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  • 1 ما (أداة نفي لم)

    مَا (أداة نفي لَمْ)‏ \ not: (often shortened in speech to n’t with the verbs be, can, dare, do, have, may, must, need, ought) a word that gives an opposite meaning to any word or sentence: He did not (or didn’t come).. \ مَا (التعجُّبيّة)‏ \ what: expressing surprise or annoyance, etc.: What a big dog! What nasty medicine! What a shame!. \ مَا؟ \ what: (in questions) which thing: What do you want?, that which I do what I like. What I hate most is cruelty. \ مَا! \ how: (with an adj. or adv., to express surprise or other feelings): How clever you are!. \ مَا إِذا \ if: whether: I asked him if you were at home. whether: showing a question in reported speech, where there is a choice: I asked whether he liked it (or not). I don’t know whether he will agree or (whether he will) refuse. \ مَا الأمْر؟ \ be the matter: to be wrong; be causing trouble: What’s the matter (with you)? Are you feeling ill?. \ مَا بعدَ البَنَفْسَجيّ \ ultraviolet. \ _(field) Phys. \ مَا دَام \ so long as: if; provided that: I’ll go so long as you’ll go with me. as long as: (a) on condition that: You can take my key as long as you don’t lose it., (b) all the time that: I’ll remember you as long as I live. \ مَا دَام الأَمْرُ كذلك \ all right: also alright in that case: You don’t want it? All right, I’ll give it to someone else. then: in that case: Don’t you want it? Then I’ll give it to someone else. \ مَا رأيُك في \ how about?: what is your opinion of (a certain plan); would you like: How about a cup of coffee?. what about...?: what is your opinion of (a certain plan); how would you like: What about going for a swim?. \ مَا رأيُك في...؟ \ what about?: what is your opinion of (an idea?): What about that blue coat in the shop window? (Does it suit you? Would you like it?) What about a swim? (Shall we go for a swim?). \ مَا زَال \ still: up till now; up till then: Are you still unmarried? He was still in bed when I left home. \ مَا زَال قَويًّا \ going strong: continuing to be successful or healthy, etc.: My father is 82 years old, and still going strong. \ مَا شَكْلُهُ؟ \ what is it like?: please describe it. \ مَا عَدَا \ apart from: besides; except: Apart from that, he had little to say. but: except: Nobody laughed but me. except: leaving out; not including: I work every day except Sunday (or except on Sundays). other: (with than) except: We have nothing to read, other than school books. save: old use, except. \ مَا قَبْل \ pre-. \ مَا قَبْل الحرب \ pre-war: before the war (usu. meaning the World War of 1939-45): a pre-war car (made before the war). \ مَا قولُك في \ how about: what is your opinion of (a certain plan); how would you like: How about a cup of coffee?. what about...?: what is your opinion of (a certain plan); how would you like: What about going for a swim?. \ مَا قيمتُه أو ثَمنُه \ worth: a quality that is equal to a certain value: I bought a pound’s worth of fruit. \ مَا كاد... \ no sooner... than: as soon as: No sooner had I found the key than I lost it again (I lost it very soon after I had found it). \ مَا لَم \ unless: if not: You will fail unless you try harder. \ مَا مُجْمَلُه \ in all: altogether: We won six games in all. \ مَا مَجْمُوعُه \ in all: altogether: We won six games in all. \ مَا المَسْأَلة؟ \ be the matter: to be wrong; be causing trouble: What’s the matter (with you)? Are you feeling ill?. \ مَا مِن (أحد)‏ \ no: not any: No other boy could have done it. \ مَا هو أَبْكَر وقت...؟ \ how soon?: in how much time: How soon can you start the work?. \ مَا وَراء \ trans-: across. \ مَا وراءَ الطبيعة \ metaphysics. \ مَا وَصْفُهُ؟ \ what is it like?: please describe it. \ مَا يُحبُّه الإنسان \ love: sb. or sth. that is loved: Football and fishing are his greatest loves. \ مَا يَخْتَارُه المَرْء \ pick: choice: Take your pick of those books. (Take whichever you wish). \ مَا يَخُصُّه تمامًا \ very own: completely one’s own; not shared in any way: If you want your very own horse you must pay for it yourself. \ مَا يَسْتَحِقّ \ due: the fair treatment that one deserves in spite of one’s faults: He failed. But to give him his due, he did try hard. \ مَا يَسُدّ حاجته \ pay one’s way: to earn enough for one’s needs; not get into debt. \ مَا يقرُب مِن \ close on: nearly: There were close on a hundred people at the meeting. \ مَا يلي \ following: that which is written or listed next: Please buy me the following: 2 pens, 3 pencils, some ink.

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  • 2 هل؟

    هَل؟ \ shall: in questions with I or we, to offer to do sth.: Shall I get you some coffee?. \ هَلْ لَك بِـ؟ \ how about: what is your opinion of (a certain plan); would you like: How about a cup of coffee?. \ هَلْ لَك في؟ \ might: (not in questions or negative sentences) asking sb. in a friendly way to do sth.: You might buy me some stamps when you go to the post office (Will you buy me some stamps, please?). \ هَلْ لِي \ shall: in questions with I or we, to offer to do sth.: Shall I get you some coffee?. \ See Also لَنا أنْ \ هَلْ مِن بَأْس \ be the matter: to be wrong; be causing trouble: What’s the matter (with you)? Are you feeling ill?.

