皮革 → ☊ 
Haut 
da 
leather 
a blue rabbit ☊ 
Một con thỏ xanh da trời ☊ Colors knife ☊ dao ☊ Objects 2 I am Canadian. ☊ Tôi là người Canada. ☊ Countries 2 Canadian ☊ canada ☊ Countries 2 What are the landmarks of Vietnam? ☊ Những danh lam thắng cảnh của Việt Nam là gì? ☊ Travel landmark ☊ danh lam thắng cảnh ☊ Travel They want to know the wine list in this restaurant. ☊ Họ muốn biết danh sách rượu ở nhà hàng này. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 list ☊ danh sách ☊ Abstract Objects 1 He has two blue parrots. ☊ Anh ấy có hai con vẹt xanh da trời. ☊ Animals 2 honor and responsibility ☊ Danh dự và trách nhiệm ☊ Abstract Objects 2 honor ☊ Danh dự ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Her skin shines. ☊ Làn da của cô ấy toả sáng. ☊ Medical skin ☊ Làn da ☊ Medical They are equipped with knives. ☊ Họ được trang bị dao. ☊ Verbs 5 Black people protest for equal rights. ☊ Những người da đen biểu tình vì quyền bình đẳng. ☊ Verbs 5 They threaten us with a knife. ☊ Họ đe doạ chúng tôi bằng một con dao. ☊ History a fruitless love ☊ Một tình yêu dang dở ☊ Reduplicative Words fruitless ☊ 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 unfinished ☊ dang dở ☊ Reduplicative Words The orange is orange. Quả / trái cam màu da cam. * 016 What colour / color (am.) is the orange? Orange. Quả / trái cam màu gì? Màu da cam. * 016 Is it made of leather? Cái này bằng da phải không? * 056 like: da → →
pigskin’s cake ☊ bánh da lợn ☊ Agent Orange ☊ chất vàng da cam ☊ to put on flesh ☊ có da có thịt ☊ glossy and fair-complexioned ☊ có nước da nuột nà ☊ face lift ☊ căng da mặt ☊ clausena excavate burn ☊ dâu da xoan ☊ vellum ☊ giấy da bê ☊ outer skin-hide, leather, pelt ☊ lớp da ngoài ☊ orange-colored ☊ màu da cam ☊ to have an iron constitution ☊ mình đồng da sắt ☊ orange (color) ☊ mầu da cam ☊ emaciate ☊ mặt bủng da chì ☊ Indian ☊ mọi da đỏ ☊ a black gentleman ☊ một ngài da đen ☊ to look pale, recovering from and illness ☊ mới ốm dậy nước da nhợt nhạt ☊ black American, African-American ☊ người Mỹ da đen ☊ Caucasian (person) ☊ người da trắng ☊ black person ☊ người da đen ☊ American Indian ☊ người da đỏ ☊ white supremacist group ☊ nhóm kỳ thị da trắng ☊ to be tormented by a deep longing ☊ nhớ da diết ☊ a chalky complexion ☊ nước da bệch ☊ dark complexioned ☊ nước da ngăm ngăm ☊ to have a pale complexion ☊ nước da nhợt nhạt ☊ sunburned complexion ☊ nước da rám nắng ☊ a dull yellow complexion ☊ nước da vàng ệnh ☊ to have a complexion black as if burned ☊ nước da đen thui ☊ majority (racial) ☊ sắc dân da số ☊ to change one’s look ☊ thay da đổi thịt ☊ colored person ☊ thằng da màu ☊ Asian guy ☊ thằng da vàng ☊ black guy ☊ thằng da đen ☊ having white hair and wrinkled skin ☊ tóc bạc da mồi ☊ azure, sky-blue, cerulean ☊ xanh da trời ☊ a man of steel, very strong ☊ xương đồng da sắt ☊ black guy ☊ ông nhọ da đen ☊ black man, Negro ☊ đàn ông da đen ☊ be glowing with health ☊ đỏ da thắm thịt ☊ 
einfach ☊ đơn giản, dễ dàng ☊ 
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Frühstück können Sie im kleinen Haus gegenüber bekommen. ☊ Dạ đây. Anh có thể ăn sáng trong phòng nhà đối diện. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 79) Tri macht einen Spaziergang durch das Stadtzentrum. ☊ Tri đi dạo qua trung tâm thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 102) Ein Ort für Sie und alle Ihre Freunde. ☊ Một địa chỉ dành cho bạn và cho cả bạn của bạn. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 132) Einkaufsliste ☊ Danh sách mua sắm ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 137) Er notiert eine Liste: ☊ Anh ấy lên danh sách: ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 142) Für den griechischen Salat: Olivenöl, Salat, Salatdressing, Essig, Käse. ☊ Cho món salat Hy Lạp: dầu ô-liu, rau salat, nước trộn salat, dấm, pho-mát. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 143) Dies ist eine lange Essensliste. ☊ Danh sách món ăn dài thật. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 151) Ja, meine Tante hat sie aufgebaut. ☊ Dạ đúng, chính cô em đã xây nó. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 185) Meine Mama führte darin die Gruppen herum. ☊ Ở đây mẹ em hướng dẫn các phái đoàn. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 187) Aber wenn du mehr Informationen möchtest, kannst du einen Blick in den Reiseführer werfen. ☊ Nhưng nếu anh muốn biết nhiều thông tin hơn thì có thế xem sách hướng dẫn. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 188) Tri klebt eine Briefmarke auf den Brief und verlässt seine Wohnung. ☊ Tri dán tem lên bao thư và ra khỏi nhà. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 208) Entschuldigung, welches Benzin brauche ich? Normal, Super oder Diesel? ☊ Xin lỗi, xe tôi cần loại xăng nào? Loại thường, đặc biệt hay là dầu Diesel? ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 217) Ich möchte diese Schuhe und ich brauche auch neue Strümpfe und Strumpfhosen für den Winter. ☊ Em muốn đôi giày này và em cũng cần đôi tất dài và quần tất mới cho mùa đông này. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 268) Um einige Zeitschriften und einen Reiseführer zu kaufen. ☊ Đế mua vài tờ tạp chí và quyến sách hướng dẫn. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 304) Ich denke, dass mein Bruder mein Reiseführer sein wird. ☊ Anh nghĩ rằng, anh trai của anh sẽ là người hướng dẫn cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 305) Mach einfach eine Liste mit dem, was du brauchst. Das wird dir helfen. ☊ Hãy lên danh sách những thứ anh cần. Nó sẽ giúp anh. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 308) Tri schreibt eine Liste: ☊ Tri viết một danh sách: ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 310) Der Ring für Trang ☊ Chiếc nhẫn dành cho Trang ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 312) Könntest du mir eine Halskette oder Ohrringe mitbringen? ☊ Anh có thế lấy giúp em một sợi dây chuyền hay bông tai được không? ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 317) Tri lief durch die ganze Stadt, bevor er die Adresse des Juweliers fand. ☊ Tri dạo quanh toàn bộ thành phố, trước khi anh ấy tìm thấy địa chỉ cửa tiệm kim hoàn. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 326) Er war von der langen Reise sehr müde. ☊ Anh ấy mệt do chuyến đi kéo dài. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 341) In jedem Raum ist ein Müllbehälter für Papier, einer für Plastik, einer für Glas und einer für den Rest. ☊ Trong mỗi phòng có một thùng dành cho giấy, một thùng dành cho bao nilon, một thùng dành cho chai thủy tinh và một thùng dành cho các loại rác còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 391) Möglicherweise hättest du eine Magenverstimmung oder eine Vergiftung. ☊ Có thế là anh có vấn đề với dạ dày hoặc bị ngộ độc. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 450) Nam spielt immer, dass ihre Tier-Spielzeuge zur Schule gehen müssen. ☊ Nam luôn chơi trò dạy học cho những con thú của mình. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 491) Die Schweine bringen Kühen und Hunden bei, wie man die Computer benutzt. ☊ Những chú heo dạy những chú bò và chó về cách sử dụng máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 492) Trang bringt Lan das Alphabet bei: ☊ Trang dạy Lan bảng chữ cái. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 493) Sollte ich sie in schwarz, weiß, gelb, grau, blau, rot, grün oder in braun nehmen? ☊ Em nên lấy màu đen, trắng, vàng, xám, xanh da trời, đỏ, xanh lá cây hay màu nâu? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 509) Möglicherweise blau? ☊ Màu xanh da trời nhé? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 510) Wenn du im richtigen Bus sitzt, kommst du an vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten vorbei. ☊ Nếu anh ngồi đúng xe buýt, thì anh sẽ đi qua nhiều danh lam thắng cảnh. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 524) Nimm einfach eine Studentenfahrkarte. Sie kostet ein Euro siebzig. ☊ Anh hãy mua vé một chiều dành cho sinh viên. Nó giá một Euro bảy mươi xu. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 533) Er kann seinen Augen nicht trauen! ☊ Anh ấy không dám tin vào mắt mình nữa. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 562) Ich fände es sinnvoll, wenn wir dort anstatt einer Tapete Kacheln anbringen würden. ☊ Anh thấy rất có ích, nếu chúng ta có thể lát bằng gạch men thay cho giấy dán tường. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 651) Die Gebrauchsanweisung ☊ Hướng dẫn sử dụng ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 652) Da der schmale Schrank allmählich zu klein für Trang wurde, hat Tri ein neues Regal dazu gekauft. ☊ Vì cái tủ hẹp dần dần trở nên quá nhỏ đối với Trang, nên Trí đã mua thêm một cái giá mới. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 653) Wofür brauche ich denn diese Einteilung? ☊ Vậy anh cần cái bản hướng dẫn này để làm gì? ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 661) Okay, dann hebe ich alle Nägel vom Boden auf, sammle sie in einer Schachtel und klebe ein Schild darauf. ☊ Tốt thôi, vậy anh nhặt những cái đinh dưới nền nhà lên, tập hợp chúng lại trong một cái hộp và dán tấm biển lên trên. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 663) Für unsere Gäste nehmen wir das schöne Besteck, die weißen Servietten und die neuen Weingläser. ☊ Chúng ta dùng bộ dao nĩa thật đẹp cho khách, những giấy ăn trắng và những ly để uống rượu vang thật mới. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 689) Die Begegnung ist eine Herausforderung für beide Mannschaften. ☊ Lần gặp gỡ này là một sự thách thức dành cho cả hai đội. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 693) Ich werde mich bei der Touristeninformation über mögliche Ausflugsziele in der Umgebung erkundigen. ☊ Anh sẽ hỏi thông tin tại điểm thông tin du lịch về những điểm dã ngoại có thể ở khu vực gần đó. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 710) Wollen wir hier Pause machen und am Ufer entlang spazieren? ☊ Chúng ta có nên nghỉ ngơi ở đây và đi dạo dọc bờ sông? ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 721) Sie genießen die Fahrt durchs Gebirge. ☊ Họ thưởng thức cuộc du ngoạn qua những dãy núi. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 730) Komm, lass uns doch lieber die Räder schieben! ☊ Tốt hơn hết là chúng ta dắt xe thôi! ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 734) Ich habe der Bäuerin im Haus Bescheid gesagt. ☊ Em đã báo cho nữ nông dân trong nhà. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 753) Herzliche Grüße aus den Bergen. ☊ Chào yêu thương từ những dãy núi. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 788) Während der langen Fahrt erzählt Tri von seinem abenteuerlichsten Urlaub. ☊ Trong suốt chuyến đi dài Trí kể về chuyến đi nghỉ đầy mạo hiểm của anh. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 791) Ich werde die Karten für Sie reservieren. ☊ Tôi sẽ dành riêng vé đó cho bạn. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 825) Wir konnten der Polizei nur einen Hinweis geben, in welche Richtung der Mann geflohen ist. ☊ Bọn anh chỉ có thể chỉ dẫn cho cảnh sát, anh ta chạy về hướng nào. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 884) So konnten sie unerkannt flüchten. ☊ Vậy là chúng có thể tẩu thoát dễ dàng. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 914) Nirgendwo wächst Unkraut. ☊ Không ở đâu có cỏ dại mọc. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 922) Und was machen sie dabei mit ihrem langen Hals? ☊ Và chúng làm gì với cái cổ dài? ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 931) Manche haben Zungen, die 40 Zentimeter lang sind. ☊ Một vài con còn có lưỡi dài đến 40 cen ti mét. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 934) Unausgeschlafen und schlecht gelaunt steht Tri auf und macht sich auf den Weg zur Arbeit. ☊ Trí dậy với tình trạng thiếu ngủ và tâm trạng xấu, rồi anh chuẩn bị lên đường đi làm. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 952) Hat der Behälter für das Öl ein Loch? ☊ Hay bình chứa dầu bị thủng? ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 973) Sicherheit: Airbag; Innenausstattung: Leder (leicht beschädigt); ☊ Sự bảo hiểm: Túi không khí, Nội thất bên trong: da (bị hư hỏng nhẹ); ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 989) Jetzt brauchen wir nur noch die Gästeliste, damit wir die Einladungen verschicken können! ☊ Bây giờ chúng ta chỉ còn cần danh sách khách mời để chúng ta có thể gửi thiệp mời đi. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1079) Hast du die lange Schlange vor der Umkleidekabine gesehen? ☊ Em có nhìn thấy một hàng dài trước phòng thay đồ không? ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1083) Was steht denn noch auf der Liste, was besorgt werden muss? ☊ Vậy còn gì trong danh sách nữa, còn gì phải làm nữa? ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1085) Parfum, eine Kette, eine Haarspange für meine Haare und einen Gürtel für dich. ☊ Nước hoa, dây chuyền, cặp tóc cho tóc của em và dây lưng cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1086) Trang und Tri gehen die Gästeliste für ihre Hochzeit durch. ☊ Trang và Trí đọc kỹ danh sách khách mời cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1092) Mein Bruder und seine Frau, das ist meine Schwägerin. ☊ Anh trai và vợ, đó là chị dâu anh. