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      extremly beautiful or attractive; shocking or very impressive    inizia ad imparare
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      to give freedom or free movement to someone or sth    inizia ad imparare
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      the situation in which there is more than enough of sth    inizia ad imparare
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      to show or experience great surprise or admiration    inizia ad imparare
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      A person related to you who lived a long time ago    inizia ad imparare
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      wishing you had what another person has    inizia ad imparare
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      arranged or decided already and not able to be changed    inizia ad imparare
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      stały, niezmienny, ustalony   Do you pay your mortgage on a fixed or variable rate?  
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      used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more    inizia ad imparare
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      jedynie   I wasn't complaining, I merely said that I was tired.  
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      responsible for sth or someone    inizia ad imparare
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      in charge of (sth/someone)    odpowiedzialny za   The teacher put me in charge of organizing the project.  
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      in a strange and sometimes unpleasant way    inizia ad imparare
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      osobliwie, dziwnie   He looked at me most peculiarly.  
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      to discover or describe the exact facts about sth    inizia ad imparare
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      sprecyzować   Emergency workers are still unable to pinpoint the cause of the explosion  
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      seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed    inizia ad imparare
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      wiarygodny 
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      to care for a child until he or she is an adult, often giving him or her particular beliefs    inizia ad imparare
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      to move into a higer social position, or to improve your position at work    inizia ad imparare
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      climb up the career lader   
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      to give sth in order to provide or achieve sth together with other people    inizia ad imparare
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      przyczynić się   Her family has contributed $50, 000 to the fund.  
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      to make someone able to do sth, or to make sth possible    inizia ad imparare
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      umożliwiać   Computerization should enable us to cut production costs by half.  
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      take things a step further   
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      zdecydowana większość ludzi    inizia ad imparare
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      the vast majority of people   
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      to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less    inizia ad imparare
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      utrzymać, zachować   We have standards to maintain.  
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      to act according to what you have been asked by someone in authority    inizia ad imparare
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      być posłusznym   The soldiers refused to obey.  
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      having a lot of money or owning a lot of things    inizia ad imparare
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      With their natural resources they are potentially a very wealthy country.  
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      successful, usually by earning a lot of money    inizia ad imparare
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      dostatni 
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      especially of a business, job or activity) producing a lot of money    inizia ad imparare
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      dochodowy   The merger proved to be very lucrative for both companies.  
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      He was set upon by a vicious dog.  
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      to force someone to accept something, especially a belief or way of living    inizia ad imparare
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      nakładać, narzucać, dyktować   I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.  
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      to improve the quality, amount or strenght of sth    inizia ad imparare
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      wzmacniać, zwiększać   These scandals will not enhance the organization's reputation.  
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      to feel angry because you have been forced to accept someone or something that you do not like    inizia ad imparare
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      oburzać się; czuć się urażony czymś   She bitterly resented her father's new wife.  
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      the act of changing or making something change to its opposite    inizia ad imparare
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      odwrócenie, obalenie; porażka   He demanded a reversal of the previous decision; in a suprising reversal of reaction  
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      to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about    inizia ad imparare
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      wyznać, spowiadać   She confessed to her husband that she had sold her wedding ring.  
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      consisting of parts or things that are very different from each other    inizia ad imparare
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      różnorodny, niejednolity   Switzerland is a heterogeneous confederation of 26 self-governing cantons.  
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      to delay an event and plan or to decide that it should happen at a later date or time    inizia ad imparare
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      przełożyć na inny termin   They decided to postpone their holiday until next year.  
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      a long talk in which someone advises other people how they should behave in order to be better people    inizia ad imparare
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      kazanie   I really don't think it's a politician's job to go delivering sermons on public morality.  
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      existing as a natural or basic part of sth    inizia ad imparare
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      nieodłączny   I have an inherent distrust of lawyers.  
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      When the truth came out, there was public outrage.  
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      A shocking, morally unacceptable, and usually violent action    inizia ad imparare
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      pogwałcenie prawa   The bomb, which killed 15 people, was the worst of a series of terrorist outrages.  
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      to spend a lot of time in a place or with someone (informal)    inizia ad imparare
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      spędzać wolny czas   I've been hanging out backstage with the band.  
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      borykać się   I've been struggling to understand this article all afternoon.  
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      extremly funny and causing a lot of laughter    inizia ad imparare
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      still determined and enthusiastic, despite problems or no success    inizia ad imparare
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      nieposkromiony   Undaunted by the cold and the rain, people danced until 2 a.m.  
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      niemniej jednak; pomimo tego    inizia ad imparare
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      wyczerpać się   I've run out of milk/money/ideas/patience.  
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      to do something as promised or intended, or to satisfy your hopes or expectations    inizia ad imparare
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      spełnić, pełnić   She said the president had failed to fulfill his campaign promises.  
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      to consider or have an opinion about sth or someone    inizia ad imparare
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      uważać, traktować, wzgląd   Environmentalists regard GM technology with suspicion.  
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      to give money or goods to help a person or organization    inizia ad imparare
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      An anonymous businesswoman donated one million dollars to the charity.  
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      to use something in a way that helps you    inizia ad imparare
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      wyzyskać, wykorzystać   We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.  
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      If she doesn't want to go, nothing you can say will persuade her.  
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      to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something    inizia ad imparare
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      oszacować   They assessed the cost of the flood damage at £2,500.  
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      The overall situation is good, despite a few minor problems.  
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      to make someone familiar with new conditions    inizia ad imparare
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      przyzwyczaić   It takes awhile to accustom yourself to working at night.  
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      Upon her head she wore a black velvet hat.  
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      You didn't do anything wrong - you should have a clear conscience (= not feel guilty).  
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      the fact that there are many different ideas or opinions about something    inizia ad imparare
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      There is a wide diversity of opinion on the question of unilateral disarmament.  
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      to make or become well again, especially after a cut or other injury    inizia ad imparare
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      uzdrowić; zagoić się   The wounds were gradually healing (up).  
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      to receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died    inizia ad imparare
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      dziedziczyć   All her children will inherit equally.  
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      poświęcić   He left the Senate to devote more time to his family.  
