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Hai bạn nói tiếng Đức à? * 007 Is that your suitcase? Đây là va li của bạn phải không? * 037 Is that your luggage? Đây là hành lý của bạn phải không? * 037 Are you hungry? Các bạn có đói không? * 058 Aren’t you hungry? Các bạn không đói hả? * 058 What is your name? Bạn tên gì? * 059 Where is your husband, Mrs. Smith? Chồng của bà ở đâu rồi, bà Schmidt? * 069 Do you want a taxi? Các bạn muốn đi tắc xi không? * 072 Do you want to play football / soccer (am.)? Các bạn muốn chơi bóng đá không? * 073 Do you want to visit friends? Các bạn muốn thăm bạn bè không? * 073 Do you want to go to the disco? Các bạn muốn đi nhảy không? * 073 Do you want to go to the cinema? Các bạn muốn đi xem phim không? * 073 Do you want to go to a café? Các bạn muốn vào quán / tiệm cà phê không? * 073 Why didn’t you come? Tại sao các bạn đã không đến? * 078 Did you have to pay the bill? Các bạn đã phải trả hoá đơn chưa? * 089 Did you have to pay an entrance fee? Các bạn đã phải trả tiền vào cửa chưa? * 089 Did you have to pay a fine? Các bạn đã phải trả tiền phạt chưa? * 089 like: ihr → →
der Weihrauch ☊ hương trầm ☊ 
☊ Weihrauch ☊ 香 ☊ xiāng Ein Ort für Sie und alle Ihre Freunde. ☊ Một địa chỉ dành cho bạn và cho cả bạn của bạn. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 132) Aber dieses Mal zwang Trang ihn, mit ihr mitzukommen, wenigstens für einen Tag. ☊ Nhưng lần này Trang buộc anh phải đi cùng cô, ít nhất một ngày. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 181) Er musste Trang anrufen und ihr erklären, was passiert ist. ☊ Anh ấy gọi điện cho Trang và giải thích chuyện gì đã xảy ra. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 348) Er schaute in seinem Adressbuch nach, um ihre Telefonnummer zu finden. ☊ Anh kiếm số điện thoại của Trang trong sổ địa chỉ. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 349) Trang vergaß ihr Geburtstagsgeschenk in Tris Haus. ☊ Trang đã đế quên quà sinh nhật của cô ấy ở nhà Tri. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 396) Sie steckt ihre Telefonkarte hinein und hebt den Hörer ab, aber das Telefon funktioniert nicht. ☊ Cô ấy nhét thẻ điện thoại vào và nhấc ống nghe lên, nhưng điện thoại không hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 407) 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) Nach dem Babysitting holt Tri Trang ab, weil er ihr helfen möchte, neue Skier zu kaufen. ☊ Sau khi trông trẻ xong, Tri đón Trang đi, vì anh ấy muốn giúp cô ấy mua ván trượt tuyết mới. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 495) Tri möchte sie in ihrer neuen Wohnung besuchen, aber er kennt den Weg nicht. ☊ Tri muốn thăm căn phòng mới của Trang, nhưng anh ấy không biết đường. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 520) Jeder musste ihr erzählen, wie gut sie schmeckten. ☊ Nhưng mọi người phải kế cho cô ấy nghe bánh ngon như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 572) Eine ältere Person sitzt neben ihr. ☊ Một người đứng tuối ngồi cạnh cô ấy. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 584) Tri und Trang sind stolz auf ihre neue Wohnung. ☊ Trí và Trang tự hào về căn hộ mới của họ. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 628) Sie eröffnen ein gemeinsames Konto, um ihre Miete jeden Monat überweisen zu können. ☊ Họ mở chung một tài khoản, để họ có thể mỗi tháng chuyển tiền nhà. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 629) Trang und Tri ziehen in ihr neues Apartment und möchten die Räume nun geschmackvoll einrichten. ☊ Trang và Trí dọn vào căn hộ mới của họ, và giờ đây họ muốn sắp xếp các phòng thật đẹp. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 642) Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Ihr Kunde. ☊ Kính thư, khách hàng của quí vị. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 677) Trang und Tri wollen für ihre Freunde kochen. ☊ Trang và Trí muốn nấu ăn cho bạn bè của họ. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 679) Trang und Tri bereiten sich auf ihre Reise vor. ☊ Trang và trí chuẩn bị cho chuyến du lịch của họ. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 714) Sie steigen in ihr Auto und reisen ab. ☊ Họ lên xe và khởi hành. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 717) Anschließend haben sie ihre Koffer ausgepackt und gemütlich zu Abend gegessen. ☊ Sau đó họ dỡ va li của họ và có ăn một bữa tối ấm cúng. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 728) Die beiden breiten ihre Handtücher aus und setzen sich ins hohe Gras. ☊ Cả hai trải khăn của họ ra và ngồi lên thảm cỏ. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 736) Wie ihr auf der Rückseite der Postkarte seht, kann man hier im Winter auch Ski fahren. ☊ Như bố mẹ có thể thấy sau tấm bưu thiệp, ở đây vào mùa đông người ta có thể trượt tuyết nữa. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 785) Trang erzählt Tri mit Tränen in den Augen von ihrer Schwester. ☊ Trang kể lể với Trí về người chị gái trong nước mắt. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 858) Trang macht sich Sorgen, weil der Mann ihrer Schwester keine Rücksicht auf ihre Gefühle genommen hat. ☊ Trang lo lắng,vì chồng của chị gái đã không hề để ý đến cảm giác của chị. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 859) Ihre Schwester ist alleine in ihrer Wohnung und fühlt sich einsam. ☊ Chị ở một mình trong căn hộ của mình và cảm thấy thật cô đơn. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 860) Er muss sich bei ihr für sein Verhalten entschuldigen. ☊ Anh ta phải xin lỗi chị về thái độ của mình. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 861) Immer macht er ihr Kummer! ☊ Anh ta luôn làm chị buồn khổ! ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 862) Das tut ihrer Seele gar nicht gut. ☊ Điều đó không hề tốt cho tinh thần của chị. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 863) Sie leidet wirklich sehr unter ihrem Liebeskummer. ☊ Chị đã thực sự chịu đựng rất nhiều về sự buồn khổ vì tình. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 868) Er hat sie immer wieder angesprochen und das war ihr unangenehm. ☊ Anh ta cứ luôn bắt chuyện với cô ta và điều đó làm cô ta khó chịu. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 874) Habt ihr euch eingemischt und die Frau beschützt? ☊ Mấy anh có xen vào và bảo vệ người phụ nữ đó không? ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 877) Sie kommt heute besonders spät von ihrer Arbeit nach Hause. ☊ Hôm nay cô đặc biệt đi làm về trễ. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 902) Aber ihr verschließt doch immer alle Schränke! ☊ Nhưng họ luôn khóa lại tất cả các tủ mà! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 906) Was wäre bloß gewesen, wenn ihr nicht versichert gewesen wärt! ☊ Chuyện gì sẽ xảy ra, nếu không có bảo hiểm! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 918) Und was machen sie dabei mit ihrem langen Hals? ☊ Và chúng làm gì với cái cổ dài? ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 931) Wenn Sie mir jetzt noch Ihre Telefonnummer sagen könnten ... ☊ Nếu bây giờ bạn còn có thể nói cho tôi số điện thoại của bạn… ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 991) Ihre Anzeige wird nächste Woche in drei Ausgaben erscheinen. ☊ Tuần sau mẩu tin quảng cáo của bạn sẽ được in làm ba bản. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 993) Sie haben ihre Opfer gejagt und erwürgt. ☊ Chúng săn lùng những con mồi và bóp cổ chết. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1021) Ich schlage vor, wir schenken ihr doch lieber etwas anderes. ☊ Em đề nghị, chúng ta tốt hơn nên tặng thứ khác. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1023) Bei ihrer Suche nach Überlebenden riskierten viele Helfer ihr Leben. ☊ Trong việc tìm kiếm những người còn sống sót rất nhiều người cứu trợ có nguy cơ nguy hiểm đến tính mạng. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1034) In der Bar angekommen, begrüßen die beiden ihre Freunde. ☊ Tới quán bar, họ chào hỏi hai người bạn. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1046) Trang und Tri entwerfen die Einladungen zu ihrer anstehenden Hochzeit. ☊ Trang và Trí thiết kế thiệp mời cho lễ cưới sắp tới của họ. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1067) Bitte sagt uns bald Bescheid, ob Ihr mit uns feiert. ☊ Làm ơn hãy thông báo cho chúng tôi, liệu các bạn có tiệc tùng chung với chúng tôi hay không. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1075) Trang und Tri sind mitten in den Vorbereitungen für ihre Hochzeit und kaufen ein. ☊ Trang và Trí đang chuẩn bị cho đám cưới của họ và đi mua sắm. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1081) 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) Sie haben beide ihre Verwandten und Freunde eingeladen. ☊ Họ mời người thân và bạn bè cả hai bên. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1093) Sie bringen ihr Baby mit. ☊ Họ mang cả em bé theo. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1096) 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) Sie kommen mit ihren adoptierten Söhnen. ☊ Họ đến cùng những đứa con trai nuôi. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1103) Ihr werdet also ein kleines Konzert auf unserer Hochzeit geben? ☊ Họ sẽ tổ chức một buổi hòa nhạc nhỏ trong lễ cưới của chúng ta chứ? ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1108) Schon Monate vor dem Tag der Wahl veröffentlichen die Parteien ihre Programme. ☊ Một vài tháng trước ngày bầu cử các đảng phái đưa ta chương trình của họ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1153) Aber sie bekommen im Durchschnitt 12 Prozent weniger bezahlt als ihre männlichen Kollegen. ☊ Nhưng trung bình họ nhận được lương ít hơn 12 phần trăm so với những đồng nghiệp nam. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1186) Kann ich bitte mit Ihrer Kollegin sprechen? ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi có thể nói chuyện với cô đồng nghiệp của anh / chị được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1221) Danke für Ihren Anruf. ☊ Cám ơn đã liên lạc. ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1229) Vielen Dank für Ihre Hilfe. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự giúp đỡ của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1232) Vielen Dank für Ihre Auskunft. ☊ Cám ơn anh / chị đã cho biết thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1233) Ich interessiere mich für Ihre neuen Produkte. ☊ Tôi rất quan tâm đến sản phẩm mới của công ty anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1238) Es geht um ein Problem mit Ihrem neuen Produkt. ☊ Nó liên quan đến một vấn đề với sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1244) Ich hätte gerne mehr Informationen über Ihre neuen Produkte. ☊ Tôi muốn có thêm vài thông tin về sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1245) Sie ist nur über ihr Handy zu erreichen. ☊ Cô ấy / Chị ấy hiện chỉ liên lạc được qua điện thoại di động. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1262) Bitte geben Sie mir Ihre Telefonnummer. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể để lại số điện thoại liên lạc được không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1270) Leider habe ich Ihren Namen nicht verstanden. Könnten Sie ihn mir bitte nochmals sagen? ☊ Xin lỗi tôi không nghe rõ tên của anh / chị . Làm ơn nhắc lại tên của anh / chị được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1297) Bitte hinterlassen Sie Ihren Namen und Ihre Telefonnummer. ☊ Làm ơn để lại tin nhắn và số điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1308) Bitte hinterlassen Sie Ihre Kontaktdaten. ☊ Làm ơn để lại thông tin liên lạc. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1309) Vielen Dank für Ihr Schreiben vom 01. März. ☊ Xin chân thành cám ơn bức thư của anh / chị gửi ngày 01.03 ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1326) Vielen Dank für Ihre Anfrage. ☊ Xin cám ơn câu hỏi của bạn đã gửi. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1328) Vielen Dank für Ihre rasche Antwort. ☊ Xin chân thành cám ơn câu trả lời rất nhanh chóng của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1329) Vielen Dank für Ihre Mühe. ☊ Xin cám ơn về sự giúp đỡ. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1331) Ich erwarte Ihre baldige Antwort. ☊ Mong sớm nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1333) Ich freue mich auf Ihre Antwort. ☊ Tôi vui mừng chờ đợi câu trả lời của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1334) Ich freue mich jetzt schon auf Ihre Antwort. ☊ Tôi hiện rất nóng lòng nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1335) In Erwartung Ihrer baldigen Antwort verbleibe ich mit freundlichen Grüßen, ☊ Mong sớm nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . Chào trân trọng! ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1338) Ihr Schreiben vom 02.08. ☊ Về bức thư / văn bản của anh / chị ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1343) Ihre Anfrage vom 02.08. ☊ Về câu hỏi / yêu cầu của anh / chị vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1345) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir Ihre Bestellung nicht bearbeiten können. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng đơn đặt hàng của anh / chị không thể giải quyết được. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1352) Vielen Dank für Ihre E-Mail vom 08.12. ☊ Xin cám ơn về bức thư của anh / chị vào 08.12. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1370) Vielen Dank für Ihre gestrige E-Mail. ☊ Xin cám ơn về bức thư ngày hôm qua của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1371) Vielen Dank für Ihre Anfrage. ☊ Xin cám ơn mối quan tâm của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1372) Vielen Dank für Ihre schnelle Antwort. ☊ Xin cám ơn về câu trả lời nhanh chóng của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1373) Ich beziehe mich auf Ihre E-Mail vom 23. August. ☊ Tôi muốn hỏi về bức thư của anh / chị vào 23.08. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1374) Bitte löschen Sie mich aus Ihrem Verteiler. ☊ Làm ơn xóa tên tôi khỏi danh sách gửi thư của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1387) Ich beziehe mich auf Ihr Fax vom 19. November. ☊ Tôi muốn hỏi về bản fax 19.11. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1409) Bitte bestätigen Sie Ihren Auftrag per Fax. ☊ Xin làm ơn fax xác nhận đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1410) Bitte faxen Sie uns Ihren Auftrag zu. ☊ Xin gửi đặt hàng của quý khách qua fax cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1412) Ich bedanke mich für den herzlichen Empfang in Ihrer Firma. ☊ Tôi xin cám ơn về sự đón tiếp nồng hậu của công ty . ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1441) Und was ist Ihre Aufgabe? ☊ Anh / Chị đảm nhiệm trọng trách gì? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1456) Würden Sie mir Ihre Visitenkarte geben? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể cho tôi danh thiếp của anh / chị được không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1459) Was sind Ihre Hobbys? ☊ Sở thích của anh / chị là gì? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1462) Was machen Sie in Ihrer Freizeit? ☊ Anh / Chị làm gì khi rảnh rỗi? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1463) Wie war Ihre Reise? Sind Sie gut angekommen? ☊ Chuyến đi của anh / chị thế nào? Anh / Chị đến nơi thuận lợi chứ? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1474) Wie ist das Wetter in Ihrer Heimatstadt gerade? ☊ Thời tiết ở đất nước của anh / chị hiện thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1504) Wer ist Ihr Lieblingsspieler? ☊ Ai là cầu thủ yêu thích của anh / chị ? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1517) Wie alt sind Ihre Kinder denn? Gehen Sie schon in die Schule? ☊ Con của anh / chị lên mấy tuổi rồi? Chúng đã đi học chưa? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1526) Wie geht es Ihrer Frau? ☊ Vợ anh khỏe chứ? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1527) Wie geht es Ihrem Partner? ☊ Bạn đời của anh / chị khỏe không? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1528) Wie geht es Ihren Kindern? ☊ Con của anh / chị có khoẻ không? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1529) Wo haben Sie Ihren letzten Urlaub verbracht? ☊ Anh / Chị đi nghỉ đợt vừa rồi ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1530) Was ist denn Ihr Lieblingsbuch? ☊ Cuốn sách ưa thích của anh / chị là gì? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1532) Wir interessieren uns für Ihre neue Produktreihe. ☊ Chúng tôi rất quan tâm tới loạt sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1565) Ist das Ihr letztes Angebot? ☊ Đây là đơn chào hàng cuối cùng của anh / chị phải không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1580) Ihre Bestellung können wir zu diesen Bedingungen leider nicht annehmen. ☊ Rất tiếc chúng tôi không thể nhận đơn đặt hàng của quý vị với những điều kiện này được. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1588) Leider kam Ihre Bestellung als unzustellbar an uns zurück. Bitte teilen Sie uns Ihre korrekte Lieferadresse mit. ☊ Rất tiếc hàng bị chuyển lại chỗ chúng tôi. Xin vui lòng thông báo cho chúng tôi địa chỉ giao hàng chính xác của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1597) Vielen Dank für Ihre Bestellung. ☊ Xin cám ơn đơn đặt hàng của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1599) Ihr Auftrag wird so schnell als möglich bearbeitet werden. ☊ Đơn đặt hàng của quý khách sẽ được giải quyết nhanh nhất có thể. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1600) Ihre Ware wird sofort nach Zahlungseingang an Sie versandt. ☊ Hàng sẽ được chuyển ngay đến quý khách sau khi tiền được trả. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1601) Sie werden Ihre Bestellung innerhalb von zwei Tagen erhalten. ☊ Quý khách sẽ nhận được hàng trong vòng hai ngày. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1602) Die Kollegin aus der Forschungsabteilung wird uns ihre Ergebnisse in einem Zwischenbericht vorstellen. ☊ Đồng nghiệp từ phòng nghiên cứu sẽ trình bày cho chúng ta kết quả nghiên cứu qua một báo cáo ngắn gọn. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1635) Ich bin nicht Ihrer Meinung. ☊ Tôi không nhất trí với ý kiến của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1663) Dieses Formular bekommen Sie von meiner Kollegin. Ihr Büro ist im 2. Stock. ☊ Quý vị có thể nhận được bản khai từ đồng nghiệp của tôi ở tầng hai. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1681) Ich brauche Ihren Pass, bitte. ☊ Xin anh / chị đưa cho tôi hộ chiếu. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1687) Was ist der Grund Ihres Aufenthaltes hier? ☊ Lý do gì khiến anh / chị đến đây? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1693) Mein Pflichtpraktikum würde ich gerne in Ihrem Unternehmen machen. ☊ Tôi rất muốn làm khóa thực tập bắt buộc ở công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1739) Wenn Sie sich für die Kultur und die Sprache Chinas interessieren, bieten wir Ihnen die Gelegenheit das anzuwenden, was Sie während Ihres Studiums gelernt haben. ☊ Nếu anh / chị có quan tâm đến văn hóa và tiếng Trung Quốc, thì chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị áp dụng các kiến thức mà anh / chị đã học. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1745) Zu Ihren Aufgaben wird die Akquise von Kunden und das Erstellen von Angeboten gehören. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị là thu hút khách hàng mới và làm các đơn chào hàng. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1749) 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 begleiten Ihr Praktikum mit einem Sprachkurs, der von uns organisiert wird. ☊ Chúng tôi có một khóa học tiếng kèm theo khóa thực tập, khóa học tiếng này do chúng tôi tổ chức. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1753) Sie haben Ihre Promotion im Fach Bioinformatik erfolgreich abgeschlossen? ☊ Anh / Chị đã tốt nghiệp thành công tiến sĩ về lĩnh vực tin sinh học phải không? ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1776) Sie haben Ihr Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen und schon einige Erfahrungen in der Praxis gesammelt. ☊ Anh / Chị đã tốt nghiệp đại học thành công và đã có một chút kinh nghiệm thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1778) Ihre Aufgabe wird die Koordination internationaler Projekte sein. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị là điều phối các dự án quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1780) Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehört die Konzeption, Durchführung und Auswertung von Analysen im Bereich Finanzierung. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị bao gồm làm dự thảo, thực hiện và đánh giá các phân tích trong lĩnh vực tài chính. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1781) Ihr Aufgabenbereich umfasst die Anfertigung unterschiedlicher Studien zur Qualitätsprüfung. ☊ Phạm vi công việc của anh / chị bao gồm soạn thảo các nghiên cứu khác nhau để đánh giá chất lượng. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1782) Mit Ihrem Team sind Sie für das Marketing in unserem Unternehmen zuständig. ☊ Cùng với nhóm của mình anh / chị chịu trách nhiệm về lĩnh vực marketing trong công ty. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1785) Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung. ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui nhận được đơn xin việc của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1792) Bitte geben Sie in Ihrem Schreiben auch Ihre Gehaltsvorstellungen mit an. ☊ Xin hãy cho biết mức lương mong muốn của mình trong thư xin việc. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1794) Wir freuen uns auf Ihre aussagekräftige Bewerbung mit Ihren Gehaltsvorstellungen. ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui nhận được đơn xin việc rất ấn tượng với mức lương mong muốn của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1795) Ich habe Ihre Stellenanzeige in der Zeitung gelesen. ☊ Tôi đã đọc mục tuyển nhân viên của ông / bà trên báo. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1806) Ich habe Ihre Anzeige in einem Arbeitsmarkt-Portal im Internet gelesen. ☊ Tôi đã đọc mục tuyển nhân viên của ông / bà trên trang thị trường lao động trên Internet. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1807) Ich bewerbe mich um die Stelle als Berater bei Ihrer Firma. ☊ Tôi nộp đơn xin việc vào vị trí tư vấn ở công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1808) Für Ihre Fragen stehe ich Ihnen gerne und jederzeit telefonisch zur Verfügung. ☊ Anh / chị có thể liên lạc với tôi qua điện thoại nếu anh / chị có câu hỏi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1826) Warum haben Sie diesen Schwerpunkt in Ihrem Studium gewählt? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã chọn chuyên ngành này? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1866) Warum hat Ihre Ausbildung so lange gedauert? ☊ Vì sao khóa đào tạo của anh / chị kéo quá dài? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1870) Warum möchten Sie Ihren derzeitigen Arbeitsplatz aufgeben? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị muốn thôi công việc hiện tại? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1881) Welchen Posten haben Sie in Ihrer derzeitigen Firma? ☊ Anh / Chị đang làm việc ở vị trí gì trong công ty hiện nay? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1882) Was sind Ihre Aufgaben in Ihrer derzeitigen Firma? ☊ Công việc của anh / chị trong công ty hiện nay là gì? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1883) Macht Ihnen Ihre jetzige Tätigkeit Spaß? ☊ Anh / Chị có thích công việc hiện nay không? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1886) Was waren Ihre Aufgaben in dieser Firma? ☊ Công việc của anh / chị ở công ty đó là gì? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1892) Mir gefällt Ihr Unternehmen. ☊ Tôi thích công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1895) Wie schätzen Sie Ihre Spanisch-Kenntnisse ein? ☊ Kiến thức về tiếng Tây Ban Nha của anh / chị thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1906) Wie schätzen Sie Ihre interkulturelle Kompetenz ein? ☊ Khả năng hội nhập văn hóa của anh / chị thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1908) Wie gut sind Ihre PC-Kenntnisse? ☊ Kiến thức về máy tính của anh / chị thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1909) Was sind Ihre Stärken? ☊ Điểm mạnh của anh / chị là gì? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1925) Was sind Ihre Schwächen? ☊ Điểm yếu của anh / chị là gì? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1926) Was sind Ihre Ziele im Privatleben? ☊ Mục tiêu của anh / chị là gì trong cuộc sống riêng? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1929) Worauf sind Sie in Ihrem Leben besonders stolz? ☊ Trong cuộc sống anh / chị tự hào đặc biệt về cái gì? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1930) Wie planen Sie Ihr Privatleben in den kommenden Jahren? ☊ Anh / Chị lập kế hoạch cho cuộc sống riêng trong những năm tới thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1933) Wie ist Ihre Gehaltsvorstellung? ☊ Anh / Chị muốn mức lương thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1950) Wie möchten Sie die Mitarbeiter in Ihrem Team motivieren? ☊ Anh / Chị khích lệ các đồng nghiệp trong nhóm thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1952) Ich kenne und verwende Ihre Produkte seit über zehn Jahren. ☊ Tôi biết và sử dụng sản phẩm của ông / bà từ hơn mười năm nay. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1953) Ich habe Ihr Unternehmen auf einer Messe kennengelernt und bin seither sehr daran interessiert für Sie zu arbeiten. ☊ Tôi đã làm quen với công ty của ông / bà ở một hội chợ triển lãm và từ đó tôi rất quan tâm được làm việc cho công ty. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1954) Ich mag das Arbeitsklima in Ihrem Unternehmen. ☊ Tôi thích không khí làm việc trong công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1955) Wie würden Sie Ihre Unternehmenskultur beschreiben? ☊ Ông / Bà có thể miêu tả về văn hóa công ty được không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1960) Wie schätzen Sie die aktuelle Situation Ihres Unternehmens ein? ☊ Tình trạng hiện nay của công ty thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1961) Was ist – aus Ihrer Sicht – die größte Herausforderung dieser Stelle? ☊ Theo ông / bà vị trí này có thách thức gì lớn nhất? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1962) Macht Ihr Unternehmen auch Angebote zur Weiterbildung der Mitarbeiter? ☊ Công ty của ông / bà cũng đưa ra khóa đào tạo thêm cho các nhân viên phải không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1964) Wie sind die Arbeitszeiten in Ihrer Firma? ☊ Giờ làm việc của công ty thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1967) Wie schätzen Sie meine Entwicklungschancen in Ihrer Firma ein? ☊ Cơ hội phát triển của tôi trong công ty của ông / bà sẽ thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1970) Vielen Dank für Ihre aussagekräftigen Bewerbungsunterlagen. ☊ Cám ơn về hồ sơ xin việc đầy ấn tượng của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1977) Sie können sich ihre Arbeitszeit bei uns frei einteilen. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tự do thu xếp thời gian làm việc cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1985) Wir wünschen Ihnen alles Gute für Ihren weiteren beruflichen Weg. ☊ Chúng tôi chúc anh / chị mọi điều tốt nhất trong sự nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1990) Für Ihre berufliche und private Zukunft wünschen wir Ihnen alles Gute. ☊ Chúng tôi chúc anh / chị mọi điều tốt nhất trong sự nghiệp và cuộc sống riêng. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1991) Anbei senden wir Ihnen Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen zurück. ☊ Kèm theo đây chúng tôi xin gửi lại anh / chị hồ sơ xin việc. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1992) Bitte ändern Sie die Sicherheitseinstellungen Ihres Rechners. ☊ Xin hãy thay đổi việc thiết lập an toàn cho máy tính của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2078) Ich danke Ihnen für Ihr zahlreiches Erscheinen. ☊ Tôi cám ơn sự hiện diện đông đảo của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2081) Im Anschluss an meinen Vortrag, freue ich mich auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Ngay sau bài thuyết trình của mình, tôi rất vui khi nhận được các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2099) Bitte merken Sie sich Ihre Frage. Ich möchte sie gerne nach meiner Präsentation beantworten. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy ghi nhớ câu hỏi của mình. Tôi sẽ trả lời sau bài giới thiệu của mình. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2112) Ich bedanke mich für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit. ☊ Tôi chân thành cám ơn sự quan tâm theo dõi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2117) Ich freue mich jetzt auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Bây giờ tôi rất vui được nhận các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2118) Ich fand Ihre Präsentation sehr interessant. ☊ Tôi thấy bài thuyết trình của anh / chị / ông / bà rất thú vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2120) Ich bin Ihrer Meinung. ☊ Tôi có cùng ý kiến với anh / chị / ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2201) Ich danke Ihnen für Ihre schnelle und zuverlässige Arbeit. ☊ Tôi cám ơn anh / chị đã hoàn thành công việc nhanh chóng và có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2223) Danke für Ihren Einsatz. ☊ Cám ơn sự tham gia của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2224) Ich habe eine Frage zu Ihrem Produkt. ☊ Tôi có câu hỏi về sản phẩm của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2276) Ich bin mit Ihrer Leistung nicht zufrieden. ☊ Tôi không hài lòng với công việc của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2279) Vielen Dank für Ihre Anfrage. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự quan tâm của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2281) Ich werde Ihr Problem gerne an den zuständigen Kollegen weitergeben. ☊ Tôi sẽ chuyển vấn đề của quý khách sang cho đồng nghiệp có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2287) Ich verstehe nicht ganz, wo Ihr Problem liegt. ☊ Tôi vẫn chưa hiểu rõ vấn đề của quý khách là ở đâu. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2293) Wo finde ich Ihren Stand? ☊ Tôi có thể tìm thấy gian trưng bày của anh / chị / ông / bà ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2318) Ich interessiere mich für Ihr neues Produkt. ☊ Tôi rất quan tâm tới sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2336) Ich interessiere mich für Ihre neue Software. ☊ Tôi rất quan tâm tới phần mềm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2337) Würden Sie mir Ihr neues Produkt zeigen? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giới thiệu về sản phẩm mới này được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2342) Darf ich eines Ihrer Werbegeschenke nehmen? ☊ Tôi có thể lấy một trong những món quà quảng cáo của quý vị được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2348) Reichen Sie Ihre Rede bis zum 15.02. bei der Jury ein. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy gửi bài phát biểu của mình tới hội đồng giám khảo đến ngày 15.2. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2357) Diese Tagung lädt Experten aus dem Bereich Metallverarbeitung ein, ihr Wissen auszutauschen. ☊ Hội nghị này sẽ mời các chuyên gia từ lĩnh vực xử lý kim loại đến để trao đổi kiến thức. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2361) Bei dieser Konferenz treffen sich Wissenschaftler aus der ganzen Welt und tauschen sich über ihre Forschungsergebnisse aus. ☊ Tại hội thảo này, các nhà khoa học đến từ khắp nơi trên thế giới gặp gỡ và trao đổi với nhau về các thành quả nghiên cứu. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2362) Ihren Pass, bitte. ☊ Xin ông / bà / anh / chị trình hộ chiếu. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2385) Bitte öffnen Sie Ihren Koffer. ☊ Xin ông / bà /anh / chị hãy mở vali ra. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2392) Unsere Firma lädt Sie und Ihre Begleitung zu einem Abendessen ein. ☊ Công ty chúng tôi xin mời quý vị và người tháp tùng tới dùng bữa ăn tối. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2413) Ich trinke auf Ihr Wohl! ☊ Tôi uống mừng cho sức khỏe của anh / chị / ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2451) Ich habe ein Problem mit Ihrem Produkt. ☊ Tôi có một vấn đề với sản phẩm của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2468) Ich schreibe Ihnen, weil ich von Ihrem Service sehr enttäuscht bin. ☊ Tôi viết thư này vì tôi rất thất vọng về dịch vụ của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2469) Ich bin von der Qualität Ihrer Produkte schwer enttäuscht. ☊ Tôi đặc biệt thất vọng về chất lượng sản phẩm của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2470) Wir warten immer noch auf Ihre Lieferung. ☊ Chúng tôi vẫn chờ giao hàng của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2488) Sollte sich Ihre Lieferung weiter verzögern, werden wir unsere Bestellung stornieren. ☊ Nếu việc vận chuyển tiếp tục bị chậm, chúng tôi sẽ hủy đơn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2494) Ich kann Ihre Reklamation leider nicht annehmen. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc không thể tiếp nhận khiếu nại được. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2510) Bitte schicken Sie die Ware an uns zurück und legen die eine Kopie Ihrer Rechnung bei. ☊ Xin hãy gửi hàng lại cho chúng tôi và gửi kèm một bản sao hóa đơn. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2516) Vielen Dank für Ihre Geduld. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự kiên nhẫn của ông / bà / anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2519) Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự thông cảm của ông / bà / anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2520) Vielen Dank für Ihre Hilfe. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự giúp đỡ của ông / bà / anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2521) Wir möchten Sie daran erinnern, dass Sie Ihre Rechnung mit der Nummer 01546 noch nicht bezahlt haben. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn nhắc ông/ bà / quý vị rằng ông / bà / quý vị vẫn chưa thanh toán hóa đơn số 01546. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2528) Sie haben Ihre Rechnung (Nr. 01546) bis heute nicht bezahlt. ☊ Ông / Bà / Quý vị cho đến hôm nay vẫn chưa thanh toán hóa đơn (số 01546). ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2529) Wir warten immer noch auf Ihre Zahlung. ☊ Chúng tôi vẫn đang chờ sự thanh toán của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2531) Wir erwarten Ihre Zahlung innerhalb von 10 Tagen. ☊ Chúng tôi chờ đợi sự thanh toán của ông / bà / quý vị trong vòng 10 ngày tới. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2540) Bitte schreiben Sie uns Ihre Kontodaten auf. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy viết cho chúng tôi thông tin tài khoản của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2554) Many divorced fathers only have access to their children at weekends (= they are allowed by law to see them only at weekends). ☊ access ☊
The work was done according to her instructions. ☊ according to ☊
What's your account number please? ☊ account ☊
They could not achieve their target of less than 3% inflation. ☊ achieve ☊
They were proud of their children's achievements. ☊ achievement ☊
Are you prepared to acknowledge your responsibility? ☊ acknowledge ☊
A grin spread across her face. ☊ across ☊
She began to explain her plan of action to the group. ☊ action ☊
Her quick action saved the child's life. ☊ action ☊
Just press the button to see your favourite character in action. ☊ in action ☊
Your proposal is being actively considered. ☊ actively ☊
Three of her novels have been adapted for television. ☊ adapt ☊
What's your name and address? ☊ address ☊
What's your email address? ☊ address ☊
address sth to sb/sth: Address your application to the Personnel Manager. ☊ address ☊
adjust sth: Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly. ☊ adjust ☊
adjust sth to sth: Adjust your language to the age of your audience. ☊ adjust ☊
admire sb/sth: I really admire your enthusiasm. ☊ admire ☊
admire sb/sth for sth: The school is widely admired for its excellent teaching. ☊ admire ☊
admire sb for doing sth: I don't agree with her, but I admire her for sticking to her principles. ☊ admire ☊
admit to sth: Don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes. ☊ admit ☊
admit to doing sth: She admits to being strict with her children. ☊ admit ☊
She was forced to have her baby adopted. ☊ adopt ☊
Why can't you two act like civilized adults? ☊ adult ☊
an unfair advantage (= sth that benefits you, but not your opponents) ☊ advantage ☊
companies seeking competitive advantage over their trading rivals ☊ advantage ☊
She took advantage of the children's absence to tidy their rooms. ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
her adventures travelling in Africa ☊ adventure ☊
Put an advertisement in the local paper to sell your car. ☊ advertisement ☊
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam. ☊ advice ☊
Follow your doctor's advice. ☊ advice ☊
advise sb: Her mother was away and couldn't advise her. ☊ advise ☊
advise doing sth: I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August. ☊ advise ☊
Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action. ☊ advise ☊
She wanted to put her affairs in order before she died. ☊ affair ☊
She is having an affair with her boss. ☊ affair ☊
Your opinion will not affect my decision. ☊ affect ☊
She was held in deep affection by all her students. ☊ affection ☊
afraid of doing sth: She was afraid of upsetting her parents. ☊ afraid ☊
He ran after her with the book. ☊ after ☊
Several years after they'd split up they met again by chance in Paris. ☊ after ☊
And they all lived happily ever after. ☊ after ☊
Afterwards she was sorry for what she'd said. ☊ afterwards ☊
She was forced to marry against her will. ☊ against ☊
Her age is against her. ☊ against ☊
She needs more friends of her own age. ☊ age ☊
She was beginning to feel her age (= feel that she was getting old). ☊ age ☊
You can book at your local travel agency. ☊ agency ☊
If you're going to rent out your house while you're abroad, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. ☊ agent ☊
agree to sth: Do you think he'll agree to their proposal? ☊ agree ☊
agree with sth: I agree with her analysis of the situation. ☊ agree ☊
She set out the company's aims and objectives in her speech. ☊ aim ☊
aim sth (at sb/sth): The gun was aimed at her head. ☊ aim ☊
The crowd parted to allow her through. ☊ allow ☊
Are you getting along all right in your new job? ☊ all right ☊
His sister was his ally against their grandparents. ☊ ally ☊
Their house is almost opposite ours. ☊ almost ☊
She's asked to be left alone but the press photographers follow her everywhere. ☊ leave/let sb alone ☊
She lost her job when the factory closed, along with hundreds of others. ☊ along with sb/sth ☊
The agency will make travel arrangements for you. Alternatively, you can organize your own transport. ☊ alternatively ☊
amazed at sb/sth: I was amazed at her knowledge of French literature. ☊ amazed ☊
It had been her lifelong ambition. ☊ ambition ☊
ambition of being/doing sth: She never achieved her ambition of becoming a famous writer. ☊ ambition ☊
They divided the money up among their three children. ☊ among ☊
The book is an analysis of poverty and its causes. ☊ analysis ☊
You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water. ☊ analysis ☊
She came in and took her coat off. ☊ and ☊
Jan slammed her fist on the desk in anger. ☊ anger ☊
She was angered by their selfishness and lack of concern. ☊ anger ☊
Her behaviour really made me angry. ☊ angry ☊
to celebrate your wedding anniversary ☊ anniversary ☊
announce sth: They haven't formally announced their engagement yet. ☊ announce ☊
Her most annoying habit was eating with her mouth open. ☊ annoying ☊
answer to sth: I can't easily give an answer to your question. ☊ answer ☊
Have you had an answer to your letter? ☊ answer ☊
Write your answers on the sheet provided. ☊ answer ☊
If you're worried about your health, share your anxieties with your doctor. ☊ anxiety ☊
anxious (for sb): Parents are naturally anxious for their children. ☊ anxious ☊
anxious that...: She was anxious that he should meet her father. ☊ anxious ☊
Their birthdays are only three days apart. ☊ apart ☊
Apart from their house in London, they also have a villa in Spain. ☊ apart from ☊
Go and apologize to her. ☊ apologize ☊
Their devotion was apparent. ☊ apparent ☊
apparent (from sth) (that...): It was apparent from her face that she was really upset. ☊ apparent ☊
Their affluence is more apparent than real (= they are not as rich as they seem to be). ☊ apparent ☊
She had never been greatly concerned about her appearance. ☊ appearance ☊
When she lost all her money, she was determined to keep up appearances (= hide the true situation and pretend that everything was going well). ☊ appearance ☊
She is the apple of her father's eye. ☊ the apple of sb's eye ☊
apply sth to sb/sth: The word 'unexciting' could never be applied to her novels. ☊ apply ☊
appointment for sb to do sth: She made an appointment for her son to see the doctor. ☊ appointment ☊
her recent appointment to the post ☊ appointment ☊
Her family doesn't appreciate her. ☊ appreciate ☊
Your support is greatly appreciated. ☊ appreciate ☊
She desperately wanted to win her father's approval. ☊ approval ☊
Use these figures as an approximate guide in your calculations. ☊ approximate ☊
Her main argument was a moral one. ☊ argument ☊
She threw her arms around his neck. ☊ arm ☊
Her husband is in the army. ☊ army ☊
arrange that...: I've arranged that we can borrow their car. ☊ arrange ☊
She's happy with her unusual living arrangements. ☊ arrangement ☊
Opposition leaders were put under house arrest (= not allowed to leave their houses). ☊ arrest ☊
Send your application to arrive by 31 October. ☊ arrive ☊
Her performance displayed great art. ☊ art ☊
Police have issued an artist's impression of her attacker. ☊ artist ☊
She doesn't play as well as her sister. ☊ as ☊
She lost it, just as I said she would. ☊ as ☊
ashamed of sth: She was deeply ashamed of her behaviour at the party. ☊ ashamed ☊
Leaving aside (= not considering at this stage) the cost of the scheme, let us examine its benefits. ☊ aside ☊
ask sb if, whether, etc...: She asked her boss whether she could have the day off. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb whether, what, etc...: She asked me if I would give her English lessons. ☊ ask ☊
ask about sb/sth: He asked about her family. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb sth: She asked the students their names. ☊ ask ☊
This was one aspect of her character he hadn't seen before. ☊ aspect ☊
The consultancy gives advice to manufacturers on the health and safety aspects of their products. ☊ aspect ☊
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
You wouldn't normally associate these two writers—their styles are completely different. ☊ associate ☊
She became famous through her association with the group of poets. ☊ association ☊
Incense always had associations with religion for him. ☊ association ☊
assure sb + speech: 'He'll come back,' Susan assured her. ☊ assure ☊
attach sth: I attach a copy of my notes for your information. ☊ attach ☊
attach sth to sth: Attach the coupon to the front of your letter. ☊ attach ☊
attack sb/sth for sth/for doing sth: She has been attacked for ignoring her own party members. ☊ attack ☊
attempt to do sth: I will attempt to answer all your questions. ☊ attempt ☊
He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing. ☊ attention ☊
Can I have your attention please? ☊ attention ☊
If you want to pass your exams you'd better change your attitude! ☊ attitude ☊
attract sb to sb/sth: What first attracted me to her was her sense of humour. ☊ attract ☊
Your new glasses are very attractive. ☊ attractive ☊
That's one of the less attractive aspects of her personality. ☊ attractive ☊
Who is your favourite author? ☊ author ☊
She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses. ☊ authority ☊
awake sb: Her voice awoke the sleeping child. ☊ awake ☊
It took her some time to awake to the dangers of her situation. ☊ awake to sth ☊