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1095) Die Schwester meiner Mutter, meine Tante, bringt ihre Zwillinge, meine Cousinen, mit. ☊ Chị gái của mẹ anh, bà dì, dẫn theo hai anh em sinh đôi tới, họ là anh em con bác của anh. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1099) Tri ruft eine Bekannte an, die er aus dem Orchester kennt. ☊ Trí điện thoại cho một người quen, người mà anh quen từ dàn nhạc. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1106) Auch Tris Oma, die lächelnd das Brautpaar beim Tanzen beobachtet, wird fotografiert. ☊ Và bà của Trí cũng vậy, bà mỉm cười chăm chú nhìn cô dâu chú rể đang nhảy. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1123) Als das Orchester sein Stück beendet, warten alle gespannt auf die nächste Überraschung. ☊ Khi dàn nhạc kết thúc, tất cả hồi hộp chờ đợi vào sự ngạc nhiên tiếp theo. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1124) Alle Gäste bilden eine lange Warteschlange. Jeder will ein Stück der Torte. ☊ Tất cả khách khứa tạo thành một hàng dài. Ai cũng muốn một miếng bánh. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1126) Der Widder ist kühn, mutig und entschlossen. ☊ Bạch dương thì gan dạ, dũng cảm và cương quyết. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1132) Der Stier ist charmant und bodenständig, kann gut mit Geld umgehen und ist ein Genießer. ☊ Kim ngưu thì duyên dáng và căn cơ, có thể quản lý tốt tiền bạc và là một người biết hưởng thụ. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1133) Der Kampf um die Macht ☊ Cuộc chiến dành quyền lực ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1147) In diesen klären sie die Bevölkerung darüber auf, wie sie die Aufgaben und Probleme lösen wollen, die auf die Gesellschaft zukommen. ☊ Trong đó họ giải thích với dân chúng, họ sẽ giải quyết nhiệm vụ và những vấn đề xảy ra trong xã hội như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1154) In vielen Umfragen werden die Bürger wieder und wieder befragt, was sie denn wählen würden. ☊ Những người công dân sẽ luôn được trưng cầu dân ý, rằng họ sẽ lựa chọn theo đảng phái nào. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1157) Dort zeigt man seinen Personalausweis vor und füllt einen Stimmzettel aus. ☊ Ở đó người ta phải trình chứng minh nhân dân và điền vào lá phiếu ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1159) Spannend! Was steht denn hier? ☊ Hấp dẫn! Vậy còn cái gì đây? ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1182) Er spricht gerade auf der anderen Leitung. ☊ Ông ấy đang bận tiếp đầu dây khác. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1256) Alle unsere Leitungen sind zur Zeit belegt. ☊ Tất cả các đầu dây hiện tại đều đang bận. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1293) Gerne schicke ich Ihnen das Dokument in einem anderen Format zu. ☊ Tôi sẽ gửi cho anh / chị văn bản ở dạng khác. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1384) Bitte löschen Sie mich aus Ihrem Verteiler. ☊ Làm ơn xóa tên tôi khỏi danh sách gửi thư của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1387) Darf ich Ihnen meine Visitenkarte geben? ☊ Xin phép được gửi anh / chị danh thiếp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1439) Würden Sie mir Ihre Visitenkarte geben? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể cho tôi danh thiếp của anh / chị được không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1459) Leider müssen Sie mit einer längeren Lieferzeit rechnen. ☊ Rất tiếc quý khách phải tính tới việc thời gian vận chuyển bị kéo dài thêm. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1594) Ich bin nicht sicher, ob diese Informationen richtig sind. ☊ Tôi không dám chắc những thông tin trên là chính xác. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1608) Kreuzen Sie Zutreffendes an! ☊ Xin anh / chị đánh dấu đúng. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1685) Bitte kreuzen Sie an: ☊ Xin anh / chị đánh dấu vào: ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1686) Wir bieten Ihnen einen interessanten Praktikumsplatz. ☊ Chúng tôi đưa ra một vị trí thực tập hấp dẫn cho anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1750) Ihr Betreuer wird Sie gründlich in Ihr Aufgabengebiet einarbeiten und Ihnen mit Rat und Tat zur Seite stehen. ☊ Người hướng dẫn sẽ hướng dẫn anh / chị cẩn thận các công việc và luôn sẵn sàng giúp đỡ anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1751) Wir bieten Ihnen die Mitarbeit bei spannenden Projekten in einer der größten Beratungsfirmen Europas an. ☊ Chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị tham gia các dự án hấp dẫn của một trong những công ty tư vấn lớn nhất Châu Âu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1754) Ich habe gelernt, wie man einen Vortrag sinnvoll strukturiert und interessant gestaltet. ☊ Tôi đã học được cách cấu trúc hợp lý và trình bày hấp dẫn một bài thuyết trình. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1757) Nach dem Praktikum hat man mir eine feste Stelle angeboten. ☊ Sau khóa thực tập người ta đã mời tôi vào làm việc lâu dài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1759) Wir bieten Ihnen eine interessante und anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit. ☊ Chúng tôi hứa hẹn một công việc hấp dẫn và nhiều thách thức. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1797) Meinen Zivildienst habe ich in einem Altenheim gemacht. ☊ Tôi đã làm nghĩa vụ dân sự ở một nhà dưỡng lão. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1845) Warum hat Ihre Ausbildung so lange gedauert? ☊ Vì sao khóa đào tạo của anh / chị kéo quá dài? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1870) Während meines Studiums habe ich mich bei einer Umweltorganisation engagiert. Ich war oft für diese Organisation unterwegs. So hat sich mein Studium in die Länge gezogen. ☊ Trong thời gian học đại học tôi đã tham gia vào một tổ chức môi trường. Tôi thường đi nhiều nơi cho tổ chức này. Vì vậy việc học tập của tôi bị kéo dài. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1878) Hier finden Sie Hilfe. ☊ Ở đây anh / chị có thể tìm thấy chỉ dẫn giúp đỡ. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2050) Was ist die Folge davon? ☊ Điều này sẽ dẫn đến cái gì? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2162) Wie groß ist das Budget für unser Projekt? ☊ Ngân sách dành cho dự án của chúng ta là bao nhiêu? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2180) Hier müssen noch Kabel verlegt werden. ☊ Ở đây cần phải được lắp dây. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2309) Hier ist meine Visitenkarte. ☊ Đây là danh thiếp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2345) 46
My name's Amanda. ☊ Tên tôi là Amanda. ☊ 65
I'm from Canada. ☊ Tôi người Canada. ☊ 136
No, I'm Canadian. ☊ Không, tôi là người Canada. ☊ 296
She's a teacher. She teaches math to children. ☊ Cô ấy là giáo viên. Cô ấy dạy toán cho bọn trẻ. ☊ 314
I often get up before seven (7:00). ☊ Tôi thường dậy trước bảy giờ. ☊ 342
David doesn't have a car. ☊ David không có xe hơi. ☊ 388
Does your sister live in Canada? ☊ Em gái cậu có sống ở Canada không? ☊ 400
Do you always get up early? ☊ Cậu có luôn luôn dậy sớm không? ☊ 458
Are they teaching? ☊ Họ có đang dạy học không? ☊ 459
Do they teach? ☊ Họ có dạy học không? ☊ 467
How much does it cost to send a package to Canada? ☊ Gửi hàng đi Canada tốn bao nhiêu tiền? ☊ 580
(9:30). ☊ Tôi thường dậy sớm. Nhưng sáng nay tôi chín rưỡi mới dậy. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 635
I got up before seven am (7:00). ☊ Tôi đã dậy lúc bảy giờ sáng. ☊ 678
I woke up early yesterday. It was a beautiful morning. ☊ Hôm qua tôi tỉnh dậy sớm. Buổi sáng thật là đẹp. ☊ 686
The old couple were in the park taking a walk. ☊ Cặp đôi cao tuổi đã ở trong công viên đi dạo. ☊ 695
Was it raining when you got up? ☊ Trời có mưa lúc cậu dậy không? ☊ 717
It wasn't raining when I got up. ☊ Trồi đang mưa lúc tôi ngủ dậy. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 846
Leonardo's lived in Canada since April. ☊ Leonardo đã sống ở Canada từ tháng tư. ☊ 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. ☊ 936
week. ☊ Zinaida đã bắt đầu công việc mới chưa? Chưa, cô ấy sẽ bắt đầu vào tuần tới. ☊ 956
I've just swum a mile and I feel great. ☊ Tôi vừa mới bơi được một dặm và tôi cảm thấy tuyệt vời. ☊ 980
Have you seen Veda? > Did you see Veda yesterday? ☊ Cậu đã thấy Veda chưa? Cậu có gặp Veda hôm qua không? ☊ 995
Have you ever been to Florida? ☊ Cậu đã đến Florida bao giờ chưa? ☊ 1013
Oranges are imported into Canada. ☊ Cam được nhập khẩu vào Canada. ☊ 1108
Where have Daisuke and Aiko gone? ☊ Daisuke và Aiko đã đi đâu? ☊ 1166
Magda has lived in Miami for thirte(13) years. ☊ Magda đã sống ở Miami được mười ba năm. ☊ 1180
Linda's bicycle was stollast week. ☊ Xe đạp của Linda bị ăn trộm tuần trước. ☊ 1377
He might get up early. ☊ Anh ấy có thể sẽ dậy sớm. ☊ 1419
You must be careful with this knife. It's very sharp. ☊ Cậu phải cẩn thận với con dao này. Nó rất sắc. ☊ 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 ☊ 1461
I think Zahida should buy some new clothes. ☊ Tôi nghĩ Zahida nên mua mấy bộ quần áo mới. ☊ 1475
Whyou're driving, you should wear a seat belt. ☊ Khi cậu đang lái xe, cậu nên cài dây an toàn. ☊ 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. ☊ 1496
up at six [o'clock] (6:00). ☊ Yolanda bắt đầu làm việc từ bảy giờ nên cô ấy phải dậy từ sáu giờ. ☊ 1502
Does Amanda have to work on Saturdays? ☊ Amanda có phải làm việc Thứ bảy không? ☊ 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. ☊ 1518
I'm going to bed. I have to get up early tomorrow. ☊ Tôi đi ngủ đây. Mai tôi còn phải dậy sớm. ☊ 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? ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 1540
Would you like to go for a walk? ☊ Cậu muốn đi dạo bộ không? ☊ 1665
block. ☊ Xin hỏi có ngân hàng nào gần đây không? - Có, ở cuối dãy nhà. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 1962
WhI'm on vacation, I enjoy not having to get up early. ☊ Khi tôi đi nghỉ tôi không thích phải dậy sớm. ☊ 1988
I wouldn't dare tell him. ☊ Tôi đâu dám nói với anh ta. ☊ 2002
Who taught you to drive? ☊ Ai dạy cậu lái xe vậy? ☊ 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. ☊ 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? ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2168
After such a long trip, you're bound to be tired. ☊ Sau chuyến đi dài, chắc cậu mệt lắm. ☊ 2172
afraid of falling. ☊ Vỉa hè dày băng nên chúng tôi phải đi cẩn thận. Chúng tôi sợ bị ngã. ☊ 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. ☊ 2187
I saw Fyodor waiting for a bus. ☊ Tôi dã thấy Fyodor đang đợi xe bus. ☊ 2217
The people were injured in the accident. ☊ Người dân bị thương trong vụ tai nạn. ☊ 2225
You've got very long hair. ☊ Cậu có một bộ tóc rất dài. ☊ 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 ☊ 2266
What's the longest river in the world? ☊ Con sông dài nhất thế giới là sông gì? ☊ 2287
You need patience to teach young children. ☊ Cậu cần sự bình tĩnh để dạy bọn trẻ nhỏ. ☊ 2288
long. ☊ Paolo và Giuliana đã cưới nhau nhưng hôn nhân không kéo dài lâu lắm. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2308
The Alps are mountains in central Europe. ☊ Alpes là một dãy núi ở châu Âu. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2349
He got up, washed, shaved, and got dressed. ☊ Anh ấy đã dậy, tắm rửa, cạo râu và mặc quần áo. ☊ 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. ☊ 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 ☊ 2422
Some people learn languages more easily than others. ☊ Một số người học các ngôn ngữ dễ dàng hơn những người khác. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2596
The instructions were very complicated. They could have been simpler. ☊ Chỉ dẫn rất phức tạp. Lẽ ra nó phải đơn giản hơn. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2660
house. ☊ Tôi sẽ gửi cậu bản đồ và chỉ dẫn phòng khi cậu không tìm thấy nhà của chúng tôi. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2888
ultraviolet (UV) rays. ☊ Kem chống nắng bảo vệ da khỏi những tác động có hại của tia cực tím từ mặt trời. ☊ 2932
of them. ☊ Tôi đã phát hết danh thiếp cả ngày nay và giờ tôi hết rồi. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ Please accept this small token of my appreciation. ☊ accept ☊
There is easy access by road. ☊ access ☊
The work was done according to her instructions. ☊ according to ☊
a joint account (= one in the name of more than one person) ☊ account ☊
The marsh is an area of great scientific interest on account of its wild flowers. ☊ on account of sb/sth ☊
He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty. ☊ acquire ☊
We're not American, actually. We're Canadian. ☊ actually ☊
Shall I add your name to the list? ☊ add ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
admire sb/sth for sth: The school is widely admired for its excellent teaching. ☊ admire ☊
the adult population ☊ adult ☊
They had advanced 20 miles by nightfall. ☊ advance ☊
Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design. ☊ advanced ☊
When the adverts came on I got up to put the kettle on. ☊ advert ☊
I bought the camera and case as advertised in the catalogue. ☊ advertise ☊
