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đá ☊ Alphabet Introduction 2 phone / telephone ☊ điện thoại ☊ Objects the phone ☊ Cái điện thoại ☊ Objects I love him because he is honest. ☊ Tôi yêu anh ấy vì anh ấy trung thực. ☊ Adjectives 1 honest ☊ trung thực ☊ Adjectives 1 Where is the modern phone? ☊ Chiếc điện thoại hiện đại ở đâu? ☊ Adjectives 1 The phone is really handy / convenient. ☊ Cái điện thoại thật tiện lợi. ☊ Adjectives 1 They buy not only computers, but also phones. ☊ Họ mua không những máy tính mà còn điện thoại. ☊ Conjunctions one hundred ☊ Một trăm ☊ Numbers one billion people ☊ Một tỷ người ☊ Numbers seventy-one cats ☊ Bảy mươi mốt con mèo ☊ Numbers twenty-one billion ☊ Hai mươi mốt tỷ ☊ Numbers eighty-one million ☊ Tám mươi mốt triệu ☊ Numbers I need sixty minutes while they need one hour. ☊ Tôi cần sáu mươi phút trong khi họ cần một giờ. ☊ Dates and Time A millennium has one thousand years. ☊ Một thiên niên kỷ có một nghìn năm. ☊ Dates and Time Which phone do you like most? ☊ Bạn thích cái điện thoại nào nhất? ☊ Comparison Twenty-one businessmen eat a cake. ☊ Hai mươi mốt doanh nhân ăn một cá ibánh. ☊ Jobs 1 They only have one egg. ☊ Họ chỉ có một quả trứng. ☊ Conjunctions 2 Once I love someone, I will make him happy. ☊ Một khi tôi yêu một ai đó, tôi sẽ làm anh ấy hạnh phúc. ☊ Conjunctions 2 throne ☊ ngôi ☊ Places She sees a phone at the bus stop. ☊ Cô ấy thấy một cái điện thoại ở trạm xe buýt. ☊ Places half past one ☊ Một giờ rưỡi ☊ Places I will try Indonesian instant noodles. ☊ Tôi sẽ thử món mì ăn liền Indonesia. ☊ Countries 2 They say Indonesia has many dragons ☊ Họ nói nước Indonesia có nhiều con rồng. ☊ Countries 2 Indonesian ☊ indonesia ☊ Countries 2 Who invented the phone? ☊ Ai đã phát minh điện thoại? ☊ Past The lawyer assumes that the man is not honest. ☊ Người luật sư cho rằng người đàn ông không trung thực. ☊ Verbs 3 It was done almost immediately. ☊ Nó đã được làm gần như ngay lập tức. ☊ Passive She is poor but honest. ☊ Cô ấy nghèo mà trung thực. ☊ Common Phrases 3 oneself ☊ tự ☊ Common Phrases 3 by oneself ☊ tự mình ☊ Common Phrases 3 oneself ☊ bản thân ☊ Common Phrases 3 Everone hopes that she will win. ☊ Mọi người hy vọng cô ấy sẽ thắng. ☊ Determiners everyone ☊ Mọi người ☊ Determiners hey should ask someone. ☊ Họ nên hỏi một ai đó. ☊ Determiners Someone took my bicycle. ☊ Một ai đó đã lấy chiếc xe đạp của tôi. ☊ Determiners someone ☊ ai đó. ☊ Determiners You only have one wish. ☊ Bạn chỉ có một điều ước. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 It is a new phenonemon. ☊ Nó là một hiện tượng mới. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 What attracts everyone? ☊ Cái gì thu hút mọi người? ☊ Verbs 4 District three will join district one. ☊ Quận ba sẽ gia nhập vào quận một. ☊ Verbs 4 I need someone to repair the network for me. ☊ Tôi cần một ai đó sửa mạng cho tôi. ☊ Communication Can the stone walk? ☊ Hòn đá có thể đi bộ không? ☊ Nature stone ☊ Hòn đá ☊ Nature The children play with the stones in the park. ☊ Những đứa trẻ chơi với các hòn đá trong công viên. ☊ Nature This is an environment-friendly phone. ☊ Đây là một cái điện thoại thân thiện với môi trường. ☊ Nature Sometimes I feel like I am invisible to everyone. ☊ Đôi khi, tôi cảm thấy như tôi tàng hình với mọi người. ☊ Adjectives 2 Everyone can vote. ☊ Mọi người đều có thể bỏ phiếu. ☊ Politics With music we are one. ☊ Với nhạc, chúng tôi là một. ☊ Arts Please do not tell anyone about this secret. ☊ Làm ơn đừng nói cho bất kỳ ai về bí mật này. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Everyone has fear. ☊ Tất cả mọi người đều có sự sợ hãi. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 There will be only one consequence. ☊ Sẽ chỉ có một hậu quả duy nhất. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 one hundred meters ☊ Một trăm mét ☊ Science money ☊ tiền ☊ Economics We do not take money from this fund. ☊ Chúng tôi không lấy tiền từ quỹ này. ☊ Economics lonesome town ☊ Thị trấn cô đơn ☊ Adjectives 3 lonesome ☊ đơn ☊ Adjectives 3 Someone wore my trousers and I do not accept this. ☊ Một ai đó đã mặc quần của tôi và tôi không chấp nhận điều này. ☊ Verbs 5 You need to postpone this transaction. ☊ Bạn cần phải hoãn giao dịch này. ☊ Verbs 5 They do not want to postpone the election. ☊ Họ không muốn hoãn cuộc bầu cử. ☊ Verbs 5 This contract was postponed. ☊ Hợp đồng này đã bị hoãn. ☊ Verbs 5 postpone ☊ hoãn ☊ Verbs 5 Be polite, be efficient but always have a plan to kill anyone. ☊ Lịch sự, hiệu quả nhưng luôn có một kế hoạch để giết bất kỳ ai. ☊ Verbs 5 lucky money ☊ Tiền lì xì ☊ History Why are we imprisoned? ☊ Tại sao chúng tôi bị bắt giam? ☊ History In each religion, the punishment of the conscience is the heaviest one. ☊ Trong mỗi tôn giáo, hình phạt của lương tâm là nặng nhất. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 He would rather surrender than become a prisoner. ☊ Anh ấy thà đầu hàng còn hơn trở thành một tù binh. ☊ Military prisoner ☊ tù binh ☊ Military The commander wants to mobilize everyone. ☊ Chỉ huy muốn huy động tất cả mọi người. ☊ Military everyone ☊ tất cả mọi ngườ ☊ Military stand one's gound ☊ cố thủ ☊ Military They postpone the travel because one person is sick. ☊ Họ hoãn chuyến du lịch vì một ngườibị bệnh. ☊ Classifier 3.1 I always wants to scold someone whenever I think about that monkey. ☊ Tôi luôn muốn gắt gỏng một ai đó mỗi khi tôi nghĩ về con khỉ đó. ☊ Reduplicative Words No one can suppress the truth. ☊ Không ai có thể bưng bít sự thật. ☊ Reduplicative Words No one can lure you, if you do not agree with them. ☊ Không ai có thể dụ dỗ bạn nếu bạnkhông đồng ý với họ. ☊ Reduplicative Words He is broke because his wife took all his money. ☊ Anh ấy bị viêm màng túi vì vợ anh ấy đã lấy tất cả tiền của anh ấy. ☊ Informal Expressions Last month that comedian bought one hundred rabbits and now he is broke. ☊ háng trước, diễn viên hài đó mua một trăm con thỏ và bây giờ anh ấy bị viêm màng túi. ☊ Informal Expressions When you forgive everyone, you will feel happy. ☊ Khi bạn tha thứ cho mọi người, bạn sẽ cảm thấy hạnh phúc. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 It is one o’clock. Bây giờ là một giờ. * 010 Can one get something to eat and to drink here? Ở đây có gì để ăn và uống được không? * 036 No, we have only one seat available. Không, chúng tôi chỉ còn có một chỗ trống nữa thôi. * 037 Where can one park here? Ở đâu có thể đỗ xe? * 039 How long can one park here? Có thể đỗ xe bao lâu? * 039 Can one rent skis here? Ở đây có thể thuê đồ trượt tuyết không? * 039 Can one reserve a room here? Ở đây có thể đặt trước phòng khách sạn được không? * 043 Where can one buy stamps? Ở đâu có thể mua tem thư? * 043 Where can one buy flowers? Ở đâu có thể mua hoa? * 043 Where can one buy tickets? Ở đâu có thể mua vé tàu xe? * 043 Can one take photographs? Được phép chụp ảnh không? * 044 Does one have to pay an entrance fee? Có phải trả tiền vào cửa không? * 044 Can one reserve tickets? Có thể đặt vé trước không? * 047 Can one swim there? Có thể tắm ở đó không? * 050 Can one rent a sun umbrella / parasol here? Ở đây có thể thuê ô che nắng không? * 050 Can one rent a deck chair here? Ở đây có thể thuê ghế võng không? * 050 Can one rent a boat here? Ở đây có thể thuê thuyền không? * 050 Can one rent a surfboard? Có thể thuê một ván lướt sóng không? * 050 Can one rent diving equipment? Có thể thuê đồ lặn dưới nước không? * 050 Can one rent water skis? Có thể thuê ván lướt không? * 050 Goal! One – zero! Vào! Một không! * 051 A large one or a small one? To hay là nhỏ? * 056 How much money can one withdraw? Có thể lấy bao nhiêu tiền. * 062 Which credit cards can one use? Thẻ tín dụng nào dùng được? * 062 No, it costs only one hundred Euros. Không, cái này có một trăm Euro thôi. * 067 May one pay by credit card? Trả tiền bằng thẻ tín dụng ở đây được không? * 075 May one pay by cheque / check (am.)? Trả tiền bằng séc được không? * 075 May one only pay in cash? Chỉ được trả tiền mặt thôi hả? * 075 The older one gets, the more complacent one gets. Càng già, càng thấy thoải mái. * 100 someone else – no one else Ai nữa – không ai nữa. * 102 No, no one else. Không, không ai nữa. * 102 like: one → →
What can one do now! ☊ Biết làm thế nào bây giờ ☊ No one asked us ☊ Không ai hỏi chúng tôi hết ☊ No one came at all ☊ Không ai đến dốt cả ☊ to know one thing for sure ☊ biết chắc một điều ☊ to know one’s mistakes, know what one did wrong ☊ biết lỗi ☊ had I known (then one would have done something else) ☊ biết thế ☊ (1) one hundred, many (2) father’s older sibling
(3) to sow, spread
(4) to embrace, hug
(5) to count
(6) cypress
(7) hegemony ☊
bá ☊ (1) one hundred (2) to force, compel, coerce
(3) cypress, cedar ☊
bách ☊ to hit one hundred percent, bat a thousand ☊ bách phát bách trúng ☊ beaten until one is unable to walk ☊ bò lê bò càng ☊ (1) poverty; poor, needy, destitute (2) only when one cannot help it, only as a last resort ☊
bần cùng ☊ in one hand, with one hand ☊ bằng một tay ☊ at any cost, for all one is worth ☊ bằng được ☊ sea of life, one man’s life ☊ bể trần ☊ suddenly one day ☊ bỗng một ngày ☊ to protect one another ☊ che chở lẫn nhau ☊ until one grows old ☊ cho đến già ☊ until one day ☊ cho đến một ngày ☊ to move (from one position to another) ☊ chuyển dời ☊ for all one is worth ☊ chí mạng ☊ (not) one bit, (not) even a little ☊ chút nào hết ☊ gentlemen, every one of ☊ chư vị ☊ no one as yet believed in this discovery ☊ chưa có ai tin tưởng ở khám phá này ☊ no one would believe ☊ chẳng ai có thể tin được ☊ there is no one, no one is here ☊ chẳng có ai ☊ there was no one at all ☊ chẳng có ai cả ☊ to agree to one condition ☊ chịu một điều kiện ☊ to oppose each other, one another ☊ chống nhau ☊ about one o’clock ☊ chừng một giờ ☊ children with one foreign parent ☊ con lai ☊ the most necessary thing, the thing one needs the most ☊ cái cần nhất ☊ (1) to weigh; equal, balanced; balance, scales (2) tendon, muscle, nerve
(3) towel, handkerchief
(4) one kilogram ☊
cân ☊ to have only one dong left ☊ còn nhõn có một đồng ☊ to be valid for one year ☊ có giá trị một năm ☊ once, one time ☊ có lần ☊ there was a time, one time ☊ có một lúc ☊ there was time, at one point ☊ có một lúc nào đó ☊ there was a time, once, one time ☊ có một lần ☊ to have one more ☊ có thêm một ☊ what can one do? ☊ có thể làm gì ☊ being able to finish what one has started ☊ có đầu có đuôi ☊ to remove remains of a dead person (from one grave to another) ☊ cất mả ☊ it has to be said, one should say ☊ cần nói ☊ even if one wanted to ☊ dù có muốn ☊ at will, as one pleases ☊ dầu lòng ☊ to put aside, place to one side ☊ dẹp qua một bên ☊ throw at random a ball on one of one’s suitors ☊ gieo cầu ☊ tear drops falling one after another ☊ giọt ngắn giọt dài ☊ to have one foot in the grave, somebody’s ☊ gần đất xa trời ☊ meeting a woman as one goes out of the house ☊ gặp gái ☊ to do whatever one like ☊ hoành hành ☊ (1) scallion, spring onion (2) to act, execute, carry out
(3) stem
(4) to go, travel (on foot)
(5) one of the five elements ☊
hành ☊ to dream about a bear (meaning one will have a boy) ☊ hùng mộng ☊ to ask one more thing ☊ hỏi thêm một câu ☊ when one was still young ☊ hồi còn nhỏ ☊ in childhood, when one was a child ☊ hồi còn trẻ ☊ when one was young ☊ hồi nhỏ ☊ recover one strength, recover from ☊ hồi sức ☊ to cooperate with one another ☊ hợp tác với nhau ☊ at one time ~ at another time, first ~ then ~ ☊ khi thì ~ khi thì ☊ number one in mandarin examination ☊ khôi khoa ☊ no one was injured ☊ không ai bị thương ☊ to not know whether one should (do sth) ☊ không biết có nên ☊ to not know what more one can do ☊ không biết làm sao hơn ☊ there is no one else (around) ☊ không còn ai cả ☊ no one knows anything ☊ không một ai biết gì ☊ to write for no one in particular, for no particular person ☊ không viết riêng cho ai ☊ as well as, hold more than one position at a time; earn ☊ kiêm ☊ (be) firm in one purpose, (remain) steadfast ☊ kiên tâm ☊ to last a week, be one week long ☊ kéo dài một tuần ☊ keep mum about where one is ☊ kín tiếng ☊ to respect one another ☊ kính nể lẫn nhau ☊ someone one hates, dislikes ☊ kẻ ghét ☊ hand over from one generation to another ☊ kế truyền ☊ have one foot in the grave ☊ kề miệng lỗ ☊ since childhood, since one was small ☊ kể từ lúc nhỏ ☊ to one their ways into high offices ☊ len lõi vào các chức vụ cao ☊ continuous, successive, one after another, in a row ☊ liên tiếp ☊ continuously, non-stop, on and on, often, frequently, right away, immediately, at once, all at the same time, all in one operation, always ☊ luôn ☊ is enough to show, let one know that ☊ là đủ để biết ☊ how could one not understand ☊ làm gì không hiểu ☊ to act as if one does not (do sth) ☊ làm như không ☊ how would one know ☊ làm sao biết ☊ how could one know? ☊ làm sao biết được ☊ how can one stand, how can one bear (sth) ☊ làm sao chịu được ☊ to hop (on one foot) ☊ lò cò ☊ when one has a chance, the opportunity (to do something) ☊ lúc đắc thời ☊ no one is unaware of, every one’s knowledge ☊ lạ gì ☊ each other, one another ☊ lẫn nhau ☊ someday, one day ☊ mai mốt ☊ at one go at stretch, unceasing, ceaseless ☊ miết ☊ buy one get one free ☊ mua một tặng một ☊ for the smallest part; if ever, one chance out of ten thousand; if by chance ☊ muôn một ☊ to have whatever one wants ☊ muốn gì cũng có ☊ to do whatever one pleases ☊ muốn làm sao thì làm ☊ to not go to bed until one o’clock ☊ mãi đến một giờ đi ngũ ☊ to take an entire month, cause one to lose an entire month ☊ mất hết một tháng ☊ have little strength, have not enough strength, one can endure it no longer ☊ mấy hơi ☊ as one pleases ☊ mặc tình ☊ mode, style, fashion; one (in compound numbers); day after tomorrow ☊ mốt ☊ all, each, every one of us ☊ mỗi người chúng ta ☊ just one more little thing about ~ ☊ một chút xíu nữa thôi về ☊ a place, one location ☊ một chỗ ☊ once, one time, one thing ☊ một cái ☊ kill two birds with one stone ☊ một công đôi việc ☊ one o’clock, one hour ☊ một giờ ☊ 1:30, one thirty ☊ một giờ rưỡi ☊ to be done in one trip, one pass ☊ một hiệp là xong ☊ at a stretch, at one sitting ☊ một lèo ☊ a final time, one last time ☊ một lần chót ☊ once again, one more time ☊ một lần nữa ☊ one day, one of these days ☊ một mai ☊ at one go, at one stretch, at a one sitting ☊ một mạch ☊ on the one hand ☊ một mặt ☊ on one hand ~ on the other hand ~ ☊ một mặt ~ một mặt khác ~ ☊ at one time, previously, once ☊ một thời ☊ (1) one million (2) omen
(3) to recall ☊
một triệu ☊ one of several, one of many, some; one of these ☊ một trong những ☊ one of a number of; one among ☊ một trong số các ☊ one night, one evening ☊ một tối ☊ once, one time around ☊ một vòng ☊ a condition, one condition ☊ một điều kiện ☊ just one child so far ☊ mới có một đứa thôi ☊ in excess, more than one can manage ☊ mứa ☊ drive to one side, drive sideways ☊ ne ☊ millennium, one thousand years ☊ nghìn năm ☊ new acquaintance, sb whom one has just met ☊ người mới quen ☊ everybod, everyone, one and all ☊ người người ☊ to look with one eye, close one eye slightly ☊ nheo ☊ fighter, one who struggles for sth ☊ nhà tranh đấu ☊ only one left ☊ nhõn ☊ as if one wanted to cry ☊ như muốn khóc ☊ as if one were a stranger ☊ như một người khách lạ ☊ alike, like each other, like one another, identical ☊ như nhau ☊ like one about to cry ☊ như sắp khóc ☊ to kill two birds with one stone ☊ nhất cử lưỡng tiện tục ngữ ☊ all and sundry, one and all ☊ nhất loạt ☊ unify, bring together into one whole (system) ☊ nhất thống ☊ be of one mind, be unanimous ☊ nhất tâm ☊ to leave one’s home suddenly one day ☊ nhất đán bỏ ra đi ☊ to receive more than one spends ☊ nhập trội hơn xuất ☊ no one knows, no one knew, no one can tell, no one could tell ☊ nào hay ☊ tilt on one side ☊ nánh ☊ move one to tears ☊ não nhân ☊ to speak as if one were reading a lesson ☊ nói mà như là đọc bài ☊ take oratory precautions, be guarded in what one says ☊ nói rào ☊ to speak the truth, be serious, mean what one says ☊ nói thật ☊ speak to one another in secret, backbite, speak in ☊ nói vụng ☊ if one cannot, if something is not possible ☊ nếu không được ☊ follow one another, life in, queue up ☊ nối đuôi ☊ single room (i.e. room for one person) ☊ phòng chiếc ☊ share of happiness one was blessed with ☊ phúc phận ☊ depose one king and replace him by another ☊ phế lập ☊ to one side ☊ sang một bên ☊ how can one have the heart to ☊ sao nỡ ☊ how can one tolerate, why? ☊ sao đành ☊ drink tea in one another’s company, make enough tea for two ☊ song ẩm ☊ (1) skull, brain, cranium (2) to take or mistake one thing for another ☊
sọ ☊ first in the world, number one in the world ☊ số một thế giới ☊ what one knows, what one has seen ☊ sở kiến ☊ at thirty, one forms one’s character ☊ tam thập nhi lập ☊ nickname, name one goes by ☊ ten thong go ☊ to act as one pleases; to be free (to do what one wants) ☊ tha hồ ☊ to hold and release, do as one pleases, sway, control ☊ thao túng ☊ according to one estimate ☊ theo một con số ước lượng ☊ as one wishes ☊ theo ý muốn ☊ if that’s the case, then it can’t be helped (there’s nothing one can do) ☊ thì thôi ☊ if that’s the case, then it can’t be helped (there’s nothing one can do) ☊ thế thì thôi ☊ (1) easy-going, lacksidasical (2) to speak with a weak voice (as one close to death) ☊
thều thào ☊ mourning service at the end of one year after the death ☊ tiểu tường ☊ know how to be satisfied with what one has ☊ tri túc ☊ in one day ☊ trong một ngày ☊ per year, yearly, during one year ☊ trong một năm ☊ per week, during one week ☊ trong một tuần ☊ in one sense ☊ trong một ý ngiã ☊ within the next month, before one month has passed ☊ trong vòng chưa đầy 1 tháng ☊ within one or two weeks ☊ trong vòng một hai tuần ☊ in one day, during the course of a single day ☊ trong vòng một ngày ☊ including the U.S., one of which is the U.S. ☊ trong đó có Hoa Kỳ ☊ returning to (what one was talking about) ☊ trở lại với ☊ except for one person ☊ trừ một người ☊ to be free to do as one chooses ☊ tung hùanh ☊ order; in order, orderly, step by step, in step, one after another, in succession ☊ tuần tự ☊ to separate, detach (from one another) ☊ tách rời nhau ☊ united spirit, one mind, one spirit ☊ tâm linh tổng hợp ☊ what does one think? ☊ tính sao ☊ of one’s own free will, as one wishes ☊ tùy tâm ☊ to be free to; as one wishes ☊ tùy ý ☊ at forty one has no more perplexities ☊ tứ thập bất hoặc ☊ from one side to the other side ☊ từ bên này sang bên kia ☊ since one was young, beginning in one’s youth ☊ từ hồi còn nhỏ ☊ since one was a child, since one was young ☊ từ hồi nhỏ ☊ from the age of reason, since one reached the age of reason ☊ từ lúc có trí khôn ☊ since meeting, since one has met ☊ từ lúc gặp nhau ☊ since one was a child (until now) ☊ từ lúc nhỏ đến giờ ☊ since one was born ☊ từ lúc sinh ra ☊ from one place to another ☊ từ một nơi này qua một nơi khác ☊ from one person to another ☊ từ người này qua người kia ☊ since youth, since one was young ☊ từ nhỏ ☊ since when one was small, since childhood ☊ từ nhỏ tới lớn ☊ from the time when one was still a student ☊ từ thuở còn đi học ☊ (1) (present perfect marker) (2) each, one by one, every
