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21 history
['histəri]plural - histories; noun1) (the study of events etc that happened in the past: She is studying British history; ( also adjective) a history lesson/book.) istorija2) (a description usually in writing of past events, ways of life etc: I'm writing a history of Scotland.) istorija3) ((the description of) the usually interesting events etc associated with (something): This desk/word has a very interesting history.) istorija•- historic
- historical
- historically
- make history -
22 illustrate
['iləstreit]1) (to provide (a book, lecture etc) with pictures, diagrams etc.) iliustruoti2) (to make (a statement etc) clearer by providing examples etc: Let me illustrate my point; This diagram will illustrate what I mean.) pailiustruoti pavyzdžiu, paaiškinti•- illustration
- illustrative
- illustrator -
23 leeway
1) (the drifting of a ship etc away from its true course, or the amount of this.) dreifas2) (lost time: He has a lot of leeway to make up at school after being away ill.) prarastas laikas3) (extra space, time etc allowed: Book the later flight so as to allow yourself some leeway in case you're delayed.) laiko atsarga, tarpas -
24 only
['əunli] 1. adjective(without any others of the same type: He has no brothers or sisters - he's an only child; the only book of its kind.) vienintelis2. adverb1) (not more than: We have only two cups left; He lives only a mile away.) tik2) (alone: Only you can do it.) tiktai3) (showing the one action done, in contrast to other possibilities: I only scolded the child - I did not smack him.) tik4) (not longer ago than: I saw him only yesterday.) dar5) (showing the one possible result of an action: If you do that, you'll only make him angry.) tik3. conjunction(except that, but: I'd like to go, only I have to work.) bet- only too -
25 open
['əupən] 1. adjective1) (not shut, allowing entry or exit: an open box; The gate is wide open.) atdaras, atviras, atidarytas2) (allowing the inside to be seen: an open book.) atverstas3) (ready for business etc: The shop is open on Sunday afternoons; After the fog had cleared, the airport was soon open again; The gardens are open to the public.) atidarytas4) (not kept secret: an open show of affection.) atviras5) (frank: He was very open with me about his work.) atviras, nuoširdus6) (still being considered etc: Leave the matter open.) atviras7) (empty, with no trees, buildings etc: I like to be out in the open country; an open space.) atviras2. verb1) (to make or become open: He opened the door; The door opened; The new shop opened last week.) at(si)daryti, at(si)verti, atkimšti2) (to begin: He opened the meeting with a speech of welcome.) pradėti, atverti•- opener- opening
- openly
- open-air
- open-minded
- open-plan
- be an open secret
- bring something out into the open
- bring out into the open
- in the open
- in the open air
- keep/have an open mind
- open on to
- the open sea
- open to
- open up
- with open arms -
26 peep
I 1. [pi:p] verb1) (to look through a narrow opening or from behind something: She peeped through the window.) pažvelgti, išlįsti, pasirodyti2) (to look quickly and in secret: He peeped at the answers at the back of the book.) dirstelėti, žvilgtelėti2. noun(a quick look (usually in secret): She took a peep at the visitor.) dirstelėjimas, žvilgtelėjimasII 1. [pi:p] verb(to make a high pitched sound: The car horns were peeping.) pypsėti, pyptelėti2. noun(such a sound: the peep of a car horn.) pypsėjimas, pyptelėjimas -
27 phrase
[freiz] 1. noun1) (a small group of words (usually without a finite verb) which forms part of an actual or implied sentence: He arrived after dinner.) frazė, žodžių junginys, pasakymas2) (a small group of musical notes which follow each other to make a definite individual section of a melody: the opening phrase of the overture.) frazė2. verb(to express (something) in words: I phrased my explanations in simple language.) (iš)dėstyti, pasakyti- phrasing
- phrase-book
- phrasal verb -
28 publish
1) (to prepare, print and produce for sale (a book etc): His new novel is being published this month.) (iš)leisti, (iš)spausdinti2) (to make known: They published their engagement.) paskelbti•- publishing -
29 reach
[ri: ] 1. verb1) (to arrive at (a place, age etc): We'll never reach London before dark; Money is not important when you reach my age; The noise reached our ears; Has the total reached a thousand dollars yet?; Have they reached an agreement yet?) pasiekti2) (to (be able to) touch or get hold of (something): My keys have fallen down this hole and I can't reach them.) pasiekti3) (to stretch out one's hand in order to touch or get hold of something: He reached (across the table) for another cake; She reached out and took the book; He reached across/over and slapped her.) ištiesti ranką, siekti ranka4) (to make contact with; to communicate with: If anything happens you can always reach me by phone.) pasiekti, susisiekti su5) (to stretch or extend: My property reaches from here to the river.) siekti2. noun1) (the distance that can be travelled easily: My house is within (easy) reach (of London).) pasiekiamas nuotolis2) (the distance one can stretch one's arm: I keep medicines on the top shelf, out of the children's reach; My keys are down that hole, just out of reach (of my fingers); The boxer has a very long reach.) ranka pasiekiamas atstumas3) ((usually in plural) a straight part of a river, canal etc: the lower reaches of the Thames.) tiesus ruožas -
30 rest