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  • 3 مهما

    مَهْمَا \ however: no matter how: However fast you run, you won’t catch him. much as: although: Much as I admire him, I could not work with him. whatever: anything, any: Do whatever you like. Read whatever book you like. \ See Also مَا \ مَهْمَا يحَدَث \ at all costs, at any cost: whatever happens; whatever the cost may be: At all costs, get there in time. Don’t be late, at any cost. possibly: by any possible means: I can’t possibly lift such a weight. I did all that. I possibly could to find it. \ مَهْما يكلِّف الأمر \ at all costs, at any cost: whatever happens; whatever the cost may be: At all costs, get there in time. Don’t be late, at any cost. \ مَهْما يكُن الأَمر \ anyhow: in any case: I don’t really need this; anyhow, it costs too much. anyway: in any case: I don’t really need this; anyhow, it costs too much, in any case I may be late, anyway, don’t wait for me. at all events, in any event: in any case; whatever may happen or has happened: He didn’t win but, at all events, he did try hard. \ مَهْما يكُن مِنْ أَمْر \ at any rate: at least; in any case: He wasn’t there; at any rate, I don’t think he was. I may not succeed; but I’ll try, at any rate.

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  • 4 however

    مَهْمَا \ however: no matter how: However fast you run, you won’t catch him. much as: although: Much as I admire him, I could not work with him. whatever: anything, any: Do whatever you like. Read whatever book you like. \ See Also مَا

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  • 5 much as

    مَهْمَا \ however: no matter how: However fast you run, you won’t catch him. much as: although: Much as I admire him, I could not work with him. whatever: anything, any: Do whatever you like. Read whatever book you like. \ See Also مَا

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  • 6 whatever

    مَهْمَا \ however: no matter how: However fast you run, you won’t catch him. much as: although: Much as I admire him, I could not work with him. whatever: anything, any: Do whatever you like. Read whatever book you like. \ See Also مَا

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  • 7 كيفما

    كَيْفَما \ however: no matter how: However fast you run, you won’t catch him. \ كَيْفَما اتَّفَق \ at random: in a random way: Our guest took photographs at random of anything he fancied.

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  • 8 however

    كَيْفَما \ however: no matter how: However fast you run, you won’t catch him.

