
I thought I was on safe ground (= talking about a suitable subject) discussing music with her. ground
He was back on familiar ground, dealing with the customers. ground
They are fighting the Conservatives on their own ground. ground
the hospital grounds ground
The house has extensive grounds. ground
The kids were playing on waste ground behind the school. ground
a football/recreation/sports, etc. ground ground
ancient burial grounds ground
fertile ground for planting crops ground
I found her lying on the ground. ground
He lost his balance and fell to the ground. ground
2 metres above/below ground ground
Most of the monkeys' food is found at ground level. ground
ground forces (= soldiers that fight on land, not in the air or at sea) ground
Houses and a luxury tourist hotel were burned to the ground (= completely destroyed, so that there is nothing left). ground
a group of girls/trees/houses group
A group of us is/are going to the theatre this evening. group
Students stood around in groups waiting for their results. group
The residents formed a community action group. group
English is a member of the Germanic group of languages group
The proportion of single parent families varies between different income groups. group
a minority group group
ethnic groups group
a group activity (= done by a number of people working together) group
She asked her students to get into groups of four. group
to work in groups group
to grow old/bored/calm grow
As time went on he grew more and more impatient. grow
The skies grew dark and it began to rain. grow
I've decided to let my hair grow. grow
grow sth: I've decided to grow my hair. grow
I didn't recognize him—he's grown a beard. grow
The region is too dry for plants to grow. grow
These roses grow to a height of 6 feet. grow
Tomatoes grow best in direct sunlight. grow
grow sth: I didn't know they grew rice in France. grow
I grew all these flowers from one packet of seeds. grow
You've grown since the last time I saw you! grow
Nick's grown almost an inch in the last month. grow
The puppies grow quickly during the first six months. grow
A growing child needs plenty of sleep. grow
The company profits grew by 5% last year. grow
Fears are growing for the safety of a teenager who disappeared a week ago. grow
There is growing opposition to the latest proposals. grow
Shortage of water is a growing problem. grow
The performance improved as their confidence grew. grow
grow in sth: The family has grown in size recently. grow
She is growing in confidence all the time. grow
She grew up in Boston (= lived there as a child). grow up
Their children have all grown up and left home now. grow up
grow to do sth: He grew up to become a famous pianist. grow up
Why don't you grow up? grow up
It's time you grew up. grow up
Lack of water will stunt the plant's growth. growth
Remove dead leaves to encourage new growth. growth
a concern with personal (= mental and emotional) growth and development growth
growth hormones (= designed to make sb/sth grow faster) growth
population growth growth
the rapid growth in violent crime growth
His book describes the growth of nationalism in Germany before the Second World War. growth
a disappointing year of little growth in Britain and America growth
policies aimed at sustaining economic growth growth
an annual growth rate of 10% growth
a growth area/industry growth
to give a guarantee of good behaviour guarantee
He gave me a guarantee that it would never happen again. guarantee
They are demanding certain guarantees before they sign the treaty. guarantee
We provide a 5-year guarantee against rust. guarantee
The watch is still under guarantee. guarantee
The television comes with a year's guarantee. guarantee
a money-back guarantee guarantee
guarantee (of sth): Career success is no guarantee of happiness. guarantee
guarantee (that...): There's no guarantee that she'll come (= she may not come). guarantee
guarantee sth: Basic human rights, including freedom of speech, are now guaranteed. guarantee
guarantee (that)...: We cannot guarantee (that) our flights will never be delayed. guarantee
guarantee sb sth: The ticket will guarantee you free entry. guarantee
guarantee to do sth: We guarantee to deliver your goods within a week. guarantee
This iron is guaranteed for a year against faulty workmanship. guarantee
guarantee sth: Tonight's victory guarantees the team's place in the final. guarantee
guarantee sb sth: These days getting a degree doesn't guarantee you a job. guarantee
a security guard guard
border guard s guard
The prisoner slipped past the guards on the gate and escaped. guard
A guard was posted outside the building. guard
a sentry on guard (= at his or her post, on duty) guard
to do guard duty guard
The escaped prisoner was brought back under armed guard. guard
The terrorist was kept under police guard. guard
One of the men kept guard, while the other broke into the house. guard
The dog was guarding its owner's luggage. guard
political leaders guarded by the police guard
You can't get in; the whole place is guarded. guard
a closely guarded secret guard
The prisoners were guarded by soldiers. guard
I don't really know. I'm just guessing. guess
guess at sth: We can only guess at her reasons for leaving. guess
guess (that)...: I'd guess that she's about 30. guess
guess where, who, etc...: Can you guess where I've been? guess
guess sth: Can you guess his age? guess
guess sth: She guessed the answer straight away. guess
guess what, where, etc...: You'll never guess what she told me. guess
guess (that)...: You would never guess (that) she had problems. She's always so cheerful. guess
I guess (that) you'll be looking for a new job now. guess
I guess I'm just lucky. guess
'He didn't see me, I guess.' guess
'Are you ready to go?' 'Yeah, I guess so.' guess
'They aren't coming, then?' 'I guess not.' guess
guess sth: Guess what! He's asked me out! guess
guess who, where, etc...: Guess who I've just seen! guess
What will happen next is anybody's guess. anybody's/anyone's guess
'Who's going to win?' 'Your guess is as good as mine.' your guess is as good as mine
We have guests staying this weekend. guest
more than 100 wedding guests guest
I went to the theatre club as Helen's guest. guest
He was the guest of honour (= the most important person invited to an event). guest
Liz was not on the guest list. guest
We have accommodation for 500 guests. guest
a paying guest (= a person who is living in a private house, but paying as if they were in a hotel) guest
Guests should vacate their rooms by 10.30 a.m. guest
a tour guide guide
We hired a local guide to get us across the mountains. guide
a Guide to Family Health guide
Let's have a look at the TV guide and see what's on. guide
a guide to Italy guide
travel guides guide
She took her arm and guided her across the busy road. guide
He guided her hand to his face. guide
The health and safety officer will guide you through the safety procedures. guide
He was always guided by his religious beliefs. guide
She guided us through the busy streets to the cathedral. guide
We were guided around the museums. guide
I felt guilty about not visiting my parents more often. guilty
John had a guilty look on his face. guilty
I had a guilty conscience and could not sleep. guilty
The jury found the defendant not guilty of the offence. guilty
He pleaded guilty to murder. guilty
the guilty party (= the person responsible for sth bad happening) guilty
We've all been guilty of selfishness at some time in our lives. guilty
to fire a gun at sb gun
a toy gun gun
anti-aircraft guns gun
Look out, he's got a gun! gun
Should police officers carry guns? gun
He pointed/aimed the gun at her head. gun
The police officers drew their guns (= took them out so they were ready to use). gun
She pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). gun
The gun went off by accident. gun
The attacker held a gun to the hostage's head. gun
a gun battle between rival gangs gun
a big/nice/tough guy guy
a Dutch guy guy
At the end of the film the bad guy gets shot. guy
You need to change your eating habits. habit
good/bad habits habit
He has the irritating habit of biting his nails. habit
It's all right to borrow money occasionally, but don't let it become a habit. habit
I'd prefer you not to make a habit of it. habit
I'm not in the habit of letting strangers into my apartment. habit
I've got into the habit of turning on the TV as soon as I get home. habit
I'm trying to break the habit of staying up too late. habit
These things have a habit of coming back to haunt you. habit
I only do it out of habit. habit
I'm a creature of habit (= I have a fixed and regular way of doing things). habit
fair/dark hair hair
straight/curly/wavy hair hair
to comb/brush your hair hair
She often wears her hair loose. hair
I'll be down in a minute. I'm doing (= brushing, arranging, etc.) my hair. hair
I'm having my hair cut this afternoon. hair
He's losing his hair (= becoming bald ). hair
body/facial/pubic hair hair
There's a hair in my soup. hair
The rug was covered with cat hairs. hair
two and a half kilos (2½) half
One and a half hours are allowed for the exam. half
An hour and a half is allowed for the exam. half
The second half of the book is more exciting. half
I've divided the money in half. half
We'll need to reduce the weight by half. half
No goals were scored in the first half. half
half an hour half
Half (of) the fruit was bad. half
Half of the money was mine. half
He has a half share in the company. half
Out of 36 candidates, half passed. half
The glass was half full. half
The chicken was only half cooked. half
half-closed eyes half
I'm half inclined to agree. half
She ran into the hall and up the stairs. hall
I headed for Scott's office down the hall. hall
a concert/banqueting/sports/exhibition, etc. hall hall
There are three dining halls on campus. hall
The Royal Albert Hall hall
A jumble sale will be held in the village hall on Saturday. hall
a gentle tap with a hammer hammer
He struck her on the head with a hammer. hammer
Let me give you a hand with those bags (= help you to carry them). hand
Do you need a hand with those invoices? hand
The neighbours are always willing to lend a hand. hand
Ian placed a hand on her shoulder. hand
Put your hand up if you know the answer. hand
Keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times. hand
She was on (her) hands and knees (= crawling on the floor) looking for an earring. hand
Couples strolled past holding hands. hand
Give me your hand (= hold my hand) while we cross the road. hand
The crowd threw up their hands (= lifted them into the air) in dismay. hand
He killed the snake with his bare hands (= using only his hands). hand
a hand towel (= a small towel for drying your hands on) hand
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) hand
The fabric was painted by hand. by hand
The matter is now in the hands of my lawyer. in the hands of sb, in sb's hands
At that time, the castle was in enemy hands. in the hands of sb, in sb's hands
Could you hand these books out, please? hand sth out (to sb)
She handed out medals and certificates to the winners. hand sth out (to sb)
He's always handing out advice to people. hand sth out (to sb)
These skills used to be handed down from father to son. hand sth down (to sb)
Most of his clothes were handed down to him by his older brother. hand sth down (to sb)
The judge has handed down his verdict. hand sth down (to sb)
She picked up the wallet and handed it back to him. hand sth back (to sb)
Control of the territory was handed back to China. hand sth back (to sb)
You must all hand in your projects by the end of next week. hand sth in (to sb)
I handed the watch in to the police. hand sth in (to sb)
to hand in your notice/resignation (= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them) hand sth in (to sb)
She resigned and handed over to one of her younger colleagues. hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb)
He finally handed over his responsibility for the company last year. hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb)
I'll hand you over to my boss. hand sb over to sb
He handed over a cheque for $200 000. hand sb/sth over (to sb)
They handed the weapons over to the police. hand sb/sth over (to sb)
Nobody's going to hand you success on a plate. hand sth to sb on a plate
You've got to hand it to her—she's a great cook. have (got) to hand it to sb
I wasn't sure if I could handle such a powerful car. handle
She's a difficult horse to handle. handle
Our cat hates being handled. handle
The label on the box said: 'Fragile. Handle with care.' handle
handle sth/sb: A new man was appointed to handle the crisis. handle
She's very good at handling her patients. handle
The sale was handled by Adams Commercial. handle
We can handle up to 500 calls an hour at our new offices. handle
We all have to learn to handle stress. handle
This matter has been handled very badly. handle
'Any problems?' 'Nothing I can't handle.' handle
I've got to go. I can't handle it any more (= deal with a difficult situation). handle
handle yourself: You have to know how to handle yourself in this business (= know the right way to behave). handle
the handle of a knife handle
a broom handle handle
The handle's broken off this jug. handle
She turned the handle and opened the door. handle
We hung her portrait above the fireplace. hang
Several of his paintings hang in the Tate Gallery. hang
He was the last man to be hanged for murder in this country. hang
She had committed suicide by hanging herself from a beam. hang
At that time you could hang for stealing. hang
hang adv./prep.: The dog's tongue was hanging out. hang
Children hung (= were leaning) over the gate. hang
A cigarette hung from her lips. hang
hang sth: She hung her head in shame. hang
Her hair hung down to her waist. hang
He had lost weight and the suit hung loosely on him. hang
hang sth + adv./prep.: Hang your coat on the hook. hang
hang sth up: Shall I hang your coat up? hang
hang sth (out): Have you hung out the washing? hang
Have you hung the wash? hang
hang adv./prep.: There were several expensive suits hanging in the wardrobe. hang
Hang on to that rope and don't let go. hang on to sth
Hang on tight—we're off! hang on
Hang on—I'm not quite ready. hang on
Now hang on a minute—you can't really believe what you just said! hang on
kids hanging about in the streets hang about
You hang around here in case he comes, and I'll go on ahead. hang around (...)
After I hung up I remembered what I'd wanted to say. hang up
You'll never guess what's happened! happen
Accidents like this happen all the time. happen
Let's see what happens next week. happen
I'll be there whatever happens. happen
Is this really happening or is it a dream? happen
I don't know how this happened. happen
She pressed the button but nothing happened. happen
What happens if nobody comes to the party? happen
Just plug it in and see what happens. happen
I hope nothing (= nothing unpleasant) has happened to them. happen to sb/sth
It's the best thing that has ever happened to me. happen to sb/sth
What's happened to your car? happen to sb/sth
Do you know what happened to Gill Lovecy (= have you any news about her)? happen to sb/sth
children playing happily on the beach happily
to be happily married happily
I think we can manage quite happily on our own. happily
And they all lived happily ever after (= used as the end of a fairy tale ). happily
Happily, the damage was only slight. happily
I'm happy to leave it till tomorrow. happy
He will be more than happy to come with us. happy
happy (with sb/sth): Are you happy with that arrangement? happy
I'm not happy with his work this term. happy
She was happy enough with her performance. happy
happy (about sb/sth): If there's anything you're not happy about, come and ask. happy
I'm not too happy about her living alone. happy
I said I'd go just to keep him happy. happy
a happy smile/face happy
You don't look very happy today. happy
happy to do sth: We are happy to announce the engagement of our daughter. happy
happy for sb: I'm very happy for you. happy
happy (that)...: I'm happy (that) you could come. happy
a happy marriage/memory/childhood happy
The story has a happy ending. happy
Those were the happiest days of my life. happy
to find true happiness happiness
Her eyes shone with happiness. happiness
Their grandchildren are a constant source of happiness. happiness
My father was a hard man. hard
She gave me a hard stare. hard
His voice was hard. hard
He said some very hard things to me. hard
It's hard work shovelling snow. hard
I've had a long hard day. hard
This season has been a hard slog. hard
They had put in hours of hard graft. hard
She's a very hard worker. hard
He's hard at work on a new novel. hard
When I left they were all still hard at it (= working hard). hard
He gave the door a good hard kick. hard
a hard punch hard
a hard choice/question hard
hard to do sth: It is hard to believe that she's only nine. hard
It's hard to see how they can lose. hard
'When will the job be finished?' 'It's hard to say.' (= it is difficult to be certain) hard
I find his attitude very hard to take (= difficult to accept). hard
We're finding reliable staff hard to come by (= difficult to get). hard
You are hard to please, aren't you? hard
hard for sb (to do sth): It's hard for old people to change their ways. hard
It must be hard for her, bringing up four children on her own. hard
Times were hard at the end of the war. hard
She's had a hard life. hard
Wait for the concrete to go hard. hard
a hard mattress hard
Diamonds are the hardest known mineral. hard
Don't be too hard on him—he's very young. be hard on sb/sth
It's hard on people who don't have a car. be hard on sb/sth
to think hard hard
We thought long and hard before deciding to move house. hard
to work hard hard
You must try harder. hard
She tried her hardest not to show how disappointed she was. hard
Don't hit it so hard! hard
He was still breathing hard after his run. hard
Our victory was hard won (= won with great difficulty). hard
There's hardly any tea left. hardly
Hardly anyone has bothered to reply. hardly
She hardly ever calls me (= almost never). hardly
We hardly know each other. hardly
Hardly a day goes by without my thinking of her (= I think of her almost every day). hardly
At the time, I hardly spoke any French. hardly
There was hardly a cloud in the sky. hardly
I can hardly keep my eyes open (= I'm almost falling asleep). hardly
I could hardly believe it when I read the letter. hardly
We can't stop for coffee now, we've hardly started. hardly
We had hardly sat down to supper when the phone rang. hardly
Hardly had she spoken than she regretted it bitterly. hardly
He is hardly likely to admit he was wrong. hardly
It's hardly surprising she was fired; she never did any work. hardly
It's hardly the time to discuss it now. hardly
You can hardly expect her to do it for free. hardly
'Couldn't you have just said no?' 'Well, hardly (= of course not), she's my wife's sister.' hardly
He's 24—hardly a baby. hardly
It wouldn't do you any harm to smarten yourself up. it wouldn't do sb any harm (to do sth)
Forget it, Dave, no harm done. no harm done
She put the knife in a drawer, out of harm's way. out of harm's way
I prefer the children to play in the garden where they're out of harm's way. out of harm's way
He may say no, but there's no harm in asking. there is no harm in (sb's) doing sth, it does no harm (for sb) to do sth
It does no harm to ask. there is no harm in (sb's) doing sth, it does no harm (for sb) to do sth
He would never harm anyone. harm
Pollution can harm marine life. harm
These revelations will harm her chances of winning the election. harm
the harmful effects of alcohol harmful
the sun's harmful ultra-violet rays harmful
Many household products are potentially harmful. harmful
harmful to sb/sth: Fruit juices can be harmful to children's teeth. harmful
The bacteria is harmless to humans. harmless
It's just a bit of harmless fun. harmless
a straw/woolly, etc. hat hat
to put on/take off a hat hat
hate sth: I hate spinach. hate
I hate Monday mornings. hate
I hate it when people cry. hate
He hated it in France (= did not like the life there). hate
I hate the way she always criticizes me. hate
hate doing sth: She hates making mistakes. hate
I hate coming home late. hate
hate to do sth: He hated to be away from his family. hate
She's a person who hates to make mistakes. hate
I hate to think what would have happened if you hadn't been there. hate
hate sb/sth doing sth: He hates anyone parking in his space. hate
hate sb/sth to do sth: She would have hated him to see how her hands shook. hate
I'd hate anything to happen to him. hate
hate sb/yourself: The two boys hated each other. hate
He was her most hated enemy. hate
Sometimes I really hate him. hate
hate sb/yourself for sth/for doing sth: I hated myself for feeling jealous. hate
a look of hate hate
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) hate
hate mail (= letters containing cruel comments) hate
a strange relationship built on love and hate hate
He looked at me with intense hatred. hatred
There was fear and hatred in his voice. hatred
hatred (for/of sb/sth): She felt nothing but hatred for her attacker. hatred
a profound hatred of war hatred
hatred (towards sb): feelings of hatred towards the bombers hatred
racial hatred (= between people from different races) hatred
The debate simply revived old hatreds. hatred
She had some friends with her. have
We're having the kids for the weekend. have
We had some friends to dinner last night. have
have sb/sth + adj.: I want to have everything ready in good time. have
have sb/sth doing sth: He had his audience listening attentively. have
She had her bag stolen. have
You've had your hair cut! have
We're having our car repaired. have
I had a letter from my brother this morning. have
Can I have the bill, please? have
I'm having treatment for my back problem. have
How many driving lessons have you had so far? have
We have orders coming in from all over the world. have
His paintings had a strong influence on me as a student. have
The colour green has a restful effect. have
She's going to have a baby. have
I had a swim to cool down. have
to have a wash/shower/bath have
to have breakfast/lunch/dinner have
I'll have the salmon (= for example, in a restaurant). have
I had a cigarette while I was waiting. have
Let's have a party. have
I went to a few parties and had a good time. have
I was having difficulty in staying awake. have
She'll have an accident one day. have
I've got a headache. have
He had the strong impression that someone was watching him. have
We've got a few ideas for the title. have
I've got it! We'll call it 'Word Magic'. have
Mary had her back to me. have
I soon had the fish in a net. have
She'd got him by the collar. have
He had his head in his hands. have
We have a duty to care for the refugees. have
have sth: I've got a lot of homework tonight. have
have sth to do: I must go—I have a bus to catch. have
Have you got time to call him? have
We have no choice in the matter. have
He's got three children. have
Do you have a client named Peters? have
have sth: The ham had a smoky flavour. have
The house has gas-fired central heating. have
They have a lot of courage. have
have sth + adj.: He's got a front tooth missing. have
Surely she didn't have the nerve to say that to him? have
In 2008 the party had 10 000 members. have
He had a new car and a boat. have
Have you got a job yet? have
I don't have that much money on me. have
She's got a BA in English. have
She had a red jacket on. have (got) sth on
He had nothing (= no clothes) on. have (got) sth on
I can't see you this week—I've got a lot on. have (got) sth on
You can have your files back after we've checked them. have sth back
I've finished my work. have
He's gone home, hasn't he? have
'Have you seen it? ' 'Yes, I have/No, I haven't.' have
She'll have had the results by now. have
Had they left before you got there? have
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes I wouldn't have believed it. have
Had I known that (= if I had known that) I would never have come. have
Sorry, I've got to go. have to
Did she have to pay a fine? have to
You don't have to knock—just walk in. have to
I haven't got to leave till seven. have to
First, you have to think logically about your fears. have to
I have to admit, the idea of marriage scares me. have to
Do you have to go? have to
Have you got to go? have to
You simply have to get a new job. have to
You've got to try this recipe—it's delicious. have to
There has to be a reason for his strange behaviour. have to
This war has got to end soon. have to
Everyone liked my father—he was the perfect gentleman. he
He (= the man we are watching) went through that door. he
the heads of government/state head
She resigned as head of department. head
the crowned heads (= the kings and queens) of Europe head
the head gardener/waiter, etc. head
the head boy/girl (= a student who is chosen to represent the school) head
I sometimes wonder what goes on in that head of yours. head
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). head
The thought never entered my head. head
I can't work it out in my head—I need a calculator. head
I can't get that tune out of my head. head
When will you get it into your head (= understand) that I don't want to discuss this any more! head
For some reason, she's got it into her head (= believes) that the others don't like her. head
Who's been putting such weird ideas into your head (= making you believe that)? head
Try to put the exams out of your head (= stop thinking about them) for tonight. head
She nodded her head in agreement. head
He shook his head in disbelief. head
The boys hung their heads in shame. head
The driver suffered head injuries. head
She always has her head in a book (= is always reading). head
He still has a good head of hair (= a lot of hair). head
The meal worked out at $20 a head. a/per head
She has been appointed to head the research team. head
Where are we heading? head
Where are you two headed? head
Let's head back home. head
She headed for the door. head
We headed north. head
Head towards the mall. head
The boat was heading out to sea. head
Can you forecast where the economy is heading? head
to suffer from headaches headache
Red wine gives me a headache. headache
I have a splitting headache (= a very bad one). headache
a tension headache headache
It took a long time for the wounds to heal. heal
heal up: The cut healed up without leaving a scar. heal
heal sth: This will help to heal your cuts and scratches. heal
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). heal
Exhaust fumes are bad for your health. health
to be in poor/good/excellent/the best of health health
Smoking can seriously damage your health. health
mental health health
Your (very) good health! (= said before drinking alcohol to express good wishes for sb's health and happiness) health
He was nursed back to health by his wife. health
She was glowing with health and clearly enjoying life. health
As long as you have your health, nothing else matters. health
All parties are promising to increase spending on health. health
the Health Minister health
the Department of Health health
health insurance health
health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work) health
a healthy child/animal/tree healthy
Keep healthy by eating well and exercising regularly. healthy
a healthy diet/climate/lifestyle healthy
to have a healthy appetite healthy
a shampoo that keeps hair looking healthy healthy
I can't hear very well. hear
hear sth/sb: She heard footsteps behind her. hear
I couldn't hear anything. hear
hear sb/sth doing sth: He could hear a dog barking. hear
hear sb/sth do sth: Did you hear him go out? hear
I heard a car drive off. hear
hear what...: Didn't you hear what I said? hear
sb/sth is heard to do sth: She has been heard to make threats to her former lover. hear
hear sth: Did you hear that play on the radio last night? hear
a chance to hear the first movement again hear
to hear both sides of the argument hear
hear sb/sth/yourself do sth: Be quiet—I can't hear myself think! (= it is so noisy that I can't think clearly) hear
Have you ever heard him lecture? hear
hear what...: We'd better hear what they have to say. hear
I hear what you're saying (= I have listened to your opinion), but you're wrong. hear
Haven't you heard? She resigned. hear
'I'm getting married.' 'So I've heard.' hear
Things are going well from what I hear. hear
hear about sb/sth: I was sorry to hear about your accident. hear
Wait till he hears about this. hear
I've heard about people like you. hear
hear sth: We had heard nothing for weeks. hear
I was delighted to hear your good news. hear
hear (that)...: I was surprised to hear (that) he was married. hear
I hear you've been away this weekend. hear
hear it said (that)...: I've heard it said (that) they met in Italy. hear
hear what, how, etc...: Did you hear what happened? hear
I look forward to hearing from you. hear from sb, hear sth from sb
I haven't heard anything from her for months. hear from sb, hear sth from sb
It was good to hear from him again. hear from sb, hear sth from sb
I've never heard of the place. hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth
I was so sorry to hear of your father's death. hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth
She disappeared and was never heard of again. hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth
The last I heard of him he was living in Glasgow. hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth
This is the first I've heard of it! hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth
Her hearing is poor. hearing
He's hearing-impaired (= not able to hear well). hearing
The explosion damaged his hearing. hearing
The words 'I love you' were written inside a big red heart. heart
I ♥New York. heart
She has a kind heart. heart
Have you no heart? heart
He returned with a heavy heart (= sad). heart
Her novels tend to deal with affairs of the heart. heart
The story captured the hearts and minds of a generation. heart
The patient's heart stopped beating for a few seconds. heart
heart trouble/failure heart
to have a weak heart heart
I could feel my heart pounding in my chest (= because of excitement, etc.). heart
I've dialled the number so many times I know it by heart. by heart
She's learnt the whole speech off by heart. by heart
The heat wasn't on and the house was freezing. heat
Return the pan to the heat and stir. heat
Simmer the soup for 10 minutes then remove from the heat. heat
He could feel the heat of the sun on his back. heat
Heat rises. heat
The fire gave out a fierce heat. heat
to increase/reduce the heat heat
Test the heat of the water before getting in. heat
Set the oven to a low/high/moderate heat. heat
You should not go out in the heat of the day (= at the hottest time). heat
to suffer from the heat heat
the afternoon/midday heat heat
The heat in the factory was unbearable. heat
The oven takes a while to heat up. heat up
The election contest is heating up. heat up
Just heat up the food in the microwave. heat sth up
Who turned the heating off? heating
What type of heating do you have? heating
a gas heating system heating
heating bills heating
the kingdom of heaven heaven
I feel like I've died and gone to heaven. heaven
This isn't exactly my idea of heaven! heaven
It was heaven being away from the office for a week. heaven
The island is truly a heaven on earth. heaven
It was raining heavily. heavily
to drink/smoke heavily heavily
to be bleeding heavily heavily
to be heavily taxed heavily
heavily armed police (= carrying a lot of weapons) heavily
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) heavily
They are both heavily involved in politics. heavily
He relies heavily on his parents. heavily
She has been heavily criticized in the press. heavily
heavy breathing/snoring heavy
a heavy groan/sigh heavy
a heavy drinker/smoker heavy
a heavy sleeper heavy
a heavy lunch/dinner heavy
a heavy cake heavy
Avoid heavy foods that are difficult to digest. heavy
a heavy fall/blow heavy
heavy digging/lifting heavy
a heavy schedule heavy
She'd had a heavy day. heavy
heavy curtains heavy
a heavy coat heavy
big, dark rooms full of heavy furniture heavy
He was tall and strong, with heavy features. heavy
the noise of heavy traffic heavy
heavy frost/rain/snow heavy
the effects of heavy drinking heavy
There was heavy fighting in the capital last night. heavy
The penalty for speeding can be a heavy fine. heavy
She spoke with heavy irony. heavy
She was struggling with a heavy suitcase. heavy
My brother is much heavier than me. heavy
He tried to push the heavy door open. heavy
How heavy is it (= how much does it weigh)? heavy
Many young people today are too heavy (= fat). heavy
Her father carried a heavy burden of responsibility. heavy
shoes with a low/high heel heel
a stiletto heel heel
The sergeant clicked his heels and walked out. heel
He is at the height of his career. height
She is still at the height of her powers. height
I wouldn't go there in the height of summer. height
The fire reached its height around 2 a.m. height
The crisis was at its height in May. height
Brooklyn Heights height
He doesn't have a head for heights (= is afraid of high places). height
a fear of heights height
We looked out over the city from the heights of Edinburgh Castle. height
The pattern of the ancient fields is clearly visible from a height. height
The plane flew at a height of 3 000 metres. height
The stone was dropped from a great height. height
The aircraft was gaining height. height
to be at shoulder/chest/waist height height
She worries about her height (= that she is too tall). height
The height of the mountain did not discourage them. height
Height: 210 mm. Width: 57 mm. Length: 170 mm. height
Please state your height and weight. height
It is almost 2 metres in height. height
She is the same height as her sister. height
to be of medium/average height height
You can adjust the height of the chair. height
The table is available in several different heights. height
The last three months have been hell. hell
He went through hell during the trial. hell
Her parents made her life hell. hell
Being totally alone is my idea of hell on earth. hell
Oh hell, I've burned the pan. hell
What the hell do you think you are doing? hell
Go to hell! hell
I can't really afford it, but, what the hell (= it doesn't matter), I'll get it anyway. hell
He's as guilty as hell. hell
'Do you understand?' 'Hell, no. I don't.' hell
Hello John, how are you? hello
Hello, is there anybody there? hello
Say hello to Liz for me. hello
They exchanged hellos (= said hello to each other) and forced smiles. hello
help yourself: If you want another drink, just help yourself. help
help yourself/sb to sth: Can I help you to some more salad? help
She helped him to his feet. help
We were helped ashore by local people. help
Help, I'm stuck! help
help with sth: He always helps with the housework. help
help sb: We must all try and help each other. help
help sb with sth: Jo will help us with some of the organization. help
help (sb) in doing sth: I need contacts that could help in finding a job. help
help sb (to) do sth: The college's aim is to help students (to) achieve their aspirations. help
This charity aims to help people (to) help themselves. help
Come and help me lift this box. help
help (to) do sth: She helped (to) organize the party. help
It helped being able to talk about it. help
The money raised will help towards (= partly provide) the cost of organizing the championships. help
help sth: It doesn't really help matters knowing that everyone is talking about us. help
help (to) do sth: This should help (to) reduce the pain. help
We need new measures to help (to) fight terrorism. help
He's always willing to help out. help out, help sb out
When I bought the house, my sister helped me out with a loan. help out, help sb out
I can't help thinking he knows more than he has told us. sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth
He can't help being ugly. sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth
She couldn't help but wonder what he was thinking. sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth
It couldn't be helped (= there was no way of avoiding it and we must accept it). sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth
He never does more work than he can help (= he does as little as possible). sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth
I always end up having an argument with her, I don't know why, I just can't help it. sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth
I couldn't help it if the bus was late (= it wasn't my fault). sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth
She burst out laughing—she couldn't help herself (= couldn't stop herself). sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth
She won't be invited again, not if I can help it (= if I can do anything to prevent it). sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth
Quick, get help! help
She screamed for help. help
The map wasn't much help. help
With the help of a ladder, neighbours were able to rescue the children from the blaze. help
Was the information I gave you any help? help
The course they sent me on was of no help whatsoever! help
Just shouting at him isn't going to be a lot of help. help
to seek financial/legal/medical, etc. help help
help in doing sth: The organization offers practical help in dealing with paperwork. help
help with sth: You should qualify for help with the costs of running a car. help
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) help
Thank you for all your help. help
help (with sth): Do you need any help with that? help
Can I be of any help to you? help
None of this would have been possible without their help. help
She stopped smoking with the help of her family and friends. help
They have at last decided to enlist the help of experts. help
The offer of help came too late. help
The college will no longer have to close, thanks to the help of private investment. help
helpful advice/information/suggestions helpful
Sorry I can't be more helpful. helpful
helpful (for sb) (to do sth): It would be helpful for me to see the damage for myself. helpful
You may find it helpful to read this before making any decisions. helpful
helpful in doing sth: Role-play is helpful in developing communication skills. helpful
helpful to sb: The booklet should be very helpful to parents of disabled children. helpful
I called the police but they weren't very helpful. helpful
The staff couldn't have been more helpful. helpful
She's one of the most helpful people I know. helpful
The true consequences will only be known several years hence. ... days, weeks, etc. hence
We're going to call her Sophie. her
Please give her my regards. her
The manager will be free soon—you can wait for her here. her
That must be her now. her
Meg loves her job. her
She broke her leg skiing. her
I live here. here
Put the box here. here
Let's get out of here. here
Come over here. here
The countdown to Christmas starts here. here
Here the speaker paused to have a drink. here
Here's the money I promised you. here
Here's a dish that is simple and quick to make. here
Here is your opportunity. here
Here comes the bus. here
I can't find my keys. Oh, here they are. here
Here we are (= we've arrived). here
I'm here to help you. here
Papers were scattered here and there on the floor. here and there
Here you are. This is what you were asking for. here you are
a war hero (= sb who was very brave during a war) hero
The Olympic team were given a hero's welcome on their return home. hero
one of the country's national heroes hero
The hero of the novel is a ten-year old boy. hero
my childhood hero hero
His eyes met hers. hers
The choice was hers. hers
a friend of hers hers
She hurt herself. herself
She must be very proud of herself. herself
She told me the news herself. herself
Jane herself was at the meeting. herself
She hesitated before replying. hesitate
He seemed to hesitate a second. hesitate
hesitate about/over sth: I didn't hesitate for a moment about taking the job. hesitate
She stood there, hesitating over whether or not to tell him the truth. hesitate
+ speech: 'I'm not sure,' she hesitated. hesitate
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries. hesitate
If you'd like me to send you the book, then please don't hesitate to ask. hesitate
Hi guys! hi
Hi, there! How're you doing? hi
hide sb/sth: He hid the letter in a drawer. hide
I keep my private papers hidden. hide
hide sb/sth from sth: They hid me from the police in their attic. hide
Quick, hide! hide
We hid from our pursuers in an empty house. hide
He hid behind a false identity. hide
hide yourself (+ adv.prep.): She hides herself away in her office all day. hide
hide sth + adv./prep.: He hid his face in his hands. hide
hide sth: The house was hidden by trees. hide
The brim of his hat hid half his face. hide
No amount of make-up could hide her age. hide
Hidden dangers lurk in the ocean depths. hide
She struggled to hide her disappointment. hide
I have never tried to hide the truth about my past. hide
They claim that they have nothing to hide (= there was nothing wrong or illegal about what they did). hide
She felt sure the letter had some hidden meaning. hide
His brusque manner hides a shy and sensitive nature. hide
I could not hide my joy at seeing him again. hide
foods which are high in fat high
a high potassium content high
a high-fat diet high
a high temperature/speed/price high
a high rate of inflation high
Demand is high at this time of year. high
a high level of pollution high
a high standard of craftsmanship high
high-quality goods high
a high risk of injury high
A high degree of accuracy is needed. high
The tree blew over in the high winds. high
We had high hopes for the business (= we believed it would be successful). high
A high proportion of our staff are female. high
The cost in terms of human life was high. high
a high branch/shelf/window high
The rooms had high ceilings. high
streaks of high cloud high
They were flying at high altitude. high
the grasslands of the high prairies high
What's the highest mountain in the US? high
The house has a high wall all the way round it. high
shoes with high heels high
He has a round face with a high forehead. high
How high is Everest? high
It's only a low wall—about a metre high. high
The grass was waist-high. high
knee-high boots high
I can't sing that high. high
Prices are expected to rise even higher this year. high
An eagle circled high overhead. high
I can't jump any higher. high
She never got very high in the company. high
His desk was piled high with papers. high
She's aiming high (= hoping to be very successful) in her exams. high
The report highlights the major problems facing society today. highlight
One of the highlights of the trip was seeing the Taj Mahal. highlight
The highlights of the match will be shown later this evening. highlight
My dance class is the highlight of my week. highlight
highly successful/skilled/intelligent highly
highly competitive/critical/sensitive highly
It is highly unlikely that she'll be late. highly
highly trained/educated highly
a highly paid job highly
His teachers think very highly of him (= have a very good opinion of him). highly
She speaks highly of you. highly
Her novels are very highly regarded. highly
an interstate highway highway
Highway patrol officers closed the road. highway
a region of gently rolling hills hill
a hill farm/town/fort hill
The house is built on the side of a hill overlooking the river. hill
I love walking in the hills (= in the area where there are hills). hill
Always take care when driving down steep hills. hill
a hill start (= the act of starting a vehicle on a slope) hill
When did you see him? him
He took the children with him. him
I'm taller than him. him
It's him. him
He introduced himself. himself
Peter ought to be ashamed of himself. himself
The doctor said so himself. himself
Did you see the manager himself? himself
She stood with her hands on her hips. hip
These jeans are too tight around the hips. hip
a hip replacement operation hip
the hip bone hip
She broke her hip in the fall. hip
to hire a car/room/video hire
She was hired three years ago. hire
He does the hiring and firing in our company. hire
We're not hiring right now. hire
to hire a lawyer hire
They hired a firm of consultants to design the new system. hire
bicycles for hire, £2 an hour hire
a hire car hire
a car hire firm hire
The price includes the hire of the hall. hire
The costumes are on hire from the local theatre. hire
James has sold his car. his
He broke his leg skiing. his
He took my hand in his. his
The choice was his. his
a friend of his his
the historical background to the war historical
You must place these events in their historical context. historical
an essay on the historical development of the novel historical
Women are not allowed to enter the monastery for historical reasons. historical
historical documents/records/research historical
The building is of historical importance. historical
a historical novel historical
a turning point in human history history
one of the worst disasters in recent history history
a people with no sense of history history
Many people throughout history have dreamt of a world without war. history
The area was inhabited long before the dawn of recorded history (= before people wrote about events). history
These events changed the course of history. history
the history of Ireland/democracy/popular music history
The local history of the area is fascinating. history
The school traces its history back to 1865. history
a history teacher history
a degree in History history
social/economic/political history history
ancient/medieval/modern history history
She's studying art history. history
She's writing a new history of Europe. history
She went on to catalogue a long history of disasters. history
He has a history of violent crime. history
There is a history of heart disease in my family. history
a patient's medical history history
The tax increases will certainly hit the poor. hit
His death didn't really hit me at first. hit
Rural areas have been worst hit by the strike. hit
Spain was one of the hardest hit countries. hit
A tornado hit on Tuesday night. hit
She hit the ball too hard and it went out of the court. hit
We've hit our ball over the fence! hit
hit sb/sth: My parents never used to hit me. hit
hit sb/sth with sth: He hit the nail squarely on the head with the hammer. hit
She hit him on the head with her umbrella. hit
The bus hit the bridge. hit
I was hit by a falling stone. hit
He hit his head on the low ceiling. hit
The town was hit by bombs again last night. hit
He was hit by a sniper. hit
They are about to release an album of their greatest hits. hit
She played all her old hits. hit
a hit record/single hit
The duo were a real hit in last year's show. hit
a hit musical hit
The film was a hit for him in 2008. hit
Her new series is a smash hit. hit
Give it a good hit. hit
He made the winning hit. hit
The bomber scored a direct hit on the bridge. hit
The aircraft suffered seven hits in the raid. hit
We finished the first round with a score of two hits and six misses. hit
Her hobbies include swimming and gardening. hobby
I only play jazz as a hobby. hobby
The meeting will be held in the community centre. hold
It's impossible to hold a conversation with all this noise. hold
The country is holding its first free elections for 20 years. hold
Who holds the world record for the long jump? hold
She held the title of world champion for three years. hold
How long has he held office? hold
Mrs Thatcher held the post of Prime Minister longer than anyone else last century. hold
Employees hold 30% of the shares. hold
There wasn't much in the museum to hold my attention. hold
records held on computer hold
Our solicitor holds our wills. hold
We can hold your reservation for three days. hold
hold sb: Police are holding two men in connection with last Thursday's bank raid. hold
hold sb + noun: He was held prisoner for two years. hold
This barrel holds 25 litres. hold
The plane holds about 300 passengers. hold
I don't think that branch will hold your weight. hold
hold sth (+ adv./prep.): Hold your head up. hold
Hold this position for a count of 10. hold
The wood is held in position by a clamp. hold
I had to hold my stomach in (= pull the muscles flat) to zip up my jeans. hold
hold sth + adj.: I'll hold the door open for you. hold
She was holding a large box. hold
I held the mouse by its tail. hold
The girl held her father's hand tightly. hold
He was holding the baby in his arms. hold
The winning captain held the trophy in the air. hold
We were holding hands (= holding each other's hands). hold
The lovers held each other close. hold
She groaned and held her head. hold
An accident is holding up traffic. hold sb/sth up
My application was held up by the postal strike. hold sb/sth up
I'll hold on to your mail for you until you get back. hold on to sth, hold onto sth
Hold on a minute while I get my breath back. hold on
Hold on! This isn't the right road. hold on
They managed to hold on until help arrived. hold on
Can you hold on? I'll see if he's here. hold on
to hold back information hold sth back
I think he's holding something back. I'm sure he knows more than he admits. hold sth back
She just managed to hold back her anger. hold sth back
He bravely held back his tears. hold sth back
The police were unable to hold back the crowd. hold sb/sth back
The dam was not strong enough to hold back the flood waters. hold sb/sth back
Do you think that mixed-ability classes hold back the better students? hold sb/sth back
We are determined that nothing should hold back the peace talks. hold sb/sth back
Hold on and don't let go until I say so. hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb
He held on to the back of the chair to stop himself from falling. hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb
It's very windy—you'd better hold on to your hat. hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb
I held out my hand to steady her. hold sth out
He held out the keys and I took them. hold sth out
His hold on her arm tightened. hold
She tried to keep hold of the child's hand. hold
Make sure you've got a steady hold on the camera. hold
a rabbit/mouse, etc. hole hole
to drill/bore/punch/kick a hole in sth hole
There were holes in the knees of his trousers. hole
The children climbed through a hole in the fence. hole
a bullet hole hole
the hole in the ozone layer hole
He dug a deep hole in the garden. hole
The bomb blew a huge hole in the ground. hole
Water had collected in the holes in the road. hole
the school/summer/Christmas, etc. holidays holiday
I'm afraid Mr Walsh is away on holiday this week. holiday
The package includes 20 days' paid holiday a year. holiday
holiday pay holiday
a holiday job (= done by students during the school holidays) holiday
a camping/skiing/walking, etc. holiday holiday
an adventure holiday holiday
a family holiday holiday
a foreign holiday holiday
a holiday cottage/home/resort holiday
the holiday industry holiday
a holiday romance holiday
Where are you going for your holidays this year? holiday
a two-week holiday in the sun holiday
They met while on holiday in Greece. holiday
We went on holiday together last summer. holiday
I haven't had a decent holiday for years. holiday
a national holiday holiday
Today is a holiday in Wales. holiday
Happy Holidays! holiday
a hollow ball/centre/tube hollow
The tree trunk was hollow inside. hollow
Her stomach felt hollow with fear. hollow
the Holy Bible/Scriptures holy
holy ground holy
a holy war (= one fought to defend the beliefs of a particular religion) holy
the holy city of Mecca holy
Islam's holiest shrine holy
a holy life/man holy
She came from a violent home. home
They wanted to give the boy a secure and loving home. home
He had always wanted a real home with a wife and children. home
I often think about my friends back home. home
Jane left England and made Greece her home. home
Jamaica is home to over two million people. home
We are not far from my home now. home
Old people prefer to stay in their own homes. home
She leaves home at 7 every day. home
the family home home
While travelling she missed the comforts of home. home
He left home (= left his parents and began an independent life) at sixteen. home
Nowadays a lot of people work from home. home
I'll call you from home later. home
We haven't found a home for all our books yet (= a place where they can be kept). home
stray dogs needing new homes home
a holiday/summer home home
A lot of new homes are being built on the edge of town. home
Private home ownership is increasing faster than ever. home
They applied for a home improvement loan. home
I phoned you last night, but you weren't at home. at home
Oh no, I left my purse at home. at home
He lived at home (= with his parents) until he was thirty. at home
Sit down and make yourself at home. at home
Simon feels very at home on a horse. at home
Come on, it's time to go home. home
What time did you get home last night? home
The trip has been exhausting and I'll be glad to be home. home
After a month, they went back home to America. home
It was a lovely day so I walked home. home
Anna will drive me home after work. home
Hopefully the doctors will allow her home tomorrow. home
I like to stay home in the evenings. home
I still haven't done my geography homework. homework
How much homework do you get? homework
I have to write up the notes for homework. homework
an honest man/woman honest
an honest answer honest
honest (about sth): Are you being completely honest about your feelings? honest
honest (with sb): Thank you for being so honest with me. honest
Give me your honest opinion. honest
The meeting was described as 'a frank and honest exchange of views'. honest
To be honest (= what I really think is), it was one of the worst books I've ever read. honest
Let's be honest, she's only interested in Mike because of his money. honest
She's got an honest face. honest
I can't believe he got that money honestly. honestly
I didn't tell anyone, honestly! honestly
I honestly can't remember a thing about last night. honestly
You can't honestly expect me to believe that! honestly
the New Year's Honours list (= in Britain, a list of awards and titles given on January 1 each year) honour
to win the highest honour honour
He was buried with full military honours (= with a special military service as a sign of respect). honour
upholding the honour of your country honour
The family honour is at stake. honour
a man of honour honour
Proving his innocence has become a matter of honour. honour
It was a great honour to be invited here today. honour
the guest of honour (= the most important one) honour
the seat/place of honour (= given to the most important guest) honour
They stood in silence as a mark of honour to her. honour
a picture/curtain/coat hook hook
a fish hook hook
Hang your towel on the hook. hook
She was hoping against hope that there'd been some mistake. hope against hope (that...)
I'm just going to answer all the questions I can and hope for the best. hope for the best
'Nobody blames you.' 'I should hope not!' I should hope so/not, so I should hope
hope (of sth): There is now hope of a cure. hope
hope (for sb/sth): Hopes for the missing men are fading. hope
hope (that...): There is little hope that they will be found alive. hope
hope (of doing sth): They have given up hope of finding any more survivors. hope
She has high hopes of winning (= is very confident about it). hope
The future is not without hope. hope
Don't raise your hopes too high, or you may be disappointed. hope
I'll do what I can, but don't get your hopes up. hope
There is still a glimmer of hope. hope
The situation is not good but we live in hope that it will improve. hope
She told me all her hopes, dreams and fears. hope
They have high hopes for their children. hope
horizontal lines horizontal
I was so tired, I just wanted to be horizontal (= lying down). horizontal
He shifted his position from the horizontal. horizontal
a hunting horn horn
to honk your car horn horn
to sound/toot your horn horn
Behind him, a horn blared. horn
People watched in horror as the plane crashed to the ground. horror
With a look of horror, he asked if the doctor thought he had cancer. horror
The thought of being left alone filled her with horror. horror
She recoiled in horror at the sight of an enormous spider. horror
To his horror, he could feel himself starting to cry (= it upset him very much). horror
Her eyes were wide with horror. horror
horror of sth: a horror of deep water horror
horror of doing sth: Most people have a horror of speaking in public. horror
The full horror of the accident was beginning to become clear. horror
In his dreams he relives the horror of the attack. horror
the horrors of war horror
In this section you'll find horror and science fiction. horror
a horror film/movie horror
He mounted his horse and rode off. horse
a horse and cart horse
He had to go to the hospital for treatment. hospital
to be admitted to (the) hospital hospital
to be discharged from (the) hospital hospital
The injured were rushed to (the) hospital in an ambulance. hospital
He died in (the) hospital. hospital
I'm going to the hospital to visit my brother. hospital
a psychiatric/mental hospital hospital
hospital doctors/nurses/staff hospital
There is an urgent need for more hospital beds. hospital
Ian, our host, introduced us to the other guests. host
The college is playing host to a group of visiting Russian scientists. host
a TV game show host host
South Africa hosted the World Cup finals. host
Birmingham is hosting a three-day conference on drugs. host
The Arts Centre is hosting a folk festival this summer. host
hot spicy food hot
You can make a curry hotter simply by adding chillies. hot
hot mustard hot
Do you like this hot weather? hot
It's hot today, isn't it? hot
It was hot and getting hotter. hot
It was the hottest July on record. hot
a hot dry summer hot
Be careful—the plates are hot. hot
All rooms have hot and cold water. hot
a hot bath hot
a hot meal (= one that has been cooked) hot
I couldn't live in a hot country (= one which has high average temperatures). hot
Cook in a very hot oven. hot
Eat it while it's hot. hot
I touched his forehead. He felt hot and feverish. hot
Is anyone too hot? hot
I feel hot. hot
Her cheeks were hot with embarrassment. hot
London was hot and dusty. hot
a long hot journey hot
We stayed at/in a hotel. hotel
hotel rooms/guests hotel
a two-star/five-star, etc. hotel hotel
a luxury hotel hotel
a friendly, family-run hotel hotel
It will take about an hour to get there. hour
The interview lasted half an hour. hour
It was a three-hour exam. hour
I waited for an hour and then I left. hour
He'll be back in an hour. hour
We're paid by the hour. hour
The minimum wage was set at £5.80 an hour. hour
Top speed is 120 miles per hour. hour
York was within an hour's drive. hour
Chicago is two hours away (= it takes two hours to get there). hour
We're four hours ahead of New York (= referring to the time difference). hour
We hope to be there within the hour (= in less than an hour). hour
I use the Internet at work, during my lunch hour. hour
Opening hours are from 10 to 6 each day. hour
Most people in this kind of job tend to work long hours. hour
What are your office hours? hour
a hospital's visiting hours hour
Britain's licensing hours (= when pubs are allowed to open) used to be very restricted. hour
This is the only place to get a drink after hours (= after the normal closing time for pubs). hour
Clients can now contact us by email out of hours (= when the office is closed). hour
It took hours getting there. hour
I've been waiting for hours. hour
'How long did it last?' 'Oh, hours and hours.' hour
He went into the house. house
a two-bedroom house house
Let's have the party at my house. house
house prices house
What time do you leave the house in the morning (= to go to work)? house
We're moving house (= leaving our house and going to live in a different one). house
We went on a tour of the house and grounds (= for example, at a country house, open to the public). house
Be quiet or you'll wake the whole house! house
Most households now own at least one car. household
low-income/one-parent, etc. households household
the head of the household household
household bills/chores/goods (= connected with looking after a house and the people living in it) household
public/private housing housing
poor housing conditions housing
the housing shortage housing
the housing market (= the activity of buying and selling houses, etc.) housing
low-cost/cheap housing housing
the housing department housing
the council's housing policy housing
How does it work? how
He did not know how he ought to behave. how
I'll show you how to load the software. how
'Her behaviour was very odd.' 'How so? ' how
It's funny how (= that) people always remember him. how
Do you remember how (= that) the kids always loved going there? how
How ever did you get here so quickly? how
How are you? how
How are you feeling now? how
How was your trip? how
How did they play? how
How often do you go swimming? how
I didn't know how much to bring. how
How much are those earrings (= What do they cost)? how
How many people were there? how
How old is she? how
How kind of you to help! how
How he wished he had been there! how
I'll dress how I like in my own house! how
I'm not going. How about you? how about...?
How about a break? how about...?
How about going for a meal? how about...?
How about we go for a meal? how about...?
'I think you owe me some money.' ' How come?' how come?
He wanted to take no risks, however small. however
She has the window open, however cold it is outside. however
However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand. however
However you look at it, it's going to cost a lot. however
He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate. however
We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. however
a huge crowd huge
He gazed up at her with huge brown eyes. huge
huge debts huge
huge amounts of data huge
The sums of money involved are potentially huge. huge
The party was a huge success. huge
This is going to be a huge problem for us. huge
the human body/brain human
human anatomy/activity/behaviour/experience human
a terrible loss of human life human
Contact with other people is a basic human need. human
This food is not fit for human consumption. human
human geography (= the study of the way different people live around the world) human
The hostages were used as a human shield (= a person or group of people that is forced to stay in a particular place where they would be hurt or killed if their country attacked it). human
Firefighters formed a human chain (= a line of people) to carry the children to safety. human
Human remains (= the body of a dead person) were found inside the house. human
human weaknesses/failings human
We must allow for human error. human
It's only human to want the best for your children. human
He's really very human when you get to know him. human
The public is always attracted to politicians who have the human touch (= the ability to make ordinary people feel relaxed when they meet them). human
Dogs can hear much better than humans. human
That is no way to treat another human being. human
He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain. humorous
a humorous look at the world of fashion humorous
He had a wide mouth and humorous grey eyes. humorous
a story full of gentle humour humour
She ignored his feeble attempt at humour. humour
They failed to see the humour of the situation. humour
I can't stand people with no sense of humour. humour
Whatever you do, don't lose your sense of humour. humour
She smiled with a rare flash of humour. humour
She has her very own brand of humour. humour
The film is only funny if you appreciate French humour (= things that cause French people to laugh). humour
One hundred (of the children) have already been placed with foster families. hundred
There were just a hundred of them there. hundred
This vase is worth several hundred dollars. hundred
She must be over a hundred (= a hundred years old). hundred
Hundreds of thousands of people are at risk. hundred
a hundred-year lease hundred
hundreds of miles away hundred
for hundreds of years hundred
If I've said it once, I've said it a hundred times. hundred
I have a hundred and one things to do. hundred
Men died in their hundreds. hundred
her hundredth birthday hundredth
a/one hundredth of a second hundredth
I'm really hungry. hungry
She wasn't feeling very hungry. hungry
Is anyone getting hungry? hungry
All this talk of food is making me hungry. hungry
I have a hungry family to feed. hungry
Thousands are going hungry because of the failure of this year's harvest. hungry
Both parties are hungry for power. hungry
The child is simply hungry for affection. hungry
His eyes had a wild hungry look in them. hungry
Lions sometimes hunt alone. hunt
hunt sth: Whales are still being hunted and killed in the Arctic. hunt
I've hunted everywhere but I can't find it. hunt
hunt for sth: She is still hunting for a new job. hunt
hunt sb: Police are hunting an escaped criminal. hunt
hunt for sb: Detectives are hunting for thieves who broke into a warehouse yesterday. hunt
to go hunting hunting
Since 1977 otter hunting has been illegal. hunting
In the tiger, evolution has produced a perfect hunting machine. hunting
We're going house-hunting at the weekend. hunting
How's the job-hunting going? hunting
You'll have to hurry if you want to catch that train. hurry
The kids hurried to open their presents. hurry
He picked up his bags and hurried across the courtyard. hurry
She hurried away without saying goodbye. hurry
She hurried after Gary to apologize to him. hurry
hurry sb: I don't want to hurry you but we close in twenty minutes. hurry
hurry sb into doing sth: She was hurried into making an unwise choice. hurry
I wish the bus would hurry up and come. hurry up (with sth)
Hurry up! We're going to be late. hurry up (with sth)
Hurry up with the scissors. I need them. hurry up (with sth)
I don't mind waiting—I'm not in any particular hurry. in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth)
Serve this lady first—I'm in no hurry. in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth)
We were in no hurry to get back to work after the holiday. in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth)
He had to leave in a hurry. in a hurry
Sorry, I haven't got time to do it now—I'm in a hurry. in a hurry
Alice was in a tearing hurry as usual. in a hurry
My daughter is in such a hurry to grow up. in a hurry to do sth
Why are you in such a hurry to sell? in a hurry to do sth
I won't be going there again in a hurry—the food was terrible. sb will not do sth again in a hurry
He hurt his back playing squash. hurt
Did you hurt yourself? hurt
Stop it. You're hurting me. hurt
My back is really hurting me today. hurt
Strong light hurts my eyes. hurt
My shoes hurt—they're too tight. hurt
My feet hurt. hurt
Ouch! That hurt! hurt
It hurts when I bend my knee. hurt
What really hurt was that he never answered my letter. hurt
hurt sb/sth: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you. hurt
I didn't want to hurt his feelings. hurt
it hurts (sb) to do sth: It hurt me to think that he would lie to me. hurt
None of the passengers were badly hurt. hurt
a hurt look/expression hurt
She was deeply hurt that she had not been invited. hurt
Martha's hurt pride showed in her eyes. hurt
They lived together as husband and wife (= as if they were married) for years. husband and wife
a husband-and-wife team husband and wife
Times are hard and we have to husband our resources. husband
She waited, husbanding her strength for her next visitors. husband
'Island' begins with (an) I/'I'. I
I think I'd better go now. I
He and I are old friends. I
When they asked me if I wanted the job, I said yes. I
I'm not going to fall, am I? I
I'm taller than her, aren't I? I
There was ice on the windows. ice
The lake was covered with a sheet of ice. ice
My hands are as cold as ice. ice
I'll have lemonade please—no ice. ice
Desserts are served with cream or ice cream. ice cream
Who wants an ice cream? ice cream
You'll soon get the idea (= understand). idea
What's the idea of the game? idea
The whole idea of going was so that we could meet her new boyfriend. idea
What gave you the idea that he'd be here? idea
I have a pretty good idea where I left it—I hope I'm right. idea
He has some very strange ideas about education. idea
The brochure should give you a good idea of the hotel. idea
I had some idea of what the job would be like. idea
She doesn't seem to have any idea of what I'm talking about. idea
I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea (= getting the wrong impression about sth). idea
An evening at home watching TV is not my idea of a good time. idea
If this is your idea of a joke, then I don't find it very funny. idea
It would be a good idea to call before we leave. idea
idea (of sth/of doing sth): I like the idea of living on a boat. idea
idea (for sth): He already had an idea for his next novel. idea
Her family expected her to go to college, but she had other ideas. idea
The surprise party was Jane's idea. idea
I've had a brilliant idea! idea
It might be an idea (= it would be sensible) to try again later. idea
We've been toying with the idea of (= thinking about) getting a dog. idea
It seemed like a good idea at the time, and then it all went horribly wrong. idea
We're having a meeting to try to come up with ideas for fund-raising. idea
The latest big idea is to make women more interested in sport. idea
'What's she talking about?' 'I've no idea.' have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea
He hasn't the faintest idea how to manage people. have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea
I had no idea she'd had such a difficult life. have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea
I don't have any idea where he is. have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea
This beach is ideal for children. ideal
She's the ideal candidate for the job. ideal
The trip to Paris will be an ideal opportunity to practise my French. ideal
It was not the ideal solution to the problem. ideal
the search for ideal love ideal
In an ideal world there would be no poverty and disease. ideal
political ideals ideal
She found it hard to live up to his high ideals. ideal
It's my ideal of what a family home should be. ideal
identify sb/sth as sb/sth: The bodies were identified as those of two suspected drug dealers. identify
identify sb/sth: She was able to identify her attacker. identify
Passengers were asked to identify their own suitcases before they were put on the plane. identify
Many of those arrested refused to identify themselves (= would not say who they were). identify
First of all we must identify the problem areas. identify
identify sth: Scientists have identified a link between diet and cancer. identify
As yet they have not identified a buyer for the company. identify
identify what, which, etc...: They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system. identify
I didn't enjoy the book because I couldn't identify with any of the main characters. identify with sb
The police are trying to discover the identity of the killer. identity
Their identities were kept secret. identity
She is innocent; it was a case of mistaken identity. identity
Do you have any proof of identity? identity
The thief used a false identity. identity
She went through an identity crisis in her teens (= was not sure of who she was or of her place in society). identity
a sense of national/cultural/personal/group identity identity
a plan to strengthen the corporate identity of the company identity
the basic essentials of life, i.e. housing, food and water i.e.
If you see him, give him this note. if
I'll only stay if you offer me more money. if
If necessary I can come at once. if
You can stay for the weekend if you like. if
If anyone calls, tell them I'm not at home. if
If he improved his IT skills, he'd (= he would) easily get a job. if
You would know what was going on if you'd (= you had) listened. if
They would have been here by now if they'd caught the early train. if
If I was in charge, I'd do things differently. if
If I were in charge... if
Even if (= although) you did see someone, you can't be sure it was him. if
If metal gets hot it expands. if
She glares at me if I go near her desk. if
Do you know if he's married? if
I wonder if I should wear a coat or not. if
He couldn't tell if she was laughing or crying. if
Listen to the tune and see if you can remember the words. if
I am sorry if I disturbed you. if
I'd be grateful if you would keep it a secret. if
Do you mind if I turn the TV off? if
If she has any weakness, it is her Italian. if
So what if he was late. Who cares? if
If you ask me, she's too scared to do it. if
If you think about it, those children must be at school by now. if
If you remember, Mary was always fond of animals. if
I'll go if you're going. If not (= if you are not) I'd rather stay at home. if not
Are you ready? If not, I'm going without you. if not
Do you want that cake? If not, I'll have it. if not
If I were you I'd start looking for another job. if I were you
If only I were rich. if only
If only I knew her name. if only
If only he'd remembered to send that letter. if only
If only I had gone by taxi. if only
He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette. ignore
I made a suggestion but they chose to ignore it. ignore
We cannot afford to ignore their advice. ignore
She deliberately ignored my question and changed the subject. ignore
She ignored him and carried on with her work. ignore
If he tries to start an argument, just ignore him. ignore
Her father is seriously ill in St Luke's hospital. ill
She was taken ill suddenly. ill
We both started to feel ill shortly after the meal. ill
Uncle Harry is terminally ill with cancer (= he will die from his illness). ill
the mentally ill (= people with a mental illness) ill
He fell ill and died soon after. ill
He resigned because of ill health (= he was often ill). ill
She suffered no ill effects from the experience. ill
a woman of ill repute (= considered to be immoral) ill
illegal immigrants/aliens illegal
It's illegal to drive through a red light. illegal
an illegally parked car illegally
He entered the country illegally. illegally
mental illness illness
I missed a lot of school through illness last year. illness
minor/serious illnesses illness
childhood illnesses illness
He died after a long illness. illness
illustrate sth: an illustrated textbook illustrate
illustrate sth with sth: His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition. illustrate
illustrate sth: To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story. illustrate
Last year's sales figures are illustrated in Figure 2. illustrate
illustrate how, what, etc...: Here's an example to illustrate what I mean. illustrate
His public image is very different from the real person. image
The advertisements are intended to improve the company's image. image
Image is very important in the music world. image
stereotyped images of women in children's books image
images of the past image
I had a mental image of what she would look like. image
Images of deer and hunters decorate the cave walls. image
a wooden image of the Hindu god Ganesh image
In the Bible it states that humans were created in the image of God. image
He stared at his own image reflected in the water. image
Slowly, an image began to appear on the screen. image
poetic images of the countryside image
imaginary fears imaginary
The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the earth. imaginary
I had an imaginary friend when I was a child. imaginary
We must listen to their problems, real or imaginary. imaginary
a vivid/fertile imagination imagination
He's got no imagination. imagination
It doesn't take much imagination to guess what she meant. imagination
I won't tell you his reaction—I'll leave that to your imagination. imagination
Don't let your imagination run away with you (= don't use too much imagination). imagination
The new policies appear to have caught the imagination of the public (= they find them interesting and exciting). imagination
Nobody hates you—it's all in your imagination. imagination
Use your imagination! (= used to tell sb that they will have to guess the answer to the question they have asked you, usually because it is obvious or embarrassing) imagination
His stories really stretch children's imaginations. imagination
She was no longer able to distinguish between imagination and reality. imagination
Is it my imagination or have you lost a lot of weight? imagination
His writing lacks imagination. imagination
With a little imagination, you could turn this place into a palace. imagination
We are looking for someone with ingenuity and imagination. imagination
imagine sth: The house was just as she had imagined it. imagine
I can't imagine life without the children now. imagine
imagine (that)...: Close your eyes and imagine (that) you are in a forest. imagine
imagine what, how, etc...: Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years? imagine
imagine doing sth: She imagined walking into the office and handing in her resignation. imagine
Imagine earning that much money! imagine
imagine sb/sth doing sth: I can just imagine him saying that! imagine
imagine sb/sth to be/do sth: I had imagined her to be older than that. imagine
imagine (sb + adj./noun): I can imagine him really angry. imagine
'He was furious.' 'I can imagine.' imagine
imagine (that)...: He's always imagining (that) we're talking about him behind his back. imagine
imagine sth: There's nobody there. You're imagining things. imagine
'Can we still buy tickets for the concert?' 'I imagine so.' imagine
imagine (that)...: I don't imagine (that) they'll refuse. imagine
an immediate reaction/response immediate
to take immediate action immediate
RAM stores information for immediate access. immediate
Our immediate concern is to help the families of those who died. immediate
The effects of global warming, while not immediate, are potentially catastrophic. immediate
The hospital says she's out of immediate danger. immediate
The report focuses on some of the more immediate problems facing us. immediate
in the immediate vicinity immediate
The prospects for the immediate future are good. immediate
in the immediate aftermath of the war immediate
The director is standing on her immediate right. immediate
my immediate predecessor in the job (= the person who had the job just before me) immediate
She answered almost immediately. immediately
The point of my question may not be immediately apparent. immediately
Turn right immediately after the church. immediately
the years immediately before the war immediately
Who is immediately above a colonel in rank? immediately
Counselling is being given to those most immediately affected by the tragedy. immediately
It's immoral to steal. immoral
There's nothing immoral about wanting to earn more money. immoral
an immoral act/life/person immoral
They were charged with living off immoral earnings (= money earned by working as a prostitute ). immoral
the environmental impact of tourism impact
The report assesses the impact of AIDS on the gay community. impact
Her speech made a profound impact on everyone. impact
Businesses are beginning to feel the full impact of the recession. impact
social support to cushion the impact of unemployment impact
craters made by meteorite impacts impact
The impact of the blow knocked ******** balance. impact
The bomb explodes on impact (= when it hits something). impact
The car is fitted with side impact bars (= to protect it from a blow from the side). impact
I'd been waiting for twenty minutes and I was getting impatient. impatient
impatient (with sb/sth): Try not to be too impatient with her. impatient
impatient (at sth): Sarah was becoming increasingly impatient at their lack of interest. impatient
An impatient driver behind me sounded his horn. impatient
He waved them away with an impatient gesture. impatient
impatient to do sth: She was clearly impatient to leave. impatient
impatient for sth: impatient for change impatient
They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions. implication
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside. implication
The implication in his article is that being a housewife is greatly inferior to every other occupation. implication
He criticized the Director and, by implication, the whole of the organization. implication
imply (that)...: Are you implying (that) I am wrong? imply
imply sth: I disliked the implied criticism in his voice. imply
His silence seemed to imply agreement. imply
it is implied that...: It was implied that we were at fault. imply
imply (that)...: The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought. imply
it is implied that...: It was implied in the survey that... imply
imply sth: The fact that she was here implies a degree of interest. imply
food imports from abroad import
The report calls for a ban on the import of hazardous waste. import
import controls import
an import licence import
imports of oil import
import sth: The country has to import most of its raw materials. import
import sth (from...) (into...): goods imported from Japan into the US import
customs imported from the West import
She stressed the importance of careful preparation. importance
It's a matter of the greatest importance to me. importance
They attach great importance to the project. importance
the relative importance of the two ideas importance
State your reasons in order of importance. importance
He was very aware of his own importance (= of his status). importance
an important decision/factor important
I have an important announcement to make. important
Money played an important role in his life. important
Listening is an important part of the job. important
one of the most important collections of American art important
It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions. important
It is important that he attend every day. important
It is important that he should attend every day. important
It is important for him to attend every day. important
important (to sb): It's very important to me that you should be there. important
The important thing is to keep trying. important
an important member of the team important
He likes to feel important. important
More importantly, can he be trusted? importantly
She was sitting importantly behind a big desk. importantly
A new tax was imposed on fuel. impose
to impose limitations/restrictions/constraints on sth impose
This system imposes additional financial burdens on many people. impose
The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control. impose
She didn't want to impose her values on her family. impose
It was noticeable how a few people managed to impose their will on the others. impose
almost/virtually impossible impossible
It's impossible for me to be there before eight. impossible
It's impossible to prove. impossible
I find it impossible to lie to her. impossible
an impossible dream/goal impossible
I've been placed in an impossible position. impossible
Honestly, you're impossible at times! impossible
impress (sb): We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them impressed us. impress
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress people. impress
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress. impress
His sincerity impressed her. impress
impress sb with sth/sb: He impressed her with his sincerity. impress
it impresses sb that...: It impressed me that she remembered my name. impress
sb is impressed that...: I was impressed that she remembered my name. impress
I must admit I am impressed. impressed
impressed by/with sb/sth: We were all impressed by her enthusiasm. impressed
She was suitably impressed (= as impressed as sb had hoped) with the painting. impressed
a big impression impression
impression (on sb): His trip to India made a strong impression on him. impression
My words made no impression on her. impression
You'll have to play better than that if you really want to make an impression (= to make people admire you). impression
a general/an overall impression impression
an initial/a lasting impression impression
impression (of sb/sth): to get a good/bad impression of sb/sth impression
My first impression of him was favourable. impression
She gives the impression of being very busy. impression
impression (that...): I did not get the impression that they were unhappy about the situation. impression
My impression is that there are still a lot of problems. impression
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression (= that you are not friendly). impression
an impressive building with a huge tower impressive
an impressive performance impressive
one of the most impressive novels of recent years impressive
She was very impressive in the interview. impressive
We've certainly improved on last year's figures. improve on/upon sth
Sales figures continue to show signs of improvement. improvement
We expect to see further improvement over the coming year. improvement
improvement in/on/to sth: There is still room for improvement in your work. improvement
a significant/substantial/dramatic improvement improvement
a slight/steady improvement improvement
improvement in/on/to sth: an improvement in Anglo-German relations improvement
This is a great improvement on your previous work. improvement
improvements to the bus service improvement
a country in Africa in
The kids were playing in the street. in
It's in that drawer. in
I read about it in the paper. in
She was lying in bed. in
sitting in an armchair in
Leave the key in the lock. in
Soak it in cold water. in
He dipped his brush in the paint. in
She got in her car and drove off. in
There are 31 days in May. in
all the paintings in the collection in
I recognize his father in him (= his character is similar to his father's). in
in 2009 in
in the 18th century in
in spring/summer/autumn/winter in
in the fall in
in March in
in the morning/afternoon/evening in
I'm getting forgetful in my old age. in
to return in a few minutes/hours/days/months. in
It will be ready in a week's time (= one week from now). in
She learnt to drive in three weeks (= after three weeks she could drive). in
I haven't seen him in years. in
It's the first letter I've had in ten days. in
dressed in their best clothes in
the man in the hat in
to be in uniform in
She was all in black. in
We went out in the rain. in
He was sitting alone in the darkness. in
I'm in love! in
The house is in good repair. in
I must put my affairs in order. in
a man in his thirties in
The daffodils were in full bloom. in
to act in a play in
He is in the army. in
She's in computers. in
in business in
a novel in three parts in
Roll it up in a ball. in
They sat in rows. in
People flocked in their thousands to see her. in
Say it in English. in
She wrote in pencil. in
Put it in writing. in
I paid in cash. in
He spoke in a loud voice. in
She was not lacking in courage. in
a country rich in minerals in
three metres in length in
We were locked in. in
I can't drink coffee with milk in. in
She opened the door and went in. in
The kids were playing by the river and one of them fell in. in
Nobody was in when we called. in
The bus is due in (= it should arrive) at six. in
Applications must be in by April 30. in
Is the tide coming in or going out? in
the government's inability to provide basic services inability
Some families go without medical treatment because of their inability to pay. inability
1.14 inches of rain fell last night. inch
She's a few inches taller than me. inch
a fat envelope about half an inch thick inch
Since I started jogging I've lost three and a half inches from my waistline. inch
He escaped death by an inch. inch
The car missed us by inches. inch
He was just inches away from scoring. inch
His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident. incident
One particular incident sticks in my mind. incident
There was a shooting incident near here last night. incident
The demonstration passed off without incident. incident
a border/diplomatic incident incident
include sth: The tour included a visit to the Science Museum. include
Does the price include tax? include
include doing sth: Your duties include typing letters and answering the telephone. include
include sb/sth (as/in/on sth): You should include some examples in your essay. include
We all went, me included. include
include sb/sth as sth: Representatives from the country were included as observers at the conference. include
I've got three days' holiday including New Year's Day. including
Six people were killed in the riot, including a policeman. including
It's £7.50, not including tax. including
people on high/low incomes income
a weekly disposable income (= the money that you have left to spend after tax, etc.) of £200 income
a rise in national income income
They receive a proportion of their income from the sale of goods and services. income
Tourism is a major source of income for the area. income
higher/middle/lower income groups income
increase (from A) (to B): The population has increased from 1.2 million to 1.8 million. increase
increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere increase
Increasing numbers of people are using hand-held devices to access the Internet. increase
The price of oil increased. increase
increase in sth: Oil increased in price. increase
increase by sth: The rate of inflation increased by 2%. increase
increase with sth: Disability increases with age (= the older sb is, the more likely they are to be disabled). increase
increase sth (from A) (to B): We need to increase productivity. increase
increase sth (by sth): They've increased the price by 50%. increase
an increase in spending increase
an increase of 2p in the pound on income tax increase
an increase of nearly 20% increase
a significant/substantial increase in sales increase
price/tax/wage increases increase
Homelessness is on the increase (= increasing). increase
increasingly difficult/important/popular increasingly
It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved. increasingly
Increasingly, training is taking place in the office rather than outside it. increasingly
'Was he very angry?' 'Indeed he was.' indeed
'Do you agree?' 'Indeed I do/Yes, indeed.' indeed
'You said you'd help?' 'I did indeed—yes.' indeed
It is indeed a remarkable achievement. indeed
Thank you very much indeed! indeed
I was very sad indeed to hear of your father's death. indeed
Cuba gained independence from Spain in 1898. independence
independence celebrations independence
the first elections since independence independence
He values his independence. independence
a woman's financial independence independence
Going away to college has made me much more independent. independent
She's a very independent-minded young woman. independent
Students should aim to become more independent of their teachers. independent
It was important to me to be financially independent of my parents. independent
a man of independent means (= with an income that he does not earn by working) independent
independent television/schools independent
the independent sector independent
an independent inquiry/witness independent
She went to a lawyer for some independent advice. independent
The police force should be independent of direct government control. independent
Two independent research bodies reached the same conclusions. independent
Mozambique became independent in 1975. independent
independent (of sb/sth): The two departments work independently of each other. independently
It was the first time that she had lived independently. independently
Look it up in the index. index
Author and subject indexes are available on a library database. index
the cost-of-living index index
The Dow Jones index fell 15 points this morning. index
stock-market indices index
house price indexes index
indicate sb/sth (to sb): She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us. indicate
'What are they doing here?' he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway. indicate
indicate where, which, etc...: He indicated where the furniture was to go. indicate
indicate that...: She indicated that I was to sit down. indicate
indicate (to sb) (that)...: In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate. indicate
indicate sth (to sb): He indicated his willingness to cooperate. indicate
indicate whether, when, etc...: Has she indicated yet whether she would like to be involved? indicate
indicate sth: A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day. indicate
indicate that...: Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power. indicate
indicate sth: Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy. indicate
A yellowing of the skin indicates jaundice. indicate
The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. indicate
indicate (that...): Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast. indicate
Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames. indicate
indicate how, what etc...: Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method. indicate
indication (of sth): They gave no indication of how the work should be done. indication
indication (of doing sth): He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post. indication
indication (that...): There are clear indications that the economy is improving. indication
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned. indication
the indirect effects of the war indirect
to find something out by indirect methods indirect
The building collapsed as an indirect result of the heavy rain. indirect
There would be some benefit, however indirect, to the state. indirect
indirect costs (= costs that are not directly connected with making a product, for example training, heating, rent, etc.) indirect
an indirect attack indirect
an indirect route indirect
The plant prefers indirect sunlight. indirect
The new law will affect us all, directly or indirectly. indirectly
We interviewed each individual member of the community. individual
The minister refused to comment on individual cases. individual
respect for individual freedom individual
an individual pizza individual
The competition is open to both teams and individuals. individual
Treatment depends on the individual involved. individual
donations from private individuals (= ordinary people rather than companies, etc.) individual
The school's reputation was ruined by the bad behaviour of a few individuals. individual
the rights of the individual individual
an indoor swimming pool indoor
indoor games indoor
the world indoor 200 metres champion indoor
to go/stay indoors indoors
Many herbs can be grown indoors. indoors
industrial unrest industrial
industrial output industrial
an industrial accident industrial
They had made industrial quantities of food (= a lot). industrial
industrial chemicals industrial
an industrial town industrial
an industrial society industrial
the world's leading industrial nations industrial
heavy/light industry industry
the needs of British industry industry
She got a job in industry. industry
the steel industry industry
the catering/tourist, etc. industry industry
We need to develop local industries. industry
the Madonna industry (= the large number of people involved in making Madonna successful) industry
It was an inevitable consequence of the decision. inevitable
It was inevitable that there would be job losses. inevitable
A rise in the interest rates seems inevitable. inevitable
Inevitably, the press exaggerated the story. inevitably
infect sb/sth: It is not possible to infect another person through kissing. infect
infect sb/sth with sth: people infected with HIV infect
eggs infected with salmonella infect
The wound from the dog bite had become infected. infected
an infected water supply infected
an infected PC infected
to be exposed to infection infection
to increase the risk of infection infection
an ear/throat, etc. infection infection
to spread an infection infection
Flu is highly infectious. infectious
infectious laughter infectious
I'm still infectious. infectious
to have/exert a strong influence on sb influence
the influence of the climate on agricultural production influence
What exactly is the influence of television on children? influence
influence (over sb/sth): Her parents no longer have any real influence over her. influence
influence (with sb): She could probably exert her influence with the manager and get you a job. influence
He committed the crime under the influence of drugs. influence
cultural influences influence
influence (on sb/sth): Those friends are a bad influence on her. influence
His first music teacher was a major influence in his life. influence
There seem to be several influences at work in (= affecting) his writing. influence
influence sb/sth: His writings have influenced the lives of millions. influence
to be strongly influenced by sth influence
Don't let me influence you either way. influence
The government refuses to be influenced by public opinion. influence
Research shows that most young smokers are influenced by their friends. influence
I don't want to influence you. It must be your own decision. influence
influence how, whether, etc...: The wording of questions can influence how people answer. influence
influence sb to do sth: She was influenced to take up voluntary work by her teacher. influence
A number of social factors influence life expectancy. influence
The local climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream. influence
inform sb (of/about sth): Please inform us of any changes of address. inform
The leaflet informs customers about healthy eating. inform
He went to inform them of his decision. inform
Inform me at once if there are any changes in her condition. inform
Have the police been informed? inform
inform sb that...: I have been reliably informed (= somebody I trust has told me) that the couple will marry next year. inform
A notice informed the guests that formal dress was required. inform
I am pleased to inform you that you have won first prize in this month's competition. inform
inform sb + speech: 'He's already left,' she informed us. inform
inform sb when, where, etc...: I have not been informed when the ceremony will take place. inform
an informal atmosphere informal
an informal arrangement/meeting/visit informal
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. informal
The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers. informal
an informal expression informal
a piece of information information
a source of information information
to collect/gather/obtain/receive information information
to provide/give/pass on information information
For further information on the diet, write to us at this address. information
Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest. information
This leaflet is produced for the information of (= to inform) our customers. information
an information desk information
background information information
According to my information (= according to what I have been told) work was due to start last week. information
He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant information. information
Coconut is a basic ingredient for many curries. ingredient
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. ingredient
Our skin cream contains only natural ingredients. ingredient
The only active ingredient in this medicine is aspirin. ingredient
the essential ingredients for success ingredient
It has all the ingredients of a good mystery story. ingredient
an initial payment of £60 and ten instalments of £25 initial
in the initial stages (= at the beginning) of the campaign initial
My initial reaction was to decline the offer. initial
'What initial is it, Mrs Owen?' 'It's J, J for Jane.' initial
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was often known by his initials JFK. initial
Just write your initials. initial
Initially, the system worked well. initially
The death toll was initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300. initially
My contract is initially for three years. initially
a United Nations peace initiative initiative
a government initiative to combat unemployment initiative
You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. initiative
Too much bureaucracy represses creativity and initiative. initiative
She did it on her own initiative (= without anyone telling her to do it). initiative
to seize/lose the initiative initiative
It was up to the US to take the initiative in repairing relations. initiative
He injured his knee playing hockey. injure
Three people were killed and five injured in the crash. injure
She injured herself during training. injure
This could seriously injure the company's reputation. injure
an injured leg injured
Luckily, she isn't injured. injured
Carter is playing in place of the injured O'Reilly. injured
an injured look/tone injured
injured pride injured
serious injury/injuries injury
minor injuries injury
to sustain injuries/an injury injury
to escape injury injury
The passengers escaped with only minor injuries. injury
injury (to sb/sth): injury to the head injury
a head injury injury
Two players are out of the team because of injury. injury
There were no injuries in the crash (= no people injured). injury
No damage or injuries were reported. injury
Don't do that. You'll do yourself an injury (= hurt yourself). injury
written in ink ink
a pen and ink drawing ink
different coloured inks ink
The group has just inked a $10 million deal. ink
an inner courtyard inner
inner London inner
the inner ear inner
They have imprisoned an innocent man. innocent
innocent (of sth): She was found innocent of any crime. innocent
He was the innocent party (= person) in the breakdown of the marriage. innocent
There must be an innocent explanation for her behaviour. innocent
an innocent bystander innocent
innocent victims of a bomb blast innocent
Thousands of innocent civilians have been killed in this conflict. innocent
an innocent young child innocent
insect species insect
insect repellent (= a chemical that keeps insects away) insect
an insect bite insect
The pesticide is lethal to all insect life. insect
Insert coins into the slot and press for a ticket. insert
They inserted a tube in his mouth to help him breathe. insert
insert sth: Position the cursor where you want to insert a word. insert
insert sth into sth: Later, he inserted another paragraph into his will. insert
Go inside the house. inside
Inside the box was a gold watch. inside
For years we had little knowledge of what life was like inside China. inside
You'll feel better with a good meal inside you. inside
Inside most of us is a small child screaming for attention. inside
She shook it to make sure there was nothing inside. inside
We had to move inside (= indoors) when it started to rain. inside
I pretended not to care but I was screaming inside. inside
The inside of the box was blue. inside
The door was locked from the inside. inside
The shell is smooth on the inside. inside
the insides of the windows inside
You've got your sweater on inside out. inside out
Turn the bag inside out and let it dry. inside out
the inside pages of a newspaper inside
an inside pocket inside
I was driving in the inside lane (= the part nearest the edge, not the middle of the road). inside
I didn't really want to go but he insisted. insist
Stay and have lunch. I insist! insist
'Please come with us.' 'Very well then, if you insist.' insist
insist on sth/sb doing sth: She insisted on his/him wearing a suit. insist
insist that...: He insists that she come. insist
He insists that she should come. insist
insist on sth: He insisted on his innocence. insist
insist (that)...: He insisted (that) he was innocent. insist
+ speech: 'It's true,' she insisted. insist
We insisted on a refund of the full amount. insist on/upon sth
insist doing sth: They insisted upon being given every detail of the case. insist on/upon sth
They insist on playing their music late at night. insist on doing sth
He's getting a phone installed tomorrow. install
The hotel chain has recently installed a new booking system. install
I'll need some help installing the software. install
What would you do, for instance, if you found a member of staff stealing? for instance
In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company. in the first instance
Lee was ill so I went instead. instead
He didn't reply. Instead, he turned on his heel and left the room. instead
She said nothing, preferring instead to save her comments till later. instead
We just had soup instead of a full meal. instead of
Now I can walk to work instead of going by car. instead of
a research institute institute
the Institute of Chartered Accountants institute
institutes of higher education institute
to institute criminal proceedings against sb institute
The new management intends to institute a number of changes. institute
an educational/financial, etc. institution institution
the Smithsonian Institution institution
Follow the instructions on the packet carefully. instruction
Always read the instructions before you start. instruction
instruction on how to do sth: The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it. instruction
to ignore/carry out sb's instructions instruction
I'm under instructions to keep my speech short. instruction
He phoned you on my instructions. instruction
He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death. instruction
surgical/optical/precision, etc. instruments instrument
instruments of torture instrument
Is he learning an instrument? instrument
brass/stringed, etc. instruments instrument
the flight instruments instrument
the instrument panel instrument
I have never been so insulted in my life! insult
She felt insulted by the low offer. insult
You insult my intelligence! (= you are treating me as if I am stupid) insult
The crowd were shouting insults at the police. insult
insult to sb/sth: His comments were seen as an insult to the president. insult
The questions were an insult to our intelligence (= too easy). insult
insulting remarks insulting
insulting to sb/sth: She was really insulting to me. insulting
life/car/travel/household, etc. insurance insurance
to have adequate insurance cover insurance
insurance (against sth): to take out insurance against fire and theft insurance
insurance premiums (= the regular payments made for insurance) insurance
Can you claim for the loss on your insurance? insurance
an insurance broker/company insurance
He works in insurance. insurance
a person of high/average/low intelligence intelligence
He didn't even have the intelligence to call for an ambulance. intelligence
intelligence reports intelligence
the US Central Intelligence Agency intelligence
intelligence sources (= people who give this information) intelligence
the head of military intelligence intelligence
a highly intelligent child intelligent
to ask an intelligent question intelligent
a search for intelligent life on other planets intelligent
We finished later than we had intended. intend
intend to do sth: I fully intended (= definitely intended) to pay for the damage. intend
intend sb/sth to do sth: The writer clearly intends his readers to identify with the main character. intend
intend doing sth: I don't intend staying long. intend
intend sth: The company intends a slow-down in expansion. intend
intend sb sth: He intended her no harm (= it was not his plan to harm her). intend
it is intended that...: It is intended that production will start next month. intend
intend that...: We intend that production will start next month. intend
intend sth (by sth): What exactly did you intend by that remark? intend
intend sth (as sth): He intended it as a joke. intend
the intended purpose intended
the intended audience intended
The bullet missed its intended target. intended
intended for sb/sth: The book is intended for children. intended
intended as sth: The notes are intended as an introduction to the course. intended
intended to be/do sth: This list is not intended to be a complete catalogue. intended
intention (of doing sth): I have no intention of going to the wedding. intention
He left England with the intention of travelling in Africa. intention
I have every intention of paying her back what I owe her. intention
intention (to do sth): He has announced his intention to retire. intention
intention (that...): It was not my intention that she should suffer. intention
The original intention was to devote three months to the project. intention
She's full of good intentions but they rarely work out. intention
I did it with the best (of) intentions (= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them. intention
to pay interest on a loan interest
The money was repaid with interest. interest
interest charges/payments interest
Interest rates have risen by 1%. interest
high rates of interest interest
Her main interests are music and tennis. interest
He was a man of wide interests outside his work. interest
There are many places of interest near the city. interest
The subject is of no interest to me at all. interest
These plants will add interest to your garden in winter. interest
These documents are of great historical interest. interest
to be of cultural/scientific interest interest
This museum holds particular interest for geologists. interest
to feel/have/show/express (an) interest in sth interest
Do your parents take an interest in your friends? interest
By that time I had lost (all) interest in the idea. interest
I watched with interest. interest
As a matter of interest (= I'd like to know), what time did the party finish? interest
Just out of interest, how much did it cost? interest
Could I interest you in this model, Sir? interest sb in sth
interested (in sth/sb): I'm very interested in history. interested
interested (in doing sth): Anyone interested in joining the club should contact us at the address below. interested
interested (to do sth): We would be interested to hear your views on this subject. interested
an interested audience interested
She was watching with a politely interested expression on her face. interested
There's a talk on Italian art—are you interested (= would you like to go)? interested
He sounded genuinely interested. interested
an interesting question/point/example interesting
interesting people/places/work interesting
interesting (to do sth): It would be interesting to know what he really believed. interesting
It is particularly interesting to compare the two versions. interesting
interesting (that...): I find it interesting that she claims not to know him. interesting
Can't we do something more interesting? interesting
Her account makes interesting reading. interesting
Our survey produced some interesting results. interesting
the interior of a building/a car interior
interior walls interior
the internal structure of a building internal
internal doors internal
internal organs/injuries internal
The medicine is not for internal use. internal
an internal inquiry internal
the internal workings of government internal
internal divisions within the company internal
internal affairs/trade/markets internal
an internal flight (= within a country) internal
international trade/law/sport international
an international airport/school/company international
international relations international
a pianist with an international reputation international
the France-Scotland rugby international international
a former swimming international international
an English course for internationals international
I looked it up on the Internet. Internet
You can buy our goods over the Internet. Internet
All the rooms have access to the Internet/Internet access. Internet
an Internet service provider (= a company that provides you with an Internet connection and services such as email, etc.) Internet
The students were asked to interpret the poem. interpret
interpret sth as sth: I didn't know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal. interpret
interpret sth: The data can be interpreted in many different ways. interpret
She couldn't speak much English so her children had to interpret for her. interpret
Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events. interpretation
It is not possible for everyone to put their own interpretation on the law. interpretation
Dreams are open to interpretation (= they can be explained in different ways). interpretation
Sorry to interrupt, but there's someone to see you. interrupt
interrupt with sth: Would you mind not interrupting with questions all the time? interrupt
interrupt sb/sth (with sth): I hope I'm not interrupting you. interrupt
They were interrupted by a knock at the door. interrupt
interrupt (sb) + speech: 'I have a question,' she interrupted. interrupt
The game was interrupted several times by rain. interrupt
We interrupt this programme to bring you an important news bulletin. interrupt
The birth of her son was a minor interruption to her career. interruption
an interruption to the power supply interruption
I managed to work for two hours without interruption. interruption
He ignored her interruptions. interruption
She spoke for 20 minutes without interruption. interruption
The interval between major earthquakes might be 200 years. interval
He knocked on the door and after a brief interval it was opened. interval
She's delirious, but has lucid intervals. interval
The day should be mainly dry with sunny intervals. interval
Buses to the city leave at regular intervals. at (...) intervals
The runners started at 5-minute intervals. at (...) intervals
Flaming torches were positioned at intervals along the terrace. at (...) intervals
a job interview interview
to be called for (an) interview interview
He has an interview next week for the manager's job. interview
a television/radio/newspaper interview interview
interview (with sb): an interview with the new Governor interview
to give an interview (= to agree to answer questions) interview
Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports. interview
to conduct an interview (= to ask sb questions in public) interview
The interview was published in all the papers. interview
an interview with the careers adviser interview
Interviews and questionnaires are the most important tools in market research. interview
Which post are you being interviewed for? interview
We interviewed ten people for the job. interview
interview sb about sth: Next week, I will be interviewing Spielberg about his latest movie. interview
interview sb: The Prime Minister declined to be interviewed. interview
The police are waiting to interview the injured man. interview
Come into the house. into
She dived into the water. into
He threw the letter into the fire. into
She turned and walked off into the night. into
Speak clearly into the microphone. into
Driving into the sun, we had to shade our eyes. into
The truck crashed into a parked car. into
The fruit can be made into jam. into
Can you translate this passage into German? into
They came into power in 2008. into
She was sliding into depression. into
an inquiry into safety procedures into
Bands from London introduced the craze for this kind of music. introduce
A slow theme introduces the first movement. introduce
Vegetation patterns changed when goats were introduced to the island. introduce
introduce sth: The company is introducing a new range of products this year. introduce
The new law was introduced in 2007. introduce
introduce sth into/to sth: We want to introduce the latest technology into schools. introduce
introduce sb to sth: The first lecture introduces students to the main topics of the course. introduce
He was first introduced to drugs by his elder brother. introduce
introduce sth (to sb): It was she who first introduced the pleasures of sailing to me. introduce
The next programme will be introduced by Mary David. introduce
May I introduce my first guest on the show tonight... introduce
introduce sb: Can I introduce my wife? introduce
introduce A to B (as sth): He introduced me to a Greek girl at the party. introduce
She was introduced to me as a well-known novelist. introduce
introduce A and B: We've already been introduced. introduce
introduce yourself (to sb): Can I introduce myself? I'm Helen Robins. introduce
'Kay, this is Steve.' 'Yes, I know—we've already introduced ourselves.' introduce
'An Introduction to Astronomy' introduction
It's a useful introduction to an extremely complex subject. introduction
a brief introduction introduction
a book with an excellent introduction and notes introduction
By way of introduction, let me give you the background to the story. introduction
This album was my first introduction to modern jazz. introduction
Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow. introduction
Our speaker today needs no introduction (= is already well known). introduction
a letter of introduction (= a letter which tells sb who you are, written by sb who knows both you and the person reading the letter) introduction
the introduction of new manufacturing methods introduction
the introduction of compulsory military service introduction
the 1 000th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity to Russia introduction
The book lists plants suitable for the British flower garden, among them many new introductions. introduction
Who invented the steam engine? invent
I wish mobile phones had never been invented! invent
What excuse did he invent this time? invent
Many children invent an imaginary friend. invent
Fax machines were a wonderful invention at the time. invention
Such changes have not been seen since the invention of the printing press. invention
invest (in sth): Now is a good time to invest in the property market. invest
invest sth (in sth): He invested his life savings in his daughter's business. invest
invest (in/on sth): The government has invested heavily in public transport. invest
invest sth (in/on sth): The college is to invest $2 million in a new conference hall. invest
In his time managing the club he has invested millions on new players. invest
The FBI has been called in to investigate. investigate
'What was that noise?' 'I'll go and investigate.' investigate
investigate sth: Police are investigating possible links between the murders. investigate
investigate what, how, etc...: Police are investigating what happened. investigate
This is not the first time he has been investigated by the police for fraud. investigate
investigate (sth): Scientists are investigating the effects of diet on fighting cancer. investigate
investigate how, what, etc...: The research investigates how foreign speakers gain fluency. investigate
a criminal/murder/police investigation investigation
She is still under investigation. investigation
investigation into sth: The police have completed their investigations into the accident. investigation
an investigation into the spending habits of teenagers investigation
to encourage foreign investment investment
investment income investment
investment in sth: This country needs investment in education. investment
a minimum investment of $10 000 investment
a high return on my investments investment
Our investments are not doing well. investment
We bought the house as an investment (= to make money). investment
A microwave is a good investment. investment
to issue/extend an invitation invitation
to accept/turn down/decline an invitation invitation
invitation to sth: an invitation to the party invitation
invitation to do sth: I have an open invitation (= not restricted to a particular date) to visit my friend in Japan. invitation
A concert was held at the invitation of the mayor. invitation
Admission is by invitation only. invitation
Have you ordered the wedding invitations yet? invitation
invite sb to sth: Have you been invited to their party? invite
invite sb: I'd have liked to have gone but I wasn't invited. invite
invite sb to do sth: They have invited me to go to Paris with them. invite
invite sb (to/for sth): Successful candidates will be invited for interview next week. invite
invite sth (from sb): He invited questions from the audience. invite
invite sb to do sth: Readers are invited to email their comments to us. invite
involve sth: Any investment involves an element of risk. involve
Many of the crimes involved drugs. involve
involve doing sth: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph. involve
involve sb/sth doing sth: The job involves me travelling all over the country. involve
The job involves my travelling all over the country. involve
There was a serious incident involving a group of youths. involve
How many vehicles were involved in the crash? involve
involve sb (in sth/in doing sth): We want to involve as many people as possible in the celebrations. involve
involve yourself (in sth): Parents should involve themselves in their child's education. involve
to be/become/get involved in politics involved
We need to examine all the costs involved in the project first. involved
We'll make our decision and contact the people involved. involved
Some people tried to stop the fight but I didn't want to get involved. involved
involved (with sth/sb): She was deeply involved with the local hospital. involved
involved (in sth/sb): I was so involved in my book I didn't hear you knock. involved
He's a very involved father (= he spends a lot of time with his children). involved
They're not romantically involved. involved
involved with sb/sth: You're too emotionally involved with the situation. involved
US involvement in European wars involvement
her growing involvement with contemporary music involvement
a steam iron iron
cast/wrought/corrugated iron iron
iron gates/bars/railings iron
an iron and steel works iron
iron ore (= rock containing iron) iron
patients with iron deficiency (= not enough iron in their blood) iron
iron tablets (= containing iron prepared as a medicine) iron
She had a will of iron (= it was very strong). iron
There are still a few details that need ironing out. iron sth out
The way she puts on that accent really irritates me. irritate
Some drugs can irritate the lining of the stomach. irritate
I found her extremely irritating irritating
an irritating habit irritating
an irritating cough/rash irritating
She was getting more and more irritated at his comments. irritated
We spent a week on the Greek island of Kos. island
a remote island off the coast of Scotland island
No place on the planet can remain an island of affluence in a sea of suffering. island
the July issue of 'What Car?' issue
The article appeared in issue 25. issue
Money is not an issue. issue
I don't think my private life is the issue here. issue
I'm not bothered about the cost—you're the one who's making an issue of it. issue
Because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, anger is a big issue for me. issue
She's always on a diet—she has issues about food. issue
He still has some issues with women (= has problems dealing with them). issue
If you have any issues, please call this number. issue
a key/sensitive/controversial issue issue
This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it. issue
She usually writes about environmental issues. issue
The union plans to raise the issue of overtime. issue
The party was divided on this issue. issue
You're just avoiding the issue. issue
Don't confuse the issue. issue
issue sth: to issue passports/visas/tickets issue
issue sb with sth: New members will be issued with a temporary identity card. issue
issue sth to sb: Work permits were issued to only 5% of those who applied for them. issue
They issued a joint statement denying the charges. issue
The police have issued an appeal for witnesses. issue
'Where's your car?' 'It's in the garage.' it
Did you see it? it
Start a new file and put this letter in it. it
Look! It's going up that tree. it
We have $500. Will it be enough for a deposit? it
Her baby's due next month. She hopes it will be a boy. it
When the factory closes, it will mean 500 people losing their jobs. it
Yes, I was at home on Sunday. What about it? (= Why do you ask?) it
Stop it, you're hurting me! it
It's your mother on the phone. it
Hello, Peter, it's Mike here. it
Hi, it's me! it
Was it you who put these books on my desk? it
Does it matter what colour it is? it
It's impossible to get there in time. it
It's no use shouting. it
She finds it boring at home. it
It appears that the two leaders are holding secret talks. it
I find it strange that she doesn't want to go. it
It's ten past twelve. it
It's our anniversary. it
It's two miles to the beach. it
It's a long time since they left. it
It was raining this morning. it
It's quite warm at the moment. it
If it's convenient I can come tomorrow. it
It's good to talk. it
I like it here. it
It's Jim who's the clever one. it
It's Spain that they're going to, not Portugal. it
It was three weeks later that he heard the news. it
I'm afraid that's it—we've lost. that is it
What's the next item on the agenda? item
Can I pay for each item separately? item
The computer was my largest single item of expenditure. item
A windproof jacket is an essential item of clothing for hillwalking. item
This clock is a collector's item (= because it is rare and valuable). item
an item of news/a news item item
I heard an item on the radio about women engineers. item
Turn the box on its side. its
Have you any idea of its value? its
The dog had hurt its paw. its
The baby threw its food on the floor. its
The cat was washing itself. itself
Does the computer turn itself off? itself
The company has got itself into difficulties. itself
There's no need for the team to feel proud of itself. itself
The village itself is pretty, but the surrounding countryside is rather dull. itself
a denim/tweed jacket jacket
I have to wear a jacket and tie to work. jacket
strawberry jam jam
recipes for jams and preserves jam
a jam doughnut jam
a jealous wife/husband jealous
He's only talking to her to make you jealous. jealous
She's jealous of my success. jealous
Children often feel jealous when a new baby arrives. jealous
a faded pair of blue jeans jeans
jelly and ice cream jelly
a raspberry jelly jelly
blackcurrant jelly jelly
silver/gold jewellery jewellery
She has some lovely pieces of jewellery. jewellery
It's not my job to lock up! job
I've got various jobs around the house to do. job
Sorting these papers out is going to be a long job. job
The builder has a couple of jobs on at the moment. job
He's trying to get a job. job
She took a job as a waitress. job
His brother's just lost his job. job
a summer/holiday/Saturday/vacation job job
a temporary/permanent job job
I'm thinking of applying for a new job. job
The takeover of the company is bound to mean more job losses. job
Many women are in part-time jobs. job
Did they offer you the job? job
He certainly knows his job (= is very good at his job). job
I'm only doing my job (= I'm doing what I am paid to do). job
He's been out of a job (= unemployed) for six months now. job
She's never had a steady job (= a job that is not going to end suddenly). job
join sb (for sth): Will you join us for lunch? join
Do you mind if I join you? join
join sth: Over 200 members of staff joined the strike. join
Members of the public joined the search for the missing boy. join
join sb in doing sth: I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Ted and Laura a very happy marriage. join
I've joined an aerobics class. join
She joined the company three months ago. join
to join the ranks of the unemployed join
It costs £20 to join. join
the place where the two paths join join
join sth: The path joins the road near the trees. join
join A to B: Join one section of pipe to the next. join
The island is joined to the mainland by a bridge. join
join (A and B) (together/up): Join the two sections of pipe together. join
Draw a line joining (up) all the crosses. join
How do these two pieces join? join
She listens but she never joins in. join in (sth/doing sth), join in (with sb/sth)
I wish he would join in with the other children. join in (sth/doing sth), join in (with sb/sth)
a joint account (= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example a husband and wife) joint
The report was a joint effort (= we worked on it together). joint
They finished in joint first place. joint
They were joint owners of the house (= they owned it together). joint
The event was organized jointly by students and staff. jointly
inflammation of the knee joint joint
My joints are really stiff this morning. joint
I can't tell jokes. joke
She's always cracking jokes. joke
They often make jokes at each other's expense. joke
I didn't get the joke (= understand it). joke
I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes (= about sex). joke
I only did it as a joke (= it was not meant seriously). joke
She was laughing and joking with the children. joke
joke about sth: They often joked about all the things that could go wrong. joke
+ speech: 'I cooked it myself, so be careful!' he joked. joke
I didn't mean that—I was only joking. joke
joke that...: She joked that she only loved him for his money. joke
No way am I doing that. You must be joking! you're joking, you must be joking
She's going out with Dan? You're joking! you're joking, you must be joking
They went on a long train journey across India. journey
Did you have a good journey? journey
on the outward/return journey journey
We broke our journey (= stopped for a short time) in Madrid. journey
Don't use the car for short journeys. journey
It's a day's journey by car. journey
I'm afraid you've had a wasted journey (= you cannot do what you have come to do). journey
Bye! Safe journey! (= used when sb is beginning a journey) journey
The book describes a spiritual journey from despair to happiness. journey
They journeyed for seven long months. journey
the sheer joy of being with her again joy
to dance for/with joy joy
I didn't expect them to jump for joy at the news (= to be very pleased). joy
To his great joy, she accepted. joy
She's a good judge of character. judge
The last singer was the best—not that I'm any judge (= I do not know much about the subject). judge
'I'm not sure that's a good way to do it.' 'Let me be the judge of that.' judge
the panel of judges at the flower show judge
The judges' decision is final. judge
a High Court judge judge
a federal judge judge
The case comes before Judge Cooper next week. judge
The judge sentenced him to five years in prison. judge
What gives you the right to judge other people? judge
She was asked to judge the essay competition. judge
judge how, what, etc...: It's difficult to judge how long the journey will take. judge
judge sb/sth to be/do sth: I judged him to be about 50. judge
As far as I can judge, all of them are to blame. judge
Judging by her last letter, they are having a wonderful time. judge
To judge from what he said, he was very disappointed. judge
judge sb/sth (on sth): Schools should not be judged only on exam results. judge
Each painting must be judged on its own merits. judge
judge sb/sth + noun: The tour was judged a great success. judge
judge sb/sth to be/do sth: The concert was judged to have been a great success. judge
judge sb/sth + adj.: They judged it wise to say nothing. judge
judge that...: He judged that the risk was too great. judge
it is judged that...: It was judged that the risk was too great. judge
judge how, what, etc...: It was hard to judge how great the risk was. judge
good/poor/sound judgement judgement
She showed a lack of judgement when she gave Mark the job. judgement
It's not something I can give you rules for; you'll have to use your judgement. judgement
He achieved his aim more by luck than judgement. judgement
The accident was caused by an error of judgement on the part of the pilot. judgement
He refused to make a judgement about the situation. judgement
Who am I to pass judgement on her behaviour? (= to criticize it) judgement
I'd like to reserve judgement until I see the report. judgement
It was, in her judgement, the wrong thing to do. judgement
I did it against my better judgement (= although I thought it was perhaps the wrong thing to do). judgement
Add the juice of two lemons. juice
a carton of apple juice juice
Two orange juices, please. juice
I couldn't follow the talk because he kept jumping about from one topic to another. jump
The story then jumps from her childhood in New York to her first visit to London. jump
jump by...: Prices jumped by 60% last year. jump
jump (from...) (to...): Sales jumped from $2.7 billion to $3.5 billion. jump
He jumped to his feet when they called his name. jump
She jumped up and ran out of the room. jump
Do you want a ride? Jump in. jump
A loud bang made me jump. jump
Her heart jumped when she heard the news. jump
jump sth: Can you jump that gate? jump
His horse fell as it jumped the last hurdle. jump
jump sth + adv./prep.: I jumped my horse over all the fences. jump
'Quick, jump!' he shouted. jump
The children were jumping up and down with excitement. jump
She jumped down from the chair. jump
The pilot jumped from the burning plane (= with a parachute ). jump
+ noun: She has jumped 2.2 metres. jump
a 20 per cent jump in pre-tax profits jump
unusually large price jumps jump
The horse fell at the last jump. jump
a jump of over six metres jump
The story takes a jump back in time. jump
Somehow he survived the jump from the third floor of the building. jump
to do a parachute jump jump
a ski jump champion jump
I sat up with a jump (= quickly and suddenly). jump
The negotiations took a jump forward yesterday (= they made progress). jump
the world junior tennis championships junior
junior employees junior
junior to sb: She is junior to me. junior
She has coached many of our leading juniors. junior
office juniors junior
This jacket is just my size. just
This gadget is just the thing for getting those nails out. just
Just my luck (= the sort of bad luck I usually have). The phone's not working. just
You're just in time. just
just like...: She looks just like her mother. just
just what...: It's just what I wanted! just
just as...: It's just as I thought. just
It's just on six (= exactly six o'clock). just
The clock struck six just as I arrived. just
She's just as smart as her sister. just
You can get there just as cheaply by plane. just
I got here just after nine. just
I only just caught the train. just
Inflation fell to just over 4 per cent. just
I've just heard the news. just
When you arrived he had only just left. just
She has just been telling us about her trip to Rome. just
I just saw him a moment ago. just
I'm just finishing my book. just
I was just beginning to enjoy myself when we had to leave. just
I'm just off (= I am leaving now). just
The water's just about to boil. just
I was just going to tell you when you interrupted. just
It was just an ordinary day. just
I can't just drop all my commitments. just
This essay is just not good enough. just
I didn't mean to upset you. It's just that I had to tell somebody. just
This is not just another disaster movie—it's a masterpiece. just
Just because you're older than me doesn't mean you know everything. just
just (for sth): I decided to learn Japanese just for fun. just
just (to do sth): I waited an hour just to see you. just
There is just one method that might work. just
'Can I help you?' 'No thanks, I'm just looking.' (= in a shop/store) just
Come and see me later—I'm busy just now. just now
Business is good just now. just now
I saw her just now. just now
I've met just about everyone. just about
'Did you reach your sales target?' 'Just about.' just about
She should be arriving just about now. just about
'Is Mr Burns available?' 'Just a second, please, I'll check.' just a minute/moment/second
Just then, someone knocked at the front door. just then
laws based on the principles of justice justice
They are demanding equal rights and justice. justice
Who can deny the justice of their cause? justice
He demanded, not without justice, that he should be allowed to express his views. justice
the criminal justice system justice
The European Court of Justice justice
They were accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice. justice
They were accused of attempting to obstruct justice. justice
She felt fully justified in asking for her money back. justified
His fears proved justified. justified
justify (sb/sth) doing sth: How can they justify paying such huge salaries? justify
justify sth: Her success had justified the faith her teachers had put in her. justify
The Prime Minister has been asked to justify the decision to Parliament. justify
You don't need to justify yourself to me. justify
keen on sb/sth: Tom's very keen on Anna. keen
keen on doing sth: She's not keen on being told what to do. keen
keen (to do sth): John was very keen to help. keen
keen (that...): We are keen that our school should get involved too. keen
keen (on doing sth): I wasn't too keen on going to the party. keen
a keen sportsman keen
one of the keenest supporters of the team keen
She was a star pupil—keen, confident and bright. keen
He scarcely earns enough to keep himself and his family. keep
She kept a diary for over twenty years. keep
Keep a note of where each item can be found. keep
I kept a weekly account of my workload and activities. keep
She kept her promise to visit them. keep
He failed to keep his appointment at the clinic. keep
Can you keep a secret? keep
She kept her past secret from us all. keep
Keep your passport in a safe place. keep
keep sth for sb: Please keep a seat for me. keep
keep sb sth: Please keep me a seat. keep
Here's a five dollar bill—please keep the change. keep
I keep all her letters. keep
keep doing sth: Keep smiling! keep
keep on doing sth: Don't keep on interrupting me! keep
+ adv./prep.: The notice said 'Keep off (= Do not walk on) the grass'. keep
Keep left along the wall. keep
keep sb/sth + adj.: She kept the children amused for hours. keep
keep sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): He kept his coat on. keep
Don't keep us in suspense—what happened next? keep
She had trouble keeping her balance. keep
keep sb/sth doing sth: I'm very sorry to keep you waiting. keep
The high cost of raw materials is keeping prices up. keep sth up
The enemy kept up the bombardment day and night. keep sth up
We're having difficulty keeping up our mortgage payments. keep sth up
Well done! Keep up the good work/Keep it up! keep sth up
She likes to keep up with the latest fashions. keep up with sth
If you do not keep up with the payments you could lose your home. keep up with sth
The sign said 'Private Property—Keep Out!' keep out (of sth)
That child can't keep out of mischief. keep out of sth, keep sb out of sth
Keep the baby out of the sun. keep out of sth, keep sb out of sth
Slow down—I can't keep up! keep up (with sb/sth)
I can't keep up with all the changes. keep up (with sb/sth)
Wages are not keeping up with inflation. keep up (with sb/sth)
You just have to keep yourself busy and keep going. keep going
Keep going, Sarah, you're nearly there. keep going
Check your answers in the key at the back of the book. key
Press the return key to enter the information. key
key (to sth): The key to success is preparation. key
key (to doing sth): The driver of the car probably holds the key to solving the crime. key
The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? key
to insert/turn the key in the lock key
the car keys key
a bunch of keys key
the spare key to the front door key
We'll have a duplicate key cut (= made). key
There's a special key for winding up this clock. key
Key (in) your password. key
the key issue/factor/point key
He was a key figure in the campaign. key
She played a key role in the dispute. key
'Caution' is the key word in this situation. key
Good communication is key to our success. key
His contribution could be key. key
kick (sb/sth): She was punched and kicked by her attackers. kick
Stop kicking—it hurts! kick
kick sb/sth + adv./prep./adj.: The boys were kicking a ball around in the yard. kick
Vandals had kicked the door down. kick
The dancers kicked their legs in the air. kick
The child was dragged away, kicking and screaming. kick
the first kick of the game kick
She gave him a kick on the shin. kick
He aimed a kick at the dog. kick
If the door won't open, give it a kick. kick
She needs a kick up the backside (= she needs to be strongly encouraged to do sth or to behave better). kick
A bunch of kids were hanging around outside. kid
a kid of 15 kid
She's a bright kid. kid
How are the kids (= your children)? kid
Do you have any kids? kid
Cancer kills thousands of people every year. kill
Three people were killed in the crash. kill
He tried to kill himself with sleeping pills. kill
I bought a spray to kill the weeds. kill
My mother will kill me (= be very angry with me) when she finds out. kill
Don't kill yourself trying to get the work done by tomorrow. It can wait. kill
I nearly killed myself carrying that suitcase all the way here. kill
Tiredness while driving can kill. kill
She made a killing on the stock market. make a killing
a killing schedule killing
2 kilograms of rice kilogram
Flour is sold by the kilogram. kilogram
You're making progress of a kind. of a kind
They're two of a kind—both workaholics! of a kind
As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind. in kind
She insulted him and he responded in kind. in kind
I had a kind of feeling this might happen. a kind of
That made me feel kind of stupid. kind of
I like him, kind of. kind of
'I was terrible!' 'You were nothing of the kind.' nothing of the kind/sort
My father was one of a kind—I'll never be like him. one of a kind
'He's resigning.' 'I'd suspected something of the kind.' something of the/that kind
a very kind and helpful person kind
a kind heart/face kind
a kind action/gesture/comment kind
You've been very kind. kind
kind (to sb/sth): kind to animals kind
Soft water is kinder to your hair. kind
The weather was very kind to us. kind
kind (of sb) (to do sth): It was really kind of you to help me. kind
Thank you for your kind invitation. kind
'Do have another.' 'That's very kind of you (= thank you).' kind
We need a kinder, gentler society. kind
It would be kinder if we didn't mention his wife. kind
If an animal is badly injured, often the kindest thing to do is to destroy it painlessly. kind
Would you be kind enough to close the window? kind
She spoke kindly to them. kindly
He has kindly agreed to help. kindly
Kindly leave me alone! kindly
Visitors are kindly requested to sign the book. kindly
to treat sb with kindness and consideration kindness
the kings and queens of England king
to be crowned king king
King George V king
They stood in a doorway kissing (= kissing each other). kiss
Do people in Britain kiss when they meet? kiss
kiss sb: Go and kiss your mother goodnight. kiss
She kissed him on both cheeks. kiss
He lifted the trophy up and kissed it. kiss
An award can be the kiss of death for a writer. the kiss of death
We seem to take everything but the kitchen sink when we go camping. everything but the kitchen sink
a knee injury knee
I grazed my knee when I fell. knee
He went down on one knee and asked her to marry him. knee
She was on her knees scrubbing the kitchen floor. knee
Everyone was down on (their) hands and knees (= crawling on the floor) looking for the ring. knee
My knees were knocking (= I was frightened). knee
These jeans are torn at the knee. knee
a knee patch knee
Come and sit on Daddy's knee. knee
The knives are out for the chancellor. the knives are out (for sb)
Marcia laughed as she twisted the knife still deeper. turn/twist the knife (in the wound)
She knifed him in the back. knife
knit (sth): I knitted this cardigan myself. knit
Lucy was sitting on the sofa, knitting. knit
knit sb sth: She's knitting the baby a shawl. knit
knitted gloves knitted
a white knit dress knitted
a hand-knitted sweater knitted
a cotton-knit shirt knitted
Where's my knitting? knitting
knock sth (against/on sth): Be careful you don't knock your head on this low beam. knock
knock against/on sth: Her hand knocked against the glass. knock
knock sth + adv./prep.: He'd knocked over a glass of water. knock
I knocked the nail into the wall. knock
They had to knock the door down to get in. knock
The boys were knocking (= kicking) a ball around in the back yard. knock
knock sth: The criticism had knocked (= damaged) her self-esteem. knock
He knocked three times and waited. knock
knock at/on sth: Somebody was knocking on the window. knock
The blow knocked her out. knock sb out
She was knocked down by a bus. knock sb down/over
He knocked his opponent down three times in the first round. knock sb down/over
These old houses are going to be knocked down. knock sth down
He got a nasty knock on the head. knock
Knocks and scratches will lower the value of valuable furniture. knock
There was a knock on/at the door. knock
to tie a knot knot
Tie the two ropes together with a knot. knot
hair full of knots and tangles (= twisted in a way that is difficult to comb ) knot
Sailors had to know lots of different knots. knot
know sth: Do you know any Japanese? know
know how, what, etc...: Do you know how to use spreadsheets? know
I couldn't see who was speaking, but I knew the voice. know
She knows a bargain when she sees one. know
The drug is commonly known as Ecstasy. know
Peter Wilson, also known as 'the Tiger' know
know sb/sth as sth: It's known as the most dangerous part of the city. know
know sb/sth for sth: She is best known for her work on the human brain. know
know sb/sth to be/do sth: He's known to be an outstanding physicist. know
I've known David for 20 years. know
Do you two know each other (= have you met before)? know
She was a secretary when I first knew her. know
She's very nice when you get to know her. know
Knowing Ben, we could be waiting a long time (= it is typical of him to be late). know
This man is known to the police (= as a criminal). know
I don't know anyone in Oxford. know
I know Paris well. know
Do you know the play (= have you seen or read it before)? know
The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it (= in the form that we are familiar with). know
know (that)...: He knew (that) he could trust her. know
I know it's here somewhere! know
I know things will turn out all right. know
I don't know that I can finish it by next week. know
I just knew that it was something I wanted to do. know
know (sth): 'You were right—someone's been spreading rumours about you.' 'I knew it!' know
'She's the worst player in the team.' 'Oh, I don't know (= I am not sure that I agree) —she played well yesterday.' know
know (that)...: As soon as I walked in the room I knew (that) something was wrong. know
She knew she was dying. know
know what, how, etc...: I knew perfectly well what she meant. know
I know exactly how you feel. know
know (sth): This case is hopeless and he knows it (= although he will not admit it). know
'Martin was lying all the time.' 'I should have known.' know
know sth: Do you know his address? know
The cause of the fire is not yet known. know
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). know
know (that)...: I know (that) people's handwriting changes as they get older. know
it is known that...: It is widely known that CFCs can damage the ozone layer. know
know where, what, etc...: I knew where he was hiding. know
I didn't know what he was talking about. know
know (of/about sth): 'You've got a flat tyre.' 'I know.' know
'What's the answer?' 'I don't know.' know
'There's no one in.' 'How do you know? ' know
You know about Amanda's baby, don't you? know
I don't know about you, but I'm ready for something to eat. know
I know of at least two people who did the same thing. know
'Is anyone else coming?' 'Not that I know of. ' know
'Isn't that his car?' 'I wouldn't know./How should I know? ' (= I don't know and I am not the person you should ask.) know
'What are you two whispering about?' 'You don't want to know ' (= because you would be shocked or wouldn't approve). know
know to do sth: Does he know to come here (= that he should come here) first? know
know sb/sth to be/do sth: We know her to be honest. know
Two women are known to have died. know
Well, you know, it's difficult to explain. you know
Guess who I've just seen? Maggie! You know—Jim's wife. you know
You know that restaurant round the corner? It's closed down. you know
I'm not stupid, you know. you know
'What a ridiculous situation!' 'I know.' I know
I know, let's see what's on at the theatre. I know
God knows what else they might find. God/goodness/Heaven knows
'Where are they?' 'Goodness knows.' God/goodness/Heaven knows
I don't know if I can come, but I'll let you know tomorrow. let sb know
Let me know how I can help. let sb know
practical/medical/scientific knowledge knowledge
knowledge of/about sth: He has a wide knowledge of painting and music. knowledge
There is a lack of knowledge about the tax system. knowledge
She sent the letter without my knowledge. knowledge
The film was made with the Prince's full knowledge and approval. knowledge
She was impatient in the knowledge that time was limited. knowledge
I went to sleep secure in the knowledge that I was not alone in the house. knowledge
They could relax safe in the knowledge that they had the funding for the project. knowledge
He denied all knowledge of the affair. knowledge
science labs lab
a lab technician lab
a lab coat (= a white coat worn by scientists, etc. working in a laboratory) lab
The washing instructions are on the label. label
price/address labels label
We tested various supermarkets' own label pasta sauces (= those marked with the name of the shop/store where they are sold). label
He'll only wear clothes with a designer label. label
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. label
The file was labelled 'Private'. label
a research laboratory laboratory
laboratory experiments/tests laboratory
to send a specimen to the laboratory for analysis laboratory
a shortage of labour labour
Employers are using immigrants as cheap labour. labour
Repairs involve skilled labour, which can be expensive. labour
good labour relations (= the relationship between workers and employers) labour
manual labour (= work using your hands) labour
The price will include the labour and materials. labour
The company wants to keep down labour costs. labour
The workers voted to withdraw their labour (= to stop work as a means of protest). labour
He was sentenced to two years in a labour camp (= a type of prison where people have to do hard physical work). labour
a lack of food/money/skills lack
The trip was cancelled through lack of (= because there was not enough) interest. lack
There was no lack of volunteers. lack
She showed a distinct lack of enthusiasm for the idea of becoming a mother. lack
As the only child of wealthy parents, he lacked for nothing. lack (for) nothing
She's not usually lacking in confidence. lacking
The book is completely lacking in originality. lacking
He was taken on as a teacher but was found lacking (= was thought not to be good enough). lacking
I feel there is something lacking in my life. lacking
There's a lady waiting to see you. lady
He was with an attractive young lady. lady
the ladies' golf championship lady
a tea lady (= a woman who serves tea in an office) lady
She's a tough lady. lady
a lady doctor/golfer lady
His wife was a real lady. lady
Can I take your coats, ladies? lady
Could I have your attention, ladies and gentlemen? lady
We swam in the lake. lake
Lake Ontario lake
a wine lake (= a large supply of wine that is not being used) lake
a table/desk/bicycle, etc. lamp lamp
to switch on/turn off a lamp lamp
a street lamp lamp
fertile/arid/stony, etc. land land
flat/undulating/hilly, etc. land land
agricultural/arable/industrial, etc. land land
The land was very dry and hard after the long, hot summer. land
The land rose to the east. land
a piece of waste/derelict land land
Some of the country's richest grazing lands are in these valleys. land
The price of land is rising rapidly. land
During the war their lands were occupied by the enemy. land
conflicts over tribal lands land
It was good to be back on land. land
We made the journey by land, though flying would have been cheaper. land
In the distance the crew sighted land. land
The elephant is the largest living land animal. land
I fell and landed heavily at the bottom of the stairs. land
A large stone landed right beside him. land
We shall be landing shortly. Please fasten your seatbelts. land
The troops landed at dawn. land
They were the first men to land on the moon. land
The ferry is due to land at 3 o'clock. land
The pilot landed the plane safely. land
The plane landed safely. land
A fly landed on his nose. land
the bleak/rugged/dramatic, etc. landscape of the area landscape
the woods and fields that are typical features of the English landscape landscape
an urban/industrial landscape landscape
We can expect changes in the political landscape. landscape
an artist famous for his landscapes landscape
She specializes in landscapes. landscape
winding country lanes lane
We drove along a muddy lane to reach the farmhouse. lane
The quickest way is through the back lanes behind the bus station. lane
Park Lane lane
the inside/middle lane lane
the northbound/southbound lane lane
to change lanes lane
She signalled and pulled over into the slow lane. lane
a four-lane highway lane
a programming language language
the language of mime language
the language of dolphins/bees language
bad/foul/strong language (= words that people may consider offensive) language
literary/poetic language language
the language of the legal profession language
Give your instructions in everyday language. language
theories about the origins of language language
a study of language acquisition in two-year-olds language
the Japanese language language
It takes a long time to learn to speak a language well. language
Italian is my first language. language
All the children must learn a foreign language. language
She has a good command of the Spanish language. language
a qualification in language teaching language
They fell in love in spite of the language barrier (= the difficulty of communicating when people speak different languages). language
Why study Latin? It's a dead language (= no longer spoken by anyone). language
Is English an official language in your country? language
a large area/family/house/car/appetite large
a large number of people large
very large sums of money large
He's a very large child for his age. large
A large proportion of old people live alone. large
Women usually do the larger share of the housework. large
Brazil is the world's largest producer of coffee. large
Who's the rather large (= fat) lady in the hat? large
small, medium, large large
a large and complex issue large
Some drugs are being used on a much larger scale than previously. large
If we look at the larger picture of the situation, the differences seem slight. large
the manager who is largely responsible for the team's victory largely
It was largely a matter of trial and error. largely
He resigned largely because of the stories in the press. largely
We caught the last bus home. last
It's the last house on the left. last
She was last to arrive. last
last night/Tuesday/month/summer/year last
her last book last
This last point is crucial. last
The last time I saw him was in May. last
This is our last bottle of water. last
He knew this was his last hope of winning. last
I wouldn't marry you if you were the last person on earth! last
He came last in the race. last
They arrived last of all. last
When did you see him last? last
I saw him last/I last saw him in New York two years ago. last
They last won the cup in 2006. last
Sorry I'm late—am I the last? last
They were the last to arrive. last
These are the last of our apples. last
The meeting only lasted (for) a few minutes. last
Each game lasts about an hour. last
How long does the play last? last
This weather won't last. last
He's making a big effort now, and I hope it lasts. last
last sb: These shoes should last you till next year. last
She won't last long in that job. last
last (out): Can you last (out) until I can get help? last
last (out) sth: Doctors say that she probably won't last out the night (= she will probably die before the morning). last
He was injured early on and didn't last the match. last
last (out): Will the coffee last out till next week? last
last sb (out): We've got enough food to last us (for) three days. last
in the late afternoon late
in late summer late
She married in her late twenties (= when she was 28 or 29). late
In later life he started playing golf. late
The school was built in the late 1970s. late
a late Victorian house late
his late plays late
a late goal late
The concert was cancelled at a very late stage. late
I'm sorry I'm late. late
She's late for work every day. late
My flight was an hour late. late
We apologize for the late arrival of this train. late
Because of the cold weather the crops are later this year. late
Interest will be charged for late payment. late
Here is a late news flash. late
Some children are very late developers. late
Let's go home—it's getting late. late
Look at the time—it's much later than I thought. late
What are you doing up at this late hour? late
What is the latest time I can have an appointment? late
I've had too many late nights recently (= when I've gone to bed very late). late
It's too late to save her now. be too late
Buy now before it's too late. be too late
I'm afraid you're too late to apply for the job. be too late
The doctors did all they could, but it was too late. be too late
I got up late. late
Can I stay up late tonight? late
She has to work late tomorrow. late
The big stores are open later on Thursdays. late
She married late. late
The birthday card arrived three days late. late
late in March/the afternoon late
It happened late last year. late
As late as (= as recently as) the 1950s, tuberculosis was still a fatal illness. late
He became an author late in life. late
There's a good film on late. late
Late that evening, there was a knock at the door. late
Share prices fell early on but rose again late in the day. late
They worked late into the night to finish the report. late
She's left it too late to apply for the job. too late
I realized the truth too late. too late
See you later. later
I met her again three years later. later
His father died later that year. later
We're going to Rome later in the year. later
She later became a doctor. later
I'm going out later on. later on
Much later on, she realized what he had meant. later on
This is discussed in more detail in a later chapter. later
The match has been postponed to a later date. later
the later part of the seventeenth century later
She found happiness in her later years. later
the latest unemployment figures latest
the latest craze/fashion/trend latest
her latest novel latest
Have you heard the latest news? latest
Applications should be in by next Monday at the latest. at the latest
The latter point is the most important. latter
He presented two solutions. The latter seems much better. latter
The town has a concert hall and two theatres. The latter were both built in the 1950s. latter
to laugh loudly/aloud/out loud laugh
laugh (at/about sth): You never laugh at my jokes! laugh
The show was hilarious—I couldn't stop laughing. laugh
She always makes me laugh. laugh
He burst out laughing (= suddenly started laughing). laugh
She laughed to cover her nervousness. laugh
I told him I was worried but he laughed scornfully. laugh
+ speech: 'You're crazy!' she laughed. laugh
Everybody laughs at my accent. laugh at sb/sth
She is not afraid to laugh at herself (= is not too serious about herself). laugh at sb/sth
to give a laugh laugh
a short/nervous/hearty laugh laugh
His first joke got the biggest laugh of the night. laugh
to launch an appeal/an inquiry/an investigation/a campaign launch
to launch an attack/invasion launch
a party to launch his latest novel launch
The new model will be launched in July. launch
The Navy is to launch a new warship today. launch
The lifeboat was launched immediately. launch
to launch a communications satellite launch
to launch a missile/rocket/torpedo launch
the successful launch of the Ariane rocket launch
a product launch launch
The official launch date is in May. launch
the laws of supply and demand law
the law of gravity law
Jim is always getting into trouble with the law. law
She was well known for her brushes with the law. law
Jane is studying law. law
He's in law school. law
He's at law school. law
What made you go into law? law
a law firm law
law (against sth): the 1996 law against the hiring of illegal immigrants law
law (on sth): The government has introduced some tough new laws on food hygiene. law
strict gun laws law
a federal/state law law
to pass a law (= officially make it part of the system of laws) law
There ought to be a law against it! law
If they entered the building they would be breaking the law. law
In Sweden it is against the law to hit a child. law
Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off. law
British schools are now required by law to publish their exam results. law
The reforms have recently become law. law
Do not think you are above the law (= think that you cannot be punished by the law). law
the need for better law enforcement law
Kate's word was law in the Brown household. law
company/international/tax, etc. law law
The government struggled to maintain law and order. law and order
After the riots, the military was brought in to restore law and order. law and order
They claim to be the party of law and order. law and order
to lay the table lay
The cuckoo lays its eggs in other birds' nests. lay
new-laid eggs lay
The hens are not laying well (= not producing many eggs). lay
lay sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): She laid the baby down gently on the bed. lay
He laid a hand on my arm. lay
The horse laid back its ears. lay
Relatives laid wreaths on the grave. lay
lay sb/sth + adj.: The cloth should be laid flat. lay
to lay a carpet/cable/pipe lay
The foundations of the house are being laid today. lay
They had laid the groundwork for future development. lay
lay A (on/over B): Before they started they laid newspaper on the floor. lay
The grapes were laid to dry on racks. lay
lay B with A: The floor was laid with newspaper. lay
A thin layer of dust covered everything. layer
How many layers of clothing are you wearing? layer
There were too many layers of management in the company. layer
the layers of meaning in the poem layer
He was not stupid, just lazy. lazy
I was feeling too lazy to go out. lazy
We spent a lazy day on the beach. lazy
to lead an expedition lead
to lead a discussion lead
Who will lead the party in the next election? lead
lead (sb/sth) (in sth): The department led the world in cancer research. lead
We lead the way in space technology. lead
lead (sb/sth) by sth: The champion is leading (her nearest rival) by 18 seconds. lead
to lead a quiet life/a life of luxury/a miserable existence lead
Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems. lead
A reward was offered for information leading to an arrest. lead
lead sb (to sth): What led you to this conclusion? lead
He's too easily led (= easily persuaded to do or think sth). lead
lead sb to do sth: This has led scientists to speculate on the existence of other galaxies. lead
The situation is far worse than we had been led to believe. lead
Which door leads to the yard? lead
lead sb + adv./prep.: The track led us through a wood. lead
the pipe leading from the top of the water tank lead
The wire led to a speaker. lead
If you lead, I'll follow. lead
lead sb/sth + adv./prep.: He led us out into the grounds. lead
The receptionist led the way to the boardroom. lead
She led the horse back into the stable. lead
I tried to lead the discussion back to the main issue. lead
She took the lead in the second lap. lead
He has gone into the lead. lead
The Democrats now appear to be in the lead. lead
to hold/lose the lead lead
The lead car is now three minutes ahead of the rest of the field. lead
He managed to hold a lead of two seconds over his closest rival. lead
The polls have given Labour a five-point lead. lead
a commanding/comfortable lead lead
to increase/widen your lead lead
Manchester lost their early two-goal lead. lead
a political/spiritual, etc. leader leader
the leader of the party leader
union leaders leader
He was not a natural leader. leader
She's a born leader. leader
She was among the leaders of the race from the start. leader
The company is a world leader in electrical goods. leader
leading experts leading
She was offered the leading role in the new TV series. leading
He played a leading part in the negotiations. leading
She started the last lap just behind the leading group. leading
These are the leading first-round scores. leading
lettuce/cabbage/oak leaves leaf
The trees are just coming into leaf. leaf
the dead leaves of autumn/the fall leaf
major league baseball league
United were league champions last season. league
If we look at the league table we can see Bolton are bottom with 21 points. league
I leaned back in my chair. lean
The tower is leaning dangerously. lean
A man was leaning out of the window. lean
lean against sth: A shovel was leaning against the wall. lean
lean on sth: She walked slowly, leaning on her son's arm. lean
Can I lean my bike against the wall? lean
learn sth: to learn a language/a musical instrument/a skill learn
learn sth from sb/sth: I learned a lot from my father. learn
learn sth from doing sth: You can learn a great deal just from watching other players. learn
learn (about sth): She's very keen to learn about Japanese culture. learn
The book is about how children learn. learn
learn to do sth: He's learning to dance. learn
learn how, what, etc...: He's still learning how to dance. learn
Today we learnt how to use the new software. learn
learn of/about sth: I learnt of her arrival from a close friend. learn
learn (that)...: We were very surprised to learn (that) she had got married again. learn
learn who, what, etc...: We only learned who the new teacher was a few days ago. learn
learn sth: How did they react when they learned the news? learn
it is learned that...: It has been learned that 500 jobs are to be lost at the factory. learn
We have to learn one of Hamlet's speeches for school tomorrow. learn
learn (from sth): I'm sure she'll learn from her mistakes. learn
learn (that)...: He'll just have to learn (that) he can't always have his own way. learn
learn to do sth: I soon learned not to ask too many questions. learn
It'll take a year, at the very least. at the (very) least
Really, I'm not in the least tired. not in the least
'Do you mind if I put the television on?' 'No, not in the least.' not in the least
It'll cost at least 500 dollars. at least
She must be at least 40. at least
Cut the grass at least once a week in summer. at least
I've known her at least as long as you have. at least
She may be slow but at least she's reliable. at least
You could at least listen to what he says. at least
Well, at least they weren't bored. at least
They seldom complained—officially at least. at least
It works, at least I think it does. at least
The documentary caused a lot of bad feeling, not least among the workers whose lives it described. not least
a leather jacket leather
The soles are made of leather. leather
a leather-bound book leather
leave sth (for sb): Someone left this note for you. leave
leave sb sth: Someone left you this note. leave
leave sb/sth + adv./prep.: You can leave the cooking to me. leave
She left her assistant in charge. leave
Leave it with me—I'm sure I can sort it out. leave
'Where shall we eat?' 'I'll leave it entirely (up) to you (= you can decide).' leave
They left me with all the clearing up. leave
leave sb/sth to do sth: I was left to cope on my own. leave
leave sth (to sb): She left £1 million to her daughter. leave
leave sb sth: She left her daughter £1 million. leave
leave sb/sth (+ adj.): Leave the door open, please. leave
The bomb blast left 25 people dead. leave
leave sb/sth doing sth: Don't leave her waiting outside in the rain. leave
leave sb/sth to do sth: Leave the rice to cook for 20 minutes. leave
leave sth: Red wine leaves a stain. leave
leave sb with sth: She left me with the impression that she was unhappy with her job. leave
leave sb sth: I'm afraid you leave me no choice. leave
Is there any coffee left? leave
How many tickets do you have left? leave
leave of sth: They are fighting to save what is left of their business. leave
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. leave
leave sth/sb (+ adv./prep.): I've left my bag on the bus. leave
leave sth/sb behind: Don't leave any of your belongings behind. leave
He wasn't well, so we had to leave him behind. leave
leave sth: Leave the dishes—I'll do them later. leave
leave sth until...: Why do you always leave everything until the last moment? leave
She's leaving him for another man. leave
My secretary has threatened to leave. leave
leave sth: Some children leave school at 16. leave
Come on, it's time we left. leave
leave for...: The plane leaves for Dallas at 12.35. leave
leave sth: I hate leaving home. leave
The plane leaves Heathrow at 12.35. leave
Leave me out of this quarrel, please. leave sb/sth out (of sth)
He hadn't been asked to the party and was feeling very left out. leave sb/sth out (of sth)
She left out an 'm' in 'accommodation'. leave sb/sth out (of sth)
There was lots of food left over. be left over (from sth)
to deliver/give a lecture to first-year students lecture
to attend a series of lectures on Jane Austen lecture
a lecture room/hall lecture
He's giving away money left, right and centre. left, right and centre
Turn left at the intersection. left
Look left and right before you cross the road. left
She was sitting on my left. left
Twist your body to the left, then to the right. left
Take the next road on the left. left
To the left of the library is the bank. left
Take the first left. left
The Left only has/have a small chance of winning power. left
a left-leaning newspaper left
She is on the far left of the party. left
The final leg of the trip was by donkey. leg
a chair leg leg
a trouser/pant leg leg
These jeans are too long in the leg. leg
frogs' legs leg
chicken legs leg
leg of sth: roast leg of lamb leg
Sit on the floor, stretching your legs out in front of you. leg
I broke my leg playing football. leg
How many legs does a centipede have? leg
front/back legs leg
forelegs/hind legs leg
a wooden leg leg
the legal profession/system legal
to take/seek legal advice legal
a legal adviser legal
legal costs legal
They are currently facing a long legal battle in the US courts. legal
The driver was more than three times over the legal limit (= the amount of alcohol you are allowed to have in your body when you are driving). legal
Should euthanasia be made legal? legal
a legally binding agreement legally
to be legally responsible for sb/sth legally
You are legally entitled to a full refund. legally
Legally, there is not a lot we can do. legally
It's an important case both legally and politically. legally
lemon tea lemon
a gin and tonic with ice and lemon lemon
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fish. lemon
a lemon tree lemon
lend (out) sth (to sb): I've lent the car to a friend. lend
lend sb sth: Can you lend me your car this evening? lend
Has he returned that book you lent him? lend
lend (sth) (to sb): The bank refused to lend the money to us. lend
lend sb sth: They refused to lend us the money. lend
Her novels vary in length. length
We discussed shortening the length of the course. length
He was disgusted at the length of time he had to wait. length
She got a headache if she had to read for any length of time (= for a long time). length
Size of pension depends partly on length of service with the company. length
Each class is 45 minutes in length. length
This room is twice the length of the kitchen. length
The river is 300 miles in length. length
The snake usually reaches a length of 100 cm. length
He ran the entire length of the beach (= from one end to the other). length
Did you see the length of his hair? length
As time passed, she saw less and less of all her old friends at home. less and less
His simple, elegant paintings reflect his principle that less is more. less is more
She's having lunch with the Director, no less. no less
The guide contains details of no less than 115 hiking routes. no less than...
