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Question		Answer
Live start learning		He prefers going to a live concert instead of listening to the album at home.
Gig start learning		The band are doing a gig in Sheffield on Nov 12.
Fan start learning		He's a big fan of Elvis Presley.
Particular start learning		In this particular case no one else was involved.
Computer start learning		The information is stored on the computer.
DVD start learning		The film is now on DVD.
Have friends round start learning		I had some friends round for dinner last night.
Guitar start learning		Her brother plays the guitar in a band.
Theatre start learning		We went to the theatre to see The Lion King last week.
Yoga start learning		She does yoga every Monday.
Relax start learning		I just want to sit down and relax for a bit.
Close start learning		My brother and I are very close.
Tend start learning		People tend to need less sleep as they get older
Switch off start learning		I switch off by listening to music.
Bring up start learning		He was brought up by his grandparents.
Activity start learning		My free time activities include hiking and climbing.
Vary start learning		My taste in music varies depending on my mood.
Subculture start learning		The article is about music subcultures.
Like-minded start learning		The festival was a chance to meet like-mindedpeople.
Bond start learning		New mothers need time to bond with their babies.
On its way out start learning		I think buying music on CD is on its way out – I download everything now.
Average start learning		He's an average student.
Reaction start learning		What was Jeff's reaction when you told him about thejob?
Impression start learning		I got the impression that she wasn't very happy with her job.
Behaviour start learning		It is important to reward good behaviour.
Base something on start learning		Their impressions were based on the clothes they wore.
Style-conscious start learning		The style-conscious mods of the 1960s dressed very neatly.
Roam around start learning		The dogs are allowed to roam around.
Scooter start learning		The mods rode around on their scooters.
Passing start learning		Michael watched the passing cars.
Rocker start learning		The rockers used to fight with the mods.
Identify start learning		The aircraft were identified as American.
Grease start learning		The rockers used to grease their hair.
Punk start learning		Punks would dye their hair pink.
Terrorise start learning		My dog likes terrorising rabbits when we go out onwalks.
Granny start learning		My granny made me this jumper.
Come across start learning		He comes across as a very intelligent sensitive man.
Be associated with start learning		There are some problems associated with this type of treatment.
Cultural start learning		There are very real cultural differences between our two societies.
Tribe start learning		Tribes today are looser and broader than before.
Loose start learning		The tribes today are looser than before.
Broad start learning		The show aims to reach the broadest possible audience.
Access start learning		Music is accessed very differently these days.
Stream start learning		Today records are streamed or downloaded.
Download start learning		The games can be downloaded free from the internet.
Explore start learning		Nowadays it is easy to explore all kinds of music.
Openness start learning		An openness to music is now a natural part of being young.
Observe start learning		Scientists have observed a drop in ozone levels.
Participate start learning		Some members refused to participate.
Pride start learning		He wore his medals with pride.
Aggression start learning		Television violence can encourage aggression in children.
Statement start learning		The type of car you drive makes a statement about you.
Odd start learning		It was an odd thing to say.
Exaggerate start learning		He believes that the political aspect was exaggerated.
It's difficult to exaggerate the importance of sleep. start learning		It's difficult to exaggerate the importance of sleep.
Desire start learning		She expressed a desire to visit us.
Mass start learning		Email has made mass mailings possible at the touch of a button.
Underground start learning		The most underground metal or hip-hop can be found not just on the internet.
Metal start learning		He likes listening to heavy metal music.
Hip-hop start learning		The kids in the area are all into hip-hop.
Restricted to start learning		The biggest change to pop tribes is that they are no longer restricted to young people.
Audience start learning		The show attracts a regular audience of about 20 million.
Powerful start learning		Their motorbikes were very powerful.
Expand start learning		Sydney's population expanded rapidly in the 1960s.
Consequence start learning		Many believe that poverty is a direct consequence of overpopulation.
Mainstream start learning		All kinds of music are now found in the mainstream.
Make up for start learning		I'll buy you dinner to make up for being late.
Taste start learning		He asked about my taste in music.
Stage start learning		He's doing really well at this stage in his career.
Adulthood start learning		It's a stage people go through before adulthood.
Experience start learning		If you experience any fever or dizziness contact your doctor.
Track start learning		There are ten great tracks on their new album.
Cassette start learning		My parents used to listen to music on cassettes.
Lack start learning		There is a lack of information available about climate change.
Visible start learning		The outline of the mountains was clearly visible through the window.
Overlap start learning		Youngsters are finding that their music taste overlaps with their parents'.
Rebellious start learning		All teenagers are rebellious in some way.
Overtime start learning		We're working overtime to get the job finished.
Editor start learning		The music editor is on sick leave this week.
sick leave start learning		I'm going on leave this afternoon. I'll be back next week.
