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1 to do with
1) ((with have) to have dealings with: I never had anything to do with the neighbours.) have at gøre med2) ((with have) to be involved in, especially to be (partly) responsible for: Did you have anything to do with her death?) have med at gøre; være involveret3) ((with have) to be connected with: Has this decision anything to do with what I said yesterday?) have at gøre med4) ((with be or have) to be about or concerned with: This letter is/has to do with Bill's plans for the summer.) dreje sig om5) ((with have) to be the concern of: I'm sorry, but that question has nothing to do with me; What has that (got) to do with him?) have at gøre med; angå* * *1) ((with have) to have dealings with: I never had anything to do with the neighbours.) have at gøre med2) ((with have) to be involved in, especially to be (partly) responsible for: Did you have anything to do with her death?) have med at gøre; være involveret3) ((with have) to be connected with: Has this decision anything to do with what I said yesterday?) have at gøre med4) ((with be or have) to be about or concerned with: This letter is/has to do with Bill's plans for the summer.) dreje sig om5) ((with have) to be the concern of: I'm sorry, but that question has nothing to do with me; What has that (got) to do with him?) have at gøre med; angå -
2 have nothing to do with
1) (to avoid completely: After he came out of prison, many of his friends would have nothing to do with him.) ikke have noget at gøre med2) ((also be nothing to do with) to be something that a person ought not to be interested in: This letter has/is nothing to do with you.) ikke have noget at gøre med* * *1) (to avoid completely: After he came out of prison, many of his friends would have nothing to do with him.) ikke have noget at gøre med2) ((also be nothing to do with) to be something that a person ought not to be interested in: This letter has/is nothing to do with you.) ikke have noget at gøre med -
3 date
I 1. [deit] noun1) ((a statement on a letter etc giving) the day of the month, the month and year: I can't read the date on this letter.) dato2) (the day and month and/or the year in which something happened or is going to happen: What is your date of birth?) -dato3) (an appointment or engagement, especially a social one with a member of the opposite sex: He asked her for a date.) aftale; stævnemøde2. verb1) (to have or put a date on: This letter isn't dated.) datere2) ((with from or back) to belong to; to have been made, written etc at (a certain time): Their quarrel dates back to last year.) datere sig til; gå tilbage til3) (to become obviously old-fashioned: His books haven't dated much.) forældes; blive umoderne•- dated- dateline
- out of date
- to date
- up to date II [deit] noun(the brown, sticky fruit of the date palm, a kind of tree growing in the tropics.) daddel* * *I 1. [deit] noun1) ((a statement on a letter etc giving) the day of the month, the month and year: I can't read the date on this letter.) dato2) (the day and month and/or the year in which something happened or is going to happen: What is your date of birth?) -dato3) (an appointment or engagement, especially a social one with a member of the opposite sex: He asked her for a date.) aftale; stævnemøde2. verb1) (to have or put a date on: This letter isn't dated.) datere2) ((with from or back) to belong to; to have been made, written etc at (a certain time): Their quarrel dates back to last year.) datere sig til; gå tilbage til3) (to become obviously old-fashioned: His books haven't dated much.) forældes; blive umoderne•- dated- dateline
- out of date
- to date
- up to date II [deit] noun(the brown, sticky fruit of the date palm, a kind of tree growing in the tropics.) daddel -
4 line
I 1. noun1) ((a piece of) thread, cord, rope etc: She hung the washing on the line; a fishing-rod and line.) snor; line2) (a long, narrow mark, streak or stripe: She drew straight lines across the page; a dotted/wavy line.) streg; linie3) (outline or shape especially relating to length or direction: The ship had very graceful lines; A dancer uses a mirror to improve his line.) linie4) (a groove on the skin; a wrinkle.) rynke5) (a row or group of objects or persons arranged side by side or one behind the other: The children stood in a line; a line of trees.) række6) (a short letter: I'll drop him a line.) et par linier7) (a series or group of persons which come one after the other especially in the same family: a line of kings.) linie; slægt; række8) (a track or direction: He pointed out the line of the new road; a new line of research.) rute; retning9) (the railway or a single track of the railway: Passengers must cross the line by the bridge only.) jernbanelinie; jernbanespor10) (a continuous system (especially of pipes, electrical or telephone cables etc) connecting one place with another: a pipeline; a line of communication; All (telephone) lines are engaged.) pipeline; rør; -linie11) (a row of written or printed words: The letter contained only three lines; a poem of sixteen lines.) linie12) (a regular service of ships, aircraft etc: a shipping line.) rute13) (a group or class (of goods for sale) or a field of activity, interest etc: This has been a very popular new line; Computers are not really my line.) linie; branche14) (an arrangement of troops, especially when ready to fight: fighting in the front line.) linie; -linie2. verb1) (to form lines along: Crowds lined the pavement to see the Queen.) stå langs med2) (to mark with lines.) markere med linier•- lineage- linear- lined- liner- lines- linesman
- hard lines!
