1 Alquin Keywords in Context 2012 – 2013 no.4 Intermediate Contents beach rush ...................................................................................... 2 Grand Theft Auto V ......................................................................... 4 wonder dogs ................................................................................... 6 population growth .......................................................................... 8 intelligent ads ............................................................................... 10 Pines picks .................................................................................... 12 power posing ................................................................................ 14 waste not, want not ...................................................................... 16 plastic surgery for the brain? ......................................................... 17 ode to joy ...................................................................................... 18 the Stig ......................................................................................... 20 from India with love ...................................................................... 22 black cowboys ............................................................................... 24 Who is the fairest of them all? ...................................................... 26 chalk art ........................................................................................ 28 city slickers ................................................................................... 30 tough mudder ............................................................................... 32 all about taking part ...................................................................... 34 dream factory ............................................................................... 36
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Alquin Keywords in Context 2012 – 2013 no.4
Intermediate
Contents
beach rush ...................................................................................... 2 Grand Theft Auto V ......................................................................... 4 wonder dogs ................................................................................... 6 population growth .......................................................................... 8 intelligent ads ............................................................................... 10 Pines picks .................................................................................... 12 power posing ................................................................................ 14 waste not, want not ...................................................................... 16 plastic surgery for the brain? ......................................................... 17 ode to joy ...................................................................................... 18 the Stig ......................................................................................... 20 from India with love ...................................................................... 22 black cowboys ............................................................................... 24 Who is the fairest of them all? ...................................................... 26 chalk art ........................................................................................ 28 city slickers ................................................................................... 30 tough mudder ............................................................................... 32 all about taking part ...................................................................... 34 dream factory ............................................................................... 36
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beach rush He was just another face in the crowd (line 1), but somehow he attracted my attention. (menigte) The train was rather crowded so I couldn’t get a seat. (druk) I'm busy -‐ can I call you back at some other time? (druk) There's a lot of demand (line 11) for IT specialists these days. (vraag) Managing the children demanded all my attention. (vragen; vereisen) Her boss demanded an explanation for her lateness. (eisen) You shouldn’t give in to his demands. (eis) We require at least five more volunteers for the show. (nodig hebben) This job requires a lot of concentration. (vereisen) A basic knowledge of French is a requirement for this job. (vereiste) At my former (line 14) school we had to wear uniforms. (vorige) He is known as the artist formerly known as Prince. (voorheen) As a sixth-‐former you get certain privileges. (-‐klasser) He was in bad form last Saturday -‐ normally he plays a lot better. (vorm) Could you get me that heart-‐shaped cake mould from the kitchen drawers? (vorm) If you didn't look to closely the leaf indeed had the shape of a skull. (vorm) He looks familiar (line 18) to me -‐ have I seen him before? (bekend) I'm not very familiar with this machine -‐ I just know how to switch it on. (bekend; vertrouwd) I hate it when my boss acts all familiar with us and calls me 'sweetheart' and 'sugar'. (familiair) Most of my relatives live in the UK, but I have an aunt who lives in Belgium. (familieleden) The recent outbreak of violence (line 39) is the direct result of the PM’s speech. (geweld) His violent behaviour shocked us all. (gewelddadig) In summer there are often violent thunderstorms in this area. (zware) This is a very valuable (line 35) ring, so take good care of it. (waardevol) The true value of the stamps was much higher than we had expected. (waarde) The books only had sentimental value because my grandma had given them to me; they weren’t worth very much. (waarde) I have always valued our friendship. (waarde hechten aan) All meals are provided (line 51) throughout the course. (verzorgen) Could you provide us with more information about the contest? (voorzien