Appear start learning		It appears to be time for us to go.
Appear start learning		She has already appeared in a number of films.
Think about start learning		I think about my ex-boyfriend a lot.
Think start learning		I think you're being unfair.
Depend on sb start learning		I'm depending on him to organise everything.
Depend on start learning		Choosing the right bike depends on what you want to use it for.
Taste start learning		This cake tastes delicious. well done!
Taste start learning		Joe's tasting the soup.
Take off start learning		Mary was a bit jealous when Jack's career started taking off.
Take after start learning		Jenni really takes after her mother.
Take up start learning		Roger took up painting for a while but soon lost interest.
Take over start learning		Tom took over after the band's manager left.
Take back start learning		You'd better take back that unkind remark.
Be familiar with start learning		Are you familiar with this type of machine?
Promote start learning		Is this a good way for artists to promote their music?
Drum up start learning		The organisation is using the event to drum up new business.
Session start learning		Josh Freese is a very successful session drummer based in Los Angeles.
Unique start learning		Every person's fingerprints are unique.
Sell out start learning		Sorry tickets for tomorrow's show have sold out.
Available start learning		Tickets are available from the box office.
Snare drum start learning		A fan was allowed to take one of Josh Freese's a snare drums home.
Release start learning		The new game will be released online in February.
Varied start learning		My music tastes are quite varied.
Personal start learning		Italian food is my personal favourite.
Reccomandation start learning		I often discover bands through personal recommendations.
Stuff start learning		I've got some sticky stuff on my shoe.
Be into sth start learning		I'm into the same music as my friends.
Mainly start learning		The workforce at the hospital is mainly made up of women.
Share start learning		The three of us shared a taxi home.
Show off start learning		He couldn’t resist showing off his skills on the tennis court.
Bother start learning		I don’t usually bother with Twitter or Facebook.
Miss out start learning		Prepare food in advance so you don’t miss out on thefun!
Come out start learning		Artists will tell you when they've got a song coming out.
Have in common with start learning		I found I had a lot in common with these people.
Sociable start learning		My little brother is quite shy whereas my older brother's very sociable.
Influence start learning		Several factors are likely to influence this decision.
Be obsessed with start learning		A lot of young girls are obsessed with how they look.
Creative start learning		I think artists are at their most creative when they are just starting out.
Jazz start learning		My parents used to go to a jazz festival every year.
Insurance broker start learning		Sarah Collins is an insurance broker.
At heart start learning		Let's face it. we're all romantics at heart.
Fondly start learning		It's a time that I look back on fondly.
Haircut start learning		Punks often had outrageous haircuts.
Personality start learning		Unfortunately the illness can lead to changes inpersonality.
Roots start learning		Recently I've decided to return to my punk roots.
Hang around with start learning		The people I hang around with are much older thanme.
Perform start learning		Chenier and the band are performing at the SilverPalace tomorrow.
Extend start learning		Kasabian have extended their tour to include extradates.
In advance start learning		The tickets are expected to sell out far in advance.
Stage start learning		She is on stage for most of the play.
Characteristic start learning		Natural imagery is a defining characteristic of hiswork.
change your mind start learning		He father tried to persuade her to change her mind.
Accurate start learning		The guide tries to give a fair and accurate description of each hotel.
Relative start learning		The relative methods of both approaches have to be considered.
Relative start learning		I spent the holidays at my relatives' house in the countryside - it was lovely.
Caution start learning		We must proceed with caution and not make hasty decisions.
Comfort start learning		The temperature in the pool was too low for comfort.
Comfortable start learning		The bed was so comfortable. I didn't want to get up!
Drama start learning		Maggie's life is always full of drama.
Dramatic start learning		Some of the most dramatic events in American history happened here.
Emotion start learning		Her voice was full of emotion.'t buy much new music - I just share my friends' files.
Emotional start learning		She provided emotional support at a very distressing time for me.
Generosity start learning		I shall never forget the generosity shown to me by the people of Bataisk in Russia.
Generous start learning		She's always very generous with birthday presents.
Harm start learning		Put that vase on a high shelf away from harm.
Harmful start learning		Smoking is harmful to your health.
Hope start learning		When I first arrived in New York I was full of hope for the future.
Meaning start learning		Her studies no longer seemed to have any meaning.
Pessimist start learning		Don’t be such a pessimist!
Pessimistic start learning		I try not to be too pessimistic.
Prediction start learning		The data can be used to make useful economic predictions.
Predictable start learning		The snow had a predictable effect on traffic.
Reliability start learning		Reliability is the first quality I look for when choosing a new car.
Reliable start learning		My uncle was a quiet and reliable man.