- in line for
- in
- out of line with
- line up
- read between the lines II verb1) (to cover on the inside: She lined the box with newspaper.) fore; beklæde2) (to put a lining in: She lined the dress with silk.) fore•- lined- liner- lining* * *I 1. noun1) ((a piece of) thread, cord, rope etc: She hung the washing on the line; a fishing-rod and line.) snor; line2) (a long, narrow mark, streak or stripe: She drew straight lines across the page; a dotted/wavy line.) streg; linie3) (outline or shape especially relating to length or direction: The ship had very graceful lines; A dancer uses a mirror to improve his line.) linie4) (a groove on the skin; a wrinkle.) rynke5) (a row or group of objects or persons arranged side by side or one behind the other: The children stood in a line; a line of trees.) række6) (a short letter: I'll drop him a line.) et par linier7) (a series or group of persons which come one after the other especially in the same family: a line of kings.) linie; slægt; række8) (a track or direction: He pointed out the line of the new road; a new line of research.) rute; retning9) (the railway or a single track of the railway: Passengers must cross the line by the bridge only.) jernbanelinie; jernbanespor10) (a continuous system (especially of pipes, electrical or telephone cables etc) connecting one place with another: a pipeline; a line of communication; All (telephone) lines are engaged.) pipeline; rør; -linie11) (a row of written or printed words: The letter contained only three lines; a poem of sixteen lines.) linie12) (a regular service of ships, aircraft etc: a shipping line.) rute13) (a group or class (of goods for sale) or a field of activity, interest etc: This has been a very popular new line; Computers are not really my line.) linie; branche14) (an arrangement of troops, especially when ready to fight: fighting in the front line.) linie; -linie2. verb1) (to form lines along: Crowds lined the pavement to see the Queen.) stå langs med2) (to mark with lines.) markere med linier•- lineage- linear- lined- liner- lines- linesman
- hard lines!
- in line for
- in
- out of line with
- line up
- read between the lines II verb1) (to cover on the inside: She lined the box with newspaper.) fore; beklæde2) (to put a lining in: She lined the dress with silk.) fore•- lined- liner- lining -
5 stamp
[stæmp] 1. verb1) (to bring (the foot) down with force (on the ground): He stamped his foot with rage; She stamped on the insect.) stampe; trampe2) (to print or mark on to: He stamped the date at the top of his letter; The oranges were all stamped with the exporter's name.) stemple3) (to stick a postage stamp on (a letter etc): I've addressed the envelope but haven't stamped it.) sætte frimærke på2. noun1) (an act of stamping the foot: `Give it to me!' she shouted with a stamp of her foot.) tramp2) (the instrument used to stamp a design etc on a surface: He marked the date on the bill with a rubber date-stamp.) stempel; -stempel3) (a postage stamp: He stuck the stamps on the parcel; He collects foreign stamps.) frimærke4) (a design etc made by stamping: All the goods bore the manufacturer's stamp.) stempel•* * *[stæmp] 1. verb1) (to bring (the foot) down with force (on the ground): He stamped his foot with rage; She stamped on the insect.) stampe; trampe2) (to print or mark on to: He stamped the date at the top of his letter; The oranges were all stamped with the exporter's name.) stemple3) (to stick a postage stamp on (a letter etc): I've addressed the envelope but haven't stamped it.) sætte frimærke på2. noun1) (an act of stamping the foot: `Give it to me!' she shouted with a stamp of her foot.) tramp2) (the instrument used to stamp a design etc on a surface: He marked the date on the bill with a rubber date-stamp.) stempel; -stempel3) (a postage stamp: He stuck the stamps on the parcel; He collects foreign stamps.) frimærke4) (a design etc made by stamping: All the goods bore the manufacturer's stamp.) stempel• -
6 write
past tense - wrote; verb1) (to draw (letters or other forms of script) on a surface, especially with a pen or pencil on paper: They wrote their names on a sheet of paper; The child has learned to read and write; Please write in ink.) skrive2) (to compose the text of (a book, poem etc): She wrote a book on prehistoric monsters.) skrive3) (to compose a letter (and send it): He has written a letter to me about this matter; I'll write you a long letter about my holiday; I wrote to you last week.) skrive•- writer- writing
