Gold First Words III

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Selfishness
begynn å lære
Selfishness is something I cannot accept in people.
Dishonesty
begynn å lære
I really dislike dishonesty in other people.
Favour
begynn å lære
Could you do me a favour and tell Kelly I can't make it?
pick up where you left off
begynn å lære
We’ll meet again in the morning and we can pick up where we left off.
Definitely
begynn å lære
The hotel fitness centre is definitely worth a visit.
Via
begynn å lære
I regularly contact my friends via social networking.
Loyalty
begynn å lære
Elizabeth understood her husband's loyalty to his sister.
Trust
begynn å lære
At first there was a lack of trust between them.
self-aware
begynn å lære
It's important to be self-aware.
Outgoing
begynn å lære
We're looking for someone with an outgoing personality.
self-centred
begynn å lære
He's the most self-centred person I know.
self-confident
begynn å lære
We need to employ someone who is self-confident and charming.
Selfless
begynn å lære
She displayed a selfless devotion to others less fortunate than herself.
self-satisfied
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A self-satisfied smile settled on his face.
self-sufficient
begynn å lære
Australia is 65 percent self-sufficient in oil.
Share
begynn å lære
The three of us shared a taxi.
Conduct
begynn å lære
We are conducting a survey of consumer attitudes towards organic food.
Promote
begynn å lære
Helen was promoted to senior manager.
catch up
begynn å lære
When I got home I phoned Jo to catch up on all the gossip.
Foursome
begynn å lære
Jim and Tina made up a foursome with Jean and Bruce.
at short notice
begynn å lære
The trip was planned at short notice.
Unless
begynn å lære
I can't sleep unless I have a bath before bed.
even if
begynn å lære
She's going to have problems finding a job even if she gets her A levels.
as long as
begynn å lære
You can go out to play as long as you stay in the back yard.
Otherwise
begynn å lære
Put your coat on, otherwise you'll get cold.
Provided
begynn å lære
He can come with us, provided he pays for his own meals.
Whether
begynn å lære
I don't know whether I'm free on Friday or not... Can I check and get back to you?
Actual
begynn å lære
I'm not joking. Those were his actual words.
Present
begynn å lære
At the present time we have no explanation for this.
Current
begynn å lære
In its current state, the car is worth £1,000.
Typical
begynn å lære
This painting is typical of his work.
Individual
begynn å lære
Each individual leaf on the tree is different.
current affairs
begynn å lære
She's interested in current affairs.
keep somebody company
begynn å lære
Mum was out so I stayed at home to keep my younger sister company.
Companionship
begynn å lære
My granny just got a cat, for companionship.
Socialise
begynn å lære
Some people don't enjoy socialising.
Workmate
begynn å lære
He often goes out with this workmates.
Undemanding
begynn å lære
She's looking for am undemanding job.
Loneliness
begynn å lære
Loneliness is a common problem for the elderly.
Complicated
begynn å lære
The situation is very complicated, but I think I understand it now.
Proportion
begynn å lære
The proportion of women graduates has increased in recent years.
Acquaintance
begynn å lære
She was a casual acquaintance of my family in Vienna.
make fun of
begynn å lære
I'm not making fun of you. I admire what you did.
Survey
begynn å lære
We conducted a survey of parents in the village.
Reveal
begynn å lære
The author of the book will be revealed in the newspaper tomorrow.
be worthy of
begynn å lære
A couple of other books are worthy of mention.
crop up
begynn å lære
You'll have to wait. Something's cropped up.
Shocked
begynn å lære
I was deeply shocked by the news.
play a character
begynn å lære
People often play a character online
Version
begynn å lære
I think I preferred the television version to the novel.
Alternative
begynn å lære
Is there a viable alternative to the present system?
Distance
begynn å lære
For some, a professional distance between their 'work' selves and their 'social' selves is necessary.
Disapproving
He gave her a disapproving look.
begynn å lære
Disapproving
Concept
begynn å lære
I like the concept that we are citizens of the world.
Distinction
begynn å lære
There is often no clear distinction between an allergy and food intolerance.
Meaningful
begynn å lære
They want a chance to do meaningful work.
Interaction
begynn å lære
Meaningful human interaction requires time and effort.
Exchange
begynn å lære
We exchanged phone numbers.
Update
begynn å lære
The report provides a brief update on the progress of the project.
Rushed
begynn å lære
We did have a meeting, but it was a bit rushed.
Shallow
begynn å lære
If he's only interested in your looks, that shows how shallow he is.
Enemy
begynn å lære
She's a dangerous enemy to have.
Element
begynn å lære
There's an element of truth in your argument.
Oddball
begynn å lære
He' a bit of an oddball.
serial killer
begynn å lære
The police have finally caught the serial killer.
Geographically
begynn å lære
The friends might be spread wide geographically.
the net
begynn å lære
You can find more information on the net.
Awkwardness
begynn å lære
Making friends online, avoids the social awkwardness that can occur when trying to make new friends.
Sustain
begynn å lære
She found it difficult to sustain the children's interest.
cut out
begynn å lære
The benefit is clear - you cut out all the boring small talk.
buzz around
begynn å lære
There are always stories buzzing around.