No explanation was offered, still less an apology. even/much/still less
He's too shy to ask a stranger the time, much less speak to a room full of people. even/much/still less
She found the job less and less attractive. less and less
She gives piano lessons. lesson
All new students are given lessons in/on how to use the library. lesson
I'm having/taking driving lessons. lesson
Our first lesson on Tuesdays is French. lesson
What did we do last lesson? lesson
The course book is divided into 30 lessons. lesson
Other countries can teach us a lesson or two on industrial policy. lesson
a salutary lesson lesson
The accident taught me a lesson I'll never forget. lesson
We are still absorbing the harsh lessons of this disaster. lesson
It was a lesson not lost on (= learned well by) the team manager. lesson
lesson to sb: Let that be a lesson to you (= so that you do not make the same mistake again). lesson
Their openness was a terrific lesson to me. lesson
I let the spare room. let
They decided to let out the smaller offices at low rents. let
Here, let me do it. let
Let us get those boxes down for you. let
Let's go to the beach. let
Let's not tell her what we did. let
Don't let's tell her what we did. let
I don't think we'll make it, but let's try anyway. let
'Shall we check it again?' 'Yes, let's.' let
let sb/sth do sth: Let them splash around in the pool for a while. let
Don't let her upset you. let
Let your body relax. let
let sb/sth: He'd eat chocolate all day long if I let him. let
let sb/sth do sth: They won't let him leave the country. let
let sb/sth: She wanted to lend me some money but I wouldn't let her. let
to let sb into the house let
I'll give you a key so that you can let yourself in. let
Please let me past. let
The cat wants to be let out. let
I'm afraid she let us down badly. let sb down
This machine won't let you down. let sb down
He trudged home feeling lonely and let down. let sb down
They let us off lightly. let sb off (with sth)
She was let off with a warning. let sb off (with sth)
Don't let the rope go. let sb/sth go, let go (of sb/sth)
Don't let go of the rope. let sb/sth go, let go (of sb/sth)
Let go! You're hurting me! let sb/sth go, let go (of sb/sth)
Will they let the hostages go? let sb go
Now let me see—where did he say he lived? let me see/think
a business/thank-you, etc. letter letter
a letter of complaint letter
to post a letter letter
to mail a letter letter
There's a letter for you from your mother. letter
You will be notified by letter. letter
'B' is the second letter of the alphabet. letter
Write your name in capital/block letters. letter
The library is all on one level. level
Archaeologists found pottery in the lowest level of the site. level
a multi-level parking lot level
the level of water in the bottle level
The cables are buried one metre below ground level. level
The floodwater nearly reached roof level. level
The tables are not on a level (= the same height). level
On a more personal level, I would like to thank Jean for all the help she has given me. level
Fables can be understood on various levels. level
a decision taken at board level level
Discussions are currently being held at national level. level
a high level of achievement level
a computer game with 15 levels level
What is the level of this course? level
He studied French to degree level. level
Both players are on a level (= of the same standard). level
I refuse to sink to their level (= behave as badly as them). level
a test that checks the level of alcohol in the blood level
a relatively low/high level of crime level
low/high pollution levels level
Profits were at the same level as the year before. level
Are these pictures level? level
level with sth: This latest rise is intended to keep wages level with inflation. level
She drew level with (= came beside) the police car. level
Pitch the tent on level ground. level
Add a level tablespoon of flour (= enough to fill the spoon but not so much that it goes above the level of the edge of the spoon). level
a public/reference/university, etc. library library
a library book library
a toy library (= for borrowing toys from) library
a driving licence licence
licence (for sth): a licence for the software licence
Is there a licence fee? licence
James lost his licence for six months (= had his licence taken away by the police as a punishment). licence
licence (to do sth): You need a licence to fish in this river. licence
a licence holder (= a person who has been given a licence) licence
a site licence for the new software licence
license sth: The new drug has not yet been licensed in the US. license
licensing hours (= the times when alcohol can be sold at a pub, etc.) license
license sb/sth to do sth: They had licensed the firm to produce the drug. license
a driver's license license
a license for the software license
a license holder (= a person who has been given a license) license
a dustbin lid lid
I can't get the lid off this jar. lid
These machines have lain idle since the factory closed. lie
I'd rather use my money than leave it lying in the bank. lie
The town lies on the coast. lie
Don't leave toys lying around—someone might trip over them. lie around
Go and lie down for a while. lie down
He lay down on the sofa and soon fell asleep. lie down
The witness was clearly lying through his teeth. lie through your teeth
These new figures give the lie to the belief that unemployment is going down. give the lie to sth
We first met in 2006, no, I tell a lie, it was 2007. I tell a lie
This is a great holiday resort that is full of life. life
the worries of everyday life life
He is young and has little experience of life. life
Commuting is a part of daily life for many people. life
Jill wants to travel and see life for herself. life
We bought a dishwasher to make life easier. life
In London life can be hard. life
In real life (= when she met him) he wasn't how she had imagined him at all. life
Life can be difficult when you move to a new town. life
Life isn't like in the movies, you know. life
country/city life life
She enjoyed political life. life
family/married life life
How do you find life in Japan? life
He has had a good life. life
a hard/an easy life life
My day-to-day life is not very exciting. life
a life of luxury life
Her daily life involved meeting lots of people. life
She lived a quiet life in the countryside. life
Many of these children have led very sheltered lives (= they have not had many different experiences). life
They emigrated to start a new life in Canada. life
He doesn't like to talk about his private life. life
She has a full social life. life
articles about the love lives of the stars life
He's lived here all his life. life
I've lived in England for most of my life. life
to have a long/short life life
He became very weak towards the end of his life. life
Brenda took up tennis late in life. life
He will spend the rest of his life (= until he dies) in a wheelchair. life
There's no such thing as a job for life any longer. life
She is a life member of the club. life
in early/adult life life
She has been an accountant all her working life. life
He met a lot of interesting people during his life as a student. life
They were very happy throughout their married life. life
The International Stock Exchange started life as a London coffee shop. life
They could see that the company had a limited life (= it was going to close). life
In Italy the average life of a government is eleven months. life
plant/animal life life
marine/pond life life
Is there intelligent life on other planets? life
life and death life
The body was cold and showed no signs of life. life
My father died last year—I wish I could bring him back to life. life
In spring the countryside bursts into life. life
The floods caused a massive loss of life (= many people were killed). life
He risked his life to save his daughter from the fire. life
Hundreds of lives were threatened when the building collapsed. life
The operation saved her life. life
My grandfather lost his life (= was killed) in the war. life
Several attempts have been made on the President's life (= several people have tried to kill him). life
to lift a ban/curfew/blockade lift
Martial law has now been lifted. lift
I lifted the baby out of the chair. lift
He lifted the suitcase down from the rack. lift
lift sb/sth (up) (+ adv./prep.): He stood there with his arms lifted above his head. lift
I lifted the lid of the box and peered in. lift
John lifted his eyes (= looked up) from his book. lift
lift (up): Her eyebrows lifted. 'Apologize? Why?' lift
I'll give you a lift to the station. lift
Could I have a lift into town? lift
She hitched a lift on a truck. lift
It's on the sixth floor—let's take the lift. lift
Do you have a light? light
to turn/switch the lights on/off light
to turn out the light(s) light
Suddenly all the lights went out. light
It was an hour before the lights came on again. light
to turn down/dim the lights light
A light was still burning in the bedroom. light
ceiling/wall lights light
Keep going—the lights (= traffic lights) are green. light
Check your car before you drive to make sure that your lights are working. light
bright/dim light light
a room with good natural light light
in the fading light of a summer's evening light
The light was beginning to fail (= it was beginning to get dark). light
She could just see by the light of the candle. light
Bring it into the light so I can see it. light
a beam/ray of light light
The knife gleamed as it caught the light (= as the light shone on it). light
A cold grey light crept under the curtains. light
light reading for the beach light
a concert of light classical music light
We were just making light conversation. light
She kept her tone light. light
This programme looks at the lighter side of politics. light
We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day (= something amusing or entertaining that comes after sth serious or boring). light
The job does have its lighter moments. light
Let's talk about lighter things, shall we? light
On a lighter note, we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers. light
light traffic light
The forecast is for light showers. light
light winds light
Trading on the stock exchange was light today. light
After his accident he was moved to lighter work. light
some light housework light
You are probably well enough to take a little light exercise. light
She felt a light tap on her shoulder. light
the sound of quick light footsteps light
You only need to apply light pressure. light
As a boxer, he was always light on his feet (= quick and elegant in the way he moved). light
Modern video cameras are light and easy to carry. light
Carry this bag—it's the lightest. light
He's lost a lot of weight—he's three kilos lighter than he was. light
The little girl was as light as a feather. light
The aluminium body is 12% lighter than if built with steel. light
light summer clothes light
Only light vehicles are allowed over the old bridge. light
light blue eyes light
Lighter shades suit you best. light
People with pale complexions should avoid wearing light colours. light
We'll leave in the morning as soon as it's light. light
It gets light at about 5 o'clock. light
It was a light spacious apartment at the top of the building. light
The stage was lit by bright spotlights. light
well/badly lit streets light
the lighted windows of the house light
She lit a candle. light
The candles were lit. light
I put a lighted match to the letter and watched it burn. light
Steve took out a cigarette and lit it. light
The fire wouldn't light. light
He kissed her lightly on the cheek. lightly
She ran lightly up the stairs. lightly
It began to snow lightly. lightly
She tended to sleep lightly nowadays (= it was easy to disturb her). lightly
I try to eat lightly (= not to eat heavy or greasy food). lightly
She's wearing a dress like mine. like
He's very like his father. like
She looks nothing like (= not at all like) her mother. like
That sounds like (= I think I can hear) him coming now. like
What's it like studying in Spain? like
This new girlfriend of his—what's she like? like
It's just like her to tell everyone about it. like
Students were angry at being treated like children. like
He ran like the wind (= very fast). like
You do it like this. like
I, like everyone else, had read these stories in the press. like
Don't look at me like that. like
The candles are arranged like so (= in this way). like
anti-utopian novels like 'Animal Farm' and '1984' like
like sb/sth: She's nice. I like her. like
Do you like their new house? like
Which tie do you like best? like
How did you like Japan (= did you find it pleasant)? like
I don't like the way he's looking at me. like
You've got to go to school, whether you like it or not. like
like doing sth: She's never liked swimming. like
like sb/sth doing sth: I didn't like him taking all the credit. like
I didn't like his taking all the credit. like
like to do sth: I like to see them enjoying themselves. like
like it when...: I like it when you do that. like
like to do sth: At weekends I like to sleep late. like
like sth + adj.: I like my coffee strong. like
Do what you like—I don't care. like
You can dye your hair whatever colour you like. like
like to do sth: I didn't like to disturb you. like
like doing sth: He doesn't like asking his parents for help. like
like sth: Would you like a drink? like
like to do sth: I'd like to think it over. like
Would you like to come with us? like
We would like to apologize for the delay. like
How can they afford it? That's what I'd like to know. like
like sb/sth to do sth: We'd like you to come and visit us. like
like for sb to do sth: I'd like for us to work together. like
'Shall we stop now?' 'If you like.' if you like
If you like, we could go out this evening. if you like
No one sings the blues like she did. like
It didn't turn out like I intended. like
Like I said (= as I said before), you're always welcome to stay. like
She acts like she owns the place. like
the most likely outcome likely
likely (to do sth): Tickets are likely to be expensive. likely
likely (that...): It's more than likely that the thieves don't know how much it is worth. likely
They might refuse to let us do it, but it's hardly likely. likely
There is a limit to the amount of pain we can bear. limit
The team performed to the limit of its capabilities. limit
She knew the limits of her power. limit
to push/stretch/test sb/sth to the limit limit
His arrogance knew (= had) no limits. limit
a time/speed/age limit limit
The EU has set strict limits on levels of pollution. limit
They were travelling at a speed that was double the legal limit. limit
You can't drive—you're over the limit (= you have drunk more alcohol than is legal when driving). limit
to keep government spending within acceptable limits limit
measures to limit carbon dioxide emissions from cars limit
The amount of money you have to spend will limit your choice. limit
Families are limited to four free tickets each. limit
I've limited myself to 1 000 calories a day to try and lose weight. limit
Violent crime is not limited to big cities. limit sth to sb/sth
The teaching of history should not be limited to dates and figures. limit sth to sb/sth
We are doing our best with the limited resources available. limited
This animal's intelligence is very limited. limited
This offer is for a limited period only. limited
Just keep going in a straight line; you can't miss it. line
The town is in a direct line between London and the coast. line
Please move; you're right in my line of vision (= the direction I am looking in). line
They followed the line of the river for three miles. line
Be careful to stay out of the line of fire (= the direction sb is shooting in). line
The train was delayed because a tree had fallen across the line. line
a branch line line
the East Coast line line
Your bill includes line rental. line
The company's lines have been jammed (= busy) all day with people making complaints. line
I was talking to John when the line suddenly went dead. line
If you hold the line (= stay on the telephone and wait), I'll see if she is available. line
a fishing line line
He hung the towels out on the line (= clothes line). line
They dropped the sails and threw a line to a man on the dock. line
Look at line 5 of the text. line
Write the title of your essay on the top line. line
I can only remember the first two lines of that song. line
to learn your lines line
a line from the film 'Casablanca' line
She came from a long line of doctors. line
to pass sth down through the male/female line line
This novel is the latest in a long line of thrillers that he has written. line
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. line
a long line of trees line
The children all stood in a line. line
They were stuck in a line of traffic. line
to stand/wait in line for sth line
A line formed at each teller window. line
He traced the line of her jaw with his finger. line
a beautiful sports car with sleek lines line
He was convicted of illegally importing weapons across state lines. line
a district/county line line
lines of longitude and latitude line
We want to cut across lines of race, sex and religion. line
There is a fine line between showing interest in what someone is doing and interfering in it. line
a straight/wavy/dotted/diagonal line line
a vertical/horizontal line line
parallel lines line
Draw a thick black line across the page. line
The ball went over the line. line
Be careful not to cross the line (= the broken line painted down the middle of the road). line
Your feet must be behind the line when you serve (= in tennis ). line
They were all waiting on the starting line. line
He has fine lines around his eyes. line
Police suspect there may be a link between the two murders. link
evidence for a strong causal link between exposure to sun and skin cancer link
link (with sth): to establish trade links with Asia link
The department is interested in developing closer links with industry. link
link (between A and B): Social customs provide a vital link between generations. link
a high-speed rail link link
a link road link
a video link link
The speech was broadcast via a satellite link. link
To visit similar websites to this one, click on the links at the bottom of the page. link
link A to B: The video cameras are linked to a powerful computer. link
link A with B: The Channel Tunnel links Britain with the rest of Europe. link
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. link
link A to/with B: Exposure to ultraviolet light is closely linked to skin cancer. link
link A and B: The two factors are directly linked. link
The personal and social development of the child are inextricably linked (= they depend on each other). link
The assistant pursed her lips. lip
your upper/lower/top/bottom lip lip
She kissed him on the lips. lip
Not a drop of alcohol passed my lips (= I didn't drink any). lip
She poured the dark brown liquid down the sink. liquid
the transition from liquid to vapour liquid
liquid soap liquid
liquid nitrogen liquid
The detergent comes in powder or liquid form. liquid
a bar selling snacks and liquid refreshment (= drinks) liquid
a liquid lunch (= alcoholic drinks, rather than food) liquid
a shopping/wine/price list list
to make a list of things to do list
to draw up a list list
Is your name on the list? list
Having to wait hours came high on the list of complaints. list
Her novel shot to the top of the best-seller list. list
We were asked to list our ten favourite songs. list
Towns in the guide are listed alphabetically. list
Listen! What's that noise? Can you hear it? listen
Sorry, I wasn't really listening. listen
He had been listening at the door. listen
listen to sb/sth: to listen to music listen
I listened carefully to her story. listen
You haven't been listening to a word I've said! listen
None of this would have happened if you'd listened to me. listen
Why won't you listen to reason? listen
Listen, there's something I have to tell you. listen
French literature literature
great works of literature literature
3 litres of water litre
a litre bottle of wine litre
a car with a 3.5 litre engine litre
a little house little
a little group of tourists little
a little old lady little
the classic little black dress little
'Which do you want?' 'I'll take the little one.' little
She gave a little laugh. little
We should manage, with a little bit of luck. little
Here's a little something (= a small present) for your birthday. little
The poor little thing! It's lost its mother. little
What a nasty little man! little
She's a good little worker. little
He'd become quite the little gentleman. little
a little boy/girl little
my little brother/sister (= younger brother/sister) little
I lived in America when I was little. little
A little while later the phone rang. little
Shall we walk a little way? little
I can't remember every little detail. little
You soon get used to the little difficulties. little
There was little doubt in my mind. little
Students have little or no choice in the matter. little
I understood little of what he said. little
She said little or nothing (= hardly anything) about her experience. little
Tell him as little as possible. little
a little milk/sugar/tea little
If you have any spare milk, could you give me a little? little
I've only read a little of the book so far. little
It caused not a little/no little (= a lot of) confusion. little
After a little (= a short time) he got up and left. little
Little by little the snow disappeared. little by little
His English is improving little by little. little by little
He is little known as an artist. little
I slept very little last night. little
Little did I know that this spelled the end of my career. little
She seemed a little afraid of going inside. little
These shoes are a little (bit) too big for me. little
Everything has become just that little bit harder. little
She felt tired and more than a little worried. little
This moment will live in our memory for many years to come. live
Her words have lived with me all my life. live
He lived in poverty most of his life. live
live sth: She lived a very peaceful life. live
They lived their lives to the full. live
The doctors said he only had six months to live. live
Spiders can live for several days without food. live
live to do sth: She lived to see her first grandchild. live
When did Handel live? live
He's the greatest player who ever lived. live
to live in a house live
Where do you live? live
She needs to find somewhere to live. live
We used to live in London. live
Both her children still live at home. live
Where do these plates live (= where are they usually kept)? live
Small birds live mainly on insects. live on sth
You can't live on forty pounds a week. live on sth
My salary isn't enough for us to live on. live on sth
He has lived through two world wars. live through sth
live coverage of the World Cup live
The club has live music most nights. live
a live recording made at Wembley Arena live
the band's new live album live
It was the first interview I'd done in front of a live audience (= with people watching). live
live animals live
the number of live births (= babies born alive) live
We saw a real live rattlesnake! live
an intelligent and lively young woman lively
a lively and enquiring mind lively
He showed a lively interest in politics. lively
Her eyes were bright and lively. lively
a lively bar lively
a lively debate lively
all living things living
living organisms living
the finest living pianist living
living languages (= those still spoken) living
a living faith living
You're talking a load of rubbish. load
She's got loads of friends. load
There's loads to do today. load
He wrote loads and loads of letters to people. load
Uncle Jim brought a whole load of presents for the kids. load
We saw a load of houses before we bought this one. load
The trucks waited at the warehouse to pick up their loads. load
The women came down the hill with their loads of firewood. load
These backpacks are designed to carry a heavy load. load
A lorry shed its load (= accidentally dropped its load) on the motorway. load
a busload of tourists load
They ordered three truckloads of sand. load
He put half a load of washing in the machine. load
The plane took off with a full load. load
load sth (into sth): She loaded film into the camera. load
load sth (with sth): She loaded the camera with film. load
load (sth): Is the gun loaded? load
load sth: We loaded the car in ten minutes. load
Can you help me load the dishwasher? load
load sth (up) (with sth): Men were loading up a truck with timber. load
load sth/sb (into/onto sth): Sacks were being loaded onto the truck. load
load (up): load (up with sth): We finished loading and set off. load
They loaded her with gifts. load
to take out/repay a loan (= to borrow money/pay it back) loan
bank loans with low interest rates loan
It took three years to repay my student loan (= money lent to a student). loan
a car loan (= a loan to buy a car) loan
I even gave her the loan of my car. loan
an exhibition of paintings on loan (= borrowed) from private collections loan
a local farmer local
A local man was accused of the murder. local
Our children go to the local school. local
a local newspaper (= one that gives local news) local
local radio (= a radio station that broadcasts to one area only) local
decisions made at local rather than national level local
It was difficult to understand the local dialect. local
to work locally locally
Do you live locally (= in this area)? locally
locally grown fruit locally
The mechanic located the fault immediately. locate
Rescue planes are trying to locate the missing sailors. locate
They located their headquarters in Swindon. locate
a small town located 30 miles south of Chicago located
The offices are conveniently located just a few minutes from the main station. located
a honeymoon in a secret location location
What is the exact location of the ship? location
Did you lock the door? lock
The gates are locked at 6 o'clock. lock
This suitcase doesn't lock. lock
She locked her passport and money in the safe. lock
Don't forget to lock up at night. lock up, lock sth up
He locked up the shop and went home. lock up, lock sth up
She turned the key in the lock. lock
It's a good idea to have locks fitted on all your windows. lock
a bicycle lock lock
a steering lock lock
I fail to see the logic behind his argument. logic
The two parts of the plan were governed by the same logic. logic
Linking the proposals in a single package did have a certain logic. logic
a strategy based on sound commercial logic logic
There is no logic to/in any of their claims. logic
the rules of logic logic
a logical thing to do in the circumstances logical
It was a logical conclusion from the child's point of view. logical
Each of them having their own room was the logical solution. logical
a logical argument logical
Computer programming needs someone with a logical mind. logical
She lives alone and often feels lonely. lonely
As I didn't speak the language I grew lonelier and lonelier. lonely
all those lonely nights at home watching TV lonely
a lonely beach lonely
She usually wears long skirts. long
a long-sleeved shirt long
He's been ill (for) a long time. long
There was a long silence before she spoke. long
I like it now the days are getting longer (= it stays light for more time each day). long
a long book/film/list (= taking a lot of time to read/watch/deal with) long
Nurses have to work long hours (= for more hours in the day than is usual). long
He stared at them for the longest time (= for a very long time) before answering. long
How long is the course? long
I think it's only three weeks long. long
How long a stay did you have in mind? long
I'm tired. It's been a long day. long
We were married for ten long years. long
She had long dark hair. long
He walked down the long corridor. long
It was the world's longest bridge. long
a long journey/walk/drive/flight long
We're a long way from anywhere here. long
It's a long way away. long
How long is the River Nile? long
The table is six feet long. long
The report is only three pages long. long
Have you been here long? long
Stay as long as you like. long
The party went on long into the night. long
This may take longer than we thought. long
I won't be long (= I'll return, be ready, etc. soon). long
How long have you been waiting? long
These reforms are long overdue. long
He retired long before the war. long
It wasn't long before she had persuaded him (= it only took a short time). long
We'll be home before long (= soon). long
The house was pulled down long ago. long
They had long since (= a long time before the present time) moved away. long
We'll go as long as the weather is good. as/so long as
So long as there is a demand for these drugs, the financial incentive for drug dealers will be there. as/so long as
Will you be away for long? for (so) long
I'm sorry I haven't written to you for so long. for (so) long
I can't wait any longer. no/any longer
He no longer lives here. no/any longer
That book looks interesting. look
look (to sb) like sb/sth: That looks like an interesting book. look
You made me look a complete fool! look
look (to sb) like sb/sth: That photograph doesn't look like her at all. look
It looks like rain (= it looks as if it's going to rain). look
look (to sb) as if.../as though...: You look as though you slept badly. look
They don't look like they're trying to win. look
look (to sb) as if.../as though...: It doesn't look as if we'll be moving after all. look
look (to sb) like...: It doesn't look like we'll be moving after all. look
look (at sth): Look at the time! We're going to be late. look
look where, what, etc...: Can't you look where you're going? look
I can't find my book—I've looked everywhere. look
look for sb/sth: Where have you been? We've been looking for you. look
Are you still looking for a job? look
We're looking for someone with experience for this post. look
If you look carefully you can just see our house from here. look
look (at sb/sth): She looked at me and smiled. look
'Has the mail come yet?' 'I'll look and see.' look
Look! I'm sure that's Brad Pitt! look
Don't look now, but there's someone staring at you! look
You should look out for pickpockets. look out for sb/sth
Do look out for spelling mistakes in your work. look out for sb/sth
I'll look out for you at the conference. look out for sb/sth
Your ankle's swollen—I think the doctor ought to look at it. look at sth
I haven't had time to look at (= read) the papers yet. look at sth
The implications of the new law will need to be looked at. look at sth
Looked at from that point of view, his decision is easier to understand. look at sth
Who's going to look after the children while you're away? look after yourself/sb/sth
I'm looking after his affairs while he's in hospital. look after yourself/sb/sth
Don't worry about me—I can look after myself (= I don't need any help). look after yourself/sb/sth
People came out of their houses and looked around. look around/round
Let's look round the town this afternoon. look around/round (sth)
She looks down on people who haven't been to college. look down on sb/sth
I'm looking forward to the weekend. look forward to sth
look doing sth: We're really looking forward to seeing you again. look forward to sth
A working party has been set up to look into the problem. look into sth
Passers-by simply looked on as he was attacked. look on
They looked on his behaviour with contempt. look on sb/sth with sth
Look out! There's a car coming. look out
She looked round when she heard the noise. look round
She looked through her notes before the exam. look through sth
She looked up from her book as I entered the room. look up (from sth)
Can you look up the opening times on the website? look sth up
I looked it up in the dictionary. look sth up
The punk look is back in fashion. look
They've given the place a completely new look. look
It's going to rain today by the look of it (= judging by appearances). look
Looks can be deceptive. look
I don't like the look of that guy (= I don't trust him, judging by his appearance). look
She has her father's good looks. look
He lost his looks (= became less attractive) in later life. look
a look of surprise look
He didn't like the look in her eyes. look
She had a worried look on her face. look
A doubtful look crossed his face. look
We got a number of curious looks from passers-by. look
I've had a good look for it, but I can't find it. look
Here, have a look at this. look
Take a look at these figures! look
Make sure you get a good look at their faces. look
One look at his face and Jenny stopped laughing. look
A look passed between them (= they looked at each other). look
It's an interesting place. Do you want to take a look around? look
We'll be taking a close look at these proposals (= examining them carefully). look
loose soil loose
a fabric with a loose weave loose
a loose shirt loose
a loose button/tooth loose
Check that the plug has not come loose. loose
She usually wears her hair loose. loose
The potatoes were sold loose, not in bags. loose
The sheep had got out and were loose on the road. loose
The horse had broken loose (= escaped) from its tether. loose
During the night, somebody had cut the boat loose from its moorings. loose
She fastened the belt loosely around her waist. loosely
Hold the rope loosely between your finger and thumb. loosely
to use a term loosely loosely
The play is loosely based on his childhood in Russia. loosely
Economic growth can be loosely defined as an increase in GDP. loosely
The two problems are only loosely related. loosely
Lord Beaverbrook lord
a lorry driver lorry
Emergency food supplies were brought in by lorry. lorry
a lorry load of frozen fish lorry
lose sth: The business is losing money. lose
Poetry always loses something in translation. lose
lose sth (on sth/by doing sth): You have nothing to lose by telling the truth. lose
lose on sth/by doing sth: We lost on that deal. lose
lose sb sth: His carelessness lost him the job. lose
lose sth (to sb): to lose a game/a race/an election/a battle/a war lose
lose to sb: We lost to a stronger team. lose
lose (sth) (by sth): He lost by less than 100 votes. lose
He lost his nerve at the last minute. lose
She seemed to have lost interest in food. lose
At that moment he lost his balance and fell. lose
I've lost ten pounds since I started this diet. lose
The train was losing speed. lose
She lost a leg in a car crash. lose
to lose your hair/teeth (= as a result of getting old) lose
He's lost his job. lose
Some families lost everything (= all they owned) in the flood. lose
They lost both their sons (= they were killed) in the war. lose
The ship was lost at sea (= it sank). lose
Many people lost their lives (= were killed). lose
The company has lost a lot of business to its competitors. lose
You will lose your deposit if you cancel the order. lose
Sit down or you'll lose your seat. lose
I've lost my keys. lose
The tickets seem to have got lost. lose
She lost her husband in the crowd. lose
I want to report the loss of a package. loss
loss of blood loss
weight loss loss
The closure of the factory will lead to a number of job losses. loss
When she died I was filled with a sense of loss. loss
loss of earnings (= the money you do not earn because you are prevented from working) loss
The company has announced net losses of $1.5 million. loss
We made a loss on (= lost money on) the deal. loss
We are now operating at a loss. loss
The loss of his wife was a great blow to him. loss
Enemy troops suffered heavy losses. loss
The drought has led to widespread loss of life. loss
Her departure is a big loss to the school. loss
She will be a great loss to the school. loss
If he isn't prepared to accept this money, then that's his loss. loss
We always get lost in London. lost
We're completely lost. lost
I'm still looking for that lost file. lost
Your cheque must have got lost in the post. lost
The strike cost them thousands of pounds in lost business. lost
She's trying to recapture her lost youth. lost
He regretted the lost (= wasted) opportunity to apologize to her. lost
the lost art of letter-writing lost
We would be lost without your help. lost
I felt so lost after my mother died. lost
He's a lost soul (= a person who does not seem to know what to do, and seems unhappy). lost
They spoke so quickly I just got lost. lost
Hang on a minute—I'm lost. lost
'How many do you need?' 'A lot.' lot
Have some more cake. There's lots left. lot
She still has an awful lot (= a very large amount) to learn. lot
He has invited nearly a hundred people but a lot aren't able to come. lot
What a lot of presents! lot
A lot of people are coming to the meeting. lot
black coffee with lots of sugar lot
I saw a lot of her (= I saw her often) last summer. lot
I'm feeling a lot better today. lot
I eat lots less than I used to. lot
I care a lot about you. lot
Thanks a lot for your help. lot
I play tennis quite a lot (= often) in the summer. lot
loud laughter loud
a deafeningly loud bang loud
She spoke in a very loud voice. loud
That music's too loud—please turn it down. loud
She screamed as loudly as she could. loudly
The message is coming through loud and clear. loud and clear
I laughed out loud. out loud
Please read the letter out loud. out loud
Take care, my love. love
He was the love of my life (= the person I loved most). love
I like most sports but tennis is my first love. love
a love of learning love
He's in love with his work. love
I fell in love with the house. love
a love song/story love
We're in love! love
She was in love with him. love
They fell in love with each other. love
It was love at first sight (= they were attracted to each other the first time they met). love
They're madly in love. love
Their love grew with the years. love
a mother's love for her children love
love of your country love
He seems incapable of love. love
love sth: I really love summer evenings. love
I just love it when you bring me presents! love
He loved the way she smiled. love
I love it in Spain (= I like the life there). love
It was one of his best-loved songs. love
You're going to love this. They've changed their minds again. love
love doing sth: My dad loves going to football games. love
love to do sth: I love to go out dancing. love
love sb/sth to do sth: He loved her to sing to him. love
love to do sth: Come on Rory, the kids would love to hear you sing. love
I haven't been to Brazil, but I'd love to go. love
love sb/sth to do sth: I'd love her to come and live with us. love
love sth: 'Cigarette?' 'I'd love one, but I've just given up.' love
I love you. love
If you love each other, why not get married? love
Her much-loved brother lay dying of AIDS. love
He had become a well-loved member of staff. love
Relatives need time to grieve over loved ones they have lost. love
to love your country love
lovely countryside/eyes/flowers lovely
She looked particularly lovely that night. lovely
He has a lovely voice. lovely
'Can I get you anything?' 'A cup of tea would be lovely.' lovely
What a lovely surprise! lovely
How lovely to see you! lovely
Isn't it a lovely day? lovely
We've had a lovely time. lovely
It's a lovely old farm. lovely
It's been lovely having you here. lovely
You've got yourself into a lovely mess, haven't you? lovely
Her mother was a lovely woman. lovely
He denied that he was her lover. lover
We were lovers for several years. lover
The park was full of young lovers holding hands. lover
a lover of music lover
an art-lover lover
a nature-lover lover
She has a very low opinion of her own abilities. low
low forms of life (= creatures with a very simple structure) low
jobs with low status low
Training was given a very low priority. low
the lower classes of society low
students with low marks/grades in their exams low
a low standard of living low
The cello is lower than the violin. low
They were speaking in low voices. low
low prices low
low-income families low
a low-cost airline low
the lowest temperature ever recorded low
a low level of unemployment low
Yogurt is usually very low in fat. low
low-fat yogurt low
low-tar cigarettes low
The reservoir was low after the long drought. low
Our supplies are running low (= we only have a little left). low
They were low on fuel. low
low back pain low
the lower slopes of the mountain low
temperatures in the low 20s (= no higher than 21-23°) low
a low wall/building/table low
a low range of hills low
low clouds low
flying at low altitude low
The sun was low in the sky. low
He's singing an octave lower than the rest of us. low
Can you turn the music lower—you'll wake the baby. low
low-priced goods low
a low-powered PC low
a very low-scoring game low
a window set low in the wall low
The candles were burning low. low
to crouch/bend low low
a plane flying low over the town low
low-flying aircraft low
The sun sank lower towards the horizon. low
a loyal friend/supporter loyal
She has always remained loyal to her political principles. loyal
With (any) luck, we'll be home before dark. luck
With a bit of luck, we'll finish on time. luck
So far I have had no luck with finding a job. luck
I could hardly believe my luck when he said yes. luck
It was a stroke of luck that we found you. luck
By sheer luck nobody was hurt in the explosion. luck
We wish her luck in her new career. luck
You're in luck (= lucky) —there's one ticket left. luck
You're out of luck. She's not here. luck
What a piece of luck! luck
The only goal of the match came more by luck than judgement. luck
Finally my luck ran out and they caught me trying to climb the outer wall. luck
She dared not trust to luck that nobody would see her. luck
to have good/bad luck luck
I put the loss of the money down to pure bad luck. luck
The best of luck with your exams. the best of luck (with sth), good luck (with sth)
Good luck! I hope it goes well. the best of luck (with sth), good luck (with sth)
lucky (to do sth): His friend was killed and he knows he is lucky to be alive. lucky
She was lucky enough to be chosen for the team. lucky
lucky (that...): You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time. lucky
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged. lucky
She counted herself lucky that she still had a job. lucky
Mark is one of the lucky ones—he at least has somewhere to sleep. lucky
the lucky winners lucky
It was lucky for us that we were able to go. lucky
That was the luckiest escape of my life. lucky
a lucky guess lucky
a lucky charm lucky
There's room for one more piece of luggage. luggage
You stay there with the luggage while I find a cab. luggage
a lump of coal/cheese/wood lump
This sauce has lumps in it. lump
He was unhurt apart from a lump on his head. lump
Check your breasts for lumps every month. lump
He lunched with a client at the Ritz. lunch
lung cancer lung
She has a fine pair of lungs! (= she can sing or shout loudly) lung
Machines have replaced human labour in many industries. machine
to operate/run a machine machine
How does this machine work? machine
a washing/sewing machine machine
a machine for making plastic toys machine
I left a message on her answering machine. machine
The potatoes are planted by machine. machine
Just put those clothes in the machine (= the washing machine). machine
The new machines (= computers) will be shipped next month. machine
agricultural/industrial machinery machinery
a piece of machinery machinery
a clock with all its machinery hanging out machinery
They realized that he had gone mad. mad
Inventors are not mad scientists. mad
I'll go mad if I have to wait much longer. mad
She seemed to have gone stark raving mad. mad
A revolver is the only way to stop a mad dog. mad
You must be mad to risk it. mad
It was a mad idea. mad
'I'm going to buy some new clothes.' 'Well, don't go mad (= spend more than is sensible).' mad
He got mad and walked out. mad
She's mad at me for being late. mad
That noise is driving me mad. mad
He'll go mad when he sees the damage. mad
to be mad on tennis mad
He's always been mad about kids. mad
football-mad boys mad
She's completely power-mad. mad
The crowd made a mad rush for the exit. mad
Only a mad dash got them to the meeting on time. mad
The team won and the fans went mad. mad
mad with sth: to be mad with anger/excitement/grief/love mad
a weekly/monthly magazine magazine
a magazine article/interview magazine
an online magazine magazine
Her designer clothes were from the pages of a glossy fashion magazine. magazine
Do you believe in magic? magic
a place of secret shadows and ancient magic magic
He suddenly appeared as if by magic. magic
A passage was cleared through the crowd like magic. magic
dance and music which capture the magic of India magic
He loved the magic and mystery of the place. magic
Like all truly charismatic people, he can work his magic on both men and women. magic
Our year in Italy was pure/sheer magic. magic
He's returning to the team this season, hoping that the old magic can be made to work once more. magic
a magic spell/charm/potion/trick magic
There is no magic formula for passing exams—only hard work. magic
It was a magic moment when the two sisters were reunited after 30 years. magic
She has a magic touch with the children and they do everything she asks. magic
Trust is the magic ingredient in our relationship. magic
a mail service/train/van mail
the Royal Mail mail
Your cheque is in the mail. mail
We do our business by mail. mail
There isn't much mail today. mail
I sat down to open the mail. mail
Is there a letter from them in the mail? mail
hate mail (= letters containing insults and threats) mail
Check regularly for new mail. mail
mail sth (to sb/sth): Don't forget to mail that letter to your mother. mail
mail sb sth: Don't forget to mail your mother that letter. mail
mail sb/sth: The company intends to mail 50 000 households in the area. mail
mail sb: Please mail us at the following email address. mail
mail sth (to sb/sth): The virus mails itself forward to everyone in your address book. mail
mail sb sth: Can you mail me that document you mentioned? mail
Be careful crossing the main road. main
the main course (= of a meal) main
We have our main meal at lunchtime. main
Reception is in the main building. main
Poor housing and unemployment are the main problems. main
The main thing is to stay calm. main
a leaking gas main main
The house is not yet connected to the mains. main
The electricity supply has been cut off at the mains. main
Plug the transformer into the mains (= the place on a wall where electricity is brought into a room). main
mains gas/water/electricity main
The shaver will run off batteries or mains. main
mains drainage main
The service here is, in the main, reliable. in the main
In the main, the money raised goes to children's charities. in the main
They eat mainly fruit and nuts. mainly
'Where do you export to?' 'France, mainly.' mainly
The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival. mainly
During the day it'll become mainly dry with clear skies. mainly
Anorexia is an illness that occurs mainly in adolescents. mainly
The people in the hotel were mainly foreign tourists. mainly
to maintain law and order/standards/a balance maintain
The two countries have always maintained close relations. maintain
She maintained a dignified silence. maintain
to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising) maintain
The house is large and difficult to maintain. maintain
maintain (that)...: The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. maintain
maintain sth: She has always maintained her innocence. maintain
+ speech: 'But I'm innocent!' she maintained. maintain
Her income was barely enough to maintain one child, let alone three. maintain
a major road major
major international companies major
to play a major role in sth major
We have encountered major problems. major
There were calls for major changes to the welfare system. major
The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. majority
The majority was/were in favour of banning smoking . majority
This treatment is not available in the vast majority of hospitals. majority
a majority decision (= one that is decided by what most people want) majority
In the nursing profession, women are in a/the majority. majority
She was elected by/with a majority of 749. majority
a clear (= large) majority majority
majority (over sb): They had a large majority over their nearest rivals. majority
The government does not have an overall majority (= more members than all the other parties added together). majority
The resolution was carried by a huge majority. majority
She makes $100 000 a year. make
to make a profit/loss make
We need to think of ways to make money. make
He made a fortune on the stock market. make
He makes a living as a stand-up comic. make
5 and 7 make 12. make
A hundred cents make one euro. make
She would have made an excellent teacher. make
This room would make a nice office. make
She made him her assistant. make
make sb/sth + adj.: You've made my nose too big (= for example in a drawing). make
make sb/sth + noun: He makes King Lear a truly tragic figure. make
make sb do sth: They made me repeat the whole story. make
be made to do sth: She must be made to comply with the rules. make
make sb: He never cleans his room and his mother never tries to make him. make
Come on! It's time we made a start. make
The stone made a dent in the roof of the car. make
The holes in the cloth were made by moths. make
to make a noise/mess/fuss make
She tried to make a good impression on the interviewer. make
I keep making the same mistakes. make
The news made him very happy. make
She made her objections clear. make
He made it clear that he objected. make
The full story was never made public. make
Can you make yourself understood in Russian? make
She couldn't make herself heard above the noise of the traffic. make
The terrorists made it known that tourists would be targeted. make
She always makes me laugh. make
This dress makes me look fat. make
What makes you say that (= why do you think so)? make
Nothing will make me change my mind. make
make sth of sb/sth: This isn't very important—I don't want to make an issue of it. make
Don't make a habit of it. make
You've made a terrible mess of this job. make
It's important to try and make something of (= achieve sth in) your life. make
We'll make a tennis player of you yet. make
make sth + noun: I made painting the house my project for the summer. make
She made it her business to find out who was responsible. make
make sth: to make a table/dress/cake make
to make bread/cement/paper make
She makes her own clothes. make
made in France (= on a label) make
make sth (out) of sth: What's your shirt made of? make
make sth from sth: Wine is made from grapes. make
make sth into sth: The grapes are made into wine. make
make sth for sb: She made coffee for us all. make
make sb sth: She made us all coffee. make
These regulations were made to protect children. make
My lawyer has been urging me to make a will. make
She has made (= directed or acted in) several movies. make
Women make up 56% of the student numbers. make sth up
He made up some excuse about his daughter being sick. make sth up
I told the kids a story, making it up as I went along. make sth up
You made that up! make sth up
We're making our attic into an extra bedroom. make sb/sth into sb/sth
Nothing can make up for the loss of a child. make up for sth
After all the delays, we were anxious to make up for lost time. make up for sth
Her enthusiasm makes up for her lack of experience. make up for sth
A warm and sunny September made up for a miserable wet August. make up for sth
How can I make up for the way I've treated you? make up (to sb) for sth
I'll make it up to you, I promise. make up (to sb) for sth
He never really made it as an actor. make it
The flight leaves in twenty minutes—we'll never make it. make it
I'm sorry I won't be able to make it (= for example, to a party) on Saturday. make it
The doctors think he's going to make it. make it
I don't know how I made it through the week. make it
eye make-up make-up
to put on your make-up make-up
She never wears make-up. make-up
a make-up artist (= a person whose job is to put make-up on the faces of actors and models) make-up
a male bird male
All the attackers were male, aged between 25 and 30. male
a male nurse/model/colleague male
male attitudes to women male
male bonding (= the act of forming close friendships between men) male
the male menopause (= emotional and physical problems that affect some men at about the age of 50) male
The male of the species has a white tail. male
a male-dominated profession male
The body is that of a white male aged about 40. male
Haemophilia is a condition that affects mostly males. male
Let's go to the mall. mall
Some teenagers were hanging out at the mall. mall
the damage caused by man to the environment man
early/modern/Prehistoric man man
a good-looking young man man
the relationships between men and women man
It's like trying to manage an unruly child. manage
Can you manage that suitcase? manage
to manage a factory/bank/hotel/soccer team manage
to manage a department/project manage
We need people who are good at managing. manage
He has to manage on less than £100 a week. manage
Don't tell me how to manage my affairs. manage
a computer program that helps you manage data efficiently manage
Let's meet up again—can you manage next week sometime? manage
She's 82 and can't manage on her own any more. manage
manage with/without sb/sth: How do you manage without a car? manage
I don't know how she manages on her own with four kids. manage
manage sth: In spite of his disappointment, he managed a weak smile. manage
I don't know exactly how we'll manage it, but we will, somehow. manage
Can you manage another piece of cake? (= eat one) manage
manage (to do sth): We managed to get to the airport in time. manage
How did you manage to persuade him? manage
He always manages to say the wrong thing. manage
They managed to find a place to stay. manage
We couldn't have managed without you. manage
'Need any help?' 'No, thanks. I can manage.' manage
a career in management management
hotel/project management management
a management training course management
The report blames bad management. management
The company's top-down management style made decision-making slow and inflexible. management
He is one of the highest paid management gurus in the world. management
The management is/are considering closing the factory. management
The shop is now under new management. management
junior/middle/senior management management
a management decision/job management
My role is to act as a mediator between employees and management. management
Most managements are keen to avoid strikes. management
classroom management management
time management (= the way in which you organize how you spend your time) management
management of staff management
Diet plays an important role in the management of heart disease. management
a bank/hotel manager manager
the sales/marketing/personnel manager manager
a meeting of area managers manager
She answered in a businesslike manner. manner
The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable. manner
to have an aggressive/a friendly/a relaxed manner manner
His manner was polite but cool. manner
to have good/bad manners manner
It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full. manner
He has no manners (= behaves very badly). manner
She could at least have the good manners to let me know she won't be able to attend. manner
manufactured goods manufacture
a car/computer manufacturer manufacturer
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. manufacturer
Faulty goods should be returned to the manufacturers. manufacturer
Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession. manufacturing
The company has established its first manufacturing base in Europe. manufacturing
We don't have very many copies left. many
You can't have one each. We haven't got many. many
Many people feel that the law should be changed. many
Many of those present disagreed. many
How many children do you have? many
There are too many mistakes in this essay. many
He made ten mistakes in as many (= in ten) lines. many
New drivers have twice as many accidents as experienced drivers. many
Don't take so many. many
I've known her for a great many (= very many) years. many
Even if one person is hurt that is one too many. many
It was one of my many mistakes. many
a many-headed monster many
There were as many as 200 people at the lecture. as many as...
The exhibition has helped put the city on the map. put sb/sth on the map
an unexplored region that has not yet been mapped map
It is now possible to map the different functions of the brain. map
scientific discoveries which help to map our distant past map
Grammar information enables students to map the structure of a foreign language onto their own. map sth on/onto sth
He has his career path clearly mapped out. map sth out
(+ adv./prep.): Soldiers were marching up and down outside the government buildings. march
Quick march! (= the order to start marching) march
+ noun: They marched 20 miles to reach the capital. march
She marched over to me and demanded an apology. march
protest marches march
to go on a march march
The army began their long march to the coast. march
I hate marking exam papers. mark
I spend at least six hours a week marking. mark
a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the war mark
The cross marks the spot where the body was found. mark
The route has been marked in red. mark
A large purple scar marked his cheek. mark
The surfaces are made from a material that doesn't mark. mark
mark A (with B): Items marked with an asterisk can be omitted. mark
mark B on A: Prices are marked on the goods. mark
mark sb/sth + adj.: The teacher marked her absent (= made a mark by her name to show that she was absent). mark
Why have you marked this wrong? mark
Do not open any mail marked 'Confidential'. mark
to get a good/poor mark in English mark
to give sb a high/low mark mark
What's the pass mark (= the mark you need in order to pass)? mark
I got full marks (= the highest mark possible) in the spelling test. mark
'You're wearing a tie!' 'Full marks for observation.' mark
punctuation marks mark
Any piece of silver bearing his mark is extremely valuable. mark
I put a mark in the margin to remind me to check the figure. mark
The children left dirty marks all over the kitchen floor. mark
a burn/scratch mark mark
Detectives found no marks on the body. mark
a horse with a white mark on its head mark
He was about six feet tall, with no distinguishing marks. mark
a fruit/flower/antiques market market
an indoor/a street market market
market stalls/traders market
We buy our fruit and vegetables at the market. market
Thursday is market day. market
a market town (= a town in Britain where a regular market is or was held) market
the world market in coffee market
They have increased their share of the market by 10%. market
the property/job market (= the number and type of houses, jobs, etc. that are available) market
They have cornered the market in sportswear (= sell the most). market
the Japanese market market
the global/domestic market market
a growing/declining market for second-hand cars market
There's not much of a market for black and white televisions nowadays. market
a marketing campaign marketing
She works in sales and marketing. marketing
Persuasion is one of the most valuable skills in marketing. marketing
a happy/unhappy marriage marriage
All of her children's marriages ended in divorce. marriage
an arranged marriage (= one in which the parents choose a husband or wife for their child) marriage
She has two children by a previous marriage. marriage
This is his second marriage. marriage
They don't believe in marriage. marriage
My parents are celebrating 30 years of marriage. marriage
Their marriage took place in a local church. marriage
a married man/woman married
Is he married? married
a happily married couple married
She's married to John. married
Rachel and David are getting married on Saturday. married
How long have you been married? married
Are you enjoying married life? married
Her married name (= the family name of her husband) is Jones. married
marry (sb): She married a German. marry
He was 36 when he married Viv. marry
He never married. marry
I guess I'm not the marrying kind (= the kind of person who wants to get married). marry
a mass of snow and rocks falling down the mountain mass
The hill appeared as a black mass in the distance. mass
The sky was full of dark masses of clouds. mass
a mass of blonde hair mass
I began sifting through the mass of evidence. mass
I struggled through the mass of people to the exit. mass
The page was covered with a mass of figures. mass
There were masses of people in the shops yesterday. mass
I've got masses of work to do. mass
Don't give me any more. I've eaten masses! mass
mass unemployment/production mass
weapons of mass destruction mass
Their latest product is aimed at the mass market. mass
a massive rock massive
the massive walls of the castle massive
The explosion made a massive hole in the ground. massive
a massive increase in spending massive
He suffered a massive heart attack. massive
Their house is massive. massive
They have a massive great house. massive
He has a Master's in Business Administration. master
a master of disguise master
a master of the serve-and-volley game master
They lived in fear of their master. master
The curtains and carpet are a good match. match
Jo and Ian are a perfect match for each other. match
a tennis match match
They are playing an important match against Liverpool on Saturday. match
to win/lose a match match
a box of matches match
to strike a match (= to make it burn) match
to put a match to sth (= set fire to sth) match
If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity. match
He took all her letters into the yard and put a match to them. match
The aim of the competition is to match the quote to the person who said it. match
Her fingerprints match those found at the scene of the crime. match
As a couple they are not very well matched (= they are not very suitable for each other). match
The dark clouds matched her mood. match
The two sets of figures don't match. match
The doors were painted blue to match the walls. match
a scarf with gloves to match match
None of these glasses match (= they are all different). match
The suspects' stories just don't match up. match up (with sth)
She spent the morning matching up orders with invoices. match sth up (with sth)
a pine table with four matching chairs matching
A male bird sings to attract a mate. mate
my room-mate/flatmate mate
Sorry mate, you'll have to wait. mate
All right, mate? mate
They've been best mates since school. mate
I was with a mate. mate
Do foxes ever mate with dogs? mate
After mating, the female kills the male. mate
a piece of material material
'What material is this dress made of?' 'Cotton.' material
building materials (= bricks, sand, glass, etc.) material
teaching materials material
The company produces its own training material. material
The teacher saw her as good university material (= good enough to go to university). material
She's collecting material for her latest novel. material
material comforts material
changes in your material circumstances material
the material world material
the school mathematics curriculum mathematics
He worked out the very difficult mathematics in great detail. mathematics
to study the properties of matter matter
Learning to drive is all a matter of coordination. matter
Planning a project is just a matter of working out the right order to do things in. matter
That's not a problem. It's simply a matter of letting people know in time. matter
Some people prefer the older version to the new one. It's a matter of taste. matter
She resigned over a matter of principle. matter
The government must deal with this as a matter of urgency. matter
Just as a matter of interest (= because it is interesting, not because it is important), how much did you pay for it? matter
'I think this is the best so far.' 'Well, that's a matter of opinion (= other people may think differently). matter
What's the matter? Is there something wrong? matter
Is anything the matter? matter
matter with sb/sth: Is something the matter with Bob? He seems very down. matter
There's something the matter with my eyes. matter
'We've bought a new TV.' 'What was the matter with the old one?' matter
What's the matter with you today (= why are you behaving like this)? matter
What on earth was the matter with her, she wondered. She'd come here to enjoy herself and here she was, stuck on her own in the hotel. matter
It's a private matter. matter
They had important matters to discuss. matter
She may need your help with some business matters. matter
I always consulted him on matters of policy. matter
It's a matter for the police (= for them to deal with). matter
That's a matter for you to take up with your boss. matter
Let's get on with the matter in hand (= what we need to deal with now). matter
I wasn't prepared to let the matter drop (= stop discussing it). matter
It was no easy matter getting him to change his mind. matter
It should have been a simple matter to check. matter
And then there's the little matter of the fifty pounds you owe me. matter
It was a matter of some concern to most of those present (= something they were worried about). matter
I did not feel that we had got to the heart of the matter (= the most important part). matter
And that is the crux of the matter (= the most important thing about the situation). matter
Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to improve matters. matter
I'd forgotten the keys, which didn't help matters. matter
Matters were made worse by a fire in the warehouse. matter
And then, to make matters worse, his parents turned up. matter
I decided to take matters into my own hands (= deal with the situation myself). matter
Matters came to a head (= the situation became very difficult) with his resignation. matter
It's a nice place. We've stayed there ourselves, as a matter of fact. as a matter of fact
'I suppose you'll be leaving soon, then?' 'No, as a matter of fact I'll be staying for another two years.' as a matter of fact
I know which area they live in, but whether I can find their house is a different matter. be another/a different matter
They don't last long no matter how careful you are. no matter who, what, where, etc.
Call me when you get there, no matter what the time is. no matter who, what, where, etc.
matter (to sb): The children matter more to her than anything else in the world. matter
'What did you say?' 'Oh, it doesn't matter' (= it is not important enough to repeat).' matter
'I'm afraid I forgot that book again.' 'It doesn't matter (= it is not important enough to worry about).' matter
What does it matter if I spent $100 on it—it's my money! matter
As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. matter
After his death, nothing seemed to matter any more. matter
He's been in prison, you know—not that it matters (= that information does not affect my opinion of him). matter
matter (to sb) who, what, etc...: Does it really matter who did it? matter
It doesn't matter to me what you do. matter
matter (to sb) that...: It didn't matter that the weather was bad. matter
the maximum speed/temperature/volume maximum
For maximum effect do the exercises every day. maximum
a maximum security prison maximum
The offence carries a maximum prison sentence of ten years. maximum
a maximum of 30 children in a class maximum
The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum. maximum
The July maximum (= the highest temperature recorded in July) was 30°C. maximum
What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay? maximum
That may or may not be true. may
He may have (= perhaps he has) missed his train. may
They may well win. may
There is a range of programs on the market which may be described as design aids. may
He may be a good father but he's a terrible husband. may
May I come in? may
You may come in if you wish. may
Maybe he'll come, maybe he won't. maybe
'Are you going to sell your house?' 'Maybe.' maybe
It will cost two, maybe three hundred pounds. maybe
We go there maybe once or twice a month. maybe
I thought maybe we could go together. maybe
Maybe you should tell her. maybe
Maybe we can meet for lunch next week sometime. maybe
'You should stop work when you have the baby.' 'Maybe, but I can't afford to.' maybe
'I think he should resign.' 'Maybe.' maybe
the Lord Mayor of London mayor
the Mayor of New York mayor
Mayor Bob Anderson mayor
Don't hit me. me
Excuse me! me
Give it to me. me
You're taller than me. me
Hello, it's me. me
'Who's there?' 'Only me.' me
Try not to eat between meals. meal
Lunch is his main meal of the day. meal
to go out for a meal (= to go to a restaurant to have a meal) meal
What time would you like your evening meal? meal
Enjoy your meal. meal
a three-course meal meal
Your friendship means a great deal to me. mean
$20 means a lot (= represents a lot of money) when you live on $100 a week. mean
Money means nothing to him. mean
Her children mean the world to her. mean
mean sth: Spending too much now will mean a shortage of cash next year. mean
mean to be/do sth: Do you have any idea what it means to be poor? mean
mean (that)...: We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves. mean
mean doing sth: This new order will mean working overtime. mean
mean sb/sth doing sth: The injury could mean him missing next week's game. mean
mean sb for sth/sb: I was never meant for the army (= did not have the qualities needed to become a soldier). mean
Duncan and Makiko were meant for each other (= are very suitable as partners). mean
mean sb/sth to be sth: His father meant him to be an engineer. mean
She did everything to get the two of them together, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. mean
mean sth: What did she mean by leaving so early (= why did she do it)? mean
Don't laugh! I mean it (= I am serious). mean
He means trouble (= to cause trouble). mean
mean sth as sth: Don't be upset—I'm sure she meant it as a compliment. mean
mean what...: He means what he says (= is not joking, exaggerating, etc.). mean
mean sth for sb/sth: The chair was clearly meant for a child. mean
Don't be angry. I'm sure she meant it for the best (= intended to be helpful). mean
mean to do sth: She means to succeed. mean
I'm sorry I hurt you. I didn't mean to. mean
I'm feeling very guilty—I've been meaning to call my parents for days, but still haven't got around to it. mean
mean sb/sth to do sth: I didn't mean you to read the letter. mean
You're meant to (= you are supposed to) pay before you go in. mean
mean (that)...: I never meant (that) you should come alone. mean
mean sth: What did he mean by that remark? mean
'Perhaps we should try another approach.' 'What do you mean? (= I don't understand what you are suggesting.)' mean
What do you mean, you thought I wouldn't mind? (= of course I mind and I am very angry) mean
What she means is that there's no point in waiting here. mean
I always found him a little strange, if you know what I mean (= if you understand what I mean by 'strange'). mean
I know what you mean (= I understand and feel sympathy). I hated learning to drive too. mean
It was like—weird. Know what I mean? mean
I see what you mean (= I understand although I may not agree), but I still think it's worth trying. mean
See what I mean (= I was right and this proves it, doesn't it)? She never agrees to anything I suggest. mean
'But Pete doesn't know we're here!' 'That's what I mean! (= that's what I have been trying to tell you.)' mean
Do you mean Ann Smith or Mary Smith? mean
mean (that)...: Did he mean (that) he was dissatisfied with our service? mean
You mean (= are you telling me) we have to start all over again? mean
mean sth: What does this sentence mean? mean
What is meant by 'batch processing'? mean
mean sth to sb: Does the name 'Jos Vos' mean anything to you (= do you know who he is)? mean
mean (that)...: The flashing light means (that) you must stop. mean
This restaurant is meant to be excellent. be meant to be sth
It was so boring—I mean, nothing happened for the first hour! I mean
She's English—Scottish, I mean. I mean
Her life seemed to have lost all meaning. meaning
Having a child gave new meaning to their lives. meaning
several layers of meaning meaning
There are, of course, deeper meanings in the poem. meaning
With Anna he learned the meaning of love. meaning
I don't quite get your meaning (= understand what you mean to say). meaning
What's the meaning of this? I explicitly told you not to leave the room. meaning
What's the meaning of this word? meaning
Words often have several meanings. meaning
'Honesty'? He doesn't know the meaning of the word! meaning
Television is an effective means of communication. means
Is there any means of contacting him? means
Have you any means of identification? means
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport. means
The load was lifted by means of a crane. by means of sth
Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own. meanwhile
The doctor will see you again next week. Meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible. meanwhile
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects. meanwhile
It is difficult to measure the success of the campaign at this stage. measure
Regular tests are used to measure students' progress. measure
measure sth (in sth): A ship's speed is measured in knots. measure
a device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere measure
measuring equipment/instruments measure
measure sb/sth for sth: He's gone to be measured for a new suit. measure
measure how much, how long, etc...: A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine. measure
The main bedroom measures 12ft by 15ft. measure
The pond measures about 2 metres across. measure
weights and measures measure
The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion. measure
liquid/dry measure measure
Which measure of weight do pharmacists use? measure
safety/security/austerity measures measure
a temporary/an emergency measure measure
measure (to do sth): We must take preventive measures to reduce crime in the area. measure
The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime. measure
measures against racism measure
Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. measure
the metric system of measurement measurement
Accurate measurement is very important in science. measurement
to take sb's chest/waist measurement measurement
Do you know your measurements (= the size of parts of your body)? measurement
The exact measurements of the room are 3 metres 20 by 2 metres 84. measurement
a piece/slice of meat meat
horse meat (= from a horse) meat
dog meat (= for a dog) meat
meat-eating animals meat
There's not much meat on this chop. meat
There's not much meat on her (= she is very thin). meat
the news/broadcasting/national media media
The trial was fully reported in the media. media
The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision. media
Any event attended by the actor received widespread media coverage. media
He became a media star for his part in the protests. media
medical advances/care/research medical
her medical condition/history/records medical
the medical profession medical
a medical student/school medical
a medical certificate (= a statement by a doctor that gives details of your state of health) medical
advances in modern medicine medicine
to study/practise medicine medicine
traditional/conventional/orthodox medicine medicine
alternative medicine medicine
Did you take your medicine? medicine
cough medicine medicine
Chinese herbal medicines medicine
a medium-size car/business/town medium
a man of medium height/build medium
There are three sizes—small, medium and large. medium
a medium steak (= one cooked quite well but not too much) medium
Cook over a medium heat for 15 minutes. medium
a medium dry white wine medium
Choose medium to large tomatoes. medium
the medium of radio/television medium
electronic/audio-visual media medium
Television is the modern medium of communication. medium
A T-shirt can be an excellent medium for getting your message across. medium
English is the medium of instruction (= the language used to teach other subjects). medium
Video is a good medium for learning a foreign language. medium
Where did you first meet your husband? meet
Pleased to meet you. meet
Nice meeting you. meet
There's someone I want you to meet. meet
I don't think we've met. meet
The committee meets on Fridays. meet
meet sb: The Prime Minister met other European leaders for talks. meet
meet with sb: The President met with senior White House aides. meet
meet (for sth): Let's meet for a drink after work. meet
meet sb (for sth): We're meeting them outside the theatre at 7. meet
Will you meet me at the airport? meet
The hotel bus meets all incoming flights. meet
I met him off the plane. meet
Maybe we'll meet again some time. meet
meet sb: Did you meet anyone in town? meet
They met up again later for a drink. meet up (with sb)
The President met with senior White House aides. meet with sb
to have/hold/call/attend a meeting meeting
The meeting will be held in the school hall. meeting
a committee/staff meeting meeting
What time is the meeting? meeting
Helen will chair the meeting (= be in charge of it). meeting
I'll be in a meeting all morning—can you take my calls? meeting
a meeting of the United Nations Security Council meeting
The meeting was postponed. meeting
At our first meeting I was nervous. meeting
It was a chance meeting that would change my life. meeting
He remembered their childhood meetings with nostalgia. meeting
The meeting of father and son after so long was a joyous occasion. meeting
The snow showed no sign of melting. melt
melting ice melt
melt sth: The sun had melted the snow. melt
First, melt two ounces of butter. melt
a member of staff/society/the family member
characteristics common to all members of the species member
party/union members member
a meeting of member countries/states member
How much does it cost to become a member? member
member of sth: an active member of the local church member
a founder member of the conservation group member
Little is known about the third member of the band. member
Who is eligible to apply for membership of the association? membership
a membership card/fee membership
The membership has/have not yet voted. membership
The club has a membership of more than 500. membership
Have you got enough memory available to run the program? memory
childhood memories memory
I have vivid memories of my grandparents. memory
What is your earliest memory? memory
The photos bring back lots of good memories. memory
I have a bad memory for names. memory
People have short memories (= they soon forget). memory
He had a long memory for people who had disappointed him. memory
She can recite the whole poem from memory. memory
He suffered loss of memory for weeks after the accident. memory
Are you sure? Memory can play tricks on you. memory
I quickly committed the number of the car to memory (= learned and remembered it). memory
The drugs had a severe effect on her short-term memory. memory
There hasn't been peace in the country in/within my memory. memory
It was the worst storm in recent memory. memory
This hasn't happened in living memory (= nobody alive now can remember it happening). memory
He founded the charity in memory of his late wife. in memory of sb, to the memory of sb
The statue was erected to the memory of my father. in memory of sb, to the memory of sb
the mental process of remembering mental
Do you have a mental picture of what it will look like? mental
I made a mental note to talk to her about it. mental
He has a complete mental block (= difficulty in understanding or remembering) when it comes to physics. mental
The experience caused her huge amounts of mental suffering. mental
mental health mental
a mental disorder/illness/hospital mental
She was suffering from physical and mental exhaustion. mental
The analysis of dreams can reveal details of a person's mental state. mental
mentally ill mentally
The baby is very mentally alert. mentally
Mentally, I began making a list of things I had to do. mentally
I felt extremely fit, both physically and mentally. mentally
'Thanks for all your help.' 'Don't mention it.' don't mention it
He has two big houses in this country, not to mention his villa in France. not to mention
to ask for/look at the menu menu
What's on the menu (= for dinner) tonight? menu
a pull-down menu menu
It took her a mere 20 minutes to win. mere
A mere 2% of their budget has been spent on publicity. mere
He seemed so young, a mere boy. mere
You've got the job. The interview will be a mere formality. mere
It is not merely a job, but a way of life. merely
He said nothing, merely smiled and watched her. merely
They agreed to go merely because they were getting paid for it. merely
I'm merely stating what everybody knows anyway. merely
The economy is in a mess. mess
I feel I've made a mess of things. mess
The whole situation is a mess. mess
Let's try to sort out the mess. mess
The biggest question is how they got into this mess in the first place. mess
That's another fine mess you've got us into. mess
The room was in a mess. mess
The kids made a mess in the bathroom. mess
'What a mess!' she said, surveying the scene after the party. mess
My hair's a real mess! mess
There were no messages for me at the hotel. message
We've had an urgent message saying that your father's ill. message
Jenny's not here at the moment. Can I take a message? message
I left a message on her voicemail. message
I've been trying to get you all day—don't you ever listen to your messages? message
message (from sb) (to sb): Messages of support have been arriving from all over the country message
a televised message from the President to the American people message
an email message message
There were four messages in my inbox. message
He sent me a message. message
a film with a strong religious message message
The campaign is trying to get the message across to young people that drugs are dangerous. message
The clear message coming from the government is that they are getting tough on crime. message
a piece of metal metal
a metal pipe/bar/box metal
The frame is made of metal. metal
method (of sth): a reliable/effective/scientific method of data analysis method
method (of doing sth): a new method of solving the problem method
traditional/alternative methods method
method (for sth/for doing sth): the best method for arriving at an accurate prediction of the costs method
mid-morning coffee mid-
She's in her mid-thirties. mid-
The train arrives at midday. midday
a midday meal midday
the heat of the midday sun midday
a lake with an island in the middle middle
He was standing in the middle of the room. middle
The phone rang in the middle of the night. middle
This chicken isn't cooked in the middle. middle
His picture was right/bang (= exactly) in the middle of the front page. middle
I have a pain in the middle of my back. middle
Take a sheet of paper and draw a line down the middle. middle
I should have finished by the middle of the week. middle
You can't leave in the middle of the meeting! middle
I like a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. middle
When they quarrel, I am often caught in the middle. middle
They had to leave at midnight. midnight
on the stroke of midnight/shortly after midnight midnight
She heard the clock strike midnight. midnight
Let's have a midnight feast tonight (= a secret meal that children like to have in the middle of the night). midnight
We have to catch the midnight train. midnight
He said he might come tomorrow. might
He might get there in time, but I can't be sure. might
I know Vicky doesn't like the job, but I mightn't find it too bad. might
The pills might have helped him, if only he'd taken them regularly. might
He might say that now (= it is true that he does), but he can soon change his mind. might
You might try calling the help desk. might
I thought we might go to the zoo on Saturday. might
Might I use your phone? might
If I might just say something... might
a mild form of the disease mild
a mild punishment/criticism mild
It's safe to take a mild sedative. mild
Use a soap that is mild on the skin. mild
the mildest winter since records began mild
a mild climate mild
mild irritation/amusement/disapproval mild
a mild state of shock mild
She looked at him in mild surprise. mild
a 20-mile drive to work mile
an area of four square miles mile
a mile-long procession mile
The nearest bank is about half a mile down the road. mile
We did about 30 miles a day on our cycling trip. mile
The car must have been doing at least 100 miles an hour. mile
My car does 35 miles to the gallon. mile
My car gets 35 miles to the gallon. mile
miles and miles of desert mile
There isn't a house for miles around here. mile
I'm not walking—it's miles away. mile
military training/intelligence military
a military coup military
military uniform military
We may have to take military action. military
The military was/were called in to deal with the riot. military
a pint/litre of milk milk
a bottle/carton of milk milk
fresh/dried/powdered milk milk
Do you take milk in your tea? milk
milk products (= butter, cheese, etc.) milk
breast milk milk
The driver was well above the limit of 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood milligram
a population of half a million million
tens of millions of dollars million
It must be worth a million (= pounds, dollars, etc.) million
I still have a million things to do. million
There were millions of people there. million
He made his millions (= all his money) on currency deals. million
a/one millionth of a second millionth
When I saw the exam questions my mind just went blank (= I couldn't remember anything). mind
Sorry—your name has gone right out of my mind. mind
Keep your mind on your work! mind
Her mind is completely occupied by the new baby. mind
The lecture dragged on and my mind wandered. mind
Your mind's not on the job. mind
He gave his mind to the arrangements for the next day. mind
As for avoiding you, nothing could be further from my mind (= I was not thinking of it at all). mind
the conscious/subconscious mind mind
There were all kinds of thoughts running through my mind. mind
There was no doubt in his mind that he'd get the job. mind
'Drugs' are associated in most people's minds with drug abuse. mind
She was in a disturbed state of mind. mind
I could not have complete peace of mind before they returned. mind
to have a brilliant/good/keen mind mind
a creative/evil/suspicious mind mind
She had a lively and enquiring mind. mind
His mind is as sharp as ever. mind
I've no idea how her mind works! mind
He had the body of a man and the mind of a child. mind
insights into the criminal mind mind
When discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately come to mind. come/spring to mind
Do you have anyone in mind for this job? have sb/sth in mind (for sth)
Watching TV all evening wasn't exactly what I had in mind! have sb/sth in mind (for sth)
They're both beautiful—I can't make up my mind. make up your mind, make your mind up
Have you made up your minds where to go for your honeymoon? make up your mind, make your mind up
You'll never persuade him to stay—his mind's made up (= he has definitely decided to go). make up your mind, make your mind up
Come on—it's make your mind up time! make up your mind, make your mind up
mind sth: Mind (= Don't fall on) that step! mind
Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don't hit it on a low ceiling) mind
Mind your language! (= don't speak in a rude or offensive way) mind
mind how, where, etc...: Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to sb) mind
Mind where you're treading! mind
mind (that)...: Mind you don't cut yourself—that knife's very sharp. mind
You must be home for dinner, mind. mind
I don't mind helping if you can't find anyone else. mind
'Would you like tea or coffee?' 'I don't mind—either's fine.' mind
mind sb: Don't mind her—she didn't mean what she said. mind
Don't mind me (= don't let me disturb you) —I'll just sit here quietly. mind
Do you mind if I open the window? mind
mind sb doing sth: Are you married, if you don't mind me asking? mind
Are you married, if you don't mind my asking? mind
mind doing sth: Would you mind explaining that again, please? mind
Do you mind driving? I'm feeling pretty tired. mind
mind (sth): I don't mind the cold—it's the rain I don't like. mind
I hope you don't mind the noise. mind
He wouldn't have minded so much if she'd told him the truth. mind
mind about sth: Did she mind about not getting the job? mind
mind doing sth: Did she mind not getting the job? mind
mind sb/sth doing sth: Do your parents mind you leaving home? mind
Do your parents mind your leaving home? mind
mind how, what, etc...: She never minded how hot it was. mind
mind that...: He minded that he hadn't been asked. mind
Have you broken it? Never mind, we can buy another one. never mind
This isn't where I intended to take you—but never mind, it's just as good. never mind
I'd like to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind. if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind
Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it. if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind
I wouldn't mind a cup of coffee, if it's no trouble. I wouldn't mind sth/doing sth
I wouldn't mind having his money! I wouldn't mind sth/doing sth
I've heard they're getting divorced. Mind you, I'm not surprised—they were always arguing. mind you
That's mine. mine
He's a friend of mine (= one of my friends). mine
She wanted one like mine (= like I have). mine
Let's go back to mine after the show. mine
a copper/diamond mine mine
mineral deposits/extraction mineral
the recommended intake of vitamins and minerals mineral
a minimum charge/price minimum
the minimum age for retirement minimum
What are your minimum requirements for the job? minimum
The work was done with the minimum amount of effort. minimum
Costs should be kept to a minimum. minimum
The class needs a minimum of six students to continue. minimum
As an absolute minimum, you should spend two hours in the evening studying. minimum
Temperatures will fall to a minimum of 10 degrees. minimum
He passed the exams with the minimum of effort. minimum
The room had a minimum of furniture. minimum
the Minister of Education minister
a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers minister
senior ministers in the Cabinet minister
cabinet ministers minister
a Methodist minister minister
the Ministry of Defence ministry
a ministry spokesperson ministry
a minor road minor
minor injuries minor
to undergo minor surgery minor
youths imprisoned for minor offences minor
There may be some minor changes to the schedule. minor
Women played a relatively minor role in the organization. minor
Only a small minority of students is/are interested in politics these days. minority
For a minority, the decision was a disappointment. minority
minority shareholders in the bank minority
the rights of ethnic/racial minorities minority
minority languages minority
a large German-speaking minority in the east of the country minority
The school is 95 per cent minority (= 95 per cent of children are not white Americans but from different groups). minority
minority neighborhoods (= where no or few white people live) minority
Men are in the minority in this profession. be in a/the minority
At that very minute, Tom walked in. minute
It only takes a minute to make a salad. minute
Hang on a minute—I'll just get my coat. minute
I just have to finish this—I won't be a minute. minute
Could I see you for a minute? minute
I'll be with you in a minute, Jo. minute
Typical English weather—one minute it's raining and the next minute the sun is shining. minute
It's four minutes to six. minute
I'll be back in a few minutes. minute
Boil the rice for 20 minutes. minute
a ten-minute bus ride minute
I enjoyed every minute of the party. minute
Just minutes into the second half of the game Robinson scored his second goal. minute
Hurry up! He'll be back any minute now. (at) any minute (now)
I want to see him the minute he arrives. the minute (that)...
The minute she walked through the door I thought she looked different. the minute (that)...
Come down this minute! this minute
I don't know what I'm going to do yet—I've just this minute found out. this minute
He looked at himself in the mirror. mirror
a rear-view mirror (= in a car, so that the driver can see what is behind) mirror
a wing mirror (= on the side of a car) mirror
a side-view mirror mirror
The face is the mirror of the soul. mirror
Dickens' novels are a mirror of his times. mirror
miss sb/sth: She will be greatly missed when she leaves. miss
What did you miss most when you were in France? miss
miss (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't miss getting up at six every morning! miss
If I don't leave now I'll miss my plane. miss
Sorry I'm late—have I missed anything? miss
'Is Ann there?' 'You've just missed her (= she has just left).' miss
You can't afford to miss meals (= not eat meals) when you're in training. miss
to miss a turn (= to not play when it is your turn in a game) miss
The sale prices were too good to miss. miss
It was an opportunity not to be missed. miss
She hasn't missed a game all year. miss
You missed a good party last night (= because you did not go). miss
'Are you coming to the school play?' 'I wouldn't miss it for the world.' miss
He completely missed the joke. miss
You're missing the point (= failing to understand the main part) of what I'm saying. miss
I think I must have missed something because none of this makes any sense. miss
The hotel is the only white building on the road—you can't miss it. miss
Don't miss next week's issue! miss
I missed her name. miss
Your mother will know who's moved in—she doesn't miss much. miss
When you painted your bedroom, you missed a bit (= of the wall) under the window. miss
miss (sb/sth): How many goals has he missed this season? miss
The bullet missed her by about six inches. miss
She threw a plate at him and only narrowly missed. miss
miss doing sth: She narrowly missed hitting him. miss
I'll just read through the form again to make sure I haven't missed anything out. miss sb/sth out
That's all, thank you, Miss Lipman. miss
I never found the missing piece. missing
My gloves have been missing for ages. missing
Two files have gone missing. missing
They still hoped to find their missing son. missing
Our cat's gone missing again. missing
The book has two pages missing/missing pages. missing
He didn't notice there was anything missing from his room until later on. missing
He was reported missing, presumed dead. missing
Many soldiers were listed as missing in action. missing
Fill in the missing words in this text. missing
There were several candidates missing from the list. missing
What is missing from the production is any sense of emotional commitment. missing
It's easy to make a mistake. mistake
This letter is addressed to someone else—there must be some mistake. mistake
It would be a mistake to ignore his opinion. mistake
Don't worry, we all make mistakes. mistake
You must try to learn from your mistakes. mistake
Leaving school so young was the biggest mistake of my life. mistake
I made the mistake of giving him my address. mistake
It was a big mistake on my part to have trusted her. mistake
a great/serious/terrible mistake mistake
It's a common mistake (= one that a lot of people make). mistake
It's a common mistake among learners of English. mistake
The waiter made a mistake (in) adding up the bill. mistake
Her essay is full of spelling mistakes. mistake
I took your bag instead of mine by mistake. by mistake
I think you must be mistaking me for someone else. mistake sb/sth for sb/sth
You are completely mistaken about Jane. mistaken
Unless I'm very much mistaken, that's Paul's wife over there. mistaken
I thought I saw someone I knew, but I must have been mistaken. mistaken
mistaken views/ideas mistaken
I told her my secret in the mistaken belief that I could trust her. mistaken
They don't mix much with the neighbours. mix
We've worked together for years but never mixed socially. mix
Oil and water do not mix. mix
mix with sth: Oil does not mix with water. mix
mix A and B (together): Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. mix
If you mix blue and yellow, you get green. mix
mix A with B: I don't like to mix business with pleasure (= combine social events with doing business). mix
mix sth: With this range of paints, you can mix your own colours. mix
mix sth for sb: Why don't you mix a cocktail for our guests? mix
mix sb sth: Why don't you mix our guests a cocktail? mix
Children and fireworks don't mix. mix
Someone has mixed up all the application forms. mix sth up
I think you must be mixing me up with someone else. mix sb/sth up (with sb/sth)
Don't tell me you're mixed up in all of this? be/get mixed up in sth
a school with a good social mix of children mix
The town offers a fascinating mix of old and new. mix
a pair of wool mix socks (= made of wool and other materials) mix
a cake mix mix
cement mix mix
The weather has been very mixed recently. mixed
I still have mixed feelings about going to Brazil (= I am not sure what to think). mixed
The play was given a mixed reception by the critics (= some liked it, some did not). mixed
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition. mixed
a mixed community mixed
people of mixed race mixed
a mixed marriage (= between two people of different races or religions) mixed
a mixed salad mixed
a mixed school mixed
I'd rather not talk about it in mixed company. mixed
The city is a mixture of old and new buildings. mixture
We listened to the news with a mixture of surprise and horror. mixture
Anger is often caused by frustration or embarrassment, or a mixture of the two. mixture
cake mixture mixture
Add the eggs to the mixture and beat well. mixture
mobile equipment mobile
a mobile shop/library (= one inside a vehicle) mobile
Please make sure all mobile phones are switched off during the performance. mobile phone
a fashion model model
a male model model
The nation's constitution provided a model that other countries followed. model
The latest models will be on display at the motor show. model
a working model (= one in which the parts move) of a fire engine model
a model aeroplane model
The architect had produced a scale model of the proposed shopping complex. model
the modern industrial world modern
Modern European history modern
modern Greek modern
Stress is a major problem of modern life. modern
Shakespeare's language can be a problem for modern readers. modern
modern art/architecture/drama/jazz modern
a modern computer system modern
modern methods of farming modern
the most modern, well-equipped hospital in London modern
Where's my mom? mom
Mom and Dad mom
Are you listening, Mom? mom
Could you wait a moment, please? moment
One moment, please (= Please wait a short time). moment
He thought for a moment before replying. moment
I'll be back in a moment. moment
We arrived not a moment too soon (= almost too late). moment
Moments later (= a very short time later), I heard a terrible crash. moment
We're busy at the moment (= now). moment
I agreed in a moment of weakness. moment
At that very moment, the phone rang. moment
From that moment on, she never felt really well again. moment
I'm waiting for the right moment to tell him the bad news. moment
That was one of the happiest moments of my life. moment
Have I caught you at a bad moment? moment
Hurry up! He'll be back any moment now. (at) any moment (now)
It's Monday today, isn't it? Monday
She started work last Monday. Monday
Are you busy next Monday? Monday
Monday morning/afternoon/evening Monday
We'll discuss this at Monday's meeting. Monday
Do we still have Monday's paper? Monday
I work Monday to Friday. Monday
I work Mondays to Fridays. Monday
On Monday(s) (= Every Monday) I do yoga. Monday
I always do yoga on a Monday. Monday
He was born on a Monday. Monday
I went to Paris on Thursday, and came back the following Monday. Monday
We'll meet on Monday. Monday
'When did the accident happen?' 'It was the Monday (= the Monday of the week we are talking about).' Monday
Come back Monday week (= a week after next Monday). Monday
We'll meet Monday. Monday
to borrow/save/spend/earn money money
How much money is there in my account? money
The money is much better in my new job. money
If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back. money
We'll need to raise more money (= collect or borrow it) next year. money
Can you lend me some money until tomorrow? money
Be careful with that —it cost a lot of money. money
I counted the money carefully. money
Where can I change my money into dollars? money
He lost all his money. money
The family made their money in the 18th century. money
The movie should make money. make money
There's money to be made from tourism. make money
The details of today's flights are displayed on the monitor. monitor
a PC with a 17-inch colour monitor monitor
Each student's progress is closely monitored. monitor
the month of August month
We're moving house next month. month
She earns $1 000 a month. month
The rent is £300 per month. month
Have you read this month's 'Physics World'? month
Prices continue to rise month after month (= over a period of several months). month
Her anxiety mounted month by month (= as each month passed). month
The baby is three months old. month
a three-month-old baby month
They lived in Toronto during their first few months of marriage. month
several months later month
a six-month contract month
a month-long strike month
He visits Paris once or twice a month. month
He had to wait for months for the visas to come through. month
It will be months before we get the results. month
She's in a good mood today (= happy and friendly). mood
He's always in a bad mood (= unhappy, or angry and impatient). mood
to be in a foul/filthy mood mood
Some addicts suffer violent mood swings (= changes of mood) if deprived of the drug. mood
Wait until he's in a better mood before you ask him. mood
I'm just not in the mood for a party tonight. mood
I'm not really in the mood to go out tonight. mood
Let's not talk about it now. I'm not in the mood. mood
He was in no mood for being polite to visitors. mood
The mood of the meeting was distinctly pessimistic. mood
The movie captures the mood of the interwar years perfectly. mood
the surface of the moon moon
a moon landing moon
a crescent moon moon
There's no moon tonight (= no moon can be seen). moon
By the light of the moon I could just make out shapes and outlines. moon
a moral issue/dilemma/question moral
traditional moral values moral
a decline in moral standards moral
moral philosophy moral
a deeply religious man with a highly developed moral sense moral
The newspapers were full of moral outrage at the weakness of other countries. moral
moral responsibility/duty moral
Governments have at least a moral obligation to answer these questions. moral
The job was to call on all her diplomatic skills and moral courage (= the courage to do what you think is right). moral
He led a very moral life. moral
a very moral person moral
to act morally morally
morally right/wrong/justified/unacceptable morally
He felt morally responsible for the accident. morally
More and more people are using the Internet. more and more
She spends more and more time alone in her room. more and more
She was far more intelligent than her sister. more
He read the letter more carefully the second time. more
I like her more than her husband. more
a course for more advanced students more
It had more the appearance of a deliberate crime than of an accident. more
Could you repeat that once more (= one more time)? more
I had no complaints and no more (= neither) did Tom. more
Signing the forms is little more than (= only) a formality. more
I'm more than happy (= extremely happy) to take you there in my car. more
She was more than a little shaken (= extremely shaken) by the experience. more
I will torment you no more (= no longer). more
I've more or less finished the book. more or less
She could earn $200 a night, more or less. more or less
I was becoming more and more irritated by his behaviour. more and more
The more she thought about it, the more depressed she became. the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc...
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc...
A talented artist, he was, moreover, a writer of some note. moreover
They left for Spain early this morning. morning
See you tomorrow morning. morning
I prefer coffee in the morning. morning
She woke every morning at the same time. morning
Our group meets on Friday mornings. morning
I walk to work most mornings. morning
We got the news on the morning of the wedding. morning
He's been in a meeting all morning. morning
the morning papers morning
I didn't get home until two in the morning! morning
He died in the early hours of Sunday morning. morning
I'll give you a call in the morning. in the morning
It must have happened at about five o'clock in the morning. in the morning
Who do you think will get (the) most votes? most
She had the most money of all of them. most
I spent most time on the first question. most
Who ate the most? most
The director has the most to lose. most
I like most vegetables. most
Most classical music sends me to sleep. most
As most of you know, I've decided to resign. most
Most of the people I had invited turned up. most
There are thousands of verbs in English and most (of them) are regular. most
the most boring/beautiful part most
It was the people with the least money who gave most generously. most
What did you enjoy (the) most? most
It was what she wanted most of all. most
The sauce is mostly cream. mostly
We're mostly out on Sundays. mostly
I want to buy a present for my mother and father. mother
the relationship between mother and baby mother
She's the mother of twins. mother
a mother of three (= with three children) mother
an expectant (= pregnant) mother mother
She was a wonderful mother to both her natural and adopted children. mother
the mother chimpanzee caring for her young mother
Newton's laws of motion motion
The swaying motion of the ship was making me feel seasick. motion
Do not alight while the train is still in motion (= moving). motion
Rub the cream in with a circular motion. motion
an electric motor motor
He started the motor. motor
Ben drove off on his motorbike. motorbike
motorcycle racing motorcycle
a motorcycle accident motorcycle
He mounted his horse and rode away. mount
She slowly mounted the steps. mount
He mounted the platform and addressed the crowd. mount
Pressure is mounting on the government to change the law. mount
The death toll continues to mount. mount
to mount a protest/campaign/an exhibition mount
Mt Everest mount
St Michael's Mount mount
a chain/range of mountains mountain
to climb a mountain mountain
We spent a week walking in the mountains. mountain
to enjoy the mountain air/scenery mountain
mountain roads/streams/villages mountain
a mountain rescue team mountain
There is still snow on the mountain tops. mountain
a field mouse mouse
a house mouse mouse
The stores were overrun with rats and mice. mouse
She crept upstairs, quiet as a mouse. mouse
He was a weak little mouse of a man. mouse
Click the left mouse button twice to highlight the program. mouse
Use the mouse to drag the icon to a new position. mouse
A number of industries sprang up around the mouth of the river. mouth
the mouth of a cave/pit mouth
She opened her mouth to say something. mouth
His mouth twisted into a wry smile. mouth
Their mouths fell open (= they were surprised). mouth
Don't talk with your mouth full (= when eating). mouth
The creature was foaming at the mouth. mouth
move sb: We were deeply moved by her plight. move
move sb to sth: Grown men were moved to tears at the horrific scenes. move
It's your turn to move. move
move sth: She moved her queen. move
We don't like it here so we've decided to move. move
move (from...) (to...): The company's moving to Scotland. move
move away: She's been all on her own since her daughter moved away. move
We moved house last week. move
I'm being moved to the New York office. move
Time is moving on. move
Share prices moved ahead today. move
Things are not moving as fast as we hoped. move
(+ adv./prep.): The government has not moved on this issue. move
move sth (+ adv./prep.): Let's move the meeting to Wednesday. move
Don't move—stay perfectly still. move
The bus was already moving when I jumped onto it. move
Phil moved towards the window. move
You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded). move
You can't move for books in her room. move
move sth: I can't move my fingers. move
move sth + adv./prep.: We moved our chairs a little nearer. move
Our new neighbours moved in yesterday. move in, move into sth
There's room for another one if you move up a bit. move over
What's the date of your move? move
Their move from Italy to the US has not been a success. move
Her new job is just a sideways move. move
He's performed well since his move from Manchester United to Liverpool. move
Don't make a move! move
Every move was painful. move
She felt he was watching her every move. move
This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition. move
The management have made no move to settle the strike. move
Getting a job in marketing was a good career move. move
the women's/peace movement movement
the Romantic movement (= for example in literature) movement
a mass movement for change movement
hand/eye movements movement
She observed the gentle movement of his chest as he breathed. movement
Loose clothing gives you greater freedom of movement. movement
Power comes from the forward movement of the entire body. movement
Troy watched her every movement. movement
There was a sudden movement in the undergrowth. movement
enemy troop movements movement
laws to allow free movement of goods and services movement
the mass movement of herds of wildebeest movement
to make a horror movie movie
Have you seen the latest Miyazaki movie? movie
a famous movie director/star movie
Let's go to the movies. movie
I've always wanted to work in the movies. movie
The documentary opens tomorrow in movie theaters nationwide. movie theater
a deeply moving experience moving
a moving story/speech moving
the moving parts of a machine moving
fast-moving water moving
a moving target moving
Mr Brown Mr
Mr John Brown Mr
Mr and Mrs Brown Mr
Mrs Hill Mrs
Mrs Susan Hill Mrs
Mr and Mrs Hill Mrs
Ms Murphy Ms
Ms Jean Murphy Ms
Please help me get this job—you know I would do as much for you. as much
'Roger stole the money.' 'I thought as much.' as much
No dessert for me, thanks. It was as much as I could do to finish the main course. as much as sb can do
I won, but there wasn't much in it (= our scores were nearly the same). not much in it
He's not much of a tennis player. not much of a...
I'll say this much for him—he never leaves a piece of work unfinished. this much
Much as I would like to stay, I really must go home. much as
The children are already learning to multiply and divide. multiply
multiply A by B: 2 multiplied by 4 is/equals/makes 8 (2×4 = 8) multiply
multiply A and B (together): Multiply 2 and 6 together and you get 12. multiply
Our problems have multiplied since last year. multiply
multiply sth: Cigarette smoking multiplies the risk of cancer. multiply
My mum says I can't go. mum
Happy Birthday, Mum. mum
A lot of mums and dads have the same worries. mum
He kept mum about what he'd seen. keep mum
He was found guilty of murder. murder
She has been charged with the attempted murder of her husband. murder
to commit (a) murder murder
a murder case/investigation/trial murder
The rebels were responsible for the mass murder of 400 civilians. murder
What was the murder weapon? murder
The play is a murder mystery. murder
He denies murdering his wife's lover. murder
The murdered woman was well known in the area. murder
a calf/neck/thigh muscle muscle
to pull/tear/strain a muscle muscle
This exercise will work the muscles of the lower back. muscle
She tried to relax her tense muscles. muscle
He felt every muscle in his body tighten. muscle
He didn't move a muscle (= stood completely still). muscle
a museum of modern art museum
a science museum museum
pop/dance/classical/church music music
to listen to music music
She could hear music playing somewhere. music
It was a charming piece of music. music
the popularity of Mozart's music music
He wrote the music but I don't know who wrote the words. music
The poem has been set to music. music
Every week they get together to make music (= to play music or sing). music
to study music music
a career in music music
music lessons music
the music business/industry music
Can you read music (= understand the signs in order to play or sing a piece of music)? music
I had to play it without the music. music
The music was still open on the piano (= the paper or book with the musical notes on it). music
the musical director of the show musical
musical talent/ability/skill musical
musical styles/tastes musical
a musical production/entertainment musical
She's very musical. musical
a jazz/rock musician musician
All visitors must report to reception. must
Cars must not park in front of the entrance (= it is not allowed). must
I must ask you not to do that again. must
You mustn't say things like that. must
I must go to the bank and get some money. must
I must admit (= I feel that I should admit) I was surprised it cost so little. must
Must you always question everything I say? (= it is annoying) must
'Do we have to finish this today?' 'Yes, you must.' must
You must be hungry after all that walking. must
He must have known (= surely he knew) what she wanted. must
I'm sorry, she's not here. She must have left already (= that must be the explanation). must
You simply must read this book. must
We must get together soon for lunch. must
Where's my passport? my
My feet are cold. my
I cut myself on a knife. myself
I wrote a message to myself. myself
I found myself unable to speak. myself
I haven't been feeling myself recently (= I have not felt well). myself
I needed space to be myself (= not influenced by other people). myself
I'll speak to her myself. myself
I myself do not agree. myself
He died in mysterious circumstances. mysterious
A mysterious illness is affecting all the animals. mysterious
A mysterious young woman is living next door. mysterious
It is one of the great unsolved mysteries of this century. mystery
Their motives remain a mystery. mystery
It's a complete mystery to me why they chose him. mystery
He's a bit of a mystery. mystery
There was a mystery guest on the programme. mystery
The band was financed by a mystery backer. mystery
a mystery tour (= when you do not know where you are going) mystery
Mystery surrounds her disappearance. mystery
His past is shrouded in mystery (= not much is known about it). mystery
The dark glasses give her an air of mystery. mystery
She's a woman of mystery. mystery
I enjoy murder mysteries. mystery
Stop biting your nails! nail
nail clippers nail
She hammered the nail in. nail
a naked body naked
naked shoulders naked
They often wandered around the house stark naked (= completely naked). naked
They found him half naked and bleeding to death. naked
The prisoners were stripped naked. naked
What's your name? name
What is/was the name, please? (= a polite way of asking sb's name) name
Please write your full name and address below. name
Do you know the name of this flower? name
Rubella is just another name for German measles. name
Are you changing your name when you get married? name
We reserved two tickets in the name of Brown. in the name of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's name
The car is registered in my name. in the name of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's name
name sb/sth (after sb): name sb/sth (for sb): He was named after his father (= given his father's first name). name
the diesel engine, named after its inventor Rudolf Diesel name
name sb/sth + noun: They named their son John. name
name sb/sth: The victim has not yet been named. name
Can you name all the American states? name
The manager has named his side for the semi-final. name
name sb/sth as sb/sth: The missing man has been named as James Kelly. name
narrow streets narrow
a narrow bed/doorway/shelf narrow
narrow shoulders/hips narrow
There was only a narrow gap between the bed and the wall. narrow
the narrow confines of prison life narrow
The road soon became narrower and steeper. narrow
a narrow victory narrow
He lost the race by the narrowest of margins. narrow
She was elected by a narrow majority. narrow
He had a narrow escape when his car skidded on the ice. narrow
narrow interests narrow
She has a very narrow view of the world. narrow
The shop sells only a narrow range of goods. narrow
a narrow circle of friends narrow
an independent nation nation
the African nations nation
The entire nation, it seemed, was watching TV. nation
national and local newspapers national
national and international news national
national and regional politics national
a national election national
These buildings are part of our national heritage. national
They are afraid of losing their national identity. national
a national airline/museum/theatre national
He's a natural leader. natural
the natural agility of a cat natural
the natural processes of language learning natural
It's only natural to worry about your children. natural
When body temperature is beginning to fall there is a natural tendency to fall asleep. natural
It was my natural instinct to defend myself. natural
to die of natural causes (= not by violence, but normally, of old age) natural
He thought social inequality was all part of the natural order of things. natural
She was the natural choice for the job. natural
natural disasters natural
the natural world (= of trees, rivers, animals and birds) natural
a country's natural resources (= its coal, oil, forests, etc.) natural
wildlife in its natural habitat natural
natural yogurt (= with no flavour added) natural
My hair soon grew back to its natural colour (= after being dyed ). natural
The clothes are available in warm natural colours. natural
Naturally, I get upset when things go wrong. naturally
After a while, we naturally started talking about the children. naturally
'Did you complain about the noise?' 'Naturally.' naturally
naturally occurring chemicals naturally
plants that grow naturally in poor soils naturally
The topic arose naturally in the conversation. naturally
This leads naturally to my next point. naturally
to be naturally artistic naturally
a naturally gifted athlete naturally
Most birds are naturally timid. naturally
the changing nature of society nature
It's difficult to define the exact nature of the problem. nature
My work is very specialized in nature. nature
The future by its very nature is uncertain. nature
It's not in his nature to be unkind. nature
She is very sensitive by nature. nature
We appealed to his better nature (= his kindness). nature
the beauties of nature nature
man-made substances not found in nature nature
nature conservation nature
the forces/laws of nature nature
Just let nature take its course. nature
Her illness was Nature's way of telling her to do less. nature
the British and German navies navy
He's joined the navy/the Navy. navy
an officer in the navy/the Navy navy
The navy is/are considering buying six new warships. navy
His house is very near. near
Where's the nearest bank? near
The conflict is unlikely to be resolved in the near future (= very soon). near
She has a 12-point lead over her nearest rival. near
He was the nearest thing to (= the person most like) a father she had ever had. near
The election proved to be a near disaster for the party. near
a near impossibility near
Only the nearest relatives were present at the funeral. near
A bomb exploded somewhere near. near
She took a step nearer. near
Visitors came from near and far. near
The exams are drawing near. near
Do you live near here? near
Go and sit nearer (to) the fire. near
My birthday is very near Christmas. near
I'll think about it nearer (to) the time (= when it is just going to happen). near
Share prices are near their record high of last year. near
Profits fell from $11 million to nearer $8 million. near
Nobody else comes near her in intellect. near
He's nearer 70 than 60. near
This colour is nearest (to) the original. near
a state near (to) death near
She was near to tears (= almost crying). near
We came near to being killed. near
Her mother lived in a nearby town. nearby
There were complaints from nearby residents. nearby
They live nearby. nearby
The car is parked nearby. nearby
It's not nearly as hot as last year. not nearly
There isn't nearly enough time to get there now. not nearly
a neat desk neat
neat handwriting neat
neat rows of books neat
She was wearing a neat black suit. neat
They sat in her neat and tidy kitchen. neat
Try and be neater! neat
He had a neat methodical mind. neat
neatly folded clothes neatly
The box fitted neatly into the drawer. neatly
She summarized her plan very neatly. neatly
The more expensive articles are not necessarily better. not necessarily
Biggest doesn't necessarily mean best. not necessarily
'We're going to lose.' 'Not necessarily.' not necessarily
It may be necessary to buy a new one. necessary
It doesn't seem necessary for us to meet. necessary
Only use your car when absolutely necessary. necessary
If necessary, you can contact me at home. necessary
I'll make the necessary arrangements. necessary
Changes can easily be made where necessary. necessary
She has the qualities necessary to be a successful teacher. necessary
This is a necessary consequence of progress. necessary
He tied a scarf around his neck. neck
I woke up with a stiff neck. neck
Giraffes have very long necks. neck
She craned (= stretched) her neck to get a better view. neck
He broke his neck in the fall. neck
Somebody's going to break their neck (= injure themselves) on these steps. neck
need sth/sb: Do you need any help? need
It's here if you need it. need
Don't go—I might need you. need
They badly needed a change. need
Food aid is urgently needed. need
What do you need your own computer for? You can use ours. need
I don't need your comments, thank you. need
need to do sth: I need to get some sleep. need
He needs to win this game to stay in the match. need
You don't need to leave yet, do you? need
This shirt needs to be washed. need
need doing sth: This shirt needs washing. need
All you need to do is complete this form. need
I didn't need to go to the bank after all—Mary lent me the money. need
need (not) do sth: You needn't bother asking Rick—I know he's too busy. need
I need hardly tell you (= you must already know) that the work is dangerous. need
If she wants anything, she need only ask. need
All you need bring are sheets. need
need (not) have done sth: You needn't have worried (= it was not necessary for you to worry, but you did) —it all turned out fine. need
Need you have paid so much? need
to satisfy/meet/identify a need need
need (for sth): There is an urgent need for qualified teachers. need
We will contact you again if the need arises. need
The house is in need of a thorough clean. need
need (for sb/sth) to do sth: There is no need for you to get up early tomorrow. need
I had no need to open the letter—I knew what it would say. need
There's no need to cry (= stop crying). need
to fulfil an emotional need need
She felt the need to talk to someone. need
I'm in need of some fresh air. need
She had no more need of me. need
It's difficult to express our needs and desires. need
financial needs need
a programme to suit your individual needs need
to meet children's special educational needs need
The charity aims to provide assistance to people in need. need
He helped me in my hour of need. need
The compass needle was pointing north. needle
a hypodermic needle needle
knitting needles needle
a needle and thread needle
the eye (= hole) of a needle needle
Her pregnancy test was negative. negative
a negative form/sentence negative
His response was negative. negative
They received a negative reply. negative
Scientists have a fairly negative attitude to the theory. negative
'He probably won't show up.' 'Don't be so negative.' negative
The crisis had a negative effect on trade. negative
The whole experience was definitely more positive than negative. negative
We've had a lot of support from all our friends and neighbours. neighbour
Our next-door neighbours are very noisy. neighbour
Britain's nearest neighbour is France. neighbour
We grew up in the same neighbourhood. neighbourhood
a poor/quiet/residential neighbourhood neighbourhood
Manhattan is divided into distinct neighborhoods. neighbourhood
the neighbourhood police neighbourhood
He shouted so loudly that the whole neighbourhood could hear him. neighbourhood
We searched the surrounding neighbourhood for the missing boy. neighbourhood
Houses in the neighbourhood of Paris are extremely expensive. neighbourhood
Neither answer is correct. neither
Neither of them has/have a car. neither
They produced two reports, neither of which contained any useful suggestions. neither
'Which do you like?' 'Neither. I think they're both ugly.' neither
He didn't remember and neither did I. neither
I hadn't been to New York before and neither had Jane. neither
'I can't understand a word of it.' 'Neither can I.' neither
'I don't know.' 'Me neither.' neither
I neither knew nor cared what had happened to him. neither
Their house is neither big nor small. neither
Neither the TV nor the video actually work/works. neither
the optic nerve nerve
He's off work with a trapped nerve in his neck. nerve
nerve cells nerve
nerve endings nerve
Every nerve in her body was tense. nerve
Even after years as a singer, he still suffers from nerves before a performance. nerve
I need something to calm/steady my nerves. nerve
Everyone's nerves were on edge (= everyone felt tense ). nerve
He lives on his nerves (= is always worried). nerve
By the end of the meal her nerves were completely frayed. nerve
nervous (about/of sth): Consumers are very nervous about the future. nervous
The horse may be nervous of cars. nervous
nervous (about/of doing sth): He had been nervous about inviting us. nervous
I felt really nervous before the interview. nervous
a nervous glance/smile/voice (= one that shows that you feel anxious) nervous
By the time the police arrived, I was a nervous wreck. nervous
She was a thin, nervous girl. nervous
He's not the nervous type. nervous
She was of a nervous disposition. nervous
a nervous condition/disorder/disease nervous
She was in a state of nervous exhaustion. nervous
She smiled nervously. nervously
sparrows building a nest of twigs and dry grass nest
a wasps' nest nest
a nest of mice nest
net curtains net
fishing nets net
a mosquito net (= used to protect you from mosquitoes ) net
a rail/road/canal network network
a network of veins network
a communications/distribution network network
a network of friends network
The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer. network
the four big US television networks network
You never help me. never
He has never been abroad. never
'Would you vote for him?' 'Never.' never
'I work for a company called Orion Technology.' 'Never heard of them.' never
Never in all my life have I seen such a horrible thing. never
Never ever tell anyone your password. never
I never knew (= didn't know until now) you had a twin sister. never
I never realized just how easy it is. never
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). never
He never so much as smiled (= did not smile even once). never
'I told my boss exactly what I thought of her.' 'You never did!' (= 'Surely you didn't!') never
'You took my bike.' 'No, I never.' never
Never fear (= Do not worry), everything will be all right. never
There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try. nevertheless
Our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless. nevertheless
The old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one. nevertheless
The new buds are appearing on the trees now. new
new potatoes (= ones dug from the soil early in the season) new
Since he changed jobs he's looked like a new man. new
a new day new
It was a new era in the history of our country. new
She went to Australia to start a new life. new
I should tell you, I'm completely new to this kind of work. new
I am new to the town. new
a new arrival/recruit new
You're new here, aren't you? new
This is a new experience for me. new
I'd like to learn a new language. new
the discovery of a new star new
new to sb: Our system is probably new to you. new
I like your new hairstyle. new
When do you start your new job? new
He's made a lot of new friends. new
Do you have her new phone number? new
A second-hand car costs a fraction of a new one. new
Let me show you my new dress. new
Have you read her new novel? new
new ways of doing things new
This idea isn't new. new
The latest model has over 100 new features. new
a newly qualified doctor newly
a newly created job newly
a newly independent republic newly
What's the latest news? news
Have you heard the news? Pat's leaving! news
That's great news. news
Tell me all your news. news
Have you had any news of Patrick? news
Any news on the deal? news
Messengers brought news that the battle had been lost. news
Do you want the good news or the bad news first? news
a piece/bit of news news
It's news to me (= I haven't heard it before). news
national/international news news
a news story/item/report news
News of a serious road accident is just coming in. news
breaking news (= news that is arriving about events that have just happened) news
She is always in the news. news
The wedding was front-page news. news
to listen to/watch the news news
Can you put the news on? news
I saw it on the news. news
the nine o'clock news news
a daily/weekly newspaper newspaper
a local/national newspaper newspaper
an online newspaper newspaper
a newspaper article newspaper
I read about it in the newspaper. newspaper
a newspaper cutting newspaper
She works for the local newspaper (= the company that produces it). newspaper
newspaper proprietors newspaper
The next train to Baltimore is at ten. next
The next six months will be the hardest. next
the next chapter next
Who's next? next
the woman in the next room next
I fainted and the next thing I knew I was in the hospital. next
Round here, you leave school at sixteen and next thing you know, you're married with three kids. next
Next Thursday is 12 April. next
Next time I'll bring a book. next
What happened next? next
Next, I heard the sound of voices. next
Jo was the next oldest after Martin. next
The next best thing to flying is gliding. next
One moment he wasn't there, the next he was. next
the week after next next
We sat next to each other. next to
Our new neighbours are very nice. nice
He's a really nice guy. nice
nice to sb: Be nice to me. I'm not feeling well. nice
nice of sb (to do sth): It was nice of them to invite us. nice
nice about sth: I complained to the manager and he was very nice about it. nice
I asked him in the nicest possible way to put his cigarette out. nice
a nice day/smile/place nice
nice weather nice
Did you have a nice time? nice
You look very nice. nice
'Do you want to come, too?' 'Yes, that would be nice.' nice
The nicest thing about her is that she never criticizes us. nice
nice (to do sth): Nice to meet you! (= a friendly greeting when you meet sb for the first time) nice
nice (doing sth): It's been nice meeting you. nice
nice (that...): It's nice that you can come with us. nice
It would be nice if he moved to London. nice
We all had the flu last week—it wasn't very nice. nice
It's nice to know that somebody appreciates what I do. nice
a nice hot bath nice
a nice long walk nice
It was nice and warm yesterday. nice
Everyone arrived nice and early. nice
The room was nicely furnished. nicely
The plants are coming along nicely (= growing well). nicely
If you ask her nicely she might say yes. nicely
These animals only come out at night. night
They sleep by day and hunt by night. night
The accident happened on Friday night. night
on the night of 10 January/January 10 night
Did you hear the storm last night? night
I lay awake all night. night
Where did you spend the night? night
You're welcome to stay the night here. night
What is he doing calling at this time of night? night
You'll feel better after you've had a good night's sleep. night
The trip was for ten nights. night
The hotel costs €65 per person per night. night
the night train/boat/flight night
Night fell (= it became dark). night
Let's go out on Saturday night. night
Bill's parents came for dinner last night. night
She doesn't like to walk home late at night. night
I saw her in town the other night (= a few nights ago). night
I'm working late tomorrow night. night
I'm always emailing her, but nine times out of ten she doesn't reply. nine times out of ten
I work nine to five. nine to five
a nine-to-five job nine to five
When Dan cooks dinner he always goes the whole nine yards, with three courses and a choice of dessert. the whole nine yards
She was chatting away, nineteen to the dozen. talk, etc. nineteen to the dozen
Just say yes or no. no
'Are you ready?' 'No, I'm not.' no
Sorry, the answer's no. no
'Another drink?' 'No, thanks.' no
It's about 70—no, I'm wrong—80 kilometres from Rome. no
No! Don't touch it! It's hot. no
'It was Tony.' 'No, you're wrong. It was Ted.' no
'It's not very good, is it?' 'No, you're right, it isn't (= I agree).' no
'She's had an accident.' 'Oh, no!' no
'I'm leaving!' 'No!' no
No student is to leave the room. no
There were no letters this morning. no
There's no bread left. no
No two days are the same. no
No smoking! no
There's no telling what will happen next. no
She's no fool (= she's intelligent). no
It was no easy matter (= it was difficult). no
Nobody knew what to say. nobody
She rose from being a nobody to become a superstar. nobody
a rattling noise noise
What's that noise? noise
Don't make a noise. noise
They were making too much noise. noise
I was woken by the noise of a car starting up. noise
We had to shout above the noise of the traffic. noise
to reduce noise levels noise
noisy children/traffic/crowds noisy
a noisy protest (= when people shout) noisy
The engine is very noisy at high speed. noisy
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). noisy
a noisy classroom noisy
The streets were very noisy throughout the night. noisy
The children were playing noisily upstairs. noisily
None but he knew the truth. none but
Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama. none other than
I offered to pay but he was having none of it. have/want none of sth
She told me what it meant at great length but I'm afraid I'm none the wiser. none
He seems none the worse for the experience. none
She was looking none too pleased. none
Reports that he has resigned are nonsense. nonsense
You're talking nonsense! nonsense
'I won't go.' 'Nonsense! You must go!' nonsense
It's nonsense to say they don't care. nonsense
The idea is an economic nonsense. nonsense
Ministers have dismissed the rumours of a bribery scandal as nonsense. nonsense
The new teacher won't stand for any nonsense. nonsense
I can't wait for this nonsense to end so that we can all be friends again. nonsense
a book of children's nonsense poems nonsense
Most of the translation he did for me was complete nonsense. nonsense
No one was at home. no one
There was no one else around. no one
We were told to speak to no one. no one
She seemed neither surprised nor worried. nor
He wasn't there on Monday. Nor on Tuesday, for that matter. nor
Not a building nor a tree was left standing. nor
She doesn't like them and nor does Jeff. nor
'I'm not going.' 'Nor am I.' nor
quite/perfectly (= completely) normal normal
Her temperature is normal. normal
It's normal to feel tired after such a long trip. normal
Divorce is complicated enough in normal circumstances, but this situation is even worse. normal
Under normal circumstances, I would say 'yes'. normal
He should be able to lead a perfectly normal life. normal
In the normal course of events I wouldn't go to that part of town. normal
We are open during normal office hours. normal
It is normal practice to inform somebody if you want to leave early. normal
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. normal
People who commit such crimes aren't normal. normal
above/below normal normal
Things soon returned to normal. normal
I'm not normally allowed to stay out late. normally
It's normally much warmer than this in July. normally
It normally takes 20 minutes to get there. normally
Her heart is beating normally. normally
Just try to behave normally. normally
Which way is north? north
cold winds coming from the north north
Mount Kenya is to the north of (= further north than) Nairobi. north
birds migrating from the north north
Houses are less expensive in the North (= of England) than in the South. north
North London north
the north bank of the river north
The house faces north. north
They live ten miles north of Boston. north
The estimated value is north of $5.4 billion. north
The shares had already been trading north of £30. north
temperatures north of 35°C north
They've gone to live up north. up north
the northern slopes of the mountains northern
northern Scotland northern
a northern accent northern
He broke his nose in the fight. nose
She wrinkled her nose in disgust. nose
He pressed his nose up against the window. nose
He blew his nose (= cleared it by blowing strongly into a handkerchief ). nose
a blocked/runny nose nose
Stop picking your nose! (= removing dirt from it with your finger) nose
She did not/didn't see him. not
It's not/It isn't raining. not
I can't see from here. not
He must not go. not
Don't you eat meat? not
It's cold, isn't it? not
He warned me not to be late. not
I was sorry not to have seen them. not
Not everybody agrees. not
'Who's next?' 'Not me.' not
'What did you do at school?' 'Not a lot.' not
It's not easy being a parent (= it's difficult). not
'Will she be there?' 'I hope not.' not
'Is it ready?' 'I'm afraid not.' not
'Does he know?' 'I believe not.' not
I don't know if he's telling the truth or not. not
'Some more?' 'Not for me, thanks.' not
'Can I throw this out?' 'Certainly not.' not
He didn't speak to me—not one word. not a..., not one...
