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The family acknowledge the need for change. Lernen beginnen
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to admit or accept that something is true or that a situation exists jedno słowo na a
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Extremists were openly advocating violence. Lernen beginnen
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to publicly support a particular way of doing something na ad
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a new medicine to alleviate the symptoms of flu Lernen beginnen
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to make something less painful or difficult to deal with
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the availability of affordable housing Lernen beginnen
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something that is (...) is able to be used or can easily be bought or found rzeczownik od wyciętego słowa
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We live near a river and our house is prone to flooding. Lernen beginnen
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likely to do something or suffer from something, especially something bad or harmful z przymiotnikiem na p
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a drug that has a beneficial effect on the immune system Lernen beginnen
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korzystny
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relating to technology that can be used to measure things such as people’s eyes or fingerprints. These measurements can be kept on computer and then used to check someone’s identity, for example when they show a passport at an airport przymiotnik
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He complained bitterly about his exam grades. Lernen beginnen
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in a way that produces or shows feelings of great sadness or anger gorzko
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The last time I went through security at an airport, I had to have a body scan. Lernen beginnen
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a scan with a special machine that produces a picture of something outside your body, for security purposes
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You're bound to feel a bit lonely when your sister goes to university. Lernen beginnen
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to be very likely to do or feel a particular thing na b
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Spaniels are my favourite breed of dog. Lernen beginnen
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a type of animal that is kept as a pet or on a farm rasa
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a heavy build-up of traffic on the motorway Lernen beginnen
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an increase over a period of time
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I don't mind CCTVs cameras -- the only people who should worry about them are criminals. Lernen beginnen
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security cameras that help police find criminals
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He had even contemplated suicide. Lernen beginnen
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to think about something that you might do in the future na c
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The war and the corresponding fall in trade have had a devastating effect on the country. Lernen beginnen
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caused by or connected with something you have already mentioned
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This aid money is crucial to the government’s economic policies. Lernen beginnen
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something that is (...) is extremely important, because everything else depends on it
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Norway’s economy is heavily dependent on natural resources. Lernen beginnen
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needing someone or something in order to exist, be successful, be healthy etc przymiotnik
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Heroin is a derivative of morphine. Lernen beginnen
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something that has developed or been produced from something else
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Smoking is detrimental to your health. Lernen beginnen
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przymiotnik na d
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warnings of dire consequences that often don’t come true Lernen beginnen
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extremely serious or terrible np. konsekwencje
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When he emerged into the street, he was completely disoriented. Lernen beginnen
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confused and not understanding what is happening around you na d
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I dispose of all my glass at a recycling bank. Lernen beginnen
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to get rid of something, especially something that is difficult to get rid of
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The main facts of the book have never been disputed. Lernen beginnen
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to say that something such as a fact or idea is not correct or true
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The curriculum will take account of the ethnic diversity of the population. Lernen beginnen
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the fact of including many different types of people or things różnorodność
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The bridge has a dual role, carrying both road and rail. Lernen beginnen
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having two of something or two parts przymiotnik na d
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The street lights go on at dusk. Lernen beginnen
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the time before it gets dark when the sky is becoming less bright
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Most people equate wealth with success. Lernen beginnen
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to consider that two things are similar or connected
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The word has no equivalent in English. Lernen beginnen
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something that has the same value, purpose, job etc as something else na e
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Cut any excess fat from the meat. Lernen beginnen
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additional and not needed because there is already enough of something