- writings
- written
- writing-paper
- write down
- write out* * *past tense - wrote; verb1) (to draw (letters or other forms of script) on a surface, especially with a pen or pencil on paper: They wrote their names on a sheet of paper; The child has learned to read and write; Please write in ink.) skrive2) (to compose the text of (a book, poem etc): She wrote a book on prehistoric monsters.) skrive3) (to compose a letter (and send it): He has written a letter to me about this matter; I'll write you a long letter about my holiday; I wrote to you last week.) skrive•- writer- writing
- writings
- written
- writing-paper
- write down
- write out -
7 correspond
[korə'spond]1) ((with to) to be similar; to match: A bird's wing corresponds to the arm and hand in humans.) svare til; modsvare2) ((with with) to be in agreement with; to match.) være i overensstemmelse med; svare til hinanden3) (to communicate by letter (with): Do they often correspond (with each other)?) korrespondere; brevveksle•- correspondent
- corresponding
- correspondence course* * *[korə'spond]1) ((with to) to be similar; to match: A bird's wing corresponds to the arm and hand in humans.) svare til; modsvare2) ((with with) to be in agreement with; to match.) være i overensstemmelse med; svare til hinanden3) (to communicate by letter (with): Do they often correspond (with each other)?) korrespondere; brevveksle•- correspondent
- corresponding
- correspondence course -
8 express
[ik'spres] 1. verb1) (to put into words: He expressed his ideas very clearly.) udtrykke; formulere2) ((with oneself etc) to put one's own thoughts into words: You haven't expressed yourself clearly.) udtrykke3) (to show (thoughts, feelings etc) by looks, actions etc: She nodded to express her agreement.) udtrykke; tilkendegive; vise4) (to send by fast (postal) delivery: Will you express this letter, please?) sende ekspres2. adjective1) (travelling, carrying goods etc, especially fast: an express train; express delivery.) ekspres-; il-2) (clearly stated: You have disobeyed my express wishes.) udtrykkelig3. adverb(by express train or fast delivery service: Send your letter express.) ekspres4. noun1) (an express train: the London to Cardiff express.) eksprestog2) (the service provided eg by the post office for carrying goods etc quickly: The parcel was sent by express.) ekspres•- expression
- expressionless
- expressive
- expressiveness
- expressively
- expressway* * *[ik'spres] 1. verb1) (to put into words: He expressed his ideas very clearly.) udtrykke; formulere2) ((with oneself etc) to put one's own thoughts into words: You haven't expressed yourself clearly.) udtrykke3) (to show (thoughts, feelings etc) by looks, actions etc: She nodded to express her agreement.) udtrykke; tilkendegive; vise4) (to send by fast (postal) delivery: Will you express this letter, please?) sende ekspres2. adjective1) (travelling, carrying goods etc, especially fast: an express train; express delivery.) ekspres-; il-2) (clearly stated: You have disobeyed my express wishes.) udtrykkelig3. adverb(by express train or fast delivery service: Send your letter express.) ekspres4. noun1) (an express train: the London to Cardiff express.) eksprestog2) (the service provided eg by the post office for carrying goods etc quickly: The parcel was sent by express.) ekspres•- expression
- expressionless
- expressive
- expressiveness
- expressively
- expressway -
9 initial
[i'niʃəl] 1. adjective(of, or at, the beginning: There were difficulties during the initial stages of building the house.) indledende; første2. noun(the letter that begins a word, especially a name: The picture was signed with the initials JJB, standing for John James Brown.) initial3. verb(to mark or sign with initials of one's name: Any alteration on a cheque should be initialled.) underskrive med initialer[-ʃieit]
1) (to start (eg a plan, scheme, changes, reforms etc): He initiated a scheme for helping old people with their shopping.) påbegynde; iværksætte; indføre
2) (to take (a person) into a society etc, especially with secret ceremonies: No-one who had been initiated into the society ever revealed the details of the ceremony.) optage; indvie
[-ʃiət]
- initiation(a person who has been initiated (into a society etc).)