'Thanks a lot.' 'Not at all.' not at all
'Will it bother you if I smoke?' 'Not at all.' not at all
She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustrations. not only... (but) also...
He played the first few notes of the tune. note
high/low notes note
a £5 note note
We only exchange notes and traveller's cheques. note
He sat taking notes of everything that was said. note
Can I borrow your lecture notes? note
Patients' medical notes have gone missing. note
The sleeve notes include a short biography of the performers on this recording. note
The catalogue contains detailed notes on each painting. note
a new edition of 'Hamlet', with explanatory notes note
See note 3, page 259. note
Just a quick note to say thank you for a wonderful evening. note
She left a note for Ben on the kitchen table. note
a suicide note note
Please make a note of the dates. note
She made a mental note (= decided that she must remember) to ask Alan about it. note
note sth: Note the fine early Baroque altar inside the chapel. note
note (that)...: Please note (that) the office will be closed on Monday. note
note how, where, etc...: Note how these animals sometimes walk with their tails up in the air. note
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. note
The police officer noted down details of the burglary. note sth down
There was nothing in her bag. nothing
There's nothing you can do to help. nothing
The doctor said there was nothing wrong with me. nothing
Nothing else matters to him apart from his job. nothing
It cost us nothing to go in. nothing
He's five foot nothing (= exactly five feet tall). nothing
'What's that in your pocket?' 'Oh, nothing.' nothing
We did nothing at the weekend. nothing
It looks nothing like a horse. nothing like
I had nothing like enough time to answer all the questions. nothing like
She's always trying to get something for nothing. for nothing
All that preparation was for nothing because the visit was cancelled. for nothing
Get out! It's nothing to do with you (= you have no right to know about it). be/have nothing to do with sb/sth
That has nothing to do with what we're discussing. be/have nothing to do with sb/sth
Nothing but a miracle can save her now. nothing but
I want nothing but the best for my children. nothing but
You must give one month's notice. notice
Prices may be altered without notice. notice
The bar is closed until further notice (= until you are told that it is open again). notice
You are welcome to come and stay as long as you give us plenty of notice. notice
There was a notice on the board saying the class had been cancelled. notice
A public notice about the planned development was pinned to the wall. notice
a notice saying 'Keep off the Grass' notice
Don't take any notice of what you read in the papers. notice
Take no notice of what he says. notice
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice (= realize the importance of the situation). notice
It was Susan who brought the problem to my notice (= told me about it). notice
Normally, the letter would not have come to my notice (= I would not have known about it). notice
It will not have escaped your notice that there have been some major changes in the company. notice
She wears those strange clothes just to get herself noticed. notice
People were making fun of him but he didn't seem to notice. notice
notice sb/sth: The first thing I noticed about the room was the smell. notice
notice (that)...: I couldn't help noticing (that) she was wearing a wig. notice
notice how, what, etc...: Did you notice how Rachel kept looking at her watch? notice
notice sb/sth do sth: I noticed them come in. notice
notice sb/sth doing sth: I didn't notice him leaving. notice
a noticeable improvement noticeable
Her scars are hardly noticeable now. noticeable
noticeable in sb/sth: This effect is particularly noticeable in younger patients. noticeable
noticeable that...: It was noticeable that none of the family were present. noticeable
to write/publish/read a novel novel
detective/historical/romantic novels novel
the novels of Jane Austen novel
a novel feature novel
Job-sharing is still a novel concept and it will take a while for employers to get used to it. novel
Where are you living now? now
It's been two weeks now since she called. now
It's too late now. now
From now on I'll be more careful. now
He'll be home by now. now
I've lived at home up till now. now
That's all for now. now
Start writing now. now
I am now ready to answer your questions. now
Now they want to tax food! now
What do you want now? now
It's broken. Now I'll have to get a new one. now
Now, listen to what she's saying. now
Now, the next point is quite complex. now
Now come and sit down. now
Now let me think... now
Every now and again she checked to see if he was still asleep. (every) now and again/then
Now that the kids have left home we've got a lot of extra space. now
We discussed it all morning but got nowhere. get/go nowhere, get sb nowhere
Talking to him will get you nowhere. get/go nowhere, get sb nowhere
The children were nowhere to be seen. nowhere to be found/seen, nowhere in sight
A peace settlement is nowhere in sight (= is not likely in the near future). nowhere to be found/seen, nowhere in sight
a nuclear power station nuclear
the nuclear industry nuclear
nuclear-powered submarines nuclear
a nuclear weapon/bomb/missile nuclear
a nuclear explosion/attack/war nuclear
the country's nuclear capability (= the fact that it has nuclear weapons) nuclear
nuclear capacity (= the number of nuclear weapons a country has) nuclear
A large number of people have applied for the job. number
The number of homeless people has increased dramatically. number
Huge numbers of (= very many) animals have died. number
A number of (= some) problems have arisen. number
I could give you any number of (= a lot of) reasons for not going. number
We were eight in number (= there were eight of us). number
Nurses are leaving the profession in increasing numbers. number
Sheer weight of numbers (= the large number of soldiers) secured them the victory. number
The course will have to be repeated owing to pressure of numbers (= too many students). number
staff/student numbers number
My phone number is 266998. number
I'm sorry, I think you have the wrong number (= wrong telephone number). number
He dialled the number, then changed his mind and hung up. number
What is your account number, please? number
They live at number 26. number
The song reached number 5 in the charts. number
Think of a number and multiply it by two. number
a high/low number number
even numbers (= 2, 4, 6, etc.) number
odd numbers (= 1, 3, 5, etc.) number
You owe me 27 dollars? Make it 30, that's a good round number. number
a qualified/registered nurse nurse
student nurses nurse
a male nurse nurse
a dental nurse (= one who helps a dentist) nurse
a psychiatric nurse (= one who works in a hospital for people with mental illnesses) nurse
Nurse Bennett nurse
Nurse, come quickly! nurse
to crack a nut (= open it) nut
a Brazil nut nut
a hazelnut nut
nuts and raisins nut
to obey a command/an order/rules/the law obey
He had always obeyed his parents without question. obey
I tried to run but my legs just wouldn't obey me. obey
'Sit down!' Meekly, she obeyed. obey
everyday objects such as cups and saucers object
Glass and plastic objects lined the shelves. object
Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. object
The object is to educate people about road safety. object
If you're late, you'll defeat the whole object of the exercise. object
object (to sb/sth): Many local people object to the building of the new airport. object
If nobody objects, we'll postpone the meeting till next week. object
object to doing sth/to sb doing sth: I really object to being charged for parking. object
the main/primary/principal objective objective
to meet/achieve your objectives objective
You must set realistic aims and objectives for yourself. objective
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. objective
an objective analysis/assessment/report objective
objective criteria objective
I find it difficult to be objective where he's concerned. objective
These figures give a reliable and objective indicator of changing trends in people's lifestyles. objective
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. observation
results based on scientific observations observation
We managed to escape observation (= we were not seen). observation
The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police). observation
She has outstanding powers of observation (= the ability to notice things around her). observation
an observation post/tower (= a place from where sb, especially an enemy, can be watched) observation
He began by making a few general observations about the report. observation
She has some interesting observations on possible future developments. observation
observe sb/sth: Have you observed any changes lately? observe
All the characters in the novel are closely observed (= seem like people in real life). observe
I want you to observe all the details. observe
observe sb/sth do sth: The police observed a man enter the bank. observe
observe sb/sth doing sth: They observed him entering the bank. observe
observe that...: She observed that all the chairs were already occupied. observe
be observed to do sth: He was observed to follow her closely. observe
observe (sb/sth): I felt he was observing everything I did. observe
The patients were observed over a period of several months. observe
He observes keenly, but says little. observe
observe how, what, etc...: They observed how the parts of the machine fitted together. observe
to obtain advice/information/permission obtain
I finally managed to obtain a copy of the report. obtain
Further details can be obtained by writing to the above address. obtain
To obtain the overall score, add up the totals in each column. obtain
It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated. obvious
It's obvious from what she said that something is wrong. obvious
I know you don't like her but try not to make it so obvious. obvious
He agreed with obvious pleasure. obvious
For obvious reasons, I'd prefer not to give my name. obvious
The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious. obvious
She was the obvious choice for the job. obvious
There's no obvious solution to the problem. obvious
This seemed the most obvious thing to do. obvious
The ending was pretty obvious. obvious
I may be stating the obvious but without more money the project cannot survive. obvious
Obviously, we don't want to spend too much money. obviously
Diet and exercise are obviously important. obviously
He was obviously drunk. obviously
They're obviously not coming. obviously
'I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.' 'Obviously!' (= I can see by the way you are dressed) obviously
on this/that occasion occasion
I've met him on several occasions. occasion
I can remember very few occasions when he had to cancel because of ill health. occasion
They have been seen together on two separate occasions. occasion
On one occasion, she called me in the middle of the night. occasion
He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts. occasion
a great/memorable/happy occasion occasion
Turn every meal into a special occasion. occasion
They marked the occasion (= celebrated it) with an open-air concert. occasion
Their wedding turned out to be quite an occasion. occasion
He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement. occasion
It should have been an occasion for rejoicing, but she could not feel any real joy. occasion
I'll speak to him about it if the occasion arises (= if I get a chance). occasion
He has been known on occasion to lose his temper. on occasion(s)
We occasionally meet for a drink after work. occasionally
This type of allergy can very occasionally be fatal. occasionally
Only occasionally was there any doubt that they would succeed. occasionally
Only half of the rooms are occupied at the moment. occupied
occupied (doing sth/in doing sth/in sth): He's fully occupied looking after three small children. occupied
occupied (with sth/with doing sth): Only half her time is occupied with politics. occupied
The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied. occupied
He spent his childhood in occupied Europe. occupied
The bed seemed to occupy most of the room. occupy
How much memory does the program occupy? occupy
Administrative work occupies half of my time. occupy
He occupies an office on the 12th floor. occupy
The capital has been occupied by the rebel army. occupy
Protesting students occupied the TV station. occupy
occupy sb/sth/yourself: a game that will occupy the kids for hours occupy
Problems at work continued to occupy his mind for some time. occupy
occupy sb/sth/yourself with sb/sth: She occupied herself with routine office tasks. occupy
occupy sb/sth/yourself (in) doing sth: She occupied herself doing routine office tasks. occupy
When exactly did the incident occur? occur
Something unexpected occurred. occur
Sugar occurs naturally in fruit. occur
The idea occurred to him in a dream. occur to sb
occur that...: It didn't occur to him that his wife was having an affair. occur to sb
occur to do sth: It didn't occur to her to ask for help. occur to sb
the depths of the ocean ocean
People were swimming in the ocean despite the hurricane warning. ocean
The plane hit the ocean several miles offshore. ocean
Our beach house is just a couple of miles from the ocean. ocean
an ocean liner ocean
Ocean levels are rising. ocean
the Antarctic/Arctic/Atlantic/Indian/Pacific Ocean ocean
He left between five and six o'clock. o'clock
at/after/before eleven o'clock o'clock
1, 3, 5 and 7 are odd numbers. odd
They're very odd people. odd
There's something odd about that man. odd
It's most odd that (= very odd that) she hasn't written. odd
The odd thing was that he didn't recognize me. odd
She had the oddest feeling that he was avoiding her. odd
She's been behaving very oddly lately. oddly
oddly coloured clothes oddly
He looked at her in a way she found oddly disturbing. oddly
She felt, oddly, that they had been happier when they had no money. oddly
Oddly enough, the most expensive tickets sold fastest. oddly
a friend of mine of
the love of a mother for her child of
the role of the teacher of
Can't you throw out that old bike of Tommy's? of
the paintings of Monet of
the lid of the box of
the director of the company of
a member of the team of
the result of the debate of
a woman of Italian descent of
the people of Wales of
a story of passion of
a photo of my dog of
a map of India of
the city of Dublin of
the issue of housing of
a crowd of people of
a glass of milk of
2 kilos of potatoes of
an increase of 2% of
a girl of 12 of
the fourth of July of
the year of his birth of
We would often have a walk of an evening. of
some of his friends of
a few of the problems of
the most famous of all the stars of
just north of Detroit of
at the time of the revolution of
at a quarter of eleven tonight (= 10.45 p.m.) of
the arrival of the police (= they arrive) of
criticism of the police (= they are criticized) of
fear of the dark of
the howling of the wind of
to deprive sb of sth of
He was cleared of all blame. of
Think of a number, any number. of
to be proud of sth of
It was kind of you to offer. of
I called him but he ran off. off
Sarah's off in India somewhere. off
I must be off soon (= leave). off
Off you go! off
Summer's not far off now. off
A solution is still some way off. off
He's had his beard shaved off. off
Take your coat off. off
Don't leave the toothpaste with the top off. off
The wedding is off. off
The water is off. off
Make sure the TV is off. off
She's off today. off
I've got three days off next week. off
How many days did you take off? off
I need some time off. off
shoes with $20 off off
All shirts have/are 10% off. off
Families will be better off under the new law (= will have more money). be well/better/badly, etc. off
They are both comfortably off (= have enough money to be able to buy what they want without worrying too much about the cost). be well/better/badly, etc. off
She's better off without him. be better/worse off (doing sth)
The weather was so bad we'd have been better off staying at home. be better/worse off (doing sth)
We can't be any worse off than we are already. be better/worse off (doing sth)
I fell off the ladder. off
Keep off the grass! off
an island off the coast of Spain off
They were still 100 metres off the summit. off
Scientists are still a long way off finding a cure. off
We're getting right off the subject. off
We live off Main Street. off
There's a bathroom off the main bedroom. off
You need to take the top off the bottle first! off
I want about an inch off the back of my hair. off
He's had ten days off school. off
They knocked £500 off the car. off
a criminal/serious/minor/sexual, etc. offence offence
a first offence (= the first time that sb has been found guilty of a crime) offence
a capital offence (= one for which sb may be punished by death) offence
He was not aware that he had committed an offence. offence
an offence against society/humanity/the state offence
New legislation makes it an offence to carry guns. offence
I'm sure he meant no offence when he said that. offence
The photo may cause offence to some people. offence
No one will take offence (= feel upset or insulted) if you leave early. offence
Don't be so quick to take offence. offence
They'll be offended if you don't go to their wedding. offend
Neil did not mean to offend anybody with his joke . offend
She managed to offend her boyfriend's parents as soon as she opened her mouth. offend
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend. offend
to commit an offense offense
The new law makes it a criminal offense to drink alcohol in public places. offense
a minor/serious offense offense
She pleaded guilty to five traffic offenses. offense
The Redskins' offense is stronger than their defense. offense
He played offense for the Chicago Bulls. offense
offensive remarks offensive
The programme contains language which some viewers may find offensive. offensive
offensive to sb: His comments were deeply offensive to a large number of single mothers. offensive
offer (sth): Josie had offered her services as a guide offer
He offered some useful advice. offer
I don't think they need help, but I think I should offer anyway. offer
offer sth (to sb) (for sth): He offered $4 000 for the car. offer
They are offering a reward for the return of their cat. offer
They decided to offer the job to Jo. offer
offer sb sth: They decided to offer Jo the job. offer
I gratefully took the cup of coffee she offered me. offer
Taylor offered him 500 dollars to do the work. offer
offer to do sth: The kids offered to do the dishes. offer
+ speech: 'I'll do it,' she offered. offer
The hotel offers excellent facilities for families. offer
The job didn't offer any prospects for promotion. offer
He did not offer any explanation for his behaviour. offer
offer (of sth): Thank you for your kind offer of help. offer
to accept/refuse/decline an offer offer
I took him up on his offer of a loan. offer
You can't just turn down offers of work like that. offer
an offer of marriage offer
offer to do sth: I accepted her offer to pay. offer
I've had an offer of $2 500 for the car. offer
They've decided to accept our original offer. offer
The offer has been withdrawn. offer
They made me an offer I couldn't refuse. offer
The original price was £3 000, but I'm open to offers (= willing to consider offers that are less than that). offer
This special offer is valid until the end of the month. offer
See next week's issue for details of more free offers. offer
They have an offer on beer at the moment. offer
She held office as a cabinet minister for ten years. office
How long has he been in office? office
The party has been out of office (= has not formed a government) for many years. office
The present government took office in 2009. office
to seek/run for office office
to stand for office office
the office of treasurer office
The company is moving to new offices on the other side of town. office
Are you going to the office today? office
an office job office
office workers office
Some people have to share an office. office
Come into my office. office
the local tourist office office
a ticket office office
army/airforce/naval, etc. officers officer
a commissioned/non-commissioned officer officer
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer. officer
an environmental health officer officer
a customs/prison/welfare officer officer
officers of state (= ministers in the government) officer
the officer in charge of the case officer
the investigating officer officer
Yes, officer, I saw what happened. officer
official responsibilities official
the Prime Minister's official residence official
He attended in his official capacity as mayor. official
This was her first official engagement. official
He made an official visit to Tokyo in March. official
an official announcement/decision/statement official
according to official statistics/figures official
the official biography of the President official
An official inquiry has been launched into the cause of the accident. official
The country's official language is Spanish. official
I intend to lodge an official complaint (= to complain to sb in authority). official
The news is not yet official. official
I only knew the official version of events. official
The official story has always been that they are just good friends. official
an official function/reception official
The official opening is planned for October. official
a bank/company/court/government official official
a senior official in the State Department official
Palace officials are refusing to comment on the royal divorce. official
The library will be officially opened by the local MP. officially
We haven't yet been told officially about the closure. officially
The college is not an officially recognized English language school. officially
Many of those living on the streets are not officially homeless. officially
I'm not officially supposed to be here. officially
Officially, he resigned because of bad health. officially
We often go there. often
I've often wondered what happened to him. often
How often do you go to the theatre? often
I see her quite often. often
Try to exercise as often as possible. often
We should meet for lunch more often. often
It is not often that you get such an opportunity. often
Old houses are often damp. often
People are often afraid of things they don't understand. often
All too often the animals die through neglect. often
His success depended, as so often happens, on things entirely outside his control. often
'I saw Ben yesterday.' 'Oh yes, how is he?' oh
Oh dear! What's happened now? oh
You can't come tonight? Oh well, see you next week then. oh
'Emma has a new job.' 'Oh, has she?' oh
Oh, how wonderful! oh
Oh no, I've broken it! oh
Oh, Sue! Could you help me a moment? oh
I've been in this job for, oh, about six years. oh
drilling for oil oil
engine oil oil
an oil lamp/heater oil
Put some oil in the car. oil
olive oil oil
vegetable oils oil
'Shall we go for a walk?' 'OK.' OK
Okay, let's go. OK
The meeting's at 2, OK? OK
I'll do it my way, OK? OK
OK, so I was wrong. I'm sorry. OK
Are you OK? OK
Is it OK if I leave now? OK
Is it OK for me to come too? OK
Does my hair look okay? OK
I think I did OK in the exam. OK
Whatever you decide, it's okay by me. OK
an okay movie OK
old habits old
He always gives the same old excuses. old
This carpet's getting pretty old now. old
Things were different in the old days. old
I went back to visit my old school. old
Old and Middle English old
We had more room in our old house. old
She's an old friend of mine (= I have known her for a long time). old
We're old rivals. old
to get/grow old old
The old man lay propped up on cushions. old
She was a woman grown old before her time (= who looked older than she was). old
The baby was only a few hours old. old
In those days most people left school when they were only fifteen years old. old
At thirty years old, he was already earning £40 000 a year. old
two fourteen-year-old boys old
a class for five-year-olds (= children who are five) old
I didn't think she was old enough for the responsibility. old
How old is this building? old
He's the oldest player in the team. old
She's much older than me. old
old-fashioned clothes/styles/methods/equipment old-fashioned
My parents are old-fashioned about relationships and marriage. old-fashioned
She wants to be an old-fashioned mother, staying at home and looking after the children. old-fashioned
a picture on a wall on
There's a mark on your skirt. on
the diagram on page 5 on
Put it down on the table. on
He had been hit on the head. on
She climbed on to the bed. on
She was standing on one foot. on
Try lying on your back. on
Hang your coat on that hook. on
He was on the plane from New York. on
to travel on the bus/tube/coach on
I came on my bike. on
a woman on horseback on
He came on Sunday. on
We meet on Tuesdays. on
on May the first/the first of May on
on the evening of May the first on
on one occasion on
on your birthday on
On arriving home I discovered they had gone. on
Please report to reception on arrival. on
There was a letter waiting for him on his return. on
a book on South Africa on
She tested us on irregular verbs. on
to be on the committee/staff/jury/panel on
Whose side are you on (= which of two or more different views do you support)? on
He lived on a diet of junk food. on
The doctor put me on antibiotics. on
on the left/right on
He turned his back on us. on
a town on the coast on
a house on the Thames on
We lived on an estate. on
a story based on fact on
On their advice I applied for the job. on
to live on a pension/a student grant on
to be on a low wage on
You can't feed a family on £50 a week. on
Drinks are on me (= I am paying). on
She played a tune on her guitar. on
The information is available on the Internet. on
We spoke on the phone. on
What's on TV? on
The programme's on Channel 4. on
a ban on smoking on
He's hard on his kids. on
Go easy on the mayo! (= do not take / give me too much) on
to be on business/holiday/vacation on
The book is currently on loan. on
You can get me on 020 7946 0887. on
She's on extension 2401. on
He worked on without a break. on
If you like a good story, read on. on
She stopped for a moment, then walked on. on
Keep straight on for the beach. on
From then on he never trusted her again. on
Please send the letter on to my new address. on
Put your coat on. on
I didn't have my glasses on. on
What did she have on (= what was she wearing)? on
Make sure the lid is on. on
The lights were all on. on
The TV is always on in their house. on
We were without electricity for three hours but it's on again now. on
There was a war on at the time. on
What's on at the movies? on
The band are on (= performing) in ten minutes. on
The game is still on (= it has not been cancelled). on
I don't think we've got anything on this weekend. on
I'm sorry we can't come—we've got a lot on. on
I'm on now till 8 tomorrow morning. on
The bus stopped and four people got on. on
They hurried on to the plane. on
I've only been there once. once
He cleans his car once a week. once
She only sees her parents once every six months. once
He only did it the once. once
I once met your mother. once
He once lived in Zambia. once
This book was famous once, but nobody reads it today. once
Come here at once! at once
All at once she lost her temper. all at once
I can't do everything all at once—you'll have to be patient. all at once
Once again the train was late. once again, once more
Let me hear it just once more. once again, once more
I don't know her well, I've only met her once or twice. once or twice
We didn't know how we would cope once the money had gone. once
The water is fine once you're in! once
Do you want one or two? one
There's only room for one person. one
One more, please! one
a one-bedroomed apartment one
I'll see you at one (= one o'clock). one
It cost one hundred and fifty pounds. one
He lost by less than one second. one
There's only one thing we can do. one
One of my friends lives in Brighton. one
One place I'd really like to visit is Bali. one
He's the one person I can trust. one
Her one concern was for the health of her baby. one
It's the one thing I can't stand about him. one
I saw her one afternoon last week. one
One day (= at some time in the future) you'll understand. one
They all went off in one direction. one
I went through the items on the list one by one. one by one
We've had one or two problems—nothing serious. one or two
I'd like an ice cream. Are you having one, too? one
Our car's always breaking down. But we're getting a new one soon. one
She was wearing her new dress, the red one. one
My favourite band? Oh, that's a hard one (= a hard question). one
What made you choose the one rather than the other? one
How about those ones over there? one
Our house is the one next to the school. one
The students who are most successful are usually the ones who come to all the classes. one
It's a present for one of my children. one
We think of you as one of the family. one
10 o'clock is too late for the little ones. one
He ached to be home with his loved ones. one
one to do sth: She was never one to criticize. one
One should never criticize if one is not sure of one's facts. one
One gets the impression that they disapprove. one
We all try and help one another. one another
I think we've learned a lot about one another in this session. one another
Chop the onions finely. onion
French onion soup onion
She's their only daughter. only
We were the only people there. only
His only answer was a grunt. only
She's the only person for the job. only
I'd love to come—the only thing is I might be late. the only thing is...
There are only a limited number of tickets available. only
The bar is for members only. only
You only have to look at her to see she doesn't eat enough. only
Only five people turned up. only
I agreed, but only because I was frightened. only
Children are admitted only if accompanied by an adult. only
It was only a suggestion. only
Don't blame me, I'm only the messenger! only
He was only teasing you. only
She's only 21 and she runs her own business. only
It only took a few seconds. only
It took only a few seconds. only
We only got here yesterday. only
Only then did she realize the stress he was under. only
We can only guess what happened. only
He could only watch helplessly as the car plunged into the ravine. only
I only hope that she never finds out. only
If you do that, it will only make matters worse. only
Trying to reason with him only enrages him even more. only
He not only read the book, but also remembered what he had read. not only... but (also)...
Move the books onto the second shelf. onto
She stepped down from the train onto the platform. onto
The window looked out onto the terrace. onto
She was always open with her parents. open
He was quite open about his reasons for leaving. open
I'm open to suggestions for what you would like to do in our classes. open
an open quarrel open
open government open
their open display of affection open
His eyes showed open admiration as he looked at her. open
The system is open to abuse. open
He has laid himself wide open to political attack. open
Kasparov had left his bishop open (= not protected, in a game of chess ). open
What options are open to us? open
Is the offer still open? open
I want to keep my Swiss bank account open. open
The competition is open to young people under the age of 18. open
The house is not open to the public. open
Is the museum open on Sundays? open
The new store will be open in the spring. open
The house had been thrown open to the public. open
I declare this festival open. open
an open drain open
people working in the open air (= not in a building) open
The hall of the old house was open to the sky. open
an open wound (= with no skin covering it) open
an open flame open
open country (= without forests, buildings, etc.) open
a city with a lot of parks and open spaces open
driving along the open road (= part of a road in the country, where you can drive fast) open
Leave the envelope open. open
The bag burst open and everything fell out. open
Her coat was open. open
A wasp flew in the open window. open
She had left the door wide open. open
The door flew open and the children rushed in. open
She had difficulty keeping her eyes open (= because she was very tired). open
He was breathing through his open mouth. open
The flowers are all open now. open
The book lay open on the table. open
The pass is kept open all the year. open
The bridge was opened by the Queen. open
open sth: You need just one pound to open a bank account with us. open
Who is going to open the conference? open
The police have opened an investigation into the death. open
Troops opened fire on (= started shooting) the crowds. open
open sth with sth: They will open the new season with a performance of 'Carmen'. open
What time does the bank open? open
open sth: The company opened its doors for business a month ago. open
The new hospital opens on July 1st. open
When does the play open? open
When did the country open its borders? open
The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it. open
What if the parachute doesn't open? open
The flowers are starting to open. open
open sth: Open the map on the table. open
He opened his arms wide to embrace her. open
Open your books at page 25. open
He hardly ever opens his mouth (= speaks). open
Shall I open another bottle? open
He opened the letter and read it. open
She opened her bag and took out her passport. open
Mr Chen opened the car door for his wife. open
The door opened and Alan walked in. open
The doors of the bus open automatically. open
She laid the book flat and opened it up. open sth up
We could see the stars through an opening in the roof. opening
The movie has an exciting opening. opening
the opening of the Olympic Games opening
the official opening of the new hospital opening
the opening of a flower opening
the opening of the new play opening
Late opening of supermarkets is common in Britain now. opening
Can you talk openly about sex with your parents? openly
The men in prison would never cry openly (= so that other people could see). openly
The doctors operated last night. operate
operate (on sb) (for sth): We will have to operate on his eyes. operate
to operate for suspected acute appendicitis operate
A new late-night service is now operating. operate
The regulation operates in favour of married couples. operate
operate sth: The airline operates flights to 25 countries. operate
France operates a system of subsidized loans to dairy farmers. operate
Most domestic freezers operate at below −18 °C. operate
Solar panels can only operate in sunlight. operate
Some people can only operate well under pressure. operate
What skills are needed to operate this machinery? operate
Regular servicing guarantees the smooth operation of the engine. operation
Operation of the device is extremely simple. operation
The whole operation is performed in less than three seconds. operation
a huge multinational operation operation
the firm's banking operations overseas operation
a security operation operation
The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers. operation
the UN peacekeeping operations operation
Will I need to have an operation? operation
He underwent a three-hour heart operation. operation
operation (on sb/sth) (to do sth): an operation on her lung to remove a tumour operation
operation (on sb/sth) (for sth): Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night. operation
opinion (about/of/on sb/sth): We were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done. opinion
I've recently changed my opinion of her. opinion
Everyone had an opinion on the subject. opinion
opinion (that...): The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable. opinion
He has very strong political opinions. opinion
In my opinion, it's a very sound investment. opinion
It is our opinion that he should resign. opinion
If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept. opinion
legal/medical/political opinion (= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession) opinion
There is a difference of opinion (= people disagree) as to the merits of the plan. opinion
Opinion is divided (= people disagree) on the issue. opinion
There is a wide body of opinion that supports this proposal. opinion
Which is the better is a matter of opinion (= people have different opinions about it). opinion
They called in a psychologist to give an independent opinion. opinion
I'd like a second opinion (= advice from another person) before I make a decision. opinion
a political opponent opponent
a dangerous/worthy/formidable opponent opponent
The team's opponents are unbeaten so far this season. opponent
opponents of abortion opponent
opponents of the regime opponent
opportunity (to do sth): You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end. opportunity
This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start. opportunity
opportunity (for sth/for doing sth): There was no opportunity for further discussion. opportunity
There'll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done. opportunity
opportunity (of doing sth): At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened. opportunity
Our company promotes equal opportunities for women (= women are given the same jobs, pay, etc. as men). opportunity
an equal opportunities employer opportunity
career/employment/job opportunities opportunity
The offer was too good an opportunity to miss. opportunity
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support. opportunity
He is rude to me at every opportunity (= whenever possible). opportunity
They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible). opportunity
a window of opportunity (= a period of time when the circumstances are right for doing sth) opportunity
oppose sb/sth: This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty. oppose
He threw all those that opposed him into prison. oppose
oppose (sb/sth) doing sth: I would oppose changing the law. oppose
She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad. opposed
They are totally opposed to abortion. opposed
Our views are diametrically opposed on this issue. opposed
200 attended, as opposed to 300 the previous year. as opposed to
This exercise develops suppleness as opposed to (= rather than) strength. as opposed to
a player from the opposing side opposing
It is time for opposing factions to unite and work towards a common goal. opposing
This behaviour is based on a conflict between two opposing forces within the individual. opposing
Answers are given on the opposite page. opposite
We live further down on the opposite side of the road. opposite
It's not easy having a relationship when you live at opposite ends of the country. opposite
I could see smoke coming from the windows of the house directly opposite. opposite
He sat down in the chair opposite. opposite
I watched them leave and then drove off in the opposite direction. opposite
She tried calming him down but it seemed to be having the opposite effect. opposite
students at opposite ends of the ability range opposite
There's a newly married couple living opposite (= on the other side of the road). opposite
See opposite (= on the opposite page) for further details. opposite
I sat opposite him during the meal (= on the other side of the table). opposite
The bank is opposite the supermarket (= on the other side of the road). opposite
Write your address opposite (= next to) your name. opposite
Delegates expressed strong opposition to the plans. opposition
The army met with fierce opposition in every town. opposition
We cannot back down at the first sign of opposition. opposition
He spent five years in prison for his opposition to the regime. opposition
opposition forces (= people who are arguing, fighting, etc. with another group) opposition
He's gone to work for the opposition. opposition
The opposition is/are mounting a strong challenge to our business. opposition
Liverpool couldn't match the opposition in the final and lost 2-0. opposition
the leader of the Opposition opposition
Opposition MPs/parties opposition
the Opposition spokesman on education opposition
We found ourselves in opposition to several colleagues on this issue. in opposition to sb/sth
Protest marches were held in opposition to the proposed law. in opposition to sb/sth
As I see it, we have two options... option
There are various options open to you. option
We are currently studying all the options available. option
Going to college was not an option for me. option
I had no option but to (= I had to) ask him to leave. option
option (of doing sth): Students have the option of studying abroad in their second year. option
option (to do sth): A savings plan that gives you the option to vary your monthly payments. option
He was given one month's imprisonment without the option of a fine. option
This particular model comes with a wide range of options (= things you can choose to have when buying sth but which you will have to pay extra for). option
The course offers options in design and computing. option
At the moment I'm keeping my options open and applying for as many different jobs as possible. keep/leave your options open
Is your sister older or younger than you? or
Are you coming or not? or
Is it a boy or a girl? or
It can be black, white or grey. or
He can't read or write. or
There are people without homes, jobs or family. or
Turn the heat down or it'll burn. or
There were six or seven of us there. or
geology, or the science of the earth's crust or
It weighs a kilo, or just over two pounds. or
He must like her, or he wouldn't keep calling her. or
He was lying—or was he? or
It'll cost €100 or so. or so
He's a factory supervisor or something. or somebody/something/somewhere, somebody/something/somewhere or other
'Who said so?' 'Oh, somebody or other. I can't remember who it was.' or somebody/something/somewhere, somebody/something/somewhere or other
orange peel orange
an orange tree orange
freshly squeezed orange juice orange
orange groves (= groups of orange trees) orange
orange blossom orange
a pale shade of orange orange
purples and reds and deep shining oranges orange
yellow and orange flames orange
There was a warm orange glow in the sky. orange
May I take your order? order
Last orders at the bar now please! (= because the bar is going to close) order
an order for steak and fries order
a side order (= for example, vegetables or salad that you eat with your main dish) order
I would like to place an order for ten copies of this book. order
an order form order
The machine parts are still on order (= they have been ordered but have not yet been received) order
These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer) order
order (for sb/sth to do sth): He gave orders for the work to be started. order
order (to do sth): The general gave the order to advance. order
I'm under orders not to let anyone in. order
She takes orders only from the president. order
Dogs can be trained to obey orders. order
No sugar for me—doctor's orders. order
Interest rates can be controlled by order of the central bank. order
The army has been sent in to maintain order in the capital. order
Some teachers find it difficult to keep their classes in order. order
The police are trying to restore public order. order
The argument continued until the chairman called them both to order (= ordered them to obey the formal rules of the meeting). order
The names are listed in alphabetical order. order
in chronological/numerical order order
arranged in order of priority/importance/size order
The results, ranked in descending/ascending order, are as follows: order
All the procedures must be done in the correct order. order
Let's take the problems in a different order. order
It was time she put her life in order. order
The house had been kept in good order. order
Get your ideas into some sort of order before beginning to write. order
It is one of the functions of art to bring order out of chaos. order
The phone is out of order. out of order
I checked the files and some of the papers were out of order. out of order
Is your work permit in order? in order
Is everything in order, sir? in order
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. in order that
She arrived early in order to get a good seat. in order to do sth
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. in order to do sth
order (sth): I ordered a beer and a sandwich. order
Have you ordered yet? order
order sb/yourself sth: He ordered himself a double whisky. order
order (sth) (for sb): Will you order for me while I make a phone call? order
order sth (from sb): These boots can be ordered direct from the manufacturer. order
order sb sth: Shall I order you a taxi? order
order sth for sb: Shall I order a taxi for you? order
order sb to do sth: The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employees. order
The officer ordered them to fire. order
order sb + adv./prep.: They were ordered out of the class for fighting. order
order sth: The government has ordered an investigation into the accident. order
The judge ordered a retrial. order
order that...: They ordered that for every tree cut down two more be planted. order
They ordered that for every tree cut down two more should be planted. order
order (sb) + speech: 'Sit down and be quiet,' she ordered. order
an ordinary sort of day ordinary
in the ordinary course of events ordinary
ordinary people like you and me ordinary
This was no ordinary meeting. ordinary
The meal was very ordinary. ordinary
the internal organs organ
the sense organs (= the eyes, ears, nose, etc.) organ
the sexual/reproductive organs organ
an organ transplant/donor organ
She plays the organ in church. organ
organ music organ
to work for a business/political/voluntary organization organization
the World Health Organization organization
He's the president of a large international organization. organization
I leave most of the organization of these conferences to my assistant. organization
A wedding on that scale takes a lot of organization. organization
The report studies the organization of labour within the company. organization
She is highly intelligent but her work lacks organization. organization
to organize a meeting/party/trip organize
I'll invite people if you can organize food and drinks. organize
Modern computers can organize large amounts of data very quickly. organize
You should try and organize your time better. organize
We do not fully understand how the brain is organized. organize
an organized body of workers organized
an organized system of childcare organized
organized religion (= traditional religion followed by large numbers of people who obey a fixed set of rules) organized
organized crime (= committed by professional criminals working in large groups) organized
a carefully organized campaign organized
a well-organized office organized
a badly organized event organized
a very organized person organized
Isn't it time you started to get organized? organized
the origins of life on earth origin
Most coughs are viral in origin (= caused by a virus). origin
The origin of the word remains obscure. origin
This particular custom has its origins in Wales. origin
She has risen from humble origins to immense wealth. origin
children of various ethnic origins origin
people of German origin origin
a person's country of origin (= where they were born) origin
The room still has many of its original features. original
I think you should go back to your original plan. original
At the end of the lease, the land will be returned to the original owner. original
The original intention was to record about 80 speakers, divided equally between males and females. original
an original idea original
That's not a very original suggestion. original
an original thinker original
the product of a highly original mind original
an original painting by local artist Graham Tovey original
The original manuscript has been lost. original
Only original documents (= not photocopies) will be accepted as proof of status. original
This painting is a copy; the original is in Madrid. original
Send out the photocopies and keep the original. original
At that price, you could have bought an original! original
The school was originally very small. originally
She comes originally from York. originally
Originally, we had intended to go to Italy, but then we won the trip to Greece. originally
Mr Harris and Mrs Bate and three other teachers were there. other
Are there any other questions? other
I can't see you now—some other time, maybe. other
Two buildings were destroyed and many others damaged in the blast. other
This option is preferable to any other. other
Some designs are better than others. other
My other sister is a doctor. other
One son went to live in Australia and the other one was killed in a car crash. other
He raised one arm and then the other. other
You must ask one or other of your parents. other
I'll wear my other shoes—these are dirty. other
'I like this one.' 'What about the other ones?' other
I went swimming while the others played tennis. other
I work on the other side of town. other
He crashed into a car coming the other way. other
He found me, not the other way round/around. other
I don't know any French people other than you. other than
We're going away in June but other than that I'll be here all summer. other than
I saw Jack the other day. the other day/morning/evening/week
My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded the trip. otherwise
Shut the window, otherwise it'll get too cold in here. otherwise
We're committed to the project. We wouldn't be here otherwise. otherwise
They ought to apologize. ought to
'Ought I to write to say thank you?' 'Yes, I think you ought (to).' ought to
They ought to have apologized (= but they didn't). ought to
Such things ought not to be allowed. ought to
He oughtn't to have been driving so fast. ought to
Children ought to be able to read by the age of 7. ought to
Nurses ought to earn more. ought to
We ought to be leaving now. ought to
This is delicious. You ought to try some. ought to
You ought to have come to the meeting. It was interesting. ought to
If he started out at nine, he ought to be here by now. ought to
That ought to be enough food for the four of us. ought to
Oughtn't the water to have boiled by now? ought to
our daughter/dog/house our
We showed them some of our photos. our
Our main export is rice. our
And now, over to our Rome correspondent... our
Their house is very similar to ours, but ours is bigger. ours
No, those are Ellie's kids. Ours are upstairs. ours
He's a friend of ours. ours
We shouldn't blame ourselves for what happened. ourselves
Let's just relax and enjoy ourselves. ourselves
We'd like to see it for ourselves. ourselves
We've often thought of going there ourselves. ourselves
The only people there were ourselves. ourselves
She ran out into the corridor. out
She shook the bag and some coins fell out. out
I got out of bed. out
He opened the box and out jumped a frog. out
Out you go! (= used to order sb to leave a room) out
He ran out the door. out
I called Liz but she was out. out
Let's go out this evening (= for example to a restaurant or club). out
We haven't had a night out for weeks. out
Mr Green is out of town this week. out
The boy dashed out into the road. out
Don't lean out of the window. out
She's working out in Australia. out
He lives right out in the country. out
The boats are all out at sea. out
The ship sank ten miles out of Stockholm. out
This detergent is good for getting stains out. out
We want this government out. out
He got thrown out of the restaurant. out
He drank his beer out of the bottle. out
a statue made out of bronze out
a romance straight out of a fairy tale out
I paid for the damage out of my savings. out
We'll get the truth out of her. out
We're out of milk. out
He's been out of work for six months. out
You're out of luck—she left ten minutes ago. out
Try and stay out of trouble. out
I watched the car until it was out of sight. out
It was an awful job and I'm glad to be out of it. out
He gets out of the army in a few weeks. out
They'll be out (= of prison) on bail in no time. out
Brown goes on to the semi-finals but Lee is out. out
You scored six out of ten. out
Two out of three people think the President should resign. out
The book you wanted is out on loan. out
I like walking on the wet sand when the tide is out. out
When does her new book come out? out
Word always gets out (= people find out about things) no matter how careful you are. out
Out with it! (= say what you know) out
to call/cry/shout out out
Read it out loud. out
Nobody spoke out in his defence. out
I was slightly out in my calculations. out
Your guess was a long way out (= completely wrong). out
The estimate was out by more than $100. out
Suddenly all the lights went out. out
The fire had burnt itself out. out
outdoor clothing/activities outdoor
an outdoor swimming pool outdoor
I'm not really the outdoor type (= I prefer indoor activities). outdoor
The rain prevented them from eating outdoors. outdoors
The seeds may be sown outdoors in the spring. outdoors
They both have a love of the outdoors. outdoors
Come to Canada and enjoy the great outdoors. outdoors
the outer layers of the skin outer
I walked along the outer edge of the track. outer
the outer suburbs of the city outer
Outer London/Mongolia outer
to explore the outer (= most extreme) limits of human experience outer
We outlined our proposals to the committee. outline
They saw the huge building outlined against the sky. outline
This is a brief outline of the events. outline
You should draw up a plan or outline for the essay. outline
The book describes in outline the main findings of the research. outline
an outline agreement/proposal outline
At last we could see the dim outline of an island. outline
an outline map/sketch outline
She drew the figures in outline. outline
Manufacturing output has increased by 8%. output
The outside of the house needs painting. outside
You can't open the door from the outside. outside
I walked around the outside of the building. outside
I didn't go into the temple—I only saw it from the outside. outside
Always overtake on the outside. outside
The outside walls are damp. outside
an outside toilet outside
You have to pay to make outside calls. outside
I can't get an outside line. outside
We plan to use an outside firm of consultants. outside
She has a lot of outside interests (= not connected with her work). outside
They felt cut off from the outside world (= from other people and from other things that were happening). outside
You can park your car outside our house. outside
It's the biggest theme park outside the United States. outside
We live in a small village just outside Leeds. outside
The matter is outside my area of responsibility. outside
You may do as you wish outside working hours. outside
I'm seeing a patient—please wait outside. outside
The house is painted green outside. outside
It's warm enough to eat outside. outside
Go outside and see if it's raining. outside
an outstanding player/achievement/success outstanding
an area of outstanding natural beauty outstanding
the outstanding features of the landscape outstanding
Take the cake out of the oven. oven
a gas/an electric oven oven
a cool/hot/moderate oven oven
Open a window, it's like an oven in here! oven
Try not to knock that vase over. over
The wind must have blown it over. over
She turned over onto her front. over
The car skidded off the road and rolled over and over. over
I stopped and crossed over. over
He rowed us over to the other side of the lake. over
They have gone over to France. over
This is my aunt who's over from Canada. over
I went over (= across the room) and asked her name. over
Put it down over there. over
The lake was frozen over. over
Cover her over with a blanket. over
children of 14 and over over
You get an A grade for scores of 75 and over. over
If there's any food left over, put it in the fridge. over
He repeated it several times over until he could remember it. over
It's all wrong—you'll have to do it over. over
By the time we arrived the meeting was over. over
Thank goodness that's over! over
I was glad when it was over and done with. over
He's gone over to the enemy (= joined them). over
Please change the wheels over (= for example, put the front wheels at the back). over
Let's ask some friends over (= to our home). over
Hand over the money! over
He did the work so badly that I had to do it all over again myself. (all) over again
She put a blanket over the sleeping child. over
He wore an overcoat over his suit. over
She put her hand over her mouth to stop herself from screaming. over
They held a large umbrella over her. over
The balcony juts out over the street. over
There was a lamp hanging over the table. over
a bridge over the river over
They ran over the grass. over
They had a wonderful view over the park. over
He lives over the road. over
She climbed over the wall. over
The car had toppled over the cliff. over
He didn't dare look over the edge. over
Snow is falling all over the country. over
They've travelled all over the world. over
There were papers lying around all over the place. over
over 3 million copies sold over
She stayed in Lagos for over a month. over
He's over sixty. over
She has only the director over her. over
He ruled over a great empire. over
She has editorial control over what is included. over
We'll discuss it over lunch. over
Over the next few days they got to know the town well. over
She has not changed much over the years. over
He built up the business over a period of ten years. over
We're away over (= until after) the New Year. over
We're over the worst of the recession. over
It took her ages to get over her illness. over
an argument over money over
a disagreement over the best way to proceed over
We heard it over the radio. over
She wouldn't tell me over the phone. over
the person with overall responsibility for the project overall
There will be winners in each of three age groups, and one overall winner. overall
an overall improvement in standards of living (= affecting everyone) overall
When she finished painting, she stepped back to admire the overall effect. overall
The company will invest $1.6m overall in new equipment. overall
Overall, this is a very useful book. overall
She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal. overcome
The two parties managed to overcome their differences on the issue. overcome
He finally managed to overcome his fear of flying overcome
He overcame a strong temptation to run away. overcome
In the final game Sweden easily overcame France. overcome
Her parents were overcome with grief at the funeral. overcome
Overcome by curiosity, the boy looked through the window. overcome
The dead woman had been overcome by smoke. overcome
owe sb sth: She still owes her father £3 000. owe
I'm still owed three days' leave. owe
owe sb sth for sth: How much do I owe you for the groceries? owe
owe sth (to sb) (for sth): She still owes £3 000 to her father owe
The country owes billions of dollars to foreign creditors. owe
owe sth to sb: I owe a debt of gratitude to all my family. owe
You owe it to your staff to be honest with them. owe
owe sb sth: You owe me a favour! owe
Thanks for sticking up for me—I owe you one (= I owe you a favour). owe
I think you owe us an explanation. owe
I think we're owed an apology. owe
It was her own idea. own
I saw it with my own eyes (= I didn't hear about it from somebody else). own
Is the car your own? own
Your day off is your own (= you can spend it as you wish). own
Our children are grown up and have children of their own. own
For reasons of his own (= particular reasons that perhaps only he knew about), he refused to join the club. own
The accident happened through no fault of her own. own
He wants to come into the business on his own terms. own
I need a room of my own. own
I have my very own room at last. own
She makes all her own clothes. own
He has to cook his own meals. own
I'm all on my own today. (all) on your own
She lives on her own. (all) on your own
He did it on his own. (all) on your own
Do you own your house or do you rent it? own
I don't own anything of any value. own
Most of the apartments are privately owned. own
an American-owned company own
Does anyone own this coat? It was left in a classroom. own
Don't tell me what to do—you don't own me! own
I'm still waiting for someone to own up to the breakages. own up (to sth/to doing sth)
Why don't you just own up and hope she forgives you? own up (to sth/to doing sth)
a dog/factory owner owner
The painting has been returned to its rightful owner. owner
He's now the proud owner of a cottage in Wales. owner
Would the owner of the black Mercedes parked in front of the gates please report to reception. owner
to set off at a steady/gentle/leisurely pace pace
Congestion frequently reduces traffic to walking pace. pace
The ball gathered pace as it rolled down the hill. pace
The runners have noticeably quickened their pace. pace
It is difficult to keep up with the rapid pace of change. pace
We encourage all students to work at their own pace (= as fast or as slow as they can). pace
I prefer the relaxed pace of life in the country. pace
Rumours of corruption and scandal gathered pace (= increased in number). pace
She took two paces forward. pace
To be a really good runner he needs to lengthen his pace a little. pace
Competitors must stand at a distance of 20 paces from each other. pace
pack sth (with sth): Fans packed the hall to see the band. pack
Pack wet shoes with newspaper to help them dry. pack
fish packed in ice pack
The paintings were carefully packed in newspaper. pack
I haven't packed yet. pack
pack sth: I haven't packed my suitcase yet. pack
He packed a bag with a few things and was off. pack
He packed a few things into a bag. pack
Did you pack the camera? pack
pack sb sth: I've packed you some food for the journey. pack
The pottery was packed in boxes and shipped to the US. pack
I carefully packed up the gifts. pack
He found a part-time job packing eggs. pack
Are you packing up already? It's only 4 o'clock. pack up, pack sth up
We arrived just as the musicians were packing up their instruments. pack up, pack sth up
Send for your free information pack today. pack
a pack of cigarettes/gum pack
You can buy the envelopes in packs of ten. pack
A large package has arrived for you. package
Check the list of ingredients on the side of the package. package
a package of hamburger buns package
package sth: packaged food/goods package
We package our products in recyclable materials. package
package sth up: The orders were already packaged up, ready to be sent. package
Attractive packaging can help to sell products. packaging
a packet of biscuits/cigarettes/crisps packet
A packet of photographs arrived with the mail. packet
Turn to page 64. page
Someone has torn a page out of this book. page
a blank/new page page
the sports/financial pages of the newspaper page
on the opposite/facing page page
over the page (= on the next page) page
a cry of pain pain
She was clearly in a lot of pain. pain
He felt a sharp pain in his knee. pain
patients suffering from acute back pain pain
stomach/chest pains pain
You get more aches and pains as you get older. pain
The booklet contains information on pain relief during labour. pain
This cream should help to relieve the pain. pain
the pain of separation pain
I never meant to cause her pain. pain
the pleasures and pains of growing old pain
a life full of pain and suffering pain
Is your back still painful? painful
a painful death painful
My ankle is still too painful to walk on. painful
He took a painful blow on the shoulder. painful
a painful experience/memory painful
Their efforts were painful to watch. painful
Applying for jobs can be a long and painful process. painful
white paint paint
gloss/matt/acrylic paint paint
The woodwork has recently been given a fresh coat of paint. paint
Wet paint! (= used as a sign) paint
The paint is starting to peel off. paint
oil paints paint
paint (sth): We've had the house painted. paint
Paint the shed with weather-resistant paint. paint
a brightly painted barge paint
paint sth + adj./noun: The walls were painted yellow. paint
paint sth/sb: to paint portraits paint
A friend painted the children for me (= painted a picture of the children). paint
paint sth on sth: Slogans had been painted on the walls. paint
paint (in sth): She paints in oils. paint
My mother paints well. paint
He works as a painter and decorator. painter
a famous painter painter
a portrait/landscape painter painter
a collection of paintings by American artists painting
cave paintings painting
Her hobbies include music and painting. painting
painting and decorating painting
Get pairs of students to act out the dialogue in front of the class. pair
Get the students to do the exercise as pair work (= two students work together). pair
I've had enough of the pair of you! pair
a pair of trousers/pants/jeans, etc. pair
a pair of glasses/binoculars/scissors, etc. pair
a pair of gloves/shoes/earrings, etc. pair
a huge pair of eyes pair
The vase is one of a matching pair. pair
a pair of aces/kings (= two playing cards that have the same value) pair
Students worked in pairs on the project. in pairs
Buckingham Palace palace
the royal/presidential palace palace
a pale complexion pale
pale with fear pale
to go/turn pale pale
You look pale. Are you OK? pale
The ordeal left her looking pale and drawn. pale
pale blue eyes pale
a paler shade of green pale
a pale sky pale
the cold pale light of dawn pale
pots and pans pan
a large stainless steel pan pan
a pan of boiling water pan
One of the glass panels in the front door was cracked. panel
an advisory panel panel
a panel of experts panel
We have two politicians on tonight's panel. panel
a panel discussion panel
a pair of pants pants
a new pair of pants pants
ski pants pants
His desk was covered with books and papers. paper
I found these documents among my father's papers after his death. paper
divorce/identification papers paper
Immigration officials will ask to see your papers. paper
a local/national paper paper
a daily/evening/Sunday paper paper
I read about it in the paper. paper
Have you seen today's paper? paper
The papers (= newspapers in general) soon got hold of the story. paper
a piece/sheet of paper paper
a package wrapped in brown paper paper
recycled paper paper
She wrote her name and address on a slip (= a small piece) of paper. paper
Experience is more important for this job than paper qualifications (= that exist on paper, but may not have any real value). paper
paper losses/profits (= that are shown in accounts but which may not exist in reality) paper
This journal is available in paper and electronic form. paper
parallel lines parallel
parallel to/with sth: The road and the canal are parallel to each other. parallel
He's still living with his parents. parent
her adoptive parents parent
Sue and Ben have recently become parents. parent
It can be difficult to be a good parent. parent
Hyde Park park
We went for a walk in the park. park
a park bench park
a business/science park park
a wildlife park park
You can't park here. park
You can't park the car here. park
He's parked very badly. park
a badly parked truck park
A red van was parked in front of the house. park
a parked car park
Just park your bags in the hall until your room is ready. park
The German parliament is called the 'Bundestag'. parliament
a Member of Parliament parliament
The issue was debated in Parliament. parliament
an Act of Parliament parliament
to win a seat in Parliament parliament
to be elected to Parliament parliament
She was very good in the part. part
Have you learned your part yet? part
He's always playing a part (= pretending to be sth that he is not). part
an encyclopedia published in 25 weekly parts part
Henry IV, Part II part
The final part will be shown next Sunday evening. part
the northern part of the country part
a plant that grows in many parts of the world part
Which part of Japan do you come from? part
Come and visit us if you're ever in our part of the world. part
the parts of the body part
aircraft parts part
the working parts of the machinery part
spare parts part
You need to be able to work as part of a team. part
The early part of her life was spent in Paris. part
The novel is good in parts. part
We've done the difficult part of the job. part
The procedure can be divided into two parts. part
The worst part was having to wait three hours in the rain. part
We spent part of the time in the museum. part
Part of the building was destroyed in the fire. part
Voters are given only part of the story (= only some of the information). part
Part of me feels sorry for him (= I feel partly, but not entirely, sorry for him). part
The contributors are, for the most part, professional scientists. for the most part
Her success was due in part to luck. in part
to take part in a discussion/demonstration/fight/celebration take part (in sth)
How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games? take part (in sth)
There is one particular patient I'd like you to see. particular
Is there a particular type of book he enjoys? particular
We must pay particular attention to this point. particular
These documents are of particular interest. particular
He loves science fiction in particular. in particular
Peter was lying on the sofa doing nothing in particular. in particular
Is there anything in particular you'd like for dinner? in particular
She directed the question at no one in particular. in particular
particularly good/important/useful particularly
Traffic is bad, particularly in the city centre. particularly
I enjoyed the play, particularly the second half. particularly
The lecture was not particularly (= not very) interesting. particularly
'Did you enjoy it?' 'No, not particularly (= not very much).' particularly
Some people are unwilling to attend the classes partly because of the cost involved. partly
He was only partly responsible for the accident. partly
Come to the New Year disco and bring your partner! partner
a marriage partner partner
a partner in a law firm partner
a junior/senior partner partner
a dancing/tennis, etc. partner partner
a trading partner partner
to be in/to go into partnership partnership
partnership with sb/sth: He developed his own program in partnership with an American expert. partnership
Marriage should be an equal partnership. partnership
partnership with sb/sth: the school's partnership with parents partnership
partnership between A and B: a partnership between the United States and Europe partnership
a junior member of the partnership partnership
the Democratic and Republican Parties in the United States party
She belongs to the Labour Party. party
the ruling/opposition party party
the party leader/manifesto/policy party
a birthday/dinner/garden, etc. party party
to give/have/throw a party party
Did you go to the party? party
party games party
The school is taking a party of 40 children to France. party
The theatre gives a 10% discount to parties of more than ten. party
The bill was passed by 360 votes to 280. pass
I'm not really expecting to pass first time. pass
pass sth: She hasn't passed her driving test yet. pass
They waited for the storm to pass. pass
Six months passed and we still had no news of them. pass
We grew more anxious with every passing day. pass
We sang songs to pass the time. pass
How did you pass the evening? pass
Unemployment has now passed the three million mark. pass
pass sth (to sb): He passed the ball to Rooney. pass
pass (to sb): Why do they keep passing back to the goalie? pass
pass sth (to sb): Pass the salt, please. pass
Pass that book over. pass
pass sb sth: Pass me over that book. pass
Several people were passing but nobody offered to help. pass
I hailed a passing taxi. pass
The road was so narrow that cars were unable to pass. pass
pass sb/sth: to pass a barrier/sentry/checkpoint pass
You'll pass a bank on the way to the train station. pass
She passed me in the street without even saying hello. pass
There was a truck behind that was trying to pass me. pass
The procession passed slowly along the street. pass
A plane passed low overhead. pass
His mother passed away last year. pass away
Can you pass these pictures around for everyone to look at, please? pass sth around/round
The procession passed right by my front door. pass by (sb/sth)
Pass the book on to me when you've finished with it. pass sth on (to sb)
I passed your message on to my mother. pass sth on (to sb)
Much of the discount is pocketed by retailers instead of being passed on to customers. pass sth on (to sb)
We were passing through, so we thought we'd come and say hello. pass through...
Read the following passage and answer the questions below. passage
a secret underground passage passage
A dark narrow passage led to the main hall. passage
a passenger train (= carrying passengers, not goods) passenger
the passing of a resolution/law passing
a passing phase/thought/interest passing
He makes only a passing reference to the theory in his book (= it is not the main subject of his book). passing
She bears more than a passing resemblance to (= looks very like) your sister. passing
I love him more with each passing day. passing
the noise of passing cars passing
I was forced to ask passing strangers for money. passing
a valid passport passport
a South African passport passport
I was stopped as I went through passport control (= where passports are checked). passport
a passport photo passport
The only passport to success is hard work. passport
in past years/centuries/ages past
in times past past
The time for discussion is past. past
I haven't seen much of her in the past few weeks. past
The past month has been really busy at work. past
past events past
From past experience I'd say he'd probably forgotten the time. past
past and present students of the college past
Let's forget about who was more to blame—it's all past history. past
I used to go there often in the past. past
the recent/distant past past
She looked back on the past without regret. past
Writing letters seems to be a thing of the past. past
We don't know anything about his past. past
They say she has a 'past' (= bad things in her past life that she wishes to keep secret). past
half past two past
ten (minutes) past six past
There's a bus at twenty minutes past the hour (= at 1.20, 2.20, etc.). past
We arrived at two o'clock and left at ten past (= ten minutes past two). past
It was past midnight when we got home. past
We live in the house just past the church. past
He hurried past them without stopping. past
He just walked straight past us! past
Unemployment is now past the 3 million mark. past
The flowers are past their best. past
He's past his prime. past
She's long past retirement age. past
Honestly, I'm past caring what happens (= I can no longer be bothered to care). past
I called out to him as he ran past. past
A week went past and nothing had changed. past
a concrete path path
the garden path path
Follow the path through the woods. path
to walk along a path path
The path led up a steep hill. path
a coastal path path
He threw himself into the path of an oncoming vehicle. path
The avalanche forced its way down the mountain, crushing everything in its path. path
Three men blocked her path. path
a career path path
the path to success path
She has little patience with (= will not accept or consider) such views. patience
People have lost patience with (= have become annoyed about) the slow pace of reform. patience
I have run out of patience with her. patience
My patience is wearing thin. patience
Teaching children with special needs requires patience and understanding. patience
You'd try the patience of a saint! patience
It takes time and patience to photograph wildlife. patience
I don't have the patience to do jigsaw puzzles. patience
cancer patients patient
He's one of Dr Shaw's patients. patient
She's very patient with young children. patient
You'll just have to be patient and wait till I'm finished. patient
changing patterns of behaviour pattern
an irregular sleeping pattern pattern
The murders all seem to follow a (similar) pattern (= happen in the same way). pattern
This system sets the pattern for others to follow. pattern
a pattern of diamonds and squares pattern
a shirt with a floral pattern pattern
a knitting pattern pattern
She bought a dress pattern and some material. pattern
Anita paused for a moment, then said: 'All right'. pause
The woman spoke almost without pausing for breath (= very quickly). pause
I paused at the door and looked back. pause
Pausing only to pull on a sweater, he ran out of the house. pause
She paused the DVD and went to answer the phone. pause
There was a long pause before she answered. pause
David waited for a pause in the conversation so he could ask his question. pause
After a brief pause, they continued climbing. pause
The rain fell without pause. pause
pay (for sth): I'll pay for the tickets. pay
Are you paying in cash or by credit card? pay
My company pays well (= pays high salaries). pay
pay for sb to do sth: Her parents paid for her to go to Canada. pay
pay sth: to pay cash pay
pay sth for sth: She pays £200 a week for this apartment. pay
pay sb (for sth): Would you mind paying the taxi driver? pay
pay sb sth: He still hasn't paid me the money he owes me. pay
I'm paid $100 a day. pay
pay sb/sth to do sth: I don't pay you to sit around all day doing nothing! pay
pay sth: to pay a bill/debt/fine/ransom, etc. pay
pay sth to sb: Membership fees should be paid to the secretary. pay
pay sb sth: Have you paid him the rent yet? pay
It's hard to make farming pay. pay
Crime doesn't pay. pay
it pays to do sth: It pays to keep up to date with your work. pay
it pays sb to do sth: It would probably pay you to hire an accountant. pay
pay (for sth): You'll pay for that remark! pay
pay (with sth): Many people paid with their lives (= they died). pay
pay sth: I didn't pay attention to what she was saying. pay
The director paid tribute to all she had done for the charity. pay
I'll pay a call on (= visit) my friends. pay
pay sb sth: I'll pay you a call when I'm in town. pay
He's always paying me compliments. pay
I had to pay out £500 to get my car repaired. pay sth out
I'll pay you back next week. pay sb back (sth), pay sth back (to sb)
You can pay back the loan over a period of three years. pay sb back (sth), pay sth back (to sb)
Did he ever pay you back that $100 he owes you? pay sb back (sth), pay sth back (to sb)
I'll pay him back for making me look like a fool in front of everyone. pay sb back (for sth)
I had a hard time getting him to pay up. pay up
He was in the pay of the drugs barons. in the pay of sb/sth
payment in instalments/in advance/by cheque/in cash payment
There will be a penalty for late payment of bills. payment
What method of payment do you prefer? payment
a cash payment payment
They are finding it difficult to meet the payments on their car. payment
He agreed to make ten monthly payments of £50. payment
We'd like you to accept this gift in payment for your kindness. payment
Is this all the payment I get for my efforts? payment
war and peace peace
peace talks/negotiations peace
The negotiators are trying to make peace between the warring factions. peace
A UN force has been sent to keep the peace (= to prevent people from fighting). peace
After years of war, the people long for a lasting peace. peace
the Peace of Utrecht, 1713 (= the agreement ending the war) peace
The two communities live together in peace. peace
The countries have been at peace for more than a century. peace
the peace movement (= that tries to prevent war by protesting, persuading politicians, etc.) peace
She lay back and enjoyed the peace of the summer evening. peace
I would work better if I had some peace and quiet. peace
He just wants to be left in peace (= not to be disturbed). peace
I need to check that she is all right, just for my own peace of mind (= so that I do not have to worry). peace
He never felt really at peace with himself. peace
They were charged with disturbing the peace (= behaving in a noisy and violent way). peace
They simply can't seem to live in peace with each other. peace
She felt at peace with the world. peace
a peaceful protest/demonstration/solution peaceful
They hope for a peaceful settlement of the dispute. peaceful
people of different religions living in peaceful coexistence peaceful
a peaceful atmosphere peaceful
peaceful sleep peaceful
It's so peaceful out here in the country. peaceful
He had a peaceful life. peaceful
a peaceful society peaceful
The aims of the organization are wholly peaceful. peaceful
Traffic reaches its peak between 8 and 9 in the morning. peak
She's at the peak of her career. peak
the peaks and troughs of married life peak
Membership of the club has fallen from a peak of 600 people in 2006. peak
a mountain peak peak
snow-capped/jagged peaks peak
The climbers made camp halfway up the peak. peak
pen and ink pen
a new book from the pen of Martin Amis pen
a pencil drawing pencil
I'll get a pencil and paper. pencil
She scribbled a note in pencil. pencil
coloured pencils pencil
We've pencilled in a meeting for Tuesday afternoon. pencil sth/sb in
Shall I pencil you in for Friday? (= for a meeting) pencil sth/sb in
He was pencilled in to play the detective. pencil sth/sb in
He had a few pennies in his pocket. penny
That will be 45 pence, please. penny
They cost 20p each. penny
to receive an old-age/a retirement pension pension
a disability/widow's pension pension
a state pension pension
to live on a pension pension
to take out a personal/private pension pension
a pension fund pension
He was pensioned off and his job given to a younger man. pension sb off
That car of yours should have been pensioned off years ago. pension sb off
At least ten people were killed in the crash. people
There were a lot of people at the party. people
Many young people are out of work. people
He doesn't care what people think of him. people
She tends to annoy people. people
the French people people
the native peoples of Siberia people
the life of the common people people
It was felt that the government was no longer in touch with the people. people
a meeting with business people and bankers people
These garments are intended for professional sports people. people
Season with salt and pepper pepper
freshly ground pepper pepper
The work was carried out as per instructions. as per sth
Everyone blamed me as per usual. as per normal/usual
Poor families spend about 80 to 90 per cent of their income on food. per cent
It is often stated that we use only 10 per cent of our brain. per cent
What per cent of the population is/are overweight? per cent
a 15 per cent rise in price per cent
House prices rose five per cent last year. per cent
in perfect condition perfect
a perfect set of teeth perfect
Well I'm sorry—but nobody's perfect (= used when sb has criticized you). perfect
She speaks perfect English. perfect
a perfect copy/fit/match perfect
What perfect timing! perfect
a perfect example of the painter's early style perfect
the perfect crime (= one in which the criminal is never discovered) perfect
The weather was perfect. perfect
It was a perfect day for a picnic. perfect
She's the perfect candidate for the job. perfect
'Will 2.30 be OK for you?' 'Perfect, thanks.' perfect
It's perfectly normal to feel like this. perfectly
It's perfectly good as it is (= it doesn't need changing). perfectly
You know perfectly well what I mean. perfectly
To be perfectly honest, I didn't want to go anyway. perfectly
He stood perfectly still until the danger had passed. perfectly
'Do you understand?' 'Perfectly.' perfectly
How perfectly awful! perfectly
They're perfectly within their rights to ask to see the report. perfectly
The TV works perfectly now. perfectly
It fits perfectly. perfectly
to perform an experiment/a miracle/a ceremony perform
She performs an important role in our organization. perform
This operation has never been performed in this country. perform
A computer can perform many tasks at once. perform
to perform somersaults/magic tricks perform
The play was first performed in 2007. perform
I'd like to hear it performed live. perform
to perform on the flute perform
I'm looking forward to seeing you perform. perform
The engine seems to be performing well. perform
The company has been performing poorly over the past year. perform
If Rooney performs (= performs well) then I believe England can win. perform
She performed less well in the second test. perform
The performance starts at seven. performance
an evening performance performance
a performance of Ravel's String Quartet performance
Please refrain from talking during the performance. performance
a series of performances by the Kirov Ballet performance
one of the band's rare live performances performance
She gave the greatest performance of her career. performance
an Oscar-winning performance from Kate Winslet performance
the country's economic performance performance
It was an impressive performance by the French team. performance
The new management techniques aim to improve performance. performance
He criticized the recent poor performance of the company. performance
high-performance (= very powerful) cars performance
performance indicators (= things that show how well or badly sth is working) performance
Profits continue to grow, with strong performances in South America and the Far East. performance
Her academic performance has been inconsistent. performance
a brilliant/polished/seasoned performer performer
'Are you going to come?' 'Perhaps. I'll see how I feel.' perhaps
Perhaps he's forgotten. perhaps
This is perhaps his best novel to date. perhaps
a change which could affect perhaps 20% of the population perhaps
'You could do it yourself.' 'Yeah, perhaps.' perhaps
Perhaps it would be better if you came back tomorrow. perhaps
I think perhaps you've had enough to drink tonight. perhaps
Perhaps you'd like to have a wash before the others arrive. perhaps
Perhaps you would be good enough to let him know we are on our way. perhaps
a period of consultation/mourning/uncertainty period
The factory will be closed down over a 2-year period/a period of two years. period
This compares with a 4% increase for the same period last year. period
This offer is available for a limited period only. period
All these changes happened over a period of time. period
The aim is to reduce traffic at peak periods. period
You can have it for a trial period (= in order to test it). period
The project will run for a six-month trial period. period
Tomorrow will be cold with sunny periods. period
Which period of history would you most like to have lived in? period
the post-war period period
The church dates from the Norman period. period
Like Picasso, she too had a blue period. period
Most teenagers go through a period of rebelling. period
a permanent job permanent
permanent staff permanent
They are now living together on a permanent basis. permanent
The accident has not done any permanent damage. permanent
a permanent fixture (= a person or an object that is always in a particular place) permanent
The gallery hosts various exhibitions and a permanent collection. permanent
The stroke left his right side permanently damaged. permanently
She had decided to settle permanently in France. permanently
This door is kept permanently locked. permanently
permission (for sth): You must ask permission for all major expenditure. permission
permission (for sb/sth) (to do sth): The school has been refused permission to expand. permission
No official permission has been given for the event to take place. permission
She took the car without permission. permission
poems reprinted by kind permission of the author permission
With your permission, I'd like to say a few words. permission
permit sth: Radios are not permitted in the library. permit
There are fines for exceeding permitted levels of noise pollution. permit
permit sb/yourself sth: We were not permitted any contact with each other. permit
Jim permitted himself a wry smile. permit
permit sb/yourself to do sth: Visitors are not permitted to take photographs. permit
She would not permit herself to look at them. permit
Permit me to offer you some advice. permit
We hope to visit the cathedral, if time permits. permit
I'll come tomorrow, weather permitting (= if the weather is fine). permit
permit sth: The password permits access to all files on the hard disk. permit
The length of the report does not permit a detailed discussion of the problems. permit
permit sb/sth to do sth: Cash machines permit you to withdraw money at any time. permit
What sort of person would do a thing like that? person
He's a fascinating person. person
What is she like as a person? person
He's just the person we need for the job. person
I had a letter from the people who used to live next door. person
I'm not really a city person (= I don't really like cities). person
A certain person (= somebody that I do not wish to name) told me about it. person
The price is $40 per person. person
This vehicle is licensed to carry 4 persons. (= in a notice) person
The verdict was murder by a person or persons unknown. person
a salesperson person
a spokesperson person
He had to pick up his welfare cheque in person. in person
personal cleanliness/hygiene personal
She's always worrying about her personal appearance. personal
This insurance policy covers you against personal injury or death. personal
Try to avoid making personal remarks. personal
There's no need to get personal! personal
Nothing personal (= I do not wish to offend you), but I do have to go now. personal
We offer a personal service to all our customers. personal
a personal pension plan (= a pension organized by a private company for one particular person) personal
Will you do it for me as a personal favour? personal
The President made a personal appearance at the event. personal
I shall give the matter my personal attention. personal
She takes a personal interest in the work of the charity. personal
The Principal has little personal contact with the students. personal
The letter was marked 'Personal'. personal
I'd like to talk to you about a personal matter. personal
I try not to let work interfere with my personal life. personal
She's a personal friend of mine (= not just somebody I know because of my job). personal
Please keep personal phone calls to a minimum. personal
Having good personal relationships is the most important thing for me. personal
He was popular as much for his personal qualities as for his management skills. personal
personal effects/belongings/possessions personal
personal details (= your name, age, etc.) personal
Of course, this is just a personal opinion. personal
Coogan has run a personal best of just under four minutes. personal
The novel is written from personal experience. personal
Use stencils to add a few personal touches to walls and furniture. personal
All hire cars are for personal use only. personal
His wife has a strong personality. personality
The children all have very different personalities. personality
He maintained order by sheer force of personality. personality
There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group. personality
People's clothes are often an expression of their personality. personality
We need someone with lots of personality to head the project. personality
She was very beautiful but seemed to lack personality. personality
personalities from the world of music personality
a TV/sports personality personality
Personally, I prefer the second option. personally
'Is it worth the effort?' 'Speaking personally, yes.' personally
All letters will be answered personally. personally
Do you know him personally (= have you met him, rather than just knowing about him from other people)? personally
I'll deal with the matter personally. personally
He's no longer personally involved in the day-to-day running of the company. personally
He was personally criticized by inspectors for his incompetence. personally
You will be held personally responsible for any loss or breakage. personally
I'm sure she didn't mean it personally. personally
Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally? personally
persuade sb to do sth: Try to persuade him to come. persuade
persuade sb: Please try and persuade her. persuade
She's always easily persuaded. persuade
I'm sure he'll come with a bit of persuading. persuade
persuade sb into sth/into doing sth: I allowed myself to be persuaded into entering the competition. persuade
persuade sb/yourself that...: It will be difficult to persuade them that there's no other choice. persuade
She had persuaded herself that life was not worth living. persuade
persuade sb: No one was persuaded by his arguments. persuade
persuade sb of sth: I am still not fully persuaded of the plan's merits. persuade
Do you have any pets? pet
a pet dog/hamster, etc. pet
a family/domestic pet pet
pet food pet
a pet shop (= where animals are sold as pets) pet
to fill a car up with petrol petrol
to run out of petrol petrol
the petrol tank of a car petrol
an increase in petrol prices petrol
leaded/unleaded petrol petrol
during the first/next/last phase phase
the initial/final phase of the project phase
a critical/decisive phase phase
the design phase phase
His anxiety about the work was just a passing phase. phase
She's going through a difficult phase. phase
The wedding marked the beginning of a new phase in Emma's life. phase
moral philosophy philosophy
the philosophy of science philosophy
a professor of philosophy philosophy
a degree in philosophy philosophy
the philosophy of Jung philosophy
the development of different philosophies philosophy
Her philosophy of life is to take every opportunity that presents itself. philosophy
I have to make a phone call. phone
The phone rang and Pat answered it. phone
They like to do business by phone/over the phone. phone
His phone must be switched off. phone
I hadn't got my phone with me. phone
a phone bill phone
to pick up the phone phone
to put the phone down phone
He left the phone off the hook as he didn't want to be disturbed. phone
Listeners are invited to phone in with their comments. phone in
I need you to phone the story in before five. phone sth in
a colour/black-and-white photo photo
a passport photo photo
a photo album (= a book for keeping your photos in) photo
I'll take a photo of you. photo
Make as many photocopies as you need. photocopy
a photocopied letter photocopy
Can you get these photocopied for me by 5 o'clock? photocopy
I seem to have spent most of the day photocopying. photocopy
aerial/satellite photographs photograph
colour photographs photograph
His photograph appeared in the local paper. photograph
Please enclose a recent passport-sized photograph of yourself. photograph
I spent the day taking photographs of the city. photograph
photograph sb/sth: He has photographed some of the world's most beautiful women. photograph
a beautifully photographed book (= with good photographs in it) photograph
photograph sb/sth + adj.: She refused to be photographed nude. photograph
photograph sb/sth doing sth: They were photographed playing with their children. photograph
a wildlife/fashion/portrait photographer photographer
colour/flash/aerial, etc. photography photography
fashion photography by David Burn photography
Her hobbies include hiking and photography. photography
the director of photography (= the person who is in charge of the actual filming of a film/movie, programme, etc.) photography
Did you see the film about Antarctica? The photography was superb! photography
a memorable phrase phrase
She was, in her own favourite phrase, 'a woman without a past'. phrase
physical love physical
They are having a physical relationship. physical
The attraction between them is purely physical. physical
It is a physical impossibility to be in two places at once. physical
There does not seem to be any physical explanation for what they saw. physical
physical laws physical
the physical world/universe/environment physical
the physical properties (= the colour, weight, shape, etc.) of copper physical
She was intimidated by his physical presence. physical
Is there any physical evidence to suggest that a crime has been committed? physical
physical fitness physical
physical appearance physical
The ordeal has affected both her mental and physical health. physical
He tends to avoid all physical contact. physical
The centre offers activities for everyone, whatever your age or physical condition. physical
mentally and physically handicapped physically
physically and emotionally exhausted physically
I felt physically sick before the exam. physically
I don't find him physically attractive. physically
They were physically prevented from entering the building. physically
a physically demanding job physically
Try to be as physically active as possible. physically
Physically, she hadn't changed much. physically
It's physically impossible to finish by the end of the week. physically
a degree in physics physics
particle/nuclear/theoretical physics physics
the laws of physics physics
a school physics department physics
to study the physics of the electron physics
to play the piano piano
playing jazz on the piano piano
piano music piano
a piano teacher/lesson piano
Ravel's piano concerto in G piano
a sonata for violin and piano piano
Alison Evans provided piano accompaniment. piano
pick sb/sth: Pick a number from one to twenty. pick
She picked the best cake for herself. pick
He picked his words carefully. pick
Have I picked a bad time to talk to you? pick
pick sb/sth to do sth: He has been picked to play in this week's game. pick
to pick grapes pick
flowers freshly picked from the garden pick
to go blackberry picking pick
pick sth + adv./prep.: She picked bits of fluff from his sweater. pick
He picked the nuts off the top of the cake. pick
pick sth: to pick your nose (= put your finger inside your nose to remove dried mucus ) pick
to pick your teeth (= use a small sharp piece of wood to remove pieces of food from your teeth) pick
pick sth + adj.: The dogs picked the bones clean (= ate all the meat from the bones). pick
to pick up bad habits pick sth up
Here's a tip I picked up from my mother. pick sth up
She picked up Spanish when she was living in Mexico. pick sth up
Where did you pick up that idea? pick sth up
I picked up my coat from the cleaners. pick sth up
She went over to the crying child and picked her up. pick sb/sth up
We were able to pick up the BBC World Service. pick sb/sth up
The survivors were rescued after their sounds were picked up by a television crew's microphone. pick sb/sth up
I'll pick you up at five. pick sb up
I have a vivid picture of my grandfather smiling down at me when I was very small. picture
The writer paints a gloomy picture of the economy. picture
The police are trying to build up a picture of what happened. picture
From newspaper reports a picture emerges of a country barely under control. picture
The TV report painted a much rosier picture of the employment situation than research shows to be the case. picture
harrowing television pictures of the famine picture
satellite pictures picture
The picture isn't very clear tonight. picture
We had our picture taken in front of the hotel. picture
The picture shows the couple together on their yacht. picture
Have you got any pictures of your trip? picture
A picture of flowers hung on the wall. picture
The children were drawing pictures of their pets. picture
She wanted a famous artist to paint her picture (= a picture of herself). picture
a book with lots of pictures in it picture
a piece of clothing/furniture/luggage piece
a piece of equipment/machinery piece
a 28-piece dinner service piece
a piece of advice/information/news piece
an interesting piece of research piece
Isn't that a piece of luck? piece
a piece of art/music/poetry, etc. piece
They performed pieces by Bach and Handel. piece
They have some beautiful pieces (= works of art, etc.) in their home. piece
There were tiny pieces of glass all over the road. piece
The boat had been smashed to pieces on the rocks. piece
The vase lay in pieces on the floor. piece
He took the clock to pieces. piece
a missing piece of the puzzle piece
The bridge was taken down piece by piece. piece
a 500-piece jigsaw piece
a piece of string/wood piece
She wrote something on a small piece of paper. piece
a large piece of land piece
a piece of cake/cheese/meat piece
He cut the pizza into bite-sized pieces. piece
I've got a piece of grit in my eye. piece
Our car is falling to pieces, we've had it so long. fall to pieces
He's worried the business will fall to pieces without him. fall to pieces
a pig farmer pig
Pigs were grunting and squealing in the yard. pig
a pile of books/clothes/bricks pile
He arranged the documents in neat piles. pile
She looked in horror at the mounting pile of letters on her desk. pile
a pile of sand pile
piles of dirty washing pile
I have got piles of work to do. pile
He walked out leaving a pile of debts behind him. pile
pile sth: She piled the boxes one on top of the other. pile
The clothes were piled high on the chair. pile
pile sth up: Snow was piled up against the door. pile
pile A with B: The sofa was piled high with cushions. pile
He piled his plate with as much food as he could. pile
pile B on(to) A: He piled as much food as he could onto his plate. pile
pile B in(to) A: She piled everything into her suitcase. pile
Work always piles up at the end of the year. pile up
Problems were beginning to pile up. pile up
a vitamin pill pill
Take three pills daily after meals. pill
pill-popping (= the act of taking too many pills or using illegal drugs) pill
an airline pilot pilot
a fighter pilot pilot
The accident was caused by pilot error. pilot
She pinned the badge onto her jacket. pin
A message had been pinned to the noticeboard. pin
Pin all the pieces of material together. pin
She always wears her hair pinned back. pin
pale pink roses pink
She went bright pink with embarrassment. pink
The sun was now just a pink glow in the evening sky. pink
She was dressed in pink. pink
The bedroom was decorated in pale pinks. pink
a pint of beer/milk pint
We'd better get a couple of extra pints (= of milk) tomorrow. pint
Add half a pint of cream. pint
Do you want to go for a pint later? pint
hot and cold water pipes pipe
lead/plastic pipes pipe
a leaking gas pipe pipe
Copper pipe is sold in lengths. pipe
a burst pipe pipe
Insulation may reduce the danger of pipes bursting in winter. pipe
to smoke a pipe pipe
He puffed on his pipe. pipe
pipe tobacco pipe
A basic sense of rhythm and pitch is essential in a music teacher. pitch
a football/cricket/rugby pitch pitch
The rugby tour was a disaster both on and off the pitch. pitch
After the game fans invaded the pitch. pitch
I could only feel pity for what they were enduring. pity
He had no pity for her. pity
a look/feeling/surge of pity pity
I took pity on her and lent her the money. pity
I beg you to have pity on him. pity
I don't want your pity. pity
a pity (that...): It's a pity that you can't stay longer. pity
'I've lost it!' 'Oh, what a pity.' pity
What a pity that she didn't tell me earlier. pity
a pity (to do sth): It seems a pity to waste this food. pity
This dress is really nice. Pity it's so expensive. pity
Oh, that's a pity. pity
It would be a great pity if you gave up now. pity
He finished in third place. place
What about dinner at my place? place
I'm fed up with living with my parents, so I'm looking for a place of my own. place
I thought I'd better clean the place up. place
Is there a place on the form to put your address? place
Put it back in its place when you've finished with it. place
She's been offered a place at Bath to study Business. place
There are very few places left on the course. place
Come and sit here—I've saved you a place. place
I don't want to lose my place in the line. place
Would you like to change places with me so you can see better? place
I've set a place for you at the table. place
She had marked her place with a bookmark. place
Excuse me, I seem to have lost my place. place
The audience laughed in all the right places. place
This is one of the few places in his work where he mentions his childhood. place
He broke his arm in three places. place
The paint was peeling off the wall in places. place
I can't remember all the places we visited in Thailand. place
I used to live in York and I'm still fond of the place. place
The police searched the place. place
We were looking for a place to eat. place
Let's get out of this place! place
a meeting place place
The town has many excellent eating places. place
churches and other places of worship place
He can usually be contacted at his place of work. place
Is this the place where it happened? place
This would be a good place for a picnic. place
I can't be in two places at once. place
Some of these files seem to be out of place. out of place
Her remarks were out of place. out of place
I felt completely out of place among all these successful people. out of place
Carefully lay each slab in place. in place
The receiver had already clicked into place. in place
All the arrangements are now in place for their visit. in place
How long has the import ban been in place? in place
You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place
He was unable to come to the ceremony, but he sent his son to accept the award in his place. in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place
The film festival takes place in October. take place
We may never discover what took place that night. take place
She couldn't attend the meeting so her assistant took her place. take sb's/sth's place, take the place of sb/sth
Computers have taken the place of typewriters in most offices. take sb's/sth's place, take the place of sb/sth
to place a bet/an order place
We placed an advertisement for a cleaner in the local paper. place
Great emphasis is placed on education. place
They place a high value on punctuality. place
He placed his hand on her shoulder. place
A bomb had been placed under the seat. place
The parking areas in the town are few, but strategically placed. place
He made it plain that we should leave. plain
She made her annoyance plain. plain
The facts were plain to see. plain
It was a rip-off, plain and simple. plain
The plain fact is that nobody really knows. plain
a politician with a reputation for plain speaking plain
a plain, straightforward sort of man plain
a plain but elegant dress plain
plain food plain
The interior of the church was plain and simple. plain
plain yogurt (= without sugar or fruit) plain
covers in plain or printed cotton plain
Write on plain paper (= without lines). plain
a savings plan plan
The architect is drawing up plans for the new offices. plan
Plans for our extension have been submitted for approval. plan
a seating plan (= showing where each person will sit, for example at a dinner) plan
a floor plan (= showing how furniture is arranged) plan
a plan of the museum plan
a street plan of the city plan
plan (for sth): Both sides agreed to a detailed plan for keeping the peace. plan
plan (to do sth): The government has announced plans to create one million new training places. plan
a development/business/peace, etc. plan plan
a five-point plan plan
a three-year plan plan
We need to make plans for the future. plan
a plan of action/campaign plan
Let's hope everything will go according to plan. plan
plan (for sth): Do you have any plans for the summer? plan
plan (to do sth): There are no plans to build new offices. plan
Your best plan (= the best thing to do) would be to go by car. plan
There's been a change of plan. plan
We can't change our plans now. plan
to plan an essay/a garden plan
a well-planned campaign plan
plan on sth/on doing sth: We hadn't planned on going anywhere this evening. plan
plan to do sth: They plan to arrive some time after three. plan
plan sth: We're planning a trip to France in the spring—are you interested? plan
plan sth: to plan a trip plan
Everything went exactly as planned. plan
We planned the day down to the last detail. plan
plan sth for sth: A meeting has been planned for early next year. plan
plan (for sth): to plan for the future plan
plan how, what, etc...: I've been planning how I'm going to spend the day. plan
plan that...: They planned that the two routes would connect. plan
She left by plane for Berlin. plane
a plane crash plane
I caught the next plane to Dublin. plane
The plane took off an hour late. plane
The plane landed at Geneva. plane
They boarded the plane and flew to Chicago. plane
the planets of our solar system planet
the planet Earth/Venus/Mars planet
the battle to save the planet planet
financial planning planning
a nuclear reprocessing plant plant
Japanese car plants plant
a chemical plant plant
All plants need light and water. plant
flowering/garden/indoor plants plant
a tomato/potato plant plant
the animal and plant life of the area plant
to plant and harvest rice plant
Plant these shrubs in full sun. plant
plant sth: a densely planted orange grove plant
plant sth with sth: The field had been ploughed and planted with corn. plant
The pipes should be made of plastic. plastic
a sheet of clear plastic plastic
the plastic industry plastic
a plastic bag/cup/toy plastic
The tanks were mainly constructed of steel plates. plate
She had a metal plate inserted in her arm. plate
sandwiches on a plate plate
a pile of dirty plates plate
dinner plates plate
a plate of sandwiches plate
two large plates of pasta plate
an oil/gas platform platform
a launch platform (= for spacecraft ) platform
a viewing platform giving stunning views over the valley platform
Coming onto the platform now is tonight's conductor, Jane Glover. platform
Representatives of both parties shared a platform (= they spoke at the same meeting). platform
The train now standing at platform 1 is for Leeds. platform
The train drew into the platform. platform
The part of Elizabeth was played by Cate Blanchett. play
He had always wanted to play Othello. play
play (sth): to play the piano/violin/flute, etc. play
In the distance a band was playing. play
play sth (on sth): He played a tune on his harmonica. play
play sth to sb: Play that new piece to us. play
play sb sth: Play us that new piece. play
play sth (for sb): Play their new CD for me, please. play
play (sb sth): Play me their new CD, please. play
My favourite song was playing on the radio. play
For some reason this CD won't play. play
play sth: to play football/chess/cards, etc. play
play sb: France are playing Wales tomorrow. play
play sb at sth: Have you played her at squash yet? play
play for sb: He plays for Cleveland. play
play against sb: France are playing against Wales on Saturday. play
You'll have to play inside today. play
There's a time to work and a time to play. play
play with sb/sth: A group of kids were playing with a ball in the street. play
I haven't got anybody to play with! play
play sth: Let's play a different game. play
play sth: Let's play pirates. play
play at doing sth: They were playing at being cowboys. play
She was playing with her hair. play with sth
Stop playing with your food! play with sth
Don't play around with my tools! play about/around (with sb/sth)
to put on (= perform) a play play
a play by Shakespeare play
a radio play play
the happy sounds of children at play play
the importance of learning through play play
a play area play
a tennis/rugby/chess, etc. player player
a game for four players player
a midfield player player
We've lost two key players through injury. player
a CD/DVD/cassette/record player player
a trumpet player player
a pleasant climate/evening/place pleasant
What a pleasant surprise! pleasant
to live in pleasant surroundings pleasant
music that is pleasant to the ear pleasant
a pleasant environment to work in pleasant
It was pleasant to be alone again. pleasant
a pleasant young man pleasant
a pleasant smile/voice/manner pleasant
pleasant to sb: Please try to be pleasant to our guests. pleasant
a pleasantly cool room pleasantly
I was pleasantly surprised by my exam results. pleasantly
'Can I help you?' he asked pleasantly. pleasantly
Please sit down. please
Two coffees, please. please
Quiet please! please
Please could I leave early today? please
Please don't leave me here alone. please
Please, please don't forget. please
Please, I don't understand what I have to do. please
'Would you like some help?' 'Yes, please.' please
'Coffee?' 'Please.' please
You can't please everybody. please
He's a difficult man to please. please
There's just no pleasing some people (= some people are impossible to please). please
I did it to please my parents. please
She's always very eager to please. please
pleased (with sb/sth): She was very pleased with her exam results. pleased
The boss should be pleased with you. pleased
pleased (that...): I'm really pleased that you're feeling better. pleased
pleased (to hear, know, etc. sth): I'm pleased to hear about your news. pleased
You're coming? I'm so pleased. pleased
He did not look too pleased when I told him. pleased
We are always pleased to be able to help. pleased
I was pleased to hear you've been promoted. pleased
Aren't you pleased to see me? pleased
Pleased to meet you (= said when you are introduced to sb). pleased
Thank you for your invitation, which I am very pleased to accept. pleased
I am pleased to inform you that the book you ordered has arrived. pleased
a pleasing design pleasing
pleasing to sb/sth: The new building was pleasing to the eye. pleasing
to read for pleasure pleasure
pleasure (in sth/in doing sth): He takes no pleasure in his work. pleasure
pleasure (of sth/of doing sth): She had the pleasure of seeing him look surprised. pleasure
We request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of our daughter Lisa. pleasure
It gives me great pleasure to introduce our guest speaker. pleasure
Caring for a sick relative is a task that brings both pleasure and pain. pleasure
She took pleasure in shocking her parents. pleasure
Are you in Paris on business or pleasure? pleasure
the pleasure and pains of everyday life pleasure
the simple pleasures of the countryside pleasure
It's a pleasure to meet you. pleasure
'Thanks for doing that.' 'It's a pleasure.' pleasure
Swimming is one of my greatest pleasures. pleasure
Chocolate is one of life's little pleasures. pleasure
'May I sit here?' 'Yes, with pleasure.' with pleasure
plenty of eggs/money/time plenty
'Do we need more milk?' 'No, there's plenty in the fridge.' plenty
They always gave us plenty to eat. plenty
We had plenty to talk about. plenty
We have plenty more of them in the warehouse. plenty
There's plenty more paper if you need it. plenty
a conventional plot about love and marriage plot
The book is well organized in terms of plot. plot
a murder plot plot
The rebels hatched a plot to overthrow the government. plot
Police uncovered a plot against the president. plot
She bought a small plot of land to build a house on. plot
a vegetable plot plot
plot (with sb) (against sb): They were accused of plotting against the state. plot
plot sth: Military officers were suspected of plotting a coup. plot
She spends every waking hour plotting her revenge. plot
plot to do sth: They were plotting to overthrow the government. plot
She pulled out the plug and let the water drain away. plug
a three-pin plug plug
I'll have to change the plug on my hairdryer. plug
Is the printer plugged in? plug sth in, plug sth into sth
Two plus five is seven. plus
The cost is £22, plus £1 for postage. plus
Membership is 350 dollars per year plus tax. plus
We have to fit five of us plus all our gear in the car. plus
The temperature is plus four degrees. plus
One of the hotel's plus points is that it is very central. plus
On the plus side, all the staff are enthusiastic. plus
The plus side of working at home is that you can be more flexible. plus
I've got too much on at work. Plus my father is not well. plus
The appointment is at 3 p.m. p.m.