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam. ☊ advice ☊
The newspapers exaggerated the whole affair wildly. ☊ affair ☊
affection for sb/sth: Mr Darcy's affection for his sister ☊ affection ☊
Your name comes after mine in the list. ☊ after ☊
She spends two hours a day getting to work and back again. ☊ again ☊
The jacket was showing signs of age. ☊ age ☊
The book is aimed at very young children. ☊ aim ☊
Many civilians died as a result of allied bombing. ☊ allied ☊
A ramp allows easy access for wheelchairs. ☊ allow ☊
We've got to get up early, all right? ☊ all right ☊
It's hard bringing up children alone. ☊ alone ☊
The names on the list are in alphabetical order. ☊ alphabetical ☊
The landscape has been radically altered, severely damaging wildlife. ☊ alter ☊
They strolled among the crowds. ☊ among ☊
Fish oils are less saturated than animal fats. ☊ animal ☊
I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily. ☊ annoyed ☊
We've still got another (= a further) forty miles to go. ☊ another ☊
answer to sth: I can't easily give an answer to your question. ☊ answer ☊
There is no easy answer. ☊ answer ☊
Residents are anxiously awaiting a decision. ☊ anxiously ☊
The two sides in the talks are still a long way apart (= are far from reaching an agreement). ☊ apart ☊
Over the years, Rosie and I had drifted apart. ☊ apart ☊
The prospect of living in a city holds little appeal for me. ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
the application of new technology to teaching ☊ application ☊
apply sth to sb/sth: The word 'unexciting' could never be applied to her novels. ☊ apply ☊
appoint sb + noun: appoint sb as sth: They appointed him (as) captain of the English team. ☊ appoint ☊
appreciate doing sth: I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen. ☊ appreciate ☊
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 ☊
Britain occupies a total area of 88 798 square miles. ☊ area ☊
argument (with sb) (about/over sth): We had an argument with the waiter about the bill. ☊ argument ☊
arrangement that...: They had an arrangement that the children would spend two weeks with each parent. ☊ arrangement ☊
toilet articles such as soap and shampoo ☊ article ☊
We set aside some money for repairs. ☊ aside ☊
ask sb whether, what, etc...: She asked me if I would give her English lessons. ☊ ask ☊
a residents' association ☊ association ☊
We woke at dawn. ☊ at ☊
He was driving at 70 mph. ☊ at ☊
an attack of nerves ☊ attack ☊
attack sb with sth: The man attacked him with a knife. ☊ attack ☊
I can't see the attraction of sitting on a beach all day. ☊ 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 ☊
My aunt lives in Canada. ☊ aunt ☊
at an average speed of 100 miles per hour ☊ average ☊
Parents spend an average of $220 a year on toys. ☊ average ☊
awake (sb) (from/to sth): I awoke from a deep sleep. ☊ awake ☊
awake to do sth: He awoke to find her gone. ☊ awake ☊
awake sb: Her voice awoke the sleeping child. ☊ awake ☊
The beach is a mile away. ☊ away ☊
The television guide is at the back of the paper. ☊ back ☊
She woke up briefly and then went back to sleep. ☊ back ☊
The rebels backed up their demands with threats. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
a ball of string ☊ ball ☊
a white plate with a blue band around the edge ☊ band ☊
I found David in the bar of the Red Lion (= a room in a pub where drinks are served). ☊ bar ☊
I spend a lot of time in Britain but Paris is still my base. ☊ base ☊
a long soak in a hot bath ☊ bath ☊
battle (against sth): her long battle against cancer ☊ battle ☊
The town is three miles away. ☊ be ☊
Is your jacket real leather? ☊ be ☊
be for me, you, etc.: This package is for you. ☊ be ☊
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be alive today. ☊ if it wasn't/weren't for... ☊
+ noun: She became queen in 1952. ☊ become ☊
Your name is before mine on the list. ☊ before ☊
That had happened long before (= a long time earlier). ☊ before ☊
The birth of their first child marked the beginning of a new era in their married life. ☊ beginning ☊
The others are a long way behind. ☊ behind ☊
belief in God/democracy ☊ belief ☊
A person like that does not belong in teaching. ☊ belong ☊
Skirts will be worn below (= long enough to cover) the knee. ☊ below ☊
to do up/fasten/tighten a belt ☊ belt ☊
The doctor told me to avoid bending and stretching. ☊ 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 ☊
Her careful make-up hid the signs of age beneath. ☊ beneath ☊
We should spend the money on something that will benefit everyone. ☊ benefit ☊
a piece of bent wire ☊ bent ☊
The town looks its best (= is most attractive) in the spring. ☊ best ☊
China and India between them account for a third of the world's population. ☊ between ☊
It won't go on beyond midnight. ☊ beyond ☊
Granada mounted a hostile takeover bid for Forte. ☊ bid ☊
a long and bitter dispute ☊ bitter ☊
a black woman writer ☊ black ☊
She took the dog for a walk around the block. ☊ block ☊
Her hands were blue with cold. ☊ blue ☊
the Board of Education (= a group of elected officials who are in charge of all the public schools in a particular area) ☊ board ☊
a meeting of representatives of the student body and teaching staff ☊ body ☊
a book about/on wildlife ☊ book ☊
hiking boots ☊ boot ☊
a pair of black leather boots ☊ boot ☊
in the US, near the Canadian border ☊ border ☊
Nevada's northern border ☊ border ☊
+ noun: John Wayne was born Marion Michael Morrison (= that was his name at birth). ☊ born ☊
I don't know why you bother with that crowd (= why you spend time with them). ☊ bother ☊
farmers who lived in the valley bottoms ☊ bottom ☊
to tick/check a box ☊ box ☊
break sth: a broken night's sleep (= a night during which you often wake up) ☊ break ☊
She was beginning to breathe more easily. ☊ breathe ☊
The rabbits are bred for their long coats. ☊ breed ☊
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 broad smile/grin (= one in which your mouth is stretched very wide because you are very pleased or amused) ☊ broad ☊
brush strokes (= the marks left by a brush when painting) ☊ brush ☊
build sb sth: David built us a shed in the back yard. ☊ build ☊
My skin burns easily (= in the sun). ☊ burn ☊
a furnace that burns gas/oil/coke ☊ burn ☊
The line is busy—I'll try again later. ☊ busy ☊
Adam pressed a button and waited for the lift. ☊ button ☊
a 10 000 volt cable ☊ cable ☊
call sb/sth + noun: I wouldn't call German an easy language. ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth + noun: They decided to call the baby Mark. ☊ call ☊
a long-distance call ☊ call ☊
He spent two weeks at camp this summer. ☊ camp ☊
cancer of the bowel/stomach ☊ cancer ☊
Most skin cancers are completely curable. ☊ cancer ☊
The cancer has spread to his stomach. ☊ cancer ☊
skin/hair care products ☊ care ☊
a teaching career ☊ career ☊
a pipeline carrying oil ☊ carry ☊
members of the cast ☊ cast ☊
a cast list ☊ cast ☊
cause sth for sb: The bad weather is causing problems for many farmers. ☊ cause ☊
a centre of population ☊ centre ☊
a long table in the centre of the room ☊ centre ☊
She was certainly attractive but you couldn't call her beautiful. ☊ certainly ☊
a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (= a British qualification for teachers) ☊ certificate ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ chain ☊
The mayor wore his chain of office. ☊ chain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
Of course we'll change it for a larger size, Madam. ☊ change ☊
Fame hasn't really changed him. ☊ change ☊
The book gives a fascinating insight into Mrs Obama's character. ☊ character ☊
a charge of theft/rape/attempted murder ☊ charge ☊
Many people feel cheated by the government's refusal to hold a referendum. ☊ cheat ☊
Check the oil and water before setting off. ☊ check ☊
Cheddar cheese ☊ 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 ☊
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals and work with nature to combat pests. ☊ chemical ☊
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 ☊
choose A from B: We have to choose a new manager from a shortlist of five candidates. ☊ choose ☊
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 ☊
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country) ☊ civil ☊
a civil marriage ceremony ☊ civil ☊
I spent all day cooking and cleaning. ☊ clean ☊
She gave me clear and precise directions. ☊ clear ☊
Are these instructions clear enough? ☊ clear ☊
The muddy water slowly cleared. ☊ clear ☊
The boy's lungs cleared and he began to breathe more easily. ☊ clear ☊
to act on behalf of a client ☊ client ☊
The hands of the clock crept slowly around. ☊ clock ☊
bandages made from strips of cloth ☊ cloth ☊
She has no clothes sense (= she does not know what clothes look attractive). ☊ clothes ☊
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 ☊
discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or religion ☊ colour ☊
a person/man/woman of colour (= who is not white) ☊ colour ☊
Put a mark in the appropriate column. ☊ column ☊
That comes a long way down my list of priorities. ☊ 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 ☊
That mark won't come off. ☊ come off ☊
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in this country. ☊ common ☊
health workers based in the community (= working with people in a local area) ☊ community ☊
Comparison with other oil-producing countries is extremely interesting. ☊ comparison ☊
a complete guide to events in Oxford ☊ complete ☊
The instructions look very complicated. ☊ complicated ☊
a new concept in teaching ☊ concept ☊
All cases concerning children are dealt with in a special children's court. ☊ concerning ☊
She concluded her speech with a quotation from Shakespeare. ☊ conclude ☊
New evidence might lead to the conclusion that we are wrong. ☊ conclusion ☊
It is easier to think in concrete terms rather than in the abstract. ☊ concrete ☊
a concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Colin Davis ☊ conduct ☊
The walk in the mountains confirmed his fear of heights. ☊ confirm ☊
A conflict between the two countries could easily spread across the whole region. ☊ conflict ☊
The instructions on the box are very confusing. ☊ confusing ☊
consist doing sth: Most of the fieldwork consisted of making tape recordings. ☊ consist of sb/sth ☊
He consulted the manual. ☊ consult ☊
Food will last longer if kept in an airtight container. ☊ container ☊
a table of contents (= the list at the front of a book) ☊ content ☊
The trial is expected to continue for three months. ☊ continue ☊
contract sth: The exercise consists of stretching and contracting the leg muscles. ☊ contract ☊
a car with dual control(s) (= one set of controls for the driver and one for the instructor ). ☊ control ☊
The Democrats will probably lose control of Congress. ☊ control ☊
the Democratic Party Convention (= to elect a candidate for president) ☊ convention ☊
I had a long conversation with her the other day. ☊ conversation ☊
convert (from sth) (into/to sth): We've converted from oil to gas central heating. ☊ convert ☊
I spent all evening correcting essays. ☊ correct ☊
Calls to the helpline cost 38p per minute. ☊ cost ☊
a charming country cottage with roses around the door ☊ cottage ☊
to have a dry/persistent/hacking cough ☊ cough ☊
Don't go over that line or your throw won't count. ☊ count ☊
count sb/sth doing sth: We can't count on this warm weather lasting. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
a two-year postgraduate course leading to a master's degree ☊ course ☊
the civil/criminal courts ☊ court ☊
a thick covering of snow on the ground ☊ covering ☊
strawberries and cream ☊ cream ☊
double/single cream (= thick/thin cream) ☊ cream ☊
The Labour Party was facing an identity crisis. ☊ crisis ☊
We were taught how to criticize poems. ☊ criticize ☊
Put a tick if the answer is correct and a cross if it's wrong. ☊ cross ☊
The straps cross over at the back and are tied at the waist. ☊ cross ☊
I felt a lot better after a good long cry. ☊ cry ☊
The orchestra is very important for the cultural life of the city. ☊ cultural ☊
The children are taught to respect different cultures. ☊ culture ☊
Currently, over 500 students are enrolled on the course. ☊ currently ☊
The curtain has fallen on her long and distinguished career (= her career has ended). ☊ curtain ☊
This knife won't cut. ☊ 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 ☊
cut sth (from sth): He cut four thick slices from the loaf. ☊ cut ☊
Your hair could do with a cut (= it is too long). ☊ cut ☊
damage to a person's reputation ☊ damage ☊
Those marks above the window look like damp to me. ☊ damp ☊
They danced to the music of a string quartet. ☊ dance ☊
She said it as loudly as she dared. ☊ dare ☊
dare (to) do sth: He didn't dare (to) say what he thought. ☊ 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 ☊
Sue has long dark hair. ☊ dark ☊
Even if you have dark skin, you still need protection from the sun. ☊ dark ☊
It's been a long day (= I've been very busy). ☊ day ☊
dead leaves/wood/skin ☊ dead ☊
A deal was struck after lengthy negotiations. ☊ deal ☊
They spent a great deal of money. ☊ deal ☊
Dear Sir or Madam ☊ dear ☊
After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal. ☊ debate ☊