Sympathy start learning		I have a lot of sympathy for her; she had to bring up the children on her own.
Sympathetic start learning		She is a sympathetic friend.
Lone start learning		What these kids need is love and support.
Lovable start learning		She's such a lovable child.
Oversimplify start learning		I don't want to oversimplify the situation.
Sum sb up start learning		I can sum him up in one sentence: He loves to have fun.
Outlook start learning		He's got a wonderful outlook on life.
Inconsistent start learning		The team's performance has been so inconsistent this season.
Contradictory start learning		The public is being fed contradictory messages about the economy.
Thrill-seeker start learning		The park's new roller coaster will please thrill- seekers.
Neatly start learning		People cannot be neatly divided into personality types.
Alter start learning		Our friendship hasn't altered much over the years.
Misconception start learning		There is a popular misconception that too much exercise is bad for you.
Ideal start learning		What do you think is the ideal number of children in a family?
Sibling start learning		I'm an only child - I don't have any siblings.
Competitive start learning		He is a very competitive person.
Jealousy start learning		Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy when she saw Paul with Suzanne.
Combination start learning		A combination of tact and authority was needed to deal with the situation.
Encourage start learning		Fleur encouraged Dana in her ambition to become a model.
Take seriously start learning		It's only a joke - don’t take it seriously.
Pressure start learning		The minister was under pressure to resign.
Treat start learning		She treats me like one of the family.
Impact start learning		We need to asses the impact of climate change.
Wise start learning		I think you were wise to leave when you did.
Depressed start learning		She felt lonely and depressed.
Enormous start learning		They gave her an enormous bunch of flowers.
Terrified start learning		Sid is terrified of heights.
Exhausted start learning		I was exhausted by the end of the journey.
Brilliant start learning		We think that's a brilliant idea.
Furious start learning		Her family are furious that her name has been published by the press.
Judge start learning		You should never judge a person by their looks.
Gifted start learning		She was an extremely gifted poet.
Mixed feelings start learning		I had mixed feelings about meeting Laura again.
Sibling rivalry start learning		A bit of sibling rivalry is completely normal.
Label start learning		The college had unjustly labelled him a troublemaker.
Efficient start learning		What is the most efficient way to organise the project?
Admire start learning		I really admire the way he brings up those kids on his own.
Determination start learning		Yuri shows great determination to learn English.
Coach start learning		My swimming coach is fantastic - I've improved so much this year.
Protective start learning		He's very protective of his younger brother.
Look uo to start learning		I've always looked up to Bill because of his courage and determination.
Capable start learning		I don’t think he's capable of carrying all those boxes.
Arty start learning		My cousin is very arty - he loves to paint draw and sculpt.
Conventional start learning		He is conventional in his approach to life.
Set your heart on start learning		She had set her heart on becoming a hairdresser.
Desperately start learning		I desperately wanted to act too.
Courage start learning		Gradually I lost the courage to speak out about anything.
Make it start learning		If we run we should make it before the show starts.
Talented start learning		Her brother is a talented actor.
Novelist start learning		John Grisham is a very successful novelist.
Broadcaster start learning		Will Self is a famous novelist and broadcaster.
get rid of start learning		It's time we got rid of all these old toys.
turn up start learning		Steve turned up late as usual
Value start learning		Shelly valued her privacy.
Intellect start learning		I've always admired her intellect and her ability to speak her mind.
Incredible start learning		The view is just incredible.
establish yourself start learning		He had three years in which to establish himself as Prime Minister.
the public eye start learning		I would hate to have a job in the public eye. I'm far too shy.
Cheque start learning		They sent me a cheque for £100.
Rescue start learning		Survivors of the crash were rescued by helicopter.
Underground start learning		She got lost on the underground.
Mature start learning		Cara still can’t accept that I'm now a mature woman with children.
sort out start learning		We need to sort out our camping gear before we go away
Filing start learning		We need to sort out the filing system.
get away start learning		I just wanted to get away from everything.
Founder start learning		Rupert Young is the founder of a charity.
Depression Lucy has suffered from depression in the past start learning		but counselling has helped her a lot.
give up start learning		I give up: tell me what the answer is.
Tearaway start learning		His car was wrecked by a couple of young tearaways.
self-conscious start learning		Jerry's pretty self-conscious about his height.
Regret start learning		Don’t do anything you might regret.
Upset start learning		Anna looks upset - have you spoken to her this evening?
on tour start learning		The Moscow Symphony Orchestra is here on tour.
split up start learning		Steve's parents split up when he was four.
Supportive start learning		My family were very supportive throughout my illness.
Scary start learning		The book is both scary and funny.
Cute start learning		That's really cute outfit.
get on start learning		I've always got on well with Henry.
be worth doing start learning		A lot of the small towns in this area are worth visiting.