(3) layer, level, step
(4) to experience
(5) by, for
(6) [CL counter for units of floors of stories], layer, story (of a building) ☊
từng ☊ two persons at one time ☊ từng hai người một ☊ one by one (individual) ☊ từng người một ☊ every one of us, everyone among us, all of us ☊ từng người trong chúng ta ☊ to bite off more than one can chew, to ☊ vung tay quá trán ☊ and one more thing ☊ và thêm một cái ☊ all religions are one (Cao Dai) ☊ vạn giáo nhất lý ☊ different rhymes (one syllable having even tone and one uneven ☊ vần ngược ☊ signify one assent by winking ☊ xoét ☊ to love one another ☊ yêu mến nhau ☊ to love each other, one another ☊ yêu thương nhau ☊ he was one of a number of musicians ☊ ông là một trong số các nhạc sĩ ☊ to stop gambling while one is ahead ☊ ăn non ☊ to eat and drink until one is full, satisfied ☊ ăn uống thỏa thê ☊ to be in harmony, sympathize with one another ☊ ăn ý ☊ when one wants to beat a dog, one must ☊ đánh chó ngó chúa ☊ once, at one time ☊ đã có một lần ☊ that’s one consolation ☊ đó cũng là một sự an ủi ☊ exactly one o’clock; one o’clock sharp ☊ đúng một giờ ☊ exactly one minute ☊ đúng một phút ☊ exactly one week after ☊ đúng một tuần sau khi ☊ one party rule, one party system ☊ đảng trị ☊ measure wits (with someone, with one another) ☊ đấu trí ☊ exactly one year old ☊ đầy năm ☊ exactly one year old (of a baby) ☊ đầy tuổi ☊ sit wherever one is placed ☊ đặt đâu ngồi đấy ☊ at one point, at a certain time ☊ đến một lúc nào đó ☊ to cross one’s bridges when one comes to ☊ đến đâu hay đó ☊ put the blame on (only one person) put the sole blame on ☊ đổ riệt ☊ keep silent (because one doesn’t know how to answer) ☊ ắng cổ ☊ to must need to do sth even more, so much the more one needs to ... ☊ càng phải ☊ there is no one, no one is here ☊ đâu có ai ☊ 75
What's your phone number? ☊ Số điện thoại của cậu là gì? ☊ 160
The phone is ringing. ☊ Điện thoại đang kêu. ☊ 275
It costs a lot of money. ☊ Giá nó tốn nhiều tiền. ☊ 299
Food is expensive. It costs a lot of money. ☊ Đồ ăn đắt, tốn nhiều tiền. ☊ 300
Shoes are expensive. They cost a lot of money. ☊ Giày đắt, tốn nhiều tiền. ☊ 301
Water boils at one hundred degrees (100o) Celsius. ☊ Nước sôi ở một trăm độ C. ☊ 304
I never go to the movies alone. ☊ Tôi không bao giờ đi xem lm một mình. ☊ 340
They don't know my phone number. ☊ Họ không biết số điện thoại của tôi. ☊ 492
Does your phone have a camera? ☊ Điện thoại của cậu có máy ảnh không? ☊ 501
Ask if he has a smart phone. — No, he hasn't got a smart phone. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có điện thoại thông minh không. - Không, anh ấy không có điện thoại thông minh. ☊ 513
They don't have much money. ☊ Họ không có nhiều tiền. ☊ 516
I don't have your phone number. ☊ Tôi khong có số điện thoại của cậu. ☊ 518
How much money do you have with you? ☊ Cậu mang theo bao nhiêu tiền? ☊ 524
Where's my phone? — I don't know. I don't have it. ☊ Điện thoại của tôi đâu? - Tôi không biết. Tôi không cầm nó. ☊ 575
thousand one (2001). ☊ Terry làm việc trong ngân hàng từ năm 1995 đến năm 2001. ☊ 596
I spoke with him yesterday on the phone. ☊ Tôi đã nói chuyện với anh ấy hôm qua qua điện thoại. ☊ 676
In two-thousand-one we were living in Japan. ☊ Năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một chúng tôi sống ở Nhật Bản. ☊ 706
What was Jose doing when the phone rang? ☊ Jose đang làm gì khi điện thoại kêu? ☊ 708
What did he do when the phone rang? ☊ Anh ấy đã làm gì khi điện thoại kêu? ☊ 709
He stopped reading and answered the phone. ☊ Anh ấy dừng đọc sách và trả lời điện thoại. ☊ 873
twenty-one (1821). ☊ Mexico đã trở thành một nước độc lập từ năm một nghìn tám trăm hai mươi. ☊ 896
They're at home. They're going out. They've gone out. They're not at home now. ☊ Họ đang ở nhà. Họ đang đi ra ngoài. Họ đã đi ra ngoài. Bây giờ họ không ở nhà. ☊ 898
Where's Renee? — She's gone to bed. She's in bed now. ☊ Renée đâu? - Cô ấy đã đi ngủ. Cô ấy giờ đang ngủ. ☊ 901
Junhong is away on vacation. Where has he gone? Where is he now? ☊ Junhong đang đi nghỉ. Anh ấy đã đi đâu? Bây giờ anh ấy đang ở đâu? ☊ 905
Is Oliver here? — No, he's gone home. He went home. ☊ Có Oliver ở đó không? - Không, anh ấy về nhà rồi. Anh ấy đã về ☊ He's already gone home.'> 913 He's already gone home.'>
Serge isn't here. He went home. > He's already gone home. He's already gone home.'> ☊ Serge không có ở đây. Anh ấy đã về nhà. > Anh ấy đã về nhà rồi. ☊ I did the shopping.'> 922 I did the shopping.'>
I've done the shopping. > I did the shopping. I did the shopping.'> ☊ Tôi đã đi mua sắm xong rồi. > Tôi đã đi mua sắm. ☊ 930
It's only nine o'clock (9:00) and Ines has already gone to bed. ☊ Mới có chín giờ Ines đã đi ngủ rồi. ☊ 941
When is Hideki going to work? — He's already gone to work. ☊ Bao giờ Hideki sẽ đi làm? - Anh ấy đã đi làm rồi. ☊ 948
You can't talk to Vladimir because he's just gone home. ☊ Cậu không thể nói chuyện với Vladimir được vì anh ấy vừa về nhà. ☊ 955
We've already done our packing for our trip. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đóng gói xong xuôi cho chuyến đi. ☊ 959
Your friend has to pay her phone bill. Ask her if she has paid her phone bill yet. ☊ Bạn của cậu phải trả tiền điện thoại. Hỏi cô ấy xem cô ấy đã trả tiền điện thoại chưa. ☊ 983
Liting isn't here; she's gone out. ☊ Lệ Đình không có ở đây; cô ấy đã ra ngoài rồi. ☊ 1016
This house was built one hundred (100) years ago. ☊ Ngôi nhà này được xây cách đây một trăm năm. ☊ 1017
These houses were built one hundred (100) years ago. ☊ Những ngôi nhà này được xây cách đây một trăm năm. ☊ 1018
Whwas the telephone invented? ☊ Điện thoại được phát minh khi nào? ☊ 1034
My phone was stola few days ago. ☊ Điện thoại của tôi bị trộm mấy ngày trước. ☊ 1079
The shirts have beironed. > The shirts got ironed. ☊ Những cái áo đã được là. ☊ 1108
Where have Daisuke and Aiko gone? ☊ Daisuke và Aiko đã đi đâu? ☊ 1112
Does Fyodor live alone? ☊ Fyodor có sống một mình không? ☊ 1140
Has Marco gone home? ☊ Marco đã về nhà chưa? ☊ 1158
Kasumi isn't at home. She's gone away for a few days. ☊ Kasumi không có nhà. Cô ấy đi vắng vài ngày. ☊ 1334
I haven't done the shopping yet. I'll do it later. ☊ Tôi chưa mua sắm xong. Tôi sẽ mua sắm sau. ☊ 1374
I hear you won some money. What are you going to do with it? — I haven't decided yet. I might opa restaurant. ☊ Tôi nghe nói cậu thắng được ít tiền. Cậu định làm gì với số tiền đấy? - Tôi chưa quyết định. Có thể tôi sẽ mở nhà hàng. ☊ 1416
The phone rang eight (8) times and Samiya didn't answer. She must not be at home. ☊ Chuông điện thoại reo tám lần mà Samiya không nghe. Cô ấy hẳn là đã không ở nhà. ☊ 1429
The phone's ringing. I know it's not for me. It must be for you. ☊ Chuông điện thoại đang reo. Tôi biết nó không phải của tôi. Chắc chắn nó phải là của cậu. ☊ 1494
I think I should save more money. ☊ Tôi nghĩ tôi nên tiết kiệm tiền. ☊ 1498
None 1501 ☊ kəʔ̖ w kəən̖ kwaa mo̖ʔt̚ kii ̖ th̪ ii ʨɯəḱ ̚ xii ləj́ ɗɯəʔ̖ k̚ ɓɐɐŋ̖ laj́ sɛɛ ☊ 1558
but you have one. ☊ Trời đang mưa và Nhã Cầm định ra ngoài. Cô ấy không có ô nhưng cậu có. ☊ 1599
Do you want me to come with you, or would you prefer to go alone? ☊ Cậu có muốn tôi đến cùng cậu không, hay cậu thích đi một mình hơn? ☊ 1609
Which would you prefer to have: a small house or a big one? ☊ Cậu thích có cái nào hơn: một căn nhà nhỏ hay một căn lớn? ☊ 1610
I'd rather have a big house than a small one. ☊ Tôi thích có một căn nhà lớn hơn có một căn nhỏ. ☊ 1650
Do you have any money? — Yes, there's some in my wallet. ☊ Cậu có tiền không? - Có, có một ít trong ví tôi. ☊ 1687
We're staying at a very big hotel. There are one thousand two hundred fty (1,250) rooms. ☊ Chúng tôi đang ở trong một khách sạn rất lớn. Có một nghìn hai trăm năm mươi phòng ở đây. ☊ 1689
Are there any phone messages for me this morning? ☊ Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi sáng nay không? ☊ 1690
Were there any phone messages for me yesterday? ☊ Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi hôm qua không? ☊ 1710
The wallet was empty. There wasn't any money in it. ☊ Ví của tôi rỗng không. Không có tí tiền nào trong đấy. ☊ 1821
I speak four (4) languages. — You do? Which ones? ☊ Tôi nói bốn ngôn ngữ. - Cậu á? Những tiếng gì? ☊ 1898
I haven't beto the movies in ages. — You haven't? I thought you said you had just gone a few days ago. ☊ Mãi mà tôi chưa đi xem lm. - Chưa á? Tôi tưởng cậu đã nói là cậu vừa mới đi xem mấy hôm trước. ☊ 1899
Maalik said he had wokup feeling sick, so he hadn't gone to work. ☊ Maalik nói anh ấy lúc thức dậy thấy không khoẻ nên anh ấy đã không đi làm. ☊ 1920
I'll have to borrow some money. — Why? Don't you have any? ☊ Tôi sẽ phải vay ít tiền. - Tại sao? Cậu không có tí nào à? ☊ 1968
They admitted to having stolthe money. ☊ Họ thừa nhận đã ăn cắp tiền. ☊ 1970
She denied that she had stolthe money. ☊ Cô ấy phủ nhận việc cô ấy đã ăn cắp tiền. ☊ 1972
Should we postpone leaving today until tomorrow? — No, we should try leaving as soon as possible. ☊ Chúng ta có nên trì hoãn đi hôm nay sang ngày mai không? - Không, chúng ta nên cố đi càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ 1982
They seem to have plenty of money. ☊ Họ có vẻ có rất nhiều tiền. ☊ 2012
Her parents wouldn't let her go out alone. ☊ Bố mẹ cô ấy không để cho cô ấy ra ngoài một mình. ☊ 2028
don't remember you lending me money. ☊ Tôi đã cho cậu mượn tiền mấy tháng trước. - Cậu chắc chứ? Tôi không nhớ là cậu đã cho tôi mượn tiền. ☊ 2038
My cellphone needs to be charged. > My cellphone needs charging. ☊ Điện thoại di động của tôi cần được nạp pile. > Điện thoại di động của tôi cần nạp pile. ☊ 2058
We'd like to have gone on vacation, but we didn't have enough money. ☊ Tôi cũng muốn đi nghỉ lắm nhưng chúng tôi đã không có đủ tiền. ☊ 2060
I'd love to have gone to the party, but it was impossible. ☊ Tôi cũng muốn đến bữa tiệc nhưng chuyện đó không thể được. ☊ 2068
I'd rather you didn't tell anyone what I said. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu đừng nói với ai những gì tôi đã nói thì hơn. ☊ 2086
Victor got himself into nancial trouble by borrowing too much money. ☊ Victor tự chuốc rắc rối tài chính vào mình bằng việc vay quá nhiều tiền. ☊ 2087
Ramona lives alone. She's lived alone for fteen (15) years. It's not strange for her. ☊ Ramona sống một mình. Cô ấy đã sống một mình được mười lăm năm. Điều đó không lạ gì với cô ấy. ☊ 2088
She's used to it. She's used to living alone. ☊ Cô ấy đã quen như vậy. Cô ấy đã quen sống một mình. ☊ 2103
I wouldn't dream of asking them for money. ☊ Có nằm mơ tôi cũng không bao giờ hỏi họ tiền. ☊ 2135
I get lonely if there's nobody to talk to. ☊ Tôi thấy cô đơn nếu không có ai để nói chuyện. ☊ 2137
They gave us some money to buy some food. ☊ Họ đã đưa cho chúng tôi ít tiền để mua thức ăn. ☊ 2146
I left Kenji my phone number so he'd be able to contact me. ☊ Tôi đã để lại cho Kenji số điện thoại của tôi để anh ấy có thể liên lạc với tôi. ☊ 2156
It's foolish of Liting to quit her job when she needs the money. ☊ Lệ Đình thật dại dột khi bỏ việc trong khi cô ấy đang cần tiền. ☊ 2162
ve-one-two (512) from Beijing. ☊ Chuyến bay tiếp theo đến cổng bốn là chuyến 512 bay từ Bắc Kinh. ☊ 2163
Everybody was late except me. I was the only one to arrive on time. ☊ Mọi người đều muộn trừ tôi. Tôi là người duy nhất đến đúng giờ. ☊ 2193
Did you notice anyone go out? ☊ Cậu có để ý thấy ai ra ngoài không? ☊ 2198
Everyone heard the bomb explode. ☊ Ai cũng nghe thấy tiếng bomb nổ. ☊ 2199
I heard someone slamming the door in the middle of the night. ☊ Tôi đã nghe thấy có người đập cửa giữa nửa đêm. ☊ 2210
Being unemployed means he doesn't have much money. ☊ Bị thất nghiệp khiến anh ấy không có nhiều tiền. ☊ 2235
They spend a lot of money on travel. ☊ Họ tốn nhiều tiền đi du lịch. ☊ 2249
English has one (1) alphabet with twenty-six (26) letters. ☊ Bảng chữ cái tiếng Anh có hai mươi sáu chữ cái. ☊ 2253
I need some money to buy some food. ☊ Tôi cần ít tiền để mua thức ăn. ☊ 2283
A vegetarian is someone who doesn't eat meat. ☊ Người ăn chay là người không ăn thịt. ☊ 2296
It is said that Robin Hood took money from the rich and gave it to the poor. ☊ Người ta nói Robin Hood lấy tiền từ người giàu rồi đưa chúng cho người nghèo. ☊ 2329
Someone whose job is to inspect factories is a factory inspector. ☊ Người nào mà công việc là thị sát nhà máy là một thanh tra nhà máy. ☊ 2350
long have you known one another? ☊ Cậu và Kenichi đã biết nhau bao lâu rồi? > Các cậu đã biết nhau bao lâu rồi? ☊ They don't like one another.'> 2351 They don't like one another.'>
Kasumi and Linda don't like each other. > They don't like one another. They don't like one another.'> ☊ Kasumi và Linda không ưa nhau. > Họ không ưa nhau. ☊ 2352
near one another? ☊ Cậu và Henrik có sống gần nhau không? > Hai cậu có sống gần nhau không? ☊ 2363
We'd never met before, so we introduced ourselves to one another. ☊ Chúng tôi chưa từng gặp nhay trước đó nên chúng tôi đã tự giới thiệu cho nhau, ☊ 2389
I was told that there'd be someone to meet me at the airport, but there wasn't. ☊ Tôi đã được bảo là có người gặp tôi ở sân bay nhưng không có ao cả. ☊ 2390
She went out without any money. ☊ Cô ấy đã ra ngoài mà không mang tiền. ☊ 2393
If anyone has any questions, I'll be glad to answer them. ☊ Nếu có ai có câu hỏi gì thi tôi rất sẵn lòng trả lời. ☊ 2396
Anyone who wants to take the exam should tell me by Friday. ☊ Ai muốn thi thì nên bảo tôi trước ngày Thứ sáu. ☊ 2397
Someone has forgotten their umbrella. ☊ Có người đã quên ô. ☊ 2401
All the tickets have been sold. There are none left. ☊ Tất cả vá đã được bán. Không còn sót vé nào. ☊ 2402
This money is all yours. None of it is mine. ☊ Tiền này là của cậu tất. Không có tí nào của tôi. ☊ 2403
None of the stores were open. ☊ Không có cửa hàng nào mở cửa. ☊ 2404
The house is empty. There's no one living there. ☊ Căn nhà trống không. Không có ai sống ở đấy. ☊ 2406
Herman didn't tell anyone about his plans. ☊ Herman đã không nói với ai về kế hoạch của anh ấy. ☊ 2407
No one did what I asked them to do, did they? ☊ Không ai làm những gì tôi bảo họ có đúng không? ☊ 2410
We didn't spend much money. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không tiêu nhiều tiền. ☊ 2429
Half this money is mine, and half of it is yours. ☊ Nửa số tiền này là của tôi và nửa kia là của cậu. ☊ 2454
I've spent all the money you gave me. ☊ Tôi đã tiêu tất cả số tiền cậu đưa tôi. ☊ 2463
I've read every one (1) of those books. ☊ Tôi đã đọc một trong những quyển sách này. ☊ 2464
None of the rooms was the same. Each was di erent. ☊ Không có phòng nào giống nhau. Mỗi phòng một khác. ☊ 2469
Seat belts in cars save lives. Each driver should wear one. ☊ Dây an toàn ở xe hơi bảo vệ mạng sống. Mỗi lái xe nên đeo một cái. ☊ 2473
Anyone who wants to apply for the job must do so by Friday. ☊ Bất kì ai muốn nộp đơn xin việc phải thực hiện trước ngày Thứ sáu. ☊ 2505
EN Julius is someone you can rely on. ☊ Julius là một người cậu có thể tin tưởng. ☊ 2512
I met someone whose brother I went to school with. ☊ Tôi đã gặp một người mà anh trai người đó từng học cùng tôi. ☊ 2523
Do you know anyone who speaks French and Italian? ☊ Cậu có biết ai nói được tiếng Pháp và tiếng Ý không? ☊ 2535
Ten people applied for the job, none of whom were suitable. ☊ Mười người đã nộp đơn xin việc mà không một ai phù hợp. ☊ 2538
The company has a new business plan, the aim of which is to save money. ☊ Công ti có một kế hoạch làm ăn mới mà mục đích của nó là tiết kiệm tiền. ☊ 2544
The police never found the money stolen in the robbery. ☊ Cảnh sát không bao giờ tìm thấy số tiền bị mất trong vụ trộm. ☊ 2579
Our new boss is not very popular. Hardly anyone likes her. ☊ Bà chủ mới của chúng ta không được lòng lắm. Gần như chẳng có ai ưa bà ấy. ☊ 2603
This bag is slightly heavier than the other one. ☊ Túi này năng hơn một chút so với túi kia. ☊ 2606
This hotel is better than the other one, and it's no more expensive. ☊ Khách sạn này tốt hơn cái kia mà nó không đắt hơn. ☊ 2608
What time should we leave? — The sooner the better. ☊ Chúng ta nên đi lúc mấy giờ? - Càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ 2610
The sooner we leave, the earlier we'll arrive. ☊ Chúng ta đi càng sớm thì chúng ta về càng sớm. ☊ 2617
Could you send me the money as soon as possible? ☊ Cậu có thể gửi cho tôi tiền sớm nhất có thể không? ☊ 2620
They have more money than we do. > They have more money than us. ☊ Họ có nhiều tiền hơn chúng ta. > Họ có nhiều tiền hơn chúng ta. ☊ 2636
Have you gone to the bank yet? > Not yet. ☊ Cậu đã đến ngân hàng chưa? - Chưa. ☊ 2662
EN I'll leave my phone on just in case my mother calls. ☊ Tôi sẽ để điện thoại bật chỉ để phòng khi mẹ tôi gọi. ☊ 2663
I'll give you my phone number in case you need to contact me. ☊ Tôi sẽ đưa cậu số điện thoại để có lúc cậu cần liên lạc với tôi. ☊ 2674
The phone rang just as I sat down. ☊ Điện thoại reo đúng lúc tôi ngồi xuống. ☊ 2676
and his cellphone doesn't work there. ☊ Tôi không thể liên lạc với David khi anh ấy đang đi công tác ở Nhật Bản và điện thoại di động của anh ấy không hoạt động ở đó. ☊ 2678
done it like this. ☊ Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như tôi đã chỉ cho cậu. > Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như thế này. ☊ 2695
There was a phone call for you while you were out. ☊ Có một cuộc điện thoại cho cậu lúc cậu ra ngoài. ☊ 2749
The train was traveling AT a speed OF one hundred twenty (120) miles per hour when the driver lost control. > The train was traveling AT a speed OF two hundred (200) kilometers per hour when the driver lost control. ☊ Con tàu đang đi với tốc độ một trăm hai mươi dặm một giờ thì lái xe bị mất lái. ☊ 2750
Water boils AT a temperature OF one hundred degrees (100o) Celsius. ☊ Nước sôi ở nhiệt độ một trăm độ C. ☊ 2753
I've never met the woman IN charge OF marketing, but I've spoken to her ON the phone a few times. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp người phụ nữ chịu trách nhiệm marketing nhưng tôi đã nói chuyện với cô ấy qua điện thoại vài lần. ☊ 2756
While I was watching F1 racing yesterday, I saw one of the cars catch ON re. ☊ Khi tôi đang xem xua đua công thức một hôm qua, tôi đã thấy một chiếc xe hơi bắt lửa. ☊ 2760
easiest to get ahold of me BY email or cellphone. ☊ Tất cả các thông tin liên hệ của tôi đều nằm trên danh thiếp của tôi nhưng cách dễ nhất để liên lạc với tôi là bằng thư điện tử hoặc điện thoại di động. ☊ 2774
The advantage OF living alone is that you have more freedom. ☊ Ưu điểm của sống một mình là bạn có nhiều tự do hơn. ☊ 2775
In fact, there are many advantages TO living alone. ☊ Thực tế, có nhiều ưu điểm khi sống một mình. ☊ 2777
I have all the photos OF my family in my cellphone. ☊ Tôi có tất cả ảnh chụp gia đình tôi trong điện thoại di động. ☊ 2803
