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1 eat one's words
(to admit humbly that one was mistaken in saying something: I'll make him eat his words!) tage ordene i sig igen* * *(to admit humbly that one was mistaken in saying something: I'll make him eat his words!) tage ordene i sig igen -
2 go in one ear and out the other
(not to make any lasting impression: I keep telling that child to work harder but my words go in one ear and out the other.) gå ind ad det ene øre og ud af det andet* * *(not to make any lasting impression: I keep telling that child to work harder but my words go in one ear and out the other.) gå ind ad det ene øre og ud af det andet -
3 eat
[i:t] 1. past tense - ate; verb(to (chew and) swallow; to take food: They are forbidden to eat meat; They ate up all the cakes; We must eat to live.) spise- eatable2. noun((in plural) food: Cover all eatables to keep mice away.) madvarer- eat into- eat one's words* * *[i:t] 1. past tense - ate; verb(to (chew and) swallow; to take food: They are forbidden to eat meat; They ate up all the cakes; We must eat to live.) spise- eatable2. noun((in plural) food: Cover all eatables to keep mice away.) madvarer- eat into- eat one's words -
4 swear by
1) (to appeal to (eg God) as a witness of one's words: I swear by Heaven that I'm innocent.) sværge2) (to put complete trust in (a remedy etc): She swears by aspirin for all the children's illnesses.) sværge til* * *1) (to appeal to (eg God) as a witness of one's words: I swear by Heaven that I'm innocent.) sværge2) (to put complete trust in (a remedy etc): She swears by aspirin for all the children's illnesses.) sværge til -
5 figure of speech
(one of several devices (eg metaphor, simile) for using words not with their ordinary meanings but to make a striking effect.) billedligt udtryk* * *(one of several devices (eg metaphor, simile) for using words not with their ordinary meanings but to make a striking effect.) billedligt udtryk -
6 part of speech
(one of the groups into which words are divided (eg noun, verb, adjective etc).) ordklasse* * *(one of the groups into which words are divided (eg noun, verb, adjective etc).) ordklasse -
7 vocabulary
[və'kæbjuləri]plural - vocabularies; noun1) (words in general: This book contains some difficult vocabulary.) ord2) ((the stock of) words known and used eg by one person, or within a particular trade or profession: He has a vocabulary of about 20,000 words; the specialized vocabulary of nuclear physics.) ordforråd; terminologi3) (a list of words in alphabetical order with meanings eg added as a supplement to a book dealing with a particular subject: This edition of Shakespeare's plays has a good vocabulary at the back.) ordliste* * *[və'kæbjuləri]plural - vocabularies; noun1) (words in general: This book contains some difficult vocabulary.) ord2) ((the stock of) words known and used eg by one person, or within a particular trade or profession: He has a vocabulary of about 20,000 words; the specialized vocabulary of nuclear physics.) ordforråd; terminologi3) (a list of words in alphabetical order with meanings eg added as a supplement to a book dealing with a particular subject: This edition of Shakespeare's plays has a good vocabulary at the back.) ordliste -
8 mind
1.(the power by which one thinks etc; the intelligence or understanding: The child already has the mind of an adult.) forstand2. verb1) (to look after or supervise (eg a child): mind the baby.) se efter; holde øje med2) (to be upset by; to object to: You must try not to mind when he criticizes your work.) blive gal; ikke tage sig af3) (to be careful of: Mind (= be careful not to trip over) the step!) passe på4) (to pay attention to or obey: You should mind your parents' words/advice.) lytte til3. interjection(be careful!: Mind! There's a car coming!) pas på!- - minded- mindful
- mindless
- mindlessly
- mindlessness
- mindreader
- at/in the back of one's mind
- change one's mind
- be out of one's mind
- do you mind!
- have a good mind to
- have half a mind to
- have a mind to
- in one's mind's eye
- in one's right mind
- keep one's mind on
- know one's own mind
- make up one's mind
- mind one's own business
- never mind
- on one's mind
- put someone in mind of
- put in mind of
- speak one's mind
- take/keep one's mind off
- to my mind* * *1.(the power by which one thinks etc; the intelligence or understanding: The child already has the mind of an adult.) forstand2. verb1) (to look after or supervise (eg a child): mind the baby.) se efter; holde øje med2) (to be upset by; to object to: You must try not to mind when he criticizes your work.) blive gal; ikke tage sig af3) (to be careful of: Mind (= be careful not to trip over) the step!) passe på4) (to pay attention to or obey: You should mind your parents' words/advice.) lytte til3. interjection(be careful!: Mind! There's a car coming!) pas på!- - minded- mindful
- mindless
- mindlessly
- mindlessness
- mindreader
- at/in the back of one's mind
- change one's mind
- be out of one's mind
- do you mind!