I feel awful about forgetting her birthday. ☊ awful ☊
Write your name on the back of the cheque. ☊ back ☊
They had their hands tied behind their backs. ☊ back ☊
Back at home, her parents were worried. ☊ back ☊
Her parents backed her in her choice of career. ☊ back ☊
The rebels backed up their demands with threats. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
In spite of their very different backgrounds, they immediately became friends. ☊ background ☊
She felt that going back to live in her home town would be a backward step. ☊ backward ☊
She rocked backwards and forwards on her chair. ☊ backward(s) and forward(s) ☊
Those shoes are bad for her feet. ☊ bad ☊
It was the worst experience of her life. ☊ bad ☊
She's only trying to help, so don't think badly of her. ☊ badly ☊
She opened her bag (= her handbag ) and took out her comb. ☊ bag ☊
to check your bank balance (= to find out how much money there is in your account) ☊ balance ☊
She balanced the cup on her knee. ☊ balance ☊
Show your ticket at the barrier. ☊ barrier ☊
She used her family's history as a base for her novel. ☊ base ☊
She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications. ☊ basis ☊
a battle of wits (= when each side uses their ability to think quickly to try to win) ☊ battle ☊
battle (against sth): her long battle against cancer ☊ battle ☊
If you're looking for your file, it's on the table. ☊ be ☊
She has been in her room for hours. ☊ be ☊
Is your jacket real leather? ☊ be ☊
Karen wasn't beaten in any of her games, but all the others were. ☊ be ☊
The gull held the fish in its beak. ☊ beak ☊
She's alive—her heart is still beating. ☊ beat ☊
Their recent wins have proved they're still the ones to beat (= the most difficult team to beat). ☊ beat ☊
She became a lawyer as her father had before her. ☊ before ☊
Leave your keys at reception before departure. ☊ before ☊
The birth of their first child marked the beginning of a new era in their married life. ☊ beginning ☊
They behaved very badly towards their guests. ☊ behave ☊
The children always behave for their father. ☊ behave ☊
behave yourself: I want you to behave yourselves while I'm away. ☊ behave ☊
His behaviour towards her was becoming more and more aggressive. ☊ behaviour ☊
She knew that, whatever she decided, her family was right behind her. ☊ behind ☊
A society should be judged on its beliefs and values. ☊ belief ☊
Warning bells started ringing in her head as she sensed that something was wrong. ☊ bell ☊
Her work was well below average for the class. ☊ below ☊
She was bent over her desk writing a letter. ☊ bend ☊
Her careful make-up hid the signs of age beneath. ☊ beneath ☊
It will be to your benefit to arrive early. ☊ benefit ☊
It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits (= enjoying the results) of all her hard work. ☊ benefit ☊
Most crime victims benefit greatly by talking about their experiences. ☊ benefit ☊
He sat beside her all night. ☊ beside ☊
She was one of the best tennis players of her generation. ☊ best ☊
her best-known poem ☊ best ☊
Don't worry about the exam—just do your best. ☊ best ☊
The roses are past their best now. ☊ best ☊
Her work is getting better and better. ☊ better ☊
She's far better at science than her brother. ☊ better ☊
She's a lot better today. ☊ better ☊
Her promotion means she's $100 a week better off. ☊ be better off ☊
She's got nothing beyond her state pension. ☊ beyond ☊
She took the stage for her big moment. ☊ big ☊
She got on her bike and rode off. ☊ bike ☊
She always pays her bills on time. ☊ bill ☊
Please state your date and place of birth. ☊ birth ☊
Anne was French by birth but lived most of her life in Italy. ☊ birth ☊
Does your dog bite? ☊ bite ☊
She is very bitter about losing her job. ☊ bitter ☊
Sign your name in the blank space below. ☊ blank ☊
She turned to a blank page in her notebook. ☊ blank ☊
One of her parents is blind. ☊ blind ☊
One of the guards moved to block her path. ☊ block ☊
Is she a natural blonde (= Is her hair naturally blonde)? ☊ blonde ☊
Blood was pouring out of a cut on her head. ☊ blood ☊
It was a shattering blow to her pride. ☊ blow ☊
Give your nose a good blow (= clear it completely). ☊ blow ☊
Her hands were blue with cold. ☊ blue ☊
+ adj.: Her brother was born blind (= was blind when he was born). ☊ born ☊
She borrowed £2 000 from her parents. ☊ borrow ☊
That sprained ankle is still bothering her (= hurting). ☊ bother ☊
your bottom lip ☊ bottom ☊
Their house is at the bottom end of Bury Road (= the end furthest from where you enter the road). ☊ bottom ☊
Her eldest boy is at college. ☊ boy ☊
Champagne houses owe their success to brand image. ☊ brand ☊
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I thought of her. ☊ brave ☊
to break an agreement/a contract/a promise/your word ☊ break ☊
Their marriage has broken up. ☊ break up ☊
They've broken off their engagement. ☊ break sth off ☊
She's just broken up with her boyfriend. ☊ break up (with sb) ☊
Her breathing became steady and she fell asleep. ☊ breathing ☊
The rabbits are bred for their long coats. ☊ breed ☊
Her eyes were bright with tears. ☊ bright ☊
bring sb/sth (with you): Don't forget to bring your books with you. ☊ bring ☊
bring sb/sth to sth: She brought her boyfriend to the party. ☊ bring ☊
A crisis brings out the best in her. ☊ bring sth out ☊
The band have just brought out their second album. ☊ bring sth out ☊
The words burst from her in an angry rush. ☊ burst ☊
Their ambitions were finally dead and buried. ☊ bury ☊
Her job was to drum up (= increase) business. ☊ business ☊
busy with sth/sb: Kate's busy with her homework. ☊ busy ☊
to button/unbutton your buttons ☊ button ☊
Have you found a buyer for your house ? ☊ buyer ☊
I could tell by the look on her face that something terrible had happened. ☊ by ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: It is impossible to calculate what influence he had on her life. ☊ calculate ☊
call (out) to sb (for sth): She called out to her father for help. ☊ call ☊
call sb: They called their first daughter after her grandmother. ☊ call ☊
They have called off their engagement (= decided not to get married). ☊ call sth off ☊
What's their son called? ☊ called ☊
Her voice was surprisingly calm. ☊ calm ☊
Are you prepared to tell your story on camera? ☊ on camera ☊
She could feel a lump in her breast. ☊ can ☊
capacity to do sth: your capacity to enjoy life ☊ capacity ☊
She chose her words with care. ☊ care ☊
She takes great care of her clothes. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
care that...: She doesn't seem to care that he's been married four times before. ☊ care ☊
She moved back home to care for her elderly parents. ☊ care for sb ☊
She has been concentrating on her career. ☊ career ☊
That will be a good career move (= something that will help your career). ☊ career ☊
She started her career as an English teacher. ☊ career ☊
She threw her coat carelessly onto the chair. ☊ carelessly ☊
She carried her baby in her arms. ☊ carry ☊
Carry on with your work while I'm away. ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
When does her case come before the court? ☊ case ☊
In your case, we are prepared to be lenient. ☊ case ☊
catch (in/on sth): Her dress caught on a nail. ☊ catch ☊
He caught hold of her arm as she tried to push past him. ☊ catch ☊
Animal welfare campaigners raised £70 000 for their cause last year. ☊ cause ☊
Doctors say her condition is causing some concern. ☊ cause ☊
How do people celebrate New Year in your country? ☊ celebrate ☊
Her triumph was a cause for celebration. ☊ celebration ☊
a party in celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary ☊ celebration ☊
I talked to her on my cell phone. ☊ cell phone ☊
They refused to release their hostages unless certain conditions were met. ☊ certain ☊
I felt there was a certain coldness in her manner. ☊ certain ☊
She wore a heavy gold chain around her neck. ☊ chain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
chain sb/sth to sb/sth: She chained her bicycle to the gate. ☊ chain ☊
Their legal challenge was unsuccessful. ☊ challenge ☊
She does not like anyone challenging her authority. ☊ challenge ☊
This is your big chance (= opportunity for success). ☊ chance ☊
change into sth: She changed into her swimsuit. ☊ change ☊
change sth (to sth): Marie changed her name when she got married. ☊ change ☊
She changed her name to his. ☊ change ☊
Her life changed completely when she won the lottery. ☊ change ☊
change sb/sth (from A) to/into B: With a wave of her magic wand, she changed the frog into a handsome prince. ☊ change ☊
Everyone admires her strength of character and determination. ☊ character ☊
charge for sth: Do you think museums should charge for admission? ☊ charge ☊
charge sth to sth: They charge the calls to their credit-card account. ☊ charge ☊
chat (to/with sb): My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends. ☊ chat ☊
chat about sth/sb: What were you chatting about? ☊ chat ☊
I had a long chat with her. ☊ chat ☊
She is accused of attempting to cheat the taxman. ☊ cheat ☊
Check your work before handing it in. ☊ check ☊
Guests should check out of their rooms by noon. ☊ check out (of...) ☊
Check over your work for mistakes. ☊ check over/through sth ☊
The drugs were found in their car during a routine check by police. ☊ check ☊
She gasped for breath, her chest heaving. ☊ chest ☊
choose sth: Sarah chose her words carefully. ☊ choose ☊
Anne Boleyn had her head chopped off. ☊ chop sth off (sth) ☊
I know I can trust her in any circumstance. ☊ circumstance ☊
She never discovered the true circumstances of her birth. ☊ circumstance ☊
Grants are awarded according to your financial circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
You could have claimed the cost of the hotel room from your insurance. ☊ claim ☊
claim (on sth) (for sth): You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train. ☊ claim ☊
You can make a claim on your insurance policy. ☊ claim ☊
Make sure your claims for expenses are submitted by the end of the month. ☊ claim ☊
She is the youngest in her class. ☊ class ☊
It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy. ☊ clean ☊
Keep your room neat and clean. ☊ clean ☊
She was in Australia but I could hear her voice as clear as a bell. ☊ clear ☊
You'll need to keep a clear head for your interview. ☊ clear ☊
Admitting her mistake may have been quite a clever move on her part. ☊ clever ☊
Click here to add your opinion to the survey. ☊ click ☊
Social workers must always consider the best interests of their clients. ☊ client ☊
She is very close to her father. ☊ close ☊
She and her father are very close. ☊ close ☊
The groom and his close family took their places. ☊ close ☊
Their birthdays are very close together. ☊ close ☊
She closely resembled her mother at the same age. ☊ closely ☊
She had closeted herself away in her room. ☊ closet ☊
a coach station (= where coaches start and end their journey) ☊ coach ☊
Tap your code number into the machine. ☊ code ☊
Her manner was cold and distant. ☊ cold ☊
You'll catch your death of cold (= used to warn sb they could become ill if they do not keep warm in cold weather). ☊ cold ☊
She was taken to hospital after her collapse at work. ☊ collapse ☊
collect sb (from...): She's gone to collect her son from school. ☊ collect ☊
Your suit will be ready for collection on Tuesday. ☊ collection ☊
Her hair is a reddish-brown colour. ☊ colour ☊
colour sth: How long have you been colouring (= dyeing ) your hair? ☊ colour ☊
Their divorce filled a lot of column inches in the national papers (= got a lot of attention). ☊ column ☊
I always read her column in the local paper. ☊ column ☊
come as sth: Her death came as a terrible shock to us. ☊ come ☊
Their trip to France didn't come up to expectations. ☊ come up to sth ☊
When is her new novel coming out? ☊ come out ☊
She has over a thousand pounds a month coming in from her investments. ☊ come in ☊
Where does her attitude come from? ☊ come from sth ☊
If she spent five years in Paris, how come her French is so bad? ☊ how come (...)? ☊
I never feel very comfortable in her presence. ☊ comfortable ☊
You should be able to live comfortably on your allowance. ☊ comfortably ☊
For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life. ☊ command ☊
I don't feel I can comment on their decision. ☊ comment ☊
+ speech: 'Not his best performance,' she commented to the woman sitting next to her. ☊ comment ☊
commit sb/yourself to do sth: Both sides committed themselves to settle the dispute peacefully. ☊ commit ☊
Women very often have to juggle work with their family commitments. ☊ commitment ☊
Her nervousness was communicating itself to the children. ☊ communicate ☊
I enjoy Jo's company (= I enjoy being with her). ☊ company ☊
She enjoys her own company (= being by herself) when she is travelling. ☊ company ☊
compare A and B: It is interesting to compare their situation and ours. ☊ compare ☊
Their prices compare favourably with those of their competitors. ☊ compare ☊
comparison (with sth): It is difficult to make a comparison with her previous book—they are completely different. ☊ comparison ☊
Young children will usually compete for their mother's attention. ☊ compete ☊
She's just completed a master's degree in Law. ☊ complete ☊
I've completely forgotten her name. ☊ completely ☊
She gave up German in order to concentrate on her French. ☊ concentrate on sth ☊
What are your main concerns as a writer? ☊ concern ☊
parents' concern for their children ☊ concern ☊
concern (for sth/sb): She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety. ☊ concern ☊
concerned for sth: He didn't seem in the least concerned for her safety. ☊ concerned ☊
conclude from sth that...: He concluded from their remarks that they were not in favour of the plan. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude sth (with sth): The commission concluded its investigation last month. ☊ conclude ☊
She concluded her speech with a quotation from Shakespeare. ☊ conclude ☊
They have agreed to the ceasefire provided their conditions are met. ☊ condition ☊
She shouldn't be driving in her condition (= because she is pregnant). ☊ condition ☊
While girls lack confidence, boys often overestimate their abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
The players all have confidence in their manager. ☊ confidence ☊
She has every confidence in her students' abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
Please write to confirm your reservation (= say that it is definite). ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sth: After a six-month probationary period, her position was confirmed. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sb in sth: I'm very happy to confirm you in your post. ☊ confirm ☊
She found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career. ☊ conflict ☊
Her diary was a record of her inner conflict. ☊ conflict ☊
She knew that she had to confront her fears. ☊ confront ☊
He confronted her with a choice between her career or their relationship. ☊ confront ☊
Her unexpected arrival threw us into total confusion. ☊ confusion ☊
I am writing to you in connection with your recent job application. ☊ in connection with sb/sth ☊
Two hundred people lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the merger. ☊ consequence ☊
to suffer/face/take the consequences of your actions ☊ consequence ☊
Her style of dress was never conservative. ☊ conservative ☊
consider sth: She considered her options. ☊ consider ☊
Who do you consider (to be) responsible for the accident? ☊ consider ☊
Their kindness and consideration will not be forgotten. ☊ consideration ☊
Their diet consisted largely of vegetables. ☊ consist of sb/sth ☊
consult sb: If the pain continues, consult your doctor. ☊ consult ☊
consult sb about sth: Have you consulted your lawyer about this? ☊ consult ☊
consult with sb (about/on sth): Consult with your physician about possible treatments. ☊ consult ☊
In her job she often comes into contact with (= meets) lawyers. ☊ contact ☊
She blushed at the sudden contact of his hand against her arm. ☊ contact ☊
She's lost contact with (= no longer sees or writes to) her son. ☊ contact ☊
I finally made contact with (= succeeded in speaking to or meeting) her in Paris. ☊ contact ☊
The organization put me in contact with other people in a similar position (= gave me their addresses or telephone numbers). ☊ contact ☊
Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies. ☊ contain ☊
Your tone of voice is as important as the content of what you have to say. ☊ content ☊
Her poetry has a good deal of political content. ☊ content ☊
She will continue in her present job until a replacement can be found. ☊ continue ☊
Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health. ☊ continuous ☊
She was in continuous employment until the age of sixty-five. ☊ continuous ☊
The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood. ☊ contrast ☊
When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast. ☊ contrast ☊
Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises. ☊ contrast ☊
Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply. ☊ contrast ☊
Medical negligence was said to have contributed to her death. ☊ contribute ☊
She struggled to keep control of her voice. ☊ control ☊
She lost control of her car on the ice. ☊ control ☊
In spite of all her family problems, she's really in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
The children are completely out of control since their father left. ☊ be/get/run/etc. out of control ☊
Please keep your dog under control! ☊ bring/get/keep sth under control ☊
Try to control your breathing. ☊ control ☊
control what/how, etc...: Parents should control what their kids watch on television. ☊ control ☊
She's very conventional in her views. ☊ conventional ☊
I had a long conversation with her the other day. ☊ conversation ☊
convince sb/yourself (of sth): You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job. ☊ convince ☊
convince sb/yourself (that)...: I'd convinced myself (that) I was right. ☊ convince ☊
Her voice was cool and dismissive. ☊ cool ☊
The evening breeze cooled her face. ☊ cool ☊
copy sth (from sth) (into/onto sth): She copied the phone number into her address book. ☊ copy ☊
She copies everything her sister does. ☊ copy ☊
Their tactics have been copied by other terrorist organizations. ☊ copy ☊
Write your address in the top right-hand corner of the letter. ☊ corner ☊
Read through your work and correct any mistakes that you find. ☊ correct ☊
Their eyesight can be corrected in just a few minutes by the use of a laser. ☊ correct ☊
They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier. ☊ correct ☊
She saved him from the fire but at the cost of her own life (= she died). ☊ cost ☊
Such behaviour could cost you your place in the team. ☊ cost ☊
Could I use your phone, please? ☊ could ☊
Taking her courage in both hands, she opened the door and walked in. ☊ take your courage in both hands ☊
Her lawyer made a statement outside the court. ☊ court ☊
They took their landlord to court for breaking the contract. ☊ court ☊
She can't pay her tax and is facing court action. ☊ court ☊
The show barely covered its costs. ☊ cover ☊
She covered her face with her hands. ☊ cover ☊
Her face was on the cover (= the front cover) of every magazine. ☊ cover ☊
a herd of dairy cows (= cows kept for their milk) ☊ cow ☊
Her lips were dry and cracked. ☊ crack ☊
She passed her tongue over her cracked lips and tried to speak. ☊ cracked ☊
chefs who learned their craft in top hotels ☊ craft ☊
Would you like milk or cream in your coffee? ☊ cream ☊
Create a new directory and put all your files into it. ☊ create ☊
Your credit limit is now £2 000. ☊ credit ☊
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer). ☊ crisis ☊
Their marriage has reached crisis point. ☊ crisis ☊
Your decision is critical to our future. ☊ critical ☊
A look of annoyance crossed her face. ☊ cross ☊
Parents play a crucial role in preparing their child for school. ☊ crucial ☊
Her eyes were cruel and hard. ☊ cruel ☊
Her father's death was a cruel blow. ☊ cruel ☊
Her answer was greeted with cries of outrage. ☊ cry ☊
Her suicide attempt was really a cry for help. ☊ cry ☊
Her hair was a mass of curls. ☊ curl ☊
your current employer ☊ current ☊
Birds use warm air currents to help their flight. ☊ current ☊
The curtain has fallen on her long and distinguished career (= her career has ended). ☊ curtain ☊
the delicate curve of her ear ☊ curve ☊
cut sth (from...) (to...): Could you cut your essay from 5 000 to 3 000 words? ☊ cut ☊
cut sth: She cut her finger on a piece of glass. ☊ cut ☊
They were cut off for not paying their phone bill. ☊ cut sb/sth off ☊
The army was cut off from its base. ☊ cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth) ☊
Your hair could do with a cut (= it is too long). ☊ cut ☊
Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage. ☊ damage ☊
Smoking seriously damages your health. ☊ damage ☊
How many factory workers are in danger of losing their jobs? ☊ danger ☊
the hidden dangers in your home ☊ danger ☊
Please give your name, address and date of birth. ☊ date ☊
Thank you for your letter dated 24th March. ☊ date ☊
Her poems often deal with the subject of death. ☊ deal with sth ☊
She is used to dealing with all kinds of people in her job. ☊ deal with sb ☊
It's a deal! (= I agree to your terms) ☊ deal ☊
dear to sb: Her daughter is very dear to her. ☊ dear ☊
Her health was declining rapidly. ☊ decline ☊
soldiers who died in defence of their country ☊ defence ☊
When her brother was criticized she leapt to his defence. ☊ defence ☊
I have to say in her defence that she knew nothing about it beforehand. ☊ defence ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: Politicians are skilled at defending themselves against their critics. ☊ defend ☊
The look on her face was a definite sign that something was wrong. ☊ definite ☊
Her job demands a high degree of skill. ☊ degree ☊
We apologize for the delay in answering your letter. ☊ delay ☊
The jury finally delivered its verdict. ☊ deliver ☊
deliver sth: Do you have your milk delivered? ☊ deliver ☊
firms attempting to meet/satisfy their customers' demands (= to give them what they are asking for) ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate sth (to sb): Her job involves demonstrating new educational software. ☊ demonstrate ☊
Don't ask me about it—that's her department. ☊ be sb's department ☊
He gazed into the depths of her eyes. ☊ depth ☊