declare sth + noun: The area has been declared a national park. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth: Few people dared to declare their opposition to the regime. ☊ declare ☊
a rapid/sharp/gradual decline ☊ decline ☊
An increase in cars has resulted in the decline of public transport. ☊ decline ☊
a decreasing population ☊ decrease ☊
He gave a deep sigh. ☊ deep ☊
to breathe/sigh/exhale deeply (= using all of the air in your lungs) ☊ deeply ☊
The look on her face was a definite sign that something was wrong. ☊ definite ☊
Commuters will face long delays on the roads today. ☊ delay ☊
Babies have very delicate skin. ☊ delicate ☊
She won the game easily, to the delight of all her fans. ☊ delight ☊
He delivered his lines confidently. ☊ deliver ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
Does the quality of teaching depend on class size? ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
Starting salary varies from £26 000 to £30 500, depending on experience. ☊ depending on ☊
to live in the depths of the country (= a long way from a town) ☊ depth ☊
The oil well extended several hundreds of feet in depth. ☊ depth ☊
She deserves a medal for teaching those 5-year-olds all day! ☊ sb deserves a medal ☊
design sth to do sth: The programme is designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time. ☊ design ☊
Heat gradually destroys vitamin C. ☊ destroy ☊
Failure was slowly destroying him (= making him less and less confident and happy). ☊ destroy ☊
He gave me detailed instructions on how to get there. ☊ detailed ☊
a baby's development in the womb ☊ development ☊
a diagram of the wiring system ☊ diagram ☊
The old customs are dying. ☊ die ☊
The male bird has a differently shaped head. ☊ differently ☊
She finds it very difficult to get up early. ☊ difficult ☊
She now directs a large choir. ☊ direct ☊
facilities for disabled people ☊ disabled ☊
The discovery of the disease among sheep spells financial disaster for farmers. ☊ disaster ☊
He wears an identity disc around his neck. ☊ disc ☊
The school has a reputation for high standards of discipline. ☊ discipline ☊
an infectious/contagious disease (= one that can be passed to sb very easily) ☊ disease ☊
Red blood cells are roughly the shape of a disk. ☊ disk ☊
I have rarely seen her display any sign of emotion. ☊ display ☊
a short/long distance ☊ 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 ☊
Five miles of sand stretched away into the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
Does your cat have any distinguishing marks? ☊ distinguish ☊
If you get up early, try not to disturb everyone else. ☊ disturb ☊
She awoke early after a disturbed night. ☊ disturb ☊
the division sign (÷) ☊ division ☊
division (of sth) into sth: the division of the population into age groups ☊ division ☊
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) ☊
Doctor Staples (= as a title/form of address) ☊ doctor ☊
Doctor Franks (= as a title/form of address) ☊ doctor ☊
I took the dog for a walk. ☊ dog ☊
It has the double advantage of being both easy and cheap. ☊ double ☊
Tears ran down her face. ☊ down ☊
There's a bridge a mile down the river from here. ☊ down ☊
a long white dress ☊ dress ☊
Get up and get dressed! ☊ dress ☊
dressed in...: The bride was dressed in white. ☊ dressed ☊
There was a great crash and then a long roll of drums. ☊ drum ☊
Hot sun and cold winds can soon dry out your skin. ☊ dry out, dry sth out ☊
I spend a lot of my time on administrative duties. ☊ duty ☊
She's an early riser (= she gets up early in the morning). ☊ early ☊
I woke up early this morning. ☊ early ☊
earn sth: He earned a reputation as an expert on tax law. ☊ earn ☊
He passed the exam with ease. ☊ ease ☊
The ease with which she learns languages is astonishing. ☊ ease ☊
All important points are numbered for ease of reference (= so that you can find them easily). ☊ ease ☊
ease sth: This should help ease the pain. ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
dramatic/long-term effects ☊ effect ☊
Long prison sentences can be a very effective deterrent for offenders. ☊ effective ☊
I spent hours cleaning the house, but there isn't much to show for all my efforts. ☊ effort ☊
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 ☊
This dictionary is available in electronic form. ☊ electronic ☊
Police had instructions to empty the building because of a bomb threat. ☊ empty ☊
enable sth: a new train line to enable easier access to the stadium ☊ enable ☊
Their long struggle ended in failure. ☊ end in sth ☊
The state has a duty to protect its citizens against external enemies. ☊ enemy ☊
I couldn't get through—the line's engaged. ☊ engaged ☊
I didn't have enough clothes to last a week. ☊ enough ☊
The entertainment was provided by a folk band. ☊ entertainment ☊
enthusiasm (for doing sth): She never lost her enthusiasm for teaching. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
The disease threatens to wipe out the entire population. ☊ entire ☊
A lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbour. ☊ entrance ☊
There have been some impressive entries in the wildlife photography section (= impressive photographs). ☊ entry ☊
The closing date for entries is 31 March. ☊ entry ☊
No Entry (= for example, on a sign) ☊ entry ☊
two pieces of wood equal in length/of equal length ☊ equal ☊
equivalent to sth: Eight kilometres is roughly equivalent to five miles. ☊ equivalent ☊
It was this campaign that established the paper's reputation. ☊ establish ☊
it is estimated (that)...: It is estimated (that) the project will last four years. ☊ estimate ☊
the long winter evenings ☊ evening ☊
The police have reconstructed the chain of events leading to the murder. ☊ event ☊
We had to stop every few miles. ☊ every ☊
evidence (of sth): There is convincing evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer. ☊ evidence ☊
to make greatly/grossly/wildly exaggerated claims ☊ exaggerated ☊
to mark an exam ☊ exam ☊
It is important to cite examples to support your argument. ☊ example ☊
Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation. ☊ example ☊
He is a captain who leads by example. ☊ example ☊
Juliet and David exchanged glances (= they looked at each other). ☊ exchange ☊
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). ☊ excuse ☊
breathing/relaxation/stretching exercises ☊ exercise ☊
We led a poor but happy enough existence as children. ☊ existence ☊
The peasants depend on a good harvest for their very existence (= in order to continue to live). ☊ existence ☊
an exit visa (= a stamp in a passport giving sb permission to leave a particular country) ☊ exit ☊
Double the expected number of people came to the meeting. ☊ expected ☊
to have over ten years' teaching experience ☊ experience ☊
Experience has taught me that life can be very unfair. ☊ experience ☊
She knew from past experience that Ann would not give up easily. ☊ experience ☊
experiment in sth: the country's brief experiment in democracy ☊ experiment ☊
companies exploring for (= searching for) oil ☊ explore ☊
a population explosion ☊ explosion ☊
an explosion in oil prices ☊ explosion ☊
The show has been extended for another six weeks. ☊ extend ☊
Careful maintenance can extend the life of your car. ☊ extend ☊
The school is extending the range of subjects taught. ☊ extend ☊
a gradual extension of the powers of central government ☊ extension ☊
The pollution of the forest has seriously affected plant life and, to a lesser extent, wildlife. ☊ to... extent ☊
They went to extraordinary lengths to explain their behaviour. ☊ extraordinary ☊
It's not always easy to face the truth. ☊ face ☊
Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward. ☊ fact ☊
I thought the work would be difficult. In actual fact, it's very easy. ☊ in (actual) fact ☊
Failure to comply with the regulations will result in prosecution. ☊ failure ☊
We could hear their voices growing fainter as they walked down the road. ☊ faint ☊
She smiled faintly. ☊ faintly ☊
a fair complexion ☊ fair ☊
She has long fair hair. ☊ fair ☊
A fair number of people came a long. ☊ fair ☊
My birthday's still a fair way off (= it's still a long time until my birthday). ☊ fair ☊
We'll have to leave fairly soon (= before very long). ☊ fairly ☊
to follow instructions faithfully ☊ faithfully ☊
+ noun: Share prices fell 30p. ☊ fall ☊
to achieve/win instant fame ☊ fame ☊
She went to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. ☊ fame ☊
All our family came to Grandad's eightieth birthday party. ☊ family ☊
a farm worker/labourer ☊ farm ☊
We watched their ship moving gradually farther away. ☊ farther ☊
Long skirts have come into fashion again. ☊ fashion ☊
The fashion at the time was for teaching mainly the written language. ☊ fashion ☊
It's becoming fashionable to have long hair again. ☊ fashionable ☊
fasten sth: Fasten your seatbelts, please. ☊ fasten ☊
The suggestion to close the road has found favour with (= been supported by) local people. ☊ favour ☊
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) ☊
Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes. ☊ feature ☊
feel it + noun: She felt it her duty to tell the police. ☊ feel ☊
Its skin feels really smooth. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: This wallet feels like leather. ☊ feel ☊
We'll go for a walk if you feel like it. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
Feeling gradually began to return to my frozen feet. ☊ feeling ☊
I've got a tight feeling in my stomach. ☊ feeling ☊
fellow members/citizens/workers ☊ fellow ☊
The inhabitants have to walk a mile to fetch water. ☊ fetch ☊
the world's fifth-largest oil exporter ☊ fifth ☊
It did not figure high on her list of priorities. ☊ figure ☊
to fill up the tank with oil ☊ fill up (with sth), fill sth up (with sth) ☊
find sth + noun: She finds it a strain to meet new people. ☊ find ☊
I was feeling fine when I got up this morning. ☊ fine ☊
It took two hours to put out the fire (= stop it burning). ☊ fire ☊
The list of endangered species includes nearly 600 fishes. ☊ fish ☊
Heat the olive oil over a moderate flame (= on a gas cooker/stove). ☊ flame ☊
flash sth: The guide flashed a light into the cave. ☊ flash ☊
Exercise is the only way to get a flat stomach after having a baby. ☊ flat ☊
The road stretched ahead across the flat landscape. ☊ flat ☊
The desert was flat, mile after mile. ☊ flat ☊
the distinctive flavour of South Florida ☊ flavour ☊
The bird is easily recognized in flight (= when it is flying) by the black band at the end of its tail. ☊ flight ☊
The boats were floating gently down the river. ☊ float ☊
An idea suddenly floated into my mind. ☊ float ☊
Police have issued flood warnings for Nevada. ☊ flood ☊
loose folds of skin ☊ fold ☊
They followed the teachings of Buddha. ☊ follow ☊
He has trouble following simple instructions. ☊ follow ☊
The lane follows the edge of a wood for about a mile. ☊ follow ☊
Wherever she led, they followed. ☊ follow ☊
I've been on my feet (= standing or walking around) all day. ☊ foot ☊
walking around the house in bare feet (= not wearing shoes or socks) ☊ foot ☊
Daniel was shifting anxiously from foot to foot. ☊ foot ☊
It's a book for children. ☊ for ☊
This is the place for me (= I like it very much). ☊ for ☊
They voted for independence in a referendum. ☊ for ☊
Let's go for a walk. ☊ for ☊
The road went on for miles and miles. ☊ for ☊
the force of gravity ☊ force ☊
It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry. ☊ forecast ☊
Just keep telling yourself that it won't last forever. ☊ forever ☊
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 ☊
This dictionary is also available in electronic form. ☊ form ☊
one of the most common forms of cancer ☊ form ☊
all the millions of different life forms on the planet today ☊ form ☊
form sth: Bend the wire so that it forms a 'V'. ☊ form ☊
He has no formal teaching qualifications. ☊ formal ☊
Pull gently on the free end of the rope. ☊ free ☊
A true democracy complete with free speech and a free press was called for. ☊ free ☊
EU citizens can now travel freely between member states. ☊ freely ☊
Regular facials help to keep the skin looking clean and fresh. ☊ fresh ☊
a fresh complexion ☊ fresh ☊
She had had her hair freshly washed and styled. ☊ freshly ☊
a close/lasting/lifelong friendship ☊ friendship ☊
friendship between A and B: It's the story of an extraordinary friendship between a boy and a seal. ☊ friendship ☊
quotations from Shakespeare ☊ from ☊
The store sells everything from shoelaces to computers. ☊ from ☊
She spends all day sitting in front of (= working at) her computer. ☊ in front of ☊
The blue team is currently in front with a lead of six points. ☊ in front ☊
You can't run on a full stomach. ☊ full ☊
Walking three miles in the pouring rain is not my idea of fun. ☊ fun ☊
Two miles further on we came to a small town. ☊ further ☊
He has gained a reputation for unpredictable behaviour. ☊ gain ☊
gamble sth (on sth): He's gambling his reputation on this deal. ☊ gamble ☊
Preheat the oven to gas mark 5 (= a particular temperature of a gas oven) ☊ gas ☊
to gather wild flowers ☊ gather ☊
gather sth: People slowly gathered their belongings and left the hall. ☊ gather ☊
I generally get up at six. ☊ generally ☊
a quiet and gentle man ☊ gentle ☊
He lived in a gentler age than ours. ☊ gentle ☊
We went for a gentle stroll. ☊ gentle ☊
I got a letter from Dave this morning. ☊ get ☊
The class got up when the teacher came in. ☊ get up ☊
