legendary

My wedding cake had four tiers, each supported by small pillars. We sat in one of the upper tiers of the football stands.

That sort of extreme diet is not sustainable over a long period. A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting sustainable development in all countries.

heart communes best when it does not try to speak. Lying naked in the grass, among the trees and birds, he felt he was communing with nature.

He dialled 999 and stammered (out) his name and address. Can I dial this number direct, or do I have to go through the operator?

The president has accused two cabinet members of working secretly to undermine his position/him. The incompetence and arrogance of the city’s administration have undermined public confidence in government.

Aid workers were said to have been filled with dismay by the appalling conditions that the refugees were living in. She was utterly dismayed by the tone of the letter.

Aid workers were said to have been filled with dismay by the appalling conditions that the refugees were living in. I am appalled at the cancellation of plans to construct a wind farm several miles off the coast.

Despite burglar alarms and window locks, homes are never impregnable against determined thieves. an impregnable fortress

I know it's a cliché but it was the happiest day of my life

try the veal!

How do I sign off a formal letter. We have to sign off but make sure to join us next week

the runner up will take his place

Down to the last slime-coverd toadstool

She seemed so very meek and mild. Jennifer meekly suggested that maybe it won't happen. blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth

Trees are dying in areas where acid rain is most prevalent. Dancers have a predominant role in this performance.

The war has uprooted nearly two thirds of the country's population. Hundreds of mature trees were uprooted in the storm.

an incendiary bomb/device. Despite the sometimes incendiary language, the day passed without violence. incendiary ammunition, weapon

an oath of fealty

He asserted that no one will get a passing grade without submitting an essay. The trade-unionists were asserting their rights yesterday

It would be helpful if you were to precede the report with an introduction. Verbs usually precede objects in English.

Have you resolved the problem of transport yet? for I resolved to know nothing except Jesus Christ. The company resolved to take no further action against the thieves

When he came out of the water, he was trembling with cold.

a persuasive speaker/speech. He can be very persuasive.

Niemeyer was one of the young intellectuals who revolutionized Brazilian society by ushering in new styles of music, art, and cinema. His inventions helped usher in the era of skyscrapers.

hearth fires in family houses

When you rub your hands together the friction produces heat.

The minister is calling for mandatory prison sentences for people who assault police officers. Athletes must undergo a mandatory drugs test before competing in the championship.

as christianity gained a foothold in pagan communities

She is trying to reframe the debate about the care of vulnerable children. church leaders attempted to reframe samhain as a Christian celebration

The best thing about the location of the house is its proximity to the town centre

The inadequacy of the budget is likely to cause problems, Economic growth is hindered by the inadequacies of the public transport system.

impending disaster/doom. Their invasion impended this country.

You do not call the shots here, buddy. Anything you want to settle down, you must firstly discuss with us.

We worked for hours without respite, Their teacher was away, so they had a day's respite before their essays were due.

The success of their major product consolidated the firm's position in the market. She hoped that marriage would consolidate their relationship.

The decision will have to be ratified (= approved) by the executive board.

got feisty

With the back of his hand, he rubbed the stubble on his chin, In the distance, a wisp of smoke rose from burning stubble

I always relish a challenge

We deprecate this use of company funds for political purposes

welcome to my crib! a model of the people and animals present at the birth of Jesus Christ, used as a decoration at Christmas

what he lacks in size, he makes up for in toughness on the basketball court

we read your comments and improve on our shortcomings. He overshadows our shortcomings

weakness only serves to underscore his power

the glittering ceremony conjured up images of Russia's imperial past

It should be encouraging that even the heroes of the faith expressed their own misgivings about their abilities. My only misgiving is that we might not have enough time to do the job well

be in the spotlight, God chose Him to spotlight for generations to come

The remains of some Roman earthenware vessels were found during the dig. As a young and spirited politician, he seems a worthy vessel for the nation's hopes.

i need a résumé of yesterday's meeting. the person adds that outcome to their resumé

Her sudden outpouring was quite unexpected. and their part in the outpouring becomes more pronounced with every retelling.

giving a clear, strong message. The pictures were an eloquent reminder of the power of the volcano, She sent me a pregnant look. meaningful

Contraceptives are taken by women to prevent them from having babies

Don't ever lean out of the window like that, do you understand?