Her paintings reveal hidden depths (= unknown and interesting things about her character). ☊ depth ☊
the depth of her love ☊ depth ☊
She was deserted by her husband. ☊ desert ☊
The owl seems to have deserted its nest. ☊ desert ☊
enough money to satisfy all your desires ☊ desire ☊
Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts to control it. ☊ despite ☊
a tidal wave bringing death and destruction in its wake ☊ destruction ☊
determination to do sth: I admire her determination to get it right. ☊ determination ☊
Their relationship has developed over a number of years. ☊ develop ☊
Her son developed asthma when he was two. ☊ develop ☊
She devoted herself to her career. ☊ devote yourself to sb/sth ☊
They are devoted to their children. ☊ devoted ☊
She was wearing her diamonds (= jewellery with diamonds in it). ☊ diamond ☊
Her husband died suddenly last week. ☊ die ☊
The sound of their laughter died away. ☊ die away ☊
This species has nearly died out because its habitat is being destroyed. ☊ die out ☊
She noticed a marked difference in the children on her second visit. ☊ difference ☊
Your age shouldn't make any difference to whether you get the job or not. ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
Your writing is really difficult to read. ☊ difficult ☊
Protect your child from direct sunlight by using a sunscreen. ☊ direct ☊
Once again her life felt lacking in direction. ☊ direction ☊
The exhibition provides evidence of several new directions in her work. ☊ direction ☊
He drove her directly to her hotel. ☊ directly ☊
disagreement (with sb): They have had several disagreements with their neighbours. ☊ disagreement ☊
Her nervousness quickly disappeared once she was on stage. ☊ disappear ☊
Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to disappoint her fans. ☊ disappoint ☊
She wants to be an actress, but her parents disapprove. ☊ disapprove ☊
discover sb/sth + adj.: She was discovered dead at her home in Leeds. ☊ discover ☊
discover why, how, etc...: We never did discover why she gave up her job. ☊ discover ☊
Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research. ☊ discussion ☊
disgust (at/with sth): She expressed her disgust at the programme by writing a letter of complaint. ☊ disgust ☊
She wrinkled her nose in disgust at the smell. ☊ disgust ☊
Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there. ☊ dislike ☊
dismiss sb/sth: I think we can safely dismiss their objections. ☊ dismiss ☊
dismiss sth: Dismissing her fears, she climbed higher. ☊ dismiss ☊
The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work. ☊ display ☊
She displayed her bruises for all to see. ☊ display ☊
What was it that distinguished her from her classmates? ☊ distinguish ☊
Does your cat have any distinguishing marks? ☊ distinguish ☊
Can it ever be right to divide a mother from her child? ☊ divide ☊
She's divorcing her husband. ☊ divorce ☊
What do you do (= what is your job)? ☊ do ☊
What did she do for a living? ☊ do ☊
What have you been doing with yourselves (= how have you been passing the time)? ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
His income is double hers. ☊ double ☊
doubt sth: There seems no reason to doubt her story. ☊ doubt ☊
She bent down to pick up her glove. ☊ down ☊
Tears ran down her face. ☊ down ☊
Her hair hung down her back to her waist. ☊ down ☊
They dragged her from her bed. ☊ drag ☊
Her lifelong dream was to be a famous writer. ☊ dream ☊
She tried to turn her dream of running her own business into reality. ☊ dream ☊
dress sb (in sth): She dressed the children in their best clothes. ☊ dress ☊
The children spend hours dressing and undressing their dolls. ☊ dress ☊
She took to drink (= often drank too much alcohol) after her marriage broke up. ☊ drink ☊
She's been drinking heavily since she lost her job. ☊ drink ☊
Her constant nagging drove him away. ☊ drive sb away ☊
drop sth: She dropped her voice dramatically. ☊ drop ☊
You must drop your speed in built-up areas. ☊ drop ☊
Her mouth felt as dry as a bone (= completely dry). ☊ dry ☊
Hot sun and cold winds can soon dry out your skin. ☊ dry out, dry sth out ☊
The team's success was largely due to her efforts. ☊ due ☊
Her eyes were dull. ☊ dull ☊
Your duties will include setting up a new computer system. ☊ duty ☊
her dying wishes/words ☊ dying ☊
She earned a living as a part-time secretary. ☊ earn ☊
Your money would earn more in a high-interest account. ☊ earn ☊
As a teacher, she had earned the respect of her students. ☊ earn ☊
Their house isn't the easiest place to get to. ☊ easy ☊
She completed her formal education in 1995. ☊ education ☊
Her criticisms had the effect of discouraging him completely. ☊ effect ☊
Despite her ordeal, she seems to have suffered no ill effects. ☊ effect ☊
I admire the effective use of colour in her paintings. ☊ effective ☊
With (an) effort (= with difficulty) she managed to stop herself laughing. ☊ effort ☊
election (to sth): a year after her election to the committee ☊ election ☊
Yes I did give it to her. What else could I do? ☊ else ☊
Thanks for your email. ☊ email ☊
email sth (to sb): I'll email the documents to her. ☊ email ☊
email sb sth: I'll email her the documents. ☊ email ☊
embarrass sb: Her questions about my private life embarrassed me. ☊ embarrass ☊
it embarrasses sb to do sth: It embarrassed her to meet strange men in the corridor at night. ☊ embarrass ☊
Her remark was followed by an embarrassed silence. ☊ embarrassed ☊
embarrassed about sth: She's embarrassed about her height. ☊ embarrassed ☊
embarrassed to do sth: Some women are too embarrassed to consult their doctor about the problem. ☊ embarrassed ☊
Much to her embarrassment she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing. ☊ embarrassment ☊
Her resignation will be a severe embarrassment to the party. ☊ embarrassment ☊
She finally emerged from her room at noon. ☊ emerge ☊
emphasize that...: She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work. ☊ emphasize ☊
She swept her hair back from her face to emphasize her high cheekbones. ☊ emphasize ☊
She emptied her mind of all thoughts of home. ☊ empty ☊
She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table. ☊ empty ☊
Many factories emptied their waste into the river. ☊ empty ☊
The software enables you to create your own DVDs. ☊ enable ☊
Flaubert was her first encounter with French literature. ☊ encounter ☊
Her words were a great encouragement to them. ☊ encouragement ☊
Their long struggle ended in failure. ☊ end in sth ☊
After just one day, she had already made an enemy of her manager. ☊ enemy ☊
Their pleas failed to engage any sympathy. ☊ engage ☊
I phoned earlier but you were engaged (= using your phone). ☊ engaged ☊
Children seem to have lost their enjoyment in reading. ☊ enjoyment ☊
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). ☊ enquiry ☊
A note of defiance entered her voice. ☊ enter ☊
enthusiasm (for sth): I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
enthusiasm (for doing sth): She never lost her enthusiasm for teaching. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
entitle sb to sth: You will be entitled to your pension when you reach 65. ☊ entitle ☊
The children were surprised by the sudden entry of their teacher. ☊ entry ☊
Her hatred of religion is equalled only by her loathing for politicians. ☊ equal ☊
The money was divided equally among her four children. ☊ equally ☊
Send €20 or the equivalent in your own currency. ☊ equivalent ☊
There was no hope of escape from her disastrous marriage. ☊ escape ☊
For her, travel was an escape from the boredom of her everyday life. ☊ escape ☊
The article was essentially concerned with her relationship with her parents (= it dealt with other things, but this was the most important). ☊ essentially ☊
She's even more intelligent than her sister. ☊ even ☊
Even then she would not admit her mistake. ☊ even now/then ☊
She's going to her sister's for the evening. ☊ evening ☊
I could hear every word they said. ☊ every ☊
Every one of their CDs has been a hit. ☊ every ☊
On the evidence of their recent matches, it is unlikely the Spanish team will win the cup. ☊ evidence ☊
Her second husband was the exact opposite of her first (= completely different). ☊ exact ☊
Your answer is exactly right. ☊ exactly ☊
She has an exaggerated sense of her own importance. ☊ exaggerated ☊
She did well in her exams. ☊ exam ☊
She did well on her exams. ☊ exam ☊
Your proposals are still under examination. ☊ examination ☊
It is important to cite examples to support your argument. ☊ example ☊
example (to sb): Her courage is an example to us all. ☊ example ☊
You can all come? Excellent! ☊ excellent ☊
exchange A for B: You can exchange your currency for dollars in the hotel. ☊ exchange ☊
Juliet and David exchanged glances (= they looked at each other). ☊ exchange ☊
excited (about sth): The children were excited about opening their presents. ☊ excited ☊
excited (by sth): Don't get too excited by the sight of your name in print. ☊ excited ☊
The news caused great excitement among her friends. ☊ excitement ☊
In her excitement she dropped her glass. ☊ excitement ☊
Try excluding fat from your diet. ☊ exclude ☊
excuse (for doing sth): His excuse for forgetting her birthday was that he had lost his diary. ☊ excuse ☊
You don't have to make excuses for her (= try to think of reasons for her behaviour). ☊ excuse ☊
When she appeared in court she exercised her right to remain silent. ☊ exercise ☊
exhibit sth (at/in...): They will be exhibiting their new designs at the trade fairs. ☊ exhibit ☊
He made a quick exit to avoid meeting her. ☊ exit ☊
expect sth (from sb): Her parents expected high standards from her. ☊ expect ☊
expect sb to do sth: They expected all their children to be high achievers. ☊ expect ☊
Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children. ☊ expectation ☊
You can claim back your travelling/travel expenses. ☊ expense ☊
experience (of sth): It was her first experience of living alone. ☊ experience ☊
The government now has to explain its decision to the public. ☊ explain ☊
express sth: Teachers have expressed concern about the changes. ☊ express ☊
She expresses herself most fully in her paintings. ☊ express ☊
Her writing is full of colourful expressions. ☊ expression ☊
There was a worried expression on her face. ☊ expression ☊
The expression in her eyes told me something was wrong. ☊ expression ☊
Their frustration needs some form of expression. ☊ expression ☊
Careful maintenance can extend the life of your car. ☊ extend ☊
What's your extension number? ☊ extension ☊
She was given an extension to finish writing her thesis. ☊ extension ☊
The bank plans various extensions to its credit facilities. ☊ extension ☊
They went to extraordinary lengths to explain their behaviour. ☊ extraordinary ☊
Children will be removed from their parents only in extreme circumstances. ☊ extreme ☊
Their ideas are too extreme for me. ☊ extreme ☊
Their new CD is selling extremely well. ☊ extremely ☊
I would be extremely grateful if you could have a word with her. ☊ extremely ☊
Her eyes widened in horror. ☊ eye ☊
The birds build their nests in the rock face. ☊ face ☊
Her face lit up (= showed happiness) when she spoke of the past. ☊ face ☊
Sue's face was a picture (= she looked very surprised, angry, etc.) as she listened to her husband's speech. ☊ face ☊
You should have seen the look on her face when I told her! ☊ face ☊
At that time, her face was on the covers of all the magazines. ☊ face ☊
She had to face the fact that her life had changed forever. ☊ face ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
She is still coming to terms with the failure of her marriage. ☊ failure ☊
We could hear their voices growing fainter as they walked down the road. ☊ faint ☊
All her children are fair (= they all have fair hair). ☊ fair ☊
Her attitude could fairly be described as hostile. ☊ fairly ☊
Her friend's kindness has restored her faith in human nature. ☊ faith ☊
She was rewarded for her 40 years' faithful service with the company. ☊ faithful ☊
I have been a faithful reader of your newspaper for many years. ☊ faithful ☊
The events were faithfully recorded in her diary. ☊ faithfully ☊
Their profits have fallen by 30 per cent. ☊ fall ☊
Her voice fell to a whisper. ☊ fall ☊
Her hair fell over her shoulders in a mass of curls. ☊ fall ☊
They didn't want to raise any false hopes, but they believed her husband had escaped capture. ☊ FALSE ☊
Something about her voice was vaguely familiar. ☊ familiar ☊
your family background ☊ family ☊
It had been a success far beyond their expectations. ☊ far ☊
Plan your route in advance, using main roads as far as possible. ☊ far ☊
far back: The band made their first record as far back as 1990. ☊ far ☊
She's doing fine as far as French is concerned, it's her German I'm worried about. ☊ as/so far as sb/sth is concerned, as/so far as sb/sth goes ☊
We watched their ship moving gradually farther away. ☊ farther ☊
Her heart beat faster. ☊ fast ☊
He's proud of his children and blind to their faults. ☊ fault ☊
I love her for all her faults (= in spite of them). ☊ fault ☊
She loved all her grandchildren but Ann was her favourite. ☊ favourite ☊
They undertook to make their judgement without fear or favour. ☊ without fear or favour ☊
Her eyes are her most striking feature. ☊ feature ☊
She felt her mother's death very deeply. ☊ feel ☊
We all felt the force of her arguments. ☊ feel ☊
feel it to be sth: She felt it to be her duty to tell the police. ☊ feel ☊
feel it + noun: She felt it her duty to tell the police. ☊ feel ☊
feel as if/though...: Her head felt as if it would burst. ☊ feel ☊
She could not feel her legs. ☊ feel ☊
I kept off the subject of divorce so as to spare her feelings. ☊ feeling ☊
She had mixed feelings about giving up her job. ☊ feeling ☊
She caught a fever on her travels in Africa, and died. ☊ fever ☊
Players are only reselected if they retain their form on the field (= when they are playing a match). ☊ field ☊
All of them are experts in their chosen field. ☊ field ☊
It's her fifth birthday. ☊ fifth ☊
Her mother had just given birth to another child, her fifth. ☊ fifth ☊
She'll fight like a tiger to protect her children. ☊ fight ☊
fight (to do sth): Workers won their fight to stop compulsory redundancies. ☊ fight ☊
figure (as sth) (in/on/among sth): Do I still figure in your plans? ☊ figure ☊
It did not figure high on her list of priorities. ☊ figure ☊
Your application will be kept on file (= in a file, to be used later). ☊ file ☊
Her eyes suddenly filled with tears. ☊ fill ☊
She put a new film in her camera. ☊ film ☊
I'd like to return to the final point you made. ☊ final ☊
I finally managed to get her attention. ☊ finally ☊
And finally, I would like to thank you all for coming here today. ☊ finally ☊
find sth + adj.: You may find your illness hard to accept. ☊ find ☊
You may find it hard to accept your illness. ☊ find ☊
Her blood was found to contain poison. ☊ find ☊
it is found that...: It was found that her blood contained poison. ☊ find ☊
She'd been seeing the boy for a while, but didn't want her parents to find out. ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
She has inherited her mother's fine features (= a small nose, mouth, etc.). ☊ fine ☊
Don't worry. Your speech was fine. ☊ fine ☊
He tried to appeal to their finer feelings (= feelings of duty, love, etc.). ☊ fine ☊
He was about to speak but she raised a finger to her lips. ☊ finger ☊
She finished law school last year. ☊ finish ☊
They finished off the show with one of their most famous songs. ☊ finish sth off ☊
Their marriage was finished. ☊ finished ☊
Their vehicle came under fire (= was being shot at). ☊ fire ☊
She got fired from her first job. ☊ fire ☊
'No,' she repeated, her voice firmer this time. ☊ firm ☊
Her handshake was cool and firm. ☊ firm ☊
your first impressions ☊ first ☊
Fish forms the main part of their diet. ☊ fish ☊
fit sth: The facts certainly fit your theory. ☊ fit ☊
Do these plans fit in with your arrangements? ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
fit to do sth: Your car isn't fit to be on the road! ☊ fit ☊
Their prices are fixed until the end of the year (= will not change before then). ☊ fix ☊
flood sth: She looked away as the colour flooded her cheeks. ☊ flood ☊
Memories of her childhood came flooding back. ☊ flood ☊
Her office is on the second floor. ☊ floor ☊
Their house is on three floors (= it has three floors). ☊ floor ☊
Blood flowed from a cut on her head. ☊ flow ☊
She gasped and her hand flew to her mouth. ☊ fly ☊
It took a few moments for her eyes to focus in the dark. ☊ focus ☊
focus on sb/sth: Let your eyes focus on objects that are further away from you. ☊ focus ☊
When she heard the news, her legs just folded under her (= she fell). ☊ fold ☊
the folds of her dress ☊ fold ☊
Her eyes followed him everywhere (= she was looking at him all the time). ☊ follow ☊
follow sth with sth: Follow your treatment with plenty of rest. ☊ follow ☊
follow sth up with sth: They follow up their March show with four UK dates next month. ☊ follow ☊
He followed her into the house. ☊ follow ☊
She followed her mother into the medical profession. ☊ follow ☊
Wherever she led, they followed. ☊ follow ☊
You should follow up your phone call with an email or a letter. ☊ follow sth up ☊
Please wipe your feet (= your shoes) on the mat. ☊ foot ☊
I took her classes for her while she was sick. ☊ for ☊
soldiers fighting for their country ☊ for ☊
They are anxious for her safety. ☊ for ☊
Are you learning English for pleasure or for your work? ☊ for ☊
The town is famous for its cathedral. ☊ for ☊
He didn't answer for fear of hurting her. ☊ for ☊
She's tall for her age. ☊ for ☊
They realized the force of her argument. ☊ force ☊
You could tell she was foreign by the way she dressed. ☊ foreign ☊
After her death, their lives changed forever. ☊ forever ☊
forgive sb/yourself (for sth/for doing sth): I'll never forgive her for what she did. ☊ forgive ☊
her slender form ☊ form ☊
I filled in/out a form on their website. ☊ form ☊
Young children are beginning their formal education sometimes as early as four years old. ☊ formal ☊
You don't have to spend a fortune to give your family tasty, healthy meals. ☊ fortune ☊
She is hoping her US debut will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
Her family founded the college in 1895. ☊ found ☊
Her blonde hair framed her face. ☊ frame ☊
If Sarah is free for lunch I'll take her out. ☊ free ☊
What do you like to do in your free time (= when you are not working)? ☊ free ☊
They had to be cut free from their car after the accident. ☊ free ☊
He managed to free his arms from their bonds. ☊ free ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
She has always given freely of her time. ☊ freely ☊
The smile froze on her lips. ☊ freeze ☊
Her calls became less frequent. ☊ frequent ☊
Her hair smelled fresh and newly washed. ☊ fresh ☊
You can tell a lot about a person from their handwriting. ☊ from ☊
Write your name in the front of the book (= the first few pages). ☊ front ☊
She spends all day sitting in front of (= working at) her computer. ☊ in front of ☊
She is now entitled to put 'Professor' in front of her name. ☊ in front of ☊
Their house is the one with the big garden in front. ☊ in front ☊
Her life was too full to find time for hobbies. ☊ full ☊
Many people don't use their computers to their full potential. ☊ full ☊
Fill in your full name and address. ☊ full ☊
She could only nod, because her mouth was full. ☊ full ☊
I fully understand your motives. ☊ fully ☊
She's really fun to be with. ☊ fun ☊
The cat carefully licked its fur. ☊ fur ☊
a fur farm (= where animals are bred and killed for their fur) ☊ fur ☊
Think further back into your childhood. ☊ further ☊
Her future is uncertain. ☊ future ☊
gain sb sth: Her unusual talent gained her worldwide recognition. ☊ gain ☊
Our loss is their gain. ☊ gain ☊
Leave a gap between your car and the next. ☊ gap ☊
Can you all gather round? I've got something to tell you. ☊ gather ☊
gather sth: People slowly gathered their belongings and left the hall. ☊ gather ☊
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular. ☊ in general ☊
Be gentle with her! ☊ gentle ☊
Ladies and gentlemen! Can I have your attention, please? ☊ gentleman ☊
Parents are always anxious for their children to get on. ☊ get on ☊
She's got her old job back. ☊ get sth back ☊
She's never really got on with her sister. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
She and her sister have never really got on. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
She can't get over her shyness. ☊ get over sth ☊
get doing sth: I hope to get around to answering your letter next week. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
Thank you for your generous gift. ☊ gift ☊
She looked up from her work and gave a yawn (= yawned). ☊ give ☊
Her work has given pleasure to (= pleased) millions of readers. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: He gave her a kiss (= kissed her). ☊ give ☊
She gave a reading from her latest volume of poetry. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: She'd given the bug to all her colleagues. ☊ give ☊
We need your help—please give generously. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: Give the letter to your mother when you've read it. ☊ give ☊
She gave her ticket to the woman at the check-in desk. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: What are you giving your father for his birthday? ☊ give ☊
She wants a job that gives her more responsibility. ☊ give ☊
I'll give you (= allow you to have) ten minutes to prepare your answer. ☊ give ☊
He sticks to her like glue (= never leaves her). ☊ glue ☊
Her eyes were glued to the screen (= she did not stop watching it). ☊ be glued to sth ☊
Her hair is going grey. ☊ go ☊
How's it going (= is your life enjoyable, successful, etc. at the moment)? ☊ go ☊
go to do sth: She has gone to see her sister this weekend. ☊ go ☊
Once you have made this decision, there will be no going back (= you will not be able to change your mind). ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
Their family goes back to the time of the Pilgrim Fathers. ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
I'm going around to my sister's (= her house) later. ☊ go around/round (to...) ☊
All her property went to her eldest son (= when she died). ☊ go to sb/sth ☊
Their goal was to eradicate malaria. ☊ goal ☊
Giving her that money was a good thing to do. ☊ good ☊
Don't you think talking to her would do some good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