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      to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed    inizia ad imparare
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      The agreement preserved our right to limit trade in endangered species.  
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      limited, especially by official rules, laws, etc    inizia ad imparare
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      Building in this area of town is restricted.  
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      showing kindness, care, and sympathy towards others, especially those who are suffering    inizia ad imparare
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      humanitarny   the humane way of dealing with  
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      left behind, or left without care and protection    inizia ad imparare
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      opuszczony   Shelters are full of abandoned pets.  
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      He got sick through overwork.  
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      dążyć do celu; ścigać, gonić    inizia ad imparare
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      The car was pursued by helicopters.   He decided to pursue a career in television.  
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      expected to happen, arrive, etc. at a particular time    inizia ad imparare
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      What time is the next bus due?  
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      When she calmed down, she was more coherent  
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      calm, serious, and controlled behaviour that makes people respect you    inizia ad imparare
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      dostojeństwo, godność   He is a man of dignity and calm determination.  
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      belief and confidence in your own ability and value    inizia ad imparare
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      She suffers from low self-esteem and it prevents her from pursuing her goals.  
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      drogocenny, wartościowy   These antiques are extremely valuable.  
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      a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant    inizia ad imparare
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      It gave me a real thrill to see her again after so many years.  
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      to collect several things, often from different places or people    inizia ad imparare
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      I went to several libraries to gather information about the plans. 
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      podatny; odpowiedzialny za    inizia ad imparare
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      The areas of town near the river are liable to flooding  
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      to direct attention toward something    inizia ad imparare
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      wytknąć, zwrócić uwagę   Angela pointed out some spelling errorsin my paper.  
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      to need something or make something necessary    inizia ad imparare
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      wymagać   Bringing up children often requires you to put their needs first.  
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      You must submit your application before 1 January.  
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      You'll have ample opportunity to ask questions after the talk.  
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      to represent or show something in a picture or story    inizia ad imparare
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      przedstawić, opisać   Her paintings depict the lives of ordinary people in the last century.  
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      They looked astonished when I announced I was pregnant.  
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      to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit    inizia ad imparare
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      przekraczać; przewyższać   The success of our campaign has exceeded our wildest expectations.  
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      to criticize something or someone strongly and publicly    inizia ad imparare
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      potępiać   The government's economic policy has been denounced on all sides.  
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      to not give enough care or attention to people or things that are your responsibility    inizia ad imparare
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      zaniedbać   She's been neglecting her studies this semester.  
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      to follow someone or something, usually to try to catch him, her, or it    inizia ad imparare
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      ścigać, tropić, iść czyimś śladem   The hunters spent hours pursuing their prey.  
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      to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of    inizia ad imparare
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      obchodzić się, traktować, kierować się   Who handles the marketing in your company?  
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      celowo   I'm sure he says these things deliberately to annoy me.  
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      the process of getting something    inizia ad imparare
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      nabycie; nabytek   Language acquisition (= learning a language without being taught) starts at a very young age.  
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      to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something    inizia ad imparare
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      The divorce affected every aspect of her life.  
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      I feel I've found/missed my true vocation.  
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      The hotel is in a tranquil rural setting.  
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      If he drops the course now, at best he’ll get an incomplete, and he could fail.  
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      upełnomocniać; upoważniać    inizia ad imparare
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      The first step in empowering the poorest sections of society is making sure they vote  
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      He is one of the leading proponents of capital punishment.  
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      They use special chemicals to accelerate the growth of crops.  
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      I attended the classes/seminars/lectures for a month or two.  
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      Don't be so silly - you're acting like a child!  
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      He has acquired a reputation for being difficult to work with.  
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      rozwiązać, pojąć, wyliczać    inizia ad imparare
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      It takes most people some time to figure out new software.  
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      The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree trunk in the road.  
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      The terrorists have seized 20 hostages and are threatening to kill one a day unless their demands are met.  
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      There has been a consistent improvement in her attitude.  
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      zasypiać, zmiażdzyć, przygniatać    inizia ad imparare
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      They were overwhelmed with/by grief when their baby died.  
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      smutek, żal, szczególnie po śmierci kogoś    inizia ad imparare
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      newspaper pictures of grief-stricken relatives  
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      The teacher is doubtful about having parents working as classroom assistants.  
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      przedsięwzięcie zawierające ryzyko    inizia ad imparare
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      She advised us to look abroad for more lucrative business ventures.  
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      zaszczepić pomysł, który ma silny wpływ na Ciebie    inizia ad imparare
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      My parents instilled in me a love of reading.  
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      It's no surprise she's leaving - she never really fitted in.  
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      Juventus overcame Ajax in a thrilling game.  
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      przerażenie, bać się, straszliwy    inizia ad imparare
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      He's dreading the exam - he's sure he's going to fail.  
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      to behave in a way that makes people believe that you have a particular characteristic    inizia ad imparare
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      She comes across really well (= creates a positive image) on television.  
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      The campaign is designed to make people less prejudiced about AIDS.  
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      have responsibility for, or be in charge of, obchodzić się z    inizia ad imparare
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      What do you hope to gain from the course?  
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      wyłaniać się, pojawiać się, wynikać    inizia ad imparare
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      The facts behind the scandal are sure to emerge eventually.  
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      We have enrolled eighty children in this day-care program.  
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      They planned to reduce staff and thus to cut costs.  
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      poprzedzać; mieć pierwszeństwo    inizia ad imparare
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      It would be helpful if you were to precede the report with an introduction.  
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      wpadać na kogoś nieplanowo    inizia ad imparare
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      We bumped into Amy when we were in town last week.  
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      I've just spotted Mark - he's over there, near the entrance.  
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      She's come up with some amazing scheme to double her income.  
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      prosperujący, kwitnący biznes    inizia ad imparare
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      In her writing she strove for a balance between innovation and familiar prose forms.  
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      It’s already a proven entity with a proven market.  
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      The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year.  
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      uzyskać poprzez kupienie, wytworzenie    inizia ad imparare
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      First editions of these books are now almost impossible to obtain.  
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      She has the knack of making people feel comfortable.  
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      What time do we set off tomorrow?  
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      Then I needed a second operation, which really set me back.  