Everybody was shocked by the news on September eleventh (11th), two thousand one (2001). ☊ Mọi người đều choáng vì tin ngày mười một tháng chín năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một. ☊ 2829
for money. If not, then you're nancially independent. ☊ Nếu cậu phụ thuộc vào bố mẹ tức là cậu vẫn cần tiền từ họ. Nếu không thì cậu độc lập tài chính. ☊ 2868
The famous actor died OF a heart attack when he was only fty-one (51). ☊ Nam diễn viên nổi tiếng đã chết vì nhồi máu cơ tim khi anh ấy mới chỉ năm mươi mốt tuổi. ☊ 2873
I didn't have enough money to pay for the meal. ☊ Tôi không có đủ tiền trả cho bữa ăn. ☊ 2874
I didn't have enough money to pay the rent. ☊ Tôi không có đủ tiền trả tiền thuê. ☊ 2899
Since she doesn't have a job, she depends on her parents for money. ☊ Vì cô ấy không có việc làm, cô ấy phụ thuộc vào bố mẹ về tiền bạc. ☊ 2946
One man was so upset by the whole ordeal that he commited suicide. ☊ Một người đàn ông quá đau khổ vì toàn bộ thử thách đến nỗi anh ấy tự sát. ☊ 2951
When Ichirou had just arrived in London, a man came up to him in the street and asked for money, so he gave him a few Japanese yen. ☊ Khi Ichirou vừa mới đến London, một người đàn ông đã tiến đến gần anh ấy trên phố và xin tiền nên anh ấy đã đưa cho ông ta một ít đồng yen Nhật. ☊ 2971
I'm saving my money up for a trip around the world. ☊ Tôi đang tiết kiệm tiền cho chuyến đi vòng quanh thế giới. ☊ 2989
They took it out into the street, and Jack let them have it. Jack put them down one by one, and the spectacle really drew a crowd. ☊ Họ kéo ra ngoài phố và Jack để họ nắm thế. Jack hạ gục họ từng người một và cảnh tượng thực sự đã thu hút đám đông. ☊ 2992
When the police questioned him, he decided to leave out an important detail. ☊ Khi cảnh sát hỏi anh ta, anh ta đã quyết định bỏ đi một chi tiết quan trọng. ☊ 2998
When are you going to pay me back the money I lent you? ☊ Cậu định bao giờ trả tôi số tiền tôi cho cậu mượn? ☊ 3000
The lone ranger got on his horse and rode o into the sunset. ☊ Người kị sĩ cô đơn lên ngựa và phi về phía mặt trời lặn. ☊ accept sth from sb: She won't accept advice from anyone. ☊ accept ☊
One in seven accidents is caused by sleepy drivers. ☊ accident ☊
The work was done according to her instructions. ☊ according to ☊
a joint account (= one in the name of more than one person) ☊ account ☊
acknowledge sb/sth: The country acknowledged his claim to the throne. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge that...: I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong. ☊ acknowledge ☊
He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty. ☊ acquire ☊
Add up all the money I owe you. ☊ add up, add sth up ☊
There is, in addition, one further point to make. ☊ in addition (to sb/sth) ☊
I'll give you my address and phone number. ☊ address ☊
adjust to doing sth: It took her a while to adjust to living alone. ☊ adjust ☊
admit sb/sth: Each ticket admits one adult. ☊ admit ☊
Why don't you just admit defeat (= recognize that you cannot do sth) and let someone else try ? ☊ admit ☊
The rent is due one month in advance. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
advance sth: This research has done much to advance our understanding of language learning. ☊ advance ☊
an unfair advantage (= sth that benefits you, but not your opponents) ☊ advantage ☊
One advantage of/One of the advantages of living in the country is the fresh air. ☊ advantage ☊
When you're a child, life is one big adventure. ☊ adventure ☊
The condition affects one in five women. ☊ affect ☊
None of them could afford £50 for a ticket. ☊ afford ☊
afford sth to do sth: He couldn't afford the money to go on the trip. ☊ afford ☊
afraid of doing sth: I started to feel afraid of going out alone at night. ☊ afraid ☊
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 (that)...: We agreed (that) the proposal was a good one. ☊ agree ☊
collecting money in aid of charity ☊ in aid of sth/sb ☊
Bob's one aim in life is to earn a lot of money. ☊ aim ☊
'What have you done?' Ellie cried in alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
She was alarmed at the prospect of travelling alone. ☊ alarmed ☊
He has lost all his money. ☊ all ☊
All of the food has gone. ☊ all ☊
He lives all alone. ☊ all ☊
allow sb/sth + adv./prep.: The prisoners are allowed out of their cells for two hours a day. ☊ allow ☊
Almost no one (= hardly anyone) believed him. ☊ almost ☊
I don't like going out alone at night. ☊ alone ☊
He lives alone. ☊ alone ☊
Finally the two of us were alone together. ☊ alone ☊
She was sitting all alone in the hall. ☊ alone ☊
Tom is not alone in finding Rick hard to work with. ☊ alone ☊
It's hard bringing up children alone. ☊ alone ☊
The assassin said he had acted alone. ☊ alone ☊
Carol felt all alone in the world. ☊ alone ☊
I've been so alone since you went away. ☊ alone ☊
She's asked to be left alone but the press photographers follow her everywhere. ☊ leave/let sb alone ☊
I've told you before—leave my things alone! ☊ leave/let sth alone ☊
This is the way we've always done it. ☊ always ☊
That phone's always ringing. ☊ always ☊
amaze sb what, how, etc...: It never ceases to amaze me what some people will do for money. ☊ amaze ☊
We were amazed to find that no one was hurt. ☊ amazed ☊
They divided the money up among their three children. ☊ among ☊
an amount of time/money/information ☊ amount ☊
I cooked lunch. And I made a cake. (= you are emphasizing how much you have done) ☊ and ☊
We need another computer (= a new one). ☊ another ☊
The room's too small. Let's see if they've got another one. ☊ another ☊
Do you know the answer (= the right one) to question 12? ☊ answer ☊
to answer the phone (= to pick up the phone when it rings) ☊ answer ☊
anticipate sth: We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry. ☊ anticipate ☊
I've got hardly any money. ☊ any ☊
She spent hardly any of the money. ☊ any ☊
Is anyone there? ☊ anyone ☊
Does anyone else want to come? ☊ anyone ☊
Did anyone see you? ☊ anyone ☊
Hardly anyone came. ☊ anyone ☊
I forbid anyone to touch that clock. ☊ anyone ☊
The exercises are so simple that almost anyone can do them. ☊ anyone ☊
apparent (to sb) (that...): It soon became apparent to everyone that he couldn't sing. ☊ apparent ☊
I am appealing (= asking for money) on behalf of the famine victims. ☊ appeal ☊
The sudden appearance of a security guard caused them to drop the money and run. ☊ 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 ☊
argue (with sb) (about/over sth): We're always arguing with each other about money. ☊ argue ☊
Her main argument was a moral one. ☊ argument ☊
They walked along arm in arm (= with the arm of one person linked with the arm of the other). ☊ arm ☊
arm yourself/sb (with sth): The men armed themselves with sticks and stones. ☊ arm ☊
There was more money around in those days. ☊ around ☊
I knocked but there was no one around. ☊ around ☊
The 'h' in honest is silent, as in 'hour'. ☊ as ☊
We set aside some money for repairs. ☊ aside ☊
This was one aspect of her character he hadn't seen before. ☊ aspect ☊
Anyone willing to assist can contact this number. ☊ assist ☊
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
Despite his cries, no one came to his assistance. ☊ assistance ☊
Maybe one of our assistants can help you make your choice? ☊ assistant ☊
We were assured that everything possible was being done. ☊ assure ☊
He's been at the bank longer than anyone else. ☊ at ☊
Two atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of oxygen to form a molecule of water. ☊ atom ☊
Someone has made an attempt on the President's life. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt sth: The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed. ☊ attempt ☊
The main attraction at Giverny is Monet's garden. ☊ attraction ☊
That's one of the less attractive aspects of her personality. ☊ attractive ☊
It was done without the principal's authority. ☊ authority ☊
Nothing will be done because no one in authority (= who has a position of power) takes the matter seriously. ☊ authority ☊
an automatic rifle (= one that continues to fire as long as the trigger is pressed) ☊ automatic ☊
The noise was keeping everyone awake. ☊ awake ☊
awake to do sth: He awoke to find her gone. ☊ awake ☊
As far as I'm aware, nobody has done anything about it. ☊ aware ☊
It's going to cost an awful lot of money. ☊ awful ☊
I felt awkward because they obviously wanted to be alone. ☊ awkward ☊
It makes things awkward for everyone when you behave like that. ☊ awkward ☊
This box is very awkward for one person to carry. ☊ awkward ☊
a back room (= one at the back of a building) ☊ back ☊
We were right back where we started, only this time without any money. ☊ back ☊
The job would suit someone with a business background. ☊ background ☊
He said I must have done something bad to deserve it. ☊ bad ☊
Everything's gone badly wrong! ☊ badly ☊
to check your bank balance (= to find out how much money there is in your account) ☊ balance ☊
balance (on sth): How long can you balance on one leg? ☊ balance ☊
a five-bar gate (= one made with five horizontal bars of wood) ☊ bar ☊
the island's only licensed bar (= one that is allowed to sell alcoholic drinks) ☊ bar ☊
barrier against sth: Ozone is the earth's barrier against ultra-violet radiation. ☊ barrier ☊
be (that)...: The fact is (that) we don't have enough money. ☊ be ☊
be doing sth: The problem is getting it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
be to do sth: The problem is to get it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
be mine, yours, etc.: The money's not yours, it's John's. ☊ be ☊
Money isn't everything (= it is not the only important thing). ☊ be ☊
What is to be done about this problem? ☊ be ☊
a beached whale (= one that has become stuck on land and cannot get back into the water) ☊ beach ☊
Hailstones beat against the window. ☊ beat ☊
beat sth: Someone was beating a drum. ☊ beat ☊
The prisoners were beaten into submission (= they were beaten until they did what was wanted). ☊ beat ☊
They want to beat the speed record (= go faster than anyone before). ☊ beat ☊
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). ☊ beat ☊
Their recent wins have proved they're still the ones to beat (= the most difficult team to beat). ☊ beat ☊
It soon became apparent that no one was going to come. ☊ become ☊
Something ought to have been done before now. ☊ before ☊
The task before us is a daunting one. ☊ before ☊
begin doing sth: Everyone began talking at once. ☊ begin ☊
We collected money in behalf of the homeless. ☊ in behalf of sb, in sb's behalf ☊
The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone concerned. ☊ benefit ☊
We should spend the money on something that will benefit everyone. ☊ benefit ☊
She was one of the best tennis players of her generation. ☊ best ☊
Which one do you like best? ☊ best ☊
Painting is best done in daylight. ☊ best ☊
You can bet (that) the moment I sit down, the phone will ring. ☊ bet ☊
I did it for a bet (= because sb had agreed to pay me money if I did). ☊ bet ☊
'I'll give you back the money tomorrow.' 'You'd better!' (= as a threat) ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
They were earning big money. ☊ big ☊
the telephone/electricity/gas bill ☊ bill ☊
The cake has a biscuit base (= one made from crushed biscuits). ☊ biscuit ☊
Everyone at the funeral was dressed in black. ☊ black ☊
If anyone's to blame, it's me. ☊ be to blame (for sth) ☊
'I just slammed the phone down when he said that.' 'I don't blame you!' ☊ I don't blame you/her, etc. (for doing sth) ☊
Write on one side of the paper and leave the other side blank. ☊ blank ☊
One of her parents is blind. ☊ blind ☊
a block of ice/concrete/stone ☊ block ☊
One of the guards moved to block her path. ☊ block ☊
Try to put the candles out in one blow. ☊ blow ☊
Have the passengers gone on board yet? ☊ on board ☊
+ adj.: She left the gas on by mistake and the pan boiled dry (= the water boiled until there was none left). ☊ boil ☊
He survived the accident with no broken bones. ☊ bone ☊
This fish has a lot of bones in it. ☊ bone ☊
The dog was gnawing at a bone. ☊ bone ☊
She had a beautiful face with very good bone structure. ☊ bone ☊
borrow sth from sb/sth: Members can borrow up to ten books from the library at any one time. ☊ borrow ☊
borrow sth off sb: I had to borrow the money off a friend. ☊ borrow ☊
it bothers sb to do sth: It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. ☊ bother ☊
You've done so much work—you're bound to pass the exam. ☊ bound ☊
It was bound to happen sooner or later (= we should have expected it). ☊ bound ☊
a money box ☊ box ☊
The telephone system has broken down. ☊ break down ☊
He recited the whole poem in one breath. ☊ breath ☊
She has one of the most brilliant minds in the country. ☊ brilliant ☊
a broad smile/grin (= one in which your mouth is stretched very wide because you are very pleased or amused) ☊ broad ☊
We watched a live broadcast of the speech (= one shown at the same time as the speech was made). ☊ broadcast ☊
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) ☊ budget ☊
We decorated the house on a tight budget (= without much money to spend). ☊ budget ☊
The work was finished on time and within budget (= did not cost more money than was planned). ☊ budget ☊
They went over budget (= spent too much money). ☊ budget ☊
build sth of/in/from sth: a house built of stone ☊ build ☊
The dog had buried its bone in the garden. ☊ bury ☊
My private life is none of your business (= does not concern you). ☊ business ☊
This is one of the busiest times of the year for the department. ☊ busy ☊
Victoria is one of London's busiest stations. ☊ busy ☊
I got it wrong. It wasn't the red one but the blue one. ☊ but ☊
'Here's the money I owe you.' 'But that's not right—it was only £10.' ☊ but ☊
The telephone is by the window. ☊ by ☊
The coroner's verdict was 'death by misadventure'. ☊ by ☊
I'll have it done by tomorrow. ☊ by ☊
His name's Hiroshi but everyone calls him Hiro. ☊ call ☊
I'm waiting for someone to call me back with a price. ☊ call back, call sb back ☊
I don't know anyone called Scott. ☊ called ☊
one of the leading candidates for the presidency ☊ candidate ☊
They played to a capacity crowd (= one that filled all the space or seats). ☊ capacity ☊
Troops are stationed in and around the capital. ☊ capital ☊
Captain Jones and his co-pilot ☊ captain ☊
a career soldier/diplomat (= a professional one) ☊ career ☊
Someone had carelessly left a window open. ☊ carelessly ☊
I never carry much money on me. ☊ carry ☊
The report makes out a strong case (= gives good arguments) for spending more money on hospitals. ☊ case ☊
Every application will be decided on a case-by-case basis (= each one will be considered separately). ☊ case ☊
I'm constantly strapped for cash (= without enough money). ☊ cash ☊
Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. ☊ cause ☊
The service was a celebration of his life (= praised what he had done in his life). ☊ celebration ☊
cell phone users ☊ cell phone ☊
I talked to her on my cell phone. ☊ cell phone ☊
The use of cellular phones is not permitted on most aircraft. ☊ cell phone ☊
'Do you think all this money will change your life?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ certainly ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ chain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
to face a challenge (= to have to deal with one) ☊ challenge ☊
Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face. ☊ challenge ☊
She does not like anyone challenging her authority. ☊ challenge ☊
an outside chance (= a very small one) ☊ chance ☊
The chances are a million to one against being struck by lightning. ☊ chance ☊
This shirt I bought's too small—I'll have to change it for a bigger one. ☊ change ☊
We changed the car for a bigger one. ☊ change ☊
Do you have any change for the phone? ☊ change ☊
a dollar in change (= coins that together are worth one dollar) ☊ change ☊
He puts his loose change in a money box for the children. ☊ change ☊
She is someone who hates change. ☊ change ☊
Everyone admires her strength of character and determination. ☊ character ☊
After being questioned by the police, she was released without charge. ☊ charge ☊
Many charities sent money to help the victims of the famine. ☊ charity ☊
The concert will raise money for local charities. ☊ charity ☊
Most of the runners in the London Marathon are raising money for charity. ☊ charity ☊
a charity concert (= organized to get money for charity) ☊ charity ☊
to live on/off charity (= to live on money which other people give you because you are poor) ☊ charity ☊
chat (to/with sb): My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends. ☊ chat ☊
We found a cheap and cheerful cafe (= one that is simple and charges low prices but is pleasant). ☊ cheap ☊
Anyone caught cheating will be automatically disqualified from the examination. ☊ cheat ☊
We checked through the photographs to make sure there were none missing. ☊ check over/through sth ☊
to cash a cheque (= to get or give money for a cheque) ☊ cheque ☊
one of the President's chief rivals ☊ chief ☊
one of the great successes of British cinema ☊ cinema ☊
one of the world's most beautiful cities ☊ city ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
clap sb/sth: Everyone clapped us when we went up to get our prize. ☊ clap ☊
Everyone clapped in time to the music. ☊ clap ☊
I can't find a clean shirt (= one I haven't worn since it was washed). ☊ clean ☊
The voice on the phone was clear and strong. ☊ clear ☊
Please speak clearly after the tone. ☊ clearly ☊
to close an account (= to stop keeping money in a bank account) ☊ close ☊
Would anyone mind if I closed the window? ☊ close ☊
He is one of the prime minister's closest advisers. ☊ close ☊
I sat and watched everyone very closely (= carefully). ☊ closely ☊
The water has gone cold. ☊ cold ☊
collect sb (from...): She's gone to collect her son from school. ☊ collect ☊
Technology and good management. That's a winning combination (= one that will certainly be successful). ☊ combination ☊
combine sth: We are still looking for someone who combines all the necessary qualities. ☊ combine ☊
This model combines a telephone and fax machine. ☊ combine ☊
When it comes to getting things done, he's useless. ☊ when it comes to sth/to doing sth ☊
They had enough money to live in comfort in their old age. ☊ comfort ☊
material comforts (= money and possessions) ☊ comfort ☊
command sth: She commanded the release of the prisoners. ☊ command ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
The movie was not a commercial success (= did not make money). ☊ commercial ☊
commission sb to do sth: She has been commissioned to write a new national anthem. ☊ commission ☊
commission sth: Publishers have commissioned a French translation of the book. ☊ commission ☊
The survey on consumer taste was commissioned by local stores. ☊ commission ☊