Soulmate
begynn å lære
Some people say they've met their soulmate online.
die out
begynn å lære
The wild population of koalas is in danger of dying out.
Notion
begynn å lære
The traditional notion of marriage goes back thousands of years.
Figure
begynn å lære
Government figures underestimate the problem.
Countless
begynn å lære
That film clip has been shown countless times.
Disabled
begynn å lære
If you are elderly or physically disabled, massage can be beneficial to you.
Housebound
begynn å lære
Without the internet, many housebound people would have no social contact at all.
Naive
begynn å lære
Jim can be so naive sometimes.
social misfit
begynn å lære
I was very conscious of being a social misfit at school.
Amusing
begynn å lære
I don’t find his jokes at all amusing.
Ridiculous
begynn å lære
That's a ridiculous idea.
Functional
begynn å lære
Those buildings are sensitively designed, they're not purely functional.
Genuine
begynn å lære
She is the most genuine person I've ever met.
Worthwhile
begynn å lære
I thought it was worthwhile to clarify the matter.
quick-tempered
begynn å lære
My sister has always been quick-tempered.
strong-willed
begynn å lære
I was a strong-willed child, and insisted on having my own way.
have your head in the clouds
begynn å lære
have your head in the clouds
My brother tends to have his head in the clouds. He's the dreamer in the family.
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My brother tends to have his head in the clouds. He's the dreamer in the family.
level-headed
begynn å lære
She is extremely level-headed and sensible.
old-fashioned
begynn å lære
The idea seems rather old-fashioned now.
kind-hearted
begynn å lære
She's such a kind-hearted person, I wish I was more like her.
Bond
begynn å lære
There is a strong emotional bond between mother and child.
theme park
begynn å lære
I’m used to love going to theme parks.
Tube
begynn å lære
It's best to travel by tube.
keep an eye out for
begynn å lære
Keep an eye out for rabbits in the field.
well-built
begynn å lære
My brother is tall and well-built.
Unimaginable
begynn å lære
He has unimaginable wealth.
Noticeboard
begynn å lære
She saw a message on the hospital noticeboard.
Astronaut
begynn å lære
France's space centre was looking for astronauts.
Spectacle
begynn å lære
The Northern Lights are an amazing spectacle.
Ultimate
begynn å lære
Our ultimate objective is to have as many female members of Parliament as there are male.
Mountaineer
begynn å lære
The article is about a young mountaineer.
Triathlon
begynn å lære
I've never done a triathlon.
Conquer
begynn å lære
He is the youngest climber to conquer Everest.
Inspiration
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The beaches at Cape Cod were her inspiration.
Peer
begynn å lære
Staff members are trained by their peers.
spark a debate
begynn å lære
His age sparked a debate on whether teenagers should be allowed to do these things.
drop somebody off
begynn å lære
I’ll drop you off on your my home.
Assemble
begynn å lære
A large crowd had assembled outside the American embassy.
refer to somebody
begynn å lære
They refer to themselves as Team Jordan.
Comprise
begynn å lære
The house comprises two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a living room.
Stepmother
begynn å lære
She has a good relationship with her stepmother.
be on track
begynn å lære
We're still on track for 10 percent growth.
Continent
begynn å lære
He has climbed all the highest mountains on the world's seven continents.
double life
begynn å lære
Marje had no idea that her husband was leading a double life.
Intense
begynn å lære
Young people today are under intense pressure to succeed.
Oxygen
begynn å lære
He had to get used to low oxygen levels high up on the mountain.
Drag
begynn å lære
Inge managed to drag the table into the kitchen.
Driveway
begynn å lære
They walked up the driveway to the big house.
Liter
begynn å lære
Clothes littered the floor.
Adventure
begynn å lære
We’re going on an adventure tomorrow.
Gear
begynn å lære
We'll need some camping gear.
Racer
begynn å lære
They have been professional racers for years.
Decade
begynn å lære
Things have changed a lot on the last decade.
Reception
begynn å lære
His ideas met with a hostile reception.
Solo
begynn å lære
He is the youngest solo sailor to sail around the world.
Sailor
begynn å lære
We were both experienced sailors.
Globe
begynn å lære
He sailed around the globe.
Controversy
begynn å lære
The judge's decision provoked controversy.
pre-schooler
begynn å lære
My little brother will be a pre-schooler next year!
Neighbourhood
begynn å lære
Be quiet! You'll wake up the whole neighbourhood.
Tricycle
begynn å lære
He used to win neighbourhood tricycle events.
diagnose somebody with
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She was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Disorder
begynn å lære
He suffers from a rare disorder of the liver.
Painful
begynn å lære
Is you arm very painful?
Immobility
begynn å lære
The months of immobility seem to have encouraged him to make adventure sports into a lifestyle.
hyper-competitive
begynn å lære
Jordan doesn't have Paul's hyper-competitive gene.
Gene
begynn å lære
Information is transferred by genes in much the same way as it is by words.
Summit
begynn å lære
Many people have now reached the summit of Mount Everest.
Mouth
begynn å lære
She silently mouthed the words 'Good luck'.