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      napisać, wydrukować słowa, informacje, pomysły    inizia ad imparare
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      It’s often a lot of work to set your thoughts down on paper.  
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      a committed socialist/Christian/teacher  
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      I admit it was entirely my fault.  
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      wsiadać, starzeć się, mieć dobre relacje, radzić sobie    inizia ad imparare
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      We're getting on quite well with the decorating  
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      zasmucać, zmartwić, włożyć wkład w zrobienie czegoś    inizia ad imparare
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      You could have phoned us but you just didn't bother.  
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      stworzone przez człowieka jako kopia czegoś    inizia ad imparare
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      He's fun to be with, but he's very superficial.  
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      wykonać, osiągnąć, zrealizować    inizia ad imparare
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      I feel as if I've accomplished nothing since I left my job.  
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      prosperować; być u szczytu, być w rozkwicie    inizia ad imparare
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      My tomatoes are flourishing this summer - it must be the warm weather.  
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      dowiedzieć się, dopytać się    inizia ad imparare
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      How did you find out about the party?  
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      Neil denies breaking the window.  
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      Several of her patients have made allegations of professional misconduct about/against her.  
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      odebrać telefon, zwiększyć    inizia ad imparare
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      The number of applicants will pick up during the autumn.  
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      The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.  
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      Marco Polo is a renowned explorer/is renowned as an explorer.  
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      They predict that a large earthquake will strike the west coast before the end of the decade. 
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      chory psychicznie; szalony, obłąkany    inizia ad imparare
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      It would be insane not to take advantage of this opportunity.  
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      opuścić na krótki okres czasu    inizia ad imparare
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      Mr. Taylor just stepped out of the office to get the mail.  
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      odważyć się, ośmielić się, podpuścić, dać wyzwanie    inizia ad imparare
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      I dare you to ask him to dance.  
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      What's that strange humming sound?   The computers were humming in the background.  
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      szczęście, satysfakcja, zadowolenie    inizia ad imparare
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      More people were finding that material things do not bring contentment.  
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      nierozwikłany, nierozłączny    inizia ad imparare
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      In the case of King Arthur, legend and truth are often inextricable.  
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      The vitamins come in a form that is easily utilized by the body.  
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      We need to explain why these issues are important and relate them to everyday life.  
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      Running along the beach, she stumbled on a log and fell on the sand.  
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      Everyone should be entitled to a decent wage/standard of living.  
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      Joe is passionate about baseball (= he likes it very much).  
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      He made a plea for help/mercy.  
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      The biography is an attempt to uncover the inner man.  
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      The EU has issued guidelines on appropriate levels of pay for part-time manual workers.  
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      The office will be issuing permits on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.  
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      odbić się; wrócić do normy    inizia ad imparare
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      Children often seem to bounce back from illness more quickly than adults do.  
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      I used weedkiller to get rid of the weeds in the garden.  
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      do not spare any expense in the name of comfort and enjoyment    inizia ad imparare
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      a detailed plan or route of a journey    inizia ad imparare
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      The tour operator will arrange transport and plan your itinerary.  
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      to use information or your knowledge of something to help you do something    inizia ad imparare
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      Avoid trying to draw on sympathy when appealing to your boss.  
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      deklaracja; deklarować, zobowiązywać się do    inizia ad imparare
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      Thousands of people made pledges (= promised to give money) to the charity campaign.  
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      to happen at or near the same time    inizia ad imparare
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      If the heavy rain had coincided with an extreme high tide, serious flooding would have resulted.  
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      not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided    inizia ad imparare
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      I do have a vague memory of meeting her many years ago.  
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      We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action. 
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      existing or happening before something else, or before a particular time    inizia ad imparare
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      the weeks prior to her death  
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      doświadczać, odczuwać, doznawać    inizia ad imparare
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      Playing board games is undergoing a revival in popularity.  
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      to be the same or similar    inizia ad imparare
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      Our views coincide on a range of subjects. 
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      to accept, tolerate, or endure something, especially something unpleasant    inizia ad imparare
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      znosić, cierpieć   It's your decision - you have to bear the responsibility if things go wrong.  
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      the situation of being alone without other people    inizia ad imparare
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      It provides one with a chance to reflect on spiritual matters in solitude. 
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      large in quantity and expensive or impressive    inizia ad imparare
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      lavish gifts/promises/praise  
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      an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time, especially in a way that is unlikely and surprising    inizia ad imparare
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      a series of strange/amazing coincidences  
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      badanie, lustracja, przestudiowanie    inizia ad imparare
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      Will the candidates stand up under all that scrutiny?  
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      a disadvantage or the negative part of a situation    inizia ad imparare
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      One of the drawbacks of living with someone is having to share a bathroom.  
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      Some of the questions were rather awkward.  
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      a pivotal figure/role/idea  
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      very much better than usual; excellent    inizia ad imparare
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      You’ve done an outstanding job.  
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      I don't really get along with my sister's husband.  
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      causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious:    inizia ad imparare
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      This is a school for children with severe learning difficulties.  
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      to feel or express great sadness, especially because of someone's death    inizia ad imparare
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      Queen Victoria mourned Prince Albert/Prince Albert's death for 40 years.  
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      behaving in a way, or describing behaviour, that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage    inizia ad imparare
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      złośliwy, psotny   She has a mischievous sense of humour.  
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      very great in amount or level, or extremely good    inizia ad imparare
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      You won? That's tremendous  
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      My sole objective is to make the information more widely available.  
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      most important or best; leading    inizia ad imparare
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      She's one of the foremost experts on child psychology.  
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      a movement from a higher to a lower level or position    inizia ad imparare
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      The plane began (to make) its final descent into the airport.  
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      to become or make something become greater or more serious    inizia ad imparare
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      His financial problems escalated after he became unemployed.  
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      something that causes delay or stops progress    inizia ad imparare
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      There has been a slight/temporary setback in our plans.  
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      to fight against something or someone that is attacking you    inizia ad imparare
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      opierać się, przeciwstawiać się 
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      too painful or unpleasant for you to continue to experience    inizia ad imparare
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      The atmosphere at work at the moment is almost unbearable.  