A career as an actor requires one hundred per cent commitment. ☊ commitment ☊
This decision was taken for the common good (= the advantage of everyone). ☊ common ☊
It is, by common consent, Scotland's prettiest coast (= everyone agrees that it is). ☊ common ☊
This is one of the most commonly used methods. ☊ commonly ☊
This house doesn't compare with our previous one (= it is not as good). ☊ compare ☊
complaint (against sb/sth): I believe you have a complaint against one of our nurses. ☊ complaint ☊
I only need one more card to complete the set. ☊ complete ☊
concept (that...): the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity ☊ concept ☊
One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information. ☊ concern ☊
Everyone who was directly concerned in (= had some responsibility for) the incident has now resigned. ☊ concern ☊
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time. ☊ concern ☊
conclude by doing sth: He concluded by wishing everyone a safe trip home. ☊ conclude ☊
A good training programme is one of the conditions for successful industry. ☊ condition ☊
They will give us the money on one condition—that we pay it back within six months. ☊ condition ☊
No one can predict with complete/total confidence what will happen in the financial markets. ☊ confidence ☊
confirm (that)...: Has everyone confirmed (that) they're coming? ☊ confirm ☊
The government has done nothing to resolve the conflict over nurses' pay. ☊ conflict ☊
I was surprised to hear them mentioned together: I had never connected them before. ☊ connect ☊
We're waiting for the telephone to be connected. ☊ connect ☊
a connecting door (= one that connects two rooms) ☊ connect ☊
A patient who is not fully conscious should never be left alone. ☊ conscious ☊
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner (= it is thought possible that it could become one). ☊ consider ☊
You wouldn't consider marrying a man for his money, then? ☊ consider ☊
The Home Secretary will release prisoners only if he considers it is safe to do so. ☊ consider ☊
The project wasted a considerable amount of time and money. ☊ considerable ☊
a consulting engineer (= one who has expert knowledge and gives advice) ☊ consult ☊
consult sb: You shouldn't have done it without consulting me. ☊ consult ☊
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) ☊ consumer ☊
The organization put me in contact with other people in a similar position (= gave me their addresses or telephone numbers). ☊ contact ☊
Here's my contact number (= temporary telephone number) while I'm away. ☊ contact ☊
I'll give you my contact details (= telephone number, email address, etc.). ☊ contact ☊
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 ☊
a contract worker (= one employed on a contract for a fixed period of time) ☊ contract ☊
When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast. ☊ contrast ☊
It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one. ☊ contrast ☊
We hope everyone will contribute to the discussion. ☊ contribute ☊
a car with dual control(s) (= one set of controls for the driver and one for the instructor ). ☊ control ☊
Many biological processes are controlled by hormones. ☊ control ☊
a telephone conversation ☊ conversation ☊
copy sth (from sth) (into/onto sth): She copied the phone number into her address book. ☊ copy ☊
They reasoned, correctly, that she was away for the weekend. ☊ correctly ☊
They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier. ☊ correct ☊
The plan had to be abandoned on grounds of cost. ☊ cost ☊
We did not even make enough money to cover the cost of the food. ☊ cost ☊
Don't use too much of it—it cost a lot of money. ☊ cost ☊
All these reforms will cost money (= be expensive). ☊ cost ☊
Good food need not cost a fortune (= cost a lot of money). ☊ cost ☊
cost sb sth: That one mistake almost cost him his life. ☊ cost ☊
Could I use your phone, please? ☊ could ☊
Everyone should enjoy the right of access to the countryside. ☊ countryside ☊
'Can I have one of those pens?' 'Of course—help yourself.' ☊ of course ☊
crack sth: He has cracked a bone in his arm. ☊ crack ☊
A systems crash in the morning and a bomb scare in the afternoon provided enough excitement for one day. ☊ crash ☊
She must be crazy to lend him money. ☊ crazy ☊
He's a bad credit risk (= he is unlikely to pay the money later). ☊ credit ☊
The main criterion is value for money. ☊ criterion ☊
One of the victims of the fire remains in a critical condition. ☊ critical ☊
We are looking forward to a bumper crop (= a very large one). ☊ crop ☊
We seem to have a crossed line (= a telephone call that interrupts another call because of a wrong connection). ☊ cross ☊
to cross your arms/legs (= place one arm or leg over the other) ☊ cross ☊
Over twenty prisoners were crushed into a small dark cell. ☊ crush ☊
Everyone was curious as to why Mark was leaving. ☊ curious ☊
It was curious that she didn't tell anyone. ☊ curious ☊
His clothes were curiously old-fashioned. ☊ curiously ☊
one of the shop's best/biggest customers ☊ customer ☊
They were cut off for not paying their phone bill. ☊ cut sb/sth off ☊
I'm going—I've done enough damage here already. ☊ damage ☊
We hold a dance every year to raise money for charity. ☊ dance ☊
They daren't ask for any more money. ☊ dare ☊
Paul's not coming. He's got a hot date (= an exciting one). ☊ date ☊
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. ☊ date ☊
One day, I want to leave the city and move to the country. ☊ one day ☊
One day, he walked out of the house with a small bag and never came back. ☊ one day ☊
Suddenly the phone went dead. ☊ dead ☊
a dead language (= one that is no longer spoken, for example Latin) ☊ dead ☊
Did you cut a deal (= make one)? ☊ deal ☊
They spent a great deal of money. ☊ deal ☊
He's one of my dearest friends. ☊ dear ☊
Dear Mrs Jones ☊ dear ☊
a death camp (= a place where prisoners are killed, usually in a war) ☊ death ☊
The decisions by the management committee will affect everyone in the company. ☊ decision ☊
The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body. ☊ delicate ☊
enough money to satisfy all your desires ☊ desire ☊
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate. ☊ desperate ☊
desperate (for sth): He was so desperate for a job he would have done anything. ☊ desperate ☊
desperately ill/unhappy/lonely ☊ desperately ☊
The lights shone like diamonds. ☊ diamond ☊
Do you keep a diary (= write one regularly)? ☊ diary ☊
His secret died with him (= he never told anyone). ☊ die ☊
There's a world of difference between liking someone and loving them. ☊ difference ☊
There's an age difference of six years between the boys (= one is six years older than the other). ☊ difference ☊
I'll lend you £500 and you'll have to find the difference (= the rest of the money that you need). ☊ difference ☊
They see a direct link between the money supply and prices. ☊ direct ☊
disadvantage (of sth): One major disadvantage of the area is the lack of public transport. ☊ disadvantage ☊
a disapproving glance/tone/look ☊ disapproving ☊
a natural disaster (= one that is caused by nature) ☊ disaster ☊
a discount shop (= one that regularly sells goods at reduced prices) ☊ discount ☊
discuss sth with sb: Have you discussed the problem with anyone? ☊ discuss ☊
discuss sth: I'm not prepared to discuss this on the phone. ☊ discuss ☊
an infectious/contagious disease (= one that can be passed to sb very easily) ☊ disease ☊
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas. ☊ dishonest ☊
I don't like him, and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise. ☊ dishonest ☊
He was accused of dishonestly obtaining property. ☊ dishonestly ☊
distinguish A from B: It was hard to distinguish one twin from the other. ☊ distinguish ☊
distribute sth among sb/sth: The money was distributed among schools in the area. ☊ distribute ☊
If you get up early, try not to disturb everyone else. ☊ disturb ☊
it disturbs sb to do sth: It disturbed her to realize that she was alone. ☊ disturb ☊
What have you done to your hair? ☊ do ☊
What have you done with (= where have you put) my umbrella? ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
do doing sth: I could have done without being (= I wish I had not been) woken up at three in the morning. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
One of the documents leaked to the press was a memorandum written by the head of the security police. ☊ document ☊
This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far. ☊ without/beyond doubt ☊
doubt whether, if, etc...: I doubt whether/if the new one will be any better. ☊ doubt ☊
Prices have gone down recently. ☊ down ☊
The stone rolled down the hill. ☊ down ☊
the kitchen drawer (= the one in the kitchen) ☊ drawer ☊
I thought someone came into the bedroom, but it was just a dream. ☊ dream ☊
Someone drove the car away in the night. ☊ drive away, drive sb/sth away ☊
a learner driver (= one who has not yet passed a driving test) ☊ driver ☊
a soft drug (= one that is not considered very harmful) ☊ drug ☊
Her mouth felt as dry as a bone (= completely dry). ☊ dry ☊
The play was going very well until one of the actors suddenly dried up. ☊ dry up ☊
The project had to be abandoned due to a lack of government funding. ☊ due ☊
'Red or blue?' 'I'll take one of each, please.' ☊ each ☊
There aren't enough books for everyone to have one each. ☊ each ☊
As I mentioned earlier... ☊ early ☊
She must earn a fortune (= earn a lot of money). ☊ earn ☊
Your money would earn more in a high-interest account. ☊ earn ☊
the earth's ozone layer ☊ earth ☊
I don't feel easy about letting the kids go out alone. ☊ easy ☊
a market economy (= one in which the price is fixed according to both cost and demand) ☊ economy ☊
Ireland was one of the fastest-growing economies in Western Europe in the 1990s. ☊ economy ☊
We're on an economy drive at home (= trying to avoid waste and spend as little money as possible). ☊ economy ☊
Buy the large economy pack (= the one that gives you better value for money). ☊ economy ☊
A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success. ☊ effort ☊
effort (to do sth): The company has laid off 150 workers in an effort to save money. ☊ effort ☊
The fish lay thousands of eggs at one time. ☊ egg ☊
You can keep one of the photos. Either of them—whichever you like. ☊ either ☊
I'm going to buy either a camera or a DVD player with the money. ☊ either ☊
Mothers are often the ones who provide emotional support for the family. ☊ emotional ☊
it must/should be emphasized that...: It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. ☊ emphasize ☊
She swept her hair back from her face to emphasize her high cheekbones. ☊ emphasize ☊
The rising tone of his voice emphasized his panic. ☊ emphasize ☊
one of the largest employers in the area ☊ employer ☊
Banks actively encourage people to borrow money. ☊ encourage ☊
We've travelled from one end of Mexico to the other. ☊ end ☊
After just one day, she had already made an enemy of her manager. ☊ enemy ☊
I phoned earlier but you were engaged (= using your phone). ☊ engaged ☊
the engaged tone/signal ☊ engaged ☊
They're sending an engineer to fix the phone. ☊ engineer ☊
The rules are there to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment. ☊ enjoyment ☊
a telephone enquiry ☊ enquiry ☊
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). ☊ enquiry ☊
enter sth: Someone entered the room behind me. ☊ enter ☊
Everyone's entitled to their own opinion. ☊ entitle ☊
equal to sb/sth: One unit of alcohol is equal to half a pint of beer. ☊ equal ☊
The company has an equal opportunities policy (= gives the same chances of employment to everyone). ☊ equal ☊
the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances) ☊ equal ☊
This job could be done equally well by a computer. ☊ equally ☊
The money was divided equally among her four children. ☊ equally ☊
Two prisoners have escaped. ☊ escape ☊
an escape from a prisoner of war camp ☊ escape ☊
an essential part/ingredient/component of sth ☊ essential ☊
essential to sth: Money is not essential to happiness. ☊ essential ☊
The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money. ☊ essential ☊
The new treaty establishes a free trade zone. ☊ establish ☊
Everyone was frightened by the strange sequence of events. ☊ event ☊
In the normal course of events (= if things had happened as expected) she would have gone with him. ☊ event ☊
Every one of their CDs has been a hit. ☊ every ☊
One in every three marriages ends in divorce. ☊ every ☊
He has every third day off (= he works for two days then has one day off then works for two days and so on). ☊ every ☊
Everyone cheered and clapped. ☊ everyone ☊
Everyone has a chance to win. ☊ everyone ☊
Everyone brought their partner to the party. ☊ everyone ☊
Everyone brought his or her partner to the party. ☊ everyone ☊
The police questioned everyone in the room. ☊ everyone ☊
The teacher commented on everyone's work. ☊ everyone ☊
Everyone else was there. ☊ everyone ☊
Everything had gone. ☊ everything ☊
She seemed to have everything—looks, money, intelligence. ☊ everything ☊
Money isn't everything. ☊ everything ☊
He started to phone me at the exact moment I started to phone him (= at the same time). ☊ exact ☊
Just to give you an example of his generosity—he gave me his old car and wouldn't take any money for it. ☊ example ☊
I didn't tell him anything except that I needed the money. ☊ except ☊
Nobody had much money at the time and I was no exception. ☊ exception ☊
The exchange of prisoners took place this morning. ☊ exchange ☊
Everyone in the group exchanged email addresses. ☊ exchange ☊
one of the most exciting developments in biology in recent years ☊ exciting ☊
Do exercise one for homework. ☊ exercise ☊
Only one painting was exhibited in the artist's lifetime. ☊ exhibit ☊
They eke out a precarious existence (= they have hardly enough money to live on). ☊ existence ☊
I looked back, half expecting to see someone following me. ☊ expect ☊
No expense was spared (= they spent as much money as was needed) to make the party a success. ☊ expense ☊
experience (of sth): It was her first experience of living alone. ☊ experience ☊
Everyone experiences these problems at some time in their lives. ☊ experience ☊
explain why, how, etc...: Well, that doesn't explain why you didn't phone. ☊ explain ☊
explode sth: There was a huge bang as if someone had exploded a rocket outside. ☊ explode ☊
You could be exposing yourself to unnecessary risks when driving alone. ☊ expose ☊
expose sth to sb: He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone. ☊ expose ☊
an old-fashioned expression ☊ expression ☊
His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement. ☊ expression ☊
Extensive research has been done into this disease. ☊ extensive ☊
While I was saving I had no money for little extras or luxuries. ☊ extra ☊
All eyes were on him (= everyone was looking at him) as he walked on to the stage. ☊ eye ☊
face sth: the problems faced by one-parent families ☊ face ☊
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing. ☊ fact ☊
Isn't it a fact that the firm is losing money? ☊ fact ☊
I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact. ☊ fact ☊
She promised faithfully not to tell anyone my secret. ☊ faithfully ☊
One of the kids fell into the river. ☊ fall ☊
Buying a cheap computer is a false economy (= will not actually save you money). ☊ FALSE ☊
familiar to sb: The smell is very familiar to everyone who lives near a bakery. ☊ familiar ☊
By now you will be familiar with the one-way system in the centre of town. ☊ familiar ☊
one-parent/single-parent families ☊ family ☊
I always think of you as one of the family. ☊ family ☊
I addressed it to Mr and Mrs Jones and family. ☊ family ☊
As far as I can see, you've done nothing wrong. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
Which one's your favourite? ☊ favourite ☊
I had to run away for fear (that) he might one day kill me. ☊ for fear of sth/of doing sth, for fear (that)... ☊
Everyone feared the coming war. ☊ fear ☊
He felt in his pockets for some money. ☊ feel ☊
How does it feel to be alone all day? ☊ feel ☊
feeling (about/on sth): I don't have any strong feelings about it one way or the other. ☊ feeling ☊
My own feeling is that we should buy the cheaper one. ☊ feeling ☊
She's gone to fetch the kids from school. ☊ fetch ☊
I've seen most of his movies. Only a few are as good as his first one. ☊ few ☊
'How big was the bomb, if it did all that damage?' 'I don't know. Not my field' (= that is not one of the subjects I know about). ☊ field ☊
prize fighting (= fighting in boxing matches for money) ☊ fighting ☊
We had a fight over money. ☊ fight ☊
one of the most popular figures in athletics ☊ figure ☊
a silent film (= one recorded without sound) ☊ film ☊
No one could have predicted the final outcome. ☊ final ☊
find (that)...: I find (that) it pays to be honest. ☊ find ☊
Have they found anyone to replace her yet? ☊ find ☊
fine bone china ☊ fine ☊
You're a fine one to talk! (= you are not in a position to criticize, give advice, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
Offenders will be liable to a heavy fine (= one that costs a lot of money). ☊ fine ☊
He finished off his drink with one large gulp. ☊ finish ☊
They finished off the show with one of their most famous songs. ☊ finish sth off ☊
We had to fire him for dishonesty. ☊ fire ☊
It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country. ☊ firmly ☊
I had to fit ten appointments into one morning. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
He's never done this type of work before; I'm not sure how he'll fit in with the other people. ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
He's so angry he's in no fit state to see anyone. ☊ fit ☊
The money has been invested for a fixed period. ☊ fixed ☊
flat shoes (= with no heels or very low ones) ☊ flat ☊
Telephone calls came flooding in from all over the country. ☊ flood ☊
(+ adv./prep.): A large stone came flying in through the window. ☊ fly ☊
You should follow up your phone call with an email or a letter. ☊ follow sth up ☊
a foot passenger (= one who travels on a ferry without a car) ☊ foot ☊
I am speaking for everyone in this department. ☊ for ☊
I'll swap these two bottles for that one. ☊ for ☊
She's a force to be reckoned with (= a person who has a lot of power and influence and should therefore be treated seriously). ☊ force ☊
She hits the ball with amazing force for someone so small. ☊ force ☊
a foreign correspondent (= one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television) ☊ foreign ☊
forget (about sth): I'd completely forgotten about the money he owed me. ☊ forget ☊
I'd never forgive myself if she heard the truth from someone else. ☊ forgive ☊
Help in the form of money will be very welcome. ☊ form ☊
one of the most common forms of cancer ☊ form ☊
The table was formed of two large slabs of stone. ☊ form ☊
