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particular
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konkretny, precyzyjny (o osobie: wybredny)
beyond
it is an idiom, that has a lot of meanings
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beside (= stretches beside sth, = more than sth, = later than the particular time, = sth impossible, = too much/advanced for sm/sth) or as a noun sth not known (e.g. life sfter the death
recognition
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the act of remembering who somebody is when you see them, or of identifying what something is
word formation from RECOGNIZING
overtake
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to unexpectedly happen and affect (sm), to become greater than sth in a number, amount, iportance, lto go past a moving vehicle or person ahead of you because you are going faster than they are
orphanage
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a home for children who don't have parents
pour out of
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synonyms: spill, overflow, slop
accustom to
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become familiar with sth, get used to it
rough sleeping
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the state of not having a home and sleeping outside, especially on the streets of a town or city
perhaps
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synonym: maybe
approach
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= move near sm/sth in distance/ time, = offer, ask (especially to do, give sth) = come close to sth in amount/level/quality, start dealing with a problem/ task in a particular way
wander
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walk slowly without a particular sense (eyes: slowly looking at one thing and another), (about mind, thoughts) not being directed on sth, going in curve instead of a following a straight curse, to move away from place you should be/ people you are with
fend for yourself
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synonyms: look after, take care of yourself (without any other help)
settle down
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= get in a comfortable position (sitting/lying), start a quieter lifestyle / live in a one place
When are you going to get married and settle down? 😠😠😠
illiterate
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= not being able to read and write, = badly wrtitten (as by sm without much education), = about sm without any knowledge about a topic (e.g. computer illeterate)
vivid
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= abt memories, description: producing very clear pictures in mind, = about colours: very bright, = about sb's imaginatioj
shabby
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= about a buildings (objects: clothes, etc) a: in poor condition bc of how much they have been used, = about people: badly dressed in clothes they have worn a lot, = about behaviour: unreasonable, unfair, = INFORMALLY: NOT VERY GOOD
strike gold
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to find or do something that brings you a lot of success or money
weathered
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changed in colour or shape because of the effect of the sun, rain or wind
remotely
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= (usually in negative meaning): to a very slight degree/ synonym: slightly, = away from the place where a person usually works or worked in the past, using communications technology, = from a distance, = far away from places where other people live
grasp
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= a strong hold of somebody/something or control over somebody/something, = a person’s understanding of a subject or of difficult facts, = the ability to get or achieve something
venture
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= a business project or activity, especially one that involves taking risks
foul play
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= criminal or violent activity that causes somebody’s death, = dishonest or unfair behaviour, especially during a sports game
star-studded
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= including many famous performers
lifelong
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= lasting or existing all through your life
lifestyle
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= the way in which a person or a group of people lives and works
sedentary
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= (of work, activities, etc.) in which you spend a lot of time sitting down, = ((of work, activities, etc.) in which you spend a lot of time sitting down, = (of people or animals) that stay and live in the same place or area
life expectancy
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= the number of years that a person is likely to live; the length of time that something is likely to exist or continue for
circumstance
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=the conditions and facts that're connected w/ and affect a situation, an event/an action,= the conditions of a person’s life, especially the money they have,= situations and events that affect and influence your life and that're not in your control

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