he police have kept the nightclub under surveillance because of suspected illegal drug activity.

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(especially in Hinduism and Buddhism) a word or sound that is believed to have a special spiritual power:

A personal mantra is sometimes repeated as an aid to meditation or prayer.

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a period when the economy of a country is not successful and conditions for business are bad:

The Great Recession was a period of marked general decline observed in national economies globally that occurred between 2007 and 2009.

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to study or work on a particular subject or skill more than any others, so that you become an expert in it:

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Ariadne is punished for loving too much and the ingrates are punished for not loving enough.

the act of removing air from a space resulting in a lower pressure in that space, either causing liquid, gases, or other substances to enter, or causing two surfaces to stick together:

said when you are giving someone a piece of information and you are not certain if that information is useful or important:

Her publishing career started as an editorial assistant on a women's magazine and it was onward and upward from there.

It's a steep climb to the top of the mountain, but the view is worth it.

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abbreviation for Gross Domestic Product: the total value of goods and services produced by a country in a year:

If the GDP continues to shrink, the country will be in a recession.

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Your sweater will shrink if you wash it at too high a temperature.

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a particular amount of money that is paid, usually every week, to an employee, especially one who does work that needs physical skills or strength, rather than a job needing a college education:

He gets/earns/is paid a good wage, because he works for a fair employer.

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something that you say when you tell someone about something surprising that happened:

I was in Vienna sitting quietly in a café when, lo and behold, my cousin walked in.

a covered opening in a road that a worker can enter in order to reach underground pipes, wires, or drains that need to be examined or repaired:

She suffers from low self-esteem and it prevents her from pursuing her goals.

to satisfy a need or to provide what is wanted or needed by a particular person or group:

The card entitles us to a discount. [=we can get a discount because we have this card]

Fry the onions in a shallow pan. his breathing is very shallow

to fasten something in position by fastening a narrow piece of leather or other strong material around it:

Doubts began to creep into my mind about the likely success of the project.

Something or someone that is indispensable is so good or important that you could not manage without it, him, or her:

law : the legal right to take care of a child (such as a child whose parents are divorced) ------- the state of being kept in a prison or jail — used after in or into

The judge granted/awarded custody to the grandparents. ------- Several suspects in the killing are in custody.

It seems that any artificial intervention has been regarded as compromising the ultra-sensitive control of the puppet by the puppeteer.

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a usually public sale of goods or property, where people make higher and higher bids (= offers of money) for each thing, until the thing is sold to the person who will pay most:

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The Institute is intended to promote an understanding of the politics and culture of the Arab world.

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to damage or destroy equipment, weapons, or buildings in order to prevent the success of an enemy or competitor:

to involve yourself in a situation when your involvement is not wanted or is not helpful:

Interfering in other people's relationships is always a mistake.

a device that people speak into when they want to communicate with someone who is inside a building, in a different room, in part of a plane, etc.

That person's wife and children had been threatened in their flat via the intercom.

Postural syncope occurs when the body cannot supply enough blood to the brain in the upright position because of low blood pressure.

a comparison between things that have similar features, often used to help explain a principle or idea:

He drew an analogy between the brain and a vast computer.

Furthermore, these findings were obtained in patients with catatonic schizophrenia.

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to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone:

The Council is expected to endorse the committee's recommendations.

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old-fashioned and therefore not as good or as fashionable as something modern:

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a large area of land in the country that is owned by a family or an organization and is often used for growing crops or raising animals:

It's a typical country estate with a large house for the owner, farm buildings, and estate workers' houses.

a building from which scientists can watch the planets, the stars, the weather, etc.

a period of time when a criminal must behave well and not commit any more crimes in order to avoid being sent to prison:

[ + that ] I was thrilled that so many people turned up to the party.

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someone who watches something that is happening in a public place but is not involved in it:

A crowd of curious onlookers soon gathered to see what was happening.

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audience,viewer,listener

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not completely , almost , nearly , about , all but

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Locks can be secured in an open position with tape, or the doorknobs reversed, with the lock on the outside of the door.

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They were mocking him because he kept falling off his bike.

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Scientists believe people died after eating meat from infected cattle.

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to shout something or make a loud noise, usually when you are angry, in pain, or excited:

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to make someone feel uncomfortable by standing too close to them or by watching them all the time:

I need some time to do this work properly, so don't crowd me.

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He damaged his leg so badly in the accident that the bone was exposed.

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The bishop's speech has prompted an angry response from both political parties.

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They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.

dazed and confused

to manage to do something although you are not organized and do not know how to do it:

Sorry, but I can't help you - you'll just have to muddle through on your own.

the act of taking away someone's right to work as a lawyer, especially because they have done something wrong or illegal, or the situation of having this right taken away from you:

Following disbarment in New York State it's very difficult to practice law again.

the act of using your power or influence to get good jobs or unfair advantages for members of your own family:

a large table or a small shop with an open front from which goods are sold in a public place:

In the village market, the stalls are piled high with local vegetables.

There's a shortage of cheap accommodation (= places to live).

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Local councils will be given some leeway as to how they implement the legislation.

If you choke, or if something chokes you, you stop breathing because something is blocking your throat:

He came home drunk and vomited all over the kitchen floor.

When a flower blooms, it opens or is open, and when a plant or tree blooms it produces flowers:

We had to sign a waiver, giving up any rights to the land in the future.

an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not happy with a product or service that you have bought:

I took the radio back to the shop and asked for/demanded/got/was given a refund.

a violent wind that has a circular movement, especially in the West Atlantic Ocean:

Hurricane force (= very strong) winds are expected tonight.