331 |
got on |
1. v. simple past tense of get on |
2. v. (UK) past participle of get on |
332 |
cluster bombs |
1. n. plural of cluster bomb |
333 |
goes back |
1. v. third-person singular present indicative of go back |
334 |
political parties |
1. n. plural of political party |
335 |
gave up |
1. v. simple past tense of give up |
336 |
everybody else |
1. pron. synonym of everyone else |
337 |
go by |
1. v. To pass or go past without much interaction |
I like to sit and watch the world go by. The rest of the day went by quickly. |
2. v. To be called, to use as a name. |
His full name is Ernest Tinkleton, but he goes by Ernie. |
3. v. To follow; to assume as true for the purposes of making a decision, taking an action, etc. |
338 |
little boy |
1. n. A male child, especially one younger than ten years of age. |
2. n. (AU, NZ) A small saveloy often consumed with tomato sauce at parties, also known as a cocktail sausage or a cheerio. |
339 |
only just |
1. adv. recently; just now |
I've only just cleaned the floor, and you've made muddy tracks! |
2. adv. barely; by only a small margin |
I got 51%, so I only just passed the exam. |
340 |
in the evening |
1. |
341 |
back down |
1. v. To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to. |
I was about to sue them, but I had to back down. |
I was going to sue them, but now I'm going to have to back down. |
342 |
run out of |
1. |
343 |
count on |
1. v. to rely on, trust, or expect |
Don't count on being able to get back into the building after 5pm. |
Can we count on you to help out? |
344 |
hear about |
1. |
345 |
good luck |
1. interj. A phrase said to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement. |
2. n. Desirable or beneficial fortune. |
346 |
on the whole |
1. prep. For the most part; apart from some insignificant details. |
The language was wrong for the period, but, on the whole, I enjoyed the film. |
347 |
have to do with |
1. |
348 |
damn it |
1. interj. (US) An expression of surprise, outrage or frustration. |
349 |
make do |
1. v. (intransitive, idiomatic, informal) To survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources). |
There is barely enough money, so we will have to make do with what we have. |
2. v. (transitive, informal) To put into action. |
Make the movie do! (Put on the movie!) |
Brandon’s makin’ the grill do so we can get to eatin’. |
350 |
old age |
1. n. The latter part of life, the part of life after one's prime. |
People of old age are often hard of hearing. |
351 |
ladies and gentlemen |
1. n. Used to address an audience. |
2. n. (rare) Public toilets: a ladies' room and a gentlemen's room. |
352 |
as a matter of fact |
1. prep. (modal) Actually, in fact. |
353 |
buy it |
1. v. (slang) To die. |
He bought it in a shootout. |
2. v. (slang) To believe or be persuaded. |
They claimed they were late because of a flat tire, but I don't think anyone bought it. |
354 |
shopping malls |
1. n. plural of shopping mall |
355 |
cuts in |
1. v. third-person singular present indicative of cut in |
356 |
all of a sudden |
1. adv. (set phrase, colloquial) Suddenly, quickly. |
All of a sudden I felt very hot and tired. |
357 |
planning on |
1. v. present participle of plan on |
358 |
gets off |
1. v. third-person singular present indicative of get off |
359 |
only if |
1. conj. Not unless; used to introduce a necessary condition. |
The company will succeed only if it has sufficient backing. |
360 |
setting up |
1. v. present participle of set up |