Argumentative start learning		He quickly becomes argumentative after a few drinks.
step-father start learning		My step-father has three daughters.
Convinced start learning		I was convinced that we were doing the right thing.
Inspirational start learning		Jones is an inspirational figure in Welsh rugby.
Patient start learning		You'll just have to be patient and wait until I'm off the phone.
Accommodation start learning		The price for a package holiday includes flights and accommodation.
Placement start learning		The centre provides a job placement service.
Appropriate start learning		It would not be appropriate to discuss this now.
would be grateful if start learning		I'd be grateful if you could send me more details.
Suburb start learning		Don’t you get bored living in the suburbs?
Prompt start learning		Prompt payment is requested.
Doorstep start learning		He stood on the doorstep straightening his tie.
Confident start learning		Despite her disability Philippa is very confident.
Independent start learning		Now that my sons are more independent I have more time for myself.
Shy start learning		He was a quiet shy man.
Organised start learning		He is a very organised person.
Practical start learning		I try to be practical when planning business trips.
in chargé start learning		He asked to speak to the person in charge
Spontaneous start learning		The crowd gave a spontaneous cheer.
Deadline start learning		He missed the deadline for applications.
Imaginative start learning		I like people who are imaginative.
Focus start learning		He needs to focus more on his career.
Thoughtful start learning		It was really thoughtful of you to remember my birthday.
Realistic start learning		It's just not realistic to expect a promotion so soon.
Cautious start learning		You're too cautious when making decisions.
Argument start learning		She had a big argument with her husband.
Interest start learning		Her interests include walking and golf.
Education start learning		Education is very important to me so I'm training to be a teacher.
Career start learning		He realised that his acting career was over.
Possession start learning		I packed my oldest possessions in a suitcase.
Attitude start learning		As soon as they found out I was a doctor their whole attitude changed.
Astonished start learning		I was astonished by the result.
Irresponsible start learning		When it comes to money Dan is completely irresponsible.
Fascinated start learning		I was fascinated by the article.
out of touch start learning		I'm out of touch with modern celebrity culture - I don't understand it at all.
Affectionate start learning		Jo is very affectionate towards her.
Unimpressive start learning		Her test results were unimpressive.
Infrequent start learning		I make infrequent trips to the gym.
Inflexible start learning		Her inflexible attitude towards change has been a problem.
Unexpected start learning		The experiment produced some unexpected results.
bury your head start learning		I buried my head in my pillow
catch on television start learning		Try to catch the European Cup Final on television tomorrow.
Enrich start learning		Owning a pet can greatly enrich your life.
Passion start learning		He has a passion for football.
Fare start learning		Air fares have shot up by 20 percent this year.
Abroad start learning		I've never lived abroad before.
Borrow start learning		Can I borrow your pen for a minute?
Despite start learning		Despite all our efforts to save the school the authorities decided to close it.
Relieved start learning		She looked very relieved when she heard the news.
Madness start learning		It would be madness to drive all that way on your own.
Fortunate start learning		I've been fortunate to find a career that I love.
Confuse start learning		I always confuse you with your sister - you look so alike.
Obsession start learning		The game pachinko became a national obsession in Japan.
Dream start learning		He has the strangest dreams.
log on to start learning		You need to log on to access your emails.
Sensible start learning		She seems very sensible.
Employee start learning		The company has over one hundred employees.
Employer start learning		The shoe factory is the largest employer in this area.
Straightforward start learning		Installing the program on your computer is very straightforward.
Sob start learning		He began sobbing noisily.
Hurt start learning		I'm so sorry if you were hurt by my comments.
Disappointment start learning		He could see the disappointment in her eyes.
Enthusiasm start learning		They greeted the speakers with great enthusiasm.
Hug start learning		We hugged and promised to stay in touch.
Community start learning		The new arts centre will serve the whole community.
Tease start learning		Don’t get upset. I was only teasing.
be absorber start learning		They are delighted to become absorbed by something outside home.
Explosion start learning		Explosions of joy are normally thin on the ground.
thin on the ground start learning		Taxis seem to be thin on the ground.
Celebration start learning		If you follow a football team there are celebrations all the time.
Witness start learning		Witness the behaviour that tennis brings about at Wimbledon.
Damp start learning		Wipe the table with a damp cloth.
Squeal start learning		The children squealed with delight.
Spurt start learning		Water spurted through the whole in the dam.
Nightmare start learning		My little sister used to have terrible nightmares.
penalty shoot-out start learning		Liverpool's match against AC Milan went to a penalty shoot-out.
in a sweat start learning		I woke up from the nightmare in a cold sweat.
Tremble start learning		His lip started to tremble and then he started to cry.
Define start learning		What defines us as human is not only language.