He kept the tone of the letter formal and businesslike. ☊ formal ☊
The money will go to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. ☊ foundation ☊
She used the money to go towards the foundation of a special research group. ☊ foundation ☊
'Can I use the phone?' 'Please, feel free (= of course you can use it).' ☊ free ☊
By the end of May nearly 100 of an estimated 2 000 political prisoners had been freed. ☊ free ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
Both players freely acknowledge that money was a major incentive. ☊ freely ☊
freshly ironed shirts ☊ freshly ☊
He's one of my best friends. ☊ friend ☊
friendly to/toward(s) sb: Everyone was very friendly towards me. ☊ friendly ☊
ozone-friendly cleaning materials ☊ friendly ☊
frightened of doing sth: I'm frightened of walking home alone in the dark. ☊ frightened ☊
Things have gone from bad to worse. ☊ from ☊
I can't tell one twin from the other. ☊ from ☊
Their house is the one with the big garden in front. ☊ in front ☊
It wasn't serious - it was all done in fun. ☊ fun ☊
I need money to be able to function as an artist. ☊ function as sb/sth ☊
the International Monetary Fund ☊ fund ☊
That's funny—he was here a moment ago and now he's gone. ☊ funny ☊
It's not funny! Someone could have been hurt. ☊ funny ☊
They invested money in the company right at the start and the gamble paid off (= brought them success). ☊ gamble ☊
a double garage (= one for two cars) ☊ garage ☊
The kids were gathered together in one room. ☊ gather ☊
There is one exception to this general principle. ☊ general ☊
We need someone to generate new ideas. ☊ generate ☊
a first-/second-generation American (= a person whose family has lived in America for one/two generations) ☊ generation ☊
I wouldn't go there alone; you might get (= be) mugged. ☊ get ☊
He gave away most of his money to charity. ☊ give sth away ☊
I've never been so glad to see anyone in my life! ☊ glad ☊
Hasn't the time gone quickly? ☊ go ☊
Has your headache gone yet? ☊ go ☊
I left my bike outside the library and when I came out again it had gone. ☊ go ☊
go out of sth: That colour has gone out of fashion. ☊ go ☊
This milk has gone sour. ☊ go ☊
My clothes won't all go in that one suitcase. ☊ go ☊
Has she gone yet? ☊ go ☊
He's been gone an hour (= he left an hour a go). ☊ go ☊
Richard has gone on leave for two weeks. ☊ go ☊
She has gone to China (= is now in China or is on her way there). ☊ go ☊
go to do sth: She has gone to see her sister this weekend. ☊ go ☊
Certain formalities have to be gone through before you can emigrate. ☊ go through sth ☊
They've gone away for a few days. ☊ go away ☊
The smell still hasn't gone away. ☊ go away ☊
We're going to buy a house when we've saved enough money. ☊ be going to do sth ☊
He headed the ball into an open goal (= one that had nobody defending it). ☊ goal ☊
Liverpool won by three goals to one. ☊ goal ☊
Giving her that money was a good thing to do. ☊ good ☊
What's the good of (= how does it help you) earning all that money if you don't have time to enjoy it? ☊ good ☊
Someone grabbed me from behind. ☊ grab ☊
Don't grab—there's plenty for everyone. ☊ grab ☊
By the time we arrived, someone had grabbed all the good seats. ☊ grab ☊
The consequences will be very grave if nothing is done. ☊ grave ☊
Everyone's in great form. ☊ great ☊
The great thing is to get it done quickly. ☊ great ☊
One great advantage of this metal is that it doesn't rust. ☊ great ☊
He's gone very grey. ☊ grey ☊
a group activity (= done by a number of people working together) ☊ group ☊
I grew all these flowers from one packet of seeds. ☊ grow ☊
growth hormones (= designed to make sb/sth grow faster) ☊ growth ☊
a money-back guarantee ☊ guarantee ☊
The prisoner slipped past the guards on the gate and escaped. ☊ guard ☊
The escaped prisoner was brought back under armed guard. ☊ guard ☊
One of the men kept guard, while the other broke into the house. ☊ guard ☊
The prisoners were guarded by soldiers. ☊ guard ☊
It's all right to borrow money occasionally, but don't let it become a habit. ☊ habit ☊
One and a half hours are allowed for the exam. ☊ half ☊
I've divided the money in half. ☊ half ☊
Half of the money was mine. ☊ half ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
She resigned and handed over to one of her younger colleagues. ☊ hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb) ☊
I'm not too happy about her living alone. ☊ happy ☊
Her eyes shone with happiness. ☊ happiness ☊
Hardly anyone has bothered to reply. ☊ hardly ☊
We had hardly sat down to supper when the phone rang. ☊ hardly ☊
Forget it, Dave, no harm done. ☊ no harm done ☊
He would never harm anyone. ☊ harm ☊
hate sb/sth doing sth: He hates anyone parking in his space. ☊ hate ☊
She'll have an accident one day. ☊ have ☊
He had the strong impression that someone was watching him. ☊ have ☊
I don't have that much money on me. ☊ have ☊
He's gone home, hasn't he? ☊ have ☊
Everyone liked my father—he was the perfect gentleman. ☊ he ☊
I have a splitting headache (= a very bad one). ☊ headache ☊
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). ☊ heal ☊
I feel like I've died and gone to heaven. ☊ heaven ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ heavily ☊
The stone was dropped from a great height. ☊ height ☊
Being totally alone is my idea of hell on earth. ☊ hell ☊
The money raised will help towards (= partly provide) the cost of organizing the championships. ☊ help ☊
help sth: It doesn't really help matters knowing that everyone is talking about us. ☊ help ☊
None of this would have been possible without their help. ☊ help ☊
She's one of the most helpful people I know. ☊ helpful ☊
Here's the money I promised you. ☊ here ☊
one of the country's national heroes ☊ hero ☊
One of the highlights of the trip was seeing the Taj Mahal. ☊ highlight ☊
the hip bone ☊ hip ☊
one of the worst disasters in recent history ☊ history ☊
Spain was one of the hardest hit countries. ☊ hit ☊
I was hit by a falling stone. ☊ hit ☊
Mrs Thatcher held the post of Prime Minister longer than anyone else last century. ☊ hold ☊
hold sb + noun: He was held prisoner for two years. ☊ hold ☊
the hole in the ozone layer ☊ hole ☊
a holiday job (= done by students during the school holidays) ☊ holiday ☊
a holy war (= one fought to defend the beliefs of a particular religion) ☊ holy ☊
I phoned you last night, but you weren't at home. ☊ at home ☊
I still haven't done my geography homework. ☊ homework ☊
an honest man/woman ☊ honest ☊
an honest answer ☊ honest ☊
honest (about sth): Are you being completely honest about your feelings? ☊ honest ☊
honest (with sb): Thank you for being so honest with me. ☊ honest ☊
Give me your honest opinion. ☊ honest ☊
The meeting was described as 'a frank and honest exchange of views'. ☊ honest ☊
To be honest (= what I really think is), it was one of the worst books I've ever read. ☊ honest ☊
Let's be honest, she's only interested in Mike because of his money. ☊ honest ☊
She's got an honest face. ☊ honest ☊
I can't believe he got that money honestly. ☊ honestly ☊
I didn't tell anyone, honestly! ☊ honestly ☊
I honestly can't remember a thing about last night. ☊ honestly ☊
You can't honestly expect me to believe that! ☊ honestly ☊
the guest of honour (= the most important one) ☊ honour ☊
The thought of being left alone filled her with horror. ☊ horror ☊
a hot meal (= one that has been cooked) ☊ hot ☊
I couldn't live in a hot country (= one which has high average temperatures). ☊ hot ☊
Is anyone too hot? ☊ hot ☊
We're moving house (= leaving our house and going to live in a different one). ☊ house ☊
Most households now own at least one car. ☊ household ☊
low-income/one-parent, etc. households ☊ household ☊
'I think you owe me some money.' ' How come?' ☊ how come? ☊
The sums of money involved are potentially huge. ☊ huge ☊
One hundred (of the children) have already been placed with foster families. ☊ hundred ☊
I have a hundred and one things to do. ☊ hundred ☊
a/one hundredth of a second ☊ hundredth ☊
Is anyone getting hungry? ☊ hungry ☊
Lions sometimes hunt alone. ☊ hunt ☊
None of the passengers were badly hurt. ☊ hurt ☊
I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea (= getting the wrong impression about sth). ☊ idea ☊
I'll only stay if you offer me more money. ☊ if ☊
If anyone calls, tell them I'm not at home. ☊ if ☊
Even if (= although) you did see someone, you can't be sure it was him. ☊ if ☊
If only I had gone by taxi. ☊ if only ☊
We are looking for someone with ingenuity and imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
Imagine earning that much money! ☊ imagine ☊
Who is immediately above a colonel in rank? ☊ immediately ☊
There's nothing immoral about wanting to earn more money. ☊ immoral ☊
They were charged with living off immoral earnings (= money earned by working as a prostitute ). ☊ immoral ☊
Her speech made a profound impact on everyone. ☊ impact ☊
Money played an important role in his life. ☊ important ☊
one of the most important collections of American art ☊ important ☊
Honestly, you're impossible at times! ☊ impossible ☊
impress (sb): We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them impressed us. ☊ impress ☊
one of the most impressive novels of recent years ☊ impressive ☊
It will be ready in a week's time (= one week from now). ☊ in ☊
He was sitting alone in the darkness. ☊ in ☊
The kids were playing by the river and one of them fell in. ☊ in ☊
One particular incident sticks in my mind. ☊ incident ☊
include doing sth: Your duties include typing letters and answering the telephone. ☊ include ☊
a weekly disposable income (= the money that you have left to spend after tax, etc.) of £200 ☊ income ☊
The Dow Jones index fell 15 points this morning. ☊ index ☊
indication (of sth): They gave no indication of how the work should be done. ☊ indication ☊
eggs infected with salmonella ☊ infect ☊
She did it on her own initiative (= without anyone telling her to do it). ☊ initiative ☊
an injured look/tone ☊ injured ☊
They have imprisoned an innocent man. ☊ innocent ☊
He's getting a phone installed tomorrow. ☊ install ☊
He phoned you on my instructions. ☊ instruction ☊
The money was repaid with interest. ☊ interest ☊
interested (in doing sth): Anyone interested in joining the club should contact us at the address below. ☊ interested ☊
It is not possible for everyone to put their own interpretation on the law. ☊ interpretation ☊
Sorry to interrupt, but there's someone to see you. ☊ interrupt ☊
Flaming torches were positioned at intervals along the terrace. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
Speak clearly into the microphone. ☊ into ☊
I wish mobile phones had never been invented! ☊ invent ☊
We bought the house as an investment (= to make money). ☊ investment ☊
invite sb: I'd have liked to have gone but I wasn't invited. ☊ invite ☊
Money is not an issue. ☊ issue ☊
I'm not bothered about the cost—you're the one who's making an issue of it. ☊ issue ☊
It's your mother on the phone. ☊ it ☊
It's Jim who's the clever one. ☊ it ☊
join A to B: Join one section of pipe to the next. ☊ join ☊
a joint account (= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example a husband and wife) ☊ joint ☊
joke that...: She joked that she only loved him for his money. ☊ joke ☊
I couldn't follow the talk because he kept jumping about from one topic to another. ☊ jump ☊
Just my luck (= the sort of bad luck I usually have). The phone's not working. ☊ just ☊
There is just one method that might work. ☊ just ☊
I've met just about everyone. ☊ just about ☊
Just then, someone knocked at the front door. ☊ just then ☊
She felt fully justified in asking for her money back. ☊ justified ☊
one of the keenest supporters of the team ☊ keen ☊
Well done! Keep up the good work/Keep it up! ☊ keep sth up ☊
Don't kill yourself trying to get the work done by tomorrow. It can wait. ☊ kill ☊
My father was one of a kind—I'll never be like him. ☊ one of a kind ☊
Kindly leave me alone! ☊ kindly ☊
He went down on one knee and asked her to marry him. ☊ knee ☊
Everyone was down on (their) hands and knees (= crawling on the floor) looking for the ring. ☊ knee ☊
He knocked his opponent down three times in the first round. ☊ knock sb down/over ☊
She knows a bargain when she sees one. ☊ know ☊
I don't know anyone in Oxford. ☊ know ☊
know (sth): 'You were right—someone's been spreading rumours about you.' 'I knew it!' ☊ know ☊
it is known that...: It is widely known that CFCs can damage the ozone layer. ☊ know ☊
'There's no one in.' 'How do you know? ' ☊ know ☊
'Is anyone else coming?' 'Not that I know of. ' ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth to be/do sth: We know her to be honest. ☊ know ☊
I went to sleep secure in the knowledge that I was not alone in the house. ☊ knowledge ☊
a lack of food/money/skills ☊ lack ☊
A large stone landed right beside him. ☊ land ☊
Why study Latin? It's a dead language (= no longer spoken by anyone). ☊ language ☊
very large sums of money ☊ large ☊
A large proportion of old people live alone. ☊ large ☊
I've had too many late nights recently (= when I've gone to bed very late). ☊ late ☊
The match has been postponed to a later date. ☊ later ☊
He has gone into the lead. ☊ lead ☊
We have to learn one of Hamlet's speeches for school tomorrow. ☊ learn ☊
leave sth (for sb): Someone left this note for you. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb sth: Someone left you this note. ☊ leave ☊
He's giving away money left, right and centre. ☊ left, right and centre ☊
lend (sth) (to sb): The bank refused to lend the money to us. ☊ lend ☊
lend sb sth: They refused to lend us the money. ☊ lend ☊
He ran the entire length of the beach (= from one end to the other). ☊ length ☊
let sb/sth: She wanted to lend me some money but I wouldn't let her. ☊ let ☊
He trudged home feeling lonely and let down. ☊ let sb down ☊
The library is all on one level. ☊ level ☊
The cables are buried one metre below ground level. ☊ level ☊
I'd rather use my money than leave it lying in the bank. ☊ lie ☊
Don't leave toys lying around—someone might trip over them. ☊ lie around ☊
The knife gleamed as it caught the light (= as the light shone on it). ☊ light ☊
She kept her tone light. ☊ light ☊
It's just like her to tell everyone about it. ☊ like ☊
I, like everyone else, had read these stories in the press. ☊ like ☊
No one sings the blues like she did. ☊ like ☊
The amount of money you have to spend will limit your choice. ☊ limit ☊
If you hold the line (= stay on the telephone and wait), I'll see if she is available. ☊ line ☊
There is a fine line between showing interest in what someone is doing and interfering in it. ☊ line ☊
To visit similar websites to this one, click on the links at the bottom of the page. ☊ link ☊
None of this would have happened if you'd listened to me. ☊ listen ☊
'Which do you want?' 'I'll take the little one.' ☊ little ☊
A little while later the phone rang. ☊ little ☊
It was the first interview I'd done in front of a live audience (= with people watching). ☊ live ☊
We saw a load of houses before we bought this one. ☊ load ☊
to take out/repay a loan (= to borrow money/pay it back) ☊ loan ☊
It took three years to repay my student loan (= money lent to a student). ☊ loan ☊
a local newspaper (= one that gives local news) ☊ local ☊
local radio (= a radio station that broadcasts to one area only) ☊ local ☊
a honeymoon in a secret location ☊ location ☊
She locked her passport and money in the safe. ☊ lock ☊
Computer programming needs someone with a logical mind. ☊ logical ☊
She lives alone and often feels lonely. ☊ lonely ☊
As I didn't speak the language I grew lonelier and lonelier. ☊ lonely ☊
all those lonely nights at home watching TV ☊ lonely ☊
a lonely beach ☊ lonely ☊
We're looking for someone with experience for this post. ☊ look ☊
Don't look now, but there's someone staring at you! ☊ look ☊
One look at his face and Jenny stopped laughing. ☊ look ☊
lose sth: The business is losing money. ☊ lose ☊
loss of earnings (= the money you do not earn because you are prevented from working) ☊ loss ☊
We made a loss on (= lost money on) the deal. ☊ loss ☊
If he isn't prepared to accept this money, then that's his loss. ☊ loss ☊
It was one of his best-loved songs. ☊ love ☊
love sth: 'Cigarette?' 'I'd love one, but I've just given up.' ☊ love ☊
Relatives need time to grieve over loved ones they have lost. ☊ love ☊
You're in luck (= lucky) —there's one ticket left. ☊ luck ☊
I put the loss of the money down to pure bad luck. ☊ luck ☊
Mark is one of the lucky ones—he at least has somewhere to sleep. ☊ lucky ☊
There's room for one more piece of luggage. ☊ luggage ☊
They realized that he had gone mad. ☊ mad ☊
She seemed to have gone stark raving mad. ☊ mad ☊
mail sth (to sb/sth): The virus mails itself forward to everyone in your address book. ☊ mail ☊
mail sb sth: Can you mail me that document you mentioned? ☊ mail ☊
In the main, the money raised goes to children's charities. ☊ in the main ☊
Her income was barely enough to maintain one child, let alone three. ☊ maintain ☊
a majority decision (= one that is decided by what most people want) ☊ majority ☊
We need to think of ways to make money. ☊ make ☊
A hundred cents make one euro. ☊ make ☊
The stone made a dent in the roof of the car. ☊ make ☊
Can you manage another piece of cake? (= eat one) ☊ manage ☊
He is one of the highest paid management gurus in the world. ☊ management ☊
You can't have one each. We haven't got many. ☊ many ☊
Even if one person is hurt that is one too many. ☊ many ☊
It was one of my many mistakes. ☊ many ☊
Persuasion is one of the most valuable skills in marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
an arranged marriage (= one in which the parents choose a husband or wife for their child) ☊ marriage ☊
Her married name (= the family name of her husband) is Jones. ☊ married ☊
None of these glasses match (= they are all different). ☊ match ☊
Some people prefer the older version to the new one. It's a matter of taste. ☊ matter ☊
'We've bought a new TV.' 'What was the matter with the old one?' ☊ matter ☊
What does it matter if I spent $100 on it—it's my money! ☊ matter ☊
$20 means a lot (= represents a lot of money) when you live on $100 a week. ☊ mean ☊
Money means nothing to him. ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves. ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: I never meant (that) you should come alone. ☊ mean ☊
'Honesty'? He doesn't know the meaning of the word! ☊ meaning ☊
Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own. ☊ meanwhile ☊
measure sb/sth for sth: He's gone to be measured for a new suit. ☊ measure ☊
a medium steak (= one cooked quite well but not too much) ☊ medium ☊
There's someone I want you to meet. ☊ meet ☊
meet sb: Did you meet anyone in town? ☊ meet ☊
The meeting was postponed. ☊ meeting ☊
The phone rang in the middle of the night. ☊ middle ☊
Might I use your phone? ☊ might ☊