- have a good mind to
- have half a mind to
- have a mind to
- in one's mind's eye
- in one's right mind
- keep one's mind on
- know one's own mind
- make up one's mind
- mind one's own business
- never mind
- on one's mind
- put someone in mind of
- put in mind of
- speak one's mind
- take/keep one's mind off
- to my mind -
9 speech
[spi: ]1) ((the act of) saying words, or the ability to say words: Speech is one method of communication between people.) tale2) (the words said: His speech is full of colloquialisms.) sprog3) (manner or way of speaking: His speech is very slow.) måde at tale på4) (a formal talk given to a meeting etc: parliamentary speeches.) tale; -tale•- speechlessly
- speechlessness* * *[spi: ]1) ((the act of) saying words, or the ability to say words: Speech is one method of communication between people.) tale2) (the words said: His speech is full of colloquialisms.) sprog3) (manner or way of speaking: His speech is very slow.) måde at tale på4) (a formal talk given to a meeting etc: parliamentary speeches.) tale; -tale•- speechlessly
- speechlessness -
10 the
[ðə, ði](The form [ðə] is used before words beginning with a consonant eg the house or consonant sound eg the union [ðə'ju:njən]; the form [ði] is used before words beginning with a vowel eg the apple or vowel sound eg the honour [ði 'onə]) den; det; -en; -et1) (used to refer to a person, thing etc mentioned previously, described in a following phrase, or already known: Where is the book I put on the table?; Who was the man you were talking to?; My mug is the tall blue one; Switch the light off!)2) (used with a singular noun or an adjective to refer to all members of a group etc or to a general type of object, group of objects etc: The horse is running fast.; I spoke to him on the telephone; He plays the piano/violin very well.)3) (used to refer to unique objects etc, especially in titles and names: the Duke of Edinburgh; the Atlantic (Ocean).)4) (used after a preposition with words referring to a unit of quantity, time etc: In this job we are paid by the hour.)5) (used with superlative adjectives and adverbs to denote a person, thing etc which is or shows more of something than any other: He is the kindest man I know; We like him (the) best of all.)6) ((often with all) used with comparative adjectives to show that a person, thing etc is better, worse etc: He has had a week's holiday and looks (all) the better for it.)•- the...- the...* * *[ðə, ði](The form [ðə] is used before words beginning with a consonant eg the house or consonant sound eg the union [ðə'ju:njən]; the form [ði] is used before words beginning with a vowel eg the apple or vowel sound eg the honour [ði 'onə]) den; det; -en; -et1) (used to refer to a person, thing etc mentioned previously, described in a following phrase, or already known: Where is the book I put on the table?; Who was the man you were talking to?; My mug is the tall blue one; Switch the light off!)2) (used with a singular noun or an adjective to refer to all members of a group etc or to a general type of object, group of objects etc: The horse is running fast.; I spoke to him on the telephone; He plays the piano/violin very well.)3) (used to refer to unique objects etc, especially in titles and names: the Duke of Edinburgh; the Atlantic (Ocean).)4) (used after a preposition with words referring to a unit of quantity, time etc: In this job we are paid by the hour.)5) (used with superlative adjectives and adverbs to denote a person, thing etc which is or shows more of something than any other: He is the kindest man I know; We like him (the) best of all.)6) ((often with all) used with comparative adjectives to show that a person, thing etc is better, worse etc: He has had a week's holiday and looks (all) the better for it.)•- the...- the... -
11 an
[ə(n)]indef. article(a is used before words beginning with a consonant eg a boy, or consonant sound eg a union; an is used before words beginning with a vowel eg an owl, or vowel sound eg an honour.)1) (one: There is a boy in the garden.) en2) (any; every: An owl can see in the dark.) en; enhver3) (for each; per: We earn $6 an hour.) for hver; i; per* * *[ə(n)]indef. article(a is used before words beginning with a consonant eg a boy, or consonant sound eg a union; an is used before words beginning with a vowel eg an owl, or vowel sound eg an honour.)1) (one: There is a boy in the garden.) en2) (any; every: An owl can see in the dark.) en; enhver3) (for each; per: We earn $6 an hour.) for hver; i; per -
12 bracket
['brækit] 1. noun1) ((usually in plural) marks (eg (),, etc) used to group together one or more words etc.) parentes2) (a support for a shelf etc: The shelf fell down because the brackets were not strong enough.) hyldeknægt2. verb1) (to enclose (words etc) by brackets.) sætte i parentes2) ((sometimes with together) to group together (similar or equal people or things).) gruppere•* * *['brækit] 1. noun1) ((usually in plural) marks (eg (),, etc) used to group together one or more words etc.) parentes2) (a support for a shelf etc: The shelf fell down because the brackets were not strong enough.) hyldeknægt2. verb1) (to enclose (words etc) by brackets.) sætte i parentes2) ((sometimes with together) to group together (similar or equal people or things).) gruppere• -
13 describe
