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a very strong feeling of wanting to do something repeatedly that is difficult to control: For many people, dieting is a compulsion, I seem to have a constant compulsion to eat.
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zmięknąć, złagodnieć, popuścić, udobruchać się start learning
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to act in a less severe way toward someone and allow something that you had refused to allow before Her parents eventually relented and let her go to the party.
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to cause someone who is angry or upset to be calm and satisfied He pacified his crying child with a bottle and lollipop. It was difficult for the police to pacify the angry crowd.
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mianowac kogoś, wyznaczyć start learning
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to choose someone officially to do a particular job Traditionally, the president designates his or her successor.
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a very wrong and unfair action or situation They fought long and hard against the iniquities of apartheid, The writer reflects on human injustice and iniquity
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There will be an increase in tax for those earning in excess of (= more than) twice the national average wage. An excess of enthusiasm is not always a good thing. They both eat to excess
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the act of leaving someone or something or of ending or stopping something, usually forever The abandonment of the island followed nuclear tests in the area.
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embrace an opinion that is contrary to one's religious beliefs
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A stapler is just one of many office tools. Do you have a stapler at a hand?
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an object used for traveling over snow and ice with long, narrow strips of wood or metal under it instead of wheels
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a model or other object that represents someone, especially one of a hated person that is hanged or burned in a public place Crowds marched through the streets carrying burning effigies of the president.
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to have someone's attention completely so that they cannot think of anything else: to have someone's attention completely so that they cannot think of anything else:
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the liquid produced in your mouth to keep the mouth wet and to help to prepare food to be digested
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a type of underwear, often with no sleeves, that covers the upper part of the body, worn for extra warmth
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unwilling to spend money Don't wait for Krista to buy you a drink - she's too tight-fisted
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unreasonably determined, especially to act in a particular way and not to change at all, despite what anyone else says He can be very obstinate at times. obstinate weeds. Invading troops met with obstinate resistance by guerrilla forces.
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believing that you are more important or have a higher value than other people He never comes across as pompous or self-important
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used when giving an honest and direct opinion, often one that might upset someone: That's a frankly absurd suggestion. Quite frankly, I think this whole situation is ridiculous.
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my brother spends his whole time glued to the TV. He's such a couch potato
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Someone who is absent-minded often forgets things or does not pay attention to what is happening near them because they are thinking about other things
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Why do you have to be such a wet blanket. Don't spoil our fun
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spending too much money, or using too much of something. lavish gifts/promises/praise lavish spending lavish banquets the extravagant lifestyle of a movie star It was very extravagant of you to buy strawberries out of season.
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the benches in the park have been vandalized by the group of quite young people who ramble/roam the city at night
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fosa, otoczyć fosą, vollgrav start learning
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moat, surround with a moat a deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, fort or town, typically filled with water and intented as a defense againts attack
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a large branched candlestick or holder for several candles or lamps
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to bend the top half of the body forward and down The doorway was so low that we had to stoop to go through it.
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relating to a style
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a large crack in the ground or in rock. a serious disagreement that separates two people who have been friends and stops their friendship continuing the marriage caused a rift between the brothers. the stream had cut a deep rift in the rock
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dense forest, densely populated, the pastry with dense consistency
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a substance, such as salt, that you add to food to improve its taste. a pungent seasoning the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments
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a type of solid vegetable oil, or sometimes butter or lard (= fat from animals), that is used in cooking, especially to make pastry soft and crumbly (= easily broken)
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the quality of being late or slow: I know how frustrating it can be to get behind schedule because of one person's tardiness.
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wrzask, hałas, przekręt, machinacje, wymuszanie okupu, wyłudzanie pieniędzy start learning
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an unpleasant loud continuous noise, a dishonest or illegal activity that makes money(crime) CLAMOR hey were making such a racket outside that I couldn't get to sleep. They were jailed for running a protection/prostitution racket.
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(of a female animal) to have a baby developing inside the body or (of a child or young animal) to develop inside a mother's body: (of an idea, thought, or plan) to develop or be developed over time The internet had been gestating since the fifties., healthy foetuses that have gestated at least 20 weeks
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of a very high standard or quality and better than everything else matchless hair of Thor's wife Sif. unbeatable
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to make large twisting movements with the body: The pain was so unbearable that he was writhing in agony.
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(of a person) intelligent, having a very good understanding of situations, possibilities, and people, and often willing to use tricks to achieve an aim He was also wily enough not to come looking himself.
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plan, projekt, intryga, knuć start learning
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Even before he arrived, the wily Loki was already scheming how he would get the dwarves to do his bidding.
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wystawić kogoś do walki przeciwko komuś start learning
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He decided that his best bet was to pit two families against each other.
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to lose the right to do or have something because you have broken a rule Literally—if Brokk and Eitri won, Loki would forfeit his head to them.
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I'd be a little more disposed to whip out... that old wallet of mine.
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a small space like a box that a person can go into
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a small, thin line of cloud/smoke/steam, a thin, delicate piece of hair, grass, et
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chodzić, kroczyć, stąpać, deptać start learning
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trod, trodden Yuck! Look what I've just trodden in. He trod heavily and reluctantly up the stairs.
