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Convent n 1 |
A building in which nuns(members of a female religious community)living together. Also convent school. |
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Farewell n,exc ferwel |
Noun.the act of saying goodbye to sb She said her farewells and left. A farewell party/drink etc. Exclamation Goodbye. |
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Bid verb bid 1 Bade bidding |
~sb goodmorning,farewell etc.to say goodmorning etc. I bade farewell to all the friends i had made in the paris. 2~sb to do sth.to tell sb to do sth. |
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Bid1 verb,noun |
Verb.To offer to pay a particular price for sth.especially at an auction. I bid 200£ for the painting. 2.bid to do sth.to offer to do work or provide a service for a particular price, in a a competition with other companies. A french firm will be bidding for the contract |
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Bother verb,noun,excl Be bothered (about sb/sth). |
(Informal, especially bre). To think that sb/sth is important. I'm not bothered about what he think. |
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Bother verb |
(Often used in negative sentences and questions.)to spend time and/or energy doing sth. I don't know why i bother!nobody ever listen. He didn't ever bother to let me know he was coming. 2.to annoy ,worry or upset sb;to cause sb trouble or pain. The thing that bothets me... I don't want to bother her with my problems. 3.to interupt sb;to talk with sb when they don't want to talk to you. |
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In the wake of sb/sth |
Coming after or following sb/sth The storm left a trail of destruction in it's wake. There have been demonstrations on the streets in the wake of recent bomb attack. |
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Dowry noun |
1. Money and or property ,that in some societies ,a wife or her family,must pay to her husband when they get married.or husband must pay to his wife's family |
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Retreat v/n Verb |
Verb.to move away from a place or an enemy because you are in danger or because you have been defeated. The army was forced to retreat after suffering heavy losses. 3.an act of changing a decision. The sanator made an embarrassing retreat from his earlier position. |
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Retreat noun |
5.a period of time when sb stops their usual activities and goes to a quiet for prayer or thought;an organized people where peoplw can do this. 4.a quiet private place that you go to in order to get away from your usual life ; |
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Maid meid noun |
(Often in compound)a female servant in a hous or hotel. There is a maid to do the house work. Housemaid.barmaid |
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Self-centred adj Self-centered Dissaproving |
Tending to think only about yourself and not thinking about the needs or feelings of other people. |
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Weed n/v |
Noun.a wild plant growing where it is not wanted,especially among crops or garden plants. 5.a person with a weak character or body. Verb.to take out weeds from the ground. |
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Overrun verb |
(Especially of sth bad or not wanted) To fill or spread over an area quickly ,especially with larg numbers. The house was completely overrun by mice. Enemy soldiers have overrun the island. |
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Rascal ra:skl |
(Humorous) a person especially a child or man;who shows a lack of respect for other people and enjoys playing tricks on them. Come here,you little rascal. |
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Thorn noun |
1.a small sharp pointed part on the stem of some plants,such as roses. A tree or bush that has throns. |
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Coarse ko:s adj |
(Of skin or cloth)rough Corse hand/linen 2.consisting of relatively larg pieces. Coarse sand/salt |
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Linen linin noun |
A type of cloth from flax,used to make high quality clothes,sheets,etc. Flax:a plant with blue flowers ,grown for it's stem that is used to make thread and it's seed that are used to make linseed oil. |
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Chafe tseif Verb |
If skin chafes ,or if sth chafes it,it becomes sore because the thing is rubbing against it. The collar was far too tight and chafed her neck |
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Spoil n/v Spoil sb/yourself |
3.~sb/yourself.to make sb /yourself happy by doing sth especial. Why not spoil yourself with a weekend in a top hotel. 1.to change sth good into sth bad,unpleasant , |
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Monster |
3.a person who is very cruel and evil. 2.an animal or a thing that is very larg of ugly. |
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Pity n/v It's a pity that |
2.Used to show that you are dissapointed about sth. It's a pity that you can't stay longer. This Dress is realy nice pity it's too expensive. 1.pity for sb/sth A feeling of sympathy and sadness caused by the suffering and trouble of others. A look/feel/surge of pity. I don't want your pity. |
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Gratitude noun |
The feeling of being grateful and wanting to experess your thanks. I would like to express my gratitude to every one for their hard work. |
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Feel like sth/like doing sth |
To want to have or do sth. I feel like a drink. |
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Slap n/v Verb |
Verb.~sb/sth(+adv/perposition)to hit sb/sth with the flat part of your hand. She slapped her face hard. To put sth on a surface in a quick carelass and often noisy way. |
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Penitence noun |
A feeling of being sorry because you have done sth wrong. He experessed suitable penitence for what he had done. |
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Offend verb |
To make sb feel upset because of sth you say or that is rude or embrassing. They'll be offended if you don't go to their wedding. 4. To be against what people believe is morally right. |
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Masquerade noun/verb reid |
Verb.to pretend to be sth that you are not. Noun.a way of behaving that hides the truth or a person's true feeling He was tired of the masquerade and wanted the truth to come out. 2.a type party where people wear especial costumers and mask over their face. |
