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a small building usually used for storage or shelter: commencer à apprendre
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The lawn mower is kept in the shed
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an area on the edge of a large town or city where people who work in the town or city often live: commencer à apprendre
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We drove from middle-class suburbs to a very poor inner-city area.
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The new house is not dissimilar (= is similar) to our old one, except that it's slightly bigger.
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based on the ideas that relate to a subject, not the practical uses of that subject: commencer à apprendre
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a way of behaving that is intended to deceive people: commencer à apprendre
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She made absolutely no pretence of being interested.
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not behaving or moving as expected: commencer à apprendre
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to describe or explain something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is: commencer à apprendre
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The impact of the new legislation has been greatly overstated.
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used to say that you do not think that something is very difficult to do or to understand: commencer à apprendre
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Choosing the best pension provider is not rocket science.
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earlier (than a particular time): commencer à apprendre
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I knew she was coming that afternoon because she had phoned beforehand to say so.
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too serious and full of importance: commencer à apprendre
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He's a pompous old prig who's totally incapable of taking a joke
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connected with literature: commencer à apprendre
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Her internationally acclaimed novel has won several literary prizes.
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This group is not representative of the population at large.
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lasting for only a short time: commencer à apprendre
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Fame in the world of rock and pop is largely ephemeral.
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behaviour that shows you think you are more important or more intelligent than other people: commencer à apprendre
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He looked at me with condescension and pity in his eyes
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very shocking and surprising: commencer à apprendre
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It costs a staggering $50,000 per week to keep the museum open to the public.
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to help to achieve something: commencer à apprendre
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My thanks to everyone who has played a part in saving the hospital.
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the reporting of a particular important event or subject: commencer à apprendre
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What did you think of the BBC's election coverage?
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