en optagen; en indviet
- initiative* * *[i'niʃəl] 1. adjective(of, or at, the beginning: There were difficulties during the initial stages of building the house.) indledende; første2. noun(the letter that begins a word, especially a name: The picture was signed with the initials JJB, standing for John James Brown.) initial3. verb(to mark or sign with initials of one's name: Any alteration on a cheque should be initialled.) underskrive med initialer[-ʃieit]
1) (to start (eg a plan, scheme, changes, reforms etc): He initiated a scheme for helping old people with their shopping.) påbegynde; iværksætte; indføre
2) (to take (a person) into a society etc, especially with secret ceremonies: No-one who had been initiated into the society ever revealed the details of the ceremony.) optage; indvie
[-ʃiət]
- initiation(a person who has been initiated (into a society etc).)
en optagen; en indviet
- initiative -
10 love
1. noun1) (a feeling of great fondness or enthusiasm for a person or thing: She has a great love of music; her love for her children.) kærlighed2) (strong attachment with sexual attraction: They are in love with one another.) forelskelse; være forelsket3) (a person or thing that is thought of with (great) fondness (used also as a term of affection): Ballet is the love of her life; Goodbye, love!) kærlighed; skat4) (a score of nothing in tennis: The present score is fifteen love (written 15-0).) nul2. verb1) (to be (very) fond of: She loves her children dearly.) elske2) (to take pleasure in: They both love dancing.) elske; holde af•- lovable- lovely
- loveliness
- lover
- loving
- lovingly
- love affair
- love-letter
- lovesick
- fall in love with
- fall in love
- for love or money
- make love
- there's no love lost between them* * *1. noun1) (a feeling of great fondness or enthusiasm for a person or thing: She has a great love of music; her love for her children.) kærlighed2) (strong attachment with sexual attraction: They are in love with one another.) forelskelse; være forelsket3) (a person or thing that is thought of with (great) fondness (used also as a term of affection): Ballet is the love of her life; Goodbye, love!) kærlighed; skat4) (a score of nothing in tennis: The present score is fifteen love (written 15-0).) nul2. verb1) (to be (very) fond of: She loves her children dearly.) elske2) (to take pleasure in: They both love dancing.) elske; holde af•- lovable- lovely
- loveliness
- lover
- loving
- lovingly
- love affair
- love-letter
- lovesick
- fall in love with
- fall in love
- for love or money
- make love
- there's no love lost between them -
11 come
1. past tense - came; verb1) (to move etc towards the person speaking or writing, or towards the place being referred to by him: Come here!; Are you coming to the dance?; John has come to see me; Have any letters come for me?) komme2) (to become near or close to something in time or space: Christmas is coming soon.) nærme sig3) (to happen or be situated: The letter `d' comes between `c' and è' in the alphabet.) komme; forekomme4) ((often with to) to happen (by accident): How did you come to break your leg?) komme til5) (to arrive at (a certain state etc): What are things coming to? We have come to an agreement.) blive til; nå til6) ((with to) (of numbers, prices etc) to amount (to): The total comes to 51.) beløbe sig til; blive2. interjection(expressing disapproval, drawing attention etc: Come, come! That was very rude of you!) hov, hov!; næ, hør nu her!- comer- coming
- comeback
- comedown
- come about
- come across
- come along
- come by
- come down
- come into one's own
- come off
- come on
- come out
- come round
- come to
- come to light
- come upon
- come up with
- come what may
- to come* * *1. past tense - came; verb1) (to move etc towards the person speaking or writing, or towards the place being referred to by him: Come here!; Are you coming to the dance?; John has come to see me; Have any letters come for me?) komme2) (to become near or close to something in time or space: Christmas is coming soon.) nærme sig3) (to happen or be situated: The letter `d' comes between `c' and è' in the alphabet.) komme; forekomme4) ((often with to) to happen (by accident): How did you come to break your leg?) komme til5) (to arrive at (a certain state etc): What are things coming to? We have come to an agreement.) blive til; nå til6) ((with to) (of numbers, prices etc) to amount (to): The total comes to 51.) beløbe sig til; blive2. interjection(expressing disapproval, drawing attention etc: Come, come! That was very rude of you!) hov, hov!; næ, hør nu her!- comer- coming