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Whim noun |
A sudden wish to do ir have sth ,especially when it is sth unusual or unnecessary We bought the house on a whim. |
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Ridiculous adj ri'dikjeles |
1.very silly or unreasonable. It was ridiculous that this should be so difficult to say. |
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Cowardice noun Coward noun. |
Fear or lack of courage
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Unnerve verb |
~sb .to make sb feel nervous or frightened or lose confidence. His silence unnerved us. |
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Well meaning adj |
Intending to do what is right and helpful but often not succeeding . |
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Niece noun nis |
The daughter of your brother or sister ;the daughter of your husband's or wife's brother. |
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Ache n/v eik |
Verb.to feel a continuous dull pain. Her eyes ached from lack of sleep. 2.to have a strong desire for sb/sth or to do sth. |
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Faint n/v/adj Verb |
Verb.to become unconscious when not enough blood is going to your brain,usually because of the heat,a shock. To faint from hunger. |
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Recluse noun reklu:s |
A person who lives alone and likes to avoid other people.
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Departure n |
1.the act of leaving a place ;an example of this. Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure. 2.a plane ,train,leaving a place at a particular time. Arrivals and departures. |
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Right away Also right off |
Without delay.immediately Can you bring our dinners right away. |
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Box sb's ears |
To hit sb with your hand on the side of their head as a pubishment. |
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Offence noun Us english offense |
An illegal act A criminal/minor/sexual ,etc offence. An offence against society/humanity He was not aware that he had committed an offence |
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Blame n/v To blame for sth |
To blame for sth. To be responsible for stg bad. Which driver was to blame for the accident. |
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Blame noun |
~for sth.responsibility for doing sth badly or wrongly ;saying that sb is resposible for sth Why do i always get the blame for everything that goes wrong. |
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Obedient adj e'bidient |
Doing what you are told to do;willing to obey. An obedient child. He was always obidient to his father wishes. |
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Impediment noun im'p |
1.(to sth)sth that delays or stops the progress of sth The level of inflation is a serious impediment to economic recovery. 2.a physical problem that makes it difficult to speak normaly A speech impediment. |
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Pious adj paies |
Having or showing a deep respect for god and religion. 2.pretending to be religous ,moral or good in order to impress other people. |
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Afflict verb |
To affect sb/sth in an unpleasant or harmful way. Aid will be sent to the afflicted areas. |
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Cobblestone noun |
A small round stone set in the ground ,especially in the past to make a hard surface for the road. |
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Trip n/v Verb Trip over sth |
Verb.to hit sth with your foot by accident so that you fall or almost fall. Clary tripped over a cable and broke his foot. To make someone fall by putting your foot in front of them when they are moving.
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Scuffle verb/noun Verb |
To have a short fight with someone ,in a way that is not very serious or violent. Some of demonstrators scuffled with the police. |
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Precious adj/verb/noun Adj |
Adj.1.something that is precious is valuable and you should not be wasted or used without care. Precious second. 5.used to speak to someone you love Especially a baby or a small child. Come sit by me,precious. |
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Compliment Spare me the compliments |
Compliment A remark that expereses praise or admiration of sb. To pay sb a compliment..(=to praise them for sth) Compliments. Polite words or good wishes ,especiallu when used to express praise and admiration. Spare me (do not tell) compliments. |
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Grudge grAd3 n/v Noun grudge against |
Noun. A feeling of dislike for someone because you cannot forget that they harm you in the past. Is there any one who might have had a grudge against her. |
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Acknowledge 5 Verb |
To admit or accept that something is True or that situation exists. The family acknowledge the need for change. The government must acknowledge what is happening and do something about it. If people acknowledge something ,they recognize how good or important it is. |
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Boss verb Boss sb around ame Bosd sb about bre |
To tell people to do things ,give them orders etc.especially when you have no authority to do it. Five years old grils love to boss people around. |
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Accommodation noun 'medeidhn |
A place for someone to stay ,live ,or work. The price for the holiday includes flights and accommodation 2.an agreement between people or groups who have different views or opinions ,that satisfies everyone. We reached an accommedatiom between both parties. |
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Nutty adj |
2 slighty crazy 1.tasting of or containing nuts. |
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Dignity noun |
1.the ability to behave in a calm controled way 2.your dignity Your sense of your own value or importance. Old people need to retain their dignity and independence. |
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Put on airs Give oneself airs |
To act better than one realy is;to pretend to be good or be superior. Pay no attention to her.she is just putting on airs. Stop giving yourself airs and act like rest of us. فخر فروختن
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Louse n/v laus N |
A very unpleasant person. 1.a small insect that lives imon the bodies of humans and animals.