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  • 9 في

    في \ a; an; each; every: twice a day; 80 miles an hour. at: (showing where): at home; at the office, (showing a point of time) at midday; at 4 o’clock; He was married at 18, (after an adj) good at English; quick at sums. by: during: We travelled by night. in: showing where: In bed; in London; in the box; in his speech, showing condition In a hurry; in trouble, showing a direction; into He fell in the river. He put his hand in his pocket, showing when; during In the past; in January 1980; in the evening, showing what sth. contains or includes There are 60 minutes in an hour. Is he in your team?, showing what sb. wears He was in his best suit, showing a shape or arrangement They stood in a row, showing employment or activity or an event He’s in the navy. She was killed in the accident. on: showing when: on Monday; on May the 6th. showing the state of sb.:: Are you here on business or on holiday?. per: for each: He earns $8000 per annum (for each year). \ في (أيّ مَكَان)‏ \ anywhere: in or to any place: Are you going anywhere?. \ See Also إلى( إلى)‏ \ في \ home: to or at one’s house: Go home! Is your son home yet?. \ See Also إلى البيت \ في \ inside: on (or to) the inside. \ See Also إلى الداخل \ في \ inland: away from the sea: We crossed the coast and flew inland. \ See Also إلى داخل البلاد \ في \ indoors: into (or in) a building: He went (or He stayed) indoors because of the rain. \ See Also إلى داخل البيت \ في \ on board: on (or onto) a ship or aeroplane: There are 70 men on board. Can I go on board the aircraft?. \ See Also إلى دَاخِل الطَّائِرَة \ في \ upstairs: on, at or to a higher floor; up the stairs; at the top of the stairs: She went upstairs because her room is upstairs. She has an upstairs bedroom. \ See Also إلى الدَّور الأَعْلى \ في \ low: to or in a low position: The sun had sunk low in the sky. \ See Also إلى وَضْع مُنْخفِض \ في \ whereabouts: in or near which place: Whereabouts did you find this ring?. \ See Also قرب أيّ مكان؟ \ في \ upstream: against the flow of the stream; up the river: They rowed (the boat) upstream. \ See Also نَحْوَ أعلى النَّهر \ في الاتجاه المعاكس \ backward(s): towards the back: He fell over backwards. \ في أَثَر \ after: following, in search of: I ran after him but could not catch him. The police are after him. \ في أثناء الخِدْمَة (خارج أوقات الخِدمة)‏ \ on duty, (off duty): at work (not at work): The night nurse has 12 hours on duty, then 12 hours off duty. She went on duty at 18.00 and came off duty at 06.00. \ في أثناء ذلك \ meanwhile, meantime: (in) the time between: You’ll have to wait till he’s ready; but you can read this (in the) meanwhile. \ في إجازة \ off: free from work: My employer gave me the afternoon off. \ See Also عطلة (عُطْلَة)‏ \ في أَحْسَن الأَحْوَال \ at best: in the most hopeful conditions: At best, we can’t be ready till Tuesday. \ في آخر \ eventually: in the end: The car kept stopping, but we got home eventually. ultimately: in the end: We must all, ultimately, die. \ See Also نهاية الأمر \ في آخر رَمَق \ on one’s last legs: (of a person or thing) not expected to last much longer; worn out; almost in ruins: That company is on its last legs. \ في آخر لحظة \ in the nick of time: just in time; almost too late: She saved him in the nick of time from falling over the cliff. \ في أَرْجَاء \ about: from place to place in: We wandered about the town. round: (also around) from place to place: He wandered (a)round (the town). We travelled (a)round (the country). \ في أَسْفَل \ under: (also underneath), in a lower position. underneath: (of position) below: It was hidden underneath the floor boards. \ See Also الأسفل (الأَسْفَل)‏ \ في الأَصْل \ originally: in the beginning: This school was originally a rich man’s home. \ في الأَعْلَى \ up: in or to higher position: She lives up in the hills. \ في أغلب الظَّنّ \ doubtless: probably: It will doubtless rain on the day of the garden party. \ في أَفْضَل حَالَة \ at one’s best: in one’s best state: My garden is at its best in spring. \ في أقلّ مِن \ within: in less than: He will arrive within an hour. I live within a mile of the sea. \ في الأمام \ in front: at the front: You go in front and I’ll follow. \ في أَوَاخِر \ late: near the end of a period of time: Late in the year; in the late afternoon. \ في الأوْج \ in full swing: (of an activity) at its highest point; very busy: The party was in full swing when I arrived. \ في أوجِ الإزْهَار \ in bloom: flowering: The roses are in bloom now. \ في أيّ مَكَان \ anywhere: in no matter what place: Put it down anywhere. \ في أيّ وقت \ ever: (esp. in a negative sentence or a question) at any time: Nobody ever writes to me. Have you ever been to Rome? If you ever go there, you must see St. Peter’s cathedral. \ في أيّ وقت مَضَى \ ever: (in a comparative sentence) at any time: He’s working harder than ever. This is the best book I’ve ever read. \ في بادئ الأمر \ at first: at the beginning: At first the new school seemed strange, but then we got used to it. \ في البَدْء \ primarily: mainly; in the first place: This book is written primarily for foreigners. \ See Also أصلا (أَصْلاً)، أساسا (أساسًا)‏ \ في بعض الوقت \ part-time: for only part of the usual working time: She’s a part-time teacher. \ في البيت \ at home: in one’s house: He’s at home in the evenings. \ في البيت المُجَاوِر \ next, next door: in the next house: He lives next door. He is my nextdoor neighbour. \ في تَحَسُّن (من النّاحية الصحّية)‏ \ on the mend: getting better in health (after an illness). \ في تِلْكَ الحالةِ \ in that case: if that happens, or has happened: He may be late. In that case, we shall go without him, if that happens, or has happened He may be late. In that case, we shall go without him. \ في تِلْكَ اللَّحظة \ just: (with continuous tenses; always directly before the present participle) at this moment; at that moment: We’re just starting dinner. We were just starting dinner when he arrived. \ في التَّوّ \ straight away: at once. \ في جانب \ in favour of: supporting: I’m in favour of your plans. \ في الجَانِب الآخَر مِن \ across: on the other side of: My home is across the river. \ في جانب \ for: in favour of: Are you for this idea or against it?. \ See Also صف (صَفّ)‏ \ في جزء أدنى مِن \ down: at a lower level: My house is a little way down the hill. \ في الجِوَار \ about: around; near: There’s a lot of illness about. I went out early, when no one was about (when no one else was out). \ في الحَال \ at once: without delay: Stop that at once!. away: right away; straight away. immediately: at once. instantly: at once. on the spot: in that place and at that moment: He gave me the bill and I paid it on the spot. readily: without delay: The book you need is not readily obtainable. straight