Vague
begynn å lære
Julia was vague about where she had been and what she had been doing.
Driven
begynn å lære
He claims he is not a driven workaholic.
Philosophy
begynn å lære
The company explained their management philosophy.
Sour
begynn å lære
An unhappy childhood has soured her view of life.
Deadly
begynn å lære
He climbed one of the world's deadliest mountains.
Background
begynn å lære
You have to understand his background.
Wilderness
begynn å lære
They entered a wilderness race.
Calling
begynn å lære
Paul finally felt like he had found his true calling.
Justification
begynn å lære
There is no justification for holding her in jail.
Broke
begynn å lære
I'm fed up with being broke all the time.
Educate
begynn å lære
I have always wanted to educate young children.
Educational
begynn å lære
The educational development of children is very important.
Terrify
begynn å lære
Spiders terrify me - I can't be near them.
Terror
begynn å lære
People fled in terror as fire tore through the building.
Terrifying
begynn å lære
He told her of his terrifying experience.
Strengthen
begynn å lære
Our friendship has steadily strengthened over the years.
Strength
begynn å lære
She didn’t even have the strength to stand up.
Strong
begynn å lære
He was a big strong man.
Critical
begynn å lære
Many parents are strongly critical of the school.
Endanger
begynn å lære
If you don't wear a seatbelt, you are endangering yourself and others.
Danger
begynn å lære
The refugees believe that their lives are in danger.
Dangerous
begynn å lære
Swimming in the sea at night can be dangerous.
Blood
begynn å lære
I hate the sight of blood.
Cheat
begynn å lære
My sister is such a cheat at cards.
Experience
begynn å lære
You've got a lot of experience of lecturing.
be frozen
begynn å lære
The ground is frozen for most of the year.
Length
begynn å lære
We measured the length and width of the living room.
Memory
begynn å lære
She has a terrible memory for names.
Modern
begynn å lære
Such companies must change if they are to compete in the modern world.
in aid of
begynn å lære
We're collecting money in aid of cancer research.
well-being
begynn å lære
We are responsible for the care and well-being of all our patients.
Flu
begynn å lære
Steven's still in bed with flu.
put to the test
begynn å lære
We put 15 rain jackets to the test, and chose the best one.
Weight
begynn å lære
She felt a great weight of responsibility.
Brave
begynn å lære
It was brave of you to speak in front of all those people.
Determined
begynn å lære
Gwen is a very determined woman.
Exciting
begynn å lære
I've got some exciting news for you.
Exhausting
begynn å lære
It had been an exhausting day.
Skilful
begynn å lære
After a few years, he became very skilful at drawing.
risk-averse
begynn å lære
Shareholders are more risk averse than they used to be.
Reassure
begynn å lære
Teachers reassured anxious parents.
Slippery
begynn å lære
In places, the path can be wet and slippery.
Ignore
begynn å lære
You can’t ignore the fact that many criminals never go to prison.
Headgear
begynn å lære
Each sport has different safety equipment, from headgear to harnesses.
Harness
begynn å lære
She always wears a safety harness when she climbs.
Snowboarding
begynn å lære
His favourite sport is snowboarding.
free-running
begynn å lære
Free-running is an extreme sport.
Hormone
begynn å lære
Hormones are released when the body experiences stress.
Adrenalin
begynn å lære
There's nothing like a good horror film to get the adrenalin going.
Basically
begynn å lære
Basically, I'm just lazy.
Stimulation
begynn å lære
People who do extreme sports have a need to seek excitement and stimulation.
Destructive
begynn å lære
What is good for the individual can be destructive to the family.
Committed
begynn å lære
The party has a core of committed supporters.
Devoted
begynn å lære
Isabella was devoted to her brother.
Concerned
begynn å lære
She is concerned about how much junk food I eat.
Worried
begynn å lære
I'm really worried about my brother.
Timid
begynn å lære
I was a timid child.
Enthusiastic
begynn å lære
All the staff are enthusiastic about the project.
complain about
begynn å lære
Residents are complaining about the amount of traffic in the area.
Inaccurate
begynn å lære
A lot of what has been written about him is inaccurate.
insist on
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She kept insisting on her innocence.
admit to
begynn å lære
Dana admitted to taking the last biscuit.
be involved in
begynn å lære
More than 30 firms were involved in the project.
prevent from
begynn å lære
His back injury may prevent him from playing in tomorrow's game.
rely on
begynn å lære
I knew I could rely on David.
Congratulate somebody on
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She congratulated me warmly on my exam results.
back off
begynn å lære
She backed off and then turned and ran.
call off
begynn å lære
The trip to Italy might be called off.
go off
begynn å lære
The bomb went off at 6.30 in the morning.
put off
begynn å lære
The match has been put off until tomorrow because of bad weather.
see off
begynn å lære
They've gone to the airport to see their son off.
tell off
begynn å lære
Shelley was one of those kids who was always getting told off at school.
wear off
begynn å lære
As the day went on, my sleepiness wore off.
Flooding
begynn å lære
The heavy rain has led to serious flooding in some areas.
Hobby
begynn å lære
Susan's hobbies include reading, cooking and drama.
