9. Słówka

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scowl
1. He scowled furiously (at her). 2. He scowled at me from behind his paper.
verb, noun - to look at someone angrily.
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patrzeć krzywo, patrzeć wilkiem / groźne spojrzenie
entourage, company / retinue
1. She arrived with her usual entourage of dancers and musicians. 2. An entourage of bodyguards. / The President was flanked by a retinue of officials.
noun - the group of people who travel with an important or famous person. / noun - the servants, officials etc who accompany a person of importance.
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świta, towarzystwo
sparkle
verb - 1. water sparkling in the sun. 2. Her eyes sparkled with excitement. / noun - There was a sparkle in his eyes.
verb - to shine brightly because of reflected light. / noun - the light from something reflecting on a shiny surface.
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mienić się, błyszczeć / błysk
drench
They went out in the rain and were drenched to the skin.
verb - to make something or someone completely wet.
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zmoczyć
dull
1. a dull place. / a dull person. 2. The clever children help the dull ones.
adj - 1. not interesting. 2. not bright.
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nieciekawy, nudny, tępy
faintly
She looked faintly surprised.
adv - slightly.
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słabo
adorn
1. The room was adorned with flowers. 2. Their house is adorned with beautiful antique ornaments.
verb - to decorate something.
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zdobić
veer
1. The car veered across the road to avoid hitting a small boy. 2. The car veered off the road and hit a tree.
verb - to suddenly change direction.
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skręcać
pant
He was panting heavily as he ran.
verb - to breathe quickly and loudly because it is hot or because you have been running, etc.
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dyszeć, sapać
brandish
1. He came running into the room, brandishing a gun. 2. He brandished the stick above his head.
verb - to wave something in the air, especially a weapon.
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wymachiwać

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