I'm sure a few days off would do you a power of good (= improve your health). ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
She didn't even say goodbye to her mother . ☊ goodbye ☊
She got good grades on her exams. ☊ grade ☊
New Yorkers built their city on a grand scale. ☊ grand ☊
The children are staying with their grandparents. ☊ grandparent ☊
She seemed to take it for granted that I would go with her to New York. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
Her husband was always there and she just took him for granted. ☊ take sb/sth for granted ☊
grateful (to sb) (for sth): I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help. ☊ grateful ☊
Grateful thanks are due to the following people for their help... ☊ grateful ☊
Her death was a great shock to us all. ☊ great ☊
Your help would be greatly appreciated. ☊ greatly ☊
I thought I was on safe ground (= talking about a suitable subject) discussing music with her. ☊ ground ☊
They are fighting the Conservatives on their own ground. ☊ ground ☊
Students stood around in groups waiting for their results. ☊ group ☊
She asked her students to get into groups of four. ☊ group ☊
The performance improved as their confidence grew. ☊ grow ☊
Their children have all grown up and left home now. ☊ grow up ☊
guarantee to do sth: We guarantee to deliver your goods within a week. ☊ guarantee ☊
Guests should vacate their rooms by 10.30 a.m. ☊ guest ☊
She took her arm and guided her across the busy road. ☊ guide ☊
He guided her hand to his face. ☊ guide ☊
He pointed/aimed the gun at her head. ☊ gun ☊
The police officers drew their guns (= took them out so they were ready to use). ☊ gun ☊
She often wears her hair loose. ☊ hair ☊
He struck her on the head with a hammer. ☊ hammer ☊
Ian placed a hand on her shoulder. ☊ hand ☊
The crowd threw up their hands (= lifted them into the air) in dismay. ☊ hand ☊
You must all hand in your projects by the end of next week. ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
to hand in your notice/resignation (= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them) ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
She resigned and handed over to one of her younger colleagues. ☊ hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb) ☊
You've got to hand it to her—she's a great cook. ☊ have (got) to hand it to sb ☊
She's very good at handling her patients. ☊ handle ☊
We hung her portrait above the fireplace. ☊ hang ☊
A cigarette hung from her lips. ☊ hang ☊
hang sth: She hung her head in shame. ☊ hang ☊
Her hair hung down to her waist. ☊ hang ☊
Do you know what happened to Gill Lovecy (= have you any news about her)? ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
And they all lived happily ever after (= used as the end of a fairy tale ). ☊ happily ☊
She was happy enough with her performance. ☊ happy ☊
Her eyes shone with happiness. ☊ happiness ☊
Their grandchildren are a constant source of happiness. ☊ happiness ☊
You can hardly expect her to do it for free. ☊ hardly ☊
These revelations will harm her chances of winning the election. ☊ harm ☊
He was her most hated enemy. ☊ hate ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
hatred (for/of sb/sth): She felt nothing but hatred for her attacker. ☊ hatred ☊
She had some friends with her. ☊ have ☊
She had her bag stolen. ☊ have ☊
The boys hung their heads in shame. ☊ head ☊
She always has her head in a book (= is always reading). ☊ head ☊
Where are you two headed? ☊ head ☊
heal sth: This will help to heal your cuts and scratches. ☊ heal ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ health ☊
Your (very) good health! (= said before drinking alcohol to express good wishes for sb's health and happiness) ☊ health ☊
sb/sth is heard to do sth: She has been heard to make threats to her former lover. ☊ hear ☊
I hear what you're saying (= I have listened to your opinion), but you're wrong. ☊ hear ☊
I was delighted to hear your good news. ☊ hear ☊
I haven't heard anything from her for months. ☊ hear from sb, hear sth from sb ☊
Her hearing is poor. ☊ hearing ☊
Her novels tend to deal with affairs of the heart. ☊ heart ☊
Her father carried a heavy burden of responsibility. ☊ heavy ☊
She is still at the height of her powers. ☊ height ☊
The crisis was at its height in May. ☊ height ☊
She worries about her height (= that she is too tall). ☊ height ☊
She is the same height as her sister. ☊ height ☊
Her parents made her life hell. ☊ hell ☊
help sb (to) do sth: The college's aim is to help students (to) achieve their aspirations. ☊ help ☊
I always end up having an argument with her, I don't know why, I just can't help it. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
She won't be invited again, not if I can help it (= if I can do anything to prevent it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
Thank you for all your help. ☊ help ☊
None of this would have been possible without their help. ☊ help ☊
She stopped smoking with the help of her family and friends. ☊ help ☊
Meg loves her job. ☊ her ☊
Here is your opportunity. ☊ here ☊
The Olympic team were given a hero's welcome on their return home. ☊ hero ☊
His eyes met hers. ☊ hers ☊
a friend of hers ☊ hers ☊
hide sb/sth from sth: They hid me from the police in their attic. ☊ hide ☊
hide yourself (+ adv.prep.): She hides herself away in her office all day. ☊ hide ☊
No amount of make-up could hide her age. ☊ hide ☊
She struggled to hide her disappointment. ☊ hide ☊
She's aiming high (= hoping to be very successful) in her exams. ☊ high ☊
Her novels are very highly regarded. ☊ highly ☊
She broke her hip in the fall. ☊ hip ☊
You must place these events in their historical context. ☊ historical ☊
She hit him on the head with her umbrella. ☊ hit ☊
They are about to release an album of their greatest hits. ☊ hit ☊
She played all her old hits. ☊ hit ☊
Her new series is a smash hit. ☊ hit ☊
Her hobbies include swimming and gardening. ☊ hobby ☊
We can hold your reservation for three days. ☊ hold ☊
I held the mouse by its tail. ☊ hold ☊
The girl held her father's hand tightly. ☊ hold ☊
She just managed to hold back her anger. ☊ hold sth back ☊
It's very windy—you'd better hold on to your hat. ☊ hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb ☊
His hold on her arm tightened. ☊ hold ☊
Her stomach felt hollow with fear. ☊ hollow ☊
Jane left England and made Greece her home. ☊ home ☊
Hopefully the doctors will allow her home tomorrow. ☊ home ☊
honest (about sth): Are you being completely honest about your feelings? ☊ honest ☊
She told me all her hopes, dreams and fears. ☊ hope ☊
They have high hopes for their children. ☊ hope ☊
Her eyes were wide with horror. ☊ horror ☊
Her cheeks were hot with embarrassment. ☊ hot ☊
What are your office hours? ☊ hour ☊
'Her behaviour was very odd.' 'How so? ' ☊ how ☊
He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain. ☊ humorous ☊
She has her very own brand of humour. ☊ humour ☊
her hundredth birthday ☊ hundredth ☊
The kids hurried to open their presents. ☊ hurry ☊
Martha's hurt pride showed in her eyes. ☊ hurt ☊
She waited, husbanding her strength for her next visitors. ☊ husband ☊
The whole idea of going was so that we could meet her new boyfriend. ☊ idea ☊
Her family expected her to go to college, but she had other ideas. ☊ idea ☊
identify sb/sth: She was able to identify her attacker. ☊ identify ☊
Passengers were asked to identify their own suitcases before they were put on the plane. ☊ identify ☊
Their identities were kept secret. ☊ identity ☊
She went through an identity crisis in her teens (= was not sure of who she was or of her place in society). ☊ identity ☊
She glares at me if I go near her desk. ☊ if ☊
Listen to the tune and see if you can remember the words. ☊ if ☊
If she has any weakness, it is her Italian. ☊ if ☊
If only I knew her name. ☊ if only ☊
We cannot afford to ignore their advice. ☊ ignore ☊
She ignored him and carried on with her work. ☊ ignore ☊
Her father is seriously ill in St Luke's hospital. ☊ ill ☊
We must listen to their problems, real or imaginary. ☊ imaginary ☊
Don't let your imagination run away with you (= don't use too much imagination). ☊ imagination ☊
Use your imagination! (= used to tell sb that they will have to guess the answer to the question they have asked you, usually because it is obvious or embarrassing) ☊ imagination ☊
imagine what, how, etc...: Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years? ☊ imagine ☊
imagine doing sth: She imagined walking into the office and handing in her resignation. ☊ imagine ☊
The director is standing on her immediate right. ☊ immediate ☊
Her speech made a profound impact on everyone. ☊ impact ☊
impatient (with sb/sth): Try not to be too impatient with her. ☊ impatient ☊
They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions. ☊ implication ☊
State your reasons in order of importance. ☊ importance ☊
She didn't want to impose her values on her family. ☊ impose ☊
It was noticeable how a few people managed to impose their will on the others. ☊ impose ☊
impressed by/with sb/sth: We were all impressed by her enthusiasm. ☊ impressed ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: There is still room for improvement in your work. ☊ improvement ☊
This is a great improvement on your previous work. ☊ improvement ☊
She got in her car and drove off. ☊ in ☊
dressed in their best clothes ☊ in ☊
She was not lacking in courage. ☊ in ☊
include doing sth: Your duties include typing letters and answering the telephone. ☊ include ☊
include sb/sth (as/in/on sth): You should include some examples in your essay. ☊ include ☊
They receive a proportion of their income from the sale of goods and services. ☊ income ☊
Students should aim to become more independent of their teachers. ☊ independent ☊
'What are they doing here?' he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway. ☊ indicate ☊
influence (over sb/sth): Her parents no longer have any real influence over her. ☊ influence ☊
influence (with sb): She could probably exert her influence with the manager and get you a job. ☊ influence ☊
Research shows that most young smokers are influenced by their friends. ☊ influence ☊
I don't want to influence you. It must be your own decision. ☊ influence ☊
influence sb to do sth: She was influenced to take up voluntary work by her teacher. ☊ influence ☊
Inform me at once if there are any changes in her condition. ☊ inform ☊
You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
She did it on her own initiative (= without anyone telling her to do it). ☊ initiative ☊
There must be an innocent explanation for her behaviour. ☊ innocent ☊
They insist on playing their music late at night. ☊ insist on doing sth ☊
In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company. ☊ in the first instance ☊
She said nothing, preferring instead to save her comments till later. ☊ instead ☊
Can you claim for the loss on your insurance? ☊ insurance ☊
intend sb sth: He intended her no harm (= it was not his plan to harm her). ☊ intend ☊
The bullet missed its intended target. ☊ intended ☊
I have every intention of paying her back what I owe her. ☊ intention ☊
Her main interests are music and tennis. ☊ interest ☊
These plants will add interest to your garden in winter. ☊ interest ☊
interested (to do sth): We would be interested to hear your views on this subject. ☊ interested ☊
Her account makes interesting reading. ☊ interesting ☊
interpret sth as sth: I didn't know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal. ☊ interpret ☊
She couldn't speak much English so her children had to interpret for her. ☊ interpret ☊
Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events. ☊ interpretation ☊
The birth of her son was a minor interruption to her career. ☊ interruption ☊
He ignored her interruptions. ☊ interruption ☊
invite sb to sth: Have you been invited to their party? ☊ invite ☊
invite sb to do sth: Readers are invited to email their comments to us. ☊ invite ☊
involve yourself (in sth): Parents should involve themselves in their child's education. ☊ involve ☊
her growing involvement with contemporary music ☊ involvement ☊
Her baby's due next month. She hopes it will be a boy. ☊ it ☊
When the factory closes, it will mean 500 people losing their jobs. ☊ it ☊
He's only talking to her to make you jealous. ☊ jealous ☊
the sheer joy of being with her again ☊ joy ☊
Judging by her last letter, they are having a wonderful time. ☊ judge ☊
Who am I to pass judgement on her behaviour? (= to criticize it) ☊ judgement ☊
It was, in her judgement, the wrong thing to do. ☊ judgement ☊
The story then jumps from her childhood in New York to her first visit to London. ☊ jump ☊
Her heart jumped when she heard the news. ☊ jump ☊
just like...: She looks just like her mother. ☊ just ☊
She's just as smart as her sister. ☊ just ☊
She has just been telling us about her trip to Rome. ☊ just ☊
'Did you reach your sales target?' 'Just about.' ☊ just about ☊
Who can deny the justice of their cause? ☊ justice ☊
She felt fully justified in asking for her money back. ☊ justified ☊
justify sth: Her success had justified the faith her teachers had put in her. ☊ justify ☊
keen on doing sth: She's not keen on being told what to do. ☊ keen ☊
She kept her promise to visit them. ☊ keep ☊
She kept her past secret from us all. ☊ keep ☊
Keep your passport in a safe place. ☊ keep ☊
I keep all her letters. ☊ keep ☊
She had trouble keeping her balance. ☊ keep ☊
If you do not keep up with the payments you could lose your home. ☊ keep up with sth ☊
Check your answers in the key at the back of the book. ☊ key ☊
Key (in) your password. ☊ key ☊
kick (sb/sth): She was punched and kicked by her attackers. ☊ kick ☊
The dancers kicked their legs in the air. ☊ kick ☊
How are the kids (= your children)? ☊ kid ☊
Thank you for your kind invitation. ☊ kind ☊
She was on her knees scrubbing the kitchen floor. ☊ knee ☊
knock against/on sth: Her hand knocked against the glass. ☊ knock ☊
knock sth: The criticism had knocked (= damaged) her self-esteem. ☊ knock ☊
know sb/sth for sth: She is best known for her work on the human brain. ☊ know ☊
Do you two know each other (= have you met before)? ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: He knew (that) he could trust her. ☊ know ☊
'What are you two whispering about?' 'You don't want to know ' (= because you would be shocked or wouldn't approve). ☊ know ☊
The workers voted to withdraw their labour (= to stop work as a means of protest). ☊ labour ☊
She's not usually lacking in confidence. ☊ lacking ☊
Could I have your attention, ladies and gentlemen? ☊ lady ☊
During the war their lands were occupied by the enemy. ☊ land ☊
Give your instructions in everyday language. ☊ language ☊
Is English an official language in your country? ☊ language ☊
her last book ☊ last ☊
She found happiness in her later years. ☊ later ☊
her latest novel ☊ latest ☊
She laughed to cover her nervousness. ☊ laugh ☊
She was well known for her brushes with the law. ☊ law ☊
Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off. ☊ law ☊
British schools are now required by law to publish their exam results. ☊ law ☊
lead (sb/sth) by sth: The champion is leading (her nearest rival) by 18 seconds. ☊ lead ☊
to increase/widen your lead ☊ lead ☊
She was offered the leading role in the new TV series. ☊ leading ☊
lean on sth: She walked slowly, leaning on her son's arm. ☊ lean ☊
learn of/about sth: I learnt of her arrival from a close friend. ☊ learn ☊
learn (from sth): I'm sure she'll learn from her mistakes. ☊ learn ☊
She left her assistant in charge. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth (to sb): She left £1 million to her daughter. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb sth: She left her daughter £1 million. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb with sth: She left me with the impression that she was unhappy with her job. ☊ leave ☊
leave of sth: They are fighting to save what is left of their business. ☊ leave ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth/sb behind: Don't leave any of your belongings behind. ☊ leave ☊
The driver was more than three times over the legal limit (= the amount of alcohol you are allowed to have in your body when you are driving). ☊ legal ☊
Her novels vary in length. ☊ length ☊
As time passed, she saw less and less of all her old friends at home. ☊ less and less ☊
Their openness was a terrific lesson to me. ☊ lesson ☊
Let's not tell her what we did. ☊ let ☊
Don't let's tell her what we did. ☊ let ☊
Let your body relax. ☊ let ☊
Write your name in capital/block letters. ☊ letter ☊
On a more personal level, I would like to thank Jean for all the help she has given me. ☊ level ☊
I refuse to sink to their level (= behave as badly as them). ☊ level ☊
Her daily life involved meeting lots of people. ☊ life ☊
She has been an accountant all her working life. ☊ life ☊
They were very happy throughout their married life. ☊ life ☊
The International Stock Exchange started life as a London coffee shop. ☊ life ☊
The operation saved her life. ☊ life ☊
lift (up): Her eyebrows lifted. 'Apologize? Why?' ☊ lift ☊
Check your car before you drive to make sure that your lights are working. ☊ light ☊
She kept her tone light. ☊ light ☊
She felt a light tap on her shoulder. ☊ light ☊
She looks nothing like (= not at all like) her mother. ☊ like ☊
Do you like their new house? ☊ like ☊
You can dye your hair whatever colour you like. ☊ like ☊
She acts like she owns the place. ☊ like ☊
She knew the limits of her power. ☊ limit ☊
The amount of money you have to spend will limit your choice. ☊ limit ☊
Your bill includes line rental. ☊ line ☊
Write the title of your essay on the top line. ☊ line ☊
He traced the line of her jaw with his finger. ☊ line ☊
your upper/lower/top/bottom lip ☊ lip ☊
Is your name on the list? ☊ list ☊
Her novel shot to the top of the best-seller list. ☊ list ☊
I listened carefully to her story. ☊ listen ☊
She said little or nothing (= hardly anything) about her experience. ☊ little ☊
Her words have lived with me all my life. ☊ live ☊
They lived their lives to the full. ☊ live ☊
live to do sth: She lived to see her first grandchild. ☊ live ☊
Both her children still live at home. ☊ live ☊
Her eyes were bright and lively. ☊ lively ☊
The trucks waited at the warehouse to pick up their loads. ☊ load ☊
The women came down the hill with their loads of firewood. ☊ load ☊
They loaded her with gifts. ☊ load ☊
I even gave her the loan of my car. ☊ loan ☊
They located their headquarters in Swindon. ☊ locate ☊
She locked her passport and money in the safe. ☊ lock ☊
There is no logic to/in any of their claims. ☊ logic ☊
look (to sb) like sb/sth: That photograph doesn't look like her at all. ☊ look ☊
Do look out for spelling mistakes in your work. ☊ look out for sb/sth ☊
People came out of their houses and looked around. ☊ look around/round ☊
She looked through her notes before the exam. ☊ look through sth ☊
She looked up from her book as I entered the room. ☊ look up (from sth) ☊
She has her father's good looks. ☊ look ☊
He didn't like the look in her eyes. ☊ look ☊
She had a worried look on her face. ☊ look ☊
Make sure you get a good look at their faces. ☊ look ☊
She usually wears her hair loose. ☊ loose ☊
She fastened the belt loosely around her waist. ☊ loosely ☊
They lost both their sons (= they were killed) in the war. ☊ lose ☊
Many people lost their lives (= were killed). ☊ lose ☊
You will lose your deposit if you cancel the order. ☊ lose ☊
She lost her husband in the crowd. ☊ lose ☊
Her departure is a big loss to the school. ☊ loss ☊
Your cheque must have got lost in the post. ☊ lost ☊
She's trying to recapture her lost youth. ☊ lost ☊
He regretted the lost (= wasted) opportunity to apologize to her. ☊ lost ☊
Thanks a lot for your help. ☊ lot ☊
Their love grew with the years. ☊ love ☊
a mother's love for her children ☊ love ☊
He loved the way she smiled. ☊ love ☊
You're going to love this. They've changed their minds again. ☊ love ☊
If you love each other, why not get married? ☊ love ☊
Her much-loved brother lay dying of AIDS. ☊ love ☊
to love your country ☊ love ☊
Her mother was a lovely woman. ☊ lovely ☊
He denied that he was her lover. ☊ lover ☊
She has a very low opinion of her own abilities. ☊ low ☊
students with low marks/grades in their exams ☊ low ☊
She has always remained loyal to her political principles. ☊ loyal ☊
We wish her luck in her new career. ☊ luck ☊
Check your breasts for lumps every month. ☊ lump ☊
I left a message on her answering machine. ☊ machine ☊
a clock with all its machinery hanging out ☊ machinery ☊
Her designer clothes were from the pages of a glossy fashion magazine. ☊ magazine ☊
Your cheque is in the mail. ☊ mail ☊
mail sth (to sb/sth): Don't forget to mail that letter to your mother. ☊ mail ☊
mail sb sth: Don't forget to mail your mother that letter. ☊ mail ☊
maintain sth: She has always maintained her innocence. ☊ maintain ☊
Her income was barely enough to maintain one child, let alone three. ☊ maintain ☊
majority (over sb): They had a large majority over their nearest rivals. ☊ majority ☊
She made him her assistant. ☊ make ☊
She made her objections clear. ☊ make ☊
She makes her own clothes. ☊ make ☊
Her enthusiasm makes up for her lack of experience. ☊ make up for sth ☊
time management (= the way in which you organize how you spend your time) ☊ management ☊
You can't have one each. We haven't got many. ☊ many ☊
Grammar information enables students to map the structure of a foreign language onto their own. ☊ map sth on/onto sth ☊
The army began their long march to the coast. ☊ march ☊
mark sb/sth + adj.: The teacher marked her absent (= made a mark by her name to show that she was absent). ☊ mark ☊
They have increased their share of the market by 10%. ☊ market ☊
All of her children's marriages ended in divorce. ☊ marriage ☊
an arranged marriage (= one in which the parents choose a husband or wife for their child) ☊ marriage ☊
Their marriage took place in a local church. ☊ marriage ☊
Her married name (= the family name of her husband) is Jones. ☊ married ☊
Their latest product is aimed at the mass market. ☊ mass ☊
Their house is massive. ☊ massive ☊
They lived in fear of their master. ☊ master ☊
He took all her letters into the yard and put a match to them. ☊ match ☊
Her fingerprints match those found at the scene of the crime. ☊ match ☊
The dark clouds matched her mood. ☊ match ☊
She's collecting material for her latest novel. ☊ material ☊