He made his millions (= all his money) on currency deals. ☊ million ☊
a/one millionth of a second ☊ millionth ☊
Sorry—your name has gone right out of my mind. ☊ mind ☊
Do you have anyone in mind for this job? ☊ have sb/sth in mind (for sth) ☊
Have you made up your minds where to go for your honeymoon? ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
I don't mind helping if you can't find anyone else. ☊ mind ☊
Have you broken it? Never mind, we can buy another one. ☊ never mind ☊
I wouldn't mind having his money! ☊ I wouldn't mind sth/doing sth ☊
He's a friend of mine (= one of my friends). ☊ mine ☊
She wanted one like mine (= like I have). ☊ mine ☊
The work was done with the minimum amount of effort. ☊ minimum ☊
youths imprisoned for minor offences ☊ minor ☊
Typical English weather—one minute it's raining and the next minute the sun is shining. ☊ minute ☊
I think I must have missed something because none of this makes any sense. ☊ miss ☊
Two files have gone missing. ☊ missing ☊
Our cat's gone missing again. ☊ missing ☊
This letter is addressed to someone else—there must be some mistake. ☊ mistake ☊
It's a common mistake (= one that a lot of people make). ☊ mistake ☊
I think you must be mistaking me for someone else. ☊ mistake sb/sth for sb/sth ☊
I thought I saw someone I knew, but I must have been mistaken. ☊ mistaken ☊
Someone has mixed up all the application forms. ☊ mix sth up ☊
I think you must be mixing me up with someone else. ☊ mix sb/sth up (with sb/sth) ☊
a mobile shop/library (= one inside a vehicle) ☊ mobile ☊
Please make sure all mobile phones are switched off during the performance. ☊ mobile phone ☊
a working model (= one in which the parts move) of a fire engine ☊ model ☊
One moment, please (= Please wait a short time). ☊ moment ☊
At that very moment, the phone rang. ☊ moment ☊
That was one of the happiest moments of my life. ☊ moment ☊
to borrow/save/spend/earn money ☊ money ☊
How much money is there in my account? ☊ money ☊
The money is much better in my new job. ☊ money ☊
If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back. ☊ money ☊
We'll need to raise more money (= collect or borrow it) next year. ☊ money ☊
Can you lend me some money until tomorrow? ☊ money ☊
Be careful with that —it cost a lot of money. ☊ money ☊
I counted the money carefully. ☊ money ☊
Where can I change my money into dollars? ☊ money ☊
He lost all his money. ☊ money ☊
The family made their money in the 18th century. ☊ money ☊
The movie should make money. ☊ make money ☊
There's money to be made from tourism. ☊ make money ☊
She spends more and more time alone in her room. ☊ more and more ☊
Could you repeat that once more (= one more time)? ☊ more ☊
She had the most money of all of them. ☊ most ☊
It was the people with the least money who gave most generously. ☊ most ☊
There's room for another one if you move up a bit. ☊ move over ☊
'Roger stole the money.' 'I thought as much.' ☊ as much ☊
I must go to the bank and get some money. ☊ must ☊
It is one of the great unsolved mysteries of this century. ☊ mystery ☊
The prisoners were stripped naked. ☊ naked ☊
It may be necessary to buy a new one. ☊ necessary ☊
I didn't need to go to the bank after all—Mary lent me the money. ☊ need ☊
need (not) have done sth: You needn't have worried (= it was not necessary for you to worry, but you did) —it all turned out fine. ☊ need ☊
She felt the need to talk to someone. ☊ need ☊
Everyone's nerves were on edge (= everyone felt tense ). ☊ nerve ☊
a nervous glance/smile/voice (= one that shows that you feel anxious) ☊ nervous ☊
Never ever tell anyone your password. ☊ never ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
The old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one. ☊ nevertheless ☊
new potatoes (= ones dug from the soil early in the season) ☊ new ☊
Do you have her new phone number? ☊ new ☊
A second-hand car costs a fraction of a new one. ☊ new ☊
One moment he wasn't there, the next he was. ☊ next ☊
Everyone arrived nice and early. ☊ nice ☊
None but he knew the truth. ☊ none but ☊
Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama. ☊ none other than ☊
I offered to pay but he was having none of it. ☊ have/want none of sth ☊
She told me what it meant at great length but I'm afraid I'm none the wiser. ☊ none ☊
He seems none the worse for the experience. ☊ none ☊
She was looking none too pleased. ☊ none ☊
No one was at home. ☊ no one ☊
There was no one else around. ☊ no one ☊
We were told to speak to no one. ☊ no one ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
They've gone to live up north. ☊ up north ☊
He didn't speak to me—not one word. ☊ not a..., not one... ☊
Patients' medical notes have gone missing. ☊ note ☊
You must give one month's notice. ☊ notice ☊
noticeable that...: It was noticeable that none of the family were present. ☊ noticeable ☊
It's broken. Now I'll have to get a new one. ☊ now ☊
My phone number is 266998. ☊ number ☊
I'm sorry, I think you have the wrong number (= wrong telephone number). ☊ number ☊
a dental nurse (= one who helps a dentist) ☊ nurse ☊
a psychiatric nurse (= one who works in a hospital for people with mental illnesses) ☊ nurse ☊
If nobody objects, we'll postpone the meeting till next week. ☊ object ☊
It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated. ☊ obvious ☊
I may be stating the obvious but without more money the project cannot survive. ☊ obvious ☊
Obviously, we don't want to spend too much money. ☊ obviously ☊
On one occasion, she called me in the middle of the night. ☊ occasion ☊
She felt, oddly, that they had been happier when they had no money. ☊ oddly ☊
the paintings of Monet ☊ of ☊
Families will be better off under the new law (= will have more money). ☊ be well/better/badly, etc. off ☊
They are both comfortably off (= have enough money to be able to buy what they want without worrying too much about the cost). ☊ be well/better/badly, etc. off ☊
a capital offence (= one for which sb may be punished by death) ☊ offence ☊
No one will take offence (= feel upset or insulted) if you leave early. ☊ offence ☊
a commissioned/non-commissioned officer ☊ officer ☊
old-fashioned clothes/styles/methods/equipment ☊ old-fashioned ☊
My parents are old-fashioned about relationships and marriage. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
She wants to be an old-fashioned mother, staying at home and looking after the children. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
She was standing on one foot. ☊ on ☊
on one occasion ☊ on ☊
On arriving home I discovered they had gone. ☊ on ☊
We spoke on the phone. ☊ on ☊
We didn't know how we would cope once the money had gone. ☊ once ☊
Do you want one or two? ☊ one ☊
There's only room for one person. ☊ one ☊
One more, please! ☊ one ☊
a one-bedroomed apartment ☊ one ☊
I'll see you at one (= one o'clock). ☊ one ☊
It cost one hundred and fifty pounds. ☊ one ☊
He lost by less than one second. ☊ one ☊
There's only one thing we can do. ☊ one ☊
One of my friends lives in Brighton. ☊ one ☊
One place I'd really like to visit is Bali. ☊ one ☊
He's the one person I can trust. ☊ one ☊
Her one concern was for the health of her baby. ☊ one ☊
It's the one thing I can't stand about him. ☊ one ☊
I saw her one afternoon last week. ☊ one ☊
One day (= at some time in the future) you'll understand. ☊ one ☊
They all went off in one direction. ☊ one ☊
I went through the items on the list one by one. ☊ one by one ☊
We've had one or two problems—nothing serious. ☊ one or two ☊
I'd like an ice cream. Are you having one, too? ☊ one ☊
Our car's always breaking down. But we're getting a new one soon. ☊ one ☊
She was wearing her new dress, the red one. ☊ one ☊
My favourite band? Oh, that's a hard one (= a hard question). ☊ one ☊
What made you choose the one rather than the other? ☊ one ☊
How about those ones over there? ☊ one ☊
Our house is the one next to the school. ☊ one ☊
The students who are most successful are usually the ones who come to all the classes. ☊ one ☊
It's a present for one of my children. ☊ one ☊
We think of you as one of the family. ☊ one ☊
10 o'clock is too late for the little ones. ☊ one ☊
He ached to be home with his loved ones. ☊ one ☊
one to do sth: She was never one to criticize. ☊ one ☊
One should never criticize if one is not sure of one's facts. ☊ one ☊
One gets the impression that they disapprove. ☊ one ☊
We all try and help one another. ☊ one another ☊
I think we've learned a lot about one another in this session. ☊ one another ☊
open sth: You need just one pound to open a bank account with us. ☊ open ☊
opinion (about/of/on sb/sth): We were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done. ☊ opinion ☊
Everyone had an opinion on the subject. ☊ opinion ☊
a political opponent ☊ opponent ☊
a dangerous/worthy/formidable opponent ☊ opponent ☊
The team's opponents are unbeaten so far this season. ☊ opponent ☊
opponents of abortion ☊ opponent ☊
opponents of the regime ☊ opponent ☊
There'll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done. ☊ opportunity ☊
He's gone to work for the opposition. ☊ opposition ☊
He was given one month's imprisonment without the option of a fine. ☊ option ☊
I'm under orders not to let anyone in. ☊ order ☊
All the procedures must be done in the correct order. ☊ order ☊
It is one of the functions of art to bring order out of chaos. ☊ order ☊
The phone is out of order. ☊ out of order ☊
order (sth) (for sb): Will you order for me while I make a phone call? ☊ order ☊
One son went to live in Australia and the other one was killed in a car crash. ☊ other ☊
He raised one arm and then the other. ☊ other ☊
You must ask one or other of your parents. ☊ other ☊
'I like this one.' 'What about the other ones?' ☊ other ☊
My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded the trip. ☊ otherwise ☊
They have gone over to France. ☊ over ☊
I was glad when it was over and done with. ☊ over ☊
He's gone over to the enemy (= joined them). ☊ over ☊
Hand over the money! ☊ over ☊
an argument over money ☊ over ☊
She wouldn't tell me over the phone. ☊ over ☊
There will be winners in each of three age groups, and one overall winner. ☊ overall ☊
an overall improvement in standards of living (= affecting everyone) ☊ overall ☊
You owe it to your staff to be honest with them. ☊ owe ☊
Thanks for sticking up for me—I owe you one (= I owe you a favour). ☊ owe ☊
Does anyone own this coat? It was left in a classroom. ☊ own ☊
I'm still waiting for someone to own up to the breakages. ☊ own up (to sth/to doing sth) ☊
Someone has torn a page out of this book. ☊ page ☊
The vase is one of a matching pair. ☊ pair ☊
One of the glass panels in the front door was cracked. ☊ panel ☊
We've done the difficult part of the job. ☊ part ☊
There is one particular patient I'd like you to see. ☊ particular ☊
She directed the question at no one in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
pass sth (to sb): He passed the ball to Rooney. ☊ pass ☊
Can you pass these pictures around for everyone to look at, please? ☊ pass sth around/round ☊
I was forced to ask passing strangers for money. ☊ passing ☊
Honestly, I'm past caring what happens (= I can no longer be bothered to care). ☊ past ☊
He's one of Dr Shaw's patients. ☊ patient ☊
She paused the DVD and went to answer the phone. ☊ pause ☊
pay sb sth: He still hasn't paid me the money he owes me. ☊ pay ☊
The director paid tribute to all she had done for the charity. ☊ pay ☊
I'll pay him back for making me look like a fool in front of everyone. ☊ pay sb back (for sth) ☊
He was pensioned off and his job given to a younger man. ☊ pension sb off ☊
That car of yours should have been pensioned off years ago. ☊ pension sb off ☊
Everyone blamed me as per usual. ☊ as per normal/usual ☊
the perfect crime (= one in which the criminal is never discovered) ☊ perfect ☊
To be perfectly honest, I didn't want to go anyway. ☊ perfectly ☊
If Rooney performs (= performs well) then I believe England can win. ☊ perform ☊
one of the band's rare live performances ☊ performance ☊
a brilliant/polished/seasoned performer ☊ performer ☊
The accident has not done any permanent damage. ☊ permanent ☊
permit sb/sth to do sth: Cash machines permit you to withdraw money at any time. ☊ permit ☊
a personal pension plan (= a pension organized by a private company for one particular person) ☊ personal ☊
Please keep personal phone calls to a minimum. ☊ personal ☊
We need someone with lots of personality to head the project. ☊ personality ☊
persuade sb: No one was persuaded by his arguments. ☊ persuade ☊
I have to make a phone call. ☊ phone ☊
The phone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ phone ☊
They like to do business by phone/over the phone. ☊ phone ☊
His phone must be switched off. ☊ phone ☊
I hadn't got my phone with me. ☊ phone ☊
a phone bill ☊ phone ☊
to pick up the phone ☊ phone ☊
to put the phone down ☊ phone ☊
He left the phone off the hook as he didn't want to be disturbed. ☊ phone ☊
Listeners are invited to phone in with their comments. ☊ phone in ☊
I need you to phone the story in before five. ☊ phone sth in ☊
The centre offers activities for everyone, whatever your age or physical condition. ☊ physical ☊
pick sb/sth: Pick a number from one to twenty. ☊ pick ☊
pick sth + adj.: The dogs picked the bones clean (= ate all the meat from the bones). ☊ pick ☊
The survivors were rescued after their sounds were picked up by a television crew's microphone. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
pile sth: She piled the boxes one on top of the other. ☊ pile ☊
I took pity on her and lent her the money. ☊ pity ☊
This is one of the few places in his work where he mentions his childhood. ☊ place ☊
plan (to do sth): The government has announced plans to create one million new training places. ☊ plan ☊
It was pleasant to be alone again. ☊ pleasant ☊
Please don't leave me here alone. ☊ please ☊
Swimming is one of my greatest pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
Chocolate is one of life's little pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
plenty of eggs/money/time ☊ plenty ☊
One of the hotel's plus points is that it is very central. ☊ plus ☊
a pocket dictionary (= one that is small enough to fit in your pocket) ☊ pocket ☊
They won on points (= by scoring more points rather than by completely defeating their opponents). ☊ point ☊
We had reached the point when there was no money left. ☊ point ☊
Tact is not one of her strong points. ☊ point ☊
Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them. ☊ point ☊
One of the hotel's plus points (= good features) is that it is very central. ☊ point ☊
I'll come straight to the point: we need more money. ☊ point ☊
He pointed out the dangers of driving alone. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
point that...: I should point out that not one of these paintings is original. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
Thousands are at risk of being poisoned by fumes from faulty heaters. ☊ poison ☊
a poisoned arrow ☊ poison ☊
Someone had been poisoning his food. ☊ poison ☊
Large sections of the river have been poisoned by toxic waste from factories. ☊ poison ☊
The gemstones are cut and polished by master craftsmen. ☊ polish ☊
He was a political prisoner (= one who was put in prison because he was thought to be harmful to the state). ☊ political ☊
This is one of our most popular designs. ☊ popular ☊
One third of the world's population consumes/consume two thirds of the world's resources. ☊ population ☊
This is proof positive that he stole the money. ☊ positive ☊
The manuscript is just one of the treasures in their possession. ☊ possession ☊
The ring is one of her most treasured possessions. ☊ possession ☊
It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day. ☊ possibility ☊
Selling the house is just one possibility that is open to us. ☊ possibility ☊
Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money. ☊ possible ☊
'I'm sure he didn't mean to be rude.' 'Quite possibly (= you may be right), but the damage has been done.' ☊ possibly ☊
one of the most powerful directors in Hollywood ☊ powerful ☊
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. ☊ in practice ☊
The children are precisely the ones who will suffer if they get divorced. ☊ precisely ☊
This figure is predicted to rise to one billion by the year 2015. ☊ predict ☊
I would prefer it if you didn't tell anyone. ☊ prefer ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ pregnant ☊
How can anyone enjoy the pressures of city life? ☊ pressure ☊
They didn't have any real money so they had to pretend. ☊ pretend ☊
The car has only had one previous owner. ☊ previous ☊
price (for sth/for doing sth): Loneliness is a high price to pay for independence in your old age. ☊ price ☊
Pride would not allow him to accept the money. ☊ pride ☊
The problem is not primarily a financial one. ☊ primarily ☊
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. ☊ in principle ☊
the prison population (= the total number of prisoners in a country) ☊ prison ☊
The number of prisoners serving life sentences has fallen. ☊ prisoner ☊
They are demanding the release of all political prisoners. ☊ prisoner ☊
He was taken prisoner by rebel soldiers. ☊ prisoner ☊
They are holding her prisoner and demanding a large ransom. ☊ prisoner ☊
She is afraid to go out and has become a virtual prisoner in her own home. ☊ prisoner ☊
He was a prisoner of his own ignorance. ☊ prisoner ☊
I won £500 in prize money. ☊ prize ☊
A phone call to the manager produced the result she wanted. ☊ produce ☊
Her duty was to produce an heir to the throne. ☊ produce ☊
drugs to stimulate the body's production of hormones ☊ production ☊
'Promise not to tell anyone!' 'I promise.' ☊ promise ☊
promise sth to sb: He promised the money to his grandchildren. ☊ promise ☊
promise sb sth: He promised his grandchildren the money. ☊ promise ☊
promise (that...): Do I have your promise that you won't tell anyone about this? ☊ promise ☊
You haven't gone back on your promise, have you? ☊ promise ☊
promote sth: The band has gone on tour to promote their new album. ☊ promote ☊
Her promotion to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise. ☊ promotion ☊
There is more than one pronunciation of 'garage'. ☊ pronunciation ☊
How much money do we need to do the job properly? ☊ properly ☊
The basic ingredients are limestone and clay in the proportion 2:1. ☊ proportion ☊
it is proposed to do sth: It was proposed to pay the money from public funds. ☊ propose ☊
Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect. ☊ prospect ☊
prove sb/sth/yourself + adj./noun: She was determined to prove everyone wrong. ☊ prove ☊
Provided that you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to £100 a day. ☊ provided ☊
They've gone down the pub for a drink. ☊ pub ☊
This latest scandal will not have done their public image (= the opinion that people have of them) any good. ☊ public ☊