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The criminal tricked me out of my money -- I can't believe I fell for it! Lernen beginnen
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to be tricked into believing something that is not true phrasal na f
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the great potato famine in Ireland Lernen beginnen
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a situation in which a large number of people have little or no food for a long time and many people die
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She moves with feline grace. Lernen beginnen
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relating to cats or other members of the cat family, such as lions
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The lord put fencing all around his land to keep trespassers out. Lernen beginnen
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fences or the pieces of wood, metal etc used to make them
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I can't find the invitation; could you ferret through that pile of paper while I look upstairs? Lernen beginnen
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to search for something that is lost or hidden among a lot of things or inside a drawer, box etc
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I was so angry I fired off an email to my boss. The next day I regretted it. Lernen beginnen
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send quickly and without much thought
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If you want something unusual, you should look further afield rather than in just the local shops. Lernen beginnen
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Consumers are turning their backs on genetically-modified ingredients, and demanding organic products. Lernen beginnen
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(...) foods and plants have had their GENETIC (=the materials that control the development of particular qualities) structure changed so that they are not affected by certain diseases or harmful insects
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The flooding gave rise to a lot of damage in homes. Lernen beginnen
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to be the reason why something happens, especially something bad or unpleasant zwrot, czynność
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A hacker had managed to get into the system. Lernen beginnen
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someone who secretly uses or changes the information in other people’s computer systems
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Dan is a hardened smoker -- I think he'll find it very difficult to give up now. Lernen beginnen
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a criminal, police officer etc who has had a lot of experience of things that are shocking and is therefore less affected by them przymiotnik
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How much longer are you going to hog the bathroom? Lernen beginnen
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to keep, use, or have all of something that should be shared
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The workers were kidnapped and held hostage in a secret location for 10 days. Lernen beginnen
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keep someone as a prisoner so that the other side will do what the enemy demands
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The whole affair was hushed up by the government. Lernen beginnen
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to prevent people from knowing about something dishonest or immoral
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He was in imminent danger of dying. Lernen beginnen
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an event that is (...), especially an unpleasant one, will happen very soon
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My immune system is not as strong as it ought to be. Lernen beginnen
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the system by which your body protects itself against disease
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We need to assess the impact on climate change. Lernen beginnen
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the effect or influence that an event, situation etc has on someone or something
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What are the implications of these proposals? Lernen beginnen
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a possible future effect or result of an action, event, decision etc na i
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You might not have got an A grade, but you need to get things into perspective -- you can still go to university. Lernen beginnen
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judge the importance of something correctly
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A further escalation of the crisis now seems inevitable. Lernen beginnen
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certain to happen and impossible to avoid
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People with the virus may feel perfectly well, but they can still infect others. Lernen beginnen
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to give someone a disease
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modern methods of instantaneous communication Lernen beginnen
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od instant
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A manager’s job is to instil determination into his players. Lernen beginnen
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to teach someone to think, behave, or feel in a particular way over a period of time
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Some people find interview situations very intimidating. Lernen beginnen
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making you feel worried and not confident
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We have had no rain for six months and the knock-on effect is that many plants have died. Lernen beginnen
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to start a process in which everything that happens causes something else to happen
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There is no room left in my town for landfill. Lernen beginnen
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the practice of burying waste under the ground, or the waste buried in this way
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Humans are mammals, just like chimpanzees and dogs. Lernen beginnen
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a type of animal that drinks milk from its mother’s body when it is young. Humans, dogs, and whales are (...).