Information about safety procedures is in the pocket in front of you (= on a plane). pocket
a coat pocket pocket
I put the note in my pocket. pocket
Turn out your pockets (= empty your pockets). pocket
Take your hands out of your pockets! pocket
a pocket dictionary (= one that is small enough to fit in your pocket) pocket
epic/lyric/pastoral, etc. poetry poetry
Maya Angelou's poetry poetry
a poetry reading poetry
the point of a pencil/knife/pin point
to win/lose a point point
Australia finished 20 points ahead. point
They won on points (= by scoring more points rather than by completely defeating their opponents). point
I'll wait for you at the meeting point in the arrivals hall. point
the point at which the river divides point
Draw a line from point A to point B. point
No parking beyond this point. point
The climber was at/on the point of death when they found him. point
We were on the point of giving up. point
Many people suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. point
We had reached the point when there was no money left. point
At this point in time we just have to wait. point
At this point I don't care what you decide to do. point
Tact is not one of her strong points. point
Read the manual to learn the program's finer points (= small details). point
Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them. point
One of the hotel's plus points (= good features) is that it is very central. point
Here are the main points of the news. point
Can you explain that point again? point
What's the point of all this violence? point
There's no point in getting angry. point
I don't see the point of doing it all again. point
The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries. point
The point is you shouldn't have to wait so long to see a doctor. point
I wish he would get to the point (= say it quickly). point
I'll come straight to the point: we need more money. point
Do you see my point (= understand)? point
I think I missed the point (= did not understand). point
You have a point (= your idea is right) —it would be better to wait till this evening. point
'There won't be anywhere to park.' 'Oh, that's a (good) point.' (= I had not thought of that) point
It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). point
'He's been married before.' 'That's beside the point ' (= not important). point
I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point (= not the important thing). point
She made several interesting points in the article. point
I take your point (= understand and accept what you are saying). point
He's just saying that to prove a point (= to show his idea is right). point
OK, you've made your point! point
The telescope was pointing in the wrong direction. point
The signpost pointed straight ahead. point
A compass needle points north. point
He pointed the gun at her head. point
A hundred camera lenses were being pointed at her. point
point (at/to/towards sb/sth): 'What's your name?' he asked, pointing at the child with his pen. point
'That's my mother,' she said, pointing at a photo on the wall. point
He pointed to the spot where the house used to stand. point
She pointed in my direction. point
It's rude to point! point
point sth: She pointed her finger in my direction. point
I'll point him out to you next time he comes in. point sb/sth out (to sb)
The guide pointed out various historic monuments. point sb/sth out (to sb)
She tried in vain to point out to him the unfairness of his actions. point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb)
He pointed out the dangers of driving alone. point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb)
point that...: I should point out that not one of these paintings is original. point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb)
+ speech: 'It's not very far,' she pointed out. point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb)
a pointed chin pointed
pointed teeth pointed
the pointed arches used in medieval buildings pointed
a pointed instrument pointed
Some mushrooms contain a deadly poison. poison
How did he die? Was it poison? poison
The dog was killed by rat poison (= poison intended to kill rats ). poison
to hunt with poison arrows poison
bombs containing poison gas poison
In the last chapter, she poisons herself with arsenic. poison
Thousands are at risk of being poisoned by fumes from faulty heaters. poison
a poisoned arrow poison
Someone had been poisoning his food. poison
Large sections of the river have been poisoned by toxic waste from factories. poison
Exhaust fumes are poisoning our cities. poison
poisonous chemicals/plants poisonous
This gas is highly poisonous. poisonous
The leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle. poisonous
poisonous snakes poisonous
a tiny spider with a poisonous bite poisonous
a tent pole pole
a ski pole pole
a curtain pole pole
the North/South Pole pole
A man was arrested by the police and held for questioning. police
Get out of the house or I'll call the police. police
Police suspect a local gang. police
a police car police
Hundreds of police in riot gear struggled to control the violence. police
The border will be policed by UN officials. police
The profession is policed by its own regulatory body. police
The government has called on newspapers to police themselves. police
the present government's policy on education policy
The company has adopted a firm policy on shoplifting. policy
We have tried to pursue a policy of neutrality. policy
US foreign/domestic policy policy
They have had a significant change in policy on paternity leave. policy
a policy document policy
Check the terms of the policy before you sign. policy
furniture/floor/shoe/silver polish polish
wax polish polish
I give it a polish now and again. polish
polish (sth): Polish shoes regularly to protect the leather. polish
The gemstones are cut and polished by master craftsmen. polish
polish sth (up) (with sth): He polished his glasses with a handkerchief. polish
She polished the apple on her sleeve. polish
Please be polite to our guests. polite
We were all too polite to object. polite
I don't know how to make polite conversation. polite
The performance was greeted with polite applause. polite
The receptionist smiled politely. politely
a monarch without political power political
He was a political prisoner (= one who was put in prison because he was thought to be harmful to the state). political
a political debate/party/leader political
What are your political sympathies? political
a politically sensitive issue politically
politically motivated crimes politically
It makes sense politically as well as economically. politically
party politics politics
local politics politics
He's thinking of going into politics (= trying to become a Member of Parliament, Congress, etc.) politics
a major figure in British politics politics
I don't want to get involved in office politics. politics
the internal politics of the legal profession politics
sexual politics (= concerning relationships of power between the sexes) politics
His politics are extreme. politics
air/water pollution pollution
to reduce levels of environmental pollution pollution
beaches covered with pollution pollution
The body was lying in a pool of blood. pool
a pool of light pool
freshwater pools pool
a rock pool (= between rocks by the sea) pool
Does the hotel have a pool? pool
relaxing by the pool pool
a country poor in natural resources poor
soil poor in nutrients poor
the party's poor performance in the election poor
to be in poor health poor
It was raining heavily and visibility was poor. poor
poor food/light/soil poor
to have a poor opinion of sb (= to not think well of sb) poor
a poor swimmer poor
a poor judge of character poor
She's a good teacher but a poor manager. poor
a poor sailor (= sb who easily gets sick at sea) poor
Have you heard about poor old Harry? His wife's left him. poor
It's hungry—the poor little thing. poor
'I have stacks of homework to do.' 'Oh, you poor thing.' poor
They were too poor to buy shoes for the kids. poor
We aim to help the poorest families. poor
It's among the poorer countries of the world. poor
The cork came out of the bottle with a loud pop. pop
rock, pop and soul pop
I'll pop over and see you this evening. pop
Why don't you pop in (= visit us) for a drink next time you're in the area? pop
the sound of corks popping pop
Flashbulbs were popping all around them. pop
a hugely/immensely popular singer popular
This is one of our most popular designs. popular
Skiing has become very popular recently. popular
popular (with sb): These policies are unlikely to prove popular with middle-class voters. popular
I'm not very popular with my parents (= they are annoyed with me) at the moment. popular
'Our dog got into the neighbour's garden again!' 'You'll be popular.' popular
popular music/culture/fiction popular
the popular press popular
The band's success is largely due to the popular appeal of the lead singer. popular
a popular misconception popular
Contrary to popular belief, women cause fewer road accidents than men. popular
Popular opinion was divided on the issue. popular
By popular demand, the tour has been extended by two weeks. popular
One third of the world's population consumes/consume two thirds of the world's resources. population
The entire population of the town was at the meeting. population
countries with ageing populations population
Muslims make up 55% of the population. population
an increase in population population
areas of dense/sparse population (= where many/not many people live) population
The population is increasing at about 6% per year. population
Japan has a population of nearly 130 million. population
to control population growth population
population density population
the adult/working/rural, etc. population of the country population
The prison population (= the number of people in prison) is continuing to rise. population
Oil spillages are disastrous for fish populations. population
fishing ports port
Rotterdam is a major port. port
a naval port port
The ship spent four days in port. port
They reached port at last. port
port of entry (= a place where people or goods can enter a country) port
to pose a threat/challenge/danger/risk pose
The task poses no special problems. pose
The delegates posed for a group photograph. pose
They posed briefly for photographs before driving off. pose
The gang entered the building posing as workmen. pose
He adopted a relaxed pose for the camera. pose
This show of concern is just a pose. pose
He held a senior position in a large company. position
I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director. position
the position of women in society position
the company's dominant position in the world market position
Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her. position
to declare/reconsider/shift/change your position position
the party's position on education reforms position
She has made her position very clear. position
My parents always took the position that early nights meant healthy children. position
to be in a position of power/strength/authority position
What would you do in my position? position
This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position. position
The company's financial position is not certain. position
position to do sth: I'm afraid I am not in a position to help you. position
a sitting/kneeling/lying position position
Keep the box in an upright position. position
Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position. position
My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position slightly. position
The soldiers had to stand for hours without changing position. position
From his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour. position
Where would be the best position for the lights? position
These plants will grow well in a sheltered position. position
The hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake. position
Is everybody in position? position
He took up his position by the door. position
She was learning to change her hand from first to third position (= on the strings of a violin ). position
a positive pregnancy test positive
The athlete tested positive for steroids. positive
to be HIV positive positive
positive (about sth): I can't be positive about what time it happened. positive
positive (that...): She was positive that he had been there. positive
'Are you sure?' 'Positive.' positive
We have no positive evidence that she was involved. positive
This is proof positive that he stole the money. positive
We must take positive steps to deal with the problem. positive
It will require positive action by all in the industry. positive
We've had a very positive response to the idea. positive
to make a positive contribution to a discussion positive
His family have been a very positive influence on him. positive
Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports. positive
a positive attitude/outlook positive
the power of positive thought positive
positive (about sth): She tried to be more positive about her new job. positive
On the positive side, profits have increased. positive
The report ended on a positive note. positive
He was charged with possessing a shotgun without a licence. possess
I'm afraid this is the only suitcase I possess. possess
The gallery possesses a number of the artist's early works. possess
Belgium was the first European country to possess a fully fledged rail network. possess
I'm afraid he doesn't possess a sense of humour. possess
He credited her with a maturity she did not possess. possess
The manuscript is just one of the treasures in their possession. possession
The gang was caught in possession of stolen goods. possession
The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. possession
On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune. possession
You cannot legally take possession of the property (= start using it after buying it) until three weeks after the contract is signed. possession
personal possessions possession
The ring is one of her most treasured possessions. possession
Please make sure you have all your possessions with you when leaving the plane. possession
possibility (that...): There is now no possibility that she will make a full recovery. possibility
possibility (of sth/of doing sth): He refused to rule out the possibility of a tax increase. possibility
It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day. possibility
Bankruptcy is a real possibility if sales don't improve. possibility
What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility. possibility
to explore/consider/investigate a wide range of possibilities possibility
to exhaust all the possibilities possibility
Selling the house is just one possibility that is open to us. possibility
The possibilities are endless. possibility
The course offers a range of exciting possibilities for developing your skills. possibility
Career possibilities for women are much greater than they were fifty years ago. possibility
It is possible to get there by bus. possible
Would it be possible for me to leave a message for her? possible
This wouldn't have been possible without you. possible
Try to avoid losing your temper if at all possible (= if you can). possible
Use public transport whenever possible (= when you can). possible
It's just not physically possible to finish all this by the end of the week. possible
We spent every possible moment on the beach. possible
The doctors did all that was humanly possible to save him. possible
Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money. possible
a possible future president possible
the possible side effects of the drug possible
Frost is possible, although unlikely, at this time of year. possible
It's just possible that I gave them the wrong directions. possible
With the possible exception of the Beatles, no other band has become so successful so quickly. possible
'Do you think he'll resign?' 'Anything's possible where he's concerned.' possible
'You might be wrong, of course!' 'It's possible, but I doubt it.' possible
There are several possible explanations. possible
Please suggest possible ways in which you would improve the existing program. possible
We will get your order to you as soon as possible. as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible
Try to give as much detail as possible in your answer. as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible
It was possibly their worst performance ever. possibly
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages. possibly
'Will you be around next week?' 'Possibly.' possibly
'I'm sure he didn't mean to be rude.' 'Quite possibly (= you may be right), but the damage has been done.' possibly
You can't possibly mean that! possibly
How could you possibly think that I had anything to do with it! possibly
Could you possibly open that window? possibly
I will come as soon as I possibly can. possibly
They tried everything they possibly could to improve the situation. possibly
We don't want these rumours to spread if we can possibly avoid it. possibly
a police/customs/military post post
an observation post post
The guards were ordered not to leave their posts. post
Three soldiers were shot dead at a border post. post
an academic/government post post
to take up a post post
to resign (from) a post post
We will be creating 15 new posts next year. post
The company has been unable to fill the post. post
He has held the post for three years. post
She was offered a key post in the new government. post
I'll send the original to you by post. post
I'll put the information in the post to you tomorrow. post
My application got lost in the post. post
There was a lot of post this morning. post
Have you opened your post yet? post
to catch/miss the post post
The parcel came in this morning's post. post
Payment should be sent by return of post (= immediately). post
Do you get a second post here? post
post sth (off) (to sb): Have you posted off your order yet? post
Is it OK if I post the cheque to you next week? post
post sb sth: Is it OK if I post you the cheque next week? post
Could you post this letter for me? post
Where's the main post office? post office
You can buy your stamps at the post office. post office
a post office counter post office
He works for the Post Office. post office
a pot of jam pot
a yogurt pot pot
a coffee pot pot
a pepper pot pot
a teapot pot
Is there any more tea in the pot? pot
They drank a pot of coffee. pot
pots and pans pot
Will you peel the potatoes for me? potato
roast/boiled/baked/fried potatoes potato
potential customers potential
a potential source of conflict potential
the potential benefits of European integration potential
a potential prime minister potential
First we need to identify actual and potential problems. potential
a potentially dangerous situation potentially
potential (for): the potential for change potential
potential (for doing sth): The European marketplace offers excellent potential for increasing sales. potential
All children should be encouraged to realize their full potential. potential
She has great potential as an artist. potential
He has the potential to become a world-class musician. potential
The house has a lot of potential. potential
half a pound of butter pound
They cost two dollars a pound. pound
I've lost six and a half pounds since I started my diet. pound
a ten-pound note pound
a pound coin pound
I've spent £25 on food today. pound
What would you do if you won a million pounds? pound
Total losses were estimated at over three million pounds. pound
Pour the sauce over the pasta. pour
She poured boiling water down the sink. pour
Although I poured it carefully, I still managed to spill some. pour
Pour away as much fat as possible from the roasting pan. pour
Tears poured down his cheeks. pour
Thick black smoke was pouring out of the roof. pour
Blood was pouring from the wound. pour
The sweat was pouring off her. pour
Light poured in. pour
pour (sth): Will you pour the coffee? pour
Shall I pour? pour
pour sth out: I was in the kitchen, pouring out drinks. pour
pour sth for sb: I've poured a cup of tea for you. pour
pour sb sth: I've poured you a cup of tea. pour
pour (down): The rain continued to pour down. pour
It's pouring outside. pour
It's pouring with rain. pour
pour (down) rain: It's pouring rain outside. pour
Letters of complaint continue to pour in. pour
Commuters came pouring out of the station. pour
chilli powder powder
lumps of chalk crushed to (a) fine white powder powder
The snow was like powder. powder
A wide range of cleaning fluids and powders is available. powder
The mustard is sold in powder form. powder
powder skiing (= on fine dry snow) powder
They've switched off the power. power
a power failure power
nuclear/wind/solar power power
engine power power
economic power power
air/sea power (= military strength in the air/ at sea) power
purchasing power power
Their efforts to exercise collective bargaining power against multinational companies have failed. power
the power of the media power
parent power power
world powers power
an allied/enemy power power
power (to do sth): The Secretary of State has the power to approve the proposals. power
The powers of the police must be clearly defined. power
power (of sth): The president has the power of veto over all new legislation. power
Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters. power
It is not within my power (= I am unable or not in a position) to help you. power
I will do everything in my power to help you. power
He had lost the power of speech. power
The drug may affect your powers of concentration. power
He had to use all his powers of persuasion. power
power (over sb/sth): The aim is to give people more power over their own lives. power
power (to do sth): He has the power to make things very unpleasant for us. power
to have sb in your power (= to be able to do what you like with sb) power
to take/seize/lose power power
The present regime has been in power for two years. power
The party came to power at the last election. power
They are hoping to return to power. power
a power struggle between rival factions within the party power
an immensely powerful organization powerful
one of the most powerful directors in Hollywood powerful
a rich and powerful man powerful
Only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release. powerful
powerful weapons powerful
a powerful engine powerful
a powerful voice powerful
a powerful telescope powerful
I traded my computer in for a more powerful model. powerful
a powerful image/drug/speech powerful
Television may have a powerful influence on children. powerful
Fear is a powerful emotion. powerful
There is a powerful argument for changing the law. powerful
a powerful body powerful
a powerful athlete powerful
Bob's very practical. He does all the odd jobs around the house. practical
Let's be practical and work out the cost first. practical
a practical little car, ideal for the city practical
Cool, loose-fitting clothes are practical in a hot climate. practical
It wouldn't be practical for us to go all that way just for the weekend. practical
It was difficult to find a practical solution to the problem. practical
to have gained practical experience of the work practical
practical advice/help/support practical
practical problems practical
There are some obvious practical applications of the research. practical
In practical terms, it means spending less. practical
From a practical point of view, it isn't a good place to live. practical
The theatre was practically empty. practically
I meet famous people practically every day. practically
My essay is practically finished now. practically
With that crack in it, the vase is worth practically nothing. practically
There's practically no difference between the two options. practically
Practically speaking, we can't afford it. practically
It sounds like a good idea, but I don't think it will work practically. practically
conversation practice practice
It takes a lot of practice to play the violin well. practice
There's a basketball practice every Friday evening. practice
She does an hour's piano practice every day. practice
common/current/standard practice practice
guidelines for good practice practice
a review of pay and working practices practice
religious practices practice
child care policy and practice practice
the theory and practice of teaching practice
She's determined to put her new ideas into practice. practice
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. in practice
to practice the piano every day practice
The team is practicing for their big game on Friday. practice
They practiced the dance until it was perfect. practice
She's practicing medicine in Philadelphia. practice
You need to practise every day. practise
practise for sth: She's practising for her piano exam. practise
practise sth: I've been practising my serve for weeks. practise
practise (sth) on sb/sth: He usually wants to practise his English on me. practise
practise doing sth: Practise reversing the car into the garage. practise
to practise self-restraint/safe sex practise
Do you still practise your religion? practise
There are over 50 000 solicitors practising in England and Wales. practise
practise as sth: She practised as a barrister for many years. practise
practise sth: He was banned from practising medicine. practise
His teachers are full of praise for the progress he's making. praise
She wrote poems in praise of freedom. praise
His latest movie has won high praise from the critics. praise
We have nothing but praise for the way they handled the investigation. praise
The team coach singled out two players for special praise. praise
She left with their praises ringing in her ears. praise
They always sing his praises (= praise him very highly). praise
hymns/songs of praise praise
Praise be (to God)! (= expressing belief or joy) praise
praise sb/sth: She praised his cooking. praise
praise sb/sth for sth/for doing sth: He praised his team for their performance. praise
They were praised by police for reporting the theft. praise
praise sb/sth as sth: Critics praised the work as highly original. praise
Praise the Lord. praise
Allah be praised. praise
to say your prayers prayer
prayers for the sick prayer
He arrived at that very moment, as if in answer to her prayer. prayer
Their prayers were answered and the child was found safe and well. prayer
It was a prayer she had learnt as a child. prayer
They knelt in prayer. prayer
We believe in the power of prayer. prayer
precise details/instructions/measurements precise
Can you give a more precise definition of the word? precise
I can be reasonably precise about the time of the incident. precise
We were just talking about her when, at that precise moment, she walked in. precise
Doctors found it hard to establish the precise nature of her illness. precise
a skilled and precise worker precise
small, precise movements precise
She's rather prim and precise. precise
They look precisely the same to me. precisely
That's precisely what I meant. precisely
It's not clear precisely how the accident happened. precisely
The meeting starts at 2 o'clock precisely. precisely
to describe sth precisely precisely
She pronounced the word very slowly and precisely. precisely
It's precisely because I care about you that I don't like you staying out late. precisely
The children are precisely the ones who will suffer if they get divorced. precisely
predict sth: a reliable method of predicting earthquakes predict
Nobody could predict the outcome. predict
The party is predicting a majority of 20 seats. predict
predict what, whether, etc...: It is impossible to predict what will happen. predict
predict (that)...: She predicted (that) the election result would be close. predict
He predicted (that) it would be a smash hit. predict
it is predicted that...: It was predicted that inflation would continue to fall. predict
sb/sth is predicted to do sth: The trial is predicted to last for months. predict
This figure is predicted to rise to one billion by the year 2015. predict
prefer sth: 'Coffee or tea?' 'I'd prefer tea, thanks.' prefer
I much prefer jazz to rock music. prefer
I would prefer it if you didn't tell anyone. prefer
A local firm is to be preferred. prefer
prefer sth + adj.: I prefer my coffee black. prefer
prefer to do sth: The donor prefers to remain anonymous. prefer
I prefer not to think about it. prefer
prefer sb/sth to do sth: Would you prefer me to stay? prefer
prefer doing sth: I prefer playing in defence. prefer
prefer that...: I would prefer that you did not mention my name. prefer
It's a matter of personal preference. preference
Many people expressed a strong preference for the original plan. preference
I can't say that I have any particular preference. preference
Let's make a list of possible speakers, in order of preference. preference
a study of consumer preferences preference
She was chosen in preference to her sister. in preference to sb/sth
My wife is pregnant. pregnant
I was pregnant with our third child at the time. pregnant
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) pregnant
to get/become pregnant pregnant
He got his girlfriend pregnant and they're getting married. pregnant
She's six months pregnant. pregnant
business/commercial/industrial premises premises
The company is looking for larger premises. premises
No alcohol may be consumed on the premises. premises
Police were called to escort her off the premises. premises
These premises are regularly checked by security guards. premises
Preparation for the party started early. preparation
food preparation preparation
Careful preparation for the exam is essential. preparation
The third book in the series is currently in preparation. preparation
The team has been training hard in preparation for the big game. preparation
No athlete would dream of entering a big race without adequate preparation. preparation
preparation (for sth): The country is making preparations for war. preparation
Was going to college a good preparation for your career? preparation
preparation (to do sth): We made preparations to move to new offices. preparation
wedding preparations preparation
prepare sth/sb: to prepare a report prepare
prepare sth/sb for sb/sth: A hotel room is being prepared for them. prepare
The college prepares students for a career in business. prepare
I had no time to prepare. prepare
prepare for sth: The whole class is working hard preparing for the exams. prepare
prepare yourself (for sth): The police are preparing themselves for trouble at the demonstration. prepare
I had been preparing myself for this moment. prepare
Her condition is not improving as we hoped. You must prepare yourselves for the worst. prepare
prepare to do sth: I was preparing to leave. prepare
prepare yourself to do sth: The troops prepared themselves to go into battle. prepare
He was in the kitchen preparing lunch. prepare
I was not prepared for all the problems it caused. prepared
We'll be better prepared next time. prepared
When they set out they were well prepared. prepared
We are not prepared to accept these conditions. prepared
How much are you prepared to pay? prepared
The police officer read out a prepared statement. prepared
I usually buy packs of prepared vegetables to save time. prepared
He hardly seemed to notice my presence. presence
Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect. presence
Your presence is requested at the meeting. presence
The test can identify the presence of abnormalities in the unborn child. presence
in the present situation present
the present owner of the house present
a list of all club members, past and present present
We do not have any more information at the present time. present
A few brief comments are sufficient for present purposes. present
You can't use it in its present condition. present
Most fathers wish to be present at the birth of their child. present
There were 200 people present at the meeting. present
The mistake was obvious to all those present. present
I wasn't present when the doctor examined him. present
Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing. present
Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body. present
birthday/Christmas/wedding, etc. presents present
What can I get him for a birthday present? present
You've got to forget the past and start living in the present. present
I'm sorry he's out at present (= now). present
present sth: The company has decided it must present a more modern image. present
It is essential that we present a united front (= show that we all agree). present
present yourself + adv./prep.: You need to present yourself better. present
present sth/sb/yourself as sth: He likes to present himself as a radical politician. present
The press presents this as a kind of victory. present
The article presents these proposals as misguided. present
present sth (to sb): The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June. present
present sth (for sth): Eight options were presented for consideration. present
Are you presenting a paper at the conference? present
He presents a convincing case. present
The banks will begin to present their arguments today. present
present sth: The local MP will start the race and present the prizes. present
present sb with sth: On his retirement, colleagues presented him with a set of golf clubs. present
present sth to sb: The sword was presented by the family to the museum. present
The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court. presentation
The presentation of prizes began after the speeches. presentation
The Mayor will make the presentation (= hand over the gift) herself. presentation
Members will be admitted on presentation of a membership card. presentation
a presentation copy (= a free book given by the author or publisher ) presentation
Improving the product's presentation (= the way it is wrapped, advertised, etc.) should increase sales. presentation
I admire the clear, logical presentation of her arguments. presentation
The sales manager will give a presentation on the new products. presentation
He was anxious to preserve his reputation. preserve
Efforts to preserve the peace have failed. preserve
She managed to preserve her sense of humour under very trying circumstances. preserve
preserve sth/sb: a perfectly preserved 14th century house preserve
Is he really 60? He's remarkably well preserved. preserve
preserve sth + adj.: This vase has been preserved intact. preserve
olives preserved in brine preserve
Wax polish preserves wood and leather. preserve
The society was set up to preserve endangered species from extinction. preserve
Several presidents attended the funeral. president
the President of the United States president
President Obama is due to visit the country next month. president
Do you have any comment, Mr President? president
to be made president of the students' union president
She travels extensively in her role as President for the Save the Children Fund. president
the bank president president
the president of Columbia Pictures president
the local/national/foreign press press
the popular/tabloid press (= smaller newspapers with a lot of pictures and stories of famous people) press
The story was reported in the press and on television. press
the music/sporting press (= newspapers and magazines about music/sport) press
Unlike the American, the British press operates on a national scale. press
the freedom of the Press/press freedom (= the freedom to report any events and express opinions) press
The event is bound to attract wide press coverage (= it will be written about in many newspapers). press
According to French press reports, three people have been killed. press
The Press was/were not allowed to attend the trial. press
She has been harassed by the press, who desperately need a story. press
press sth/sb/yourself against sth: She pressed her face against the window. press
press sth to sth: He pressed a handkerchief to his nose. press
press sth together: She pressed her lips together. press
press against sth: His body was pressing against hers. press
press sth: to press a button/switch/key press
press sth + adj.: He pressed the lid firmly shut. press
(+ adv./prep.): Press here to open. press
She pressed down hard on the gas pedal. press
She was unable to attend because of the pressure of work. pressure
You need to be able to handle pressure in this job. pressure
How can anyone enjoy the pressures of city life? pressure
pressure (for sth): The pressure for change continued to mount. pressure
pressure (on sb) (to do sth): There is a great deal of pressure on young people to conform. pressure
The government eventually bowed to popular pressure (= they agreed to do what people were trying to get them to do). pressure
Teenagers may find it difficult to resist peer pressure. pressure
A band of high/low pressure is moving across the country. pressure
air/water pressure pressure
Check the tyre pressure (= the amount of air in a tyre) regularly. pressure
a pressure gauge (= an instrument used for measuring the pressure of a liquid or a gas) pressure
The nurse applied pressure to his arm to stop the bleeding. pressure
The barriers gave way under the pressure of the crowd. pressure
Draught beer is pumped out of the barrel under pressure. under pressure
The director is under increasing pressure to resign. under pressure
The pound came under pressure from foreign currencies today, increasing the chances of a rise in interest rates. under pressure
The team performs well under pressure. under pressure
Presumably this is where the accident happened. presumably
You'll be taking the car, presumably? presumably
I couldn't concentrate, presumably because I was so tired. presumably
I'm tired of having to pretend all the time. pretend
Of course I was wrong; it would be hypocritical to pretend otherwise. pretend
pretend (to sb) (that...): He pretended to his family that everything was fine. pretend
We pretended (that) nothing had happened. pretend
She pretended (that) she was his niece. pretend
pretend to do sth: I pretended to be asleep. pretend
He pretended not to notice. pretend
She didn't love him, though she pretended to. pretend
pretend sth: She pretended an interest she did not feel. pretend
They didn't have any real money so they had to pretend. pretend
pretend (that)...: Let's pretend (that) we're astronauts. pretend
I'm pretty sure I'll be going. pretty
The game was pretty good. pretty
It's pretty hard to explain. pretty
I'm going to have to find a new apartment pretty soon. pretty
That performance was pretty impressive. pretty
Things are looking pretty good! pretty
a pretty face pretty
a pretty little girl pretty
You look so pretty in that dress! pretty
pretty clothes pretty
a pretty garden pretty
a pretty name pretty
prevent sth/sb: The accident could have been prevented. prevent
The government took steps to prevent a scandal. prevent
prevent sb/sth from doing sth: He is prevented by law from holding a licence. prevent
Nothing would prevent him from speaking out against injustice. prevent
prevent (sb/sth) doing sth: Nothing would prevent him/his speaking out against injustice. prevent
No previous experience is necessary for this job. previous
The car has only had one previous owner. previous
She is his daughter from a previous marriage. previous
I was unable to attend because of a previous engagement. previous
The judge will take into consideration any previous convictions. previous
We dealt with this in a previous chapter. previous
We had met on two previous occasions. previous
I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. I'd only seen him the previous day. previous
The building had previously been used as a hotel. previously
The book contains a number of photographs not previously published. previously
I had visited them three days previously. previously
Boat for sale, price £2 000 price
house/retail/oil/share prices price
to charge a high/reasonable/low price for sth price
The price of cigarettes is set to rise again. price
He managed to get a good price for the car. price
rising/falling prices price
Can you give me a price for the work (= tell me how much you will charge)? price
I'm only buying it if it's the right price (= a price that I think is reasonable). price
Children over five must pay (the) full price for the ticket. price
How much are these? They don't have a price on them. price
It's amazing how much computers have come down in price over the past few years. price
price rises/increases/cuts price
a price list price
price (of sth): Criticism is part of the price of leadership. price
price (for sth/for doing sth): Loneliness is a high price to pay for independence in your old age. price
Giving up his job was a small price to pay for his children's happiness. price
Being recognized wherever you go is the price you pay for being famous. price
Pride would not allow him to accept the money. pride
Her pride was hurt. pride
Losing his job was a real blow to his pride. pride
It's time to swallow your pride (= hide your feelings of pride) and ask for your job back. pride
Male pride forced him to suffer in silence. pride
The sight of her son graduating filled her with pride. pride
He felt a glow of pride as people stopped to admire his garden. pride
pride (in sth): I take (a) pride in my work. pride
pride (in doing sth): We take great pride in offering the best service in town. pride
I looked with pride at what I had achieved. pride
Success in sport is a source of national pride. pride
a parish priest priest
the ordination of women priests priest
a course designed primarily for specialists primarily
The problem is not primarily a financial one. primarily
The report is primarily concerned with aircraft safety. primarily
The person primarily responsible is the project manager. primarily
The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English. primary
Our primary concern must be the children. primary
Good health care is of primary importance. primary
primary causes primary
The disease is still in its primary stage. primary
primary teachers primary
the royal princes prince
the Prince of Wales prince
Prince Albert of Monaco prince
the royal princesses princess
Princess Anne princess
the Princess of Wales princess
Princess Michael of Kent princess
He has high moral principles. principle
I refuse to lie about it; it's against my principles. principle
Stick to your principles and tell him you won't do it. principle
She refuses to allow her family to help her as a matter of principle. principle
He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle. principle
the principles and practice of writing reports principle
The principle behind it is very simple. principle
There are three fundamental principles of teamwork. principle
Discussing all these details will get us nowhere; we must get back to first principles (= the most basic rules). principle
the principle that free education should be available for all children principle
the principle that heat rises principle
A tidal current turbine is similar in principle to a windmill. principle
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. in principle
They have agreed to the proposal in principle but we still have to negotiate the terms. in principle
I'm having the pictures developed and printed. print
The photo was printed in all the national newspapers. print
The magazine was sued for printing a libellous article about her family. print
They printed 30 000 copies of the book. print
The firm specializes in printing calendars. print
Do you want your address printed at the top of the letter? print
I'm printing a copy of the document for you. print
Each card is printed with a different message. print
Click on the icon when you want to print. print
How many copies shall I print out? print sth off/out
How many sets of prints would you like? print
a colour print print
a framed set of prints print
in large/small/bold print print
The print quality of the new laser printer is superb. print
a colour/laser printer printer
the invention of printing printing
the printing trade printing
colour printing printing
production and printing costs printing
Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable. prior
This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent. prior
Visits are by prior arrangement. prior
Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal. prior
She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement. prior
They have a prior claim to the property. prior
during the week prior to the meeting prior
a high/low priority priority
Education is a top priority. priority
Our first priority is to improve standards. priority
Financial security was high on his list of priorities. priority
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). priority
You need to get your priorities straight. priority
Club members will be given priority. priority
The search for a new vaccine will take priority over all other medical research. priority
Priority cases, such as homeless families, get dealt with first. priority
He was sent to prison for five years. prison
She is in prison, awaiting trial. prison
to be released from prison prison
a maximum-security prison prison
the prison population (= the total number of prisoners in a country) prison
the problem of overcrowding in prisons prison
Ten prison officers and three inmates needed hospital treatment following the riot. prison
the prison service/system prison
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. prison
The number of prisoners serving life sentences has fallen. prisoner
They are demanding the release of all political prisoners. prisoner
He was taken prisoner by rebel soldiers. prisoner
They are holding her prisoner and demanding a large ransom. prisoner
She is afraid to go out and has become a virtual prisoner in her own home. prisoner
He was a prisoner of his own ignorance. prisoner
Let's go somewhere a bit more private. private
a politician's private life private
private banks private
a programme to return many of the state companies to private ownership private
private doctors private
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). private
her private thoughts and feelings private
a private conversation private
They were sharing a private joke. private
Senior defence officials held private talks. private
The sign said, 'Private property. Keep out.' private
Those are my father's private papers. private
The hotel has 110 bedrooms, all with private bathrooms. private
The villa has its own private beach. private
Can we speak privately? privately
In public he supported the official policy, but privately he was sure it would fail. privately
a privately owned company privately
Their children were educated privately. privately
She smiled, but privately she was furious. privately
Is there somewhere we can discuss this in private? in private
She was awarded the Nobel Peace prize. prize
He won first prize in the woodwind section. prize
There are no prizes for guessing (= it is very easy to guess) who she was with. prize
I won £500 in prize money. prize
Win a car in our grand prize draw! prize
the probable cause/explanation/outcome probable
highly/quite/most probable probable
It is probable that the disease has a genetic element. probable
All four players are probables for the national team. probable
You're probably right. probably
It'll probably be OK. probably
It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs. probably
'Is he going to be there?' 'Probably.' probably
'Do we need the car?' 'Probably not.' probably
As you probably know, I'm going to be changing jobs soon. probably
The two cases are most probably connected. probably
big/major/serious problems problem
health/family, etc. problems problem
financial/practical/technical problems problem
to address/tackle/solve a problem problem
to fix a problem problem
the problem of drug abuse problem
If he chooses Mary it's bound to cause problems. problem
Let me know if you have any problems. problem
Most students face the problem of funding themselves while they are studying. problem
The problem first arose in 2008. problem
Unemployment is a very real problem for graduates now. problem
It's a nice table! The only problem is (that) it's too big for our room. problem
Stop worrying about their marriage—it isn't your problem. problem
There's no history of heart problems (= disease connected with the heart) in our family. problem
the magazine's problem page (= containing letters about readers' problems and advice about how to solve them) problem
'Can I pay by credit card?' 'Yes, no problem.' no problem
'Thanks for the ride.' 'No problem.' no problem
maintenance procedures procedure
emergency/safety/disciplinary procedures procedure
to follow normal/standard/accepted procedure procedure
Making a complaint is quite a simple procedure. procedure
The procedure for logging on to the network usually involves a password. procedure
We're not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale. proceed
Work is proceeding slowly. proceed
He left detailed instructions about the best way to proceed. proceed
a consultation process process
to begin the difficult process of reforming the education system process
I'm afraid getting things changed will be a slow process. process
mental processes process
Coming off the drug was a long and painful (= difficult) process for him. process
Find which food you are allergic to by a process of elimination. process
We're in the process of selling our house. process
I was moving some furniture and I twisted my ankle in the process (= while I was doing it). process
the ageing process process
It's a normal part of the learning process. process
manufacturing processes process
a new process for rustproofing car bodies process
Most of the food we buy is processed in some way. process
processed cheese process
a sewage processing plant process
I sent three rolls of film away to be processed. process
A phone call to the manager produced the result she wanted. produce
The drug produces a feeling of excitement. produce
She produced a delicious meal out of a few leftovers. produce
The region produces over 50% of the country's wheat. produce
These shrubs produce bright red berries. produce
Our cat produced kittens last week. produce
Her duty was to produce an heir to the throne. produce
a factory that produces microchips produce
French wine producers producer
Libya is a major oil producer. producer
Hollywood screenwriters, actors and producers producer
dairy/meat/pharmaceutical, etc. products product
investment in product development product
to launch a new product on to the market product
We need new product to sell (= a new range of products). product
the products of the reaction product
wheat/oil/car, etc. production production
land available for food production production
The new model will be in production by the end of the year. production
Production of the new aircraft will start next year. production
The car went out of production in 2007. production
production costs production
a production process production
a decline/an increase in production production
It is important not to let production levels fall. production
drugs to stimulate the body's production of hormones production
a new production of 'King Lear' production
Every year the school puts on a musical production. production
He wants a career in film production. production
the medical/legal/teaching, etc. profession profession
to enter/go into/join a profession profession
the caring professions (= that involve looking after people) profession
He was an electrician by profession. profession
She was at the very top of her profession. profession
The legal profession has/have always resisted change. profession
professional qualifications/skills professional
professional standards/practice professional
an opportunity for professional development professional
If it's a legal matter you need to seek professional advice. professional
You must not let your personal reactions interfere with your professional judgement. professional
Most of the people on the course were professional women. professional
He dealt with the problem in a highly professional way. professional
Many of the performers were very professional. professional
professional conduct/misconduct professional
a professional golfer professional
After he won the amateur championship he turned professional. professional
the world of professional football professional
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use professional
You need a professional to sort out your finances. professional
a top golf professional professional
This was clearly a job for a real professional. professional
Professor (Ann) Williams professor
a chemistry professor professor
to be appointed Professor of French at Cambridge professor
He was made (a) professor at the age of 40. professor
a rise/an increase/a drop/a fall in profits profit
profit (on sth): The company made a healthy profit on the deal. profit
profit (from sth): Profit from exports rose 7.3% profit
Net profit (= after you have paid costs and tax) was up 16.1%. profit
The sale generated record profits. profit
We should be able to sell the house at a profit. profit
The agency is voluntary and not run for profit. profit
There isn't much profit in running a restaurant these days. profit
Load the program into the computer. program
an intense training program program
the university's graduate programs program
a TV program program
In this class, students will learn how to program. program
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. program
an exciting musical programme programme
a week-long programme of lectures programme
What's the programme for (= what are we going to do) tomorrow? programme
a theatre programme programme
a news programme programme
Did you see that programme on India last night? programme
What time is that programme on? programme
Which programme do you want to watch? programme
to launch a research programme programme
a training programme for new staff programme
a programme of economic reform programme
Human beings are genetically programmed to learn certain kinds of language. programme
The final section of road is programmed for completion next month. programme
to make progress progress
slow/steady/rapid/good progress progress
We have made great progress in controlling inflation. progress
economic/scientific/technical progress progress
They asked for a progress report on the project. progress
Work on the new offices is now in progress. in progress
Please be quiet—examination in progress. in progress
The course allows students to progress at their own speed. progress
Work on the new road is progressing slowly. progress
The line of traffic progressed slowly through the town. progress
Cases can take months to progress through the courts. progress
a history project project
The final term will be devoted to project work. project
a research project project
a building project project
to set up a project to computerize the library system project
Images are projected onto the retina of the eye. project
project sth: A growth rate of 4% is projected for next year. project
project sth to do sth: The unemployment rate has been projected to fall. project
it is projected that...: It is projected that the unemployment rate will fall. project
The next edition of the book is projected for publication in March. project
The projected housing development will go ahead next year. project
promise (to do sth): The college principal promised to look into the matter. promise
'Promise not to tell anyone!' 'I promise.' promise
They arrived at 7.30 as they had promised. promise
promise sth: The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster. promise
I'll see what I can do but I can't promise anything. promise
promise (that)...: The brochure promised (that) the local food would be superb. promise
promise sb (that)...: You promised me (that) you'd be home early tonight. promise
promise sth to sb: He promised the money to his grandchildren. promise
promise sb sth: He promised his grandchildren the money. promise
promise yourself sth: I've promised myself some fun when the exams are over. promise
promise (sb) + speech: 'I'll be back soon,' she promised. promise
to make/keep/break a promise promise
promise (to do sth): She kept her promise to visit her aunt regularly. promise
promise (of sth): The government failed to keep its promise of lower taxes. promise
promise (that...): Do I have your promise that you won't tell anyone about this? promise
You haven't gone back on your promise, have you? promise
He simply broke every single promise he ever made me. promise
Her work shows great promise. promise
He failed to fulfil his early promise. promise
Their future was full of promise. promise
policies to promote economic growth promote
a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues promote
promote sth: The band has gone on tour to promote their new album. promote
promote sth as sth: The area is being promoted as a tourist destination. promote
promote sb: She worked hard and was soon promoted. promote
promote sb (from sth) (to sth): He has been promoted to sergeant. promote
Her promotion to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise. promotion
The new job is a promotion for him. promotion
a job with excellent promotion prospects promotion
Her job is mainly concerned with sales and promotion. promotion
We are doing a special promotion of Chilean wines. promotion
Prompt action was required as the fire spread. prompt
Prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated. prompt
Please be prompt when attending these meetings. prompt
prompt sth: The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security. prompt
His speech prompted an angry outburst from a man in the crowd. prompt
prompt sb to do sth: The thought of her daughter's wedding day prompted her to lose some weight. prompt
She deals with all the correspondence promptly and efficiently. promptly
They arrived promptly at two o'clock. promptly
Very few people can pronounce my name correctly. pronounce
The 'b' in lamb is not pronounced. pronounce
a guide to English pronunciation pronunciation
There is more than one pronunciation of 'garage'. pronunciation
Your pronunciation is excellent. pronunciation
positive/conclusive proof proof
proof of sth: Can you provide any proof of identity? proof
Keep the receipt as proof of purchase. proof
These results are a further proof of his outstanding ability. proof
proof that...: There is no proof that the knife belonged to her. proof
We should have had a proper discussion before voting. proper
Please follow the proper procedures for dealing with complaints. proper
Nothing is in its proper place. proper
Eat some proper food, not just toast and jam! proper
When are you going to get a proper job? proper
How much money do we need to do the job properly? properly
The television isn't working properly. properly
Make sure the letter is properly addressed. properly
You acted perfectly properly in approaching me first. properly
When will these kids learn to behave properly? properly
This building is government property. property
Be careful not to damage other people's property. property
The price of property has risen enormously. property
property prices property
a property developer property
There are a lot of empty properties in the area. property
The proportion of men to women in the college has changed dramatically over the years. proportion
The basic ingredients are limestone and clay in the proportion 2:1. proportion
The room is very long in proportion to (= relative to) its width. proportion
You haven't drawn the figures in the foreground in proportion. proportion
The head is out of proportion with the body. proportion
an impressive building with fine proportions proportion
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). proportion
Water covers a large proportion of the earth's surface. proportion
Loam is a soil with roughly equal proportions of clay, sand and silt. proportion
The proportion of regular smokers increases with age. proportion
A higher proportion of Americans go on to higher education than is the case in Britain. proportion
to submit/consider/accept/reject a proposal proposal
proposal to do sth: a proposal to build more office accommodation proposal
proposal that...: His proposal that the system should be changed was rejected. proposal
proposal for sth: They judged that the time was right for the proposal of new terms for the trade agreement. proposal
He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse. propose
propose to sb: She proposed to me! propose
propose sth (to sb): to propose marriage propose
propose to do sth: What do you propose to do now? propose
propose doing sth: How do you propose getting home? propose
propose sth: The government proposed changes to the voting system. propose
What would you propose? propose
propose that...: She proposed that the book be banned. propose
She proposed that the book should be banned. propose
it is proposed that...: It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. propose
propose doing sth: He proposed changing the name of the company. propose
it is proposed to do sth: It was proposed to pay the money from public funds. propose
prospect (of sth/of doing sth): There is no immediate prospect of peace. prospect
A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen). prospect
prospect (that...): There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid. prospect
an exciting prospect prospect
Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect. prospect
prospect (of sth/of doing sth): The prospect of becoming a father filled him with alarm. prospect
good job/employment/career prospects prospect
At 25 he was an unemployed musician with no prospects. prospect
prospect for sth: Long-term prospects for the economy have improved. prospect
prospect of sth: What are the prospects of promotion in this job? prospect
protect sb/sth/yourself (against/from sth): Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack. protect
They huddled together to protect themselves from the wind. protect
Our aim is to protect the jobs of our members. protect
Each company is fighting to protect its own commercial interests. protect
protect (against/from sth): a paint that helps protect against rust protect
a protected area/species protect
The plant is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. protect
Wear clothes that provide adequate protection against the wind and rain. protection
He asked to be put under police protection. protection
the conservation and protection of the environment protection
data protection laws protection
They wore the charm as a protection against evil spirits. protection
She wrote a letter of apology but only under protest. under protest
protest (about/against/at sth): Students took to the streets to protest against the decision. protest
The victim's widow protested at the leniency of the sentence. protest
There's no use protesting, I won't change my mind. protest
protest sth: They fully intend to protest the decision. protest
They were a proud and independent people. proud
Don't be too proud to ask for help. proud
She was too proud to admit she could be wrong. proud
proud parents proud
the proud owner of a new car proud
proud of sb/sth/yourself: Your achievements are something to be proud of. proud
He was proud of himself for not giving up. proud
proud to be/have sth: I feel very proud to be a part of the team. proud
proud that...: She was proud that her daughter had so much talent. proud
This is the proudest moment of my life. proud
It was a proud day in the nation's history proud
The car had been his proudest possession. proud
She proudly displayed her prize. proudly
He constantly feels he has to prove himself to others. prove
It was proving extremely difficult to establish the truth. prove
His lack of experience may prove a problem in a crisis. prove
prove to be sth: The promotion proved to be a turning point in his career. prove
Their fears proved to be groundless. prove
prove sth: They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence. prove
'I know you're lying.' 'Prove it!' prove
He felt he needed to prove his point (= show other people that he was right). prove
Are you just doing this to prove a point? prove
What are you trying to prove? prove
I certainly don't have anything to prove—my record speaks for itself. prove
prove sth to sb: Just give me a chance and I'll prove it to you. prove
prove (that)...: This proves (that) I was right. prove
prove sb/sth/yourself + adj./noun: She was determined to prove everyone wrong. prove
In this country, you are innocent until proved guilty. prove
prove sb/sth/yourself to be/have sth: You've just proved yourself to be a liar. prove
prove what, how, etc...: This just proves what I have been saying for some time. prove
it is proved that...: Can it be proved that he did commit these offences? prove
provide sth: The hospital has a commitment to provide the best possible medical care. provide
The report was not expected to provide any answers. provide
Please answer questions in the space provided. provide
provide sth for sb: We are here to provide a service for the public. provide
provide sb with sth: We are here to provide the public with a service. provide
We'll buy everything you produce, provided of course the price is right. provided
Provided that you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to £100 a day. provided
They've gone down the pub for a drink. pub
a pub lunch pub
the landlord of the local pub pub
Let's go somewhere a little less public. public
a public figure (= a person who is well known because they are often on the television, radio, etc.) public
Details of the government report have not yet been made public. public
She entered public life (= started a job in which she became known to the public) at the age of 25. public
This latest scandal will not have done their public image (= the opinion that people have of them) any good. public
a public apology public
The painting will be put on public display next week. public
This may be the band's last public appearance together. public
public money/spending/funding/expenditure public
He spent much of his career in public office (= working in the government). public
the public purse (= the money that the government can spend) public
The rail industry is no longer in public ownership (= controlled by the government). public
a public education system public
a public library public
The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the issues. public
Levels of waste from the factory may be a danger to public health. public
Why would the closure of hospitals be in the public interest (= useful to ordinary people)? public
The government had to bow to public pressure. public
a publicly owned company publicly
He later publicly apologized for his comments. publicly
This information is not publicly available. publicly
The palace is now open to the public. public
There have been many complaints from members of the public. public
The public has/have a right to know what is contained in the report. public
She doesn't like to be seen in public without her make-up on. in public
They never argue in public. in public
the publication date publication
the publication of his first novel publication
specialist publications publication
a delay in the publication of the exam results publication
The newspaper continues to defend its publication of the photographs. publication
good/bad/adverse publicity publicity
There has been a great deal of publicity surrounding his disappearance. publicity
The trial took place amid a blaze of (= a lot of) publicity. publicity
She works in publicity. publicity
There has been a lot of advance publicity for her new film. publicity
publicity material publicity
a publicity campaign publicity
The band dressed up as the Beatles as a publicity stunt. publicity
He's in charge of the publicity for next year's festival. publicity
The first edition was published in 2007. publish
He works for a company that publishes reference books. publish
Most of our titles are also published on CD-ROM. publish
Pictures of the suspect were published in all the daily papers. publish
The editors published a full apology in the following edition. publish
The report will be published on the Internet. publish
She hasn't published anything for years. publish
University teachers are under pressure to publish. publish
a publishing house (= company) publishing
a job in publishing publishing
Pull the lever to start the motor. pull
Don't pull the trigger! pull
to pull a muscle/ligament/tendon pull
Pull the curtains—it's dark outside. pull
pull sth/yourself + adv./prep.: The dog snapped at her and she quickly pulled back her hand. pull
pull sth/yourself + adj.: John pulled himself free and ran off. pull
You push and I'll pull. pull
Don't pull so hard or the handle will come off. pull
pull at/on sth: I pulled on the rope to see if it was secure. pull
pull sth: Stop pulling her hair! pull
pull sb/sth + adv./prep.: She pulled him gently towards her. pull
pull sth + adj.: Pull the door shut. pull
Pull the plug out. pull
She pulled off her boots. pull
He pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). pull
Pull your chair nearer the table. pull
He pulled on his sweater. pull
She took his arm and pulled him along. pull
In this area oxen are used to pull carts. pull
The doctors think she will pull through. pull through, pull through sth
The project became so expensive that we had to pull out. pull out (of sth)
The police car signalled to us to pull in. pull in (to sth)
A car suddenly pulled out in front of me. pull out
They are pulling their troops out of the war zone. pull sb/sth out (of sth)
She saw the ambulance coming up behind her and pulled over. pull over
Stop crying and pull yourself together! pull yourself together
He pulled up at the traffic lights. pull up
The magnetic pull of the city was hard to resist. pull
He felt the pull of paternal love. pull
the earth's gravitational pull pull
The tides depend on the pull of the moon. pull
I gave the door a sharp pull and it opened. pull
One last pull on the rope should do it. pull
punch sb/sth: He was kicked and punched as he lay on the ground. punch
He was punching the air in triumph. punch
punch sb/sth in/on sth: She punched him on the nose. punch
a punch in the face punch
Hill threw a punch at the police officer. punch
a knockout punch punch
He shot out his right arm and landed a punch on Lorrimer's nose. punch
punish sb: Those responsible for this crime will be severely punished. punish
My parents used to punish me by not letting me watch TV. punish
punish sb for sth/for doing sth: He was punished for refusing to answer their questions. punish
to inflict/impose/mete out punishment punishment
punishment (for sth): What is the punishment for murder? punishment
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. punishment
The punishment should fit the crime. punishment
He was sent to his room as a punishment. punishment
How many pupils does the school have? pupil
She now teaches only private pupils. pupil
The painting is by a pupil of Rembrandt. pupil
to make a purchase (= buy sth) purchase
Keep your receipt as proof of purchase. purchase
The company has just announced its £27 million purchase of Park Hotel. purchase
major purchases, such as a new car purchase
If you are not satisfied with your purchase we will give you a full refund. purchase
The equipment can be purchased from your local supplier. purchase
They purchased the land for $1 million. purchase
Please ensure that you purchase your ticket in advance. purchase
Victory was purchased (= achieved) at too great a price. purchase
beaches of pure white sand pure
a pure voice pure
They met by pure chance. pure
She laughed with pure joy. pure
These reports are pure speculation (= there is no evidence that they are true). pure
a bottle of pure water pure
The air was sweet and pure. pure
pure gold/silk, etc. pure
These shirts are 100% pure cotton. pure
Classical dance in its purest form requires symmetry and balance. pure
One movie is classified as pure art, the other as entertainment. pure
I saw the letter purely by chance. purely
The charity is run on a purely voluntary basis. purely
She took the job purely and simply for the money. purely
The drapes are purely decorative. purely
a purple flower purple
His face was purple with rage. purple
She was dressed in purple. purple
Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money. purpose
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university. purpose
A meeting was called for the purpose of appointing a new treasurer. purpose
The experiments serve no useful purpose (= are not useful). purpose
The building is used for religious purposes. purpose
These gifts count as income for tax purposes. purpose
For the purposes of this study, the three groups have been combined. purpose
Volunteer work gives her life (a sense of) purpose. purpose
He did it on purpose, knowing it would annoy her. on purpose
to pursue a goal/an aim/an objective pursue
We intend to pursue this policy with determination. pursue
She wishes to pursue a medical career. pursue
to pursue legal action pursue
We have decided not to pursue the matter. pursue
She left the theatre, hotly pursued by the press. pursue
Police pursued the car at high speed. pursue
Jake has been pursuing her (= trying to have a relationship with her) for months. pursue
The music teacher really pushes her pupils. push
Lucy should push herself a little harder. push
push sb (into sth/into doing sth): My teacher pushed me into entering the competition. push
push sb to do sth: No one pushed you to take the job, did they? push
I pushed the button for the top floor. push
This development could push the country into recession. push
The rise in interest rates will push prices up. push
We pushed and pushed but the piano wouldn't move. push
Push hard when I tell you to. push
You push and I'll pull. push
push at sth: She pushed at the door but it wouldn't budge. push
push sth: He walked slowly up the hill pushing his bike. push
push sb/sth + adv./prep.: She pushed the cup towards me. push
He pushed his chair back and stood up. push
He tried to kiss her but she pushed him away. push
She pushed her face towards him. push
push sth + adj.: I pushed the door open. push
People were pushing and shoving to get to the front. push
Try and push your way through the crowd. push
The government is pushing ahead with its electoral reforms. push ahead/forward (with sth)
The push for reform started in 2007. push
He wants to open his own business, but needs a push in the right direction to get him started. push
a final push against the enemy push
The firm has begun a major push into the European market. push
She gave him a gentle push. push
The car won't start. Can you give it a push? push
At the push of a button (= very easily) he could get a whole list of names. push
She put it very tactfully. put
Put simply, we accept their offer or go bankrupt. put
I was, to put it mildly, annoyed (= I was extremely angry). put
He was too trusting—or, to put it another way, he had no head for business. put
The meat was—how shall I put it?—a little overdone. put
As T.S. Eliot puts it... put
She had never tried to put this feeling into words. put
Can you help me put this letter into good English, please? put
Her new job has put a great strain on her. put
They put pressure on her to resign. put
It's time you put a stop to this childish behaviour. put
I was put in charge of the office. put
The incident put her in a bad mood. put
Put yourself in my position. What would you have done? put
I tried to put the matter into perspective. put
Don't go putting yourself at risk. put
It was time to put their suggestion into practice. put
This new injury will put him out of action for several weeks. put
Put your name here. put
Friday at 11? I'll put it in my diary. put
I couldn't read what she had put. put
We had to put new locks on all the doors. put
Put the cases down there, please. put
Did you put sugar in my coffee? put
Put your hand up if you need more paper. put
He put his fist through a glass door. put
Her family put her into a nursing home. put
It was the year the Americans put a man on the moon. put
to put up a flag put sth up
She's put her hair up. put sth up
to put up a building/fence/memorial/tent put sth up
to put up a notice put sth up
They've put up the rent by £20 a month. put sth up
We can put you up for the night. put sb up
to put the garbage/trash out put sth out
Have you put out clean towels for the guests? put sth out
to put out a candle/cigarette/light put sth out
Firefighters soon put the fire out. put sth out
Hurry up! Put your coat on! put sth on
She's just putting on her make-up. put sth on
I'll put the kettle on for tea. put sth on
She put on the brakes suddenly. put sth on
Do you mind if I put some music on? put sth on
He put some jazz on the stereo. put sth on
She looks like she's put on weight. put sth on
He must have put on several kilos. put sth on
She's very clever but her manner does tend to put people off. put sb off
Don't be put off by how it looks—it tastes delicious. put sb off
Don't put me off when I'm trying to concentrate. put sb off
The sudden noise put her off her game. put sb off
We're having a new shower put in. put sth in
We've put the wedding forward by one week. put sth forward
to put forward a suggestion put sth forward
Put that knife down before you hurt somebody! put sth down
It's a great book. I couldn't put it down. put sth down
She put the phone down on me (= ended the call before I had finished speaking). put sth down
If you use something, put it back! put sth back
The meeting has been put back to next week. put sth back
I'm just going to put the car away (= in the garage). put sth away
He was put off science by bad teaching. put sb off sth/sb
put doing sth: The accident put her off driving for life. put sb off sth/sb
We've had to put off our wedding until September. put sth off
put doing sth: He keeps putting off going to the dentist. put sth off
Could you put me through to the manager, please? put sb/sth through (to sb/...)
to put together a model plane/an essay/a meal put sth together
I think we can put together a very strong case for the defence. put sth together
I don't know how she puts up with him. put up with sb/sth
I'm not going to put up with their smoking any longer. put up with sb/sth
academic/educational/professional/vocational qualifications qualification
a nursing/teaching, etc. qualification qualification
He left school with no formal qualifications. qualification
to acquire/gain/get/obtain/have/hold qualifications qualification
In this job, experience counts for more than paper qualifications. qualification
Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification for this job. qualification
a qualified accountant/teacher, etc. qualified
to be highly/suitably/fully qualified qualified
qualified for sth: She's extremely well qualified for the job. qualified
I don't know much about it, so I don't feel qualified to comment. qualified
He failed to qualify. qualify
qualify for sth: They qualified for the World Cup. qualify
qualify (for sth): If you live in the area, you qualify for a parking permit. qualify
To qualify, you must have lived in this country for at least three years. qualify
qualify sb (for sth): Paying a fee doesn't automatically qualify you for membership. qualify
qualify sb (for sth): This training course will qualify you for a better job. qualify
qualify sb to do sth: The test qualifies you to drive heavy vehicles. qualify
How long does it take to qualify? qualify
qualify as sth: He qualified as a doctor last year. qualify
to be of good/poor/top quality quality
goods of a high quality quality
high-quality goods quality
a decline in water quality quality
When costs are cut product quality suffers. quality
Their quality of life improved dramatically when they moved to France. quality
contemporary writers of quality quality
We aim to provide quality at reasonable prices. quality
Get it right, even if it takes time; it's quality not quantity that matters. quality
personal qualities such as honesty and generosity quality
to have leadership qualities quality
She has all the qualities of a good teacher. quality
It's hard to find people with the right qualities for the job. quality
a large/small quantity of sth quantity
enormous/vast/huge quantities of food quantity
a product that is cheap to produce in large quantities quantity
Is it available in sufficient quantity? quantity
The data is limited in terms of both quality and quantity. quantity
The police found a quantity of drugs at his home. quantity
It's cheaper to buy goods in quantity. quantity
I was overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of information available. quantity
It's (a) quarter to four now—I'll meet you at (a) quarter past. quarter
It's quarter of four now—I'll meet you at quarter after. quarter
a quarter of a mile quarter
The programme lasted an hour and a quarter. quarter
Cut the apple into quarters. quarter
The theatre was about three quarters full. quarter
to be crowned queen queen
kings and queens queen
the Queen of Norway queen
Queen Victoria queen
to ask/answer a question question
The question is, how much are they going to pay you? question
The question arises as to whether or not he knew of the situation. question
The key question of what caused the leak remains unanswered. question
He put a question to the minister about the recent reforms. question
I hope the police don't ask any awkward questions. question
The government doesn't have the answers to these difficult questions. question
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need 'Yes' or 'No' as an answer. question
Question 3 was very difficult. question
In the exam there's sure to be a question on energy. question
Let's look at the question of security. question
The question which needs to be addressed is one of funding. question
Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided). question
On the day in question we were in Cardiff. in question
The future of public transport is not in question. in question
It's merely a question of time before the business collapses. just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth)
It's just a question of deciding what you really want. just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth)
Another trip abroad this year is out of the question. out of the question
There was no question of his/him cancelling the trip so near the departure date. there is/was no question of (sth happening/sb doing sth)
She was arrested and questioned about the fire. question
The students were questioned on the books they had been studying. question
Over half of those questioned said they rarely took any exercise. question
question sth: I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it. question
No one has ever questioned her judgement. question
question whether, what, etc...: He questioned whether the accident was solely the truck driver's fault. question
She gave him a quick glance. quick
These cakes are very quick and easy to make. quick
Would you like a quick drink? quick
The doctor said she'd make a quick recovery. quick
It's quicker by train. quick
Are you sure this is the quickest way? quick
Have you finished already? That was quick! quick
His quick thinking saved her life. quick
He fired three shots in quick succession. quick
a quick learner quick
quick (to do sth): The kids were quick to learn. quick
She was quick (= too quick) to point out the mistakes I'd made. quick
Her quick hands suddenly stopped moving. quick
Try to be quick! We're late already. quick
Once again, his quick wits (= quick thinking) got him out of an awkward situation. quick
He's a quick study (= he learns quickly). quick
We need to make a quick decision. quick
The company wants quick results. quick
There isn't a quick answer to this problem. quick
She walked quickly away. quickly
We'll repair it as quickly as possible. quickly
The last few weeks have gone quickly (= the time seems to have passed quickly). quickly
He replied to my letter very quickly. quickly
It quickly became clear that she was dying. quickly
her quiet voice quiet
a quieter, more efficient engine quiet
Could you keep the kids quiet while I'm on the phone? quiet
He went very quiet (= did not say much) so I knew he was upset. quiet
'Be quiet,' said the teacher. quiet
She crept downstairs (as) quiet as a mouse. quiet
a quiet street quiet
They lead a quiet life. quiet
Business is usually quieter at this time of year. quiet
They had a quiet wedding. quiet
The hotel is in a quiet location near the sea. quiet
to have a quiet drink quiet
I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. quiet
She was quiet and shy. quiet
I've decided to resign but I'd rather you kept quiet about it. keep quiet about sth, keep sth quiet
This story is too big to be kept quiet. keep quiet about sth, keep sth quiet
to speak/move quietly quietly
I spent a few hours quietly relaxing. quietly
He is quietly confident that they can succeed (= he is confident, but he is not talking about it too much). quietly
a quietly-spoken woman quietly
If I don't get more money I'll quit. quit
quit as sth: He has decided to quit as manager of the team. quit
quit sth: He quit the show last year because of bad health. quit
She quit school at 16. quit
quit doing sth: I've quit smoking. quit
quit (sth): Just quit it! quit
We only just started. We're not going to quit now. quit
quite big/good/cold/warm/interesting quite
He plays quite well. quite
I quite like opera. quite
quite delicious/amazing/empty/perfect quite
This is quite a different problem. quite
I'm quite happy to wait for you here. quite
Flying is quite the best way to travel. quite
It wasn't quite as simple as I thought it would be. quite
Quite frankly, I don't blame you. quite
I've had quite enough of your tantrums. quite
Are you quite sure? quite
I quite agree. quite
I don't quite know what to do next. quite
Quite apart from all the work, he had financial problems. quite
The theatre was not quite (= was almost) full. quite
It's like being in the Alps, but not quite. quite
'I almost think she prefers animals to people.' 'Quite right too,' said Bill. quite
'I'm sorry to be so difficult.' 'That's quite all right.' quite
You'll be quite comfortable here. quite
I can see it quite clearly. quite
'You've no intention of coming back?' 'I'm quite sorry, but no, I have not.' quite
They drank quite a lot of wine. quite a lot (of sth)
quote sth (from sb/sth): He quoted a passage from the minister's speech. quote
to quote Shakespeare quote
Quote this reference number in all correspondence. quote
The figures quoted in this article refer only to Britain. quote
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. quote
'It will all be gone tomorrow.' 'Can I quote you on that? ' quote
Don't quote me on this (= this is not an official statement), but I think he is going to resign. quote
She said, and I quote, 'Life is meaningless without love.' quote
+ speech: 'The man who is tired of London is tired of life,' he quoted. quote
the Caucasian/Mongolian, etc. race race
people of mixed race race
This custom is found in people of all races throughout the world. race
legislation against discrimination on the grounds of race or sex race
a race between the two best runners of the club race
Who won the race? race
He's already in training for the big race against Bailey. race
Their horse came third in the race last year. race
a boat/horse/road, etc. race race
a five-kilometre race race
Shall we have a race to the end of the beach? race
race (for sth): the race for the presidency race
race (to do sth): The race is on (= has begun) to find a cure for the disease. race
The days seemed to race past. race
She raced through the work in no time at all. race
race sb/sth + adv./prep.: The injured man was raced to the hospital. race
She raced her car through the narrow streets of the town. race
race (against sb/sth): Who will he be racing against in the next round? race
They raced to a thrilling victory in the relay. race
She'll be racing for the senior team next year. race
race sb/sth: We raced each other back to the car. race
race to do sth: Television companies are racing to be the first to screen his life story. race
a racing stable racing
one of the racing world's most popular characters racing
motor/yacht/greyhound, etc. racing racing
a racing driver racing
The interview was broadcast on radio and television. radio
The play was written specially for radio. radio
I listen to the radio on the way to work. radio
Did you hear the interview with him on the radio? radio
local/national radio radio
a radio programme/station radio
to turn the radio on/off radio
a car radio radio
a radio cassette player radio
He was unable to contact Blake by radio. radio
to keep in radio contact radio
radio signals/waves radio
to hear a gale warning on/over the ship's radio radio
She leaned on the ship's rail and gazed out to sea. rail
a picture/curtain/towel rail rail
to travel by rail rail
rail travel/services/fares rail
a rail link/network rail
railroad tracks railroad
This town got a lot bigger when the railroad came in the 1860s. railroad
The railway is still under construction. railway
a disused railway railway
Her father worked on the railways. railway
a railway station/worker/company railway
the Midland Railway railway
a model railway railway
There will be rain in all parts tomorrow. rain
Rain is forecast for the weekend. rain
Don't go out in the rain. rain
It's pouring with rain (= raining very hard). rain
heavy/torrential/driving rain rain
The rain poured down. rain
It looks like rain (= as if it is going to rain). rain
A light rain began to fall. rain
I think I felt a drop of rain. rain
Is it raining? rain
It had been raining hard all night. rain
It hardly rained at all last summer. rain
It started to rain. rain
raise sb/sth: They were both raised in the South. raise
kids raised on a diet of hamburgers raise
raise sb/sth as sth: raise sb/sth + noun: They raised her (as) a Catholic. raise
I was born and raised a city boy. raise
The book raises many important questions. raise
I'm glad you raised the subject of money. raise
to raise a loan raise
We are raising money for charity. raise
He set about raising an army. raise
to raise salaries/prices/taxes raise
They raised their offer to $500. raise
We need to raise public awareness of the issue. raise
How can we raise standards in schools? raise
Don't tell her about the job until you know for sure—we don't want to raise her hopes (= make her hope too much). raise
I've never heard him even raise his voice (= speak louder because he was angry). raise
She raised the gun and fired. raise
He raised a hand in greeting. raise
She raised her eyes from her work. raise
Somehow we managed to raise her to her feet. raise
He raised himself up on one elbow. raise
The child was now out of her range of vision (= not near enough for her to see). range
These missiles have a range of 300 miles. range
our new range of hair products range
Most of the students are in the 17-20 age range. range
There will be an increase in the range of 0 to 3 per cent. range
It's difficult to find a house in our price range (= that we can afford). range
This was outside the range of his experience. range
The hotel offers a wide range of facilities. range
There is a full range of activities for children. range
This material is available in a huge range of colours. range
He shouted angrily at anyone within range. in/within range (of sth)
The cat stayed well out of range of the children. out of range (of sth)
She hid away in her house, out of range of prying eyes. out of range (of sth)
She was not used to mixing with people of high social rank. rank
He rose through the ranks to become managing director. rank
Within months she was elevated to ministerial rank. rank
Promotion will mean that I'm immediately above him in rank. rank
He was soon promoted to the rank of captain. rank
officers of junior/senior rank rank
a campaign to attract more women into the military ranks rank
officers, and other ranks (= people who are not officers) rank
The colonel was stripped of his rank (= was given a lower position, especially as a punishment). rank
rank sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The tasks have been ranked in order of difficulty. rank
She is currently the highest ranked player in the world. rank
top-ranked players rank
rank sb/sth as sth: Voters regularly rank education as being more important than defence. rank
rank (sb/sth) + adj.: Last year, he was ranked second in his age group. rank
At the height of her career she ranked second in the world. rank
rank sb/sth + noun: The university is ranked number one in the country for engineering. rank
rank as sth: It certainly doesn't rank as his greatest win. rank
(+ adv./prep.): The restaurant ranks among the finest in town. rank
This must rank with (= be as good as) the greatest movies ever made. rank
Health and education rank highly with voters. rank
You just don't rank (= you're not good enough). rank
rapid change/expansion/growth rapid
a rapid rise/decline in sales rapid
The patient made a rapid recovery. rapid
a rapid pulse/heartbeat rapid
The guard fired four shots in rapid succession. rapid
The disease is spreading at a rapid rate. rapid
a rapidly growing economy rapidly
Crime figures are rising rapidly. rapidly
a rare disease/occurrence/sight rare
This weekend, visitors will get a rare chance to visit the private apartments. rare
rare (for sb/sth to do sth): It's extremely rare for it to be this hot in April. rare
rare (to do sth): It is rare to find such loyalty these days. rare
On the rare occasions when they met he hardly even dared speak to her. rare
It was a rare (= very great) honour to be made a fellow of the college. rare
a rare book/coin/stamp rare
a rare breed/plant rare
This species is extremely rare. rare
She is rarely seen in public nowadays. rarely
We rarely agree on what to do. rarely
a rarely-performed play rarely
Rarely has a debate attracted so much media attention. rarely
You will rarely, if ever, have to wait longer than an hour. rarely
Most people walk at an average rate of 5 kilometres an hour. rate
The number of reported crimes is increasing at an alarming rate. rate
Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation. rate
At the rate you work, you'll never finish! rate
Local businesses are closing at a/the rate of three a year. rate
a high/low/rising rate of unemployment rate
the annual crime/divorce rate rate
His pulse rate dropped suddenly. rate
a high success/failure rate rate
rate sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The university is highly rated for its research. rate
They rated him highly as a colleague. rate
rate sb/sth + adj.: Voters continue to rate education high on their list of priorities. rate
rate sb/sth (as) sth: rate sb/sth + noun: The show was rated (as) a success by critics and audiences. rate
rate as sth: The match rated as one of their worst defeats. rate
+ adj.: I'm afraid our needs do not rate very high with this administration. rate
rate sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The schools were rated according to their exam results. rate
a top-rated programme rate
rate sb/sth + noun: She is currently rated number two in the world. rate
The instructions were rather complicated. rather
She fell and hurt her leg rather badly. rather
I didn't fail the exam; in fact I did rather well! rather
It was a rather difficult question. rather
It was rather a difficult question. rather
He looks rather like his father. rather
The patient has responded to the treatment rather better than expected. rather
He was conscious that he was talking rather too much. rather
She worked as a secretary, or rather, a personal assistant. rather
In the end he had to walk—or rather run—to the office. rather
The walls were not white, but rather a sort of dirty grey. rather
I think I'll have a cold drink rather than coffee. rather than
Why didn't you ask for help, rather than trying to do it on your own? rather than
She'd rather die than give a speech. would rather... (than)
'Do you want to come with us?' 'No, I'd rather not.' would rather... (than)
Would you rather walk or take the bus? would rather... (than)
'Do you mind if I smoke?' 'Well, I'd rather you didn't.' would rather... (than)
raw meat raw
These fish are often eaten raw. raw
reach sth: Is the cable long enough to reach the socket? reach
He reached across the table to squeeze her hand. reach
reach sth + adv./prep.: He reached out his hand to touch her. reach
(+ adv./prep.): 'Grab the end of the rope.' 'I can't reach that far!' reach
reach sth: Can you reach the light switch from where you're sitting? reach
to reach a conclusion/decision/verdict/compromise reach
Politicians again failed to reach an agreement. reach
The conflict has now reached a new level of intensity. reach
Daytime temperatures can reach 40°C. reach
He first reached the finals in 2008. reach
His parents have not yet reached retirement age. reach
The negotiations have reached deadlock. reach
They didn't reach the border until after dark. reach
The beach can only be reached by boat. reach
I hope this letter reaches you. reach
The rumours eventually reached the President. reach
Local residents have reacted angrily to the news. react
I nudged her but she didn't react. react
You never know how he is going to react. react
The market reacted by falling a further two points. react
People can react badly to certain food additives. react
a chemical/nuclear reaction reaction
a skilled driver with quick reactions reaction
to have an allergic reaction to a drug reaction
The return to traditional family values is a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades. reaction
What was his reaction to the news? reaction
My immediate reaction was one of shock. reaction
A spokesman said the changes were not in reaction to the company's recent losses. reaction
There has been a mixed reaction to her appointment as director. reaction
The decision provoked an angry reaction from local residents. reaction
I tried shaking him but there was no reaction. reaction
read about/of sth: I read about the accident in the local paper. read
read that...: I read that he had resigned. read
read sth: Don't believe everything you read in the papers. read
She's still learning to read. read
Some children can read and write before they go to school. read
read sth: I can't read your writing. read
Can you read music? read
I'm trying to read the map. read
I'm going to go to bed and read. read
read to sb/yourself: He liked reading to his grandchildren. read
read sth: to read a book/a magazine/the newspaper read
Have you read any Steinbeck (= novels by him)? read
He read the poem aloud. read
read sth to sb/yourself: Go on—read it to us. read
read sb sth: She read us a story. read
an avid reader of science fiction reader
a fast/slow reader reader
The reader is left to draw his or her own conclusions. reader
readers' letters reader
Are you a 'Times' reader? reader
Meter readings are taken every three months. reading
reading matter/material reading
a series of reading books for children reading
a reading list (= a list of books, etc. that students are expected to read for a particular subject) reading
further reading (= at the end of a book, a list of other books that give more information about the same subject) reading
The report makes for interesting reading (= it is interesting to read) reading
The article is not exactly light reading (= it is not easy to read). reading
My hobbies include reading and painting. reading
He needs more help with his reading. reading
Are you any good at map reading? reading
reading glasses (= worn when reading) reading
a reading lamp/light (= one that can be moved to shine light onto sth that you are reading) reading
She has a reading knowledge of German (= she can understand written German). reading
Are you nearly ready? ready
'Shall we go?' 'I'm ready when you are!' ready
ready for sth: I'm just getting the kids ready for school. ready
I was twenty years old and ready for anything. ready
I'm not sure if Karen is ready for marriage yet. ready
ready to do sth: Right, we're ready to go. ready
Volunteers were ready and waiting to pack the food in boxes. ready
Come on, dinner's ready! ready
The new building should be ready by 2015. ready
ready for sth: Can you help me get everything ready for the party? ready
ready to do sth: The contract will be ready to sign in two weeks. ready
He looks a real idiot. real
This accident could have produced a real tragedy. real
Her next play was a real contrast. real
This is a real privilege. real
Are those real flowers? real
real leather real
Tell me the real reason. real
Bono's real name is Paul Hewson. real
See the real Africa on one of our walking safaris. real
I couldn't resist the opportunity to meet a real live celebrity. real
I do my best to hide my real feelings from others. real
She never had any real friends at school. real
his first real kiss real
I had no real interest in politics. real
He was making a real effort to be nice to her. real
She has not shown any real regret for what she did. real
It wasn't a ghost; it was a real person. real
pictures of animals, both real and mythological real
In the movies guns kill people instantly, but it's not like that in real life. real
Politicians seem to be out of touch with the real world. real
The growth of violent crime is a very real problem. real
There's no real possibility of them changing their minds. real
We have a real chance of success. real
a realistic assessment realistic
We have to be realistic about our chances of winning. realistic
It is not realistic to expect people to spend so much money. realistic
We must set realistic goals. realistic
a realistic target realistic
to pay a realistic salary realistic
a realistic drawing realistic
We try to make these training courses as realistic as possible. realistic
realistic graphics realistic
She refuses to face reality. reality
You're out of touch with reality. reality
The reality is that there is not enough money to pay for this project. reality
They seemed to have the perfect marriage but the reality was very different. reality
the harsh realities of life reality
This decision reflects the realities of the political situation. reality
The paperless office is still far from being a reality. reality
Will time travel ever become a reality? reality
Outwardly she seemed confident but in reality she felt extremely nervous. in reality
In reality, human beings and dinosaurs never lived on earth at the same time. in reality
She never realized her ambition of becoming a professional singer. realize
We try to help all students realize their full potential (= be as successful as they are able to be). realize
realize (that)...: I didn't realize (that) you were so unhappy. realize
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong. realize
realize how, what, etc...: I don't think you realize how important this is to her. realize
realize (sth): I hope you realize the seriousness of this crime. realize
Only later did she realize her mistake. realize
The situation was more complicated than they had at first realized. realize
They managed to leave without any of us realizing. realize
it is realized that...: There was a cheer when it was realized that everyone was safely back. realize
What do you really think about it? really
Tell me what really happened. really
They are not really my aunt and uncle. really
I can't believe I am really going to meet the princess. really
I want to help, I really do. really
Now I really must go. really
I really don't mind. really
He really likes you. really
I really and truly am in love this time. really
a really hot fire really
I'm really sorry. really
She was driving really fast. really
I don't really agree with that. really
It doesn't really matter. really
'Did you enjoy the book?' 'Not really ' (= 'no' or 'not very much'). really
We've done well, really. really
Do you really expect me to believe that? really
I don't really need to go, do I? really
'We're going to Japan next month.' 'Oh, really?' really
'She's resigned.' 'Really? Are you sure?' really
A trailer was attached to the rear of the truck. rear
There are toilets at both front and rear of the plane. rear
A high gate blocks the only entrance to the rear. rear
front and rear windows rear
the rear entrance of the building rear
reason (why...): I'd like to know the reason why you're so late. reason
Give me one good reason why I should help you. reason
reason (that...): We aren't going for the simple reason that we can't afford it. reason
reason (for sth): She gave no reasons for her decision. reason
reason (for doing sth): I have no particular reason for doubting him. reason
He said no but he didn't give a reason. reason
For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow. reason
The man attacked me for no apparent reason. reason
She resigned for personal reasons. reason
For reasons of security the door is always kept locked. reason
He wants to keep them all in his office for reasons best known to himself. reason
people who, for whatever reason, are unable to support themselves reason
'Why do you want to know?' 'No reason ' (= I do not want to say why). reason
'Why did she do that?' 'She must have her reasons ' (= secret reasons which she does not want to tell). reason
He was excused by reason of (= because of) his age. reason
reason (to do sth): They have reason to believe that he is lying. reason
We have every reason (= have very good reasons) to feel optimistic. reason
You have no reason to accuse him of laziness. reason
reason (why...): There is no reason why we should agree to this. reason
reason (for sth/for doing sth): This result gives us all the more reason for optimism. reason
She complained, with reason (= rightly), that she had been underpaid. reason
Only human beings are capable of reason (= of thinking in a logical way, etc.). reason
to lose your reason (= become mentally ill) reason
the conflict between faith and reason reason
I can't get her to listen to reason. reason
Why can't they see reason? reason
to be open to reason (= to be willing to accept sensible advice) reason
He's looking for a job and he's willing to do anything within reason. reason
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen. reasonable
Be reasonable! We can't work late every night. reasonable
Any reasonable person would have done exactly as you did. reasonable
The prosecution has to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he is guilty of murder. reasonable
We have reasonable grounds for believing that you are responsible. reasonable
You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. reasonable
It seems a perfectly reasonable request to make. reasonable
He made us a reasonable offer for the car. reasonable
You must submit your claim within a reasonable time. reasonable
We sell good quality food at reasonable prices. reasonable
a reasonable standard of living reasonable
The hotel was reasonable, I suppose (= but not excellent). reasonable
There's a reasonable chance that he'll come. reasonable
The instructions are reasonably straightforward. reasonably
She seems reasonably happy in her new job. reasonably
We tried to discuss the matter calmly and reasonably. reasonably
He couldn't reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once. reasonably
The apartments are reasonably priced (= not too expensive). reasonably
recall sth: She could not recall his name. recall
(+ adv./prep.): If I recall correctly, he lives in Luton. recall
recall (sb/sth) doing sth: I can't recall meeting her before. recall
recall that...: He recalled that she always came home late on Wednesdays. recall
recall what, when, etc...: Can you recall exactly what happened? recall
+ speech: 'It was on a Thursday in March,' he recalled. recall
Can I have a receipt, please? receipt
to make out (= write) a receipt receipt
receive sth + adv./prep.: The play was well received by the critics. receive
The proposals have been favourably received by most political commentators. receive
receive sth with sth: The statistics were received with concern. receive
receive sth from sb: We received a warm welcome from our hosts. receive
receive sth: Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. receive
to receive severe injuries receive
receive sth: to receive a letter/present/phone call receive
to receive information/payment/thanks receive
receive sth from sb/sth: He received an award for bravery from the police service. receive
a recent development/discovery/event recent
his most recent visit to Poland recent
There have been many changes in recent years. recent
We received a letter from him recently. recently
Until recently they were living in York. recently
I haven't seen them recently (= it is some time since I saw them). recently
Have you used it recently (= in the recent past)? recently
the reception area reception
We arranged to meet in reception at 6.30. reception
You can leave a message with reception. reception
the reception desk reception
a wedding reception reception
A champagne reception was held at the Swallow Hotel. reception
They hosted a reception for 75 guests. reception
Her latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans. reception
Delegates gave him a warm reception as he called for more spending on education. reception
good/bad reception reception
There was very poor reception on my phone. reception
I reckon (that) I'm going to get that job. reckon
He'll be famous one day. What do you reckon (= do you agree)? reckon
It's worth a lot of money, I reckon. reckon
'They'll never find out.' 'You reckon? ' (= I think you may be wrong about that) reckon
reckon to be/have sth: Children are reckoned to be more sophisticated nowadays. reckon
They hadn't reckoned on a rebellion. reckon on sth
reckon doing sth: We'd reckoned on having good weather. reckon on sth
He glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of recognition. recognition
the automatic recognition of handwriting and printed text by computer recognition
a growing recognition that older people have potential too recognition
There is a general recognition of the urgent need for reform. recognition
to seek international/official/formal recognition as a sovereign state recognition
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. recognition
She gained only minimal recognition for her work. recognition
He received the award in recognition of his success over the past year. recognition
recognize sb/sth: I recognized him as soon as he came in the room. recognize
Do you recognize this tune? recognize
recognize sb/sth by/from sth: I recognized her by her red hair. recognize
recognize sth: They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. recognize
recognize sth as sth: Drugs were not recognized as a problem then. recognize
recognize how, what, etc...: Nobody recognized how urgent the situation was. recognize
recognize that...: We recognized that the task was not straightforward. recognize
it is recognized that...: It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary. recognize
recognize sb/sth to be/have sth: Drugs were not recognized to be a problem then. recognize
recognize sb/sth (as sth): recognized qualifications recognize
The UK has refused to recognize the new regime. recognize
be recognized to be/have sth: He is recognized to be their natural leader. recognize
The book is now recognized as a classic. recognize
She's a recognized authority on the subject. recognize
recommend sb/sth: Can you recommend a good hotel? recommend
recommend sb/sth (to sb) (for/as sth): I recommend the book to all my students. recommend
She was recommended for the post by a colleague. recommend
The hotel's new restaurant comes highly recommended (= a lot of people have praised it). recommend
recommend sth: The report recommended a 10% pay increase. recommend
It is dangerous to exceed the recommended dose. recommend
a recommended price of $50 recommend
recommend (that)...: I recommend (that) he see a lawyer. recommend
I recommend (that) he should see a lawyer. recommend
it is recommended that...: It is strongly recommended that the machines should be checked every year. recommend
recommend sb to do sth: We'd recommend you to book your flight early. recommend
recommend (sb) doing sth: He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie. recommend
recommend how, what, etc...: Can you recommend how much we should charge? recommend
The report criticizes the government's record on housing. record
The airline has a good safety record. record
He has an impressive record of achievement. record
She holds the world record for the 100 metres. record
to break the record (= to achieve a better result than there has ever been before) record
to set a new record record
There was a record number of candidates for the post. record
I got to work in record time. record
record profits record
Unemployment has reached a record high (= the highest level ever). record
to play a record record
a record collection record
You should keep a record of your expenses. record
medical/dental records record
Last summer was the wettest on record. record
It was the worst flood since records began. record
The band is back in the US recording their new album. record
record (sth): Did you remember to record that programme for me? record
a recorded concert record
Tell me when the tape starts recording. record
record sb/sth doing sth: He recorded the class rehearsing before the performance. record
record sth: Her childhood is recorded in the diaries of those years. record
You should record all your expenses during your trip. record
record how, what, etc...: His job is to record how politicians vote on major issues. record
record that...: She recorded in her diary that they crossed the Equator on 15 June. record
it is recorded that...: It is recorded that, by the year 630, four hundred monks were attached to the monastery. record
a recording of English music for clarinet and orchestra recording
a video recording of the wedding recording
during the recording of the show recording
recording equipment recording
a recording studio recording
the recording industry (= the industry that records and sells music) recording
the recording of financial transactions recording
recover sth: It took her a few minutes to recover consciousness. recover
to recover your sight recover
recover yourself: She seemed upset but quickly recovered herself. recover
The team recovered its lead in the second half. recover
recover sth: The police eventually recovered the stolen paintings. recover
recover sth from sb/sth: Six bodies were recovered from the wreckage. recover
He is unlikely to ever recover his legal costs. recover
It can take many years to recover from the death of a loved one. recover
The economy is at last beginning to recover. recover
He's still recovering from his operation. recover
a red car red
The lights (= traffic lights) changed to red before I could get across. red
He stammered something and went very red in the face. red
She went red as a beetroot. red
She went red as a beet. red
a red-haired girl red
red deer red
She often wears red. red
the reds and browns of the woods in the fall (= of the leaves) red
I've marked the corrections in red (= in red ink). red
The traffic lights were on red. red
reduce sth: Reduce speed now (= on a sign). reduce
Giving up smoking reduces the risk of heart disease. reduce
reduce sth by sth: Costs have been reduced by 20% over the past year. reduce
reduce sth (from sth) (to sth): The number of employees was reduced from 40 to 25. reduce
The skirt was reduced to £10 in the sale. reduce
a 33% reduction in the number of hospital beds available reduction
There has been some reduction in unemployment. reduction
a slight/significant/substantial/drastic reduction in costs reduction
The report recommends further reductions in air and noise emissions. reduction
There are reductions for children sharing a room with two adults. reduction
The star refers to items which are intended for the advanced learner. refer to sb/sth
The term 'Arts' usually refers to humanities and social sciences. refer to sb/sth
This paragraph refers to the events of last year. refer to sb/sth
The term 'accent' refers to pronunciation. The term 'dialect' refers to vocabulary and grammar. refer to sb/sth
You may refer to your notes if you want. refer to sb/sth
to refer to a dictionary refer to sb/sth
The victims were not referred to by name. refer to sb/sth (as sth)
Her mother never referred to him again. refer to sb/sth (as sth)
You know who I'm referring to. refer to sb/sth (as sth)
She always referred to Ben as 'that nice man'. refer to sb/sth (as sth)
I promised not to refer to the matter again. refer to sb/sth (as sth)
There is a list of references at the end of each chapter. reference
We will take up references after the interview. reference
The map reference is Y4. reference
Please quote your reference number when making an enquiry. reference
Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference. reference
I wrote down the name of the hotel for future reference (= because it might be useful in the future). reference
The library contains many popular works of reference (= reference books). reference
The book is full of references to growing up in India. reference
She made no reference to her illness but only to her future plans. reference
the President's passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the war reference
With reference to your letter of July 22... in/with reference to
His face was reflected in the mirror. reflect
She could see herself reflected in his eyes. reflect
The windows reflected the bright afternoon sunlight. reflect
When the sun's rays hit the earth, a lot of the heat is reflected back into space. reflect
This material absorbs the sound, and doesn't reflect it. reflect
Our newspaper aims to reflect the views of the local community. reflect
His music reflects his interest in African culture. reflect
Before I decide, I need time to reflect. reflect
reflect on/upon sth: She was left to reflect on the implications of her decision. reflect
reflect that...: On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well. reflect
reflect how, what, etc...: She reflected how different it could have been. reflect
+ speech: 'It could all have been so different,' she reflected. reflect
proposals to reform the social security system reform
The law needs to be reformed. reform
a reforming administration reform
He has promised to reform. reform
reform sb: She thought she could reform him. reform
a government committed to reform reform
economic/electoral/constitutional, etc. reform reform
the reform of the educational system reform
reforms in education reform
far-reaching/major/sweeping reforms reform
This dessert can be served straight from the refrigerator. refrigerator
refusal (of sth): the refusal of a request/an invitation/an offer refusal
a blunt/flat/curt refusal refusal
refusal to do sth: His refusal to discuss the matter is very annoying. refusal
Go on, ask her; she can hardly refuse. refuse
refuse to do sth: He flatly refused to discuss the matter. refuse
She refused to accept that there was a problem. refuse
I politely refused their invitation. refuse
The job offer was simply too good to refuse. refuse
refuse sth: The bank refused his demand for a full refund. refuse
The authorities refused permission for the new housing development. refuse
He refused our request for an interview. refuse
The judge refused her application for bail. refuse
refuse sb sth: They refused him a visa. refuse
She would never refuse her kids anything. refuse
regard sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): Her work is very highly regarded. regard
regard sb/sth/yourself as sth: Capital punishment was regarded as inhuman and immoral. regard
He regards himself as a patriot. regard
She is widely regarded as the current leader's natural successor. regard
He regarded us suspiciously. regard
I have little information as regards her fitness for the post. as regards sb/sth
As regards the first point in your letter... as regards sb/sth
regard for sb/sth: to do sth with scant/little/no regard for sb/sth regard
to have/pay/show little regard for other people's property regard
regard to sb/sth: He was driving without regard to speed limits. regard
Social services should pay proper regard to the needs of inner-city areas. regard
He held her in high regard (= had a good opinion of her). regard
regard for sb/sth: I had great regard for his abilities. regard
Children no longer have proper regard for their parents and teachers. regard
She has said nothing regarding your request. regarding
Call me if you have any problems regarding your work. regarding
the Arctic/tropical/desert, etc. regions region
one of the most densely populated regions of North America region
the Basque region of Spain region
regional variations in pronunciation regional
the conflict between regional and national interests regional
regional councils/elections/newspapers regional
The thermometer registered 32°C. register
The earthquake registered 3 on the Richter scale. register
The stock exchange has registered huge losses this week. register
register sth: to register a birth/marriage/death register
to register a company/trademark register
register sth in sth: The ship was registered in Panama. register
register sb + adj.: register (sb) as sth: She is officially registered (as) disabled. register
register (with sb/sth): to register with a doctor register
register (at/for sth): to register at a hotel register
a parish register (= of births, marriages and deaths) register
to be on the electoral register/register of voters register
Could you sign the hotel register please, sir? register
The teacher called the register (= checked who was present at school). register
regret sth: If you don't do it now, you'll only regret it. regret
The decision could be one he lives to regret. regret
'I've had a wonderful life,' she said, 'I don't regret a thing.' regret
She regretted the words the moment they were out of her mouth. regret
regret doing sth: He bitterly regretted ever having mentioned it. regret
regret what, how, etc...: I deeply regret what I said. regret
regret that...: I regret that I never got to meet him in person. regret
regret sth: The airline regrets any inconvenience. regret
regret that...: I regret that I am unable to accept your kind invitation. regret
regret to do sth: We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. regret
it is regretted that...: It is to be regretted that so many young people leave school without qualifications. regret
It is with great regret that I accept your resignation. regret
She expressed her regret at the decision. regret
a pang/twinge of regret regret
I have no regrets about leaving Newcastle (= I do not feel sorry about it). regret
What is your greatest regret (= the thing that you are most sorry about doing or not doing)? regret
He gave up teaching in 2009, much to the regret of his students. regret
Do you want regular or diet cola? regular
I just want to buy a regular white shirt—nothing fancy. regular
He's just a regular guy who loves his dog. regular
Regular or large fries? regular
a regular income regular
She couldn't find any regular employment. regular
a face with regular features regular
a regular geometric pattern regular
He flashed a smile, showing two rows of white, regular teeth. regular
I couldn't see my regular doctor today. regular
On Monday he would have to return to his regular duties. regular
It's important to follow the regular procedure. regular
Do you take regular exercise? regular
Domestic violence is a regular occurrence in some families. regular
our regular customers regular
regular offenders (= against the law) regular
He was a regular visitor to her house. regular
regular breathing regular
a regular pulse/heartbeat regular
A light flashed at regular intervals. regular
There is a regular bus service to the airport. regular
regular meetings/visits regular
The equipment is checked on a regular basis. regular
She writes a regular column for a national newspaper. regular
We meet regularly to discuss the progress of the project. regularly
The water in the fish tank should be changed regularly. regularly
I go there quite regularly. regularly
The plants were spaced regularly, about 50 cm apart. regularly
too many rules and regulations regulation
fire/safety/building, etc. regulations regulation
to comply with the regulations regulation
Under the new regulations spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled. regulation
the strict regulations governing the sale of weapons regulation
The lioness rejected the smallest cub, which died. reject
When her husband left home she felt rejected and useless. reject
Her body has already rejected two kidneys. reject
Imperfect articles are rejected by our quality control. reject
Please reject the following candidates... reject
I've been rejected by all the universities I applied to. reject
to reject an argument/a claim/a decision/an offer/a suggestion reject
The prime minister rejected any idea of reforming the system. reject
The proposal was firmly rejected. reject
All our suggestions were rejected out of hand. reject
relate sth: I found it difficult to relate the two ideas in my mind. relate
relate A to B: In the future, pay increases will be related to productivity. relate
relate sth: She relates her childhood experiences in the first chapters. relate
relate sth to sb: He related the facts of the case to journalists. relate
relate how, what, etc...: She related how he had run away from home as a boy. relate
relate that...: The story relates that an angel appeared and told him to sing. relate
We shall discuss the problem as it relates to our specific case. relate to sth/sb
The second paragraph relates to the situation in Scotland. relate to sth/sb
Many adults can't relate to children. relate to sth/sb
Our product needs an image that people can relate to. relate to sth/sb
Much of the crime in this area is related to drug abuse. related
These problems are closely related. related
a related issue/question related
a stress-related illness related
Are you related to Margaret? related
We're distantly related. related
related languages related
The llama is related to the camel. related
diplomatic/international/foreign relations relation
US-Chinese relations relation
teacher-pupil relations relation
relation (with sb/sth): Relations with neighbouring countries are under strain at present. relation
relation (between A and B): We seek to improve relations between our two countries. relation
to have sexual relations (= to have sex) relation
relation between A and B: the relation between rainfall and crop yields relation
relation to sth: the relation of the farmer to the land relation
The fee they are offering bears no relation to the amount of work involved. relation
I have some comments to make in relation to (= concerning) this matter. relation
Its brain is small in relation to (= compared with) its body. relation
Little of what he said has any relation to fact. relation
a close/near/distant relation of mine relation
a relation by marriage relation
a party for friends and relations relation
He's called Brady too, but we're no relation (= not related). relation
Is he any relation to you? relation
relationship (between A and B): The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. relationship
relationship (with sb): She has a very close relationship with her sister. relationship
I have established a good working relationship with my boss. relationship
a master-servant relationship relationship
Their affair did not develop into a lasting relationship. relationship
She's had a series of miserable relationships. relationship
Are you in a relationship? relationship
Money problems have put a strain on their relationship. relationship
relationship (between A and B): the relationship between mental and physical health relationship
relationship (to sth): This comment bore no relationship to the subject of our conversation. relationship
People alter their voices in relationship to background noise. relationship
an inverse relationship relationship
a father-son relationship relationship
relationship between A and B: I'm not sure of the exact relationship between them—I think they're cousins. relationship
the relative merits of the two plans relative
the position of the sun relative to the earth relative
They now live in relative comfort (= compared with how they lived before). relative
Given the failure of the previous plan, this turned out to be a relative success. relative
It's all relative though, isn't it? We never had any money when I was a kid and $500 was a fortune to us. relative
a close/distant relative relative
her friends and relatives relative
The ibex is a distant relative of the mountain goat. relative
Relatively speaking, these jobs provide good salaries. relatively speaking
Just relax and enjoy the movie. relax
I'm going to spend the weekend just relaxing. relax
relax with sth: When I get home from work I like to relax with the newspaper. relax
I'll only relax when I know you're safe. relax
Relax! Everything will be OK. relax
Allow your muscles to relax completely. relax
relax sth: The massage relaxed my tense back muscles. relax
He relaxed his grip on her arm. relax
The dictator refuses to relax his grip on power. relax
The council has relaxed the ban on dogs in city parks. relax
He appeared relaxed and confident before the match. relaxed
She had a very relaxed manner. relaxed
I'm feeling more relaxed about the future now. relaxed
a family-run hotel with a relaxed atmosphere relaxed
I take a fairly relaxed attitude towards what the kids wear to school. relaxed
a relaxing evening with friends relaxing
Police have released no further details about the accident. release
to release a movie/book/CD release
new products released onto the market release
to release the clutch/handbrake/switch, etc. release
She burst into tears, releasing all her pent-up emotions. release
He refused to release her arm. release
10 000 balloons were released at the ceremony. release
Intense heat is released in the reaction. release
release sb/sth: to release a prisoner/hostage release
release sb/sth from sth: Firefighters took two hours to release the driver from the wreckage. release
Death released him from his suffering. release
the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere release
to monitor radiation releases release
The new software is planned for release in April. release
The movie goes on general release (= will be widely shown in cinemas/movie theaters) next week. release
the latest new releases release
The government has been working to secure the release of the hostages. release
She can expect an early release from prison. release
a relevant suggestion/question/point relevant
Do you have the relevant experience? relevant
Send me all the relevant information. relevant
relevant to sth/sb: These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry. relevant
Her novel is still relevant today. relevant
How relevant is religious education to most children? relevant
a few moments of light relief in an otherwise dull performance relief
There was little comic relief in his speech. relief
relief from sth: The calm of the countryside came as a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of city life. relief
famine relief relief
a relief agency/organization/worker relief
a sense of relief relief
We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left. relief
She sighed with relief. relief
Much to my relief the car was not damaged. relief
News of their safety came as a great relief. relief
It was a relief to be able to talk to someone about it. relief
What a relief! relief
modern methods of pain relief relief
the relief of suffering relief
Massage can bring some relief from tension. relief
Volunteers provide regular help to give relief to carers. relief
Is there always a conflict between science and religion? religion
the Jewish religion religion
Christianity, Islam and other world religions religion
The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion. religion
religious beliefs/faith religious
religious education (= education about religion) religious
religious instruction (= instruction in a particular religion) religious
religious groups religious
objects which have a religious significance religious
a religious house (= a monastery or convent ) religious
His wife is very religious. religious
As babies, we rely entirely on others for food. rely on/upon sb/sth
rely to do sth: These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work. rely on/upon sb/sth
rely doing sth: The industry relies on the price of raw materials remaining low. rely on/upon sb/sth
You should rely on your own judgement. rely on/upon sb/sth
rely to do sth: You can rely on me to keep your secret. rely on/upon sb/sth
He can't be relied on to tell the truth. rely on/upon sb/sth
Train fares are likely to remain unchanged. remain
It remains true that sport is about competing well, not winning. remain
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. remain
He will remain (as) manager of the club until the end of his contract. remain
Very little of the house remained after the fire. remain
Only about half of the original workforce remains. remain
There were only ten minutes remaining. remain
Much remains to be done. remain
It remains to be seen (= it will only be known later) whether you are right. remain
There remained one significant problem. remain
Questions remain about the president's honesty. remain
I feel sorry for her, but the fact remains (that) she lied to us. remain
They remained in Mexico until June. remain
The plane remained on the ground. remain
She left, but I remained behind. remain
The remaining twenty patients were transferred to another hospital. remaining
Any remaining tickets for the concert will be sold on the door. remaining
She fed the remains of her lunch to the dog. remains
prehistoric remains remains
the remains of a Roman fort remains
They had discovered human remains. remains
to make a remark remark
He made a number of rude remarks about the food. remark
What exactly did you mean by that last remark? remark
a casual remark that led to a major discovery remark
remark on/upon sth/sb: The judges remarked on the high standard of entries for the competition. remark
remark how...: She remarked how tired I was looking. remark
+ speech: 'It's much colder than yesterday,' he remarked casually. remark
remark that...: Critics remarked that the play was not original. remark
be remarked on: The similarities between the two have often been remarked on. remark
a remarkable achievement/career/talent remarkable
She was a truly remarkable woman. remarkable
What is even more remarkable about the whole thing is... remarkable
remarkable for sth: The area is remarkable for its scenery. remarkable
remarkable that...: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner. remarkable
The car is in remarkably good condition for its age. remarkably
Remarkably, nobody was killed. remarkably
The two reports are remarkably similar. remarkably
remember to do sth: Remember to call me when you arrive! remember
remember sth: Did you remember your homework (= to bring it)? remember
remember (sth): I'm sorry—I can't remember your name. remember
You were going to help me with this. Remember? remember
remember how, what, etc...: Can you remember how much money we spent? remember
remember (that)...: Remember that we're going out tonight. remember
remember (that)...: Remember (that) you may feel sleepy after taking the pills. remember
it is remembered that...: It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home. remember
remember (sb/sth): This is Carla. Do you remember her? remember
I don't remember my first day at school. remember
He still remembered her as the lively teenager he'd known years before. remember
As far as I can remember, this is the third time we've met. remember
remember doing sth: Do you remember switching the lights off before we came out? remember
I vaguely remember hearing him come in. remember
remember sb/sth doing sth: I can still vividly remember my grandfather teaching me to play cards. remember
I can't remember his taking a single day off work. remember
remember (that)...: I remember (that) we used to go and see them most weekends. remember
You remind me of your father when you say that. remind sb of sb/sth
That smell reminds me of France. remind sb of sb/sth
There is still a remote chance that they will find her alive. remote
I don't have the remotest idea what you're talking about. remote
in the remote past/future remote
a remote ancestor (= who lived a long time ago) remote
a remote beach remote
one of the remotest areas of the world remote
remote from sth: The farmhouse is remote from any other buildings. remote
Clearance of the site required the removal of a number of trees. removal
the removal of a tumour removal
Allegations of abuse led to the removal of several children from their families. removal
stain removal removal
the removal of trade barriers removal
events leading to the removal of the president from office removal
house removals removal
a removal company/firm removal
When are the removal men coming? removal
remove sth/sb: Illegally parked vehicles will be removed. remove
remove sth/sb from sth/sb: He removed his hand from her shoulder. remove
Three children were removed from the school for persistent bad behaviour. remove
Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir the sauce. remove
She removed her glasses and rubbed her eyes. remove
remove sth: She has had the tumour removed. remove
to remove problems/obstacles/objections remove
remove sth from sb/sth: The news removed any doubts about the company's future. remove
It was impossible to remove the stain from the tablecloth. remove
The elections removed the government from power. remove
How much rent do you pay for this place? rent
The landlord has put the rent up again. rent
a month's rent in advance rent
a high/low/fair rent rent
a rent book (= used to record payments of rent) rent
rent (sth): to live in rented accommodation/housing/property rent
In the long run, it works out more expensive to rent a television than to buy one. rent
rent sth from sb: Who do you rent the land from? rent
rent sth (out) (to sb): He rents rooms in his house to students. rent
The land is rented out to other farmers. rent
She agreed to rent the room to me. rent
rent sb sth: She agreed to rent me the room. rent
We rented a car for the week and explored the area. rent
Shall we rent a movie this evening? rent
a rented studio rented
to repair a car/roof/road/television repair
It's almost 15 years old. It isn't worth having it repaired. repair
The human body has an amazing capacity to repair itself. repair
It was too late to repair the damage done to their relationship. repair
The home team did well to repair a bad start. repair
The house is not in good repair. in good, bad, etc. repair, in a good, bad, etc. state of repair
The claims are, I repeat, totally unfounded. repeat
Nor, to repeat, can these changes be avoided. repeat
repeat sth: I am not, repeat not, travelling in the same car as him! repeat
repeat sth to sb: I don't want you to repeat a word of this to anyone. repeat
repeat sth: The rumour has been widely repeated in the press. repeat
repeat sth (after sb): Listen and repeat each sentence after me. repeat
repeat what...: Can you repeat what I've just said word for word? repeat
+ speech: 'Are you really sure?' she repeated. repeat
History has a strange way of repeating itself. repeat
This phrase is repeated at intervals throughout the song. repeat
a repeating pattern/design repeat
to repeat a mistake/a process/an exercise repeat
The treatment should be repeated every two to three hours. repeat
They are hoping to repeat last year's victory. repeat
These offers are unlikely to be repeated. repeat
The programmes will be repeated next year. repeat
to repeat the class/year/grade (= in a school, to take the class/year/grade again) repeat
Lift and lower the right leg 20 times. Repeat with the left leg. repeat
repeat sth: to repeat a question repeat
I'm sorry—could you repeat that? repeat
She kept repeating his name softly over and over again. repeat
The opposition have been repeating their calls for the president's resignation. repeat
Are you prepared to repeat these allegations in court? repeat
repeat yourself: Do say if I'm repeating myself (= if I have already said this). repeat
repeat that...: He's fond of repeating that the company's success is all down to him. repeat
repeated absences from work repeated
The marriage failed despite repeated attempts to save it. repeated
The victim had been stabbed repeatedly in the chest. repeatedly
The new design will eventually replace all existing models. replace
Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom. replace
These measures in no way replace the need for regular safety checks. replace
replace sb/sth: He will be difficult to replace when he leaves. replace
replace sb/sth with/by sb/sth: It is not a good idea to miss meals and replace them with snacks. replace
All the old carpets need replacing. replace
an operation to replace both hips replace
You'll be expected to replace any broken glasses. replace
I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer. replace
to replace the handset (= after using the telephone). replace
reply (to sb/sth) (with sth): to reply to a question/an advertisement reply
He never replied to any of my letters. reply
She only replied with a smile. reply
+ speech: 'I won't let you down,' he replied confidently. reply
reply that...: The senator replied that he was not in a position to comment. reply
We had over 100 replies to our advertisement. reply
I asked her what her name was but she made no reply. reply
I am writing in reply to your letter of 16 March. reply
a reply-paid envelope (= on which you do not have to put a stamp because it has already been paid for) reply
Morocco scored four goals without reply to win the game. reply
You should report for duty at 9.30 a.m. report
All visitors must report to the reception desk on arrival. report
report sth (to sb): Have you reported the accident to the police yet? report
a decrease in the number of reported cases of AIDS report
report sb (to sb) (for sth/for doing sth): She threatened to report him to the authorities for hunting without a licence. report
He's already been reported twice for arriving late. report
I'm going to report you if you do that again! report
report sb/sth + adj.: She has reported her daughter missing. report
report sth: The stabbing was reported in the local press. report
it is reported that...: It was reported that several people had been arrested. report
report that...: The TV news reported that several people had been arrested. report
report (on sth): She reports on royal stories for the BBC. report
report to do sth: She is reported to earn over $10 million a year. report
report as doing sth: The President is reported as saying that he needs a break. report
it is reported that...: It was reported that changes were being considered. report
report sth (to sb): The crash happened seconds after the pilot reported engine trouble. report
The findings are similar to those reported in previous studies. report
Call me urgently if you have anything to report. report
The company is expected to report record profits this year. report
report (on sth) (to sb): The committee will report on its research next month. report
report (sb/sth) doing sth: The neighbours reported seeing him leave the building around noon. report
report sb/sth + adj.: The doctor reported the patient fully recovered. report
report sb/sth as sth/as doing sth: The house was reported as being in excellent condition. report
be reported to be/have sth: The house was reported to be in excellent condition. report
She was reported by the hospital spokesman to be making excellent progress. report
report (that)...: Employers reported that graduates were deficient in writing and problem-solving skills. report
report what, how, etc...: She failed to report what had occurred. report
+ speech: 'The cabin's empty,' he reported back. report
I don't believe these reports of UFO sightings. report
There are unconfirmed reports of a shooting in the capital. report
The committee will publish their report on the health service in a few weeks. report
a police/medical report report
Can you give us a progress report? report
Are these newspaper reports true? report
And now over to Jim Muir, for a report on the South African election. report
a weather report report
The carvings represent a hunting scene. represent
The Egyptian goddess is represented as a woman with cow's horns. represent
The map represents Italy in the 12th century. represent
The results are represented in fig.3 below. represent
Each colour on the chart represents a different department. represent
Wind direction is represented by arrows. represent
The artist uses doves to represent peace. represent
a project representing all that is good in the community represent
Those comments do not represent the views of us all. represent
This contract represents 20% of the company's annual revenue. represent
This decision represents a significant departure from previous policy. represent
He got rid of anyone who represented a challenge to his authority. represent
The peace plan represents (= is the result of) weeks of negotiation. represent
These results represent a major breakthrough in AIDS research. represent
The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing 8 different countries. represent
Local businesses are well represented on the committee (= there are a lot of people from them on the committee). represent
The opening speech was by Bob Alan representing Amnesty International. represent
The President was represented at the ceremony by the Vice-President. represent
The union represents over 200 000 teachers. represent
The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists. represent
Ms Dale is representing the defendant (= is his/her lawyer) in the case. represent
As an MP, it is my duty to represent my constituents. represent
a representative of the UN representative
our elected representatives in government representative
a union representative representative
The committee includes representatives from industry. representative
a sales representative representative
She's our representative in France. representative
He was the Queen's representative at the ceremony. representative
The singer is regarded as a representative of the youth of her generation. representative
Is a questionnaire answered by 500 people truly representative of the population as a whole? representative
The paper-thin models in magazines are not representative of most women. representative
a representative sample of teachers representative
The painting is not representative of his work of the period. representative
It is illegal to reproduce these worksheets without permission from the publisher. reproduce
The photocopier reproduces colours very well. reproduce
This material can be reproduced without payment. reproduce
The results are reproduced in Table 2. reproduce
All illustrations are reproduced by kind permission of the Mercury Gallery. reproduce
The atmosphere of the novel is successfully reproduced in the movie. reproduce
Unfortunately, he was never able to reproduce this level of performance in a competition. reproduce
Most reptiles reproduce by laying eggs on land. reproduce
reproduce itself: cells reproducing themselves (= making new ones) reproduce
to earn/establish/build a reputation reputation
to have a good/bad reputation reputation
reputation (as sth): She soon acquired a reputation as a first-class cook. reputation
reputation (for sth/for doing sth): I'm aware of Mark's reputation for being late. reputation
The company enjoys a world-wide reputation for quality of design. reputation
to damage/ruin sb's reputation reputation
The weather in England is living up to its reputation (= is exactly as expected). reputation
She is, by reputation, very difficult to please. reputation
They made a request for further aid. request
He was there at the request of his manager/at his manager's request (= because his manager had asked him to go). request
The writer's name was withheld by request (= because the writer asked for this to be done). request
Catalogues are available on request. request
She left her address with a request that any mail should be sent on to her. request
My request was granted. request
a radio request programme (= a programme of music, songs, etc. that people have asked for) request
request sth (from sb): She requested permission to film at the White House. request
You can request a free copy of the leaflet. request
Call us now if you'd like to request a record for someone (= ask for it to be played on the radio). request
request sb to do sth: We were requested to assemble in the lobby. request
You are requested not to smoke in the restaurant. request
request that...: She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting. request
She requested that no one should be told of her decision. request
+ speech: 'Please come with me,' he requested. request
require sth: These pets require a lot of care and attention. require
Deciphering the code requires an expert. require
This condition requires urgent treatment. require
Do you require anything else? (= in a shop/store, for example) require
require sb/sth to do sth: True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty. require
require that...: The situation required that he be present. require
The situation required that he should be present. require
require doing sth: Lentils do not require soaking before cooking. require
require sth: The wearing of seat belts is required by law. require
'Hamlet' is required reading (= must be read) for this course. require
Several students failed to reach the required standard. require
I just require a signature on the form. require
require sth of sb: What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)? require
require sb to do sth: All candidates will be required to take a short test. require
require that...: We require that you comply with the following rules:... require
the basic requirements of life requirement
a software package to meet your requirements requirement
Our immediate requirement is extra staff. requirement
These goods are surplus to requirements (= more than we need). requirement
to meet/fulfil/satisfy the requirements requirement
What is the minimum entrance requirement for this course? requirement
rescue sb/sth from sth/sb: He rescued a child from drowning. rescue
The house was rescued from demolition. rescue
You rescued me from an embarrassing situation. rescue
The bank rescued the company from bankruptcy. rescue
rescue sb/sth: They were eventually rescued by helicopter. rescue
rescue sb/sth + adj.: She had despaired of ever being rescued alive. rescue
We had given up hope of rescue. rescue
A wealthy benefactor came to their rescue with a generous donation. rescue
a rescue attempt/operation rescue
a mountain rescue team rescue
rescue workers/boats/helicopters rescue
Ten fishermen were saved in a daring sea rescue. rescue
medical/historical/scientific, etc. research research
to do/conduct/undertake research research
research (into/on sth/sb): He has carried out extensive research into renewable energy sources. research
Recent research on deaf children has produced some interesting findings about their speech. research
What have their researches shown? research
a research project/grant/student research
Research on animals has led to some important medical advances. research
I've done some research to find out the cheapest way of travelling there. research
research (into/in/on sth): They're researching into ways of improving people's diet. research
research sth: to research a problem/topic/market research
She's in New York researching her new book (= finding facts and information to put in it). research
research how, what, etc...: We have to research how the product will actually be used. research
I'll call the restaurant and make a reservation. reservation
We have a reservation in the name of Grant. reservation
I have serious reservations about his ability to do the job. reservation
They support the measures without reservation (= completely). reservation
reserve sth for sb/sth: I'd like to reserve a table for three for eight o'clock. reserve
reserve sth: I've reserved a room in the name of Jones. reserve
reserve sth for sb/sth: These seats are reserved for special guests. reserve
She said this in the tone of voice she reserved for addressing small children. reserve
reserve sth: I'd prefer to reserve (my) judgement (= not make a decision) until I know all the facts. reserve
She found it difficult to make friends because of her natural reserve. reserve
Jaime always talked to people without reserve. reserve
a wildlife reserve reserve
large oil and gas reserves reserve
He discovered unexpected reserves of strength. reserve
The company has substantial reserves of capital. reserve
reserve funds reserve
a resident of the United States resident
There were confrontations between local residents and the police. resident
The hotel restaurant is open to non-residents. resident
the town's resident population (= not tourists or visitors) resident
to be resident abroad/in the US resident
Tom's our resident expert (= our own expert) on foreign movies. resident
resist (sth): to resist change resist
They are determined to resist pressure to change the law. resist
She steadfastly resisted all attempts to help her. resist
I believe we should resist calls for tighter controls. resist
resist doing sth: The bank strongly resisted cutting interest rates. resist
He tried to pin me down, but I resisted. resist
resist sth: She was charged with resisting arrest. resist
resist (sth): I finished the cake. I couldn't resist it. resist
I found the temptation to miss the class too hard to resist. resist
Eric couldn't resist a smile when she finally agreed. resist
resist doing sth: He couldn't resist showing off his new car. resist
A healthy diet should help your body resist infection. resist
This new paint is designed to resist heat. resist
As with all new ideas it met with resistance. resistance
resistance to sb/sth: There has been a lot of resistance to this new law. resistance
Resistance to change has nearly destroyed the industry. resistance
armed resistance resistance
The defenders put up a strong resistance. resistance
resistance to sb/sth: The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. resistance
AIDS lowers the body's resistance to infection. resistance
to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis resolve
Attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools. resolve
Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences. resolve
Be patient and the situation may resolve itself. resolve
seaside/ski/mountain, etc. resorts resort
a popular holiday resort resort
the resort town of Byron Bay resort
Strike action should be regarded as a last resort, when all attempts to negotiate have failed. resort
In the last resort (= in the end) everyone must decide for themselves. resort
They felt obliged to resort to violence. resort to sth
resort doing sth: We may have to resort to using untrained staff. resort to sth
the exploitation of minerals and other natural resources resource
We do not have the resources (= money) to update our computer software. resource
We must make the most efficient use of the available financial resources. resource
We agreed to pool our resources (= so that everyone gives sth). resource
the allocation of limited resources resource
The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges. resource
Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations. resource
resource books for teachers resource
a library resource centre resource
I have the greatest respect for your brother. respect
A two-minute silence was held as a mark of respect. respect
A deep mutual respect and understanding developed between them. respect
to show a lack of respect for authority respect
He has no respect for her feelings. respect
Everyone has a right to be treated with respect. respect
They instilled in their children a respect for Welsh tradition and culture. respect
In this respect we are very fortunate. respect
There was one respect, however, in which they differed. respect
respect sb/sth: I respect Jack's opinion on most subjects. respect
a much loved and highly respected teacher respect
respect sb/sth for sth: She had always been honest with me, and I respect her for that. respect
to respect other people's property respect
She promised to respect our wishes. respect
He doesn't respect other people's right to privacy. respect
The new leader has promised to respect the constitution. respect
I asked him his name, but he didn't respond. respond
respond (to sb/sth) (with sth): She never responded to my letter. respond
More than fifty people responded to the advertisement. respond
+ speech: 'I'm not sure,' she responded. respond
respond that...: When asked about the company's future, the director responded that he remained optimistic. respond
How did they respond to the news? respond
The government responded by banning all future demonstrations. respond
The car responds very well to the controls. respond
You can rely on him to respond to a challenge. respond
She made no response. response
response to sb/sth: In response to your enquiry... response
I received an encouraging response to my advertisement. response
The news provoked an angry response. response
a positive response response
I knocked on the door but there was no response. response
response (to sb/sth): The product was developed in response to customer demand. response
There has been little response to our appeal for funds. response
We sent out over 1 000 letters but the response rate has been low (= few people replied). response
responsibility (for sth): We are recruiting a sales manager with responsibility for the European market. responsibility
responsibility (for doing sth): They have responsibility for ensuring that the rules are enforced. responsibility
The responsibility for doing this rests with the department managers. responsibility
responsibility (to do sth): It is their responsibility to ensure that the rules are enforced. responsibility
parental rights and responsibilities responsibility
to take/assume overall responsibility for personnel responsibility
I don't feel ready to take on new responsibilities. responsibility
to be in a position of responsibility responsibility
I did it on my own responsibility (= without being told to and being willing to take the blame if it had gone wrong). responsibility
The bank refuses to accept responsibility for the mistake. responsibility
Nobody has claimed responsibility for the bombing. responsibility
We must all bear some responsibility for what happened. responsibility
responsibility (to/towards sb): She feels a strong sense of responsibility towards her employees. responsibility
responsibility (to do sth): I think we have a moral responsibility to help these countries. responsibility
a responsible job/position responsible
Clare has a mature and responsible attitude to work. responsible
The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Assembly. responsible
Who's responsible for this mess? responsible
Everything will be done to bring those responsible to justice. responsible
He is mentally ill and cannot be held responsible for his actions. responsible
Cigarette smoking is responsible for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer. responsible
responsible (for doing sth): Mike is responsible for designing the entire project. responsible
responsible (for sb/sth): Even where parents no longer live together, they each continue to be responsible for their children. responsible
I had a good night's rest. rest
We stopped for a well-earned rest. rest
rest (from sth): to have/take a rest from all your hard work rest
Try to get some rest—you have a busy day tomorrow. rest
There are no matches tomorrow, which is a rest day, but the tournament resumes on Monday. rest
I'm not doing this job for the rest of my life. rest
How would you like to spend the rest of the day? rest
Take what you want and throw the rest away. rest
Don't blame Alex. He's human, like the rest of us. rest
The first question was difficult, but the rest were pretty easy. rest
rest sth + adv./prep.: Rest your head on my shoulder. rest
He rested his chin in his hands. rest
Their bikes were resting against the wall. rest
The doctor told me to rest. rest
I can rest easy (= stop worrying) knowing that she's safely home. rest
He won't rest (= will never be satisfied) until he finds her. rest
rest sth: Rest your eyes every half an hour. rest
an Italian restaurant restaurant
We had a meal in a restaurant. restaurant
We went out to a restaurant to celebrate. restaurant
a restaurant owner restaurant
a self-service restaurant restaurant
The measures are intended to restore public confidence in the economy. restore
Order was quickly restored after the riots. restore
Such kindness restores your faith in human nature (= makes you believe most people are kind). restore
The operation restored his sight (= made him able to see again). restore
He is now fully restored to health. restore
We hope to restore the garden to its former glory (= make it as beautiful as it used to be). restore
This cream claims to restore your skin to its youthful condition. restore
Her job is restoring old paintings. restore
The house has been lovingly restored to the way it looked in 1900 when it was built. restore
restrict sth to sth: Speed is restricted to 30 mph in towns. restrict
We restrict the number of students per class to 10. restrict
restrict sth: Fog severely restricted visibility. restrict
Having small children tends to restrict your freedom. restrict
The long skirt restricted her movements. restrict
Access to the club is restricted to members only. restrict
a restricted space restricted
a restricted range of foods restricted
In those days women led fairly restricted lives. restricted
Her vision is restricted in one eye. restricted
to allow children only restricted access to the Internet restricted
a restricted area (= controlled by laws about speed or parking) restricted
The tournament is restricted to players under the age of 23. restricted
import/speed/travel, etc. restrictions restriction
restriction on sth: to impose/place a restriction on sth restriction
The government has agreed to lift restrictions on press freedom. restriction
There are no restrictions on the amount of money you can withdraw. restriction
The project is beginning to show results. result
a coach who knows how to get results from his players result
the result of an experiment result
Have you had your results yet? result
They will announce the result of the vote tonight. result
the election results result
the football results result
She died as a result of her injuries. result
The failure of the company was a direct result of bad management. result
He made one big mistake, and, as a result, lost his job. result
The farm was flooded, with the result that most of the harvest was lost. result
The end result (= the final one) of her hard work was a place at medical school. result
This book is the result of 25 years of research. result
The cyclone has resulted in many thousands of deaths. result in sth
result sb/sth doing sth: These policies resulted in many elderly people suffering hardship. result in sth
to retain your independence retain
He struggled to retain control of the situation. retain
The house retains much of its original charm. retain
She retained her tennis title for the third year. retain
a soil that retains moisture retain
This information is no longer retained within the computer's main memory. retain
She has a good memory and finds it easy to retain facts. retain
retire (from sth): She was forced to retire early from teaching because of ill health. retire
He is retiring next year after 30 years with the company. retire
The company's official retiring age is 65. retire
retire to sth: My dream is to retire to a villa in France. retire
retire as sth: He has no plans to retire as editor of the magazine. retire
retire sb: She was retired on medical grounds. retire
a retired doctor retired
Dad is retired now. retired
At 60, he was now approaching retirement. retirement
Susan is going to take early retirement (= retire before the usual age). retirement
retirement age retirement
This year we have seen the retirements of several senior personnel. retirement
a retirement pension retirement
to provide for retirement retirement
We all wish you a long and happy retirement. retirement
Up to a third of one's life is now being spent in retirement. retirement
He announced his retirement from football. retirement
She came out of retirement to win two gold medals at the championships. retirement
Train services have returned to normal after the strike. return
He returns to this topic later in the report. return
She looked up briefly then returned to her sewing. return
The doctor may allow her to return to work next week. return
The following day the pain returned. return
Her suspicions returned when things started going missing again. return
return sb/sth to sb/sth: We had to return the hairdryer to the store because it was faulty. return
I must return some books to the library. return
The court ordered him to return the children to their mother. return
Completed questionnaires should be returned to this address. return
return sth: Don't forget to return my pen! return
return sb/sth + adj.: I returned the letter unopened. return
I waited a long time for him to return. return
return (to...) (from...): She's returning to Australia tomorrow after six months in Europe. return
I returned from work to find the house empty. return
When did she return home from the trip? return
I had to return to the store to look for my purse. return
his return to power return
They appealed for a return to work (= after a strike). return
the return of spring return
a return of my doubts return
We would appreciate the prompt return of books to the library. return
The judge ordered the return of the child to his mother. return
Write your return address (= the address that a reply should be sent to) on the back of the envelope. return
He was met by his brother on his return from Italy. return
I saw the play on its return to Broadway. return
on the return flight/journey/trip return
Can I buy you lunch in return for your help? in return (for sth)
I asked her opinion, but she just asked me a question in return. in return (for sth)
reveal sth (to sb): to reveal a secret reveal
Details of the murder were revealed by the local paper. reveal
The doctors did not reveal the truth to him. reveal
Salted peanuts were recently revealed as the nation's favourite snack. reveal
Her expression revealed nothing. reveal
reveal (that)...: The report reveals (that) the company made a loss of £20 million last year. reveal
it is revealed that...: It was revealed that important evidence had been suppressed. reveal
reveal how, what, etc...: Officers could not reveal how he died. reveal
reveal sb/sth to be/have sth: Salted peanuts were recently revealed to be the nation's favourite snack. reveal
reveal sth: He laughed, revealing a line of white teeth. reveal
The door opened to reveal a cosy little room. reveal
X-rays revealed a fracture. reveal
reveal yourself: She crouched in the dark, too frightened to reveal herself. reveal
He reversed around the corner. reverse
She reversed into a parking space. reverse
Caution! This truck is reversing. reverse
reverse sth: Now reverse the car. reverse
It felt as if we had reversed our roles of parent and child. reverse
She used to work for me, but our situations are now reversed. reverse
to reverse a procedure/process/trend reverse
The government has failed to reverse the economic decline. reverse
It is sometimes possible to arrest or reverse the disease. reverse
The Court of Appeal reversed the decision. reverse
The policy is likely to be reversed if there is a change of government. reverse
to reverse a judgement reverse
Writing is reversed in a mirror. reverse
You should reverse the order of these pages. reverse
Put the car in/into reverse. reverse
The coin has the queen's head stamped on the reverse. reverse
This problem is the reverse of the previous one. reverse
Although I expected to enjoy living in the country, in fact the reverse is true. reverse
In the south, the reverse applies. reverse
It wasn't easy to persuade her to come—quite the reverse. reverse
The secret number is my phone number in reverse. in reverse
We did a similar trip to you, but in reverse. in reverse
to travel in the reverse direction reverse
The winners were announced in reverse order (= the person in the lowest place was announced first). reverse
The experiment had the reverse effect to what was intended. reverse
the government's review of its education policy review
The case is subject to judicial review. review
His parole application is up for review next week. review
The terms of the contract are under review. review
a pay/salary review review
a review body/date/panel review
a book review review
the reviews (page) in the papers review
good/bad/mixed/rave reviews in the national press review
He submitted his latest novel for review. review
to review the evidence review
The government will review the situation later in the year. review
Staff performance is reviewed annually. review
to review your failures and triumphs review
She had been reviewing the previous week on her way home. review
The play was reviewed in the national newspapers. review
We will be reviewing all the topics covered this semester. review
Review your work before you turn it in. review
I can see I will have to revise my opinions of his abilities now. revise
The government may need to revise its policy in the light of this report. revise
a revised edition of a textbook revise
I'll prepare a revised estimate for you. revise
We may have to revise this figure upwards. revise
I spent the weekend revising for my exam. revise
I can't come out tonight. I have to revise. revise
revise sth: I'm revising Geography today. revise
He made some minor revisions to the report before printing it out. revision
a system in need of revision revision
a revision of trading standards revision
Their educational policies are due for revision. revision
Have you started your revision yet? revision
a revision class/course/timetable revision
a socialist revolution revolution
the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789 revolution
to start a revolution revolution
a country on the brink of revolution revolution
a cultural/social/scientific, etc. revolution revolution
revolution in sth: A revolution in information technology is taking place. revolution
a financial reward reward
reward (for sth/for doing sth): a reward for good behaviour reward
You deserve a reward for being so helpful. reward
Winning the match was just reward for the effort the team had made. reward
The company is now reaping the rewards of their investments. reward
A £100 reward has been offered for the return of the necklace. reward
reward sb for sth: She was rewarded for her efforts with a cash bonus. reward
reward sb for doing sth: He rewarded us handsomely (= with a lot of money) for helping him. reward
reward sb with sth: She started singing to the baby and was rewarded with a smile. reward
reward sb/sth: Our patience was finally rewarded. reward
After a steep climb you will be rewarded by magnificent views from the summit. reward
to dance to the rhythm of the music rhythm
music with a fast/slow/steady rhythm rhythm
jazz rhythms rhythm
He can't seem to play in rhythm. rhythm
The boat rocked up and down in rhythm with the sea. rhythm
the rhythm of her breathing rhythm
abnormal heart rhythms rhythm
a dancer with a natural sense of rhythm (= the ability to move in time to a fixed beat) rhythm
a grain of rice rice
boiled/steamed/fried rice rice
long-/short-grain rice rice
brown rice (= without its outer covering removed) rice
rice paddies (= rice fields) rice
a rich creamy sauce rich
a rich chocolate cake rich
Oranges are rich in vitamin C. rich
The area is rich in wildlife. rich
His novels are a rich source of material for the movie industry. rich
iron-rich rocks rich
the region's rich history and culture rich
She leads a rich and varied life. rich
one of the richest women in the world rich
Nobody gets rich from writing nowadays. rich
to be filthy/stinking (= extremely) rich rich
the richest countries/economies/nations rich
Try and get rid of your visitors before I get there. get rid of sb/sth
The problem is getting rid of nuclear waste. get rid of sb/sth
I can't get rid of this headache. get rid of sb/sth
We got rid of all the old furniture. get rid of sb/sth
(+ adv./prep.): I walked back while the others rode in the car. ride
ride sth (+ adv./prep.): to ride the subway/an elevator, etc. ride
She rode the bus to school every day. ride
ride sth (+ adv./prep.): The boys were riding their bikes around the streets. ride
He rode a Harley Davidson. ride
(+ adv./prep.): The ground there is too rough to ride over. ride
I learnt to ride as a child. ride
He was riding on a large black horse. ride
ride sth: She had never ridden a horse before. ride
He's ridden six winners so far this year (= in horse racing). ride
How often do you go riding? ride
a pony ride ride
The kids had a ride on an elephant at the zoo. ride
He goes for a ride most mornings. ride
a train ride through beautiful countryside ride
It's a ten-minute bus ride from here to town. ride
Steve gave me a ride on his motorbike. ride
We went for a ride on our bikes. ride
a bike ride ride
She hitched a ride to the station. ride
We managed to get a ride into town when we missed the bus. ride
a smooth/comfortable/bumpy, etc. ride ride
The new legislation faces a bumpy ride (= will meet with opposition and difficulties). ride
Three riders (= people riding horses) were approaching. rider
horses and their riders rider
She's an experienced rider. rider
a motorcycle dispatch rider rider
I look ridiculous in this hat. ridiculous
Don't be ridiculous! You can't pay £50 for a T-shirt! ridiculous
It was ridiculous that this should be so difficult to say. ridiculous
They ate and drank a ridiculous amount. ridiculous
I'm taking riding lessons. riding
riding boots riding
to go riding riding
to go horseback riding riding
my right eye right
Keep on the right side of the road. right
Take a right turn at the intersection. right
I don't feel quite right today (= I feel ill/sick). right
That sausage doesn't smell right. right
Things aren't right between her parents. right
If only I could have helped put matters right. right
He's not quite right in the head (= not mentally normal). right
Did you get the answer right? right
'What's the right time?' '10.37.' right
'David, isn't it?' 'Yes, that's right.' right
It was Monday you went to see Angie, right? right
Let me get this right (= understand correctly) —you want us to do an extra ten hours' work for no extra pay? right
Have you got the right money (= the exact amount) for the bus fare? right
Is this the right way to the beach? right
You're not holding it the right way up. right
Are you sure you've got that on the right way round? right
Next time we'll get it right. right
He's the right man for the job. right
I'm glad you split up. She wasn't right for you. right
I was waiting for the right moment to ask him. right
She knows all the right people (= important people, for example those who can help her career). right
His success was down to being in the right place at the right time (= being able to take opportunities when they came). right
right (about sth): She was right about Tom having no money. right
right (to do sth): You're right to be cautious. right
'It's not easy.' 'Yeah, you're right.' right
right (in doing sth): Am I right in thinking we've met before? right
You were quite right to criticize him. right
Is it ever right to kill? right
It seems only right to warn you of the risk. right
I hope we're doing the right thing. right
Turn right at the end of the street. right
Nothing's going right for me today. right
You guessed right. right
I'll be right back. right
I'll be right with you (= I am coming very soon). right
The car spun right off the track. right
I'm right out of ideas. right
She kept right on swimming until she reached the other side. right
Lee was standing right behind her. right
The wind was right in our faces. right
I'm right behind you on this one (= I am supporting you). right
The bus came right on time. right
He's not in the office right now. right now
Do it right now! right now
I want it sent right away. right away/off
I told him right off what I thought of him. right away/off
The Right in British politics is represented by the Conservative Party. right
He's on the right of the Labour Party. right
Take the first street on the right. right
She seated me on her right. right
Take the first right, then the second left. right
He sold the rights for $2 million. right
all rights reserved (= protected or kept for the owners of the book, film/movie, etc.) right
right (to sth): Everyone has a right to a fair trial. right
right (to do sth): You have no right to stop me from going in there. right
What gives you the right to do that? right
She had every right to be angry. right
You're quite within your rights to ask for your money back. right
By rights (= if justice were done) half the money should be mine. right
There is no right of appeal against the decision. right
Education is provided by the state as of right (= everyone has a right to it). right
The property belongs to her by right. right
They had fought hard for equal rights. right
She doesn't understand the difference between right and wrong. right
You did right to tell me about it. right
They both had some right on their side. right
He wouldn't apologize. He knew he was in the right (= had justice on his side). right
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. right
The school was rightly proud of the excellent exam results. rightly
He was proud of his beautiful house, and rightly so. rightly
Quite rightly, the environment is of great concern. rightly
Rightly or wrongly, many older people are afraid of violence in the streets. rightly
As she rightly pointed out the illness can affect adults as well as children. rightly
I can't rightly say what happened. rightly
I don't rightly know where he's gone. rightly
If I remember rightly, there's a train at six o'clock. rightly
a boxing ring ring
a circus ring ring
The next competitor rode into the ring. ring
a key ring ring
curtain rings ring
onion rings ring
She had dark rings a round her eyes from lack of sleep. ring
The children sat on the floor in a ring. ring
a gold ring ring
A diamond glittered on her ring finger (= the finger next to the little finger, especially on the left hand). ring
ring (sth): Someone was ringing the doorbell. ring
The church bells rang. ring
The doorbell rang loudly. ring
ring for sb/sth: Just ring for the nurse (= attract the nurse's attention by ringing a bell) if you need her. ring
ring sb/sth up: I'll ring you up later. ring
He rang up the police station. ring
ring sb/sth: When is the best time to ring New York? ring
ring (up): David rang up while you were out. ring
He said he was ringing from London. ring
I'm ringing about your advertisement in the paper. ring
She rang to say she'd be late. ring
ring for sth: Could you ring for a cab? ring
Will you answer the telephone if it rings? ring
He isn't here now—could you ring back later? ring back, ring sb back
I'll ask Simon to ring you back when he gets in. ring back, ring sb back
There was a ring at the door. ring
He gave a couple of loud rings on the doorbell. ring
I'll give you a ring tomorrow. give sb a ring
She watched the gentle rise and fall of his chest as he slept. rise
the rise of fascism in Europe rise
the rise and fall of the British Empire rise
her meteoric rise to power rise
The industry is feeling the effects of recent price rises. rise
rise in sth: There has been a sharp rise in the number of people out of work. rise
Insulin is used to control the rise of glucose levels in the blood. rise
I'm going to ask for a rise. rise
He criticized the huge pay rises awarded to industry bosses. rise
The ground rose steeply all around. rise
The peasants rose in revolt. rise
He called on the people to rise up against the invaders. rise
He felt anger rising inside him. rise
Her spirits rose (= she felt happier) at the news. rise
The wind is rising—I think there's a storm coming. rise
Her voice rose angrily. rise
a rising young politician rise
She rose to power in the 70s. rise
He rose to the rank of general. rise
She rose through the ranks to become managing director. rise
rising fuel bills rise
The price of gas rose. rise
Gas rose in price. rise
Unemployment rose (by) 3%. rise
Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level. rise
The sun rises in the east. rise
He was accustomed to rising (= getting out of bed) early. rise
They rose from the table. rise
She rose to her feet. rise
Smoke was rising from the chimney. rise
The river has risen (by) several metres. rise
risk (of sth/of doing sth): Smoking can increase the risk of developing heart disease. risk
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. risk
risk (that...): There is still a risk that the whole deal will fall through. risk
risk (to sb/sth): The chemicals pose little risk (= are not dangerous) to human health. risk
a calculated risk (= one that you think is small compared with the possible benefits) risk
Any business venture contains an element of risk. risk
We could probably trust her with the information but it's just not worth the risk. risk
The group was considered to be a risk to national security. risk
a major health/fire risk risk
As with all diseases, certain groups will be more at risk than others. at risk (from/of sth)
If we go to war, innocent lives will be put at risk. at risk (from/of sth)
We don't want to run the risk of losing their business. run the risk (of sth/of doing sth), run risks
Investment is all about running risks. run the risk (of sth/of doing sth), run risks
That's a risk I'm not prepared to take. take a risk, take risks
You have no right to take risks with other people's lives. take a risk, take risks
He risked his life to save her. risk
She was risking her own and her children's health. risk
He risked all his money on a game of cards. risk
They were willing to risk everything for their liberty. risk
risk sth: There was no choice. If they stayed there, they risked death. risk
risk (sb/sth) doing sth: They knew they risked being arrested. risk
risk sth: He risked a glance at her furious face. risk
It was a difficult decision but we decided to risk it. risk
risk doing sth: We've been advised not to risk travelling in these conditions. risk
The two teams have always been rivals. rival
The Japanese are our biggest economic rivals. rival
This latest design has no rivals (= it is easily the best design available). rival
a rival bid/claim/offer rival
fighting between rival groups rival
He was shot by a member of a rival gang. rival
You will find scenery to rival anything you can see in the Alps. rival
Golf cannot rival football for excitement. rival
the River Thames river
the Hudson River river
on the banks of the river (= the ground at the side of a river) river
to travel up/down river (= in the opposite direction to/in the same direction as the way in which the river is flowing) river
the mouth of the river (= where it enters the sea/ocean) river
Can we swim in the river? river
a boat on the river river
They have a house on the river (= beside it). river
a main/major/minor road road
a country/mountain road road
They live just along/up/down the road (= further on the same road). road
The house is on a very busy road. road
He was walking along the road when he was attacked. road
It takes about five hours by road (= driving). road
It would be better to transport the goods by rail rather than by road. road
Take the first road on the left and then follow the signs. road
We parked on a side road. road
road accidents/safety/users road
35 York Road road
A last-minute goal robbed the team of victory. rob sb/sth of sth
He had been robbed of his dignity. rob sb/sth of sth
You can't trust them. They'll rob you blind as soon as your back is turned. rob sb blind
punk rock rock
a rock band/star rock
Protesters pelted the soldiers with rocks. rock
They drilled through several layers of rock to reach the oil. rock
a cave with striking rock formations (= shapes made naturally from rock) rock
The tunnel was blasted out of solid rock. rock
volcanic/igneous/sedimentary, etc. rocks rock
the Rock of Gibraltar rock
The ship crashed into the infamous Sker Point rocks and broke into three pieces. rock
They clambered over the rocks at the foot of the cliff. rock
The sign said 'Danger: falling rocks'. rock
the role of the teacher in the classroom role
She refused to take on the traditional woman's role. role
In many marriages there has been a complete role reversal (= change of roles) with the man staying at home and the woman going out to work. role
It is one of the greatest roles she has played. role
Who is in the leading role (= the most important one)? role
the role of diet in preventing disease role
The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions. role
a key/vital role role
Soup and a roll: £3.50 roll
a chicken/cheese, etc. roll (= filled with chicken/cheese, etc.) roll
a roll of mints roll
a roll of film roll
Wallpaper is sold in rolls. roll
roll sth up: Roll up your sleeves. roll
roll sth + adv./prep.: She rolled her jeans to her knees. roll
I rolled the string into a ball. roll
We rolled up the carpet. roll
a rolled-up newspaper roll
I always roll my own (= make my own cigarettes). roll
The hedgehog rolled up into a ball. roll
(+ adv./prep.): The car began to roll back down the hill. roll
The traffic rolled slowly forwards. roll
Mist was rolling in from the sea. roll
roll sth (+ adv./prep.): He rolled the trolley across the room. roll
We watched the waves rolling onto the beach. roll
Tears rolled down her cheeks. roll
roll sth + adv./prep.: Delivery men were rolling barrels across the yard. roll
(+ adv./prep.): a dog rolling in the mud roll
Her eyes rolled. roll
roll sth (+ adv./prep.): She rolled her eyes upwards (= to show surprise or disapproval). roll
He was rolling a pencil between his fingers. roll
roll over (onto sth): She rolled over to let the sun brown her back. roll
roll onto sth: He rolled onto his back. roll
roll sb/sth (over) (onto sth): I rolled the baby over onto its stomach. roll
to roll a dice/die (= in a game) roll
She rolled her car in a 100 mph crash. roll
a romantic candlelit dinner romantic
romantic stories/fiction/comedy romantic
I'm not interested in a romantic relationship. romantic
Why don't you ever give me flowers? I wish you'd be more romantic. romantic
romantic music romantic
romantic mountain scenery romantic
romantic images of deserted beaches romantic
a romantic view of life romantic
When I was younger, I had romantic ideas of becoming a writer. romantic
a flat/sloping roof roof
a thatched/slate, etc. roof roof
The corner of the classroom was damp where the roof had leaked. roof
Tim climbed on to the garage roof. roof
The roof of the car was not damaged in the accident. roof
room (for sb/sth): Is there enough room for me in the car? room
There's room for one more at the table. room
Do you have room for a computer on your desk? room
Yes, there's plenty of room. room
How can we make room for all the furniture? room
I'll move the table—it takes up too much room. room
room (to do sth): Make sure you have plenty of room to sit comfortably. room
a double/single room room
I'd like to book a room with a view of the lake. room
She lets out rooms to students. room
a three-roomed/three-room apartment room
He walked out of the room and slammed the door. room
They were in the next room and we could hear every word they said. room
a dining/living/sitting room room
They had to sit in the waiting room for an hour. room
I think Simon is in his room (= bedroom). room
I don't want to watch television. I'll be in the other room (= a different room). room
I'm proud of my Italian roots. root
After 20 years in America, I still feel my roots are in England. root
Flamenco has its roots in Arabic music. root
Money, or love of money, is said to be the root of all evil. root
We have to get to the root of the problem. root
What lies at the root of his troubles is a sense of insecurity. root
What would you say was the root cause of the problem? root
hair that is blonde at the ends and dark at the roots root
deep spreading roots root
I pulled the plant up by (= including) the roots. root
Tree roots can cause damage to buildings. root
root crops/vegetables (= plants whose roots you can eat, such as carrots) root
The rope broke and she fell 50 metres onto the rocks. rope
We tied his hands together with rope. rope
The anchor was attached to a length of rope. rope
Coils of rope lay on the quayside. rope
rough wooden tables rough
a rough track rough
rough paper for making notes on rough
He's had a really rough time recently (= he's had a lot of problems). rough
We'll get someone in to do the rough work (= the hard physical work). rough
It was too rough to sail that night. rough
We had a rough passage across to the island. rough
This watch is not designed for rough treatment. rough
They complained of rough handling by the guards. rough
rough kids rough
Don't try any rough stuff with me! rough
the roughest neighbourhood in the city rough
a rough calculation/estimate of the cost rough
I've got a rough idea of where I want to go. rough
There were about 20 people there, at a rough guess. rough
a rough draft of a speech rough
a rough sketch rough
rough ground rough
The skin on her hands was hard and rough. rough
Trim rough edges with a sharp knife. rough
Sales are up by roughly 10%. roughly
We live roughly halfway between here and the coast. roughly
They all left at roughly the same time. roughly
Roughly speaking, we receive about fifty letters a week on the subject. roughly
He pushed her roughly out of the way. roughly
'What do you want?' she demanded roughly. roughly
roughly plastered walls roughly
a round plate round
These glasses suit people with round faces. round
The fruit are small and round. round
Rugby isn't played with a round ball. round
the discovery that the world is round round
The child was watching it all with big round eyes (= showing interest). round
a T-shirt with a round neck round
the round green hills of Donegal round
round brackets (= in writing) round
She had a small mouth and round pink cheeks. round
Make it a round figure—say forty dollars. round
Two thousand is a nice round number—put that down. round
Well, in round figures (= not giving the exact figures) we've spent twenty thousand so far. round
Everybody joins hands and dances round. round
How do you make the wheels go round? round
The children were spinning round and round. round
The thought kept going round and round in her head. round
a young tree measuring only 18 inches round round
They've built a high fence all round to keep intruders out. round
A large crowd had gathered round to watch. round
People stood round waiting for something to happen. round
He turned the car round and drove back again. round
She looked round at the sound of his voice. round
We walked round to the back of the house. round
The road's blocked—you'll have to drive the long way round. round
They've moved all the furniture round. round
He went round interviewing people about local traditions. round
Pass the biscuits round. round
Have we enough cups to go round? round
I'll be round in an hour. round
We've invited the Frasers round this evening. round
We're leaving round about ten. round about
A new roof will cost round about £3 000. round about
the first woman to sail round the world round
The earth moves round the sun. round
Our house is round the next bend. round
There she is, coming round the corner. round
There must be a way round the problem. round
She put her arms round him. round
He had a scarf round his neck. round
They were all sitting round the table. round
She looked all round the room. round
There are no decent schools round here. round here
a surface with rounded edges rounded
rounded shoulders rounded
Which is the best route to take? route
Motorists are advised to find an alternative route. route
a coastal route route
route (from A to B): the quickest route from Florence to Rome route
an escape route route
The house is not on a bus route. route
shipping routes route
a cycle route (= a path that is only for cyclists ) route
the route to success route
There are a number of routes to qualifying as a social worker. route
Route 66 route
We are trying to get the baby into a routine for feeding and sleeping. routine
Make exercise a part of your daily routine. routine
We clean and repair the machines as a matter of routine. routine
She needed a break from routine. routine
routine enquiries/questions/tests routine
The fault was discovered during a routine check. routine
He died of a heart attack during a routine operation. routine
a routine job routine
This type of work rapidly becomes routine. routine
a row of trees row
We sat in a row at the back of the room. row
The vegetables were planted in neat rows. row
Let's sit in the back row. row
Our seats are five rows from the front. row
This is her third win in a row. in a row
Inflation has fallen for the third month in a row. in a row
the royal family royal
the royal household royal
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) royal
rub sth: She rubbed her chin thoughtfully. rub
He rubbed a hand wearily over his eyes. rub
rub sth/yourself with sth: Rub the surface with sandpaper before painting. rub
I rubbed a clear patch on the window with my fingers. rub
rub sth/yourself against sth: The cat rubbed itself against my legs. rub
rub at sth: I rubbed at the stain on the cloth. rub
rub against sth: Animals had been rubbing against the trees. rub
rub sth/yourself + adj.: Rub the surface smooth. rub
She rubbed her hair dry quickly with a towel. rub
rub sth (together): She rubbed her hands in delight. rub
In some cultures, people traditionally greet each other by rubbing noses. rub
rub (together): It sounded like two pieces of wood rubbing together. rub
The back of my shoe is rubbing. rub
rub on/against sth: The wheel is rubbing on the mudguard. rub
rub sth (+ adj.): The horse's neck was rubbed raw (= until the skin came off) where the rope had been. rub
She rubbed the lotion into her skin. rub
Rub salt over the fish before cooking. rub
a ball made of rubber rubber
a rubber tree rubber
a rubbish bag/bin rubbish
a rubbish dump/heap/tip rubbish
The streets were littered with rubbish. rubbish
garden/household rubbish rubbish
I thought the play was rubbish! rubbish
Do we have to listen to this rubbish music? rubbish
They said I was a rubbish boss. rubbish
Rubbish! You're not fat. rubbish
You're talking a load of rubbish. rubbish
It's not rubbish—it's true! rubbish
a rude comment rude
rude (to sb) (about sb/sth): The man was downright rude to us. rude
Why are you so rude to your mother? rude
She was very rude about my driving. rude
rude (to do sth): It's rude to speak when you're eating. rude
How rude of me not to offer you something to drink! rude
There's no need to be rude! rude
I don't wish to be rude, but I have another appointment in five minutes. rude
They brushed rudely past us. rudely
'What do you want?' she asked rudely. rudely
He waved her rudely away. rudely
The bad weather ruined our trip. ruin
That one mistake ruined his chances of getting the job. ruin
My new shoes got ruined in the mud. ruin
The crops were ruined by the late frost. ruin
If she loses the court case it will ruin her. ruin
The country was ruined by the war. ruin
A large number of churches fell into ruin after the revolution. ruin
The house had been left to go to ruin. ruin
The terrorist attack had left the city in a state of ruin ruin
The divorce ultimately led to his ruin. ruin
The bank stepped in to save the company from financial ruin. ruin
The war brought the country to the brink of ruin. ruin
The old mill is now little more than a ruin. ruin
We visited the ruins of a Norman castle. ruin
Two bodies were found among the charred ruins of the house. ruin
He was determined to build a new life out of the ruins of his career. ruin
a ruined castle ruined
under Communist/civilian/military, etc. rule rule
majority rule (= government by the political party that most people have voted for) rule
The 1972 act imposed direct rule from Westminster. rule
the rules of grammar rule
There are no hard and fast rules for planning healthy meals. rule
The first rule is to make eye contact with your interviewer. rule
to follow/obey/observe the rules rule
It's against all rules and regulations. rule
to break a rule (= not follow it) rule
This explains the rules under which the library operates. rule
Without unwritten rules civilized life would be impossible. rule
Normal competition rules apply. rule
She laid down strict rules for her tenants including prompt payment of rent. rule
rule sth: At that time John ruled England. rule
The family ruled London's gangland in the sixties. rule
Eighty million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth. rule
rule (over sb/sth): Charles I ruled for eleven years. rule
She once ruled over a vast empire. rule
After the revolution, anarchy ruled. rule
The pursuit of money ruled his life. rule
We live in a society where we are ruled by the clock. rule
Police have not ruled out the possibility that the man was murdered. rule sb/sth out
The proposed solution was ruled out as too expensive. rule sb/sth out
to start/spread a rumour rumour
rumour (of sth): There are widespread rumours of job losses. rumour
rumour (about sth): Some malicious rumours are circulating about his past. rumour
rumour (that...): I heard a rumour that they are getting married. rumour
Many of the stories are based on rumour. rumour
Rumour has it (= people say) that he was murdered. rumour
I thought she was leaving the company, but perhaps it may be just a rumour. rumour
it is rumoured that...: It's widely rumoured that she's getting promoted. rumour
rumour to be/have sth: He was rumoured to be involved in the crime. rumour
Bush ran a second time in 2004. run
run for sb/sth: to run for president run
run in sth: to run in the election run
The river ran dry (= stopped flowing) during the drought. run
Supplies are running low. run
We've run short of milk. run
You've got your rivals running scared. run
The tears ran down her cheeks. run
Water was running all over the bathroom floor. run
Who left the tap running? run
Your nose is running (= mucus is flowing from it). run
The smoke makes my eyes run. run
The murderer was given three life sentences, to run concurrently. run
The road runs parallel to the river. run
run sth + adv./prep.: We ran a cable from the lights to the stage. run
The car ran off the road into a ditch. run
A shiver ran down my spine. run
The sledge ran smoothly over the frozen snow. run
The old tramlines are still there but now no trams run on them. run
She ran her fingers nervously through her hair. run
I ran my eyes over the page. run
Buses to Oxford run every half-hour. run
Trains between London and Brighton run throughout the day. run
All the trains are running late (= are leaving later than planned). run
Stan had the chainsaw running. run
Her life had always run smoothly before. run
run on sth: Our van runs on (= uses) diesel. run
run sth: Could you run the engine for a moment? run
to run a hotel/store/language school run
He has no idea how to run a business. run
Stop trying to run my life (= organize it) for me. run
The shareholders want more say in how the company is run. run
a badly run company run
state-run industries run
run (in sth): He will be running in the 100 metres tonight. run
There are only five horses running in the first race. run
run sth: to run the marathon run
Holmes ran a fine race to take the gold medal. run
Can you run as fast as Mike? run
They turned and ran when they saw us coming. run
She came running to meet us. run
I had to run to catch the bus. run
The dogs ran off as soon as we appeared. run
He ran home in tears to his mother. run
Who was the first person to run a mile in under four minutes? run
She used to run when she was at college. run
I often go running before work. run
He ran through the names on the list. run through sth
Could we run through your proposals once again? run through sth
Time is running out for the trapped miners. run out
He ran away from home at the age of thirteen. run away (from sb/...)
