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could
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must
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perhaps
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probably
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definitely
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quiet
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crazy
8-
late
9-
to argue
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broke
11-
rule
12-
regulation
13-
to swim
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to allow
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to fasten
16-
to disturb
17-
idiom
18-
absolutely
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to imagine
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piece of cake
21-
origin
22-
expression
23-
sailor
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seasick
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to toss
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the last straw
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to chime
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under the weather
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to ring a bell
30-
mathematics
could
verb
c
k
ou
ʊ
l
d
d
Spelling
Închide
Conectare
(putea)

(putea)

ai putea

used to ask if one can do something

example
Exemplu
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Could you please pass me the salt?
Could you help me with my homework?

Informații Gramaticale:

verb modal
Tranzitiv
must
must
verb
m
m
u
ʌ
s
s
t
t
(a trebui)

(a trebui)

trebuie

used to show that something is very important and needs to happen

Informații Gramaticale:

verb modal
perhaps
perhaps
adverb
p
p
e
ɜ
r
r
h
h
a
æ
p
p
s
s
(probabil)

(probabil)

poate

used to express possibility or likelihood of something

Informații Gramaticale:

Adverb Interogativ
probably
probably
adverb
p
p
r
r
o
ɑ
b
b
a
ə
b
b
l
l
y
i
(cel mai probabil)

(cel mai probabil)

probabil

used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

Informații Gramaticale:

Adverb de Frecvență
definitely
definitely
adverb
uk flag
/ˈdɛfɪnɪtli/
(fără îndoială)

(fără îndoială)

cu siguranță

in a certain way

Informații Gramaticale:

Adverb de Grad
quiet
quiet
adjectiv
q
k
u
w
ie
aɪə
t
t
(tăcut)

(tăcut)

linistit

with little or no noise

noisy
crazy
crazy
adjectiv
c
k
r
r
a
z
z
y
i
(îngrozitor)

(îngrozitor)

nebunesc

extremely foolish or absurd in a way that seems insane

late
late
adjectiv
l
l
a
t
t
e
(întârziat)

(întârziat)

târziu

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

to argue
to argue
verb
a
ɑ:
r
r
g
g
u
ju:
e
(a discuta)

(a discuta)

a se certa

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

Informații Gramaticale:

Intranzitiv
broke
broke
adjectiv
b
b
r
r
o
k
k
e
(fără bani)

(fără bani)

sărac

having little or no financial resources

rule
substantiv
r
r
u
u
l
l
e
(normă)

(normă)

regulă

an instruction that says what is or is not allowed in a given situation or while playing a game

regulation
substantiv
r
r
e
ɛ
g
g
u
j
ə
l
l
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(reglementare)

(reglementare)

regulament

a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

to swim
to swim
verb
s
s
w
w
i
ɪ
m
m
(a înota)

(a înota)

înoată

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

Informații Gramaticale:

Intranzitiv
to allow
to allow
verb
a
ə
ll
l
o
a
w
ʊ
(a lăsa)

(a lăsa)

a permite

to let someone or something do a particular thing

forbid

Informații Gramaticale:

Tranzitiv
to fasten
to fasten
verb
f
f
a
æ
s
s
t
e
ə
n
n
(a prinde)

(a prinde)

a fixa

to bring two parts of something together

unfasten

Informații Gramaticale:

Tranzitiv
to disturb
to disturb
verb
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
t
t
u
ɜ
r
r
b
b
(a tulbura)

(a tulbura)

a deranja

to trouble someone and make them uneasy

Informații Gramaticale:

Tranzitiv
idiom
substantiv
i
ɪ
d
d
io
m
m
(expresie idiomatică)

(expresie idiomatică)

idioamă

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

absolutely
adverb
a
æ
b
b
s
s
o
ə
l
l
u
u
t
t
e
l
l
y
i
(cu desăvârșire)

(cu desăvârșire)

absolut

used to put an emphasis on a statement

Informații Gramaticale:

Adverb de Grad
to imagine
to imagine
verb
i
ɪ
m
m
a
æ
g
ʤ
i
ə
n
n
e
(a închipui)

(a închipui)

a imagina

to make or have an image of something in our mind

Informații Gramaticale:

Tranzitiv
piece of cake
piece of cake
frază
uk flag
/pˈiːs ʌv kˈeɪk/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

anything that is very easy to achieve or do

What is the origin of the idiom "piece of cake" and when to use it?