- comeback
- comedown
- come about
- come across
- come along
- come by
- come down
- come into one's own
- come off
- come on
- come out
- come round
- come to
- come to light
- come upon
- come up with
- come what may
- to come -
12 fall behind
1) (to be slower than (someone else): Hurry up! You're falling behind (the others); He is falling behind in his schoolwork.) sakke bagud; komme bagud2) ((with with) to become late in regular payment, letter-writing etc: Don't fall behind with the rent!) komme bagud* * *1) (to be slower than (someone else): Hurry up! You're falling behind (the others); He is falling behind in his schoolwork.) sakke bagud; komme bagud2) ((with with) to become late in regular payment, letter-writing etc: Don't fall behind with the rent!) komme bagud -
13 receive
[rə'si:v]1) (to get or be given: He received a letter; They received a good education.) få; modtage2) (to have a formal meeting with: The Pope received the Queen in the Vatican.) modtage3) (to allow to join something: He was received into the group.) acceptere4) (to greet, react to, in some way: The news was received in silence; The townspeople received the heroes with great cheers.) modtage5) (to accept (stolen goods) especially with the intention of reselling (them).) aftage hælervarer•- receiver* * *[rə'si:v]1) (to get or be given: He received a letter; They received a good education.) få; modtage2) (to have a formal meeting with: The Pope received the Queen in the Vatican.) modtage3) (to allow to join something: He was received into the group.) acceptere4) (to greet, react to, in some way: The news was received in silence; The townspeople received the heroes with great cheers.) modtage5) (to accept (stolen goods) especially with the intention of reselling (them).) aftage hælervarer•- receiver -
14 common
['komən] 1. adjective1) (seen or happening often; quite normal or usual: a common occurrence; These birds are not so common nowadays.) almindelig2) (belonging equally to, or shared by, more than one: This knowledge is common to all of us; We share a common language.) kendt; fælles3) (publicly owned: common property.) offentlig4) (coarse or impolite: She uses some very common expressions.) simpel; vulgær5) (of ordinary, not high, social rank: the common people.) jævn; almindelig6) (of a noun, not beginning with a capital letter (except at the beginning of a sentence): The house is empty.) fællesnavn2. noun((a piece of) public land for everyone to use, with few or no buildings: the village common.) fællesareal- commoner- common knowledge
- common law
- common-law
- commonplace
- common-room
- common sense
- the Common Market
- the House of Commons
- the Commons
- in common* * *['komən] 1. adjective1) (seen or happening often; quite normal or usual: a common occurrence; These birds are not so common nowadays.) almindelig2) (belonging equally to, or shared by, more than one: This knowledge is common to all of us; We share a common language.) kendt; fælles3) (publicly owned: common property.) offentlig4) (coarse or impolite: She uses some very common expressions.) simpel; vulgær5) (of ordinary, not high, social rank: the common people.) jævn; almindelig6) (of a noun, not beginning with a capital letter (except at the beginning of a sentence): The house is empty.) fællesnavn2. noun((a piece of) public land for everyone to use, with few or no buildings: the village common.) fællesareal- commoner- common knowledge
- common law
- common-law
- commonplace
- common-room
- common sense
- the Common Market
- the House of Commons
- the Commons
- in common -
15 enclosure
[-ʒə]1) (the act of enclosing.) indhegning2) (land surrounded by a fence or wall: He keeps a donkey in that enclosure.) indelukke3) (something put in along with a letter: I received your enclosure with gratitude.) bilag* * *[-ʒə]1) (the act of enclosing.) indhegning2) (land surrounded by a fence or wall: He keeps a donkey in that enclosure.) indelukke3) (something put in along with a letter: I received your enclosure with gratitude.) bilag -
16 file