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      likely to suffer from an illness or show a particular negative characteristic    inizia ad imparare
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      I've always been prone to headaches.  
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      to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is    inizia ad imparare
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      Don't exaggerate - it wasn't that expensive.  
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      to make someone very tired    inizia ad imparare
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      The long journey completely drained me.  
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      a pipe or channel that carries away waste water or other liquids    inizia ad imparare
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      a pipe or channel that carries away waste water or other liquids  
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      to allow or cause liquid to flow away from something    inizia ad imparare
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      Drain the lettuce and then pat it dry with paper towels.  
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      very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable    inizia ad imparare
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      Our new neighbours are delightful.  
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      the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way, because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment    inizia ad imparare
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      stronniczość   Reporters must be impartial and not show political bias.  
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      an amusing story/person/situation  
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      used in negative sentences instead of "also" or "too"    inizia ad imparare
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      I don't eat meat and my husband doesn't either.  
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      not either of two things or people    inizia ad imparare
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      Neither of my parents likes my boyfriend.  
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      used when you want to say that two or more things are not true    inizia ad imparare
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      Neither my mother nor my father went to university.  
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      a sudden forceful expression of emotion, especially anger    inizia ad imparare
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      Her comments provoked an outburst of anger from the boss.  
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      a bad person who harms other people or breaks the law    inizia ad imparare
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      łotr, łajdak, czarny charakter   He's either a hero or a villain, depending on your point of view.  
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      to become or cause someone to become extremely emotional    inizia ad imparare
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      This song just freaks me out whenever I hear it.  
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      to say something or to make a sound with your voice    inizia ad imparare
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      She sat through the whole meeting without uttering a word.  
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      The company has decided to cease all UK operations after this year.  
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      making someone look or seem better or more attractive than usual    inizia ad imparare
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      pochlebny   He's always making flattering remarks.  
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      to (cause to) start burning or explode    inizia ad imparare
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      What prompted you to say that?  
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      decorative or complicated    inizia ad imparare
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      I wanted a simple black dress, nothing fancy.  
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      Giving up our car has radically altered our lifestyle.  
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      the act of pushing someone or something gently    inizia ad imparare
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      szturchać   I gave him a nudge to wake him up.  
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      The tomatoes aren’t ripe.  
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      to try to deal with something or someone    inizia ad imparare
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      I tackled him about his careless work.  
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      the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened    inizia ad imparare
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      Trauma researchers emphasize the resilience of the human psyche.  
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      to fight against something or someone that is attacking you    inizia ad imparare
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      The soldiers resisted (the enemy attacks) for two days.  
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      the act of fighting against or refusing to accept something    inizia ad imparare
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      opór, oporność, odponość 
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      reasonable and acceptable; allowed by law    inizia ad imparare
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      He claimed that the restaurant bill was a legitimate business expense.  
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      a feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done    inizia ad imparare
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      wyrzuty sumienia   After the argument, she was filled with remorse.  
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      in a way that is very clear, powerful, and detailed in your mind    inizia ad imparare
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      Research suggested that people can vividly recall events that never happened.  
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      to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone    inizia ad imparare
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      to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone  
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      someone who helps and supports someone else    inizia ad imparare
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      sojusznik   He is generally considered to be the prime minister's closest political ally.  
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      przeciętny, mierny   Parents don't want their children going to mediocre schools.  
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      unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning    inizia ad imparare
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      Meeting you here in Rome is a remarkable coincidence.  
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      the act of paying back money to someone who has spent it for you    inizia ad imparare
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      Employees can apply for reimbursement of travel expenses.  
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      very great in amount or level, or extremely good    inizia ad imparare
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      She's been a tremendous (= very great) help to me over the last few months.  
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      She was struck dumb by what she had seen.  
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      to accept something enthusiastically    inizia ad imparare
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      This was an opportunity that he would embrace.  
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      to arrive or appear at a place    inizia ad imparare
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      Go now and I'll come along later.  
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      being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing    inizia ad imparare
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      Maths is an intrinsic part of the school curriculum.  
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      to represent a quality or an idea exactly    inizia ad imparare
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      She embodied good sportsmanship on the playing field.  
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      able to be used for many different purposes    inizia ad imparare
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      wszechstronny   A leather jacket is a timeless and versatile garment that can be worn in all seasons.  
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      mierzyć; miernik; wskaźnik    inizia ad imparare
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      Use a thermometer to gauge the temperature.  
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      extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter    inizia ad imparare
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      He didn't like the film at all - I thought it was hilarious.  
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      to want something, especially strongly    inizia ad imparare
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      The hotel had everything you could possibly desire.  
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      a strong feeling of wanting something    inizia ad imparare
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      pragnienie, żądza   I have a craving for chocolate.  
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      away from the correct path or correct way of doing something    inizia ad imparare
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      I was led astray by an out-of-date map.  
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      They're at odds over the funding of the project.  
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      We've had spectacular success with the product.  
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      able to be easily physically, emotionally, or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked    inizia ad imparare
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      Tourists are more vulnerable to attack, because they do not know which areas of the city to avoid.  
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      intended to be thrown away after use    inizia ad imparare
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      unnecessary because it is more than is needed    inizia ad imparare
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      enthusiasm, eagerness, energy, and interest    inizia ad imparare
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      It's wonderful to see the children's zest for life.  
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      not working or being used    inizia ad imparare
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      bezczynny   Half these factories now stand idle.  
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      a close connection joining two or more people    inizia ad imparare
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      więź   There has been a close bond between them ever since she saved him from drowning.  
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      easy to recognize because it is different from other things    inizia ad imparare
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      charakterystyczny, wyróżniający się   She's got a very distinctive voice.  
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      to prevent something from being seen or known about    inizia ad imparare
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      ukryć 
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      responsible for and having to explain your actions    inizia ad imparare
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      odpowiedzialny   Politicians should be accountable to the public who elected them.  
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      kaprys, fanaberia   We booked the trip on a whim.  
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      in a strange or surprising way    inizia ad imparare
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      dziwacznie, osobliwie   Didn't you think she was behaving very oddly at the party yesterday?  
