ride on Paris

He disguises his feeling for her. I have to disguise my accent. She disguised herself by wearing a wig. I couldn't disguise my disappointment.

He's a loathsome man. you foul, loathsome cockroach.

a concrete/marble slab He ate a whole slab of chocolate.

In those rocks may lie the best chance of finding extraterrestrial life. Many people say they want proof that extraterrestrials exist. extraterrestrial beings.

It costs a staggering $50,000 per week to keep the museum open to the public.

Passing a written test is a prerequisite for taking the advanced course. Public support is a prerequisite for/to the success of this project. They had to agree to certain conditions as a prerequisite of being lent the money.

Come to fruition. None of his grand plans for a TV series ever came to fruition.

Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors.

Although he's shy, it certainly hasn't impeded his career in any way. In a number of developing countries, war has been an additional impediment to progress. He preferred working alone, as others usually handicapped him.

a concave lens.

Contrary to popular belief, I don't just work for you. If I do something, he always has to do the contrary. on the contrary = quite the opposite

reinstate the forgotten law of surprise. A month after being unfairly dismissed, he was reinstated in his job. The Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976.

She felt the rules showed a callousness and indifference to the suffering of others. I am appalled by the callousness of some business people. It might sound callous, but I don't care if he's homeless. He's not living with me!

She felt the rules showed a callousness and indifference to the suffering of others. I am appalled by the callousness of some business people. It might sound callous, but I don't care if he's homeless. He's not living with me!

The men were caked in layers of filth and grime. boots caked with mud. my hair has caked with blood.

a crotchety, ill-favoured human being"

a babel of voices

debt-laden, value-laden

Sadly, the text is marred by careless errors. It was a really nice day, marred only by a little argument in the car on the way home.

All my life I've been abiding by the rules. If you don't abide by the rules, you will get expelled.

Mexico abuts (on) some of the richest parts of the United States. Their house abutted (onto) the police station.

To the best of my knowledge you shouldn't be here now. I was told that you had been awaited to appear on the party by the midnight

Unions are fighting a plan by the university to outsource all non-academic services. Some companies outsource to cheaper locations to cut costs. My company deals with outsourcing - we recruit experts for third-party businesses.

pronounce a judgment. with a pronounced plan

He came home after three months at college looking terribly scrawny.

The police have so far been unable to ascertain the cause of the explosion. I ascertained that no one could overhear us before I told Otto the news.

a venerable tradition/company/family She has worked at such venerable institutions as Boston's Museum of Fine Arts and the Metropolitan Art Museum in New York.

She surrounded herself with underlings who were too afraid of her to answer back.

I'm not supple enough (= my body doesn't bend easily enough) to touch the floor. She has shown that she has a supple mind. The gloves were made of very supple leather.

After our long game of tennis, we slaked our thirst with a beer. I don't think Dick will ever manage to slake his lust for power.

screw you! He said he would help me and he's not here, screw him! I want this to be an unforgettable screw

At the age of 70, he married a much younger woman and went on to sire two more children.

She curled up in bed.

If you feel good about yourself, you are more likely to feel well disposed to/towards other people.

His reputation as a Vietnam War hero means he cannot easily be tarred with that old label of being "soft on defence".

The good thing about the bike is that it dismantles if you want to put it in the back of the car. Over the next three years, we will be gradually dismantling the company and selling off the profitable units. dismantle excuses. dismantle his arguments.

chastity belt. As a monk, he took vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience.

The company director was abducted from his car by terrorists. The abduction took place in front of several helpless witnesses.

youthful vibe

I don't want to leech off my parents any longer. Billions of pounds were being leeched from developing countries by tax avoidance.

Witnesses reported gangs of marauding soldiers breaking into people's houses and setting fire to them.

Most dead birds are picked up by crows or other scavengers. She earns her living as a scavenger at the city dump.

don't pity me

Hippies used to live in squats, which remind me of hovels.

capriciousness. a capricious child He was a cruel and capricious tyrant.

There's a big cupboard under the stairs for stowing toys.

The latest sales figures bear witness to the success of our advertising campaign

the plight of the poor/homeless Few of us can be unmoved by the plight of the refugees. She is hoping to get a loan from her bank to help her out of her financial predicament.

Take your purchases to the clerk, and he will wrap them for you.

nimble fingers/feet His nimble mind calculated the answer before I could key the numbers into my computer. ultrasmart.

By the late 70s the band's popularity was beginning to wane.

She denied any personal enmity towards him. Bitter historical enmities underlie the present violence.

Hard work underlies his success. Ground water underlies the earth's surface. Psychological problems very often underlie apparently physical disorders.