I 1. noun(a line of soldiers etc walking one behind the other.) række2. verb(to walk in a file: They filed across the road.) gå i rækkeII 1. noun1) (a folder, loose-leaf book etc to hold papers.) mappe; ringbind2) (a collection of papers on a particular subject (kept in such a folder).) sagsmappe3) (in computing, a collection of data stored eg on a disc.) fil2. verb1) (to put (papers etc) in a file: He filed the letter under P.) anbringe; arkivere2) (to bring (a suit) before a law court: to file (a suit) for divorce.) indgive; indsende•- filename- filing cabinet III 1. noun(a steel tool with a rough surface for smoothing or rubbing away wood, metal etc.) fil2. verb(to cut or smooth with a file: She filed her nails.) file- filings* * *I 1. noun(a line of soldiers etc walking one behind the other.) række2. verb(to walk in a file: They filed across the road.) gå i rækkeII 1. noun1) (a folder, loose-leaf book etc to hold papers.) mappe; ringbind2) (a collection of papers on a particular subject (kept in such a folder).) sagsmappe3) (in computing, a collection of data stored eg on a disc.) fil2. verb1) (to put (papers etc) in a file: He filed the letter under P.) anbringe; arkivere2) (to bring (a suit) before a law court: to file (a suit) for divorce.) indgive; indsende•- filename- filing cabinet III 1. noun(a steel tool with a rough surface for smoothing or rubbing away wood, metal etc.) fil2. verb(to cut or smooth with a file: She filed her nails.) file- filings -
17 intend
[in'tend] 1. verb1) (to mean or plan (to do something or that someone else should do something): Do you still intend to go?; Do you intend them to go?; Do you intend that they should go too?) mene; have til hensigt2) (to mean (something) to be understood in a particular way: His remarks were intended to be a compliment.) mene3) ((with for) to direct at: That letter/bullet was intended for me.) mene; beregne•- intent2. noun(purpose; what a person means to do: He broke into the house with intent to steal.) hensigt- intentional
- intentionally
- intently* * *[in'tend] 1. verb1) (to mean or plan (to do something or that someone else should do something): Do you still intend to go?; Do you intend them to go?; Do you intend that they should go too?) mene; have til hensigt2) (to mean (something) to be understood in a particular way: His remarks were intended to be a compliment.) mene3) ((with for) to direct at: That letter/bullet was intended for me.) mene; beregne•- intent2. noun(purpose; what a person means to do: He broke into the house with intent to steal.) hensigt- intentional
- intentionally
- intently -
18 mean
[mi:n] I adjective1) (not generous (with money etc): He's very mean (with his money / over pay).) nærig; fedtet2) (likely or intending to cause harm or annoyance: It is mean to tell lies.) ondskabsfuld3) ((especially American) bad-tempered, vicious or cruel: a mean mood.) uvenlig; ondskabsfuld; led4) ((of a house etc) of poor quality; humble: a mean dwelling.) tarvelig•- meanly- meanness
- meanie II 1. adjective1) ((of a statistic) having the middle position between two points, quantities etc: the mean value on a graph.) middel-2) (average: the mean annual rainfall.) gennemsnitlig2. noun(something that is midway between two opposite ends or extremes: Three is the mean of the series one to five.) gennemsnitIII 1. past tense, past participle - meant; verb1) (to (intend to) express, show or indicate: `Vacation' means `holiday'; What do you mean by (saying/doing) that?) betyde; mene2) (to intend: I meant to go to the exhibition but forgot; For whom was that letter meant?; He means (= is determined) to be a rich man some day.) have til hensigt; være beregnet til•- meaning2. adjective((of a look, glance etc) showing a certain feeling or giving a certain message: The teacher gave the boy a meaning look when he arrived late.) sigende- meaningless
- be meant to
- mean well* * *[mi:n] I adjective1) (not generous (with money etc): He's very mean (with his money / over pay).) nærig; fedtet2) (likely or intending to cause harm or annoyance: It is mean to tell lies.) ondskabsfuld3) ((especially American) bad-tempered, vicious or cruel: a mean mood.) uvenlig; ondskabsfuld; led4) ((of a house etc) of poor quality; humble: a mean dwelling.) tarvelig•- meanly- meanness
- meanie II 1. adjective1) ((of a statistic) having the middle position between two points, quantities etc: the mean value on a graph.) middel-2) (average: the mean annual rainfall.) gennemsnitlig2. noun(something that is midway between two opposite ends or extremes: Three is the mean of the series one to five.) gennemsnitIII 1. past tense, past participle - meant; verb1) (to (intend to) express, show or indicate: `Vacation' means `holiday'; What do you mean by (saying/doing) that?) betyde; mene2) (to intend: I meant to go to the exhibition but forgot; For whom was that letter meant?; He means (= is determined) to be a rich man some day.) have til hensigt; være beregnet til•- meaning2. adjective((of a look, glance etc) showing a certain feeling or giving a certain message: The teacher gave the boy a meaning look when he arrived late.) sigende- meaningless
