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The number of people who applied for the course was 120 compared with an initial estimate of between 50 and 100. empezar lección
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The impact of the new legislation has been greatly overstated. empezar lección
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No one doubted that the president was a man of the highest integrity. empezar lección
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We have a nanny, but she lives out. empezar lección
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mieszkać poza miejscem pracy
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Your arguments are generally cogent, whether or not one agrees with them. empezar lección
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The milk overflowed when I poured it into the jug., The bin was overflowing with rubbish empezar lección
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The newspaper printed a retraction for their previous error. empezar lección
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wycofanie się, przyznanie do błędu
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Insert the key in the lock. empezar lección
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Increasing the supply of weapons will only perpetuate the violence and the anarchy. empezar lección
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The government's overriding concern is to reduce inflation. empezar lección
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My attempts to improve the situation were of little avail. empezar lección
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I hoped I would find the computer course a useful adjunct to my other studies. empezar lección
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She's just got a commission to paint Sir Ellis Pike's wife. empezar lección
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Americans are spending more than they earn, drawing on savings and building up debt to do so., He has secured a loan for a new building by drawing upon the resources of two existing tenants. empezar lección
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Leaven is a substance that is added to a mixture of flour. empezar lección
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A foul smell of stale beer permeated the whole building. empezar lección
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This explosion bears/has all the hallmarks of (= is likely to have been) a terrorist attack. empezar lección
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wyróżniająca się cecha, coś charakterystycznego
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However, after a point people realized that the pursuit of knowledge itself brought pleasure and thus started to pursue it as an end in itself. empezar lección
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He felt fettered by a nine-to-five office existence. empezar lección
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It is a brave and unflinching account of prison life. empezar lección
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It is a study of the social and cultural milieu in which Michelangelo lived and worked. empezar lección
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Freakish weather conditions have caused massive traffic jams in the area. empezar lección
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kapryśny, problematyczny i niespotykany
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Their lack of affiliation to any particular bank allows them to give objective financial advice. empezar lección
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Everyone looked very solemn during the funeral of the Mayor. empezar lección
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We watched the last of the stragglers come in, three hours after the first runner. empezar lección
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I hope this appeal will not go unheeded. empezar lección
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Attacks by enemy aircraft forced the tanks to retreat (from the city). empezar lección
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Adam Smith was an exponent of free trade. empezar lección
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osoba popularyzująca jakąś teorię
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divorce/bankruptcy/criminal proceedings; Allegations of sexual harassment have led to disciplinary proceedings being taken against three naval officers. empezar lección
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The influence of Freud is pervasive in her books. empezar lección
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He was a very earnest young man. empezar lección
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We've embarked upon an exciting new project. empezar lección
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The military forces are poised to attack. empezar lección
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I have some crafty ideas for getting around the regulations. empezar lección
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The cartoon characters Snoopy and Charlie Brown were devised by Charles M. Schultz. empezar lección
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I wanted a simple black dress, nothing fancy. empezar lección
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fantazyjny, skomplikowany
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I think he's a little weary after his long journey. empezar lección
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If you don't leave voluntarily then we will send you away. empezar lección
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I'm trying to foster an interest in classical music in my children. empezar lección
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His detractors claim that his fierce temper makes him unsutiable for leadership. empezar lección
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verb She gave her teacher a simpering smile. empezar lección
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A shepherd's task is to shepherd sheep and protect them. empezar lección
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a six-volume treatise on trademark law empezar lección
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Sea water percolates down through the rocks. empezar lección
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Through hard work and perseverance, he worked his way up to the top. empezar lección
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wytrwałość / niezmordowanie
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The management's decision to ignore the safety warnings demonstrated a remarkable lapse of judgment. empezar lección
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Both parents were found guilty of neglect and their children were taken away from them. empezar lección
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For over a year David wrestled with a guilty conscience. empezar lección
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Jesus bade not to keep your light under the bushel to the disciples. empezar lección
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His voice resonated in the empty church. empezar lección
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rezonować (wypełnić dźwiękiem)
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I wonder if Michael will condescend to visit us? empezar lección
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zniżać się, raczyć coś zrobić
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The state death penalty law was nullified in 1977. empezar lección
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There are many priorities, but reducing the budget deficit is of paramount importance. empezar lección
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The president has failed to come to grips with the two most important social issues of our time. empezar lección
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She was very fond of horses. empezar lección
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Once the directors have given their assent to the proposal we can begin. empezar lección