Looking at all the accusing faces, she felt a sudden urge to run away. run away (from sb/...)
We ran out of fuel. run out (of sth)
Could I have a cigarette? I seem to have run out. run out (of sth)
Two children were run over and killed. run sb/sth over
I go for a run every morning. run
a five-mile run run
Catching sight of her he broke into a run (= started running). run
I decided to make a run for it (= to escape by running). run
She took the stairs at a run. run
a long-distance/cross-country/marathon, etc. runner runner
a list of runners (= horses in a race) and riders runner
to go running running
running shoes running
the day-to-day running of a business running
the running costs of a car (= for example of fuel, repairs, insurance) running
rural areas rural
a rural economy rural
rural America rural
a rural way of life rural
rush into sth/into doing sth: We don't want to rush into having a baby. rush
rush sb: Don't rush me. I need time to think about it. rush
rush sb into sth/into doing sth: I'm not going to be rushed into anything. rush
Ambulances rushed the injured to the hospital. rush
Relief supplies were rushed in. rush
We've got plenty of time; there's no need to rush. rush
the sound of rushing water rush
+ adv./prep.: Don't rush off, I haven't finished. rush
I've been rushing around all day trying to get everything done. rush
The children rushed out of school. rush
My college years seemed to rush past. rush
People rushed to buy shares in the company. rush
rush sth: We had to rush our meal. rush
Book now and avoid the last-minute rush. rush
The evening rush was just starting. rush
the Christmas rush rush
I can't stop—I'm in a rush. rush
What's the rush? rush
'I'll let you have the book back tomorrow.' 'There's no rush.' rush
The words came out in a rush. rush
The note looked like it had been written in a rush. rush
I'm not in any rush to get back to work. rush
The trip to Paris was all a mad rush. rush
a rush job (= one that has been done quickly) rush
Shoppers made a rush for the exits. rush
She was trampled in the rush to get out. rush
They listened to the rush of the sea below. rush
The door blew open, letting in a rush of cold air. rush
He had a rush of blood to the head and punched the man. rush
They got through a sack of potatoes. sack
two sacks of groceries sack
He got the sack for swearing. sack
Her work was so poor that she was given the sack. sack
Four hundred workers face the sack. sack
She was sacked for refusing to work on Sundays. sack
a sad state of affairs sad
It's a sad fact that many of those killed were children. sad
It's a sad reflection on life that it takes danger and suffering to bring people closer together. sad
sad (to do sth): We are very sad to hear that you are leaving. sad
sad (that...): I was sad that she had to go. sad
sad (about sth): I felt terribly sad about it. sad
She looked sad and tired. sad
He gave a slight, sad smile. sad
The divorce left him sadder and wiser (= having learned from the unpleasant experience). sad
a sad story sad
sad (to do sth): It was sad to see them go. sad
sad (that...): It is sad that so many of his paintings have been lost. sad
We had some sad news yesterday. sad
He's a sad case—his wife died last year and he can't seem to manage without her. sad
It will be a sad day for all of us if the theatre is forced to close. sad
Sad to say (= unfortunately) the house has now been demolished. sad
Sadly, after eight years of marriage they had grown apart. sadly
She shook her head sadly. sadly
She will be sadly missed. sadly
They had hoped to win and were sadly disappointed. sadly
If you think I'm going to help you again, you're sadly (= completely) mistaken. sadly
His work has been sadly neglected. sadly
memories tinged with sadness sadness
I felt a deep sadness. sadness
It is with great sadness that we report the death of James Banks yesterday. sadness
a safe driver safe
a safe investment safe
a safe subject for discussion safe
safe (to do sth): It's safe to assume (that) there will always be a demand for new software. safe
It would be safer to take more money with you in case of emergency. safe
The show was well performed, but so safe and predictable. safe
We all want to live in safer cities. safe
Keep your passport in a safe place. safe
We were glad she let us know she was safe. safe
The missing child was found safe and well. safe
They turned up safe and sound. safe
A reward was offered for the animal's safe return. safe
a safe and effective remedy for coughs and colds safe
safe (for sb) (to do sth): Is the water here safe to drink? safe
The street is not safe for children to play in. safe
It is one of the safest cars in the world. safe
We watched the explosion from a safe distance. safe
Builders were called in to make the building safe. safe
The children are quite safe here. safe
She didn't feel safe on her own. safe
Will the car be safe parked in the road? safe
safe (from sb/sth): They aimed to make the country safe from terrorist attacks. safe
Your secret is safe with me (= I will not tell anyone else). safe
Here's your passport. Now keep it safe. safe
Nobody is safe from suspicion at the moment. safe
We have been assured that our jobs are safe (= we are not in danger of losing them). safe
The plane landed safely. safely
The bomb has been safely disposed of. safely
The money is safely locked in a drawer. safely
a place where children can play in safety safety
The police are concerned for the safety of the 12-year-old boy who has been missing for three days. safety
He was kept in custody for his own safety. safety
I'm worried about the safety of the treatment. safety
safety standards safety
a local campaign to improve road safety safety
The airline has an excellent safety record. safety
I managed to swim to safety. safety
We watched the lions from the safety of the car. safety
They reached safety seconds before the building was engulfed in flames. safety
(+ adv./prep.): to sail into harbour sail
The dinghy sailed smoothly across the lake. sail
The ferry sails from Newhaven to Dieppe. sail
one of the first people to sail around the world sail
sail sth: to sail the Atlantic sail
We spent the weekend sailing off the south coast. sail
Do you go sailing often? sail
sail sth: She sails her own yacht. sail
He managed to sail the boat between the rocks. sail
As the boat moved down the river the wind began to fill the sails. sail
a ship under sail (= using sails) sail
in the days of sail (= when ships all used sails) sail
She moved away like a ship in full sail (= with all its sails spread out). sail
The vessel can be propelled by oars or sail (= sails). sail
We went for a sail. sail
a two-hour sail across the bay sail
to go sailing sailing
a sailing club sailing
All main courses come with salad or vegetables. salad
Is cold meat and salad OK for lunch? salad
a side salad (= a small bowl of salad served with the main course of a meal) salad
a salad bowl (= a large bowl for serving salad in) salad
a chicken salad salad
potato salad salad
a pasta salad salad
an annual salary of $40 000 salary
a 9% salary increase salary
She's on a salary of £24 000. salary
He gets a basic salary plus commission. salary
base salary salary
regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages sale
I haven't made a sale all week. sale
She gets 10% commission on each sale. sale
Retail sales fell in November by 10%. sale
Export sales were up by 32% last year. sale
the sales figures for May sale
a sales drive/campaign (= a special effort to sell more) sale
a sales and marketing director sale
She works in sales/in the sales department. sale
The Weldon Group has a 6 000 strong sales force. sale
The sale starts next week. sale
the January sales sale
I bought a coat in the sales. sale
sale prices sale
Tickets are on sale from the booking office. on sale
The new model goes on sale next month. on sale
I'm sorry, it's not for sale. for sale
They've put their house up for sale. for sale
an increase in the number of stolen vehicles being offered for sale for sale
a 'for sale' sign for sale
Pass the salt, please. salt
a pinch of salt (= a small amount of it) salt
Season with salt and pepper. salt
sea salt salt
salty food salty
salty sea air salty
We have lived in the same house for twenty years. same
Our children go to the same school as theirs. same
She's still the same fun-loving person that I knew at college. same
This one works in exactly the same way as the other. same
They both said much the same thing. same
He used the very same (= exactly the same) words. same
I resigned last Friday and left that same day. same
I bought the same car as yours (= another car of that type). same
She was wearing the same dress that I had on. same
The same thing happened to me last week. same
I would do the same again. same
I think the same as you do about this. same
Just do the same as me (= as I do). same
His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases and a final shoot-out. same
'I'll have coffee.' 'Same for me, please (= I will have one too).' same
There are several brands and they're not all the same. same
I'd like one the same as yours. same
He's not very reliable, but I like him just the same. all/just the same
'Will you stay for lunch?' 'No, but thanks all the same.' all/just the same
All the same, there's some truth in what she says. all/just the same
Same again, please! (the) same again
'Happy Christmas!' 'And the same to you!' (the) same to you
'Get lost!' 'Same to you!' (the) same to you
We treat boys exactly the same as girls. same
He gave me five dollars, same as usual. same
The interviews were given to a random sample of students. sample
The survey covers a representative sample of schools. sample
a sample survey sample
a blood sample sample
Samples of the water contained pesticide. sample
'I'd like to see a sample of your work,' said the manager. sample
a free sample of shampoo sample
Would you like a sample of the fabric to take home? sample
a grain of sand sand
Concrete is a mixture of sand and cement. sand
His hair was the colour of sand. sand
The children were playing in the sand (= for example, in a sandpit ). sand
We went for a walk along the sand. sand
children playing on the sand sand
miles of golden sands sand
to gain/get/derive satisfaction from sth satisfaction
a look/smile of satisfaction satisfaction
She looked back on her career with great satisfaction. satisfaction
He had the satisfaction of seeing his book become a best-seller. satisfaction
She didn't want to give him the satisfaction of seeing her cry. satisfaction
The company is trying to improve customer satisfaction. satisfaction
He was enjoying all the satisfactions of being a parent. satisfaction
a satisfied smile satisfied
a satisfied customer satisfied
satisfied with sb/sth: She's never satisfied with what she's got. satisfied
I'm satisfied that they are telling the truth. satisfied
Nothing satisfies him—he's always complaining. satisfy
The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone. satisfy
The food wasn't enough to satisfy his hunger. satisfy
to satisfy sb's curiosity satisfy
The education system must satisfy the needs of all children. satisfy
We cannot satisfy demand for the product. satisfy
She failed to satisfy all the requirements for entry to the college. satisfy
satisfy sb: Her explanation did not satisfy the teacher. satisfy
satisfy sb of sth: People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system. satisfy
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. satisfy
a satisfying meal satisfying
a satisfying experience satisfying
It's satisfying to play a game really well. satisfying
tomato/cranberry/chilli, etc. sauce sauce
chicken in a white sauce sauce
ice cream with a hot fudge sauce sauce
Save data frequently. save
to save a penalty save
The goalie saved Johnson's long-range shot. save
The goalie saved brilliantly from Johnson's long-range shot. save
save sb from doing sth: The prize money saved her from having to find a job. save
save sth: She did it herself to save argument. save
save sb sth: Thanks for sending that letter for me—it saved me a trip. save
save doing sth: He's grown a beard to save shaving. save
save sb doing sth: If you phone for an appointment, it'll save you waiting. save
save sth: We'll take a cab to save time. save
Book early and save £50! save
We should try to save water. save
save sth on sth: The government is trying to save £1 million on defence. save
save sb sth (on sth): If we go this way it will save us two hours on the trip. save
save on sth: I save on fares by walking to work. save
save sth (for sth/sb): He's saving his strength for the last part of the race. save
We'll eat some now and save some for tomorrow. save
Save some food for me. save
save sb sth: Save me some food. save
I'm not very good at saving. save
save (up) (for sth): I'm saving for a new bike. save
We've been saving up to go to Australia. save
save sth (up) (for sth): You should save a little each week. save
I've saved almost £100 so far. save
save sb/sth: to save sb's life save
Doctors were unable to save her. save
He's trying to save their marriage. save
She needs to win the next two games to save the match. save
Thanks for doing that. You saved my life (= helped me a lot). save
save sb/sth (from sth): to save a rare species (from extinction) save
Money from local businesses helped save the school from closure. save
save sb/sth from doing sth: She saved a little girl from falling into the water. save
Buy three and make a saving of 55p. saving
With the new boiler you can make big savings on fuel bills. saving
He put all his savings into buying a boat. saving
I opened a savings account at my local bank. saving
+ speech: The notice said 'Keep Out'. say
say sth: The clock said three o'clock. say
say (that)...: The instructions say (that) we should leave it to set for four hours. say
say where, why, etc...: The book doesn't say where he was born. say
say to do sth: The guidebook says to turn left. say
His angry glance said it all. say
That says it all really, doesn't it? (= it shows clearly what is true) say
Just what is the artist trying to say in her work? say
say sth/sb: You could learn the basics in, let's say, three months. say
Let's take any writer, say (= for example) Dickens... say
say (that)...: Say you lose your job: what would you do then? say
say sth: Say what you like (= although you disagree) about her, she's a fine singer. say
I'll say this for them, they're a very efficient company. say
Anna thinks I'm lazy—what do you say (= what is your opinion)? say
say (that)...: I can't say I blame her for resigning (= I think she was right). say
I say (= suggest) we go without them. say
I wouldn't say they were rich (= in my opinion they are not rich). say
That's not to say it's a bad movie (= it is good but it is not without faults). say
say (what, how, etc...): It's hard to say what caused the accident. say
'When will it be finished?' 'I couldn't say (= I don't know).' say
to say a prayer say
Try to say that line with more conviction. say
+ speech: 'Hello!' she said. say
'That was marvellous,' said Daniel. say
say sth: Be quiet, I have something to say. say
I didn't believe a word she said. say
That's a terrible thing to say. say
He knew that if he wasn't back by midnight, his parents would have something to say about it (= be angry). say
say sth to sb: She said nothing to me about it. say
say to sb/yourself + speech: I said to myself (= thought), 'That can't be right!' say
say (that)...: He said (that) his name was Sam. say
it is said that...: It is said that she lived to be over 100. say
say (what, how, etc...): She finds it hard to say what she feels. say
'That's impossible!' 'So you say (= but I think you may be wrong).' say
'Why can't I go out now?' 'Because I say so.' say
'What do you want it for?' 'I'd rather not say.' say
say to do sth: He said to meet him here. say
sb/sth is said to be/have sth: He is said to have been a brilliant scholar. say
If you don't invest in this, you're saying no to a potential fortune. say no (to sth)
a scale of 1:25 000 scale
a scale model/drawing scale
Both plans are drawn to the same scale. scale
Is this diagram to scale (= are all its parts the same size and shape in relation to each other as they are in the thing represented)? scale
bathroom/kitchen/weighing scales scale
the scales of justice (= represented as the two pans on a balance (5)) scale
How much does it read on the scale? scale
a five-point pay scale scale
to evaluate performance on a scale from 1 to 10 scale
The salary scale goes from £12 000 to £20 000. scale
a scale of charges scale
At the other end of the scale, life is a constant struggle to get enough to eat. scale
the social scale scale
They entertain on a large scale (= they hold expensive parties with a lot of guests). scale
Here was corruption on a grand scale. scale
On a global scale, 77% of energy is created from fossil fuels. scale
to achieve economies of scale in production (= to produce many items so the cost of producing each one is reduced) scale
scale of sth: It was impossible to comprehend the full scale of the disaster. scale
It was not until morning that the sheer scale of the damage could be seen (= how great it was). scale
scare sb: You scared me. scare
it scares sb to do sth: It scared me to think I was alone in the building. scare
They managed to scare the bears away. scare sb away/off
a bomb/health scare scare
recent scares about pesticides in food scare
a scare story (= a news report that spreads more anxiety or fear about sth than is necessary) scare
to cause a major scare scare
scare tactics (= ways of persuading people to do sth by frightening them) scare
You gave me a scare! scare
We've had quite a scare. scare
scared (of doing sth): She is scared of going out alone. scared
scared (of sb/sth): He's scared of heights. scared
scared (to do sth): People are scared to use the buses late at night. scared
scared (that...): I'm scared (that) I'm going to fall. scared
The thieves got scared and ran away. scared
a scared look scared
I was scared to death (= very frightened). scared
We were scared stiff (= very frightened). scared
an exhibition of Parisian street scenes scene
a delightful rural scene scene
They went abroad for a change of scene (= to see and experience new surroundings). scene
The movie opens with a scene in a New York apartment. scene
love/sex scenes scene
I got very nervous before my big scene (= the one where I have a very important part). scene
Act I, Scene 2 of 'Macbeth' scene
The team's victory produced scenes of joy all over the country. scene
She witnessed some very distressing scenes. scene
the scene of the accident/attack/crime scene
Firefighters were on the scene immediately. scene
Italy was the scene of many demonstrations at that time. scene
I have a hectic schedule for the next few days. schedule
We're working to a tight schedule (= we have a lot of things to do in a short time). schedule
Filming began on schedule (= at the planned time). schedule
The new bridge has been finished two years ahead of schedule. schedule
The tunnel project has already fallen behind schedule. schedule
We are trying desperately to keep to our schedule. schedule
a train schedule schedule
Chinese will be on the school schedule from next year. schedule
schedule sth (for sth): The meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon. schedule
One of the scheduled events is a talk on alternative medicine. schedule
We'll be stopping here for longer than scheduled. schedule
schedule sb/sth to do sth: I'm scheduled to arrive in LA at 5 o'clock. schedule
a training scheme scheme
scheme (for doing sth): a local scheme for recycling newspapers scheme
scheme (to do sth): to introduce/operate a scheme to improve links between schools and industry scheme
Under the new scheme only successful schools will be given extra funding. scheme
an elaborate scheme to avoid taxes scheme
famous schools like Yale and Harvard school
Where did you go to school? school
the business/medical/law school school
the School of Dentistry school
a drama/language/riding, etc. school school
I had to stand up in front of the whole school. school
My brother and I went to the same school. school
Which school do they attend? school
I'm going to the school today to talk to Kim's teacher. school
We need more money for roads, hospitals and schools. school
school buildings school
to start/quit school school
Where did you go to school? school
All my kids are still at school. school
All my kids are still in school. school
to teach school (= teach in a school) school
The transition from school to work can be difficult. school
Shall I meet you after school today? school
School begins at 9. school
The kids are at/in school until 3.30. school
after-school activities school
new developments in science and technology science
the advance of modern science science
the laws of science science
science students/teachers/courses science
to study one of the sciences science
a scientific discovery scientific
scientific knowledge scientific
sites of scientific interest scientific
a research scientist scientist
nuclear scientists scientist
scientists and engineers scientist
the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory scientist
a pair of scissors scissors
a high/low score score
What's the score now? score
The final score was 4-3. score
I'll keep (the) score. score
A penalty in the last minute of the game levelled the score 2-2. score
test scores score
an IQ score of 120 score
a perfect score score
Fraser scored again in the second half. score
score sth: to score a goal/try/touchdown/victory score
score sth: She scored 98% in the French test. score
They scratched lines in the dirt to mark out a pitch. scratch
Some graffiti had been scratched on the back of the door. scratch
We scratched some of the dirt away. scratch
You can scratch my name off the list. scratch
Be careful not to scratch the furniture. scratch
The car's paintwork is badly scratched. scratch
scratch (sb/sth/yourself): I'd scratched my leg and it was bleeding. scratch
Does the cat scratch? scratch
scratch sb/sth/yourself on sth: She scratched herself on a nail. scratch
scratch sth/yourself: John yawned and scratched his chin. scratch
The dog scratched itself behind the ear. scratch
scratch (at sth): Try not to scratch. scratch
She scratched at the insect bites on her arm. scratch
Her hands were covered in scratches from the brambles. scratch
a scratch on the paintwork scratch
It's only a scratch (= a very slight injury). scratch
He escaped without a scratch (= was not hurt at all). scratch
He covered her mouth to stop her from screaming. scream
scream in/with sth: The kids were screaming with excitement. scream
scream out (in/with sth): People ran for the exits, screaming out in terror. scream
scream yourself + adj.: The baby was screaming itself hoarse. scream
+ speech: 'Help!' she screamed. scream
scream (out) (for sth/sb): Someone was screaming for help. scream
scream at sb (to do sth): He screamed at me to stop. scream
scream sth (out) (at sb): She screamed abuse at him. scream
scream (out) that...: His sister screamed out that he was crazy. scream
She let out a scream of pain. scream
They ignored the baby's screams. scream
He drove off with a scream of tyres. scream
I thought I heard a scream. scream
All I could hear were the screams of the wounded. scream
the screams of adoring fans scream
The nurse put a screen around the bed. screen
A wooden screen hid one corner of the room. screen
a cinema/movie screen screen
an eight-screen cinema screen
The movie will be coming to your screens shortly. screen
He has adapted the play for the screen. screen
Some actors never watch themselves on screen. screen
She was a star of stage and screen (= plays and films/movies). screen
a screen actor screen
a computer screen screen
a monitor with a 21 inch screen screen
They were staring at the television screen. screen
Move your cursor to the top of the screen. screen
the screen display screen
Can you do a printout of this screen for me (= of all the information on it)? screen
One of the screws is loose. screw
Now tighten all the screws. screw
The bookcase is screwed to the wall. screw
You need to screw all the parts together. screw
Now screw down the lid. screw
screw sth + adv./prep.: She screwed the cap back on the jar. screw
screw sth + adj.: Screw the bolt tight. screw
The bulb should just screw into the socket. screw
The lid simply screws on. screw
to travel by sea sea
a cottage by the sea sea
The waste was dumped in the sea. sea
The wreck is lying at the bottom of the sea. sea
We left port and headed for the open sea (= far away from land). sea
the cold seas of the Arctic sea
a sea voyage sea
a hotel room with sea view sea
the North Sea sea
the Caspian Sea sea
It was a calm sea. sea
The sea was very rough. sea
It happened on the second night at sea. at sea
They were lost at sea. at sea
The organs are kept in sealed plastic bags. seal
Make sure you've signed the cheque before sealing the envelope. seal
a sealed bid (= one that is kept in a sealed envelope and therefore remains secret until all other bids have been received) seal
Troops sealed off the site following a bomb alert. seal sth off
The road will remain sealed off until the police have completed their investigations. seal sth off
a jar with a rubber seal in the lid seal
Only drink bottled water and check the seal isn't broken. seal
The letter bore the president's seal. seal
a long search for the murder weapon search
Detectives carried out a thorough search of the building. search
She went into the kitchen in search of (= looking for) a drink. search
The search for a cure goes on. search
The search is on (= has begun) for someone to fill the post. search
Eventually the search was called off. search
a search and rescue team search
to do a search on the Internet search
search (for sth/sb): She searched in vain for her passport. search
Police searched for clues in the area. search
I've searched high and low for those files. search
I found these photos while searching among some old papers. search
search sth: His house had clearly been searched and the book was missing. search
search sth for sth/sb: Police searched the area for clues. search
Firefighters searched the buildings for survivors. search
searching the Web for interesting sites search
search sb: Visitors are regularly searched as they enter the building. search
search sb for sth: The youths were arrested and searched for anything that would incriminate them. search
He searched desperately for something to say. search
The committee has been searching for new ways to tackle youth unemployment. search
the changing seasons season
the cricket/hunting/shooting, etc. season season
He scored his first goal of the season on Saturday. season
The female changes colour during the breeding season. season
The hotels are always full during the peak season (= when most people are on holiday/vacation). season
the holiday season season
the tourist season season
the holiday season (= the time of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year) season
the festive season (= Christmas and New Year) season
a seat on the city council/in Parliament/in Congress seat
to win/lose a seat (= in an election) seat
to take your seat (= to begin your duties, especially in Parliament) seat
The majority of seats on the board will be held by business representatives. seat
to book/reserve a seat (= for a concert, etc.) seat
There are no seats left on that flight. seat
She sat back in her seat. seat
He put his shopping on the seat behind him. seat
Please take a seat (= sit down). seat
Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats (= sit down). seat
a window/corner seat (= one near a window/in a corner) seat
a child seat (= for a child in a car) seat
Would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat? (= on a plane) seat
We used the branch of an old tree as a seat. seat
We all filed back to our seats in silence. seat
This is the second time it's happened. second
Italy scored a second goal just after half-time. second
the second of June/June 2nd second
He was the second to arrive. second
We have one child and are expecting our second in July. second
Osaka is Japan's second-largest city. second
Birmingham, the UK's second city second
The spreadsheet application is second only to word processing in terms of popularity. second
As a dancer, he is second to none (= nobody is a better dancer than he is). second
They have a second home in Tuscany. second
teachers of English as a second language (= to people who already speak one or more other languages) second
She came second in the marathon. second
One of the smaller parties came a close second (= nearly won). second
I agreed to speak second. second
He is a writer first and a scientist second. second
I came second (to) last (= the one before the last one) in the race. second
She did it first because she wanted to, and second because I asked her to. second
She can run 100 metres in just over 11 seconds. second
For several seconds he did not reply. second
The light flashes every 5 seconds. second
The water flows at about 1.5 metres per second. second
I'll be with you in a second. second
They had finished in/within seconds. second
He scored again in the dying seconds (= the last few seconds) of the game. second
That is just a secondary consideration. secondary
Experience is what matters—age is of secondary importance. secondary
secondary to sth: Raising animals was only secondary to other forms of farming. secondary
a secondary infection secondary
a secondary effect secondary
a secondary colour (= made from mixing two primary colours) secondary
secondary teachers secondary
the secondary curriculum secondary
secret information/meetings/talks secret
secret (from sb): He tried to keep it secret from his family. secret
Details of the proposals remain secret. secret
a secret passage leading to the beach secret
He's a secret drinker. secret
I didn't know you were a secret football fan. secret
her secret fears secret
a secret room secret
The police had secretly filmed the conversations. secretly
She was secretly pleased to see him. secretly
Can you keep a secret? secret
The location of the ship is a closely guarded secret. secret
Shall we let him in on (= tell him) the secret? secret
He made no secret of his ambition (= he didn't try to hide it). secret
She was dismissed for revealing trade secrets. secret
official/State secrets secret
dark secrets from his past secret
Careful planning is the secret of success. secret
She still looks so young. What's her secret? secret
The meeting was held in secret. in secret
She admired him, in secret of course. in secret
a legal/medical secretary secretary
Please contact my secretary to make an appointment. secretary
the membership secretary secretary
Secretary of the Treasury secretary
an issue that will affect large sections of the population section
the brass section of an orchestra section
These issues will be discussed more fully in the next section. section
the sports section of the newspaper section
The report has a section on accidents at work. section
That section of the road is still closed. section
The library has a large biology section. section
the tail section of the plane section
The shed comes in sections that you assemble yourself. section
the manufacturing sector sector
service-sector jobs (= in hotels, restaurants, etc.) sector
each sector of the war zone sector
The aerial doesn't look very secure to me. secure
It was difficult to maintain a secure foothold on the ice. secure
Our relationship was now on a more secure footing. secure
Check that all windows and doors have been made as secure as possible. secure
a secure unit for child offenders secure
The building is secure against intruders. secure
a secure job/income secure
It's not a very secure way to make a living. secure
The future of the company looks secure. secure
Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion. secure
At last they were able to feel secure about the future. secure
She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. secure
the security of a loving family life security
She'd allowed herself to be lulled into a false sense of security (= a feeling that she was safe when in fact she was in danger). security
national security (= the defence of a country) security
airport security security
They carried out security checks at the airport. security
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers). security
the security forces/services (= the police, army, etc.) security
a high/maximum security prison (= for dangerous criminals) security
a security alert security
The criminals were caught (= filmed) on a security video. security
Security was/were called to the incident. security
financial security security
Job security (= the guarantee that you will keep your job) is a thing of the past. security
Which type of investment offers the greatest security? security
'Has the mail come yet?' 'I'll just go and see.' see
'Is he going to get better?' 'I don't know, we'll just have to wait and see.' see
We'll have a great time, you'll see. see
see what, how, etc...: Go and see what the kids are doing, will you? see
We'll have to see how it goes. see
see (that)...: I see (that) interest rates are going up again. see
it is seen that...: It can be seen that certain groups are more at risk than others. see
'Will you be able to help us?' 'I don't know, I'll have to see.' see
'Can I go to the party?' 'We'll see (= I'll decide later). see
see what, whether, etc...: I'll see what I can do to help. see
see sb/sth doing sth: I can't see her changing her mind. see
see sb/sth as sth: His colleagues see him as a future director. see
I see things differently now. see
Try to see things from her point of view. see
Lack of money is the main problem, as I see it (= in my opinion). see
The way I see it, you have three main problems. see
'It opens like this.' 'Oh, I see.' see
see sth: He didn't see the joke. see
I don't think she saw the point of the story. see
I can see both sides of the argument. see
Make Lydia see reason (= be sensible), will you? see
see (that)...: Can't you see (that) he's taking advantage of you? see
I don't see that it matters what Josh thinks. see
see what, why, etc...: 'It's broken.' 'Oh yes, I see what you mean.' see
'Can we go swimming?' 'I don't see why not (= yes, you can).' see
be seen to do sth: The government not only has to do something, it must be seen to be doing something (= people must be aware that it is doing sth). see
Are you seeing anyone (= having a romantic relationship with anyone)? see
They've been seeing a lot of each other (= spending a lot of time together) recently. see
You ought to see a doctor about that cough. see
What is it you want to see me about? see
I can only see you for five minutes. see
Come and see us again soon. see
Guess who I saw at the party last night! see
See page 158. see
Did you see that programme on Brazil last night? see
In the evening we went to see a movie. see
Fifty thousand people saw the match. see
see (sb/sth): She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd. see
I looked out of the window but saw nothing. see
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). see
see (that)...: He could see (that) she had been crying. see
see what, how, etc...: Did you see what happened? see
If you watch carefully, you'll see how it is done. see
see sb/sth + adj.: I hate to see you unhappy. see
see sb/sth doing sth: She was seen running away from the scene of the crime. see
see sb/sth do sth: I saw you put the key in your pocket. see
sb/sth is seen to do sth: He was seen to enter the building about the time the crime was committed. see
She will never see again (= she has become blind). see
On a clear day you can see for miles from here. see
see to do sth: It was getting dark and I couldn't see to read. see
I must see about (= prepare) lunch. see about sth
He says he won't help, does he? Well, we'll soon see about that (= I will demand that he does help). see about sth
see doing sth: I'll have to see about getting that roof repaired. see about sth
Will you see to the arrangements for the next meeting? see to sth
Don't worry—I'll see to it. see to sth
We'll have to get that door seen to (= repaired). see to sth
Now let me see—how old is she now? let me see/let's see
You see, the thing is, we won't be finished before Friday. you see
a packet of wild flower seeds seed
sesame seeds seed
Sow the seeds outdoors in spring. seed
These vegetables can be grown from seed. seed
seed potatoes (= used for planting) seed
seek sth/sb: Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes. seek
seek for sth/sb: They sought in vain for somewhere to shelter. seek
to seek funding for a project seek
Highly qualified secretary seeks employment. (= in an advertisement) seek
He intends to seek custody of the children. seek
We are currently seeking new ways of expanding our membership. seek
seek sth: I think it's time we sought legal advice. seek
seek sth from sb: She managed to calm him down and seek help from a neighbour. seek
Do whatever seems best to you. seem
seem like sth: It seemed like a good idea at the time. seem
seem (as though...): It always seemed as though they would get married. seem
'He'll be there, then?' 'So it seems (= people say so).' seem
it seems that...: It seems that they know what they're doing. seem
seem to do/be/have sth: They seem to know what they're doing. seem
People aren't always what they seem to be. seem
I seem to have left my book at home. seem
I can't seem to (= I've tried, but I can't) get started today. seem
seem (that)...: It would seem that we all agree. seem
select sb/sth for sth: He hasn't been selected for the team. select
All our hotels have been carefully selected for the excellent value they provide. select
select sb/sth as sth: She was selected as the parliamentary candidate for Bath. select
select sb/sth: a randomly selected sample of 23 schools select
selected poems of T.S. Eliot select
This model is available at selected stores only. select
She selected an apple from the fruit bowl. select
It is important to select a software package that suits your requirements. select
select sb/sth to do sth: Six theatre companies have been selected to take part in this year's festival. select
select what, which, etc...: Select what you want from the options available. select
The final team selection will be made tomorrow. selection
the random selection of numbers selection
selection criteria selection
the selection process selection
A selection of readers' comments are published below. selection
The orchestra played selections from Hollywood musicals. selection
The showroom has a wide selection of kitchens. selection
You'll soon be feeling your old self again (= feeling well or happy again). self
He's not his usual happy self this morning. self
Only with a few people could she be her real self (= show what she was really like rather than what she pretended to be). self
his private/professional self (= how he behaves at home/work) self
Now we have to try and sell the idea to management. sell
You really have to sell yourself at a job interview. sell
sell (sth): The magazine sells 300 000 copies a week. sell
Their last album sold millions. sell
The book sold well and was reprinted many times. sell
The new design just didn't sell (= nobody bought it). sell
sell for/at sth: The pens sell for just 50p each. sell
Most supermarkets sell a range of organic products. sell
Do you sell stamps? sell
to sell insurance sell
sell sth (to sb) (for sth): I sold my car to James for £800. sell
sell sb sth (for sth): I sold James my car for £800. sell
sell (sth) (at sth): They sold the business at a profit/loss (= they gained/lost money when they sold it). sell
We offered them a good price but they wouldn't sell. sell
The Church sold off the land for housing. sell sth off
In the nineties most state-owned industries were sold off. sell sth off
The tickets sold out within hours. sell out, be sold out
This week's performances are completely sold out. sell out, be sold out
a member of the Senate senate
a Senate committee senate
Senator McCarthy senator
She has served as a Democratic senator for North Carolina since 2009. senator
send sb: Ed couldn't make it so they sent me instead. send
send sb + adv./prep.: She sent the kids to bed early. send
to send sb to prison/boarding school send
We are being sent on a training course next month. send
send sb to do sth: I've sent Tom to buy some milk. send
send sth: My parents send their love. send
send sth to sb: What sort of message is that sending to young people? send
send sb sth: He sent me word to come. send
send sth (that)...: She sent word (that) she could not come. send
send to do sth: She sent to say that she was coming home. send
send sth: to send a letter/package/cheque/fax/email send
She sent the letter by airmail. send
to send sth by post send
to send sth by mail send
send sth to sb: A radio signal was sent to the spacecraft. send
The CD player was faulty so we sent it back to the manufacturers. send
Have you sent a postcard to your mother yet? send
send sb sth: Have you sent your mother a postcard yet? send
I'll send you a text message. send
Send for a doctor, quickly! send for sb
His son found him and sent for help. send for sth
She sent for the latest sales figures. send for sth
I'm sending the files off to my boss tomorrow. send sth off
to take part in senior competitions senior
He won the senior men's 400 metres. senior
a senior officer/manager/lecturer senior
a senior partner in a law firm senior
a senior post/position senior
I have ten years' experience at senior management level. senior
Junior nurses usually work alongside more senior nurses. senior
He is senior to me. senior
The meeting should be chaired by the most senior person present. senior
She felt unappreciated both by her colleagues and her seniors. senior
She was ten years his senior. senior
My brother is my senior by two years. senior
The word 'love' is used in different senses by different people. sense
education in its broadest sense sense
He was a true friend, in every sense of the word (= in every possible way). sense
In a sense (= in one way) it doesn't matter any more. sense
In some senses (= in one or more ways) the criticisms were justified. sense
The medical care was excellent, in a technical sense. sense
In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved. sense
There is a sense in which we are all to blame for the tragedy. sense
One of the most important things in a partner is a sense of humour (= the ability to find things funny or make people laugh). sense
He has a very good sense of direction (= finds the way to a place easily). sense
She has lost all sense of direction in her life. sense
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). sense
a sense of rhythm/timing sense
Alex doesn't have any dress sense (= does not know which clothes look attractive). sense
You should have the sense to take advice when it is offered. sense
There's no sense in (= it is not sensible) worrying about it now. sense
Can't you talk sense (= say sth sensible)? sense
There's a lot of sense in what Mary says. sense
He felt an overwhelming sense of loss. sense
a strong sense of purpose/identity/duty, etc. sense
Helmets can give cyclists a false sense of security. sense
I had the sense that he was worried about something. sense
the five senses sense
Dogs have a keen (= strong) sense of smell. sense
the sense organs (= eyes, ears, nose, etc.) sense
I could hardly believe the evidence of my own senses (= what I could see, hear, etc.). sense
The mixture of sights, smells and sounds around her made her senses reel. sense
This sentence doesn't make sense. make sense
It makes sense to buy the most up-to-date version. make sense
John wasn't making much sense on the phone. make sense
Who would send me all these flowers? It makes no sense. make sense
She's a sensible sort of person. sensible
I think that's a very sensible idea. sensible
Say something sensible. sensible
I think the sensible thing would be to take a taxi home. sensible
sensitive areas of the body sensitive
sensitive to sth: My teeth are very sensitive to cold food. sensitive
The eyes of some fish are acutely sensitive to light. sensitive
Health care is a politically sensitive issue. sensitive
That's a sensitive area. sensitive
You're far too sensitive. sensitive
sensitive about sth: He's very sensitive about his weight. sensitive
sensitive to sth: She's very sensitive to criticism. sensitive
an actor's sensitive reading of the poem sensitive
a sensitive portrait sensitive
a sensitive and caring man sensitive
sensitive to sth: She is very sensitive to other people's feelings. sensitive
a jail/prison sentence sentence
a light/heavy sentence sentence
to be under sentence of death sentence
The judge passed sentence (= said what the punishment would be). sentence
The prisoner has served (= completed) his sentence and will be released tomorrow. sentence
separate bedrooms separate
Raw meat must be kept separate from cooked meat. separate
The school is housed in two separate buildings. separate
Write a list of names on a separate piece of paper. separate
It happened on three separate occasions. separate
For the past three years they have been leading totally separate lives. separate
Stir the sauce constantly so that it does not separate. separate
separate sth: Separate the eggs (= separate the yolk from the white). separate
separate sth from/and sth: It is impossible to separate belief from emotion. separate
separate sth into sth: Make a list of points and separate them into 'desirable' and 'essential'. separate
South America and Africa separated 200 million years ago. separate
separate from sth: South America separated from Africa 200 million years ago. separate
separate into sth: We separated into several different search parties. separate
separate sb/sth: Police tried to separate the two men who were fighting. separate
The war separated many families. separate
separate sb/sth from/and sb/sth: Those suffering from infectious diseases were separated from the other patients. separate
separate sb/sth: A thousand kilometres separates the two cities. separate
separate sb/sth from/and sb: A high wall separated our back yard from the playing field. separate
They separated last year. separate
separate from sb: He separated from his wife after 20 years of marriage. separate
Her parents are separated but not divorced. separated
separated from sb: He's been separated from his wife for a year. separated
They were photographed separately and then as a group. separately
Last year's figures are shown separately. separately
That matter will be considered separately from the main agenda. separately
Husband and wife are assessed separately for tax. separately
separation (from sb/sth): the state's eventual separation from the federation separation
separation (between A and B): the need for a clear separation between Church and State separation
They were reunited after a separation of more than 20 years. separation
Prolonged separations of this kind are damaging to very young children. separation
a legal separation separation
Sixty per cent of all marital separations occur before the tenth year of marriage. separation
The incident sparked off a whole series of events that nobody had foreseen. series
the latest in a series of articles on the nature of modern society series
The movie consisted of a series of flashbacks. series
The first episode of the new series is on Saturday. series
Believe me, I'm deadly (= extremely) serious. serious
Don't laugh, it's a serious suggestion. serious
serious (about doing sth): Is she serious about wanting to sell the house? serious
serious (about sb/sth): He's really serious about Penny and wants to get engaged. serious
She doesn't have a serious boyfriend. serious
You can't be serious! (= you must be joking) serious
You think I did it?Be serious! (= what you suggest is ridiculous) serious
Be serious for a moment; this is important. serious
I'm afraid I'm not a very serious person. serious
We need to get down to the serious business of working out costs. serious
The team is a serious contender for the title this year. serious
a serious article serious
a serious newspaper serious
It's time to give serious consideration to this matter. serious
a serious illness/problem/offence serious
to cause serious injury/damage serious
They pose a serious threat to security. serious
The consequences could be serious. serious
to be seriously ill/injured seriously
You're not seriously expecting me to believe that? seriously
They are seriously concerned about security. seriously
Smoking can seriously damage your health. seriously
Seriously though, it could be really dangerous. seriously
We take threats of this kind very seriously. take sb/sth seriously
Why can't you ever take anything seriously? take sb/sth seriously
Headaches in young children should always be taken seriously. take sb/sth seriously
You can't take anything she says very seriously. take sb/sth seriously
a domestic servant servant
They treat their mother like a servant. servant
serve (as sth): He served as a captain in the army. serve
serve in/on/with sth: She served in the medical corps. serve
serve under/with sb: He served under Edward Heath in the 1970s. serve
serve sth: I wanted to work somewhere where I could serve the community. serve
serve sb (as sth): He served the family faithfully for many years (= as a servant). serve
serve sb/sth: The centre will serve the whole community. serve
serve sb/sth with sth: The town is well served with buses and major road links. serve
These experiments serve no useful purpose. serve
Most of their economic policies serve the interests of big business. serve
How can we best serve the needs of future generations? serve
His linguistic ability served him well in his chosen profession. serve
Are you being served? serve
She was serving behind the counter. serve
serve (sth): Breakfast is served between 7 and 10 a.m. serve
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve immediately. serve
Shall I serve? serve
serve sth with sth: Serve the lamb with new potatoes and green beans. serve
serve sth to sb: They served a wonderful meal to more than fifty delegates. serve
serve sb with sth: The delegates were served with a wonderful meal. serve
serve sb sth: She served us a delicious lunch. serve
serve sth + adj.: The quiche can be served hot or cold. serve
Left you, did she? It serves you right for being so selfish. it serves sb right (for doing sth)
morning/evening service service
to hold/attend a service service
a funeral/marriage/memorial, etc. service service
She has just celebrated 25 years' service with the company. service
The employees have good conditions of service. service
After retiring, she became involved in voluntary service in the local community. service
The food was good but the service was very slow. service
10% will be added to your bill for service. service
Our main concern is to provide quality customer service. service
the ambulance/bus/telephone, etc. service service
The government aims to improve public services, especially education. service
Essential services (= the supply of water, gas, electricity) will be maintained. service
the prison service service
the BBC World Service service
financial services service
the development of new goods and services service
Smith's Catering Services (= a company) offers the best value. service
We guarantee (an) excellent service. service
the service sector (= the part of the economy involved in this type of business) service
a service industry service
a photo/recording/training, etc. session session
The course is made up of 12 two-hour sessions. session
She has a weekly session at the health club on Saturdays. session
Two soccer fans plunged to their deaths after a heavy drinking session. session
a session of the UN General Assembly session
The court is now in session. session
The committee met in closed session (= with nobody else present). session
an emergency session of Congress session
the current parliamentary session session
We sat and watched the sun setting. set
Leave the concrete to set for a few hours. set
set sth: Who will be setting (= writing the questions for) the French exam? set
set sth for sth: What books have been set (= are to be studied) for the English course? set
set sth for sb/yourself: She's set a difficult task for herself. set
set sb/yourself sth: She's set herself a difficult task. set
set sb/yourself to do sth: I've set myself to finish the job by the end of the month. set
This could set a new fashion. set
They set high standards of customer service. set
I am unwilling to set a precedent. set
She set a new world record for the high jump. set
I rely on you to set a good example. set
They haven't set a date for their wedding yet. set
The government has set strict limits on public spending this year. set
Could you set the table for dinner? set
The table was set for six guests. set
She set the camera on automatic. set
I set my watch by (= make it show the same time as) the TV. set
Set the alarm for 7 o'clock. set
The novel is set in London in the 1960s. set
She set a tray down on the table. set
They ate everything that was set in front of them. set
The house is set (= located) in fifty acres of parkland. set
set sb/sth + adv./prep.: Her manner immediately set everyone at their ease. set
He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion. set
The new leader has set the party on the road to success. set
set sb/sth + adj.: The hijackers set the hostages free. set
set sb/sth doing sth: Her remarks set me thinking. set
The police set up roadblocks on routes out of the city. set sth up
She set up her stereo in her bedroom. set sth up
I've set up a meeting for Friday. set sth up
to set up a business set sth up
A fund will be set up for the dead men's families. set sth up
They set out on the last stage of their journey. set out
A gang of boys were setting off fireworks in the street. set sth off
Opening this door will set off the alarm. set sth off
We set off for London just after ten. set off
a set of six chairs set
a complete set of her novels set
a set of false teeth set
a new set of rules to learn set
You can borrow my keys—I have a spare set. set
a chess set set
She settled in Vienna after her father's death. settle
This region was settled by the Dutch in the nineteenth century. settle
settle sth: It's all settled—we're leaving on the nine o'clock plane. settle
Good, that's settled, then. settle
Bob will be there?That settles it. I'm not coming. settle
He had to settle his affairs (= arrange all his personal business) in Paris before he could return home. settle
it is settled that...: It's been settled that we leave on the nine o'clock plane. settle
to settle a dispute/an argument/a matter settle
It's time you settled your differences with your father. settle
I want this thing settled. settle
There is pressure on the unions to settle. settle
The company has agreed to settle out of court (= come to an agreement without going to court). settle
She settled down in an armchair to watch television. settle down
I settled down with a book. settle down
When are you going to get married and settle down? settle down
It's time I settled down. settle down
It always takes the class a while to settle down at the start of the lesson. settle down, settle sb down
Now, come on, settle down! settle down, settle sb down
I'm sure things will settle down soon. settle down, settle sb down
The early goal settled the home side down. settle down, settle sb down
Now that he's been promoted he's in seventh heaven. in seventh heaven
Several letters arrived this morning. several
He's written several books about India. several
Several more people than usual came to the meeting. several
If you're looking for a photo of Alice you'll find several in here. several
Several of the paintings were destroyed in the fire. several
They said goodbye and went their several ways. several
a severe expression severe
She was a severe woman who seldom smiled. severe
The courts are becoming more severe on young offenders. severe
a severe punishment/sentence severe
a severe handicap severe
His injuries are severe. severe
severe weather conditions severe
a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad) severe
The party suffered severe losses during the last election. severe
a severe shortage of qualified staff severe
severe learning difficulties severe
The victim suffered severe brain damage. severe
a severe case of woodworm severe
Strikes are causing severe disruption to all train services. severe
severely disabled severely
areas severely affected by unemployment severely
Anyone breaking the law will be severely punished. severely
a severely critical report severely
Her hair was tied severely in a bun. severely
My mother taught me how to sew. sew
to sew by hand/machine sew
sew sth: to sew a seam sew
sew sth: She sews all her own clothes. sew
sew sth on: Can you sew a button on for me? sew
Surgeons were able to sew the finger back on. sew
knitting and sewing sewing
a sewing basket sewing
a pile of sewing sewing
How can you tell what sex a fish is? sex
a process that allows couples to choose the sex of their baby sex
Please indicate your sex and date of birth below. sex
sex discrimination (= the act of treating men and women differently in an unfair way) sex
Testosterone is the male sex hormone. sex
a member of the opposite sex sex
single-sex schools sex
the battle of the sexes (= the competitive relationship that exists between men and women) sex
It is illegal to have sex with a person under the age of 16. sex
gay sex sex
the sex act sex
a sex attack sex
a sex shop (= one selling magazines, objects, etc. that are connected with sex) sex
sex education in schools sex
These drugs may affect your sex drive (= your interest in sex and the ability to have it). sex
sexual behaviour sexual
They were not having a sexual relationship at the time. sexual
Her interest in him is purely sexual. sexual
sexual orientation (= whether you are heterosexual or homosexual ) sexual
a sexual partner (= a person who you have sex with) sexual
sexually abused children sexually
She finds him sexually attractive. sexually
sexually explicit sexually
Girls become sexually mature earlier than boys. sexually
The disease is a threat to anyone who is sexually active. sexually
a delicate/pale/rich/soft shade of blue shade
Cool pastel shades are just right for summer. shade
I bought a new shade for the lamp. shade
an eyeshade shade
We sat down in the shade of the wall. shade
The temperature can reach 40°C in the shade. shade
The trees provide shade for the animals in the summer. shade
These plants grow well in sun or shade. shade
His face was deep in shadow, turned away from her. shadow
I thought I saw a figure standing in the shadows. shadow
The children were having fun, chasing each other's shadows. shadow
The ship's sail cast a shadow on the water. shadow
The shadows lengthened as the sun went down. shadow
He didn't want to cast a shadow on (= spoil) their happiness. shadow
shake sb: He was badly shaken by the news of her death. shake
shake sb up: The accident really shook her up. shake
'Who are you?' he asked, his voice shaking. shake
Her voice shook with emotion. shake
He was shaking with fear. shake
I was shaking like a leaf. shake
Her hands had started to shake. shake
Do people in Italy shake hands when they meet? shake
They shook hands on the deal (= to show that they had reached an agreement). shake
He shook my hand warmly. shake
Our host shook each of us warmly by the hand. shake
She shook her head in disbelief. shake
The whole house shakes when a train goes past. shake
shake sb/sth: Shake the bottle well before use. shake
He shook her violently by the shoulders. shake
shake sb/sth + adj.: She shook her hair loose. shake
She bent down to shake a pebble out of her shoe. shake
Give the bottle a good shake before opening. shake
He dismissed the idea with a firm shake of his head (= turning it from side to side to mean 'no'). shake
She gave him a shake to wake him. shake
This time next week I shall be in Scotland. shall
We shan't be gone long. shall
I said that I should be pleased to help. shall
Shall I send you the book? shall
What shall we do this weekend? shall
Let's look at it again, shall we? shall
a shallow dish shallow
They were playing in the shallow end (= of the swimming pool). shallow
These fish are found in shallow waters around the coast. shallow
The body was found in a shallow grave. shallow
shallow roots (= that grow near the surface of the ground) shallow
His face burned with shame. shame
She hung her head in shame. shame
He could not live with the shame of other people knowing the truth. shame
I would die of shame if she ever found out. shame
To my shame (= I feel shame that) I refused to listen to her side of the story. shame
What a shame they couldn't come. shame
It's a shame about Tim, isn't it? shame
It's a shame that she wasn't here to see it. shame
It would be a crying shame (= a great shame) not to take them up on the offer. shame
It seems such a shame to throw perfectly good food away. shame
It's a shame (that) you didn't say something sooner. shame
There is no shame in wanting to be successful. shame
She felt that her failure would bring shame on her family. shame
a rectangular shape shape
The pool was in the shape of a heart. shape
The island was originally circular in shape. shape
Squares, circles and triangles are types of shape. shape
Candles come in all shapes and sizes. shape
You can recognize the fish by the shape of their fins. shape
This old T-shirt has completely lost its shape. shape
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans. shape
Ghostly shapes moved around in the dark. shape
I could just make out a dark shape in the distance. shape
What sort of shape was the car in after the accident? shape
He's in good shape for a man of his age. shape
I like to keep in shape (= keep fit). shape
He's not in any shape (= not well enough) to be working. shape
shape A into B: Shape the dough into a ball. shape
shape sth: This tool is used for shaping wood. shape
His ideas had been shaped by his experiences during the war. shape
She had a leading role in shaping party policy. shape
a huge balloon shaped like a giant cow shaped
almond-shaped eyes shaped
an L-shaped room shaped
share in sth: I try to get the kids to share in the housework. share
share sth (with sb): Both drivers shared the blame for the accident. share
share sth: They shared a common interest in botany. share
a view that is widely shared share
shared values share
share sth with sb: People often share their political views with their parents. share
share in sth: I didn't really share in her love of animals. share
share sth: Men often don't like to share their problems. share
The two friends shared everything—they had no secrets. share
share (sth with sb): Would you like to share your experience with the rest of the group? share
The group listens while one person shares (= tells other people about their experiences, feelings, etc.). share
Eli shared his chocolate with the other kids. share
The conference is a good place to share information and exchange ideas. share
Bob told Jess he wanted to share his life with her. share
John had no brothers or sisters and wasn't used to sharing. share
We shared the pizza between the four of us. share
Rita shared her money out among her six grandchildren. share
Profits are shared out yearly. share
Sue shares a house with three other students. share
There isn't an empty table. Would you mind sharing? share
shares in British Telecom share
a fall in share prices share
share capital share
a share certificate share
How much was your share of the winnings? share
Next year we hope to have a bigger share of the market. share
I'm looking for a flat share (= a flat that is shared by two or more people who are not related). share
We all did our share. share
share of sth: Everyone must accept their share of the blame. share
I've had my share of luck in the past. share
I've done my share of worrying for one day! share
The cheese has a distinctively sharp taste. sharp
a sharp bend in the road sharp
a sharp turn to the left sharp
He winced as a sharp pain shot through his leg. sharp
Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy. sharp
She read out the list in sharp, clipped tones. sharp
There was a sharp knock on the door. sharp
sharp criticism sharp
Emma has a sharp tongue (= she often speaks in an unpleasant or unkind way). sharp
sharp with sb: He was very sharp with me when I was late. sharp
to have sharp eyes sharp
a girl of sharp intelligence sharp
a sharp sense of humour sharp
He kept a sharp lookout for any strangers. sharp
It was very sharp of you to see that! sharp
a sharp outline sharp
The photograph is not very sharp (= there are no clear contrasts between areas of light and shade). sharp
She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics. sharp
In sharp contrast to her mood, the clouds were breaking up to reveal a blue sky. sharp
The issue must be brought into sharper focus. sharp
a sharp drop in prices sharp
a sharp rise in crime sharp
a sharp increase in unemployment sharp
He heard a sharp intake of breath. sharp
We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock (= a punishment that is very unpleasant for a short time). sharp
a sharp knife sharp
sharp teeth sharp
The report was sharply critical of the police. sharply
'Is there a problem?' he asked sharply. sharply
Profits fell sharply following the takeover. sharply
The road fell sharply to the sea. sharply
Their experiences contrast sharply with those of other children. sharply
sharply contrasting attitudes to work sharply
She moved sharply across the room to block his exit. sharply
He rapped sharply on the window. sharply
He drew his breath in sharply. sharply
sharply pointed sharply
The spring jutted sharply through the mattress. sharply
Mike cut himself shaving. shave
shave sb/sth/yourself: The nurse washed and shaved him. shave
a shaved head shave
'What does your sister do?' 'She's a dentist.' she
Doesn't she (= the woman we are looking at) look like Sue? she
What a sweet little dog. Is it a he or a she? she
a she-wolf she
The road was covered with a sheet of ice. sheet
a sheet of glass/steel sheet
sheet metal (= metal that has been made into thin sheets) sheet
Place the dough on a baking sheet (= for cooking sth in an oven). sheet
a clean/blank sheet of paper (= with no writing on it) sheet
Start each answer on a fresh sheet. sheet
Pick up one of our free information sheets at reception. sheet
a sheet of A4 sheet
Have you changed the sheets (= put clean sheets on the bed)? sheet
He slid between the sheets and closed his eyes. sheet
I helped him put up some shelves in his bedroom. shelf
The book I wanted was on the top shelf. shelf
supermarket/library shelves shelf
empty shelves shelf
We collected shells on the beach. shell
snail shells shell
walnut shells shell
earrings made out of coconut shell shell
Human beings need food, clothing and shelter. shelter
to take shelter from the storm shelter
The fox was running for the shelter of the trees. shelter
People were desperately seeking shelter from the gunfire. shelter
They built a rough shelter from old pieces of wood. shelter
an air-raid shelter shelter
shelter sb/sth from sb/sth: Trees shelter the house from the wind. shelter
shelter sb/sth: helping the poor and sheltering the homeless shelter
Perhaps I sheltered my daughter too much (= protected her too much from unpleasant or difficult experiences). shelter
We sheltered from the rain in a doorway. shelter
Public attitudes towards marriage have shifted over the past 50 years. shift
shift (from...) (to/towards/toward...): The balance of power shifted away from workers towards employers. shift
Her sympathies gradually shifted to the side of the protesters. shift
Lydia shifted uncomfortably in her chair. shift
I shifted uneasily under his gaze. shift
shift (from...) (to...): The action of the novel shifts from Paris to London. shift
shift sth: Could you help me shift some furniture? shift
shift sth (from...) (to...): He shifted his gaze from the child to her. shift
She shifted her weight from one foot to the other. shift
to be on the day/night shift at the factory shift
to work an eight-hour shift shift
working in shifts shift
shift workers/work shift
The night shift has/have just come off duty. shift
a dramatic shift in public opinion shift
a shift of emphasis shift
The sun shone brightly in a cloudless sky. shine
A light was shining in the distance. shine
The dark polished wood shone like glass. shine
Her eyes were shining with excitement. shine
Excitement was shining in her eyes. shine
He shone the flashlight around the cellar. shine
Campaigners are shining a spotlight on the world's diminishing natural resources. shine
shiny new stuff/software shiny new
There are two restaurants on board ship. ship
a sailing/cargo/cruise ship ship
a ship's captain/crew/company/cook ship
Raw materials and labour come by ship, rail or road. ship
They boarded a ship bound for India. ship
When the ship docked at Southampton he was rushed to hospital. ship
The company ships its goods all over the world. ship
He was arrested and shipped back to the UK for trial. ship
The software is due to ship next month. ship
ship sth: The company continues to ship more computer systems than its rivals. ship
The children were shipped off to a boarding school at an early age. ship sb off
Keep your shirt on! It was only a joke. keep your shirt on
It's a good horse, but I wouldn't put my shirt on it. put your shirt on sb/sth
He was the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back. the shirt off sb's back
Don't touch that wire or you'll get a shock. shock
The shock of the explosion could be felt up to six miles away. shock
The bumper absorbs shock on impact. shock
She was taken to hospital suffering from shock. shock
He isn't seriously injured but he is in (a state of) shock. shock
The news of my promotion came as a shock. shock
He's still in a state of shock. shock
I got a terrible shock the other day. shock
She still hadn't got over the shock of seeing him again. shock
If you think the job will be easy, you're in for a shock. shock
Losing in the first round was a shock to the system (= it was a more of a shock because it was not expected). shock
The team suffered a shock defeat in the first round. shock
When I added up the cost it gave me quite a shock. shock
These movies deliberately set out to shock. shock
shock sb (to do sth): She enjoys shocking people by saying outrageous things. shock
shock sb: It shocks you when something like that happens. shock
We were all shocked at the news of his death. shock
shock sb that...: Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area. shock
shock sb to do sth: I was shocked to hear that he had resigned. shock
For a few minutes we stood in shocked silence. shocked
shocking behaviour shocking
shocking news shocking
It is shocking that they involved children in the crime. shocking
a shocking waste of money shocking
a pair of shoes shoe
He took his shoes and socks off. shoe
What's your shoe size? shoe
a shoe brush shoe
shoe polish shoe
Cameras ready? OK, shoot! shoot
shoot sth (+ adv./prep.): Where was the movie shot? shoot
The movie was shot in black and white. shoot
His hand shot out to grab her. shoot
Flames were shooting up through the roof. shoot
The band's last single shot straight to number one in the charts. shoot
shoot sth + adv./prep.: He shot out his hand to grab her. shoot
to shoot pheasants shoot
They go shooting in Scotland. shoot
Don't shoot—I surrender. shoot
shoot (sth) (at sb/sth): troops shooting at the enemy shoot
The police rarely shoot to kill (= try to kill the people they shoot at). shoot
shoot sth (from sth): He shot an arrow from his bow. shoot
They shot the lock off (= removed it by shooting). shoot
shoot sb/sth/yourself: A man was shot in the leg. shoot
He shot himself during a fit of depression. shoot
The guards were ordered to shoot on sight anyone trying to escape. shoot
shoot sb/sth + adj.: Three people were shot dead during the robbery. shoot
Several planes were shot down by enemy fire. shoot sb/sth down
Terrorist groups claimed responsibility for the shootings and bomb attacks. shooting
a serious shooting incident shooting
Police rushed to the scene of the shooting and found one person dead and three wounded. shooting
Shooting began early this year. shooting
She was exhausted after a day's shooting. shooting
a shoe shop shop
There's a little gift shop around the corner. shop
a butcher's shop shop
a butcher shop shop
I'm just going down to the shops. Can I get you anything? shop
to shop for food shop
He likes to shop at the local market. shop
She was determined to go out and shop till she dropped. shop
There should be plenty of time to go shopping before we leave New York. shop
'Where's Mum?' 'She went shopping.' shop
to go shopping shopping
When shall I do the shopping? shopping
We do our shopping on Saturdays. shopping
a shopping basket shopping
a shopping trolley shopping
a shopping cart shopping
to put the shopping in the car shopping
I'm afraid I'm a little short (= of money) this month. short
She is not short of excuses when things go wrong. short
Money was short at that time. short
I'm going to France for a short break. short
Which is the shortest day of the year? short
a short book (= taking a short time to read, because it does not have many pages) short
She has a very short memory (= remembers only things that have happened recently). short
Life's too short to sit around moping. short
It was all over in a relatively short space of time. short
She was short and dumpy. short
He had short curly hair. short
a short walk short
a short skirt short
She arrived shortly after us. shortly
I saw him shortly before he died. shortly
I bought a new umbrella but lost it shortly afterwards. shortly
I'll be ready shortly. shortly
Taylor scored with a low shot into the corner of the net. shot
Good shot! shot
The man fired several shots from his pistol. shot
Someone took a shot at the car. shot
We heard some shots in the distance. shot
You shouldn't drink and drive. should
He should have been more careful. should
A present for me? You shouldn't have! (= used to thank sb politely) should
You should stop worrying about it should
Should I call him and apologize? should
I should wait a little longer, if I were you. should
'She doesn't think she'll get a job.' 'She should worry, with all her qualifications (= she does not need to worry).' should
We should arrive before dark. should
I should have finished the book by Friday. should
The roads should be less crowded today. should
It should be snowing now, according to the weather forecast. should
The bus should have arrived ten minutes ago. should
He asked me what time he should come. (= His words were: 'What time shall I come?') should
I said (that) I should be glad to help. should
She recommended that I should take some time off. should
In order that training should be effective it must be planned systematically. should
I should imagine it will take about three hours. should
'Is this enough food for everyone?' 'I should think so.' should
'Will it matter?' 'I shouldn't think so.' should
a jacket with padded shoulders shoulder
He slung the bag over his shoulder. shoulder
She tapped him on the shoulder. shoulder
He looked back over his shoulder. shoulder
She shrugged her shoulders (= showing that she didn't know or care). shoulder
an off-the-shoulder dress shoulder
He carried the child on his shoulders. shoulder
Stop shouting and listen! shout
shout for sth: I shouted for help but nobody came. shout
shout at sb: Then he started shouting and swearing at her. shout
shout at sb to do sth: She shouted at him to shut the gate. shout
shout sth (at/to sb): to shout abuse/encouragement/orders shout
shout that...: He shouted that he couldn't swim. shout
shout yourself + adj.: She shouted herself hoarse, cheering on the team. shout
+ speech: 'Run!' he shouted. shout
She shouted out in pain when she tried to move her leg. shout
angry shouts shout
a shout of anger shout
I heard her warning shout too late. shout
The movie is now showing at all major movie theaters. show
show sth: The movie is being shown now. show
She plans to show her paintings early next year. show
She had objected to a photo showing her in a bikini. show
The map shows the principal towns and rivers. show
The clock showed midnight. show
The end-of-year accounts show a loss. show
She had a warm woollen hat and scarf on that left only her eyes and nose showing. show
show sth: Their new white carpet showed every mark. show
show sth: to show great courage show
show yourself + adj.: She had shown herself unable to deal with money. show
show yourself to be/have sth: He has shown himself to be ready to make compromises. show
show that...: He has shown that he is ready to make compromises. show
show sth (for/to sb): They showed no respect for their parents. show
show sb sth: They showed their parents no respect. show
Fear showed in his eyes. show
She tried not to let her disappointment show. show
She's nearly forty now. And it shows (= it's obvious). show
show sth: Her expression showed her disappointment. show
James began to show signs of impatience. show
show how, what, etc...: She tried not to show how disappointed she was. show
show sb + adv./prep.: The attendant showed us to our seats. show
We were shown into the waiting room. show
show sb sth: I'll go first and show you the way. show
He showed me our location on the map. show
show sb which, what, etc...: Show me which picture you drew. show
show sth to sb: She showed the technique to her students. show
show sb sth: She showed her students the technique. show
Can you show me how to do it? show
show sth: You have to show your ticket as you go in. show
show sth to sb: If there's a letter from France please show it to me. show
Have you shown your work to anyone? show
show sb sth: Have you shown anyone your work? show
show (that)...: The figures clearly show that her claims are false. show
The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show. show
show sb that...: Market research has shown us that people want quality, not just low prices. show
show sth: a report showing the company's current situation show
show sb/sth to be/have sth: His new book shows him to be a first-rate storyteller. show
show (sb) how, what, etc...: This shows how people are influenced by TV advertisements. show
We were shown around the school by one of the students. show sb around/round (sth)
Has anyone shown you round yet? show sb around/round (sth)
He's just showing off because that girl he likes is here. show off
She wanted to show off her new husband at the party. show sb/sth off
show how, what, etc...: He likes to show off how well he speaks French. show sb/sth off
a dress that shows off her figure show sth off
It was getting late when she finally showed up. show up
an agricultural show show
The latest computers will be on show at the exhibition. show
A local artist is holding a show of her recent work. show
to go to a show show
a one-woman/-man show show
to put on/stage a show show
She's the star of the show! show
to host a show show
a TV/radio show show
a quiz show show
a hotel room with bath and shower shower
He's in the shower. shower
a shower cubicle shower
a shower curtain shower
to take a shower shower
shower gel shower
scattered showers shower
April showers shower
We were caught in a heavy shower. shower
snow showers shower
wintry showers (= of snow) shower
Philip went into his room and shut the door behind him. shut
I can't shut my suitcase—it's too full. shut
She shut her eyes and fell asleep immediately. shut
He shut his book and looked up. shut
The window won't shut. shut
The doors open and shut automatically. shut
The bank shuts at 4. shut
We left the hotel only to discover that the whole city shuts at 10.30. shut
Mum, Ben keeps shutting me out of the bedroom! shut sb/sth out (of sth)
sunglasses that shut out 99% of the sun's harmful rays shut sb/sth out (of sth)
The theatre shut down after more than half a century. shut down
The computer system will be shut down over the weekend. shut sth down
She shut the dog in the shed while she prepared the barbecue. shut sb/yourself in (sth)
Just shut up and listen! shut up
Will you tell Mike to shut up? shut up
When they'd finally shut up, I started again. shut up
The door was shut. shut
She slammed the door shut. shut
Keep your eyes shut. shut
Unfortunately the bank is shut now. shut
a quiet, shy man shy
Don't be shy—come and say hello. shy
She was too shy to ask anyone for help. shy
As a teenager I was painfully shy. shy
She's very shy with adults. shy
a shy smile shy
sick of sb/sth: I'm sick of the way you've treated me. sick
I'm sick and tired of your moaning. sick
I'm sick to death of all of you! sick
We are getting heartily sick of your attitude. sick
sick of doing sth: We're sick of waiting around like this. sick
Mum, I feel sick! sick
If you eat any more cake you'll make yourself sick. sick
a sick feeling in your stomach sick
a sick child sick
Her mother's very sick. sick
Peter has been off sick (= away from work because he is ill) for two weeks. sick
Emma has just called in sick (= telephoned to say she will not be coming to work because she is ill). sick
Britain's workers went sick (= did not go to work because they were ill) for a record number of days last year. sick
I can't afford to get sick (= become ill). sick
I was sick three times in the night. be sick
She had been violently sick. be sick
These poems reveal her gentle side. side
This is a side of Alan that I never knew existed. side
the darker side of human nature side
It's good you can see the funny side of the situation. side
I'll take care of that side of things. side
Each side is capable of destroying the other in a nuclear war. side
We have finally reached an agreement acceptable to all sides. side
At some point during the war he seems to have changed sides. side
to be on the winning/losing side side
There are faults on both sides. side
The two sides announced a deal yesterday. side
We heard both sides of the argument. side
I just want you to hear my side of the story first. side
Will you keep your side of the bargain? side
A cube has six sides. side
a shape with five sides side
The farm buildings form three sides of a square. side
Write on one side of the paper only. side
Fry the steaks for two minutes on each side. side
Keep close to my side. side
Her husband stood at her side. side
She has a pain down her right side. side
He was lying on his side. side
She sat on the side of the bed. side
A van was parked at the side of the road. side
the south side of the lake side
The player received treatment on the side of the pitch. side
We planted tulips along the side of the lawn. side
Write your name on the side of the box. side
There's a scratch on the side of my car. side
The kitchen door is at the side of the house. side
a side door/entrance/window side
Now lay the jar on its side. side
A notice was stuck to the side of the filing cabinet. side
A path went up the side of the hill. side
Brush the sides of the tin with butter. side
They drive on the left-hand side of the road in Japan. side
the right side of the brain side
satellite links to the other side of the world side
She was on the far side of the room. side
They crossed from one side of London to the other. side
Keep on your side of the bed! side
There is a large window on either side of the front door. side
He crossed the bridge to the other side of the river. side
people on both sides of the Atlantic side
She tilted her head to one side. side
There were two children ahead, walking side by side. side by side
He shook his head slowly from side to side. from side to side
The ship rolled from side to side. from side to side
He looked sideways at her. sideways
The truck skidded sideways across the road. sideways
He has been moved sideways (= moved to another job at the same level as before, not higher or lower). sideways
She sat sideways on the chair. sideways
The sofa will only go through the door sideways. sideways
She slid him a sideways glance. sideways
a sideways move sideways
We're going to Paris for the weekend to see the sights. sight
It's best if you can get someone local to show you the sights. sight
It's a spectacular sight as the flamingos lift into the air. sight
The museum attempts to recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain. sight
He was a sorry sight, soaked to the skin and shivering. sight
The bird is now a rare sight in this country. sight
He became a familiar sight on the streets of Oxford. sight
There was no one in sight. sight
They stole everything in sight. sight
At last we came in sight of a few houses. sight
A bicycle came into sight on the main road. sight
The end is in sight (= will happen soon). sight
Leave any valuables in your car out of sight. sight
Keep out of sight (= stay where you cannot be seen). sight
She never lets her daughter out of her sight (= always keeps her where she can see her). sight
Get out of my sight! (= Go away!) sight
The boat disappeared from sight. sight
The house was hidden from sight behind some trees. sight
He had placed himself directly in my line of sight. sight
After ten days at sea, we had our first sight of land. sight
I have been known to faint at the sight of blood. sight
The soldiers were given orders to shoot on sight (= as soon as they saw sb). sight
She caught sight of a car in the distance. sight
The mere sight of him makes me want to scream. sight
to lose your sight (= to become blind) sight
She has very good sight. sight
The disease has affected her sight. sight
He has very little sight in his right eye. sight
At first sight, it may look like a generous offer, but always read the small print. at first sight
It was love at first sight (= we fell in love the first time we saw each other). at first sight
We fell in love with the house at first sight. at first sight
a plus/minus sign (+/−) sign
a dollar/pound sign ($/£) sign
He gave a thumbs-up sign. sign
She nodded as a sign for us to sit down. sign
Three blasts on the whistle was the sign for visitors to leave. sign
to make the sign of the cross (= an act of moving one hand in the shape of a cross, done by Christians to show respect for God or by a priest to bless sb/sth) sign
a road/traffic sign sign
a shop/pub sign sign
The sign on the wall said 'Now wash your hands'. sign
Follow the signs for the city centre. sign
sign (of sth/sb): Headaches may be a sign of stress. sign
There is no sign of John anywhere. sign
Call the police at the first sign of trouble. sign
There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there). sign
Her work is showing some signs of improvement. sign
sign (of doing sth): The gloomy weather shows no sign of improving. sign
The fact that he didn't say 'no' immediately is a good sign. sign
sign (that...): If an interview is too easy, it's a sure sign that you haven't got the job. sign
There were no outward signs that anything was wrong. sign
If I had noticed the warning signs, none of this would have happened. sign
Sign here, please. sign
sign sth: Sign your name here, please. sign
You haven't signed the letter. sign
to sign a cheque sign
The treaty was signed on 24 March. sign
The player was signing autographs for a group of fans. sign
sign yourself + noun: He signed himself 'Jimmy'. sign
a danger/warning/distress, etc. signal signal
At an agreed signal they left the room. signal
The siren was a signal for everyone to leave the building. signal
When I give the signal, run! signal
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). signal
hand signals (= movements that cyclists and drivers make with their hands to tell other people that they are going to stop, turn, etc.) signal
The rise in inflation is a clear signal that the government's policies are not working. signal
Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems. signal
Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signals to criminals. signal
traffic signals signal
a stop signal signal
Delays are occurring as a result of signal failure on the northbound line. signal
TV signals signal
a high-frequency signal signal
a radar signal signal
to detect/pick up signals signal
to emit a signal signal
I couldn't get a signal on my cell phone. signal
The satellite is used for transmitting signals around the world. signal
Don't fire until I signal. signal
Did you signal before you turned right? signal
signal (to sb) (for sth): He signalled to the waiter for the bill. signal
signal to/for sb to do sth: He signalled to us to join him. signal
The patrolman signalled for her to stop. signal
signal sb to do sth: She signalled him to follow. signal
signal sth: The referee signalled a foul. signal
signal (that)...: She signalled (that) it was time to leave. signal
signal which, what, etc...: You must signal which way you are going to turn. signal
Someone had forged her signature on the cheque. signature
They collected 10 000 signatures for their petition. signature
He was attacked for having put his signature to the deal. signature
Can you witness my signature on my will, please? signature
a highly significant discovery significant
The results of the experiment are not statistically significant. significant
There are no significant differences between the two groups of students. significant
Your work has shown a significant improvement. significant
These views are held by a significant proportion of the population. significant
It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. significant
The drug has had no significant effect on stopping the spread of the disease. significant
It is significant that he changed his will only days before his death. significant
The two sets of figures are not significantly different. significantly
Profits have increased significantly over the past few years. significantly
Food prices are significantly lower in the US. significantly
Your decision will significantly affect your future. significantly
Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election. significantly
Their footsteps echoed in the silence. silence
A scream broke the silence of the night. silence
I need absolute silence when I'm working. silence
an embarrassed/awkward silence silence
a moment's stunned silence silence
I got used to his long silences. silence
They finished their meal in total silence. silence
She lapsed into silence again. silence
There was a deafening silence (= one that is very noticeable). silence
a two-minute silence in honour of those who had died silence
Her accusations reduced him to silence. silence
He's not one to suffer in silence! (= to suffer without telling sb) silence
to remain/stay/keep silent silent
They huddled together in silent groups. silent
As the curtain rose, the audience fell silent. silent
He gave me the silent treatment (= did not speak to me because he was angry). silent
He's the strong silent type. silent
At last the traffic fell silent. silent
The streets were silent and deserted. silent
a silent prayer/protest silent
They nodded in silent agreement. silent
a silk blouse silk
silk stockings silk
made of pure silk silk
Her skin was as smooth as silk. silk
a silly idea silly
That was a silly thing to do! silly
Her work is full of silly mistakes. silly
'I can walk home.' 'Don't be silly—it's much too far!' silly
You silly boy! silly
How silly of me to expect them to help! silly
a silly sense of humour silly
a silly game silly
I feel silly in these clothes. silly
She had a silly grin on her face. silly
I got it for a silly price (= very cheap). silly
We had to wear these silly little hats. silly
Why worry about a silly thing like that? silly
a silver chain silver
made of solid silver silver
a silver mine silver
They've had to sell the family silver to pay the bills. silver
a silver car silver
silver hair silver
We have very similar interests. similar
similar (to sb/sth): My teaching style is similar to that of most other teachers. similar
similar (in sth): The two houses are similar in size. similar
The brothers look very similar. similar
All our patients have broadly similar problems. similar
The disease attacks the immune system in a similar way to AIDS. similar
Stir the paint with a piece of wood or something similar. similar
Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers. similarly
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. similarly
I'm a simple country girl. simple
simple forms of life, for example amoebas simple
a simple machine simple
a simple sentence (= one with only one verb) simple
simple but elegant clothes simple
We had a simple meal of soup and bread. simple
The accommodation is simple but spacious. simple
simple pleasures, like reading and walking simple
a simple solution simple
The answer is really quite simple. simple
This machine is very simple to use. simple
We lost because we played badly. It's as simple as that. simple
Give the necessary information but keep it simple. simple
Simply add hot water and stir. simply
The runway is simply a strip of grass. simply
Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. simply
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. simply
The book explains grammar simply and clearly. simply
Anyway, to put it simply, we still owe them £2 000. simply
The rooms are simply furnished. simply
They live simply (= they do not spend much money). simply
She's been off work since Tuesday. since
We've lived here since 2006. since
I haven't eaten since breakfast. since
He's been working in a bank since leaving school. since
Since the party she had only spoken to him once. since
'They've split up.' 'Since when? ' since
That was years ago. I've changed jobs since then. since
Cath hasn't phoned since she went to Berlin. since
It was the first time I'd had visitors since I'd moved to London. since
It's twenty years since I've seen her. since
How long is it since we last went to the theatre? since
She had been worrying ever since the letter arrived. since
We thought that, since we were in the area, we'd stop by and see them. since
He left home two weeks ago and we haven't heard from him since. since
The original building has long since (= long before now) been demolished. since
We were divorced two years ago and she has since remarried. since
a sincere attempt to resolve the problem sincere
sincere regret sincere
Please accept our sincere thanks. sincere
a sincere apology sincere
He seemed sincere enough when he said he wanted to help. sincere
sincere in sth: She is never completely sincere in what she says about people. sincere
She usually sings in the shower. sing
I just can't sing in tune! sing
He was dancing around and singing at the top of his voice (= very loudly). sing
sing to sb: He was singing softly to the baby. sing
sing sth to sb: We all sang 'Happy Birthday' to her. sing
Will you sing a song to us? sing
sing sb sth: Will you sing us a song? sing
sing sth: Now I'd like to sing a song by the Beatles. sing
She sang the baby to sleep (= sang until the baby went to sleep). sing
The birds were singing outside my window. sing
She's a wonderful singer. singer
an opera singer singer
the beautiful singing of birds singing
choral singing singing
There was singing and dancing all night. singing
a singing teacher singing
She has a beautiful singing voice. singing
The sound of singing came from the kitchen. singing
a single bed/room single
a single sheet (= large enough for a single bed) single
The apartments are ideal for single people living alone. single
Are you still single? single
Unemployment is the single most important factor in the growing crime rates. single
We eat rice every single day. single
He sent her a single red rose. single
a single-sex school (= for boys only or for girls only) single
All these jobs can now be done by one single machine. single
I couldn't understand a single word she said! single
the European single currency, the euro single
a single honours degree (= for which you study only one subject) single
Singles are available from £50 per night. single
The sun was sinking in the west. sink
The foundations of the building are starting to sink. sink
a battleship sunk by a torpedo sink
Bombs sank all four carriers. sink
The ship sank to the bottom of the sea. sink
We're sinking! sink
The wheels started to sink into the mud. sink
The little boat sank beneath the waves. sink
to sink like a stone sink
Good morning, sir. Can I help you? sir
Are you ready to order, sir? sir
'Report to me tomorrow, corporal!' 'Yes, sir!' sir
'Thank you very much.' 'You're welcome, sir. Have a nice day.' sir
Dear Sir/Sirs sir
Dear Sir or Madam sir
Sir Paul McCartney sir
Thank you, Sir Paul. sir
She's my sister. sister
an older/younger sister sister
a big/little/kid sister sister
We're sisters. sister
Do you have any brothers or sisters? sister
My best friend has been like a sister to me (= very close). sister
She sat and stared at the letter in front of her. sit
Just sit still! sit
He went and sat beside her. sit
She was sitting at her desk. sit
She always sits in that chair. sit
It's too cold to sit outside. sit
sit doing sth: We sat talking for hours. sit
Please sit down. sit down, sit yourself down
He sat down on the bed. sit down, sit yourself down
They sat down to consider the problem. sit down, sit yourself down
Come in and sit yourselves down. sit down, sit yourself down
the site of a sixteenth century abbey site
to work on a building/construction site site
A site has been chosen for the new school. site
All the materials are on site so that work can start immediately. site
the site of the battle site
an archaeological site site
a camping/caravan site site
to be in a difficult situation situation
You could get into a situation where you have to decide immediately. situation
We have all been in similar embarrassing situations. situation
the present economic/financial/political, etc. situation situation
He could see no way out of the situation. situation
In your situation, I would look for another job. situation
What we have here is a crisis situation. situation
I'm in a no-win situation (= whatever I do will be bad for me). situation
I haven't had time to clear up, so I'm all at sixes and sevens. at sixes and sevens
The business over the lawsuit had really knocked her for six. hit/knock sb for six
The jacket was the wrong size. size
It's not my size. size
They didn't have the jacket in my size. size
She's a size 12 in clothes. size
The hats are made in three sizes: small, medium and large. size
I need a bigger/smaller size. size
What size do you take? size
She takes (a) size 5 in shoes. size
Do you have these shoes in (a) size 5? size
Try this one for size (= to see if it is the correct size). size
The glass can be cut to size (= cut to the exact measurements) for you. size
an area the size of (= the same size as) Wales size
They complained about the size of their gas bill. size
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. size
The facilities are excellent for a town that size. size
The kitchen is a good size (= not small). size
It's similar in size to a tomato. size
You should have seen the size of their house! size
We were shocked at the size of his debts. size
a skilful player/performer/teacher skilful
Thanks to her skilful handling of the affair, the problem was averted. skilful
The job requires skill and an eye for detail. skill
skill in/at sth/doing sth: What made him remarkable as a photographer was his skill in capturing the moment. skill
We need people with practical skills like carpentry. skill
management skills skill
a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman skilled
a shortage of skilled labour (= people who have had training in a skill) skilled
skilled in/at sth/doing sth: She is highly skilled at dealing with difficult customers. skilled
Furniture-making is very skilled work. skilled
Remove the skins by soaking the tomatoes in hot water. skin
The skins are removed and laid out to dry. skin
a tiger skin rug skin
to have dark/fair/olive, etc. skin skin
The snake sheds its skin once a year. skin
cosmetics for sensitive skins skin
skin cancer skin
a long/short/straight/pleated, etc. skirt skirt
With a talent like his, the sky's the limit. the sky's the limit
She skied her tee shot. sky
to sleep well/deeply/soundly/badly sleep
I couldn't sleep because of the noise. sleep
I had to sleep on the sofa. sleep
He slept solidly for ten hours. sleep
I slept at my sister's house last night (= stayed the night there). sleep
We both slept right through (= were not woken up by) the storm. sleep
She only sleeps for four hours a night. sleep
We sometimes sleep late at the weekends (= until late in the morning). sleep
I put the sleeping baby down gently. sleep
What are our sleeping arrangements here (= where shall we sleep)? sleep
I need to get some sleep. sleep
I didn't get much sleep last night. sleep
Can you give me something to help me get to sleep (= start sleeping)? sleep
Go to sleep—it's late. sleep
He cried out in his sleep. sleep
Anxiety can be caused by lack of sleep. sleep
His talk nearly sent me to sleep (= it was boring). sleep
Try to go back to sleep. sleep
Did you have a good sleep? sleep
Ros fell into a deep sleep. sleep
I'll feel better after a good night's sleep (= a night when I sleep well). sleep
a dress with short/long sleeves sleeve
Dan rolled up his sleeves and washed his hands. sleeve
a slice of bread slice
Cut the meat into thin slices. slice
a gin and tonic with a slice of lemon slice
to slice (up) onions slice
Slice the cucumber thinly. slice
a sliced loaf slice
A piece of glass sliced into his shoulder. slice
Her speech sliced through all the confusion surrounding the situation. slice
slice sth (+ adj.): The knife sliced his jacket. slice
He sliced the fruit open. slice
The ship sliced the water. slice
(+ adv./prep.): We slid down the grassy slope. slide
The drawers slide in and out easily. slide
slide sth + adv./prep.: She slid her hand along the rail. slide
You can slide the front seats forward if necessary. slide
slide (sth) + adj.: The automatic doors slid open. slide
She slid out while no one was looking. slide
slide sth + adv./prep.: The man slid the money quickly into his pocket. slide
He slid a shy look at Claire. slide
a slight increase/change/delay/difference slight
I woke up with a slight headache. slight
The damage was slight. slight
She takes offence at the slightest thing (= is very easily offended). slight
There was not the slightest hint of trouble. slight
He is, without the slightest doubt, the greatest living novelist. slight
He never had the slightest intention of agreeing to it. slight
The picture was at a slight angle. slight
A slight breeze was blowing. slight
a slightly different version slightly
We took a slightly more direct route. slightly
I knew her slightly. slightly
'Are you worried?' 'Only slightly.' slightly
His popularity has slipped recently. slip
The director never lets the tension slip. slip
That's three times she's beaten me—I must be slipping! slip
She slipped out of the house before the others were awake. slip
The ship slipped into the harbour at night. slip
She knew that time was slipping away. slip
slip sth + adv./prep.: Anna slipped her hand into his. slip
He slipped the letter back into its envelope. slip
She slipped her head around the door. slip
I managed to slip a few jokes into my speech. slip
I managed to slip in a few jokes. slip
slip sth to sb: They'd slipped some money to the guards. slip
slip sb sth: They'd slipped the guards some money. slip
His hat had slipped over one eye. slip
The fish slipped out of my hand. slip
The child slipped from his grasp and ran off. slip
She was careful not to let her control slip. slip
She slipped over on the ice and broke her leg. slip
As I ran up the stairs, my foot slipped and I fell. slip
a grassy slope slope
The town is built on a slope. slope
the eastern slopes of the Andes slope
ski slopes slope
He spends all winter on the slopes (= skiing ). slope
a gentle/steep slope slope
a slope of 45 degrees slope
the angle of slope slope
Because of the slope of the roof, the snow cannot accumulate. slope
The garden slopes away towards the river. slope
The path sloped gently down. slope
sloping shoulders slope
His handwriting slopes backwards. slope
It was a very old house with sloping walls. slope
He's the slowest in the class. slow
slow to do sth: She wasn't slow to realize what was going on. slow
slow in doing sth: His poetry was slow in achieving recognition. slow
slow doing sth: They were very slow paying me. slow
a slow driver slow
Progress was slower than expected. slow
The country is experiencing slow but steady economic growth. slow
Collecting data is a painfully slow process. slow
a slow, lingering death slow
Oh you're so slow; come on, hurry up! slow
The slow movement opens with a cello solo. slow
She gave a slow smile. slow
Average earnings are rising at their slowest rate for 20 years. slow
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). slow
We'll get there slowly but surely. slowly but surely
a small farmer small
The government is planning to give more help to small businesses. small
I made only a few small changes to the report. small
She noticed several small errors in his work. small
Everything had been planned down to the smallest detail. small
It was no small achievement getting her to agree to the deal. small
Don't worry. It's only a small problem. small
They have three small children. small
We travelled around a lot when I was small. small
As a small boy he had spent most of his time with his grandparents. small
a small house/town/car/man small
A much smaller number of students passed than I had expected. small
They're having a relatively small wedding. small
That dress is too small for you. small
'I don't agree,' he said in a small (= quiet) voice. small
small, medium, large small
This is too big—have you got a small one? small
the small intestine small
She's smarter than her brother. smart
That was a smart career move. smart
OK, I admit it was not the smartest thing I ever did (= it was a stupid thing to do). smart
You look very smart in that suit. smart
I have to be smart for work. smart
They were wearing their smartest clothes. smart
The car smashed into a tree. smash
smash sth + adv./prep.: Mark smashed his fist down on the desk. smash
smash sth + adv./prep.: They had to smash holes in the ice. smash
The elephant smashed its way through the trees. smash
smash sth + adj.: We had to smash the door open. smash
Several windows had been smashed. smash
He smashed the radio to pieces. smash
The glass bowl smashed into a thousand pieces. smash
The cup hit the floor with a smash. smash
Dinner smells good. smell
a bunch of sweet-smelling flowers smell
smell of sth: His breath smelt of garlic. smell
The house smelt of cedar wood and fresh polish. smell
smell like sth: What does the perfume smell like? smell
smell sth: He said he could smell gas when he entered the room. smell
The dog had smelt a rabbit. smell
I could smell alcohol on his breath. smell
smell sth doing sth: Can you smell something burning? smell
smell (that)...: I could smell that something was burning. smell
Smell this and tell me what you think it is. smell
I bent down to smell the flowers. smell
The drains smell. smell
It smells in here. smell
He hadn't washed for days and was beginning to smell. smell
a faint/strong smell of garlic smell
a sweet/fresh/musty smell smell
There was a smell of burning in the air. smell
The smells from the kitchen filled the room. smell
What's that smell? smell
Yuk! What a smell! smell
Dogs have a very good sense of smell. smell
Taste and smell are closely connected. smell
to smile sweetly/faintly/broadly, etc. smile
He smiled with relief. smile
He never seems to smile. smile
He smiled to think how naive he used to be. smile
smile at sb/sth: She smiled at him and he smiled back. smile
I had to smile at (= was amused by) his optimism. smile
Her eyes smiled up at him. smile
Twelve hours later she was all smiles again. all smiles
cigarette smoke smoke
Clouds of thick black smoke billowed from the car's exhaust. smoke
Are you coming outside for a smoke? smoke
He was smoking a large cigar. smoke
How many cigarettes do you smoke a day? smoke
Do you mind if I smoke? smoke
Do you smoke? smoke
She smokes heavily. smoke
I've never smoked. smoke
You're too young to smoke. smoke
He smokes like a chimney (= a lot). smoke
smoking factory chimneys smoke
the smoking remains of burnt-out cars smoke
This fireplace smokes badly (= sends smoke into the room instead of up the chimney ). smoke
smoked salmon smoke
No Smoking (= for example, on a notice) smoking
Would you like smoking or non-smoking? (= for example, in a restaurant) smoking
Smoking is not allowed in this theatre. smoking
He's trying to give up smoking. smoking
The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride. smooth
The plane made a smooth landing. smooth
She swung herself over the gate in one smooth movement. smooth
They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business. smooth
They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power. smooth
Mix the flour with the milk to form a smooth paste. smooth
a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth smooth
The water was as smooth as glass. smooth
a paint that gives a smooth, silky finish smooth
Over the years, the stone steps had worn smooth. smooth
Traffic is now flowing smoothly again. smoothly
The engine was running smoothly. smoothly
The interview went smoothly. smoothly
My job is to see that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. smoothly
The rescue was carried out smoothly and efficiently. smoothly
The colours blend smoothly together. smoothly
The procession snaked its way through narrow streets. snake
Snow was falling heavily. snow
We had snow in May this year. snow
The snow was beginning to melt. snow
Children were playing in the snow. snow
20 cm of snow were expected today. snow
The snow didn't settle (= stay on the ground). snow
Her skin was as white as snow. snow
It's been snowing heavily all day. snow
It snowed for three days without stopping. snow
Don't look so angry. so
There's no need to worry so. so
so ... (that)...: She spoke so quietly (that) I could hardly hear her. so
so ... as to do sth: I'm not so stupid as to believe that. so
Would you be so kind as to lock the door when you leave? so
I'm so glad to see you. so
We have so much to do. so
Their attitude is so very English. so
The article was just so much (= nothing but) nonsense. so
He sat there ever so quietly. so
I do love it so. so
I haven't enjoyed myself so much for a long time. so
It wasn't so good as last time. so
It's not so easy as you'd think. so
He was not so quick a learner as his brother. so
It's not so much a hobby as a career (= more like a career than a hobby). so
Off she went without so much as (= without even) a 'goodbye'. so
'Is he coming?' 'I hope so.' so
'Did they mind?' 'I don't think so.' so
If she notices, she never says so. so
I might be away next week. If so, I won't be able to see you. so
We are very busy—so much so that we won't be able to take time off this year. so
Programs are expensive, and even more so if you have to keep altering them. so
I hear that you're a writer—is that so (= is that true)? so
He thinks I dislike him but that just isn't so. so
George is going to help me, or so he says (= that is what he says). so
They asked me to call them and I did so (= I called). so
Times have changed and so have I. so
'I prefer the first version.' 'So do we.' so
We discussed everything—when to go, what to see and so on. and so forth, and so on (and so forth)
There were twenty or so (= about twenty) people there. ... or so
We stayed for an hour or so. ... or so
It was still painful so I went to see a doctor. so
Nothing more was heard from him so that we began to wonder if he was dead. so
But I gave you a map so you wouldn't get lost! so
She worked hard so that everything would be ready in time. so
So after shouting and screaming for an hour she walked out in tears. so
So I had a couple of drinks on the way home. What's wrong with that? so
You've been smoking again.' 'So?' so
So, let's see. What do we need to take? so
So, what have you been doing today? so
soap and water soap
a bar/piece of soap soap
soap bubbles soap
Avoid using perfumed soaps on sensitive skin. soap
a busy social life social
Team sports help to develop a child's social skills (= the ability to talk easily to other people and do things in a group). social
Social events and training days are arranged for all the staff. social
Join a social club to make new friends. social
social issues/problems/reforms social
a call for social and economic change social
social class/background social
social advancement (= improving your position in society) social
social mobility (= the movement of people from one social class to another) social
The reforms will bring benefits, socially and politically. socially
This type of behaviour is no longer socially acceptable. socially
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) socially
We meet at work, but never socially. socially
Carnivores are usually socially complex mammals. socially
policies that will benefit society as a whole society
Racism exists at all levels of society. society
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society society
modern industrial societies society
demand created by a consumer society society
Can Britain ever be a classless society? society
They were discussing the problems of Western society. society
a member of the drama society society
the American Society of Newspaper Editors society
a pair of socks sock
soft skin soft
a dress made from the finest, softest silk soft
soft margarine soft
soft feather pillows soft
The grass was soft and springy. soft
soft rocks such as limestone soft
soft cheeses soft
She closed the door softly behind her. softly
'I missed you,' he said softly. softly
The room was softly lit by a lamp. softly
a softly tailored suit softly
application/system software software
design/educational/music-sharing, etc. software software
to install/run a piece of software software
Will the software run on my machine? software
poor/dry/acid/sandy/fertile, etc. soil soil
the study of rocks and soils soil
soil erosion soil
soldiers in uniform soldier
soldiers on duty soldier
His partner left and he had to soldier on alone. soldier on
a solid gold bracelet solid
As yet, they have no solid evidence. solid
His advice was always solid and practical. solid
This provided a solid foundation for their marriage. solid
The Irish team were solid as a rock in defence. solid
These chains seem fairly solid. solid
They were drilling through solid rock. solid
The stores are packed solid (= very full and crowded) at this time of year. solid
The planet Jupiter may have no solid surface at all. solid
The boat bumped against a solid object. solid
She had refused all solid food. solid
It was so cold that the stream had frozen solid. solid
The boiler uses solid fuel. solid
liquids and solids solid
The baby is not yet on solids (= eating solid food). solid
Attempts to find a solution have failed. solution
There's no simple solution to this problem. solution
Do you have a better solution? solution
The solution to last week's quiz is on page 81. solution
an alkaline solution solution
saline solution solution
Attempts are being made to solve the problem of waste disposal. solve
You can't solve anything by just running away. solve
to solve an equation/a puzzle/a riddle solve
to solve a crime/mystery solve
There's still some wine in the bottle. some
Have some more vegetables. some
Some people find this more difficult than others. some
Some people never seem to put on weight while others are always on a diet. some
I like some modern music (= but not all of it). some
It was with some surprise that I heard the news. some
We've known each other for some years now. some
We're going to be working together for some time (= a long time). some
There is some hope that things will improve. some
There must be some mistake. some
He's in some kind of trouble. some
She won a competition in some newspaper or other. some
I'll see you again some time, I'm sure. some
Some disapprove of the idea. some
You'll find some in the drawer. some
Here are some of our suggestions. some
All these students are good, but some work harder than others. some
Some of the music was weird. some
Somebody should have told me. somebody
She thinks she's really somebody in that car. somebody
We must stop him from seeing her somehow. somehow
Somehow or other I must get a new job. somehow
Somehow, I don't feel I can trust him. somehow
She looked different somehow. somehow
There's someone at the door. someone
Someone's left their bag behind. someone
It's time for someone new (= a new person) to take over. someone
It couldn't have been me—it must have been someone else (= a different person). someone
Should we call a doctor or someone? someone
We stopped for something to eat. something
Give me something to do. something
There's something wrong with the TV. something
There's something about this place that frightens me. something
Don't just stand there. Do something! something
His name is Alan something (= I don't know his other name). something
She's a professor of something or other (= I'm not sure what) at Leeds. something
He's something in (= has a job connected with) television. something
The car hit a tree or something. something
I could just eat a little something. something
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. something
It's quite something (= a thing that you should feel happy about) to have a job at all these days. something
'We should finish by tomorrow.' 'That's something (= a good thing), anyway.' something
She called at something after ten o'clock. something
a new comedy aimed at thirty-somethings (= people between thirty and forty years old) something
It tastes something like melon. something
They pay six pounds an hour. Something like that. something
She found herself something of a (= to some degree a) celebrity. something
The programme's something to do with (= in some way about) the environment. something
He gave her a wry look, something between amusement and regret. something
He said something else that I thought was interesting. something else
Sometimes I go by car. sometimes
He sometimes writes to me. sometimes
I like to be on my own sometimes. sometimes
I was somewhat surprised to see him. somewhat
The situation has changed somewhat since we last met. somewhat
What happened to them remains somewhat of a mystery. somewhat
It cost somewhere around two thousand dollars. somewhere around, between, etc. sth
We have two sons and a daughter. son
They have three grown-up sons. son
He's the son of an Oxford professor. son
Maine & Sons, Grocers (= the name of a company on a sign) son
a folk/love/pop, etc. song song
We sang a song together. song
She taught us the words of a French song. song
The story is told through song and dance. song
Suddenly he burst into song (= started to sing). song
Their voices were raised in song. song
We'll be home soon./We'll soon be home. soon
She sold the house soon after her husband died. soon
I soon realized the mistake. soon
It soon became clear that the programme was a failure. soon
See you soon! soon
How soon can you get here? soon
We'll deliver the goods as soon as we can. soon
Please send it as soon as possible. soon
Next Monday is the soonest we can deliver. soon
They arrived home sooner than expected. soon
The sooner we set off, the sooner we will arrive. soon
The note said, 'Call Bill soonest' (= as soon as possible). soon
All too soon the party was over. soon
No sooner had she said it than she burst into tears. no sooner... than...
