💡 Example 💡 aband
aband (verb): Two brethren were their Capitaines, which hight Hengiſt and Horſus, well approov’d in warre, And both of them men of renowmed might; Who making vantage of their civill iarre, And of thoſe forreiners, which came from farre, Grew great, and got large portions of land, That in the Realme ere long they ſtronger arre, Then they which ſought at firſt their helping hand, And Vortiger enforc’t the kingdome to aband.
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aband (verb): Two brethren were their Capitaines, which hight Hengiſt and Horſus, well approov’d in warre, And both of them men of renowmed might; Who making vantage of their civill iarre, And of thoſe forreiners, which came from farre, Grew great, and got large portions of land, That in the Realme ere long they ſtronger arre, Then they which ſought at firſt their helping hand, And Vortiger enforc’t the kingdome to aband.
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🗣 Conversation 🗣
- Amelia, could you spare a few minutes?
- sure. What do you need?
- well, I wanted to let you know that I've put in my notice.
- really? Why?
- it's complicated. But basically it boils down to one thing. This company is downsizing and I can't continue working for a company that may let me go.
- but surely they won't fire you! You're one of the most experienced managers here!
- well, to be honest, there's another reason. I've got a better offer.
- well that's great news! Congratulations! Where will you be located?
- the head office is in New York, but I'll be dealing with overseas companies and flying to this side of the world from time to time.
- it'll be sad to see you go, but it sounds like you're found yourself a great opportunity.
- I have. I feel lucky. I look forward to dealing with overseas companies and at the same time having a chance to use English more.
- I'm sorry to bring this up, but would it be possible for you to write me a letter of recommendation before you go?
- of course I can. In fact, if there are other job opportunities at this new company, I'll recommend you personally.
- thanks. I appreciate that.
- Amelia, could you spare a few minutes?
- sure. What do you need?
- well, I wanted to let you know that I've put in my notice.
- really? Why?
- it's complicated. But basically it boils down to one thing. This company is downsizing and I can't continue working for a company that may let me go.
- but surely they won't fire you! You're one of the most experienced managers here!
- well, to be honest, there's another reason. I've got a better offer.
- well that's great news! Congratulations! Where will you be located?
- the head office is in New York, but I'll be dealing with overseas companies and flying to this side of the world from time to time.
- it'll be sad to see you go, but it sounds like you're found yourself a great opportunity.
- I have. I feel lucky. I look forward to dealing with overseas companies and at the same time having a chance to use English more.
- I'm sorry to bring this up, but would it be possible for you to write me a letter of recommendation before you go?
- of course I can. In fact, if there are other job opportunities at this new company, I'll recommend you personally.
- thanks. I appreciate that.
✳ scientific (adj)
Sounds:
- /ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪfɪk/
Forms:
- more scientific (comparative)
- most scientific (superlative)
scientific (adj) senses:
1. Of, or having to do with science.
2. Having the quality of being derived from, or consistent with, the scientific method.
3. In accord with procedures, methods, conduct and accepted conventions of modern science.
Sounds:
- /ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪfɪk/
Forms:
- more scientific (comparative)
- most scientific (superlative)
scientific (adj) senses:
1. Of, or having to do with science.
2. Having the quality of being derived from, or consistent with, the scientific method.
3. In accord with procedures, methods, conduct and accepted conventions of modern science.
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🗣 Conversation 🗣
- Is this the right counter to check in for this flight?
- Yes, it is. Please put your luggage on the scale.
- Your luggage is overweight. The free allowance for luggage is 20 kilos.
- Oh, can I keep this little suitcase as hand-luggage?
- OK, in this way it's just below the limit.
- Here's your ticket and your boarding card.
- All right. I will begin boarding soon.
- Is this the right counter to check in for this flight?
- Yes, it is. Please put your luggage on the scale.
- Your luggage is overweight. The free allowance for luggage is 20 kilos.
- Oh, can I keep this little suitcase as hand-luggage?
- OK, in this way it's just below the limit.
- Here's your ticket and your boarding card.
- All right. I will begin boarding soon.
✳ fabric (noun)
Sounds:
- /ˈfæb.ɹɪk/
Forms:
- fabrics (plural)
fabric (noun) senses:
1. (now rare) An edifice or building.
2. (archaic) The act of constructing, construction, fabrication.
3. (archaic) The structure of anything, the manner in which the parts of a thing are united; workmanship, texture, make.
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Sounds:
- /ˈfæb.ɹɪk/
Forms:
- fabrics (plural)
fabric (noun) senses:
1. (now rare) An edifice or building.
2. (archaic) The act of constructing, construction, fabrication.
3. (archaic) The structure of anything, the manner in which the parts of a thing are united; workmanship, texture, make.
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✳ fabric (verb)
Forms:
- fabrics (present, singular, third-person)
- fabricking (participle, present)
- fabricked (participle, past)
- fabricked (past)
fabric (verb) senses:
1. (transitive) To cover with fabric.
Forms:
- fabrics (present, singular, third-person)
- fabricking (participle, present)
- fabricked (participle, past)
- fabricked (past)
fabric (verb) senses:
1. (transitive) To cover with fabric.
💡 Example 💡 loo
loo (noun): I asked my loo to let me escort you in. I wanted a moment to thank you personally.” “There's no need.” “So you said before, but there is. And was. I'll take you in to Lieutenant Ricchio.”
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loo (noun): I asked my loo to let me escort you in. I wanted a moment to thank you personally.” “There's no need.” “So you said before, but there is. And was. I'll take you in to Lieutenant Ricchio.”
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✳ yard (noun)
Sounds:
- /jɑːd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /jɑɹd/ (General-American)
Forms:
- yards (plural)
- yard (UK, colloquial, plural)
yard (noun) senses:
1. A small, usually uncultivated area adjoining or (now especially) within the precincts of a house or other building.
2. (US, Canada, Australia) The property surrounding one's house, typically dominated by one's lawn.
3. An enclosed area designated for a specific purpose, e.g. on farms, railways etc.
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Sounds:
- /jɑːd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /jɑɹd/ (General-American)
Forms:
- yards (plural)
- yard (UK, colloquial, plural)
yard (noun) senses:
1. A small, usually uncultivated area adjoining or (now especially) within the precincts of a house or other building.
2. (US, Canada, Australia) The property surrounding one's house, typically dominated by one's lawn.
3. An enclosed area designated for a specific purpose, e.g. on farms, railways etc.
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