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The accident merited only a small paragraph in the local paper., This plan merits careful attention. empezar lección
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sublime beauty, The book has sublime descriptive passages. empezar lección
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This is such an arduous task!, an arduous climb empezar lección
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He is an ardent supporter of Machester United. empezar lección
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A recent study into the purported health benefits of the drink was not conclusive. empezar lección
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She has nothing but scorn for the new generation of politicians. empezar lección
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The tension in the room was palpable during the exam. empezar lección
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When the time came to approve the proposal, there were one or two voices of dissent. empezar lección
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rozłam, niezgoda/ nie zgadzać się
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It was clear that they must have obtained the information by subterfuge. empezar lección
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Just follow the signs to Bradford - it's very straightforward. empezar lección
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I sprang out of bed to answer the door. empezar lección
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przemieścić się gdzieś szybko
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He is a leading member of the Roman Catholic laity in England. empezar lección
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She kept him in suspense for several days before she said that she would marry him. empezar lección
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Her poems are well-wrought and intensely personal. empezar lección
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zrobiony, wykonany z precyzją
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The documentary takes a lighthearted look at the world of filmmaking. empezar lección
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The listening device was concealed in a pen. empezar lección
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Take care when stripping away old paint. empezar lección
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odkryć/usunąć coś, co przykrywa coś innego
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Inspector Malley ushered us into his office. empezar lección
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wprowadzić, zaprowadzić (kogoś gdzieś)
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The embassy is walled off from the street. empezar lección
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Despite burglar alarms and window locks, homes are never impregnable against determined thieves. empezar lección
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After nightfall a strong flood tide would be setting up along shore to the Spanish anchorage. empezar lección
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Team Fortress is a famous game made by Valve. empezar lección
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She is a pious follower of the faith, never missing her prayers. empezar lección
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She gave a clear, factual account of the attack to the police. empezar lección
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using or consisting of facts:
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The lorry was lodged in a very precarious way, with its front wheels hanging over the cliff. empezar lección
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mogący się przewrócić, niestabilny
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an erroneous belief/impression empezar lección
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an incorrigible liar/rogue empezar lección
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nie do zmiany, 'niereformowalny'
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Hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle. empezar lección
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Hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle. empezar lección
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The captain was forced to jettison the cargo and make an emergency landing. empezar lección
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wyrzucić (za burtę, z samolotu)
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Their ostensible goal was to clean up government corruption, but their real aim was to unseat the government. empezar lección
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Her dress was tightly belted, accentuating the slimness of her waist. empezar lección
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He claimed that noetic experiences were real, influencing our health, our behaviour, and our lives. empezar lección
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The law stipulates that new cars must have seat belts for the driver and every passenger., State laws stipulate that public education be free. empezar lección
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Shortly before the crash the pilot had reported a malfunction of the aircraft's navigation system. empezar lección
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There are dangers inherent in almost every sport. empezar lección
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There is a subtle difference between these two plans. empezar lección
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She had done her best to comfort him, insofar as she was able. empezar lección
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Her smile is slightly skewed./ Maybe your worldview is a little skewed., empezar lección
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niewłaściwy/ przekrzywiony
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He had a deep affection for his aunt. empezar lección
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miłość, umiłowanie, przywiązanie
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The soldiers resisted for two days. empezar lección
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a trifold partnership between governement, employers and students. empezar lección
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The inquiry was begun at the instigation of Senator Hyde. empezar lección
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We found a buyer for our house, but then the sale fell through. empezar lección
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nie dojść do skutku/nie udawać się
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Are you planning to go in for the 100 metres race? empezar lección
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I couldn’t make out what he was saying.; Can you make out a face here on the photograph? empezar lección
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to see, hear, or understand someone or something with difficulty
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When I was touring Australia, my friend's sister put me up for a weekend in Melbourne. empezar lección
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He's always running himself down. empezar lección
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to criticize someone or something, often unfairly:
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Miss Parker was ill so Mr Danvers stood in and gave the lecture. empezar lección
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We had lots of good applicants for the job, but one stood out from the rest.; The black lettering really stands out on that orange background. empezar lección
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The two dogs took to each other immediately and started to play.; She's taken to basketball like a duck to water (= she likes it and is good at it). empezar lección
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to start to like someone or something:
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