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memory loss
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infant
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schoolboy
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lover
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soldier
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childishness
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mortgage
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buggy
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glasses
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ache
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pain
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to color in
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lie-in
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divorced
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tantrum
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bald
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to fancy oneself
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to think for oneself
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to flatter oneself
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to please
main
main
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principale

principale

having the highest level of significance or central importance

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The main source of income for the family is the father's job as a software engineer.
chief
chief
aggettivo
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ie
i
f
f
principale

principale

having the highest importance

characteristic
aggettivo
ch
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a
ɛ
r
r
a
ə
c
k
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
i
ɪ
s
s
t
t
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c
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caratteristica

caratteristica

serving to identify or distinguish something or someone

trait
sostantivo
t
t
r
r
ai
t
t
tratto

tratto

a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that forms part of someone's personality or identity

evidence
sostantivo
e
ɛ
v
v
i
ə
d
d
e
ə
n
n
c
s
e
prova

prova

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

achievement
achievement
sostantivo
a
ə
ch
ʧ
ie
i
v
v
e
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t
successo

successo

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

perplexing
perplexing
aggettivo
p
p
e
ɜ
r
r
p
p
l
l
e
ɛ
x
ks
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
perplesso

perplesso

causing confusion due to being complex or unclear

puzzling
puzzling
aggettivo
p
p
u
ə
zz
z
ə
l
l
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
sconcertante

sconcertante

hard to understand or explain

forebear
sostantivo
f
f
o
ɔ
r
r
e
b
b
ea
ɛ
r
r
(predecessore)

(predecessore)

antenato

an ancestor or a person from whom one is descended, typically from earlier generations

ancestor
sostantivo
a
æ
n
n
c
s
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t
o
ɜ
r
r
antenato

antenato

a blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents

desire
sostantivo
d
d
e
ɪ
s
z
i
aɪə
r
r
e
desiderio

desiderio

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

to thrive
to thrive
Verbo
th
θ
r
r
i
v
v
e
prosperare

prosperare

to grow and develop exceptionally well

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to flourish
to flourish
Verbo
f
f
l
l
ou
ɜ
r
r
i
ɪ
sh
ʃ
fiorire

fiorire

to quickly grow in a successful way

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Intransitivo
to inhabit
Verbo
i
ɪ
n
n
h
h
a
æ
b
b
i
ə
t
t
abitare

abitare

to reside in a specific place

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function
sostantivo
f
f
u
ə
n
n
c
k
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
funzione

funzione

a particular activity of a person or thing or their purpose

cruise
cruise
sostantivo
c
k
r
r
ui
u
s
z
e
crociera

crociera

a journey taken by a ship for pleasure, especially one involving several destinations

insomnia
sostantivo
i
ɪ
n
n
s
s
o
ɑ
m
m
n
n
ia
insonnia

insonnia

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

What is "insomnia"?

Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep. It can result in daytime fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and weakened performance at work or school. Insomnia can be caused by various factors, including stress, anxiety, depression, medical conditions, medications, or poor sleep habits. Treatment may involve addressing underlying issues, such as managing stress or treating medical conditions, as well as practicing good sleep habits, such as maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and creating a relaxing bedtime routine. In some cases, medications or therapy may be recommended to help improve sleep quality.

satchel
satchel
sostantivo
s
s
a
æ
t
ch
ʧ
e
ə
l
l
borsa

borsa

a type of bag, often made of leather or canvas, with a strap that is worn over one shoulder and across the bo

What is a "satchel"?