van) He came up with a steady supply (line 39) of reasons why I shouldn't go. (aanvoer) The soldiers carried the supplies to the mess hall. (voorraden) My parents supplied me with all the advice I needed for life. (voorzien van) His dad is an established architect who has designed several noteworthy buildings in the city. (gerenommeerd; gevestigd) The police are still trying to establish (line 62) what happened. (vaststellen) The orphanage was established in 1912, and became a school in 1959. (oprichten) There is plenty (line 65) of space here, so why not have the party in my house? (heel veel) He drank copious amounts of water because the pizza had been rather too salty. (overvloedig) We’ll have ample opportunity to talk on the train. (meer dan genoeg; ruim voldoende) One bottle of water should be sufficient for this trip. (voldoende) Our recent (line 74) survey shows that most people support the building of a new sports field. (recente) I haven’t seen him recently, but I think Charlie has. (recentelijk) This is the latest issue; the magazine is released only once a month. (nieuwste; meest recente) I haven’t been there lately, as I was too busy. (recentelijk; de afgelopen tijd)
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I don't want to eat it all at once (line 78) -‐ it's much nicer to keep a bit for later. (tegelijk) We have to go home at once after school has finished -‐ our parents are expecting us. (meteen) I only saw him once, so I don't really know him. (één keer)
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Grand Theft Auto V Stand by for mayhem, in queues (line 2) at the shops as well as on game consoles. (wachtrij) Please queue behind the red line. (een rij vormen) Please line up in a single file against the wall. (rij) It’ll be a while before we reach our destination. We’re caught in a traffic jam. (verkeersopstopping) There was a long queue before the counter where the tickets were sold. (kassa, toonbank) Please wait in line behind the red line until you are called forward. (in de rij staan) It looked like a beautiful place, with sun-‐drenched beaches, open-‐top cars, but also an excessive (line 12) number of armed robberies and police chases. The rooms were filled with an excess of flowers, which perfumed the air so strongly that it was difficult to breathe. (overdaad) Try not to exceed the speed limit. There’s a heavy fine on speeding in this country. (overtreden, overgaan) He spent a disproportionate amount of time on those simple assignments. I don’t think he’ll be able to keep up with the rest of us if everything takes him this long. (onevenredig, niet naar verhouding) Please shut up! Your superfluous comments are no help whatsoever. (overbodig) It is likely that GTA V will become, like its predecessor (line 32), the fastest-‐grossing entertainment product in history. Do you know who preceded George Bush as president of the United States? (voorgaan) He worked tirelessly to repair the damage his precursor had caused. (voorganger) Her forerunner had left the company in complete disarray, so she had her work cut out for her. (voorganger) The prior CEO of the company worked a lot harder than the current one! (vorige) In 2008 GTA IV generated (line 36) $500 million in sales in its first week. (opbrengen, opleveren) Don’t react to her. She’s merely trying to generate an argument. (creëren) We’re optimistic about the future. Surely this new product will render good profits. (opleveren) He helped to engender as much publicity as possible for the event. (creëren) Do you have an overview of the expected revenues for the upcoming three months? (inkomsten) The GTA games are its (often notorious (line 46)) flagship. (berucht) He earned his notoriety in the early years of the century, when his gang of thugs terrorised the city. (beruchtheid, slechte naam) Our history teacher is infamous for the bad grades she hands out. (berucht) He’s from some obscure little hamlet in the west of Wales that no one has ever heard of. (onbekend) Jane’s disreputable behaviour caused her parents a great deal of embarrassment. (schandelijk, onfatsoenlijk) Bad guys had the run of the streets, stealing cars and sending pedestrians (line 70) scattering. (voetganger) Please keep to the pedestrian crossing when you cross the street. It’s much safer than crossing at other places. (zebrapad) The book is written in a pedestrian style that makes reading it extremely boring. (doodgewoon) The pavement was too narrow for two people to walk abreast. (trottoir, Brits Engels) They’re creating a sidewalk along that busy street. It’ll greatly improve pedestrians’ safety. (trottoir, Amerikaans Engels) The series hit its stride (line 86) only in 2001 with the third outing on the then groundbreaking PlayStation 2. (pas) He jumped up and strode from the room in a temper. (met grote passen lopen) We were sauntering along, talking about a number of everyday things. (slenteren) You can either climb the hill and go back that way, or amble back along the river the way you came. (kuieren, wandelen) We’re going hiking in the woods today. Do you want to come? (wandelen)
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By the time of GTA III, accusations (line 103) were made that the series encouraged copycat crimes. (beschuldiging) He hit her in the face and accused her of cheating. (beschuldigen van) I didn’t know what the charge against my brother was until the day of the hearing. (aanklacht, beschuldiging) There have been several complaints about the way you have behaved yourself these past few weeks. (klacht) We cannot condemn him without sufficient evidence. (veroordelen) Liberty City was a near photo-‐realistic depiction of modern urban America – tasteless (line 124), glamorous and sometimes very dangerous. (smakeloos) Add some salt to your soup. It’s quite tasteless in itself. (smakeloos, weinig smaak hebbend) The room was decorated in tasteful shades of green and blue. (smaakvol) The juice had a delicious tangy flavour that was very refreshing. (smaak) The tacky decorations reminded me of a party I had been to several years ago. (smakeloos, Amerikaans Engels) The room was painted in tawdry shades of pink and crimson that made my head hurt. (smakeloos, opzichtig) The details of the new game remain (line 140) secret. (blijven) The church burnt down years ago. All that remains is a ruin. (overblijven, er nog zijn) He cleared away the remainder of the meal without a word. (overblijfselen) You need to choose some things to throw away. You can’t retain them all. (behouden) He nearly fell, but regained his balance just in time. (hervinden)