Sooner or later you will have to make a decision. sooner or later
to have a sore throat sore
His feet were sore after the walk. sore
My stomach is still sore (= painful) after the operation. sore
sorry (that)...: I'm sorry that your husband lost his job. sorry
We're sorry to hear that your father's in hospital again. sorry
sorry (about sth): No one is sorrier than I am about what happened. sorry
sorry (about sth): We're very sorry about the damage to your car. sorry
sorry (for sth/doing sth): He says he's really sorry for taking the car without asking. sorry
sorry (that)...: She was sorry that she'd lost her temper. sorry
If you say you're sorry we'll forgive you. sorry
sorry (that)...: She was sorry that she'd lost contact with Mary. sorry
You'll be sorry if I catch you! sorry
sorry to do sth: I was genuinely sorry to be leaving college. sorry
I'm sorry, I forgot. I'm sorry
Oh, I'm sorry. Have I taken the one you wanted? I'm sorry
I'm sorry. I can't make it tomorrow. I'm sorry
I'm sorry, I don't agree. I'm sorry
I'm sorry, I'd rather you didn't go. I'm sorry
I'm sorry to have to tell you you've failed. I'm sorry
He decided to help Jan as he felt sorry for her. be/feel sorry for sb
Sorry I'm late! sorry
Did I stand on your foot? Sorry! sorry
Sorry to bother you, but could I speak to you for a moment? sorry
Sorry, we don't allow dogs in the house. sorry
He didn't even say sorry. sorry
Sorry? Could you repeat the question? sorry
Take the first turning, sorry, the third turning on the right. sorry
'What sort of music do you like?' 'Oh, all sorts.' sort
This sort of problem is quite common./These sorts of problems are quite common. sort
He's the sort of person who only cares about money. sort
For dessert there's a fruit pie of some sort (= you are not sure what kind). sort
Most people went on training courses of one sort or another (= of various types) last year. sort
There were snacks—peanuts, olives, that sort of thing. sort
There are all sorts of activities (= many different ones) for kids at the campsite. sort
What sort of price did you want to pay? (= approximately how much) sort
What sort of time do you call this? (= I'm very angry that you have come so late.) sort
She sort of pretends that she doesn't really care. sort of
'Do you understand?' 'Sort of.' sort of
We're sort of doing it the wrong way. sort of
I had a sort of feeling that he wouldn't come. a sort of sth
They're a sort of greenish-blue colour. a sort of sth
sort sth: sorting the mail sort
sort sth into sth: The computer sorts the words into alphabetical order. sort
Rubbish can easily be separated and sorted into plastics, glass and paper. sort
sort sth from sth: Women and children sorted the ore from the rock. sort
I'm really busy—can you sort it? sort
The cupboards need sorting out. sort sth out
If you can wait a moment, I'll sort it all out for you. sort sth/sb/yourself out
You load up the car and I'll sort the kids out. sort sth/sb/yourself out
the dark side of the human soul soul
There was a feeling of restlessness deep in her soul. soul
He believed his immortal soul was in peril. soul
The howling wind sounded like the wailing of lost souls (= the spirits of dead people who are not in heaven). soul
Could you turn the sound up/down? sound
The sound quality of the tapes was excellent. sound
a high/low sound sound
a clicking/buzzing/scratching, etc. sound sound
the different sounds and smells of the forest sound
She heard the sound of footsteps outside. sound
He crept into the house trying not to make a sound. sound
Sound travels more slowly than light. sound
When I saw the smoke, I tried to sound the alarm. sound
Scientists have sounded a note of caution on the technique. sound
Leaving him out of the team may sound the death knell for our chances of winning (= signal the end of our chances). sound
She didn't sound surprised when I told her the news. sound
His explanation sounds reasonable to me. sound
Leo made it sound so easy. But it wasn't. sound
He doesn't sound French—and he doesn't look it. sound
sound like sb/sth: You sounded just like your father when you said that. sound
sound as if/as though...: I hope I don't sound as if/as though I'm criticizing you. sound
She told me the whole story from soup to nuts. from soup to nuts
We're all in the soup now. in the soup
sour apples sour
a sour flavour sour
to turn/go sour sour
a sour smell sour
renewable energy sources source
Your local library will be a useful source of information. source
What is their main source of income? source
The tiny window was the only source of light. source
He refused to name his sources. source
Government sources indicated yesterday that cuts may have to be made. source
source material source
Historians use a wide range of primary and secondary sources for their research. source
a source of violence source
a source of confusion source
Which way is south? south
warmer weather coming from the south south
He lives to the south of (= further south than) the city. south
birds flying to the south for the winter south
They bought a villa in the South of France. south
Houses are less expensive in the North than in the South (= of England). south
South Wales south
They live on the south coast. south
This room faces south. south
the southern slopes of the mountains southern
southern Spain southern
a southern accent southern
the first woman in space space
the possibility of visitors from outer space space
the US space programme space
a space flight/mission space
floor/office/shelf, etc. space space
We must make good use of the available space. space
That desk takes up too much space. space
There is very little storage space in the department. space
Can we make space for an extra chair? space
How much disk space will it take up? (= on a computer) space
a large/small/narrow/wide space space
a space two metres by three metres space
a parking space space
crowded together in a confined space space
I'll clear a space for your books. space
Put it in the space between the table and the wall. space
The room has been furnished and decorated to give a feeling of space. space
the wide open spaces of the Canadian prairies space
It's a city with fine buildings and plenty of open space. space
He's studying music in his spare time. spare
I haven't had a spare moment this morning. spare
a spare key/tyre spare
Take some spare clothes in case you get wet. spare
We've got a spare bedroom, if you'd like to stay. spare
I'm afraid I haven't got any spare cash. spare
Are there any tickets going spare (= are there any available, not being used by sb else)? spare
to get the spare out of the boot/trunk spare
I've lost my key and I haven't got a spare. spare
to speak in public speak
to speak on the radio speak
to speak at a conference speak
Professor Wilson was invited to speak about the results of his research. speak
She spoke in favour of the new tax. speak
He has a number of speaking engagements this week. speak
to speak several languages speak
to speak a little Urdu speak
Do you speak English? speak
speak sth: What language is it they're speaking? speak
speak in sth: Would you prefer it if we spoke in German? speak
She still speaks about him with great affection. speak
Witnesses spoke of a great ball of flame. speak
Speaking of travelling, (= referring back to a subject just mentioned) are you going anywhere exciting this year? speak
The brochure speaks of beautiful secluded grounds. speak
He can't speak because of a throat infection. speak
Please speak more slowly. speak
Without speaking, she stood up and went out. speak
He speaks with a strange accent. speak
She has a beautiful speaking voice. speak
speak (to sb) (about sth/sb): I've spoken to the manager about it. speak
The President refused to speak to the waiting journalists. speak
'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.' (= at the beginning of a telephone conversation) speak
'Do you know him?' 'Not to speak to.' (= only by sight) speak
I saw her in the street but we didn't speak. speak
speak (with sb) (about sth/sb): Can I speak with you for a minute? speak
He was the only one to speak out against the decision. speak out (against sth)
I will continue to speak out on matters of public concern. speak out (against sth)
Please speak up—we can't hear you at the back. speak up
He was a guest speaker at the conference. speaker
She was a brilliant public speaker. speaker
The Society has an interesting talk by a visiting speaker every month. speaker
I looked around to see who the speaker was. speaker
A speaker conveys information through tone and body language. speaker
Chinese speakers speaker
a native speaker of English speaker
a CD player and radio with two ultra-slim speakers speaker
The school will only allow this in special circumstances. special
Some of the officials have special privileges. special
There is something special about this place. special
This type of wood needs special treatment. special
What are your special interests? special
She's a very special friend. special
Our special guest on next week's show will be... special
Don't lose it — it's special. special
a special event special
These teachers need special training. special
Dr Pearce is the special adviser on environmental issues. special
She has a special way of smiling. special
He sent a special message to the men. special
As an only child she got special attention. special
Please take special care of it. special
a specialist in Japanese history specialist
a cancer specialist specialist
You need to see a specialist. specialist
The ring was specially made for her. specially
a specially designed diet plan specially
We came specially to see you. specially
I gave you specific instructions. specific
'I'd like your help tomorrow.' 'Can you be more specific (= tell me exactly what you want)?' specific
children's television programmes aimed at a specific age group specific
The money was collected for a specific purpose. specific
children with specific learning difficulties (= in one area only) specific
I specifically told you not to go near the water! specifically
liquid vitamins specifically designed for children specifically
a magazine aimed specifically at working women specifically
The newspaper, or more specifically, the editor, was taken to court for publishing the photographs. specifically
to give/make/deliver a speech on human rights speech
He made the announcement in a speech on television. speech
Several people made speeches at the wedding. speech
I seemed to have lost the power of speech. speech
a speech defect speech
freedom of speech (= the right to say openly what you think) speech
Her speech was slurred—she was clearly drunk. speech
This expression is used mainly in speech, not in writing. speech
speech sounds speech
He reduced speed and turned sharp left. speed
The train began to pick up speed (= go faster). speed
The car was gathering speed. speed
a speed of 50 mph/80 kph speed
at high/low/full/top speed speed
at breakneck speed (= fast in a way that is dangerous) speed
travelling at the speed of light/sound speed
There are speed restrictions on this road. speed
Increasing your walking speed will help to exercise your heart. speed
the processing speed of the computer speed
This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed. speed
We aim to increase the speed of delivery (= how quickly goods are sent). speed
The accident was due to excessive speed. speed
Speed is his greatest asset as a tennis player. speed
She was overtaken by the speed of events (= things happened more quickly than she expected). speed
A car flashed past them at speed (= fast). speed
The train soon speeded up. speed up, speed sth up
Can you try and speed things up a bit? speed up, speed sth up
They have speeded up production of the new car. speed up, speed sth up
How do you spell your surname? spell
I thought her name was Catherine, but it's Kathryn spelt with a 'K'. spell
I've never been able to spell. spell
spell sth + adj.: You've spelt my name wrong. spell
C—A—T spells 'cat'. spell
a spell of warm weather spell
a cold/hot/wet/bright, etc. spell spell
There will be rain at first, with sunny spells later. spell
She went to the doctor complaining of dizzy spells. spell
a spelling mistake spelling
the differences between British and American spelling spelling
My spelling is terrible. spelling
a list of difficult spellings spelling
spend sth: I've spent all my money already. spend
spend sth on sth/on doing sth: She spent £100 on a new dress. spend
spend (sth doing sth): The company has spent thousands of pounds updating their computer systems. spend
I just can't seem to stop spending. spend
spend sth + adv./prep.: We spent the weekend in Paris. spend
How do you spend your spare time? spend
Her childhood was spent in Italy. spend
spend sth on sth: How long did you spend on your homework? spend
spend sth doing sth: I spend too much time watching television. spend
I've spent years trying to learn Japanese. spend
spend sth in doing sth: Most of her life was spent in caring for others. spend
spend sth on sth: She spends too much effort on things that don't matter. spend
spend itself: The storm had finally spent itself. spend
common spices such as ginger and cinnamon spice
a spice jar spice
spicy chicken wings spicy
She stared in horror at the hairy black spider. spider
(+ adv./prep.): The plane was spinning out of control. spin
a spinning ice skater spin
My head is spinning (= I feel as if my head is going around and I can't balance). spin
His theories on economics are enough to make your head spin (= make you feel very confused). spin
spin (round/around): The dancers spun round and round. spin
spin sth (round/around): to spin a ball/coin/wheel spin
We placed our bets and the croupier spun the roulette wheel. spin
He spun around to face her. spin
She spun on her heel and walked out. spin
I don't drink whisky or brandy or any other spirits. spirit
He is dead, but his spirit lives on. spirit
It was believed that people could be possessed by evil spirits. spirit
There's not much community spirit around here. spirit
Show a little fighting spirit. spirit
Although the team lost, they played with tremendous spirit. spirit
They took away his freedom and broke his spirit. spirit
the power of the human spirit to overcome difficulties spirit
to be in high/low spirits spirit
You must try and keep your spirits up (= stay cheerful). spirit
My spirits sank at the prospect of starting all over again. spirit
a spiritual experience spiritual
spiritual development spiritual
a lack of spiritual values in the modern world spiritual
We're concerned about your spiritual welfare. spiritual
a spiritual leader spiritual
In spite of his age, he still leads an active life. in spite of sth
They went swimming in spite of all the danger signs. in spite of sth
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. in spite of sth
Her dress had split along the seam. split
split (sth) open: The cushion split open and sent feathers everywhere. split
split sth: Don't tell me you've split another pair of pants! split
a debate that has split the country down the middle split
The committee split over government subsidies. split
split sth (into sth): She split the class into groups of four. split
split (into sth): The results split neatly into two groups. split
Slate splits easily into thin sheets. split
split sth (with sb): She split the money she won with her brother. split
We share a house and split all the bills. split
split sth between sb/sth: His time is split between the London and Paris offices. split
My parents split up last year. split up (with sb)
She's split up with her boyfriend. split up (with sb)
We were split up into groups to discuss the question. split sb up, split up
Let's split up now and meet again at lunchtime. split sb up, split up
The day was split up into 6 one-hour sessions. split sth up
There's a big split in the tent. split
He demanded a 50-50 split in the profits. split
split (within sth): a damaging split within the party leadership split
split (with sb/sth): the years following his bitter split with his wife split
split (between A and B): There have been reports of a split between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. split
Our camping trip was spoilt by bad weather. spoil
Don't let him spoil your evening. spoil
The tall buildings have spoiled the view. spoil
Don't eat too many nuts—you'll spoil your appetite (= will no longer be hungry at the proper time to eat). spoil
spoiled ballot papers (= not valid because not correctly marked) spoil
I won't tell you what happens in the last chapter—I don't want to spoil it for you. spoil
She spoils those kids of hers. spoil
spoken English spoken
The spoken language differs considerably from the written language. spoken
spoken commands spoken
a soup spoon spoon
a wooden spoon spoon
Remove the onion from the oil with a slotted spoon. spoon
There are excellent facilities for sport and recreation. sport
I'm not interested in sport. sport
the use of drugs in sport sport
What's your favourite sport? sport
team/water sports sport
a sports club sport
a quiet/secluded/lonely, etc. spot spot
He showed me the exact spot where he had asked her to marry him. spot
She stood rooted to the spot with fear (= unable to move). spot
a tourist spot spot
This is a favourite spot for walkers and climbers. spot
Which has spots, the leopard or the tiger? spot
The male bird has a red spot on its beak. spot
She was wearing a black skirt with white spots. spot
His jacket was covered with spots of mud. spot
rust spots spot
The baby's whole body was covered in small red spots. spot
teenagers worried about their spots spot
sea spray spray
A cloud of fine spray came up from the waterfall. spray
a spray of machine-gun bullets spray
a can of insect spray (= used to kill insects) spray
body spray spray
a throat spray spray
Use a spray to apply the weedkiller. spray
spray (sth) (on/onto/over sb/sth): Spray the conditioner onto your wet hair. spray
Champagne sprayed everywhere. spray
spray sb/sth (with sth): The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticide. spray
spray sth + adj.: She's had the car sprayed blue. spray
spread sth: Why not pay monthly and spread the cost of your car insurance? spread
spread sth (out) (over sth): A series of five interviews will be spread over two days. spread
spread sth between sb/sth: We attempted to spread the workload between the departments. spread
spread (A on/over B): to spread butter on pieces of toast spread
spread (B with A): pieces of toast spread with butter spread
If the paint is too thick, it will not spread evenly. spread
(+ adv./prep.): The fire rapidly spread to adjoining buildings. spread
Water began to spread across the floor. spread
A smile spread slowly across her face. spread
spread sth: Using too much water could spread the stain. spread
Seeds and pollen are spread by the wind. spread
We have 10 000 members spread all over the country. spread
(+ adv./prep.): The disease spreads easily. spread
Within weeks, his confidence had spread throughout the team. spread
Use of computers spread rapidly during that period. spread
spread sth: to spread rumours/lies about sb spread
The disease is spread by mosquitoes. spread
She spread her arms and the child ran towards her. spread
to spread a cloth on a table spread
Sue spread the map out on the floor. spread
The bird spread its wings. spread
Papers had been spread out on the desk. spread
There's more room to spread out in first class. spread out, spread yourself out
Do you have to spread yourself out all over the sofa? spread out, spread yourself out
The searchers spread out to cover the area faster. spread out, spread yourself out
to prevent the spread of disease spread
to encourage the spread of information spread
Shut doors to delay the spread of fire. spread
the spread of a city into the surrounding areas spread
a mountain spring spring
spring water spring
bed springs spring
The springs in the sofa have gone (= they no longer return to their original position). spring
She's full of energy, like a coiled spring. spring
flowers that bloom in spring/in the spring spring
He was born in the spring of 1944. spring
There's a feeling of spring in the air today. spring
spring flowers spring
He turned off the alarm and sprang out of bed. spring
Everyone sprang to their feet (= stood up suddenly) when the principal walked in. spring
The cat crouched ready to spring. spring
The attacker sprang out at her from a doorway. spring
to spring to sb's defence/assistance (= to quickly defend or help sb) spring
a carpet four metres square square
an area of 36 square metres square
a square room square
The book had rounded, not square, corners. square
square shoulders square
He had a firm, square jaw. square
The hotel is just off the main square. square
the market/town/village square square
First break the chocolate into squares. square
The floor was tiled in squares of grey and white marble. square
squeeze sth out of/from sth: to squeeze the juice from a lemon squeeze
She felt as if every drop of emotion had been squeezed from her. squeeze
squeeze sth (out): He took off his wet clothes and squeezed the water out. squeeze
freshly squeezed orange juice squeeze
squeeze sth + adj.: Soak the cloth in warm water and then squeeze it dry. squeeze
to squeeze a tube of toothpaste squeeze
to squeeze the trigger of a gun (= to fire it) squeeze
He squeezed her hand and smiled at her. squeeze
Just take hold of the tube and squeeze. squeeze
a squeeze of lemon juice squeeze
He gave my hand a little squeeze. squeeze
Give the tube another squeeze. squeeze
stable prices stable
a stable relationship stable
This ladder doesn't seem very stable. stable
The patient's condition is stable (= it is not getting worse). stable
The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. stable
Mentally, she is not very stable. stable
The horse was led back to its stable. stable
His stables are near Oxford. stable
medical staff staff
teaching staff staff
We have 20 part-time members of staff. staff
staff members staff
staff development/training staff
a staff restaurant/meeting staff
a lawyer on the staff of the Worldwide Fund for Nature staff
The audience threw flowers onto the stage. stage
There were more than 50 people on stage in one scene. stage
They marched off stage to the sound of trumpets. stage
His parents didn't want him to go on the stage (= to be an actor). stage
She was a popular star of stage and screen (= theatre and cinema/movies). stage
We did the first stage of the trip by train. stage
The police are building up a picture of the incident stage by stage. stage
The pay increase will be introduced in stages (= not all at once). stage
We can take the argument one stage further. stage
This technology is still in its early stages. stage
The children are at different stages of development. stage
The product is at the design stage. stage
People tend to work hard at this stage of life. stage
At one stage it looked as though they would win. stage
Don't worry about the baby not wanting to leave you—it's a stage they go through. stage
We had to carry the piano up three flights of stairs. stair
The children ran up/down the stairs. stair
at the bottom/top of the stairs stair
He remembered passing her on the stairs. stair
How many stairs are there up to the second floor? stair
The passports, with the visa stamps, were waiting at the embassy. stamp
The project has the government's stamp of approval. stamp
a date stamp stamp
a 28p stamp stamp
Could I have three first-class stamps, please? stamp
He has been collecting stamps since he was eight. stamp
a stamp album stamp
The Post Office has issued a commemorative stamp to mark the event. stamp
stamp A (with B): The box was stamped with the maker's name. stamp
Wait here to have your passport stamped. stamp
stamp B on A: I'll stamp the company name on your cheque. stamp
The maker's name was stamped in gold on the box. stamp
I tried stamping my feet to keep warm. stamp
Sam stamped his foot in anger. stamp
He stamped the snow off his boots. stamp
The audience were stamping and cheering. stamp
He stood for parliament (= tried to get elected as an MP). stand
She stood unsuccessfully as a candidate in the local elections. stand
His heart won't stand the strain much longer. stand
Modern plastics can stand very high and very low temperatures. stand
stand sb/sth: I can't stand his brother. stand
I can't stand the sight of blood. stand
I can't stand it when you do that. stand
stand doing sth: She couldn't stand being kept waiting. stand
stand sb/sth doing sth: I can't stand people interrupting all the time. stand
How do you stand him being here all the time? stand
The castle stands on the site of an ancient battlefield. stand
An old oak tree once stood here. stand
She was too weak to stand. stand
a bird standing on one leg stand
Don't just stand there—do something! stand
I was standing only a few feet away. stand
We all stood around in the corridor waiting. stand
to stand on your head/hands (= to be upside down, balancing on your head/hands) stand
After the earthquake, only a few houses were left standing. stand
Everyone stood when the President came in. stand
stand up: We stood up in order to get a better view. stand
'The book's by T.C. Smith.' 'What does the 'T.C.' stand for?' stand for sth
I'm not standing for it any longer. stand for sth
How can you stand by and see him accused of something he didn't do? stand by
The troops are standing by. stand by
The police ordered the crowd to stand back. stand back (from sth)
It's time to stand back and look at your career so far. stand back (from sth)
her famous song, 'Stand by your man' stand by sb
Four points stand out as being more important than the rest. stand out (as sth)
The lettering stood out well against the dark background. stand out (from/against sth)
She's the sort of person who stands out in a crowd. stand out (from/against sth)
There were no seats left so I had to stand up. stand up
You'll look taller if you stand up straight. stand up
Always stand up for your friends. stand up for sb/sth
You must stand up for your rights. stand up for sb/sth
She had learnt to stand up for herself. stand up for sb/sth
a hamburger/newspaper stand stand
a bicycle/microphone/cake, etc. stand stand
a man of high moral standards standard
Standards aren't what they used to be. standard
a fall in academic standards standard
We aim to maintain high standards of customer care. standard
The standard of this year's applications is very low. standard
He failed to reach the required standard, and did not qualify for the race. standard
Her work is not up to standard (= of a good enough standard). standard
Who sets the standard for water quality? standard
A number of Britain's beaches fail to meet European standards on cleanliness. standard
In the shanty towns there are very poor living standards. standard
You'd better lower your standards if you want to find somewhere cheap to live. standard
It was a simple meal by Eddie's standards. standard
The equipment is slow and heavy by modern standards. standard
standard sizes of clothes standard
Washing machines have standard measurements to fit under kitchen units. standard
A standard letter was sent to all candidates. standard
Televisions are a standard feature in most hotel rooms. standard
the standard rate of tax (= paid by everyone) standard
It is standard practice to search visitors as they enter the building. standard
All vehicles come with a CD player as standard. standard
standard issue uniforms (= given to everyone) standard
pop/rock/Hollywood, etc. stars star
a football/tennis, etc. star star
He's so good—I'm sure he'll be a big star. star
She acts well but she hasn't got star quality. star
The best models receive star treatment. star
She was the star of many popular television series. star
The star of the show was a young Italian singer. star
the star role/part star
three-/four-/five-star hotels star
What star rating does this restaurant have? star
a horse with a white star on its forehead star
a sheriff's star star
I've put a star by the names of the girls in the class. star
a four-star general star
There was a big moon and hundreds of stars were shining overhead. star
Sirius is the brightest star in the sky. star
We camped out under the stars. star
She starred opposite Cary Grant in 'Bringing up Baby'. star
No one has yet been chosen for the starring role (= the main part). star
a movie starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan star
The studio wants to star her in a sequel to last year's hit. star
The answer was staring us in the face. be staring sb in the face
Defeat was staring them in the face. be staring sb in the face
They were staring defeat in the face. be staring sth in the face
She gave him a blank stare. stare
He fixed the interviewer with a penetrating stare. stare
start as sth: She started as a secretary but ended up running the department. start
start out/off (as sth): The company started out with 30 employees. start
start sth (as sth): He started life as a teacher before turning to journalism. start
The trail starts just outside the town. start
Hotel prices start at €50 a night for a double room. start
The evening started badly when the speaker failed to turn up. start
What time are we starting tomorrow? start
start (up): There are a lot of small businesses starting up in that area. start
start sth (up): They decided to start a catering business. start
She started a yoga class at work. start
Start the engines! start
I can't get the car started. start
The car won't start. start
When does the class start? start
Have you any idea where the rumour started? start
start sth: Who started the fire? start
Do you start the day with a good breakfast? start
You're always trying to start an argument. start
start sb/sth doing sth: The news started me thinking. start
start sth: I start work at nine. start
He's just started a new job. start
I only started (= began to read) this book yesterday. start
We need to start (= begin using) a new jar of coffee. start
The kids start school next week. start
start to do sth: It started to rain. start
Mistakes were starting to creep in. start
start doing sth: She started laughing. start
start (on sth): It's a long story. Where shall I start? start
It's time you started on your homework. start
Can you start (= a new job) on Monday? start
start by doing sth: Let's start by reviewing what we did last week. start
to start out in business start out
She started out on her legal career in 2001. start out
When the band started out, they couldn't afford much equipment. start out
The discussion started off mildly enough. start off
Let's start off with some gentle exercises. start off
We started off by introducing ourselves. start off
start doing sth: I started off working quite hard, but it didn't last. start off
I heard his car start up. start up, start sth up
Start up the engines! start up, start sth up
They worked hard to give their children a good start in life. start
The job gave him his start in journalism. start
a perfect start to the day start
Things didn't look too hopeful at the start of the year. start
If we don't hurry, we'll miss the start of the game. start
The meeting got off to a good/bad start (= started well/badly). start
The trip was a disaster from start to finish. start
We've had problems (right) from the start. start
This could be the start of something big. start
I'll paint the ceiling if you make a start on the walls. start
I want to make an early start in the morning. start
She's moving abroad to make a fresh start (= to begin a new life). start
matters/affairs of state state
people who are financially dependent on the state state
a state-owned company state
They wish to limit the power of the State. state
the states of Victoria and Western Australia state
the southern states of the US state
the Baltic States state
European Union member states state
a confused state of mind state
He was in a state of permanent depression. state
A report condemned the state of prisoners' cells. state
anxieties about the state of the country's economy state
The building is in a bad state of repair (= needs to be repaired). state
She was in a state of shock. state
Look at the state of you! You can't go out looking like that. state
You're not in a fit state to drive. state
a state prison/hospital/university, etc. state
state police/troopers state
a state tax state
state education state
families dependent on state benefits (= in Britain, money given by the government to people who are poor) state
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) state
state sth: He has already stated his intention to run for election. state
The facts are clearly stated in the report. state
There is no need to state the obvious (= to say sth that everyone already knows). state
state how, what, etc...: State clearly how many tickets you require. state
state that...: He stated categorically that he knew nothing about the deal. state
it is stated that...: It was stated that standards at the hospital were dropping. state
sth is stated to be/have sth: The contract was stated to be invalid. state
Are the following statements true or false? statement
Your statement is misleading. statement
Is that a statement or a question? statement
The play makes a strong political statement. statement
a formal/ a public/a written/an official statement statement
A government spokesperson made a statement to the press. statement
The prime minister is expected to issue a statement on the policy change this afternoon. statement
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). statement
The directors are responsible for preparing the company's financial statements. statement
My bank sends me monthly statements. statement
a local radio/TV station station
He tuned to another station. station
a police station station
a petrol station station
a gas station station
an agricultural research station station
a pollution monitoring station station
I get off at the next station. station
the main station station
Penn Station station
a train station station
a railway station station
a tube/an underground station station
a subway station station
a bus/coach station station
a bronze/marble statue statue
a statue of Apollo statue
They were granted refugee status. status
The party was denied legal status. status
low status jobs status
to have a high social status status
Women are only asking to be given equal status with men. status
She achieved celebrity status overnight. status
The job brings with it status and a high income. status
the high status accorded to science in our culture status
to stay in bed stay
'Do you want a drink?' 'No, thanks, I can't stay.' stay
Stay there and don't move! stay
We ended up staying for lunch. stay
She stayed at home (= did not go out to work) while the children were young. stay
I'm staying late at the office tonight. stay
My hat won't stay on! stay
Can you stay behind after the others have gone and help me clear up? stay
I can stay a few minutes longer. stay
We stayed to see what would happen. stay
stay doing sth: They stayed talking until well into the night. stay
I can't stay awake any longer. stay
The store stays open until late on Thursdays. stay
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). stay
+ adv./prep.: I don't know why they stay together (= remain married or in a relationship). stay
Inflation stayed below 4% last month. stay
She did not want to stay in nursing all her life. stay
The TV stays on all day in their house. stay
We found out we were staying in the same hotel. stay
My sister's coming to stay next week. stay
He's staying with friends this weekend. stay
I stayed three nights at my cousin's house. stay
I wish you'd stay out of my business! stay out of sth
to stay out of trouble stay out of sth
I want you to stay away from my daughter. stay away (from sb/sth)
I enjoyed my stay in Prague. stay
an overnight stay stay
five years of steady economic growth steady
a steady decline in numbers steady
We are making slow but steady progress. steady
The castle receives a steady stream of visitors. steady
His breathing was steady. steady
a steady job/income steady
She drove at a steady 50 mph. steady
They set off at a steady pace. steady
a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time) steady
to have a steady relationship steady
He held the boat steady as she got in. steady
I met his steady gaze. steady
Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand. steady
She's not very steady on her feet these days. steady
The company's exports have been increasing steadily. steadily
The situation got steadily worse. steadily
He looked at her steadily. steadily
The rain fell steadily. steadily
steal (from sb/sth): We found out he'd been stealing from us for years. steal
I'll report you to the police if I catch you stealing again. steal
steal sth (from sb/sth): My wallet was stolen. steal
I had my wallet stolen. steal
Thieves stole jewellery worth over £10 000. steal
It's a crime to handle stolen goods. steal
to steal sb's ideas steal
Steam rose from the boiling kettle. steam
a Turkish steam bath steam
the introduction of steam in the 18th century steam
steam power steam
the steam age steam
a steam train/engine steam
the iron and steel industry steel
The frame is made of steel. steel
The bridge is reinforced with huge steel girders. steel
Steel used to be important in South Wales. steel
steel workers steel
a steel town steel
a steep hill/slope/bank steep
a steep climb/descent/drop steep
a steep flight of stairs steep
The path grew steeper as we climbed higher. steep
a steep decline in the birth rate steep
a steep rise in unemployment steep
a steeply sloping roof steeply
The path climbed steeply upwards. steeply
Prices rose steeply. steeply
He steered the boat into the harbour. steer
He took her arm and steered her towards the door. steer
You row and I'll steer. steer
The ship steered a course between the islands. steer
The ship steered into port. steer
She was sitting on the bottom step of the staircase. step
We walked down some stone steps to the beach. step
A short flight of steps led up to the door. step
This was a first step towards a united Europe. step
It's a big step giving up your job and moving halfway across the world. step
We are taking steps to prevent pollution. step
This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction. step
The new drug is a major step forward in the treatment of the disease. step
Closing the factory would be a retrograde step. step
Having completed the first stage, you can move on to step 2. step
I'd like to take this idea a step further. step
This was a big step up (= to a better position) in his career. step
I'll explain it to you step by step. step
a step-by-step guide to building your own home step
It's only a few steps further. step
He turned around and retraced his steps (= went back the way he had come). step
She moved a step closer to me. step
The hotel is only a short step from the beach. step
a baby's first steps step
He took a step towards the door. step
We heard steps outside. step
The key has stuck in the lock. stick
This drawer keeps sticking. stick
Stick your bags down there. stick
He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled off. stick
Can you stick this on the noticeboard? stick
Peter stuck his head around the door and said, 'Coffee, anyone?' stick
Stick 'em up! (= put your hands above your head — I have a gun!) stick
stick sth + adv./prep.: He stuck a stamp on the envelope. stick
We used glue to stick the broken pieces together. stick
I stuck the photos into an album. stick
The glue's useless—the pieces just won't stick. stick
stick sth + adv./prep.: The nurse stuck the needle into my arm. stick
Don't stick your fingers through the bars of the cage. stick
She finds it impossible to stick to a diet. stick to sth
He promised to help us and he stuck to his word (= he did as he had promised). stick to sth
'Shall we meet on Friday this week?' 'No, let's stick to Saturday.' stick to sth
She stuck to her story. stick to sth
His ears stick out. stick out (of sth), stick sth out (of sth)
She stuck her tongue out at me. stick out (of sth), stick sth out (of sth)
Don't stick your arm out of the car window. stick out (of sth), stick sth out (of sth)
The branch was sticking up out of the water. stick up
a stick of dynamite stick
carrot sticks stick
a stick of butter stick
The old lady leant on her stick as she talked. stick
We collected dry sticks to start a fire. stick
The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog. stick
Her arms and legs were like sticks (= very thin). stick
sticky fingers covered in jam sticky
Stir in the milk to make a soft but not sticky dough. sticky
Whisk the egg whites until stiff. stiff
I'm really stiff after that bike ride yesterday. stiff
I've got a stiff neck. stiff
stiff cardboard stiff
a stiff brush stiff
The windows were stiff and she couldn't get them open. stiff
'Thank you,' she replied stiffly. stiffly
The key turned stiffly in the lock. stiffly
She sat down stiffly on a chair by the wall, aware that they were looking at her. stiffly
I wrote to them last month and I'm still waiting for a reply. still
Mum, I'm still hungry! still
Do you still live at the same address? still
There's still time to change your mind. still
It was, and still is, my favourite movie. still
Although he promised faithfully to come, I still didn't think he would. still
We searched everywhere but we still couldn't find it. still
The weather was cold and wet. Still, we had a great time. still
still water still
Keep still while I brush your hair. still
The kids found it hard to stay still. still
Can't you sit still? still
We stayed in a village where time has stood still (= life has not changed for many years). still
I was stung on the arm by a wasp. sting
Be careful of the nettles—they sting! sting
I put some antiseptic on the cut and it stung for a moment. sting
My eyes were stinging from the smoke. sting
sting sth: Tears stung her eyes. sting
the sting of a bee sting
The scorpion has a sting in its tail. sting
A wasp or bee sting is painful but not necessarily serious. sting
the sting of salt in a wound sting
There was a sting of sarcasm in his voice. sting
She felt the sting of tears in her eyes. sting
He smiled at her, trying to take the sting out of his words (= trying to make the situation less painful or difficult). sting
stir sth: She stirred her tea. stir
Stir the paint before you use it. stir
stir sth into sth: The vegetables are stirred into the rice while it is hot. stir
stir sth in: Stir in the milk until the sauce thickens. stir
We have a fast turnover of stock. stock
That particular model is not currently in stock. stock
I'm afraid we're temporarily out of stock. stock
We don't carry a large stock of pine furniture. stock
It is important to carry out regular stock checks. stock
She's built up a good stock of teaching materials over the years. stock
Food stocks are running low. stock
a country's housing stock (= all the houses available for living in) stock
She had no stomach for the leftover stew. have no stomach for sth
They had no stomach for a fight. have no stomach for sth
Pictures of the burnt corpses turned my stomach. turn your stomach
I can't stomach violent films. stomach
I find him very hard to stomach. stomach
She couldn't stomach any breakfast. stomach
Most of the houses are built of stone. stone
stone walls stone
a stone floor stone
a flight of stone steps stone
a pile of stones stone
Some children were throwing stones into the lake. stone
These words are carved on the stone beside his grave. stone
Why has the engine stopped? stop
What time is it? My watch has stopped. stop
I felt as if my heart had stopped. stop
stop sth: I stopped the tape and pressed rewind. stop
Can you stop the printer once it's started? stop
stop for sth: I'm hungry. Let's stop for lunch. stop
stop to do sth: We stopped to admire the scenery. stop
People just don't stop to think about the consequences. stop
stop sb/sth: I want to go and you can't stop me. stop
We need more laws to stop pollution. stop
There's no stopping us now (= nothing can prevent us from achieving what we want to achieve). stop
stop sb/sth from doing sth: There's nothing to stop you from accepting the offer. stop
You can't stop people from saying what they think. stop
stop sb/sth doing sth: You can't stop people saying what they think. stop
When is this fighting going to stop? stop
The bus service stops at midnight. stop
stop doing sth: Has it stopped raining yet? stop
stop sth: Doctors couldn't stop the bleeding. stop
The referee was forced to stop the game because of heavy snow. stop
stop (doing sth): That phone never stops ringing! stop
Please stop crying and tell me what's wrong. stop
She criticizes everyone and the trouble is, she doesn't know when to stop. stop
Can't you just stop? stop
stop sb/sth: Stop me (= make me stop talking) if I'm boring you. stop
Stop it! You're hurting me. stop
stop what...: Mike immediately stopped what he was doing. stop
The car stopped at the traffic lights. stop
Ann stopped in front of the house. stop
This train doesn't stop at Oxford. stop
We stopped for the night in Port Augusta. stop
stop sb/sth: He was stopped by the police for speeding. stop
I get off at the next stop. stop
Is this your stop? stop
Winchester will be the next station stop. stop
The trip included an overnight stop in Brussels. stop
She brought the car to a stop. stop
Work has temporarily come to a stop while the funding is reviewed. stop
It is time to put a stop to the violence. stop
Babies do not grow at a steady rate but in stops and starts. stop
a big department store store
a health food store store
a liquor store store
animals storing up food for the winter store
You can store coffee beans in the freezer to keep them fresh. store
He hoped the electronic equipment was safely stored away. store
Thousands of pieces of data are stored in a computer's memory. store
fierce/heavy/violent storms storm
A few minutes later the storm broke (= began). storm
I think we're in for a storm (= going to have one). storm
storm damage storm
a storm of protest storm
A political storm is brewing over the Prime Minister's comments. storm
adventure/detective/love, etc. stories story
a story about time travel story
Shall I tell you a story? story
He read the children a story. story
a bedtime story story
It was many years before the full story was made public. story
The police didn't believe her story. story
We must stick to our story about the accident. story
I can't decide until I've heard both sides of the story. story
It's a story of courage. story
Many years later I returned to Africa but that's another story (= I am not going to talk about it now). story
He told us the story of his life. story
the story of the Beatles story
the story of the building of the bridge story
a front-page story story
Now for a summary of tonight's main news stories. story
Her novels always have the same basic story. story
a gas/wood-burning stove stove
She put a pan of water on the stove. stove
Most people don't want to spend hours slaving over a hot stove (= cooking). stove
Sit up straight! straight
She pulled her hat straight. straight
Come straight home after school. straight
I was so tired I went straight to bed. straight
She went straight from college to a top job. straight
I'm going to the library straight after the class. straight
I'll come straight to the point—your work isn't good enough. straight
Keep straight on for two miles. straight
Can you stretch your arms out straighter? straight
He was too tired to walk straight. straight
I can't shoot straight (= accurately). straight
She looked me straight in the eye. straight
I'll do it straight away. straight away
Is my tie straight? straight
a straight skirt straight
a straight line straight
a straight road straight
long straight hair (= without curls) straight
a boat sailing in a straight line straight
straight-backed chairs straight
The rope broke under the strain. strain
You should try not to place too much strain on muscles and joints. strain
The ground here cannot take the strain of a large building. strain
The cable has a 140kg breaking strain (= it will break when it is stretched or pulled by a force greater than this). strain
Their marriage is under great strain at the moment. strain
These repayments are putting a strain on our finances. strain
Relax, and let us take the strain (= do things for you). strain
The transport service cannot cope with the strain of so many additional passengers. strain
You will learn to cope with the stresses and strains of public life. strain
I found it a strain having to concentrate for so long. strain
There are strains in the relationship between the two countries. strain
A strange thing happened this morning. strange
She was looking at me in a very strange way. strange
strange (that)...: It's strange (that) we haven't heard from him. strange
strange (how...): It's strange how childhood impressions linger. strange
That's strange—the front door's open. strange
I'm looking forward to the exam, strange as it may seem. strange
There was something strange about her eyes. strange
Strange to say, I don't really enjoy television. strange
a strange city strange
to wake up in a strange bed strange
Never accept lifts from strange men. strange
strange to sb: At first the place was strange to me. strange
She felt strange sitting at her father's desk. feel strange
It was terribly hot and I started to feel strange. feel strange
She's been acting very strangely lately. strangely
The house was strangely quiet. strangely
strangely shaped rocks strangely
Strangely enough, I don't feel at all nervous. strangely
There was a complete stranger sitting at my desk. stranger
They got on well together although they were total strangers. stranger
We've told our daughter not to speak to strangers. stranger
stranger to sb: She remained a stranger to me. stranger
Sorry, I don't know where the bank is. I'm a stranger here myself. stranger
stranger to...: He must have been a stranger to the town. stranger
the government's economic strategy strategy
strategy for doing sth: to develop a strategy for dealing with unemployment strategy
strategy to do sth: It's all part of an overall strategy to gain promotion. strategy
marketing strategy strategy
military strategy strategy
defence strategies strategy
mountain streams stream
We waded across a shallow stream. stream
A stream of blood flowed from the wound. stream
He blew out a stream of cigar smoke. stream
a jet stream stream
I've had a steady stream of visitors. stream
Cars filed past in an endless stream. stream
a constant stream of enquiries stream
The agency provided me with a steady stream of work. stream
Most of the letter consisted of a stream of abuse. stream
The bank is just across the street. street
to walk along/down/up the street street
the town's narrow cobbled streets street
92nd Street street
10 Downing Street street
He is used to being recognized in the street. street
a street map/plan of York street
street theatre/musicians street
My office is at street level (= on the ground floor). street
It's not safe to walk the streets at night. street
It was time to take the political struggle onto the streets (= by protesting in large groups in the streets of a city). street
The feeling I get from the street is that we have a good chance of winning this election. street
The word on the street is that it's not going to happen. street
Opinion on the street was divided. street
the problems of young people living on the streets (out) on the streets/street
If it had been left to me I would have put him out on the street long ago. (out) on the streets/street
a country that is streets ahead in the control of environmental pollution streets ahead (of sb/sth)
Beth is streets ahead of all the other students in her year. streets ahead (of sb/sth)
This job seems right up your street. (right) up your street
street sports such as skateboarding and skating street
street newspapers sold by the homeless street
street culture/dance/law street
Street sport is informal and based on whatever people want to play. street
the strength of the sun strength
wind strength strength
the strength and direction of the tide strength
The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths. strength
the strengths and weaknesses of an argument strength
The new weapon's strength lies in its accuracy. strength
the strength of public opinion strength
This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). strength
I was surprised by the strength of her feelings. strength
Political power depends upon economic strength. strength
Their superior military strength gives them a huge advantage. strength
to negotiate from a position of strength strength
The rally was intended to be a show of strength by the socialists. strength
During this ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith. strength
She has a remarkable inner strength. strength
You have shown great strength of character. strength
He pushed against the rock with all his strength. strength
It may take a few weeks for you to build up your strength again. strength
He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance. strength
strength to do sth: She didn't have the strength to walk any further. strength
the strength of a rope strength
We worked on pronunciation, stress and intonation. stress
primary/secondary stress stress
In 'strategic' the stress falls on the second syllable stress
When you have an injury you start putting stress on other parts of your body. stress
a stress fracture of the foot (= one caused by such pressure) stress
Things can easily go wrong when people are under stress. stress
to suffer from stress stress
coping with stress stress
She failed to withstand the stresses and strains of public life. stress
stress-related illnesses stress
emotional/mental stress stress
Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness. stress
stress management (= dealing with stress) stress
You stress the first syllable in 'happiness'. stress
stress out: I try not to stress out when things go wrong. stress
stress sb (out): Driving in cities really stresses me (out). stress
stress sth: He stressed the importance of a good education. stress
stress that...: I must stress that everything I've told you is strictly confidential. stress
+ speech: 'There is,' Johnson stressed, 'no real alternative.' stress
it is stressed that...: It must be stressed that this disease is very rare. stress
stress how, what, etc...: I cannot stress too much how important this is. stress
He was feeling very stressed and tired. stressed
Fields and hills stretched out as far as we could see. stretch
Beyond the mountains stretches a vast desert. stretch
stretch sth + adv./prep.: I stretched out a hand and picked up the book. stretch
He stretched and yawned lazily. stretch
stretch sth: The exercises are designed to stretch and tone your leg muscles. stretch
stretch sth: Stretch the fabric tightly over the frame. stretch
stretch sth + adj.: Make sure that the rope is stretched tight. stretch
Is there any way of stretching shoes? stretch
This sweater has stretched. stretch
The jeans stretch to provide a perfect fit. stretch
strict rules/regulations/discipline strict
She left strict instructions that she was not to be disturbed. strict
There are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out. strict
He told me in the strictest confidence (= on the understanding that I would tell nobody else). strict
She's on a very strict diet. strict
a strict teacher/parent/disciplinarian strict
She's very strict about things like homework. strict
They were always very strict with their children. strict
a strict Muslim strict
a strict vegetarian strict
She was brought up very strictly. strictly
The industry is strictly regulated. strictly
Smoking is strictly forbidden. strictly
My letter is, of course, strictly private and confidential. strictly
The union has voted to strike for a pay increase of 6%. strike
Striking workers picketed the factory. strike
strike sb: An awful thought has just struck me. strike
I was struck by her resemblance to my aunt. strike
it strikes sb how, what, etc...: It suddenly struck me how we could improve the situation. strike
strike sb (as sth): His reaction struck me as odd. strike
How does the idea strike you? strike
She strikes me as a very efficient person. strike
it strikes sb that...: It strikes me that nobody is really in favour of the changes. strike
Two days later tragedy struck. strike
strike sb/sth: The area was struck by an outbreak of cholera. strike
The lion crouched ready to strike. strike
Police fear that the killer may strike again. strike
The ship struck a rock. strike
The child ran into the road and was struck by a car. strike
The tree was struck by lightning. strike
He fell, striking his head on the edge of the table. strike
The stone struck her on the forehead. strike
She struck him in the face. strike
He struck the table with his fist. strike
Who struck the first blow (= started the fight)? strike
an air strike strike
They decided to launch a pre-emptive strike. strike
the train drivers' strike strike
a strike by teachers strike
an unofficial/a one-day strike strike
Air traffic controllers are threatening to come out on/go on strike. strike
Half the workforce are now (out) on strike. strike
The train drivers have voted to take strike action. strike
The student union has called for a rent strike (= a refusal to pay rent as a protest). strike
a striking feature striking
She bears a striking resemblance to her older sister. striking
In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming. striking
striking good looks striking
She was undoubtedly a very striking young woman. striking
a string of pearls string
The molecules join together to form long strings. string
a piece/length of string string
He wrapped the package in brown paper and tied it with string. string
The key is hanging on a string by the door. string
strip sth (off): Strip off all the existing paint. strip
After the guests had gone, I stripped all the beds (= removed all the sheets in order to wash them). strip
strip A off/from B: Deer had stripped all the bark off the tree. strip
strip B of A: Deer had stripped the tree of its bark. strip
I stripped and washed myself all over. strip
They ordered us to strip and lie down on the grass. strip
strip down to sth: She stripped down to her underwear. strip
strip (sth) off: We stripped off and ran down to the water. strip
She stripped off her clothes and got into bed. strip
strip sb (to sth): He stood there stripped to the waist (= he had no clothes on the upper part of his body). strip
strip sb + adj.: He was stripped naked and left in a cell. strip
a strip of material strip
Cut the meat into strips. strip
the Gaza Strip strip
a tiny strip of garden strip
The islands are separated by a narrow strip of water. strip
a zebra's black and white stripes stripe
a white tablecloth with red stripes stripe
a striped shirt striped
a blue and white striped jacket striped
What a beautiful stroke! stroke
He won by two strokes (= in golf, by taking two fewer strokes than his opponent). stroke
He's a beautiful dog. Can I stroke him? stroke
He stroked her hair affectionately. stroke
strong black coffee strong
strong cheese strong
a strong smell strong
a strong feeling of nausea strong
a strong voice (= loud) strong
strong colours strong
a face with strong features (= large and noticeable) strong
She spoke with a strong Australian accent. strong
He was under strong pressure to resign. strong
strong share prices strong
The euro is getting stronger against the dollar. strong
a strong marriage strong
The college has strong links with local industry. strong
Are you feeling stronger now after your rest? strong
There was a strong police presence at the demonstration. strong
a strong candidate for the job strong
You're in a strong position to negotiate a deal. strong
There's a strong possibility that we'll lose the game. strong
You need strong nerves to ride a bike in London. strong
It's difficult, I know. But be strong! strong
a strong personality strong
She's had a strong will since she was a baby. strong
a strong chair strong
strong support for the government strong
People have strong feelings about this issue. strong
a strong team strong
The temptation to tell her everything was very strong. strong
There is strong evidence of a link between exercise and a healthy heart. strong
You have a strong case for getting your job back. strong
a strong leader/government strong
strong muscles strong
She wasn't a strong swimmer (= she could not swim well). strong
He's strong enough to lift a car! strong
Stay indoors in the middle of the day, when the sun is strongest. strong
a strong wind/current strong
a strong magnet strong
a strong drug strong
a strongly built boat strongly
a light shining strongly strongly
a strongly worded protest strongly
He was strongly opposed to the idea. strongly
This is an issue I feel strongly about (= I have firm opinions about). strongly
The room smelt strongly of polish. strongly
the structure of the building structure
changes in the social and economic structure of society structure
the grammatical structures of a language structure
a salary structure structure
a stone/brick/wooden structure structure
Your essay needs (a) structure. structure
struggle (for sth): a country struggling for independence struggle
Shona struggled for breath. struggle
life as a struggling artist (= one who is very poor) struggle
struggle to do sth: They struggled just to pay their bills. struggle
She struggled for 10 years to achieve success as an actress. struggle
I struggled up the hill with the heavy bags. struggle
Paul struggled out of his wheelchair. struggle
She had to struggle into the tight dress. struggle
struggle (against sb/sth): He struggled against cancer for two years. struggle
struggle (with sb/sth): Lisa struggled with her conscience before talking to the police. struggle
I struggled and screamed for help. struggle
struggle together: Ben and Jack struggled together on the grass. struggle
struggle with sb: James was hit in the mouth as he struggled with the raiders. struggle
a power/leadership struggle struggle
struggle (with sb) (for/against sth): a struggle for independence struggle
Three teams are locked in a struggle for this year's title. struggle
struggle (with sb) (to do sth): He is engaged in a bitter struggle with his rival to get control of the company. struggle
struggle (between A and B): the struggle between good and evil struggle
She will not give up her children without a struggle. struggle
There were no signs of a struggle at the murder scene. struggle
After a short struggle, I managed to get the knife away from him. struggle
It was a real struggle to be ready on time. struggle
They face an uphill struggle to get to the finals of the competition. struggle
a medical/science, etc. student student
a graduate/postgraduate/research student student
an overseas student student
a student teacher/nurse student
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) student
student fees (= to pay for the cost of teaching) student
She's a student at Sussex University. student
a dramatic increase in student numbers student
He's a third-year student at the College of Art. student
I did some acting in my student days. student
a 15-year-old high school student student
a television studio studio
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) studio
a recording studio studio
She works for a major Hollywood studio. studio
a studio executive studio
a sculptor's studio studio
These proposals deserve careful study. study
to make/carry out/conduct a study study
This study shows/confirms/suggests that... study
a detailed study of how animals adapt to their environment study
scientific studies of fishing grounds and methods of fishing study
business/media/American studies study
a room set aside for private study study
academic/literary/scientific, etc. study study
It is important to develop good study skills. study
Physiology is the study of how living things work. study
to continue your studies study
Scientists are studying photographs of the planet for signs of life. study
He studied her face thoughtfully. study
Fran was studying the menu. study
study sth: We will study the report carefully before making a decision. study
study how, what, etc...: The group will study how the region coped with the loss of thousands of jobs. study
study (sth): How long have you been studying English? study
Don't disturb Jane, she's studying for her exams. study
study (sth) at...: My brother studied at the Royal College of Art. study
study (sth) under...: a composer who studied under Nadia Boulanger (= was taught by Nadia Boulanger) study
study to do/be sth: Nina is studying to be an architect. study
What's all that sticky stuff on the carpet? stuff
The chairs were covered in some sort of plastic stuff. stuff
This wine is good stuff. stuff
I don't know how you can eat that stuff! stuff
They sell stationery and stuff (like that). stuff
Where's all my stuff (= my possessions)? stuff
Could you move all that stuff off the table? stuff
I've got loads of stuff to do today. stuff
I like reading and stuff. stuff
The band did some great stuff on their first album. stuff
This is all good stuff. Well done! stuff
What's all this 'Mrs Smith' stuff? Call me Anna. stuff
I don't believe in all that stuff about ghosts. stuff
a stupid mistake stupid
It was a pretty stupid thing to do. stupid
I was stupid enough to believe him. stupid
It was stupid of you to get involved. stupid
He'll manage—he isn't stupid. stupid
Forgetting my notes made me look stupid. stupid
She always makes me feel really stupid. stupid
a style of architecture style
a fine example of Gothic style style
a parody written in the style of Molière style
The palace was rebuilt in the same style. style
The hotel has been redecorated but it's lost a lot of its style. style
She does everything with style and grace. style
We stock a wide variety of styles and sizes. style
Have you thought about having your hair in a shorter style? style
a style that was popular in the 1950s style
style-conscious teenagers style
Short skirts are back in style (= fashionable). style
My husband has no sense of style. style
a style of management style
a management style style
furniture to suit your style of living style
a study of different teaching styles style
I like your style (= I like the way you do things). style
Caution was not her style (= not the way she usually behaved). style
I'm surprised he rides a motorbike—I'd have thought big cars were more his style (= what suited him). style
Biology is my favourite subject. subject
an unpleasant subject of conversation subject
books on many different subjects subject
a magazine article on the subject of space travel subject
I have nothing more to say on the subject. subject
I wish you'd change the subject (= talk about sth else). subject
How did we get onto the subject of marriage? subject
We seem to have got off the subject we're meant to be discussing. subject
Nelson Mandela is the subject of a new biography. subject
Climate change is still very much a subject for debate. subject
a chemical/radioactive, etc. substance substance
banned/illegal substances (= drugs) substance
a sticky substance substance
substantial sums of money substantial
a substantial change substantial
Substantial numbers of people support the reforms. substantial
He ate a substantial breakfast. substantial
There are substantial differences between the two groups. substantial
Their share of the software market is substantial. substantial
a substantial house substantial
a street of substantial Victorian villas substantial
The costs have increased substantially. substantially
The plane was substantially damaged in the crash. substantially
The company's profits have been substantially lower this year. substantially
a meat substitute substitute
a substitute family substitute
substitute for sb/sth: Paul's father only saw him as a substitute for his dead brother. substitute
The course teaches you the theory but there's no substitute for practical experience. substitute
The local bus service was a poor substitute for their car. substitute
He was brought on as (a) substitute after half-time. substitute
substitute for sb/sth: Nothing can substitute for the advice your doctor is able to give you. substitute
substitute A for B: Margarine can be substituted for butter in this recipe. substitute
substitute B with/by A: Butter can be substituted with margarine in this recipe. substitute
substitute sb/sth: Beckham was substituted in the second half after a knee injury (= somebody else played instead of Beckham in the second half). substitute
Can you find someone to substitute for you at the meeting? substitute
Our plan succeeded. succeed
succeed in doing sth: He succeeded in getting a place at art school. succeed
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended). succeed
You will have to work hard if you are to succeed. succeed
succeed in sth: She doesn't have the ruthlessness required to succeed in business. succeed
succeed as sth: He had hoped to succeed as a violinist. succeed
What's the secret of your success? success
success (in doing sth): I didn't have much success in finding a job. success
success (in sth): They didn't have much success in life. success
Confidence is the key to success. success
economic success success
Their plan will probably meet with little success. success
She was surprised by the book's success (= that it had sold a lot of copies). success
The party was a big success. success
He's proud of his daughter's successes. success
She wasn't a success as a teacher. success
He was determined to make a success of the business. success
successful (in sth/in doing sth): They were successful in winning the contract. successful
successful (at sth/at doing sth): I wasn't very successful at keeping the news secret. successful
We congratulated them on the successful completion of the project. successful
The play was very successful on Broadway. successful
a successful actor successful
The company has had another successful year. successful
This arrangement has operated successfully for the past six years. successfully
They had been invited to a Hindu wedding and were not sure what happened on such occasions. such
He said he didn't have time or made some such excuse. such
She longed to find somebody who understood her problems, and in him she thought she had found such a person. such
We were second-class citizens and they treated us as such. such
Accountants were boring. Such (= that) was her opinion before meeting Ian! such
There is no such thing as a free lunch. such
Such advice as he was given (= it was not very much) has proved almost worthless. such
The knot was fastened in such a way that it was impossible to undo. such
The damage was such that it would cost thousands to repair. such
This issue was of such importance that we could not afford to ignore it. such
Why are you in such a hurry? such
It's such a beautiful day! such
Such is the elegance of this typeface that it is still a favourite of designers. such
Wild flowers such as primroses are becoming rare. such as
'There are loads of things to do.' 'Such as?' (= give me an example) such as
Opportunities such as this did not come every day. such as
The new job is not a promotion as such, but it has good prospects. as such
'Well, did they offer it to you?' 'No, not as such, but they said I had a good chance.' as such
to suck the juice from an orange suck
She was noisily sucking up milk through a straw. suck
He sucked the blood from a cut on his finger. suck
suck at/on sth: The baby sucked at its mother's breast. suck
She sucked on a mint. suck
suck sth: She sucked a mint. suck
Stop sucking your thumb! suck
suck sth + adv./prep.: The pump sucks air out through the valve. suck
suck sth + adj.: Greenfly can literally suck a plant dry. suck
All of a sudden someone grabbed me around the neck. all of a sudden
'Listen!' said Doyle suddenly. suddenly
I suddenly realized what I had to do. suddenly
It all happened so suddenly. suddenly
I hate to see animals suffering. suffer
suffer from sth: He suffers from asthma. suffer
road accident victims suffering from shock suffer
Many companies are suffering from a shortage of skilled staff. suffer
suffer for sth: He made a rash decision and now he is suffering for it. suffer
He suffered a massive heart attack. suffer
The party suffered a humiliating defeat in the general election. suffer
The company suffered huge losses in the last financial year. suffer
His school work is suffering because of family problems. suffer
Death finally brought an end to her suffering. suffering
This war has caused widespread human suffering. suffering
Allow sufficient time to get there. sufficient
One dose should be sufficient. sufficient
sufficient to do sth: These reasons are not sufficient to justify the ban. sufficient
sufficient for sth/sb: Is £100 sufficient for your expenses? sufficient
The following day she felt sufficiently well to go to work. sufficiently
a sugar plantation/refinery/bowl sugar
This juice contains no added sugar. sugar
Do you take sugar (= have it in your tea, coffee, etc.)? sugar
How many sugars do you take in coffee? sugar
suggest sth (to sb): May I suggest a white wine with this dish, Sir? suggest
suggest itself (to sb): A solution immediately suggested itself to me (= I immediately thought of a solution). suggest
suggest (that)...: I suggest (that) we go out to eat. suggest
suggest doing sth: I suggested going in my car. suggest
it is suggested that...: It has been suggested that bright children take their exams early. suggest
It has been suggested that bright children should take their exams early. suggest
suggest sb/sth for sth: Who would you suggest for the job? suggest
suggest sb/sth as sth: She suggested Paris as a good place for the conference. suggest
suggest sb/sth: Can you suggest a good dictionary? suggest
suggest how, what, etc...: Can you suggest how I might contact him? suggest
suggest (that)...: All the evidence suggests (that) he stole the money. suggest
suggest sth: The symptoms suggest a minor heart attack. suggest
The stage lighting was used to suggest a beach scene. suggest
suggest sth to sb: What do these results suggest to you? suggest
Can I make a suggestion? suggestion
Do you have any suggestions? suggestion
suggestion (for/about/on sth): I'd like to hear your suggestions for ways of raising money. suggestion
Are there any suggestions about how best to tackle the problem? suggestion
We welcome any comments and suggestions on these proposals. suggestion
suggestion (that...): He agreed with my suggestion that we should change the date. suggestion
We are open to suggestions (= willing to listen to ideas from other people). suggestion
We need to get it there by four. Any suggestions? suggestion
suggestion of sth: A spokesman dismissed any suggestion of a boardroom rift. suggestion
There is no suggestion of any impropriety. suggestion
suggestion that...: There was no suggestion that he was doing anything illegal. suggestion
a business suit suit
a pinstripe suit suit
a two-/three-piece suit (= of two/three pieces of clothing) suit
a diving suit suit
a suit of armour suit
suit sb/sth: Choose a computer to suit your particular needs. suit
If we met at 2, would that suit you? suit
If you want to go by bus, that suits me fine. suit
He can be very helpful, but only when it suits him. suit
it suits sb to do sth: It suits me to start work at a later time. suit
Blue suits you. You should wear it more often. suit
I don't think this coat really suits me. suit
a suitable candidate suitable
suitable for sth/sb: This programme is not suitable for children. suitable
a suitable place for a picnic suitable
suitable to do sth: I don't have anything suitable to wear for the party. suitable
Would now be a suitable moment to discuss my report? suitable
to pack/unpack a suitcase suitcase
suited (to sb/sth): She was ideally suited to the part of Eva Peron. suited
This diet is suited to anyone who wants to lose weight fast. suited
This was a job to which he seemed well suited. suited
suited (for sb/sth): He is not really suited for a teaching career. suited
Jo and I are very well suited. suited
They were not suited to one another. suited
You will be fined the sum of £200. sum
a large sum of money sum
a six-figure sum sum
Huge sums have been invested in this project. sum
The sum of 7 and 12 is 19. sum
To sum up, there are three main ways of tackling the problem... sum up, sum sth up
sum what...: Can I just sum up what we've agreed so far? sum up, sum sth up
The following is a summary of our conclusions. summary
a news summary summary
a two-page summary of a government report summary
In summary, this was a disappointing performance. summary
a summary financial statement summary
I made a summary report for the records. summary
summary justice/execution summary
a summary judgement summary
We're going away in the summer. summer
It's very hot here in summer. summer
in the summer of 2009 summer
late/early summer summer
this/next/last summer summer
a cool/hot/wet summer summer
It is now high summer (= the hottest part of summer). summer
a summer's day summer
a summer dress summer
the summer holidays/vacation summer
two summers ago summer
the sun's rays sun
the rising/setting sun sun
The sun was shining and birds were singing. sun
The sun was just setting. sun
A pale wintry sun shone through the clouds. sun
the warmth of the afternoon sun sun
This room gets the sun in the mornings. sun
We sat in the sun. sun
The sun was blazing hot. sun
Too much sun ages the skin. sun
We did our best to keep out of the sun. sun
They've booked a holiday in the sun (= in a place where it is warm and the sun shines a lot). sun
Her face had obviously caught the sun (= become red or brown) on holiday. sun
I was driving westwards and I had the sun in my eyes (= the sun was shining in my eyes). sun
vastly superior superior
superior intelligence superior
This model is technically superior to its competitors. superior
Liverpool were clearly the superior team. superior
The enemy won because of their superior numbers (= there were more of them). superior
my superior officer superior
superior status superior
a superior court of law superior
The water supply is unsafe. supply
Supplies of food are almost exhausted. supply
We cannot guarantee adequate supplies of raw materials. supply
Books were in short supply (= there were not enough of them). supply
Our supplies were running out. supply
a transport plane carrying food and medical supplies for refugees supply
The UN has agreed to allow the supply of emergency aid. supply
A stroke can disrupt the supply of oxygen to the brain. supply
The electricity supply (= the system supplying electricity) had been cut off. supply
a contract for the supply of timber supply
supply sth to sb/sth: Foreign governments supplied arms to the rebels. supply
supply sb/sth with sth: Foreign governments supplied the rebels with arms. supply
This one power station keeps half the country supplied with electricity. supply
supply sb/sth: Local schools supply many of the volunteers. supply
foods supplying our daily vitamin needs supply
She was jailed for supplying drugs. supply
Which team do you support? support
The witness's story was not supported by the evidence. support
The results of the experiment supported her theory. support
a platform supported by concrete pillars support
Support the baby's head when you hold it. support
She walked carefully down the stairs, supported by her grandson. support
Several major companies are supporting the project. support
Mark has two children to support from his first marriage. support
He turned to crime to support his drug habit. support
The atmosphere of Mars could not support life. support
She supported herself through college by working as a waitress in a local bar. support
The town supports a small fishing fleet. support
support sb/sth: to support a proposal support
These measures are strongly supported by environmental groups. support
If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you. support
support sb/sth in sth: The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage. support
an organization that supports people with AIDS support
She supported her husband through many difficult times. support
The company will support customers in Europe (= solve their problems with a product). support
The statistics offer further support for our theory. support
The supports under the bridge were starting to bend. support
When my father died, Jim was a real support. support
I wrapped a bandage around my ankle to give it some support. support
She held on to his arm for support. support
a knee/back support support
Her family and friends have given her lots of support. support
Thanks for all your support on the day of the funeral. support
There is strong public support for the change. support
Can I rely on your support (= will you vote for me) in the election? support
Only a few people spoke in support of the proposal. support
Local businesses have provided financial support. support
She has no visible means of support (= no work, income etc.). support
The idea has met with widespread support. support
a strong/loyal/staunch supporter supporter
Labour supporters supporter
I'm an Arsenal supporter. supporter
Getting a visa isn't as simple as you might suppose. suppose
Prices will go up, I suppose. suppose
suppose sb/sth to be/have sth: This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. suppose
suppose sb/sth (to be/have) sth: suppose sb/sth + adj.: She had supposed him (to be) very rich. suppose
suppose sb/sth + noun: I had supposed his wife a younger woman. suppose
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't). suppose
Why do you suppose he resigned? suppose
I suppose all the tickets have been sold now, have they? suppose
There is no reason to suppose she's lying. suppose
I suppose you think it's funny, do you? (= showing anger). suppose
suppose (that)...: Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go? suppose
Let us suppose, for example, that you are married with two children. suppose
suppose sth: The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets. suppose
suppose sb/sth (to be/have) sth: suppose sb/sth + adj./noun: Suppose him (to be) dead—what then? suppose
I could take you in the car, I suppose (= but I don't really want to). suppose
'Can I borrow the car?' 'I suppose so ' (= Yes, but I'm not happy about it). suppose
What I'm saying, I suppose, is that she's not really suitable for the job. suppose
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I? suppose
Suppose we take a later train? suppose
You're supposed to buy a ticket, but not many people do. be supposed to do/be sth
I thought we were supposed to be paid today. be supposed to do/be sth
The engine doesn't sound like it's supposed to. be supposed to do/be sth
You were supposed to be here an hour ago! be supposed to do/be sth
How was I supposed to know you were waiting for me? be supposed to do/be sth
'Yes and no.' 'What is that supposed to mean?' (= showing that you are annoyed) be supposed to do/be sth
I haven't seen it myself, but it's supposed to be a great movie. be supposed to do/be sth
She's supposed to have had hundreds of lovers. be supposed to do/be sth
You're not supposed to walk on the grass. not be supposed to do sth
'Is that John over there?' 'I'm not sure '. sure
You don't sound very sure. sure
sure (that)...: I'm pretty sure (that) he'll agree. sure
Are you sure you don't mind? sure
I'm sure he's still alive. sure
sure of sth: I hope you are sure of your facts. sure
sure about sth: Are you sure about that? sure
sure how, whether, etc...: Ask me if you're not sure how to do it. sure
I'm not sure whether I should tell you this. sure
sure of sth: You're always sure of a warm welcome there. sure
We could not be sure of financial support. sure
sure of doing sth: England must win this game to be sure of qualifying for the World Cup. sure
The exhibition is sure to be popular. sure
It's sure to rain. sure
You're sure to get lost if you don't keep to the path. sure
Make sure (that) no one finds out about this. make sure (of sth/that...)
They scored another goal and made sure of victory. make sure (of sth/that...)
Our staff will do their best to make sure you enjoy your visit. make sure (of sth/that...)
She looked around to make sure that she was alone. make sure (of sth/that...)
I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure. make sure (of sth/that...)
No one knows for sure what happened. for sure
I think he'll be back on Monday, but I can't say for sure. for sure
One thing is for sure—it's not going to be easy. for sure
'Will you be there?' 'For sure.' for sure
'Will you open the wine?' 'Sure, where is it?' sure
Did it hurt? Sure it hurt. sure
Sure, no problem. sure
Surely we should do something about it? surely
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it? surely
Surely you don't think I was responsible for this? surely
'They're getting married.' 'Surely not! ' surely
They won't go, surely? surely
an uneven road surface surface
We'll need a flat surface to play the game on. surface
Teeth have a hard surface layer called enamel. surface
a broad leaf with a large surface area surface
the earth's surface surface
These plants float on the surface of the water. surface
We could see fish swimming just below the surface. surface
a work surface surface
She's cleaned all the kitchen surfaces. surface
You'll need a large smooth surface for rolling out the pastry. surface
What a nice surprise! surprise
a surprise attack surprise
There are few surprises in this year's budget. surprise
I have a surprise for you! surprise
It comes as no surprise to learn that they broke their promises. surprise
Her letter came as a complete surprise. surprise
There are lots of surprises in store for visitors to the gallery. surprise
Visitors to the gallery are in for a few surprises. surprise
Life's full of surprises. surprise
She likes springing surprises on people. surprise
a look of surprise surprise
She looked up in surprise. surprise
surprise (at sth): He gasped with surprise at her strength. surprise
They couldn't conceal their surprise at seeing us together. surprise
I got a surprise when I saw the bill. surprise
Much to my surprise, I passed. surprise
To everyone's surprise, the plan succeeded. surprise
Imagine our surprise when he walked into the room! surprise
The decision has been greeted with surprise. surprise
They expressed surprise at the outcome. surprise
surprise sb: It wouldn't surprise me if they got married soon. surprise
surprise sb how, what, etc...: It's always surprised me how popular he is. surprise
it surprises sb that...: It surprises me that you've never sung professionally. surprise
it surprises sb to do sth: Would it surprise you to know that I'm thinking of leaving? surprise
a surprised look surprised
She looked surprised when I told her. surprised
surprised (at/by sb/sth): I was surprised at how quickly she agreed. surprised
I'm surprised at you, behaving like that in front of the kids. surprised
They were surprised to find that he'd already left. surprised
surprised (that...): You shouldn't be surprised (that) he didn't come. surprised
Don't be surprised if I pretend not to recognise you. surprised
'Will she cancel the party?' 'I wouldn't be surprised.' surprised
You'd be surprised how many people voted for him. surprised
It's not surprising (that) they lost. surprising
We had a surprising amount in common. surprising
It's surprising what people will do for money. surprising
It's surprising how many people applied for the job. surprising
A surprising number of people came. surprising
She looked surprisingly well. surprisingly
Surprisingly, he agreed straight away. surprisingly
Not surprisingly on such a hot day, the beach was crowded. surprisingly
She knew surprisingly little about her sister's life. surprisingly
surround sth/sb: Tall trees surround the lake. surround
the membranes surrounding the brain surround
As a child I was surrounded by love and kindness. surround
surround sth/sb with sth: The lake is surrounded with/by trees. surround
surround sb/sth: Police surrounded the building. surround
surround sb/sth with sb/sth: They've surrounded the building with police. surround
Oxford and the surrounding area surrounding
From the top of the hill you can see all the surrounding countryside. surrounding
to work in pleasant surroundings surroundings
The buildings have been designed to blend in with their surroundings. surroundings
A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. survey
The survey revealed that... survey
to conduct/carry out a survey survey
an aerial survey (= made by taking photographs from an aircraft) survey
a geological survey survey
The next morning we surveyed the damage caused by the fire. survey
He surveyed himself in the mirror before going out. survey
She opened her eyes and surveyed her surroundings. survey
We surveyed 500 smokers and found that over three quarters would like to give up. survey
87% of the 1 000 companies surveyed employ part-time staff. survey
She was the last surviving member of the family. survive
Of the six people injured in the crash, only two survived. survive
The children had to survive by begging and stealing. survive
'How are you these days?' 'Oh, surviving.' survive
Don't worry, it's only a scratch—you'll survive. survive
survive from sth: Some strange customs have survived from earlier times. survive
survive on sth: I can't survive on £40 a week (= it is not enough for my basic needs). survive
They spent two months in the jungle, surviving on small animals and fruit. survive
survive as sth: He survived as party leader until his second election defeat. survive
survive sth: The company managed to survive the crisis. survive
Many birds didn't survive the severe winter. survive
survive sth + adj.: Few buildings survived the war intact. survive
suspect (sth): If you suspect a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light. suspect
Suspecting nothing, he walked right into the trap. suspect
I didn't want the neighbours suspecting anything. suspect
As I had suspected all along, he was not a real policeman. suspect
suspect (that)...: I began to suspect (that) they were trying to get rid of me. suspect
I suspect (that) she might be lying. suspect
it is suspected that...: It was suspected that the drugs had been brought into the country by boat. suspect
suspect sb/sth to be/have sth: She suspected him to be an impostor. suspect
suspect sb/sth of sth: He resigned after being suspected of theft. suspect
suspect sb/sth of doing sth: I suspected her of damaging the equipment. suspect
The drug is suspected of causing over 200 deaths. suspect
suspect sb/sth: Whom do the police suspect? suspect
a murder suspect suspect
He is the prime suspect in the case. suspect
Five suspects have been detained for questioning. suspect
Do you have a list of likely suspects? suspect
They drove away slowly to avoid arousing suspicion. suspicion
He was arrested on suspicion of murder. suspicion
suspicion (that...): I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth. suspicion
My suspicions were confirmed when police raided the property. suspicion
She was reluctant to voice her suspicions. suspicion
His resignation seemed only to fuel suspicions. suspicion
It's time to confront him with our suspicions. suspicion
I have a horrible suspicion that we've come to the wrong station. suspicion
Their offer was greeted with some suspicion. suspicion
Water from shallow wells should be regarded with suspicion, as it may be contaminated. suspicion
They became suspicious of his behaviour and contacted the police. suspicious
a suspicious look suspicious
You have a very suspicious mind (= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way). suspicious
Didn't you notice anything suspicious in his behaviour? suspicious
She died in suspicious circumstances. suspicious
Police are not treating the fire as suspicious. suspicious
It might look suspicious if we arrived together. suspicious
It was all very suspicious. suspicious
I was suspicious of his motives. suspicious
Many were suspicious of reform. suspicious
She swallowed hard and told him the bad news. swallow
swallow (sth): Always chew food well before swallowing it. swallow
I had a sore throat and it hurt to swallow. swallow
swallow sth + adj.: The pills should be swallowed whole. swallow
She fell over and swore loudly. swear
I don't like to hear children swearing. swear
swear at sb/sth: Why did you let him swear at you like that? swear
swear sth: He swore revenge on the man who had killed his father. swear
swear (that)...: I swear (that) I'll never leave you. swear
swear to do sth: She made him swear not to tell anyone. swear
swear (that)...: She swore (that) she'd never seen him before. swear
I could have sworn (= I am sure) I heard the phone ring. swear
swear to sb/on sth (that)...: I swear to God I had nothing to do with it. swear
swear (on sth): Witnesses were required to swear on the Bible. swear
swear that...: Are you willing to stand up in court and swear that you don't recognize him? swear
swear to do sth: Remember, you have sworn to tell the truth. swear
swear sth: Barons had to swear an oath of allegiance to the king. swear
I was shocked at the swearing. swearing
beads of sweat sweat
She wiped the sweat from her face. sweat
By the end of the match, the sweat was pouring off him. sweat
Their bodies were soaked in sweat. sweat
I woke up in a sweat. sweat
She completed the routine without even working up a sweat. sweat
He breaks out in a sweat just at the thought of flying. sweat
He started having night sweats. sweat
to sweat heavily sweat
The palms of his hands began to sweat. sweat
sweat sth: He was sweating buckets (= a lot). sweat
sweep (sth): to sweep the floor sweep
Chimneys should be swept regularly. sweep
sweep sth + adj.: The showroom had been emptied and swept clean. sweep
She swept the crumbs into the wastebasket. sweep
He swept the leaves up into a pile. sweep
She swept the clothes onto the floor and invited him to sit down. sweep
a sweet-smelling rose sweet
The air was sweet with incense. sweet
a cup of hot sweet tea sweet
sweet food sweet
I had a craving for something sweet. sweet
sweet sherry sweet
This wine is too sweet for me. sweet
a packet of boiled sweets sweet
a sweet shop sweet
Her arm was beginning to swell up where the bee had stung her. swell
Bacteria can cause gums to swell and bleed. swell
Cook the lentils for 20 minutes until they swell and soften. swell
Use ice to reduce the swelling. swelling
The fall left her with a painful swelling above her eye. swelling
I can't swim. swim
The boys swam across the lake. swim
We swam out (= away from land) to the yacht. swim
They spent the day swimming and sunbathing. swim
swim sth: Can you swim backstroke yet? swim
How long will it take her to swim the Channel? swim
I go swimming twice a week. swim
A shoal of fish swam past. swim
Ducks were swimming around on the river. swim
Swimming is a good form of exercise. swimming
an indoor/outdoor swimming pool swimming pool
a heated swimming pool swimming pool
an open-air swimming pool swimming pool
She trained five times a week at her local swimming pool. swimming pool
swing sth + adv./prep.: He swung his legs over the side of the bed. swing
swing sth + adj.: She swung the door open. swing
His arms swung as he walked. swing
As he pushed her, she swung higher and higher (= while sitting on a swing). swing
swing from sth: A set of keys swung from her belt. swing
swing sth: He sat on the stool, swinging his legs. swing
swing yourself + adv./prep.: He swung himself out of the car. swing
The kids were playing on the swings. swing
He is liable to abrupt mood swings (= for example from being very happy to being very sad). swing
Voting showed a 10% swing to Labour. swing
There are indications of a swing towards nuclear power. swing
He took a wild swing at the ball. swing
the swing of her hips swing
a light switch switch
an on-off switch switch
That was in the days before electricity was available at the flick of a switch. switch
Which switch do I press to turn it off? switch
to throw a switch (= to move a large switch) switch
switch (over) (from sth) (to sth): We're in the process of switching over to a new system of invoicing. switch
switch between A and B: Press these two keys to switch between documents on screen. switch
switch sth (over) (from sth) (to sth): The meeting has been switched to next week. switch
When did you switch jobs? switch
Please switch the lights off as you leave. switch off/on, switch sth off/on
How do you switch this thing on? switch off/on, switch sth off/on
The electricity has been switched off. switch off/on, switch sth off/on
We only switched on halfway through the programme. switch off/on, switch sth off/on
swollen glands swollen
Her eyes were red and swollen from crying. swollen
White has always been a symbol of purity in Western cultures. symbol
Mandela became a symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle. symbol
What is the chemical symbol for copper? symbol
A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index. symbol
a sympathetic listener sympathetic
I did not feel at all sympathetic towards Kate. sympathetic
I'm here if you need a sympathetic ear (= sb to talk to about your problems). sympathetic
a sympathetic response sympathetic
She was very sympathetic when I was sick. sympathetic
to be sympathetic to the party's aims sympathetic
Russian newspapers are largely sympathetic to the president. sympathetic
to express/feel sympathy for sb sympathy
I have no sympathy for Jan, it's all her own fault. sympathy
I wish he'd show me a little more sympathy. sympathy
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the victims of the war. sympathy
May we offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your wife. sympathy
The seamen went on strike in sympathy with (= to show their support for) the dockers. sympathy
Her sympathies lie with the anti-abortion lobby. sympathy
the British educational system system
system for doing sth: a new system for assessing personal tax bills system
system of sth: a system of government system
a transport system system
heating systems system
a stereo system system
a security system system
You have to wait until the drugs have passed out of your system. system
the male reproductive system system
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) table
Table 2 shows how prices and earnings have increased over the past 20 years. table
a kitchen table table
A table for two, please (= in a restaurant). table
I'd like to book a table for tonight (= in a restaurant). table
to set the table (= to put the plates, knives, etc. on it for a meal) table
to lay the table table
to clear the table (= take away the dirty plates, etc. at the end of a meal) table
He questioned her next morning over the breakfast table (= during breakfast). table
Children must learn to behave at table. table
a billiard/snooker/pool table table
vitamin tablets tablet
Take two tablets with water before meals. tablet
The government is determined to tackle inflation. tackle
I think I'll tackle the repairs next weekend. tackle
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a garage last night. tackle
I tackled him about the money he owed me. tackle
the tail wing tail
The dog ran up, wagging its tail. tail
The male has beautiful tail feathers. tail
take sth: The journey to the airport takes about half an hour. take
take sth to do sth: It takes about half an hour to get to the airport. take
That cut is taking a long time to heal. take
The official seemed to take hours to examine my passport. take
take sb sth (to do sth): It took her three hours to repair her bike. take
It'll take her time to recover from the illness. take
take sth for sb to do sth: It'll take time (= take a long time) for her to recover from the illness. take
+ adv.: I need a shower—I won't take long. take
The government is taking action to combat drug abuse. take
We need to take a different approach to the problem. take
to take a step/walk/stroll take
to take a bath/shower/wash take
to take a look/glance take
to take a bite/drink/sip take
to take a deep breath take
to take a break/rest take
No decision will be taken on the matter until next week. take
My parents always took an interest in my hobbies. take
Don't take offence (= be offended) at what I said. take
I took a dislike to him. take
He takes the view that children are responsible for their own actions. take
take sth (as sth): She took what he said as a compliment. take
How am I supposed to take that remark? take
Taken overall, the project was a success. take
take sth to do sth: What did you take his comments to mean? take
If they offer me the job, I'll take it. take
She was accused of taking bribes. take
Does the hotel take credit cards? take
I'll take the call in my office. take
Why should I take the blame for somebody else's mistakes? take
If you take my advice you'll have nothing more to do with him. take
Will you take $10 for the book (= will you sell it for $10)? take
The store took (= sold goods worth) $100 000 last week. take
The school doesn't take boys (= only has girls). take
The dentist can't take any new patients. take
She can't take criticism. take
I don't think I can take much more of this heat. take
I find his attitude a little hard to take. take
He took the criticism surprisingly well. take
These threats are not to be taken lightly. take
I wish you'd take me seriously. take
She took it in the spirit in which it was intended. take
Are these seats taken? take
Come in; take a seat. take
to take sb's temperature take
I need to have my blood pressure taken. take
to take a photograph/picture/snapshot of sb/sth take
to have your picture/photo taken take
The police officer took my name and address. take
Did you take notes in the class? take
Do you take sugar in your coffee? take
The doctor has given me some medicine to take for my cough. take
He started taking drugs (= illegal drugs) at college. take
I'll take the grey jacket. take
We took a room at the hotel for two nights. take
take sth (from sb): The rebels succeeded in taking the town. take
The state has taken control of the company. take
take sb + noun: The rebels took him prisoner. take
He was taken prisoner by the rebels. take
Will you take your books off the table? take
The sign must be taken down. take
He took some keys out of his pocket. take
My name had been taken off the list. take
She was playing with a knife, so I took it away from her. take
She was playing with a knife, so I took it off her. take
The new sports centre will take the pressure off the old one. take
Someone has taken my scarf. take
Did the burglars take anything valuable? take
The storms took the lives of 50 people. take
take sth from sth: The scientists are taking water samples from the river. take
The machine takes its name from its inventor. take
take sth out of sth: Part of her article is taken straight (= copied) out of my book. take
I passed him the rope and he took it. take
Free newspapers: please take one. take
Can you take (= hold) the baby for a moment? take
He took her hand/took her by the hand (= held her hand, for example to lead her somewhere). take
She took the child in her arms and kissed him. take
take sth (with you): I forgot to take my bag with me when I got off the bus. take
take sth to sb/sth: Take this to the bank for me, would you? take
Shall I take a gift to my host family? take
take sb sth: Shall I take my host family a gift? take
take sb: It's too far to walk—I'll take you by car. take
take sb to sth: A boy took us to our room. take
take sb doing sth: I'm taking the kids swimming later. take
take sb to do sth: The boys were taken to see their grandparents most weekends. take
Her energy and talent took her to the top of her profession. take
The new loan takes the total debt to $100 000. take
I'd like to take my argument a stage further. take
He believes he has the skills to take the club forward. take
We'll take the matter forward at our next meeting (= discuss it further). take
They've taken up golf. take sth up
She has taken up (= started to learn to play) the oboe. take sth up
The army is threatening to take over if civil unrest continues. take over (from sb), take sth over (from sb)
to take on new staff take sb on
She was taken on as a trainee. take sb on
to take off your coat take sth off
He took off my wet boots and made me sit by the fire. take sth off
I've decided to take a few days off next week. take sth off
The plane took off an hour late. take off
When he saw me coming he took off in the opposite direction. take off
The new magazine has really taken off. take off
Her singing career took off after her TV appearance. take off
Fish take in oxygen through their gills. take sth in
He took in every detail of her appearance. take sth in
She took in the scene at a glance. take sth in
Halfway through the chapter I realized I hadn't taken anything in. take sth in
to take in lodgers take sb in
He was homeless, so we took him in. take sb in
She took me in completely with her story. take sb in
Don't be taken in by his charm—he's ruthless. take sb in
to take down a tent take sth down
Workmen arrived to take down the scaffolding. take sth down
Reporters took down every word of his speech. take sth down
I was given some pills to take away the pain. take sth away
Two burgers to take away, please. take sth away
CBS Records was taken over by Sony. take sth over
The table takes up too much room. take up sth
I won't take up any more of your time. take up sth
Her time is fully taken up with writing. take up sth
The baby is just starting to talk. talk
talk in sth: We couldn't understand them because they were talking in Chinese. talk
talk sth: Are they talking Swedish or Danish? talk
This situation can't go on. We need to talk. talk
The two sides in the dispute say they are ready to talk. talk
talk (to/with sb) (about sth): Talk to your doctor if you're still worried. talk
talk sth: to talk business talk
Stop talking and listen! talk
We talked on the phone for over an hour. talk
talk (to/with sb) (about sb/sth): Who were you talking to just now? talk
We looked around the school and talked with the principal. talk
Ann and Joe aren't talking to each other right now (= they refuse to speak to each other because they have argued). talk
When they get together, all they talk about is football. talk
What are you talking about? (= used when you are surprised, annoyed and/or worried by sth that sb has just said) talk
I don't know what you're talking about (= used to say that you did not do sth that sb has accused you of). talk
talk of sth: Mary is talking of looking for another job. talk
talk yourself + adj.: We talked ourselves hoarse, catching up on all the news. talk
She gave a talk on her visit to China. talk
arms/pay/peace, etc. talks talk
to hold talks talk
talk (between A and B) (on/over sth): Talks between management and workers broke down over the issue of holiday pay. talk
High-level talks on arms limitation will reopen next month. talk
A further round of talks will be needed if the dispute is to be resolved. talk
Union representatives walked out of emergency talks aimed at reaching a pay settlement. talk
I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects. talk
We need to have a serious talk about money matters. talk
I had to have a heart-to-heart talk with her. talk
She looked worried so we had a talk. talk
She's tall and thin. tall
tall chimneys tall
the tallest building in the world tall
a tall glass of iced tea tall
How tall are you? tall
He's six feet tall and weighs 200 pounds. tall
a hot water tank tank
a fuel tank tank
a fish tank (= for keeping fish in) tank
We drove there and back on one tank of petrol. tank
tap (away) (at sth): Someone tapped at the door. tap
He was busy tapping away at his computer. tap
tap sb/sth: Ralph tapped me on the shoulder. tap
He kept tapping his fingers on the table. tap
The music set everyone's feet tapping. tap
bath taps tap
the hot/cold tap (= the tap that hot/cold water comes out of) tap
Turn the tap on/off. tap
Don't leave the tap running. tap
the sound of a dripping tap tap
I put my head under the tap and let the cool water run over me. tap
a tap at/on the door tap
He felt a tap on his shoulder and turned round. tap
a blank tape (= a tape that has nothing recorded on it) tape
I lent her my Bob Marley tapes. tape
Police seized various books and tapes. tape
adhesive/sticky tape tape
business goals and targets target
attainment targets target
Set yourself targets that you can reasonably hope to achieve. target
to meet/achieve a target target
a target date of April 2012 target
The university will reach its target of 5 000 students next September. target
The new sports complex is on target to open in June. target
a target area/audience/group (= the particular area, audience, etc. that a product, programme, etc. is aimed at) target
They bombed military and civilian targets. target
target for sb/sth: Doors and windows are an easy target for burglars. target
It's a prime target (= an obvious target) for terrorist attacks. target
The children became the target for their father's aggressive outbursts. target
target of sth: He's become the target of a lot of criticism recently. target
to perform/carry out/complete/undertake a task task
a daunting/an impossible/a formidable/an unenviable, etc. task task
a thankless task (= an unpleasant one that nobody wants to do and nobody thanks you for doing) task
Our first task is to set up a communications system. task
Detectives are now faced with the task of identifying the body. task
Getting hold of this information was no easy task (= was difficult). task
It was my task to wake everyone up in the morning. task
taste (for sth): That trip gave me a taste for foreign travel. taste
taste (in sth): She has very expensive tastes in clothes. taste
The colour and style is a matter of personal taste. taste
Modern art is not to everyone's taste. taste
There are trips to suit all tastes. taste
He has very good taste in music. taste
They've got more money than taste. taste
The room was furnished with taste. taste
Just have a taste of this cheese. taste
Do you want a taste? taste
I've lost my sense of taste. taste
a salty/bitter/sweet, etc. taste taste
I don't like the taste of olives. taste
This dish has an unusual combination of tastes and textures. taste
The soup has very little taste. taste
I've never tasted anything like it. taste
Taste it and see if you think there's enough salt in it. taste
You can taste the garlic in this stew. taste
I can't really taste anything with this cold. taste
taste of sth: The ice tasted of mint. taste
taste like sth: This drink tastes like sherry. taste
to raise/cut taxes tax
tax increases/cuts tax
changes in tax rates tax
to pay over £1 000 in tax tax
profits before/after tax tax
Income tax will be deducted by your employer. tax
tax on sth: a tax on cigarettes tax
Any interest payments are taxed as part of your income. tax
His declared aim was to tax the rich. tax
a taxi driver/ride taxi
We'd better take a taxi. taxi
I came home by taxi. taxi
to order/hail/call a taxi taxi
a cup/mug/pot of tea tea
lemon/iced tea tea
Would you like tea or coffee? tea
Do you take sugar in your tea? tea
Two teas, please. tea
She teaches at our local school. teach
He taught for several years before becoming a writer. teach
teach sth: I'll be teaching history and sociology next term. teach
to teach school (= teach in a school) teach
teach sth to sb: He teaches English to advanced students. teach
teach sb sth: He teaches them English. teach
teach (sb to do) sth: Could you teach me to do that? teach
teach sb how, what, etc...: My father taught me how to ride a bike. teach
teach sb to do sth: She taught me to be less critical of other people. teach
teach (sb) that...: My parents taught me that honesty was always the best policy. teach
teach sb sth: Our experience as refugees taught us many valuable lessons. teach
a history/science, etc. teacher teacher
primary school teachers teacher
There is a growing need for qualified teachers of Business English. teacher
She wants to go into teaching (= make it a career). teaching
the teaching profession teaching
He has now retired from full-time teaching teaching
How much teaching do you actually do? teaching
the teachings of Lenin teaching
views that go against traditional Christian teaching teaching
a football/baseball, etc. team team
a team event (= one played by groups of people rather than individual players) team
Whose team are you in? team
Whose team are you on? team
The team is/are not playing very well this season. team
the sales team team
a team leader/member team
A team of experts has/have been called in to investigate. team
We have a team of eight working on product development. team
The storm nearly tore the roof off. tear
I tore another sheet from the pad. tear
He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake. tear
tear (sth) (+ adv./prep.): I tore my jeans on the fence. tear
I tore a hole in my jeans. tear
He tore the letter in two. tear
a torn handkerchief tear
Careful—the fabric tears very easily. tear
tear sth + adj.: I tore the package open. tear
I tore open the package. tear
She tore up all the letters he had sent her. tear sth up
He accused the leader of tearing up the party's manifesto (= of ignoring it). tear sth up
A tear rolled down his face. tear
She left the room in tears (= crying). tear
He suddenly burst into tears (= began to cry). tear
As he listened to the music, his eyes filled with tears. tear
Their story will move you to tears (= make you cry). tear
They reduced her to tears (= made her cry, especially by being cruel or unkind). tear
Ann wiped a tear from her eye. tear
The memory brought a tear to her eye (= made her cry). tear
Most of the audience was on the verge of tears. tear
I was close to tears as I told them the news. tear
Desperately she fought back the tears (= tried not to cry). tear
to shed tears of happiness tear
tears of pain, joy, etc. tear
The tears welled up in his eyes. tear
We offer free technical support for those buying our software. technical
a technical education technical
technical drawing (= especially taught as a school subject) technical
Skaters score extra points for technical complexity. technical
The article is full of technical terms. technical
The guide is too technical for a non-specialist. technical
Their lawyers spent days arguing over technical details. technical
The artist combines different techniques in the same painting. technique
marketing techniques technique
Teachers learn various techniques for dealing with problem students. technique
Her technique has improved a lot over the past season. technique
science and technology technology
recent advances in medical technology technology
to make use of the most modern technologies technology
The company has invested in the latest technology. technology
The telephone rang and Pat answered it. telephone
You can reserve seats over the telephone. telephone
I need to make a telephone call. telephone
telephone lines/networks/services telephone
Please write or telephone for details. telephone
He telephoned to say he'd be late. telephone
telephone sth: You can telephone your order 24 hours a day. telephone
I was about to telephone the police. telephone
a colour television television
a widescreen television television
a plasma screen television television
to turn the television on/off television
We don't do much in the evenings except watch television. television
satellite/terrestrial/cable/digital television television
the television news television
a television documentary television
a television company/presenter television
I'd like to work in television (= for a television company). television
What's on television tonight? on (the) television
Is there anything good on the telly tonight? on (the) television
It was on TV yesterday. on (the) television
I recognize you. Aren't you on television? on (the) television
tell sth: It was hard to tell the difference between the two versions. tell
tell A from B: Can you tell Tom from his twin brother? tell
tell A and B apart: It's difficult to tell them apart. tell
tell which, what, etc...: The kittens look exactly alike—how can you tell which is which? tell
I think he's happy. It's hard to tell. tell
As far as I can tell, she's enjoying the course. tell
tell (that)...: I could tell (that) he was angry from his expression. tell
tell how, if, etc...: 'That's not an original.' 'How can you tell?' tell
The only way to tell if you like something is by trying it. tell
tell sb/yourself to do sth: He was told to sit down and wait. tell
There was a sign telling motorists to slow down. tell
I kept telling myself to keep calm. tell
tell sb sth: Do what I tell you. tell
tell sb: Children must do as they're told. tell
tell sb what, when, etc...: Don't tell me what to do! tell
tell sb (that)...: The doctor told me (that) I should eat less fat. tell
tell sth: to tell stories/jokes/lies tell
Are you sure you're telling the truth? tell
tell sb how, what, etc...: I can't tell you how happy I am. tell
tell sth to sb: He told the news to everybody he saw. tell
tell sb sth: He told everybody he saw the news. tell
Did she tell you her name? tell
What did I tell you? (= you should have listened to my advice) tell
tell sb (about sth): Why wasn't I told about the accident? tell
tell sb/yourself (that)...: They've told us (that) they're not coming. tell
I kept telling myself (that) everything was OK. tell
Are you telling me you didn't have any help with this? (= I don't believe what you have said) tell
tell sb where, what, etc...: Tell me where you live. tell
tell sb + speech: 'I'm ready to go now,' he told her. tell
tell sb sth: The advertisement told us very little about the product. tell
tell sb how, where, etc...: This gauge tells you how much fuel you have left. tell
tell sb (that)...: The sound of his breathing told her (that) he was asleep. tell
I told the boys off for making so much noise. tell sb off (for sth/for doing sth)
Did you get told off? tell sb off (for sth/for doing sth)
high/low temperatures temperature
a fall/drop in temperature temperature
a rise in temperature temperature
The temperature has risen (by) five degrees. temperature
Heat the oven to a temperature of 200°C (= degrees centigrade ). temperature
Some places have had temperatures in the 40s (= over 40° centigrade ). temperature
to take sb's temperature (= measure the temperature of sb's body using a special instrument) temperature
Does he have a temperature (= is it higher than normal, because of illness)? temperature
She's running a temperature (= it is higher than normal). temperature
He's in bed with a temperature of 40°. temperature
temporary relief from pain temporary
I'm looking for some temporary work. temporary
They had to move into temporary accommodation. temporary
a temporary measure/solution/arrangement temporary
More than half the staff are temporary. temporary
We regret this service is temporarily unavailable. temporarily
Not brilliant, Robyn, but I'll give you ten out of ten for effort. ten out of ten (for sth)
Ten to one he'll be late. ten to one
Women tend to live longer than men. tend
When I'm tired, I tend to make mistakes. tend
It tends to get very cold here in the winter. tend
People tend to think that the problem will never affect them. tend
to display artistic, etc. tendencies tendency
tendency (for sb/sth) (to do sth): I have a tendency to talk too much when I'm nervous. tendency
There is a tendency for this disease to run in families. tendency
This material has a tendency to shrink when washed. tendency
tendency (to/towards sth): She has a strong natural tendency towards caution. tendency
There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff. tendency
There is mounting tension along the border. tension
international/racial/political tensions tension
Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence. tension
The incident has further increased tension between the two countries. tension
nervous tension tension
We laughed and that helped ease the tension. tension
Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tension. tension
a tension headache tension
to put up/take down a tent tent
to pitch (= put up) a tent tent
Food will be served in the hospitality tent (= for example at an outdoor show). tent
a technical/legal/scientific, etc. term term
a term of abuse term
'Register' is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language. term
the spring/summer/autumn/fall term term
Many students now have paid employment during term. term
It's nearly the end of term. term
the end of the term term
during the president's first term of/in office term
He faces a maximum prison/jail term of 25 years. term
a long term of imprisonment term
The term of agreement can be for either two or three years. term
a terrible experience terrible
What terrible news! terrible
I've just had a terrible thought. terrible
It was a terrible thing to happen to someone so young. terrible
That's a terrible thing to say! terrible
a terrible accident terrible
He had suffered terrible injuries. terrible
I'll have to stay with her—she's in a terrible state. terrible
I feel terrible—I think I'll go to bed. terrible
You look terrible, you'd better sit down. terrible
a terrible meal terrible
Your driving is terrible! terrible
a terrible mistake terrible
to be in terrible pain terrible
The room was in a terrible mess. terrible
I had a terrible job (= it was very difficult) to persuade her to come. terrible
You'll be in terrible trouble if you're late again. terrible
I'm terribly sorry—did I hurt you? terribly
It's terribly important for parents to be consistent. terribly
I'm not terribly interested in politics. terribly
I miss him terribly. terribly
They suffered terribly when their son was killed. terribly
The experiment went terribly wrong. terribly
Would you mind terribly if I didn't come today? terribly
laboratory tests test
a nuclear test test
Tests have shown high levels of pollutants in the water. test
I'll run a diagnostic test to see why the server keeps crashing. test
a test for AIDS test
an eye test test
a pregnancy test test
When can I get my test results? test
We'll need to perform a series of tests. test
The hospital is doing some tests. test
an IQ/intelligence/aptitude test test
to take a test test
to do a test test
test (on sth): a test on irregular verbs test
to pass/fail a test test
a good mark in the test test
a good grade on the test test
test sth: Test your brakes regularly. test
test sth on sb/sth: Our beauty products are not tested on animals. test
test sth for sth: The water is regularly tested for purity. test
test sth out: They opened a single store in Europe to test out the market. test
test sb/sth: to test sb's eyesight/hearing test
test sb/sth for sth: The doctor tested him for hepatitis. test
Two athletes tested positive for steroids. test
test sb (on sth): Children are tested on core subjects at ages 7, 11 and 14. test
test (sth): We test your English before deciding which class to put you in. test
Schools use various methods of testing. test
My job is to lay out the text and graphics on the page. text
a computer that can process text text
printed text text
Highlight the area of text on screen and press the 'delete' key. text
The newspaper had printed the full text of the president's speech. text
Can you act out this scene without referring to the text? text
a literary text text
'Macbeth' is a set text this year. text
Read the text carefully and then answer the questions. text
I'm older than her. than
There was more whisky in it than soda. than
He loves me more than you do. than
It was much better than I'd expected. than
You should know better than to behave like that. than
I'd rather email than phone, if that's OK by you. than
It never takes more than an hour. than
It's less than a mile to the beach. than
There were fewer than twenty people there. than
Thank God you're safe! thank God/goodness/heaven(s) (for sth)
'Thank goodness for that!' she said with a sigh of relief. thank God/goodness/heaven(s) (for sth)
Thanks heavens I've found my keys. thank God/goodness/heaven(s) (for sth)
thanks (for doing sth): Thanks for lending me the money. thanks
thanks (for sth): Many thanks for your support. thanks
'How are you?' 'Fine, thanks (= thanks for asking).' thanks
'Would you like a coffee?' 'Oh, thanks.' thanks
'Here's the change.' 'Thanks very much.' thanks
'Do you want to come with us?' 'I'd love to, thanks.' thanks
'Would you like some more?' 'No thanks.' thanks
Thanks a lot for all you've done. thanks a lot
'I'm afraid I've finished all the milk.' 'Well, thanks a lot!' thanks a lot
We managed to get it finished in the end—no thanks to him (= he didn't help). no thanks to sb/sth
It was all a great success—thanks to a lot of hard work. thanks to sb/sth
Everyone knows about it now, thanks to you! thanks to sb/sth
thank you (for sth): Thank you for your letter. thank you
thank you (for doing sth): Thank you very much for sending the photos. thank you
'Would you like some help with that?' 'Oh, thank you.' thank you
'Would you like some more cake?' 'No thank you.' thank you
The actor sent a big thank you to all his fans for their letters of support. thank you
She took the money without so much as a thank you. thank you
a thank-you letter thank you
Look at that man over there. that
How much are those apples at the back? that
I was living with my parents at that time. that
That incident changed their lives. that
Have you forgotten about that money I lent you last week? that
That dress of hers is too short. that
Who's that? that
That's Peter over there. that
Hello. Is that Jo? that
That's a nice dress. that
Those look riper than these. that
What can I do about that? that
Do you remember when we went to Norway? That was a good trip. that
That's exactly what I think. that
Where's the letter that came yesterday? that
Who was it that won the US Open? that
The watch (that) you gave me keeps perfect time. that
The people (that) I spoke to were very helpful. that
It's the best novel (that) I've ever read. that
We moved here the year (that) my mother died. that
No, the other one... that's it. that's it
That's it, carry on! that's it
That's it, the fire's out now. that's it
That's it for now, but if I get any news I'll let you know. that's it
A week to go, and that's it! that's it
So that's it—the fuse had gone. that's it
You don't love me any more, is that it? that's it
She said (that) the story was true. that
It's possible (that) he has not received the letter. that
The fact (that) he's older than me is not relevant. that
She was so tired (that) she couldn't think straight. that
There were three questions. The first two were relatively easy but the third one was hard. the
There was an accident here yesterday. A car hit a tree and the driver was killed. the
The heat was getting to be too much for me. the
The nights are getting longer. the
the Mona Lisa the
the Nile the
the Queen the
What's the matter? the
The phone rang. the
I patted her on the back. the
How's the (= your) baby? the
the house at the end of the street the
The people I met there were very friendly. the
It was the best day of my life. the
You're the third person to ask me that. the
Friday the thirteenth the
Alexander the Great the
He taught himself to play the violin. the
The dolphin is an intelligent animal. the
They placed the African elephant on their endangered list. the
I heard it on the radio. the
I'm usually out during the day. the
With him, you should always expect the unexpected. the
the unemployed the
the French the
Don't forget to invite the Jordans. the
My car does forty miles to the gallon. the
You get paid by the hour. the
The more she thought about it, the more depressed she became. the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc...
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc...
Broadway theatres theatre
an open-air theatre theatre
How often do you go to the theatre? theatre
an evening of live music and theatre theatre
I like music, theatre and cinema. theatre
current ideas about what makes good theatre (= what makes good entertainment when performed) theatre
I want to work in theatre. theatre
He was essentially a man of the theatre. theatre
Their parties are always fun. their
Which is their house? their
If anyone calls, ask for their number so I can call them back. their
Theirs are the children with very fair hair. theirs
It's a favourite game of theirs. theirs
Tell them the news. them
What are you doing with those matches? Give them to me. them
Did you eat all of them? them
It's them. them
If anyone comes in before I get back, ask them to wait. them
North American literature is the main theme of this year's festival. theme
The President stressed a favourite campaign theme—greater emphasis on education. theme
The naked male figure was always the central theme of Greek art. theme
The stories are all variations on the theme of unhappy marriage. theme
They seemed to be enjoying themselves. themselves
The children were arguing amongst themselves. themselves
They've bought themselves a new car. themselves
They themselves had had a similar experience. themselves
Don and Julie paid for it themselves. themselves
There wasn't anyone who hadn't enjoyed themselves. themselves
Life was harder then because neither of us had a job. then
Things were very different back then. then
She grew up in Zimbabwe, or Rhodesia as it then was. then
I saw them at Christmas but haven't heard a thing since then. then
I've been invited too, so I'll see you then. then
There's a room free in Bob's house next week but you can stay with us until then. then
Call again next week. They should have reached a decision by then. then
Just then (= at that moment) there was a knock at the door. then
She left in 1984 and from then on he lived alone. then
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). then
He drank a glass of whisky, then another and then another. then
First cook the onions, then add the mushrooms. then
We lived in France and then Italy before coming back to England. then
If you miss that train then you'll have to get a taxi. then
'My wife's got a job in Glasgow.' 'I take it you'll be moving, then.' then
'You haven't done anything to upset me.' 'So what's wrong, then?' then
Why don't you hire a car? Then you'll be able to visit more of the area. then
According to the theory of relativity, nothing can travel faster than light. theory
The debate is centred around two conflicting theories. theory
the theory and practice of language teaching theory
literary theory theory
I have this theory that most people prefer being at work to being at home. theory
In theory, these machines should last for ten years or more. in theory
That sounds fine in theory, but have you really thought it through? in theory
'Aren't you supposed to be retired?' 'Yes, in theory.' in theory
There's a restaurant around the corner. there
There are two people waiting outside. there
Has there been an accident? there
I don't want there to be any misunderstanding. there
There seemed to be no doubt about it. there
There comes a point where you give up. there
There remains the problem of finance. there
Suddenly there was a loud bang. there
There's only four days left. there
There once was a poor farmer who had four sons. there
We went on to Paris and stayed there eleven days. there
I hope we get there in time. there
It's there, right in front of you! there
There it is—just behind the chair. there
'Have you seen my pen?' 'Yes, it's over there.' there
There are a lot of people back there (= behind) waiting to get in. there
I'm not going in there—it's freezing! there
We're almost there (= we have almost arrived). there
Can I get there and back in a day? there
I left in 2008 and I haven't been back there since. there
Hello, is Bob there please? (= used when calling sb on the phone) there
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). there
I went to see if my old school was still there. there
The money's there if you need it. there
There you are—that'll be £3.80, please. there you are
OK, there you go. there you are
He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote. therefore
There is still much to discuss. We shall, therefore, return to this item at our next meeting. therefore
'Where are John and Liz?' 'They went for a walk.' they
They (= the things you are carrying) go on the bottom shelf. they
If anyone arrives late they'll have to wait outside. they
The rest, as they say, is history. they
They cut my water off. they
They now say that red wine is good for you. they
The plane crashed in thick fog. thick
thick smoke thick
Thick cloud covered the sky. thick
thick with sth: The air was thick with dust. thick
The atmosphere was thick with tension. thick
thick soup thick
The effect will be ruined if the paint is too thick. thick
thick dark hair thick
This breed of cattle has a very thick coat. thick
His eyebrows were thick and bushy. thick
a thick forest thick
a thick slice of bread thick
a thick book (= one that has a lot of pages) thick
a thick coat (= one made of heavy cloth) thick
thick fingers thick
Everything was covered with a thick layer of dust. thick
How thick are the walls? thick
They're two feet thick. thick
thickly sliced bread thickly
Apply the paint thickly in even strokes. thickly
Use wood of at least 12 mm thickness. thickness
Cook for about 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steaks. thickness
Roll out the pastry to a thickness of 1 cm. thickness
The walls are at least two feet in thickness. thickness
The board is available in four thicknesses. thickness
a car/jewel, etc. thief thief
The sauce was thin and tasteless. thin
thin grey hair thin
He was tall and thin, with dark hair. thin
She was looking pale and thin. thin
He is as thin as a rake (= very thin). thin
thin legs thin
Cut the vegetables into thin strips. thin
A number of thin cracks appeared in the wall. thin
The body was hidden beneath a thin layer of soil. thin
a thin blouse (= of light cloth) thin
You need something to cheer you up—I know just the thing! thing
to say the right/wrong thing thing
The best thing to do is to apologize. thing
There are a lot of things she doesn't know about me. thing
There's another thing I'd like to ask you. thing
A terrible thing happened last night. thing
He found the whole thing (= the situation) very boring. thing
I've got loads of things to do today. thing
The main thing to remember is to switch off the burglar alarm. thing
I like camping, climbing and that sort of thing. thing
She said the first thing that came into her head. thing
'Why did you tell her our secret?' 'I did no such thing!' thing
Let's forget the whole thing (= everything). thing
Things haven't gone entirely to plan. thing
Hi, Jane! How are things? thing
Think things over before you decide. thing
As things stand at present, he seems certain to win. thing
All things considered (= considering all the difficulties or problems), she's done very well. thing
Why do you make things so difficult for yourself? thing
Shall I help you pack your things? thing
Bring your swimming things with you. thing
I'll just clear away the breakfast things. thing
Put your things (= coat, etc.) on and let's go. thing
Can you pass me that thing over there? thing
She's very fond of sweet things (= sweet foods). thing
He's just bought one of those exercise things. thing
Turn that thing off while I'm talking to you! thing
Don't treat her like that—she's a person, not a thing! thing
He's good at making things with his hands. thing
She took no interest in the people and things around her. thing
I'm sorry my assignment isn't finished. The thing is, I've had a lot of other work this week. the thing is
think (that)...: I never thought (that) I'd see her again. think
The job took longer than we thought. think
You'd think she'd have been grateful for my help (= but she wasn't). think
think to do sth: Who would have thought to find you here? think
think where, how, etc...: We couldn't think where you'd gone. think
Just think how nice it would be to see them again. think
think (that)...: I can't think (that) he would be so stupid. think
think (sth): Just think—we'll be lying on the beach this time tomorrow. think
If I'm late home, my mother always thinks the worst. think
Try to think yourself into the role. think
Are animals able to think? think
Let me think (= give me time before I answer). think
think (about sth): I can't tell you now—I'll have to think about it. think
She had thought very deeply about this problem. think
All he ever thinks about is money. think
I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking (= said when you have upset or offended sb accidentally). think
think what, how, etc...: He was trying to think what to do. think
think sth: You're very quiet. What are you thinking? think
think what, how, etc...: I was just thinking what a long way it is. think
+ speech: 'I must be crazy,' she thought. think
think (that)...: Do you think (that) they'll come? think
I thought I heard a scream. think
I didn't think you liked sports. think
Am I right in thinking that you used to live here? think
I think this is their house, but I'm not sure. think
He ought to resign, I think. think
We'll need about 20 chairs, I should think. think
it is thought that...: It was once thought that the sun travelled around the earth. think
think sth (about sth): What did you think about the idea? think
Well, I like it. What do you think? think
think so: 'Will we make it in time?' 'I think so.' think
'Is he any good?' 'I don't think so.' think
think sb/sth + adj.: I think it highly unlikely that I'll get the job. think
She thought him kind and generous. think
sb/sth is thought to be sb/sth: He's thought to be one of the richest men in Europe. think
When I said that I wasn't thinking of anyone in particular. think of sth/sb
Can anybody think of a way to raise money? think of sth/sb
'What shall we do now?' 'I'll think of something.' think of sth/sb
Have you thought of a name for the baby yet? think of sth/sb
I can think of at least three occasions when he arrived late. think of sth/sb
I can't think of her name at the moment. think of sth/sb
Don't you ever think about other people? think about/of sb/sth
think doing sth: She's thinking of changing her job. think about/of sb/sth
I think of this place as my home. think of sb/sth as sb/sth
She is thought of as a possible director. think of sb/sth as sb/sth
He'd like more time to think things over. think sth over
I've been thinking over what you said. think sth over
Can't you think up a better excuse than that? think sth up
I had to do some quick thinking. thinking
What is the current thinking on this question? thinking
She explained the thinking behind the campaign. thinking
We were hungry and thirsty. thirsty
Digging is thirsty work (= makes you thirsty). thirsty
How long have you been living in this country? this
Well, make up your mind. Which do you want? This one or that one? this
I think you'll find these more comfortable than those. this
Is this your bag? this
There was a court case resulting from this incident. this
The boy was afraid and the dog had sensed this. this
What's this I hear about you getting married? this
Hello, this is Maria Diaz (= on the telephone). this
Jo, this is Kate (= when you are introducing them). this
This is the captain speaking. this
Listen to this. this
Do it like this (= in the way I am showing you). this
this week/month/year this
I saw her this morning (= today in the morning). this
Do you want me to come this Tuesday (= Tuesday of this week) or next Tuesday? this
Do it this minute (= now). this
He never comes to see me these days (= now, as compared with the past). this
a thorough knowledge of the subject thorough
The police carried out a thorough investigation. thorough
She's very thorough and conscientious. thorough
He was determined to be thorough in his research. thorough
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. thoroughly
I'm thoroughly confused. thoroughly
a thoroughly professional performance thoroughly
I can thoroughly recommend it. thoroughly
Wash the fruit thoroughly before use. thoroughly
The work had not been done very thoroughly. thoroughly
Anne was fond of Tim, though he often annoyed her. though
Though she gave no sign, I was sure she had seen me. though
His clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality. though
Strange though it may sound, I was pleased it was over. though
They're very different, though they did seem to get on well when they met. though
He'll probably say no, though it's worth asking. though
Our team lost. It was a good game though. though
'Have you ever been to Australia?' 'No. I'd like to, though.' though
I've given the matter careful thought. thought
Not enough thought has gone into this essay. thought
My thoughts turned to home. thought
You are always in my thoughts. thought
thought of (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't like the thought of you walking home alone. thought
thought of sth: The very thought of it makes me feel sick. thought
thought (that...): She was struck by the sudden thought that he might already have left. thought
I've just had a thought (= an idea). thought
Would Mark be able to help?It's just a thought. thought
'Why don't you try the other key?' 'That's a thought!' thought
All kinds of thoughts raced through my mind. thought
I'd like to hear your thoughts on the subject. thought
There were thousands of people there. thousand
the city's thousandth anniversary thousandth
a/one thousandth of a second thousandth
a needle and thread thread
a robe embroidered with gold thread thread
the delicate threads of a spider's web thread
to make threats against sb threat
She is prepared to carry out her threat to resign. threat
He received death threats from right-wing groups. threat
crimes involving violence or the threat of violence threat
These ancient woodlands are under threat from new road developments. threat
There is a real threat of war. threat
The forecast is for rain with the threat of thunderstorms. threat
He is unlikely to be a threat to the Spanish player in the final. threat
Drugs pose a major threat to our society. threat
threaten sb: They broke my windows and threatened me. threaten
threaten sb with sth: The attacker threatened them with a gun. threaten
He was threatened with dismissal if he continued to turn up late for work. threaten
threaten sth: The threatened strike has been called off. threaten
threaten to do sth: The hijackers threatened to kill one passenger every hour if their demands were not met. threaten
threaten that...: They threatened that passengers would be killed. threaten
A storm was threatening. threaten
When war threatens, people act irrationally. threaten
threaten to do sth: This dispute threatens to split the party. threaten
threaten sth: The clouds threatened rain. threaten
Pollution is threatening marine life. threaten
threatening letters threatening
threatening behaviour threatening
The house seemed less threatening in the cold light of day. threatening
The sky was dark and threatening. threatening
a sore throat throat
A sob caught in his throat. throat
He held the knife to her throat. throat
Their throats had been cut. throat
The burglar got in through the window. through
The bullet went straight through him. through
Her knees had gone through (= made holes in) her jeans. through
The sand ran through (= between) my fingers. through
The path led through the trees to the river. through
The doctor pushed his way through the crowd. through
The Charles River flows through Boston. through
The children are too young to sit through a concert. through
He will not live through the night. through
I'm halfway through (= reading) her second novel. through
Go through this gate, and you'll see the house on your left. through
He drove through a red light (= passed it when he should have stopped). through
First I have to get through the exams. through
The bill had a difficult passage through Parliament. through
I'd never have got through it all (= a difficult situation) without you. through
We'll be in New York Tuesday through Friday. through
You can only achieve success through hard work. through
It was through him (= as a result of his help) that I got the job. through
The accident happened through no fault of mine. through
Put the coffee in the filter and let the water run through. through
The tyre's flat—the nail has gone right through. through
The onlookers stood aside to let the paramedics through. through
The flood was too deep to drive through. through
Don't tell me how it ends—I haven't read it all the way through yet. through
I expect I'll struggle through until payday. through
The lights were red but he drove straight through. through
Our team is through to (= has reached) the semi-finals. through
'Did you stop in Oxford on the way?' 'No, we drove straight through.' through
This train goes straight through to York. through
Ask to be put through to me personally. through
I tried to call you but I couldn't get through. through
They export their products to markets throughout the world. throughout
The museum is open daily throughout the year. throughout
The house was painted white throughout. throughout
The ceremony lasted two hours and we had to stand throughout. throughout
He threw back his head and roared with laughter. throw
I ran up and threw my arms around him. throw
Jenny threw herself onto the bed. throw
throw sth + adv./prep.: The boat was thrown onto the rocks. throw
The sea throws up all sorts of debris on the beach. throw
throw sth + adj.: I threw open the windows to let the smoke out. throw
Just throw your bag down over there. throw
throw (sth): Stop throwing stones at the window! throw
She threw the ball up and caught it again. throw
They had a competition to see who could throw the furthest. throw
throw sth to sb: Don't throw it to him, give it to him! throw
throw sb sth: Can you throw me that towel? throw
I don't need that—you can throw it away. throw sth away
That old chair should be thrown away. throw sth away
to throw away an opportunity throw sth away
You must take the exam—you can't throw away all that work! throw sth away
You'll be thrown out if you don't pay the rent. throw sb out (of...)
