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He was floored by the news that his boss had quit. to floor. to make someone feel so surprised and confused that they cannot react. start learning		Él estava anonadado o pasmado por la noticia de que su jefe había renunciado.
The question floored him completely. to floor. to make someone feel so surprised and confused that they cannot react. start learning		La pregunta lo dejó pazmado por completo.
undertaker... The local undertaker did the funeral arrangements. start learning		director o directora de funeraria.
Hearse. is a large car that is used for carrying a coffin to a grave. Carrosa, coche fúnebre. start learning		Carrosa.
funeral home. start learning		La funeraria. - - (funeraria casa).
to croak. to make the deep, harsh sound that a frog makes. We could hear the frogs croaking by the pond. start learning		croar, cantar de las ranas.
lily. water lily. start learning		lirio. (planta que crece sobre el agua).
finger pads. start learning		yemas de los dedos.
deaf. start learning		sordo. sorda.
dumper truck. (US). start learning		camión de bolteo. (Estados Unidos).
dump truck. (UK). start learning		camión de bolteo. (Reino Unido)
outer space. The area beyond Earth's atmosphere. start learning		espacio exterior.
copper. start learning		cobre.
basin. a bathroom sink or kitchen sink. (UK). start learning		lavamanos. fregadero. (REINO UNIDO).
life preserver. start learning		camara salva vidas. preservador de vida.
door lock. start learning		cerradura de la puerta.
clay. start learning		barro, arcilla.
She (lifted/picked) (up) the lid of the box. start learning		Ella levantó la tapa de la caja........ She (...) (...) the lid of the box.
reef. start learning		arrecife.
She lifted her hands to the sky. start learning		Ella levantó sus manos a el cielo.
storekeeper. (US) or. shopkeeper. (UK) someone who owns or manages a shop or store. start learning		tendero.
She lifted the child up onto her lap. start learning		Ella levantó liftio al niño Arriba en su regazo.
hawk. start learning		halcón.
He bent to pick up his hat. start learning		Se inclinó para recoger su sombrero.
Pick up the ball!. start learning		Recoge la pelota!.
vulture. start learning		zopilote, buitre.
She picked the child up onto her lap. start learning		Ella levantó al niño en su regazo.
beak. bill. start learning		pico.
She always picks her baby up when he cries. start learning		Ella siempre levanta a su bebé cuando él llora.
a stain. a spot. start learning		una mancha.
The tablecloth had a couple of spots, stains. start learning		El mantel tenía un par de manchas.
The red wine stained the carpet. to stain. start learning		El vino tinto mancho la alfombra. manchar.
to stain. to leave a mark on something, to be marked or damaged by a stain. start learning		manchar.
goatherd. start learning		cabrero. cuidador de cabras.
The (goat- - - -) is ill today. El cabrero está enfermo hoy. start learning		The (goatherd) is ill today.
mare. start learning		La yegua.
Better put your overcoat on - there's a nip in the air tonight. start learning		Es mejor que te pongas tu abrigo - hara bastante friesco esta noche.
Certainly there's a nip in the air. start learning		Definitivamente hace bastante fresco. - - - - - - (- -) there's a nip in the air. Definetly... Surely... Certainly.
to hamper. The project was hampered by the fucking republicans restraints. start learning		obstaculizar. (Hampear)... El proyecto se vio obstaculizado por las restricciones de los pinches Republicanos.
hamper. start learning		bote o cesto de la ropa sucia.
tadpole. is a small creature that becomes an adult frog or toad. start learning		renacuajo.
(in the US). wastebasket. or wastepaper. (in the UK). wastepaper basket... She tossed the wrapper into the wastebasket. start learning		cesto o bote de los papeles cagados.
Crow. or Raven. start learning		Cuervo.
seniority. start learning		señoría. antigüedad.
Band-Aid. start learning		curita.
to get over. to get better. It took her months to get over the shock of Richard leaving. start learning		recuperarse (de una enfermedad).
allowance. a monthly allowance for household expenses. start learning		mesada, paga, subsidio, pensión.
front desk. or reception desk. You have to ask to the receptionist at the front desk. start learning		mostrador de resepción.
chop sticks. start learning		palillos chinos.
foggy. start learning		neblinoso.
straight hair. start learning		pelo lacio.
go over. to review. to look at or study (something) again in order to correct it, learn it, etc. Let's go over the instructions. An actress going over her lines. She went over her notes for the speech. start learning		revisar, repasar.
to shut off. to shut something off. to stop a machine working, or to stop the supply of something. Shut the engine off. Oil supplies have been shut off. start learning		apagar, cerrar.
tighten. His hand tightened around his mother arm. start learning		apretar.
to loosen. He loosened his tie. start learning		aflojar.