I can't get out of the habit of waking at six in the morning. ☊ get out of 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 ☊
gift (for doing sth): He has the gift of making friends easily. ☊ gift ☊
Go for a walk. It'll give you an appetite. ☊ give ☊
The authorities have shown no signs of giving in to the kidnappers' demands. ☊ give in (to sb/sth) ☊
She doesn't give up easily. ☊ give up ☊
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 ☊
+ noun: The gun went 'bang'. ☊ go ☊
The children went wild with excitement. ☊ go ☊
I want a rope that will go from the top window to the ground. ☊ go ☊
to go for a walk/drive/swim/run ☊ go ☊
Are you going to Dave's party? ☊ go ☊
How much longer will this hot weather go on for? ☊ go on ☊
The price of oil is going down. ☊ go down ☊
Oil is going down in price. ☊ go down ☊
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 ☊
You need to set yourself some long-term goals. ☊ goal ☊
The hotel has a good reputation. ☊ good ☊
leather/cotton/paper goods ☊ goods ☊
The country is governed by elected representatives of the people. ☊ govern ☊
to lead/form a government ☊ government ☊
coalition/communist/democratic/totalitarian, etc. government ☊ government ☊
Democratic government has now replaced military rule. ☊ government ☊
The Democrats are now in government in the US. ☊ government ☊
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 ☊
The weather gradually improved. ☊ gradually ☊
Gradually, the children began to understand. ☊ gradually ☊
Women have gradually become more involved in the decision-making process. ☊ gradually ☊
Keep off the grass. (= on a sign) ☊ grass ☊
Local people are gravely concerned. ☊ gravely ☊
Everyone's in great form. ☊ great ☊
He cut himself a great thick slice of cake. ☊ great ☊
People's reaction to the film has varied greatly. ☊ greatly ☊
The residents formed a community action group. ☊ group ☊
ethnic groups ☊ group ☊
population growth ☊ growth ☊
A guard was posted outside the building. ☊ guard ☊
He was the guest of honour (= the most important person invited to an event). ☊ guest ☊
Liz was not on the guest list. ☊ 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 ☊
Couples strolled past holding hands. ☊ hand ☊
The sale was handled by Adams Commercial. ☊ handle ☊
the handle of a knife ☊ handle ☊
Hang on to that rope and don't let go. ☊ hang on to sth ☊
I've had a long hard day. ☊ hard ☊
We thought long and hard before deciding to move house. ☊ hard ☊
Hardly anyone has bothered to reply. ☊ hardly ☊
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 ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
It took a long time for the wounds to heal. ☊ heal ☊
a shampoo that keeps hair looking healthy ☊ healthy ☊
Have you ever heard him lecture? ☊ hear ☊
a heavy groan/sigh ☊ heavy ☊
Height: 210 mm. Width: 57 mm. Length: 170 mm. ☊ height ☊
She helped him to his feet. ☊ help ☊
We were helped ashore by local people. ☊ help ☊
He hid behind a false identity. ☊ hide ☊
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 ☊
She went on to catalogue a long history of disasters. ☊ history ☊
Who holds the world record for the long jump? ☊ hold ☊
She held the title of world champion for three years. ☊ hold ☊
hold sb + noun: He was held prisoner for two years. ☊ hold ☊
Her stomach felt hollow with fear. ☊ hollow ☊
the New Year's Honours list (= in Britain, a list of awards and titles given on January 1 each year) ☊ 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 ☊
the guest of honour (= the most important one) ☊ honour ☊
They stood in silence as a mark of honour to her. ☊ honour ☊
hope (for sb/sth): Hopes for the missing men are fading. ☊ hope ☊
The college is playing host to a group of visiting Russian scientists. ☊ host ☊
The Arts Centre is hosting a folk festival this summer. ☊ host ☊
a long hot journey ☊ hot ☊
The interview lasted half an hour. ☊ hour ☊
Top speed is 120 miles per hour. ☊ hour ☊
'How long did it last?' 'Oh, hours and hours.' ☊ hour ☊
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 ☊
hundreds of miles away ☊ hundred ☊
The police are trying to discover the identity of the killer. ☊ 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 ☊
If he improved his IT skills, he'd (= he would) easily get a job. ☊ if ☊
He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette. ☊ ignore ☊
He died after a long illness. ☊ illness ☊
They were charged with living off immoral earnings (= money earned by working as a prostitute ). ☊ immoral ☊
imports of oil ☊ import ☊
It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions. ☊ important ☊
an initial/a lasting impression ☊ impression ☊
Sales figures continue to show signs of improvement. ☊ improvement ☊
three metres in length ☊ in ☊
a fat envelope about half an inch thick ☊ inch ☊
increase (from A) (to B): The population has increased from 1.2 million to 1.8 million. ☊ increase ☊
The price of oil increased. ☊ increase ☊
increase in sth: Oil increased in price. ☊ increase ☊
It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved. ☊ increasingly ☊
A yellowing of the skin indicates jaundice. ☊ 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 school's reputation was ruined by the bad behaviour of a few individuals. ☊ individual ☊
Our skin cream contains only natural ingredients. ☊ ingredient ☊
This could seriously injure the company's reputation. ☊ injure ☊
Thousands of innocent civilians have been killed in this conflict. ☊ innocent ☊
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 ☊
brass/stringed, etc. instruments ☊ instrument ☊
intend doing sth: I don't intend staying long. ☊ intend ☊
intended for sb/sth: The book is intended for children. ☊ intended ☊
intended to be/do sth: This list is not intended to be a complete catalogue. ☊ intended ☊
The original intention was to devote three months to the project. ☊ intention ☊
a pianist with an international reputation ☊ international ☊
The next programme will be introduced by Mary David. ☊ introduce ☊
He's a very involved father (= he spends a lot of time with his children). ☊ involved ☊
Some drugs can irritate the lining of the stomach. ☊ irritate ☊
We spent a week on the Greek island of Kos. ☊ island ☊
It's two miles to the beach. ☊ it ☊
strawberry jam ☊ jam ☊
Sorting these papers out is going to be a long job. ☊ job ☊
the place where the two paths join ☊ join ☊
a joint account (= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example a husband and wife) ☊ joint ☊
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 ☊
They journeyed for seven long months. ☊ journey ☊
judge sb/sth + noun: The tour was judged a great success. ☊ judge ☊
+ noun: She has jumped 2.2 metres. ☊ jump ☊
I sat up with a jump (= quickly and suddenly). ☊ jump ☊
The sign said 'Private Property—Keep Out!' ☊ keep out (of sth) ☊
I bought a spray to kill the weeds. ☊ kill ☊
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) ☊
Tie the two ropes together with a knot. ☊ knot ☊
I've known David for 20 years. ☊ know ☊
Knowing Ben, we could be waiting a long time (= it is typical of him to be late). ☊ know ☊
You know about Amanda's baby, don't you? ☊ know ☊
The washing instructions are on the label. ☊ label ☊
We tested various supermarkets' own label pasta sauces (= those marked with the name of the shop/store where they are sold). ☊ label ☊
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. ☊ label ☊
He was with an attractive young lady. ☊ lady ☊
The land was very dry and hard after the long, hot summer. ☊ land ☊
We shall be landing shortly. Please fasten your seatbelts. ☊ land ☊
Give your instructions in everyday language. ☊ language ☊
It takes a long time to learn to speak a language well. ☊ language ☊
a qualification in language teaching ☊ language ☊
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 ☊
last sb (out): We've got enough food to last us (for) three days. ☊ last ☊
I got up late. ☊ late ☊
the law of gravity ☊ law ☊
to lead a discussion ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
The company is a world leader in electrical goods. ☊ leader ☊
She started the last lap just behind the leading group. ☊ leading ☊
These are the leading first-round scores. ☊ leading ☊
a leather jacket ☊ leather ☊
The soles are made of leather. ☊ leather ☊
a leather-bound book ☊ leather ☊
leave for...: The plane leaves for Dallas at 12.35. ☊ leave ☊
These jeans are too long in the leg. ☊ leg ☊
They are currently facing a long legal battle in the US courts. ☊ legal ☊
Her novels vary in length. ☊ length ☊
She got a headache if she had to read for any length of time (= for a long time). ☊ 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 ☊
The guide contains details of no less than 115 hiking routes. ☊ no less than... ☊
She found the job less and less attractive. ☊ less and less ☊
Other countries can teach us a lesson or two on industrial policy. ☊ lesson ☊
The accident taught me a lesson I'll never forget. ☊ lesson ☊
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) ☊
We bought a dishwasher to make life easier. ☊ life ☊
a hard/an easy life ☊ life ☊
They emigrated to start a new life in Canada. ☊ life ☊
to have a long/short 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 ☊
The body was cold and showed no signs of life. ☊ life ☊
in the fading light of a summer's evening ☊ light ☊
The knife gleamed as it caught the light (= as the light shone on it). ☊ 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 ☊
People with pale complexions should avoid wearing light colours. ☊ light ☊
She tended to sleep lightly nowadays (= it was easy to disturb her). ☊ lightly ☊
The teaching of history should not be limited to dates and figures. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
This offer is for a limited period only. ☊ limited ☊
They followed the line of the river for three miles. ☊ line ☊
Your bill includes line rental. ☊ line ☊
The company's lines have been jammed (= busy) all day with people making complaints. ☊ 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 ☊
She came from a long line of doctors. ☊ line ☊
a long line of trees ☊ 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 ☊
evidence for a strong causal link between exposure to sun and skin cancer ☊ link ☊
link A to/with B: Exposure to ultraviolet light is closely linked to skin cancer. ☊ link ☊
The detergent comes in powder or liquid form. ☊ 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 ☊
Towns in the guide are listed alphabetically. ☊ list ☊
After a little (= a short time) he got up and left. ☊ little ☊
His English is improving little by little. ☊ little by little ☊
Little did I know that this spelled the end of my career. ☊ little ☊
a local farmer ☊ local ☊
a small town located 30 miles south of Chicago ☊ located ☊
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 ☊
a long book/film/list (= taking a lot of time to read/watch/deal with) ☊ long ☊
He stared at them for the longest time (= for a very long time) before answering. ☊ 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 ☊
The table is six feet long. ☊ long ☊
The report is only three pages long. ☊ long ☊
The party went on long into the night. ☊ long ☊
The house was pulled down long ago. ☊ long ☊
They had long since (= a long time before the present time) moved away. ☊ long ☊
I'm sorry I haven't written to you for so long. ☊ for (so) long ☊
He lost his looks (= became less attractive) in later life. ☊ look ☊
The horse had broken loose (= escaped) from its tether. ☊ loose ☊
She fastened the belt loosely around her waist. ☊ loosely ☊
Hold the rope loosely between your finger and thumb. ☊ loosely ☊
The closure of the factory will lead to a number of job losses. ☊ loss ☊
The drought has led to widespread loss of life. ☊ loss ☊
They're madly in love. ☊ love ☊
a mother's love for her children ☊ love ☊
low-tar cigarettes ☊ low ☊
The reservoir was low after the long drought. ☊ low ☊
a low range of hills ☊ low ☊
She dared not trust to luck that nobody would see her. ☊ luck ☊
The electricity supply has been cut off at the mains. ☊ main ☊
The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival. ☊ mainly ☊
The people in the hotel were mainly foreign tourists. ☊ mainly ☊
make sb/sth + noun: He makes King Lear a truly tragic figure. ☊ make ☊
make sth + noun: I made painting the house my project for the summer. ☊ make ☊
The body is that of a white male aged about 40. ☊ male ☊
time management (= the way in which you organize how you spend your time) ☊ management ☊
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. ☊ manufacturer ☊
(+ adv./prep.): Soldiers were marching up and down outside the government buildings. ☊ march ☊
+ noun: They marched 20 miles to reach the capital. ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
Rachel and David are getting married on Saturday. ☊ married ☊
Her fingerprints match those found at the scene of the crime. ☊ match ☊
She spent the morning matching up orders with invoices. ☊ match sth up (with sth) ☊
teaching materials ☊ material ☊
the school mathematics curriculum ☊ mathematics ☊
They don't last long no matter how careful you are. ☊ no matter who, what, where, etc. ☊
What does it matter if I spent $100 on it—it's my money! ☊ matter ☊
mean sth for sb/sth: The chair was clearly meant for a child. ☊ mean ☊
Have you any means of identification? ☊ means ☊
Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own. ☊ meanwhile ☊
measure how much, how long, etc...: A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine. ☊ measure ☊
English is the medium of instruction (= the language used to teach other subjects). ☊ medium ☊
What time is the meeting? ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting of father and son after so long was a joyous occasion. ☊ meeting ☊
The snow showed no sign of melting. ☊ melt ☊
He had a long memory for people who had disappointed him. ☊ memory ☊
Mentally, I began making a list of things I had to do. ☊ mentally ☊
a mild form of the disease ☊ mild ☊
Use a soap that is mild on the skin. ☊ 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 ☊
a population of half a million ☊ million ☊
mind (that)...: Mind you don't cut yourself—that knife's very sharp. ☊ mind ☊
As an absolute minimum, you should spend two hours in the evening studying. ☊ minimum ☊
the rights of ethnic/racial minorities ☊ 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 ☊
miss (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't miss getting up at six every morning! ☊ miss ☊
There were several candidates missing from the list. ☊ missing ☊
It's easy to make a mistake. ☊ mistake ☊
Oil and water do not mix. ☊ mix ☊
mix with sth: Oil does not mix with water. ☊ mix ☊
The town offers a fascinating mix of old and new. ☊ mix ☊
a month-long strike ☊ month ☊
By the light of the moon I could just make out shapes and outlines. ☊ moon ☊
She spends more and more time alone in her room. ☊ more and more ☊
a course for more advanced students ☊ more ☊
She woke every morning at the same time. ☊ morning ☊
I spent most time on the first question. ☊ most ☊
a chain/range of mountains ☊ mountain ☊
We spent a week walking in the mountains. ☊ mountain ☊
The rebels were responsible for the mass murder of 400 civilians. ☊ murder ☊
pop/dance/classical/church music ☊ music ☊
Can you read music (= understand the signs in order to play or sing a piece of music)? ☊ music ☊
I cut myself on a knife. ☊ myself ☊
We reserved two tickets in the name of Brown. ☊ in the name of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's name ☊
name sb/sth + noun: They named their son John. ☊ name ☊
They are afraid of losing their national identity. ☊ national ☊
a country's natural resources (= its coal, oil, forests, etc.) ☊ natural ☊
wildlife in its natural habitat ☊ natural ☊
This leads naturally to my next point. ☊ naturally ☊
There were complaints from nearby residents. ☊ nearby ☊
Changes can easily be made where necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
I woke up with a stiff neck. ☊ neck ☊
Giraffes have very long necks. ☊ neck ☊
need (for sb/sth) to do sth: There is no need for you to get up early tomorrow. ☊ need ☊
a poor/quiet/residential neighbourhood ☊ neighbourhood ☊
He's off work with a trapped nerve in his neck. ☊ nerve ☊
nerve endings ☊ nerve ☊
Every nerve in her body was tense. ☊ nerve ☊
I need something to calm/steady my nerves. ☊ nerve ☊
By the end of the meal her nerves were completely frayed. ☊ nerve ☊
I never realized just how easy it is. ☊ never ☊
a nice long walk ☊ nice ☊
The trip was for ten nights. ☊ night ☊
When Dan cooks dinner he always goes the whole nine yards, with three courses and a choice of dessert. ☊ the whole nine yards ☊
It was no easy matter (= it was difficult). ☊ no ☊
She told me what it meant at great length but I'm afraid I'm none the wiser. ☊ none ☊
It's normal to feel tired after such a long trip. ☊ normal ☊
They live ten miles north of Boston. ☊ north ☊
the northern slopes of the mountains ☊ northern ☊
The catalogue contains detailed notes on each painting. ☊ note ☊
object (to sb/sth): Many local people object to the building of the new airport. ☊ object ☊
These figures give a reliable and objective indicator of changing trends in people's lifestyles. ☊ objective ☊
They marked the occasion (= celebrated it) with an open-air concert. ☊ occasion ☊
The plane hit the ocean several miles offshore. ☊ ocean ☊
Our beach house is just a couple of miles from the ocean. ☊ ocean ☊
the love of a mother for her child ☊ of ☊
Scientists are still a long way off finding a cure. ☊ off ☊
a capital offence (= one for which sb may be punished by death) ☊ offence ☊
offer (sth): Josie had offered her services as a guide ☊ offer ☊
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 ☊
She's an old friend of mine (= I have known her for a long time). ☊ old ☊
a class for five-year-olds (= children who are five) ☊ old ☊
There's a mark on your skirt. ☊ on ☊
Go easy on the mayo! (= do not take / give me too much) ☊ on ☊
I went through the items on the list one by one. ☊ one by one ☊
The bar is for members only. ☊ only ☊
What options are open to us? ☊ open ☊
The competition is open to young people under the age of 18. ☊ open ☊
an open wound (= with no skin covering it) ☊ open ☊
France operates a system of subsidized loans to dairy farmers. ☊ operate ☊
It's not easy having a relationship when you live at opposite ends of the country. ☊ opposite ☊
We cannot back down at the first sign of opposition. ☊ opposition ☊
The results, ranked in descending/ascending order, are as follows: ☊ order ☊
The ship sank ten miles out of Stockholm. ☊ out ☊
Your guess was a long way out (= completely wrong). ☊ out ☊
Come to Canada and enjoy the great outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
the outer layers of the skin ☊ outer ☊
I can't get an outside line. ☊ outside ☊
This is my aunt who's over from Canada. ☊ over ☊
He didn't dare look over the edge. ☊ over ☊
In the final game Sweden easily overcame France. ☊ overcome ☊
To be a really good runner he needs to lengthen his pace a little. ☊ pace ☊
Check the list of ingredients on the side of the package. ☊ package ☊
Attractive packaging can help to sell products. ☊ packaging ☊
stomach/chest pains ☊ pain ☊
The booklet contains information on pain relief during labour. ☊ pain ☊
Applying for jobs can be a long and painful process. ☊ painful ☊
Wet paint! (= used as a sign) ☊ paint ☊
oil paints ☊ paint ☊
paint (in sth): She paints in oils. ☊ paint ☊
a pale complexion ☊ pale ☊
This journal is available in paper and electronic form. ☊ paper ☊
We went for a walk in the park. ☊ park ☊
a wildlife park ☊ park ☊
The early part of her life was spent in Paris. ☊ part ☊
We spent part of the time in the museum. ☊ part ☊
She directed the question at no one in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
the Democratic and Republican Parties in the United States ☊ party ☊
A dark narrow passage led to the main hall. ☊ passage ☊
The path led up a steep hill. ☊ path ☊
the path to success ☊ path ☊
Teaching children with special needs requires patience and understanding. ☊ patience ☊
It takes time and patience to photograph wildlife. ☊ patience ☊
There was a long pause before she answered. ☊ pause ☊
David waited for a pause in the conversation so he could ask his question. ☊ pause ☊
pay for sb to do sth: Her parents paid for her to go to Canada. ☊ pay ☊
The director paid tribute to all she had done for the charity. ☊ pay ☊
After years of war, the people long for a lasting peace. ☊ peace ☊
He was pensioned off and his job given to a younger man. ☊ pension sb off ☊
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 ☊
These garments are intended for professional sports people. ☊ people ☊
The work was carried out as per instructions. ☊ as per sth ☊
What per cent of the population is/are overweight? ☊ per cent ☊
a brilliant/polished/seasoned performer ☊ performer ☊
a change which could affect perhaps 20% of the population ☊ perhaps ☊
Most teenagers go through a period of rebelling. ☊ period ☊
The accident has not done any permanent damage. ☊ permanent ☊
The length of the report does not permit a detailed discussion of the problems. ☊ permit ☊
He's a fascinating person. ☊ person ☊
The letter was marked 'Personal'. ☊ personal ☊
All hire cars are for personal use only. ☊ personal ☊
People's clothes are often an expression of their personality. ☊ personality ☊
She's always easily persuaded. ☊ persuade ☊
an increase in petrol prices ☊ petrol ☊
leaded/unleaded petrol ☊ petrol ☊
The wedding marked the beginning of a new phase in Emma's life. ☊ phase ☊
He left the phone off the hook as he didn't want to be disturbed. ☊ phone ☊
I seem to have spent most of the day photocopying. ☊ photocopy ☊
I spent the day taking photographs of the city. ☊ photograph ☊
a wildlife/fashion/portrait photographer ☊ photographer ☊
fashion photography by David Burn ☊ photography ☊
the physical properties (= the colour, weight, shape, etc.) of copper ☊ physical ☊
I don't find him physically attractive. ☊ physically ☊
a piece of string/wood ☊ piece ☊
a pig farmer ☊ pig ☊
a leaking gas pipe ☊ pipe ☊
Copper pipe is sold in lengths. ☊ pipe ☊
Insulation may reduce the danger of pipes bursting in winter. ☊ pipe ☊
She had marked her place with a bookmark. ☊ place ☊
plan how, what, etc...: I've been planning how I'm going to spend the day. ☊ plan ☊
The pipes should be made of plastic. ☊ plastic ☊
an oil/gas platform ☊ platform ☊
The rebels hatched a plot to overthrow the government. ☊ plot ☊
She spends every waking hour plotting her revenge. ☊ plot ☊
the point of a pencil/knife/pin ☊ point ☊
Read the manual to learn the program's finer points (= small details). ☊ point ☊
The signpost pointed straight ahead. ☊ point ☊
The guide pointed out various historic monuments. ☊ point sb/sth out (to sb) ☊
polish (sth): Polish shoes regularly to protect the leather. ☊ polish ☊
The band's success is largely due to the popular appeal of the lead singer. ☊ 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 ☊
Rotterdam is a major port. ☊ port ☊
The ship spent four days in port. ☊ port ☊
She was learning to change her hand from first to third position (= on the strings of a violin ). ☊ position ☊
We spent every possible moment on the beach. ☊ possible ☊
It's just possible that I gave them the wrong directions. ☊ possible ☊
Thick black smoke was pouring out of the roof. ☊ pour ☊
The mustard is sold in powder form. ☊ powder ☊
guidelines for good practice ☊ practice ☊
the theory and practice of teaching ☊ practice ☊
praise sb/sth for sth/for doing sth: He praised his team for their performance. ☊ praise ☊
precise details/instructions/measurements ☊ precise ☊
sb/sth is predicted to do sth: The trial is predicted to last for months. ☊ predict ☊
Let's make a list of possible speakers, in order of preference. ☊ preference ☊
a list of all club members, past and present ☊ present ☊
Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body. ☊ present ☊
He was anxious to preserve his reputation. ☊ preserve ☊
Wax polish preserves wood and leather. ☊ preserve ☊
A band of high/low pressure is moving across the country. ☊ pressure ☊
house/retail/oil/share prices ☊ price ☊
The sight of her son graduating filled her with pride. ☊ pride ☊
Financial security was high on his list of priorities. ☊ priority ☊
He was taken prisoner by rebel soldiers. ☊ prisoner ☊
The sign said, 'Private property. Keep out.' ☊ private ☊
He left detailed instructions about the best way to proceed. ☊ proceed ☊
Coming off the drug was a long and painful (= difficult) process for him. ☊ process ☊
Libya is a major oil producer. ☊ producer ☊
wheat/oil/car, etc. production ☊ production ☊
the medical/legal/teaching, etc. profession ☊ profession ☊
a week-long programme of lectures ☊ programme ☊
The final term will be devoted to project work. ☊ project ☊
a guide to English pronunciation ☊ pronunciation ☊
proof of sth: Can you provide any proof of identity? ☊ proof ☊
proof that...: There is no proof that the knife belonged to her. ☊ proof ☊
The room is very long in proportion to (= relative to) its width. ☊ proportion ☊
prospect for sth: Long-term prospects for the economy have improved. ☊ prospect ☊
The plant is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. ☊ protect ☊
He spent much of his career in public office (= working in the government). ☊ public ☊
to pull a muscle/ligament/tendon ☊ pull ☊
pull at/on sth: I pulled on the rope to see if it was secure. ☊ pull ☊
the earth's gravitational pull ☊ pull ☊
One last pull on the rope should do it. ☊ pull ☊
She now teaches only private pupils. ☊ pupil ☊
Classical dance in its purest form requires symmetry and balance. ☊ pure ☊
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university. ☊ purpose ☊
He pushed his chair back and stood up. ☊ push ☊
At the push of a button (= very easily) he could get a whole list of names. ☊ push ☊
Put that knife down before you hurt somebody! ☊ put sth down ☊
He was put off science by bad teaching. ☊ put sb off sth/sb ☊
We've had to put off our wedding until September. ☊ put sth off ☊
a nursing/teaching, etc. qualification ☊ qualification ☊
Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification for this job. ☊ qualification ☊
a quarter of a mile ☊ quarter ☊
The programme lasted an hour and a quarter. ☊ quarter ☊
These cakes are very quick and easy to make. ☊ quick ☊
I spent a few hours quietly relaxing. ☊ quietly ☊
It's like being in the Alps, but not quite. ☊ quite ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
raise sb/sth as sth: raise sb/sth + noun: They raised her (as) a Catholic. ☊ raise ☊
These missiles have a range of 300 miles. ☊ range ☊