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wonder dogs Dogs are even capable (line 3) of detecting early signs of an asthma attack. (in staat) You should definitely hire him. He’s one of the most capable people I’ve ever met! (bekwaam, competent) Your words are capable of misunderstanding. Please explain more clearly what you mean. (vatbaar voor) I don’t think I’ll be able to jump that high, but I’m certainly going to give it a shot! (in staat) He was unable to keep up with the others, so he fell behind. (niet in staat) Ireland had broken her spine (line 10) and would never walk again. (ruggengraat) It takes a lot of spine to stand up to an entire group of people like that! (ruggengraat) The book had clearly been read multiple times. The spine was cracked in a number of places. (rug, achterkant) She’s one of the most spineless people I’ve ever met. She has no opinion of her own and just copies what others are saying. (karakterloos, zonder ruggengraat) He is the backbone of the company. Without his efforts, it would’ve gone bankrupt years ago. (ruggengraat, steunpilaar) Come on, show some backbone! We’ve only just started and you’re already complaining. (ruggengraat, wilskracht) The way around has been sniffed out by a devoted (line 16) German shepherd dog called Woolfie. (toegewijd) His devotion to his wife is well-‐known. He’d never cheat on her. (toewijding) Try to devote your time to worthwhile pursuits. Don’t just hang around doing nothing! (wijden aan) She is dedicated to the cause. She would give her last money to support it. (toegewijd) Amy is the most loyal friend I’ve ever had. She would never abandon me, I’m sure of it. (loyaal, trouw) He’s a faithful reader of Birdwatch magazine. He’s been reading it for over fifteen years. (trouw) It is no exaggeration (line 26) to say the dog has given Ireland back her life. (overdrijving) Please don’t exaggerate so much all the time. People will stop believing you. (overdrijven) Saying that he was responsible for all of it is a bit of an overstatement, don’t you think? (overdrijving) Calling him a bit grumpy is quite an understatement. He’s always swearing and shouting at people. (te zwakke uitdrukking) The story got blown out of proportion by the press, and now everybody believes it’s much worse than it actually is. (opblazen, enorm overdrijven) Her charity (line 38), Canine Companions for Independence, began in Santa Rosa, California. (goed doel) She does a lot of charitable work. I think she spends at least 10 hours each volunteering. (liefdadigheids-‐) I’m planning to spend a couple of weeks working as a volunteer in the animal shelter this summer. (vrijwilliger) You can donate items of clothing and household goods to that charity, and they will make sure it all reaches people who really need it. (doneren) She felt a lot of compassion for the poor children who were begging on the streets. (medeleven) He gave away half of all his money to charity. His generosity impressed everybody. (vrijgevigheid) Volunteers look after them; familiarising (line 60) them with trains, buses, shops, restaurants and other public places. (doen wennen aan) Are you familiar with this old movie? If not, you should watch it; it’s absolutely wonderful! (bekend) Don’t be too familiar with the manager. It’s considered rude in this company. (vrijpostig, informeel) We tried to acquaint our dog with all sorts of people and environments, so that he wouldn’t be scared of them anymore. (kennis laten maken met) Labrador retriever crosses combine the loyalty and reliability (line 78) of a Labrador with the more careful nature of a retriever. (betrouwbaarheid) He relies heavily on his sister’s advice. He should learn to stand on his own two feet! (vertrouwen op, steunen op) She is one of the most reliable people I’ve ever met. You can trust her absolutely. (betrouwbaar) Don’t lend him any money. He’s completely unreliable, he’ll never pay you back. (onbetrouwbaar) I’ve found a company that appears to be trustworthy, but I’ll do some background research before I invest my money. (betrouwbaar)
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Dogs enjoy (line 88) being assistance dogs. (het leuk vinden, plezier beleven aan) May I see your tickets? Your chairs are over there. Enjoy! (veel plezier) We spent a very enjoyable afternoon out on the lake in a rowing boat. (plezierig) The girl’s enjoyment was clear on her face. She was positively glowing. (plezier, vreugde) He delights in all the attention he receives from the girls in his year. (het heerlijk vinden, veel plezier beleven aan) Some dogs are even capable of detecting (line 100) early signs of an epileptic fit or hypoglycaemic attack. (opmerken) The doorway is impossible to detect if you don’t know exactly where it is. (ontdekken, bespeuren) I don’t think he’ll notice anything, but take extra care just to make sure. (opmerken) She’s one of the most noticeable people in the crowd, because of her pink dress and extravagant hat. (opvallend, makkelijk op te merken) Columbus discovered America in 1492. (ontdekken) He uncovered a conspiracy and saved the country from a disastrous war. (onthullen) At first I thought it was just coincidence (line 107), but it’s happened too many times. (toeval) The phone call coincided with the chiming of the bells, so we didn’t hear the phone ring. (samenvallen met) This all happened purely by accident, I had nothing to do with it! (per ongeluk) Thankfully, he recovered quickly from the accident. (ongeluk) I just can’t believe it all happened by chance. Someone must have planned it! (toevallig)