The jury concluded from the evidence that the defendant was innocent.

They are on trial for committing atrocities against the civilian population. These people are guilty of acts of appalling atrocity

was appalled at/by the lack of staff in the hospital.

a joint project bankrolled by the US space agency. They have the bankroll and they have recruited massive public relations firms to spin the truth

Criminal gangs are terrorizing the city with apparent impunity

These people are in dire need of help.

that poor bastard got soaked in the rain

he is such a wanker(stupid)

He is one of the leading proponents of capital punishment

be patient in affliction

“You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight. a detestable coward

He was shrewd enough not to take the job when there was the possibility of getting a better one a few months later.

In the sentence "She is a single unmarried woman", the word "unmarried" is redundant

what are the exact dimensions of this room. First, let's analyze the historical dimension of this case.

Such ingrained prejudices cannot be corrected easily

To me, chocolate connotes pleasure and indulgence

Talks are being held in the respect of the latest roads accidents from the last two weeks

In deep snow, people should use snow tyres on their vehicles to give them better traction. In our digital age, it takes less time for new words and phrases to gain traction than it did in the past.

What's the mileage on your car?" "Oh, about 40,000. The car costs £70 a day to rent, but you get unlimited mileage (= no charge for the miles travelled).

We are growing exponentially in resources, people, and financing

The word "lady" has connotations of refinement and excessive femininity that some women find offensive.

you have to operate with a certain refinement to be a diplomat. The company is a leader in world oil refinement

people with no education are kept in a vicious cycle of poverty

He is polite, respectful and friendly to his customers but deep down he hates his job

Donald Trump had very rich parents. He was dealt with lucky hand

a legal framework for resolving disputes

You want a plain blouse to go with that skirt - nothing too elaborate. They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding. The congresswoman said she was resigning, but refused to elaborate on her reasons for doing so

Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. We should keep oneself from being polluted by the world

He was deep in debt and facing forfeiture of his property.

Wow! You look dazzling, girl

Don't use bleach to mop the floor - you will damage it.

Her work is sometimes good, but the problem is she's not consistent.

He doesn't speak Polish fluently, he corrupts this language

Don't begrudge your old man a little harmless fun. They begrudged every day they had to stay with their father

The judge imposed concurrent sentences totalling 14 years for the attacks on the girls.

Very high taxes have recently been imposed on cigarettes

In the 1980s, their political power gradually atrophied (= became weaker.

She works for the financial segment in a well-known company. The cells began segmenting but stopped after three cycles.

Lava solidifies as it cools. Her voice strengthened and solidified as she sang.

Rebel soldiers overran the embassy last night. The project was plagued by cost overruns and delays

The architect was asked to add some sculptural embellishments to the building design. I had to embellish my boring story

a police/military/colonial outpost

Maria conducted pioneering research on radioactivity

The subsequent episodes were not as good

It remains to be seen whom the chairman will anoint as his successor.

The transition from a boy to a man is always difficult, The Polish society is currently at the stage of transition,

a sticky mess, sticky fingers, We had some sticky moments but everything cleared up, sticky tape

My absence created an accumulation of responsibilities I have to take care of. As people accumulate more wealth, they tend to spend a greater proportion of their incomes.

I received a friendly and warm reception from the hosts. reception desk. NO RECEPTION. reception desk

The company needs to diversify its product range.

She fleeced him of his money. Fleece is warm and comfortable. I have no money left! He fleeced me!

They displayed woeful ignorance of the safety rules. She was looking very woeful, with her eyes red and swollen. The school's textbooks are woefully out of date. The safety precautions taken by large resort hotels are often woefully inadequate for guests

He saw him successful and started to gnash with anger. gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid as a stilt

shaving foam The barista made a shape in the coffee foam. The bathtub was full of water and foam. He foams at the mouth, being possessed by an impure spirit.

She went into convulsions and had to be rushed to hospital. Spirit threw the boy into convulsions. to convulse with pain

a thought-provoking book/film

Longitudinal lines run from north to south.