Aunt Emely stopped to pick up some groceries for supper ........ supper. start learning		cena ligera, refigerio.
grocery store. start learning		tienda de abarrotes. tienda de comestibles.
convenience store. start learning		Tienda de conveniencia. mini super.
embarrassed. ashamed. She felt embarrassed about undressing in front of the doctor. start learning		apenado, avergonzado.
janitor. (in the US). The school janitor. start learning		Conserje, encargado de limpieza y mantenimiento de un edificio. (en Estados Unidos)
caretaker. (UK). Janitor (US). ---- The school caretaker. start learning		Portero, encargado de limpieza y mantenimiento de un edificio. (en el Reyno unido).
Stock clerk. Stock clerk, is a worker in a stockroom who is in charge of the materials and goods stored in a grocery store, hardware store, etc. start learning		empleado de almacén. empleado de existencias de almacen.
Let me forward this email to you. start learning		Déjame reenvíarte este correo a ti.
Please forward my mail to my new address. start learning		Porfavor renviame my correo a mi nueva direccion.
put back. The books had been put back neatly on the shelf. start learning		poner algo de regreso en su lugar.
grocer. grocer, is a person who sells food and other supplies for people's houses. Ask your local grocer if he sells organic fruits and vegetables. start learning		abarrotero, bodeguero, tendero.
to go backpacking. start learning		ir de excursión con mochila. backpacking, is to hike or travel with a backpack. After college, she backpacked through/around Europe.
hiking. start learning		ir de excursion, excursionismo en las montañas.
jogging. start learning		correr trotando ?.
rafting. the activity of traveling down a river on a raft. start learning		ir a pasear en balsa.
sailing. the sport or activity of traveling on water in a sailboat. start learning		ir a pasear en velero.
skating. start learning		Patinaje.
walking. the activity of walking for exercise Walking is good exercise. start learning		ir a caminar. (para ejercicio).
thesis. start learning		tesis.
horn. start learning		claxon (de un carro).
seat belt. start learning		cinturón de asiento de seguridad.
windshield. start learning		parabrisas.
windshield wipers blades. start learning		escobillas limpia parabrisaswindshield wipers blades. - - escobillas limpia parabrisas.
a claim. an official request for something (such as money) that is owed to you or that you believe is owed to you. You'll need to file an insurance claim to pay for the damage. make a claim on your insurance policy, start learning		una reclamacion.
on the fringe(s) of ........ They lived on the fringe of the forest. on the fringe(s) of. =on the outer edge of something. start learning		en los bordes de, en las orillas de, en las margenes de.
They lived on the fringe of the forest. start learning		Ellos viven el las orillas del bosque.
insurance adjuster. start learning		ajustador de seguros. liquidador de seguros. (persona que decide cuanto sera pagado en una perdida.
to allocate. Money from the sale of the house was allocated to each of the children. start learning		repartir., distribuir.
allocate. We need to determine the best way to allocate our resources. start learning		distribuir, repartir, Allocatear.
Have enough funds been allocated to finance the project?. start learning		¿Se han asignado fondos suficientes para financiar el proyecto ?.
assets. start learning		activos, bienes de un negocio.
to assess. The tests are designed to assess a child's reading skills. start learning		tasar, evaluar.
flequillo. (En Inglaterra). start learning		fringe.
bangs. start learning		flequillo. (En US).
fringe benefit. start learning		beneficio adicional.
fringe... a lampshade with a fringe. start learning		borde con hilos o colguijes. franja con hilos o colguijes.
fringe... a fringe around the throw pillow. start learning		borde ó franja con hilos o colguijes.
wage... Emmy makes a huge wage. start learning		salario. salario.
We need to assess whether the system is working. start learning		Necesitamos evaluar si el sistema esta funcionando.
I can not help it!. start learning		¡No puedo evitarlo!.
I can't help thinking about it. start learning		No puedo evitar pensar en eso.
I can not help falling in love with you. start learning		(No puedo ayudar enamorarme de ti). - - - - - No puedo evitar enamorarme de ti.
heron. start learning		garza.
The hare is much like the rabbit. much like=used for emphasizing that people, things, situations etc are very similar. start learning		La liebre es MUHO GUSTAR muy parecida al conejo.
Hare. start learning		Liebre.
The zebra is much like the donkey. much like=used for emphasizing that people, things, situations etc are very similar. start learning		La cebra es muy parecida al burro.
The interior of the house was much like the outside – ugly and dilapidated. much like= Muy parecido como al. used for emphasizing that people, things, situations etc are very similar. start learning		El interior de la casa era MUCHO COMO el exterior-fea y deteriodado.
swan. start learning		cisne.
hamster. a small animal covered in fur with a short tail and large spaces in each side of its mouth which are used for storing food. start learning		hámster. animal parecido a un raton.
budgie. is a small Australian parakeet). start learning		periquito Australiano.
nun. start learning		monja.
priest. start learning		sacerdote.
friar. start learning		fraile.
monk. start learning		monje.
sniper. start learning		francotirador.