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population growth Biologist Paul Ehrlich is famous (line 2) for his 1968 book The Population Bomb. (bekend) The town of Gouda is famous for its cheese. He always dreamed of being a famous footballer. (beroemd). He’s a prominent member of society. (vooraanstaand, belangrijk) In intellectual circles, he’s very well-‐known. (bekend) That man is an infamous (berucht) killer. Ehrlich said that equal (line 4) opportunities for women might be key to maintaining Earth’s population at a reasonable level. (gelijke) Roughly equal numbers of men and women enroll in that university each year. Men and women should receive equal pay for equal work. Women claimed they were given unequal treatment. Five plus three equals eight. (is (gelijk aan)) Ehrlich said that equal opportunities for women might be key to maintaining Earth’s population at a reasonable (line 5) level. (acceptabel, redelijk) I’m sure there’s a perfectly reasonable explanation for her absence. I’ll come back when you’re in a more reasonable mood! He did reasonably well on his final tests. Aren’t you making unreasonable demands on her time? To get our population gradually (line 7) shrinking we should give full rights to all women. (geleidelijk, trapsgewijs) Gradually add the flower to the milk while stirring. This hill is very steep, but that other one has a gradual slope. There has been a gradual change in the climate for decades. Women with the same opportunities as men tend (line 11) to have fewer children. (neigen) We tend to take technology for granted nowadays. You have a tendency to avoid arguments. (neiging) Whenever he can find the time, he likes to tend to (verzorgen) his garden. My name is Jim, I’m your bartender tonight. (barkeeper, kastelein) Those women were having fewer children than the number required to replace (line 18) themselves in the next generation. (vervangen) Email has largely replaced the traditional business letter. He wasted little time in finding a replacement for me. (vervanging) These computers are out-‐of-‐date and needs replacement. With present (line 21) technologies you might be able to support 1.5 billion people permanently. (hedendaags) The present owners purchased the building in 1974. (huidige) This book covers the history of Wales from the 15th century to the present day. There’s no time like the present. (heden) Unfortunately, I couldn’t be present (aanwezig) at the memorial service. With present technologies you might be able to support (line 21) 1.5 billion people permanently. (steunen, onderhouden) My friends have supported me the entire time. How can we support our families on such low wages? You will need to provide supporting evidence for your claim. I support Manchester United. Who do your support?
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You might be able to support 1.5 billion people permanently (line 22) on the planet. (stellig, beslist) She complained of feeling permanently exhausted. (voortdurend) The decision was made to close down the factory permanently. (permanent, voorgoed) She suffered permanent brain damage as a result of the car crash. He’s offered me to stay in his guest room until I have found something permanent.
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intelligent ads The police try to determine (line 1) how the burglars entered the house. (ontdekken; achterhalen) He was determined to beat his opponent. (vastbesloten) Do you think aggressive behaviour is genetically determined? (bepalen) She is not a very bright student, but she’ll pass because of her determination. (vastberadenheid) I’ve reached only five of the eight targets (line 8) I’ve set myself. (doel) He’s a real bully, and he keeps targeting one particular girl. (mikken op) You need to set yourself attainable goals, otherwise you’re bound to fail. (bereikbaar) If winning this contest is your objective, you don’t stand a chance. (doel I only do the layout of the website; I don’t create or rewrite any content (line 11). (inhoud) She browsed the table of contents to see if the book discussed Slovenia’s ten-‐day war. (inhoudsopgave) He browsed the kitchen looking for something sweet but in the end contented himself with an apple. (tevreden stellen) The contents of the box had been changed into a pulpy mess by the rain. (inhoud) I aim (line 17) to finish my work in an hour’s time and then I will watch TV. (van plan zijn) His aim was to become famous through clips on YouTube. (doel) He aimed the gun at the bottle, shot, and missed. (richten op) When she was lost in the wilderness she aimed for the river first. (in de richting gaan van) Please ensure (line 17) that you've locked the door properly -‐ it was left open three times in the past week. (ervan verzekeren) He tried to assure her that he'd be there in time, but she still felt nervous. (verzekeren) You can't insure yourself for everything -‐ some bad things will still happen. (verzekeren) It wasn't very reassuring to hear the panic in the pilot's voice. (geruststellend) He gave an accurate (line 30) description of the man who had robbed him. (juiste; exacte) If you haven’t filled out the form accurately it will be sent back to you. (accuraat; correct) Answer ‘a’ is correct: the writer says in the first paragraph that he was born in Paris. (juist) You are under oath (onder ede) so remember to answer all questions truthfully. (eerlijk; juist) The precise location of the missiles is kept a secret. (exacte; precieze) The jury report stressed (line 39) his brilliant dialogues and intriguing plot twists. (benadrukken) Don’t put too much emphasis (line 114) on teaching her how to read; she’s only four! (nadruk) The dentist emphasised the importance of brushing your teeth at least twice a day. (benadrukken) His emphasis on the word ‘if’ made clear that he didn’t think it would happen. Nowadays petrol stations have cameras that record (line 40) your number plate. (registreren, vastleggen) All accidents have to be recorded in a special book. (opschrijven) Last winter temperatures reached a record low of -‐12Cº. (record) The record was scratched so we heard the same line over and over again till Pete turned off the turntable. (plaat) It was on his recommendation (line 47) that we went to see that film in the first place. (aanraden; advies) The waiter recommended the trout so that's what we had. (aanraden) Can you advise me on which laptop to buy? (adviseren) I won't listen to his advice -‐ he'll just tell me to buy a Mac and I can't afford to. (advies)
