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181	ask for
1. v. To request.
I asked for a glass of water.
2. v. To increase the likelihood of something by persisting in some action; to invite.
If you keep on speeding, you are asking for trouble.
182	in terms of
1. prep. (mathematics) of one variable or unit of measurement x which has a known relationship to another y Using equivalent expressions in y in place of expressions in x; mapping x to y.
If x=2y then 5x can be expressed in terms of y as 10y.
2. prep. in relation to a particular aspect; with respect to; as regards; concerning; regarding (a loose and non-technical extension of sense 1)
I switched to a different bank for better customer service, but there was little difference in terms of interest rates.
She has no idea how she wants the house to look in terms of décor.
183	put down
Why don't you put down your briefcase and stay awhile?
1. v. To insult, belittle, or demean.
They frequently put down their little sister for walking slowly.
2. v. (of money as deposit) To pay.
We put down a $1,000 deposit.
184	for instance
1. adv. (conjunctive) As an example.
185	far away
1. adj. alternative spelling of faraway
2. adv. Distant.
Not a crisis yet but not far away from one.
186	one way
1.
187	on the other hand
1. prep. (sequence, idiomatic) From another point of view.
Well yes, it was quite a good bargain; on the other hand, do we really need one?
188	be called
1. v. To have a specific name.
189	for example
1. prep. (conjunctive) As an example.
The book has quite a few plot holes. For example, it's never explained why the main character came to town.
190	in bed
1. prep. While on a bed.
Reading in bed and breakfasting in bed are two of my three favorite activities.
2. prep. In terms of sexual prowess.
She wasn't kind or smart, attractive or even funny. Her only redeeming feature was that she was fantastic in bed.
191	run away
1. v. To flee by running
The crowd had to run away from the burning structure with only the clothes on their backs.
2. v. To leave home, or other place of residence, usually unannounced, or to make good on a threat, with such action usually performed by a child or juvenile.
The little boy was unhappy about having to take a bath every day and decided to run away from home.
192	several times
1.
193	more and more
1. adv. (degree) Progressively more.
Oil is getting more and more expensive.
He started calling more and more frequently.
2. adv. (manner) In a manner that progressively increases.
The wound hurt more and more as we walked on.
194	on board
1. adj. On or in a means of transportation.
Baby on board
Even when I am on board the plane, I can never feel secure that my luggage is, too.
2. adj. Joining in or participating.
Is that new teammate properly on board yet?
195	be like
1. v. To be similar to something.
They must be like the last group who stayed.
2. v. (informal, chiefly US, and MLE) To say
If he's like "I don't want to", then be like "Pretty please! - it means a lot to me".
196	and also
1.
197	at once
1. adv. (obsolete) In one group; together.
2. adv. At the same time; simultaneously.
Can you pat your head and rub your belly at once?He tried to eat four cookies at once.
3. adv. Immediately; now; right away.
Tell the doctor to come at once. She is having a baby.
198	got out
1. v. simple past tense and past participle of get out
199	somewhere else
1. adv. In some other place.
2. adv. (figuratively) Distracted; in a daydream.
200	get up
1. v. (literally) To move in an upwards direction; to ascend or climb.
The tired horse eventually got up and over the hurdle.
I'm having difficulty getting up the stairs.
2. v. To rise from one's bed (often implying to wake up).
I didn't get up until midday.
201	sits down
1. v. third-person singular present indicative of sit down
202	brought up
1. v. simple past tense and past participle of bring up
203	goes over
1.
204	most people
1.
205	ended up
1. v. simple past tense and past participle of end up
206	show up
1. v. (intransitive) To appear, arrive, or attend, especially suddenly or erratically.
Please come on time; don't just show up whenever you feel like it.
No matter how many I throw away, more copies always show up.
Stains show up easily on this white tablecloth.
2. v. (transitive, idiomatic) To make visible or expose faults and deficiencies in, usually by comparison.
207	ends up
1. v. third-person singular present indicative of end up
208	appeal to
1.
209	comes up
1. v. third-person singular present indicative of come up
210	long term
1. adj. alternative spelling of long-term

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