- be meant to
- mean well -
19 spare
[speə] 1. verb1) (to manage without: No-one can be spared from this office.) undvære2) (to afford or set aside for a purpose: I can't spare the time for a holiday.) afse; afsætte3) (to treat with mercy; to avoid injuring etc: `Spare us!' they begged.) spar4) (to avoid causing grief, trouble etc to (a person): Break the news gently in order to spare her as much as possible.) skåne5) (to avoid using, spending etc: He spared no expense in his desire to help us.) spare6) (to avoid troubling (a person with something); to save (a person trouble etc): I answered the letter myself in order to spare you the bother.) spare for2. adjective1) (extra; not actually being used: We haven't a spare (bed) room for guests in our house.) ekstra2) ((of time etc) free for leisure etc: What do you do in your spare time?) fri-3. noun1) (a spare part (for a car etc): They sell spares at that garage.) reservedel2) (an extra wheel etc, kept for emergencies.) reservehjul•- sparing- sparingly
- spare part
- spare rib
- and to spare
- to spare* * *[speə] 1. verb1) (to manage without: No-one can be spared from this office.) undvære2) (to afford or set aside for a purpose: I can't spare the time for a holiday.) afse; afsætte3) (to treat with mercy; to avoid injuring etc: `Spare us!' they begged.) spar4) (to avoid causing grief, trouble etc to (a person): Break the news gently in order to spare her as much as possible.) skåne5) (to avoid using, spending etc: He spared no expense in his desire to help us.) spare6) (to avoid troubling (a person with something); to save (a person trouble etc): I answered the letter myself in order to spare you the bother.) spare for2. adjective1) (extra; not actually being used: We haven't a spare (bed) room for guests in our house.) ekstra2) ((of time etc) free for leisure etc: What do you do in your spare time?) fri-3. noun1) (a spare part (for a car etc): They sell spares at that garage.) reservedel2) (an extra wheel etc, kept for emergencies.) reservehjul•- sparing- sparingly
- spare part
- spare rib
- and to spare
- to spare -
20 accent
1. ['æksənt] noun1) ((a mark used to show) the stress on a syllable: The accent is on the second syllable.) tryk2) (a mark used to show the pronunciation of a letter in certain languages: Put an accent on the e in début.) accenttegn3) (emphasis: The accent must be on hard work.) hovedvægt4) (a special way of pronouncing words in a particular area etc: an American accent.) accent; udtale2. [ək'sent] verb(to pronounce with stress or emphasis: The second syllable is accented.) accentueret; med accent* * *1. ['æksənt] noun1) ((a mark used to show) the stress on a syllable: The accent is on the second syllable.) tryk2) (a mark used to show the pronunciation of a letter in certain languages: Put an accent on the e in début.) accenttegn3) (emphasis: The accent must be on hard work.) hovedvægt4) (a special way of pronouncing words in a particular area etc: an American accent.) accent; udtale2. [ək'sent] verb(to pronounce with stress or emphasis: The second syllable is accented.) accentueret; med accent
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Letter book — Letter Let ter, n. [OE. lettre, F. lettre, OF. letre, fr. L. littera, litera, a letter; pl., an epistle, a writing, literature, fr. linere, litum, to besmear, to spread or rub over; because one of the earliest modes of writing was by graving the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Letter carrier — Letter Let ter, n. [OE. lettre, F. lettre, OF. letre, fr. L. littera, litera, a letter; pl., an epistle, a writing, literature, fr. linere, litum, to besmear, to spread or rub over; because one of the earliest modes of writing was by graving the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Letter cutter — Letter Let ter, n. [OE. lettre, F. lettre, OF. letre, fr. L. littera, litera, a letter; pl., an epistle, a writing, literature, fr. linere, litum, to besmear, to spread or rub over; because one of the earliest modes of writing was by graving the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Letter lock — Letter Let ter, n. [OE. lettre, F. lettre, OF. letre, fr. L. littera, litera, a letter; pl., an epistle, a writing, literature, fr. linere, litum, to besmear, to spread or rub over; because one of the earliest modes of writing was by graving the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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