away: at once. \ في حَالَةِ \ at: (showing a state): at war; at play. on: showing the state of sth.: The house is on fire. \ في حَالَة حَسَنَة \ well, (better, best): the opposite of ill and unwell; in good health: Don’t you feel well? You’ll soon get better if you drink this medicine. How are you? Very well, thank you. I feel best in the early morning (better than at any other time). \ في حَالَة سَيِّئَة \ in a bad way: in a bad state. \ في حَالَة عَدَم توفُّر \ failing: giving a second choice of action, if the first choice fails: Ask John to do it. Failing him, ask Michael. \ في حَالَة فَوْضَى \ chaotic: in a state of chaos: The young teacher had a chaotic classroom. \ في حَالَةِ وُجُود \ in case of: in the event of; if there is: In case of fire, ring the bell. \ في حَالَةِ ما إِذَا \ in case: because of the possibility of sth. happening: Take a stick, in case you meet a snake. \ في حركة دائِمة \ on the move: moving; travelling: He’s always on the move and never settles for long. \ في الحَقِيقَة \ as a matter of fact, in fact: really; in truth: The dog seemed dead but in fact it was only asleep. As a matter of fact, I don’t like Michael. in point of fact: actually, in fact. in reality: in fact. really: truly; in fact: Is he really your son? He does not look like you!. \ في حَيْرَة من أَمْره \ at one’s wits’ end: too worried by difficulties to know what to do. \ في حين \ whereas: but: They are looking for a house, whereas we would rather live in a flat. \ في حينه \ round: following a regular course: Wait till your turn comes round. \ في الخَارِج \ abroad: in or to another country: I spent my holiday abroad. out: in (or into) the open; away from shelter; in (or into) view: Don’t stand out in the rain. The ship was far out at sea. out of door, outdoors: in the open air; not in a house: I like sleeping out of doors under the stars. outside: not within; in the open air; on the outer side: It’s raining outside. The cup is blue outside, and white inside. overseas: across the sea; (to the British, the mainland of Europe is abroad but it is not overseas): She is working overseas, in South America. \ في خِدمَة... \ at one’s service: ready to fulfil one’s needs: The hotel car is at your service if you want to go anywhere. \ في خَريف العُمر \ middle-aged: neither young nor old; aged between about 40 and 65. \ في خطٍّ مُستقيم \ as the crow flies: in a straight line: It is 5 miles away by road, but only 2 miles as the crow flies. \ فِي الخَفَاء \ stealth: by stealth using secret and quiet action: He got into the house by stealth, not by force. \ في خِلال \ in: showing a space of time before sth. will happen; after: I’ll come in a few days (or in a minute). in the course of: during: In the course of the morning I had seven visitors. \ في الدّاخل \ in: in a building, esp. at home, work or where one is expected to be: Is anyone in? I’m afraid Mr. Jones is out, but he’ll be in at 5 o’clock. \ في داخِل \ in: showing a direction; into: He fell in the river. He put his hand in his pocket. inside: on (or to) the inside of: Please wait inside the room. \ في داخِل النَّفْس \ inwardly: secretly; as regards one’s inner feelings: I was inwardly delighted, but I pretended not to care. \ في دَرَجَة الغَلَيان \ on the boil: boiling; at this heat. \ في ذلك المكان \ there: at that place: I live there. \ في رأيي \ to my mind: in my opinion: To my mind, this is most dishonest. \ في سَبِيل \ in the process of: to be doing: I am in the process of painting my house. sake, for the sake, of, for sb.’s sake: for the good of; so as to help: Soldiers die for the sake of their county (or for their country’s sake). Don’t take any risks for my sake, for the desire of Why ruin your health for the sake of a little pleasure?. \ في سِنّ المُرَاهَقَة \ teenage: in one’s teens: a teenage girl. \ في شكّ \ in doubt: uncertain: When in doubt, ask your father. \ في صحَّة جيِّدة \ fit: healthy: We take exercise so as to keep fit. \ في صَفّ \ in single file: in one line, one behind the other: We had to ride in single file down the narrow path. \ في الطّابِق الأَسْفل \ downstairs: at the bottom of the stairs; in a room at that level: I’ll wait for you downstairs. \ في الطّابِق الفوقانيّ \ overhead: above one’s head: a noise in the room overhead; clouds in the sky overhead. \ في طَرَف \ up: along (up and down are both used like this, although the course may be quite level): He lives just up the road. \ في طريق النُّور \ in sb.’s light: preventing light from reaching him: I can’t read if you stand in my light. \ في الظّاهر \ outwardly: as regards the appearance (compared with the hidden facts or inner feelings): She was outwardly calm but inwardly full of anger. \ في العَام \ annual: happening every year; of a year: an annual feast; the annual production of oil. \ في عَجلة من أمره \ in a hurry: Ants are always in a hurry. \ في العَرَاء \ in the open: outside in the air: I like to sleep out in the open, under she stars. outdoors, out of doors: the open air; not in a building: Go outdoors and play football. \ في (عُرض) البَحْر \ at sea: on the sea; far from land: a storm at sea. \ في عُطلة \ on holiday, on vacation: having a holiday: The schools are on holiday. We’re going on vacation to the sea. \ See Also إجازة( إجازة)‏ \ في غابر الأزمان (كان يا ما كان...)‏ \ once upon a time: (used at the beginning of stories). \ في الغَالِب \ mainly: chiefly; mostly. \ في غالِب الظنّ \ probably: almost certainly; with little doubt: You’re probably right. \ في غاية الجُنون \ raving mad: noisily and violently mad. \ في غَمْضَة عَيْن \ in no time: very quickly; very soon: If you follow this path, you’ll get there in no time. \ في غِيَابِه \ behind sb.’s back: when someone is not present: He tells untrue stories about me behind my back. \ في كُلٍّ \ a; an; each; every: twice a day. 80 miles an hour. ten pence a packet. \ في كل مكان \ everywhere: in all places: I’ve looked for it everywhere. \ في كل وقت \ ever: at all times; always: I shall stay there for ever. \ في لحظة خاطفة \ in a flash: very quickly and suddenly: He seized the money and was gone in a flash. \ في اللحظة المناسبة \ in the nick of time: just in time; almost too late: She saved him in the nick of time from falling over the cliff. \ في اللَّيْل \ at night: during the night. overnight: for the night: I shall stay at a hotel overnight and come back tomorrow, on the night before; during the night I packed my suitcase overnight, so as to be ready to leave at sunrise. His car was stolen overnight. \ في المائَة \ per cent: for, out, of, each hundred: Six per cent of the boys failed the exam, (one part) of each hundred I’m a 100 per cent in agreement with you. About 70 per cent (written as 70%) of the people are farmers. \ في المُتَنَاوَل \ forthcoming: supplied when needed: We wanted