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1 lady
['leidi]1) (a more polite form of woman: Tell that child to stand up and let that lady sit down; The lady in the flower shop said that roses are expensive just now; Ladies' shoes are upstairs in this shop; ( also adjective) a lady doctor.) dama, kona2) (a woman of good manners and refined behaviour: Be quiet! Ladies do not shout in public.) dama, háttvís kona3) (in the United Kingdom, used as the title of, or a name for, a woman of noble rank: Sir James and Lady Brown; lords and ladies.) lafði•- ladylike- Ladyship
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2 bag lady
noun (a homeless woman who carries around with her all her belongings, usually in shopping bags: Bag ladies often sleep on benches in public parks and railway stations.) -
3 Ladyship
noun ((with Her, Your etc) a word used in speaking to, or about, a woman with the title `Lady': Thank you, Your Ladyship; Ask Her Ladyship for permission.) ávarpstitill lafði -
4 walking-stick
noun (a stick used (especially as an aid to balance) when walking: The old lady has been using a walking-stick since she hurt her leg.) göngustafur -
5 alarm
1. noun1) (sudden fear: We did not share her alarm at the suggestion.) felmtur, skyndileg hræðsla2) (something that gives warning of danger, attracts attention etc: Sound the alarm!; a fire-alarm; ( also adjective) an alarm clock.) viðvörun, viðvörunarkerfi; vekjaraklukka2. verb(to make (someone) afraid: The least sound alarms the old lady.) hræða, skelfa- alarming- alarmingly -
6 bag
[bæɡ] 1. noun1) (a container made of soft material (eg cloth, animal skin, plastic etc): She carried a small bag.) veski2) (a quantity of fish or game caught: Did you get a good bag today?) veiði, fengur2. verb1) (to put into a bag.) sekkja, setja í poka2) (to kill (game).) veiða•- baggy- bags of
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7 chaperone
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8 dame
[deim]1) ((the status of) a lady of the same rank as a knight: There were several dames at the royal wedding.) hefðarkona/-frú2) ((American) a woman.) kona -
9 decorum
[di'ko:rəm]noun (quiet, dignified and proper behaviour: The man behaved with decorum in the old lady's presence.) háttprÿði -
10 doze
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11 garden
1. noun(a piece of ground on which flowers, vegetables etc are grown: a small garden at the front of the house; ( also adjective) a garden slug.) garður2. verb(to work in a garden, usually as a hobby: The old lady does not garden much.) fást við garðyrkju- gardener- gardening
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12 gush
1. verb1) ((of liquids) to flow out suddenly and in large amounts: Blood gushed from his wound.) fossa, spÿtast2) (to exaggerate one's enthusiasm etc while talking: The lady kept gushing about her husband's success.) ÿkja2. noun(a sudden flowing (of a liquid): a gush of water.) gusa, buna- gushing- gushingly -
13 hat
[hæt](a covering for the head, usually worn out of doors: He raised his hat as the lady approached.) hattur- hatter- hat trick
- keep something under one's hat
- keep under one's hat
- pass/send round the hat
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14 hoot
[hu:t] 1. verb1) (to sound the horn of a car etc: The driver hooted (his horn) at the old lady.) flauta2) ((of car etc horns, sirens etc) to make a loud noise, as a warning, signal etc: You can't leave the factory till the siren hoots.) væla, flauta3) ((of owls) to call out: An owl hooted in the wood.) væla4) ((of people) to make a loud noise of laughter or disapproval: They hooted with laughter.) púa (á), hrópa niður2. noun1) (the sound of a car etc horn, a siren etc.) flaut, væl2) (the call of an owl.) ugluvæl3) (a loud shout of laughter or disapproval.) óánægju-/fyrirlitningarhróp•- hooter- not care a hoot / two hoots -
15 kerb
[kə:b]((especially American curb) an edging, usually of stone, round a raised area, especially a pavement: The old lady stepped off the kerb right in front of a car.) gangstéttarbrún -
16 kind
I noun(a sort or type: What kind of car is it?; He is not the kind of man who would be cruel to children.) tegund, gerðII 1. adjective(ready or anxious to do good to others; friendly: He's such a kind man; It was very kind of you to look after the children yesterday.) góður, vingjarnlegur- kindly2. adjective(having or showing a gentle and friendly nature: a kindly smile; a kindly old lady.) vinalegur- kindness
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17 motive
['məutiv](something that makes a person choose to act in a particular way; a reason: What was his motive for murdering the old lady?) tilefni- motivate- motivation -
18 pet
[pet] 1. noun1) (a tame animal etc, usually kept in the home: She keeps a rabbit as a pet; ( also adjective) a pet rabbit/goldfish.) gæludÿr2) ((especially of children) a delightful or lovely person (used also as a term of affection): Isn't that baby a pet?; Would you like some ice-cream, pet?) draumur; eftirlæti2. adjective(favourite; greatest: What is your pet ambition/hate?) uppáhalds-3. verbpast tense, past participle petted)1) (to stroke or caress (an animal) in a loving way: The old lady sat by the fire petting her dog.) gæla við2) ((slang) to kiss, hug and caress: They were petting (each other) in the back seat.)•- pet name -
19 play
[plei] 1. verb1) (to amuse oneself: The child is playing in the garden; He is playing with his toys; The little girl wants to play with her friends.) leika (sér)2) (to take part in (games etc): He plays football; He is playing in goal; Here's a pack of cards - who wants to play (with me)?; I'm playing golf with him this evening.) leika, taka þátt í3) (to act in a play etc; to act (a character): She's playing Lady Macbeth; The company is playing in London this week.) leika4) ((of a play etc) to be performed: `Oklahoma' is playing at the local theatre.) vera sÿndur5) (to (be able to) perform on (a musical instrument): She plays the piano; Who was playing the piano this morning?; He plays (the oboe) in an orchestra.) leika/spila á6) ((usually with on) to carry out or do (a trick): He played a trick on me.) leika á, plata7) ((usually with at) to compete against (someone) in a game etc: I'll play you at tennis.) leika gegn8) ((of light) to pass with a flickering movement: The firelight played across the ceiling.) leika um9) (to direct (over or towards something): The firemen played their hoses over the burning house.) beina að10) (to put down or produce (a playing-card) as part of a card game: He played the seven of hearts.) leika út2. noun1) (recreation; amusement: A person must have time for both work and play.) skemmtun, leikur2) (an acted story; a drama: Shakespeare wrote many great plays.) leikrit3) (the playing of a game: At the start of today's play, England was leading India by fifteen runs.) leikur4) (freedom of movement (eg in part of a machine).) hlaup•- player- playable
- playful
- playfully
- playfulness
- playboy
- playground
- playing-card
- playing-field
- playmate
- playpen
- playschool
- plaything
- playtime
- playwright
- at play
- bring/come into play
- child's play
- in play
- out of play
- play at
- play back
- play down
- play fair
- play for time
- play havoc with
- play into someone's hands
- play off
- play off against
- play on
- play a
- no part in
- play safe
- play the game
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20 porter
['po:tə]1) (a person whose job is to carry luggage in a railway station etc: The old lady could not find a porter to carry her suitcase from the train.) burðarmaður2) (a person whose job is to carry things eg in rough country where there is no other form of transport: He set off into the jungle with three porters.) burðarmaður3) (a doorman or attendant in a hotel etc: a hospital porter.) dyravörður
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