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to make an expression of pain, strong dislike, etc. in which the face twists in an ugly way: start learning
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He tried to stand and grimaced with pain.
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to speak or say something very quietly: start learning
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He was murmuring to himself.
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to do things in a hurried and busy way: start learning
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Thora bustled around the house, getting everything ready.
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start learning
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Many of the soldiers were interred in unmarked graves.
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alone and unhappy; left alone and not cared for: start learning
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She looked a forlorn figure standing at the bus stop.
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an act or event that is clearly false: start learning
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Everyone knew who was going to get the job from the start - the interviews were just a charade.
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to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain: start learning
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Nobody spoke for at least five minutes and Rachel squirmed in her chair with embarrassment
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a situation in which it is nearly dark and difficult to see well: start learning
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A figure emerged from the gloom of the corridor
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to be very excited and enthusiastic: start learning
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She was bubbling over with excitement/enthusiasm.
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to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock: start learning
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When she saw the money hidden in the box she gasped in surprise.
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(of a machine) to make a short, high sound: start learning
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I heard his alarm clock bleeping this morning.
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to tighten the muscles of the face briefly and suddenly in a show of pain, worry, or embarrassment: start learning
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She cut her finger, but didn’t even wince.
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to hear a piece of information that someone else was trying to keep secret: start learning
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I don't want my colleagues to get wind of the fact that I'm leaving.
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thinking that something pleasant or exciting is going to happen: start learning
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the children's expectant faces
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to search in a container by moving the contents around quickly: start learning
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I've raked through the cupboard but I can't find my blue mug.
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the cloth used for covering a seat and/or the substance used for filling it: start learning
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an old sofa with faded green upholstery
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to move into or out of a small space awkwardly or with difficulty or effort: start learning
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They climbed into the truck and drove away.
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to say what you mean clearly and directly, even if you upset people by doing this: start learning
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not mince (your) words The report does not mince words, describing the situation as "ludicrous".
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to believe something good about someone, rather than something bad, when you have the possibility of doing either: start learning
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give sb the benefit of the doubt I didn't know whether his story was true or not, but I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt.
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especially, or more than usual: start learning
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I didn't particularly want to go, but I had to.
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something that helps you remember a person, place, or occasion: start learning
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Her aunt gave her a little wooden elephant as a keepsake.
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