rank sb/sth + noun: The university is ranked number one in the country for engineering. ☊ rank ☊
On the rare occasions when they met he hardly even dared speak to her. ☊ rare ☊
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 sb/sth + noun: She is currently rated number two in the world. ☊ rate ☊
The instructions were rather complicated. ☊ rather ☊
reach sth: Is the cable long enough to reach the socket? ☊ reach ☊
(+ adv./prep.): 'Grab the end of the rope.' 'I can't reach that far!' ☊ reach ☊
Local residents have reacted angrily to the news. ☊ react ☊
The decision provoked an angry reaction from local residents. ☊ reaction ☊
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 ☊
real leather ☊ real ☊
The instructions are reasonably straightforward. ☊ reasonably ☊
They hadn't reckoned on a rebellion. ☊ reckon on sth ☊
He glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of recognition. ☊ recognition ☊
a recording of English music for clarinet and orchestra ☊ recording ☊
The team recovered its lead in the second half. ☊ recover ☊
I've marked the corrections in red (= in red ink). ☊ red ☊
reduce sth: Reduce speed now (= on a sign). ☊ reduce ☊
The star refers to items which are intended for the advanced learner. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
There is a list of references at the end of each chapter. ☊ reference ☊
Please quote your reference number when making an enquiry. ☊ reference ☊
Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference. ☊ reference ☊
one of the most densely populated regions of North America ☊ region ☊
He gave up teaching in 2009, much to the regret of his students. ☊ regret ☊
relation to sth: the relation of the farmer to the land ☊ relation ☊
Their affair did not develop into a lasting relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
I'm going to spend the weekend just relaxing. ☊ relax ☊
She sighed with relief. ☊ relief ☊
It was a relief to be able to talk to someone about it. ☊ relief ☊
religious instruction (= instruction in a particular religion) ☊ religious ☊
a casual remark that led to a major discovery ☊ remark ☊
remember sb/sth doing sth: I can still vividly remember my grandfather teaching me to play cards. ☊ remember ☊
Allegations of abuse led to the removal of several children from their families. ☊ removal ☊
events leading to the removal of the president from office ☊ removal ☊
In the long run, it works out more expensive to rent a television than to buy one. ☊ rent ☊
The land is rented out to other farmers. ☊ rent ☊
a reply-paid envelope (= on which you do not have to put a stamp because it has already been paid for) ☊ reply ☊
Ms Dale is representing the defendant (= is his/her lawyer) in the case. ☊ represent ☊
Is a questionnaire answered by 500 people truly representative of the population as a whole? ☊ representative ☊
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 ☊
require sth: The wearing of seat belts is required by law. ☊ require ☊
Ten fishermen were saved in a daring sea rescue. ☊ rescue ☊
Research on animals has led to some important medical advances. ☊ research ☊
research (into/in/on sth): They're researching into ways of improving people's diet. ☊ research ☊
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 ☊
a wildlife reserve ☊ reserve ☊
large oil and gas reserves ☊ reserve ☊
a resident of the United States ☊ resident ☊
There were confrontations between local residents and the police. ☊ resident ☊
the town's resident population (= not tourists or visitors) ☊ resident ☊
to be resident abroad/in the US ☊ resident ☊
The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges. ☊ resource ☊
A two-minute silence was held as a mark of respect. ☊ respect ☊
How would you like to spend the rest of the day? ☊ rest ☊
The first question was difficult, but the rest were pretty easy. ☊ rest ☊
I can rest easy (= stop worrying) knowing that she's safely home. ☊ rest ☊
This cream claims to restore your skin to its youthful condition. ☊ restore ☊
The long skirt restricted her movements. ☊ restrict ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
We all wish you a long and happy retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
I waited a long time for him to return. ☊ return ☊
The coin has the queen's head stamped on the reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
It wasn't easy to persuade her to come—quite the reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
I spent the weekend revising for my exam. ☊ revise ☊
long-/short-grain rice ☊ rice ☊
The area is rich in wildlife. ☊ rich ☊
She leads a rich and varied life. ☊ rich ☊
He rode a Harley Davidson. ☊ ride ☊
'David, isn't it?' 'Yes, that's right.' ☊ right ☊
ring (up): David rang up while you were out. ☊ ring ☊
the rise of fascism in Europe ☊ rise ☊
the rise and fall of the British Empire ☊ rise ☊
The peasants rose in revolt. ☊ rise ☊
He called on the people to rise up against the invaders. ☊ rise ☊
They rose from the table. ☊ rise ☊
She rose to her feet. ☊ rise ☊
You will find scenery to rival anything you can see in the Alps. ☊ rival ☊
Take the first road on the left and then follow the signs. ☊ road ☊
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 sign said 'Danger: falling rocks'. ☊ rock ☊
Who is in the leading role (= the most important one)? ☊ role ☊
The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions. ☊ role ☊
Wallpaper is sold in rolls. ☊ roll ☊
roll sb/sth (over) (onto sth): I rolled the baby over onto its stomach. ☊ roll ☊
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 ☊
The skin on her hands was hard and rough. ☊ rough ☊
Trim rough edges with a sharp knife. ☊ rough ☊
round brackets (= in writing) ☊ round ☊
Well, in round figures (= not giving the exact figures) we've spent twenty thousand so far. ☊ round ☊
a young tree measuring only 18 inches round ☊ round ☊
The road's blocked—you'll have to drive the long way round. ☊ round ☊
a cycle route (= a path that is only for cyclists ) ☊ route ☊
the route to success ☊ route ☊
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) ☊ royal ☊
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 ☊
The divorce ultimately led to his ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
under Communist/civilian/military, etc. rule ☊ rule ☊
run sth + adv./prep.: We ran a cable from the lights to the stage. ☊ run ☊
Who was the first person to run a mile in under four minutes? ☊ run ☊
He ran through the names on the list. ☊ run through sth ☊
a five-mile run ☊ run ☊
a long-distance/cross-country/marathon, etc. runner ☊ runner ☊
a list of runners (= horses in a race) and riders ☊ runner ☊
We spent the weekend sailing off the south coast. ☊ sail ☊
a 'for sale' sign ☊ for sale ☊
a free sample of shampoo ☊ sample ☊
miles of golden sands ☊ sand ☊
say (that)...: The instructions say (that) we should leave it to set for four hours. ☊ say ☊
say to do sth: The guidebook says to turn left. ☊ say ☊
'That was marvellous,' said Daniel. ☊ say ☊
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 ☊
to teach school (= teach in a school) ☊ school ☊
They scratched lines in the dirt to mark out a pitch. ☊ scratch ☊
You can scratch my name off the list. ☊ scratch ☊
The bookcase is screwed to the wall. ☊ screw ☊
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 ☊
a secret passage leading to the beach ☊ secret ☊
an issue that will affect large sections of the population ☊ section ☊
the brass section of an orchestra ☊ section ☊
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 ☊
They've been seeing a lot of each other (= spending a lot of time together) recently. ☊ see ☊
On a clear day you can see for miles from here. ☊ see ☊
a packet of wild flower seeds ☊ seed ☊
The orchestra played selections from Hollywood musicals. ☊ selection ☊
She has served as a Democratic senator for North Carolina since 2009. ☊ senator ☊
He has a very good sense of direction (= finds the way to a place easily). ☊ sense ☊
Alex doesn't have any dress sense (= does not know which clothes look attractive). ☊ sense ☊
Write a list of names on a separate piece of paper. ☊ separate ☊
For the past three years they have been leading totally separate lives. ☊ separate ☊
separate sth into sth: Make a list of points and separate them into 'desirable' and 'essential'. ☊ separate ☊
Prolonged separations of this kind are damaging to very young children. ☊ separation ☊
The incident sparked off a whole series of events that nobody had foreseen. ☊ series ☊
The team is a serious contender for the title this year. ☊ serious ☊
My mother taught me how to sew. ☊ sew ☊
a sex shop (= one selling magazines, objects, etc. that are connected with sex) ☊ sex ☊
She finds him sexually attractive. ☊ sexually ☊
The shadows lengthened as the sun went down. ☊ shadow ☊
shake sb up: The accident really shook her up. ☊ shake ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
She had a leading role in shaping party policy. ☊ shape ☊
She read out the list in sharp, clipped tones. ☊ sharp ☊
a sharp knife ☊ sharp ☊
Her sympathies gradually shifted to the side of the protesters. ☊ shift ☊
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 ☊
If you think the job will be easy, you're in for a shock. ☊ shock ☊
a short book (= taking a short time to read, because it does not have many pages) ☊ short ☊
She recommended that I should take some time off. ☊ should ☊
James began to show signs of impatience. ☊ show ☊
a sick feeling in your stomach ☊ sick ☊
These poems reveal her gentle side. ☊ side ☊
a shape with five sides ☊ side ☊
He was a sorry sight, soaked to the skin and shivering. ☊ sight ☊
a plus/minus 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 yourself + noun: He signed himself 'Jimmy'. ☊ sign ☊
a radar signal ☊ signal ☊
These views are held by a significant proportion of the population. ☊ significant ☊
I got used to his long silences. ☊ silence ☊
Her skin was as smooth as silk. ☊ silk ☊
similar (to sb/sth): My teaching style is similar to that of most other teachers. ☊ similar ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
simple forms of life, for example amoebas ☊ simple ☊
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 ☊
How long is it since we last went to the theatre? ☊ since ☊
sing sth to sb: We all sang 'Happy Birthday' to her. ☊ sing ☊
a single-sex school (= for boys only or for girls only) ☊ single ☊
a single honours degree (= for which you study only one subject) ☊ single ☊
Dear Sir or Madam ☊ sir ☊
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. ☊ size ☊
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 ☊
a dress with short/long sleeves ☊ sleeve ☊
Dan rolled up his sleeves and washed his hands. ☊ sleeve ☊
slice sth (+ adj.): The knife sliced his jacket. ☊ slice ☊
The drawers slide in and out easily. ☊ slide ☊
I woke up with a slight headache. ☊ slight ☊
He spends all winter on the slopes (= skiing ). ☊ slope ☊
a slow, lingering death ☊ slow ☊
a small farmer ☊ small ☊
As a small boy he had spent most of his time with his grandparents. ☊ small ☊
Clouds of thick black smoke billowed from the car's exhaust. ☊ smoke ☊
a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth ☊ smooth ☊
Her skin was as white as snow. ☊ snow ☊
I haven't enjoyed myself so much for a long time. ☊ so ☊
It's not so easy as you'd think. ☊ so ☊
Avoid using perfumed soaps on sensitive skin. ☊ soap ☊
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 mobility (= the movement of people from one social class to another) ☊ social ☊
soft skin ☊ soft ☊
These chains seem fairly solid. ☊ solid ☊
We're going to be working together for some time (= a long time). ☊ some ☊
She taught us the words of a French song. ☊ song ☊
My stomach is still sore (= painful) after the operation. ☊ sore ☊
Rubbish can easily be separated and sorted into plastics, glass and paper. ☊ sort ☊
Leo made it sound so easy. But it wasn't. ☊ sound ☊
the southern slopes of the mountains ☊ southern ☊
the wide open spaces of the Canadian prairies ☊ space ☊
Without speaking, she stood up and went out. ☊ speak ☊
I gave you specific instructions. ☊ specific ☊
children's television programmes aimed at a specific age group ☊ specific ☊
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 ☊
How do you spend your spare time? ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
Slate splits easily into thin sheets. ☊ split ☊
spoiled ballot papers (= not valid because not correctly marked) ☊ spoil ☊
Remove the onion from the oil with a slotted spoon. ☊ spoon ☊
If the paint is too thick, it will not spread evenly. ☊ spread ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The disease spreads easily. ☊ spread ☊
The horse was led back to its stable. ☊ stable ☊
teaching staff ☊ staff ☊
The project has the government's stamp of approval. ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
Everyone stood when the President came in. ☊ stand ☊
start (on sth): It's a long story. Where shall I start? ☊ start ☊
start doing sth: I started off working quite hard, but it didn't last. ☊ start off ☊
She drove at a steady 50 mph. ☊ steady ☊
a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time) ☊ steady ☊
A short flight of steps led up to the door. ☊ step ☊
a step-by-step guide to building your own home ☊ step ☊
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 ☊
I stuck the photos into an album. ☊ stick ☊