changes in your material circumstances ☊ material ☊
What on earth was the matter with her, she wondered. She'd come here to enjoy herself and here she was, stuck on her own in the hotel. ☊ matter ☊
I know which area they live in, but whether I can find their house is a different matter. ☊ be another/a different matter ☊
matter (to sb): The children matter more to her than anything else in the world. ☊ matter ☊
The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum. ☊ maximum ☊
Maybe you should tell her. ☊ maybe ☊
What time would you like your evening meal? ☊ meal ☊
Her children mean the world to her. ☊ mean ☊
Her life seemed to have lost all meaning. ☊ meaning ☊
Having a child gave new meaning to their lives. ☊ meaning ☊
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects. ☊ meanwhile ☊
Do you know your measurements (= the size of parts of your body)? ☊ measurement ☊
There's not much meat on her (= she is very thin). ☊ meat ☊
her medical condition/history/records ☊ medical ☊
a medical certificate (= a statement by a doctor that gives details of your state of health) ☊ medical ☊
A T-shirt can be an excellent medium for getting your message across. ☊ medium ☊
He remembered their childhood meetings with nostalgia. ☊ meeting ☊
What is your earliest memory? ☊ memory ☊
The drugs had a severe effect on her short-term memory. ☊ memory ☊
I made a mental note to talk to her about it. ☊ mental ☊
The experience caused her huge amounts of mental suffering. ☊ mental ☊
A mere 2% of their budget has been spent on publicity. ☊ mere ☊
I left a message on her voicemail. ☊ message ☊
Keep your mind on your work! ☊ mind ☊
Her mind is completely occupied by the new baby. ☊ mind ☊
I've no idea how her mind works! ☊ mind ☊
mind doing sth: Did she mind not getting the job? ☊ mind ☊
What are your minimum requirements for the job? ☊ minimum ☊
I missed her name. ☊ miss ☊
When you painted your bedroom, you missed a bit (= of the wall) under the window. ☊ miss ☊
They still hoped to find their missing son. ☊ missing ☊
It was a big mistake on my part to have trusted her. ☊ mistake ☊
Her essay is full of spelling mistakes. ☊ mistake ☊
I told her my secret in the mistaken belief that I could trust her. ☊ mistaken ☊
mix sth: With this range of paints, you can mix your own colours. ☊ mix ☊
If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back. ☊ money ☊
The family made their money in the 18th century. ☊ money ☊
Her anxiety mounted month by month (= as each month passed). ☊ month ☊
They lived in Toronto during their first few months of marriage. ☊ month ☊
The job was to call on all her diplomatic skills and moral courage (= the courage to do what you think is right). ☊ moral ☊
She spends more and more time alone in her room. ☊ more and more ☊
She was far more intelligent than her sister. ☊ more ☊
I like her more than her husband. ☊ more ☊
She was a wonderful mother to both her natural and adopted children. ☊ mother ☊
the mother chimpanzee caring for her young ☊ mother ☊
She opened her mouth to say something. ☊ mouth ☊
Their mouths fell open (= they were surprised). ☊ mouth ☊
move sb: We were deeply moved by her plight. ☊ move ☊
move sth: She moved her queen. ☊ move ☊
move away: She's been all on her own since her daughter moved away. ☊ move ☊
You can't move for books in her room. ☊ move ☊
Their move from Italy to the US has not been a success. ☊ move ☊
Her new job is just a sideways move. ☊ move ☊
She felt he was watching her every move. ☊ move ☊
She has been charged with the attempted murder of her husband. ☊ murder ☊
She tried to relax her tense muscles. ☊ muscle ☊
I'll speak to her myself. ☊ myself ☊
Their motives remain a mystery. ☊ mystery ☊
Mystery surrounds her disappearance. ☊ mystery ☊
The dark glasses give her an air of mystery. ☊ mystery ☊
Please write your full name and address below. ☊ name ☊
name sb/sth + noun: They named their son John. ☊ name ☊
They are afraid of losing their national identity. ☊ national ☊
wildlife in its natural habitat ☊ natural ☊
Just let nature take its course. ☊ nature ☊
Her illness was Nature's way of telling her to do less. ☊ nature ☊
She has a 12-point lead over her nearest rival. ☊ near ☊
He was the nearest thing to (= the person most like) a father she had ever had. ☊ near ☊
Share prices are near their record high of last year. ☊ near ☊
Nobody else comes near her in intellect. ☊ near ☊
Her mother lived in a nearby town. ☊ nearby ☊
They sat in her neat and tidy kitchen. ☊ neat ☊
She summarized her plan very neatly. ☊ neatly ☊
Only use your car when absolutely necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
I don't need your comments, thank you. ☊ need ☊
I need hardly tell you (= you must already know) that the work is dangerous. ☊ need ☊
a programme to suit your individual needs ☊ need ☊
Her pregnancy test was negative. ☊ negative ☊
Their house is neither big nor small. ☊ neither ☊
Every nerve in her body was tense. ☊ nerve ☊
By the end of the meal her nerves were completely frayed. ☊ nerve ☊
Never ever tell anyone your password. ☊ never ☊
'I told my boss exactly what I thought of her.' 'You never did!' (= 'Surely you didn't!') ☊ never ☊
Do you have her new phone number? ☊ new ☊
Have you read her new novel? ☊ new ☊
The nicest thing about her is that she never criticizes us. ☊ nice ☊
I'm always emailing her, but nine times out of ten she doesn't reply. ☊ nine times out of ten ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama. ☊ none other than ☊
Her temperature is normal. ☊ normal ☊
Her heart is beating normally. ☊ normally ☊
There was nothing in her bag. ☊ nothing ☊
notice how, what, etc...: Did you notice how Rachel kept looking at her watch? ☊ notice ☊
Her scars are hardly noticeable now. ☊ noticeable ☊
I am now ready to answer your questions. ☊ now ☊
What is your account number, please? ☊ number ☊
Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. ☊ object ☊
to meet/achieve your objectives ☊ objective ☊
be observed to do sth: He was observed to follow her closely. ☊ observe ☊
Their wedding turned out to be quite an occasion. ☊ occasion ☊
occupied (with sth/with doing sth): Only half her time is occupied with politics. ☊ occupied ☊
occur to do sth: It didn't occur to her to ask for help. ☊ occur to sb ☊
She had the oddest feeling that he was avoiding her. ☊ odd ☊
the love of a mother for her child ☊ of ☊
They'll be offended if you don't go to their wedding. ☊ offend ☊
She managed to offend her boyfriend's parents as soon as she opened her mouth. ☊ offend ☊
The Redskins' offense is stronger than their defense. ☊ offense ☊
offer (sth): Josie had offered her services as a guide ☊ offer ☊
They are offering a reward for the return of their cat. ☊ offer ☊
offer (of sth): Thank you for your kind offer of help. ☊ offer ☊
offer to do sth: I accepted her offer to pay. ☊ offer ☊
The present government took office in 2009. ☊ office ☊
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer. ☊ officer ☊
This was her first official engagement. ☊ official ☊
She was a woman grown old before her time (= who looked older than she was). ☊ old ☊
On their advice I applied for the job. ☊ on ☊
She played a tune on her guitar. ☊ on ☊
From then on he never trusted her again. ☊ on ☊
She only sees her parents once every six months. ☊ once ☊
Her one concern was for the health of her baby. ☊ one ☊
She was wearing her new dress, the red one. ☊ one ☊
She's their only daughter. ☊ only ☊
She's only 21 and she runs her own business. ☊ only ☊
Only then did she realize the stress he was under. ☊ only ☊
She was always open with her parents. ☊ open ☊
their open display of affection ☊ open ☊
Her coat was open. ☊ open ☊
Open your books at page 25. ☊ open ☊
She opened her bag and took out her passport. ☊ open ☊
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support. ☊ opportunity ☊
Write your address opposite (= next to) your name. ☊ opposite ☊
option (to do sth): A savings plan that gives you the option to vary your monthly payments. ☊ option ☊
May I take your order? ☊ order ☊
a side order (= for example, vegetables or salad that you eat with your main dish) ☊ order ☊
Some teachers find it difficult to keep their classes in order. ☊ order ☊
It was time she put her life in order. ☊ order ☊
Get your ideas into some sort of order before beginning to write. ☊ order ☊
Is your work permit in order? ☊ in order ☊
She is highly intelligent but her work lacks organization. ☊ organization ☊
Their house is very similar to ours, but ours is bigger. ☊ ours ☊
We'll get the truth out of her. ☊ out ☊
When does her new book come out? ☊ out ☊
Your guess was a long way out (= completely wrong). ☊ out ☊
She has a lot of outside interests (= not connected with her work). ☊ outside ☊
You can park your car outside our house. ☊ outside ☊
She turned over onto her front. ☊ over ☊
I went over (= across the room) and asked her name. ☊ over ☊
She put her hand over her mouth to stop herself from screaming. ☊ over ☊
It took her ages to get over her illness. ☊ over ☊
The two parties managed to overcome their differences on the issue. ☊ overcome ☊
Her parents were overcome with grief at the funeral. ☊ overcome ☊
owe sb sth: She still owes her father £3 000. ☊ owe ☊
owe sth (to sb) (for sth): She still owes £3 000 to her father ☊ owe ☊
You owe it to your staff to be honest with them. ☊ owe ☊
It was her own idea. ☊ own ☊
Is the car your own? ☊ own ☊
Your day off is your own (= you can spend it as you wish). ☊ own ☊
She makes all her own clothes. ☊ own ☊
Do you own your house or do you rent it? ☊ own ☊
We encourage all students to work at their own pace (= as fast or as slow as they can). ☊ pace ☊
We arrived just as the musicians were packing up their instruments. ☊ pack up, pack sth up ☊
Send for your free information pack today. ☊ pack ☊
I never meant to cause her pain. ☊ pain ☊
Is your back still painful? ☊ painful ☊
Their efforts were painful to watch. ☊ painful ☊
Her hobbies include music and painting. ☊ painting ☊
She wrote her name and address on a slip (= a small piece) of paper. ☊ paper ☊
her adoptive parents ☊ parent ☊
Just park your bags in the hall until your room is ready. ☊ park ☊
The early part of her life was spent in Paris. ☊ part ☊
Her success was due in part to luck. ☊ in part ☊
Come to the New Year disco and bring your partner! ☊ partner ☊
pass sth: She hasn't passed her driving test yet. ☊ pass ☊
She bears more than a passing resemblance to (= looks very like) your sister. ☊ passing ☊
They say she has a 'past' (= bad things in her past life that she wishes to keep secret). ☊ past ☊
The avalanche forced its way down the mountain, crushing everything in its path. ☊ path ☊
Three men blocked her path. ☊ path ☊
I have run out of patience with her. ☊ patience ☊
pay for sb to do sth: Her parents paid for her to go to Canada. ☊ pay ☊
pay (with sth): Many people paid with their lives (= they died). ☊ pay ☊
They are finding it difficult to meet the payments on their car. ☊ payment ☊
We'd like you to accept this gift in payment for your kindness. ☊ payment ☊
I need to check that she is all right, just for my own peace of mind (= so that I do not have to worry). ☊ peace ☊
She's at the peak of her career. ☊ peak ☊
The climbers made camp halfway up the peak. ☊ peak ☊
Poor families spend about 80 to 90 per cent of their income on food. ☊ per cent ☊
She gave the greatest performance of her career. ☊ performance ☊
Her academic performance has been inconsistent. ☊ performance ☊
She's always worrying about her personal appearance. ☊ personal ☊
People's clothes are often an expression of their personality. ☊ personality ☊
persuade sb/yourself that...: It will be difficult to persuade them that there's no other choice. ☊ persuade ☊
Her philosophy of life is to take every opportunity that presents itself. ☊ philosophy ☊
Listeners are invited to phone in with their comments. ☊ phone in ☊
a photo album (= a book for keeping your photos in) ☊ photo ☊
photograph sb/sth doing sth: They were photographed playing with their children. ☊ photograph ☊
Her hobbies include hiking and photography. ☊ photography ☊
She was, in her own favourite phrase, 'a woman without a past'. ☊ phrase ☊
The ordeal has affected both her mental and physical health. ☊ physical ☊
The survivors were rescued after their sounds were picked up by a television crew's microphone. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
The picture shows the couple together on their yacht. ☊ picture ☊
The children were drawing pictures of their pets. ☊ picture ☊
She wanted a famous artist to paint her picture (= a picture of herself). ☊ picture ☊
They have some beautiful pieces (= works of art, etc.) in their home. ☊ piece ☊
She looked in horror at the mounting pile of letters on her desk. ☊ pile ☊
pile B in(to) A: She piled everything into her suitcase. ☊ pile ☊
She pinned the badge onto her jacket. ☊ pin ☊
She always wears her hair pinned back. ☊ pin ☊
He had no pity for her. ☊ pity ☊
I took pity on her and lent her the money. ☊ pity ☊
Is there a place on the form to put your address? ☊ place ☊
She had marked her place with a bookmark. ☊ place ☊
Her remarks were out of place. ☊ out of place ☊
All the arrangements are now in place for their visit. ☊ in place ☊
She couldn't attend the meeting so her assistant took her place. ☊ take sb's/sth's place, take the place of sb/sth ☊
He placed his hand on her shoulder. ☊ place ☊
She made her annoyance plain. ☊ plain ☊
play sth (for sb): Play their new CD for me, please. ☊ play ☊
play (sb sth): Play me their new CD, please. ☊ play ☊
She was playing with her hair. ☊ play with sth ☊
She's always very eager to please. ☊ please ☊
pleased (with sb/sth): She was very pleased with her exam results. ☊ pleased ☊
pleased (to hear, know, etc. sth): I'm pleased to hear about your news. ☊ pleased ☊
Thank you for your invitation, which I am very pleased to accept. ☊ pleased ☊
We request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of our daughter Lisa. ☊ pleasure ☊
She took pleasure in shocking her parents. ☊ pleasure ☊
She spends every waking hour plotting her revenge. ☊ plot ☊
Tact is not one of her strong points. ☊ point ☊
You have a point (= your idea is right) —it would be better to wait till this evening. ☊ point ☊
I take your point (= understand and accept what you are saying). ☊ point ☊
He pointed the gun at her head. ☊ point ☊
What are your political sympathies? ☊ political ☊
Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her. ☊ position ☊
to declare/reconsider/shift/change your position ☊ position ☊
She has made her position very clear. ☊ position ☊
She was learning to change her hand from first to third position (= on the strings of a violin ). ☊ position ☊
positive (about sth): She tried to be more positive about her new job. ☊ positive ☊
He credited her with a maturity she did not possess. ☊ possess ☊
On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune. ☊ possession ☊
The ring is one of her most treasured possessions. ☊ possession ☊
Please make sure you have all your possessions with you when leaving the plane. ☊ possession ☊
The course offers a range of exciting possibilities for developing your skills. ☊ possibility ☊
Would it be possible for me to leave a message for her? ☊ possible ☊
We will get your order to you as soon as possible. ☊ as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible ☊
Try to give as much detail as possible in your answer. ☊ as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible ☊
It was possibly their worst performance ever. ☊ possibly ☊
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages. ☊ possibly ☊
The guards were ordered not to leave their posts. ☊ post ☊
She was offered a key post in the new government. ☊ post ☊
post sth (off) (to sb): Have you posted off your order yet? ☊ post ☊
You can buy your stamps at the post office. ☊ post office ☊
All children should be encouraged to realize their full potential. ☊ potential ☊
The sweat was pouring off her. ☊ pour ☊
Their efforts to exercise collective bargaining power against multinational companies have failed. ☊ power ☊
Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters. ☊ power ☊
The drug may affect your powers of concentration. ☊ power ☊
power (over sb/sth): The aim is to give people more power over their own lives. ☊ power ☊
Only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release. ☊ powerful ☊
She's determined to put her new ideas into practice. ☊ practice ☊
practise for sth: She's practising for her piano exam. ☊ practise ☊
She left with their praises ringing in her ears. ☊ praise ☊
praise sb/sth for sth/for doing sth: He praised his team for their performance. ☊ praise ☊
He arrived at that very moment, as if in answer to her prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
Their prayers were answered and the child was found safe and well. ☊ prayer ☊
We were just talking about her when, at that precise moment, she walked in. ☊ precise ☊
Doctors found it hard to establish the precise nature of her illness. ☊ precise ☊
Let's make a list of possible speakers, in order of preference. ☊ preference ☊
She was chosen in preference to her sister. ☊ in preference to sb/sth ☊
Was going to college a good preparation for your career? ☊ preparation ☊
Her condition is not improving as we hoped. You must prepare yourselves for the worst. ☊ prepare ☊
Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect. ☊ presence ☊
Most fathers wish to be present at the birth of their child. ☊ present ☊
The banks will begin to present their arguments today. ☊ present ☊
I admire the clear, logical presentation of her arguments. ☊ presentation ☊
She managed to preserve her sense of humour under very trying circumstances. ☊ preserve ☊
press sth/sb/yourself against sth: She pressed her face against the window. ☊ press ☊
press sth together: She pressed her lips together. ☊ press ☊
press against sth: His body was pressing against hers. ☊ press ☊
Her pride was hurt. ☊ pride ☊
The sight of her son graduating filled her with pride. ☊ pride ☊
The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English. ☊ primary ☊
She refuses to allow her family to help her as a matter of principle. ☊ principle ☊
The magazine was sued for printing a libellous article about her family. ☊ print ☊
Do you want your address printed at the top of the letter? ☊ print ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
She is afraid to go out and has become a virtual prisoner in her own home. ☊ prisoner ☊
her private thoughts and feelings ☊ private ☊
Their children were educated privately. ☊ privately ☊
It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs. ☊ probably ☊
Stop worrying about their marriage—it isn't your problem. ☊ problem ☊
Her duty was to produce an heir to the throne. ☊ produce ☊
She was at the very top of her profession. ☊ profession ☊
You must not let your personal reactions interfere with your professional judgement. ☊ professional ☊
You need a professional to sort out your finances. ☊ professional ☊
The course allows students to progress at their own speed. ☊ progress ☊
promise (to do sth): She kept her promise to visit her aunt regularly. ☊ promise ☊
promise (of sth): The government failed to keep its promise of lower taxes. ☊ promise ☊
Her work shows great promise. ☊ promise ☊
Their future was full of promise. ☊ promise ☊
promote sth: The band has gone on tour to promote their new album. ☊ promote ☊
Her promotion to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise. ☊ promotion ☊
Her job is mainly concerned with sales and promotion. ☊ promotion ☊
prompt sb to do sth: The thought of her daughter's wedding day prompted her to lose some weight. ☊ prompt ☊
Your pronunciation is excellent. ☊ pronunciation ☊
proof that...: There is no proof that the knife belonged to her. ☊ proof ☊
He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse. ☊ propose ☊
proud of sb/sth/yourself: Your achievements are something to be proud of. ☊ proud ☊
proud that...: She was proud that her daughter had so much talent. ☊ proud ☊
She proudly displayed her prize. ☊ proudly ☊
Their fears proved to be groundless. ☊ prove ☊
prove sth: They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence. ☊ prove ☊
prove sb/sth/yourself + adj./noun: She was determined to prove everyone wrong. ☊ prove ☊
In this country, you are innocent until proved guilty. ☊ prove ☊
Please answer questions in the space provided. ☊ provide ☊
Provided that you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to £100 a day. ☊ provided ☊
This latest scandal will not have done their public image (= the opinion that people have of them) any good. ☊ public ☊
There has been a lot of advance publicity for her new film. ☊ publicity ☊
pull sth/yourself + adv./prep.: The dog snapped at her and she quickly pulled back her hand. ☊ pull ☊
She pulled off her boots. ☊ pull ☊
Pull your chair nearer the table. ☊ pull ☊
They are pulling their troops out of the war zone. ☊ pull sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
punish sb for sth/for doing sth: He was punished for refusing to answer their questions. ☊ punish ☊
Keep your receipt as proof of purchase. ☊ purchase ☊
If you are not satisfied with your purchase we will give you a full refund. ☊ purchase ☊
The equipment can be purchased from your local supplier. ☊ purchase ☊
Please ensure that you purchase your ticket in advance. ☊ purchase ☊
Volunteer work gives her life (a sense of) purpose. ☊ purpose ☊
Jake has been pursuing her (= trying to have a relationship with her) for months. ☊ pursue ☊
The music teacher really pushes her pupils. ☊ push ☊
She pushed her face towards him. ☊ push ☊
The government is pushing ahead with its electoral reforms. ☊ push ahead/forward (with sth) ☊
Put simply, we accept their offer or go bankrupt. ☊ put ☊
Her new job has put a great strain on her. ☊ put ☊
They put pressure on her to resign. ☊ put ☊
It was time to put their suggestion into practice. ☊ put ☊
Her family put her into a nursing home. ☊ put ☊
She's very clever but her manner does tend to put people off. ☊ put sb off ☊
The sudden noise put her off her game. ☊ put sb off ☊
Their quality of life improved dramatically when they moved to France. ☊ quality ☊
No one has ever questioned her judgement. ☊ question ☊
His quick thinking saved her life. ☊ quick ☊
Her quick hands suddenly stopped moving. ☊ quick ☊
her quiet voice ☊ quiet ☊
Their horse came third in the race last year. ☊ race ☊
She raced her car through the narrow streets of the town. ☊ race ☊