Boxer
begynn å lære
Boxers have to be very controlled and calm, as well as strong, if they want to win.
long-term
begynn å lære
I took out a long-term loan to pay for my university course.
Yachtswoman
A yachtswoman has to be very fit and well-trained.
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yachtswoman
Fearless
begynn å lære
These dogs are absolutely fearless.
Brochure
begynn å lære
I've picked up a few holiday brochures to look at.
Hut
begynn å lære
You will stay in a mountain hut.
Fee
begynn å lære
You can use the gym and pool for a fee of £35 a month.
Porter
begynn å lære
You price includes the services of a porter.
Tent
begynn å lære
We looked for a flat spot where we could pitch our tent.
Deposit
begynn å lære
We put down a deposit on the house.
Premier
begynn å lære
She was congratulated by the Australian Premier.
Treacherous
begynn å lære
Strong winds and loose rocks made climbing treacherous.
Moody
begynn å lære
Keith had seemed moody all morning.
Homesick
begynn å lære
At first she was a little homesick.
Tower
begynn å lære
He towered over his mother.
strap yourself into
begynn å lære
Are the kids strapped in?
Bunk
begynn å lære
She had to strap herself into her bunk.
Prison
begynn å lære
The thief was sent to prison for six months.
Punish
begynn å lære
My parents punished me by taking away my computer.
Discourage
begynn å lære
My father is a lawyer, and he discouraged me from entering the field.
Crime
begynn å lære
He insisted that he had not committed a crime.
Rehabilitate
begynn å lære
Do you think criminals should be rehabilitated into society?
Shoplifting
begynn å lære
She had been falsely accused of shoplifting in a clothing store.
Armed
begynn å lære
The prisoners were kept under armed guard.
Robber
begynn å lære
Armed robbers broke into the shop and demanded money from the till.
Steal
begynn å lære
He stole money from his parents.
Terrorist
begynn å lære
Twenty people were killed in the latest terrorist attack.
Fine
begynn å lære
She was ordered to pay £150 fine, plus court costs.
community service
begynn å lære
He was ordered to do 100 hours of community service.
Sentence
begynn å lære
She received an eight-year prison sentence.
serve a sentence
begynn å lære
Her husband is serving a two-year sentence for credit- card fraud.
Overnight
begynn å lære
Pam's staying overnight at my house.
Curfew
begynn å lære
The government imposed a night-time curfew throughout the country.
electronic tag
begynn å lære
When he got out of prison he had to wear an electronic tag.
Former
begynn å lære
Their farm had been reduced to half its former size.
Willingly
begynn å lære
Sixty percent of voters said they would willingly pay higher taxes for better health-care.
Convert
begynn å lære
The converted the spare bedroom into an office.
Construct
begynn å lære
There are plans to construct a new road bridge across the river.
Obey
begynn å lære
The little boy made no effort to obey.
Admittedly
begynn å lære
This has led to financial losses, thought admittedly on a fairly small scale.
Honeymoon
begynn å lære
We went to Italy on our honeymoon.
Courtyard
begynn å lære
Everybody was lined up in the courtyard.
Cel
begynn å lære
He spent the night in the cells at the local police station.
Fingerprint
begynn å lære
His fingerprints were all over the place.
Hunk
begynn å lære
Dinner consisted of a hunk of dry bread and black tea.
sum up
begynn å lære
To sum up, you must take regular exercise in order to have a healthy heart.
Comparable
begynn å lære
A car of comparable size would cost far more abroad.
Arrest
begynn å lære
The police made an arrest yesterday morning.
Suspect
begynn å lære
Two suspects were arrested today in connection with the robbery.
Witness
begynn å lære
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Court
begynn å lære
It could not be proved in a court of law.
Judge
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The trial judge specifies the number of years to be spent in prison.
Harsh
begynn å lære
His theory met with harsh criticism from colleagues.
Trial
begynn å lære
The trial is due to start next week.
Defendant
begynn å lære
We find the defendant not guilty.
Guilty
begynn å lære
The jury found her guilty of murder.
Verdict
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The verdict was 'not guilty'.
catch in the act
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The gang was caught in the act of unloading stolen goods.
catch your breath He leant against a tree until he had caught his breath.
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catch your breath He leant against a tree until he had caught his breath.
Conviction
begynn å lære
They had no previous convictions.
Lead
begynn å lære
The police are following a lead.
Prohibit
begynn å lære
Smoking is strictly prohibited on trains and inside the station.
Jury
begynn å lære
The jury found him not guilty.
Cybercrime
begynn å lære
How seriously to do you take cybercrime?
identity theft/fraud
begynn å lære
I was the victim of identity theft once, it was awful.
Hacking
begynn å lære
There is a problem with computer hacking.
Libel
begynn å lære
Holt sued the newspaper for libel.
Genre
begynn å lære
Crime fiction is now one the best-selling genres.
Unwillingness
begynn å lære
His unwillingness to pay the fine landed him in court.
be fond of
begynn å lære
I’d grown fond of the place and it was difficult to leave.
Disbelief
begynn å lære
The reaction to the murders was one of shock and disbelief.