Wealth start learning		The country's wealth comes from it oil.
Rehearsal start learning		We only had a couple of rehearsals before the performance.
Distraction start learning		I prefer studying in the library as there are too many distractions at home.
let down start learning		He had been let down badly in the past.
Emphasise start learning		The report emphasises the importance of improving safety standards.
Stressful start learning		Moving to a new house is a very stressful experience.
Domestic start learning		Unfortunately his domestic life wasn't very happy.
Worried start learning		She gave me a worried look.
Annoyed start learning		I'll be annoyed if we don't finish by eight.
Embarrassed start learning		Lori gets embarrassed if we ask her to sing.
mad about start learning		I've been mad about horses for most of my life.
Pony start learning		I used to have a pony when I was young.
Colleague start learning		She discussed the idea with some of her colleagues.
Persuade start learning		I finally persuaded her to go out for dinner with me.
keep up start learning		I used to speak French but I haven’t kept it up.
Relevant start learning		We received all the relevant information.
so far start learning		So far we have not had to borrow any money.
Regard start learning		I have always regarded you as a friend.
Therapy start learning		Music for me is a kind of therapy.
Mood start learning		You're in a good mood this morning!
Volume start learning		Can you turn the volume on the TV up? I can't hear it properly.
Cheerful start learning		Danny is always very cheerful.
Luxury start learning		He was leading a life of luxury in Australia.
Boutique start learning		She runs a boutique hotel in Brighton.
Accessory start learning		She bought accessories to match her dress.
worth the money start learning		The food was expensive but it was worth the money.
good value for money start learning		The lunch special is really good value for money.
waste of money start learning		The beach holiday was a total waste of money – it rained every day.
put your money where your mouth is start learning		If you think it's such a good idea why don’t you put your money where your mouth is?
have money to burn start learning		John won the lottery so now he's got money to burn.
not made of money start learning		I can't buy a new car - I'm not made of money you know
have more money than sense start learning		He's got more money than sense
short of money start learning		I'm a bit short of money this month.
be worth a fortune start learning		That watch must be worth a fortune.
money is tight start learning		Money was tight but we didn't mind because we were doing what we loved.
make ends meet start learning		When Mike lost his job we could barely make ends meet.
live within your means start learning		You should teach your children to live within their means.
in debt start learning		Nearly half the students said they were in debt.
on a budget start learning		Travellers on a budget might prefer to camp.
give away start learning		He gave most of his money away to animal charities.
credit card start learning		Can I pay by credit card?
standard of living start learning		Young people today have a higher standard of living than their grandparents' generation.
Charity start learning		Several charities sent aid to the flood victims.
Profit start learning		She sold her business and bought a farm with the profit.
Inherit start learning		He inherited a fortune from his grandmother.
Stall start learning		Tis business started on a market stall.
Rapidly start learning		Sarah rose rapidly in her company and became a manager when she was just 25.
take time out start learning		Liz always took time out to return to her first love
loads of start learning		Don’t worry there's loads of time.
Satisfying start learning		I find working in my garden very satisfying.
Loan start learning		I had to take out a loan to buy my car.
Case start learning		In many cases standards have improved.
Poverty start learning		Our foundation helps people living in poverty.
Operational start learning		The new system became operational in March.
Privileged start learning		Students from a privileged background have an advantage at university.
Appreciate start learning		We appreciate that caring for children is an important job.
Finance start learning		The concerts are financed by the Arts Council.
Security start learning		Parenting is about giving your child security and love.
Yacht start learning		I don’t think a yacht or a Ferrari would bring them happiness.
Graduation start learning		After graduation Nancy became an art teacher.
Ceremony start learning		We really enjoyed the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
Whereas start learning		The old system was fairly complicated whereas the new system is really very simple.
Publish start learning		They are publishing the dictionary on CD-ROM.
eye-catching start learning		The title of an advertisement needs to be eye-catching.
Precious start learning		We cannot afford to waste precious time.
user-friendly start learning		I need to find a user-friendly guide to computers.
Treasure start learning		The British Museum is full of treasures - many of the objects are priceless.
Resource start learning		Canada has vast mineral resources.
Volcano start learning		Pompeii was destroyed when the volcano erupted in 79AD.
Desert start learning		This area of the country is mostly desert.
mountain range start learning		It's a land of high mountain ranges and deep valleys.
Tropical start learning		They travelled through tropical rain forests.
Penguin start learning		The film Happy Feet was about penguins.
Seal start learning		There were a lot of grey seals on the rocks.
polar bear start learning		There are no polar bears in Antarctica.
South Pole start learning		They travelled across the ice to the South Pole.
Expedition start learning		Ernest Shackleton's expedition to the South Pole is very famous.
