Sep 17 (2) Pat's words 2021_08_03

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to * a ride
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to take a ride
doe
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the female of animals such as the deer or rabbit
buck
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the male of some animals such as deer and rabbits
to divvy
The boss divvies up a percentage of the profits between staff as an annual bonus.
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o share something between different people or groups
fringe
the southern fringe of the city the radical fringes of the party He attended several of the fringe meetings at the conference.
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the outer or less important part of an area, group, or activity
intact
The church was destroyed in the bombing but the altar survived intact.
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complete and in the original state
run-in
I had a run-in with the boss yesterday.
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If you have a run-in with someone, you have a serious argument with them or you get into trouble with them:
stocky
The man was described as short and stocky and very strong.
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A stocky person, especially a man, is fairly short and has a body that is wide across the shoulders and chest:
put weight on
I keep putting weight on, even though I've been cutting back on the junk food
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To become heavier by gaining muscle mass or fat tissue
token
As a token of our gratitude for all that you have done, we would like you to accept this small gift. It doesn't have to be a big present - it's just a token.
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something that you do, or a thing that you give someone, that expresses your feelings or intentions, although it might have little practical effect
I don't care for smth.
I don't care for sitcoms.
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I don't like smth (Polite way)
compelling
compelling evidence It's a fairly compelling argument for going.
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If a reason, argument, etc. is compelling, it makes you believe it or accept it because it is so strong:
I cut it short (cut it really close) to be ready for the lesson
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to be just in time (for the lesson)
something is over and done with
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it is completely finished and you do not have to think about it any more.
I want to * away; I * away
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I want to get away; I went away
to went * a hill; everything *
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to went down a hill; everything downhill
to be at your wits' end
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If you say that you are at your wits' end, you are emphasizing that you are so worried and exhausted by problems or difficulties that you do not know what to do next
to maim
Many children have been maimed for life by these bombs.
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to injure a person so severely that a part of their body will no longer work as it should:
to maul
A small boy was mauled by the neighbour's dog.
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If an animal mauls someone, it attacks that person and injures them with its teeth or claws (= long sharp nails):
to stomp
She stomped up the stairs and slammed her bedroom door. He woke up in a bad mood and stomped off to the bathroom.
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to walk with intentionally heavy steps, especially as a way of showing that you are annoyed:
pebble
This part of the coast has pebble beaches.
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a small smooth round stone, especially one found on a beach or in a river:
to cringe
to feel very embarrassed: I cringed at the sight of my dad dancing.
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to suddenly move away from someone or something because you are frightened
realm
Her interests are in the realm of practical politics.
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an area of interest or activity:
embankment
a river/road/railway embankment
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an artificial slope made of earth and/or stones:
enclosed
He doesn't like enclosed spaces.
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surrounded by walls, objects, or structures:
dubious
These claims are dubious and not scientifically proven. He has been associated with some dubious characters.
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thought not to be completely true or not able to be trusted
to do a u-turn
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to turn in back direction
adamant
I've told her she should stay at home and rest but she's adamant that she's coming.
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impossible to persuade, or unwilling to change an opinion or decision:

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