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      to reduce or be reduced in size or importance    inizia ad imparare
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      umniejszać   I don't want to diminish her achievements, but she did have a lot of help.  
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      nalegać   Please go first - I insist!  
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      shy and nervous; without much confidence; easily frightened    inizia ad imparare
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      nieśmiały   My dog is a little timid - especially around other dogs.  
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      roztropność   Everyone agreed that panic wasn't called for, prudence was.  
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      He's greedy for power/success.  
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      the quality of being new and unusual    inizia ad imparare
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      In Britain in the 1950s, television still had novelty value.  
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      from the beginning, without using anything that already exists    inizia ad imparare
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      Ben built the shed from scratch.  
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      a border between two countries    inizia ad imparare
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      Nepal has frontiers with both India and China.  
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      to grow, develop, or be successful    inizia ad imparare
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      prosperować, dobrze się rozwijać   His business thrived in the years before the war.  
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      the state of being near in space or time    inizia ad imparare
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      The best thing about the location of the house is its proximity to the town centre.  
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      a good moral quality in a person, or the general quality of being morally good    inizia ad imparare
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      cnota 
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      you stop thinking about the subject and start thinking about other matters    inizia ad imparare
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      Halfway through the meeting my mind started to wander.  
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      seeming to exist or be true    inizia ad imparare
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      pozorny   She has this apparent innocence which, I suspect, she uses to her advantage.  
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      The committee is reportedly unhappy about the discrepancy in numbers.  
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      ogromna chęć; namawiać, nalegać    inizia ad imparare
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      popęd, pociąg do czegoś   The two of them seem unable to control their sexual urges.  
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      Imposing sanctions is a moderate action when you consider that the alternative is military intervention.  
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      to take something quickly and keep or hold it    inizia ad imparare
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      chwycić   I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me.  
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      attractive or interesting    inizia ad imparare
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      pociągający   The idea of not having to get up early every morning is rather appealing (to me).  
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      nadmierny   Excessive exercise can sometimes cause health problems.  
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      It was vain to pretend to himself that he was not disappointed.  
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      not drunk or affected by alcohol    inizia ad imparare
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      trzeźwy   I'd had no wine all evening so I was stone cold (= completely) sober.  
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      deficytowy, rzadki   Food and clean water were becoming scarce.  
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      polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark    inizia ad imparare
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      kurtuazja, uprzejmość   The president welcomed her visitors with the usual courtesies.  
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      to do something illegal or something that is considered wrong    inizia ad imparare
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      popełnić   He was sent to prison for a crime that he didn't commit.  
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      no longer new or fresh, usually as a result of being kept for too long    inizia ad imparare
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      nieświeży, czerstwy   The bread/biscuits/cake had gone stale.  
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      a model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something    inizia ad imparare
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      Some of these educators are hoping to produce a change in the current cultural paradigm.  
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      involving a lot of different but related part    inizia ad imparare
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      The company has a complex organizational structure.  
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      There are serious problems in our country. Nonetheless, we feel this is a good time to return.  
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      too proud of yourself and your actions and abilities    inizia ad imparare
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      zarozumiały, pyszałkowaty   Without wishing to sound conceited, I am the best salesperson in the company.  
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      noun, adj 
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      the person in charge of a group or organization, or the ruler of a tribe    inizia ad imparare
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      A new chief of the security forces has just been appointed.  
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      The chief problem we have in the area now is the spread of disease.  
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      a skilled and trained cook    inizia ad imparare
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      He is one of the top chefs in Britain.  
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      She was dizzy and short of breath (= unable to breathe in enough air).  
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      In spite of her recent success as a novelist, she remains first and foremost a poet.  
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      His health suffered from over-indulgence in (= too much) rich food and drink.  
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      to experience something, especially something unpleasant; również spotkanie    inizia ad imparare
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      When did you first encounter these difficulties?  
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      The situation needs to be handled with the utmost care.  
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      These new measurements mean that I'll have to redo the calculations.  
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      She's miserable living on her own.  
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      I try to foster an appreciation for classical music in my students.  
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      to prevent something from being seen or known about    inizia ad imparare
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      ukryć   I tried to conceal my surprise when she told me her age.  
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      The allies have established air supremacy (= military control of the sky).  
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      able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous    inizia ad imparare
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      Three minutes after the fire started, the house was full of lethal fumes.  
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      dazzling good looks/ a dazzling smile/ a dazzling performance/display  
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      He doesn't have the humility to admit when he's wrong.  
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      The court heard that the six defendants had been coerced into making a confession.  
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      This is the municipal swimming pool.  
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      wysypisko, przysypać, zwalać    inizia ad imparare
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      Toxic chemicals continue to be dumped into the river.  
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      He was convicted of a felony.  
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      Being a convicted criminal, I couldn't really get a job.  
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      The whole play was executed with great precision.  
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      to make the same journey regularly between work and home    inizia ad imparare
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      It's exhausting commuting from Brighton to London every day.  
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      Media attention has shifted recently onto environmental issues.  
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      It's not clear who actually pulled the trigger.  
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      zgoda, zgodzić się, przyzwolić    inizia ad imparare
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      Her latest novel, by common consent, is her best yet.  
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      wyszukany, dopracowany, dopracować    inizia ad imparare
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      They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.  
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      The film contains profanity and violence.  
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      konsekwentny, zgodny, logiczny    inizia ad imparare
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      Her work is sometimes good, but the problem is she's not consistent.  
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      zgiełk, krzątanina, gwar (o miejscu)    inizia ad imparare
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      The house, usually bustling with activity, was strangely silent.  
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      Washing machine for sale - only two months old and in pristine condition.  
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      dzięki uprzejmości, za zgodą    inizia ad imparare
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      Footage courtesy of the BBC.  
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      wszechstronność, uniwersalność    inizia ad imparare
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      He wanted to challenge the actors and demonstrate their versatility.  
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      I tried in vain to start a conversation.  
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      to suddenly become unable to control a strong feeling, especially anger; łamać    inizia ad imparare
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      She snapped the carrot in two.  
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      completely unnecessary, adj    inizia ad imparare
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      When we were kids Zoe and I were inseparable.  