If you don't confess, I'll rack you!. A gentleman helped me put my luggage on a rack. He took a cucumber from a vegetable rack.

slum clearance. The great Highland clearances in Scotland did not reach their height until after 1800

He could feel his strength ebbing (away). We'll sail on the ebb

At the frontier, there were people pestering tourists for cigarettes, food, or alcohol. John has been pestering her to go out with him all month.

She yanked the plug too hard. Stop yanking me, woman!

I was lying in a weird position and my leg went numb. My fingers were numb with cold. When she first heard the news, she was numb with disbelief.

The government has decided to decommission two battleships. It would cost $300 million to decommission the nuclear installation. to dismantle

You've got a bunk to yourself since you're a guest on board. You will have to share a room, but you will have your own bunk. The twins sleep in bunk beds. Can I sleep in the top bunk?

feral dogs/cats

Your dog's an ugly brute, isn't it? The oldest elephant was lame, poor brute. In the end she used brute force to push him out.

Pictures of the bombed and burning city inflamed passions further.

He wants to publish a Swiss edition on gilded paper, bound in calfskin

He bested his opponent in just two rounds.

She married young and settled happily into domesticity.

The son used his father for his own ends.

Should I tuck my shirt into my trousers? He tucked the bottom of the sheet under the mattress. Tuck your gloves in your pocket so that you don't lose them. A group of tiny brick houses is tucked away behind the factory.

Ha can not get wind of our coup that we are planning on the day that precedes the approaching Christmas

He drives me nuts every time I see him not recycling his plastic bottles

it's better to be safe than sorry so you should take enough warm clothes for a rainy day

The flickering embers of nationalism. the dying embers of the fireplace.

I caught a frog and it puffed up. A bee stung me and my hand puffed up.

you look very perky this morning. She was admiring his brisk movements while he was playing football.

It was uncanny the way that she always knew what he was thinking. She bears an uncanny resemblance to her father's best friend.

He lumbered into the pub. trudge

Don't spook my son; I don't want him to cry again.

They had a summer house in that dell.

the video is quite kinky. kinky ideas/behaviour

Visitors to the country have been asked to fill in a detailed questionnaire.

A great number of trees were felled to provide space for grazing. He eventually felled his opponent with a punch to the head.

The shelf sagged under the weight of the heavy books. a sagging roof/floor/bed. The dollar held up well this morning but the pound sagged.

a fine, white steed

I could see by the look on their faces that something was amiss. A word of apology might not go amiss.

People tend to gravitate to the beaches here.

The leader's decline in popularity is causing disquiet among supporters. The disquieting situation between these two neighbouring countries looks as if it will continue.

A surcharge may be made for deliveries outside normal hours.

Rising consumer sales have the effect of spurring the economy to faster growth. Spurred (on) by her early success, she went on to write four more novels in rapid succession. He spurred his horse on and shouted "Faster! Faster!"

Yesterday I instantly hit the sack as the opportunity came up so today I feel wide-awake

The wheels of the train must be lubricated every week. lubrication

But it is illegitimate to conclude that the erstwhile losers are all still losers.

But it is illegitimate to conclude that the erstwhile losers are all still losers.

They hatched a plot to steal the famous painting. They hatched a plot to steal the famous painting.

cod roe was his favorite dish

Many of the world's injustices are caused by human greed or thoughtlessness. His thoughtlessness almost cost the life of my daughter.

a foolhardy decision Sailing the Atlantic in such a tiny boat wasn't so much brave as foolhardy. It would be foolhardy to try and predict the outcome of the talks at this stage. daredevil, audacious

It seems a lot of effort but I'm sure it's the best solution in the long run.

They decreed an end to discrimination on grounds of age. The decree stopped short of a full declaration of independence. More than 200 people were freed by military decree.

He wanted to say something but he stopped short. She saw her husband while telling us that story and she stopped short

Will you kick in for dinner? Everyone in the family has to pitch in.

the pungent whiff of a goat I sat down to a cup of wonderfully pungent Turkish coffee.

The fog swirled thickly around us. Swirl a little oil around the frying pan. Rumours have swirled for years that he is on the point of retiring. Much of the controversy that swirls around her ignores the actual content of her work.

We left the door ajar so that we could hear what they were saying.

a small area of grass without trees in a forest

We were running/swimming two abreast. The motorcyclist came abreast of her car and shouted abuse at her. I try to keep abreast of any developments.

He regards the political process with disdain. The older musicians disdain the new, rock-influenced music.

Do you agree that left-wing politics are losing ground among the working classes?

eagles often nest in a cleft in the rocks. cleft chin

Precedence must be given to the injured in the evacuation plans. Business people often think that communication take precedence over grammar when speaking. The order of precedence for titled nobility in Britain is duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron.