Olmedo said, I'd like you to take over during my absence Kika. ------ to TAKE OVER. start learning		Tomar el mando, quedarse a cargo. to take control, to be in charge of something.
to get crabby. or to get grouchy. (in a bad mood). start learning		Ponerse malhumorado, de mal humor.
I get grouchy or crabby if I don't get enough sleep. start learning		Me pongo de mal humor si no duermo lo suficiente.
Some "remnants" of a crab, probably eaten by a bird. start learning		Agunos restos de una jaiva o cangrejo, probablemente comidos por un pajaro.
Why not use these "remnants" of wood for kindling?. start learning		Porque no usar estos restos de madera para encender fuego.
to croak. start learning		croar, cantar de las ranas.
We could hear the frogs croaking by the pond. start learning		Pudimos oir las ranas cantando por el estanque.
remnant. start learning		remanente, resto, sobrante. usualmente plural.
to hamper. start learning		Hampear, obstaculizar.
Bad weather could hamper our search efforts. start learning		El mal tiempo podria obstaculizar nuestros esfuerzos de busqueda.
Construction is hampering traffic on the highway. start learning		La construcción esta obstaculizando el trafico en la autopista.
to be floored. start learning		quedarse plasmado, quedarse anodadado.
Oil supplies have been shut off. start learning		Las reservas de petroleo han sido cerradas.
Shut the computer off. start learning		Apaga la computadora.
restraint. a way of limiting, controlling, or stopping something. start learning		restraintrestricción, limitación, trava, control.
The government has imposed restraints on imports. start learning		El gobierno ha impuesto restricciones sobre importaciones.
His angry response showed a lack of restraint. start learning		(de el). Su molesta respuesta mostro una falta de control o restriccion.
oil rig. start learning		plataforma petrolífera. plataforma petrolera.
The project was hampered by the fucking republicans restraints. start learning		El proyecto fue obstaculizado por las restricciones de los pinches republicanos.
She lifted up the lid of the box. or She picked up the lid of the box. start learning		Ella levantó la tapa de la caja.
Beak. Bill. start learning		EL pico. (de las aves).
football pitch. football pitch. (UK). start learning		campo de fútbol. (REINO UNIDO).
briefs. start learning		calzoncillos. (de hombre). bragas.
cubby. OR cubbyhole. start learning		cuchitril. armario.
to put something back. start learning		poner algo de regreso en su lugar.
Remember to put the vacuum cleaner back in the closet after you've used it. start learning		Recuerda poner de regreso la aspiradora en el closet despues de que la haigas usado.
The books had been put back neatly on the shelf. start learning		Los libros habian sido puestos de regreso ordenadamente sobre el estante.
Apagar el motor. start learning		Shut the engine off.
The school will assess the students' progress each year. start learning		La escuela evaluará el progreso de los estudiantes cada año.
We need to assess whether or not the system is working. start learning		Necesitamos evaluar ó tasar si o no el sistema esta funcionando. We need to (- -) whether or not the system is working.
After the hurricane, officials assessed the town's need for aid. start learning		Despues del huracan, oficiales evaluaron o tasaron las necesidades del pueblo para ayuda.
The tests are designed to assess a child's reading skills. start learning		Los examenes estan designados para evaluar o tasar las habilidades de lectura de un niño.
She felt embarrassed about undressing in front of the doctor. start learning		Ella se sintió apenada acerca de desvistiendose enfrente del doctor.
He doesn't embarrass easily. start learning		El no se apena facilmente.
We are waiting for the finance department to confirm how it will allocate funding. ----- to allocate. start learning		Estamos esperando a que el departamento de finanzas confirme cómo distribuirá los fondos. distribuir, repartir.
Money from the sale of the house was allocated to each of the children. start learning		Dinero de la venta de la casa fue distribuido a cada uno de los niños.
We need to determine the best way to allocate our resources. start learning		Necesitamos determinar la mejor manera para distribuir nuestros recursos.
We're planning to go backpacking in a national park this summer. start learning		Estamos planeando ir de excursion con mochila en un parque nacional este verano.
Let's go over the instructions. start learning		Vamos a repasar las instrucciones.
dilapidated. equals in very bad condition because of age or lack of care. start learning		en ruinas, dilapidado, deteriorado.
The interior of the house was much like the outside–ugly and dilapidated. start learning		El interior de la casa era muy parecido al exterior-orrible y deteriorado.
She was living in a dilapidated and old apartment building. start learning		Ella estava viviendo en un deteriorado y viejo edificio de apartamentos.