She ran up the staircase

if we fail we will have to form this group from scratch once again

Her family had farmed that land since time immemorial. She said it was the immemorial custom of the villagers to have a feast after the harvesting

nestled in the vivid buttes of Coconino national Forest

floral curtains/print/wallpaper

Crowds of people flocked to see the Picasso exhibition

the northern/southern hemisphere. The bush had been pruned into a perfect hemisphere

I felt his essay needed a little pruning.

His understanding of evolution was perspicuous and penetrating. be perspicuous and avoid ambiguity

fire and sulfur rained down from heaven

Are there any suites available? We will need a suite of those chairs

within a relatively short period airborne sleeping became a potent competitive weapon. Surprise remains the terrorists' most potent weapon.

seats have to withstand an impact equal to sixteens times the force of gravity, Our toys are designed to withstand the rough treatment of the average five-year-old. It's designed to withstand difficult conditions

We need a resilient material to create the sail, The American industry is resilient. She's a resilient girl - she won't be unhappy for long.

Reduction in government spending will necessitate further cuts in public services. can necessitate a new round of testing and certification,

The guard bounced two aggressive men out of the club. This ball is useless, it doesn't bounce.

make a passenger bounce farther after an impact, increasing the risk of injury caused by turbulence or a hard landing.

psychological sleight of hand

He says living in such opulence makes him uneasy.

The view of dead bodies is highly nausea-inducing for me

It would be good if this positive step did not entail new administrative burdens. such a large investment inevitably entails some risk.

I would like to cite the words of a famous writer.

He enumerated the benefits of the insurance scheme.

You're all for equality, and we are too, but some of this is getting beyond reason.

Not really knowing how to use a computer is deemed acceptable if you’re twenty-five or over.

We acknowledge the common threat of nuclear proliferation, particularly from Iran. Small businesses have proliferated in the last ten years.

For purposes of the company's violations, the conduct of its officials and employees may be imputed to the firm

The preliminary hearing was very stressful. After a few polite preliminaries, we stated our main ideas and intentions.

digitize notes

onsite facilities/training/visits There are several onsite facilities such as a gym and restaurant for staff to enjoy.

The insurers will need to assess the flood damage. he main purpose of it is to assess your specific skills and how you fit in with the company. I need to assess these papers by tomorrow

it remains to be seen whether his proposal would be accepted

He thought all terrorists were vermin.

she stood by her washbasin and look at her sleepy reflection in the mirror

fashionably distressed jeans are seemed to be the cutting-edge fashion items, cutting-edge design/technology

they always do me down. I can't bear it

Mundane matters such as paying bills and shopping for food do not interest her.

I tried to dissuade her from leaving. I was doing my best to convince him that his life really matters and it's not worthy to jump from the cliff

Only a very few niche producers will survive, With all due respect, do you really think being a judge is your niche

We can't trust him due to his volatility. This is a gas of high volatility. Food and fuel prices are very volatile in a war situation.

His mother was Italian, hence his name - Luca.

Entrepreneurship is the ability and readiness to develop, organize and run a business enterprise, along with any of its uncertainties in order to make a profit.

The cellar was full of empty crates, pull all the empty bottles in the crate

a cola slush/ (Slushy snow is partly melted.)

He has brittle bones, Iron is harder than bronze, but it's brittle, The pond was covered in a brittle layer of ice.

And there was a great stillness everywhere, in heaven and on earth.

a river/road/railway embankment

The house is encircled by a high fence.

use dashes to point out the cutting edge of distressed jeans, the jar dashed on the floor, I'm late so I have to dash. Add dash of vinegar. The tidal wave dashed the ship against the rocks.

the sheep is steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go

He's been harbouring a grudge against her ever since his promotion was refused. There are those who harbour suspicions about his motives.

pop balloons

There was a huge commotion in front of the city hall. Police handled the commotion at the parade.

The Pyrenees is a mountain range extending from the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean Sea. A mountain range splits the island into north and south.

I let the idea sit in the back of my mind to fructify.

That song is so reminiscent of my adolescence

We paused to marvel at the view. ] I often marvel that humans can treat each other so badly