a new school clock, but the money was not forthcoming. \ في مُتَناوَل \ within: inside; not beyond; within reach; within one’s powers. \ في متناول اليَد \ at hand: near; within reach: Help was at hand. handy: near; easily reached when wanted: Keep that book handy so that you can look at it often. \ في مَجْمُوعَة بين \ among(st): in the middle of; mixed with; surrounded by: I found this letter among my books. There is a secret enemy amongst us. \ في مِحْنة خَطَر \ in distress: (of a ship or aeroplane) in dangerous trouble; needing help. \ في المُدّة الأخيرة \ lately: not long ago; in the near past: Have you seen her lately?. \ في المرَّة التالية \ next: the next time: I’ll give it to you when I next see you. \ See Also القادمة \ في مُقَابِل \ for: showing that something is as a return or in place of: I gave him $5 for his help. Will you change this old car for a new one?. in return (for): in exchange or payment for: Give her some flowers in return for her kindness. \ في المقام الأوّل \ firstly: as the first reason, fact, etc: I need a hot drink. Firstly, because I’m cold; secondly, because I’m thirsty. \ في المقدمة \ in front: at the front: You go in front and I’ll follow. \ في مَكَان \ in sb,’s stead: in sb.’s place; instead of sb.. \ See Also بدلا من (بدلاً من)‏ \ في مَكَان آخَر \ elsewhere: in some other place. \ في المَكَان \ in position: in the correct position. \ See Also المَوضِع الصَّحيح \ في مَكَان قَريب \ by: near: He stood by and watched them. \ في مَكَانٍ ما \ somewhere: in or to some place (but usu. anywhere in negative sentences and questions): I’ve met him somewhere before. Let’s go somewhere peaceful (to some peaceful place). \ في المكان والزّمان المذكورين \ on the spot: in that place and at that moment: Fortunately a doctor was on the spot when she broke her leg. \ في مكانه \ belong: to be in the right place: This book belongs on the top shelf. \ See Also موضِعِه المناسب \ في مَلْعَبِه \ at home: (of a match) on one’s own field: Our team are playing at home tomorrow. \ في مُنْتَصَف الطَّريق \ midway: halfway; in the middle: The station is midway between the two villages. \ في مَوعِد لاَ يَتَجَاوَز \ by: before; not later than: Can you finish this by Tuesday? They ought to be here by now. \ في المَوْعِد المحدَّد \ on time: exactly at the appointed moment: The bus always leaves on time. \ في مياه أعمق من قَامَته \ out of one’s depth: in water that is too deep to stand up in: Don’t go out of your depth unless you can swim. \ في النّادِر \ rarely: not often; hardly at all: She rarely smokes. \ في نظر \ in the eyes of: in the opinion of: In his mother’s eyes he can do no wrong. \ في نَظَري \ to my mind: in my opinion: To my mind, this is most dishonest. \ في النّهايَة \ at last: in the end, after much delay: The train was very slow, but we got there at last. at length: at last; in the end: He waited two hours. At length he went home. finally: lastly; in the end. \ في نِهايَة الأمْر \ in the long run: after a period of time; in the end: It’ll be cheaper in the long run to buy good quality shoes. \ See Also عَلَى المدى الطويل \ في هذا الوقت \ now: (in a written account) at the time that is being described: The war was now over. \ في هَذا المَكَان \ about: here: Is anyone about?. \ في هذه الأَثْنَاء \ meanwhile, meantime: (in) the time between: You’ll have to wait till he’s ready; but you can read this (in the) meanwhile. \ في هذه الأَيَّام \ nowadays: in these times (compared with the past): Travel is much easier nowadays. today: the present time: the scientists of today. \ في هذه الحالة \ all right: (also alright), in that case: You don’t want it? All right, I’ll give it to someone else. \ في هذه اللَّحْظَة \ just: (with continuous tenses; always directly before the present participle) at this moment; at that moment: We’re just starting dinner. We were just starting dinner when he arrived. just now: at this moment: I’m busy just now. \ في الهواء الطَّلْق \ in the open: outside in the air: I like to sleep out in the open, under the stars. out of doors, outdoors: in the open air; not in a house: I like sleeping out of doors under the stars. outdoors, out of doors: the open air; not in a building: Go outdoors and play football. \ في الوَاقِع \ in reality: in fact. \ في الوَاقِع \ actually: in fact; really: She looks about thirty, but actually she’s thirty-nine. as a matter of fact, in fact: really; in truth: The dog seemed dead but in fact it was only asleep. As a matter of fact, I don’t like Michael. in point of fact: actually, in fact. truly: really: Are you truly sorry for your crimes?. virtually: actually but not officially: He was virtually a prisoner in his home, as he did not dare to go out while the police were watching. \ في الوَسَط \ halfway: between two places and at an equal distance from them: His house is halfway between yours and mine. \ في وَسْط المسافة \ halfway: between two places and at an equal distance from them: His house is halfway between yours and mine. \ في وَضَح (النهار)‏ \ broad: (of daylight) full; complete: The bank was robbed in broad daylight. \ في وَضع لا يجوز فيه رَكْل الكُرة \ offside: (of a player in football, etc.) breaking a rule by being in a position in which play is not allowed. \ في الوَقْت الحَاضِر \ at present: now; at the present time: At present I have no job, but I shall get one soon. for the time being: for the present: I have no job, but I’m helping my father for the time being. now: at the present time: Where are you working now? Now is the time to plant those seeds. today: the present time: the scientists of today. \ في وَقْتٍ لاَحِق \ after: later: She came first and he arrived soon after. \ في وقتٍ ما \ sometime: (often two words, some time) at a time not exactly known or stated: Come again sometime. He left sometime after dinner. \ في وقتٍ متأخر \ late: after the proper or usual time; not early: We always go to bed very late. He arrived too late for dinner. \ في وقتٍ متأخر مِن \ late: near the end of a period of time: Late in the year; in the late afternoon. \ في الوَقْتِ المُقَرَّر \ round: following a regular course: Wait till your turn comes round. \ في وَقْتٍ من الأوقات \ ever: (esp. in a negative sentence or a question) at any time: Nobody ever writes to me. Have you ever been to Rome? If you ever go there, you must see St. Peter’s cathedral. \ في الوَقْتِ المناسب \ early: in good time for one’s purpose; before the fixed time: We arrived early and got the best seats. in due course: later; after a reasonable delay: He will get better in due course. in good time: slightly early: He came in good time for the meeting. \ في وقت واحد \ at a time: together: They arrived three at a time (in groups of three). \ في يوم من الأيام \ once upon a time: (used at the beginning of stories). \ See Also كان يا ما كان