Her father worked on the railways. ☊ railway ☊
They raised their offer to $500. ☊ raise ☊
Don't tell her about the job until you know for sure—we don't want to raise her hopes (= make her hope too much). ☊ raise ☊
She raised her eyes from her work. ☊ raise ☊
She hid away in her house, out of range of prying eyes. ☊ out of range (of sth) ☊
At the height of her career she ranked second in the world. ☊ rank ☊
On the rare occasions when they met he hardly even dared speak to her. ☊ rare ☊
rate sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The university is highly rated for its research. ☊ rate ☊
rate as sth: The match rated as one of their worst defeats. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The schools were rated according to their exam results. ☊ rate ☊
He reached across the table to squeeze her hand. ☊ reach ☊
reach sth: Can you reach the light switch from where you're sitting? ☊ reach ☊
There has been a mixed reaction to her appointment as director. ☊ reaction ☊
Her next play was a real contrast. ☊ real ☊
He was making a real effort to be nice to her. ☊ real ☊
There's no real possibility of them changing their minds. ☊ real ☊
She never realized her ambition of becoming a professional singer. ☊ realize ☊
We try to help all students realize their full potential (= be as successful as they are able to be). ☊ realize ☊
realize how, what, etc...: I don't think you realize how important this is to her. ☊ realize ☊
realize (sth): I hope you realize the seriousness of this crime. ☊ realize ☊
Only later did she realize her mistake. ☊ realize ☊
reason (for sth): She gave no reasons for her decision. ☊ reason ☊
'Why did she do that?' 'She must have her reasons ' (= secret reasons which she does not want to tell). ☊ reason ☊
You must submit your claim within a reasonable time. ☊ reasonable ☊
She seems reasonably happy in her new job. ☊ reasonably ☊
Her latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans. ☊ reception ☊
She gained only minimal recognition for her work. ☊ recognition ☊
recognize sb/sth by/from sth: I recognized her by her red hair. ☊ recognize ☊
be recognized to be/have sth: He is recognized to be their natural leader. ☊ recognize ☊
recommend sb to do sth: We'd recommend you to book your flight early. ☊ recommend ☊
You should keep a record of your expenses. ☊ record ☊
The band is back in the US recording their new album. ☊ record ☊
record sth: Her childhood is recorded in the diaries of those years. ☊ record ☊
You should record all your expenses during your trip. ☊ record ☊
record that...: She recorded in her diary that they crossed the Equator on 15 June. ☊ record ☊
You may refer to your notes if you want. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
Her mother never referred to him again. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
Please quote your reference number when making an enquiry. ☊ reference ☊
She made no reference to her illness but only to her future plans. ☊ reference ☊
With reference to your letter of July 22... ☊ in/with reference to ☊
reflect on/upon sth: She was left to reflect on the implications of her decision. ☊ reflect ☊
I politely refused their invitation. ☊ refuse ☊
The judge refused her application for bail. ☊ refuse ☊
She would never refuse her kids anything. ☊ refuse ☊
regard sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): Her work is very highly regarded. ☊ regard ☊
I have little information as regards her fitness for the post. ☊ as regards sb/sth ☊
As regards the first point in your letter... ☊ as regards sb/sth ☊
He held her in high regard (= had a good opinion of her). ☊ regard ☊
Children no longer have proper regard for their parents and teachers. ☊ regard ☊
She has said nothing regarding your request. ☊ regarding ☊
Call me if you have any problems regarding your work. ☊ regarding ☊
She regretted the words the moment they were out of her mouth. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I am unable to accept your kind invitation. ☊ regret ☊
regret to do sth: We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. ☊ regret ☊
It is with great regret that I accept your resignation. ☊ regret ☊
He was a regular visitor to her house. ☊ regular ☊
When her husband left home she felt rejected and useless. ☊ reject ☊
Her body has already rejected two kidneys. ☊ reject ☊
relate sth: She relates her childhood experiences in the first chapters. ☊ relate ☊
relationship (with sb): She has a very close relationship with her sister. ☊ relationship ☊
Their affair did not develop into a lasting relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
Money problems have put a strain on their relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
People alter their voices in relationship to background noise. ☊ relationship ☊
her friends and relatives ☊ relative ☊
Allow your muscles to relax completely. ☊ relax ☊
He relaxed his grip on her arm. ☊ relax ☊
He refused to release her arm. ☊ release ☊
Her novel is still relevant today. ☊ relevant ☊
News of their safety came as a great relief. ☊ relief ☊
You should rely on your own judgement. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
She fed the remains of her lunch to the dog. ☊ remains ☊
Allegations of abuse led to the removal of several children from their families. ☊ removal ☊
remove sth/sb from sth/sb: He removed his hand from her shoulder. ☊ remove ☊
She removed her glasses and rubbed her eyes. ☊ remove ☊
rent sth from sb: Who do you rent the land from? ☊ rent ☊
It was too late to repair the damage done to their relationship. ☊ repair ☊
The opposition have been repeating their calls for the president's resignation. ☊ repeat ☊
I asked her what her name was but she made no reply. ☊ reply ☊
I am writing in reply to your letter of 16 March. ☊ reply ☊
report sb/sth + adj.: She has reported her daughter missing. ☊ report ☊
She was reported by the hospital spokesman to be making excellent progress. ☊ report ☊
The singer is regarded as a representative of the youth of her generation. ☊ representative ☊
She is, by reputation, very difficult to please. ☊ reputation ☊
She left her address with a request that any mail should be sent on to her. ☊ request ☊
request that...: She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting. ☊ request ☊
She requested that no one should be told of her decision. ☊ request ☊
a software package to meet your requirements ☊ requirement ☊
Recent research on deaf children has produced some interesting findings about their speech. ☊ research ☊
What have their researches shown? ☊ research ☊
She's in New York researching her new book (= finding facts and information to put in it). ☊ research ☊
She steadfastly resisted all attempts to help her. ☊ resist ☊
A healthy diet should help your body resist infection. ☊ resist ☊
Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences. ☊ resolve ☊
Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations. ☊ resource ☊
He has no respect for her feelings. ☊ respect ☊
They instilled in their children a respect for Welsh tradition and culture. ☊ respect ☊
response to sb/sth: In response to your enquiry... ☊ response ☊
responsibility (to do sth): It is their responsibility to ensure that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to/towards sb): She feels a strong sense of responsibility towards her employees. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsible (for sb/sth): Even where parents no longer live together, they each continue to be responsible for their children. ☊ responsible ☊
rest (from sth): to have/take a rest from all your hard work ☊ rest ☊
Their bikes were resting against the wall. ☊ rest ☊
This cream claims to restore your skin to its youthful condition. ☊ restore ☊
Her job is restoring old paintings. ☊ restore ☊
The long skirt restricted her movements. ☊ restrict ☊
Her vision is restricted in one eye. ☊ restricted ☊
Have you had your results yet? ☊ result ☊
She died as a result of her injuries. ☊ result ☊
The end result (= the final one) of her hard work was a place at medical school. ☊ result ☊
to retain your independence ☊ retain ☊
She looked up briefly then returned to her sewing. ☊ return ☊
The doctor may allow her to return to work next week. ☊ return ☊
Her suspicions returned when things started going missing again. ☊ return ☊
The court ordered him to return the children to their mother. ☊ return ☊
Write your return address (= the address that a reply should be sent to) on the back of the envelope. ☊ return ☊
I asked her opinion, but she just asked me a question in return. ☊ in return (for sth) ☊
Her expression revealed nothing. ☊ reveal ☊
Review your work before you turn it in. ☊ review ☊
The government may need to revise its policy in the light of this report. ☊ revise ☊
Their educational policies are due for revision. ☊ revision ☊
Have you started your revision yet? ☊ revision ☊
reward sb for sth: She was rewarded for her efforts with a cash bonus. ☊ reward ☊
the rhythm of her breathing ☊ rhythm ☊
Try and get rid of your visitors before I get there. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
horses and their riders ☊ rider ☊
Things aren't right between her parents. ☊ right ☊
She knows all the right people (= important people, for example those who can help her career). ☊ right ☊
Lee was standing right behind her. ☊ right ☊
She seated me on her right. ☊ right ☊
You're quite within your rights to ask for your money back. ☊ right ☊
The property belongs to her by right. ☊ right ☊
They both had some right on their side. ☊ right ☊
A diamond glittered on her ring finger (= the finger next to the little finger, especially on the left hand). ☊ ring ☊
her meteoric rise to power ☊ rise ☊
Her spirits rose (= she felt happier) at the news. ☊ rise ☊
Her voice rose angrily. ☊ rise ☊
She rose to her feet. ☊ rise ☊
We could probably trust her with the information but it's just not worth the risk. ☊ risk ☊
We don't want to run the risk of losing their business. ☊ run the risk (of sth/of doing sth), run risks ☊
She was risking her own and her children's health. ☊ risk ☊
They were willing to risk everything for their liberty. ☊ risk ☊
risk sth: He risked a glance at her furious face. ☊ risk ☊
roll sth + adv./prep.: She rolled her jeans to her knees. ☊ roll ☊
Tears rolled down her cheeks. ☊ roll ☊
Her eyes rolled. ☊ roll ☊
She rolled her car in a 100 mph crash. ☊ roll ☊
Do you have room for a computer on your desk? ☊ room ☊
The skin on her hands was hard and rough. ☊ rough ☊
The thought kept going round and round in her head. ☊ round ☊
She put her arms round him. ☊ round ☊
Make exercise a part of your daily routine. ☊ routine ☊
This is her third win in a row. ☊ in a row ☊
She rubbed her hair dry quickly with a towel. ☊ rub ☊
She rubbed the lotion into her skin. ☊ rub ☊
The first rule is to make eye contact with your interviewer. ☊ rule ☊
She laid down strict rules for her tenants including prompt payment of rent. ☊ rule ☊
The tears ran down her cheeks. ☊ run ☊
Your nose is running (= mucus is flowing from it). ☊ run ☊
Her life had always run smoothly before. ☊ run ☊
Could we run through your proposals once again? ☊ run through sth ☊
Her work was so poor that she was given the sack. ☊ sack ☊
Keep your passport in a safe place. ☊ safe ☊
sail sth: She sails her own yacht. ☊ sail ☊
They've put their house up for sale. ☊ for sale ☊
Our children go to the same school as theirs. ☊ same ☊
I'd like one the same as yours. ☊ same ☊
She looked back on her career with great satisfaction. ☊ satisfaction ☊
satisfy sb: Her explanation did not satisfy the teacher. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. ☊ satisfy ☊
save sb from doing sth: The prize money saved her from having to find a job. ☊ save ☊
He's trying to save their marriage. ☊ save ☊
Just what is the artist trying to say in her work? ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: I can't say I blame her for resigning (= I think she was right). ☊ say ☊
I didn't believe a word she said. ☊ say ☊
say (what, how, etc...): She finds it hard to say what she feels. ☊ say ☊
Her hands were covered in scratches from the brambles. ☊ scratch ☊
He covered her mouth to stop her from screaming. ☊ scream ☊
The movie will be coming to your screens shortly. ☊ screen ☊
search (for sth/sb): She searched in vain for her passport. ☊ search ☊
to take your seat (= to begin your duties, especially in Parliament) ☊ seat ☊
She sat back in her seat. ☊ seat ☊
her secret fears ☊ secret ☊
She still looks so young. What's her secret? ☊ secret ☊
Job security (= the guarantee that you will keep your job) is a thing of the past. ☊ security ☊
see sb/sth doing sth: I can't see her changing her mind. ☊ see ☊
Try to see things from her point of view. ☊ see ☊
It is important to select a software package that suits your requirements. ☊ select ☊
Only with a few people could she be her real self (= show what she was really like rather than what she pretended to be). ☊ self ☊
Their last album sold millions. ☊ sell ☊
She felt unappreciated both by her colleagues and her seniors. ☊ senior ☊
She has lost all sense of direction in her life. ☊ sense ☊
The mixture of sights, smells and sounds around her made her senses reel. ☊ sense ☊
Her parents are separated but not divorced. ☊ separated ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ seriously ☊
They treat their mother like a servant. ☊ servant ☊
Most of their economic policies serve the interests of big business. ☊ serve ☊
She has just celebrated 25 years' service with the company. ☊ service ☊
After retiring, she became involved in voluntary service in the local community. ☊ service ☊
10% will be added to your bill for service. ☊ service ☊
set sb/yourself to do sth: I've set myself to finish the job by the end of the month. ☊ set ☊
They haven't set a date for their wedding yet. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth + adv./prep.: Her manner immediately set everyone at their ease. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth doing sth: Her remarks set me thinking. ☊ set ☊
She set up her stereo in her bedroom. ☊ set sth up ☊
They set out on the last stage of their journey. ☊ set out ☊
a complete set of her novels ☊ set ☊
She settled in Vienna after her father's death. ☊ settle ☊
Her hair was tied severely in a bun. ☊ severely ☊
sew sth: She sews all her own clothes. ☊ sew ☊
a process that allows couples to choose the sex of their baby ☊ sex ☊
Please indicate your sex and date of birth below. ☊ sex ☊
These drugs may affect your sex drive (= your interest in sex and the ability to have it). ☊ sex ☊
Her interest in him is purely sexual. ☊ sexual ☊
His face was deep in shadow, turned away from her. ☊ shadow ☊
He didn't want to cast a shadow on (= spoil) their happiness. ☊ shadow ☊
shake sb: He was badly shaken by the news of her death. ☊ shake ☊
Her voice shook with emotion. ☊ shake ☊
Her hands had started to shake. ☊ shake ☊
She hung her head in shame. ☊ shame ☊
To my shame (= I feel shame that) I refused to listen to her side of the story. ☊ shame ☊
She felt that her failure would bring shame on her family. ☊ shame ☊
share sth with sb: People often share their political views with their parents. ☊ share ☊
share in sth: I didn't really share in her love of animals. ☊ share ☊
share sth: Men often don't like to share their problems. ☊ share ☊
share (sth with sb): Would you like to share your experience with the rest of the group? ☊ share ☊
The group listens while one person shares (= tells other people about their experiences, feelings, etc.). ☊ share ☊
Bob told Jess he wanted to share his life with her. ☊ share ☊
Rita shared her money out among her six grandchildren. ☊ share ☊
How much was your share of the winnings? ☊ share ☊
In sharp contrast to her mood, the clouds were breaking up to reveal a blue sky. ☊ sharp ☊
Their experiences contrast sharply with those of other children. ☊ sharply ☊
Her sympathies gradually shifted to the side of the protesters. ☊ shift ☊
Lydia shifted uncomfortably in her chair. ☊ shift ☊
She shifted her weight from one foot to the other. ☊ shift ☊
Her eyes were shining with excitement. ☊ shine ☊
Excitement was shining in her eyes. ☊ shine ☊
shock sb that...: Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area. ☊ shock ☊
'She doesn't think she'll get a job.' 'She should worry, with all her qualifications (= she does not need to worry).' ☊ should ☊
She shouted out in pain when she tried to move her leg. ☊ shout ☊
I heard her warning shout too late. ☊ shout ☊
She plans to show her paintings early next year. ☊ show ☊
She had a warm woollen hat and scarf on that left only her eyes and nose showing. ☊ show ☊
show sth: Their new white carpet showed every mark. ☊ show ☊
show sth (for/to sb): They showed no respect for their parents. ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: They showed their parents no respect. ☊ show ☊
She tried not to let her disappointment show. ☊ show ☊
show sth: Her expression showed her disappointment. ☊ show ☊
show sth to sb: She showed the technique to her students. ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: She showed her students the technique. ☊ show ☊
show sth: You have to show your ticket as you go in. ☊ show ☊
show (that)...: The figures clearly show that her claims are false. ☊ show ☊
She wanted to show off her new husband at the party. ☊ show sb/sth off ☊
a dress that shows off her figure ☊ show sth off ☊
A local artist is holding a show of her recent work. ☊ show ☊
We are getting heartily sick of your attitude. ☊ sick ☊
Her mother's very sick. ☊ sick ☊
These poems reveal her gentle side. ☊ side ☊
Her husband stood at her side. ☊ side ☊
Write your name on the side of the box. ☊ side ☊
She tilted her head to one side. ☊ side ☊
She never lets her daughter out of her sight (= always keeps her where she can see her). ☊ sight ☊
The disease has affected her sight. ☊ sight ☊
Her work is showing some signs of improvement. ☊ sign ☊
The patrolman signalled for her to stop. ☊ signal ☊
Someone had forged her signature on the cheque. ☊ signature ☊
They collected 10 000 signatures for their petition. ☊ signature ☊
Your work has shown a significant improvement. ☊ significant ☊
Your decision will significantly affect your future. ☊ significantly ☊
Their footsteps echoed in the silence. ☊ silence ☊
They finished their meal in total silence. ☊ silence ☊
Her accusations reduced him to silence. ☊ silence ☊
Her skin was as smooth as silk. ☊ silk ☊
Her work is full of silly mistakes. ☊ silly ☊
Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers. ☊ similarly ☊
sing sth to sb: We all sang 'Happy Birthday' to her. ☊ sing ☊
He sent her a single red rose. ☊ single ☊
She sat and stared at the letter in front of her. ☊ sit ☊
She was sitting at her desk. ☊ sit ☊
They complained about the size of their gas bill. ☊ size ☊
You should have seen the size of their house! ☊ size ☊
Thanks to her skilful handling of the affair, the problem was averted. ☊ skilful ☊
She skied her tee shot. ☊ sky ☊
Her speech sliced through all the confusion surrounding the situation. ☊ slice ☊
slide sth + adv./prep.: She slid her hand along the rail. ☊ slide ☊
slip sth + adv./prep.: Anna slipped her hand into his. ☊ slip ☊
She was careful not to let her control slip. ☊ slip ☊
She's smarter than her brother. ☊ smart ☊
They were wearing their smartest clothes. ☊ smart ☊
Her eyes smiled up at him. ☊ smile ☊
a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth ☊ smooth ☊
Her skin was as white as snow. ☊ snow ☊
Their attitude is so very English. ☊ so ☊
This provided a solid foundation for their marriage. ☊ solid ☊
Their voices were raised in song. ☊ song ☊
She sold the house soon after her husband died. ☊ soon ☊
sorry (that)...: I'm sorry that your husband lost his job. ☊ sorry ☊
We're sorry to hear that your father's in hospital again. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (about sth): We're very sorry about the damage to your car. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (that)...: She was sorry that she'd lost her temper. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (that)...: She was sorry that she'd lost contact with Mary. ☊ sorry ☊
He decided to help Jan as he felt sorry for her. ☊ be/feel sorry for sb ☊
She sort of pretends that she doesn't really care. ☊ sort of ☊
There was a feeling of restlessness deep in her soul. ☊ soul ☊
She didn't sound surprised when I told her the news. ☊ sound ☊
sound like sb/sth: You sounded just like your father when you said that. ☊ sound ☊
Your local library will be a useful source of information. ☊ source ☊
What is their main source of income? ☊ source ☊
Historians use a wide range of primary and secondary sources for their research. ☊ source ☊
What are your special interests? ☊ special ☊
Her speech was slurred—she was clearly drunk. ☊ speech ☊
Increasing your walking speed will help to exercise your heart. ☊ speed ☊
This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed. ☊ speed ☊
I thought her name was Catherine, but it's Kathryn spelt with a 'K'. ☊ spell ☊
spend (sth doing sth): The company has spent thousands of pounds updating their computer systems. ☊ spend ☊
How do you spend your spare time? ☊ spend ☊
Her childhood was spent in Italy. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth on sth: How long did you spend on your homework? ☊ spend ☊
spend sth in doing sth: Most of her life was spent in caring for others. ☊ spend ☊
You must try and keep your spirits up (= stay cheerful). ☊ spirit ☊
Her dress had split along the seam. ☊ split ☊
split sth (with sb): She split the money she won with her brother. ☊ split ☊
She's split up with her boyfriend. ☊ split up (with sb) ☊
Don't eat too many nuts—you'll spoil your appetite (= will no longer be hungry at the proper time to eat). ☊ spoil ☊
She spoils those kids of hers. ☊ spoil ☊
teenagers worried about their spots ☊ spot ☊
spray (sth) (on/onto/over sb/sth): Spray the conditioner onto your wet hair. ☊ spray ☊
spread sth: Why not pay monthly and spread the cost of your car insurance? ☊ spread ☊
A smile spread slowly across her face. ☊ spread ☊
The springs in the sofa have gone (= they no longer return to their original position). ☊ spring ☊
She felt as if every drop of emotion had been squeezed from her. ☊ squeeze ☊
He squeezed her hand and smiled at her. ☊ squeeze ☊
stamp B on A: I'll stamp the company name on your cheque. ☊ stamp ☊
It's time to stand back and look at your career so far. ☊ stand back (from sth) ☊