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Piety noun |
The stat of having or showing deep respect fir sb/sth,especially for god an religion ;the state of being pious. |
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Insult n/v insalt |
To say or do sth that offend sb. I have never been insulted in my life. Noun.a remark or an action that is said or done in order to offend sb. |
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Fed up adj |
Tired or unhappy especially with a situation that has continued for too long. In the end ,i just got fed up with his constant complaining. |
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Humility hju:mileti noun |
The quality of not thinking that you are better than othet people. The quality of being humble. |
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Change n 4 Money |
The money that you get back when you have paid for something with more money than it costs. B.money in the form of coins ,not paper money. I have about one dollar in change. |
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Scowl noun/verb |
Verb.to look at sb/sth in an angry or annoyed way. Noun.an angry look or expression. He looked up at me with a scowl. |
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Rotten adj6/adv1 |
1.(Of food ,wood,etc).that has decayed and can not be eaten or used. 2.very bad What a rotten lock. 5.feeling guilty about what you have done . I feel rotten..... |
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Full of beans Of a prrson |
Having a lot of energy. |
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Here you go |
Here is what you asked for. "Here you go" said the waiter as he put the plate on the table. |
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Orphanage orfenid3 |
A place for children whoes parents are dead Orphan n/v A child whose parents are dead. |
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Bash sth down/in |
To destroy sth by hitting it very hard and often I'll bash your head in if you do that again. Bash :to hit sb or sth very hard. |
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Benefactor noun benefakter |
Someone who gives money for a good purpose. An ananymous benefactor donate $2 million dollar |
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Benefaction |
Something especially money ,that someone gives a person or organization in order to help them do something good,or when someone gives money in this way. |
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Remedy v 1 |
To correct or improve sth. To remedy a problem Noun.a way a dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation. |
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Custard noun kasterd |
A sweet yellow sauce that is made with milk ,sugar ,eggs,and flour. |
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Handicap n/v Old fashioned |
If someone has a handicap ,part of their body or their mind has been permenently injured or damaged. Many people think that this word is offensive |
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Weave verb,noun |
To make cloth ,a carpet a basket,etc.by crossing threads or strips across,over,and under each other by hand or on a machine. |
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Fit adj Fit for sth |
Fit for sth.suitable;of the right quality;with the right quality or skill. It was a meal fit for a king(of very good quality.) Your car is'nt fit to be on the road. |
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Leprosy noun |
A very serious infectious disease in which the flesh and nerves ate gradually destroyed. |
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Belly noun,verb |
The part of body bellow the chest. The round or curved part of an object. |
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Slit noun,verb |
Noun.a long narrow cut or opening. To make a long narrow cut or opening in sth.
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Stab n,v |
~1.sb.to push a sharp,pointed object,especially a knife ,into sb,killing or injuring them. |
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Startle verb |
To make someone suddenly surprised or slightly shocked. |
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Pauper noun pa:per |
Someone who is very poor. |
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Renovate verb |
To repair and paint an old building,a piece of furniture ,so that it is in good condition again. Renovation |
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Idle adj,v |
Adj.(of people )not working hard. An idle student. (Of machines,factories)not in use. (Of people)without work. Over the ten percent of the workforce is now idle. Verb.to spent time without doing nothing important. |
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Blessing With sb's blessing |
Blessing:something that you have or sth that happens which is good because it improves your life ,helps you in some way,or makes you happy. The dishwasher has been a real blessing. With sb's blessing They were determined to marry ,with or whiithout their parents' blessing. |
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Expel ik'spel |
To officially force someone to leave a school or organization. Two girls were expelled from school for taking drugs. To force a foreigner to leave a country ,especially because they have broken the law. To force air,water,or gas etc out of your body.or out of a container. |
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Stiff adj/adv/noun/verb Adj |
2.when a person is stiff ,their muscle hurt when they move them. I've got stiff neck 1.firm and difficult to bend and move. 5.not friendly or relax. |
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Stiff n |
Noun.the body of a dead person. |
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Wiggle n/v ~sth |
Verb.to from side to side or up and down in short quick movement ;to make sth move in this way. He removed his shoes and wiggle his toes. |
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Squash v/n Noun |
Noun.3.a type of vegetable that grows on the ground.winter squash have hard skin and orange flesh. Verb.1.3.to press sth so that it becomes soft ,damaged ,or flat or changes shape The tomatoes at the bottom of the bag had been squashed. |
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Devoted adj di |
Having great love for sb/sth and being loyal to them They are devoted to their children |
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Bacon noun beiken |
Salted or smoked meat from the back or sides of a pig ,often serve in narrow thin pieces |
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Spit n/v Spat spat |
Verb.to force liquid,food,etc.out of your mouth. She took a mouthful of food and then suddenly spat it out . Noun.the liquid that is produced in your mouth. |