Survive start learning		Everyone except Shackleton survived the trip.
Battle start learning		We battled through the storm back to the house.
Nature start learning		We grew up in the countryside surrounded by the beauties of nature.
Record start learning		The American team set a new world record in the sprint relay.
break a record start learning		They were trying to break a world record.
Mentally start learning		It's important to prepare mentally for a trip like this.
physically fit start learning		She is young and physically fit so she has a good chance of completing the marathon.
Fit start learning		I swim twice a week to try and keep fit.
Route start learning		They took the most direct route home.
run out of start learning		They ran out of money and had to abandon the project.
Doubt start learning		I doubt we'll ever see him again.
Leader start learning		His air of confidence makes him a natural leader.
Ambition start learning		She had always had an ambition to be a pilot.
Bravery start learning		His bravery saved the woman's life.
get your head round start learning		I just can’t get my head round what's been going on here.
come face to face start learning		It was the first time he had come face to face with death.
put your foot in it start learning		I've really put my foot in it this time.
see eye to eye start learning		We didn’t exactly see eye to eye.
catch somebody's start learning		catch somebody's
eye start learning		As he drove through the city a billboard caught his eye.
keep an eye on start learning		Mary will keep an eye on the kids this afternoon.
keep a straight face start learning		I couldn’t keep a straight face when she said that.
get cold feet start learning		The plan failed after sponsors got cold feet
can't face start learning		I can't face going out tonight - I'm far too tired.
put your foot down start learning		You'll just have to put your foot down and tell him he can’t stay out on school nights.
Review start learning		Mark Kermode reviews new films for the BBC.
Veteran start learning		Leo Stone is a veteran of several polar expeditions.
Polar start learning		As our climate warms up the polar ice caps will begin to melt.
Descendant start learning		He was a direct descendant of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Compass start learning		Worsley took the compass Shackleton used.
marathon Juan ran the marathon in just under three hours. start learning		marathon Juan ran the marathon in just under three hours.
Hell start learning		Honestly the town centre is absolute hell on Saturday afternoons.
Navigation start learning		The team had a map and modern navigation equipment.
Endure start learning		It seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain.
Spare start learning		One of Shackleton's team fell seriously ill which luckily the 21st century team was spared.
Crevasse start learning		There were incredibly dangerous crevasses on the Beardmore Glacier.
Plateau start learning		They reached the Antarctic plateau.
Glacier start learning		The plateau was more difficult to cross than the glacier.
Climax start learning		The climax of the story is when they arrive at the place that Shackleton turned back.
Inspiring start learning		Dr King was a great orator and an inspiring leader.
Memorable start learning		We want to make this a truly memorable day for the children.
Relief start learning		I felt a huge surge of relief and happiness.
Reputation start learning		That judge has a reputation for being strict but fair.
Hero start learning		His father was a war hero a former fighter pilot.
Shipwrecked start learning		They were shipwrecked off the coast of Africa.
set off start learning		I'll set off early to avoid the traffic.
cabin cruiser start learning		He set off from Florida in his cabin cruiser.
Sail start learning		Three tall ships sailed past.
blow up start learning		It looks as if there's a storm blowing up.
Launch start learning		The Canadian police plan to launch an investigation into the deal.
Noodle start learning		Serve the meat with rice or noodles.
Ashore start learning		Seals come ashore to breed in the spring.
life guard start learning		He works as a lifeguard at the local swimming pool.
Shelter start learning		They are in need of food and shelter.
Bare start learning		She felt the warm sun on her bare arms.
Raft start learning		They built a raft to escape from the island.
fishing rod start learning		He has just bought a new fishing rod.
in the wild start learning		There are very few pandas living in the wild now.
Threat start learning		The fighting is a major threat to stability in the region.
Shock start learning		He was suffering from shock.
Frostbite start learning		I nearly got frostbite.
Hypothermia start learning		When they found the climbers they were suffering from hypothermia.
Panic start learning		He panicked when the car went out of control.
Faint start learning		Several fans fainted in the blazing heat at the festival.
Incydent start learning		Roads were sealed off because of a major incident.
Multiple start learning		She's published multiple articles on the subject of conservation.
Deafness start learning		Deafness is not a barrier to enjoying films or music.
Variation start learning		At this time of year there's not much variation in temperature - it's always warm and dry.
Soaking start learning		I got caught in the storm and am soaking wet.
Dense start learning		The jungle was so dense we worried that we would lose our way.
torrential rain start learning		The torrential rain last night caused severe flooding.
Freeze start learning		I froze and listened; someone was in my apartment.
storm out of start learning		He stormed out of the room.
like lightning start learning		Mitch moved like lightning and caught the little girl before she fell.
be icy with start learning		She was icy with me and refused to say hello.
cloud over start learning		His face clouded over in disappointment.
a face like thunder start learning		The boss had a face like thunder when he arrived this morning.