The hotel we stayed in was really dilapidated. start learning		El hotel en el que nos quedamos estaba realmente deteriorado.
cowpuncher, cowhand. start learning		vaquero, vaquera.
groin. start learning		la ingle.
That guy’s a slime. start learning		Ese tipo es un baboso.
cheetah. is a large wild cat that lives in Asia and Africa and that can run very fast. start learning		chita. guepardo.
Spaniard. Person born in Spain. Spaniard. start learning		Español, Española. Persona nacida en España.
slimy. start learning		lodoso, fangoso, baboso, viscoso.
bovine. relating to the family of cows, ox, buffalo, etc. start learning		bovino.
slime. start learning		cieno, fango, lodo. limo.
sieve. start learning		colador con agarradera - - - - strainer, sieve, collander.
Colander. start learning		Colador. Para colar spaguetti.
swirl. start learning		remolino.
panties. start learning		pantalestas, bragas. en los EE.UU.
vest. start learning		chaleco.
blazer. start learning		chaqueta.
knickers. (UK.). start learning		pantaletas, bragas. En el Reino Unido.
zaftig. start learning		regordeta mona.
toupee. hairpiece. start learning		peluquín.
baggage check area. baggage check=security inspection of luggage. start learning		Equipaje de checkeo area, area de revisión, area de inspección de equipaje.
check in counter. start learning		Checar Adentro Mostrador. Mostrador para registrarse. (en el hotel, aeropuerto, etc.).
customs declaration form. start learning		forma de declaracion aduanal.
boarding pass. start learning		pase de abordaje, boleto de abordaje.
customs and immigration, or just, customs. We went through customs at the airport without any difficulty. start learning		La aduana.
customs officer. start learning		oficial de aduanas. oficial aduanal.
to pick out. It took her an hour to pick. or pick out what to wear. start learning		escoger.
baggage claim area or baggage reclaim area. start learning		area, zona de recogida de equipaje.
flashers... emergency flashers. turn the emergency flashers on. start learning		las luces intermitentes, (luces de precausion de un vehiculo.
hail. start learning		granizo.
to hail a cab. to hail a taxi. start learning		hacerle la parada a un taxi.
my daughter (hailed) a taxi for me. start learning		Mi hija Jeiled (Paró) un taxi por mi.
a hoe. to hoe. start learning		azadon, azadon.
earmuffs. start learning		orejeras para el frio.
customs declaration form. start learning		forma de declaracion aduanal. formulario de declaración de aduanas.
to slip by. As the hours slipped by start learning		pasar rapidizimamente. (como el tiempo).
check in counter. start learning		mostrador para registrarse.
casserole dish. start learning		caserola, reflactario de vidrio para ornear. casserole dish= a deep dish used for baking meat and noodles.
down vest. start learning		chaleco tipo chamarra relleno de plumaje.
windbreaker. start learning		el rompevientos.
saucepan. start learning		cacerola. cazuela, olla.
grater. start learning		rallador.
steamer. start learning		olla para cocer al vapor. - - - (steameadora).
turn signal. or blinker. (in the US). indicator. (in the UK). start learning		la direccional. (luz para dar vuelta de automóvil).
lamb chops. start learning		chuletas de cordero.
rack. rack. roasting rack. start learning		(parrilla, rejilla). (para asar en la estufa).
paring knife. start learning		cuchillo para pelar.
baggage check. start learning		(Baggage Checkeo). inspección de equipaje.
booth. start learning		mesa, con dos sillones acolchonados.
whisk. start learning		batidor de huevos de alambre (que se le da vueltas).
crucible tongs. start learning		(tenazas cruzables) en forma de tijeras para poner alimentos en el asador.
pot holders. start learning		las agarraderas para agarrar cosas calientes.
rolling pin. start learning		el rodillo para hacer tortillas de arina.
relish. start learning		salsa de pepino.
grilled cheese sandwich. start learning		sandwich de queso a la parrilla.
fry basket. start learning		canasta freidora para las papas.
hostess. start learning		anfitrion, anfitriona del restaurante.
waiter. server. start learning		mesero. camarero.
waitress. server. start learning		mesera. camarera.
carry the tray. start learning		cargar, llevar la bandeja de comida o bebidas.
busperson or busboy. start learning		garrotero. ayudante del mesero.
place setting. start learning		el lugar en la mesa con todos los cubiertos. - - - 1. set place, 2. place setting. 3. setting.
slacks. start learning		pantalones de vestir.
trousers. start learning		pantalones (de cualquier clase).
soup bowl. start learning		tazón hondo, para la sopa.
meadow. or prairie. start learning		la pradera.
three piece suit. start learning		traje de vestir (de 3 piezas. Saco, chaleco y pantalon del mismo color).
tights. start learning		Miré la foto y diga como se dice: (los mayones, medias de colores).