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      najbliższy, natychmiastowy    inizia ad imparare
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      There are few facilities in the immediate area.  
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      to find and bring back something    inizia ad imparare
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      odzyskać   Computers are used to store and retrieve information efficiently.  
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      Following her son's death, she became quiet and withdrawn and rarely went out.  
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      Eleven million bottles of water had to be withdrawn from sale due to a health scare.  
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      podjęcie pieniędzy z konta, wycofanie    inizia ad imparare
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      Doctors demanded the withdrawal of the drug (from the market) after several cases of dangerous side-effects were reported.  
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      Let's not just dismiss the idea before we've even thought about it.  
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      This job is open to all, regardless of previous experience.  
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      to control or limit something that is not wanted    inizia ad imparare
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      okiełznać, ukrócić   The government should act to curb tax evasion.  
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      marvellous UK (US marvelous)     He was a truly marvellous storyteller.  
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      High-performance cars (= those that are fast, powerful, and easy to control) are the most expensive.  
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      The operation will be performed next week.  
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      It’s getting late – let’s wrap it up.  
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      dogadzać sobie; pobłażać; rozkapryszać    inizia ad imparare
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      I love champagne but I don't often indulge myself.  
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      We made a deliberate decision to live apart for a while.  
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      The jury took five days to deliberate on the case.  
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      to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing    inizia ad imparare
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      sprzeciwiać się   The government is spending millions of dollars in its attempt to combat drug abuse.  
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      praktyczna zasada: na oko    inizia ad imparare
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      As a rule of thumb, the ice on the lake should be at least two inches thick to support one person.  
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      nagły wzrost, nagły wzrost (v)    inizia ad imparare
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      An unexpected surge in electrical power caused the computer to crash.  
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      Major airports will need new runways to relieve congestion.  
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      His excuse for drinking brandy is that it's said to aid digestion.  
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      The film was condemned for its sexism.  
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      very powerful, forceful, or effective    inizia ad imparare
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      Surprise remains the terrorists' most potent weapon.  
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      to wish very strongly, especially for something that you cannot have    inizia ad imparare
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      Despite his great commercial success he still yearns for critical approval.  
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      Favourable weather yielded a good crop.  
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      to start something big or important    inizia ad imparare
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      We’ve embarked on an exciting new project.  
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      I tore my skirt on the chair as I stood up.  
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      rude and offensive, simple    inizia ad imparare
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      Teenagers are savvier about handling their digital information than adults.  
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      niegodziwy, nikczemny, grzeszny    inizia ad imparare
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      It was a wicked thing to do.  
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      Normal services will be resumed in the spring.  
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      spód ciasta, wyroby cukiernicze    inizia ad imparare
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      Ann makes delicious pastry - you should try her apple pie.  
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      They were seduced into buying the washing machine by the offer of a free flight.  
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      wykonalny, realny, prawdopodobny    inizia ad imparare
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      It may be feasible to clone human beings, but is it ethical?  
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      dotkliwy, uporczywy, very serious    inizia ad imparare
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      This is a school for children with severe learning difficulties.  
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      It's too early to predict the outcome of the meeting.  
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      He advocates the return of capital punishment.  
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      The accident was the inevitable consequence/result/outcome of carelessness.  
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      powstrzymać się, zaprzestać    inizia ad imparare
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      The sign on the wall said "Please refrain from smoking."  
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      skrupulatny, pedantyczny, drobiazgowy    inizia ad imparare
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      Many hours of meticulous preparation have gone into writing the book.  
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      Mike opted for early retirement.  
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      She has a crush on one of her teachers at school.  
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      A lack of formal education is no bar to becoming rich.  
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      That smell always evokes memories of my old school.  
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      Buying a house often places a large financial burden on young couples.  
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      This research seems to give/lend some validity to the theory that the drug might cause cancer.  
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      Many young children crave attention.  
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      I don't have the slightest idea what he's talking about.  
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      The blow displaced the woman's eardrum and left her partially deaf.  
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      niebezpieczeństwo/zagrożenie    inizia ad imparare
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      The busy traffic entrance was a hazard to pedestrians.  
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      My boss has been giving me a lot of hassle this week.  
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      The universities constitute a reservoir of expert knowledge.  
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      Rising consumer sales have the effect of spurring the economy to faster growth.  
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      It's their problem and I'm not going to interfere.  
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      spodziewać się, przewidywać    inizia ad imparare
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      We had one or two difficulties along the way that we didn't anticipate.  
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      The president had a hostile reception in Ohio this morning.  
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      poruszony, zmartwiony, zły    inizia ad imparare
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      She became very agitated when her son failed to return home.  
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      wyłączyć się (zamyślić się)    inizia ad imparare
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      When the men start talking about football, I just zone out.  
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      Computers are used to store and retrieve information efficiently.  
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      There are several possible scenarios.  
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      udupiony; certain to fail, die, or be destroyed    inizia ad imparare
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      The terrorist action has been condemned as an act of barbarism and cowardice.  
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      Beware of falling asleep while sunbathing.  
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      It's important to store perishable food in a cool place.  
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      He was briefly famous in his twenties but then sank into obscurity.  
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      obszar zainteresowań, również królestwo    inizia ad imparare
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      Her interests are in the realm of practical politics.  
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      This building is the finest example of its type.  
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      We were unable to move because of the density of the crowd.  
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      We do not differentiate between our employees on the basis of their race, religion, or national origin.  
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      Heavy snow disrupted travel into the city this morning.  
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      Cook the peas by plunging them into boiling water.  
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      I have to fetch my mother from the station.  
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      starcie, w znaczeniu walka lub kłótnia    inizia ad imparare
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      Students clashed with police after demonstrations at five universities.  
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      I don't foresee any difficulties so long as we keep within budget.  
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      to be allowed to do something    inizia ad imparare
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      I'm not at liberty to reveal any names.  
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      sztywny, niewzruszony, nieugięty    inizia ad imparare
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      I was rigid with (= stiff and unable to move because of) fear.  
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      odosobniony, zaciszny, ustronny    inizia ad imparare
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      written abbreviation vs, vs., UK also v   private education versus state education  
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      There are some very witty one-liners in the play.  
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      He was witty and very charming.  