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  • 10 أمر

    أَمْر \ affair: often plural, business: Family affairs kept him at home. business: matter; event: That murder was a shocking business. command: an order: His commands were always obeyed. matter: an affair; a question: a business matter; a social matter; a matter of opinion. order: a command (spoken or written): Officers give orders to their men. thing: a matter; an affair: He told me some strange things. \ أَمْر حُضور إلى المحكمة \ summons, (summonses): a formal order to come (to court etc.). \ أَمْر متوقَّع الحُدُوث أو عَاديّ \ a matter of course: what is natural or usual: My son wakes me each morning as a matter of course. \ أَمْر مُحْتَمَل \ probability: likelihood; a probable chance: In all probability (Most probably) he’ll win the race. \ أَمْر مُحْدَث \ novelty: a new thing: Riding on an elephant is a novelty for young visitors to the London zoo. \ أَمْر يُعْقَد عليه الرجاء \ hope: sth. hoped for; the act of hoping trust in the future: He had no hope of winning. He gave up hope. \ See Also أمل (أَمَل)‏ \ أَوامِر \ instructions: advice; an order: If you read the instructions on the medicine bottle, you will know how often to take it.

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  • 11 however

    1. adverb
    1) in spite of that:

    It would be nice if we had more money. However, I suppose we'll manage with what we have.

    مَع ذلك، ولكن، بالرَّغْم مِن ذلك
    2) ( also how ever) in what way; by what means:

    However did you get here?

    However did you do that?

    كيف؟ في أي طريقَه؟ بأي وسيلَه؟
    3) to no matter what extent:

    However hard I try, I still can't do it.

    مَهْما يَكُن
    2. conjunction
    in no matter what way:

    This painting still looks wrong however you look at it.

    كَيفَما

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  • 12 heart

    [haːt] noun
    1) the organ which pumps blood through the body:

    How fast does a person's heart beat?

    ( also adjective) heart disease

    a heart specialist.

    قَلْب
    2) the central part:

    Let's get straight to the heart of the matter/problem.

    مَرْكِز، قَلْب المَكان
    3) the part of the body where one's feelings, especially of love, conscience etc are imagined to arise:

    She has no heart (= She is not kind).

    رَحْمَه، قَلْب، شُعور
    4) courage and enthusiasm:

    The soldiers were beginning to lose heart.

    شَجاعَه وحَماس
    5) a symbol supposed to represent the shape of the heart; a white dress with little pink hearts on it; heart-shaped.
    لَهُ شَكْل القَلْب
    6) one of the playing-cards of the suit hearts, which have red symbols of this shape on them.
    كوبَّه في ورق اللعب

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  • 13 stuff

    I [staf] noun
    1) material or substance:

    What is that black oily stuff on the beach?

    Show them what stuff you're made of! (= how brave, strong etc you are).

    مادَّه
    2) (unimportant) matter, things, objects etc:

    We'll have to get rid of all this stuff when we move house.

    مَتاع، أشياء غَيْر مُهِمَّه
    3) an old word for cloth.
    قِماش II [staf] verb
    1) to pack or fill tightly, often hurriedly or untidily:

    The children have been stuffing themselves with ice-cream.