The idiom "piece of cake" is used to describe something as very easy or simple to accomplish. It likely originated from the idea that eating a piece of cake is enjoyable and requires little effort. The phrase has been in use in English since the early 20th century and has become a popular way to express how easy a task is.

origin
substantiv
o
ɔ
r
r
i
ə
g
ʤ
i
ə
n
n
(originea)

(originea)

origine

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

expression
substantiv
e
ɪ
x
ks
p
p
r
r
e
ɛ
ss
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(expressie)

(expressie)

expresie

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

sailor
sailor
substantiv
s
s
ai
l
l
o
ə
r
r
(navigant)

(navigant)

marinar

a person who is a member of a ship's crew

seasick
seasick
adjectiv
s
s
ea
i
s
s
i
ɪ
ck
k
(ameţit de valuri)

(ameţit de valuri)

muşcat de mare

feeling sick or nauseous due to the motion of the ship or boat one is traveling with

to toss
to toss
verb
t
t
o
ɔ
ss
s
(a năvi)

(a năvi)

a arunca

to throw something with a quick and sudden motion

Informații Gramaticale:

Tranzitiv
the (last|final) straw
the last straw
frază
uk flag
/ðə lˈæst fˈaɪnəl stɹˈɔː/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

What is the origin of the idiom "the last straw" and when to use it?

The idiom "the last straw" is used to describe a situation or event that becomes the final and decisive factor leading to a particular outcome, often a negative or breaking point. It originates from the proverbial expression "the straw that broke the camel's back," which refers to the idea that a camel can carry a heavy load, but adding one more straw will cause it to collapse.

to chime
to chime
verb
ch
ʧ
i
m
m
e
(a bătăi (de clopot))

(a bătăi (de clopot))

a suna

to make a ringing sound, like a bell or clock

Informații Gramaticale:

Intranzitiv
under the weather
under the weather
frază
uk flag
/ˌʌndɚ ðə wˈɛðɚ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

feeling unwell or slightly ill

What is the origin of the idiom "under the weather" and when to use it?

The idiom "under the weather" has origins in the sailing world and dates back to the 18th century. It originated from sailors who would often feel sick or unwell due to rough weather conditions, which could cause them to feel unwell or seasick. The phrase evolved to describe someone who is feeling sick or not in good health. It is used to indicate that someone is feeling unwell or experiencing a mild illness. It suggests a temporary state of physical discomfort or sickness.

to [ring] a bell
to ring a bell
frază
uk flag
/ɹˈɪŋ ɐ bˈɛl/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to make one feel a sense of familiarity or help one remember something

What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "ring a bell" is not tied to a specific historical reference, but it draws upon the sound of a bell as a metaphor for memory recall. Bells have long been used as signaling devices, and their distinctive sound can be associated with awakening or alerting someone to an event or information. It represents the act of a familiar sound triggering a recollection or recognition in one's memory. It is commonly used in conversations, discussions, or interactions where someone wants to determine if a particular piece of information or topic is familiar to the listener.

mathematics
mathematics
substantiv
m
m
a
æ
th
θ
e
ə
m
m
a
æ
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k
s
s
(matematică aplicată)

(matematică aplicată)

matematică

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

What is "mathematics"?

Mathematics is the study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns. It includes various fields like arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and calculus, all of which are used to solve problems and explain relationships between different elements. Mathematics is essential in everyday life and is widely applied in areas such as science, engineering, economics, and technology.

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