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following something that has been decided |
The work was carried out as per instructions. |
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in a way that is appropriate to what has been done or said in a particular situation |
We have to discover his plans and act accordingly. |
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of drugs or food) going into a vein |
intravenous(IV) fluids |
IV fluid bottles |
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to state something as a fact but without giving proof |
The prosecution alleges (that) she was driving carelessly. |
This procedure should be followed in cases where dishonesty has been alleged. |
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making you feel very upset because you are very shocked or frightened |
a harrowing experience |
The book makes harrowing reading |
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to give drugs, medicine, etc. to somebody |
Police believe his wife could not have administered the poison |
The dose was administered to the child intravenously. |
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to watch and check something over a period of time in order to see how it develops, so that you can make any necessary changes[track] |
The patient is carefully monitored. |
We need to monitor how the situation develops. |
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the funny or strange aspect of a situation that is very different from what you expect; a situation like this |
The irony is that when he finally got the job, he discovered he didn't like it. |
It was one of life's little ironies. |
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connected with feelings that influence your behaviour even though you are not aware of them |
the subconscious mind |
subconscious desires |
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to move around quickly in a circle; to make something do this |
A long skirt swirled around her ankles. |
He took a mouthful of water and swirled it around his mouth. |
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suddenly feeling that you are in love with somebody |
From the moment they met, he was completely smitten by her. |
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a person or thing that is different from or in a position away from others in the group |
They are corporate outliers, people who just don't fit into the culture of the company. |
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to dislike somebody/something very much |
I loathe modern art. |
They loathe each other. |
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a person who tells a story, especially in a book, play or film; the person who speaks the words in a television programme but who does not appear in it. |
a first-person narrator |
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to have such a strong effect on you that you cannot give your attention to anything else |
They were mesmerized by her performance. |
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very; very well[wonderfully] |
This recipe is marvellously simple and quick. |
a marvellously carved wooden figure |
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to look at somebody/something quickly so that nobody sees you doing it |
Not that he didn't dry to steal a glance at her |
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to interest somebody so much that they can think of nothing else |
He was hypnotized by her beauty. |
She gazed down into the ocean, hypnotized by the swirling tide. |
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A feeling, especially a negative one, that is hidden but whose effects are felt |
I detect an undercurrent of resentment towards the new proposals. |
The whole drama is influenced by three powerful undercurrents. |
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(of a part of your body) to feel as if a lot of small sharp points are pushing into it |
The cold air made her face tingle. |
a tingling sensation |
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an attractive quality of movement that is smooth and done with control; a simple and beautiful quality |
She moves with the natural grace of a ballerina. |
a debut album of uncommon grace and beauty |
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to feel pressure in the throat because you are very angry or emotional |
The was a lump in the back of my throat |
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to bring back a situation or feeling that existed before |
The measures are intended to restore public confidence in the economy. |
Such kindness restores your faith in human nature (= makes you believe most people are kind). |
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a long piece of cloth that is wrapped around the body to make a long dress, worn by women in South Asia |
Silk saree 🥻 |
Silk (type of fine smooth cloth made from silk thread; a piece of this cloth) |
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the part of the body between the chest and the waist |
a bare midriff |
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not in a straight or level position[crooked] |
Her hat was slightly askew. |
His glasses had been knocked askew by the blow. |
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to push, fold or turn the ends or edges of clothes, paper, etc. so that they are held in place or look neat |
She tucked up her skirt and waded into the river. |
The sheets should be tucked in neatly (= around the bed). |
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to put something into a small space, especially to hide it or keep it safe or comfortable |
She tucked her hair (up) under her cap. |
He sat with his legs tucked up under him. |
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a single thin piece of thread, wire, hair, etc. |
a few strands of dark hair |
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kind, gentle and loving |
tender words |
What he needs now is a lot of tender loving care (= sympathetic treatment). |
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to surround or to cover somebody/something completely |
He was engulfed by a crowd of reporters. |
Fear engulfed her(fear has effected her strongly |
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to look at or see somebody/something |
Her face was a joy to behold. |
They beheld a bright star shining ✨️ in the sky. |
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the small amount of light or the period of time at the end of the day after the sun has gone down |
It was hard to see him clearly in the twilight.
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We went for a walk along the beach at twilight. |
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to express great happiness about something |
The motor industry is rejoicing at the cut in car tax. |
They rejoiced to see their son well again. |
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(of a book) so exciting or interesting that you cannot stop reading it |
It's unpardonable |
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into pieces; apart |
families rent/torn asunder by the revolution |
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the state of being near somebody/something in distance or time |
The proximity of the college to London makes it very popular. |
The site is in close proximity to an airport |