Disinterested
begynn å lære
I tried to engage her in conversation, but she seemed disiterested.
Stalk
begynn å lære
Our cat stalks mice through the garden at night.
Meek
begynn å lære
He was always so meek and quiet.
Cowardice
begynn å lære
His cowardice was made his an outcast.
Pacifism
begynn å lære
She was a great believer in pacifism.
Intervene
begynn å lære
The army will have to intervene to prevent further fighting.
Unfold
begynn å lære
He had watched the drama unfold from a nearby ship.
Mode
begynn å lære
They have a relaxed mode of life that suits them well.
Promenader
begynn å lære
The beach was crowded with promenaders enjoying the sunshine.
Brutal
begynn å lære
It was a brutal attack on a defenceless old man.
Spoil
The whole park is spoiled by litter.
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Spoil
impromptu The band gave an impromptu concert.
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impromptu The band gave an impromptu concert.
Faux
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She was wearing faux pearls around her neck.
Immunity
begynn å lære
They were granted immunity from prosecution.
Voyeur
begynn å lære
We had become passive voyeurs of violence.
Detached
begynn å lære
He appeared to be totally detached from the horrific nature of his crimes.
Intellectual
begynn å lære
This is a job that requires considerable intellectual effort.
Bellow
begynn å lære
His voice rose to a bellow.
Yell
begynn å lære
She let out a yell when she saw me.
parade-ground
begynn å lære
His father would shout at him in his parade-ground tones.
Brandish
begynn å lære
A man leapt out brandishing a kitchen knife.
Victory
begynn å lære
The court's decision represents a victory for all Women.
Blow
begynn å lære
She died from a heavy blow to the head.
Instinctively
begynn å lære
He acted instinctively to save the man.
Hammer
begynn å lære
He swung the bag in hammer-throw fashion.
Insane
begynn å lære
The whole idea sounds absolutely insane to me.
Duck
begynn å lære
If she hadn’t ducked, the ball would have hit her.
Weighty
begynn å lære
The weighty edge of the bag hit the man on the shoulder.
Spin
begynn å lære
The plane's propellers were spinning.
Token
begynn å lære
You're our token man,' one of them said.
Culprit
begynn å lære
Police finally managed to catch the culprit.
Missile
begynn å lære
Demonstrators threw missiles at the police.
Anonymous
begynn å lære
Martin tried to make himself an anonymous figure in the queue.
Figure
begynn å lære
Through the window I could see the commanding figure of Mrs Bradshaw.
Pretend
begynn å lære
Let's pretend we're on the moon.
Bully
begynn å lære
Don’t let them bully you into working on Saturdays.
cling on to
He clung on to the hope that she would forgive him.
begynn å lære
cling on to
Arc
begynn å lære
The sun moves across the sky in an arc.
Annihilation
begynn å lære
We must divert the flood waters to avoid total annihilation of the village!
hand-clap
begynn å lære
They gave Martin a slow hand-clap.
follow through
begynn å lære
The project went wrong when the staff failed to follow through.
set aside
begynn å lære
Both sides agreed to set aside the question of independence.
road rage
begynn å lære
Road rage seems to be on the increase.
break-in
begynn å lære
Since the break-in we've had all our locks changed.
Ache
begynn å lære
His feet were aching from standing so long.
short-sighted
begynn å lære
I need glasses because I'm short-sighted.
Optician
begynn å lære
I visited the optician yesterday.
Sched
begynn å lære
I keep all the tools in the garden shed.
go off1
begynn å lære
The milk's gone off.
go off2
begynn å lære
Many women go off coffee during pregnancy.
go off3
begynn å lære
Suddenly, all the lights went off.
go over
begynn å lære
I went over my report to make sure I had included everything.
go on1
begynn å lære
He went on working until he was 91.
go on2 I don’t know what's going on.
begynn å lære
go on2 I don't know what's going on.
go ahead
begynn å lære
They've decided to go ahead with the plans to build 50 new houses on the site.
go down
begynn å lære
If one of the file servers goes down, you lose the whole network.
Sour
begynn å lære
Rachel sampled the wine. It was sour.
Revise
begynn å lære
The college has revised its plans because of local objections.
in the footsteps
begynn å lære
He is a doctor and expects his son to follow in his footsteps.
Fictional
begynn å lære
The novel is set in the fictional German town of Kreiswald.
Detective
begynn å lære
Sherlock Holmes is a famous fictional detective.
Novel
begynn å lære
The novels of Charles Dickens are famous around the world.
Flock
begynn å lære
People have been flocking to the exhibition.
Plead
begynn å lære
He's probably going to plead guilty.
Offence
begynn å lære
His solicitor said he committed the offence because he was heavily in debt.
Solve
begynn å lære
More than 70 percent of murder cases were solved last year.
Resemble
begynn å lære
He grew up to resemble his father.
Feature
begynn å lære
Her eyes were her best feature.
Blindness
begynn å lære
Some people suffer from 'face blindness'.
Clue
begynn å lære
Police have found a vital clue.
Assume
begynn å lære
I didn’t see your car, so I assumed you'd gone out.
