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He was witty and very charming commencer à apprendre
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using words in a clever and funny way
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She has so many little affectations. commencer à apprendre
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behaviour or speech that is not sincere
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We spent a wonderful summer day on the edge of a dazzlingly beautiful lake. commencer à apprendre
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in an extremely attractive or exciting way
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She seemed cold and distant. commencer à apprendre
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used to describe someone who does not show much emotion and is not friendly
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Recent worries over the president's health have prompted speculation over his political future. | Prompt in doting sth. commencer à apprendre
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away from people and busy activities, and often hard to reach
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He is sometimes very abrupt with clients. commencer à apprendre
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using too few words when talking, in a way that seems rude and unfriendly
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przeciwstawiani przeciw sobie
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I'm weighing up my options before I decide to apply for the job commencer à apprendre
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to think carefully about the advantages or disadvantages of a situation before making a decision
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No amount of money can make up for the death of a child. commencer à apprendre
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to take the place of something lost or damaged or to compensate for something bad with something good
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He had been a strict father but was indulgent to/towards his grandchildren. commencer à apprendre
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allowing someone to have or do what they want, especially when this is not good for them
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Many graduates tell of months spent in search of gainful employment. commencer à apprendre
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providing money or something else that is useful
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We have been inundated with requests for help. commencer à apprendre
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to give someone so much work or so many things that they cannot deal with it all
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I took a plentiful supply of games to keep the children amused. commencer à apprendre
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If something is plentiful, there is a lot of it available
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She was utterly devastated when her husband died. commencer à apprendre
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You'll be sorely missed by everyone here, and we wish you success in your new job. commencer à apprendre
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We can hardly stand up let alone walk. commencer à apprendre
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If children grow out of clothes, they become too big to fit into them.
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While still at school she was clearly a budding genius. commencer à apprendre
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beginning to develop or show signs of future success in a particular area
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The new job will involve much less commuting. commencer à apprendre
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the activity of travelling regularly between work and home
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There's a striking contrast between what he does and what he says he does. commencer à apprendre
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very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attention
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Few observers believe that the treaty will bring a lasting peace to the region. commencer à apprendre
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continuing to exist for a long time or for ever
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A far-off place is a great distance away
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At the age of nine, he had the death of both parents to contend with. commencer à apprendre
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to have to deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation
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cope with, grapple with, wrestle with
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It seemed to happen all of a sudden - I felt dizzy and I just collapsed. commencer à apprendre
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