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      That wine stain on my shirt has virtually disappeared.  
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      bezzwłocznie, natychmiast    inizia ad imparare
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      We try to answer readers' letters as promptly (= quickly) as we can.  
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      trwać, utrzymywać się, kontynuować    inizia ad imparare
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      If the pain persists, consult a doctor.  
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      zamierzać coś zrobić lada moment    inizia ad imparare
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      I was about to leave when Mark arrived.  
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      These problems might not be solved by money alone, but they will assuredly not be solved without it.  
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      a kind and empathetic friend  
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      Just water these plants twice a week, and likewise the ones in the bedroom.  
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      Don't say anything - you'll only make matters worse.  
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      Ultimately, he'll have to decide.  
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      His boss treats him like scum (= very badly).  
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      have/get your shit together    inizia ad imparare
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      have/get your shit together     One of these days I'll get my shit together.  
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      Suggestions from the survey have been incorporated into/in the final design.  
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      She hesitated slightly before answering the detective's question.  
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      Any hesitation on the part of the government will be seen as weakness.  
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      wystawiać na pokaz, ukazywać    inizia ad imparare
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      He exhibited great self-control considering her rudeness.  
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      an astounding fact/decision/revelation  
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      The film peeks behind the scenes of a multinational corporation.  
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      trochę straszny, trochę tajemniczy i dziwny    inizia ad imparare
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      She heard the eerie noise of the wind howling through the trees.  
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      niespokojny, zażenowany, krępujący    inizia ad imparare
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      I feel a little uneasy about asking her to do me such a big favour.  
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      plama trudna do usunięcia, również verb    inizia ad imparare
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      Tomato sauce stains terribly - it's really difficult to get it out of clothes.  
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      utrzymywać się przez długi czas    inizia ad imparare
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      The smell from the fire still lingered days later.  
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      This attractive building is particularly notable for its woodland setting.  
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      After a heart attack you have to be careful not to overdo it/things (= you have to work and live calmly).  
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      Although she often disagreed with me, she was always courteous.  
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      awaria, niepowodzenie, załamanie nerwowe    inizia ad imparare
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      I had a breakdown (= my car stopped working) in the middle of the road.  
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      This new recipe is supposed to be foolproof.  
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      How much do you reckon (that) it's going to cost?  
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      Stop muttering and speak up!  
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      The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights.  
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      They don't seem to grasp the magnitude of the problem.  
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      Many hours of meticulous preparation have gone into writing the book.  
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      She concluded the speech by reminding us of our responsibility.  
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      Food and clean water were becoming scarce.  
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      The amount of time and money being spent on researching this disease is pitiful.  
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      Dancers have a predominant role in this performance.  
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      niebezpośredni, zależny, uboczny    inizia ad imparare
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      Indirect effects of the fighting include disease and food shortages.  
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      I was frightened because I had never seen him in such a rage before.  
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      We had lots of good applicants for the job, but one stood out from the rest.  
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      The Hungarian uprising in 1956 was suppressed by the Soviet Union.  
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      regulations pertaining to high-tech industries  
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      I am afraid your plan is not commercially/economically/financially/politically viable.  
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      A glass of wine in the evening helps me to unwind after work.  
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      pogoń za czymś, dążenie do czegoś    inizia ad imparare
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      Nothing will stop them in their quest for truth.  
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      She was very fond of horses.  
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      of food- very high quality    inizia ad imparare
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      I'm slightly worried that she'll get lost on the way.  
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      dawniej, niegdyś, poprzednio    inizia ad imparare
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      The European Union was formerly called the European Community.  
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      mieć do czynienia z czyś potężnym    inizia ad imparare
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      If you harm her, you're going to have the police to reckon with.  
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      She has a lovely serene face.  
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      These prices are just outrageous.  
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      mieć kontrolę nad czymś, panować    inizia ad imparare
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      And did reason prevail over (= become a more powerful influence than) emotion?  
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      przysięga, ślubowanie; przysięgać    inizia ad imparare
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      She took/made a vow never to lend money to anyone again.  
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      Diets that are high in saturated fat clog up our arteries, thereby reducing the blood flow to our hearts and brains.  
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      I've never smoked - it's a filthy habit.  
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      The festival is to encompass everything from music, theatre, and ballet to literature, cinema, and the visual arts.  
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      Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.  
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      The organization works on the principle that all members have the same rights.  
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      Some doubts have been expressed about his testimony.  
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      She has been tipped as a future member of the Welsh Assembly.  
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      They bound the packages with brightly coloured ribbon.  
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      His hair is starting to show tinges of grey.  
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      zdolność do zrobienia czegoś    inizia ad imparare
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      These tests are beyond the capability of an average twelve-year-old.  
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      pojemność, ładowność, przepustowość    inizia ad imparare
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      The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000.  
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      She isn't very susceptible to flattery.  
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      przeklinać, zaklinać, klątwa, przekleństwo    inizia ad imparare
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      She was cursing her brother for losing her keys.  
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      Security personnel need to be more vigilant in checking bags and packages.  
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      The boss gave the staff a pep talk this morning in an attempt to boost sales.  
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      The room smelled of rotten vegetables.  
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      environmental/industrial/moral/urban decay  
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      Will you mow the lawn at the weekend?  
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      I love the smell of new-mown hay.  
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      There are many priorities, but reducing the budget deficit is paramount/is of paramount importance.  
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      These claims are dubious and not scientifically proven.  
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      He wants the job purely for reasons of vanity and ambition.  
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      There are several hotels in the immediate vicinity of the station.  
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      No agreement has yet been reached and the negotiations are still ongoing.  
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      On the floor, amid mounds of books, were two small envelopes.  
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      The minister was sacked for abusing power for his personal gain.  
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      The findings show a substantial difference between the opinions of men and women.  
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      nieugięty, bezkompromisowy    inizia ad imparare
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      I've told her she should stay at home and rest but she's adamant that she's coming.  
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      zastanawiać się, rozważać    inizia ad imparare
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      She sat back for a minute to ponder her next move in the game.  
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      His food is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.  
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      She very rarely asserts her authority over the children.  
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      She gave me one of those irresistible smiles and I just had to agree.  