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Butt n/v Noun |
1.noun.the thick end of a weapon or tool. 2.the part of a cigarette or cigar that is left after it has been smoked. 4.the part of your body that you sit on. Get off your butt and do some work. |
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Butt Verb |
To hit or push sb or sth hard with your head. If an animal butts sb/sth ,it's hit them with its horns and head. 3.to become involve in a situation that does not concern you. I did'nt ask you to butt in on my private bussiness. |
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Vice noun vais |
Criminal activities that involve sex or drugs. Evil or immoral quality in sb's character Greed is a terrible vice. 3.a tool with two metal block that can be moved together by turning a screw. |
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Lift noun 5 |
2.A free ride in a car,etc.to a place you want to get to I'll give you a lift to the station. 1. A machine that carries people or goods up and down to different levels in a building or a mine. |
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Starve verb |
1.To suffer or die because you do not heve enough to eat. Thousand of people will starve if food does'nt reach the city. 2.to prevent someone from having enough food to live. The poor dog looked like it have been starved.
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Fallow adj faelo Lie fallow |
(Of farm land)not used for growing crops ,especially so that the quality of the land will improve. Farmers are now paid to let their land lie fallow. (Of a period of time )when nothing is created or produced Contemporary damce is coming onto the art scene again afer long fallow period. |
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Wheat noun |
The grain that bread is made from,ot plant that it grows on. A field of wheat. Separate the wheat from the chaff To distinguish useful or valuable people or things from one that is not useful or have no value. |
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Orchard noun |
A place where fruit trees are grown. A cherry orchatd. |
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Inspect v 2 |
To examine sth carefully in order to fine out more about it or fine out what is wrong with it. I got out the car to examine the damage. 2.to make an official visit to a building ,organization,etc.to check that everything is satisfactory and rules are being obeyed. |
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Beat it Usually used in orders Slang |
To go away immediatly This is private land ,so beat it. |
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Consent n,v |
Noun.~to sth.permission to do sth,especially given by sb in authority. The written consent of a parent is required. 2.agreement about sth. She was choosen as leader by common consent.everyone agreed to the choice.) |
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Frankly adv |
Used to show that you are saying what you really think about sth. Honestly and directly. |
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Coward noun kauerd |
A person who is not brave or who does not have the courage to do thing that other people do not think are especially difficult. |
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******* adj,adv 'damm |
A swear word that many people find offensive ,used to show that you are angry or annoyed. Where is the ******* key. |
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Temper n/v |
1.if sb has a temper , they become angry very easily. 2.a short period of feeling very angry. 3.mood Verb.to make something less severe by adding sth that has the opposite effect. Justice must be tempered with mercy. 2.to make metal as hard as it needs to by heating and then cooling it |
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Angelus In roman chatolic church. |
Prayers said in the morning ,at midday and in the evening.a bell rung when it is time for these prayers. |
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Conceive v |
3.to become pregnent. 2.to think a new idea ,plane,etc.and develop it in your mind.conception Scientists first conceive the idea of the atomic bomb in the 1930 |
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Heil n/v Verb |
3.Literary.to call to sb in order to say hello to them or attract their attention. A voic hailed us from the other side of the street. 2.to signal to a taxi or a bus,in order to get the driver to stop. |
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Womb noun woom |
The part of a woman's or female animal's body where her baby grows before it is born |
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Behold verb Old use or literary |
To look at or see sb/sth. |
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Handmaid noun maid Also handmaiden |
(Old fashion) a female servant. Something that supports and helps sth else. |
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Promise n/v Noun |
3.promise of sth.a sign,or a reason for hope that sth may happen.especially sth good. The day dawn bright and clear ,with the promise of warm,sunny weather. |
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Varnish n/v 1 vaa |
A clear liquid that is painted onto things,especially things made of wood ,to protect them ,or the hard shiny surface produce by this. |
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Fabric 2 noun |
1.Cloth used for making clothes ,curtains etc. Cotton/silk fabric 2.the fabric of a society is it's basic structure ,way of life,realationships and traditions. |
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Sack n/v Noun |
A larg bag with no handles,made of strong rough material or strong paper or plastic,used for storing and carrying ,for example flour,coal. 2.a strong paper bag for carrying shoping. |
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Sack verb |
1.to dismiss sb from a job. 2.(of an army,etc,especially in the past)to destroy things and steal property in a town or building. Rome was sacked by the goths in 410 |
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Plaster n/v Noun |
A substance made of lime,water and sand ,that is put on walls and ceiling to give them a smooth hard surface 2. A white powder that is mixed with water and become very hard when it dries ,used especially for making copy of statues or holding broken bones in place. |
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Brat noun Child |
A badly behaved child. |
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Nuisance noun nu: ame |
A person thing or situation thay annoys you or causes problem. A real/awful/ terrible nuisance.. The dogs next door are a teal nuisance.