She still sucks her thumb when she's worried. thumb
There's a hole in the thumb. thumb
Many scholars have argued thus. thus
The universities have expanded, thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education. thus
He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title. thus
We do not own the building. Thus, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it. thus
a bus/theatre/plane, etc. ticket ticket
free tickets to the show ticket
Tickets are available from the Arts Centre at £5.00. ticket
a ticket office/machine/collector ticket
She hoped that getting this job would finally be her ticket to success. ticket
a lottery/raffle ticket ticket
There are three winning tickets. ticket
a tidy desk tidy
She keeps her flat very tidy. tidy
I like everything to be neat and tidy. tidy
I'm a tidy person. tidy
tidy habits tidy
Can you tidy away your clothes, please? tidy sth away
I tidied up the report before handing it in. tidy sth up
She tied the newspapers in a bundle. tie
He had to tie her hands together. tie
They tied him to a chair with cable. tie
Shall I tie the package or tape it? tie
I tie back my hair when I'm cooking. tie
She tied a label on to the suitcase. tie
to tie a ribbon tie
Can you help me tie my tie? tie
Tie up your shoelaces! tie
I tied a knot in the rope. tie
He left his dog tied up to a tree. tie sth up
The gang tied up a security guard. tie sb up
We tied up alongside the quay. tie up, tie sth up
We tied the boat up. tie up, tie sth up
to tie up a garbage bag tie up, tie sth up
family ties tie
the ties of friendship tie
economic ties tie
The firm has close ties with an American corporation. tie
emotional ties tie
Both sides agreed to strengthen political ties. tie
Although he was raised as a Roman Catholic, he has cut his ties with the Church. tie
a collar and tie tie
a striped silk tie tie
The rope was stretched tight. tight
to keep tight control over sth tight
We need tighter security at the airport. tight
She was wearing a tight pair of jeans. tight
These shoes are much too tight. tight
The new sweater was a tight fit. tight
He kept a tight grip on her arm. tight
She twisted her hair into a tight knot. tight
The screw was so tight that it wouldn't move. tight
Her eyes were tightly closed. tightly
He held on tightly to her arm. tightly
a tightly packed crowd of tourists tightly
We're open till 6 o'clock. till
Can't you wait till we get home? till
Just wait till you see it. It's great. till
Please pay at the till. till
a long queue at the till till
Every time I hear that song I feel happy. time
It doesn't matter if you don't win every time (= every time you play). time
Next time you're here let's have lunch together. time
He failed his driving test three times. time
He's determined to pass this time. time
When was the last time you saw her? time
How many times (= how often) do I have to tell you not to do that? time
I remember one time (= once) we had to abandon our car in the snow. time
At no time did I give my consent to the plan. time
Did you have a good time in Spain? time
I had an awful time in the hospital. time
Mike and I shared some really good times. time
Allow plenty of time to get to the airport. time
I can probably make the time to see them. time
It takes time to make changes in the law. time
We have no time to lose (= we must hurry). time
We got to the airport with time to spare. time
He spends most of his time working. time
She doesn't have much free/spare time. time
Sorry, I can't spare the time. time
What a waste of time! time
I didn't finish the test—I ran out of time. time
Time's up—have you worked out the answer yet? time
He never takes any time off (= time spent not working). time
Jane's worked here for some time (= for a fairly long period of time). time
Do it now please—not in three hours' time (= three hours from now). time
The journey time is two hours. time
I don't want to take up too much of your precious time. time
What's the hurry? We have all the time in the world. time
His injuries will take a long time to heal. time
Did you have to wait a long time to see the doctor? time
I lived in Egypt for a time. time
The early morning is the best time of day. time
Her parents died a long time ago. time
At one time (= at a period of time in the past) Emily was my best friend. time
Mr Curtis was the manager in my time (= when I was working there). time
The movie is set at the time of the Russian Revolution. time
in ancient times time
the violent times we live in (= the present period of history) time
the politician who promised 'peace in our time' time
Times are hard for the unemployed. time
Times have changed since Grandma was young. time
The changing seasons mark the passing of time. time
A visit to the museum will take you back in time to the 1930s. time
time and space time
As time went by we saw less and less of each other. time
Perceptions change over time (= as time passes). time
They say that time heals all wounds. time
What time is it/What's the time? time
Do you have the time? time
What time do you make it? time
What time do you have? time
The time is now half past ten. time
Can she tell the time yet (= say what time it is by looking at a clock)? time
Can she tell time yet? time
My watch keeps perfect time (= always shows the correct time). time
Look at the time! We'll be late. time
This time tomorrow I'll be in Canada. time
Greenwich Mean Time time
6 o'clock local time time
What time do you finish work? time
The baby loves bath time. time
time (to do sth): I think it's time to go to bed. time
This is hardly the time to discuss politics. time
time (for sth): It's time for lunch. time
time (that)...: It's time the kids were in bed. time
By the time you get there the meeting will be over. time
A computer screen shows arrival and departure times. time
The train arrived right on time (= at exactly the correct time). time
You'll feel differently about it when the time comes (= when it happens). time
Have I called at a bad time? Shall I call back later? time
The promotion came at just the right time for me. time
We stock six different beers at any one time. time
There's no rush—take your time. take your time (over sth), take your time to do sth/doing sth
She was laughing and crying at the same time. at the same time
You have to be firm, but at the same time you should try and be sympathetic. at the same time
The letter was in my pocket all the time (= while I was looking for it). all the time, the whole time
She leaves the lights on all the time. all the time, the whole time
Our representatives are ready to help you at all times. at all times
We had to go and see the principal one at a time. at a time
She ran up the stairs two at a time. at a time
He can be really bad-tempered at times. at times
The rain will become heavy at times in the afternoon. at times
She has to work at weekends from time to time. from time to time
Will we be in time for the six o'clock train? in time (for sth/to do sth)
The ambulance got there just in time (= to save sb's life). in time (for sth/to do sth)
It's about time you cleaned your room! it's about/high time
a bus/train timetable (= when they arrive and leave) timetable
We have a new timetable each term (= showing the times of each class in school). timetable
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). timetable
I have a busy timetable this week (= I have planned to do many things). timetable
The government has set out its timetable for the peace talks. timetable
a tin mine tin
a tin box tin
a tin of beans tin
Next, add two tins of tomatoes. tin
a tin of varnish tin
The bedroom needed three tins of paint (= in order to paint it). tin
a tiny baby tiny
Only a tiny minority hold such extreme views. tiny
to leave a tip tip
He gave the waiter a generous tip. tip
tip (on/for doing sth): handy tips for buying a computer tip
tip (on/for sth): useful tips on how to save money tip
the tips of your fingers tip
the tip of your nose tip
the northern tip of the island tip
a walking stick with a rubber tip tip
Americans were always welcome because they tended to tip heavily. tip
tip sb: Did you remember to tip the waiter? tip
tip sb sth: She tipped the porter a dollar. tip
(+ adv./prep.): The boat tipped to one side. tip
The seat tips forward to allow passengers into the back. tip
tip sth (+ adv./prep.): She tipped her head back and laughed loudly. tip
He tipped the wheelbarrow on its side. tip
She tipped the dirty water down the drain. tip
The bus stopped abruptly, nearly tipping me out of my seat. tip
The mug tipped over, spilling hot coffee everywhere. tip up/over, tip sth up/over
We'll have to tip the sofa up to get it through the door. tip up/over, tip sth up/over
That walk has tired me out. tire sb/yourself out
Pace yourself or you'll tire yourself out in the first half of the race. tire sb/yourself out
a front tire tire
a back/rear tire tire
to pump up a tire tire
a flat/burst/punctured tire tire
bald/worn tires tire
to check your tire pressure tire
He drove off with a screech of tires. tire
to be/look/feel tired tired
I'm too tired even to think. tired
They were cold, hungry and tired out (= very tired). tired
tired feet tired
tired of sb/sth: I'm sick and tired of all the arguments. tired
tired of doing sth: She was tired of hearing about their trip to India. tired
It had been a long tiring day. tiring
Shopping can be very tiring. tiring
His poems were published under the title of 'Love and Reason'. title
the title track from their latest CD (= the song with the same title as the disc) title
She has sung the title role in 'Carmen' (= the role of Carmen in that opera ). title
The present duke inherited the title from his father. title
Give your name and title (= Mr, Miss, Ms, Dr, etc.). title
The official title of the job is 'Administrative Assistant'. title
I walked to the office. to
It fell to the ground. to
It was on the way to the station. to
He's going to Paris. to
my first visit to Africa to
He pointed to something on the opposite bank. to
Her childhood was spent travelling from place to place. to
Place the cursor to the left of the first word. to
There are mountains to the north. to
The meadows lead down to the river. to
Her hair fell to her waist. to
The vegetables were cooked to perfection. to
He tore the letter to pieces. to
She sang the baby to sleep. to
The letter reduced her to tears (= made her cry). to
His expression changed from amazement to joy. to
a drop in profits from $105 million to around $75 million to
I'd say he was 25 to 30 years old (= approximately 25 or 30 years old). to
I like all kinds of music from opera to reggae. to
We only work from Monday to Friday. to
I watched the programme from beginning to end. to
How long is it to lunch? to
It's five to ten (= five minutes before ten o'clock). to
He gave it to his sister. to
I'll explain to you where everything goes. to
I am deeply grateful to my parents. to
Who did she address the letter to? to
To whom did she address the letter? to
She is devoted to her family. to
What have you done to your hair? to
Attach this rope to the front of the car. to
She's married to an Italian. to
the Japanese ambassador to France to
the key to the door to
the solution to this problem to
It was a threat to world peace. to
She made a reference to her recent book. to
I prefer walking to climbing. to
The industry today is nothing to what it once was. to
We won by six goals to three. to
There are 2.54 centimetres to an inch. to
This car does 30 miles to the gallon. to
a monument to the soldiers who died in the war to
Let's drink to Julia and her new job. to
His music isn't really to my taste. to
To her astonishment, he smiled. to
It sounded like crying to me. to
I set out to buy food. to
I am going to tell you a story. to
She was determined to do well. to
His aim was to become president. to
To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said. to
She managed to escape. to
It was too hot to go out. to
He couldn't get close enough to see. to
I'm sorry to hear that. to
I'd love to go to France this summer. to
The leaflet explains how to apply for a place. to
I don't know what to say. to
The house was said to be haunted. to
I reached the station only to find that my train had already left. to
I've got a piano lesson later today. today
The exams start a week today/today week (= one week from now). today
Young people today face a very difficult future at work. today
Today is her tenth birthday. today
The review is in today's paper. today
I'm leaving a week from today. today
today's young people today
the big/little toe (= the largest/smallest toe) toe
I stubbed my toe on the step. toe
Can you touch your toes? (= by bending over while keeping your legs straight) toe
He kicked the earth with the toe of his boot. toe
We grew up together. together
Together they climbed the dark stairs. together
Get all the ingredients together before you start cooking. together
Stay close together—I don't want anyone to get lost. together
He rubbed his hands together in satisfaction. together
She nailed the two boards together. together
Mix the sand and cement together. together
Taken together, these factors are highly significant. together
He has more money than the rest of us put together. together
They split up after ten years together. together
After the meeting the two sides in the dispute were no closer together. together
They both spoke together. together
All together now: 'Happy birthday to you...' together
Together with the Johnsons, there were 12 of us in the villa. together with
I sent my order, together with a cheque for £40. together with
Have you flushed the toilet? toilet
I need to go to the toilet (= use the toilet). toilet
a toilet seat toilet
toilet facilities toilet
Do you need the toilet? toilet
Every flat has its own bathroom and toilet. toilet
Who's in the toilet? toilet
public toilets toilet
Could you tell me where the ladies' toilet is, please? toilet
a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich tomato
sliced tomatoes tomato
tomato plants tomato
Today is Tuesday, so tomorrow is Wednesday. tomorrow
tomorrow afternoon/morning/night/evening tomorrow
I'll see you the day after tomorrow. tomorrow
The announcement will appear in tomorrow's newspapers. tomorrow
I want it done by tomorrow. tomorrow
Tomorrow will be fine and dry according to the weather forecast. tomorrow
Who knows what changes tomorrow may bring? tomorrow
Tomorrow's workers will have to be more adaptable. tomorrow
the full rich tone of the trumpet tone
the volume and tone controls on a car stereo tone
The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic. tone
She set the tone for the meeting with a firm statement of company policy. tone
Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation (= for example by telling a rude joke). tone
The article was moderate in tone and presented both sides of the case. tone
The newspaper said voters had been turned off by the negative tone of the campaign. tone
speaking in hushed/low/clipped/measured, etc. tones tone
a conversational tone tone
a tone of surprise tone
Don't speak to me in that tone of voice (= in that unpleasant way). tone
There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late. tone
He clicked his tongue to attract their attention. tongue
She ran her tongue over her lips. tongue
It's very rude to stick your tongue out at people. tongue
Will you have dinner with me tonight? tonight
It's cold tonight. tonight
Here are tonight's football results. tonight
Tonight will be cloudy. tonight
a record grain harvest of 236m tonnes tonne
a 17-tonne truck tonne
He's far too young to go on his own. too
This is too large a helping for me/This helping is too large for me. too
Is it too much to ask for a little quiet? too
The dress was too tight for me. too
It's too late to do anything about it now. too
Accidents like this happen all too (= much too) often. too
It's too soon to say if he'll survive. too
It's only too easy for them to deny responsibility. too
Can I come too? too
When I've finished painting the bathroom, I'm going to do the kitchen too. too
I'm not too sure if this is right. too
I'm just going out—I won't be too long. too
She's none too (= not very) clever. too
garden tools tool
a cutting tool tool
power tools (= using electricity) tool
Always select the right tool for the job. tool
research tools like questionnaires tool
The computer is now an invaluable tool for the family doctor. tool
Some of them carried the guns which were the tools of their trade (= the things they needed to do their job). tool
the effectiveness of interest rates as an economic tool tool
I've just had a tooth out at the dentist's. tooth
to brush/clean your teeth tooth
tooth decay tooth
She answered through clenched teeth (= opening her mouth only a little because of anger). tooth
The cat sank its teeth into his finger. tooth
These proposals are perfectly in tune with our own thoughts on the subject. be in/out of tune (with sb/sth)
The President is out of tune with public opinion. be in/out of tune (with sb/sth)
None of them could sing in tune. in/out of tune
The piano is out of tune. in/out of tune
The hotel has been refurbished to the tune of a million dollars. to the tune of sth
to tune a guitar tune
The radio was tuned (in) to the BBC World Service. tune
Stay tuned for the news coming up next. tune
His speech was tuned to what the audience wanted to hear. tune
When she started talking about her job, he just tuned out. tune out, tune sb/sth out
The orchestra was tuning up as we entered the hall. tune up, tune sth up
a railway/railroad tunnel tunnel
the Channel Tunnel tunnel
The weather has turned cold. turn
He turned nasty when we refused to give him the money. turn
He decided to turn professional. turn
turn sth + adj.: The heat turned the milk sour. turn
He's a lawyer turned politician (= he used to be a lawyer but is now a politician). turn
turn sth: He sat turning the pages idly. turn
turn to sth: Turn to p.23. turn
We turned and headed for home. turn
She turned to look at me. turn
I turned away and looked out of the window. turn
turn sth (+ adv./prep.): He turned his back to the wall. turn
She turned her head away. turn
She turned the chair on its side to repair it. turn
Turn the sweater inside out before you wash it. turn
turn (into sth): He turned into a narrow street. turn
turn sth: The man turned the corner and disappeared. turn
turn sth into sth: I turned the car into the car park. turn
The road turns to the left after the church. turn
The river turns north at this point. turn
The wheels of the car began to turn. turn
I can't get the screw to turn. turn
turn sth (+ adv./prep.): He turned the key in the lock. turn
She turned the wheel sharply to the left. turn
Could you turn the TV up? turn sth up
Don't worry about the letter—I'm sure it'll turn up. turn up
We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned up. turn up
Brown the meat on one side, then turn it over and brown the other side. turn sth over
If you turn over you might find it easier to get to sleep. turn over
The car skidded and turned over. turn over
The smell made my stomach turn over (= made me feel sick). turn over
turn that...: It turned out that she was a friend of my sister. turn out
turn to be/have sth: The job turned out to be harder than we thought. turn out
The house they had offered us turned out to be a tiny apartment. turn out
Turn around and let me look at your back. turn around/round, turn sb/sth around/round
I turned my chair round to face the fire. turn around/round, turn sb/sth around/round
The weather became so bad that they had to turn back. turn back, turn sb/sth back
We said we would do it—there can be no turning back. turn back, turn sb/sth back
Our car was turned back at the border. turn back, turn sb/sth back
Why did she turn down your invitation? turn sb/sth down
He has been turned down for ten jobs so far. turn sb/sth down
He asked her to marry him but she turned him down. turn sb/sth down
Please turn the volume down. turn sth down
Our dream holiday turned into a nightmare. turn (from sth) into sth
In one year she turned from a problem child into a model student. turn (from sth) into sth
Ten years of prison had turned him into an old man. turn sb/sth (from sth) into sth
The prince was turned into a frog by the witch. turn sb/sth (from sth) into sth
to turn off the light turn sth off
They've turned off the water while they repair a burst pipe. turn sth off
Please turn the television off before you go to bed. turn sth off
to turn on the heating turn sth on
I'll turn the television on. turn sth on
He really knows how to turn on the charm (= suddenly become pleasant and attractive). turn sth on
She has nobody she can turn to. turn to sb/sth
When it's your turn, take another card. turn
Please wait your turn. turn
Whose turn is it to cook? turn
Steve took a turn driving while I slept. turn
Make a left/right turn into West Street. turn
Give the handle a few turns. turn
The children called out their names in turn. in turn
The male and female birds take turns in sitting on the eggs. take turns (in sth/to do sth)
We take it in turns to do the housework. take turns (in sth/to do sth)
The kids took turns on the swing. take turns (in sth/to do sth)
What's on TV tonight? TV
We're buying a new TV with the money. TV
Almost all homes have at least one TV set. TV
All rooms have a bathroom and colour TV. TV
a TV series/show/programme TV
satellite/cable/digital TV TV
She's a highly paid TV presenter. TV
I don't know him well; I've only met him twice. twice
They go there twice a week/month/year. twice
a twice-monthly/yearly newsletter twice
an area twice the size of Wales twice
Cats sleep twice as much as people. twice
At 56 he's twice her age. twice
Charges have risen at twice the rate of inflation. twice
She's expecting twins. twin
twin boys/girls twin
a twin brother/sister twin
She twisted a scarf around her head. twist
The telephone cable has got twisted (= wound around itself). twist
A snake was twisting around his arm. twist
She fell and twisted her ankle. twist
The road twists and turns along the coast. twist
narrow twisting streets twist
a twisting staircase twist
Twist the knob to the left to open the door. twist
Nervously I twisted the ring on my finger. twist
I twisted and turned to avoid being caught. twist
twist sth/yourself + adv./prep.: He managed to twist himself round in the restricted space. twist
Twist the wire to form a circle. twist
Her hair was twisted into a knot on top of her head. twist
twist sth (+ adv./prep.): He grabbed me and twisted my arm behind my back. twist
(+ adv./prep.): Her face twisted in anger. twist
The car followed the twists and turns of the mountain road. twist
They approached a twist in the path. twist
the twists and turns of his political career twist
The story has taken another twist. twist
The disappearance of a vital witness added a new twist to the case. twist
By a curious twist of fate we met again only a week or so later. twist
a bizarre twist to the tale twist
She gave the lid another twist and it came off. twist
He gave a shy smile and a little twist of his head. twist
After the crash the car was a mass of twisted metal. twisted
a twisted ankle (= injured by being turned suddenly) twisted
She gave a small twisted smile. twisted
a gnarled and twisted tree twisted
May I borrow it for a day or two? a day, moment, pound, etc. or two
He broke the bar of chocolate in two and gave me half. in two
People arrived in twos and threes. in twos and threes
You can't put all the blame on him. It takes two to make a marriage. it takes two to do sth
He's inclined to put two and two together and make five (= reaches the wrong conclusion from what he sees, hears, etc.). put two and two together
'I'm tired!' 'That makes two of us!' that makes two of us
different racial types type
a rare blood type type
There are three main types of contract(s). type
Bungalows are a type of house. type
She mixes with all types of people. type
She mixes with people of all types. type
I love this type of book. type
I love these types of books. type
I love these type of books. type
What do you charge for this type of work? type
What do you charge for work of this type? type
It is the first car of its type to have this design feature. type
How fast can you type? type
typing errors type
type sth (out/in/up): This letter will need to be typed (out) again. type
Type (in) the filename, then press 'Return'. type
Has that report been typed up yet? type
a typical Italian cafe typical
This is a typical example of Roman pottery. typical
typical of sb/sth: This meal is typical of local cookery. typical
typical for sb/sth: The weather at the moment is not typical for July. typical
A typical working day for me begins at 7.30. typical
On a typical day, we receive about 50 letters. typical
Typical interview questions are 'Why do you want to study law?' or 'Why did you choose this college?' typical
It was typical of her to forget. typical
He spoke with typical enthusiasm. typical
She's late again—typical! typical
The factory typically produces 500 chairs a week. typically
A typically priced meal will be around $10. typically
typically American hospitality typically
Mothers typically worry about their children. typically
Typically, she couldn't find her keys. typically
He was typically modest about his achievements. typically
a front tyre tyre
a back/rear tyre tyre
to pump up a tyre tyre
a flat/burst/punctured tyre tyre
bald/worn tyres tyre
He drove off with a screech of tyres. tyre
an ugly face ugly
an ugly building ugly
an ugly scar ugly
an ugly incident ugly
There were ugly scenes in the streets last night as rioting continued. ugly
our ultimate goal/aim/objective/target ultimate
We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens. ultimate
The ultimate decision lies with the parents. ultimate
This race will be the ultimate test of your skill. ultimate
Silk sheets are the ultimate luxury. ultimate
Nuclear weapons are the ultimate deterrent. ultimate
Ultimately, you'll have to make the decision yourself. ultimately
A poor diet will ultimately lead to illness. ultimately
I put up my umbrella. umbrella
colourful beach umbrellas umbrella
a rolled/furled umbrella umbrella
an umbrella stand umbrella
He lay there, unable to move. unable
I tried to contact him but was unable to. unable
She was unable to hide her excitement. unable
Let us know if you're unable to come. unable
They have been unable or unwilling to resolve the conflict. unable
Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilized society. unacceptable
Noise from the factory has reached an unacceptable level. unacceptable
They're both uncertain about what to do. uncertain
I'm still uncertain of my feelings for him. uncertain
Our future looks uncertain. uncertain
a man of uncertain temper uncertain
It is uncertain what his role in the company will be. uncertain
Uncle Ian uncle
I'm going to visit my uncle. uncle
I've just become an uncle (= because your brother/sister has had a baby). uncle
uncomfortable shoes uncomfortable
I couldn't sleep because the bed was so uncomfortable. uncomfortable
I was sitting in an extremely uncomfortable position. uncomfortable
She still finds it uncomfortable to stand without support. uncomfortable
He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned. uncomfortable
There was an uncomfortable silence. uncomfortable
She was knocked unconscious. unconscious
They found him lying unconscious on the floor. unconscious
unconscious desires unconscious
The brochure is full of unconscious humour. unconscious
She is unconscious of the effect she has on people. unconscious
He was quite unconscious of the danger. unconscious
uncontrolled anger uncontrolled
The thoughts rushed into my mind uncontrolled. uncontrolled
the uncontrolled growth of cities uncontrolled
uncontrolled dumping of toxic wastes uncontrolled
Have you looked under the bed? under
She placed the ladder under (= just lower than) the window. under
The dog squeezed under the gate and ran into the road. under
The boat lay under several feet of water. under
an annual income of under £10 000 under
It took us under an hour. under
Nobody under 18 is allowed to buy alcohol. under
The country is now under martial law. under
The coinage was reformed under Elizabeth I (= when she was queen). under
She has a staff of 19 working under her. under
Under its new conductor, the orchestra has established an international reputation. under
Six suspects are being held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. under
Under the terms of the lease you had no right to sublet the property. under
Is the television still under guarantee? under
The hotel is still under construction. under
The matter is under investigation. under
The wall collapsed under the strain. under
I've been feeling under stress lately. under
I'm under no illusions about what hard work this will be. under
You'll be under anaesthetic, so you won't feel a thing. under
He pulled up the covers and crawled under. under
She took a deep breath and stayed under for more than a minute. under
The boat was going under fast. under
prices of ten dollars and under under
children aged 12 and under under
underground passages/caves/streams underground
underground cables underground
Rescuers found victims trapped several feet underground. underground
toxic waste buried deep underground underground
a network of pipelines running underground underground
The coin rolled underneath the piano. underneath
This jacket's too big, even with a sweater underneath. underneath
Underneath her cool exterior she was really very frightened. underneath
He seems bad-tempered, but he's very soft-hearted underneath. underneath
understand sb: Nobody understands me. understand
He doesn't understand women at all. understand
We understand each other, even if we don't always agree. understand
understand what, how, etc...: They understand what I have been through. understand
I understand how hard things have been for you. understand
understand (that...): I quite understand that you need some time alone. understand
If you want to leave early, I'm sure he'll understand. understand
understand sb doing sth: I quite understand you needing some time alone. understand
understand (sth): Doctors still don't understand much about the disease. understand
No one is answering the phone—I can't understand it. understand
understand why, what, etc...: I could never understand why she was fired. understand
They're too young to understand what is happening. understand
understand sb/sth doing sth: I just can't understand him taking the money. understand
I just can't understand his taking the money. understand
understand that...: He was the first to understand that we live in a knowledge economy. understand
understand (sth): Can you understand French? understand
Do you understand the instructions? understand
She didn't understand the form she was signing. understand
I'm not sure that I understand. Go over it again. understand
I don't want you doing that again. Do you understand? understand
understand what...: I don't understand what he's saying. understand
The committee has little or no understanding of the problem. understanding
The existence of God is beyond human understanding (= humans cannot know whether God exists or not). understanding
Most of the students have a sound understanding of English grammar. understanding
We finally came to an understanding about what hours we would work. understanding
We have this understanding that nobody talks about work over lunch. understanding
We must tackle the problem with sympathy and understanding. understanding
We are looking for a better understanding between the two nations. understanding
Try to show a little more understanding. understanding
My understanding of the situation is... understanding
The statement is open to various understandings. understanding
underwater creatures underwater
an underwater camera underwater
Take a deep breath and see how long you can stay underwater. underwater
She packed one change of underwear. underwear
to undo a button/knot/zip, etc. undo
to undo a jacket/shirt, etc. undo
I undid the package and took out the books. undo
How long have you been unemployed? unemployed
an unemployed builder unemployed
an increase in the number of people registered as unemployed unemployed
a programme to get the long-term unemployed back to work the unemployed
I've joined the ranks of the unemployed (= I've lost my job). the unemployed
an area of high/low unemployment unemployment
rising/falling unemployment unemployment
It was a time of mass unemployment. unemployment
measures to help reduce/tackle unemployment unemployment
the level/rate of unemployment unemployment
unemployment benefit/statistics unemployment
a rise in both inflation and unemployment unemployment
Thousands of young people are facing long-term unemployment. unemployment
a study of male/female unemployment unemployment
an unexpected result unexpected
an unexpected visitor unexpected
The announcement was not entirely unexpected. unexpected
Police officers must be prepared for the unexpected. the unexpected
They had arrived unexpectedly. unexpectedly
an unexpectedly large bill unexpectedly
The plane was unexpectedly delayed. unexpectedly
Not unexpectedly, most local business depends on tourism. unexpectedly
She died unexpectedly of a heart attack. unexpectedly
unfair criticism unfair
unfair (on/to sb): It seems unfair on him to make him pay for everything. unfair
It would be unfair not to let you have a choice. unfair
They had been given an unfair advantage. unfair
unfair dismissal (= a situation in which sb is illegally dismissed from their job) unfair
measures to prevent unfair competition between member countries unfair
Life seems so unfair sometimes. unfair
It's so unfair! unfair
She claims to have been unfairly dismissed. unfairly
The tests discriminate unfairly against older people. unfairly
He was unfortunate to lose in the final round. unfortunate
It was an unfortunate accident. unfortunate
The unfortunate animal was locked inside the house for a week. unfortunate
She described the decision as 'unfortunate'. unfortunate
It was unfortunate that he couldn't speak English. unfortunate
You're putting me in a most unfortunate position. unfortunate
Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting. unfortunately
I can't make it, unfortunately. unfortunately
Unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside. unfortunately
It won't be finished for a few weeks. Unfortunately! unfortunately
an unfriendly atmosphere unfriendly
unfriendly (to/towards sb): There's no need to be so unfriendly towards them. unfriendly
the use of environmentally unfriendly products (= that harm the environment) unfriendly
to be/look/seem/sound unhappy unhappy
an unhappy childhood unhappy
I didn't realize but he was deeply unhappy at that time. unhappy
They were unhappy with their accommodation. unhappy
He was unhappy at being left out of the team. unhappy
Many people are deeply unhappy about the way the government has handled this matter. unhappy
a military/police/nurse's uniform uniform
soldiers in uniform uniform
The hat is part of the school uniform. uniform
Do you have to wear uniform? uniform
uniform rates of pay uniform
The walls were a uniform grey. uniform
Growth has not been uniform across the country. uniform
uniform lines of terraced houses (= they all looked the same) uniform
unimportant details unimportant
relatively/comparatively unimportant unimportant
They dismissed the problem as unimportant. unimportant
This consideration was not unimportant. unimportant
I was just a young girl from a small town and I felt very unimportant. unimportant
I've joined the union. union
a union member union
the Scottish Rugby Union union
the former Soviet Union union
the European Union union
a summit to discuss economic and monetary union union
Northern Ireland's union with Britain union
sexual union union
Everyone's fingerprints are unique. unique
a unique talent unique
The preview offers a unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds. unique
The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe. unique
an atmosphere that is unique to New York unique
The koala is unique to Australia. unique
a fitted kitchen with white units unit
floor/wall units unit
bedroom/kitchen/storage units unit
the intensive care unit unit
a maternity unit unit
army/military/police units unit
Medical units were operating in the disaster area. unit
The cell is the unit of which all living organisms are composed. unit
The basic unit of society is the family. unit
unite in sth: Local resident groups have united in opposition to the plan. unite
unite in doing sth: We will unite in fighting crime. unite
unite (behind/against sb/sth): Will they unite behind the new leader? unite
Nationalist parties united to oppose the government's plans. unite
unite (sb/sth): A special bond unites our two countries. unite
His aim was to unite Italy. unite
The two countries united in 1887. unite
unite (sb/sth) (with sb/sth): She unites keen business skills with a charming personality. unite
the United States of America united
efforts to build a united Europe united
We need to become a more united team. united
They are united in their opposition to the plan. united
We should present a united front (= an appearance of being in agreement with each other). united
theories of how the universe began universe
a degree from the university of life the university of life
an unkind remark unkind
He was never actually unkind to them. unkind
It would be unkind to go without him. unkind
She never said anything unkind about anyone. unkind
a species of insect previously unknown to science unknown
He was trying, for some unknown reason, to count the stars. unknown
The man's identity remains unknown. unknown
an unknown actor unknown
The author is virtually unknown outside Poland. unknown
The disease is as yet unknown in Europe (= there have been no cases there). unknown
It was not unknown for people to have to wait several hours (= it happened sometimes). unknown
You won't get paid for time off unless you have a doctor's note. unless
I won't tell them—not unless you say I can. unless
Unless I'm mistaken, she was back at work yesterday. unless
He hasn't got any hobbies—unless you call watching TV a hobby. unless
I sleep with the window open unless it's really cold. unless
Unless something unexpected happens, I'll see you tomorrow. unless
Have a cup of tea—unless you'd prefer a cold drink? unless
Music is quite unlike any other art form. unlike
The sound was not unlike that of birds singing. unlike
Unlike most systems, this one is very easy to install. unlike
It's very unlike him to be so late. unlike
They are both teachers. Otherwise they are quite unlike. unlike
unlikely (to do sth): The project seemed unlikely to succeed. unlikely
unlikely (that...): It's most (= very) unlikely that she'll arrive before seven. unlikely
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager. unlikely
She gave me an unlikely explanation for her behaviour. unlikely
unload sth from sth: Everyone helped to unload the luggage from the car. unload
unload (sth): This isn't a suitable place to unload the van. unload
The truck driver was waiting to unload. unload
He was very unlucky not to win. unlucky
If you're unlucky enough to get trapped in a lift, remember not to panic. unlucky
By some unlucky chance, her name was left off the list. unlucky
Some people think it's unlucky to walk under a ladder. unlucky
Thirteen is often considered an unlucky number. unlucky
Start number 13 proved unlucky for the Swiss skier. unlucky
unnecessary expense unnecessary
They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. unnecessary
All this fuss is totally unnecessary. unnecessary
That last comment was a little unnecessary, wasn't it? unnecessary
an unpleasant experience unpleasant
The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink. unpleasant
He was very unpleasant to me. unpleasant
She said some very unpleasant things about you. unpleasant
The job was beginning to make unreasonable demands on his free time. unreasonable
The fees they charge are not unreasonable. unreasonable
It would be unreasonable to expect somebody to come at such short notice. unreasonable
He was being totally unreasonable about it. unreasonable
She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation. unsteady
an unsteady hand unsteady
His efforts to get a job proved unsuccessful. unsuccessful
They were unsuccessful in meeting their objectives for the year. unsuccessful
She made several unsuccessful attempts to see him. unsuccessful
an untidy desk untidy
untidy hair untidy
Why do you have to be so untidy? untidy
Let's wait until the rain stops. until
Until she spoke I hadn't realized she wasn't English. until
You're not going out until you've finished this. until
Until now I have always lived alone. until
They moved here in 2009. Until then they'd always been in the London area. until
He continued working up until his death. until
The street is full of traffic from morning till night. until
You can stay on the bus until London (= until you reach London). until
It's unusual for the trees to flower so early. unusual
She has a very unusual name. unusual
It's not unusual for young doctors to work a 70-hour week (= it happens often). unusual
an unusual colour unusual
unusually high levels of radiation unusually
an unusually cold winter unusually
The turnout was unusually low. unusually
Unusually for him, he wore a tie. unusually
They are unwilling to invest any more money in the project. unwilling
She was unable, or unwilling, to give me any further details. unwilling
The country was drawn unwillingly into the war. unwillingly
She agreed to their conditions, albeit unwillingly. unwillingly
He jumped up from his chair. up
The sun was already up (= had risen) when they set off. up
They live up in the mountains. up
It didn't take long to put the tent up. up
I pinned the notice up on the wall. up
Lay the cards face up (= facing upwards) on the table. up
You look nice with your hair up (= arranged on top of or at the back of your head). up
Up you come! (= said when lifting a child) up
She turned the volume up. up
Prices are still going up (= rising). up
United were 3-1 up at half-time. up
The wind is getting up (= blowing more strongly). up
Sales are well up on last year. up
A car drove up and he got in. up
She went straight up to the door and knocked loudly. up
They've moved up north. up
We drove up to Inverness to see my father. up
She tore the paper up. up
They've had the road up (= with the surface broken or removed) to lay some pipes. up
How shall we divide up the work? up
We ate all the food up. up
The stream has dried up. up
I have some paperwork to finish up. up
Do your coat up; it's cold. up
Time's up. Stop writing and hand in your papers. up
I stayed up late (= did not go to bed until late) last night. up
He's up and about again after his illness. up
I could tell something was up by the looks on their faces. up
What's up? (= What is the matter?) up
What's up with him? He looks furious. up
Is anything up? You can tell me. up
I can take up to four people (= but no more than four) in my car. up to sth
The temperature went up to 35°C. up to sth
Read up to page 100. up to sth
Up to now he's been very quiet. up to sth
The boat bobbed up and down on the water. up and down
She was pacing up and down in front of her desk. up and down
It's not up to you to tell me how to do my job. be up to sb
Shall we eat out or stay in? It's up to you. be up to sb
She climbed up the flight of steps. up
The village is further up the valley. up
We live just up the road, past the post office. up
a cruise up the Rhine up
The decision was based upon two considerations. upon
the upper lip upper
the upper deck upper
the upper arm upper
the upper slopes of the mountain upper
a member of the upper middle class upper
salaries at the upper end of the pay scale upper
There is an upper limit of £20 000 spent on any one project. upper
upset sb/yourself: This decision is likely to upset a lot of people. upset
Try not to let him upset you. upset
Don't upset yourself about it—let's just forget it ever happened. upset
it upsets sb that...: It upset him that nobody had bothered to tell him about it. upset
it upsets sb to do sth: It upsets me to think of her all alone in that big house. upset
There's no point getting upset about it. upset
I understand how upset you must be feeling. upset
She was upset that he had left without saying goodbye. upset
I've been off work with an upset stomach. upset
an upsetting experience upsetting
She finds the divorce too upsetting to talk about. upsetting
The police turned the whole house upside down looking for clues. turn sth upside down
His sudden death turned her world upside down. turn sth upside down
The painting looks like it's upside down to me. upside down
The cat belongs to the people who live upstairs. upstairs
I carried her bags upstairs. upstairs
She went upstairs to get dressed. upstairs
an upstairs room upstairs
We've converted the upstairs into an office. upstairs
an upward gaze upward
A flight of steps led upwards to the front door. upwards
Place your hands on the table with the palms facing upwards. upwards
The corners of her mouth curved upwards in amusement. upwards
damage to both urban and rural environments urban
urban areas urban
urban life urban
urban development (= the process of building towns and cities or making them larger) urban
urban renewal/regeneration (= the process of improving the buildings, etc. in the poor parts of a town or city) urban
efforts to control urban sprawl (= the spread of city buildings into the countryside) urban
urge sb to do sth: She urged him to stay. urge
Police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately. urge
urge that...: The report urged that all children be taught to swim. urge
urge (sb) + speech: 'Why not give it a try?' she urged (him). urge
The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution. urge
sexual urges urge
urge to do sth: I had a sudden urge to hit him. urge
an urgent appeal for information urgent
a problem that requires urgent attention urgent
'Can I see you for a moment?' 'Is it urgent?' urgent
Mark the message 'urgent', please. urgent
The law is in urgent need of reform. urgent
They've called an urgent meeting for this evening. urgent
It is urgent that the law be changed. urgent
an urgent whisper urgent
Her voice sounded urgent on the phone. urgent
She gave us a picture as a wedding present. us
We'll take the dog with us. us
Hello, it's us back again. us
use sth: Can I use your phone? use
Have you ever used this software before? use
How often do you use (= travel by) the bus? use
They were able to achieve a settlement without using military force. use
The applicator makes the glue easy to use. use
The oven looked as if it had never been used. use
I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from). use
use sth for sth/for doing sth: We used a carrot for the snowman's nose. use
The blue files are used for storing old invoices. use
use sth to do sth: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. use
use sth as sth: The building is currently being used as a warehouse. use
You can't keep using your bad back as an excuse. use
This type of heater uses a lot of electricity. use
I hope you haven't used all the milk. use
The poem uses simple language. use
That's a word I never use. use
You have to use the past tense. use
Making soup is a good way of using up leftover vegetables. use sth up
A ban was imposed on the use of chemical weapons. use
The software is designed for use in schools. use
I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time. use
The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today. use
The bar is for the use of members only. use
I'm sure you'll think of a use for it. use
This chemical has a wide range of industrial uses. use
You can throw those away—they're no use to anyone. be no use (to sb)
What's the use of worrying about it? it's no use (doing sth), what's the use (of doing sth)?
It's no use—I can't persuade her. it's no use (doing sth), what's the use (of doing sth)?
We could make better use of our resources. make use of sth/sb
You should make use of your contacts. make use of sth/sb
used to doing sth: I'm not used to eating so much at lunchtime. used
used to sth: I found the job tiring at first but I soon got used to it. used
used cars used
I used to live in London. used to
We used to go sailing on the lake in summer. used to
I didn't use to like him much when we were at school. used to
You used to see a lot of her, didn't you? used to
a useful gadget useful
useful (to do sth): It can be useful to write a short summary of your argument first. useful
useful (to sb): He might be useful to us. useful
useful (for sth/for doing sth): These plants are particularly useful for brightening up shady areas. useful
Don't just sit watching television—make yourself useful! useful
This information could prove useful. useful
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). useful
Some products can be recycled at the end of their useful life. useful
This pen is useless. useless
useless (to do sth): He knew it was useless to protest. useless
useless (doing sth): It's useless worrying about it. useless
The quality ranged from acceptable to worse than useless. useless
She tried to work, but it was useless (= she wasn't able to). useless
road users user
computer software users user
a user manual user
She made all the usual excuses. usual
He came home later than usual. usual
She sat in her usual seat at the back. usual
He didn't sound like his usual happy self. usual
They asked me why I wanted the job and why I thought I was suitable—you know, the usual thing. usual
usual (for sb/sth) (to do sth): It is usual to start a speech by thanking everybody for coming. usual
Steve, as usual, was the last to arrive. as usual
As usual at that hour, the place was deserted. as usual
Despite her problems, she carried on working as usual. as usual
I'm usually home by 6 o'clock. usually
We usually go by car. usually
How long does the journey usually take? usually
the Christmas/Easter/summer vacation vacation
the long vacation (= the summer vacation) vacation
They're on vacation in Hawaii right now. vacation
You look tired—you should take a vacation. vacation
The job includes two weeks' paid vacation. vacation
a vacation home vacation
a valid passport valid
a bus pass valid for 1 month valid
They have a valid claim to compensation. valid
a small town set in a valley valley
a wooded valley valley
the valley floor valley
the Shenandoah Valley valley
a valuable experience valuable
The book provides valuable information on recent trends. valuable
This advice was to prove valuable. valuable
Spinach is a valuable source of iron. valuable
valuable antiques valuable
Luckily, nothing valuable was stolen. valuable
My home is my most valuable asset. valuable
moral values value
a return to traditional values in education, such as firm discipline value
The young have a completely different set of values and expectations. value
The value of regular exercise should not be underestimated. value
The arrival of canals was of great value to many industries. value
to be of little/no value to sb value
This ring has great sentimental value for me. value
I suppose it has a certain novelty value (= it's interesting because it's new). value
food with a high nutritional value value
The story has very little news value. value
to go up/rise/increase in value value
to go down/fall/drop in value value
rising property values value
The winner will receive a prize to the value of £1 000. value
Sports cars tend to hold their value well. value
to be good/excellent value (= worth the money it costs) value
to be bad/poor value (= not worth the money it costs) value
Larger sizes give the best value for money. value
They're only £40—not bad value, really. value
This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members. value
The property has been valued at over $2 million. value
value sb/sth (as sth): I really value him as a friend. value
value sb/sth (for sth): The area is valued for its vineyards. value
a valued member of staff value
They don't seem to value honesty very highly. value
a furniture van van
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) van
a delivery van van
a van driver van
The dial records very slight variations in pressure. variation
Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation. variation
regional/seasonal variation (= depending on the region or time of year) variation
This soup is a spicy variation on a traditional favourite. variation
varied opinions varied
a wide and varied selection of cheeses varied
He led a full and varied life. varied
I've had a varied career. varied
There is a wide variety of patterns to choose from. variety
He resigned for a variety of reasons. variety
This tool can be used in a variety of ways. variety
I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer. variety
We all need variety in our diet. variety
We want more variety in our work. variety
Apples come in a great many varieties. variety
a rare variety of orchid variety
different varieties of English variety
My cooking is of the 'quick and simple' variety. variety
Tents come in various shapes and sizes. various
She took the job for various reasons. various
There are various ways of doing this. various
The students' work varies considerably in quality. vary
The quality of the students' work varies considerably. vary
New techniques were introduced with varying degrees of success. vary
vary with sth: The menu varies with the season. vary
vary according to sth: Prices vary according to the type of room you require. vary
vary from sth to sth: Pulse rates vary slightly from person to person. vary
vary (between A and B): Class numbers vary between 25 and 30. vary
'What time do you start work?' 'It varies.' vary
The job enables me to vary the hours I work. vary
The aerobics instructor varies the routine each week. vary
a vast area of forest vast
a vast crowd vast
a vast amount of information vast
At dusk bats appear in vast numbers. vast
His business empire was vast. vast
In the vast majority of cases, this should not be a problem. vast
Your help made a vast difference. vast
We've hired a marquee at vast expense. vast
green vegetables (= for example cabbage ) vegetable
root vegetables (= for example carrots ) vegetable
a salad of raw vegetables vegetable
a vegetable garden/patch/plot vegetable
vegetable matter (= plants in general) vegetable
motor vehicles (= cars, buses, lorries/trucks, etc.) vehicle
Are you the driver of this vehicle? vehicle
rows of parked vehicles vehicle
They ventured nervously into the water. venture
He's never ventured abroad in his life. venture
There are two versions of the game, a long one and a short one. version
the latest version of the software package version
the de luxe/luxury version version
She gave us her version of what had happened that day. version
Their versions of how the accident happened conflict. version
the film version of 'War and Peace' version
The English version of the novel is due for publication next year. version
the vertical axis of the graph vertical
The cliff was almost vertical. vertical
There was a vertical drop to the ocean. vertical
very small very
very quickly very
Very few people know that. very
Thanks very much. very
'Do you like it?' 'Yeah, I do. Very much.' very
'Is it what you expected?' 'Oh yes, very much so.' very
'Are you busy?' 'Not very.' very
The new building has been very much admired. very
I'm not very (= not at all) impressed. very
I'm very very grateful. very
They wanted the very best quality. very
Be there by six at the very latest. very
At last he had his very own car (= belonging to him and to nobody else). very
We flew home via Dubai. via
murder/rape, etc. victims victim
accident/earthquake/famine, etc. victims victim
AIDS/cancer/stroke, etc. victims victim
victims of crime victim
She was the innocent victim of an arson attack. victim
Schools are the latest victims of cuts in public spending. victim
They were the victims of a cruel hoax. victim
He swept to victory in the final of the championship. roar, romp, sweep, etc. to victory
The movie will be released on video in June. video
Do we have a blank video? video
A wedding is the perfect subject for video. video
the use of video in schools video
a video of 'ET' video
a home video (= not a professional one) video
a video shop/store video
The lake soon came into view. view
The sun disappeared from view. view
There was nobody in view. view
Sit down—you're blocking my view. view
I didn't have a good view of the stage. view
There were magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. view
The view from the top of the tower was spectacular. view
a sea/mountain view view
I'd like a room with a view. view
He has an optimistic view of life. view
the Christian view of the world view
The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last. view
The book gives readers an inside view of political life. view
to have different/conflicting/opposing views view
to have strong political views view
view (about/on sth): His views on the subject were well known. view
This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television. view
We take the view that it would be wrong to interfere. view
In my view it was a waste of time. view
What is needed is a frank exchange of views. view
People came from all over the world to view her work. view
A viewing platform gave stunning views over the valley. view
The eclipse should only be viewed through a special lens. view
view (sb/sth as sth): When the car was first built, the design was viewed as highly original. view
How do you view your position within the company? view
view sb/sth with sth: She viewed him with suspicion. view
You should view their offer with a great deal of caution. view
We visited towns and villages all over Spain. village
a fishing/mountain/seaside village village
the village shop village
Her books are about village life. village
The whole village was invited to the party. village
crimes/acts/threats of violence violence
violence (against sb): He condemned the protesters' use of violence against the police. violence
domestic violence (= between family members) violence
Why do they always have to resort to violence? violence
Violence broke out/erupted inside the prison last night. violence
Is there too much sex and violence on TV? violence
The violence of her feelings surprised him. violence
the violence of the eruption violence
He reacted to the idea with some violence. violence
violent crime violent
Students were involved in violent clashes with the police. violent
He met with a violent death (= he was murdered, killed in a fight, etc.). violent
Her husband was a violent man. violent
The crowd suddenly turned violent. violent
Children should not be allowed to watch violent movies (= that show a lot of violence). violent
There was a violent reaction from the public. violent
I took a violent dislike to him. violent
a violent explosion violent
a violent change violent
a violent headache violent
She shook her head violently. violently
to shiver violently violently
He was violently sick. violently
They are violently opposed to the idea. violently
The crowd reacted violently. violently
to be virtually impossible virtually
Virtually all students will be exempt from the tax. virtually
He virtually admitted he was guilty. virtually
This year's results are virtually the same as last year's. virtually
The red squirrel has become virtually extinct in most of the country. virtually
the flu virus virus
a virus infection virus
There's a virus going around the office. virus
The virus in the software was programmed to corrupt the hard disk. virus
The house is clearly visible from the beach. visible
Most stars are not visible to the naked eye. visible
The moon was just visible between the clouds. visible
visible benefits visible
a visible police presence visible
He showed no visible sign of emotion. visible
She made a visible effort to control her anger. visible
After using the cream for a month, I could see no visible difference. visible
to have good/perfect/poor/blurred/normal vision vision
20-20 vision (= the ability to see perfectly) vision
Cats have good night vision. vision
The couple moved outside her field of vision. vision
He glimpsed something on the edge of his vision. vision
He had a vision of a world in which there would be no wars. vision
I had visions of us getting hopelessly lost. vision
The word conjures up visions of home and family. vision
The idea came to her in a vision. vision
a leader of vision vision
He's a competent politician, but he lacks vision. vision
She went to visit relatives in Wales. visit
The Prime Minister is visiting Japan at the moment. visit
You should visit your dentist at least twice a year. visit
This is an area rarely visited by Europeans. visit
For more information, visit our website. visit
We don't live here. We're just visiting. visit
visit sth: The lake is also visited by seals in the summer. visit
government inspectors visiting schools visit
It's my first visit to New York. visit
They're on an exchange visit to France. visit
If you have time, pay a visit to the local museum. visit
We had a visit from the police last night. visit
Is this a social visit, or is it business? visit
a visit to the doctor visit
a home visit (= when your doctor visits you) visit
Visits to our website have doubled in a year. visit
We've got visitors coming this weekend. visitor
Do you get many visitors? visitor
She's a frequent visitor to the US. visitor
The theme park attracts 2.5 million visitors a year. visitor
How can we attract more visitors to our website? visitor
vital (for sth): the vitamins that are vital for health vital
vital (to sth): Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise. vital
Reading is of vital importance in language learning. vital
The police play a vital role in our society. vital
vital that...: It is vital that you keep accurate records when you are self-employed. vital
vital to do sth: It was vital to show that he was not afraid. vital
to have a wide/limited vocabulary vocabulary
your active vocabulary (= the words that you use) vocabulary
your passive vocabulary (= the words that you understand but don't use) vocabulary
Reading will increase your vocabulary. vocabulary
The word 'failure' is not in his vocabulary (= for him, failure does not exist). vocabulary
When did the word 'bungalow' first enter the vocabulary? vocabulary
Employees should have a voice in the decision-making process. voice
I could hear voices in the next room. voice
He recognized Sarah's voice. voice
to speak in a deep/soft/loud/quiet, etc. voice voice
'I promise,' she said in a small voice (= a quiet, shy voice). voice
to raise/lower your voice (= to speak louder/more quietly) voice
Keep your voice down (= speak quietly). voice
Don't take that tone of voice with me! voice
Her voice shook with emotion. voice
'There you are,' said a voice behind me. voice
When did his voice break (= become deep like a man's)? voice
He was suffering from flu and had lost his voice (= could not speak). voice
She has a good singing voice. voice
She was in good voice (= singing well) at the concert tonight. voice
How do you measure the volume of a gas? volume
jars of different volumes volume
Wait until the dough doubles in volume before kneading it again. volume
the sheer volume (= large amount) of business volume
This work has grown in volume recently. volume
New roads are being built to cope with the increased volume of traffic. volume
Sales volumes fell 0.2% in June. volume
to turn the volume up/down volume
an encyclopedia in 20 volumes volume
There were 21 votes for and 17 against the motion, with 2 abstentions. vote
The motion was passed by 6 votes to 3. vote
The chairperson has the casting/deciding vote. vote
The Green candidate won over 3 000 of the 14 000 votes cast. vote
to have/take a vote on an issue vote
The issue was put to the vote. vote
The vote was unanimous. vote
She obtained 40% of the vote. vote
The party increased their share of the vote. vote
the student vote vote
the Labour vote vote
In Britain and the US, people get the vote at 18. vote
vote (for/against sb/sth): Did you vote for or against her? vote
How did you vote at the last election? vote
vote in favour of sth: Over 60% of members voted in favour of (= for) the motion. vote
vote (on sth): We'll listen to the arguments on both sides and then vote on it. vote
Only about half of the electorate bothered to vote. vote
vote sth: We voted Democrat in the last election. vote
vote to do sth: Parliament voted to set up an independent inquiry into the matter. vote
He was voted most promising new director. vote
wages of £200 a week wage
a weekly wage of £200 wage
wage cuts wage
a wage increase of 3% wage
a wage rise of 3% wage
wage demands/claims/settlements wage
Wages are paid on Fridays. wage
There are extra benefits for people on low wages. wage
Tax and insurance are deducted from your wages. wage
The staff have agreed to a voluntary wage freeze (= a situation in which wages are not increased for a time). wage
wage sth: The rebels have waged a guerrilla war since 2007. wage
wage sth against/on sb/sth: He alleged that a press campaign was being waged against him. wage
He put his arm around her waist. waist
She was paralysed from the waist down (= in the area below her waist). waist
The workmen were stripped to the waist (= wearing no clothes on the top half of their bodies). waist
a skirt with an elasticated waist waist
She rang the bell and waited. wait
The President agreed to speak to the waiting journalists. wait
I've been waiting (for) twenty minutes. wait
I'll wait outside until the meeting's over. wait
wait for sb/sth: Wait for me! wait
wait for sb/sth to do sth: We're waiting for the rain to stop before we go out. wait
wait to do sth: Hurry up! We're waiting to go. wait
You'll just have to wait your turn (= wait until your turn comes). wait
wait (for sth): Leeds United had waited for success for eighteen years. wait
This is just the opportunity I've been waiting for. wait
wait for sb/sth to do sth: He's waiting for me to make a mistake. wait
I waited my chance and slipped out when no one was looking. wait
wait (for sb): There's a letter waiting for you at home. wait
wait to do sth: The hotel had a taxi waiting to collect us. wait
I've got some calls to make but they can wait until tomorrow. wait
I'm afraid this can't wait. It's very important. wait
Can you wait a second while I make a call? wait a minute/moment/second
Wait a minute—this isn't the right key. wait a minute/moment/second
The children can't wait for Christmas to come. I, they, etc. can't wait/can hardly wait
I can hardly wait to see him again. I, they, etc. can't wait/can hardly wait
I'll ask the waitress for the bill. waiter
Waiter, could you bring me some water? waiter
wake (up): What time do you usually wake up in the morning? wake
I always wake early in the summer. wake
Wake up! It's eight o'clock. wake
wake to sth: They woke to a clear blue sky. wake
wake from sth: She had just woken from a deep sleep. wake
wake to do sth: He woke up to find himself alone in the house. wake
wake sb (up): Try not to wake the baby up. wake
I was woken by the sound of someone moving around. wake
The baby is just learning to walk. walk
'How did you get here?' 'I walked.' walk
The door opened and Jo walked in. walk
She missed the bus and had to walk home. walk
The school is within easy walking distance of the train station. walk
walk sth: Children here walk several miles to school. walk
(+ adv./prep.): We're going walking in the mountains this summer. walk
I walked across Scotland with a friend. walk
walk sth: They love walking the moors. walk
They hinted that they would walk out of the peace talks. walk out (of sth)
She just walked up to the desk and asked to see the manager. walk up (to sb/sth)
Let's go for a walk. walk
I like to have a walk in the evenings. walk
She's taken the dog for a walk. walk
He set out on the long walk home. walk
The office is ten minutes' walk from here. walk
a ten-minute walk walk
It's only a short walk to the beach. walk
a circular walk walk
There are some interesting walks in the area. walk
a guided walk around the farm walk
to go walking walking
walking boots walking
a walking holiday in Scotland walking
The fields were divided by stone walls. wall
He sat on the wall and watched the others playing. wall
I'm going to paint the walls white and the ceiling pink. wall
Hang the picture on the wall opposite the window. wall
She leaned against the wall. wall
We wandered back towards the car. wander
wander sth: The child was found wandering the streets alone. wander
wander away/off: The child wandered off and got lost. wander
wander from/off sth: They had wandered from the path into the woods. wander
It's easy to be distracted and let your attention wander. wander
Try not to let your mind wander. wander
wander away, back, to, etc. sth: Her thoughts wandered back to her youth. wander
Don't wander off the subject—keep to the point.` wander
I went to the park and had a wander around. wander
want sth: We'll want more furniture for the new office. want
What this house wants is a good clean. want
It wants a special sort of person for that job. want
want doing sth: The plants want watering daily. want
want to be/have sth: The plants want to be watered daily. want
want sth: Do you want some more tea? want
She's always wanted a large family. want
All I want is the truth. want
Thanks for the present—it's just what I wanted. want
I can do whatever I want. want
The last thing I wanted was to upset you. want
The party wants her as leader. want
want (to do sth): What do you want to do tomorrow? want
'It's time you did your homework.' 'I don't want to!' want
There are two points which I wanted to make. want
I just wanted to know if everything was all right. want
You can come too, if you want. want
want sb/sth to do sth: Do you want me to help? want
We didn't want this to happen. want
I want it (to be) done as quickly as possible. want
want sb/sth doing sth: I don't want you coming home so late. want
want sb/sth + adj.: Do you want your coffee black or white? want
the Second World War war
the threat of (a) nuclear war war
to win/lose a/the war war
the war between England and Scotland war
England's war with/against Scotland war
It was the year Britain declared war on Germany. war
Social and political problems led to the outbreak (= the beginning) of war. war
Where were you living when war broke out? war
The government does not want to go to war (= start a war) unless all other alternatives have failed. war
How long have they been at war? war
a war hero war
In the Middle Ages England waged war on France. war
Her husband was killed during the war. war
More troops are being despatched to the war zone. war
the theatre of war (= the area in which fighting takes place) war
the class war war
a trade war war
The government has declared war on drug dealers. war
We seem to be winning the war against crime. war
His smile was warm and friendly. warm
The speaker was given a warm welcome/reception. warm
Please send her my warmest congratulations. warm
Her comments were greeted with warm applause. warm
a warm pair of socks warm
This sleeping bag is very warm. warm
a warm house warm
a warm breeze warm
Wash the blouse in warm soapy water. warm
It's nice and warm in here. warm
Are you warm enough? warm
The children jumped up and down to keep warm. warm
You'll be as warm as toast in here. warm
Heat the bread until it is warm to the touch. warm
Wait for the warmer weather before putting the plants in the garden. warm
The sun felt warm on his skin. warm
I can't seem to get warm. warm
warm sth/sb/yourself (up): I'll warm up some milk. warm
Come in and warm yourself by the fire. warm
The alcohol warmed and relaxed him. warm
warm (up): As the climate warms (up) the ice caps will melt. warm
She felt the warmth of his arms around her. warmth
The animals huddled together for warmth. warmth
He led the child into the warmth and safety of the house. warmth
They were touched by the warmth of the welcome. warmth
His expression lacked warmth or encouragement. warmth
The area is famous for the warmth and hospitality of its people. warmth
warn sb: I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't listen. warn
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money. warn
warn (sb) about/against sb/sth: He warned us against pickpockets. warn
warn (sb) of sth: Police have warned of possible delays. warn
warn (sb) that...: She was warned that if she did it again she would lose her job. warn
warn sb what, how, etc...: I had been warned what to expect. warn
warn (sb) + speech: 'Beware of pickpockets,' she warned (him). warn
warn (sb) against/about sth: The guidebook warns against walking alone at night. warn
warn sb (to do sth): He warned Billy to keep away from his daughter. warn
They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather. warn
'I'm warning you!' said James, losing his patience. warn
Doctors issued a warning against eating any fish caught in the river. warning
to give sb fair/advance/adequate warning of sth warning
The bridge collapsed without (any) warning. warning
Let me give you a word of warning. warning
a government health warning warning
Many people continue to ignore warnings about the dangers of sunbathing. warning
The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory. warning
to give sb a verbal/written/final warning warning
wash sth/sb: These jeans need washing. wash
to wash the car wash
to wash your hands wash
Wash the fruit thoroughly before eating. wash
wash sth from sth: She washed the blood from his face. wash
wash sth/sb + adj.: The beach had been washed clean by the tide. wash
I washed and changed before going out. wash
wash yourself: She was no longer able to wash herself. wash
Go and get washed up. wash up
to wash out empty bottles wash sth out
Part of the path had been washed away by the sea. wash sb/sth away
The rain had washed away the footprints. wash sb/sth away
Those grease stains won't wash off. wash off
Wash that mud off your boots before you come in. wash sth off (sth)
These ink stains won't wash out. wash out
a gentle shampoo for frequent washing washing
I do the washing (= wash the clothes) in our house. washing
a pile of dirty washing washing
Would you hang the washing out (= hang it outside to dry)? washing
waste sth: to waste time/food/energy waste
waste sth on sth: Why waste money on clothes you don't need? waste
We got straight down to business without wasting time on small talk. waste
waste sth (in) doing sth: She wasted no time in rejecting the offer (= she rejected it immediately). waste
You're wasting your time trying to explain it to him (= because he will not understand). waste
waste sb/sth: It was a wasted opportunity. waste
His talents are wasted in that job. waste
waste sb/sth as sth: You're wasted as a sales manager—you should have been an actor. waste
household/industrial waste waste
toxic wastes waste
waste disposal (= the process of getting rid of waste) waste
I hate unnecessary waste. waste
It seems such a waste to throw good food away. waste
I hate to see good food go to waste (= be thrown away). waste
The report is critical of the department's waste of resources. waste
What a waste of paper! waste
These meetings are a complete waste of time. waste
They believe the statue is a waste of taxpayers' money. waste
waste plastic waste
Waste water is pumped from the factory into a nearby river. waste
The car was found on a piece of waste ground. waste
watch sb/sth: to watch television/a football game watch
watch sth for sth: He watched the house for signs of activity. watch
watch (for sth): He watched for signs of activity in the house. watch
'Would you like to play?' 'No thanks—I'll just watch.' watch
She stood and watched as the taxi drove off. watch
We watched to see what would happen next. watch
watch what, how, etc...: Watch what I do, then you try. watch
watch sb/sth doing sth: She watched the kids playing in the yard. watch
watch sb/sth do sth: They watched the bus disappear into the distance. watch
Could you watch my bags for me while I buy a paper? watch
watch sth/yourself: Watch yourself! (= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation) watch
Watch your bag—there are thieves around. watch
I have to watch every penny (= be careful what I spend). watch
Watch your head on the low ceiling. watch
watch where, what, etc...: Hey, watch where you're going! watch
The cashiers were asked to watch out for forged banknotes. watch out for sb/sth
Watch out! There's a car coming! watch out
She kept looking anxiously at her watch. watch
My watch is fast/slow. watch
a glass of water water
drinking water water
water pollution water
clean/dirty water water
water shortages water
There is hot and cold running water in all the bedrooms. water
The water (= the supply of water) was turned off for several hours each day during the drought. water
We walked down to the water's edge. water
She fell into the water. water
shallow/deep water water
In the lagoon the water was calm. water
the grey waters of the River Clyde water
This species is found in coastal waters around the Indian Ocean. water
She dived under the water. water
The leaves floated on the water. water
He disappeared under the water. water
I could see my reflection in the water. water
radio/sound/ultrasonic waves wave
She declined the offer with a wave of her hand. wave
With a wave and a shout he ran down the road to meet us. wave
He gave us a wave as the bus drove off. wave
Wave after wave of aircraft passed overhead. wave
a wave of opposition/protest/violence, etc. wave
a crime wave wave
There has been a new wave of bombings since the peace talks broke down. wave
A wave of fear swept over him. wave
Guilt and horror flooded her in waves. wave
Three hundred employees lost their jobs in the latest wave of redundancies. wave
A wave of panic spread through the crowd. wave
Huge waves were breaking on the shore. wave
Surfers flocked to the beach to ride the waves. wave
the gentle sound of waves lapping wave
Children were playing in the waves. wave
Seagulls bobbed on the waves. wave
The wind made little waves on the pond. wave
The flag waved in the breeze. wave
The people on the bus waved and we waved back. wave
wave at/to sb: Why did you wave at him? wave
wave sth (about/around): A man in the water was shouting and waving his arms around frantically. wave
wave sth at sb: She waved her hand dismissively at the housekeeper. wave
wave sb sth: My mother was crying as I waved her goodbye. wave
wave sth to sb: My mother was crying as I waved goodbye to her. wave
wave sth/sb + adv./prep.: 'He's over there,' said Ali, waving a hand towards some trees. wave
I showed my pass to the security guard and he waved me through. wave
She waved me away impatiently. wave
wave sth: Crowds lined the route, waving flags and cheering. wave
wave sth + adv./prep.: 'I'm rich!' she exclaimed, waving the money under his nose. wave
I have changed in every way. way
It's been quite a day, one way and another (= for several reasons). way
A little way up on the left is the Museum of Modern Art. way
September was a long way off. way
The area's wine industry still has a way to go to full maturity. way
You came all this way to see us? way
We still have a ways to go. way
the way in/out way
They escaped out the back way. way
Which way did they go? way
We just missed a car coming the other way. way
Look both ways (= look left and right) before crossing the road. way
Make sure that sign's the right way up. way
Kids were running this way and that (= in all directions). way
They decided to split the money four ways (= between four different people). way
Which way (= for which party) are you going to vote? way
the best/quickest/shortest way from A to B way
Can you tell me the way to Leicester Square? way
to ask sb the way way
We went the long way round. way
Get out of my way! I'm in a hurry. way
Riot police with shields were blocking the demonstrators' way. way
We fought our way through the dense vegetation. way
Unfortunately they ran into a snowstorm along the way. way
106 Headley Way way
They grinned at her in a friendly way. way
It was not his way to admit that he had made a mistake. way
Don't worry, if she seems quiet—it's just her way. way
He was showing off, as is the way with adolescent boys. way
way to do sth: That's not the right way to hold a pair of scissors. way
That's no way to speak to your mother! way
way of doing sth: I'm not happy with this way of working. way
way (that...): It's not what you say, it's the way that you say it. way
I hate the way she always criticizes me. way
I told you we should have done it my way! way
Infectious diseases can be acquired in several ways. way
I generally get what I want one way or another (= by some means). way
I moved my legs out of the way so that she could get past. out of the way
I didn't say anything until Dad was out of the way. out of the way
I think it should go on the other way round. the other way round
I didn't leave you. It was the other way round (= you left me). the other way round
I'd better be on my way (= I must leave) soon. on your/the/its way
The letter should be on its way to you. on your/the/its way
He stopped for breakfast on the way. on your/the/its way
She grabbed her camera and bag on her way out. on your/the/its way
We lost our way in the dark. lose your way
She didn't speak a word to me all the way back home. all the way
By the way, I found that book you were looking for. by the way
What's the time, by the way? by the way
Oh by the way, if you see Jackie, tell her I'll call her this evening. by the way
You'll have to move—you're in my way. in the/sb's way
I left them alone, as I felt I was in the way. in the/sb's way
'Do you want to help?' 'No way!' (there is) no way
No way am I going to drive them there. (there is) no way
There's no way we could afford that sort of money. (there is) no way
the American way of life a/the/sb's way of life
She finished the race way ahead of the other runners. way
I must be going home; it's way past my bedtime. way
The price is way above what we can afford. way
They live way out in the suburbs. way
This skirt is way (= a lot) too short. way
I guessed that there would be a hundred people there, but I was way out (= wrong by a large amount). way
Things just got way difficult. way
I'm way glad to hear that. way
I first met him way back in the 80s. way back (in...)
Way back, when he was a boy, he had lived on a farm in Wales. way back (in...)
We've moved to Atlanta. we
We'd (= the company would) like to offer you the job. we
Why don't we go and see it together? we
We should take more care of our historic buildings. we
The team's weak points are in defence. weak
He knew her weak spot where Steve was concerned. weak
weak tea weak
a weak light/signal/sound weak
weak arguments weak
I enjoyed the movie but I thought the ending was very weak. weak
a weak team weak
weak in sth: I was always weak in the science subjects. weak
a weak currency weak
The economy is very weak. weak
a weak and cowardly man weak
In a weak moment (= when I was easily persuaded) I said she could borrow the car. weak
a weak leader weak
The unions have always been weak in this industry. weak
That bridge is too weak for heavy traffic. weak
She is still weak after her illness. weak
His legs felt weak. weak
She suffered from a weak heart. weak
The sudden weakness in her legs made her stumble. weakness
the weakness of the dollar against the pound weakness
He thought that crying was a sign of weakness. weakness
It's important to know your own strengths and weaknesses. weakness
Can you spot the weakness in her argument? weakness
a person of wealth and influence wealth
His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. wealth
the distribution of wealth in Britain wealth
The purpose of industry is to create wealth. wealth
Good education often depends on wealth. wealth
nuclear weapons weapon
a lethal/deadly weapon weapon
The police still haven't found the murder weapon. weapon
He was charged with carrying an offensive weapon. weapon
Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease. weapon
Guilt is the secret weapon for the control of children. weapon
The carpets are starting to wear. wear
wear sth + adj.: The stones have been worn smooth by the constant flow of water. wear
I've worn holes in all my socks. wear
The water had worn a channel in the rock. wear
She was wearing a new coat. wear
Do I have to wear a tie? wear
Was she wearing a seat belt? wear
He wore glasses. wear
All delegates must wear a badge. wear
She always wears black (= black clothes). wear
The inscription on the coin had worn away. wear away, wear sth away
The steps had been worn away by the feet of thousands of pilgrims. wear away, wear sth away
The effects of the drug will soon wear off. wear off
The novelty of married life was beginning to wear off. wear off
He wore out two pairs of shoes last year. wear out, wear sth out
The kids have totally worn me out. wear yourself/sb out
You'll wear yourself out if you carry on working so hard. wear yourself/sb out
hot/cold/wet/fine/summer/windy, etc. weather weather
Did you have good weather on your trip? weather
I'm not going out in this weather! weather
There's going to be a change in the weather. weather
if the weather holds/breaks (= if the good weather continues/changes) weather
The weather is very changeable at the moment. weather
'Are you going to the beach tomorrow?' 'It depends on the weather.' weather
We'll have the party outside, weather permitting (= if it doesn't rain). weather
a weather map/chart weather
a weather report weather
The tent protected us from the worst of the weather. weather
to listen to the weather weather
A spider had spun a perfect web outside the window. web
a web of streets web
We were caught in a tangled web of relationships. web
She discovered a web of intrigue in the company. web
I found the information on the Web. web
I found this information on their website. website
For current prices please visit our website. website
a wedding present wedding
a wedding ceremony/reception wedding
Have you been invited to their wedding? wedding
She looked beautiful on her wedding day. wedding
All her friends could hear wedding bells (= they thought she would soon get married). wedding
last/this/next week week
It rained all week. week
What day of the week is it? week
He comes to see us once a week. week
a two-week vacation week
The course lasts five weeks. week
a week ago today (= seven days ago) week
I will be away for a couple of weeks. week
She'll be back in a week. week
They live in town during the week and go to the country for the weekend. week
I never have the time to go out in the week. week
a 35-hour week week
The firm is introducing a shorter working week. week
Week after week the drought continued. week after week
Week by week he grew a little stronger. week by week
It's my birthday a week on Tuesday. a week next/on/this Monday, etc., a week tomorrow, etc.
She started work a week yesterday. a week yesterday, last Monday, etc.
Are you doing anything over the weekend? weekend
Have a good weekend! weekend
It happened on the weekend of 24 and 25 April. weekend
The office is closed at the weekend. weekend
The office is closed on the weekend. weekend
I like to go out on a weekend. weekend
We go skiing most weekends in winter. weekend
He won a weekend for two in Rome. weekend
a weekend break weekend
weekly meetings weekly
a weekly magazine weekly
How much do you weigh (= how heavy are you)? weigh
She weighs 60 kilos. weigh
The average male tiger weighs around 200 kg. weigh
These cases weigh a ton (= are very heavy). weigh
He weighed himself on the bathroom scales. weigh
She weighed the stone in her hand (= estimated how heavy it was by holding it). weigh
The doctor said he should not lift heavy weights. weight
It is about 76 kilos in weight. weight
Bananas are sold by weight. weight
In the wild, this fish can reach a weight of 5lbs. weight
She is trying to lose weight (= become less heavy and less fat). weight
He's put on/gained weight (= become heavier and fatter) since he gave up smoking. weight
Sam has a weight problem (= is too fat). weight
No more for me. I have to watch my weight. weight
He staggered a little under the weight of his backpack. weight
I just hoped the branch would take my weight. weight
The pillars have to support the weight of the roof. weight
Don't put any weight on that ankle for at least a week. weight
welcome (sb): They were at the door to welcome us. welcome
a welcoming smile welcome
welcome sb to sth: It is a pleasure to welcome you to our home. welcome
They welcomed the new volunteers with open arms (= with enthusiasm). welcome
I'd welcome any suggestions. welcome
I warmly welcome this decision. welcome
In general, the changes they had made were to be welcomed. welcome
a welcome sight welcome
Your letter was very welcome. welcome
The fine weather made a welcome change. welcome
Children are always welcome at the hotel. welcome
Our neighbours made us welcome as soon as we arrived. welcome
I had the feeling we were not welcome at the meeting. welcome
a welcome guest welcome
They're welcome to stay here as long as they like. welcome
You're welcome to use the pool. welcome
'Thanks for your help.' 'You're welcome.' you're welcome
Thank you for your warm welcome. welcome
The winners were given an enthusiastic welcome when they arrived home. welcome
a speech/smile of welcome welcome
to receive a hero's welcome welcome
Welcome home! welcome
Welcome to Oxford! welcome
Good evening everybody. Welcome to the show! welcome
The kids all behaved well. well
The conference was very well organized. well
Well done! (= expressing admiration for what sb has done) well
His campaign was not going well. well
These animals make very good pets if treated well (= with kindness). well
People spoke well of (= spoke with approval of) him. well
She took it very well (= did not react too badly), all things considered. well
They lived well (= in comfort and spending a lot of money) and were generous with their money. well
She was determined to marry well (= marry sb rich and/or with a high social position). well
Add the lemon juice and mix well. well
The surface must be well prepared before you start to paint. well
How well do you know Carla? well
He's well able to take care of himself. well
I was well annoyed, I can tell you. well
He was driving at well over the speed limit. well
a well-loved tale well
The castle is well worth a visit. well
He liked her well enough (= to a reasonable degree) but he wasn't going to make a close friend of her. well
Are they coming as well? as well (as sb/sth)
They sell books as well as newspapers. as well (as sb/sth)
She is a talented musician as well as being a photographer. as well (as sb/sth)
Mother and baby are doing well. be doing well
Jack is doing very well at school. do well
I don't feel very well. well
Is she well enough to travel? well
Get well soon! (= for example, on a card) well
I'm better now, thank you. well
He's not a well man. well
Well, well—I would never have guessed it! well
Well, really! What a thing to say! well
Well, thank goodness that's over! well
Well, it can't be helped. well
'We lost.' 'Oh, well. Better luck next time.' well
Well, I suppose I could fit you in at 3.45. well
Oh, very well, then, if you insist. well
Well, as I was saying... well
'Do you want to come?' 'Well, I'm not sure.' well
Well? Are you going to tell us or not? well
Well, I'd better be going now. well
I think it happened, well, towards the end of last summer. well
a well-known actor well known
His books are not well known. well known
It is a well-known fact that caffeine is a stimulant. well known
Which way is west? west
Rain is spreading from the west. west
He lives to the west of (= further west than) the town. west
I was born in Japan, but I've lived in the West for some years now. west
West Africa west
the west coast of Scotland west
This room faces west. west
western Spain western
Western Europe western
the western slopes of the mountain western
Western art western
wet clothes wet
wet grass wet
You'll get wet (= in the rain) if you go out now. wet
Try not to get your shoes wet. wet
His face was wet with tears. wet
We were all soaking wet (= extremely wet). wet
Her hair was still dripping wet. wet
My shirt was wet through (= completely wet). wet
a wet day wet
a wet climate wet
It's wet outside. wet
It's going to be wet tomorrow. wet
It was the wettest October for many years. wet
The weather will be wet and windy in the south. wet
Keep off! Wet paint. wet
What is your name? what
What (= what job) does he do? what
What time is it? what
What kind of music do you like? what
What you need is a good meal. what
Nobody knows what will happen next. what
I spent what little time I had with my family. what
What awful weather! what
What a beautiful house! what
What about a trip to France? what about...?
What about you, Joe? Do you like football? what about...?
What? I can't hear you. what?
'Mummy!' 'What?' 'I'm thirsty.' what?
'It will cost $500.' 'What?' what?
'I asked her to marry me.' 'You what? ' what?
What is this tool for? what for?
What did you do that for (= why did you do that)? what for?
'I need to see a doctor.' 'What for?' what for?
What if the train is late? what if...?
What if she forgets to bring it? what if...?
Take whatever action is needed. whatever
Do whatever you like. whatever
Whatever decision he made I would support it. whatever
You have our support, whatever you decide. whatever
gear wheels wheel
He braked suddenly, causing the front wheels to skid. wheel
One of the boys was pushing the other along in a little box on wheels. wheel
She was killed when she was crushed under the wheels of a bus. wheel
This is the first time I've sat behind the wheel since the accident. wheel
A car swept past with Laura at the wheel. wheel
Do you want to take the wheel (= drive) now? wheel
When did you last see him? when
When can I see you? when
When (= in what circumstances) would such a solution be possible? when
Sunday is the only day when I can relax. when
There are times when I wonder why I do this job. when
The last time I went to Scotland was in May, when the weather was beautiful. when
Until when can you stay? when
'I've got a new job.' 'Since when?' when
I loved history when I was at school. when
Call me when you've finished. when
Can you spare five minutes when it's convenient? when
He had just drifted off to sleep when the phone rang. when
How can they expect to learn anything when they never listen? when
You can ask for help whenever you need it. whenever
Whenever she comes, she brings a friend. whenever
The roof leaks whenever it rains. whenever
We try to help whenever possible. whenever
Where do you live? where
I wonder where they will take us to. where
Where (= at what point) did I go wrong in my calculations? where
Where (= in what book, newspaper, etc.) did you read that? where
Just where (= to what situation or final argument) is all this leading us? where
It's one of the few countries where people drive on the left. where
We then moved to Paris, where we lived for six years. where
Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not. whereas
We thought she was arrogant, whereas in fact she was just very shy. whereas
Sit wherever you like. wherever
He comes from Boula, wherever that may be (= I don't know where it is). wherever
Wherever she goes, there are crowds of people waiting to see her. wherever
Use wholegrain breakfast cereals wherever possible. wherever
He seemed undecided whether to go or stay. whether
It remains to be seen whether or not this idea can be put into practice. whether
I asked him whether he had done it all himself or whether someone had helped him. whether
I'll see whether she's at home (= or not at home). whether
It's doubtful whether there'll be any seats left. whether
You are entitled to a free gift whether you accept our offer of insurance or not. whether
I'm going whether you like it or not. whether
Whether or not we're successful, we can be sure that we did our best. whether
Which is better exercise—swimming or tennis? which
Which of the applicants has got the job? which
Which of the patients have recovered? which
Which way is the wind blowing? which
Houses which overlook the lake cost more. which
It was a crisis for which she was totally unprepared. which
His best movie, which won several awards, was about the life of Gandhi. which
Your claim ought to succeed, in which case the damages will be substantial. which
The twins are so alike I can't tell which is which. which is which
We must have been burgled while we were asleep. while
Her parents died while she was still at school. while
While I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction. while
You can go swimming while I'm having lunch. while
shoes mended while you wait while
While Tom's very good at science, his brother is absolutely hopeless. while
Some people work better to music while others do not. while
While I am willing to help, I do not have much time available. while
They chatted for a while. while
I'll be back in a little while (= a short time). while
I haven't seen him for quite a while (= a fairly long time). while
They walked back together, talking all the while (= all the time). while
Don't you know it's rude to whisper? whisper
whisper about sth: What are you two whispering about? whisper
+ speech: 'Can you meet me tonight?' he whispered. whisper
whisper sth (to sb): She leaned over and whispered something in his ear. whisper
whisper (to sb) that...: He whispered to me that he was afraid. whisper
They spoke in whispers. whisper
Her voice dropped to a whisper. whisper
The referee finally blew the whistle to stop the game. whistle
He scored the winning goal just seconds before the final whistle. whistle
a shrill whistle whistle
He gave a low long whistle of surprise. whistle
the whistle of a boiling kettle whistle
the whistle of a bullet whistle
whistle (sth): to whistle a tune whistle
He whistled in amazement. whistle
The crowd booed and whistled as the player came onto the field. whistle
whistle to sb/sth: She whistled to the dog to come back. whistle
whistle at sb/sth: Workmen whistled at her as she walked past. whistle
He whistled at the sheer audacity of the plan. whistle
The referee whistled for a foul. whistle
The kettle began to whistle. whistle
The microphone was making a strange whistling sound. whistle
The train whistled and shot into the tunnel. whistle
a crisp white shirt white
white bread white
a set of perfect white teeth white
His hair was as white as snow. white
The horse was almost pure white in colour. white
white middle-class families white
She writes about her experiences as a black girl in a predominantly white city. white
white with shock white
She went white as a sheet when she heard the news. white
Two white coffees, please. white
Do you take your coffee black or white? white
the pure white of the newly painted walls white
She was dressed all in white. white
Who is that woman? who
I wonder who that letter was from. who
Who are you phoning? who
Who's the money for? who
The people who called yesterday want to buy the house. who
The people (who) we met in France have sent us a card. who
Mrs Smith, who has a lot of teaching experience at junior level, will be joining the school in September. who
And then Mary, who we had been talking about earlier, walked in. who
Whoever says that is a liar. whoever
Send it to whoever is in charge of sales. whoever
Come out of there, whoever you are. whoever
I don't want to see them, whoever they are. whoever
He spent the whole day writing. whole
We drank a whole bottle each. whole
The whole country (= all the people in it) mourned her death. whole
Let's forget the whole thing. whole
She wasn't telling the whole truth. whole
We offer a whole variety of weekend breaks. whole
I can't afford it—that's the whole point. whole
Owls usually swallow their prey whole (= without chewing it). whole
I'm feeling a whole lot better. a whole lot
There were a whole lot of people I didn't know. a whole lot (of sth)
I lost a whole lot of money. a whole lot (of sth)
I've sold the whole lot. the whole lot
Four quarters make a whole. whole
The subjects of the curriculum form a coherent whole. whole
The effects will last for the whole of his life. whole
The festival will be great for our city and for the country as a whole. as a whole
On the whole, I'm in favour of the idea. on the whole
Whom did they invite? whom
To whom should I write? whom
The author whom you criticized in your review has written a reply. whom
Her mother, in whom she confided, said she would support her unconditionally. whom
Whose house is that? whose
I wonder whose this is. whose
He's a man whose opinion I respect. whose
It's the house whose door is painted red. whose
Isobel, whose brother he was, had heard the joke before. whose
Why were you late? why
Tell me why you did it. why
'I would like you to go.' 'Why me? ' why
Why oh why do people keep leaving the door open? why
Why get upset just because you got one bad grade? why
Why bother to write? We'll see him tomorrow. why
That's why I left so early. why
I know you did it—I just want to know why. why
The reason why the injection needs repeating every year is that the virus changes. why
Why not write to her? why not?
'Let's eat out.' 'Why not? ' why not?
Why don't we go together? why not?
There are wide variations in prices. wide
a wide range/choice/variety of goods wide
Her music appeals to a wide audience. wide
Jenny has a wide circle of friends. wide
a manager with wide experience of industry wide
It's the best job in the whole wide world. wide
The incident has received wide coverage in the press. wide
The festival attracts people from a wide area. wide
a wide river wide
Sam has a wide mouth. wide
a jacket with wide lapels wide
Her face broke into a wide grin. wide
How wide is that stream? wide
It's about 2 metres wide. wide
The road was just wide enough for two vehicles to pass. wide
a widely held belief widely
The idea is now widely accepted. widely
He has travelled widely in Asia. widely
Her books are widely read (= a lot of people read them). widely
He's an educated, widely-read man (= he has read a lot of books). widely
The term is widely used in everyday speech. widely
Standards vary widely. widely
It's about 10 metres in width. width
The terrace runs the full width of the house. width
The carpet is available in different widths. width
the doctor's wife wife
She's his second wife. wife
an increase in the number of working wives wife
He made a wild guess at the answer. wild
wild accusations wild
wild laughter wild
The crowd went wild. wild
It makes me wild (= very angry) to see such waste. wild
The boy is wild and completely out of control. wild
He had a wild look in his eyes. wild
wild mood swings wild
wild moorland wild
The island is a wild and lonely place. wild
wild animals/flowers wild
a wild rabbit wild
wild strawberries wild
The plants grow wild along the banks of rivers. wild
She looked wildly around for an escape. wildly
His heart was beating wildly. wildly
Interest rates have been fluctuating wildly. wildly
The story had been wildly exaggerated. wildly
It is not a wildly funny play. wildly
You'll be in time if you hurry. will
How long will you be staying in Paris? will
Fred said he'd be leaving soon. will
By next year all the money will have been spent. will
I'll check this letter for you, if you want. will
They won't lend us any more money. will
He wouldn't come—he said he was too busy. will
We said we would keep them. will
Will you send this letter for me, please? will
You'll water the plants while I'm away, won't you? will
I asked him if he wouldn't mind calling later. will
You'll do it this minute! will
Will you be quiet! will
That'll be the doctor now. will
You'll have had dinner already, I suppose. will
If it's made of wood it will float. will
Engines won't run without lubricants. will
This jar will hold a kilo. will
The door won't open! will
She'll listen to music, alone in her room, for hours. will
He would spend hours on the telephone. will
to have a strong will will
to have an iron will/a will of iron will
Her decision to continue shows great strength of will. will
In spite of what happened, he never lost the will to live. will
The meeting turned out to be a clash of wills. will
She always wants to impose her will on other people (= to get what she wants). will
I don't want to go against your will. will
It is God's will. will
They governed according to the will of the people. will
I ought to make a will. will
My father left me the house in his will. will
I was forced to sign the agreement against my will. against your will
They keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights. willing
I'm perfectly willing to discuss the problem. willing
Would you be willing to help me with my essay? willing
Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs. willing
willing helpers/volunteers willing
willing support willing
She's very willing. willing
Willing hands pulled him to safety. willing
People would willingly pay more for better services. willingly
I would never willingly upset you. willingly
'Will you help me?' 'Willingly.' willingly
Success in studying depends on a willingness to learn. willingness
Which team won? win
win at sth: to win at cards/chess, etc. win
win against sb/sth: France won by six goals to two against Denmark. win
win sth: to win an election/a game/a war, etc. win
She loves to win an argument. win
win sth: Britain won five gold medals. win
He won £3 000 in the lottery. win
How many states did the Republicans win? win
win sth from sb: The Conservatives won the seat from Labour in the last election. win
win yourself/sb sth: You've won yourself a trip to New York. win
They are trying to win support for their proposals. win
The company has won a contract to supply books and materials to schools. win
She won the admiration of many people in her battle against cancer. win
strong/high winds wind
gale-force winds wind
a light wind wind
a north/south/east/west wind wind
a chill/cold/biting wind from the north wind
The wind is blowing from the south. wind
The trees were swaying in the wind. wind
A gust of wind blew my hat off. wind
The weather was hot, without a breath of wind. wind
The wall gives some protection from the prevailing wind. wind
The wind is getting up (= starting to blow strongly). wind
The wind has dropped (= stopped blowing strongly). wind
wind speed/direction wind
The river winds its way between two meadows. wind
He wound the wool into a ball. wind
Wind the bandage around your finger. wind
wind sth (up): He had forgotten to wind his watch. wind
wind up: It was one of those old-fashioned gramophones that winds up. wind
wind sth forward/back: He wound the tape back to the beginning. wind
wind forward/back: Wind forward to the bit where they discover the body. wind
She looked out of the window. window
to open/close the window window
the bedroom/car/kitchen, etc. window window
a broken window window
I saw the dress I wanted in the window. window
a window display window
to create/open a window window
There was a long line of people at the box-office window. window
The address must be clearly visible through the window of the envelope. window
a bottle of wine wine
a glass of dry/sweet wine wine
red/rosé/white wine wine
sparkling wine wine
The swan flapped its wings noisily. wing
wing feathers wing
The winners of the competition will be announced next month. winner
There are no winners in a divorce (= everyone suffers). winner
the Champions League winners winner
Johnson rode his 48th winner of the year. winner
the winning horse winning
the winning goal winning
a mild/severe/hard winter winter
Our house can be very cold in (the) winter. winter
They worked on the building all through the winter. winter
We went to New Zealand last winter. winter
the winter months winter
a winter coat winter
Many British birds winter in Africa. winter
Increasing numbers of retired people are wintering abroad. winter
a coil of copper wire wire
a wire basket wire
The box was fastened with a rusty wire. wire
overhead wires wire
fuse wire wire
The telephone wires had been cut. wire
a wise old man wise
I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business. wise
a wise decision wise
It was very wise to leave when you did. wise
The wisest course of action is just to say nothing. wise
I was grateful for her wise counsel. wise
wish (that)...: I wish I were taller. wish
I wish I was taller. wish
I wish I hadn't eaten so much. wish
'Where is he now?' 'I only wish I knew!' wish
I wish you wouldn't leave your clothes all over the floor. wish
She really wished she'd stayed on at college. wish
He sat by the phone, wishing it would ring. wish
wish sb/sth/yourself + adj.: He's dead and it's no use wishing him alive again. wish
wish sb/sth/yourself + adv./prep.: She wished herself a million miles away. wish
You may stay until morning, if you wish. wish
'I'd rather not talk now.' '(Just) as you wish.' wish
wish to do sth: This course is designed for people wishing to update their computer skills. wish
I wish to speak to the manager. wish
I don't wish (= I don't mean) to be rude, but could you be a little quieter? wish
wish sb sth: She could not believe that he wished her harm. wish
wish sb/sth to do sth: He was not sure whether he wished her to stay or go. wish
She shut her eyes and wished for him to get better. wish
If you wish really hard, maybe you'll get what you want. wish
It's no use wishing for the impossible. wish
He has everything he could possibly wish for. wish
wish sb sth: I wished her a happy birthday. wish
Wish me luck! wish
We wish them both well in their retirement. wish
wish (to do sth): She expressed a wish to be alone. wish
He had no wish to start a fight. wish
His dearest wish (= what he wants most of all) is to see his grandchildren again. wish
wish for sth: I can understand her wish for secrecy. wish
wish that...: It was her dying wish that I should have it. wish
to carry out sb's wishes wish
I'm sure that you will get your wish. wish
She married against her parents' wishes. wish
Throw some money in the fountain and make a wish. wish
The genie granted him three wishes. wish
The prince's wish came true. wish
We all send our best wishes for the future. wish
Give my good wishes to the family. wish
With best wishes (= for example, at the end of a letter) wish
She lives with her parents. with
I have a client with me right now. with
a nice steak with a bottle of red wine with
a girl with (= who has) red hair with
a jacket with a hood with
He looked at her with a hurt expression. with
They're both in bed with flu. with
a man with a suitcase with
Cut it with a knife. with
It is treated with acid before being analysed. with
The bag was stuffed with dirty clothes. with
Sprinkle the dish with salt. with
to fight with sb with
to play tennis with sb with
at war with a neighbouring country with
I had an argument with my boss. with
Be careful with the glasses. with
Are you pleased with the result? with
Don't be angry with her. with
With these students it's pronunciation that's the problem. with
She won't be able to help us with all the family commitments she has. with
It's much easier compared with last time. with
The meal with wine came to $20 each. with
With all the lesson preparation I have to do I work 12 hours a day. with
He behaved with great dignity. with
She sleeps with the window open. with
Don't stand with your hands in your pockets. with
She blushed with embarrassment. with
His fingers were numb with cold. with
The shadows lengthened with the approach of sunset. with
Skill comes with practice. with
The keys are with reception. with
Leave it with me. with
She acted with a touring company for three years. with
I bank with HSBC. with
Government troops were forced to withdraw. withdraw
withdraw (sb/sth) (from sth): Both powers withdrew their forces from the region. withdraw
She withdrew her hand from his. withdraw
withdraw sth: Workers have threatened to withdraw their labour (= go on strike). withdraw
He withdrew his support for our campaign. withdraw
Unless you return the form within seven days, the offer will be withdrawn. withdraw
withdraw sth from sth: The drug was withdrawn from sale after a number of people suffered serious side effects. withdraw
withdraw (from sth): There have been calls for Britain to withdraw from the EU. withdraw
He was forced to withdraw from the competition because of injury. withdraw
withdraw sb/sth (from sth): The horse had been withdrawn from the race. withdraw
I'd like to withdraw £250 please. withdraw
The newspaper withdrew the allegations the next day. withdraw
You should receive a reply within seven days. within
The ambulance arrived within minutes of the call being made. within
Two elections were held within the space of a year. within
a house within a mile of the station within
Is it within walking distance? within
That question is not within the scope of this talk. within
We are now within range of enemy fire. within
He finds it hard to live within his income (= without spending more than he earns). within
The noise seems to be coming from within the building. within
There is discontent within the farming industry. within
Despite her grief, she found a hidden strength within herself. within
They had gone two days without food. without
He found the place without difficulty. without
She spoke without much enthusiasm. without
Don't go without me. without
Can you see without your glasses? without
Don't go out without your coat. without
without doing sth: He left without saying goodbye. without
You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs. without
Without wanting to criticize, I think you could have done better. (= used before you make a critical comment) without
without sb doing sth: The party was organized without her knowing anything about it. without
He was one of the witnesses at our wedding. witness
a defence/prosecution witness witness
to appear as (a) witness for the defence/prosecution witness
Several witnesses testified that there had been two gunmen. witness
Police have appealed for witnesses to the accident. witness
a witness to the killing witness
She was shocked by the violent scenes she had witnessed. witness
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. witness
The novel is based on an event that he himself had witnessed. witness
I couldn't bear to witness their suffering. witness
We are now witnessing an unprecedented increase in violent crime. witness
We had witnessed one of the most outstanding theatrical performances of the decade. witness
men, women and children woman
a 24-year-old woman woman
I prefer to see a woman doctor. woman
women drivers woman
wonder who, where, etc...: I wonder who she is. wonder
I wonder why he left his job. wonder
I was just beginning to wonder where you were. wonder
wonder (about sth): 'Why do you want to know?' 'No particular reason. I was just wondering.' wonder
We were wondering about next April for the wedding. wonder
+ speech: 'What should I do now?' she wondered. wonder
I wonder if you can help me. wonder
I was wondering whether you'd like to come to a party. wonder
a wonderful surprise wonderful
We had a wonderful time last night. wonderful
You've all been absolutely wonderful! wonderful
It's wonderful to see you! wonderful
It's wonderful what you can do when you have to. wonderful
He chopped some wood for the fire. wood
a plank of wood wood
All the furniture was made of wood. wood
a wood floor wood
furniture made of a variety of different woods wood
In the spring, cut out the old wood and shorten the young stems (= of bushes, etc.). wood
a large wood wood
a walk in the woods wood
a wooden box wooden
a ball of wool wool
This scarf is 100% wool. wool
pure new wool wool
a wool blanket wool
I give you my word that this won't happen again. word
I give you my word of honour (= my sincere promise) ... word
We never doubted her word. word
We only have his word for it that the cheque is in the post. word
to keep your word (= do what you promised) word
He promised to help and was as good as his word (= did what he promised). word
He's a man of his word (= he does what he promises). word
I trusted her not to go back on her word (= break her promise). word
I can't prove it—you'll have to take my word for it (= believe me). word
Have a word with Pat and see what she thinks. word
Could I have a quick word with you (= speak to you quickly)? word
A word of warning: read the instructions very carefully. word
words of love word
She left without a word (= without saying anything). word
I don't believe a word of his story (= I don't believe any of it). word
a man of few words (= who doesn't talk very much) word
I'd like to say a few words about future plans. word
Remember—not a word to (= don't tell) Peter about any of this. word
He never breathed a word of this to me. word
Do not write more than 200 words. word
Do you know the words to this song? word
What's the Spanish word for 'table'? word
He was a true friend in all senses of the word. word
Tell me what happened in your own words. word
I could hear every word they were saying. word
He couldn't find the words to thank her enough. word
Words fail me (= I cannot express how I feel). word
There are no words to say how sorry we are. word
I can't remember her exact words. word
Angry is not the word for it—I was furious. word
I can never put my feelings into words. word
They asked him to leave—in other words he was fired. in other words
She repeated their conversation word for word to me. word for word
a word-for-word translation word for word
The pills the doctor gave me aren't working. work
My plan worked, and I got them to agree. work
work on sb/sth: His charm doesn't work on me (= does not affect or impress me). work
The phone isn't working. work
It works by electricity. work
Are they any closer to understanding how the brain works? work
work for sth: She dedicated her life to working for peace. work
work to do sth: The committee is working to get the prisoners freed. work
The police and the public need to work together to combat crime. work
I can't work if I'm cold. work
work at sth: I've been working at my assignment all day. work
work on sth: He is working on a new novel. work
She's outside, working on the car. work
Both my parents work. work
work for sb/sth: She works for an engineering company. work
work in sth: I've always worked in education. work
work with sb/sth: Do you enjoy working with children? work
work as sth: My son is working as a teacher. work
to work out the answer work sth out
to work out a problem work sth out
work what, where, etc...: Can you work out what these squiggles mean? work sth out
I couldn't work out where the music was coming from. work sth out
I've worked out a new way of doing it. work sth out
I work out regularly to keep fit. work out
My first job didn't work out. work out
Things have worked out quite well for us. work out
the collected/complete works of Tolstoy work
works of fiction/literature work
Beethoven's piano works work
He recognized the sketch as an early work by Degas. work
She's an artist whose work I really admire. work
Is this all your own work (= did you do it without help from others)? work
The book is a detailed and thorough piece of work covering all aspects of the subject. work
She earned her grades through sheer hard work. work
We started work on the project in 2009. work
Work continues on renovating the hotel. work
The work of building the bridge took six months. work
The art collection was his life's work. work
She set them to work painting the fence. work
They performed pioneering work on the treatment of cancer. work
I go to work at 8 o'clock. work
When do you leave for work? work
The new legislation concerns health and safety at work. work
I have to leave work early today. work
Her friends from work came to see her in the hospital. work
She had been out of work (= without a job) for a year. work
They are in work (= have a job). work
He started work as a security guard. work
It is difficult to find work in the present economic climate. work
I'm still looking for work. work
She's planning to return to work once the children start school. work
What line of work are you in (= what type of work do you do)? work
before/after work (= in the morning/evening each day) work
full-time/part-time/unpaid/voluntary work work
Police work is mainly routine. work
The accountant described his work to the sales staff. work
There is plenty of work to be done in the garden. work
Taking care of a baby is hard work. work
I have some work for you to do. work
Stop talking and get on with your work. work
He is still at work on the painting. at work
Danger—men at work. at work
We set to work on the outside of the house (= for example, painting it). get (down) to/set to work
farm/factory/office workers worker
rescue/aid/research workers worker
temporary/part-time/casual workers worker
manual/skilled/unskilled workers worker
Conflict between employers and workers intensified and the number of strikes rose. worker
talks between workers and management worker
a hard/fast/quick/slow worker worker
the working population working
a working mother working
a working man working
a working men's club working
long working hours working
poor working conditions working
I have a good working relationship with my boss. working
She spent most of her working life as a teacher. working
recent changes in working practices working
We live in a rapidly changing world. world
He's too young to understand the ways of the world. world
The whole world was waiting for news of the astronauts. world
She felt that the world was against her. world
The eyes of the world are on the President. world
Parents are the most important people in a child's world. world
When his wife died, his entire world was turned upside down. world
the animal/plant/insect world world
the world of fashion world
stars from the sporting and artistic worlds world
the natural world (= animals, plants, minerals, etc.) world
They are a couple in the real world as well as in the movie. world
The island is a world of brilliant colours and dramatic sunsets. world
They had little contact with the outside world (= people and places that were not part of their normal life). world
to sail around the world world
travelling (all over) the world world
a map of the world world
French is spoken in many parts of the world. world
Which is the largest city in the world? world
He's the world's highest paid entertainer. world
a meeting of world leaders world
campaigning for world peace world
the Arab world world
the English-speaking world world
the industrialized and developing worlds world
the ancient/modern world world
There's nothing in the world I'd like more than to visit New York. in the world
Don't rush—we've got all the time in the world. in the world
You look as if you haven't got a care in the world! in the world
You had me worried for a moment—I thought you were going to resign! you had me worried
Don't worry. We have plenty of time. worry
worry about sb/sth: Don't worry about me. I'll be all right. worry
He's always worrying about his weight. worry
worry over sb/sth: There's no point in worrying over things you can't change. worry
worry (that)...: I worry that I won't get into college. worry
worry sb/yourself (about sb/sth): What worries me is how I am going to get another job. worry
worry sb/yourself + adj. (about sb/sth): He's worried himself sick (= become extremely anxious) about his daughter. worry
it worries sb that...: It worries me that he hasn't come home yet. worry
it worries sb to do sth: It worried me to think what might happen. worry
worry sb: The noise never seems to worry her. worry
worry sb with sth: Don't keep worrying him with a lot of silly questions. worry
The threat of losing their jobs is a constant source of worry to them. worry
A heart attack can be brought on by stress and worry. worry
to be frantic with worry worry
family/financial worries worry
worry (about/over sth): worries about the future worry
worry (for/to sb): Mugging is a real worry for many old people. worry
My only worry is that... worry
The news of his release from prison added further to her worries. worry
Students should discuss any problems or worries they have with their course tutors. worry
a worrying development worrying
It must be worrying for you not to know where he is. worrying
It is particularly worrying that nobody seems to be in charge. worrying
It's been a worrying time for us all. worrying
The most worrying thing is that she won't let us help. worrying
The rooms were awful and the food was worse. worse
The weather got worse during the day. worse
I've been to far worse places. worse
worse than sth: The interview was much worse than he had expected. worse
worse than doing sth: There's nothing worse than going out in the cold with wet hair. worse
They were trying to prevent an even worse tragedy. worse
The crisis was getting worse and worse. worse
Don't tell her that—you'll only make things worse. worse
Never mind—it could be worse (= although the situation is bad, it is not as bad as it might have been). worse
If he gets any worse we'll call the doctor. worse
He told her she'd let them down and she felt worse than ever. worse
I didn't do it very well, but, if anything, he did it worse than I did. worse
It's raining worse than ever. worse
She'd lost her job. Even worse, she'd lost her house and her children, too. worse
The increase in taxes means that we'll be £30 a month worse off than before. be worse off (than sb/sth)
I've only broken my arm; other people are far worse off than me. be worse off (than sb/sth)
an act/a place of worship worship
ancestor worship worship
morning worship (= a church service in the morning) worship
We worship at St Mary's. worship
He worshipped at the local mosque. worship
She worships her children. worship
He worshipped her from afar (= he loved her but did not tell her his feelings). worship
She worships the ground he walks on. worship
Her indecisiveness makes her her own worst enemy. be your own worst enemy
He was voted the worst dressed celebrity. worst
Manufacturing industry was worst affected by the fuel shortage. worst
Worst of all, I lost the watch my father had given me. worst
At the very worst, he'll have to pay a fine. at (the) worst
At worst this may mean the end of her playing career. at (the) worst
Pressure can bring out the worst in people. bring out the worst in sb
Let them do their worst—we'll fight them every inch of the way. do your worst
He'd been in a fight and had obviously got the worst of it. get the worst of it
If the worst comes to the worst, we'll just have to sell the house. if the worst comes to the worst
Our house is worth about £100 000. worth
How much is this painting worth? worth
to be worth a bomb/packet/fortune (= a lot of money) worth
It isn't worth much. worth
If you answer this question correctly, it's worth five points. worth
worth sth: The museum is certainly worth a visit. worth
worth doing sth: This idea is well worth considering. worth
It's worth making an appointment before you go. worth
Was it worth the effort? worth
The new house really wasn't worth all the expense involved. worth
The job involves a lot of hard work but it's worth it. worth
The trip was expensive but it was worth every penny. worth
He said he would be here at eight o'clock (= His words were: 'I will be there at eight o'clock.'). would
She asked if I would help. would
They told me that they probably wouldn't come. would
She'd look better with shorter hair. would
If you went to see him, he would be delighted. would
Hurry up! It would be a shame to miss the beginning of the play. would
She'd be a fool to accept it (= if she accepted). would
If I had seen the advertisement in time I would have applied for the job. would
They would never have met if she hadn't gone to Emma's party. would
She burned the letters so that her husband would never read them. would
I wish you'd be quiet for a minute. would
She wouldn't change it, even though she knew it was wrong. would
My car wouldn't start this morning. would
Would you mind leaving us alone for a few minutes? would
Would you open the door for me, please? would
Would you like a sandwich? would
Would you have dinner with me on Friday? would
I'd love a coffee. would
I'd be only too glad to help. would
I'd hate you to think I was criticizing you. would
I'd rather come with you. would
I'd rather you came with us. would
I would imagine the job will take about two days. would
I'd say he was about fifty. would
I wouldn't have any more to drink, if I were you. would
When my parents were away, my grandmother would take care of me. would
He'd always be the first to offer to help. would
a leg/head, etc. wound wound
a bullet/knife/gunshot/stab wound wound
an old war wound wound
The nurse cleaned the wound. wound
The wound healed slowly. wound
He died from the wounds he had received to his chest. wound
After a serious argument, it can take some time for the wounds to heal. wound
Seeing him again opened up old wounds. wound
He had been wounded in the arm. wound
She felt deeply wounded by his cruel remarks. wound
wounded soldiers wounded
seriously wounded wounded
There were 79 killed and 230 wounded. wounded
He spent the evening wrapping up the Christmas presents. wrap
individually wrapped chocolates wrap
wrap A (up) in B: Wrap the meat in foil before you cook it. wrap
He tossed her a towel. 'Wrap yourself in that.' wrap
I wrapped the baby (up) in a blanket. wrap
wrap B round/around A: I wrapped a blanket around the baby. wrap
A scarf was wrapped around his neck. wrap
His arms were wrapped around her waist. wrap
The nurse wrapped a bandage tightly around my ankle. wrap
She tore the cellophane wrapping off the box. wrapping
shrink wrapping (= plastic designed to shrink around objects so that it fits them tightly) wrapping
The painting was still in its wrappings. wrapping
She's broken her wrist. wrist
He wore a copper bracelet on his wrist. wrist
write sth (out): to write out a cheque write
write sb (out) sth: I'll write you a receipt. write
The doctor wrote her a prescription for more antibiotics. write
write that...: In his latest book he writes that the theory has since been disproved. write
write of sth: Ancient historians wrote of a lost continent beneath the ocean. write
+ speech: 'Of all my books,' wrote Dickens, 'I like this the best.' write
Bye! Don't forget to write. write
Can you write and confirm your booking? write
I'm writing to enquire about language courses. write
write to sb: She wrote to him in France. write
write sth (to sb): I wrote a letter to the Publicity Department. write
write sb sth: I wrote the Publicity Department a letter. write
write that...: She wrote that they were all fine. write
write sb: Write me while you're away. write
write sb that...: He wrote me that he would be arriving Monday. write
write doing sth: They wrote thanking us for the present. write
write sth: to write a novel/a song/an essay/a computer program, etc. write
Who was 'The Grapes of Wrath' written by? write
Which opera did Verdi write first? write
write sth about/on sth: He hopes to write a book about his experiences one day. write
She had to write a report on the project. write
write (about sth): I wanted to travel and then write about it. write
He writes for the 'New Yorker' (= works as a writer). write
No decision has been made at the time of writing. write
write sb sth: She wrote him several poems. write
In some countries children don't start learning to read and write until they are six. write
write in/on/with sth: Please write in pen on both sides of the paper. write
I haven't got anything to write with. write
write sth: Write your name at the top of the paper. write
The teacher wrote the answers on the board. write
The 'b' had been wrongly written as a 'd'. write
Write down the address before you forget it. write sth down
I'm afraid I never wrote back. write back (to sb)
She wrote back saying that she couldn't come. write back (to sb)
writers of poetry writer
a travel/cookery, etc. writer writer
the writer of this letter writer
a messy writer writer
Our son's having problems with his reading and writing (= at school) writing
a writing case (= containing paper, pens, etc.) writing
Only later did she discover a talent for writing. writing
He is leaving the band to concentrate on his writing. writing
creative writing writing
feminist/travel, etc. writing writing
The review is a brilliant piece of writing. writing
His experiences in India influenced his later writings. writing
the writings of Hegel writing
There was writing all over the desk. writing
Who's this from? I don't recognize the writing. writing
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. in writing
Could you put your complaint in writing? in writing
You must get it in writing. in writing
written instructions written
a written test written
written communication skills written
a written apology written
a written contract written
This man has done nothing wrong. wrong
wrong (of/for sb) (to do sth): It is wrong to tell lies. wrong
It was wrong of me to get so angry. wrong
wrong with sth/with doing sth: What's wrong with eating meat? wrong
wrong that...: It is wrong that he should not be punished for what he did. wrong
wrong (sth) (for sth): He's the wrong person for the job. wrong
wrong (sth to do): I realized that it was the wrong thing to say. wrong
We don't want this document falling into the wrong hands. wrong
It was his bad luck to be in the wrong place at the wrong time (= so that he got involved in trouble without intending to). wrong
Is anything wrong? You look worried. wrong
'What's wrong?' 'Oh, nothing.' wrong
wrong with sb/sth: There's something wrong with the printer. wrong
The doctor could find nothing wrong with him. wrong
I have something wrong with my foot. wrong
I got all the answers wrong. wrong
He was driving on the wrong side of the road. wrong
Sorry, I must have dialled the wrong number. wrong
You're holding the camera the wrong way up! wrong
That picture is the wrong way round. wrong
I think she lives at number 44, but I could be wrong. wrong
wrong (about sth/sb): You were wrong about Tom; he's not married after all. wrong
wrong (to do sth): We were wrong to assume that she'd agree. wrong
She would prove him wrong (= prove that he was wrong) whatever happened. wrong
You think you've beaten me but that's where you're wrong. wrong
Correct me if I'm wrong (= I may be wrong) but didn't you say you two knew each other? wrong
If you do what she tells you, you won't go far wrong. go wrong
Where did we go wrong with those kids (= what mistakes did we make for them to behave so badly)? go wrong
My watch keeps going wrong. go wrong
The relationship started to go wrong when they moved abroad. go wrong
What else can go wrong (= what other problems are we going to have)? go wrong
No, you've got it all wrong. She's his wife. get sth wrong
I must have got the figures wrong. get sth wrong
It looks like they got their predictions wrong again. get sth wrong
Don't get me wrong (= do not be offended by what I am going to say), I think he's doing a good job, but... get sb wrong
For a quick lunch you can't go wrong with pasta. you can't go wrong (with sth)
She was wrongly accused of stealing. wrongly
He assumed, wrongly, that she did not care. wrongly
The sentence had been wrongly translated. wrongly
They knew they had acted wrongly. wrongly
Rightly or wrongly, they felt they should have been better informed (= I do not know whether they were right to feel this way). wrongly
She was wrongly diagnosed as having skin cancer. wrongly
the prison yard yard
The children were playing in the yard at the front of the school. yard
a boat yard yard
He stood up, stretched and yawned. yawn
We couldn't help yawning during the speech. yawn
She stifled another yawn and tried hard to look interested. yawn
'We're off to France soon.' 'Oh yeah? When's that?' oh yeah?
'I'm going to be rich one day.' 'Oh yeah?' (= I don't believe you.) oh yeah?
'You'll be fine.' 'Yeah, right.' yeah, right
in the year 1865 year
I lost my job earlier this year. year
Elections take place every year. year
The museum is open all (the) year round (= during the whole year). year
It's exactly a year since I started working here. year
She gave up teaching three years ago. year
in the first year of their marriage year
the pre-war/war/post-war years (= the period before/during/after the war) year
I have happy memories of my years in Poland (= the time I spent there). year
the academic/school year year
the tax year year
He was 14 years old when it happened. year
She looks young for her years. year
They were both only 20 years of age. year
a twenty-year-old man year
He died in his sixtieth year. year
She's getting on in years (= is no longer young). year
It's years since we last met. year
They haven't seen each other for years. year
That's the best movie I've seen in years. year
We've had a lot of fun over the years. year
pale yellow flowers yellow
a bright yellow waterproof jacket yellow
She was dressed in yellow. yellow
the reds and yellows of the trees yellow
'Is this your car?' 'Yes, it is.' yes
'Are you coming? Yes or no?' yes
'I enjoyed her latest novel.' 'Yes, me too.' yes
'It's an excellent hotel.' 'Yes, but (= I don't completely agree) it's too expensive.' yes
'I've never met her before.' 'Yes, you have.' yes
'Dad, can I borrow the car?' 'Yes, but be careful.' yes
We're hoping that they will say yes to our proposals. yes
'Would you like a drink?' 'Yes, please/thanks.' yes
Yes? How can I help you? yes
'Waiter!' 'Yes, sir?' yes
Where did I put the keys? Oh, yes—in my pocket! yes
'I'm going to Paris this weekend.' 'Yes...' yes
'Sorry I'm late—the bus didn't come.' 'Oh yes?' yes
Mrs Smith has just won £2 million—yes!—£2 million! yes
'They've scored another goal.' 'Yes!!' yes
I need a simple yes or no to my questions. yes
There will be two ballot boxes—one for yesses and one for noes. yes
I'll put you down as a yes. yes
Yesterday was Sunday. yesterday
What happened at yesterday's meeting? yesterday
Yesterday's students are today's employees. yesterday
All her yesterdays had vanished without a trace. yesterday
I didn't receive a letter from him yet. yet
'Are you ready?' 'No, not yet.' yet
We have yet to decide what action to take (= We have not decided what action to take). yet
Don't go yet. yet
We don't need to start yet. yet
He'll be busy for ages yet. yet
They won't arrive for at least two hours yet. yet
the most comprehensive study yet of his music yet
It was the highest building yet constructed. yet
snow, snow and yet more snow yet
yet another diet book yet
Prices were cut yet again (= once more, after many other times). yet
an as yet unpublished report as yet
As yet little was known of the causes of the disease. as yet
It's a small car, yet it's surprisingly spacious. yet
He has a good job, and yet he never seems to have any money. yet
You said you knew the way. you
I thought she told you. you
Can I sit next to you? you
I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality). you
You girls, stop talking! you
You stupid idiot! you
You learn a language better if you visit the country where it is spoken. you
It's a friendly place—people come up to you in the street and start talking. you
young babies young
a young country young
Caterpillars eat the young leaves of this plant. young
a young wine young
The night is still young (= it has only just started). young
young people young
talented young football players young
I am the youngest of four sisters. young
In his younger days he played rugby for Wales. young
I met the young Michelle Obama at Princeton. young
Her grandchildren keep her young. young
My son's thirteen but he's young for his age (= not as developed as other boys of the same age). young
They married young (= at an early age). young
My mother died young. young
They have a young family. young
a young audience young
It's a movie that will appeal to the young. young
It's a book for young and old alike. young
a mother bird feeding her young young
I like your dress. your
Excuse me, is this your seat? your
The bank is on your right. your
Dentists advise you to have your teeth checked every six months. your
In Japan you are taught great respect for your elders. your
Is that book yours? yours
Is she a friend of yours? yours
My hair is very fine. Yours is much thicker. yours
Sincerely Yours yours
Yours Truly yours
Have you hurt yourself? yourself
You don't seem quite yourself today (= you do not seem well or do not seem as happy as usual). yourself
Enjoy yourselves! yourself
Do it yourself—I don't have time. yourself
You can try it out for yourselves. yourself
You yourself are one of the chief offenders. yourself
He had been a talented musician in his youth. youth
She regrets that she spent her youth travelling and not studying. youth
She brings to the job a rare combination of youth and experience. youth
His youth gives him an advantage over the other runners. youth
The fight was started by a gang of youths. youth
the nation's youth youth
the youth of today youth
youth culture youth
youth unemployment youth
Five, four, three, two, one, zero... We have lift-off. zero
It was ten degrees below zero last night (= −10°C). zero
The thermometer had fallen to zero. zero
I rated my chances as zero. zero
zero inflation zero
a war/security/demilitarized, etc. zone zone
an earthquake/danger, etc. zone zone
a pedestrian zone (= where vehicles may not go) zone
postal charges to countries in zone 2 zone

le vive la politique, vive l’amour
de il ne rêve que d’argent et de plaisirs
un je me suis cassé un ongle
à ils restent à l’école le plus longtemps possible
être tout le monde veut être beau
en je suis retournée en Espagne en septembre
avoir on était six donc tu peux pas avoir une conversation
que c’est un soldat. mais que fait-il ici?
pour elle jouait pour gagner
dans je reviendrai dans dix minutes
ce je ne déteste pas cet homme
il allez voir s’il est blessé
qui je ne sais pas à qui m’adresser
sur t’avais une chance sur un million
se avec ce traité, le Japon se rapproche des Etats-Unis
pas non, ne touchez pas!
plus il est considérablement plus jeune que moi
pouvoir tu peux jouer de la guitare électrique
tout comme vous voyez, tout est propre
faire qu’est-ce qu’il fait?
son un ami ingénieur du son m’aide pour les arrangements
mettre je peux me mettre à votre table?
on on tire et on pose les questions ensuite
nous nous devons nous défendre nous-mêmes
comme Tony et moi, on est comme des frères
si aujourd’hui, notre économie va si mal
leur l’énergie solaire assurait leur survie
dire je décrochais le téléphone sans rien dire à personne
elle j’étais fou amoureux. elle m’aimait bien
devoir je dois travailler sans la moindre entrave
même ils ne s’excusent même pas
prendre elle lui prit la main
aussi je rêvais aussi de beaucoup voyager
celui tu es celui que je respecte le plus
donner j’aurais donné ma vie pour lui
fois lève la main une fois
encore tu as encore menti à ta femme
aller tu devrais aller te coucher, tu as l’air vanné
cela cela demande de l’intégrité et du courage
vouloir tu veux faire ton chemin. c’est bien
grand tu es plus grand que je pensais
me reviens me voir dans cinq ou six ans
aucun trop d’argent et aucun goût
lui mais j’ai confiance qu’en lui
savoir je ne savais plus quoi dire
falloir il ne faut pas être raciste, point
voir je tenais seulement à te voir pour te dire ... bonne chance
dont on a tout ce dont tu rêvais en ville
non non, je ne peux pas parler maintenant
monde notre ultime but est de reconstruire le monde
monsieur comment allez-vous , monsieur?
demander j’ai un service à vous demander
alors et alors? vous revenez quand?
trouver j’ai trouvé du sang. sur le siège avant
personne il ne parlait à personne en particulier
rendre je m’y rendis à 4 heures du matin
venir venez rencontrer les autres
pendant où t’étais pendant tout ce temps?
passer nous sommes passées devant la maison de ma grand-mère
lequel il y a bien des points sur lesquels je voudrais faire des commentaires
suite deux, trois et ainsi de suite
comprendre je comprends que vous soyez fâché
depuis je le connais depuis le lycée
point je suis d’accord avec ce point de vue
rester le temps qu’il te reste, trouve une solution
seul parler tout seul était signe d’aliénation
tenir c’est une porte de sécurité. tiens ça
porter il a porté le maillot jaune un jour
parler je sais de quoi je parle
montrer c’est une étrange façon de montrer votre reconnaissance
je n’étais pas passé par là
certain certains ont affirmé que le gouvernement était trop faible
fin la fin est importante en toutes choses
continuer tu continues de m’impressionner
penser je pense que vous le connaissez bien
suivre les autres, suivez-moi!
politique elle se spécialise en sciences politiques
place je n’aimerais pas être à votre place
connaître je le connaissais depuis vingt ans
jusque ils me poursuivirent jusque dans la rue
croire je n’arrive pas à y croire
petit ce petit drogué n’a pas tort
commencer il est important que ces entretiens commencent immédiatement
compter je peux compter sur toi
fait dans les faits, il a raison
donc nous avons donc dû faire les calculs nous-mêmes
quel quel livre cherchiez-vous?
entendre j’ai entendu la nouvelle
beaucoup il est en mesure de révéler beaucoup de choses
femme je vous déclare maintenant mari et femme
attendre ma mère m’attend dans la grande salle
remettre on s’est remis à marcher
appeler comment s’appelle-t-il?
permettre vous permettez que j’utilise votre téléphone?
occuper sa main droite était occupée à tenir la petite valise
devenir je suis très heureux que vous deveniez ma voisine
partir il est parti à présent
décider j’ai décidé d’écrire un roman
affaire occupe-toi de tes affaires
arriver cela ne m’était pas arrivé depuis
car c’est dommage, car tu vas perdre un gros client
servir il m’a servi une coupe de champagne
sembler le processus semble irréversible
tant mais vous avez tant à enseigner
vers un tram se dirige vers toi. monte dedans
revenir je sais qu’elle ne reviendra jamais
dès on me fera signe dès que vous descendrez
moyen il songeait aux moyens de profiter de sa victoire
rapport je propose que le rapport du comité soit adopté
peut-être j’ai peut-être une idée
meilleur j’apprends à être un meilleur mari
trop la vie est trop courte. essayez d’être heureuse
laisser il va nous laisser tranquilles
devant une fumée montait devant nous sur l’horizon
recevoir il n’a plus reçu de lettres de moi
répondre j’aimerais y répondre par une autre question
vivre aucune Marocaine ne vit seule dans le quartier
long l’éducation sur le long terme paiera, j’en suis convaincu
face on s’est trouvés face à face
chez elle ira peut être vivre définitivement chez lui
te je vais t’emmener chez un médecin
rappeler je ne me rappelle pas avoir été aussi heureux
présenter papa je te présente Claire
accepter j’accepte avec plaisir votre aimable invitation
agir c’est le moment d’agir
poser je ne me posais plus de questions
jouer les enfants jouent dehors
reconnaître Joseph reconnut le chant de la grive
offrir alors, je vous offre la vie éternelle
près il y a un siège vide près de vous
choisir c’est maintenant le moment de choisir
puis elle a tenté de me tuer, puis elle m’a chassée
toucher il lui touche l’épaule
surtout j’ai surtout besoin d’argent
propre la pétasse était propre, mec
grâce je ne vous demande aucune grâce
selon tout est prêt selon vos désirs
aimer tu sais que je t’aime
sens il manquait un sens à donner à ma vie
retrouver je te retrouve dehors
également reculer est également hors de question
ci et celui-ci? oui, il est vraiment super
façon c’est une façon de voir, je suppose
perdre vous avez perdu votre mère, mademoiselle?
expliquer je vous en prie, expliquez-moi tout
compte cette ville a eu son compte de désastres
considérer la présidence considère cela comme une priorité majeure
ouvrir s’il vous plaît, ouvrez les yeux
gagner que le meilleur gagne
économique le rétablissement économique de l’Asie est plus rapide que prévu
histoire on a raconté d’amusantes histoires
haut voilà qui vous lancera dans la haute société
exister le risque n’existe plus
refuser attendez . . . vous refusez d’obéir?
bureau il veut vous voir dans son bureau immédiate- ment
mauvais il constitue un pas dans la mauvaise direction
quant les vents tempêtueux ont modifié la situation quant aux avalanches
mort la mort ne m’effraye pas
lire je ne voulais pas lire mes poèmes
réussir il ne réussit pas à vendre un seul dessin
changer ensemble, ils ont changé beaucoup de choses
public je dois beaucoup au public
travailler nous devons travailler ensemble
représenter il représente bien le sport français
madame et je suis au service de madame
entreprise j’ai moi-même l’esprit d’entreprise
coup je lui donne juste un coup de main. je le lui dois
or je ne suis pas chercheuse d’or
assurer le contrat assure une pension à l’époux survivant
essayer je vais essayer de vous convaincre
juste vous êtes juste et impartial, comme toujours
étranger la situation est bien différente à l’étranger
empêcher cela n’aurait évidemment rien empêché
manière de cette manière, nous serons ensemble
sortir sortez ou j’appelle la police
prix il y a un prix pour les gagnants
terme l’éducation sur le long terme paiera
longtemps pendant longtemps il ne bougea pas de son lit
reprendre on peut les arrêter, leur reprendre cette ville
mener la police mène une enquête pour arrêter les assaillants
appartenir cet argent n’appartient pas au gouverne- ment
liberté on se bat pour la liberté d’expression
risquer un avocat ne viendra pas risquer sa vie
concerner en ce qui me concerne, je voudrais te féliciter
d’abord je voudrais d’abord savoir quel métier tu exerces
apprendre où as-tu appris le métier?
rencontrer il rencontrera le pape au Vatican vendredi
ton le ton était donné
œuvre peu d’auteurs font référence à son œuvre
créer des malentendus nous créent des problèmes terribles
obtenir j’essaierai d’obtenir la réponse pour demain
chercher je ne cherche pas la richesse
entrer faut trouver le moyen d’ entrer dans le sous- sol
proposer le jeune Français propose une promenade au parc
apporter je vous ai apportée des fleurs de mon jardin
utiliser il utilisait une sorte de rasoir
atteindre leur fortune atteindrait des milliards
tenter il tente de sortir de l’Italie
enfin elle avait enfin la réponse
sorte la boisson est une sorte de drogue
sujet je cherchais un sujet de mémoire
importer il importait de ne pas répéter l’erreur
recherche la recherche en santé peut se révéler extrêmement bénéfique
ajouter il ajouta à sa lettre une note
ailleurs les négociations décisives se tiennent ailleurs
vraiment très mauvais, c’est pas vraiment sexy
produire nous devons produire quelque chose sur les terres en jachère
préparer je vous prépare à manger?
relever elle relevait la tête pour croiser mon regard
autant il a une bonne raison pour tarder autant
particulier j’ai un regard un peu particulier
écrire c’est pour cela que j’écris
défendre je pensais que je pouvais me défendre
chef vous surestimez le pouvoir des chefs d’Etat
tirer à mon ordre, tirez sur ce câble
ancien je dis merci à tous les anciens combattants
beau ce sont là de belles paroles, mais des paroles creuses
juger ce n’est pas à moi de juger ça
éviter on ne peut évidemment pas l’éviter
personnel vous semblez vous inspirer de votre vie personnelle pour écrire
objet Mathias remit l’objet dans sa poche
souhaiter l’équipage vous souhaite un bon voyage
afin fixer des cordes afin de descendre en rappel
peine mes jambes ne me soutenaient qu’à peine
malgré nous serons bons amis malgré tout
engager nous sommes engagés dans un travail de réflexion
réaliser je réaliserai ton rêve
lors je vous ai vu lors de votre dernière visite
aider bonjour, je peux vous aider?
terminer va terminer ton petit déjeuner
espérer j’espère obtenir une réponse claire
arrêter les deux dirigeants ont été arrêtés par la police
occasion quand l’occasion se présentera, elle reviendra souvent
député j’ai écouté plusieurs interventions des députés
regarder je regarde les reportages depuis ce matin
plupart la plupart des jeux vidéo violents sont japonais
résultat nous avons pu constater les résultats hier
écouter je pouvais l’écouter pendant des heures
terre que la paix soit sur terre, dès maintenant
valoir c’est fini. ça vaut pas la peine
intérieur je sentais mon cœur battre à l’intérieur
confiance je ne peux pas lui faire confiance
prévoir son mandat présidentiel est prévu pour s’achever en 2007
chance c’est notre dernière chance
type ce type de pêche est en cours d’abandon
but notre premier but est toujours de respecter l’intégrité de la famille
grave ce n’est peut-être pas si grave que ça
prise il y a souvent des prises de becs entre les deux
remplacer tu dois être prêt à nous remplacer, le cas échéant
avancer c’est moi qui ai avancé les fonds
nécessaire je ne pense pas qu’il soit nécessaire de la distribuer
valeur on a payé dix fois sa valeur
marquer cet épisode tragique marque la fin d’une aventure
entier le monde entier est contre nous
réponse il donne une réponse claire à cette question
aide j’ai besoin d’un peu d’aide
élever des murmures s’élevèrent autour de lui
pourtant pourtant cette perspective aussi m’effrayait
cesser on ne doit pas cesser de poser des questions
poursuivre je poursuis cette criminelle
maintenir ce principe sera maintenu
époque ils ont vécu à la même époque
exprimer encore une fois, j’exprime ma frustration
bas elle ajouta presque à voix basse, comme quelqu’un qui parle dans l’obscurité
imposer on leur impose des changements très rapides
argent bon, c’est son argent que je veux
mise il annonce en effet la mise en place d’ une police fédérale européenne
sauf tout le monde rit sauf elle
sécurité ils se sentaient plus en sécurité dans la rue qu’à la maison
cadre cette enquête s’inscrit dans le cadre d’une autre
former ils ne parviennent pas à former un groupe
conduire conduisons-la à l’hôpital
poste le chef de poste haussa les épaules
demande la demande des consommateurs a créé un marché
disparaître l’avion a subitement disparu des écrans
priver je ne me serais pas privée de sommeil à cause de vous
constituer le djihad et le sacrifice constituent donc un devoir
milliard le déficit budgétaire a atteint 226,3 milliards de francs
lier c’est le premier décès lié à l’épidémie
obliger tu ne peux pas m’obliger à rester!
craindre il ne craignait rien
déclarer il déclare que cette méthode était utile à l’époque
oublier je ne t’oublierai jamais
quitter vous êtes priés de quitter l’hôpital sans précipitation
bout ils marchèrent en silence jusqu’au bout de la rue
toi on est là, toi et moi, deux types ordinaires
lancer je lance des mots au hasard
emploi leur emploi exige qu’ils fournissent leurs propres outils
objectif je ne me suis jamais fixé d’objectifs précis
paraître il paraît qu’il est à la bibliothèque main- tenant
journal je vais acheter le journal pour ma mère
annoncer l’année 1993 s’annonce donc difficile
tour je passais ma vie à faire le tour du monde
voilà tiens, c’est pour toi. voilà
envoyer les deux femmes envoyèrent la lettre
partager je ne peux pas te partager
établir avant d’attaquer, établissons les règles
garder je la gardais dans mes bras
interdire je m’interdis d’écrire et de prononcer votre nom
finir je dois finir de nettoyer les droïdes
placer la famille a été placée en détention
sentir tu ne sens pas son parfum?
payer c’est moi qui paie votre salaire
esprit t’as l’esprit vif, toi
domaine là, nous sommes dans le domaine de l’expérience mystique
diriger nous ne sommes dirigés que par nos désirs
noter tu as tout noté?
charger le juge chargé du dossier refuse de convoquer le maire
tomber il s’arrêta, tomba à genoux pour remercier Dieu
mondial nous vivons dans une économie mondiale qui évolue très rapidement
entraîner tu es trop jeune pour t’entraîner
disposer la France dispose d’unités navales basées à Djibouti
faux ce ne sont pas là de fausses accusations
genre je dénonce ce genre de choses
retenir depuis ma blessure, je ne retiens rien
intéresser leur avis ne m’intéresse pas
c’est-à-dire il s’agit de vivre, c’est-à-dire d’avancer
matière la matière est parfaite pour les peaux sensibles
sein le cancer du sein est rare chez l’homme
parvenir je suis content d’être parvenu au bout
unité vous partez inspecter nos unités de désinfection
convaincre c’est bon, tu m’as convaincue
conseil les militaires ont formé un Conseil de salut national
soutenir nous avons été nombreux à soutenir son innocence
direction je n’osais aller dans cette direction
manquer la Chine manque d’argent, et manque de savants
actuel les gens ont peur du gouvernement actuel
opposer comment peut-il maintenant s’y opposer?
signifier cela ne signifiait rien pour moi
d’ailleurs je n’entends d’ailleurs pas le tenir secret
traiter deux chapitres, enfin, traitent de la question
indiquer le contrôleur indique qu’il est prêt
tuer les fusils, ça tue
technique parlons un peu de votre technique
rapidement ils ont passé rapidement dans l’histoire
réduire tu réduis les aliments graisseux et le chocolat
d’après qui a bâti les pyramides d’après vous?
préférer préférez-vous que j’appelle la police?
nommer ses membres sont nommés par le premier ministre
durer voilà quinze jours que ça dure
voie il a toujours suivi sa voie, ton père
capable je ne suis pas capable de répondre à votre question
erreur certaines erreurs ont été commises
livrer je pensais te faire livrer un plat chaud
auprès il avait beaucoup de succès auprès des femmes
souvenir je ne veux me souvenir de rien
large tes yeux sont devenus plus larges
contraire mais le contraire est vrai aussi
inviter un soir, ils m’invitent à dîner
fille c’est une jeune fille de seize ans
répéter ce rêve se répète sans cesse
profiter je profitais de ces derniers jours de vraies vacances
chambre avant d’entrer dans la chambre de mon fils j’entrai dans la mienne
prouver je n’ai rien besoin de prouver à qui que ce soit
acheter achetez vos billets à un revendeur agréé
ignorer j’ignorais pourquoi il jurait comme ça
souffrir elle n’a pas souffert, elle s’est endormie
fixer nous avons fixé une date limite
estimer j’estime que cela est inadmissible
endroit on aime vraiment cet endroit
véritable les véritables coupables restaient en liberté
amener on pourrait les amener à changer leurs habitudes
viser quel but visez-vous en thérapie bioénergé- tique?
retirer j’aimerais qu’il retire ce qu’il a dit
image certains films contiennent des images fameuses
travers le héros se promenait à travers le monde
conserver cette petite note, je la conserve comme un trésor
naître il était né lui-même dans une famille de onze enfants
accorder les banques ont cessé d’accorder des prêts
tourner je trouvai un commutateur et le tournai
participer elle a participé à la création du Mouvement
rapide elle parle d’une voix rapide et menue
respecter j’avais le pouvoir. j’étais respecté
passage je lirai seulement un petit passage
adopter j’hésite pour ma part à adopter l’idée
subir certaines autres ont subi de terribles ravages
environ mon père et ma mère sont mariés depuis environ 60 ans
admettre je dois admettre que je suis toujours célibataire
découvrir la sœur a découvert la fenêtre cassée
couvrir il était couvert de taches de sang
assister il assista à la dernière répétition
dépasser personne ne dépasse son potentiel
affirmer ce témoin a affirmé avoir vu trois hommes
soumettre de retour chez eux, elle l’a soumis à un ultime test
financier j’ai aussi travaillé dans le monde financier
frais on me paie mes frais de déplacement
apparaître son nom apparaissait dans une autre liste
réserver je veux ce que l’avenir me réserve
organiser on pensait t’organiser une fête d’anniver- saire
posséder je possède les coupures de presse vous concernant
matériel nous avons déjà du nouveau matériel en chantier
cent aucun des cinq cents voyageurs n’a été blessé
constater je constate de ce fait
prononcer je ne devrais même pas prononcer ces mots
origine la guérilla n’est pas à l’origine de la violence
vendre non, vous ne pouvez pas vendre votre bétail
vite déployez les sentinelles ... vite!
langue tu maîtrises bien la langue
déplacer nous nous déplaçons librement entre les deux pays
suffire bon, ça suffit
saisir le reflet du miroir saisit son regard
mourir ma foi, je meurs de faim
employer vous en employez beaucoup, de ces intellos gonflants
accompagner que Dieu vous accompagne
actuellement je suis très seul actuellement
supposer je suppose qu’ils ont peur
fournir elle ne souhaitait fournir aucun effort
exiger une vie publique exige de nombreux sacrifices
intervenir il doit intervenir sur le marché
d’accord je m’en occupe, d’accord?
discuter personne ne discute ses ordres
protéger je suis ici pour te protéger, pas les cookies
abandonner la propriété semblait abandonnée
avis j’ai changé d’avis
battre ne nous battons pas l’un contre l’autre
pire c’est le pire jour de ma vie!
adresser ces bourses s’adressent à des étudiants
préciser je préciserai seulement deux choses
intervention je suis favorable aux interventions extérieures
attirer les attentats récents ont attiré trop d’attention
demeurer les crimes économiques demeurent largement impunis
chiffre j’ignore si ce chiffre est exact
consacrer j’ai consacré beaucoup de temps à la recherche
remplir une voisine passerait, le panier rempli de poires
divers des formes très diverses surgissent sous vos yeux
appliquer il faut que la loi soit appliquée
frapper je n’ai pas frappé vraiment fort
fermer je vais fermer les yeux maintenant
forcer on peut me forcer à venir, pas à parler
lutte tu as mené une lutte acharnée
air tu as l’air fatigué
heureux je n’étais pas heureuse non plus
résoudre ça va résoudre tous nos problèmes
publier j’ai publié un livre
instant je suis à vous dans un instant
pousser je ne t’ai jamais poussée à te marier
quelqu’un il vaudrait mieux le demander au quelqu’un
discours j’ai écouté ce discours avec intérêt
reposer on peut se reposer, maintenant
satisfaire ils ne satisfont pas aux conditions requises
neuf on devait avoir des vêtements neufs!
observer observez votre propre famille, vous serez édifié
capacité il ne faut pas sous-estimer la capacité de lecture des jeunes
désigner ce mot désigne plusieurs réalités bien distinctes
dépendre les femmes ne dépendent plus autant des hommes
construire nous avons dû construire une digue
durant j’ai travaillé sur ce problème durant toute ma carrière
dossier le gouvernement s’occupe activement du dossier des hélicoptères
proposition sa proposition soulève certaines questions
combien tu pèses combien maintenant?