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I wouldn’t know how to handle angry customers (line 50), so I’m glad I only have to work in the storeroom. (klant) One of their clients sued them when they didn't deliver in time. (klant) It's customary to take off your shoes before entering the house. (gebruikelijk) I'm not used to the customs of this country yet. (gebruiken) It took us ages to get through customs because John, as a prank, had decided to hide a bag of baking soda in his shoe. (douane) There was a major shift (line 55) after news came out that the oil leak was larger than expected. (verandering) His attitude towards drugs has shifted. (veranderen, bewegen) She shifted from one seat to the other. (bewegen, veranderen van plek) This key on my keyboard says SHIFT. What does it mean? (SHIFT-‐knop om bijvoorbeeld hoofdletters te typen) She works the night shift as a nurse. (nachtdienst) From her shifty eyes I could tell she was lying. (liegen) This is essentially (line 56) a good book, but the writer could have paid more attention to the situation in the 1920s. (in grote lijnen; hoofdzakelijk) She basically copied her old research and added some new data to make it look up-‐to-‐date. (feitelijk) Take only the most essential things; a sleeping bag, one change of clothes, a towel and some toiletries. (noodzakelijk; benodigd) Is it really essential to meet in London; can’t we just discuss the plans using e-‐mail? (noodzakelijk)
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Pines picks The waitress (line 5) placed the bowl of pasta in front of him and she offered to grate over fresh parmesan. Can you please wave at the waiter? He doesn’t seem to notice us. Waiting tables as a summer job can be really fun to do, but it doesn’t pay a lot of money. Yet critic he undeniably is since the publication (line 23) of his book. All of these magazines are published by one organisation. The results of the crime survey were published in June. My father was the editor and publisher of a small local newspaper. A.W. Bruna is the largest publishing house in the Netherlands. The book claims to be the only guide (line 25) to review restaurants from a child’s perspective. She recommended me the Complete Guide to Sweden and it was very useful indeed. Susan will guide you round the museum. (rondleiden) He works as a tour guide during the summer. (reisleider) I had only the stars to guide me home that night. Please read the quick start guide before using this machine. Adult (line 33) reviewers get it wrong because they are distracted by things such as service and decor. (volwassen) She was born in India but has spent most of her adult life in the UK. Can you at least try and be a little more adult about this? Admission is £5 for adults and £2 for children. In the Middle Ages, only half of all children born reached adulthood. (volwassen leeftijd) He got his relatives (line 50) to take him to various restaurants. (familieleden) We only invited our near relatives to our wedding. (naaste familie) The tiger is a distant relative to the domestic cat. She is in no way related to me. I didn’t know you two were related. He would try the same dish (line 52) at several restaurants. The dish of the day is grilled salmon. A fruit bowl is usually a large shallow dish. Who’s going to do the dishes tonight? There were countless satellite dishes installed on the roof of the building. He would write then write up his favourite, awarding it the Pines Picks accolade. After graduation, he was awarded a scholarship to do further research. Students who complete the course successfully will be awarded a diploma. (toekennen) The movie has won many awards (line 100). (onderscheiding) The most prestigious prize was the Academy Award for Best Movie. The decor isn’t to his taste (line 75) either. I love the taste of chocolate. Have a taste of this steak, it’s fantastic! Money can’t make for bad taste and bad manners. The decoration was very tasteful. He served a very tasteless piece of chicken.
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Hix has introduced (line 76) the use of duck instead of beef. Apple recently introduced the new iPhone 5. I would like to introduce you to my friend Maria. Introductions are unnecessary as you all know each other already. Please read the introduction of the book before coming to next week’s class.
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power posing Powerless people do the opposite – hunching (line 4), and making themselves smaller. (schouders intrekken) I have a hunch something bad is about to happen. I hope I’m wrong. (voorgevoel) The young boy was crouching behind a bush, trying to remain hidden from view. (hurken) He is so tall, he has to stoop in every doorway. (bukken, voorover buigen) The children huddled in a corner, fearful to walk towards the big dog. (bijeenkruipen) Dana Carney and I have conducted research showing that adopting (line 11) these postures actually causes people to become more powerful. (aannemen) His parents waited until he was twelve to tell him he had been adopted. (adopteren) In a few months, he will take over my responsibilities in the workplace. (overnemen) She naturally assumed her position as leader of the group. (aannemen) They felt more powerful, were more willing to take risks, presented their ideas with greater confidence (line 18) and