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      to act in the way mentioned    inizia ad imparare
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      Parents must take responsibility for their children. Failure to do so could mean a fine or a jail sentence.  
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      A country's future prosperity depends, to an extent, upon the quality of education of its people.  
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      uzależniony od czegoś, infml    inizia ad imparare
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      Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented.  
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      The students asked the school to help them raise the money, but to no avail.  
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      She majored in earth sciences at Arizona State.  
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      I returned the material because it had a flaw in it.  
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      Diamonds are still valuable, even when they are flawed.  
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      I'm afraid that problem is beyond/outside the scope of my lecture.  
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      Financial experts have detected signs that the economy is beginning to improve.  
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      A recurring knee injury may have impaired his chances of winning the tournament.  
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      for the sake of sb/for sb's sake    inizia ad imparare
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      Their parents only stayed together for the sake of the children.  
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      The drugs did nothing to alleviate her pain/suffering.  
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      There are a few small things that I don't like about my job, but by and large it's very enjoyable.  
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      w rzeczy samej, rzeczywiście, istotnie    inizia ad imparare
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      Indeed, it could be the worst environmental disaster in Europe this century.  
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      He's disorganized, inefficient, never there when you want him - in short, the man's a pain.  
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      upozorować, maskować, ucharakteryzować    inizia ad imparare
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      I couldn't disguise my disappointment.  
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      an inflammation of the eye/toe/ear  
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      the image of the West as an untamed wilderness  
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      The road to happiness is paved with adversities.  
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      They claim to be descendants of a French duke.  
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      zawierający wszystko, kompletny    inizia ad imparare
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      an exhaustive study/report  
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      A hot shower and a cup of tea will revive you.  
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      It's been one fuck-up after another since she took charge.  
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      I confirm that my stay complies with applicable law.  
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      the Indre, a lesser tributary of the Loire  
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      Is it right to say all the crimes he committed were simply the result of his upbringing?  
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      zwalić kogoś z nóg (z zachwytu)    inizia ad imparare
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      The first time he met her, he was completely swept off his feet.  
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      wyznawać, że coś złego się wydarzyło ale nie ma na to dowodów    inizia ad imparare
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      She is alleged to have been at the centre of an international drug ring.  
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      Don't leave expensive items out in plain sight.  
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      pretekst, wymówka, wytłumaczenie    inizia ad imparare
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      He'd better have a good excuse for being late.  
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      She accused the party and, by implication, its leader too.  
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      She fought against racism all her life and died a martyr to the cause.  
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      She told her children to stay in the shallow end (of the swimming pool).  
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      Committee members met today to work out a compromise.  
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      He's good at devising language games that you can play with students in class.  
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      The authorities have revoked their original decision to allow development of this rural area.  
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      We said our sad farewells and got on the bus.  
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      There was an ominous silence when I asked whether my contract was going to be renewed.  
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      He complained that his husband never paid him any compliments anymore.  
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      The Greeks have a rich legacy of literature.  
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      The motive for this shocking attack seems to be racial hatred.  
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      There was no coherence between the first and the second half of the movie.  
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      Such a large investment inevitably entails some risk.  
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      The accident was the inevitable consequence/result/outcome of carelessness.  
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      wsiadać na statek, rozpocząć    inizia ad imparare
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      We embarked at Miami for our Caribbean cruise.  
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      to stand a chance of doing sth     She stands a good chance of passing her exam if she works hard.  
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      I have no expertise in sewing/sewing expertise.  
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      You can solve any problem if you apply yourself.  
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      The perpetrators of the massacre must be brought to justice as war criminals.  
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      tax evasion (= illegally not paying tax)  
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      odpowiedzialność, ciężar finansowy    inizia ad imparare
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      After a certain age, a car's just a liability.  
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      The business has liabilities of 2 million euros.  
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      illicit sale/profit/trade  
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      incydent, zdarzenie, wypadek    inizia ad imparare
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      A youth was seriously injured in a shooting incident on Saturday night.  
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      Please remit payment by the 15th of the month.  
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      Following the bomb scare at the airport, the staff have been warned to be extra vigilant.  
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      The counterparty to the option buyer is the option writer.  
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      rozporządzenie, zarządzenie    inizia ad imparare
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      City Ordinance 126 forbids the parking of cars in this area.  
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      Is Mr Jones one of the cohabitants at this address?  
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      the volatility of the political situation  
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      jednoosobowa działalność gospodarcza    inizia ad imparare
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      I finished my studies and started a small sole proprietor company.  
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      petty crime such as shoplifting  
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      drobny, mało ważny, drugorzędny    inizia ad imparare
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      C2   Prisoners complain that they are subjected to too many petty rules and restrictions.  
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      łagodzić, osłabiać, uśmierzać    inizia ad imparare
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      It is unclear how to mitigate the effects of tourism on the island.  
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      Extra police have been moved into the area to counter the risk of violence.  
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      posiłkowy, pomocniczy, uzupełniający    inizia ad imparare
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      All the major record companies had subsidiary labels under their control.  
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      The best remedy for grief is hard work.  
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      Through hard work and perseverance, he worked his way up to the top.  
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      powstrzymać, okiełznać, hamować    inizia ad imparare
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      You should try to restrain your ambitions and be more realistic.  
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      a drinking/eating/spending binge  
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      On investigation, his claim was found to be bogus.  
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      It is deemed bad manners in some cultures to speak with your mouth full of food.  
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      She despised him for the way he treated her sister.  
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      People have to exercise due diligence and watch what's being bought on their credit cards.  
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      She hoped that her diligence would be noticed at work.  
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      Extreme stress had driven him to the brink of a nervous breakdown.  
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      nadzór policyjny, inwigilacja    inizia ad imparare
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      The police have kept the nightclub under surveillance because of suspected illegal drug activity.  
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      The gang held the racehorse to/for ransom.  
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      The doctor's stance on the issue of abortion is well known.  
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      We were summoned to the headmaster's office.  
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      Characters in this novel are entirely fictitious.  
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      Ships were registered abroad to circumvent employment and safety regulations.  
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      We could see that there were several open Wi-Fi networks in the vicinity.  
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