I 1. [rest] noun1) (a (usually short) period of not working etc after, or between periods of, effort; (a period of) freedom from worries etc: Digging the garden is hard work - let's stop for a rest; Let's have/take a rest; I need a rest from all these problems - I'm going to take a week's holiday.) poilsis2) (sleep: He needs a good night's rest.) miegas3) (something which holds or supports: a book-rest; a headrest on a car seat.) atrama, stovas4) (a state of not moving: The machine is at rest.) nejudama padėtis2. verb1) (to (allow to) stop working etc in order to get new strength or energy: We've been walking for four hours - let's stop and rest; Stop reading for a minute and rest your eyes; Let's rest our legs.) pailsėti, pailsinti2) (to sleep; to lie or sit quietly in order to get new strength or energy, or because one is tired: Mother is resting at the moment.) ilsėtis, miegoti3) (to (make or allow to) lean, lie, sit, remain etc on or against something: Her head rested on his shoulder; He rested his hand on her arm; Her gaze rested on the jewels.) gulėti, remtis, uždėti, sustoti4) (to relax, be calm etc: I will never rest until I know the murderer has been caught.) nurimti5) (to (allow to) depend on: Our hopes now rest on him, since all else has failed.) priklausyti6) ((with with) (of a duty etc) to belong to: The choice rests with you.) priklausyti•- restful- restfully
- restfulness
- restless
- restlessly
- restlessness
- rest-room
- at rest
- come to rest
- lay to rest
- let the matter rest
- rest assured
- set someone's mind at rest II [rest]- the rest -
31 revise
1) (to correct faults and make improvements in (a book etc): This dictionary has been completely revised.) (pa)taisyti, (pa)keisti2) (to study one's previous work, notes etc in preparation for an examination etc: You'd better start revising (your Latin) for your exam.) kartoti, ruoštis (egzaminui)3) (to change (one's opinion etc).) pakeisti•- revision -
32 right
1. adjective1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) dešinys2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) teisingas, tinkamas3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) geras,teisus4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) tinkamas2. noun1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) teisė2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) teisingumas, teisumas3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) dešinė4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) dešinieji3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) kaip tik, tiksliai2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) tuoj pat, nedelsiant3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) visiškai4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) tiesiai, kiaurai5) (to the right: Turn right.) į dešinę6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) teisingai, gerai4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) ištiesinti, išlyginti2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) atitaisyti5. interjection(I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') gerai, taip, klausau- righteously
- righteousness
- rightful
- rightfully
- rightly
- rightness
- righto
- right-oh
- rights
- right angle
- right-angled
- right-hand
- right-handed
- right wing 6. adjective((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) dešinysis- by rights
- by right
- get
- keep on the right side of
- get right
- go right
- not in one's right mind
- not quite right in the head
- not right in the head
- put right
- put/set to rights
- right away
- right-hand man
- right now
- right of way
- serve right -
33 sure
[ʃuə] 1. adjective1) ((negative unsure) having no doubt; certain: I'm sure that I gave him the book; I'm not sure where she lives / what her address is; `There's a bus at two o'clock.' `Are you quite sure?'; I thought the idea was good, but now I'm not so sure; I'll help you - you can be sure of that!) tikras, įsitikinęs2) (unlikely to fail (to do or get something): He's sure to win; You're sure of a good dinner if you stay at that hotel.) tikras3) (reliable or trustworthy: a sure way to cure hiccups; a safe, sure method; a sure aim with a rifle.) patikimas, neabejotinas2. adverb((especially American) certainly; of course: Sure I'll help you!; `Would you like to come?' `Sure!') be abejo, žinoma, o kaipgi- surely- sureness
- sure-footed
- as sure as
- be sure to
- be/feel sure of oneself
- for sure
- make sure
- sure enough -
34 trouble
1. noun1) ((something which causes) worry, difficulty, work, anxiety etc: He never talks about his troubles; We've had a lot of trouble with our children; I had a lot of trouble finding the book you wanted.) rūpestis, vargas2) (disturbances; rebellion, fighting etc: It occurred during the time of the troubles in Cyprus.) neramumai3) (illness or weakness (in a particular part of the body): He has heart trouble.) negalavimas, susirgimas, liga2. verb1) (to cause worry, anger or sadness to: She was troubled by the news of her sister's illness.) sujaudinti, (kam) sukelti nerimą2) (used as part of a very polite and formal request: May I trouble you to close the window?) paprašyti, sutrukdyti3) (to make any effort: He didn't even trouble to tell me what had happened.) stengtis, rūpintis•- troubled- troublesome
- troublemaker -
35 wish
[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) norėti, trokšti2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) norėti, pageidauti3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) linkėti2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) noras, troškimas2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) noras, pageidavimas3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) linkėjimai•- wishing-well
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