A satchel is a type of bag that has one or two shoulder straps and a flat bottom, which allows it to stand upright. It is often used as a school bag or for carrying books, but can also be used as a fashion accessory. It has a flap that folds over the opening and is secured by a buckle or other type of fastener. Satchels can be made from various materials such as leather, canvas, or nylon and come in different sizes and styles to suit different needs and preferences. They are versatile and can be used for various purposes such as carrying work essentials, traveling, or for everyday use.

playdate
playdate
sostantivo
p
p
l
l
a
e
y
ɪ
d
d
a
t
t
e
data di riproduzione

data di riproduzione

a prearranged time for children to get together and play, typically with a parent or caregiver present

sleepover
sostantivo
uk flag
/ˈsɫiˌpoʊvɝ/
dormire fuori

dormire fuori

a social event where a person stays overnight at someone else's house, usually for fun

memory loss
sostantivo
uk flag
/mˈɛmɚɹi lˈɔs/
perdita di memoria

perdita di memoria

the condition of forgetting or being unable to recall past events or information, ranging from minor forgetfulness to more severe forms, such as dementia or amnesia

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nappy
nappy
sostantivo
n
n
a
æ
pp
p
y
i
pannolino

pannolino

an absorbent garment worn by infants and young children to contain and absorb urine and feces

What is a "nappy"?

A nappy is an absorbent garment worn by infants or young children to collect and contain waste, providing hygiene and preventing leakage. It is typically made of soft, disposable material or reusable fabric, and fastened around the waist and legs with adhesive tabs or snaps. Nappies play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and comfort for babies, offering a protective barrier between their skin and bodily waste. They are changed regularly to ensure the baby's skin stays dry and healthy, promoting personal care and preventing diaper rash or discomfort. Proper disposal or washing of nappies is necessary to maintain a hygienic environment for both the baby and caregivers.

to crawl
to crawl
Verbo
c
k
r
r
a
ɔ
w
l
l
strisciare

strisciare

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

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Intransitivo
to settle down
Verbo
uk flag
/sˈɛɾəl dˈaʊn/
stabilirsi

stabilirsi

to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life

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Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
settle
particella della frase
down
to play truant
Frase
uk flag
/pleɪ tɹuːənt/
rompere la scuola

rompere la scuola

to skip school or work without permission or without a valid reason

infant
infant
sostantivo
i
ɪ
n
n
f
f
a
ə
n
n
t
t
infante

infante

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

schoolboy
schoolboy
sostantivo
s
s
ch
k
oo
u
l
l
b
b
o
ɔ
y
ɪ
scolaro

scolaro

a boy who is attending school, especially in primary or secondary education

lover
sostantivo
l
l
o
ʌ
v
v
e
ə
r
r
amante

amante

one of the partners in a romantic or sexual relationship, without being married to each other

soldier
soldier
sostantivo
s
s
o
l
l
d
ʤ
ie
ɜ
r
r
soldato

soldato

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

childishness
sostantivo
ch
ʧ
i
l
l
d
d
i
ɪ
sh
ʃ
n
n
e
ə
ss
s
infanzia

infanzia

the behavior of being immature, overly playful, or exhibiting traits typically associated with children

stage
sostantivo
s
s
t
t
a
g
ʤ
e
fase

fase

one of the phases in which a process or event is divided into

to graze
Verbo
g
g
r
r
a
z
z
e
raschiare

raschiare

to cause injury to the surface of one's skin by rubbing it against something rough

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mortgage
mortgage
sostantivo
m
m
o
ɔ
r
r
t
g
g
a
ə
g
ʤ
e
mutuo

mutuo

an official contract or arrangement by which a bank gives money to someone as a loan to buy a house and the person agrees to repay the loan over a specified period, usually with interest

buggy
buggy
sostantivo
b
b
u
ə
gg
g
y
i
trasporto

trasporto

a light, horse-drawn carriage with four wheels, typically used for leisurely rides

date
date
sostantivo
d
d
a
t
t
e
appuntamento

appuntamento

a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future

to promote
to promote
Verbo
p
p
r
r
o
ə
m
m
o
t
t
e
promuovere

promuovere

to move to a higher position or rank

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sensible
sensible
aggettivo
s
s
e
ɛ
n
n
s
s
i
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
ragionevole

ragionevole

(of a person) displaying good judgment

glasses
glasses
sostantivo
g
g
l
l
a
æ
ss
s
e
ɪ
s
z
occhiali

occhiali

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

What are "glasses"?