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A mugger took my mum's phone from her when she was walking home last night. Lernen beginnen
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someone who attacks people in a public place and robs them
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to remove part of the sex organs of an animal so that it cannot produce babies
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He seemed oblivious to the fact that he had hurt her. Lernen beginnen
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not knowing about or not noticing something that is happening around you jedno słowo, przymiotnik
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a young mother trying to control her offspring Lernen beginnen
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someone’s child or children – often used humorously
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These men are dangerous so you’ll need to be on your guard. Lernen beginnen
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to be paying attention to what is happening in order to avoid danger, being tricked etc
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You've already made cakes for the party? You're always one step ahead! Lernen beginnen
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already doing what needs to be done
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A crowd of onlookers had gathered at the scene of the accident. Lernen beginnen
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someone who watches something happening without being involved in it rzeczownik określający osobę
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opportunistic thefts from cars Lernen beginnen
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someone who uses every opportunity to gain power, money, or unfair advantages – used to show disapproval
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The older kids outsmart the young ones when trading cards. Lernen beginnen
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to gain an advantage over someone using tricks or your intelligence
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the hole in the ozone layer Lernen beginnen
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a layer of gases in the sky that prevents harmful radiation from the sun from reaching the Earth
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a chemical used in pest control Lernen beginnen
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a small animal or insect that destroys crops or food supplies szkodnik
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Pesticides are useful for farmers because they increase the size of the harvest. Lernen beginnen
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a chemical substance used to kill insects and small animals that destroy crops
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the growing phenomenon of telecommuting Lernen beginnen
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something that happens or exists in society, science, or nature, especially something that is studied because it is difficult to understand
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Governments sometimes put a phone tap on people who they believe are criminals. Lernen beginnen
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an act of secretly listening to someone's telephone, using electronic equipment
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I find it very difficult to pick up languages, it takes me lots of practice. Lernen beginnen
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to learn something by watching or listening to other people phrasal
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flowers pollinated by bees Lernen beginnen
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to give a flower or plant pollen so that it can produce seeds
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The shark is the most powerful predator in the sea. Lernen beginnen
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an animal that kills and eats other animals
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I only buy premium cheese, I don't like the taste of the cheap products. Lernen beginnen
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jedno słowo
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With seven people squashed in one house, you don’t get much privacy. Lernen beginnen
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the state of being able to be alone, and not seen or heard by other people prywatność
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repetitive tasks like washing and ironing Lernen beginnen
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done many times in the same way, and boring powtarzalny
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Imagine a scenario where only 20% of people have a job. Lernen beginnen
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a situation that could possibly happen na s
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I've never been sharp-witted, so busy cities with lots of people frighten me a bit. Lernen beginnen
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able to think and react very quickly przymiotnik z hyphenem
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The sheer size of the country makes communications difficult. Lernen beginnen
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used to emphasize that something is very heavy, large etc
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When I asked for a plastic bag she looked as me as though I were a sinner. Lernen beginnen
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someone who has sinned by not obeying God’s laws
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They get their money from various sources. Lernen beginnen
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a thing, place, activity etc that you get something from
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The hot weather sparked off some dramatic thunderstorms. Lernen beginnen
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to be the cause of something, especially trouble or violence phrasal
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a spirited and energetic girl Lernen beginnen
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having energy and determination – used to show approval na s
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She sprayed herself with perfume. Lernen beginnen
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to force liquid out of a container so that it comes out in a stream of very small drops and covers an area
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a tiger stalking its prey Lernen beginnen
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to follow a person or animal quietly in order to catch and attack or kill them
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This paper is surplus to requirements so I'm going to recycle it. Lernen beginnen
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an amount of something that is more than what is needed nie z excessive
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This swipe card gives me access to my office. Lernen beginnen
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a special plastic card that you slide through a machine in order to get into a building or open a door
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Supporters of the politician are thin on the ground -- no more than a handful. Lernen beginnen
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if a particular type of person or thing is (...), there are very few available zwrot z ziemią
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The team we're playing this weekend is a bit of a threat, but I'm sure we can beat them. Lernen beginnen
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someone or something that is regarded as a possible danger zagrożenie, jak w security
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plants that thrive in tropical rain forests Lernen beginnen
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to become very successful or very strong and healthy
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I really find it unforgiveable that my best friend stole my boyfriend. Lernen beginnen
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an (...) action is so bad or cruel that you cannot forgive the person who did it
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The sudden changes unsettled Judy. Lernen beginnen
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to make someone feel slightly nervous, worried, or upset
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This stretch of coastline is really natural and unspoilt. Lernen beginnen
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an (...) place is beautiful because it has not changed for a long time and does not have a lot of new buildings
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Virtually all the children come to school by bus. Lernen beginnen
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Whole villages were wiped out by the floods. Lernen beginnen
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to destroy, remove, or get rid of something completely
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Whole villages were wiped out by the floods. Lernen beginnen
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to destroy, remove, or get rid of something completely
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