trench coat. start learning		Gabardina.
swimming trunks. start learning		chorts para nadar.
cover-up. start learning		bata de playa.
underwear. start learning		ropa interior. (en general).
underpants. start learning		calzoncillos, flojos para hombre.
swimsuit. or bathing suit. start learning		(traje de baño) de mujer.
undershirt. start learning		(playera de tirantes blanca) que va bajo la camisa de vestir.
long underwear. start learning		ropa interior de invierno. Larga pordebajousar
jockstrap. or athletic supporter. start learning		la trusa donde se pone la concha que proteje los huevos.
girdle. a long strip of cloth worn tied around the waist, especially in the past. start learning		(faja elastica para hacer cintura) que usa la mujer.
garter belt. start learning		(liguero), para sostener las medias de la mujer.
camisole. start learning		camisola. blusa lijera de mujer que usan debajo de una blusa.
eggplant. a somewhat egg-shaped vegetable with usually purple skin. start learning		berengena (fruta morada en forma de huevo o calabacita.
celery. a vegetable that is grown for its long light green stems. start learning		Apio.
The celery juice contains two stalks of celery. start learning		el jugo de apio contiene dos tallos de apio.
plums. a round, juicy fruit that has red or purple skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a hard seed at the center. start learning		ciruelas (las rojas grandotas).
turnips. start learning		nabos.
squash. start learning		calabasita, amarillosa larga que se come no tan tierna.
corned beef. a beef that has been preserved in salt water. a slice of corned beef. start learning		carne dejada en concerva con sal y agua. que luce como jamon.
tripe........ is the stomach of an animal (such as a cow or ox) that is eaten as food. start learning		el menudo, mondongo.
Roaster ... or ... Broiler. __________________ a young chicken that is suitable for broiling. start learning		pollo tierno listo ya para asar o para hornear. (rouster) ó broiler)
broiler oven. is the part of an oven that becomes very hot and that food is placed under to be broiled. Put the chicken under the broiler. start learning		Broilear horno de la estufa de mero abajo. Suena como: Hermanotrailer.
slip. is a small mistake. Enrique iglesias performance was very good except for a few minor slips. start learning		pequeño herror, desliz.
Enrique Iglesias performance was very good except for a few minor slips. start learning		La actuacion de Enrique Iglesias fue muy buena ecepto por unos pequenos herrores.
to hatch. We watched the chicks hatch. start learning		nacer, salir del cascaron.
We watched the chicks hatch. start learning		Vimos los pollitos salir del cascaron.
waistband. start learning		la cintura del pantalon.
to hatch. is to bring a birds or chickens eggs to life by sitting on them. The hen hatched three eggs this week. start learning		empollar.
The hen hatched three eggs this week. start learning		La gallina empollo tres huevos esta semana.
to swing. He swings briskly (equals energetically) along the basketball court bouncing the ball skillfully. start learning		balancearse, balanceo.
Michael Jordan swings briskly along the basketball court bouncing the ball skillfully. start learning		Michael Jordan (escriba:) se BALANCEA enérgicamente alo largo de la cancha de basketball rebotando la pelota habilmente. briskly=, enérgicamente.
limb. is a tree branch. The landscaper cut some low hanging limbs off the tree to make it easier to walk underneath the tree. start learning		limbrama larga de arbol, extremidad.
A broken limb fell on the street this morning. start learning		Una rama quebrada cayo en la calle esta manana.
quotation marks. start learning		las comillas. (para resaltar algo importante entre comillas).
Geothermal energy. is energy from the heat inside the Earth, usually carried to the surface by superheated water and steam. start learning		energia geotermal. geotermica.
to remain. means to stay after others are gone. He remained to guard the camp while others went to look for food. start learning		permanecer.
figurine. is a small model of a human, usually made of clay or porcelain. start learning		figurilla. el mono de adorno.
Swap meet. flea market. is an event in a public place where people sell their unwanted possessions, often from the backs of their cars. start learning		La garra, la pulga, el bazar.
Margaret sold all her old shoes and clothes at the swap meet last sunday. start learning		Margaret vendio todos sus viejos zapatos y ropa en la garra el domingo pasado.
to slip in. The burglar slipped in through an open window. start learning		meter, meterse sin que se note.
Did you notice the way she managed to "slip in" a reference to her famous brother. start learning		Notaste la manera en que ella se las arrego para RESBALAR ADENTRO una referencia A su famoso hermano.
twig. is a small thin branch of a tree or bush, especially one removed from the tree or bush and without any leaves. We collected dry twigs to start the fire. start learning		palitos de una rama, ramitas.
to slip in. Then just slip in the casset and you're ready to start recording. start learning		poner, meter.
Obama usually SLIP IN one or two jokes during a talk just to liven things up a bit. start learning		Obama usualmente METE RAPIDAMENTE una o dos bromas durante una charla solo para animar las cosas un poco.