Glasses are a type of eyewear that are worn for vision correction or protection from harmful light and radiation. They consist of a pair of lenses that are held in place by frames, which can be made of various materials such as plastic or metal. Glasses can be designed for various purposes, such as reading, driving, or working on a computer, and can come in different styles to match personal preferences and fashion trends. Some glasses also have special features such as anti-glare coatings or polarized lenses for additional protection and comfort.

to work out
to work out
Verbo
uk flag
/wˈɜːk ˈaʊt/
allenarsi

allenarsi

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Intransitivo
Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
work
particella della frase
out
ache
ache
sostantivo
a
ch
k
e
dolore

dolore

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

pain
pain
sostantivo
p
p
ai
n
n
dolore

dolore

the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

to color in
to color in
Verbo
uk flag
/kˈʌlɚɹ ˈɪn/
dipingere

dipingere

to fill in a black and white outline or picture with colors using crayons, markers, or other coloring materials

lie-in
lie-in
sostantivo
uk flag
/lˈaɪˈɪn/
sdraiati a letto

sdraiati a letto

a period of time spent resting or sleeping in bed beyond one's usual waking time, often done for the purpose of getting additional rest or relaxation

divorced
divorced
aggettivo
d
d
i
ɪ
v
v
o
ɔ
r
r
c
s
e
d
t
divorziato

divorziato

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

tantrum
sostantivo
t
t
a
æ
n
n
t
t
r
r
u
ə
m
m
capricci

capricci

an emotional outburst, usually associated with anger or frustration, that involves screaming, crying, kicking, and sometimes even physical aggression

potbelly
sostantivo
p
p
o
ɑ:
t
t
b
b
e
ɛ
ll
l
y
i
panciotto

panciotto

a round stove with a bulging middle that burns wood to heat a room

bald
bald
aggettivo
b
b
a
ɔ:
l
l
d
d
calvo

calvo

having little or no hair on the head

to swot
Verbo
s
s
w
w
o
ɑ:
t
t
secchione

secchione

to study hard and quickly, especially before an exam

clubbing
clubbing
sostantivo
c
k
l
l
u
ʌ
bb
b
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
andare in discoteca

andare in discoteca

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

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to teeter
Verbo
t
t
ee
i
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
barcollare

barcollare

to stand or move in an unsteady or unstable manner, as if about to lose balance or topple over

to take a nap
Frase
uk flag
/tˈeɪk ɐ nˈæp/
fare un pisolino

fare un pisolino

Collocation

to rest or sleep for a short period of time during the day

to watch
to watch
Verbo
w
w
a
ɑ:
t
ch
ʧ
guardare

guardare

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

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to fancy oneself
Frase
uk flag
/fænsi wʌnsɛlf/
pensare

pensare

to have an excessive or exaggerated opinion of one's own abilities, attractiveness, importance, or value

to put oneself down
Frase
uk flag
/pʊt wʌnsɛlf daʊn/
sottovalutare

sottovalutare

to speak negatively or critically about oneself

to look after
to look after
Verbo
uk flag
/lˈʊk ˈæftɚ/
(badare a)

(badare a)

prendersi cura di

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
look
particella della frase
after
to think for oneself
Frase
uk flag
/θˈɪŋk fɔːɹ wʌnsˈɛlf/
pensare per te stesso

pensare per te stesso

to rely on no one in making decisions or forming opinions

to think of
Verbo
uk flag
/θˈɪŋk ʌv/
pensare a

pensare a

to consider something while deciding what to do

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
think
particella della frase
of
to flatter oneself
Frase
uk flag
/flæɾɚ wʌnsɛlf/
adulare te stesso

adulare te stesso

to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance

to kick oneself
Frase
uk flag
/kˈɪk wʌnsˈɛlf/
N/A

N/A

to feel regret or disappointment in oneself for a past mistake or missed opportunity

gray
gray
aggettivo
g
g
r
r
a
e
y
ɪ
grigio

grigio

(of a person) having gray hair as a sign of aging

to please
Verbo
p
p
l
l
ea
i:
s
z
e
per favore qualcuno

per favore qualcuno

to do what one wants or desires, without worrying about the opinions or desires of others

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