public money/spending/funding/expenditure ☊ public ☊
the public purse (= the money that the government can spend) ☊ public ☊
They are pulling their troops out of the war zone. ☊ pull sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
One last pull on the rope should do it. ☊ pull ☊
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. ☊ punishment ☊
One movie is classified as pure art, the other as entertainment. ☊ pure ☊
She took the job purely and simply for the money. ☊ purely ☊
Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money. ☊ purpose ☊
push sb to do sth: No one pushed you to take the job, did they? ☊ push ☊
The meat was—how shall I put it?—a little overdone. ☊ put ☊
Put yourself in my position. What would you have done? ☊ put ☊
We've put the wedding forward by one week. ☊ put sth forward ☊
She put the phone down on me (= ended the call before I had finished speaking). ☊ put sth down ☊
personal qualities such as honesty and generosity ☊ quality ☊
The question which needs to be addressed is one of funding. ☊ question ☊
She was arrested and questioned about the fire. ☊ question ☊
The students were questioned on the books they had been studying. ☊ question ☊
Over half of those questioned said they rarely took any exercise. ☊ question ☊
No one has ever questioned her judgement. ☊ question ☊
question whether, what, etc...: He questioned whether the accident was solely the truck driver's fault. ☊ question ☊
The last few weeks have gone quickly (= the time seems to have passed quickly). ☊ quickly ☊
Could you keep the kids quiet while I'm on the phone? ☊ quiet ☊
If I don't get more money I'll quit. ☊ quit ☊
'It will all be gone tomorrow.' 'Can I quote you on that? ' ☊ quote ☊
one of the racing world's most popular characters ☊ racing ☊
I'm glad you raised the subject of money. ☊ raise ☊
We are raising money for charity. ☊ raise ☊
He raised himself up on one elbow. ☊ raise ☊
He shouted angrily at anyone within range. ☊ in/within range (of sth) ☊
The colonel was stripped of his rank (= was given a lower position, especially as a punishment). ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth + noun: The university is ranked number one in the country for engineering. ☊ rank ☊
rate as sth: The match rated as one of their worst defeats. ☊ rate ☊
My immediate reaction was one of shock. ☊ reaction ☊
a reading lamp/light (= one that can be moved to shine light onto sth that you are reading) ☊ reading ☊
See the real Africa on one of our walking safaris. ☊ real ☊
It is not realistic to expect people to spend so much money. ☊ realistic ☊
The reality is that there is not enough money to pay for this project. ☊ reality ☊
it is realized that...: There was a cheer when it was realized that everyone was safely back. ☊ realize ☊
We've done well, really. ☊ really ☊
Give me one good reason why I should help you. ☊ reason ☊
For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow. ☊ reason ☊
Any reasonable person would have done exactly as you did. ☊ reasonable ☊
receive sth: to receive a letter/present/phone call ☊ receive ☊
There was very poor reception on my phone. ☊ reception ☊
He'll be famous one day. What do you reckon (= do you agree)? ☊ reckon ☊
It's worth a lot of money, I reckon. ☊ reckon ☊
reckon to be/have sth: Children are reckoned to be more sophisticated nowadays. ☊ reckon ☊
They hadn't reckoned on a rebellion. ☊ reckon on sth ☊
reckon doing sth: We'd reckoned on having good weather. ☊ reckon on sth ☊
It can take many years to recover from the death of a loved one. ☊ recover ☊
Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference. ☊ reference ☊
reflect that...: On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well. ☊ reflect ☊
one of the most densely populated regions of North America ☊ region ☊
The decision could be one he lives to regret. ☊ regret ☊
regret doing sth: He bitterly regretted ever having mentioned it. ☊ regret ☊
The lioness rejected the smallest cub, which died. ☊ reject ☊
Money problems have put a strain on their relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
It's all relative though, isn't it? We never had any money when I was a kid and $500 was a fortune to us. ☊ relative ☊
release sb/sth: to release a prisoner/hostage ☊ release ☊
It was a relief to be able to talk to someone about it. ☊ relief ☊
The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion. ☊ religion ☊
Much remains to be done. ☊ remain ☊
There remained one significant problem. ☊ remain ☊
Questions remain about the president's honesty. ☊ remain ☊
remarkable that...: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner. ☊ remarkable ☊
remember how, what, etc...: Can you remember how much money we spent? ☊ remember ☊
one of the remotest areas of the world ☊ remote ☊
In the long run, it works out more expensive to rent a television than to buy one. ☊ rent ☊
It was too late to repair the damage done to their relationship. ☊ repair ☊
repeat sth to sb: I don't want you to repeat a word of this to anyone. ☊ repeat ☊
to replace the handset (= after using the telephone). ☊ replace ☊
He got rid of anyone who represented a challenge to his authority. ☊ represent ☊
reproduce itself: cells reproducing themselves (= making new ones) ☊ reproduce ☊
The writer's name was withheld by request (= because the writer asked for this to be done). ☊ request ☊
Call us now if you'd like to request a record for someone (= ask for it to be played on the radio). ☊ request ☊
request 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 ☊
I've done some research to find out the cheapest way of travelling there. ☊ research ☊
reserve sth: I've reserved a room in the name of Jones. ☊ reserve ☊
She said this in the tone of voice she reserved for addressing small children. ☊ reserve ☊
In the last resort (= in the end) everyone must decide for themselves. ☊ resort ☊
We do not have the resources (= money) to update our computer software. ☊ resource ☊
We agreed to pool our resources (= so that everyone gives sth). ☊ resource ☊
Everyone has a right to be treated with respect. ☊ respect ☊
There was one respect, however, in which they differed. ☊ respect ☊
respect sb/sth for sth: She had always been honest with me, and I respect her for that. ☊ respect ☊
I did it on my own responsibility (= without being told to and being willing to take the blame if it had gone wrong). ☊ responsibility ☊
Everything will be done to bring those responsible to justice. ☊ responsible ☊
Her vision is restricted in one eye. ☊ restricted ☊
There are no restrictions on the amount of money you can withdraw. ☊ restriction ☊
He made one big mistake, and, as a result, lost his job. ☊ result ☊
The end result (= the final one) of her hard work was a place at medical school. ☊ result ☊
The cyclone has resulted in many thousands of deaths. ☊ result in sth ☊
Up to a third of one's life is now being spent in retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
This problem is the reverse of the previous one. ☊ reverse ☊
The secret number is my phone number in reverse. ☊ in reverse ☊
reward sb for doing sth: He rewarded us handsomely (= with a lot of money) for helping him. ☊ reward ☊
one of the richest women in the world ☊ rich ☊
Have you got the right money (= the exact amount) for the bus fare? ☊ right ☊
right (about sth): She was right about Tom having no money. ☊ right ☊
I'm right behind you on this one (= I am supporting you). ☊ right ☊
right (to sth): Everyone has a right to a fair trial. ☊ right ☊
You're quite within your rights to ask for your money back. ☊ right ☊
By rights (= if justice were done) half the money should be mine. ☊ right ☊
Education is provided by the state as of right (= everyone has a right to it). ☊ right ☊
I don't rightly know where he's gone. ☊ rightly ☊
ring (sth): Someone was ringing the doorbell. ☊ ring ☊
Will you answer the telephone if it rings? ☊ ring ☊
a calculated risk (= one that you think is small compared with the possible benefits) ☊ risk ☊
He risked all his money on a game of cards. ☊ risk ☊
It is one of the greatest roles she has played. ☊ role ☊
Who is in the leading role (= the most important one)? ☊ role ☊
There's room for one more at the table. ☊ room ☊
Money, or love of money, is said to be the root of all evil. ☊ root ☊
We'll get someone in to do the rough work (= the hard physical work). ☊ rough ☊
the round green hills of Donegal ☊ round ☊
That one mistake ruined his chances of getting the job. ☊ ruin ☊
The pursuit of money ruled his life. ☊ rule ☊
I've been rushing around all day trying to get everything done. ☊ rush ☊
a rush job (= one that has been done quickly) ☊ rush ☊
It would be safer to take more money with you in case of emergency. ☊ safe ☊
It is one of the safest cars in the world. ☊ safe ☊
Your secret is safe with me (= I will not tell anyone else). ☊ safe ☊
The money is safely locked in a drawer. ☊ safely ☊
one of the first people to sail around the world ☊ sail ☊
This one works in exactly the same way as the other. ☊ same ☊
'I'll have coffee.' 'Same for me, please (= I will have one too).' ☊ same ☊
I'd like one the same as yours. ☊ same ☊
The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone. ☊ satisfy ☊
save sb from doing sth: The prize money saved her from having to find a job. ☊ save ☊
save sb doing sth: If you phone for an appointment, it'll save you waiting. ☊ save ☊
Money from local businesses helped save the school from closure. ☊ save ☊
to achieve economies of scale in production (= to produce many items so the cost of producing each one is reduced) ☊ scale ☊
it scares sb to do sth: It scared me to think I was alone in the building. ☊ scare ☊
scared (of doing sth): She is scared of going out alone. ☊ scared ☊
I got very nervous before my big scene (= the one where I have a very important part). ☊ scene ☊
One of the scheduled events is a talk on alternative medicine. ☊ schedule ☊
We need more money for roads, hospitals and schools. ☊ school ☊
to study one of the sciences ☊ science ☊
scream (out) (for sth/sb): Someone was screaming for help. ☊ scream ☊
A wooden screen hid one corner of the room. ☊ screen ☊
One of the screws is loose. ☊ screw ☊
a sealed bid (= one that is kept in a sealed envelope and therefore remains secret until all other bids have been received) ☊ seal ☊
The search is on (= has begun) for someone to fill the post. ☊ search ☊
a window/corner seat (= one near a window/in a corner) ☊ seat ☊
We have one child and are expecting our second in July. ☊ second ☊
As a dancer, he is second to none (= nobody is a better dancer than he is). ☊ second ☊
teachers of English as a second language (= to people who already speak one or more other languages) ☊ second ☊
One of the smaller parties came a close second (= nearly won). ☊ second ☊
I came second (to) last (= the one before the last one) in the race. ☊ second ☊
each sector of the war zone ☊ sector ☊
Lack of money is the main problem, as I see it (= in my opinion). ☊ see ☊
Are you seeing anyone (= having a romantic relationship with anyone)? ☊ see ☊
If you watch carefully, you'll see how it is done. ☊ see ☊
sell (sth) (at sth): They sold the business at a profit/loss (= they gained/lost money when they sold it). ☊ sell ☊
In a sense (= in one way) it doesn't matter any more. ☊ sense ☊
In some senses (= in one or more ways) the criticisms were justified. ☊ sense ☊
One of the most important things in a partner is a sense of humour (= the ability to find things funny or make people laugh). ☊ sense ☊
John wasn't making much sense on the phone. ☊ make sense ☊
The prisoner has served (= completed) his sentence and will be released tomorrow. ☊ sentence ☊
the ambulance/bus/telephone, etc. service ☊ service ☊
set sb/sth + adv./prep.: Her manner immediately set everyone at their ease. ☊ set ☊
a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad) ☊ severe ☊
Anyone breaking the law will be severely punished. ☊ severely ☊
Testosterone is the male sex hormone. ☊ sex ☊
a sex shop (= one selling magazines, objects, etc. that are connected with sex) ☊ sex ☊
The disease is a threat to anyone who is sexually active. ☊ sexually ☊
We shan't be gone long. ☊ shall ☊
It's a shame (that) you didn't say something sooner. ☊ shame ☊
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans. ☊ shape ☊
The group listens while one person shares (= tells other people about their experiences, feelings, etc.). ☊ share ☊
Rita shared her money out among her six grandchildren. ☊ share ☊
share of sth: Everyone must accept their share of the blame. ☊ share ☊
I've done my share of worrying for one day! ☊ share ☊
She read out the list in sharp, clipped tones. ☊ sharp ☊
Pick up one of our free information sheets at reception. ☊ sheet ☊
She shifted her weight from one foot to the other. ☊ shift ☊
The sun shone brightly in a cloudless sky. ☊ shine ☊
The dark polished wood shone like glass. ☊ shine ☊
He shone the flashlight around the cellar. ☊ shine ☊
a shocking waste of money ☊ shocking ☊
The band's last single shot straight to number one in the charts. ☊ shoot ☊
The guards were ordered to shoot on sight anyone trying to escape. ☊ shoot ☊
Police rushed to the scene of the shooting and found one person dead and three wounded. ☊ shooting ☊
I'm afraid I'm a little short (= of money) this month. ☊ short ☊
Money was short at that time. ☊ short ☊
Someone took a shot at the car. ☊ shot ☊
'Is this enough food for everyone?' 'I should think so.' ☊ should ☊
show yourself + adj.: She had shown herself unable to deal with money. ☊ show ☊
Have you shown your work to anyone? ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: Have you shown anyone your work? ☊ show ☊
We were shown around the school by one of the students. ☊ show sb around/round (sth) ☊
Has anyone shown you round yet? ☊ show sb around/round (sth) ☊
a one-woman/-man show ☊ show ☊
She was too shy to ask anyone for help. ☊ shy ☊
Emma has just called in sick (= telephoned to say she will not be coming to work because she is ill). ☊ sick ☊
Write on one side of the paper only. ☊ side ☊
They crossed from one side of London to the other. ☊ side ☊
She tilted her head to one side. ☊ side ☊
It's best if you can get someone local to show you the sights. ☊ sight ☊
There was no one in sight. ☊ sight ☊
to make the sign of the cross (= an act of moving one hand in the shape of a cross, done by Christians to show respect for God or by a priest to bless sb/sth) ☊ sign ☊
If I had noticed the warning signs, none of this would have happened. ☊ sign ☊
The siren was a signal for everyone to leave the building. ☊ signal ☊
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). ☊ signal ☊
I couldn't get a signal on my cell phone. ☊ signal ☊
Someone had forged her signature on the cheque. ☊ signature ☊
There was a deafening silence (= one that is very noticeable). ☊ silence ☊
He's not one to suffer in silence! (= to suffer without telling sb) ☊ silence ☊
a simple sentence (= one with only one verb) ☊ simple ☊
They live simply (= they do not spend much money). ☊ simply ☊
Cath hasn't phoned since she went to Berlin. ☊ since ☊
The apartments are ideal for single people living alone. ☊ single ☊
All these jobs can now be done by one single machine. ☊ single ☊
a single honours degree (= for which you study only one subject) ☊ single ☊
to sink like a stone ☊ sink ☊
Try this one for size (= to see if it is the correct size). ☊ size ☊
She slid out while no one was looking. ☊ slide ☊
slide sth + adv./prep.: The man slid the money quickly into his pocket. ☊ slide ☊
slip sth to sb: They'd slipped some money to the guards. ☊ slip ☊
slip sb sth: They'd slipped the guards some money. ☊ slip ☊
His hat had slipped over one eye. ☊ slip ☊
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). ☊ slow ☊
This is too big—have you got a small one? ☊ small ☊
She swung herself over the gate in one smooth movement. ☊ smooth ☊
Over the years, the stone steps had worn smooth. ☊ smooth ☊
social mobility (= the movement of people from one social class to another) ☊ social ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
soft rocks such as limestone ☊ soft ☊
His partner left and he had to soldier on alone. ☊ soldier on ☊
There's someone at the door. ☊ someone ☊
Someone's left their bag behind. ☊ someone ☊
It's time for someone new (= a new person) to take over. ☊ someone ☊
It couldn't have been me—it must have been someone else (= a different person). ☊ someone ☊
Should we call a doctor or someone? ☊ someone ☊
Next Monday is the soonest we can deliver. ☊ soon ☊
They arrived home sooner than expected. ☊ soon ☊
The sooner we set off, the sooner we will arrive. ☊ soon ☊
The note said, 'Call Bill soonest' (= as soon as possible). ☊ soon ☊
No sooner had she said it than she burst into tears. ☊ no sooner... than... ☊
Sooner or later you will have to make a decision. ☊ sooner or later ☊
sorry (about sth): No one is sorrier than I am about what happened. ☊ sorry ☊
Oh, I'm sorry. Have I taken the one you wanted? ☊ I'm sorry ☊
He's the sort of person who only cares about money. ☊ sort ☊
Most people went on training courses of one sort or another (= of various types) last year. ☊ sort ☊
There are all sorts of activities (= many different ones) for kids at the campsite. ☊ sort ☊
Speaking of travelling, (= referring back to a subject just mentioned) are you going anywhere exciting this year? ☊ speak ☊
'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.' (= at the beginning of a telephone conversation) ☊ speak ☊
He was the only one to speak out against the decision. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
A speaker conveys information through tone and body language. ☊ speaker ☊
The money was collected for a specific purpose. ☊ specific ☊
children with specific learning difficulties (= in one area only) ☊ specific ☊
spend sth: I've spent all my money already. ☊ spend ☊
split sth (with sb): She split the money she won with her brother. ☊ split ☊
The day was split up into 6 one-hour sessions. ☊ split sth up ☊
a quiet/secluded/lonely, etc. spot ☊ spot ☊
spray (sth) (on/onto/over sb/sth): Spray the conditioner onto your wet hair. ☊ spray ☊
The springs in the sofa have gone (= they no longer return to their original position). ☊ spring ☊
Everyone sprang to their feet (= stood up suddenly) when the principal walked in. ☊ spring ☊
There were more than 50 people on stage in one scene. ☊ stage ☊
We can take the argument one stage further. ☊ stage ☊
At one stage it looked as though they would win. ☊ stage ☊
a bird standing on one leg ☊ stand ☊
Everyone stood when the President came in. ☊ stand ☊
a bicycle/microphone/cake, etc. stand ☊ stand ☊
the standard rate of tax (= paid by everyone) ☊ standard ☊
standard issue uniforms (= given to everyone) ☊ standard ☊
No one has yet been chosen for the starring role (= the main part). ☊ star ☊
A report condemned the state of prisoners' cells. ☊ state ☊