1) (to give an account of in words; to tell in words what something or someone is like: He described what had happened; Would you describe her as beautiful?) beskrive; skildre2) (to say that one is something: He describes himself as a salesman.) kalde; betegne•* * *1) (to give an account of in words; to tell in words what something or someone is like: He described what had happened; Would you describe her as beautiful?) beskrive; skildre2) (to say that one is something: He describes himself as a salesman.) kalde; betegne• -
14 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 -
15 mouth
1. plural - mouths; noun1) (the opening in the head by which a human or animal eats and speaks or makes noises: What has the baby got in its mouth?) mund2) (the opening or entrance eg of a bottle, river etc: the mouth of the harbour.) åbning; munding; indgang2. verb(to move the lips as if forming (words), but without making any sound: He mouthed the words to me so that no-one could overhear.) udtale stumt- mouthful- mouth-organ
- mouthpiece
- mouthwash* * *1. plural - mouths; noun1) (the opening in the head by which a human or animal eats and speaks or makes noises: What has the baby got in its mouth?) mund2) (the opening or entrance eg of a bottle, river etc: the mouth of the harbour.) åbning; munding; indgang2. verb(to move the lips as if forming (words), but without making any sound: He mouthed the words to me so that no-one could overhear.) udtale stumt- mouthful- mouth-organ
- mouthpiece
- mouthwash -
16 prompt
I [prompt] adjective(acting, or happening, without delay or punctually: a prompt reply; I'm surprised that she's late. She's usually so prompt.) hurtig; præcis- promptly- promptness
- at one/two o'clock prompt II [prompt] verb1) (to persuade to do something: What prompted you to say that?) tilskynde2) (to remind (especially an actor) of the words that he is to say: Several actors forgot their words and had to be prompted.) sufflere•- prompter* * *I [prompt] adjective(acting, or happening, without delay or punctually: a prompt reply; I'm surprised that she's late. She's usually so prompt.) hurtig; præcis- promptly- promptness
- at one/two o'clock prompt II [prompt] verb1) (to persuade to do something: What prompted you to say that?) tilskynde2) (to remind (especially an actor) of the words that he is to say: Several actors forgot their words and had to be prompted.) sufflere•- prompter -
17 sneer
[sniə] 1. verb1) (to raise the top lip at one side in a kind of smile that expresses scorn: What are you sneering for?) le hånligt2) ((with at) to show contempt for (something) by such an expression or by scornful words etc: He sneered at our attempts to improve the situation.) håne3) (to say with contempt: `You haven't a chance of getting that job,' he sneered.) vrænge2. noun(a scornful expression, words etc that express contempt.) hån* * *[sniə] 1. verb1) (to raise the top lip at one side in a kind of smile that expresses scorn: What are you sneering for?) le hånligt2) ((with at) to show contempt for (something) by such an expression or by scornful words etc: He sneered at our attempts to improve the situation.) håne3) (to say with contempt: `You haven't a chance of getting that job,' he sneered.) vrænge2. noun(a scornful expression, words etc that express contempt.) hån -
18 speak
[spi:k]past tense - spoke; verb1) (to say (words) or talk: He can't speak; He spoke a few words to us.) sige; tale2) ((often with to or (American) with) to talk or converse: Can I speak to/with you for a moment?; We spoke for hours about it.) tale3) (to (be able to) talk in (a language): She speaks Russian.) tale4) (to tell or make known (one's thoughts, the truth etc): I always speak my mind.) sige5) (to make a speech, address an audience: The Prime Minister spoke on unemployment.) holde tale•- speaker- speaking
- spoken
- - spoken
- generally speaking
- speak for itself/themselves
- speak out
- speak up
- to speak of* * *[spi:k]past tense - spoke; verb1) (to say (words) or talk: He can't speak; He spoke a few words to us.) sige; tale2) ((often with to or (American) with) to talk or converse: Can I speak to/with you for a moment?; We spoke for hours about it.) tale3) (to (be able to) talk in (a language): She speaks Russian.) tale4) (to tell or make known (one's thoughts, the truth etc): I always speak my mind.) sige5) (to make a speech, address an audience: The Prime Minister spoke on unemployment.) holde tale•- speaker- speaking
- spoken
- - spoken
- generally speaking
- speak for itself/themselves
- speak out
- speak up
- to speak of -
19 feeling
1) (power and ability to feel: I have no feeling in my little finger.) følelse2) (something that one feels physically: a feeling of great pain.) følelse3) ((usually in plural) something that one feels in one's mind: His angry words hurt my feelings; a feeling of happiness.) følelse4) (an impression or belief: I have a feeling that the work is too hard.) følelse; fornemmelse5) (affection: He has no feeling for her now.) følelse6) (emotion: He spoke with great feeling.) følelse* * *1) (power and ability to feel: I have no feeling in my little finger.) følelse2) (something that one feels physically: a feeling of great pain.) følelse3) ((usually in plural) something that one feels in one's mind: His angry words hurt my feelings; a feeling of happiness.) følelse4) (an impression or belief: I have a feeling that the work is too hard.) følelse; fornemmelse5) (affection: He has no feeling for her now.) følelse6) (emotion: He spoke with great feeling.) følelse -
20 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
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