Unit 3.1

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dim
adj.
I saw a man in a dim light of the moon
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fairly dark or not giving much light, so that you cannot see well, opposit bright - przyćmiony, ciemny
dim
v.
I dimmed the lights, it was very romantic
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if a light dims, or if you dim it, it becomes less bright - ściemniać, przygasać
dread
v.
I’ve got an interview tomorrow and I’m dreading it
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to feel anxious or worried about something that is going to happen or may happen
dread
n.
Does the thought of flying fill you with dread?
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a strong fear of something that is going to happen or may happen - strach
pervade
v.
A spirit of hopelessness pervaded the country.
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if a feeling, idea, or smell pervades a place, it is present in every part of it - przenikać, owładnąć
shiver
v.
Jake stood shivering in the cold air
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to shake slightly because you are cold or frightened - drżeć, dygotać
persist
v.
to continue to do something, although this is difficult, or other people oppose it
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upierać się, nie ustępować
visibly
adv.
in a way that is easy to see or notice
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widocznie, wyrażnie
every cloud has a silver lining
idiom
I crashed my old car, but my new one is much nicer!' 'Every cloud has a silver lining.'
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every bad thing has a good side - nie ma tego złego, co by na dobre nie wyszło
what goes around comes around
idiom
You should always treat people with respect - what goes around comes around.
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what you do to other people will also happen to you
once bitten, twice shy
idiom
After I failed my driving test for the first time, I didn't want to take it again - once bitten, twice shy!
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when someone or something hurts, scares or upsets you, you then tend to avoid that person or thing/get hurt once, never try again
nothing ventured, nothing gained
idiom
I don't think I really have enough experience to get that job, but nothing ventured, nothing gained!
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Take risks or you will never achieve anything. Even if something is unlikely to succeed, it is worth trying it - nic nie ryzykuje, ten nic nie zyska
when in Rome, do as the Romans do
idiom
If everyone in the office wears casual clothes, remember that when in Rome, do as the Romans do.
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when you are in a different place, behave like the people there - Jeśli wejdziesz między wrony, musisz krakać jak i one
stupidly
adverb
I stupidly agreed to organize the party.
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not a very clever way to do something - głupio
naturally ≠ abnormally
adverb
Try to relax and breathe normally
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usually, in a normal way OPP abnormally - naturalnie ally nienormalnie
unfortunately
adverb
Unfortunately, I'm not able to help you.
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unluckily, used when you are mentioning a fact that you wish was not true - niestety
apparently
adverb
It's going to be hot this weekend, apparently.
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used to say that you have heard that something is true, although you are not completely sure about it - najwyraźniej
awkwardly
adverb
‘I’m very sorry about your sister, ’ he said awkwardly
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in a clumsy anduncoordinated way - niezgrabnie, niezręcznie, z zakłopotaniem
finally, eventually
adverb
It took some time, but eventually I found you.
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after a long time - w końcu / wreszcie
politely ≠ impolitely
adverb
‘Can I help you?’ she asked politely.
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behaving or speaking in a way that is correct for the social situation you are in, and showing that you are careful to consider other people’s needs and feelings - grzecznie, uprzejmie
whisper
v.
He leaned over to whisper something to her.
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to say something very quietly, using your breath rather than your voice - szeptać
yawn
v.
He looked at his watch and yawned.
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to open your mouth wide and breathe deeply because you are tired or bored - ziewać
gaze
v.
She sat gazing out of the window.
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to look at someone or something for a long time - wpatrywać się intensywnie
sigh
v.
Phil sighed heavily and shook his head.
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to take a deep breath and breathe out slowly and loudly because you are annoyed or unhappy - wzdychać, westchnąć
wander
v.
We spent the morning wandering around the old part of the city.
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to walk slowly across or around an area, usually without a clear direction or purpose - wędrować, włóczyć się, szwendać się
crawl
v.
The baby is just learning to crawl.
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to move on your hands and knees - raczkować, pełzać

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