enthusiasm… (zelfvertrouwen) I am not a naturally confident person, but over the years I have learned to stand up for myself. (zelfverzekerd) I am confident he will meet your expectations. In fact, I think he’ll surpass them. (vol vertrouwen) This information is confidential. Please don’t repeat it to anyone. (vertrouwelijk) She seems quite self-‐assured, but in reality she’s actually rather insecure. She just hides it really well. (zelfverzekerd) … inspired by students who were struggling (line 38) to engage in class discussions… (moeite hebben) Finishing it in time will be a struggle, but I’m going to do my very best! (inspanning, iets wat veel moeite kost) Amy tried to pick up her niece, but the girl struggled and tried to run away. (worstelen) In our company, we strive to keep our clients happy. If you have any complaints, please let us know so we can remedy things. (zich inspannen voor) He laboured tirelessly for months, until the task was finally completed. (hard werken) I aspired to (line 49) embolden the people suffering from what psychologists call ‘imposter syndrome’. (ernaar striven) It is my aspiration to own my own business within five years after graduating. (streven, ambitie) He aims to graduate before the end of this year, but I’m not sure he’ll make it. (erop mikken, zich erop richten) It’s good to have clear ambitions in life. It helps you stay focused. (ambitie) Her objective is to become a lawyer within two years. I think she’ll succeed. (doel, doelstelling) Try power poses in the elevator (line 78), a bathroom stall, the stairwell… (lift) Try to elevate this weight by pulling this rope. (omhoogbrengen) He climbed onto a small elevation to be able to look over the heads of the crowd. (verhoging) The lift has broken down, so we need to use the stairs instead. (lift) I’m not climbing all those stairs! Isn’t there an escalator? (roltrap) I must admit (line 87), I never could have imagined the diverse range of situations in which people are using it. (toegeven) I’m sorry, we cannot possibly admit anyone under 18. (toelaten) Admittance after nine is not possible, so make sure you get there in time. (het toelaten) I allow that I had my doubts about your. But you’ve turned out to be a wonderful help. (toegeven) He confessed the truth to his sister, who was shocked by what he told her. (opbiechten, toegeven) In short, I have heard from people who have encountered some kind of adversity (line 103) and who have been searching for ways to successfully tackle their specific challenges and to prosper. I’m not adverse to commercials in general, I just don’t like this one. (erop tegen) She beat her adversary in the last round of the match. (tegenstander) I’ve encountered a number of hardships in my life, but I’ve always gotten through. (tegenspoed) He had the misfortune to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. (pech, tegenslag) I agree it’s unpleasant, but it’s hardly a calamity! (ramp, calamiteit)
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But the kind of power I study should not cause people to recoil (line 136), because it is neither zero-‐sum nor about interpersonal dominance. (zich terugtrekken, wegtrekken) The recoil from the gun knocked me back two paces. (terugslag) When the accident was shown on TV, she cringed. (ineenkrimpen) He winced when the doctor touched his broken leg. (ineenkrimpen) The child flinched when the needle was injected, but she did not cry out. (terugdeinzen) What I believe is always true about power is that power always reveals (line 150). (onthullen) The Queen herself will reveal this statue. Isn’t that amazing? (onthullen) It was quite a revelation to hear the other side of the story. Apparently we had been lied to quite blatantly. (onthulling, openbaring) He refused to unveil his painting until the opening of the gallery. (onthullen) I cannot disclose that information. Please call again in a few days, things may have changed by then. (bekendmaken, onthullen) Take two minutes to prepare (line 167) by power posing in private. (zichzelf voorbereiden) If you come over early, I’ll prepare you a meal. What kind of food do you like? (bereiden, klaarmaken) The preparations will take months, so we’d better start in time! (voorbereidingen) Please ready yourselves for an amazing experience! (klaarmaken)
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waste not want not There's a billion (line 2) things wrong with that plan, but the fact that you put John in charge of it is the worst one. (miljard) What would you do if you were a billionaire? (miljardair) He made his first million in Silicon Valley. (miljoen) This package weighs a tonne (line 2) -‐ how could you lift it that easily? (ton; 1000 kilo) You should add an ounce of vanilla sugar -‐ not 100 grams! (ounce: 28 gram) It's not cheating -‐ what the British call a pound weighs less than the metric pound. (pound: 454 gram) I have a large amount (line 11) of work that still needs to be done. (hoeveelheid) The amount of money you have on the bank is also important for your tax report. (hoeveelheid) A large number of my friends showed up at the party. (aantal) You’re wasting (line 121) your time – he’ll never change his mind. (verspillen) You shouldn’t gamble – it’s such a waste of money! (verspilling) All organic waste should go into the green container. (afval) The whole population (line 15) of the island -‐ all 53 people -‐ protested against the building of a holiday resort. (bevolking) The reserve is populated by at least 80 species of birds. (bevolkt) He won the popular vote, but the jury wasn't that impressed by his act. (van de mensen) It's not a very popular idea, but I guess raising taxes is the only option. (populair; veel steun krijgend) You need a lot more practice (line 25) before you can play like that. (oefening) If I practise enough, I might be able to juggle with three balls by the end of the summer. (oefenen) I've got band rehearsal this afternoon so I can't come. (repetitie) There's not a lot of demand (line 18) for this kind