(count) the name that is shared by the people in a family – In English, your surname comes after your first name and middle name. She took her husband’s surname when they got married. – called also FAMILY NAME; or Read More …
(count) the name that is shared by the people in a family – In English, your surname comes after your first name and middle name. She took her husband’s surname when they got married. – called also FAMILY NAME; or Read More …
(count) 1 : a hole in the ground that shoots out hot water and steam The water from the geyser rises as high as 75 feet. also : the column of water and steam that comes from a geyser geysers Read More …
1 : promised to be married They recently got engaged (to be married). She’s engaged to him. an engaged couple 2 : busy with some activity (US) He is engaged in research. = (Brit) He is engaged on research. He Read More …
(no object) 1 : to produce flowers The trees have finished blossoming. (=blooming, flowering) 2 : to change, grow, and develop fully Their friendship began to blossom (=bloom, flower, flourish) during the summer. Their friendship blossomed into romance. Their business Read More …
1 : not shared : available to only one person or group We have exclusive use of the beach. (=we are the only ones who can use the beach) The company has exclusive rights to (use) the logo. an exclusive Read More …
1 : to lift or pull (something) with effort (+ object) We heaved the box (up) onto the table. I tried to heave myself (up) out of the chair. She heaved the door shut. (no object) – usually + on Read More …
Sunday Conversation 10 November 2024 Come practice your English with a Native English Speaker FREE. Every Sunday 14:00 to 16:00 (Warsaw Time). This Weeks Topics: Baldness and Allergies Use this link Sunday before Conversation Club. You can also find it Read More …
(more deplorable; most deplorable) very bad in a way that causes shock, fear, or disgust : deserving to be deplored The company has shown a deplorable (=appalling, unconscionable) lack of concern for the environment. children living in deplorable (=horrible, disgusting, Read More …