SLIP DOWN - - - - Richard slipped down into the driving seat. Kaztenni slipped down into the pool every hot day. slipear, dejarse caer. start learning		Mr Sliper Downy said that Richard Voughn (- -) DOWN into the driving seat - - - - - - - - - - DIVE, SLIP, FALL. Dejarse caer.
to collate. to arrange (sheets of paper) in the correct order to collate information. to collate papers. start learning		ordenar papeles, documentos.
to slip up. to do something wrong, to make a mistake. I added the numbers, but the total was wrong; I slipped up because I forgot to add tax. start learning		Cagarla, meter la pata.
Turn in. is a verb that you use to say that you go to bed. Well, it's getting late, I think I'm going to turn in now. start learning		meterse a la cama. irse a dormir.
caregiver. is someone who looks after a person who is young, old or ill. We need to hire a caregiver to take care of my grandmother. start learning		cuidadora, niñera, nana.
We need to hire a caregiver to take care of my grandmother. start learning		Necesitamos contratar una cuidadora para que cuide a mi abuela.
to babysit. if you or someone else babysit, you take care of someone's baby or child while that person is out, usually by going to their home. start learning		cuidar a un niño ó bebe.
I babysit for Jane on Tuesday evenings while she goes to her yoga class. start learning		Yo voy a cuidar los niños por Jane los Martes por la tarde mientras ella va a su clase de Yoga.
salesclerk. is someone who serves customers in a shop. ask the salesclerk about the price. start learning		dependiente, despachador, empleado de un negocio.
seaweed. is a green, brown or dark red plant that grows in the sea or on land very close to the sea. start learning		algas marinas. la hierva marina.
servicewoman. is a woman who belongs to the armed forces. She was abroad as servicewoman in the army. start learning		mujer militar.
bud. is a small part of a plant, that develops into a flower or leaf. It was springtime and the fruit trees were in bud. tulip bulbs. garlic bulbs. start learning		capullo.
Freudian slip. a word or phrase, said accidentally, which is different from what you intended to say, and which seems to show your true thoughts. start learning		herror al hablar. herror freudiano.
The husband made a Freudian slip by calling his wife by his mother's name. start learning		El esposo hizo un herror al hablar al llamar su esposa por el nombre de su mama.
The cat slipped out through the open door. ---------- to SLIP OUT. start learning		escabullirse sin ser visto, salirse sin ser visto.
to shiver. if you shiver you shake a little the body from cold, fear, excitement, etc. (syns.) to tremble, to quiver. start learning		titiritiar, escalofrio.
She was shivering as she waited for a bus in the snow. start learning		Ella estava titiritiando mientras espero por un autobus en la nieve.
sand dune. start learning		montaña de arena en la playa o decierto hecha por el viento.
long sleeved shirt. start learning		camisa con manga larga.
short sleeved shirt. start learning		camisa con manga corta.
disposal. is the throwing away or dumping of something unwanted. the disposal of trash. start learning		descarga, disposicion (de basura, desechos, etc.).
slip away. or slip off. -------- We managed to (slip away or slip off) without attracting notice. start learning		escaparse. pelarse.
That night Oviedo "slip off" or "slip away" to the bar for a quick drink. start learning		Esa noche Oviedo se escapo ala barra por un trago.
shore. start learning		la costa, la orilla. (del mar).
slip into. or slip on. He quickly slipped his trousers on and went to answer the door. start learning		ponerse algo, resbalarse algo (como ropa, zapatos, etc.).
mountain peak. start learning		el pico de la montaña.
to slip through... Nurses were vetted strictly but a few negligent ones slipped through. start learning		escabullirse através, pelarse.
Nurses were vetted strictly but a few negligent ones slipped through. start learning		Enfermeras fueron imvestigadas extrictamente pero unas pocas negligentes se escabulleron.
long skirt. start learning		falda larga.
short skirt. start learning		falda corta.
slip. a small piece of paper that has a specified use or purpose. a slip of paper. a slip of paper. start learning		pedazo, pedazito de papel.
We should gather up small twigs for the campfire. start learning		Deberiamos juntar ramitas para la fogata de campo.
weedwacker. is a pole like instrument with a thread at the bottom that spins to cut weeds. start learning		La cortadora de zacate de las orillas.
The cat burglar slipped in through an open window. start learning		El ladrón de vecindario se escabulló através de una ventana abierta.
She was abroad as servicewoman in the army. start learning		Ella estubo en el extranjero como mujer militar en el ejercito.
cat burglar. start learning		ladrón de vecindario.
grill. She put the hamburgers on the grill. start learning		azar a la parrilla. y parrilla. (para azar afuera).
grill. start learning		azador. (para azar afuera).
gurney. stretcher. start learning		La Camilla.
