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EX 2. Give the definition : in vain, delirium
unsuccessful / of no value; a state of being unable to think or speak clearlybecause of fever or mental confusion
EX 2. Give the definition : to screen sb, jack-in-office
to protect sb by taking the blame yourself; an insolent fellow in authority
EX 2. Give the definition : to dawdle, dummy
to do something or go somewhere very slowly, taking more time than is necessary; something that is not real and is used for practice or to deceive;
EX 2. Give the definition : to squat, compliance, serpent
to position yourself close to the ground with your legs bent under your body; the act of obeying a law or rule; a snake
EX 3. Synonyms and translate : to shiver, agitation,
тремтіти - shudder, tremble, quiver, jolt ; хвилювання - anxiety, fear, concern
EX 3. Synonyms and translate : ferocious, to deprive of
жорстокий - fierce, violent, furious; позбавляти - withhold, divest, take away
EX 3. Synonyms and translate : to glide, feeble, insolence.
EX 4. Paraphrase + context : to give the pledge
To make a solemn promise or commitment. (давати клятву). Watson gave his word to Helen, promising not to tell about the case
EX 4. Paraphrase + context : from the outset
Right from the beginning. (з самого початку). "From the very start, Holmes wanted Watson to take part in the investigation
EX 4. Paraphrase + context : shot with premature grey,
To have hair that has turned grey earlier than usual due to stress or other factors
EX 4. Paraphrase + context : to give the start
to move suddenly and quickly from surprise or fright : to jump
EX 4. Paraphrase + context : to abandon one’s attempts
To give up trying to do something. (відмовитися від спроб)"Dr. Roylott stopped trying to succeed in medicine
EX 4. Paraphrase + context : to avert public exposure
To prevent something from becoming publicly known.
EX 4. Paraphrase + context : for weeks on end
Continuously for several weeks. Dr. Roylott wandered with gypsies for weeks on end.
EX 4. Paraphrase + context : to pay short visits
To briefly visit someone or some place. Twin sisters were allowed to pay short visits to their maiden aunt
EX 4. Paraphrase + context : to sear into one’s memory
To leave a lasting and vivid memory. (врізатися в пам'ять)