Avalanche start learning		Luckily nobody was injured in the avalanche.
Warning start learning		The weather forecast gave warnings of severe flooding this evening.
Instant start learning		We had an instant connection as soon as we met.
curl up start learning		I just wanted to curl up and go to sleep.
Packed start learning		My mouth was packed with snow.
lose it start learning		She completely lost it with one of the kids in the class.
be out of your mind start learning		He must have been out of his mind to employ her.
upside down start learning		To get the plant out of the pot turn it upside down and give it a gentle knock.
over the moon start learning		She's over the moon about her new job.
Misfortune start learning		It was a terrible misfortune but we're trying to be positive.
Trivial start learning		She writes about such trivial subjects.
Drown start learning		Many people drowned when the boat overturned.
Tremendous start learning		Suddenly there was a tremendous bang and the whole building shook.
Pitch start learning		The night was as black as pitch.
Violent start learning		There was a violent storm last night.
Anxious start learning		He was a bit anxious about the safety of the machinery.
Despairing start learning		She gave me a despairing look.
Unbearable start learning		The pain was almost unbearable.
Vision start learning		He had a clear vision of how he hoped the company would develop.
Grab start learning		I grabbed my bag and ran to catch the train.
Rail start learning		Several passengers were leaning against the ship's rail.
Shiver start learning		Jake stood shivering in the cold air.
Afloat start learning		Somehow we kept the ship afloat.
Vividly start learning		I can vividly remember the day we met.
after-effect start learning		I'm still not sure how long the after-effects will last.
Tornado start learning		John survived a tornado in Mississippi.
Twister start learning		Did you hear about the twister in Iowa last week?
Goods start learning		The goods train thundered past the towns.
Howl start learning		The howl of the wind was terrifying.
Shudder start learning		The ground shuddered as the tornado swept through.
Trailer start learning		The rain against the side of the trailer sounded like machine-gun fire.
Snap start learning		A twig snapped under my feet.
Consciousness start learning		David lost consciousness at 8 o'clock and only woke up a few hours later.
end up start learning		He came round for a coffee and we ended up having a meal together.
concussion He was rushed into hospital with concussion. start learning		concussion He was rushed into hospital with concussion.
Lung start learning		Smoking can cause lung cancer.
Cracked start learning		He escaped with a cracked rib and bruising.
Rib start learning		I think I might have broken a rib when I fell off my horse this morning.
Shattered start learning		The cup fell off the shelf and shattered on the floor.
Surgeon start learning		The surgeons managed to save his life.
Sew start learning		She sewed the two sides together.
Drizzle start learning		The rain isn't too bad - it's only drizzling.
Lightning start learning		I find storms with thunder and lightning really exciting.
dull ache start learning		She had a dull ache in her back.
lightning bolt start learning		There's not much left of the house after it was struck by a bolt of lightning.
Wound start learning		A nurse cleaned and bandaged the wound.
Complex start learning		It was a very complex relationship between two complex people.
Calculation start learning		Diana looked at the bill and made some rapid calculations.
Skid start learning		The car skidded as she turned onto the highway.
Emergency start learning		Lifeguards are trained to deal with emergencies.
(be) unsuccessful start learning		We have been unsuccessful in finding a new manager.
Discouraged start learning		A lot of players get discouraged and quit.
Impossible start learning		It's impossible to be accurate about these things.
Misunderstand start learning		They misunderstood our instructions and went the wrong way.
Advantage start learning		Younger workers tend to be at an advantage.
Disadvantage start learning		The disadvantage of the material is that it fades in strong sunlight.
Misread start learning		The doctor must have misread the notes.
Likely start learning		Snow showers are likely tomorrow.
Unlikely start learning		The weather is unlikely to improve over the next few days.
Impatient start learning		He turned away with an impatient gesture.
Regular start learning		Our regular opening hours are 10a.m. to 7p.m.
Irregular start learning		They work irregular hours.
Incapable start learning		He seemed incapable of understanding how she felt.
Heatstroke start learning		Heatstroke often occurs when the body is unable to control its temperature.
Dizzy start learning		I hate heights - they make me feel dizzy.
Tap start learning		I went up and tapped on the window.
Eventually start learning		He eventually escaped and made his way back to England.
flood back start learning		Memories of my time in Paris flooded back.
Snack start learning		Drinks and light snacks are served at the bar.
Organic start learning		The shop sells organic food.
be allergic to start learning		I'm allergic to feathers.
Diet start learning		She doesn’t eat a very healthy diet.
Strict start learning		He follows a strict vegetarian diet.