He quickly slipped his trousers on and went to answer the door. start learning		El rapidamente se puso sus pantalones y fue a contestar la puerta.
I added the numbers, but the total was wrong; I slipped up because I forgot to add taxes. start learning		Añadí los numeros, pero el total estaba equivocado; me (RESBALAR ARRIBA) equivoqué porque olvide añadir impuestos.
Then just slip in the cassette and you're ready to start recording. start learning		Entonces solo mete el cassette y tu estas listo para empezar a gravar.
Kaztenni slipped down into the pool every hot day. start learning		Kaztenni se deja caer en la alberca cada dia caluroso.
camper. start learning		camión para viajar o acampar con cama y todos los servicios adentro.
Prairie dog. is a small wild mammal that lives on the prairies of Canada and the US. start learning		marmota de las praderas.
petri dish. is a small clear round dish with a cover, which is used in scientific tests, especially for growing bacteria. start learning		placa de Petri.
platypus. a small animal from Australia that has a bill like the bill of a duck, webbed feet, and a wide flat tail. start learning		ornitorrinco. el ornitorrinco.
carousel slide projector. start learning		el carrusel, que refleja la luz de la pelicula en la pared.
mountan range. start learning		cordillera, rango, montañas en hilera.
out of focus. start learning		fuera del lente.
film. start learning		el rollo donde se graba una, (pelicula).
seedling. is a very young plant which has grown from a seed. start learning		plantita recien nacida que acaba de brotar de una cemilla.
courier. or messenger. start learning		mensajero.
plain blouse. start learning		la blusa plana, (lisa sin dibujos).
garter snake. start learning		culebra rayada.
to be at someone's disposal. to be available for someone use. I was at her disposal whenever she needed my advice. start learning		estar a la disposicion.
to give the slip. if you give the slip you get away from someone who is following you. start learning		darse la escapada.
exclamation mark. start learning		signo de exclamación.
........ outlet........ There's no electrical outlets here... A wall with many outlets. start learning		toma de corriente.
slip. a silk slip under her dress. is a piece of women's underclothes that looks like a dress or skirt. Full slip. half slip. start learning		Fondo (prenda de mujer).
walker. a frame that is designed to support someone (such as a baby or an injured or elderly person) who needs help walking. start learning		la andadera para bebe o para personas que necesitan ayuda al caminar.
lighthouse. a tower with a powerful light that is built on or near the shore to guide ships away from danger. start learning		el faro. la luz giratoria que avisa a los barcos.
to slip. to fall or almost fall because of slippery. She slipped on the wet grass. start learning		resbalarse.
plains. start learning		el llano, la llanura, la planisie.
beauty mark. birth mark. or mole. start learning		El lunar (en la piel).
assembler. start learning		ensamblador.
slip through the fingers. to be unable to catch or kept something. Norman let the championship slip through his fingers. start learning		irse de entre las manos.
stool. start learning		banco de 3 o 4 patas largas.
baby-sitter. start learning		la niñera.
comercial fisher. start learning		pescador comercial de oficio.
mover. start learning		empleado o compania de mudanzas.
sanitor worker. start learning		trabajador que recoje la basura en el camion de l basura.
a slip. is a movement or fall caused by slippery. a slip on a banana peel. a slippery surface. The bruise is from a slip on the ice. start learning		resbalón. un resbalón.
crosswalk. or pedestrian crossing. start learning		paso, cruce de peatones, paso de cebra.
mittens. start learning		guantes con cuatro dedos y el pulgar para el frio.
insane asylum. or mental hospital. start learning		manicomio.
beehive. start learning		panal, o nido de abejas, o avispas.
Dish rack. start learning		Escurridor de platos.
defendant. start learning		Acusado (en un tribunal)... Defendante.
cruce escolar. start learning		school crossing.
district attorney. or prosecuting attorney. start learning		el fiscal. el fiscal de distrito.
court reporter. start learning		reportero de la corte. el escribiente. que escribe todo en una corte.
be released. start learning		ser liberado. salir en libertad.
courtroom. courtroom. start learning		la sala del tribunal. sala de justicia.
sentence the defendant. start learning		sentenciar al acusado.
tidal wave. start learning		el maremoto.
el ticket de transferencia para abordar otro autobus o tren. start learning		transfer. or transfer ticket. is a ticket that allows a passenger on a bus or train to continue traveling on another bus or train.
teething ring. start learning		la mordedera. (para las ensias del bebe).
training pants. start learning		pañales de entrenamiento.
cloth diapers. start learning		Pañales de tela.
diaper pins. start learning		alfileres para abrochar los pañales.
diaper pail. start learning		el bote, el cubo de los pañales sucios.
baby bottle. start learning		el biberón.
nipple. start learning		el chupón de una mamila. o el pezón.
pacifier. start learning		el chupón.
rattle. start learning		la sonaja.
cleats. start learning		calzado deportivo, tacos, tachones, zapatos de fútbol.
burglary. start learning		robo domiciliario.
airplane crash. start learning		accidente de aviación. accidente aereo.
blizzard. start learning		tormenta de nieve.
token. start learning		la ficha, el vale.