families dependent on state benefits (= in Britain, money given by the government to people who are poor) ☊ state ☊
There is no need to state the obvious (= to say sth that everyone already knows). ☊ state ☊
Can you stay behind after the others have gone and help me clear up? ☊ stay ☊
a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time) ☊ steady ☊
We walked down some stone steps to the beach. ☊ step ☊
Peter stuck his head around the door and said, 'Coffee, anyone?' ☊ stick ☊
The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog. ☊ stick ☊
Most of the houses are built of stone. ☊ stone ☊
stone walls ☊ stone ☊
a stone floor ☊ stone ☊
a flight of stone steps ☊ stone ☊
a pile of stones ☊ stone ☊
Some children were throwing stones into the lake. ☊ stone ☊
These words are carved on the stone beside his grave. ☊ stone ☊
stop (doing sth): That phone never stops ringing! ☊ stop ☊
She criticizes everyone and the trouble is, she doesn't know when to stop. ☊ stop ☊
I think we're in for a storm (= going to have one). ☊ storm ☊
The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths. ☊ strength ☊
a stress fracture of the foot (= one caused by such pressure) ☊ stress ☊
stretch sth: The exercises are designed to stretch and tone your leg muscles. ☊ stretch ☊
The stone struck her on the forehead. ☊ strike ☊
an unofficial/a one-day strike ☊ strike ☊
After the guests had gone, I stripped all the beds (= removed all the sheets in order to wash them). ☊ strip ☊
He won by two strokes (= in golf, by taking two fewer strokes than his opponent). ☊ stroke ☊
a stone/brick/wooden structure ☊ structure ☊
life as a struggling artist (= one who is very poor) ☊ struggle ☊
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) ☊ student ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
They sell stationery and stuff (like that). ☊ stuff ☊
This is all good stuff. Well done! ☊ stuff ☊
substantial sums of money ☊ substantial ☊
Can you find someone to substitute for you at the meeting? ☊ substitute ☊
All of a sudden someone grabbed me around the neck. ☊ all of a sudden ☊
One dose should be sufficient. ☊ sufficient ☊
suggest (that)...: All the evidence suggests (that) he stole the money. ☊ suggest ☊
suggestion (for/about/on sth): I'd like to hear your suggestions for ways of raising money. ☊ suggestion ☊
This diet is suited to anyone who wants to lose weight fast. ☊ suited ☊
They were not suited to one another. ☊ suited ☊
a large sum of money ☊ sum ☊
A pale wintry sun shone through the clouds. ☊ sun ☊
This one power station keeps half the country supplied with electricity. ☊ supply ☊
Make sure (that) no one finds out about this. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
She looked around to make sure that she was alone. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
No one knows for sure what happened. ☊ for sure ☊
One thing is for sure—it's not going to be easy. ☊ for sure ☊
To everyone's surprise, the plan succeeded. ☊ surprise ☊
It's surprising what people will do for money. ☊ surprising ☊
A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. ☊ survey ☊
You have a very suspicious mind (= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way). ☊ suspicious ☊
swear to do sth: She made him swear not to tell anyone. ☊ swear ☊
I could have sworn (= I am sure) I heard the phone ring. ☊ swear ☊
He questioned her next morning over the breakfast table (= during breakfast). ☊ table ☊
I tackled him about the money he owed me. ☊ tackle ☊
take sb + noun: The rebels took him prisoner. ☊ take ☊
He was taken prisoner by the rebels. ☊ take ☊
The new sports centre will take the pressure off the old one. ☊ take ☊
Someone has taken my scarf. ☊ take ☊
Free newspapers: please take one. ☊ take ☊
We talked on the phone for over an hour. ☊ talk ☊
We need to have a serious talk about money matters. ☊ talk ☊
We drove there and back on one tank of petrol. ☊ tank ☊
tap (away) (at sth): Someone tapped at the door. ☊ tap ☊
The music set everyone's feet tapping. ☊ tap ☊
a thankless task (= an unpleasant one that nobody wants to do and nobody thanks you for doing) ☊ task ☊
It was my task to wake everyone up in the morning. ☊ task ☊
Modern art is not to everyone's taste. ☊ taste ☊
They've got more money than taste. ☊ taste ☊
teach (sb) that...: My parents taught me that honesty was always the best policy. ☊ teach ☊
a team event (= one played by groups of people rather than individual players) ☊ team ☊
The telephone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ telephone ☊
You can reserve seats over the telephone. ☊ telephone ☊
I need to make a telephone call. ☊ telephone ☊
telephone lines/networks/services ☊ telephone ☊
Please write or telephone for details. ☊ telephone ☊
He telephoned to say he'd be late. ☊ telephone ☊
telephone sth: You can telephone your order 24 hours a day. ☊ telephone ☊
I was about to telephone the police. ☊ telephone ☊
Ten to one he'll be late. ☊ ten to one ☊
It was a terrible thing to happen to someone so young. ☊ terrible ☊
I'd rather email than phone, if that's OK by you. ☊ than ☊
thanks (for doing sth): Thanks for lending me the money. ☊ thanks ☊
Thanks a lot for all you've done. ☊ thanks a lot ☊
Everyone knows about it now, thanks to you! ☊ thanks to sb/sth ☊
She took the money without so much as a thank you. ☊ thank you ☊
Have you forgotten about that money I lent you last week? ☊ that ☊
No, the other one... that's it. ☊ that's it ☊
So that's it—the fuse had gone. ☊ that's it ☊
There were three questions. The first two were relatively easy but the third one was hard. ☊ the ☊
The phone rang. ☊ the ☊
If anyone calls, ask for their number so I can call them back. ☊ their ☊
If anyone comes in before I get back, ask them to wait. ☊ them ☊
There wasn't anyone who hadn't enjoyed themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
She left in 1984 and from then on he lived alone. ☊ then ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ then ☊
'You haven't done anything to upset me.' 'So what's wrong, then?' ☊ then ☊
Hello, is Bob there please? (= used when calling sb on the phone) ☊ there ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ there ☊
The money's there if you need it. ☊ there ☊
If anyone arrives late they'll have to wait outside. ☊ they ☊
a thick book (= one that has a lot of pages) ☊ thick ☊
a thick coat (= one made of heavy cloth) ☊ thick ☊
Things haven't gone entirely to plan. ☊ thing ☊
All things considered (= considering all the difficulties or problems), she's done very well. ☊ thing ☊
He's just bought one of those exercise things. ☊ thing ☊
think where, how, etc...: We couldn't think where you'd gone. ☊ think ☊
All he ever thinks about is money. ☊ think ☊
sb/sth is thought to be sb/sth: He's thought to be one of the richest men in Europe. ☊ think ☊
When I said that I wasn't thinking of anyone in particular. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
Can anybody think of a way to raise money? ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
Well, make up your mind. Which do you want? This one or that one? ☊ this ☊
Hello, this is Maria Diaz (= on the telephone). ☊ this ☊
The work had not been done very thoroughly. ☊ thoroughly ☊
Not enough thought has gone into this essay. ☊ thought ☊
thought of (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't like the thought of you walking home alone. ☊ thought ☊
a/one thousandth of a second ☊ thousandth ☊
threaten to do sth: The hijackers threatened to kill one passenger every hour if their demands were not met. ☊ threaten ☊
Her knees had gone through (= made holes in) her jeans. ☊ through ☊
The tyre's flat—the nail has gone right through. ☊ through ☊
throw (sth): Stop throwing stones at the window! ☊ throw ☊
I remember one time (= once) we had to abandon our car in the snow. ☊ time ☊
At one time (= at a period of time in the past) Emily was my best friend. ☊ time ☊
We stock six different beers at any one time. ☊ time ☊
We had to go and see the principal one at a time. ☊ at a time ☊
tip (on/for sth): useful tips on how to save money ☊ tip ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The boat tipped to one side. ☊ tip ☊
What have you done to your hair? ☊ to ☊
To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said. ☊ to ☊
The exams start a week today/today week (= one week from now). ☊ today ☊
Stay close together—I don't want anyone to get lost. ☊ together ☊
He has more money than the rest of us put together. ☊ together ☊
I want it done by tomorrow. ☊ tomorrow ☊
the full rich tone of the trumpet ☊ tone ☊
the volume and tone controls on a car stereo ☊ tone ☊
The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic. ☊ tone ☊
She set the tone for the meeting with a firm statement of company policy. ☊ tone ☊
Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation (= for example by telling a rude joke). ☊ tone ☊
The article was moderate in tone and presented both sides of the case. ☊ tone ☊
The newspaper said voters had been turned off by the negative tone of the campaign. ☊ tone ☊
speaking in hushed/low/clipped/measured, etc. tones ☊ tone ☊
a conversational tone ☊ tone ☊
a tone of surprise ☊ tone ☊
Don't speak to me in that tone of voice (= in that unpleasant way). ☊ tone ☊
There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late. ☊ tone ☊
She's none too (= not very) clever. ☊ too ☊
None of them could sing in tune. ☊ in/out of tune ☊
He turned nasty when we refused to give him the money. ☊ turn ☊
Brown the meat on one side, then turn it over and brown the other side. ☊ turn sth over ☊
In one year she turned from a problem child into a model student. ☊ turn (from sth) into sth ☊
We're buying a new TV with the money. ☊ TV ☊
Almost all homes have at least one TV set. ☊ TV ☊
The telephone cable has got twisted (= wound around itself). ☊ twist ☊
He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
understand (that...): I quite understand that you need some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
understand sb doing sth: I quite understand you needing some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
No one is answering the phone—I can't understand it. ☊ understand ☊
understand sb/sth doing sth: I just can't understand him taking the money. ☊ understand ☊
I just can't understand his taking the money. ☊ understand ☊
She packed one change of underwear. ☊ underwear ☊
a summit to discuss economic and monetary union ☊ union ☊
Everyone's fingerprints are unique. ☊ unique ☊
She never said anything unkind about anyone. ☊ unkind ☊
Unlike most systems, this one is very easy to install. ☊ unlike ☊
unload sth from sth: Everyone helped to unload the luggage from the car. ☊ unload ☊
Until now I have always lived alone. ☊ until ☊
They are unwilling to invest any more money in the project. ☊ unwilling ☊
There is an upper limit of £20 000 spent on any one project. ☊ upper ☊
it upsets sb to do sth: It upsets me to think of her all alone in that big house. ☊ upset ☊
Police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately. ☊ urge ☊
Her voice sounded urgent on the phone. ☊ urgent ☊
use sth: Can I use your phone? ☊ use ☊
You can throw those away—they're no use to anyone. ☊ be no use (to sb) ☊
to be good/excellent value (= worth the money it costs) ☊ value ☊
to be bad/poor value (= not worth the money it costs) ☊ value ☊
Larger sizes give the best value for money. ☊ value ☊
This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members. ☊ value ☊
They don't seem to value honesty very highly. ☊ value ☊
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) ☊ van ☊
There are two versions of the game, a long one and a short one. ☊ version ☊
a home video (= not a professional one) ☊ video ☊
Don't take that tone of voice with me! ☊ voice ☊
I waited my chance and slipped out when no one was looking. ☊ wait ☊
wake to do sth: He woke up to find himself alone in the house. ☊ wake ☊
I was woken by the sound of someone moving around. ☊ wake ☊
The fields were divided by stone walls. ☊ wall ☊
wander sth: The child was found wandering the streets alone. ☊ wander ☊
I want it (to be) done as quickly as possible. ☊ want ☊
More troops are being despatched to the war zone. ☊ war ☊
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) against/about sth: The guidebook warns against walking alone at night. ☊ warn ☊
waste sth on sth: Why waste money on clothes you don't need? ☊ waste ☊
They believe the statue is a waste of taxpayers' money. ☊ waste ☊
wave sth + adv./prep.: 'I'm rich!' she exclaimed, waving the money under his nose. ☊ wave ☊
It's been quite a day, one way and another (= for several reasons). ☊ way ☊
They decided to split the money four ways (= between four different people). ☊ way ☊
I told you we should have done it my way! ☊ way ☊
I generally get what I want one way or another (= by some means). ☊ way ☊
I left them alone, as I felt I was in the way. ☊ in the/sb's way ☊
There's no way we could afford that sort of money. ☊ (there is) no way ☊
wear sth + adj.: The stones have been worn smooth by the constant flow of water. ☊ wear ☊
She weighed the stone in her hand (= estimated how heavy it was by holding it). ☊ weigh ☊
Well done! (= expressing admiration for what sb has done) ☊ well ☊
They lived well (= in comfort and spending a lot of money) and were generous with their money. ☊ well ☊
One of the boys was pushing the other along in a little box on wheels. ☊ wheel ☊
He had just drifted off to sleep when the phone rang. ☊ when ☊
It's one of the few countries where people drive on the left. ☊ where ☊
I asked him whether he had done it all himself or whether someone had helped him. ☊ whether ☊
The microphone was making a strange whistling sound. ☊ whistle ☊
Who's the money for? ☊ who ☊
I lost a whole lot of money. ☊ a whole lot (of sth) ☊
Why get upset just because you got one bad grade? ☊ why ☊
The island is a wild and lonely place. ☊ wild ☊
By next year all the money will have been spent. ☊ will ☊
They won't lend us any more money. ☊ will ☊
She'll listen to music, alone in her room, for hours. ☊ will ☊
He would spend hours on the telephone. ☊ will ☊
wind up: It was one of those old-fashioned gramophones that winds up. ☊ wind ☊
There are no winners in a divorce (= everyone suffers). ☊ winner ☊
The telephone wires had been cut. ☊ wire ☊
He sat by the phone, wishing it would ring. ☊ wish ☊
wish (to do sth): She expressed a wish to be alone. ☊ wish ☊
Throw some money in the fountain and make a wish. ☊ wish ☊
They had gone two days without food. ☊ without ☊
Without wanting to criticize, I think you could have done better. (= used before you make a critical comment) ☊ without ☊
He was one of the witnesses at our wedding. ☊ witness ☊
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. ☊ witness ☊
We had witnessed one of the most outstanding theatrical performances of the decade. ☊ witness ☊
The phone isn't working. ☊ work ☊
work to do sth: The committee is working to get the prisoners freed. ☊ work ☊
They performed pioneering work on the treatment of cancer. ☊ work ☊
There is plenty of work to be done in the garden. ☊ work ☊
to be worth a bomb/packet/fortune (= a lot of money) ☊ worth ☊
They would never have met if she hadn't gone to Emma's party. ☊ would ☊
Would you mind leaving us alone for a few minutes? ☊ would ☊
write sth about/on sth: He hopes to write a book about his experiences one day. ☊ write ☊
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
This man has done nothing wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
'I'm going to be rich one day.' 'Oh yeah?' (= I don't believe you.) ☊ oh yeah? ☊
There will be two ballot boxes—one for yesses and one for noes. ☊ yes ☊
He has a good job, and yet he never seems to have any money. ☊ yet ☊
You yourself are one of the chief offenders. ☊ yourself ☊
Five, four, three, two, one, zero... We have lift-off. ☊ zero ☊
a war/security/demilitarized, etc. zone ☊ zone ☊
an earthquake/danger, etc. zone ☊ zone ☊
a pedestrian zone (= where vehicles may not go) ☊ zone ☊
postal charges to countries in zone 2 ☊ zone ☊
un ☊ je me suis cassé un ongle ☊
se ☊ avec ce traité, le Japon se rapproche des Etats-Unis ☊
on ☊ on tire et on pose les questions ensuite ☊
celui ☊ tu es celui que je respecte le plus ☊
aucun ☊ trop d’argent et aucun goût ☊
personne ☊ il ne parlait à personne en particulier ☊
seul ☊ parler tout seul était signe d’aliénation ☊
fait ☊ dans les faits, il a raison ☊
ci ☊ et celui-ci? oui, il est vraiment super ☊
ton ☊ le ton était donné ☊
pourtant ☊ pourtant cette perspective aussi m’effrayait ☊
argent ☊ bon, c’est son argent que je veux ☊
cent ☊ aucun des cinq cents voyageurs n’a été blessé ☊
quelqu’un ☊ il vaudrait mieux le demander au quelqu’un ☊
pièce ☊ ces gens vont vous mettre en pièces ☊
zone ☊ vous pouvez venir, j’ai sécurisé la zone ☊
soi ☊ il s’agissait enfin d’être soi, rien que soi ☊
téléphone ☊ les téléphones ne marchent pas ☊
prisonnier ☊ je viens demander la libération d’une prisonnière ☊
suspendre ☊ il faut suspendre la séance pour quelques instants ☊
commissaire ☊ excusez-moi, je vois que le commissaire vient d’arriver ☊
monétaire ☊ le travailleur désire une élévation de salaire monétaire ☊
pierre ☊ on nous lance des pierres par la fenêtre ☊
reporter ☊ nous pourrions avoir à reporter certaines choses ☊
adversaire ☊ on élimine son adversaire en le touchant ☊
téléphonique ☊ le service téléphonique est un lien de sécurité ☊
honnête ☊ c’est un homme juste et honnête ☊
téléphoner ☊ j’ai essayé de vous téléphoner chez vous ☊
repousser ☊ elle m’a repoussée, elle s’est jetée sur l’herbe ☊
détenu ☊ le pourcentage de détenus séropositifs est très élevé ☊
francophone ☊ nous devons parler français avec les francophones ☊
quiconque ☊ je donnerais ma chemise à quiconque en aurait besoin ☊
solitude ☊ il vivait dans la solitude ☊
composante ☊ certaines composantes de son environnement sont plastiques ☊
colonel ☊ le colonel voudrait vous voir immédiatement ☊
solitaire ☊ vous avez une vie plutôt solitaire ☊
suspension ☊ Pyongyang confirme publiquement la suspension des tirs de missiles ☊
trône ☊ nous sommes des auxiliaires du trône pontifical ☊
ruiner ☊ maintenant je suis ruiné. je suis divorcé ☊
portable ☊ j’achèterai un portable et je t’appellerai ☊
composant ☊ c’est une organisation politique avec un forte composante terroriste ☊
isolement ☊ vous avez été maintenu quatorze ans en isolement ☊
erroné ☊ cette idée est complètement erronée ☊
os ☊ je jette un os à un chien ☊
opposant ☊ mais les opposants sont sceptiques ☊
mutuellement ☊ ils se sont traités mutuellement de criminels de guerre ☊
report ☊ nous sommes contre le report des élections ☊
bravo ☊ j’ai de bonnes nouvelles. bravo. vos appels ont porté leurs fruits ☊
borne ☊ je vous ai affirmé notre admiration sans bornes ☊
dévouer ☊ elle se dévoua à la gloire de son ami ☊
micro ☊ venez donc parler dans le micro ☊
enclin ☊ je suis enclin à les laisser pourrir ☊
ajourner ☊ je suis prête à ajourner le débat ☊