β³ something (noun)
Forms:
- somethings (plural)
something (noun) senses:
1. An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
2. An object whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g., from words of a song. Also used to refer to an object earlier indefinitely referred to as 'something' (pronoun sense).
Forms:
- somethings (plural)
something (noun) senses:
1. An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
2. An object whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g., from words of a song. Also used to refer to an object earlier indefinitely referred to as 'something' (pronoun sense).
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π£ Conversation π£
- What's wrong, Jerry? You look so upset.
- To be honest, I was just dumped.
- Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. You can go on a holiday cheer you up.
- No, thanks. I'm not in the mood for traveling.
- Come on. A trip will do you good. Are you doing anything this weekend?
- I was planning on doing a lot of wallowing.
- Well, my friends and I are planning on going to Shangri-La on Saturday. Do you want to come with us?
- Where is that?
- Not very far from here. We'll fly. It's about one and a half hours.
- What's there to see?
- There is a large canyon, vast grasslands, ancient forests and mountain lakes.
- Oh, sounds nice.
- Yes, the scenery there is breathtaking. I have some pictures at home. You can come over and take a look if you like
- Ok. Then I can make up my mind.
- What's wrong, Jerry? You look so upset.
- To be honest, I was just dumped.
- Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. You can go on a holiday cheer you up.
- No, thanks. I'm not in the mood for traveling.
- Come on. A trip will do you good. Are you doing anything this weekend?
- I was planning on doing a lot of wallowing.
- Well, my friends and I are planning on going to Shangri-La on Saturday. Do you want to come with us?
- Where is that?
- Not very far from here. We'll fly. It's about one and a half hours.
- What's there to see?
- There is a large canyon, vast grasslands, ancient forests and mountain lakes.
- Oh, sounds nice.
- Yes, the scenery there is breathtaking. I have some pictures at home. You can come over and take a look if you like
- Ok. Then I can make up my mind.
π Past Perfect π
He had written a letter to his friend before the party.
He had written a letter to his friend before the party.
π£ Conversation π£
- Marco has fallen off a ladder. I think he's hurt his back. What shall we do?
- We'd better not move him. I'll get the first-aider.
- Marco has fallen off a ladder. I think he's hurt his back. What shall we do?
- We'd better not move him. I'll get the first-aider.
β³ relief (noun)
Sounds:
- /ΙΉΙͺΛliΛf/
Forms:
- reliefs (plural)
relief (noun) senses:
1. The removal of stress or discomfort.
2. The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.
3. Release from a post or duty, as when replaced by another.
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Sounds:
- /ΙΉΙͺΛliΛf/
Forms:
- reliefs (plural)
relief (noun) senses:
1. The removal of stress or discomfort.
2. The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.
3. Release from a post or duty, as when replaced by another.
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β³ relief (adj)
Forms:
- more relief (comparative)
- most relief (superlative)
relief (adj) senses:
1. (of a surface) Characterized by surface inequalities.
2. Of or used in letterpress.
Forms:
- more relief (comparative)
- most relief (superlative)
relief (adj) senses:
1. (of a surface) Characterized by surface inequalities.
2. Of or used in letterpress.
π Past Perfect π
After he had left, I discovered a note he had left behind.
After he had left, I discovered a note he had left behind.
π‘ Example π‘ pet
pet (adj): Major Butler has a pet grievance and a pet aversion, which he forces on the reader in every chapter, and which becomes at last very wearisome.
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pet (adj): Major Butler has a pet grievance and a pet aversion, which he forces on the reader in every chapter, and which becomes at last very wearisome.
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π£ Conversation π£
- No-no-no, sorry! That's a handicapped parking space. Are you handicapped?
- No, but this is an emergency! Please!
- Sorry, but you'll have to park in a normal space.
- OK, OK, fine! Just open the gate!
- Be patient, miss. It'll just be a second.
- Thank god! A car's leaving. It's my turn!
- No-no-no, sorry! That's a handicapped parking space. Are you handicapped?
- No, but this is an emergency! Please!
- Sorry, but you'll have to park in a normal space.
- OK, OK, fine! Just open the gate!
- Be patient, miss. It'll just be a second.
- Thank god! A car's leaving. It's my turn!
π Future Perfect π
In a few months, he will have mastered the art of cooking.
In a few months, he will have mastered the art of cooking.
β³ container (noun)
Sounds:
- /kΙnΛteΙͺnΙ/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /kΙnΛteΙͺnΙ/ (General-American)
Forms:
- containers (plural)
container (noun) senses:
1. Someone who contains; something that contains.
2. An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported.
3. (transport) A very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods.
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Sounds:
- /kΙnΛteΙͺnΙ/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /kΙnΛteΙͺnΙ/ (General-American)
Forms:
- containers (plural)
container (noun) senses:
1. Someone who contains; something that contains.
2. An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported.
3. (transport) A very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods.
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π‘ Example π‘ abovedeck
abovedeck (adv): I wondered, sir, if you might like to accompany me abovedeck for some fresh air.
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abovedeck (adv): I wondered, sir, if you might like to accompany me abovedeck for some fresh air.
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