    يَحْشو
    2) to fill (eg a turkey, chicken etc) with stuffing before cooking.
    يَحْشو
    3) to fill the skin of (a dead animal or bird) to preserve the appearance it had when alive:

    They stuffed the golden eagle.

    يُحَنِّط

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  • 14 أربك

    أَرْبَكَ \ baffle: to be too difficult for sb. to do or understand: It baffles me how radio works. bewilder: to make sb. confused: The farmer’s boy was bewildered by the noises of the city.. confuse: to throw into disorder (of thought): The shock confused me. disconcert: to cause (sb.) to feel doubt and anxiety; make (sb.) unsure: The child’s question disconcerted the teacher because she could not answer it. embarrass: to make sb. feel uncomfortable, so that he does not know what to say, or do: I was very embarrassed when I was suddenly asked to make a speech. fluster: make sb. too confused and excited to think clearly: She was flustered by having to cook for several unexpected guests. mess up: to make a mess of; confuse: You’ve messed up your clean coat. He messed up his speech because he was so nervous. muddle: to confuse; bring into disorder: They muddled me with their various accounts of the event. overwhelm: to defeat completely, with much larger or stronger forces; have such a strong effect on sb. that he feels completely helpless: We suffered an overwhelming defeat. Her kindness overwhelmed the poor old man. puzzle: (of a strange or difficult matter) to make (sb.) think very hard: His disappearance puzzled me. \ See Also أحرج (أَحْرَج)، بلبل (بَلْبَل)، حير (حَيَّر)، قهر (قَهَرَ)، هيج (هَيَّجَ)‏

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  • 15 له

    لَهُ \ his: belonging to him: This key is mine and that is his. its: (not to be confused with it’s, meaning it is) belonging to it; of it: The dog has hurt its leg. \ لَهُ بِخَاصّة \ of one’s own: belonging to one: I want a horse of my own (I don’t want to hire one whenever I go riding). \ لَهُ تأثير عَلى \ influence: to have an effect on (a person, his character, beliefs, actions, a course of events, etc.): His choice of work was influenced by his father’s advice. \ لَهُ الحُرّية \ at liberty: free: The prisoners were set at liberty. I’m not at liberty to tell you their secret. \ لَهُ الحقّ \ well: (with may) very possibly; with good reason: He may well be late if the road is being repaired. \ لَهُ صِلَة قَرابة بِـ \ related: joined by family: We have the same name, but we’re not related. I’m not related to him. \ لَهُ عَلاَقَة بالآثار القَدِيمة \ archaeological, archeological: of archaeology. \ لَهُ مَتَاتٌ بِـ \ relevant: concerned with the matter that is being considered: Don’t waste time with points that are not relevant to this case. \ لَهُ مُسْتَقْبَل طَيِّب \ promising: causing hope; showing signs of future success: The job I applied for sounds promising. She is a promising young musician. \ لَهُ مَعْرِفَة بِـ \ familiar with: knowing; accustomed to: I’m not familiar with English law. \ لَهُ من العُمْر... \ old: having a certain age: He’s the oldest boy in the class. How old is he? He’s seven years old. He’s a seven-year-old (boy). He’s old enough to go to school. He’s older than his sister. \ لَهُ نَكْهَة مالِحة (حادِق)‏ \ savoury: (food, such as cooked cheese) having a salty taste: She liked savoury food better than sweet food. \ لَهُ وَقْع (في النَّفْس)‏ \ impressive: produsing a strong (and usu. good) effect on the mind: an impressive result; an impressive speaker. \ لَهُ يَد \ have a hand in: to share in doing sth.: He has a hand in most crimes in this village. \ See Also ضِلْع في

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  • 16 baffle

    أَرْبَكَ \ baffle: to be too difficult for sb. to do or understand: It baffles me how radio works. bewilder: to make sb. confused: The farmer’s boy was bewildered by the noises of the city.. confuse: to throw into disorder (of thought): The shock confused me. disconcert: to cause (sb.) to feel doubt and anxiety; make (sb.) unsure: The child’s question disconcerted the teacher because she could not answer it. embarrass: to make sb. feel uncomfortable, so that he does not know what to say, or do: I was very embarrassed when I was suddenly asked to make a speech. fluster: make sb. too confused and excited to think clearly: She was flustered by having to cook for several unexpected guests. mess up: to make a mess of; confuse: You’ve messed up your clean coat. He messed up his speech because he was so nervous. muddle: to confuse; bring into disorder: They muddled me with their various accounts of the event. overwhelm: to defeat completely, with much larger or stronger forces; have such a strong effect on sb. that he feels completely helpless: We suffered an overwhelming defeat. Her kindness overwhelmed the poor old man. puzzle: (of a strange or difficult matter) to make (sb.) think very hard: His disappearance puzzled me. \ See Also أحرج (أَحْرَج)، بلبل (بَلْبَل)، حير (حَيَّر)، قهر (قَهَرَ)، هيج (هَيَّجَ)‏