We have to consider the precedent events.

Her whole attitude to life soured as a result of that experience. This incident has soured relations between the two countries.

He's always trying to ingratiate himself with his boss.

He was ordained (as) a priest in Ely cathedral in 1987. I don't know who came up with the idea, but the city council has ordained that all the local libraries will close on Mondays.

Have you seen the feverish activity in the kitchen? I’m feeling a little feverish – I hope it’s not the flu.

His head throbbed, and his body ached. The sound hits you like a wave and the bass throbs. the throb of the engine

He was charged with conduct unbecoming (to) an officer. amiss graceless improper inapposite inappropriate indecorous

He treats her with such deference. She covered her head out of/in deference to (= because of a polite respect for) Muslim custom. A smart lawyer is always deferential to a judge.

a pus-filled wound

The city has now returned to some semblance of normality after last night's celebrations. He was executed without even the semblance of a fair trial.

There were complaints that the police had manhandled some of the demonstrators. Several pieces of heavy equipment had to be manhandled into the lorry.

One can never tell what's going to happen next in this constantly fickle world. She's so fickle - she's never been interested in the same man for more than a week! The world of popular music is notoriously fickle.

The company's latest mountain bikes outclass all the competition.

a felony charge He was convicted of a felony. Everyone was tolerable expect for those with a felony charge on their conscience.

All information will be treated as strictly confidential.

I've tried persuading her not to go but she's intent on it. He seems intent on upsetting everyone in the room!

All our electric shavers are supplied with a free travel pouch. Food sealed in foil pouches lasts for a long time. Kangaroos carry their young in pouches.

I heard the raucous call of the crows. Raucous laughter came from the next room. The party was becoming rather raucous

my nerves started to fray

a fleeting glimpse This is just a fleeting visit.

I don't want a heated argument again, let's make up.

This time, I can overlook his bad behaviour. The tower overlooked the city.

Many people were injured when the train came off the rails and plowed into the bank.

a detachable collar/hood

In this world, shape-shifting isn't governed by the moon's cycles. It would simply be a cat were it not for its powers of flight and shapeshifting.

The votes are still being tallied. Make sure to keep a tally of the number of customers going in and out.

a piece of clothing like a light shirt with no sleeves that is worn over other clothing, for example in team games to show which team a person is playing for

The Danube is the second longest river in Europe.

disposable nappies a disposable camera daily disposable contact lenses

Before you know it, we will back home. Honestly, my wheels are deadly fast so you will find yourself in your cosy room before you can blink.

I would really appreciate your help. But don't go out of your way. I don't want to appear as if demanding any extra human effort from you. Mike and his significant other went out of their way to prepare today's supper.

An excerpt from her new thriller will appear in this weekend's magazine. This passage has been excerpted from her latest novel.

It was an amazing film - I was absolutely riveted. His eyes were riveted on the television. He pulled out a gun and I was riveted to the spot It was a riveting story.

If they tell you to arrive at such and such a time, just get there a couple of minutes early.

The author appends a short footnote to the text explaining the point. A confidentiality agreement was appended to the contract of employment. Messages are appended chronologically and appear on ever y student's screen.

Almost all word types can inflect in Finnish. a language where verbs are inflected The actors inflect their performances with sincere emotion.

Many people still can't decline adjectives properly. In Latin we learned how to decline nouns.

The door handles were made of brass. The trumpet and trombone are brass instruments.

I have so many things on my bucket list yet to do.

Bring insect repellent along on the hike. repel mosquitoes from coming in the tent

Large numbers of political prisoners have been pardoned and released by the new president.

Her speech failed to sway her colleagues into supporting the plan. In the 1980s, the organization came under the sway of (= became strongly influenced by) Christian fundamentalism. The party could hold sway on some crucial votes.

you don't stand a chance

to avert a crisis/conflict/strike/famine to avert disaster/economic collapse We tried to avert our thoughts from our massive financial problems.

I won't go into detail over the phone, but I've been having a few health problems recently. Can you produce a report detailing what we've spent on the project so far? Four soldiers were detailed to check the road for troops

He was beaten within an inch of his life.

mellow flavours. mellow wine mellow sounds mellow autumn sunlight After a few drinks, he became very mellow. The brickwork will mellow over the years so that it blends with the surroundings. Oh, don't be so tough on yourself, Bill - mellow out

This diamond is a trip. The trip of my little son is very funny.

She broke her ankle when she had a nasty trip on the stairs. If you take this stuff when you're depressed, you'll have a really bad trip. She looked stunning as she tripped down the stairs in her ball gown. He tripped the laser and the universe blew up.

The law obliges companies to pay decent wages to their employees. The law does not obligate sellers to accept the highest offer.