stick sth + adv./prep.: The nurse stuck the needle into my arm. ☊ stick ☊
stir sth in: Stir in the milk until the sauce thickens. ☊ stir ☊
She's built up a good stock of teaching materials over the years. ☊ 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 ☊
Keep straight on for two miles. ☊ straight ☊
long straight hair (= without curls) ☊ straight ☊
The rope broke under the strain. ☊ strain ☊
to wake up in a strange bed ☊ strange ☊
It's not safe to walk the streets at night. ☊ street ☊
a country that is streets ahead in the control of environmental pollution ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
the strength of a rope ☊ strength ☊
Things can easily go wrong when people are under stress. ☊ stress ☊
Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness. ☊ stress ☊
Fields and hills stretched out as far as we could see. ☊ stretch ☊
Beyond the mountains stretches a vast desert. ☊ stretch ☊
He stretched and yawned lazily. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth + adj.: Make sure that the rope is stretched tight. ☊ stretch ☊
This sweater has stretched. ☊ stretch ☊
The jeans stretch to provide a perfect fit. ☊ stretch ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
They ordered us to strip and lie down on the grass. ☊ strip ☊
strip down to sth: She stripped down to her underwear. ☊ 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 ☊
You need strong nerves to ride a bike in London. ☊ strong ☊
Three teams are locked in a struggle for this year's title. ☊ 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 ☊
student fees (= to pay for the cost of teaching) ☊ student ☊
a room set aside for private study ☊ study ☊
Scientists are studying photographs of the planet for signs of life. ☊ study ☊
study (sth) under...: a composer who studied under Nadia Boulanger (= was taught by Nadia Boulanger) ☊ study ☊
a study of different teaching styles ☊ style ☊
The course teaches you the theory but there's no substitute for practical experience. ☊ substitute ☊
We were second-class citizens and they treated us as such. ☊ such ☊
Wild flowers such as primroses are becoming rare. ☊ such as ☊
suited (for sb/sth): He is not really suited for a teaching career. ☊ suited ☊
Too much sun ages the skin. ☊ sun ☊
supply sb/sth with sth: Foreign governments supplied the rebels with arms. ☊ supply ☊
suppose sb/sth + noun: I had supposed his wife a younger woman. ☊ suppose ☊
One thing is for sure—it's not going to be easy. ☊ for sure ☊
I have a surprise for you! ☊ surprise ☊
A surprising number of people came. ☊ surprising ☊
Do you have a list of likely suspects? ☊ suspect ☊
I woke up in a sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
Voting showed a 10% swing to Labour. ☊ swing ☊
There are indications of a swing towards nuclear power. ☊ swing ☊
A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index. ☊ symbol ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
to set the table (= to put the plates, knives, etc. on it for a meal) ☊ table ☊
a billiard/snooker/pool table ☊ table ☊
take sth for sb to do sth: It'll take time (= take a long time) for her to recover from the illness. ☊ take ☊
to take a step/walk/stroll ☊ take ☊
take sth (from sb): The rebels succeeded in taking the town. ☊ take ☊
take sb + noun: The rebels took him prisoner. ☊ take ☊
He was taken prisoner by the rebels. ☊ take ☊
The sign must be taken down. ☊ 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 ☊
I passed him the rope and he took it. ☊ take ☊
He took her hand/took her by the hand (= held her hand, for example to lead her somewhere). ☊ take ☊
The army is threatening to take over if civil unrest continues. ☊ take over (from sb), take sth over (from sb) ☊
They bombed military and civilian targets. ☊ target ☊
target for sb/sth: Doors and windows are an easy target for burglars. ☊ target ☊
Getting hold of this information was no easy task (= was difficult). ☊ task ☊
It was my task to wake everyone up in the morning. ☊ task ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
technical drawing (= especially taught as a school subject) ☊ technical ☊
The guide is too technical for a non-specialist. ☊ technical ☊
Their lawyers spent days arguing over technical details. ☊ technical ☊
telephone lines/networks/services ☊ telephone ☊
There was a sign telling motorists to slow down. ☊ tell ☊
Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence. ☊ tension ☊
a long term of imprisonment ☊ term ☊
The term of agreement can be for either two or three years. ☊ term ☊
a good mark in the test ☊ test ☊
Highlight the area of text on screen and press the 'delete' key. ☊ text ☊
There was more whisky in it than soda. ☊ than ☊
It's less than a mile to the beach. ☊ than ☊
'Thank goodness for that!' she said with a sigh of relief. ☊ thank God/goodness/heaven(s) (for sth) ☊
The nights are getting longer. ☊ the ☊
They placed the African elephant on their endangered list. ☊ the ☊
Don't forget to invite the Jordans. ☊ the ☊
My car does forty miles to the gallon. ☊ the ☊
the theory and practice of language teaching ☊ theory ☊
In theory, these machines should last for ten years or more. ☊ in theory ☊
There once was a poor farmer who had four sons. ☊ there ☊
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 ☊
The effect will be ruined if the paint is too thick. ☊ thick ☊
This breed of cattle has a very thick coat. ☊ thick ☊
His eyebrows were thick and bushy. ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
Cut the vegetables into thin strips. ☊ thin ☊
think what, how, etc...: I was just thinking what a long way it is. ☊ think ☊
Though she gave no sign, I was sure she had seen me. ☊ though ☊
He held the knife to her throat. ☊ throat ☊
The path led through the trees to the river. ☊ through ☊
The ceremony lasted two hours and we had to stand throughout. ☊ throughout ☊
He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title. ☊ thus ☊
to tie a ribbon ☊ tie ☊
Tie up your shoelaces! ☊ tie ☊
I tied a knot in the rope. ☊ tie ☊
Although he was raised as a Roman Catholic, he has cut his ties with the Church. ☊ tie ☊
The rope was stretched tight. ☊ tight ☊
a long queue at the till ☊ till ☊
Allow plenty of time to get to the airport. ☊ time ☊
He spends most of his time working. ☊ time ☊
Sorry, I can't spare the time. ☊ time ☊
Jane's worked here for some time (= for a fairly long period of time). ☊ time ☊
His injuries will take a long time to heal. ☊ time ☊
Did you have to wait a long time to see the doctor? ☊ time ☊
The changing seasons mark the passing of time. ☊ time ☊
This time tomorrow I'll be in Canada. ☊ time ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
The seat tips forward to allow passengers into the back. ☊ tip ☊
It had been a long tiring day. ☊ tiring ☊
The present duke inherited the title from his father. ☊ title ☊
The meadows lead down to the river. ☊ to ☊
Attach this rope to the front of the car. ☊ to ☊
This car does 30 miles to the gallon. ☊ to ☊
It's only too easy for them to deny responsibility. ☊ too ☊
I'm just going out—I won't be too long. ☊ too ☊
The orchestra was tuning up as we entered the hall. ☊ tune up, tune sth up ☊
If you turn over you might find it easier to get to sleep. ☊ turn over ☊
He really knows how to turn on the charm (= suddenly become pleasant and attractive). ☊ turn sth on ☊
Twist the wire to form a circle. ☊ twist ☊
A poor diet will ultimately lead to illness. ☊ ultimately ☊
I'm still uncertain of my feelings for him. ☊ uncertain ☊
Under its new conductor, the orchestra has established an international reputation. ☊ under ☊
I understand how hard things have been for you. ☊ understand ☊
Do you understand the instructions? ☊ understand ☊
a programme to get the long-term unemployed back to work ☊ the unemployed ☊
Thousands of young people are facing long-term unemployment. ☊ unemployment ☊
Everyone's fingerprints are unique. ☊ unique ☊
unite in sth: Local resident groups have united in opposition to the plan. ☊ unite ☊
The man's identity remains unknown. ☊ unknown ☊
It was not unknown for people to have to wait several hours (= it happened sometimes). ☊ unknown ☊
By some unlucky chance, her name was left off the list. ☊ unlucky ☊
He's up and about again after his illness. ☊ up ☊
it upsets sb that...: It upset him that nobody had bothered to tell him about it. ☊ upset ☊
I've been off work with an upset stomach. ☊ upset ☊
A flight of steps led upwards to the front door. ☊ upwards ☊
urge that...: The report urged that all children be taught to swim. ☊ urge ☊
Mark the message 'urgent', please. ☊ urgent ☊
The bar is for the use of members only. ☊ use ☊
The quality ranged from acceptable to worse than useless. ☊ useless ☊
a user manual ☊ user ☊
the long vacation (= the summer vacation) ☊ vacation ☊
varied opinions ☊ varied ☊
a wide and varied selection of cheeses ☊ varied ☊
He led a full and varied life. ☊ varied ☊
We all need variety in our diet. ☊ variety ☊
Tents come in various shapes and sizes. ☊ various ☊
The aerobics instructor varies the routine each week. ☊ vary ☊
There are two versions of the game, a long one and a short one. ☊ version ☊
He showed no visible sign of emotion. ☊ visible ☊
visit sth: The lake is also visited by seals in the summer. ☊ visit ☊
vote sth: We voted Democrat in the last election. ☊ vote ☊
wage sth: The rebels have waged a guerrilla war since 2007. ☊ wage ☊
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 to do sth: He woke up to find himself alone in the house. ☊ wake ☊
The school is within easy walking distance of the train station. ☊ walk ☊
walk sth: Children here walk several miles to school. ☊ walk ☊
walk sth: They love walking the moors. ☊ walk ☊
Let's go for a walk. ☊ walk ☊
She's taken the dog for a walk. ☊ walk ☊
a guided walk around the farm ☊ walk ☊
to go walking ☊ walking ☊
I went to the park and had a wander around. ☊ wander ☊
Social and political problems led to the outbreak (= the beginning) of war. ☊ war ☊
The sun felt warm on his skin. ☊ warm ☊
He led the child into the warmth and safety of the house. ☊ warmth ☊
The area is famous for the warmth and hospitality of its people. ☊ warmth ☊
warn (sb) against/about sth: The guidebook warns against walking alone at night. ☊ warn ☊
The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory. ☊ warning ☊
The rain had washed away the footprints. ☊ wash sb/sth away ☊
a gentle shampoo for frequent washing ☊ washing ☊
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 ☊
She stood and watched as the taxi drove off. ☊ watch ☊
September was a long way off. ☊ way ☊
Make sure that sign's the right way up. ☊ way ☊
We went the long way round. ☊ way ☊
We fought our way through the dense vegetation. ☊ way ☊
In a weak moment (= when I was easily persuaded) I said she could borrow the car. ☊ weak ☊
He thought that crying was a sign of weakness. ☊ weakness ☊
Was she wearing a seat belt? ☊ wear ☊
The course lasts five weeks. ☊ week ☊
I spent what little time I had with my family. ☊ what ☊
Can you spare five minutes when it's convenient? ☊ when ☊
Just where (= to what situation or final argument) is all this leading us? ☊ where ☊
I haven't seen him for quite a while (= a fairly long time). ☊ while ☊
He gave a low long whistle of surprise. ☊ whistle ☊
white middle-class families ☊ white ☊
She writes about her experiences as a black girl in a predominantly white city. ☊ white ☊
Mrs Smith, who has a lot of teaching experience at junior level, will be joining the school in September. ☊ who ☊
He spent the whole day writing. ☊ whole ☊
The effects will last for the whole of his life. ☊ whole ☊
The festival attracts people from a wide area. ☊ wide ☊
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 ☊
Interest rates have been fluctuating wildly. ☊ wildly ☊
He would spend hours on the telephone. ☊ will ☊
They governed according to the will of the people. ☊ will ☊
They keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights. ☊ willing ☊
There was a long line of people at the box-office window. ☊ window ☊
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 ☊
wish sb/sth/yourself + adv./prep.: She wished herself a million miles away. ☊ wish ☊
Cut it with a knife. ☊ with ☊
It's much easier compared with last time. ☊ with ☊
The shadows lengthened with the approach of sunset. ☊ with ☊
a house within a mile of the station ☊ within ☊
A word of warning: read the instructions very carefully. ☊ word ☊
work for sth: She dedicated her life to working for peace. ☊ work ☊
the working population ☊ working ☊
long working hours ☊ working ☊
She spent most of her working life as a teacher. ☊ working ☊
Students should discuss any problems or worries they have with their course tutors. ☊ worry ☊
a bullet/knife/gunshot/stab wound ☊ wound ☊
He spent the evening wrapping up the Christmas presents. ☊ wrap ☊
written instructions ☊ written ☊
She was wrongly diagnosed as having skin cancer. ☊ wrongly ☊
He stood up, stretched and yawned. ☊ yawn ☊
She gave up teaching three years ago. ☊ year ☊
All her yesterdays had vanished without a trace. ☊ yesterday ☊
It's a movie that will appeal to the young. ☊ young ☊
It's a book for young and old alike. ☊ young ☊
My hair is very fine. Yours is much thicker. ☊ yours ☊
She regrets that she spent her youth travelling and not studying. ☊ youth ☊
a pedestrian zone (= where vehicles may not go) ☊ zone ☊