Fare card ... or ... Farecard ....... a farecard act as a digital wallet. is our electronic fare card which acts like a “digital wallet.” This unique card contains a microchip that stores your cash balance directly onto your card. Fares are automatically deducted each time you pay to ride, just like a debit card. start learning		tarjeta prepagada y con saldo para trasbordar. Justa Tarjeta.
taxi stand. start learning		caseta de la parada del taxi.
no outlet. start learning		sin salida.
cab driver. or taxi driver. start learning		taxista. chofer de taxi.
to get into the taxi. start learning		subirse al taxi.
to get off the taxi. start learning		bajarse del taxi.
to get off the highway. start learning		salirse del highway.
to hail a taxi ........ She went out onto the street to hail a taxi. start learning		llamar, parar un taxi.
mugging. start learning		asalto. atraco.
pail. start learning		cubo, balde, bote, cubeta.
double boiler. start learning		la olla doble para coser al vapor.
fire hydrant. or fireplug. start learning		el hidratante para los bomberos.
to pick the baby up. start learning		recoger al bebé.
to drop off the baby. start learning		dejar al bebé.
paper. is a piece of writing that is done for a course at a school. He handed in a paper [essay] about the nesting habits of birds. start learning		el ensayo (de redaccion).
high-rise building. or skyscraper. start learning		el rascacielos.
traffic light. start learning		semáforo.
curb. start learning		el borde, el cordon de la banqueta.
parking meter. start learning		parquímetro.
copy center. start learning		centro de copiado. centro de copias.
print shop. start learning		la imprenta.
street light. start learning		la lampara de la calle, el farol, la luz de la calle.
garbage truck. garbage truck. start learning		camion de la basura.
optician. start learning		óptico, óptica, oculista.
food court. start learning		puestos de comida rapida.
escalator. start learning		la escalera electrica.
(US). baby carriage. (UK). Pram. start learning		Bebe carruaje. La carreola, Cochecito. (para bebes chicos o recien nacidos).
(US). Stroller, Baby Buggy. (UK). Pushchair. start learning		La carreolita, Silla empujadora de bebes., (para niños ya grandes).
childcare worker. start learning		trabajador de la guarderia.
rocking chair. start learning		mecedora. la silla mecedora.
rock the baby. start learning		mecer al bebé.
high chair. start learning		la silla alta donde come el bebe. la periquera.
baby bib. start learning		el babero, para el bebe.
potty seat. start learning		el pequeño toilet para entrenar a los bebes a cagar.
pleypen. start learning		el corralito.
baby carrier. start learning		el portabebé. el portador de bebé.
baby backpack. start learning		la mochila, el arnes para cargar al bebé.
wipes. start learning		toallitas humedas.
atraco, asalto, robo. start learning		mugging.
disposable diapers. start learning		pañales desechables.
cot. (camp bed). start learning		catre, cama dobladiza.
bunk. a narrow bed attached to a wall on a ship, train, etc. start learning		(cama individual, litera) en un barco, tren, cabaña, etc.
a pipe made of lead. a pipe made of lead. a heavy and soft metal that has a gray color. The screen was made of lead to prevent X-rays from passing through. start learning		plomo.
Plaintiff. start learning		Pemandante.
muff. (Slang). start learning		bello pubico de mujer.
boat slip. start learning		el atracadero para los botes o barcos.
stool. start learning		excremento duro.
firefly. start learning		luciérnaga.
a pipe made of lead. start learning		Una pipa hecha de plomo.
Anthill. start learning		Hormiguero.
leaflet, pamphlet, or brochure. start learning		folleto. panfleto.
landmine. start learning		(tierra mina). mina terrestre.
mole. start learning		topo.
pie pan. start learning		Molde, sartén para hornear (pie).
to claw. - - - - Antonny tried to claw his face with her fingernails. start learning		Dar un zarpazo, arañar, razguñar.
Antonny tried to claw his face with her fingernails. start learning		Antonia intentó arañar su cara con las uñas.
The news just floored me. the champion floored Close with an uppercut" to floor: to knock (someone) to the ground, especially with a punch. start learning		Las noticias me acaban de dejar asombradó...... (Las noticias solo suelo me). The champion floored Packio with an uppercut.
Sepulturero. start learning		gravedigger.
undertaker. start learning		Director de funeraria.
to go backpacking. start learning		ir de excursión con mochila.

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