nul les préservatifs c’est nul. ils marchent pas
plaire réponds, s’il te plaît
derrière Mathieu s’abrita derrière le pilier
signer tu voulais que je signe les papiers
révéler je veux que tu révèles tout ça au monde
couper je me suis coupé. comment? sur mon couteau
pièce ces gens vont vous mettre en pièces
situer je me situe quelque part entre les deux
souligner j’ai deux points à souligner
source un bon journaliste ne révèle jamais ses sources
précédent le manège précédent a été construit en 1950
installer t’as bien installé son micro?
augmenter les dépenses à la consommation aug- mentent
réunir je sais comment réunir l’argent
médecin j’ai besoin d’un médecin
faute vous comprendrez combien vos fautes sont graves
lever je t’en prie, lève-toi
proche nous n’avions pas de famille proche
imaginer j’imagine qu’elle a des documents
figurer parmi les signataires, figurent 42 maires
pratique les résultats pratiques obtenus sont-ils très probants?
finalement finalement, la porte s’ouvrit
champ dans le champ administratif, il peut y avoir des incertitudes
charge l’arbre plie sous la charge
envisager je ne pouvais pas envisager que son état fût grave
commune il s’agit là d’une responsabilité commune
monter j’ai monté et descendu cinq étages
promettre s’il promet quelque chose, il tient parole
concentrer je me concentre plus sur ma condition physique
composer il avait juste besoin de composer mon numéro
chemin le chemin pour rentrer me semblait interminable
zone vous pouvez venir, j’ai sécurisé la zone
usage il avait perdu l’usage de la mémoire immédiate
hors ils s’installèrent hors de la ville
enquête cela coûte cher de faire enquête sur les activités criminelles
terrain vous combattez sur un terrain qui s’enfonce
mars la date est fixée au 1er mars 2004
tellement vous êtes tellement différente des autres femelles
confier je te confie ce garçon. rends-moi un homme
remarquer ils ont fait remarquer que ces jeunes avaient été pris
égard rien n’est prévu à cet égard
condamner le mousquetaire est seul. et condamné à la solitude
capital ils ont pris une décision capitale en renonçant à leur statut
lien sachez que nos liens ne sont pas rompus
limiter les freins limitent les transactions informa- tisées
justifier ça ne justifie pas la mesure extrême
euh il faut euh avoir euh une intention particulière
raconter je ne raconte plus de blagues
développer l’embryon vit, grandit et se développe
conclure il vous reste une minute pour conclure
insister elle insistait pour m’accompagner, je refusai
voyage le ferry fera plusieurs voyages
marche mais enfin il arrêta brusquement leur marche
critique cette critique est légitime
baisser la jeune femme baisse encore un peu plus la tête
somme pourquoi n’ont-ils pas mentionné ces sommes?
cacher je ne vous cache rien du tout
prêter le gouvernement devrait prêter l’oreille
définir tout dépend de la manière dont on définit le concept
exposer en m’exposant, vous me condamnez!
rapporter je t’ai rapporté ton livre
appuyer nous avons toujours appuyé l’unité nationale
rentrer je ne t’avais pas entendu rentrer
caractère mais c’est un caractère difficile
détruire l’environnement a été entièrement détruit
civil la protection des citoyens et des civils est une cause excellente
nécessité nous sommes conscients de la nécessité de réduire ces cotisations
commerce nous ne sommes pas contre le commerce équitable
échapper on ne peut pas y échapper
franc le vétérinaire avait un regard franc
séparer ce sont deux mondes séparés qui ont des interfaces
disposition elle tenait de notre père une disposition mélancolique
régler vous ne réglerez rien avec l’argent
commander il a commandé plusieurs exemplaires du guide de référence
étudier j’ai étudié la situation avant de venir ici
déterminer il faut plutôt déterminer si le contrat était juste
fonder il a fondé la société
complet je veux un rapport complet sur mon bureau, demain
exercer j’ai également exercé diverses fonctions dans ce secteur
manifester il avait manifesté son hostilité contre elle
menacer ils ont menacé de l’incarcérer et de le torturer
conseiller je lui conseille de consulter le dictionnaire
maladie ce n’est pas une maladie psychiatrique
construction son rôle dans la construction du produit final
bande Le Chili est une longue et étroite bande de terre
rejeter je rejette l’argument invoqué fréquemment aujourd’hui
coûter cette décision va coûter des milliards de dollars
reprise elle l’a prouvé à maintes reprises
autoriser aucun fait n’autorise cette accusation de jalousie
effectuer elle avait effectué trois jours de prison
bord voyant un banc au bord du trottoir je m’y assis
retourner je ne retournerai pas sur la Terre
inscrire j’inscrivis mon nom sur la fiche
rejoindre allez, rejoignez votre famille
mille leur culture a duré quelque vingt mille ans
confirmer cette information n’a pas été confirmée
salaire beaucoup de travailleurs gagnent le salaire minimum
contribuer la consommation de drogues illicites contribue à la criminalité
attaquer il est temps d’attaquer le mal à la racine
remonter notre dernière participation remontait au génocide rwandais
certes le rapport ne fournit certes pas de solution miracle
autrement les Américains ont décidé d’agir autrement
ferme les parents doivent parfois se montrer fermes
désormais c’est désormais chose faite
susciter une femme qui a étudié la théologie suscite toujours quelque méfiance
lutter je me préoccupe de lutter contre la pauvreté
profit j’ai toujours profit à l’écouter
contenir ce livre contient donc un message
déposer pourquoi ne dépose-t-il pas ses bagages?
modifier nous pouvons modifier nos paramètres
traverser c’est suicidaire de traverser seul la galaxie entière
transformer cela s’est transformé en un match physique
engagement mon premier engagement fut de nature politique
renvoyer il devrait renvoyer le signal de libération au réseau
regretter tous étaient violents. peu regrettaient leurs actes
consister en quoi consiste ton travail?
réagir tu réagis comme une enfant
surprendre mon garçon, parfois tu me surprends
améliorer la situation semblait s’améliorer
réfléchir j’ai réfléchi à la question
apprécier ils n’apprécient pas le spectacle
combat nous devons nous préparer pour le grand combat
malade ton père est malade, il aimerait te voir
portée Linux est à présent à la portée du grand public
élève ils ont été mes élèves
contrôler c’est la volonté du propriétaire de contrôler ce qui se passe chez lui
merci merci pour la bière
assemblée la direction organisa une assemblée générale
émission une émission de télé passe, les écrits restent
contenter tu te contenteras d’être le chauffeur
citer j’aimerais citer quatre paragraphes
établissement l’établissement de systèmes de contrôle est important
destiner ce programme n’est pas destiné aux informaticiens
causer tout ceci a causé une certaine frustration
interroger on doit vous interroger sur ces événements
provoquer je ne veux pas provoquer de révolte
ramener je me demandais, tu pourrais me ramener chez moi?
concevoir j’ai alors conçu le projet
procéder j’ai procédé à l’arrestation
voici voici le résultat de l’essai
acquérir ce mot a acquis une connotation très particulière
moindre il n’avait absolument pas la moindre idée
convenir seul un partenaire de même philosophie pourra leur convenir
logique je ne suis pas la logique de l’argument
examiner ils ont fini d’examiner la maison
mesurer il mesure un mètre soixante-huit
traitement vous acceptez d’être soumis au traitement
impliquer je suis désolé de t’avoir impliqué
donnée tout en travaillant, il nota les données sur son carnet
combattre nous avons combattu pour chaque détail
comporter tâche de bien te comporter
mériter tout le monde mérite d’avoir sa chance
emprunter tout ce que tu as emprunté s’évanouira en fumée
conscience j’acquérais une conscience plus attentive des autres
traduire elle peut être traduite dans un langage mathématique précis
emporter il n’emporte rien avec lui, pas même une chemise
exact l’histoire est une science exacte
doubler il essaie de nous doubler
mode on a souvent critiqué le mode de recrute- ment des juges
tendre il faut parler, tendre la main, dialoguer
vaste c’est très vaste comme sujet, mais c’est fascinant
évoquer on peut l’écouter des heures évoquer des souvenirs
fonctionner le processus fonctionne, et fonctionne bien
étape je vais procéder étape par étape
physique j’aime aussi beaucoup l’activité physique
accuser de quoi nous accusez-vous?
méthode j’avais deviné la bonne méthode à suivre
professeur je serais professeur dans un lycée
distribuer ces valeurs se distribuent selon une courbe en cloche
prétendre il prétend avoir un portable
dommage dommage que les choses aient mal tourné
tendance les entreprises creés ont tendance à grossir
chaîne la chaîne a programmé ce divertissement le mardi soir
note je prends des notes comme un fou
règlement il existe déjà des règlements dans ce secteur
sinon mais n’anticipons pas, sinon nous n’ar- riverons jamais
entreprendre la dame blanche entreprend de monter l’escalier
étendre je me suis étendue sur le sol de ma chambre
décrire je n’aurais qu’à décrire ce que je voyais
etc j’ai dormi dans les gares, etc.
retraite c’était un rocker à la retraite
entretenir je n’ai jamais entretenu de relations amicales avec lui
habiter j’ai habité dix ans la France
quartier ils vivaient dans les quartiers les plus pauvres
accueillir on va vers les étrangers pour les accueillir
libérer tous les prisonniers furent libérés sans condition
vivant si elle est vivante, je te la ramènerai
rire l’aventure nous fit beaucoup rire
commettre vous avez commis presque tous les crimes informatiques
enlever pouvez-vous enlever votre chapeau?
jeter c’est moi qui ai jeté le caillou
regard elle ne posera jamais un regard vers moi
prévenir je suis à deux doigts de prévenir la police
analyser il analyse aussi les échecs de la politique
témoigner je pourrai en témoigner, au besoin, dit-elle
sauver tu m’as sauvé la vie
parlementaire les parlementaires ont été agacés par les réactions israéliennes
remercier je vous remercie de m’avoir sauvé la vie
réclamer ils ont réclamé leur droit au sens critique
fil Joseph Glidden fait breveter le fil de fer barbelé
moral ce dossier implique une question morale
recueillir il a été recueilli par des montagnards
fabriquer mon métier consiste à fabriquer des livres
vérifier appelle ton contrôleur, vérifie
enregistrer le fonds de l’assurance-emploi enregistre un surplus
efficace mon équipe est compacte et efficace
voter nous serions encore à voter ce soir
nourrir l’inégalité nourrit l’injustice
rechercher des dirigeants africains recherchent un solution à la crise
lendemain je devais repartir le lendemain
garantir il faut garantir la sécurité du personnel
augmentation cela constitue une augmentation de 25 p. 100
facteur le facteur apportait enfin de gros paquets
échelle cette guerre peut être menée à grande échelle
pratiquer ils pratiquent vraiment le football que j’aime
bénéficier il devient donc impératif de pouvoir bénéficier de plus d’argent
revoir je disparaîtrai. tu ne me reverras jamais
perspective je me place dans la perspective de mes personnages
défaut on peut parler de mes défauts si tu veux
renforcer j’œuvrerai pour renforcer nos forces armées
troupe il faut remonter le moral des troupes
qualifier on doit se qualifier pour le tournoi
dégager la route est dégagée ... mais il faut mettre vos chaînes
bateau un seul bateau de pêche a survécu à la tourmente
course je viens faire des courses, alors je me suis arrêtée ici
surveiller je vais te surveiller, je sais où tu habites
édition c’est la fin de cette première édition d’informations
accomplir il vous faut continuer, accomplir votre destinée
décevoir désolé de t’avoir déçue
port le dernier bateau quitte le port
terrible c’était terrible! la situation était terrible
exigence c’est une exigence impossible à respecter
inspirer considérons que les livres ont inspiré le tueur
opérer les grandes sociétés opèrent à l’échelle mondiale
entièrement je suis entièrement d’accord avec vous
joindre je serais très heureux si vous vous joigniez à moi pour dîner
rapprocher j’ai voulu me rapprocher de toi
fier je suis très fière de mon héritage
justement j’étais justement en train de faire du thé
formule je garderai toujours cette formule
manger avec votre maladie, vous pouvez manger de la viande?
soulever il sourit, tandis que le vent soulevait ses cheveux
marque il y a des marques sur les portes
habituel ils font leur routine habituelle
survivre il ne sait que faire pour survivre
gérer nous savons comment gérer l’éducation
informer je t’informerai dès qu’ils l’auront repéré
fou tu es complètement fou
attacher attachez vos ceintures. le spectacle commence
renouveler nos synapses ne se renouvellent plus passé 20 ans
asseoir il était assis devant moi
renoncer elle avait renoncé à me convaincre
soi il s’agissait enfin d’être soi, rien que soi
net les Canadiens veulent des réponses bien nettes
motif je ne voyais aucun motif de refus
plaindre elle ne se plaignait pas; mais elle détestait faire le ménage
concours vous avez gagné le concours?
vis-à-vis il reprenait sa liberté vis-à-vis de moi
aboutir ce projet n’a pourtant pas abouti
visiter nous allons visiter la maison
elle-même la révolte n’est pas en elle-même un élément de civilisation
échouer tout ce que j’ai tenté a échoué
désirer ce que l’on désire, c’est éviter une surpollution
inquiéter et ça, ça m’inquiète un petit peu
dépit j’ai ressenti un soulagement mêlé de dépit
équilibre j’aperçois une sorte d’équilibre qui peut durer longtemps
inquiet tu as l’air inquiet
affecter elles n’ont pas été affectées par l’accident
revanche elle, en revanche, m’inspecta avec désinvolture
ressembler celle-là ressemble à une intellectuel new-yorkaise
supporter des fois, je ne supporte pas la vie quotidienne
mine je haussai les épaules et fis mine de rire
ah ah oui? tu commences à m’intéresser
favoriser cela favorise le commerce et l’investisse- ment
précéder la métaphysique ne doit pas précéder la physique, elle doit la suivre
correspondre j’espère que nous correspondrons
transmettre voilà comment se transmettre les maladies!
appareil place la bobine vierge sur l’appareil
associer le tabagisme n’était pas directement associé au cancer
trait mon trait est très fin, comme des cheveux
identifier pouvez-vous identifier cet homme?
reconnaissance les fêtes musulmanes n’avaient aucune reconnaissance officielle
entretien je devais réaliser un entretien pour un mensuel
encourager allez, encouragez notre petit gars
dérouler la cérémonie aurait dû se dérouler la veille
signaler il a signalé que la mission avait joué un rôle important
obligation nous avons une obligation morale de redresser les torts du passé
attribuer son mari attribuait cette apathie à sa naissance
courir je courus le long des docks
personnage les personnages de mes romans me jouent des tours
dénoncer il s’attacha à dénoncer les abus et la corruption
échanger les rebelles échangeront leurs prisonniers
montant on ignore le montant de ce contrat
éliminer nous sommes aussi parvenus à éliminer le déficit
tableau allez vérifier le tableau d’alerte
exclure le projet de loi exclut ce type de mode de vie
exemplaire j’en ai déjà vendu 100.000 exemplaires
séance elle se souvient d’une séance particulièrement pénible
durée il faudrait alors augmenter la durée du travail
élire les chefs sont élus pour représenter leur peuple
baisse il devrait y avoir une baisse d’autres impôts
inquiétude j’entretenais de sérieuses inquiétudes à ce sujet
pareil c’est toujours pareil
mandat sa présence à un second mandat est inévitable
essai ça demanderait un essai et je ne suis pas une spécialiste
sourire alors, pourquoi tu souris?
suggérer je voudrais suggérer de changer les horaires de travail
interrompre je n’aime pas qu’on m’interrompe
unir le mariage devrait unir un homme et une femme
rang nous sommes assis au premier rang
franchir les Huns ont franchi notre frontière nord
fête c’est une fête privée
sol nous dormions sur le sol en béton
écarter les journalistes ont été écartés de l’intérieur du bâtiment
vague ces vagues sont tellement puissantes!
taille je l’ai interrogée sur sa taille, sur son âge
automne on dirait un après-midi d’automne
arrière mets tes cheveux en arrière
vision nous avons sur ce sujet une vision commune
investir il veut y investir encore plus d’argent
diminuer les investissements en provenance de l’extérieur diminuent
réfugier je m’étais réfugié dans une espèce d’esprit farceur
entourer il courut à lui et l’entoura de ses bras
juif la société se retourne contre les juifs
considérable nous avons réalisé des progrès considérables
conduite certaines de mes conduites affectaient directement ma mère
convention la convention relative aux droits de l’enfant
communiquer mes fonctionnaires ont communiqué avec le ministère des finances
prolonger quels sont les indicateurs d’une sécheresse prolongée?
verser cette conversation sera versée au dossier
démontrer il ne démontre aucun signe de compassion envers ces travailleurs
accroître évidemment, cela accroît le climat de tension
prudent nous avons été très prudents dans nos demandes
vol il a pu prendre un autre vol
marcher elle se lève et elle marche comme ça
aborder je voudrais aborder la question sous un autre angle
tromper oups! je me suis trompé
éloigner il avait besoin de s’éloigner de sa femme
évaluer nous évaluons des projets en fonction de leur pertinence
interne chez les internes, sa renommée était moins prestigieuse
voire deux, trois cent millions. voire plus
adapter il dit savoir s’adapter à toutes les difficultés
cour ils m’attendaient dans la cour de la Sorbonne
dépense nous avons vu les dépenses publiques augmenter
souci nos petits soucis ne sont pas importants
comparer il est important de ne pas se comparer aux autres
procès un juge recommandait un nouveau procès
provenir la balle provient d’un revolver britannique
conscient nous sommes conscients des exigences économiques
céder l’euro cède quelques fractions face au dollar
diviser le reste se divisait en trois fractions sensiblement égales
siège puis je vous conduire à votre siège, monsieur?
hausse il faut s’attendre à une légère hausse des prix
approcher le gros monsieur s’approche de nous
trafic le week-end, en revanche, le trafic doit être normal
foyer ils ont eu chacun un foyer
reprocher nous lui avons reproché d’avoir manqué le sommet
métier c’est déjà plus qu’un métier, c’est une profession
peser il pesait lourd sur mon cœur
supprimer supprime ce paragraphe, cela ne changera rien
douter il n’avait jamais douté de la victoire
ressentir c’est alors qu’il ressentit, dans sa nuque, la douleur
consulter je n’ai pas été consulté
fonctionnement laissez-moi vous expliquer le fonction- nement de ce système
résumer les résultats obtenus sont résumés dans le tableau
prévision l’économie mondiale a surpassé toutes les prévisions
incapable il est incapable de rentrer dans des détails concrets
hésiter n’hésitez pas à les appeler
voler c’est pas bien de voler
résister j’ai résisté à la mort de ma fille
profondément j’en suis profondément heureux
prisonnier je viens demander la libération d’une prisonnière
avouer j’avoue que j’étais encore plutôt naïf
saluer tu ne dois pas saluer les gens que tu ne connais pas
enseignement c’est dans l’enseignement que j’ai acquis mes cheveux blancs
étonnant il est étonnant de voir combien d’argent on peut obtenir
dizaine il y a des dizaines de milliers de jeunes dans ce pays
dessus je mets mes pieds dessus
achever pensez-vous réellement que cette guerre s’achèvera
fonctionnaire les juges sont aussi des fonctionnaires
instruction je ne reçois aucune instruction de l’industrie nucléaire
oser ose me dire que tu vas rester ici!
rassembler je rassemblai assez de forces pour me lever
réalisation un lancement d’opération demande la réalisation d’une action
démarche la démarche serait trop longue et trop coûteuse
corriger je voudrais corriger un petit détail technique
prier je vais prier pour que Dieu vous bénisse
dominer la France a dominé l’Europe pendant trois siècles
autorisation j’ai besoin d’une autorisation
critiquer ils s’arrogent le droit de me critiquer, me juger
assurance tout mon argent sert à payer l’assurance médicale
évoluer la situation évolue cependant dans le bon sens
percevoir il était perçu comme agressif, arrogant et généralement hostile
rythme le génie génétique progresse à un rythme incroyable
approuver chacun de vos projets a été approuvé
juridique le système juridique gêne le travail des policiers
épreuve nous mettons peut-être votre patience à l’épreuve
relier toutes les choses sont reliées. nous le savons
consommateur les consommateurs en ressentent directementlesavantages–
volontaire je me porte volontaire pour sortir
négocier l’Israël veut dicter et non pas négocier
rêver j’ai rêvé de toi
définitif je n’ai pas pris de décision définitive à ce sujet
persuader il était persuadé que j’avais un talent
interpréter ces résultats sont évidemment à interpréter avec prudence
commentaire j’ai été très impressionné des commentaires que j’ai reçus
marier il veut se marier avec moi
spectacle ça va être un spectacle d’enfer
eh eh bien, j’ai changé d’avis
recours vous disiez qu’on a eu recours à des injonctions
introduire on l’avait introduit dans une chambre
saint je priais devant la statue de la Sainte Vierge
conséquent il semble, par conséquent, que nous soyons face à une contradiction
descendre personne n’entre, personne ne descend du train
baser cette loi se base sur trois principes
bourse j’ai réussi à obtenir une bourse pour ma deuxième année
déployer des chars d’assaut israéliens ont été déployés
thème vous pouvez choisir un thème
circuler elle peut désormais circuler librement
porte-parole je ne me sens porte-parole de personne
vacance moi, j’ai interrompu mes vacances
front le moustique vibrait autour de son front
suspendre il faut suspendre la séance pour quelques instants
commissaire excusez-moi, je vois que le commissaire vient d’arriver
cabinet les députés ministériels sont les membres du Cabinet
écart elle est un peu à l’écart de la route
surveillance les caméras de surveillance l’ont bien vue
féliciter je voulais te féliciter pour cette victoire
efficacité les chercheurs pourront vérifier l’efficacité du traitement
confusion j’ai cru mourir de confusion
bilan pouvez-vous proposer un bilan de ces épreuves?
sain si vous menez une vie saine, vos réduisez vos risques
intégrer l’art est une tentative pour intégrer le mal
financer il a déjà financé des films en Europe
nier vous ne pouvez pas le nier et les autres non plus
là-bas il y a deux mecs là-bas qui vous cherchent
étonner évidemment, ça a étonné tout le monde
totalité toute totalité, paradoxalement, est restrictive
sort le sort de la pièce était entre mes mains
accéder j’ai besoin d’accéder à ces données
récupérer nous avons récupéré vos armes
doter vous êtes dotée d’un superbe vocabulaire
émettre ce sont eux qui émettent le plus de CO2
pêche tu viens à la pêche cet après-midi?
agricole les subventions agricoles sont des taxes
essence ta moto n’a plus d’essence
pencher vous penchez à gauche, ça tourne à gauche
uniforme vous ne portiez pas d’uniforme, quoique armé
mentionner ces points ont déjà été mentionnés par le rapporteur
exécution dans sa cellule, avant l’exécution, il en refuse les secours
distinguer c’est cela qui nous distingue des orientaux
exploiter les Américains veulent exploiter notre pétrole
effectif Volkswagen supprime un quart de ses effectifs aux Etats-Unis
communautaire une intervention au niveau communautaire ne se justifiait pas
faciliter je voudrais faciliter votre décision
veiller ne veille pas trop tard, cela use les yeux
maintien le maintien de la paix ne se limite plus
chanter il chantait la mélodie
pension elle ira directement du camp en pension
revue la revue n’a pas publié les résultats des travaux
clore pour moi, le sujet est clos
figure sa figure était maigre et pâle, un peu effrayante
susceptible oh! ce que vous pouvez être susceptible mon ami
étroit ils demeurèrent quelques instants dans l’étroit couloir
régner un silence de mort règne dans la salle
catastrophe les agriculteurs subissent déjà beaucoup de catastrophes naturelles
ressortir sur un fond noir, les couleurs ressortaient mieux
exploitation il s’agit d’une exploitation intellectuelle de l’enfant
manifestation on en attendait des manifestations spectaculaires
dormir je ne faisais que dormir sur la plage
excuse tu pouvais t’inventer une meilleure excuse
veille on s’était fiancés la veille
content elles étaient très contentes d’y aller
rassurer le premier travail consiste à rassurer le gosse
préoccupation je pense que c’est une préoccupation que nous partageons
trace l’histoire humaine laisse d’éternelles traces
plainte quand cette femme a porté plainte, sa vie a été menacée
chaud il y a du café chaud dans le coffre sous la banquette
taire oh, tais toi, tu n’as pas honte
émotion je fis de mon émotion un événement
progresser nous avons pas mal progressé à ce sujet
secours une jeune fille appelait au secours
confronter elle est confrontée à des défis plus nombreux
strict ce serait son strict devoir
rétablir parfois, j’ai envie de rétablir quelques vérités
rupture il y a eu rupture des négociations, reprise des négociations
office il perd son emploi à l’office des jardins
compliquer le système actuel s’avère-t-il compliqué
assumer les autorités font assumer la responsabilité des troubles
éprouver je n’éprouvais aucune hâte à procéder
délicat c’est toujours délicat d’embaucher des amies!
attentat il s’agit d’un attentat de la guérilla
boire vous boirez quelque chose?
richesse ce sera mon passeport pour la richesse, l’indépendance
caisse tu vas passer à la caisse!
hasard on ne laissait rien au hasard
café Amélie est serveuse dans un café de Montmartre
foutre va te faire foutre
apercevoir on aperçoit la sortie du tunnel
refléter la pièce d’eau reflétait la majestueuse façade d’un palais de pierre
bouger je reste là. je ne bouge pas
isoler il se sentait isolé, isolé psychologiquement
norme nous appliquons désormais les normes d’hygiène
tenue il est rare qu’on me complimente sur ma tenue
animer le vin suscitait des conversations animées
statistique je suis tombé sur une statistique très intéressante
piste c’est là où la piste s’arrête
préserver dans le bocal, mes larmes préservent le cœur de mon fils
hommage il a ensuite rendu hommage au président
match je n’avais pas gagné un match depuis deux mois
pointe la longue pointe de mon parapluie était comme un doigt
exécuter je suis ici pour exécuter vos ordres
scandale il y aurait eu un petit scandale dans le famille
bénéfice l’entreprise fait des bénéfices
choc elle est en état de choc
canal l’utilisation du canal sémaphore est suspendue
briser vous m’avez brisé le cœur
reculer ils ne reculent devant rien
critère selon quels critères ces traits sont-ils sélectionnés?
gardien nous sommes les gardiens de cette planète
transporter il transporta des milliers d’hommes ici
brûler je sais que Lucy brûlait d’une passion secrète pour vous
monnaie aujourd’hui, nous avons une monnaie stable
quelconque est-ce qu’on a un vase quelconque?
courrier il y a peut-être du courrier
grandir je ne grandis plus ... je grossis
élaborer cette vision a été élaborée avant le 11 septembre
illustrer cette manifestation illustre les craintes des citoyens
affronter j’ai dû affronter la terrible réalité
éclater quand la guerre a éclaté, tout était perdu
presser ils ont laissé un soldat chargé de presser le détonateur
mêler la fiction se mêle constamment à l’autobiographie
formuler je veux formuler un commentaire général
crier ils se meurent. ils crient au secours
époux je suis fier de l’avoir choisi comme époux
médicament je crois en les médicaments génériques peu coûteux
élargir nous devons élargir nos horizons
électeur je remercie également les électeurs de ma circonscription
plonger chaque matin, je plonge dans la mer
fuir j’aggravai ma situation en voulant fuir
varier on aime varier les plaisirs. varier, c’est bon
inventer je n’ai pas pu inventer un tel souvenir
principalement c’est sur les femmes principalement qu’elle a exercé une grande influence
prudence la prudence est la meilleure attitude à adopter
stade leurs recherches sont encore au stade préliminaire
liaison les liaisons ferroviaires ont été interrompues
québécois il existe un marché pour le produit québécois en France
ordonner soldat, je vous ordonne d’avancer ces catapultes
morale la morale judéo-chrétienne me paraît l’une des plus belles
contester l’art conteste le réel
détermination il peut avoir sans doute des déterminations égoïstes
congrès c’est lui qui préside le congrès
préoccuper il nous faut sans doute nous préoccuper de l’avenir de nos enfants
dépôt voici le mandat de dépôt du détenu
multiplier nous sommes maintenant en train de multiplier le danger nucléaire
durable la transgenèse promeut une agriculture durable
excuser excusez moi de vous interrompre monsieur
recommander je ne lui recommandai même pas la prudence
truc je peux avoir un truc à grignoter?
allié la guerre sera gagnée par les Alliés
scolaire je veux juste finir l’année scolaire avec mes amis
arabe le monde arabe devient bipolaire
diffuser nos stations diffusent une émission quotidienne
inquiétant la puissance iranienne est inquiétante
inclure n’incluez pas une extension de fichier
combler les gens tentent de combler ce vide, pierre par pierre
ombre il vivait dans son ombre et ne cherchait qu’à lui complaire
annuler il a dû annuler un voyage
bloquer ils nous disent que nous bloquons le progrès
guider voilà les convictions qui guident mes pas
spécialiser la main-d’œuvre spécialisée vieillit
issue nous fondons nos espoirs sur une issue positive au référendum
détourner pour rentrer, il suffit de détourner l’attention du gardien
raisonnable soyez raisonnable, rentrez vous reposer
blesser le premier avait été légèrement blessé, le second était sorti indemne
orientation je suis d’orientation homosexuelle
reporter nous pourrions avoir à reporter certaines choses
partisan je ne suis pas un ardent partisan
compléter cela complète notre présentation, mesdames et messieurs
procurer j’ignore comment vous vous êtes procuré cette carte
officier il craint de perdre ses meilleurs officiers
remarquable c’est remarquable, ce qui peut être fait
anniversaire j’ai un cadeau d’anniversaire pour toi
issu Hugh était issu d’une famille de cinq garçons
poursuite je suis parti à la poursuite de mon rêve
nôtre j’aurais aimé qu’il soit des nôtres
éclairer vous êtes là pour que je vous éclaire
consommer nous consommons des aliments génétique- ment modifiés
dépenser j’ai dépensé beaucoup d’argent pour elle
conviction vous avez agi selon vos convictions
nettement il savait nettement ce qu’il devait et voulait faire
détenir je ne prétends pas détenir la vérité
installation on accordera une très grande importance aux installations
cultiver elle cultive le goût des petits plaisirs
doux le soleil était doux et chaud
gouverner il a été élu pour gouverner
jouir elle jouit du respect et de l’admiration des gens
parcourir il parcourut son courrier
seuil a peine le seuil franchi elle s’arrêtait
croissant la compétition avec les Etats-Unis ira croissant
classer vous devenez plus difficile à classer
audience l’audience a été suspendue jusqu’à mercredi
phrase je vomissais les phrases dans un très grand désordre
provisoire son fils était maintenu en détention provisoire
hein c’est un bon club, hein?
renverser tout le container est renversé, tout est mélangé
trouble la cause de ces troubles reste mal connue
désoler je suis tellement désolé. désolé pour tout
accélérer les événements pourraient donc s’accélérer
résider c’est là que réside l’avenir de nos enfants
adolescent nous étions alors de jeunes adolescents
dessiner je ne sais pas dessiner. c’est une frustration
rompre il a rompu avec les Frères musulmans
armer l’Iran est en train de s’armer
bâtir nous pouvons continuer à bâtir une nation basée sur la tolérance
prime ils extorquent chaque jour une prime de protection
résulter il en est résulté une tragédie humaine énorme
occupation lire et faire l’amour sont ses occupations préférées
emmener maman et papa ont dû l’emmener à l’hôpital
marin la plupart des marins ont perdu leur emploi
intermédiaire le fait d’avoir des intermédiaires me dérange
vœu j’ai rendu mes voeux de moine
dresser trois portes se dressaient maintenant devant lui
afficher ils ont affiché ma photo dans tous les bâtiments
fragile une bulle de savon semblerait moins fragile
survenir trop d’ événements néfastes sont survenus cette année
publicité même la mauvaise publicité peut être bonne
sauter je saute la barrière, je tombe
chasse la chasse et la pêche y sont une tradition
collège je n’ai jamais été au collège, j’étais trop pauvre
morceau je les ai notées sur un morceau de papier
salarié on doit protéger les salariés contre tout licenciement abusif
commande dès ce jour nous vous passons commande pour cet ouvrage
orienter il orientera les antennes à 140 degrés
reproduire malheureusement, ces situations se reproduiront
transférer le trafic est transféré d’un ou de plusieurs canaux sémaphores
diffusion la diffusion débridée d’armes crée de nouvelles menaces
spécialement vous aimez les chats? pas spécialement
croître les bureaucraties ont tendance à croître et à s’étendre
tolérer je te tolère car c’est bien de te tolérer
copie j’en ai fait une copie
enseigner j’ai enseigné les mathématiques et les finances
rédiger l’année suivante, j’ai rédigé mon mémoire
indice cet indice était d’ailleurs inutile
promotion on a un budget pour de la promotion
pair l’histoire de la musique va de pair avec l’histoire politique
contraindre on ne peut les contraindre à comparaître
trancher ils tranchent avec l’éclat du ciel
retarder j’ai été retardé par un embouteillage, un accident
réjouir Dieu me pardonnera peut-être de me réjouir de ma mort
punir si je t’ai offensé, punis-moi
repartir hélas, je repars demain par le premier train
déclencher on ignore ce qui a déclenché la violence
écouler le jus s’écoule librement, sans contact avec la peau
pétrole elle alluma une lampe à pétrole
étrange j’ai fait un rêve étrange
coucher lavez-les, nourrissez-les. couchez-les
drôle je ne trouve pas ça drôle
plat un plat avec cinq choix de dessert
célébrer nous venons célébrer le mariage de mon frère
hausser il faudra hausser les cotisations
éditeur j’ai mis un mot chez l’éditeur
casser j’ai cassé une bouteille de bière
probable il est probable que le visa sera refusé
forcément les deux ne sont pas forcément liées
conformément le débat se déroulera conformément au règlement
croiser ce sont deux histoires qui se croisent
autonome mon corps est autonome. il ne m’écoute pas
voyager ça m’apprendra à voyager en classe éco
parallèle vous mettriez son conservatisme en parallèle avec sa ferveur catholique?
répartir ils se répartissent en trois grands groupes
réveiller j’ai pas envie de réveiller mon copain
fondé ce régime admirable est fondé sur l’honnêteté
salut salut, ma chérie
songer ne songez pas à quitter le pays
là-dessus j’aimerais connaître son opinion là-dessus
merveilleux je vous souhaite une merveilleuse journée
sien la patrie vit les meilleurs des siens mourir en la défendant
commenter laissez moi une chance de commenter ce que vous avez dit
inciter cela incitera les compagnies à poursuivre leurs recherches
nécessiter des situations extraordinaires nécessitent un acte extraordinaire
anticiper je n’avais pas anticipé une telle reprise
communiqué le communiqué a été distribué aux journalistes
avertir pourquoi ne m’avais-tu pas averti?
rédaction j’ai terminé la rédaction de ma thèse
enceinte je suis enceinte de six mois
soigner toi, va soigner ton chien
récit le soir, j’écoutais les récits de Robert
revendication on parle souvent de revendications historiques
incroyable moi, j’ai passé une nuit incroyable
mineur les mineurs sont devenus fous
composition le roman se développe comme une composition musicale
débarrasser ils trouveront le moyen de se débarrasser de leur chef
accusation il s’agit d’une accusation très grave
concurrent c’est un concurrent politique
musulman il y a plein de femmes musulmanes qui ont écrit des livres
déplacement je consacre toute mon énergie aux déplacements
légal à l’époque, il était légal de battre sa femme
dispositif il y a un dispositif d’urgence
tarder je ne vais pas tarder à y aller
refaire tu sais que ta mère avait refait la salle de bains
pleurer promets-moi que tu ne pleureras pas à mon enterrement
débattre nous ne sommes pas les seuls à débattre de cette question
lâcher je vous ai dit de lâcher ces couteaux
cercle comment sortir de ce cercle vicieux?
perdu ça ne sera pas du temps perdu
obligé vous n’êtes pas obligés de me donner une réponse
remporter l’autorité revenait à celui qui remportait la victoire
intense elle me faisait vivre des moments intenses
visible il a toujours des partenaires, visibles ou invisibles
haine l’amour se change en haine
instance j’ai perdu un première instance
recourir voyons, qui recourrait aux tirs d’artillerie?
géant un écran géant avait été installé face à la tribune
engendrer la violence engendre la violence
adversaire on élimine son adversaire en le touchant
mobile les organisateurs louent des toilettes mobiles
circulation la circulation des trains locaux a été suspendue
entente je sais quelle entente il y a entre Robert et toi
ralentir je vais pas ralentir. je vais même accélérer
cadeau je lui ai apporté un cadeau
affirmation j’ai été étonnée de cette affirmation
requérir cela requiert sans doute un certain effort
louer elle pourrait louer une cabane au bord de la mer
fabrication après ces deux échecs, la fabrication fut abandonnée
soudain j’étais soudain libre
balle les balles sifflaient au-dessus d’eux
arrêté cet arrêté prend effet à compter du 1 mai prochain
enfermer il alla s’enfermer dans sa cabine sans dire un mot
abattre le jeune homme a été abattu par la police
paysan je donnerais tout pour être un simple paysan
répandre la lumière du couloir se répandait dans la chambre
adoption je propose l’adoption de cette motion
adorer elle adorait sa grand-mère maternelle
appartement j’aimerais bien acheter un appartement
entamer nous entamons notre descente
ménage j’ai un peu de ménage à faire pour l’instant
passager les 287 passagers ont probablement tous péri
transformation la recherche scientifique est constamment en transformation
calculer j’ai conçu un autre ordinateur pour calculer cela
misère il y a trop de misère et trop de crimes
légèrement elle baissa légèrement la vitre
écraser nous écraserons toute armée qu’on enverra contre nous
enrichir ces différences enrichissent notre pays
destin le destin joue parfois de sales tours
sac tu as besoin de 4 sacs à dos de livres?
stock il conserve et protège nos stocks de poisson
invoquer le gouvernement tentera d’invoquer deux excuses
compromettre le premier ministre a compromis le processus de paix
arracher ils lui ont arraché sa caméra
barre prends la barre! comme ça, tu tomberas pas
maîtriser il fallait aussi démontrer qu’on maîtrisait deux langues étrangères
violer j’ai pas envie de me faire violer
épargner j’espérais épargner cette infortune à mon fils
remise c’est la remise en ordre du clan au pouvoir
restreindre il a restreint les travaux du comité à trois jours
aussitôt on décida aussitôt de dîner ensemble
chasser l’ennemi devait être chassé de chez nous
dîner le dîner sera bientôt prêt
fréquenter je fréquente un homme riche
projeter on va projeter un autre film
présider il présidait ses repas
malheureux tu es l’homme le plus malheureux que je connaisse
soupçonner comme elle le soupçonnait, il souffrait de douleurs
merde je vois ton genou dans une merde de chien
entrepreneur l’entrepreneur et le marchand détruisent la forêt
exposition ça sera ta meilleure exposition
cri sa déclaration a été saluée par des cris de joie
désert ils font fleurir le désert et fonctionner la démocratie
vêtement ça, c’est un vêtement de marque
autrefois nous nous sommes aimés autrefois
surmonter nous pouvons surmonter ces obstacles
marchandise la marchandise s’est vendue de façon incroyable
autochtone nous pouvons répondre aux préoccupations des autochtones
définitivement je m’étais définitivement métamorphosée en enfant sage
heureusement heureusement, nous venons juste d’arriver
digne ce n’est pas digne d’une dame
rendement elles ne donnent pas le même rendement de lait
ampleur une réflexion de grande ampleur s’impose
pleinement je suis pleinement d’accord avec elle
joli les jolies petites secrétaires ne mentent jamais
promouvoir il est toujours plus facile de promouvoir la haine que de la combattre
fusion ceci renforcera notre fusion organique
confondre je confonds peut-être, avec d’autres bourses
honnête c’est un homme juste et honnête
tournant c’est en ce moment, le tournant de ta vie
collectivité les membres de la collectivité ont uni leurs efforts
excessif votre réaction est un peu excessive
ridicule c’est ridicule. n’y pense même plus
modalité il semble donc exister deux modalités de la vision
protocole ce protocole a permis de découvrir de nouveaux antigènes
apparition l’araignée a fait une nouvelle apparition
sonner une cloche sonna dans le lointain
protester leurs gosses, ils n’osent plus protester
effacer l’homme décide, la femme s’efface
débuter la descente a débuté une demi-heure plus tard
creuser ils entreprennent de creuser un tunnel
porteur je suis porteur d’une bonne nouvelle
préalable un inconnu avait au préalable averti le journal
programmer ils mêleront sons acoustiques et program- més
traîner elle me traîna à travers le plancher
domicile j’ai eu une urgence à domicile
barrière il est difficile de franchir la barrière linguistique et de dialoguer
biais nous devons attaquer ce problème par le biais de la législation
feuille l’arbre porte quelques feuilles
épuiser ils ont épuisé leurs ressources et veulent puiser dans les nôtres
congé il vous faudra prendre un congé d’un mois, au moins
téléphoner j’ai essayé de vous téléphoner chez vous
serrer elle serre les mains
caractériser une époque ne se caractérise pas seulement par ses idées
inverse c’est l’inverse de ce que tu m’as raconté
intituler la séquence s’intitulera «Cinq minutes pour survivre»
possession il était en possession de matériel d’intérêt
avérer cette explication s’avéra la bonne, par la suite
papa je t’aime aussi papa
collaborateur je remercie donc tous les collaborateurs
gêner tu vois, tu gênes tout le monde
accumuler les bombes atomiques s’accumulent
sauvage c’étaient des oiseaux sauvages
impressionnant la science évolue à une vitesse impressionnante
scénario j’ai reçu le scénario, je l’ai lu et j’ai adoré
gratuit hé, un spectacle gratuit!
insuffisant ce que nous avons accompli reste insuffisant
regrouper le ministre des Finances a regroupé tout ça dans un seul programme
blessure ces problèmes sociaux sont des blessures qui ne sont pas encore guéries
privilégier il refuse de privilégier les insurgés cubains!
couche la couche d’ozone n’était pas menacée
dater le dernier film concerné date de 1990
habituer on s’habitue à tout, quand on est obligé
inévitable le terrorisme n’est jamais inévitable
recommencer recommence depuis le début, s’il te plaît
race elle n’est pas de ta race
vivement le groupe socialiste soutient vivement tous les amendements
amoureux moi, j’ai toujours été amoureux de toi
circonscription je viens d’une circonscription qui repose sur l’industrie de la forêt
influencer je n’influence pas la politique
recul sur un an, le recul du chômage atteint 5 %
mortel nous ne sommes que mortels. nous sommes tous humains
horizon mes yeux parcoururent cet horizon désert
délivrer il était temps de se délivrer de ce poids
formel la morale, quand elle est formelle, dévore
aggraver tous ces facteurs aggravent la situation
alimenter j’alimentais ma peur en mangeant
intelligent c’est un gars très intelligent
équilibrer pour être équilibrées, elles doivent être négociées
quelques-uns j’ai retrouvé quelques-uns de ces poèmes
dicter écris ce que je te dicte, mot pour mot
tenant à ma gauche, le tenant du titre
solliciter elle sollicite un visa pour aller à La Mecque
convoquer vous serez convoquée au commissariat
prévention nous faisons de la prévention auprès des jeunes enfants
terrestre les frontières terrestres et les aéroports sont fermés
obligatoire la quarantaine est obligatoire
choquer personnellement, ces mesures ne me choquent pas
destinée notre destination, c’est aussi notre destinée
patrimoine vous voulez protéger une partie de votre patrimoine
adjoint choisissez un adjoint. deux, si besoin est
rarement ma mère me punissait rarement
couler elle regardait silencieusement couler ces larmes
amuser il faut s’amuser un peu dans la vie
complémentaire j’ai des informations additionnelles et complémentaires à fournir
satisfaisant je ne trouvais pas d’emploi satisfaisant en région
accueil l’émission a reçu un très bon accueil
douloureux les témoignages étaient douloureux à entendre
glisser il glisse sa main dans sa poche
exagérer peut-être a-t-on tout simplement exagéré
réviser j’ai révisé votre plan de vol
profil il n’a pas le profil du Père Noël
rater vous avez raté tout l’opéra
registre nous avons réclamé un registre des délinquants sexuels
exclusif je suis son amour exclusif
angle on a fait l’analyse sous deux angles
affaiblir il ne mange rien, il s’affaiblit
constamment notre corps bouge constamment
envahir un désespoir sinistre envahissait son esprit
pétrolier des dizaines de sites pétroliers sont occupés
faculté sa faculté de travail est énorme
pacte il y avait un pacte entre nous
suspect les suspects sont armés et très dangereux
assistance il a été chaudement applaudi par l’assistance
négliger il ne faut négliger absolument aucun détail
injuste ce qui leur arrive ainsi est injuste
plaider il vous a envoyé plaider sa cause?
récompenser il récompensait mes efforts d’un compli- ment
suppression Lucent avait annoncé la suppression de 900 emplois
coupure il y a eu une coupure de courant
glace j’aime manger des glaces
gare on retrouve le mec à la gare
réparer il est plombier. il répare les conduites d’eau
sensibilité mettons ta sensibilité à l’épreuve
informatique je veux faire mon bac en informatique
pacifique il est retombé dans l’Océan pacifique
bête laissez cette petite bête tranquille
compenser le gouvernement entend-il compenser totalement ces pertes?
gravité la gravité, ce n’est pas vraiment mon style
pénétrer il est très difficile de pénétrer dans le monde des vraies gitanes
rouler il est difficile de réfléchir en roulant
heurter j’ai heurté la voiture de ma femme
football j’ai beaucoup joué au football
approprier dommage que les touristes anglais se l’approprient
tactique les Allemands avaient changé de tactique
thèse vous avez publié cette thèse?
acceptable une personne doit avoir un revenu acceptable
surgir de Transylvanie surgit un chevalier roumain
semer ça sème la confusion dans l’esprit des gens
file les fichiers seront placés dans la file d’attente
chômeur je me suis retrouvé plus ou moins chômeur
cuisine je croyais que tu aimais la cuisine chinoise
succéder il est extrêmement difficile de lui succéder
rebelle la bande rebelle n’échappera pas à la justice
provenance les investissements en provenance de l’extérieur diminuent
fumer j’ai déjà fumé deux cigarettes
dessin vous aimez les dessins animés?
dessous il retira la main de dessous sa chemise
réaliste la reproduction est absolument réaliste
paysage ma bibliothèque est mon paysage mental
discret ils voulaient un mariage discret
déboucher il déboucha la bouteille et nous servit
sage vous avez pris une sage décision
commandement vous avez transgressé le premier commande- ment
grimper tu peux grimper à la corde?
pause nous allons prendre une pause pour le déjeuner
répartition je suis pour la répartition des tâches
sacrifier il sacrifiera sa vie pour sauver la tienne
combiner vous avez réussi à combiner écologie et rentabilité
ravir je suis ravi de vous voir
filet le navire a même coupé ses filets
antérieur j’ai connu le système judiciaire antérieur
adhésion l’adhésion des États candidats à l’Union européenne
portrait il nous dit que nous sommes les portraits de Dieu
détailler j’ai reçu une lettre détaillée
sportif il est jeune et sportif
rose j’ai regardé le ciel tout rose derrière les arbres noirs
quête au lycée, la quête de popularité est une guerre
compromis la vie est un compromis
présumer je présume que vous êtes carnivore
abandon c’est ce qu’on appelle un abandon de poste
exploser trois bombes ont successivement explosé mercredi matin
meurtrier je serai la meurtrière de mon mari
rigoureux il est méthodique, rigoureux et, pire que tout, patient
mentir je t’ai menti. je t’ai caché des choses
observateur je suis un observateur clinique de la comédie humaine
revêtir on revêt les nouvelles lunettes de soleil
acquisition nous ne souhaitons ni fusion ni acquisition
tournée c’est la dernière tournée. le bar va fermer
tranche il tient une tranche serrée dans sa main
tempête la tempête se calme, j’ai l’impression
tissu j’ai fait des dessins sur le tissu de vieux rideaux
souverain ce sera le 66e séjour du souverain pontife à l’étranger
repousser elle m’a repoussée, elle s’est jetée sur l’herbe
nuire ils nuisent à la santé
putain putain mais qu’est-ce que tu fais?
repérer ils ont repéré le tireur, vers le sud
persister vous persistez à vouloir faire votre devoir?
parcours je suis en bout de parcours
embarquer les hommes chantaient en embarquant sur les navires anglais
intéressé je ne m’étais jamais vraiment intéressé à la question
formidable j’ai fait quelques rencontres formidables
tas ça explique des tas de choses
déjeuner nous achevons de déjeuner à la française
disputer nous avons tort de nous disputer ainsi
aube il était parti avant l’aube, comme un fuyard
salon nous étions assis dans le grand salon
infliger désolée de devoir vous infliger ça main- tenant
déranger ça vous dérange si je m’assieds?
interdiction cette interdiction s’applique aux télévisions
consentir les syndicats ont consenti une réduction des salaires
médecine deux étudiants en médecine suédois m’écrivaient
contradictoire la colonisation française fut un processus contradictoire
exclusivement ils avaient des ventes exclusivement au Japon
volontiers je serais volontiers mort dans cette maison
fauteuil j’étais assis dans ce fauteuil
couloir j’emprunte le couloir
enthousiasme l’enthousiasme fit place à une méfiance extrême
éthique le clonage représente évidemment plusieurs problèmes éthiques
révision il y aura une révision périodique du régime
pointer pourquoi cette femme pointe-t-elle une arme sur toi?
assassiner il mourut assassiné
instaurer notre nouveau directeur a instauré un programme pour travailler en équipe
isolé dans quelques semaines, on sera isolés par la glace
revendiquer l’attentat n’a pas été revendiqué
secouer elle secoue mes couvertures dans tous les sens
bizarre les effets de la maladie sont bizarres
abus il y a eu des abus sexuels
regret aux vacances, nous nous séparions sans regret
trimestre les perspectives sont bonnes pour le troisième trimestre
spatial la Station spatiale internationale n’a aucun rôle militaire
brut la surface totale brute de ce bâtiment est de 215.000 m²
aise je suis mal à l’aise dehors
ranger il range les deux tasses de café dans l’évier
partage la frontière régie jusqu’au partage de l’ombre et de la lumière
quasi on entretient un lien quasi mystique avec son pays natal
biologique les études sur les effets biologiques des radiations sont restées rares
universitaire j’étais occupée à des travaux de recherches universitaires
emparer il n’était pas possible de s’emparer de la clef
trahir personne ne te trahit, personne ne t’humilie
admirer j’admire ce que vous faites
licence il pourra imposer des conditions de licence particulières
rigueur l’optimisme est en revanche de rigueur dans les assurances
maternel ils s’écrivaient en yiddish, leur langue maternelle
palais la Garde du palais n’est guère efficace
extraire l’ingénieur a extrait l’expertise empirique des pilotes
filer terminons le reportage et filons d’ici
accrocher les manifestants ont accroché une pancarte
plateau il repose la bouteille vide sur le plateau
répétition on recommence les répétitions ce soir
diminution les stocks de poissons sont en diminution, voire en disparition
collection j’ai une collection des lettres inédites de Freud
permanence les deux pieds doivent rester en permanence dans le triangle
correspondance il avait brûlé un tas de correspondances, de carnets de notes
planter vous achèterez vos bulbes d’oignons à planter
violation cela constitue une violation de sa probation
compensation nous avons offert une compensation aux provinces qui ont perdu de l’argent
lycée il est professeur de philosophie au lycée
injustice l’inégalité nourrit l’injustice, le soupçon et les préjugés
reportage selon le reportage, son intervention aurait été annulée
déception la déception pourrait n’être que temporaire
soucier tu n’as pas à te soucier de tes manières ici
plafond il y a des caméras dans le plafond
camarade je me hâtai de revoir mes camarades
compréhension je vous suis reconnaissant de votre compréhension
déplorer il déplore la montée des superstitions
mobiliser il espère mobiliser le peuple
encadrer les élèves seront encadrés par environ 850.000 enseignants
gentil elles sont extrêmement gentilles
folie certains jeunes tombent dans la folie
séduire j’ai été séduite par votre jeunesse
précipiter je jetai mon parapluie et me précipitai hors de la chambre
clôture la clôture est trop haute
piloter et qui pilotera l’avion?
agréable c’est une chambre très agréable
désaccord ces désaccords constituent une tension bénéfique
alimentation l’alimentation et la santé sont étroitement reliées
vider que personne ne bouge! toi, vide ce coffre
attentif sois attentif, sois intelligent, sois rationnel
démarrer le feu a démarré dans l’escalier d’un restaurant
coordonner il faut coordonner nos efforts pour le plus grand bien
différer cette idée diffère sensiblement d’une hypothèse concurrente
honorer c’était un soldat de Rome. honorez sa mémoire
entrevue j’ai l’impression que cette entrevue commence très mal
ressort l’Etat intervient en dernier ressort
opportunité c’est une merveilleuse opportunité de passer de belles vacances
plaque il subsiste un danger local élevé de plaques de neige
découler une conséquence importante en découle
prédire il lui a prédit qu’elle aurait un enfant
enterrer enterre-moi dans un tombeau sans nom
recouvrir la Terre est recouverte d’eau
spectateur les spectateurs s’enfuient épouvantés
axe désormais, nous nous concentrons sur deux axes
chasseur je suis un chasseur qui ne tue pas sans hésiter
chéri bonjour, chéri. comment s’est passée ta journée?
peinture j’ai pensé à détruire ces peintures pas mal de fois
déchet les déchets de l’aire métropolitaine continueront de s’accumuler
siéger moi-même et mon gouvernement siégions en Algérie
grand-chose ça ne veut pas dire grand-chose
affiche j’ai mon nom sur des affiches
massacre ce massacre n’a pas été revendiqué
actualité le présent, l’actualité ne m’intéressent pas
redevenir je vais redevenir célibataire
crucial nous sommes à un moment crucial de notre histoire
marine aujourd’hui, vous êtes des marines
amorcer la réaction en chaîne est amorcée
détester je déteste la viande, je suis végétarien
simplifier je pourrais peut-être simplifier les choses pour vous
briller la lune brillait maintenant dans tout son éclat
ambitieux les socialistes appuient un plan ambitieux
calmer j’ai pas besoin de me calmer
alternative il y avait une autre alternative à la guerre
soulager puis je me réveillais, soulagée d’avoir 23 ans
scrutin nous établirions des dates de scrutin fixes
considérablement nous proposons de réduire considérablement les impôts
bouleverser nous avons toujours le moyen de boule- verser le cours des évènements
dramatique ça va être dramatique pour la facture de téléphone
vaincre nous sommes nés pour vaincre
renseigner renseigne-moi, je veux savoir
ordonnance le policier ignore si l’ordonnance est encore en vigueur
aile l’oiseau battra des ailes jusqu’à sa mort
coupe votre coupe jamais ne sera vide
rayon un rayon de lune traversait la chambre
promener les amis se promènent dans la rue
boulot il a un boulot très sérieux dans l’informatique
arranger c’est moi qui ai tout arrangé
lointain on voulait aller dans une terre lointaine
danser je danserai avec toi, le soir de nos noces
passionner je suis passionné de mon travail
généraliser il faudrait généraliser ce type d’initiatives
extrémité l’un d’eux attachait l’autre extrémité
banlieue on a toujours habité en banlieue
défaire mon lacet est défait, comme d’habitude
cul je vais lui botter le cul
vouer nous leur vouons un grand respect
paradis tu aimes notre coin de paradis?
transparent il faut que les choses soient transparentes
élu j’exprime ma déception auprès des élus politiques
tourisme le tourisme culturel est très important
gravement deux maisons ont été gravement endommagées
infraction ceux qui commettent des infractions doivent payer
tir il y a eu des tirs dans le couloir
envoi il faut empêcher l’envoi de ces signaux
arrangement j’ai conclu un arrangement avec le diable
pardonner si tu m’aimes vraiment, pardonne-moi
collaborer ce groupe de travail a collaboré avec toutes sortes de spécialistes
danse m’accorderez-vous cette danse?
tester opératrice, veuillez tester ce numéro
proclamer les résultats officiels seront proclamés samedi
dominant dans toute relation il y a un dominant et un dominé
préférence ma préférence va toujours et encore à la poésie
rentrée j’attendis la rentrée avec impatience
coller les timbres étaient bien collés sur ces cartes postales
approfondir le sujet mérite donc d’être approfondi
incendie les pompiers ont maitrisé tous les incendies
proximité ils restaient à proximité
hériter sa femme héritait des dettes
élémentaire il posait des questions élémentaires
souffler vous êtes là où le vent souffle
dit l’OTAN s’est transformée en organisation dite « de sécurité »
mélange il m’écouta avec un mélange de crainte et d’admiration
pourcentage elles calculent les pourcentages sur leurs profits
permis vos papiers? pièce d’identité, permis de conduire
mélanger il mélangeait un peu les dates
proprement je trouve cela proprement scandaleux
enfoncer commencons par enfoncer les portes
clandestin le flux des immigrés clandestins en Espagne n’a cessé de grossir
encontre tu ne peux pas aller à l’encontre de sa personnalité
syndical le mouvement syndical devra lui aussi être aidé
deviner sa tête baissée laissait deviner une calvitie naissante
tracer la voie est tracée mais elle est difficile
sagesse j’ai profité énormément de sa sagesse
baiser votre amoureux vous a donné un baiser d’adieu
user use de ton charme pour le convaincre
pilote y a-t-il encore un pilote dans l’avion?
abonné le texte du message reçu de l’abonné
vocation c’est là qu’il trouva sa vocation
facture les gens ne peuvent payer leurs factures
relancer cela aurait pour effet de relancer l’économie
nomination j’ai été très heureux d’apprendre votre nomination
poster nous y avons posté une vigie
tantôt des voix tantôt masculines, tantôt féminines
gueule ferme ta grande gueule!
sympathie vous avez ma sympathie
dispenser vous pouvez me dispenser de vos commen- taires
copain ils deviennent copains, amis, amoureux bientôt
aligner il aligna sur le comptoir les trois piécettes d’argent
absorber j’étais absorbé, obsédé par mes recherches
compagnon il invitait souvent des compagnons de son âge à venir
déroulement nous avons examiné le déroulement des événements
dévoiler pouvez-vous nous dévoiler l’évolution de l’intrigue?
opérationnel tous les systèmes sont opérationnels
freiner il se peut que je freine brusquement
rattraper il a fallu plus tard rattraper le temps perdu
régir nous avons des lois pour régir les activités de la presse
bassin une large allée centrale menait à un bassin
éteindre elle a éteint la lumière
ministériel les ministériels devraient voter selon leur conscience
rage la guerre fait rage dans les ténèbres
enregistrement pour moi, les enregistrements falsifient la psychanalyse
débarquer de nouveaux groupes étrangers ont débarqué en Italie
respirer respirez à fond, calmez-vous
acheteur le gouvernement est le plus gros acheteur de biens
équiper quelque 1.800 caméras de surveillance équipent les gares
lot la négligence sera le lot de cet enfant du malheur
spirituel c’est une fiction moderne spirituelle et intelligente
fournisseur je ne suis que le fournisseur. je ne sais rien
agiter le sujet agite beaucoup la presse
col tu devrais arranger un peu ton col
impressionner vous avez impressionné nos collègues
accessible je pense être un patron plutôt accessible
résidence bienvenue dans ma résidence d’été
dedans je suis tombé dedans quand j’étais petit
loger nous savons maintenant où ils se logent
ouvertement il a parlé assez ouvertement
stimuler elle ne stimule aucunement l’immunité cellulaire
classement tes classements aux courses ont été excellents l’an dernier
longuement elle m’a longuement regardé, sans colère
ancêtre en fait, mes ancêtres viennent d’lnde
grandeur la grandeur dominait dans ce cercle d’élite
entraînement bien joué, ton entraînement est terminé
déborder je suis débordé au travail
conducteur le conducteur a été tué sur le coup
attribution certaines attributions en matière nucléaire relèvent encore des états
dissimuler l’homme semble dissimuler un passé secret
chronique c’est un mal chronique auquel il va falloir s’attaquer
rappel je suis un rappel d’un moment douloureux de ta vie
utilité tu ne m’es d’aucune utilité
annexe le texte du rapport figure à l’annexe
spécifier je ne peux pas spécifier l’année
souple faut être agile et souple
rémunération comment jugez-vous la rémunération des dirigeants français
faillite beaucoup d’entre eux devront déclarer faillite
touchant c’est un personnage très touchant
imprimer je demande que ce rapport soit imprimé
abuser j’ai été injuste, j’ai abusé de ma force
vérification arrêtez-le au coin pour vérification
jurer je jure sur la tombe de ma grand-mère
trésor t’es complètement obsédé par un trésor
vingtaine une vingtaine de personnes auraient été interpellées
routier nous avons besoin d’un réseau routier continental
embrasser je n’embrasse pas des inconnus. moi non plus
échéance le contrat arrive à échéance dans quelques mois
décrocher je me suis enfin décidé à décrocher le téléphone
rembourser la compagnie d’assurance me remboursera de toute manière
adhérer quoi que vous fassiez, adhérez à l’Union
citation j’aimerai mentionner quelques citations
retomber il essaie de se lever, retombe
pourvoir dans quelques années, l’Iran sera pourvu de l’arme nucléaire
véritablement elle me démolit, véritablement. elle vous démolit?
parallèlement j’ai toujours mené parallèlement le travail poétique et le travail social
francophone nous devons parler français avec les francophones
émaner quelque chose émane de lui, non?
souffle je détournais la tête en retenant mon souffle
prévaloir les Etats-Unis se félicitent d’avoir fait prévaloir leurs vues
extension on craint surtout l’extension de la guerre civile
effondrer notre pays était complètement effondré
apprêter nous nous apprêtons à adopter un nouveau système
cibler elles pourront frapper des groupes ciblés
excès il y a eu un excès de confiance chez certains
turc les Turcs musulmans se répandirent en Europe
incertain la frontière qui les sépare est incertaine
épouser je veux t’épouser
chat je crois qu’un chat a dormi sur ma tête hier
mondialisation je suis pour une mondialisation avec des règles éthiques
inégalité il protesta avec véhémence contre cette inégalité
originaire je suis originaire d’Europe de l’Est
finale c’est la finale du foot, le Super Bowl
coûteux l’équipement individuel est extrêmement coûteux
ventre il s’approchait, son ventre brillait entre les vagues
bière je veux prendre deux bouteilles de bière avant de partir
passif nous ne jouons pas un rôle passif
interrogation je laisse toutes ces interrogations à votre réflexion
voile j’ai le vent dans les voiles
accentuer la méfiance entre salariés et employeurs s’accentue
rattacher a quelle école vous rattachez-vous?
contracter elles ont contracté la maladie
territorial le droit à l’intégrité territoriale est inscrit dans la loi
subsister le racisme, lui, subsiste encore
carré la salle était petite et carrée
voleur je ne suis pas un voleur
centrale ce devait être la plus grande centrale électrique au gaz naturel
délit tous avaient été surpris en flagrant délit
allumer allumons la télé
disperser l’armée va disperser la foule
déchirer le papier était déchiré
mépris je n’ai plus que du mépris pour elle
continuité nous sommes conscients de la continuité de cet effort
contourner avec les chariots, on va contourner les rapides
supplément on pourrait peut-être obtenir en douce un supplément de papier
optique j’étais dans une optique de colonie de vacances
permission avec votre permission, je me retire
méchant ce vilain méchant ne te fera rien
humeur il paraissait de bonne humeur
demandeur personne n’avait voulu accueillir les demandeurs d’asile
horrible la violence est une chose horrible
conquérir tu dois conquérir la foule ... pour conquérir ta liberté
horaire j’ai un horaire assez chargé
motiver qu’est-ce qui vous a motivé à écrire ce livre?
plier j’ai un lit pliant
homologue j’en discuterai avec mon homologue
manifestement elle a manifestement bénéficié d’un large soutien
propice la situation n’était pas très propice
explorer il faudrait explorer le coin
dépendance la cocaïne ne crée pas de dépendance physique
nu au fait . . . j’aime dormir nu
poignée il saisit la valise par la poignée
abaisser les prix ne sont pas abaissés proportionnellement aux coûts
divergence les divergences persistent entre les grandes puissances
restant elle sera toujours là, pour le restant de mes jours
détention il existe des règles sur la détention de prisonniers
étouffer elle avait été contrainte de l’étouffer
inscription c’est quoi, l’inscription, sur votre casque?
montée la demande interne reste bridée par la montée du chômage
approvisionnement les approvisionnements ont été réduits de 25 %
quiconque je donnerais ma chemise à quiconque en aurait besoin
vendeur ça, c’est un vendeur. il a fait une promesse
réplique c’est une réplique de la Grande Pyramide de Giza
acquitter il a été acquitté de l’accusation
intervalle il passe devant moi à des intervalles sans doute réguliers
métro toutes les lignes de métro fonctionnaient
fatiguer si j’étais fatigué, je dormais
abriter je sais où ce monstre s’abrite
bulletin mais vous avez quand même un bulletin de météo
décourager il ne faut surtout pas se décourager
détacher détachez votre roue de secours
doucement il a refermé la porte tout doucement
quoique je n’écrirai plus, quoique j’en souffre
projection il y avait des projections sur un écran
tarif le contenu du message dépendra du tarif
remplacement il vous en donne une nouvelle en remplace- ment de votre carte perdue
devise le dollar progressait également face aux autres devises
queue faites la queue et ne poussez pas
durement nous avons assez durement vécu, en tant que nation
applaudir il voudrait que nous applaudissions son discours
prioritaire je te fais un passe prioritaire
référer je vous réfère à notre défense
obéir il n’obéit à aucune loi
fusil sans mon fusil, je ne suis rien
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odeur il sentait mauvais, l’odeur des vieillards
fêter je crois qu’on devrait fêter ça
exclusion la pauvreté et l’exclusion sociale sont en grave augmentation
préconiser je préconise la souplesse plutôt que la ligne dure
tribune divers orateurs défilèrent à la tribune
gloire il ne recherche ni gloire, ni fortune
vanter je suis con et je m’en vante
coincer nous sommes coincés dans les embouteillages
silencieux elle était silencieuse la plupart du temps
chantier je vais louer du matériel de chantier
ennui je parie que vous mourez d’ennui
pompier les pompiers restaient pessimistes
convertir vous vous êtes converti, vous avez changé d’idée
pouce votre père lève les pouces pour dire bravo
clientèle on a une clientèle d’habitués qui viennent et reviennent
atténuer nous voulons atténuer la pauvreté
révélation ce livre a été pour moi une révélation
survivant on n’a trouvé que 2 survivants pour l’instant
équitable ce n’était ni juste ni équitable
schéma le tyrannosaure obéit à aucune schéma de groupe
dépendant en amour, vous serez dépendant, heureux ou malheureux
brancher ils n’étaient pas branchés sur le réseau
mystérieux l’eau pour moi est un élément mystérieux
assassinat quiconque meurt de faim meurt d’un assassinat
rive je regagnais la rive gauche, et mon domicile
clarté j’ai toujours été impressionné par la clarté de ses pensées
conjoint je parle le français mais mon conjoint est anglophone
redonner il faut leur redonner un peu de dignité
assortir j’essaye d’assortir votre visage avec vos cheveux
grain un seul grain de sel dissout un bloc de glace
compliqué vous voyez la situation est très compliquée
malaise les malaises sont souvent soulagés par le rire
restaurer nous allons d’abord nous restaurer
diplôme tous aspiraient à avoir un diplôme de la Sorbonne
restructuration parallèlement, une restructuration va être lancée
domination il faut craindre une domination américaine excessive
moquer il s’est moqué de moi, comme de vous
allier le Hezbollah est allié à toutes les forces de résistance
couvert je me sauvai, sous le couvert de la nuit
demi-heure ça fait une demi-heure que je vous attends
placement il gère des placements pour l’argent de la drogue
difficilement leur insatiabilité les rend parfois difficile- ment supportables
grille il tapait du poing sur la grille
vieillir en vieillissant, les choix se réduisent
abord ils vivent aux abords de Madrid dans leurs caravanes
exigeant Simone était une femme exigeante
mention on n’a même pas fait mention du problème
pertinent je lui posai quelques questions pertinentes
emprisonner vous avez été harcelé et emprisonné pour vos opinions
quai ce quai est interdit d’accès aux civils
légende je lisais des contes et légendes mythologiques
cruel ce type est aussi intelligent que cruel
redouter elle redoutait que sa fille ne devînt une intellectuelle
célibataire au fait, je suis célibataire, sans aucune attache
impasse il nous laisse dans l’impasse
contredire j’aimerais que vous le contredisiez
atelier j’étais seul dans un petit atelier
redresser il se redresse légèrement sur sa chaise
ramasser je ramassai mon parapluie
acheminer d’autres produits doivent être acheminés au port
comédie c’est une comédie et les gens ont besoin de rire
désordre il y a du désordre dans la cuisine
infini il m’a écoutée, avec une infinie patience
savant on pouvait être homme sans être savant
terreur de terreur, ses cheveux sont devenus blancs
recruter nous avons ainsi recruté un linguiste!
conformer cet objectif est conforme au mandat
délibérer il délibéra longtemps avec lui-même
puiser où puisez-vous tout cet optimisme, cette sérénité?
géographique ils sont découpés en zones géographiques
réacteur le conduit mène directement au réacteur
ajuster je vais essayer de m’ajuster
œuvrer nous n’avons cessé d’œuvrer pour la promotion des femmes
sommeil ton père est mort dans son sommeil
balance la balance commerciale franco-allemande a été équilibrée en janvier
contestation il n’y a aucune contestation à cet égard
inconvénient c’était là un inconvénient que je ne pouvais éviter
candidature ma candidature ne pouvait pas être considérée
armement l’industrie des armements avait une importance
épargne le portefeuille des fonds d’épargne devrait fortement progresser
conférer ce statut nous confère des privilèges inaliénables
stupide ah que je suis stupide!
surpris vous avez l’air surpris de me voir
interpeller enfin, cinq personnes ont été interpellées
pavillon il m’emmena bavarder dans le pavillon de la piscine
préliminaire les résultats préliminaires nous promettent une longue et difficile nuit
troubler j’ai cru que cela me troublerait
angoisse je m’étais endormi dans l’angoisse
générosité je vous remercie beaucoup de votre générosité
répression la répression entraîne un surcroît d’activisme
tombe je jure ... sur la tombe de ma grand-mère
dériver leurs tissus sont dérivés des cellules de l’embryon
évacuer vous avez cinq minutes pour évacuer les lieux
fouiller on a fouillé sa maison, ses entrepôts
éternel je ferai de Rome une merveille éternelle
intime je préfère publier mon journal intime
cerner vous m’aidez à cerner mes problèmes
hostilité je ressens beaucoup d’hostilité de ta part
manche je l’essuie avec ma manche
mathématique les mathématiques vous aident à vous connaître
induire je ne veux pas vous induire en erreur
maîtrise la maîtrise de la douleur semblait être l’autre problème
arbitrage l’arbitrage peut être long et coûteux
boucler je suis content qu’on ait bouclé cette affaire rapidement
réparation les travaux de réparation ont été arrêtés
déléguer elle dit avoir délégué ce pouvoir à sa sous- ministre
solitude il vivait dans la solitude
miner ce conflit mine le quatrième pays le plus peuplé du monde
superbe votre gazon semble superbe
gonfler cette pensée lui gonfla le cœur
veuf vous savez, moi-même je suis veuf
comparaître certains témoins ont accepté de comparaître devant nous
trame les trames urbaine et péri-urbaine changent plus rapidement
bain un jour, ils sont allés au bain public
sûreté j’ajoute, pour plus de sûreté, ceci
hâte on avait caché en hâte les drapeaux
instituer ils ont institué un plan de réduction du déficit
estimation c’est une estimation prudente
mutation il peut identifier une mutation chez les patients affectés
imminent j’annonçai mon retrait imminent
menu il y a du poulet au menu
administrer on leur administre souvent des médicaments
atteinte notre père voulait se mettre hors d’atteinte
démissionner j’ai donc décidé de démissionner de mon poste de coach
racheter j’ai apporté de l’argent pour racheter mon fils
guise ils ne veulent pas voter à sa guise
scandaleux le coût des études est devenu scandaleux
ennuyer j’espère que je ne vous ennuie pas
élan il suffisait d’un élan du cœur pour le désarmer
manipuler le gouvernement espagnol nous manipule depuis longtemps
peiner les étudiants diplômés peinent à trouver du travail
renouvellement nous appuyons le renouvellement de la licence de la station
faisceau elle émettait un faisceau de lumière jaune
regagner vous pouvez regagner votre ville
animateur vous étiez animateur et pas chanteur
méfier il se méfie des étrangers
toile j’ai horreur des toiles d’araignée
laver lavez-vous les mains avant de manger
empreinte la police a retrouvé des empreintes
faillir j’ai failli tout perdre
creux aux heures creuses – durant la nuit, par exemple
forum elle va organiser un forum
coter en septembre, le dollar cotait encore 1.20 euro
éclat des éclats de rire se firent entendre derrière une porte
attachement il éprouva une sorte d’attachement pour ce vieillard
gamme nous avons déjà une bonne gamme de programmes
motivation cet assassinat n’aurait pas de motivations politiques
protestation j’ai reçu des lettres de protestation
demeure ils retrouvent leurs demeures pillées, brûlées, leurs champs dévastés
adéquat la protection sociale n’est pas adéquate
geler vous allez geler avec ce petit manteau
défiler les manifestants ont défilé silencieusement dans la rue
volontairement volontairement, je fermai les yeux
magique je n’ai pas de pouvoir magique moi
bien-être tous ces services dépendent au bien-être économique de notre pays
raide elle se tient immobile, raide, les regardant
maigre c’était un homme maigre et chauve
aspirer Paule aspira la fumée de sa cigarette
habituellement les groupes sont habituellement composés de huit élèves
quasiment il a quasiment tout gagné
allure les voitures filaient à vive allure
deuil il laisse dans le deuil son épouse
énoncer ce qui se conçoit bien s’énonce clairement
prénom il appelle les journalistes par leur prénom
rétablissement nous leur souhaitons un prompt rétablissement
cynique leur cinéma est terriblement cynique
constructeur VW est devenu le premier constructeur européen
peindre le mur était peint d’une couleur ocre
bâton elles sont armées de bâtons
démocrate pour certains responsables démocrates la réponse est claire
idiot bouge-toi, espèce d’idiot
solitaire vous avez une vie plutôt solitaire
déceler l’erreur administrative a été décelée puis corrigée
herbe l’herbe est plus verte ailleurs
élevé c’est un pourcentage assez élevé
acharner c’est une lutte acharnée pour la vie
bombardement jamais le nombre des victimes des bombardements n’a été publié
bagage je voyageais sans bagages
singulier il n’arrive pas de choses singulières
suspension Pyongyang confirme publiquement la suspension des tirs de missiles
mince elle est mince et jolie et elle ment
assimiler les gens ne peuvent pas tout assimiler
publicitaire nous n’avons pratiquement pas de budget publicitaire
incarner en cela, il incarne la quintessence de l’esprit poétique
opter j’ai donc opté pour une coiffure simple
habiller il s’habille comme un vampire
trajet durant le trajet, nous avons été peu bavards
sinistre leurs rires résonnaient de façon sinistre
reconstruire on a donc reconstruit la planète
tueur oh vous savez, un tueur est rarement drôle
cimetière dans un cimetière, la mort est supportable
douane nos agents de douane ne sont pas équipés
domestique c’est au foyer domestique qu’elles avaient pris leurs leçons
soucieux j’en suis soucieux mais non surpris
décréter le gouvernement a décrété un deuil de sept jours
flamme ils ont dû voir les flammes
nouveauté l’émission a perdu son parfum de nouveauté
brusquement je me retournai brusquement, surpris de son silence
coïncider avec Caïn, la première révolte coïncide avec le premier crime
déterminé nous avons passé un contrat à durée déterminée avec –
ménager cela permettait aussi de ménager la surprise
millénaire le tournant du millénaire approche à grands pas
alerte l’armée de terre est en alerte
renforcement on peut se féliciter du renforcement des mesures pour la formation
guérir le rire guérit tout
immobilier une autre société immobilière a été créée
contaminer j’ai l’impression d’être contaminé. c’est répugnant
tirage vous finirez par présenter le tirage du loto
perception ça ne correspond pas à ma perception de la ville
planche il a cloué la planche sur la porte
handicapé il y a aussi les handicapés physiques
boisson le thé représente la deuxième boisson consommée dans le monde
élaboration vous allez demander l’élaboration d’un dossier
habitation environ 200 habitations ont été détruites
débrouiller tu te débrouilles très bien
générer les aérosols génèrent des pluies acides
virer il vire encore une fois à droite
facilité il lit avec facilité
postal ils lui écrivaient une carte postale
perturber je suis perturbée par une enquête que je mène
culte le culte des anciens dieux a été réinstauré
équipage les membres d’équipage ont retiré la femme de l’eau
canon ils nous ont attaqués au canon à eau et au gaz lacrymogène
apprentissage chaque poste possède un plan d’apprentissage
soi-disant il m’a donné un bijou soi-disant précieux
chaussure il faut enlever vos chaussures
abolir l’esclavage n’a jamais vraiment été aboli
pâte ils mangent du riz et des pâtes tous les jours
ruine la maison était en ruine
percer le couteau avait percé la chair avec précision
rassemblement rassemblement au gymnase pour une annonce spêciale
soigneusement j’ai soigneusement examiné le document
pot j’ai arrêté de vendre du pot puis de la coke
impulsion il y avait une impulsion qui nous poussait
minimal une peine minimale de quatre ans est juste et équitable
implanter il est nécessaire d’implanter un nouveau système
descendant les descendants parleront de leurs ancêtres disparus
politiquement il est politiquement correct d’être anti-américain
crever quel pneu est crevé? c’est pas de ton côté
interruption elle parlait sans interruption, d’un air raisonnable
patrie ils ont parlé de protection de la patrie
prélèvement un prélèvement est, en réalité, une taxe
studio mon bureau était en face du studio
prescrire ils prescrivent ces médicaments
exhorter je l’exhorte à retirer sa motion
apaiser officiellement, les tensions s’apaisent
sélectionner il faut avant tout sélectionner les rôles qui nous plaisent
familier apparemment, cette voix t’est familière
quinzaine dans moins d’une quinzaine, vous serez un homme libre
paralyser la mine est paralysée par la grève
logiciel il vous faudra peut-être réinstaller votre logiciel
visiblement il se tait, se domine visiblement
suicider quatre suspects se sont suicidés samedi
préjugé il est moins facile de désintégrer un préjugé qu’un atome
impératif c’est impératif, c’est nécessaire
renvoi il allait demander ton renvoi de la police
atout l’Oscar est un atout commercial de calibre mondial
balayer une fois qu’on aura balayé, ce sera à nouveau impeccable
peupler l’enfer est peuplé d’anges
cauchemar toute cette affaire est un vrai cauchemar
pénible ton incompétence devient extrêmement pénible
abstenir vous feriez mieux de vous abstenir
affrontement il y a eu des affrontements dans les rues
expulser les policiers l’expulseront légalement de la propriété
resserrer nous devrions nous voir plus souvent, resserrer nos relations
décor on a déjà changé le décor en milieu d’année
couronne aucune couronne ne tient sur aucune tête
descente le PCF poursuit sa descente aux enfers
trentaine je suis contente d’arriver à la trentaine
escalier il montait et descendait l’escalier
barrage de nombreux barrages ont été érigés par la police
support reste là. c’est un support moral
effondrement on va assister à l’effondrement de l’histoire de la finance
encaisser j’encaisserai son chèque dans la matinée
déduire j’en ai déduit de façon certaine que je l’avais perdue
baptiser j’ai baptisé presque tous les habitants de la ville
synthèse il s’agit d’une synthèse fondée sur les connaissances
conjoncture la conjoncture économique n’est plus la même
défier il aimait à défier le destin par fierté
baie la baie immense de Naples s’éployait sans fin
récompense ton courage mérite récompense
étendue il fut surpris de l’étendue de son savoir
tiens tiens, je te rends tes 5 livres
carnet j’inscrivais les rendez-vous sur mon carnet
banc il alla s’asseoir sur le banc
réformer il était nécessaire de réformer l’ancien système d’assurance-chômage
assise l’équité est l’une des assises fondamentales
énergétique c’est l’industrie des services énergétiques
reléguer ils sont relégués aux banquettes arrières
vedette des tas de vedettes viennent ici, vous savez
intervenant j’ai été un intervenant de notre système de justice
séminaire je vais vous dire. ces séminaires m’excitent à mort
contrer heureusement, je sais comment contrer ça
nerveux les tests me rendent nerveux
assaut vous mènerez la 1ère vague d’assaut
vraisemblablement les prix resteront vraisemblablement stables
propagation vous vous acheminez vers une propagation de votre théorie?
masculin je n’entendis que des voix masculines
imiter j’imitais les gestes de mes voisins
embaucher en onze mois, il a embauché sept personnes
primordial la citoyenneté revêt une importance primordiale
arbitre c’est un bon arbitre. il arbitre bien
manteau j’aurais dû enlever mon manteau et le jeter par la fenêtre
reflet mes livres sont le reflet de mes propres expériences
requête la requête iranienne bloque les négociations
décliner vous avez décliné notre offre
fermé je pourrais dessiner les yeux fermés
manipulation la manipulation génétique n’est pas une bonne chose
piquer ne me piquez pas mon taxi ... passez votre chemin
assiette je prendrai l’assiette de crudités
gigantesque il s’agit là d’un problème gigantesque
refermer j’entends la porte se refermer derrière moi
confus je suis très confus, je ne sais pas pourquoi
expédition je n’ai jamais regretté une seule expédition
reconstituer je dois donc reconstituer des réserves
protégé elle était sa protégée et devait normalement lui succéder
réputé son personnel est réputé pour son service hors pair
dépêcher j’ai bloqué l’ascenseur, dépêchez vous, vite
démentir la Maison Blanche a démenti cette nouvelle version
envergure quel projet d’envergure se fait instantané- ment?
touche elle appuie sur une touche. allo?
déterminant il a joué un rôle déterminant lors du coup d’Etat
sous-marin la marine chinoise dispose de 69 sous-marins
acheminement il aurait organisé l’acheminement des explosifs
externe les problèmes externes se révèlent aussi importants
hôte je sais accueillir mes hôtes
assassin l’assassin cache peut-être ses victimes
tapis il faut les accueillir avec le tapis rouge
corde je l’ai étranglé. avec une corde
notable il y a des disparités notables entre pays
divin vous êtes divine, adorable
endormir je ne voulais surtout pas m’endormir au volant
épais c’était des lunettes très épaisses
exposé j’en ai parlé dans mon exposé
récolter je récolte en permanence les histoires des gens
autoroute de nombreuses autoroutes ont dû être fermées
maternité j’ai pris un congé maternité
là-dedans maintenant rentre là-dedans et fais-moi du thé
différend nous venons de régler le différend qui nous opposait
comté c’est un des plus beaux comtés au Canada
tailler le résultat fut une cote mal taillée
apparent je me surprenais à pleurer sans cause apparente
enfuir je voudrais m’enfuir, mais je suis comme paralysée
portion les pannes ont frappé de larges portions du sud de Moscou
allocation il dirigeait l’allocation des ressources
décéder une vieille dame est décédée pendant qu’elle dormait
serré le budget est serré cette année
enquêter tu veux vraiment enquêter sur lui?
allonger je m’allongeai sur mon lit
chauffeur le chauffeur du véhicule n’a pas été identifié
bourgeois ses parents vivaient comme des bourgeois
touristique elle évite les lieux touristiques
obscur c’est le combat entre les forces obscures et les forces de la lumière
boucle ils sont si mignons avec leurs boucles blondes
flou tout dans la pièce lui sembla flou, déformé
redire je te l’ai dit et redit
torturer elle m’a torturée mentalement toute l’année
carton il y a une petite boîte de carton où vous trouverez un carnet de timbres
effrayer le futur m’attirait et m’effrayait à la fois
pitié enfin le ciel eut pitié de cette mère malheureuse
noyau il recracha le noyau d’une olive
brandir il brandit longuement les poings sous l’ovation
repenser il faut complètement repenser le tourisme
timide sois pas timide, petit minou
audition on a assisté aux auditions
comptabilité il a fait beaucoup de travail en comptabilité
précaire le futur de leurs fils devient précaire
insulter jamais je ne vous aurais insulté de propos délibérés
saut il a fait le grand saut
justification on ne saurait trouver de justification au terrorisme
conservation quelles mesures de conservation peuvent être prises
organisateur il a été l’un des principaux organisateurs
aménagement alors, on a fait des aménagements
manifestant les manifestants ont fait monter la pression
masquer le brouillard descendit des montagnes, masquant le coucher de soleil
dorénavant j’écrirai dorénavant sur les deux côtés de la page
prôner l’évangile prône la pauvreté
franchise vous parlez avec une grande franchise
ultérieur sauvegardez-la pour un traitement ultérieur
expédier nous l’expédions dans des pays comme le Japon
axer sa morale privée était axée sur le culte de la famille
propager vous propagez le malheur des gens au monde entier
rectifier nul n’osa l’interrompre pour rectifier
émouvoir j’ai été profondément ému par la cérémonie
génial j’ai une idée géniale
réduit nous avions une équipe très réduite
alléger il est temps d’alléger les impôts
meuble on me cache derrière un meuble
rapprochement nous cherchons un rapprochement entre les deux extrêmes
suspens trop de questions vont rester en suspens
dégradation il vient de subir une nouvelle dégradation
agenda j’écris mes poèmes dans un agenda
phare éteignez les phares! restez où vous êtes!
virtuel c’est pire que l’espace virtuel, le cyberespace
gagnant j’en sortirai gagnant, finalement
nettoyer elle nettoyait la chambre
poing je vais t’envoyer mon poing dans la figure!
étiquette l’étiquette distingue un élément d’information d’un autre
chemise le col de sa chemise était largement ouvert
pile j’ai retiré les piles du détecteur d’oxyde de carbone
douceur nous venons de goûter la douceur de la victoire
attester comme l’attesteront les amis qui me connaissent bien
attraper attention quand même : vous allez attraper un rhume
ruiner maintenant je suis ruiné. je suis divorcé
nullement il n’est nullement indispensable
incorporer ce texte a été incorporé éventuellement dans le chapitre
débloquer le premier ministre cherchait sans doute à débloquer le projet
ficher je me fiche pas mal de ce que tu fais!
linguistique il est difficile de franchir la barrière linguistique
terriblement je suis terriblement navré
main-d’œuvre une main-d’œuvre hautement qualifiée existe dans le Sud-Est asiatique
jury c’est un jury exclusivement blanc
bœuf il est bien possible que ce bœuf ait été engraissé aux hormones
rallier on veut faire de l’argent, on veut rallier les gens, faire le party
barrer les deux autres me barraient la sortie
réaffirmer il faut réaffirmer ce droit fondamental
assigner deux grandes tâches lui sont assignées
constat ces associations en sont arrivées à ce constat
flagrant c’est une contradiction flagrante
concerter l’occasion de nous concerter avec nos groupes
désespérer il faut désespérer de ce peuple et le subjuguer
diplomate ils sont accompagnés par un diplomate russe
essuyer essuie tes larmes
exporter le Canada exporte un certain nombre de produits alimentaires
étaler j’ai étalé mon manteau sur votre lit
reconduire je te reconduis à l’aéroport
bonsoir bonsoir cher ami. quel plaisir de vous voir
bousculer je voulais bousculer les habitudes des gens
ériger Hitler avait érigé un vieux symbole hindou
patte elles marchaient de côté avec des pattes de crabe
planifier plus nous planifions longtemps d’avance, mieux c’est
transitoire il y a installé l’administration transitoire
natal il voulait quitter sa ville natale
défaillance je connaissais mes défaillances et je les regrettais
cabine elle dort dans une cabine
apport cite-moi un seul apport positif de la technologie
échelon j’ai tenté de grimper encore un échelon, pour lui échapper
fondre quel pudding exquis, il fond dans la bouche
occurrence nous pourrions compter sur les doigts de la main les occurrences du mot
authentique mon objectif premier : rester authentique
attentivement écoute-moi attentivement
panne ton téléphone est en panne
adieu je ne t’aime plus. adieu
entre-temps entre-temps, la population vieillit et augmente
insérer j’insère ma carte dans la machine
suivi il n’y a pas assez de suivi psychiatrique et sanitaire en prison
variation les variations peuvent être compensées
groupement j’étais dans toutes sortes de groupements
déploiement il s’agirait du premier déploiement de missiles sol-air
impuissant la justice est complètement impuissante
restauration la restauration emploie beaucoup de jeunes
haïr j’ai toujours haï la campagne
souscrire elle ne souscrit pas complètement à nos principes
joyeux je ne regrette pas cette époque très joyeuse de ma vie
concilier j’arriverai à concilier plaisir et nécessité
tristesse je n’ai jamais pris leur tristesse au sérieux
asile ils veulent m’enfermer à l’asile!
sombrer je sombrai dans le chaos
archives je suis allée aux archives
honteux je trouve cela absolument honteux
rapporteur je vous en informe comme rapporteur
indemnisation jamais une période d’indemnisation n’a été aussi longue
harceler la police des mœurs harcèle encore les jeunes
portable j’achèterai un portable et je t’appellerai
précoce nous favorisons la détection précoce et la prévention
planer un grand oiseau planait
stage j’ai découvert la secte lors d’un stage d’été en Slovénie
dédier ce livre est dédié à ma sœur qui est décédée
carrément ici, on passe carrément par-dessus la tête des syndicats
artisan nous sommes les artisans de notre propre destin
rassurant c’est rassurant des bruits de cuisine
remède leur herbier fournit des remèdes, des tisanes
composant c’est une organisation politique avec un forte composante terroriste
hurler tout le monde la cherchait, hurlait son prénom
gras il y a 20 % de matières grasses dedans
frappe les frappes aériennes ne vont résoudre aucun problème
industrialiser la France vend surtout aux principaux pays industrialisés
efficacement nous avons toujours travaillé efficacement ensemble
ambiance il y a une ambiance sympa dans cette ville
coopérer je pense qu’il va falloir coopérer
façade la façade est formée par le massif
comptable le fruit d’une froide évaluation comptable
isolement vous avez été maintenu quatorze ans en isolement
modérer malheureusement la prudence ne modérait pas toujours les élans de son coeur
volant vas-y, prends le volant
porc on a été manger des côtes de porc dans un bistro
appartenance le sentiment d’appartenance doit être entretenu
émeute c’était le point zéro des émeutes de Los Angeles
minime beaucoup de ces différences sont minimes
ralentissement l’économie japonaise est en net ralentissement
tâcher tâchez donc à faire plus simple
mairie ils se marièrent à la mairie
sauvetage nos équipes de recherche et de sauvetage sont sur place
prétendu il est impossible d’accepter cette prétendue réponse
grossier excusez-moi. j’ai été grossier
pervers vous aimez les trucs pervers, hein?
sensiblement le gouvernement fédéral a réduit sensiblement sa contribution
léguer il aurait dû me léguer la maison tout entière
prélever l’argent est prélevé sur les chèques toutes les semaines
noyer tous trois ont péri noyés, prisonniers du véhicule
abbé je vous présente M. l’abbé
détecter les fuites sont difficiles à détecter
capter puis ses yeux captèrent un mouvement
sceptique le monde scientifique reste en majorité sceptique
problématique quelle est la problématique environnementale principale?
voiler les femmes doivent se voiler
serment tu ne peux pas rompre un serment, c’est sacré
envoler son âme s’envolait, portée par les anges
pasteur elle aime mieux le pasteur que le Jésuite
activer il faut activer votre réseau
fantôme j’ai encore vu un fantôme dans ma maison
naviguer il naviguait sur Internet en quête de sujets scientifiques
yougoslave la crise yougoslave gêne surtout leurs grands rivaux
alerter il ne faudrait pas alerter la population
vigilance le pinot demande une vigilance constante
rock j’avais souhaité parler du rock de mon adolescence
revers il y a le revers de la médaille
souplesse je préfère la souplesse d’âme à la souplesse de peau
trahison c’était rien, juste une petite trahison
débit le débit était aussi rapide qu’avant
sursis une peine d’emprisonnement avec sursis ne suffirait pas
cote l’or a dépassé la cote des $ 380
contingent c’est le plus fort contingent d’étudiants étrangers
émerger cette façon de penser émerge presque partout
instruire ils sauront l’instruire sur leurs anciennes pratiques
équité il faudra renforcer l’équité en matière d’emploi
inconscient après cela, je suis resté inconscient pendant 24 heures
déguiser je me déguise en quelqu’un d’autre
vitre derrière la vitre, il l’observait, il la jugeait
fantastique ils ont fait un travail fantastique
courbe la courbe qu’il spécifie est une spirale
soustraire nul homme ne peut se soustraire au terme de sa vie
vapeur j’aperçus au loin une vapeur bleuâtre
téléviser la concurrence des journaux télévisés est indéniable
consolider la société consolide sa position en matière de propriété intellectuelle
muet j’ai un fils aussi muet qu’une carpe
contrevenant cela évite au contrevenant d’aller en prison
offensive la seule défense est une bonne offensive
coder chaque langue code une culture déterminée
gel ils ont besoin d’un gel des frais de scolarité
rénovation les travaux de transformation et de rénovation iront également bon train
médiocre pire encore, il est médiocre et inefficace
filial il fallait créer une entreprise filiale
relais les paroles avaient pris le relais de ses larmes
opposant mais les opposants sont sceptiques
aval on parle des avantages en aval
rubrique l’émission propose également de nombreuses rubriques
sommaire l’examen est certes assez sommaire
versant voilà succinctement résumé un versant de sa nature
réticence je ne ressens pas de réticence de la part des auteurs français
timbre je regarde un peu mes timbres
découper je ne découpe pas les articles
distributeur les distributeurs quittaient la salle en courant
élargissement il n’y aura pas d’élargissement de la Communauté
dégrader la situation se dégrade depuis 1984
pourparler on va bientôt participer à ces pourparlers
incidence les catastrophes ont des incidences économiques importantes
fiable elle est très fiable, croyez-moi
vingt-quatre Air France propose toujours vingt-quatre vols quotidiens
épouvantable c’est un épouvantable malentendu
indifférent apparemment, je lui suis complètement indifférente
audacieux il est temps de prendre des décisions audacieuses
inverser l’infirmière s’est trompée. elle a tout inversé
mécontent je regrette que vous soyez mécontent mais je ne puis rien y faire
stabiliser stabilisez vos déflecteurs arrière
centrer je centrerai mon intervention sur quatre points précis
sympathique je vous trouve incroyablement sympathiques
alentour il n’y avait personne aux alentours immédiats
corrompre le régime actuel me semble absolument corrompu
commerçant c’était plein de petits commerçants, d’artisans
poitrine ils avaient mal dans la poitrine, aux oreilles et à la tête
couronner ces rencontres ont vraiment été couronnées de succès
relire il relisait, corrigeait et reprenait le travail du jour
perpétuer ces traditions se perpétuent au Moyen Âge
omettre je n’y omettrai rien
désarmement j’ai besoin des codes de désarmement
quotidiennement les gangs font la manchette presque quotidiennement
éventualité je suis prêt à toute éventualité
massacrer ils massacraient des indigènes
réciproque j’ai proposé des retraits réciproques dans tous les arrondissements
état-major l’état-major entendait écraser la résistance tchétchène
attarder je m’attardais longtemps à ma fenêtre
englober mon goût englobe les escargots et les huîtres
grossir son ventre grossissait
surcroît la motivation financière venait de surcroît
exportateur tous les pays exportateurs profitent de la situation
ratifier le texte doit désormais être ratifié
aviser tu aurais dû nous en aviser
parier j’espère que tu n’as pas parié beaucoup
lunette portez-vous des lunettes ou verres de contact?
entourage mon entourage m’encourage à profiter de la vie
sanctionner la décision a été sanctionnée par le secrétaire général des Nations Unies
recrutement j’ai déclaré un gel du recrutement
détendre entrez, détendez-vous. prenez un verre de champagne
aisé beaucoup venaient de familles aisées
toilette excusez-moi, je cherchais les toilettes
défavoriser il avait à cœur le sort des défavorisés
résistant les bactéries résistantes disparaissent en quelques jours
banal la situation est devenue presque banale
pêcher on pêchera des tonnes de crevettes!
brigade une brigade de policiers a réussi à rattraper les chiens
trembler il sourit toujours, ses joues tremblent
reçu il ne voulait pas me faire un reçu
civiliser ce sont des nations civilisées
relance la relance économique commence à se faire sentir
dose vous avez mal calculé la dose
octroyer on continue à octroyer des brevets pour des séquences
arrivant il y a un nouvel arrivant dans le jeu
standard vos cartes sont de type standard?
limitation il y a des limitations d’âge
fatal une maladie du foie fatale
furieux il est furieux contre moi
contacter comment puis-je vous contacter?
commissariat le commissariat local a été chargé de l’enquête
gai nous étions si beaux, si gais
chier elle pissait et chiait partout
rude l’hiver fut rude. il fut malade deux fois
panneau ils ont fini d’installer les gigantesques panneaux solaires
appréciation les courses à ski exigent une appréciation réfléchie du terrain
comédien j’ai pensé au métier de comédien
méfiance il refusait les médicaments toujours par méfiance
replier je repliai la lettre
vérificateur le vérificateur général a lui-même porté ce jugement
rédacteur j’ai d’abord été journaliste rédacteur pour la presse
avaler il a avalé un peu trop d’eau
titulaire oui, vous êtes le titulaire
mutuellement ils se sont traités mutuellement de criminels de guerre
lacune il y a une lacune énorme dans la formation
engin l’engin était dissimulé dans une poubelle et a explosé
mépriser il méprise l’art et les musées
affection l’affection grandit par l’épreuve
redressement le redressement d’Air France est un impératif
chiffrer tout ça est chiffré à chaque fois par les ministères
catastrophique on a hérité d’une situation catastrophique
magistrat son père était un magistrat de la cour d’assises
extrait ce qui suit est un extrait du rapport
farce c’est une vraie farce et c’est honteux
quarantaine une quarantaine de filles nous attendaient à la sortie
sous-sol il utilisait les parkings en sous-sol
flot un flot ininterrompu de mots et de larmes
mordre on allait le tuer pour avoir mordu un garde
passe puis-je utiliser mon passe?
indépendamment chaque paquet est traité indépendamment
naïf elle reste extrêmement naïve sur le sujet
protecteur sa mère était sa protectrice morale, physique et même matérielle
récolte les récoltes de certains agriculteurs sont gelées
vitrine la marchandise est en vitrine
ébranler le train s’ébranla de nouveau
anéantir vous êtes venus ici pour m’anéantir
combustible les importations de carburants et de combustibles liquides ont reculé
économiser cela permettrait d’économiser beaucoup d’argent
tisser elle tisse des sacs en soie
poule je ne suis pas ta poule, ok!
loyal tu as toujours été un ami loyal
renfort encore quelques minutes. les renforts arrivent
cohérence il faut assurer une cohérence entre les objectifs et les actions
bombarder l’aviation gouvernementale bombarde deux villes contrôlées par les rebelles
éveiller la nuit, je restais éveillée dans mon lit
semestre ils faisaient un semestre d’intégration
poussée une petite poussée dans n’importe quelle direction suffira
moine il vit modestement, comme un moine
modéré j’espère que vous êtes modéré dans vos habitudes
négligeable ça donne une force de frappe non néglige- able
vice ce vice mineur me reste, la familiarité
symboliser le papillon symbolisait l’âme
substituer les insultes ne sauraient se substituer
subtil il faut les coincer de façon subtile
chuter la tempête m’a fait chuter
fidélité je tiens absolument à la fidélité
basculer je crus que la terre avait basculé sous mes pieds
gestionnaire je serai le gestionnaire assigné au dossier
redoutable tu as été notre plus redoutable ennemi
polémique c’est vrai que j’aime la polémique, le débat d’idées
alourdir je sens mes doigts s’alourdir
avancée reculez. vous empêchez notre avancée
sévir la violence qui sévit dans ce pays nous inquiète aussi beaucoup
piéger il a été hyper facile à piéger
confiant vous êtes malgré tout confiant?
pendre ses immenses cheveux blonds pendaient jusqu’ à terre
rapidité je ne travaille pas avec la rapidité d’autrefois
localité ce sont toutes des petites localités
récupération vous aurez besoin d’une récupération lente et salutaire
delà mais je n’irai pas au delà
incliner incline-toi devant moi
affreux j’ai fait un cauchemar affreux
révolter ils se révolteront avec colère, une colère implacable
évasion il lui parla longuement de l’évasion
repère les chrétiens ont besoin de repères, sinon ils sont perdus
serveur je ne suis pas une serveuse de bar
bannir la religion est bannie de chez nous
insuffisance nous voulons corriger les insuffisances actuelles
librairie les prix, dans cette librairie, sont très compétitifs
parenthèse je dirais en parenthèses que l’histoire présente est opaque
miser si vous allez miser pour moi...alors on sera quittes
stupéfiant on servit un repas stupéfiant
boursier en un an, sa valeur boursière a été divisée par 350
levée la Commission européenne a voté la levée de cet embargo
déformer ils ont déformé les faits
menaçant elle le chasse en le menaçant avec un couteau
substitution il y a la substitution du dialogue homme/machine au dialogue homme/femme
parer parez les équipements de sauvetage
avantageux les prix étaient plus avantageux
handicaper la croissance mondiale risque d’handicaper leurs exportations
filmer c’était filmé pour la télé
délinquant nous avons réclamé un registre des délinquants sexuels
perdant je suis le plus grand perdant
altitude il a plu à basse altitude
imputer il est facile d’imputer aux autres sa propre mauvaise volonté
plaisanter du calme, je plaisante
poétique le français est un langage poétique
desservir nous ne desservons pas adéquatement les auditeurs
connerie oui, mec. arrête tes conneries
sanglant il avait un trou sanglant
ôter j’ôtai donc ma veste et mes chaussures
report nous sommes contre le report des élections
aucunement je ne me sens aucunement coupable
convenable ils ont droit à une retraite convenable
itinéraire leur itinéraire n’est pas encore fixé
purger ça va purger son système en une nuit
fâcher il est sûrement fâché contre moi
repasser si je te dérange je peux repasser
alternatif le rock alternatif francophone est en train de mourir
palier j’allai sur le palier et frappai à sa porte
prochainement prévoyez-vous d’autres séries de concert prochainement?
réglementaire il démantèle la structure réglementaire de la loi actuellement en vigueur
costume voici un très beau costume, en pure laine
curé je me confesserai au curé
contrôleur les contrôleurs en grève ont obtenu jeudi soir satisfaction
dissoudre je fis dissoudre dans le lait une poudre somnifère
brèche c’était une brèche, dans la clôture, une large brèche
incitation il y a eu de l’incitation au piratage
entraîneur maintenant je travaille avec quelques entraîneurs
conjugal ils vivent dans une relation conjugale
relâcher le plus âgé a depuis été relâché
visa il s’est avéré que le visa était faux
vingt-cinq ils nous envoyaient quinze, vingt, vingt-cinq films de plus
sécheresse après dix années de sécheresse, il pleut au Sahel
goûter je goûtai à la confiture
renier tu renies ton passé, notre amour, TA fille
juridiction la haute juridiction a mis sa décision en délibéré
fiche mais je dois remplir cette fiche
probabilité t’es-tu intéressé à la théorie des probabilités?
entraver son pantalon entravait la liberté de ses mouvements
sous-estimer ne sous-estimez pas votre charme
interdit l’entrée était strictement interdite
brouillard peu à peu le brouillard se fait moins épais
jet il traversait cet etat dans un jet privé
occupant le parlement négocie avec les occupants
manuscrit je jetterai au feu tous mes manuscrits
bouton elle pressa le bouton qui commande l’ouverture de la porte
immobile je restais là, immobile
fermeté la patience, la tolérance et la fermeté sont nécessaires
véhiculer je peux véhiculer ça sans aucun problème
répliquer l’orateur répliqua que c’était presque fait
passionnant j’aimais tant étudier que je trouvais passionnant d’enseigner
advenir on ignore ce qu’il est advenu de lui
immigrer mes grands-parents ont immigré au Canada
tache c’est une tache d’humidité, dis-je
tendresse la femme a plus de tendresse que l’homme
toxique attention aux produits de jardinage toxiques
incapacité tout démontre notre incapacité à prendre des décisions collectives
parfum divers sont les parfums des fleurs
antique le château me semblait immense et antique
controversé des problèmes difficiles et controversés, mais tout aussi urgents
parquet une autopsie a été ordonnée par le parquet
contrarier je les soupçonnais de vouloir me contrarier
nouer l’estomac noué, j’oubliais la compétition
cinquantaine certains d’entre eux emploient une cinquantaine de salariés
improviser je suis doué pour improviser
désespéré j’envoyai un regard désespéré à mon père
troupeau tu fais partie de mon troupeau, à présent. bienvenue
gendarmerie ils ont aussitôt alerté la gendarmerie
analogue la situation est analogue sur le plan mondial
sanitaire il n’a pas respecté les règles sanitaires
sonore il éclata d’un rire sonore
initier j’ai commencé à m’initier à la Bible
mœurs il avait des mœurs un peu bizarres
bénévole je félicite le personnel et les bénévoles de l’UNICEF
dissiper le soleil avait dissipé les nuages
déclin leur nombre est en déclin, mais ils sont encore assez nombreux
liquider sommes-nous en train de dissiper nos actifs les plus précieux?
maintenance la maintenance des bateaux est moins bien assurée
prévisible le dénie est la plus prévisible des réponses humaines
entrevoir pour l’avenir, elle entrevoit des débouchés intéressants
stipuler les voeux ne stipulent pas le bébé
remédier pour remédier à cette affaire, il faut du courage
flotter j’étais équipée pour flotter par-dessus les nuages
nuance vous ne pensez pas que c’est une belle nuance de bleu?
improbable l’unanimité était assez improbable
enquêteur les enquêteurs ont nié vendredi avoir torturé le suspect
éclaircir le temps éclaircira ce mystère
bordel un jour, la patronne du bordel m’envoya chez un autre libertin
bosser j’avais bossé dessus toute la nuit
articuler il parlait lentement et articulait avec soin
assurément la thèse se discute, assurément
provision tu as acheté les provisions pour le repas de midi?
amplifier amplifiez le son
ceinture veuillez attacher votre ceinture
délibération lisez la transcription des délibérations
souterrain ils découvraient un corridor souterrain
merveille je suis une merveille de la nature
restituer en cas de rupture, il ne restituera rien
démon les démons aussi ont la foi
balancer cela plie terriblement et se balance à la moindre brise
acquis comptez-vous consolider vos acquis en France?
récepteur il avait négligé de décrocher le récepteur
glissement des glissements de neige humide pourraient se produire
auditeur mais le choix appartient aux auditeurs
indigène il reste à convaincre les indigènes de vendre leurs terres
obtention l’obtention d’un diplôme est une occasion spéciale
grandissant l’insatisfaction grandissante exige une action rapide
chagrin j’en ai eu des moments de chagrin dans ma vie
lumineux la salle est bruyante, très lumineuse
bravo j’ai de bonnes nouvelles. bravo. vos appels ont porté leurs fruits
appréhender 15.000 clandestins ont été appréhendés
concitoyen mes chers concitoyens, je sais que vous êtes fatigués
complot je n’aime pas les complots, les mystères
ski je fais du ski
douanier il n’y avait pas de contrôle douanier
météo on nous annonçait la météo du lendemain
borner nous nous bornons à faire notre travail
triompher la démocratie finit toujours par triompher
concrétiser j’espère vraiment concrétiser ce rêve un jour!
continuellement je dors continuellement, et j’ai de la fièvre
dérober on leur déroba leurs valises
sorcier les sorcières aussi tombent malades?
consigne il rappelle quelques consignes générales
blond elle avait de jolis cheveux blonds
pleuvoir il trouve qu’il pleut tous les jours
déplaire tout ce qui est superflu déplaît à Dieu et à la nature
innombrable son existence résulte d’innombrables morts
inédit dix-sept films inédits seront en compétition
désireux beaucoup seraient désireux de vous rencontrer
diversifier on a un pays très diversifié
vélo elles se sont amenées hier en vélo
fatigue les gens sont peut-être fatigués
pénaliser on est en train de pénaliser nos travailleurs
foncier le code foncier va permettre cela
envelopper donne-moi quelque chose pour envelopper le petit
irrégulier leurs revenus sont incertains et irréguliers
baigner je me baignai avec Anne, elle nageait doucement
fixation le peintre procède alors à une fixation
encadrement le personnel d’encadrement des ateliers est réduit
déménager on a déménagé dans un petit local
esthétique je ressens une passion esthétique
photographier allons nous faire photographier aux îles
moderniser nous devons simplement moderniser ce système
incomber ce rôle leur incombe maintenant
retombée je n’ai pas eu de mauvaises retombées
équivaloir cela équivaut à une taxe sur les malades
différencier je sais différencier un compliment d’une flatterie
éventail le gouvernement finance un éventail d’initiatives de recherche
solde tout est en solde dans Paris
gâcher je ne voulais pas gâcher votre fête
relater ils m’ont relaté des histoires cauchemardesques
décent en surface, elle paraissait décente, prude et tout
éminent je souscris volontiers au verdict d’un éminent psychanalyste
instituteur l’instituteur feuilletait un manuel de sociologie
rayer tu portes une chemise rayée et une cravate rayée
concrètement je vous demande concrètement si vous allez prendre des mesures sérieuses
coulisse car, en coulisse, on négocia
enchaîner tout semble s’enchaîner dans cette sinistre marche des événements
emplacement les emplacements de camping sont séparés
copier j’ai copié l’article
inculper les preuves étaient insuffisantes pour l’inculper
intégral ils constituent un élément intégral de notre histoire
documentation j’écris aussi des documentations en français
spectre le spectre d’un conflit nucléaire généralisé s’écarte
harmoniser il harmonise les règles
suédois nous avons même un correspondant suédois
rouvrir quant aux écoles militaires, elles étaient rouvertes sans délai
débouché il existe de nombreux débouchés dans plusieurs branches
croisé nos chemins se sont croisés de façon intéressante
fléau la pauvreté est un fléau
secrétariat les clés seront au secrétariat
venger tu t’es vengé. réjouis-toi avant d’oublier
détenteur cette carte plastifiée devrait permettre à son détenteur de voter
accumulation il y a de dangereuses accumulations de neige
essor cette ville a pris un nouvel essor économique et touristique
obséder je ne suis pas obsédée du tout par la réussite
aimable je voulais juste être aimable
pantalon ôtez votre pantalon et entrez, je vais vous examiner
réconcilier la mère et le fils se réconcilient
réservoir le réservoir ainsi formé est un immense lac
emmerder je serais bien emmerdé si tu attrapais une pneumonie
inondation l’école est fermée pour inondation
câble le câble est bloqué
humble veuillez accepter mes humbles excuses
perturbation la circulation n’a pas connu d’importantes perturbations
brouiller le récit des confessions brouille tout
appliqué oui, j’étais une élève appliquée
hanter tu hantes mes rêves
cordon elle a sectionné le cordon avec ses dents
néfaste ces polluants sont néfastes pour tous
lasser je ne veux pas lasser le public
influer chaque vie, influe sur les autres
présentement nous étudions ce besoin présentement
stopper vous pourriez me stopper avec un seul mot
kurde la langue kurde est interdite à l’école
amusant j’avais trouvé une phrase amusante
tremblement il y avait dans sa voix un tremblement
rail j’ai suivi les rails pour arriver ici
fondamentalement telle est fondamentalement notre position
lampe la scène est éclairée par une lampe à pétrole
supplier je t’en supplie, ne pars pas
camoufler certaines araignées changent leurs couleurs pour se camoufler
cliché cette théorie est devenue un vieux cliché freudien
guerrier t’as une âme de guerrier
figer le pauvre animal resta figé sur place
comique le malentendu serait plutôt comique
regroupement ils inventent les regroupements de populations
odieux ces façons de parler sont odieuses
nocturne ils ajustèrent leurs lunettes à vision nocturne
configuration la configuration institutionnelle rendrait une partition très difficile
escompter cela n’a pas eu les résultats escomptés
plénier l’assemblée plénière est tombée d’accord
poil il est allergique au poil de chat
épanouir elle est très vivante et s’épanouit de plus en plus
minimiser il tend donc à minimiser le problème
échéant c’est moi qui le cas échéant prendrai la décision
murmurer elle a murmuré dans mon oreille
implantation quelle est votre stratégie d’implantation?
décerner en science, on ne décerne pas de distinction pour les redécouvertes
replacer il replaça le paquet dans sa poche
vêtir c’était un vieil homme, vêtu bourgeoisement
vieillard le vieillard haussa les épaules
fillette certes la fillette semblait précoce
enchanter mais il est enchanté de me voir, hein?
superficiel t’es un mec superficiel, un vrai nul
rigide il y a de rigides paramètres en place
fourniture l’accord prévoit la fourniture de 3 millions de tonnes de pétrole
taxer il est injuste de le taxer de caprice
élégant les pauvres sont désormais plus élégants que les riches
borne je vous ai affirmé notre admiration sans bornes
dévouer elle se dévoua à la gloire de son ami
hâter hâte-toi de revenir
boucher il faudra sans doute boucher des trous
commencement ce n’est que le commencement et non la fin
licenciement on va vous notifier votre licenciement, par courrier
retenue je me suis racontée sans aucune retenue
visée nous n’avons aucune visée sur l’Indochine
exiler il se lamentait d’être exilé
rocher il a disparu derrière les rochers
mortalité la mortalité par cancer continue à décroître aux Etats-Unis
regrettable la perte d’une vie est toujours regrettable
droguer je me suis déjà drogué
connecter tous les pays sont connectés à Internet
compréhensible il est compréhensible que le public soit inquiet
coffre les bagages sont dans le coffre
intimider il essayait de m’intimider
forger il nous faut forger des concepts inconcevables
périr je périrais sans toi
notoire nous détenons en ce moment un meurtrier notoire
graphique j’aimerais avoir un graphique ici
annulation l’annulation est due à la défection de certains partenaires
hormis hormis vous, personne n’a vu ce gamin
orage au loin un orage grondait
médiation les tentatives américaines de médiation ont continué
réprimer vous réprimez ce que vous ressentez
hall je l’ai rencontré dans le hall d’un immeuble
semblant faites semblant d’être désespérée
jadis jadis, nous étions des esclaves
rémunérer il était rémunéré par une excellente nourriture
fasciner c’est un sujet qui me fascine
décharger aidez Grégoire à décharger le van
excéder le total ne peut excéder 55 000 francs
blâmer il cherche quelqu’un d’autre à blâmer
danois le compromis danois aura un statut équivalent
concéder le dollar a concédé une partie du terrain gagné
retrancher son air passif la retranchait du monde
renfermer c’est un homme renfermé et primitif, mais profondément loyal
vieillesse ce que jeunesse désire, vieillesse l’a en abondance
batterie ces batteries devraient avoir une longue durée de vie
gratuitement il nous a tout donné gratuitement
détour j’ai fait un détour pour sortir sans passer devant lui
mécontentement les exemples de mécontentement sont nombreux et variés
inaugurer il inaugura les fêtes célébrant le centenaire de la Révolution
repli c’est plutôt la saison d’un repli frileux
contrepartie la solitude n’est pas la seule contrepartie de l’amitié
aboutissement je suis l’aboutissement de tous ces instincts
libre-échange la concurrence et le libre-échange sont liés
convoi de quel hangar part le convoi?
terrien le Terrien est sur le point de vomir
maltraiter vous me forcez vraiment à vous maltraiter
puits je suis tombé dans un puits abandonné
intimité il est gêné par l’intimité masculine
humide il faisait froid et humide dans la cabine
bétail vos chevaux sont là-bas, avec votre bétail
micro venez donc parler dans le micro
réitérer il a réitéré sa demande aujourd’hui
énumérer il est bien inutile d’énumérer les obstacles
embauche les embauches ont repris au troisième trimestre
guetter tu vas guetter les flics
frustrer j’ai cependant été frustré par un nouvel échec
détente ce n’est pas un week-end de détente
questionner elle me questionnait sans cesse
injecter nous avons injecté de l’argent dans le programme
préjudice avez-vous déjà subi des préjudices?
couramment elle parlait couramment deux autres langues aussi
exploration rien ne vaut l’exploration du terrain
caresser embrassez-moi et caressez-moi, mon cher époux
hymne j’ai chanté l’hymne national
écrier venez, venez tous, s’écria-t-elle
précipitation la précipitation est rarement une bonne conseillère
caution le prévenu doit également régler une caution de 80.000 euros
affectation il bâilla avec affectation
cave il faut descendre dans la cave
bond la richesse du pays a fait un bond
enclin je suis enclin à les laisser pourrir
nettoyage j’ai un job spécial de nettoyage : tout le local à bateaux
justesse la question de la justesse se pose
rente l’accumulation des rentes est funeste pour le monde occidental
vulgaire tu es vulgaire
féroce son regard était noir et féroce
perpétuel elle est une tension perpétuelle
militer nous avons toujours milité contre l’exploitation
case je vous laisse choisir la case qui me convient le mieux
craquer les livres neufs craquaient entre les doigts
clarifier il faut clarifier ces questions maintenant
crête un grand nuage noir emmitoufle la crête des montagnes
traite je l’ai lue d’une traite
démarrage généralement le démarrage d’un livre se passe très bien
oubli mais certaines choses méritent l’oubli
procès-verbal cette intervention ne figure pas dans le procès-verbal
distant il me fit un salut distant
émetteur on va s’acheter un émetteur et on va se promener dans une van
montage tout le montage du film s’est fait en digital
claquer j’avais envie de claquer violemment la porte derrière lui
simplicité la simplicité de ces adieux le toucha
buter elle s’est butée à toutes sortes de délais
promoteur les promoteurs croient que les salles seront remplies
exciter je suis très excitée d’aller voter
sévèrement mon père m’aurait sévèrement corrigé
écrasant ce sont des pertes écrasantes pour n’importe quel pays
vendu 122.000 billets ont été vendus
munition j’ai acheté toutes les munitions que je voulais
capturer il faut capturer ce type à tout prix
allouer cinq minutes sont allouées pour deux questions
scandaliser chaque Américain devrait aussi être scandalisé
résident j’ai rencontré presque tous les résidents
empresser ils se sont empressés d’obéir
inonder il faut inonder les jeunes de messages préventifs
réglementer une drogue est plus ou moins réglementée
sonder je viens sonder, pour une sondation
vigilant nous devons rester vigilants et critiques
rhétorique la rhétorique des moralistes latins refleuris- sait
réglé si tout est réglé, on peut y aller
téléspectateur il y avait des millions de téléspectateurs
golf ils jouent au golf ensemble
forestier l’industrie forestière est très importante
hum hum, je suis nerveux, seulement
ravager la peste ravage Londres, mais Paris est épargnée
réveil sur ma table de nuit, le réveil indiquait cinq heures
ensuivre il dit qu’il va s’ensuivre une augmentation du tourisme
relevé navré, mais vous êtes relevé de vos fonctions
ajourner je suis prête à ajourner le débat
viable la négociation est le seul moyen viable de résoudre le conflit
barbare je viens de voir les barbares détruire un continent
civique les droits civiques sont accordés aux 336.000 Arabes israéliens
ancrer ces valeurs sont fermement ancrées dans notre héritage
raccrocher j’ai décidé de raccrocher ma toge
cirque nous allâmes en excursion au cirque
confiner le plasma reste confiné à la surface du solide
agrandir cliquez sur l’image pour agrandir la carte
occasionner le conflit occasionne des pertes énormes
allégement il a effectué un allégement général des impôts
malin enfin, il faut être malin, très malin
performant je veux rester performant et ne pas avoir une fin de carrière
sérénité le temps était d’une sérénité désespérante
cuire on dit que le spaghetti est cuit s’il reste collé
raser ils avaient tous le crâne rasé
revivre il lui faut un souvenir pour revivre l’événe- ment
concertation il faut travailler ensemble plus, en concertation
vaisseau faites un diagnostic complet du vaisseau
pessimiste je ne suis pas aussi pessimiste que lui
sillage j’étais dans le sillage de Nicolas Sarkozy
synonyme la Communauté européenne n’est plus synonyme de l’Europe
hisser nous voulons maintenant hisser la barre encore plus haut
agréer veuillez agréer, monsieur, mes salutations distinguées
comble comble du malheur, COOL-FM a changé d’orientation
insignifiant nous parlions de choses insignifiantes, avec gaieté
décoller s’ils décollent, les otages sont morts
solidaire on cesse de se sentir responsable et solidaire d’autrui
ferroviaire le trafic ferroviaire régional a été interrompu
dépouiller il faut savoir se dépouiller de très belles choses
aménager l’avion aménagé en hôpital volant était attendu mercredi
agitation il semble indifférent à l’agitation dont il est cause
aire les déchets de l’aire métropolitaine continueront de s’accumuler
provisoirement je décidai provisoirement de m’en contenter
cocktail tu es capable de faire des cocktails assez élaborés?
rigoler ça rigole pas au labo!
compression toutes les compressions ont eu un prix très élevé
réfléchi nous devrions agir de façon réfléchie et responsable
expérimenter les skieurs peu expérimentés devraient renoncer aux courses
détériorer il a laissé nos routes se détériorer et se désintégrer
exprès je ne le fais pas exprès ou plutôt ce n’est pas conscient
écrouler on le trouva mort, écroulé dans les W.C.