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an enclosure for the horses
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used to refer to a substance that causes cancer
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a cheap copy of a popular product: Is that the real thing or a knock-off?
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to rise very quickly to a high level: House prices soared a further 20 percent. Temperatures will soar over the weekend, say the weather forecasters. All night long fireworks soared into the sky.
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you could find it as a bliss when learning language and finding out you are able to comunicate fluently with others. it's a bliss just lying on a meadow don't being worried of everyday problems.
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She may had associations with something wicked in the history. However it's rather associated with divinity and abundance now
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a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior His sense of humor is one of his better traits.
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of bad quality or in bad taste She gave a cheesy grin to the cameras. cheesy commercials
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The noise of the machinery made her voice inaudible.
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For the umpteenth time, Anthony, knives and forks go in the middle drawer!
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used to say that something happened or came after many other similar things I drank my umpteenth cup of coffee. inspired by bing watching every season of 'Vikings' by umpteenth time
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very well known and important, Something that is in a prominent position can easily be seen or noticed, sticking out from a surface(nose) New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front of the store. a prominent member of the Saudi royal family The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights.
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security of the sites they reside on
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naruszyć, iść na kompromis, skompromitować, ustąpić, zagrozić start learning
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compromise private information Don't compromise your beliefs/principles for the sake of being accepted.
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I intend to sell these premises to the highest bidder
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a piece of jewelry worn around the neck, consisting of a long chain with an object hanging from it, or the object itself: She was wearing a crystal pendant
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worry and anxiety He arrived home in a state of agitation. There was no trace of agitation on his face
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tidy, with everything in its place, Neat people like to keep themselves, their house, and their possessions tidy and in good order You have such neat handwriting. They did a very neat job stitching up your knee - there's hardly a scar there. I try to be neat, but my husband is a slob.
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making you remember or imagine something pleasant, Her evocation of winter is spare and beautiful. a sound evocative of the sea
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any one of the eight least valuable pieces in the game of chess, a person who does not have any real power but is used by others to achieve something
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the home of particular types of wild animal, a room in a house or apartment, used for activities not involving work
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a set of things, such as tools or clothes, used for a particular purpose or activity. the equipment needed for a particular purpose or activity a first-aid/tool kit. A pregnency-testing kit They were wearing football kit.
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the total amount that can be contained or produced The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000. We are running below capacity (= not producing as many goods as we are able to) because of canceled orders.
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a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation, or the making of such a statement: The doctor is suing his partner for slander. She regarded his comment as a slander on her good reputation.
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the very top edge of a container- brim She poured the cream until it reached the brim. She passed him the mug, filled/full to the brim with hot black coffee.
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something with) a curved shape that has two narrow pointed ends, like the moon when it is less than half of a circle: The moon was a brightly shining crescent.
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whistle-blower (informant) a person who tells someone in authority about something illegal that is happening, especially in a government department or a company
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Someone who is cheap is unwilling to spend money: The boss is cheap – he’ll never buy a new truck if he can squeeze a few more miles out of the old one.
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go through the roof(hit the roof) to get very angry, to rise to a very high level: When I was expelled from school, my parents went through the roof. Prices have gone through the roof.
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polite and showing respect Although she often disagreed with me, she was always courteous
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plasticine, moddeling clay a brand name for a soft substance like clay produced in different colors, used especially by children to make shapes and models
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the fact that you are obliged to do something If you have not signed a contract, you are under no obligation to pay them any money. You have a legal obligation to ensure your child receives an education
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a job or piece of work that is often boring or unpleasant but needs to be done regularly I'll go shopping when I've done my chores (= done the jobs in or around the house). I find writing reports a real chore (= very boring).
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An industrious person works hard She's extremely competent and industrious.
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a hive of activity/industry a place where a lot of people are working very hard The whole house was a hive of activity on the day before the wedding.
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to get control or influence. to be common among a group of people or area at a particular time. This attitude still prevails among the middle classes. I am sure that common sense will prevail in the end. And did reason prevail over (= become a more powerful influence than) emotion.
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to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something exciting evil lures us, Supermarket chains try to lure customers with price discounts. She was lured into the job by the offer of a high salary.
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a large building on a farm in which animals or hay (= dried grass) and grain are kept
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a thick, sticky substance that is produced by some trees and that becomes yellow and hard after it is collected, or any of various similar substances produced by a chemical process for use in industry
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in a way that is not possible to change or impossible to return to a previous condition The monument has already been irreversibly damaged. Smoking has caused irreversible damage to his lungs.
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to force someone to do something The new circumstances compelled a change in policy. As a schoolboy he was compelled to wear shorts even in the winter.
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to not take action on something until a later time, to put something onto shelves, or to fix shelves somewhere to not take action on something until a later time
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the point where a new or different situation is about to begin, the edge of a cliff or other high area Extreme stress had driven him to the brink of a nervous breakdown, She was standing right on the brink of the gorge.