Disability
begynn å lære
Public places are becoming more accessible to people with disabilities.
Misleading
begynn å lære
The article was misleading, and the newspaper has apologised.
Conditio
begynn å lære
People suffering from this condition should not smoke.
Embarrassing
She asked a lot of embarrassing questions.
begynn å lære
Embarrassing
Pretty
begynn å lære
I'm pretty sure he'll say yes.
Facial
begynn å lære
Victor's facial expression didn't change.
be thrown
begynn å lære
I can be completely thrown if someone has their hair coloured.
Beard
begynn å lære
His beard has gone very grey this year.
contact lens
begynn å lære
I've thrown my glasses away now that I've got contact lenses.
Greet
begynn å lære
Belinda greeted her warmly.
Flatmate
begynn å lære
She's got two flatmates now.
Studio
begynn å lære
Andrea works in a design studio.
Jewellery
She wears a lot of gold jewellery.
begynn å lære
Jewellery
Tricky
begynn å lære
I can get you tickets for the show but it'll be tricky.
Identical
begynn å lære
The sisters were identical in appearance and character.
Client
begynn å lære
He's got a meeting with an important client.
Obviously
begynn å lære
We’re obviously going to need more help.
Faintly
begynn å lære
She smiled faintly.
Occurrence
begynn å lære
Flooding is a common occurrence in the area.
stand out
begynn å lære
Three of the cars we tested stood out from the rest.
Birthmark
begynn å lære
Paul had a birthmark on his left cheek.
Plot
begynn å lære
The plot was a little confusing.
Earplug
begynn å lære
I have to wear earplugs, otherwise I can't sleep.
Consciously
begynn å lære
She was probably not consciously aware of her true feelings.
Offend
begynn å lære
His remarks deeply offended many Scottish people.
Trigger
begynn å lære
The protests were triggered by spending cuts.
Reflection
begynn å lære
Can you see your reflection in the glass?
Hint
begynn å lære
There have been hints that he may take up coaching.
Strategy
begynn å lære
The police had a new strategy for dealing with crime.
come across1
begynn å lære
I came across and old diary in her desk.
come across2
begynn å lære
He comes across as a very intelligent sensitive man.
come up with
begynn å lære
We’ve been asked to come up with some new ideas.
come round
begynn å lære
It took him a while to come round to the idea.
come down with
begynn å lære
I think I'm coming down with a cold.
come into
begynn å lære
She’ll come into quite a lot of money when her father dies.
come out
begynn å lære
When are the exam results coming out?
come up
begynn å lære
With Christmas coming up, people don't have much money to spare.
fancy dress
begynn å lære
We're going to a fancy dress party tomorrow.
Wig
begynn å lære
Everyone is wearing a wig at the party.
Minor
begynn å lære
We have made some minor changes to the programme.
Speculate
begynn å lære
She refused to speculate.
go blank
begynn å lære
My heart began to race and my mind went blank.
lose your mind
begynn å lære
Nicholas stared at her as if she'd lost her mind.
bear in mind
begynn å lære
Thanks for your ideas. I'll bear them in mind.
be in two minds
begynn å lære
I was in two minds about whether or not to go out with him.
cross somebody's mind
begynn å lære
It never crossed my mind that Lisa might be lying.
slip somebody's mind
begynn å lære
It had completely slipped her mind that Dave still had a key to the house.
put somebody's mind at rest
begynn å lære
If you're worried, see a doctor to set your mind at rest.
take somebody's mind off something
begynn å lære
Going back to work helped take my mind off Ian's illness.
Record
begynn å lære
I try to record every film I see in my diary.
Preserve
begynn å lære
It's so important to preserve our rainforests, as they're home to millions of animals.
Maintain
begynn å lære
Britain wants to maintain its position as a world power.
Reflect
begynn å lære
He had time to reflect on his successes and failures.
Consider
begynn å lære
I seriously considered resigning.
Approximately
begynn å lære
The disease affects approximately 10 percent of the adult population.
Remaining
begynn å lære
The few remaining guests were in the kitchen.
Significant
begynn å lære
Please inform us if there are any significant changes in your plans.
Meaningless
begynn å lære
He said a few meaningless words to his hostess and looked round the room.
Handful
begynn å lære
The boy picked up a handful of stones and started throwing them at us.
Delete
begynn å lære
His name was deleted from the list.
Fraction
begynn å lære
I got these shoes at a fraction of the original price.
Vacant
begynn å lære
Only a few apartments are vacant.
in reality
begynn å lære
In reality, violent crimes are still extremely rare.
Valuable
begynn å lære
Their most valuable belongings were locked in a safe in the bedroom.
Worthless
begynn å lære
The house was full of worthless junk.
Unsociable
begynn å lære
Her colleagues were unsociable.
Suport
begynn å lære
Local people have given us a lot of support in our campaign.
Volunteer
begynn å lære
Most of the relief work was done by volunteers.
time flies
begynn å lære
They say time flies when you're having fun.
ahead of your time
begynn å lære
Colerige's understanding of the human mind was way ahead of his time.
Conversational
begynn å lære
The article was written in straightforward, almost conversational language.
