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This is a prime example of 1930s architecture. start learning
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A man was being questioned in connection with her disappearance. start learning
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the fact of someone or something disappearing
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The film is alternately depressing and amusing. start learning
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in a way that involves two things happening or existing one after the other repeatedly
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They published an extract from his autobiography. start learning
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a particular part of a book, poem, etc. that is chosen so that it can be used in a discussion, article, etc.
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I hope they won't think I'm antisocial if I don't join them in the bar. start learning
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often avoiding spending time with other people
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Gradually, the author unfolds a fantastical tale. start learning
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to tell a story or explain something such as a plan
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The police investigated many clues, but they were all red herrings. start learning
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a fact, idea, or subject that takes people's attention away from the central point being considered
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There are many ways of tackling this problem. start learning
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to try to deal with something or someone:
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If you read the minutes of the meeting, they'll give you a broad outline of what was discussed. start learning
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a description of the main facts about something
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Many historians have taken it as the final chord in the symphony of colonialism, the denouement of the nationalist movement, the end of an era. start learning
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the end of a story, in which everything is explained, or the end result of a situation
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The subtitle of this biography is "The Making of an American". start learning
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a word, phrase, or sentence that is used as the second part of a book title and is printed under the main title at the front of the book
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It's just conceivable (= possible although difficult to imagine) (that) the hospital made a mistake. start learning
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possible to imagine or to believe
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The figures they have used are just not accurate. start learning
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correct, exact, and without any mistakes
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She immersed herself wholly in her work. start learning
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to involve someone completely in an activity
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She implored her parents not to send her away to school. start learning
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to ask someone to do or not do something in a very sincere, emotional, and determined way
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The house seems very solidly built. start learning
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Lea Anderson is a choreographer who believes in making dance accessible. start learning
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A succession of scandals and revelations has undermined the government over the past year. start learning
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a number of similar events or people that happen, exist, etc. after each other
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These columns have no function and are merely decorative. start learning
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She sat immobile, wondering what to do next. start learning
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not moving or not able to move
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They sell every flavor of ice cream imaginable. start learning
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possible, or able to be imagined
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Books on every conceivable subject lined one wall. start learning
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possible to imagine or to believe
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One of the drawbacks of living with someone is having to share a bathroom. start learning
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a disadvantage or the negative part of a situation
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Most of the journalists I know are/work freelance. start learning
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doing particular pieces of work for different organizations, rather than working all the time for a single organization
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His poetry conveys a great sense of religious devotion. start learning
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to express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood by other people
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The president has remained mute about plans to curtail the number of immigrants. start learning
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