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Examples of decisions that a person may have to make in their life start learning
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whether to go to university or not and which one to go / what subject to study; what career path to take; whether to change jobs; what car / house to buy; what town / country to live in;
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more examples of decisions that a person may have to make in their life start learning
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whether to get married / have children / get divorced; what to do about problems in a friendship / relationship
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It was a tough job. They asked some tough questions. Recently she’s had a tough time. It’s tough being married to a cop. be tough on somebody (= make things difficult for someone) The divorce was tough on the kids. start learning
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difficult difficult or involving problems
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key items of vocabulary from the texts start learning
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thrift, lumpy, stashed, deposit slip, gust, tracks, stroller, heartbroken, allegedly, surveillance
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wise and careful use of money
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com altos e baixos [colchão]
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stash: to store something secretly somewhere
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A gust of wind blew our tent over. start learning
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a sudden strong movement of wind
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A deposit slip is a small written form that is sometimes used to deposit funds into a bank account. A deposit slip indicates the date, the name of the depositor, the depositor's account number, and the amounts of checks, cash, and coin being deposited.
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Never try to cross the track. start learning
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the two metal lines that a train travels on SYN railway line linha férrea, trilho(s) [de ferrovia]
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a chair on wheels in which a small child can be pushed along SYN buggy British English carrinho (de bebé) Em inglês britânico diz-se buggy ou pushchair
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very sad because of something that has happened destroçado, de coração partido
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the group’s alleged connections with organized crime start learning
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supposed to be true, but not proved
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under surveillance Police have the man under surveillance. start learning
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when someone is being watched, for example by the police or by doctors
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someone who is not in your family who shares a bedroom with you, for example at college
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a long comfortable piece of furniture on which you can sit or lie
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a beat-up car, bicycle etc is old and in bad condition
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I'm looking for something to support my family. start learning
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Her face wasn't covered so I recognise her immediately. start learning
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Anne McQuinn's father or her uncle
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She said, "I have a alot of money in that couch and I really need it". start learning
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I'm incredible grateful, and my three other kids are too. start learning
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The woman whose baby Delroy Simmonds saved.
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It was hard for him. I think that's why he came in with with his brother. start learning
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Sergeant Tom Landers or another police office.
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Look, there's something in here. start learning
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You shouldn't have done that. start learning
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Gerry Comber/Anne McQuinn's father
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We laid it all out and we were screaming. start learning
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one of the three roommates
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