Straightforward
begynn å lære
This area of law is far from straightforward.
Compromise
begynn å lære
To stop the arguments they decided on a compromise.
Conservation
begynn å lære
She got a job with a conservation magazine.
pin numer
begynn å lære
I couldn’t remember the pin number for my credit card.
Forgetful
begynn å lære
He's become very forgetful recently.
Wallet
begynn å lære
I've only got about £10 in my wallet.
lose your temper
begynn å lære
It was hot and I was beginning to lose my temper.
Owe
I must write soon.
begynn å lære
I owe Shaun a letter
Apology
begynn å lære
She finally received an apology from the company.
by accident
begynn å lære
I met her quite by accident.
Coma
begynn å lære
He was in a coma for nearly a week.
Curtain
begynn å lære
Ella drew the curtains and switched on the light.
Voice
begynn å lære
He recognised her voice instantly.
Stranger
begynn å lære
Children must not talk to strangers.
Accent
begynn å lære
He had a strong Irish accent.
Shrug
begynn å lære
I just shrugged my shoulders and ignored him.
Eyebrow
begynn å lære
He's got thick bushy eyebrows.
cross your fingers
begynn å lære
She hung the washing out, then crossed her fingers for a dry day.
roll your eyes
begynn å lære
Lucy rolled her eyes as Tom sat down beside her.
Gesture
begynn å lære
Jim raised his hands in a despairing gesture.
Comment
begynn å lære
People were always commenting on his size.
fed up
begynn å lære
She felt tired and a bit fed up.
Copy
begynn å lære
Could you copy this letter and send it out, please?
Pronounce
begynn å lære
How do you pronounce your last name?
Rude
begynn å lære
I didn’t mean to be rude, but I had to leave early.
Aware
begynn å lære
The children are aware of the dangers of walking alone at night.
Privacy
begynn å lære
With seven people squashed in one house, you don't get much privacy.
Exception
begynn å lære
It's been cold, but today's an exception.
Arogant
begynn å lære
He was unbearably arrogant.
Helpline
begynn å lære
I work for a customer service helpline.
Interact
begynn å lære
Lucy interacts well with other children in the class.
non-verbal
begynn å lære
Men may be more aware of non-verbal communication.
body language
begynn å lære
body language
It was obvious from Luke's body language that he was nervous.
begynn å lære
It was obvious from Luke's body language that he was nervous.
Awful
begynn å lære
These clues tell you an awful lot about someone's personality.
Throat
begynn å lære
She fingered the pearls at her throat.
native tongue
begynn å lære
Her native tongue is Spanish, but she also speaks English and Portuguese.
not speak a word of
begynn å lære
I don’t speak a word of French.
have a big mouth
begynn å lære
Don't tell her anything - she has such a big mouth.
Forgive
begynn å lære
I've tried to forgive him for what he said.
tell the difference
begynn å lære
I can't tell the difference between the twins.
tell a joke
begynn å lære
He told us a really good joke.
tell a lie
begynn å lære
He told me a lie.
talk rubbish
begynn å lære
You do talk rubbish sometimes.
tell a secret
begynn å lære
Let me tell you a secret.
talk sense
begynn å lære
She talks a lot of sense.
talk to yourself
begynn å lære
I often talk to myself.
it goes without saying
begynn å lære
It goes without saying that the internet is a good source of information.
actions speak louder than words
begynn å lære
I've always thought that actions speak louder than words.
say the word
begynn å lære
Anywhere you want to go, just say the word.
say for yourself
begynn å lære
What have you got to say for yourself?
generally speaking
begynn å lære
Generally speaking, large breeds of dog are becoming less popular.
speak your mind
begynn å lære
He was a tough politician who wasn't afraid to speak his mind.
Mumble
begynn å lære
He bumped into someone and mumbled an apology.
Mutter
begynn å lære
Elsie muttered something I couldn’t catch and walked off.
Whisper
begynn å lære
You don't have to whisper, no one can hear us.
Unacceptable
begynn å lære
I found her attitude totally unacceptable.
Applause
begynn å lære
He left the stage to rapturous applause.
Tip
begynn å lære
Did you tip the waiter?
Paraphrase
begynn å lære
If you don't know how to say something, try to use a paraphrase.
Bark
begynn å lære
The dog always barks at strangers.
Growl
begynn å lære
The dog growled at me.
Lick
begynn å lære
The dog jumped up and licked her face.
Sniff
begynn å lære
He opened the milk and sniffed it.
mark its territory
begynn å lære
A dog uses urine to mark its territory.
wag its tail
begynn å lære
Every time my dog sees me it wags its tail.
Psychologist
begynn å lære
He is a psychologist who studies dog behaviour.
Anthropologist
begynn å lære
He is an anthropologist with several years experience in the field.
Engaging
begynn å lære
He had an engaging smile.
Intensity
begynn å lære
The intensity of the hurricane was frightening.
Affection
begynn å lære
Bart had a deep affection for the old man.
Devote
begynn å lære
He devoted his energies to writing films.
Rat
begynn å lære
A lot of people keep rats as pets.
Crow
begynn å lære
There are two crows in the garden.
