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very serious or severe |
acute pain |
He was suffering from acute chest pains |
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to move your hand gently over a surface, somebodyβs hair, etc. |
He stroked back his hair. |
He stroked her hair affectionately |
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happening too soon or sooner than is normal or expected |
She met a tragic and untimely death at 25 |
A cough at the doorway brought an untimely end to their embrace. |
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βa person who supports their family with the money they earn |
When the baby was born, I became the sole breadwinner. |
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something that forms a connection between people or groups, such as a feeling of friendship or shared ideas and experiences |
the special bond between mother and child |
A bond of friendship had been forged between them. |
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to touch somebody/something gently, especially in a sexual way or in a way that shows love |
His fingers gently caressed her cheek. |
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warm cover for a bed, made of two layers with soft material between them, often held in place and decorated with lines of stitching |
a patchwork quilt |
Lhef |
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not severe or strong |
The symptoms were mild. |
a mild form of the disease |
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βa person whose job is to treat disease, injury or weakness in the joints or muscles by exercises, massage and the use of light and heat |
He is a βphysiotherapist |
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to feel frightened or to show that you are frightened |
She quailed before asking |
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to write something quickly and carelessly, especially because you do not have much time |
He scribbled a note to his sister before leaving. |
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