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

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