The politicians made a commitment to help the poor. I pledge him my allegiance and offer my services as his second.

China's increasingly affluent urbanites embrace all the trappings of the modern world.

This situation has all the trappings of an armed conflict. I bought new trappings for my horse.

These men's magazines just treat women as playthings."Limousines and yachts are the playthings of the rich," he said dismissively.

The police impounded cars and other personal property belonging to the drug dealers. The vehicle was impounded by customs. to confiscate. impound stray animals. after his impoundment in the garage all weekend, the family dog was ready to frolic

My bike has had two punctures in the last three weeks. She had used a screwdriver to puncture two holes in the lid of a paint tin. she got a flat tire (punctured one) and had to have it changed immediately.

My skin chafes easily. The bracelet was so tight that it started to chafe (my wrist).

a pair of handcuffs She was taken to the police station in handcuffs.

During World War II Andrey Vlasov sided with the Germans. In case of an argument, I will side with you.

The sight of blood makes him retch.

I like the simple, chaste lines of their architecture. In the past, a woman needed to be chaste to make a good marriage

I love sleeping under canvas. These two canvases by Hockney would sell for £1,500,000.

non-equilibrium. The disease destroys much of the inner ear, disturbing the animal's equilibrium. Yoga is said to restore one's inner equilibrium.

I'm always on the lookout for interesting new recipes. What kinds of behavior should parents be on the lookout for? Keep a lookout and watch for my signal.

The sentence "Her youngest sister - the one who lives in Australia - is coming over next summer" contains a parenthesis. Of his origins he said very little, merely mentioning in parenthesis that his background was poor.

We usually only get a trickle of customers in the mornings. Gradually people trickled back into the theatre for the second half. Blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. A trickle of melted butter made its way down his chin.

I'm sure she tells Ruth everything we say - they're as thick as thieves, those two.

Caroline von Behring was a keen advocate for the controversial stem cell research.

soft and not able to keep a firm shape or position:. a floppy hat a dog with big floppy ears He's got floppy blond hair that's always falling in his eyes.

All these systems required the construction of roads and the deployment of timber lorries

You have our full support for the rapid deployment of these systems.

an eminent historian. His Eminence will preach today. The arts festival is pre-eminently a festival of theatre.

The arts festival is pre-eminently a festival of theatre.

regulations pertaining to high-tech industries Seaweed’s properties, as they pertain to skin care, are still in dispute.

The cumulative effect of using so many chemicals on the land could be disastrous.

soluble aspirins

he tempered the blade. It would take the whole army to temper him

a sentence incommensurable to the level of his guilt.

The president has failed to come to grips with the two most important social issues of our time. I can't seem to get to grips with this problem.

acute abdominal pains. She felt acute embarrassment/anxiety/concern at his behaviour.

Her knowledge is still only rudimentary.

Admittedly, I could have tried harder but I still don't think all this criticism is fair.

were it not for the strikes, we would have seen much better results’

"Thank you for your help, you're such a nice person!" "Aww, right back at you!""How could you do such a silly thing? You're so dumb." "Back at you!"

There are a number of different options to choose from.

outdated

a beard growth accelerator

Whose glory (like a lasting Plenilune) Seems ignorant of what it is to wane

He's ignorant of the danger that he's in. You're ignorant, you have to study more.

The marathon began at a cracking (= very fast) pace.

The spacecraft disintegrated as it entered the earth's atmosphere. The Ottoman Empire disintegrated into lots of small states. The situation disintegrated into chaos.

There is growing exasperation within the government at the failure of these policies to reduce unemployment. After ten hours of fruitless negotiations, he stormed out of the meeting in exasperation.

I'm scooting off to the seaside for a few days' holiday. I'll have to scoot (= leave quickly) or I'll miss my train. Scoot over and make room for your sister.

The only thing to stop the glottal spasms is a muscle relaxant. glottal sound

foundry

Initiated by a powerful hip thrust from your hamstring and glutes, opting for heavier weights (once the move is mastered, of course). Gluteus is the biggest muscle in the human body.

I accidentally stepped on the dog's foot and it yelped. She yelped, as if being punched in the stomach. "Nooooo," yelped a small girl at one point.

Eva said she was doing a ten-mile walk for charity and asked if I'd sponsor her. The children are very close to the godparents who sponsored them at baptism. Under the program, family members would act as sponsors for addicts.

He's a computer addict.

He has attained the highest grade in his music exams. We need to identify the best ways of attaining our objectives/goals. You need to set goals that are clear and attainable. Abiola pledged his life to the attainment of justice.

Josie is the spitting image of her granny at the same age. The old man was the (dead) spit of Winston Churchill.