her famous song, 'Stand by your man' ☊ stand by sb ☊
You must stand up for your rights. ☊ stand up for sb/sth ☊
Her work is not up to standard (= of a good enough standard). ☊ standard ☊
She started out on her legal career in 2001. ☊ start out ☊
They worked hard to give their children a good start in life. ☊ start ☊
Your statement is misleading. ☊ statement ☊
She did not want to stay in nursing all her life. ☊ stay ☊
She's not very steady on her feet these days. ☊ steady ☊
He took her arm and steered her towards the door. ☊ steer ☊
a step-by-step guide to building your own home ☊ step ☊
She stuck to her story. ☊ stick to sth ☊
She stuck her tongue out at me. ☊ stick out (of sth), stick sth out (of sth) ☊
The old lady leant on her stick as she talked. ☊ stick ☊
Her arms and legs were like sticks (= very thin). ☊ stick ☊
sting sth: Tears stung her eyes. ☊ sting ☊
She felt the sting of tears in her eyes. ☊ sting ☊
stir sth: She stirred her tea. ☊ stir ☊
The police didn't believe her story. ☊ story ☊
Her novels always have the same basic story. ☊ story ☊
She pulled her hat straight. ☊ straight ☊
Their marriage is under great strain at the moment. ☊ strain ☊
There was something strange about her eyes. ☊ strange ☊
She felt strange sitting at her father's desk. ☊ feel strange ☊
Beth is streets ahead of all the other students in her year. ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths. ☊ strength ☊
The new weapon's strength lies in its accuracy. ☊ strength ☊
I was surprised by the strength of her feelings. ☊ strength ☊
Their superior military strength gives them a huge advantage. ☊ strength ☊
When you have an injury you start putting stress on other parts of your body. ☊ stress ☊
They were always very strict with their children. ☊ strict ☊
I was struck by her resemblance to my aunt. ☊ strike ☊
She bears a striking resemblance to her older sister. ☊ striking ☊
In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming. ☊ striking ☊
strip down to sth: She stripped down to her underwear. ☊ strip ☊
He stroked her hair affectionately. ☊ stroke ☊
Are you feeling stronger now after your rest? ☊ strong ☊
The temptation to tell her everything was very strong. ☊ strong ☊
Your essay needs (a) structure. ☊ structure ☊
struggle to do sth: They struggled just to pay their bills. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb/sth): Lisa struggled with her conscience before talking to the police. ☊ struggle ☊
She will not give up her children without a struggle. ☊ struggle ☊
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) ☊ student ☊
a detailed study of how animals adapt to their environment ☊ study ☊
He studied her face thoughtfully. ☊ study ☊
Don't disturb Jane, she's studying for her exams. ☊ study ☊
The band did some great stuff on their first album. ☊ stuff ☊
She always makes me feel really stupid. ☊ stupid ☊
Have you thought about having your hair in a shorter style? ☊ style ☊
furniture to suit your style of living ☊ style ☊
Caution was not her style (= not the way she usually behaved). ☊ style ☊
Their share of the software market is substantial. ☊ substantial ☊
The local bus service was a poor substitute for their car. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute for sb/sth: Nothing can substitute for the advice your doctor is able to give you. ☊ substitute ☊
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended). ☊ succeed ☊
What's the secret of your success? ☊ success ☊
Their plan will probably meet with little success. ☊ success ☊
We congratulated them on the successful completion of the project. ☊ successful ☊
She longed to find somebody who understood her problems, and in him she thought she had found such a person. ☊ such ☊
Accountants were boring. Such (= that) was her opinion before meeting Ian! ☊ such ☊
Death finally brought an end to her suffering. ☊ suffering ☊
sufficient for sth/sb: Is £100 sufficient for your expenses? ☊ sufficient ☊
Do you take sugar (= have it in your tea, coffee, etc.)? ☊ sugar ☊
it is suggested that...: It has been suggested that bright children take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
It has been suggested that bright children should take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
suggestion (for/about/on sth): I'd like to hear your suggestions for ways of raising money. ☊ suggestion ☊
suit sb/sth: Choose a computer to suit your particular needs. ☊ suit ☊
Her face had obviously caught the sun (= become red or brown) on holiday. ☊ sun ☊
The results of the experiment supported her theory. ☊ support ☊
She walked carefully down the stairs, supported by her grandson. ☊ support ☊
support sb/sth in sth: The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage. ☊ support ☊
She supported her husband through many difficult times. ☊ support ☊
Her family and friends have given her lots of support. ☊ support ☊
Can I rely on your support (= will you vote for me) in the election? ☊ support ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I? ☊ suppose ☊
sure of sth: I hope you are sure of your facts. ☊ sure ☊
Our staff will do their best to make sure you enjoy your visit. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
It comes as no surprise to learn that they broke their promises. ☊ surprise ☊
Her letter came as a complete surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
surprise (at sth): He gasped with surprise at her strength. ☊ surprise ☊
They couldn't conceal their surprise at seeing us together. ☊ surprise ☊
She looked surprised when I told her. ☊ surprised ☊
She knew surprisingly little about her sister's life. ☊ surprisingly ☊
She opened her eyes and surveyed her surroundings. ☊ survey ☊
She was reluctant to voice her suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
Their offer was greeted with some suspicion. ☊ suspicion ☊
Their bodies were soaked in sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
The air was sweet with incense. ☊ sweet ☊
Her arm was beginning to swell up where the bee had stung her. ☊ swell ☊
The fall left her with a painful swelling above her eye. ☊ swelling ☊
She trained five times a week at her local swimming pool. ☊ swimming pool ☊
swing from sth: A set of keys swung from her belt. ☊ swing ☊
the swing of her hips ☊ swing ☊
Her eyes were red and swollen from crying. ☊ swollen ☊
I'm here if you need a sympathetic ear (= sb to talk to about your problems). ☊ sympathetic ☊
I have no sympathy for Jan, it's all her own fault. ☊ sympathy ☊
The seamen went on strike in sympathy with (= to show their support for) the dockers. ☊ sympathy ☊
Her sympathies lie with the anti-abortion lobby. ☊ sympathy ☊
You have to wait until the drugs have passed out of your system. ☊ system ☊
take sb sth (to do sth): It took her three hours to repair her bike. ☊ take ☊
He takes the view that children are responsible for their own actions. ☊ take ☊
to have your picture/photo taken ☊ 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 ☊
take sth out of sth: Part of her article is taken straight (= copied) out of my book. ☊ take ☊
He took her hand/took her by the hand (= held her hand, for example to lead her somewhere). ☊ take ☊
She took the child in her arms and kissed him. ☊ take ☊
take sb to do sth: The boys were taken to see their grandparents most weekends. ☊ take ☊
Her energy and talent took her to the top of her profession. ☊ take ☊
Her singing career took off after her TV appearance. ☊ take off ☊
Fish take in oxygen through their gills. ☊ take sth in ☊
He took in every detail of her appearance. ☊ take sth in ☊
She took me in completely with her story. ☊ take sb in ☊
I won't take up any more of your time. ☊ take up sth ☊
Her time is fully taken up with writing. ☊ take up sth ☊
talk (to/with sb) (about sth): Talk to your doctor if you're still worried. ☊ talk ☊
She gave a talk on her visit to China. ☊ talk ☊
I had to have a heart-to-heart talk with her. ☊ talk ☊
I lent her my Bob Marley tapes. ☊ tape ☊
The university will reach its target of 5 000 students next September. ☊ target ☊
The children became the target for their father's aggressive outbursts. ☊ target ☊
Income tax will be deducted by your employer. ☊ tax ☊
Any interest payments are taxed as part of your income. ☊ tax ☊
She tore up all the letters he had sent her. ☊ tear sth up ☊
Their story will move you to tears (= make you cry). ☊ tear ☊
The memory brought a tear to her eye (= made her cry). ☊ tear ☊
Their lawyers spent days arguing over technical details. ☊ technical ☊
Her technique has improved a lot over the past season. ☊ technique ☊
telephone sth: You can telephone your order 24 hours a day. ☊ telephone ☊
Did she tell you her name? ☊ tell ☊
tell sb + speech: 'I'm ready to go now,' he told her. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (that)...: The sound of his breathing told her (that) he was asleep. ☊ tell ☊
I'll have to stay with her—she's in a terrible state. ☊ terrible ☊
They suffered terribly when their son was killed. ☊ terribly ☊
test (sth): We test your English before deciding which class to put you in. ☊ test ☊
thanks (for sth): Many thanks for your support. ☊ thanks ☊
thank you (for sth): Thank you for your letter. ☊ thank you ☊
The actor sent a big thank you to all his fans for their letters of support. ☊ thank you ☊
That incident changed their lives. ☊ that ☊
That dress of hers is too short. ☊ that ☊
I patted her on the back. ☊ the ☊
How's the (= your) baby? ☊ the ☊
They placed the African elephant on their endangered list. ☊ the ☊
Their parties are always fun. ☊ their ☊
Which is their house? ☊ their ☊
If anyone calls, ask for their number so I can call them back. ☊ their ☊
She said the first thing that came into her head. ☊ thing ☊
'Why did you tell her our secret?' 'I did no such thing!' ☊ thing ☊
Bring your swimming things with you. ☊ thing ☊
Put your things (= coat, etc.) on and let's go. ☊ thing ☊
I think this is their house, but I'm not sure. ☊ think ☊
I can't think of her name at the moment. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
think doing sth: She's thinking of changing her job. ☊ think about/of sb/sth ☊
I'd like to hear your thoughts on the subject. ☊ thought ☊
She is prepared to carry out her threat to resign. ☊ threat ☊
threaten to do sth: The hijackers threatened to kill one passenger every hour if their demands were not met. ☊ threaten ☊
He held the knife to her throat. ☊ throat ☊
Their throats had been cut. ☊ throat ☊
Her knees had gone through (= made holes in) her jeans. ☊ through ☊
I'm halfway through (= reading) her second novel. ☊ through ☊
They export their products to markets throughout the world. ☊ throughout ☊
She still sucks her thumb when she's worried. ☊ thumb ☊
She hoped that getting this job would finally be her ticket to success. ☊ ticket ☊
She keeps her flat very tidy. ☊ tidy ☊
He had to tie her hands together. ☊ tie ☊
He kept a tight grip on her arm. ☊ tight ☊
Her eyes were tightly closed. ☊ tightly ☊
He held on tightly to her arm. ☊ tightly ☊
I don't want to take up too much of your precious time. ☊ time ☊
Her parents died a long time ago. ☊ time ☊
The government has set out its timetable for the peace talks. ☊ timetable ☊
tired of doing sth: She was tired of hearing about their trip to India. ☊ tired ☊
the title track from their latest CD (= the song with the same title as the disc) ☊ title ☊
Give your name and title (= Mr, Miss, Ms, Dr, etc.). ☊ title ☊
Her childhood was spent travelling from place to place. ☊ to ☊
Her hair fell to her waist. ☊ to ☊
She is devoted to her family. ☊ to ☊
She made a reference to her recent book. ☊ to ☊
Let's drink to Julia and her new job. ☊ to ☊
To her astonishment, he smiled. ☊ to ☊
Today is her tenth birthday. ☊ today ☊
He clicked his tongue to attract their attention. ☊ tongue ☊
Some of them carried the guns which were the tools of their trade (= the things they needed to do their job). ☊ tool ☊
When she started talking about her job, he just tuned out. ☊ tune out, tune sb/sth out ☊
The children called out their names in turn. ☊ in turn ☊
Her hair was twisted into a knot on top of her head. ☊ twist ☊
(+ adv./prep.): Her face twisted in anger. ☊ twist ☊
Mothers typically worry about their children. ☊ typically ☊
Typically, she couldn't find her keys. ☊ typically ☊
She was unable to hide her excitement. ☊ unable ☊
I've just become an uncle (= because your brother/sister has had a baby). ☊ uncle ☊
She still finds it uncomfortable to stand without support. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
She is unconscious of the effect she has on people. ☊ unconscious ☊
She has a staff of 19 working under her. ☊ under ☊
She took a deep breath and stayed under for more than a minute. ☊ under ☊
Underneath her cool exterior she was really very frightened. ☊ underneath ☊
They were unhappy with their accommodation. ☊ unhappy ☊
They are united in their opposition to the plan. ☊ united ☊
She gave me an unlikely explanation for her behaviour. ☊ unlikely ☊
By some unlucky chance, her name was left off the list. ☊ unlucky ☊
They were unsuccessful in meeting their objectives for the year. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
She agreed to their conditions, albeit unwillingly. ☊ unwillingly ☊
I could tell something was up by the looks on their faces. ☊ up ☊
She was pacing up and down in front of her desk. ☊ up and down ☊
His sudden death turned her world upside down. ☊ turn sth upside down ☊
I carried her bags upstairs. ☊ upstairs ☊
The corners of her mouth curved upwards in amusement. ☊ upwards ☊
Her voice sounded urgent on the phone. ☊ urgent ☊
You should make use of your contacts. ☊ make use of sth/sb ☊
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). ☊ useful ☊
Some products can be recycled at the end of their useful life. ☊ useful ☊
She sat in her usual seat at the back. ☊ usual ☊
usual (for sb/sth) (to do sth): It is usual to start a speech by thanking everybody for coming. ☊ usual ☊
Despite her problems, she carried on working as usual. ☊ as usual ☊
Sports cars tend to hold their value well. ☊ value ☊
value sb/sth (for sth): The area is valued for its vineyards. ☊ value ☊
Your help made a vast difference. ☊ vast ☊
She gave us her version of what had happened that day. ☊ version ☊
Their versions of how the accident happened conflict. ☊ version ☊
People came from all over the world to view her work. ☊ view ☊
How do you view your position within the company? ☊ view ☊
You should view their offer with a great deal of caution. ☊ view ☊
Her books are about village life. ☊ village ☊
The violence of her feelings surprised him. ☊ violence ☊
Her husband was a violent man. ☊ violent ☊
She made a visible effort to control her anger. ☊ visible ☊
The couple moved outside her field of vision. ☊ vision ☊
The idea came to her in a vision. ☊ vision ☊
You should visit your dentist at least twice a year. ☊ visit ☊
a home visit (= when your doctor visits you) ☊ visit ☊
your active vocabulary (= the words that you use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
your passive vocabulary (= the words that you understand but don't use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
Reading will increase your vocabulary. ☊ vocabulary ☊
Her voice shook with emotion. ☊ voice ☊
The party increased their share of the vote. ☊ vote ☊
He put his arm around her waist. ☊ waist ☊
She was paralysed from the waist down (= in the area below her waist). ☊ waist ☊
You'll just have to wait your turn (= wait until your turn comes). ☊ wait ☊
want sb/sth + adj.: Do you want your coffee black or white? ☊ want ☊
Her husband was killed during the war. ☊ war ☊
Please send her my warmest congratulations. ☊ warm ☊
Her comments were greeted with warm applause. ☊ warm ☊
The area is famous for the warmth and hospitality of its people. ☊ warmth ☊
warn (sb) that...: She was warned that if she did it again she would lose her job. ☊ warn ☊
She kept looking anxiously at her watch. ☊ watch ☊
Three hundred employees lost their jobs in the latest wave of redundancies. ☊ wave ☊
wave sb sth: My mother was crying as I waved her goodbye. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth to sb: My mother was crying as I waved goodbye to her. ☊ wave ☊
Don't worry, if she seems quiet—it's just her way. ☊ way ☊
Oh by the way, if you see Jackie, tell her I'll call her this evening. ☊ by the way ☊
He knew her weak spot where Steve was concerned. ☊ weak ☊
The sudden weakness in her legs made her stumble. ☊ weakness ☊
Can you spot the weakness in her argument? ☊ weakness ☊
Did you have good weather on your trip? ☊ weather ☊
I found this information on their website. ☊ website ☊
Have you been invited to their wedding? ☊ wedding ☊
She looked beautiful on her wedding day. ☊ wedding ☊
All her friends could hear wedding bells (= they thought she would soon get married). ☊ wedding ☊
Your letter was very welcome. ☊ welcome ☊
Thank you for your warm welcome. ☊ welcome ☊
They lived well (= in comfort and spending a lot of money) and were generous with their money. ☊ well ☊
He liked her well enough (= to a reasonable degree) but he wasn't going to make a close friend of her. ☊ well ☊
Her hair was still dripping wet. ☊ wet ☊
What is your name? ☊ what ☊
Your claim ought to succeed, in which case the damages will be substantial. ☊ which ☊
Her parents died while she was still at school. ☊ while ☊
whisper about sth: What are you two whispering about? ☊ whisper ☊
Her voice dropped to a whisper. ☊ whisper ☊
whistle at sb/sth: Workmen whistled at her as she walked past. ☊ whistle ☊
She writes about her experiences as a black girl in a predominantly white city. ☊ white ☊
Do you take your coffee black or white? ☊ white ☊
The whole country (= all the people in it) mourned her death. ☊ whole ☊
Owls usually swallow their prey whole (= without chewing it). ☊ whole ☊
The author whom you criticized in your review has written a reply. ☊ whom ☊
Her mother, in whom she confided, said she would support her unconditionally. ☊ whom ☊
Why not write to her? ☊ why not? ☊
Her music appeals to a wide audience. ☊ wide ☊
Her face broke into a wide grin. ☊ wide ☊
Her books are widely read (= a lot of people read them). ☊ widely ☊
She'll listen to music, alone in her room, for hours. ☊ will ☊
Her decision to continue shows great strength of will. ☊ will ☊
She always wants to impose her will on other people (= to get what she wants). ☊ will ☊
They are trying to win support for their proposals. ☊ win ☊
She won the admiration of many people in her battle against cancer. ☊ win ☊
I was grateful for her wise counsel. ☊ wise ☊
wish to do sth: This course is designed for people wishing to update their computer skills. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb sth: She could not believe that he wished her harm. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb sth: I wished her a happy birthday. ☊ wish ☊
We wish them both well in their retirement. ☊ wish ☊
wish for sth: I can understand her wish for secrecy. ☊ wish ☊
wish that...: It was her dying wish that I should have it. ☊ wish ☊
I'm sure that you will get your wish. ☊ wish ☊
She married against her parents' wishes. ☊ wish ☊
She lives with her parents. ☊ with ☊
Don't be angry with her. ☊ with ☊
She won't be able to help us with all the family commitments she has. ☊ with ☊
withdraw (sb/sth) (from sth): Both powers withdrew their forces from the region. ☊ withdraw ☊
She withdrew her hand from his. ☊ withdraw ☊
withdraw sth: Workers have threatened to withdraw their labour (= go on strike). ☊ withdraw ☊
Despite her grief, she found a hidden strength within herself. ☊ within ☊
I couldn't bear to witness their suffering. ☊ witness ☊
You've all been absolutely wonderful! ☊ wonderful ☊
We never doubted her word. ☊ word ☊
to keep your word (= do what you promised) ☊ word ☊
I trusted her not to go back on her word (= break her promise). ☊ word ☊
He couldn't find the words to thank her enough. ☊ word ☊
I can't remember her exact words. ☊ word ☊
She repeated their conversation word for word to me. ☊ word for word ☊
work for sth: She dedicated her life to working for peace. ☊ work ☊
She earned her grades through sheer hard work. ☊ work ☊
Her friends from work came to see her in the hospital. ☊ work ☊
She spent most of her working life as a teacher. ☊ working ☊
They had little contact with the outside world (= people and places that were not part of their normal life). ☊ world ☊
worry sb/yourself (about sb/sth): What worries me is how I am going to get another job. ☊ worry ☊
The threat of losing their jobs is a constant source of worry to them. ☊ worry ☊
The news of his release from prison added further to her worries. ☊ worry ☊
Students should discuss any problems or worries they have with their course tutors. ☊ worry ☊
Don't tell her that—you'll only make things worse. ☊ worse ☊
He told her she'd let them down and she felt worse than ever. ☊ worse ☊
She'd lost her job. Even worse, she'd lost her house and her children, too. ☊ worse ☊
She worships her children. ☊ worship ☊
He worshipped her from afar (= he loved her but did not tell her his feelings). ☊ worship ☊
Her indecisiveness makes her her own worst enemy. ☊ be your own worst enemy ☊
At worst this may mean the end of her playing career. ☊ at (the) worst ☊
Let them do their worst—we'll fight them every inch of the way. ☊ do your worst ☊
She burned the letters so that her husband would never read them. ☊ would ☊
He tossed her a towel. 'Wrap yourself in that.' ☊ wrap ☊
His arms were wrapped around her waist. ☊ wrap ☊
The doctor wrote her a prescription for more antibiotics. ☊ write ☊
Can you write and confirm your booking? ☊ write ☊
write sth: Write your name at the top of the paper. ☊ write ☊
Could you put your complaint in writing? ☊ in writing ☊
It looks like they got their predictions wrong again. ☊ get sth wrong ☊
He assumed, wrongly, that she did not care. ☊ wrongly ☊
She was wrongly diagnosed as having skin cancer. ☊ wrongly ☊
in the first year of their marriage ☊ year ☊
She looks young for her years. ☊ year ☊
'I enjoyed her latest novel.' 'Yes, me too.' ☊ yes ☊
All her yesterdays had vanished without a trace. ☊ yesterday ☊
I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality). ☊ you ☊
Her grandchildren keep her young. ☊ young ☊
a mother bird feeding her young ☊ young ☊
The bank is on your right. ☊ your ☊
Dentists advise you to have your teeth checked every six months. ☊ your ☊
You can try it out for yourselves. ☊ yourself ☊
She regrets that she spent her youth travelling and not studying. ☊ youth ☊