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Fool v/n/adj Fool around/about |
To say or do stupid or silly things ,often in order to make people laugh. Stop fooling around and sit down. |
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Eunuch noun ju:nek |
A man whoes testicles have been removed especially someone who guarded a king's wives in some eastern countries in the past. 2.a person without power or influence. A political eunuch. |
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Swine swain |
Someone who behaves very rudely or unpleasantly. (Old use) a pig. |
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Dough n dou |
A mixture of flour and water ready to baked into bread. (Informal) money. |
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Snazzy 1 adj snazi |
Bright ,fashionable and attractive. A snazzy red jacket. |
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Lace n/v leis Noun1 |
A delicate material made from threads of cotton,silk,that are twisted into a pattern of holes. A tablecloth edged with lace. Shoelace. |
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Ruckus rakes noun Especially ame informal |
A noisy argument or confused situation. |
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Offertory noun 2 tori |
The money people given during a religous cermony in church The offering of bread and wine to god at christian church service. |
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Civic adj 2 Only before noun |
1.relating to a town or city. Jackson spent the day meeting with local religous and civic leaders. 2.relatig to the people who leave in a town or city. It is your civic duty to vote in the local elections. |
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Spirited adj reted Civic spirited |
2.Having a particular type or character Public spirited :willing to do things that will help other people in society. |
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Carnation noun kar |
A flower that smells sweet.men often wear a carnation on their jacket on formal occasions. |
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Yell |
To shout or say sth very loudly ,especially because you are frightened ,angry,or excited. Help me!she yelled hysterically. 2.ame to ask for help. |
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Bust n/v/adj bast Verb 3 |
1.To break sth. I bust my camera. 2.To suddenly enter a place and search it or artest sb. He's been busted for drugs. 3.to make sb lower in military rank as a punishment. |
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Scabies skeibiz noun Disease. |
A skin disease caused by mites (=a small creature like insects) |
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Souvenir noun suve'nier |
A thing that you buy and/or keep to remind yourself of a place ,an occasion ,or a holiday.
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Barn barn |
1.A larg farm building for storing crops,or for keeping animals in . 2.a large plain ugly building. 3.a building in which buses,trucks,etc are kept when not being used. |
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Yummy 1 adj yami |
Tasting very good. |
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Comrade noun kom |
(Formal) a friend ,especially someone who shares difficul work or danger. Socialists or communists often call each other comrad,especially in meeting. |
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Console v/n soul Verb |
To make someone feel better when they are feeling sad or dissapointed. No one coul console her when peter died. |
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Decent asj disent |
Of a good enough standard quality. Don't you have a decent jacket? 2.following moral standards that are acceptable to society. Decent people/folk etc |
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Folk n/adj |
Adj.(of art culture etc)traditional and typical of the ordinary people of a community or country. Folk art/museum. Based on beliefs of ordinary people. Garlic is widely used in chinese folk medicine. Noun.people in general. |
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Idiot noun idiet 2 |
A stupid person or someone who has done sth stupud. Old use Someone who is mentally ill or has a low level of intelligence |
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Bully n/v/exc bouli |
Noun.a person who use their strenght or power to frighten or hurt weak people. The school bully. Verb.to frighten or hurt a weaker person;to use your strenght or power to make sb do sth. Bullying is a problem in many school. |
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Towel n/v |
Noun.a peice of cloth that you use for drying things such as dishes. Verb.to dry yourself using a towel. |
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Shuffle n/v shafel ame Verb |
To walk slowly without lifting your feet completely off the ground. 3.to mix cards up in a pack/deck of playing cards before playing a card.
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