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a piece of metal at one end of a belt or strap, used to fasten the two ends together
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Derelict buildings or places are not cared for and are in bad condition a derelict site, The theater has been left to stand/lie derelict.
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to go on to a ship or an aircraft We embarked at Miami for our Caribbean cruise.
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(strew, strewed, strewn); sprinkle, scatter to scatter things over a surface: The park was strewn with litter after the concert. They marked the end of the war by strewing flowers over the graves of 18,000 soldiers. Wine bottles and dirty dishes were strewn across the lawn.
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płytki, mielizna, spłycieć start learning
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having only a short distance from the top to the bottom
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the flower part of a plant like a grass, such as wheat, that later contains the grains that are used as food:
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alight (get out, on fire, LAND) to land on something, to get out of a vehicle, especially a train or bus, brightly lit up, showing excitement and happiness A butterfly alighted gently on the flower. The suspect alighted from the train at Euston and proceeded to Heathrow.
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poryw, poryw wiatru, wiać start learning
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a sudden strong wind A sudden gust of wind blew his umbrella inside out. She could hear gusts of laughter (= sudden, loud laughter) from within the room.
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корма We can't keep riding with our stern to the wind. He gave me his most stern look.
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an object that has a wide round opening at the top, sloping sides, and a narrow tube at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into containers with narrow necks: After you grind the coffee, use a funnel to pour it into the jar.
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If a flag, sail, or banner unfurls, it becomes open from a rolled position, and if you unfurl a flag, etc., you make it do this: The demonstrators unfurled a large banner
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Press the cooked potatoes through a fine sieve. Rinse the rice in a sieve under running water.
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a group of trees planted close together
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the appearance of someone or something, especially when intended to deceive The men who arrived in the guise of drug dealers were actually undercover police officers. The company has been accused of trying to sell their products under the guise of market research
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as in prophetic, portentous baleful, as in prophetic, portentous
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It is a significant act of peace whose impact will radiate far and wide.
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any one of the ten numbers 0 to 9: The number 345 contains three digits.
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respectively, in sequence in a way that relates or belongs to each of the separate people or things you have just mentioned Steven and James are aged 10 and 13 respectively.
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a story or a description of a series of events. a gripping/compelling narrative
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They're launching (= starting) an appeal to raise money for famine victims. the quality in someone or something that makes him, her, or it attractive or interesting This used to be a marvelous hotel but it has lost its appeal in recent years, sex appeal. It's a program designed to appeal mainly to 16 to 25-year-olds.
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separated by a distance or by time. except for or not considering Stand with your feet wide apart. Apart from you and me/You and me apart, I don't think there was anyone there under 30.
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unlucky and unsuccessful, often resulting in death: The ill-fated aircraft later crashed into the hillside
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soft tissue containing a lot of fat in the center of a bone
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a group of connected cells in an animal or plant that are similar to each other, have the same purpose, and form the stated part of the animal or plant
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a container from which a drink, especially wine, is drunk, usually made of glass or metal, and with a stem and a base but no handles
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a flying weapon that has its own engine so that it can travel a long distance before exploding at the place that it has been aimed at Missile attacks on the capital resumed at dawn.
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to pay back money to someone who has spent it for you or lost it because of you I will reimburse you for any extra expanse you may have
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to support something physically, often by leaning it against something else or putting something under it I propped my bike (up) against the wall. She was sitting at the desk with her chin propped on her hands. prop it up. A lot of people use cigarettes as a sort of social prop (= to make them feel more confident).
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the part around the neck of a piece of clothing, usually sewn on and sometimes made of different material. a strap made of leather or other strong material that is put around the neck of an animal, especially a dog or cat I grabbed the dog by the collar and dragged it out of the room.
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to make someone feel fresher, healthier, and more energetic. invigorative We were invigorated by our walk
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to make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something, to make a statement of what you believe to be true, especially in support of something or someone or when someone has been accused in a law court: They paid a high-powered attorney to plead their case (= argue for them in court). He was on his knees, pleading for mercy/forgiveness.
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to reduce the force of something, or to prevent something from existing or developing: The fire burned for eight hours before the fire crews could subdue it.
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to be or be considered as something This latest defeat constitutes a major setback for the Democrats.
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komplikacja, problem, niepowodzenie, nawrót (choroby), pogorszenie (stanu zdrowia) [ start learning
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something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing There has been a slight/temporary setback in our plans. The appearance of the second candidate running for president turned out to be a serious setback for the incumbent president who expected to win.
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a real or imaginary straight line going through the centre of a object that is spinning, or a line that divides a symmetrical shape into two equal halves. a fixed line on a graph used to show the position of a point: the Earth spins on its axes. The earth revolves around the axis that joins the North and South Poles. Plot distance on the vertical y-axis against time on the horizontal x-axis.
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to turn around and around especially fast spin the ball and it will change direction when it hits the ground
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ideal approach for parents and children is for partners to share the responsibility for raising a family
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a feeling of liking for a person or place he had a deep affliction for his aunt
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to try to do something Engineers are endeavouring to locate the source of the problem.
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