Vegetarian start learning		Let's go to the new vegetarian restaurant.
Vitamin start learning		Try to eat foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals.
well-balanced start learning		He makes sure he has a well-balanced diet.
Salt start learning		This might need some salt and pepper.
dairy-free start learning		She's on a dairy-free diet at the moment.
Honey start learning		Honey is a good natural sweetener.
Curry start learning		She ordered chicken curry for lunch.
Rice start learning		Serve the meat with plain boiled rice.
Chicken start learning		We’re having roast chicken for dinner tonight.
can't stand start learning		I can’t stand bad table manners.
Chilli start learning		Some people can’t stand the taste of chilli.
Spice start learning		I love food which has lots of spice in it.
Flavour start learning		Which flavour do you want - chocolate or vanilla?
Addictive start learning		Scientists say that chocolate can actually be addictive.
for the sake of start learning		He moved to the the seaside for the sake of his health.
Bitter start learning		Lemon cordial is bitter but refreshing.
Caffeine start learning		Avoid drinks with caffeine in them before bedtime.
Ingredient start learning		Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
Culture start learning		In our culture it is rude to ask someone how much they earn.
Recipe start learning		Have you got a recipe for tomato soup?
acquired taste start learning		Chillies are an acquired taste.
Sensation start learning		I felt a tingling sensation in my fingers.
Benefit start learning		I never had the benefit of a university education.
Evidence start learning		At present we have no evidence of life on other planets.
Raw start learning		Cabbage can be eaten raw.
Research start learning		It's a good idea to do lots of research before you buy a house.
Jaw start learning		Our jaws aren't strong enough to chew huge quantities of plants like chimpanzees.
Chew start learning		The meat's so tough I can hardly chew it.
Leisure start learning		Most people now enjoy shorter working hours and more leisure time.
Debate start learning		We had a really good debate about politics over dinner.
Rot start learning		The trees were cut and left to rot.
Hunter start learning		When humans learned to preserve meat it meant hunters didn’t have to bring back meat so often.
Digestive start learning		The development of cooking resulted in our digestive systems becoming much smaller.
Brain start learning		Our brains are much more developed than other animals'.
take place start learning		The next meeting will take place on Thursday.
Tradition start learning		It's tradition that the eldest son inherits the property.
Divide start learning		The book is divided into six sections.
ice age start learning		During the ice age most of Britain was uninhabited.
Similarity start learning		I can see the similarities between you and your sister.
self-service start learning		The atmosphere is more casual in a self-service restaurant.
Formal start learning		Will the dinner be very formal? Should we dress up smartly?
Common start learning		Bad dreams are fairly common among children.
Critic start learning		He has become a food critic.
Humus start learning		They suggested he grab some hummus from his usual Greek takeout.
Takeout start learning		He eats too many takeouts.
Reflective start learning		Always wear reflective clothes when you ride your bike at night.
Jar start learning		There was only half a jar of peanut butter left.
Olive start learning		I don't really like olives - they're so salty.
Artichoke start learning		There were jars of artichokes on the walls.
turn out start learning		To my surprise it turned out that I was wrong.
turn somebody away start learning		A year before he had been turned away from the half-empty restaurant.
Unaccompanied start learning		Unaccompanied children are not allowed on the premises.
squeeze somebody in start learning		The restaurant was full but the waitress squeezed him in.
Impress start learning		We were very impressed by the standard of his work.
Stare start learning		She stared at me in disbelief.
Cash start learning		You can pay with cash or with a credit card.
strike up start learning		I struck up a conversation with the girl sitting next to me.
Mousse start learning		I had chocolate mousse for dessert.
Arugula start learning		He recommended they try the arugula salad.
leather-bound start learning		He owned a leather-bound volume of Shakespeare's plays.
Softish start learning		The restaurant played softish jazz music.
Overly start learning		I'm not overly fond of cats.
sickly-sweet start learning		There were no sickly-sweet smiles.
Insulting start learning		He made several insulting remarks
Complimentary start learning		Please accept this complimentary dessert.
Tripe start learning		He was given a complimentary tripe stew.
Stew start learning		He didn’t know what was in the stew.
Intestine start learning		You can eat intestines - they're delicious with onions and peppers.
Foodie start learning		My boyfriend is a real foodie he loves to cook and to eat out.
Chef start learning		He's the chef at the new French restaurant.
extend a greeting start learning		The chef came over to extend a greeting.
Cuisine start learning		He knew a little about traditional Italian cuisine.
Cool start learning		She's pretty cool. violinist His younger sister is a brilliant violinist.
Media start learning		The scandal was widely reported in the national media.
Contestant start learning		He was a contestant on a TV game show.
Keen start learning		He told me he was keen to help.

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