Cockroach
begynn å lære
She screamed when she saw the cockroach.
Irritation
begynn å lære
The heavy traffic is a source of irritation.
Puzzle
begynn å lære
She enjoys doing word puzzles.
Confirm
begynn å lære
New evidence has confirmed the first witness' story.
Signal
begynn å lære
At a prearranged signal the lights went out.
Perspective
begynn å lære
His father's death gave him a whole new perspective.
come along for the ride
begynn å lære
A couple of friends had come along for the ride.
receptor cel
begynn å lære
Sniffing objects gets smells to the brain via receptor cells.
Convey
begynn å lære
Convey
All this information can be conveyed in a simple diagram.
begynn å lære
All this information can be conveyed in a simple diagram.
Mating
begynn å lære
Mating happens in the springtime.
Scent
begynn å lære
Dogs like to leave their scent on lampposts.
Pack
begynn å lære
He has done research into wild dog packs.
Puppy
begynn å lære
They've just got a six-month old puppy.
Hunting
begynn å lære
The puppies lick their mother's faces on return from hunting.
Welcome
begynn å lære
I must be there to welcome my guests.
Exaggeration
begynn å lære
It would be an exaggeration to say that we were close friends.
Mammal
begynn å lære
All mammals tend to produce the same kinds of sounds.
take advantage of
begynn å lære
Don’t lend them the car - they're taking advantage of you!
Range
begynn å lære
Your blood pressure is well within the normal range.
Pitch
begynn å lære
Dogs can hear things at a higher pitch than humans can.
Frequency
begynn å lære
Dolphins produce a high frequency sound.
Vocal
begynn å lære
Allison's vocal style is influenced by country and blues music.
Domesticate
Dogs developed a wider vocal range as they became domesticated.
begynn å lære
domesticate
Reassurance
begynn å lære
Parents are looking for reassurance about their children's safety.
Guidance
begynn å lære
I asked my manager for guidance on my career.
Inspect
begynn å lære
I got out of the car to inspect the damage.
spy on
begynn å lære
She sent you to spy on me, didn't she?
comings and goings
begynn å lære
Beds are arranged so that patients can watch the comings and goings of visitors and staff.
Tire
begynn å lære
As we neared the summit, we were tiring fast.
Character
begynn å lære
He has a cheerful but quiet character.
contrary to popular belief
begynn å lære
Contrary to popular belief, a desert can be very cold.
Wolves
begynn å lære
Wolves hunt in packs.
Interpret
begynn å lære
His refusal to work late was interpreted as a lack of commitment to the company.
his bark is worse than his bite
begynn å lære
Don't worry, her bark is worse than her bite!
let the cat out of the bag
begynn å lære
Oh dear! I think I let the cat out of the bag.
put the cat among the pigeons
begynn å lære
So she really put the cat among the pigeons by announcing she was getting married.
a big fish in a little pond
begynn å lære
She was a big fish in a little pond at school.
have kittens
begynn å lære
She's having kittens about what to do next.
kill two birds with one stone
begynn å lære
That way we could kill two birds with one stone.
water off a duck's back
begynn å lære
Her comments to him were like water off a duck's back.
make a beeline
Rob always makes a beeline for beautiful women.
begynn å lære
make a beeline
charge somebody with
begynn å lære
Gibbons has been charged with murder.
Breed
begynn å lære
All modern rabbits have been bred from the European wild rabbit.
Cancer
begynn å lære
A lot of cancers can now be treated successfully.
Ape
begynn å lære
But even apes can only produce a very small number of sounds.
Genetic
begynn å lære
The colour of your hair is genetic, as it the colour of your eyes.
Species
begynn å lære
There are several species of deer living in these woods.
Reproduce
begynn å lære
The turtles return to the coast to reproduce.
Dolphin
begynn å lære
Dolphins can copy whistles.
Whale
begynn å lære
Whales swim for months without stopping.
Parrot
begynn å lære
Parrots are famous for copying sounds.
Dissimilar
begynn å lære
Madonna's career is not dissimilar to Cher's.
Eager
begynn å lære
I was eager to get back to work as soon as possible.
shed light on Recent research has shed light on the causes of the disease.
begynn å lære
shed light on Recent research has shed light on the causes of the disease.
Simplistic
begynn å lære
This is a very simplistic approach to the problem.
Westerner
begynn å lære
As a westerner, I was confused by some of the Japanese traditions at first.
Glance
begynn å lære
The man glanced nervously at his watch.
Rooftop
begynn å lære
Spectators stood on rooftops to watch the parade.
Invisible
begynn å lære
The plane is meant to be invisible to radar.
Resident
begynn å lære
The town's residents were unhappy with the council's decision.
Leap
begynn å lære
With one leap, the dog flew from the riverbank into the water.
Handstand
begynn å lære
He did an amazing handstand on the edge of the roof.
Breakdance
begynn å lære
He had always wanted to be famous breakdancer.
Acrobatics
begynn å lære
He combines his dance moves with acrobatics.
be at the forefront
begynn å lære
He now finds himself at the forefront of a young sport.
Adventurous
begynn å lære
Andy isn’t a very adventurous cook.

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