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  • 17 bewilder

    أَرْبَكَ \ baffle: to be too difficult for sb. to do or understand: It baffles me how radio works. bewilder: to make sb. confused: The farmer’s boy was bewildered by the noises of the city.. confuse: to throw into disorder (of thought): The shock confused me. disconcert: to cause (sb.) to feel doubt and anxiety; make (sb.) unsure: The child’s question disconcerted the teacher because she could not answer it. embarrass: to make sb. feel uncomfortable, so that he does not know what to say, or do: I was very embarrassed when I was suddenly asked to make a speech. fluster: make sb. too confused and excited to think clearly: She was flustered by having to cook for several unexpected guests. mess up: to make a mess of; confuse: You’ve messed up your clean coat. He messed up his speech because he was so nervous. muddle: to confuse; bring into disorder: They muddled me with their various accounts of the event. overwhelm: to defeat completely, with much larger or stronger forces; have such a strong effect on sb. that he feels completely helpless: We suffered an overwhelming defeat. Her kindness overwhelmed the poor old man. puzzle: (of a strange or difficult matter) to make (sb.) think very hard: His disappearance puzzled me. \ See Also أحرج (أَحْرَج)، بلبل (بَلْبَل)، حير (حَيَّر)، قهر (قَهَرَ)، هيج (هَيَّجَ)‏

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  • 18 confuse

    أَرْبَكَ \ baffle: to be too difficult for sb. to do or understand: It baffles me how radio works. bewilder: to make sb. confused: The farmer’s boy was bewildered by the noises of the city.. confuse: to throw into disorder (of thought): The shock confused me. disconcert: to cause (sb.) to feel doubt and anxiety; make (sb.) unsure: The child’s question disconcerted the teacher because she could not answer it. embarrass: to make sb. feel uncomfortable, so that he does not know what to say, or do: I was very embarrassed when I was suddenly asked to make a speech. fluster: make sb. too confused and excited to think clearly: She was flustered by having to cook for several unexpected guests. mess up: to make a mess of; confuse: You’ve messed up your clean coat. He messed up his speech because he was so nervous. muddle: to confuse; bring into disorder: They muddled me with their various accounts of the event. overwhelm: to defeat completely, with much larger or stronger forces; have such a strong effect on sb. that he feels completely helpless: We suffered an overwhelming defeat. Her kindness overwhelmed the poor old man. puzzle: (of a strange or difficult matter) to make (sb.) think very hard: His disappearance puzzled me. \ See Also أحرج (أَحْرَج)، بلبل (بَلْبَل)، حير (حَيَّر)، قهر (قَهَرَ)، هيج (هَيَّجَ)‏

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  • 19 disconcert

    أَرْبَكَ \ baffle: to be too difficult for sb. to do or understand: It baffles me how radio works. bewilder: to make sb. confused: The farmer’s boy was bewildered by the noises of the city.. confuse: to throw into disorder (of thought): The shock confused me. disconcert: to cause (sb.) to feel doubt and anxiety; make (sb.) unsure: The child’s question disconcerted the teacher because she could not answer it. embarrass: to make sb. feel uncomfortable, so that he does not know what to say, or do: I was very embarrassed when I was suddenly asked to make a speech. fluster: make sb. too confused and excited to think clearly: She was flustered by having to cook for several unexpected guests. mess up: to make a mess of; confuse: You’ve messed up your clean coat. He messed up his speech because he was so nervous. muddle: to confuse; bring into disorder: They muddled me with their various accounts of the event. overwhelm: to defeat completely, with much larger or stronger forces; have such a strong effect on sb. that he feels completely helpless: We suffered an overwhelming defeat. Her kindness overwhelmed the poor old man. puzzle: (of a strange or difficult matter) to make (sb.) think very hard: His disappearance puzzled me. \ See Also أحرج (أَحْرَج)، بلبل (بَلْبَل)، حير (حَيَّر)، قهر (قَهَرَ)، هيج (هَيَّجَ)‏

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  • 20 embarrass

    أَرْبَكَ \ baffle: to be too difficult for sb. to do or understand: It baffles me how radio works. bewilder: to make sb. confused: The farmer’s boy was bewildered by the noises of the city.. confuse: to throw into disorder (of thought): The shock confused me. disconcert: to cause (sb.) to feel doubt and anxiety; make (sb.) unsure: The child’s question disconcerted the teacher because she could not answer it. embarrass: to make sb. feel uncomfortable, so that he does not know what to say, or do: I was very embarrassed when I was suddenly asked to make a speech. fluster: make sb. too confused and excited to think clearly: She was flustered by having to cook for several unexpected guests. mess up: to make a mess of; confuse: You’ve messed up your clean coat. He messed up his speech because he was so nervous. muddle: to confuse; bring into disorder: They muddled me with their various accounts of the event. overwhelm: to defeat completely, with much larger or stronger forces; have such a strong effect on sb. that he feels completely helpless: We suffered an overwhelming defeat. Her kindness overwhelmed the poor old man. puzzle: (of a strange or difficult matter) to make (sb.) think very hard: His disappearance puzzled me. \ See Also أحرج (أَحْرَج)، بلبل (بَلْبَل)، حير (حَيَّر)، قهر (قَهَرَ)، هيج (هَيَّجَ)‏

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