of work in our region. (vraag) I demand an answer -‐ did you or didn't you kiss her? (eisen) It all depends on supply and demand -‐ if no one wants it, you won't sell it. (vraag en aanbod) I don't have much on offer at this moment -‐ we don't get many free apartments till after Christmas. (in aanbod) If you have any queries about the product, please call our hotline. (vraag; informatieverzoek) OK, maybe there is such a thing as a stupid question. (vraag) If you have anything to add (line 47) please interrupt me. (toevoegen) Add the eggs one by one, beating them into the mixture. (toevoegen) I'm not sure if it's a useful addition, but it's certainly a funny one. (toevoeging) There are so many additives in bread -‐ why do they put colorants and emulsifiers in it anyway? (hulpstoffen) All additional information can be found on our website. (extra; toegevoegde) He's been under a lot of pressure (line 50) lately to perform well. (druk) The cabin is under pressure during the flight so no, you can't open any windows. (druk) She pressured him into going to the party with her, which meant he misbehaved horribly. (onder druk zetten) He works for an agency (line 58) that gives information to newly-‐arrived expats. (agentschap; bedrijf) Her agent tried desperately to find her some more modelling jobs. (agent) The police agent told us there was nothing to see and we had to walk on. (agent)
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plastic surgery for the brain? My memory (line 8) is failing me -‐what's her name again? (geheugen) I don't have enough memory in my computer for all my films. (geheugen) You'll need to memorise your password -‐ please don't write it down. (onthouden; uit het hoofd leren) I knew all the formulas by heart by the time I had written them on my cheat note. (uit het hoofd) Fish and beans contain (line 24) a lot of protein. (bevatten) This lemonade doesn’t contain any additives – no sweeteners, no colorants – nothing. (bevatten) Whip the eggs and the cream in two separate containers before mixing them. (bakje; kom) I couldn’t contain my anger when I saw how he treated her. (beheersen; inhouden) I don't really fear rejection (line 25) -‐ I just fear total humiliation (vernedering). (afwijzing) He rejected our offer of a ride, saying that he liked to walk. (afwijzen) My computer refused to eject the DVD and it took me half an hour to get it to spit it out. (uitwerpen) He shuddered (line 32) by t he thought of having to eat worms. (huiveren) She shivered for cold in her summer dress. (rillen) The cat was trembling -‐ you really scared it. (trillen) The phone vibrated but didn't make a sound. (trillen) She will require surgery for her back; the exercises didn't work. (een operatie) The charity equipped the hospital with drugs and a surgery (line 34). (operatiekamer) The surgeon is the one in the green coat. (chirurg) The situation quickly became critical (line 52) when the dishwasher broke down. (kritiek) You are much to critical -‐ they did a great job, considering they are six-‐year-‐olds. (kritisch) My brother is a restaurant critic and he recommended this restaurant. (beoordeler; recensent) They lived in utter misery (line 63) in a small, leaking house built from straw mats. (ellende) She was clearly in great distress – she cried and was unable to walk. (leed; pijn) The children’s suffering broke my heart. (leed; het lijden) He was utterly (line 72) shocked and couldn't say a thing for minutes. (totaal) It's utter madness to go out in this weather -‐ we'll never find him. (totaal) That's sheer nonsense -‐ you can't get STDs from kissing someone or drinking from his glass. (totaal) There's a huge drop (line 81) in youth unemployment, but I think that's mainly due to the government's new definition of when someone's unemployed. (val; daling) The price for the house dropped sharply when it became known why the owner wanted to sell. (dalen) Prices will decrease if there's little demand. (dalen)
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ode to joy I'm a patient (line 2) of Dr Watford and I'd like to make an appointment. (patiënt) Be patient -‐ you'll solve it if you work on it for a bit longer. (geduldig) As one of their most loyal customers I got a special discount. (klant) One of their clients is a major pharmaceutical firm. (klant) I spend (line 4) a lot of time every day just deleting spam from my mailbox. (besteden) We plan to spend the night at Susie’s place, and maybe order a pizza or so. (doorbrengen) She spent all her pocket money on comics and sweets. (uitgeven) Don’t waste your money on that nonsense! (verspillen) Physics is my favourite (line 15) subject at school – I especially love studying magnetism and electricity. (lievelings-‐; favoriete) I'm not in favour of his ideas, but the alternative is even more horrible. (vóór) The weather conditions are very favourable -‐ it's a great day for sailing. (gunbstig) Even having 700 Facebook friends didn't end his loneliness (line 23). (alleen zijn; eenzaamheid) In the first few weeks after moving out, he felt terribly lonely at the student campus. (alleen) I wanted to comfort (troosten) her, but she told me she wanted to be alone for a while. (alleen) He was the sole survivor of the horrific crash. (enige) It's remarkable (line 26) how much money he spent and how little useful he bought. (opmerkenswaardig; bijzonder) That's a rather stupid remark -‐ the two are not related at all. (opmerking) 'Besides,' she remarked, 'you can never tell if he comes -‐ the last few times he also said he'd come, and he never showed up.' (opmerken) The victim (line 35) was a 25-‐year-‐old man from Washington DC. (slachtoffer) I support the law on gun control; too many innocent people fall victim to guns. (het slachtoffer worden van) She has been the victim of her sister’s ridicule since she was a little girl. (slachtoffer) My grandmother taught (line 36) (to teach -‐ taught -‐ has taught) my how to read when I was five years old. (onderwijzen; leren) It's hard to learn (to learn -‐ learned/learnt -‐ has learned/learnt) another language just like that. (leren) He's a good teacher -‐ he's patient and he understands which difficulties learners come across. (onderwijzer; docent) We should teach him a lesson and play one of his pranks on him. (een lesje leren) There's a sharp increase (line 44) in the sales of houses since that new law. (stijging) The problems will continue to increase if we don't do anything. (toenemen; stijgen) It became increasingly difficult to buy tickets for the party. (in toenemende mate) He made me a promise (line 48) to send me a card the moment he reached Scotland. (belofte) Can you promise me one thing? That you'll call me the moment you get there? (beloven) He's a promising player, but he still needs a lot of training. (veelbelovend) Her promiscuous behaviour cost her her marriage. (overspelig) He made jokes and came up with many funny examples (line 54) -‐ he really was a very confident speaker. (voorbeeld) His seemingly exemplary behaviour made his parents proud, till they found out what he got up to in his bedroom. (voorbeeldig) You can find lactose in many products besides milk, for instance in biscuits, bread and all dairy. (bijvoorbeeld) The value (line 59) of a product is largely dependent on how much someone is willing to give for it. (waarde) It's not very valuable but I still like it a lot. (waardevol)
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the Stig Ben Collins has recently (line 1) featured in the latest Bond film. Recently, the sun has been shining quite a lot. (recentelijk) Have you seen him lately? (onlangs) David is currently appearing in a play at the Carré Theater. (momenteel) Recent research shows that women and men are very dissimilar in many ways. (recent) Business has collapsed in recent times. Playing a character (line 4) shrouded in mystery is nothing new to the former Man In The White Suit. The book some very likeable characters (line 44). (personage) Honesty is one of the aspects of Susan’s character I especially admire. (karakter) Your password may be up to 15 characters. (karakters, tekens) The football team showed real character in coming back from four goals down. She is quite the character, isn’t she? (zij is me er eentje) The rice fields that characterise the island stretch as far as the eye can see. (karakteriseren) Playing a character shrouded in mystery is nothing new to the former (line 6) Man In The White Suit. (voormalig) The ceremony honoured all the former presidents who are still alive. The former Soviet Union is now called Russia. Please review the previous chapter again for next week’s class. (vorig) Mr Daniels was formerly a partner in a London company. (voorheen) The Artist Formerly Known As Prince now goes by the name of The Artist. He published a book on the subject (line 14) of being The Stig. Can we talk about a different subject, please? (onderwerp) It was Michael who brought up the subject of symbolism. I am having difficulties in school with various subjects, such as English, mathematics and biology. (schoolvak) In the sentence ‘Henry throws the ball’, ‘Henry’ is the subject. Her husband subjected her to years of physical abuse. (onderwerpen) Top Gear fired (line 15) Ben Collins and filed a court case against him. She is the person responsible for hiring and firing. (ontslaan) She squeezed the trigger, but the gun failed to fire. (schieten) Reporters fired questions at him as he left the court house. (afvuren) The former mayor claimed that he had been unfairly dismissed. (ontslaan) I will hand in my resignation tomorrow. (ontslag(brief)) If you have any questions left, please fire away! (brand maar los!) They filed a court case seeking (line 18) to ban the publication of the book. (eisen) The boy’s parents sought damages from the health authorities. Many single people are seeking that special someone. (zoeken) Seek medical advice if your symptoms last more than a week. (zoeken, vragen) The children are playing hide-‐and-‐seek in the garden. (verstoppertje) In the following conflict (line 22) between the two parties, the F3 driver was attacked by his former colleagues. I try to avoid conflict wherever possible. (conflict, strijd) I just don’t like it when people fight. (vechten, strijden) The issue provoked conflicts between the press and the police. She is in conflict with her employer over sickness pay. Our views on childcare often conflict. (botsen) His account of the situation conflicted with reports received from other journalists. (in strijd zijn)
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In the following conflict between the two parties, the F3 driver was attacked (line 23) by his former colleagues. (aanvallen) They really had a go at him on Top Gear. (aanvallen, met woorden bestrijden) It was shortly before midnight when the terrorists attacked. We need to attack the problem now before it gets any worse. She was just about to attack a plate of spaghetti when the phone rang. The virus attacks the body’s red blood cells. He had his first heart attack at age 52. Ben Collins insists (line 32) that Clarkson’s words can never be taken too seriously. (aandringen) I really urge you to see a doctor. She insisted that we stay at her house instead of a hotel. The school insists that it is doing everything it can to cooperate. (volhouden) Why do you insist on leaving your dirty clothes all over the floor? There is so much comedy (line 36) in the press around Jeremy because he always incites controversy. (humor, komedie) The new channel will bring you the best in drama, music, and comedy. A black comedy deals with the unpleasant aspects of life, such as illness or death, in a humorous way. The characters in Shakespeare’s tragedies usually die at the end. (tragedie) He sounds like a true comedian. (komiek, grappenmaker, acteur) Obviously (line 43), they can sometimes overstep the mark, but most of the time it’s not a bad thing we have a free press. (duidelijk, blijkbaar) Van der Vaart and Sneijder were obviously disappointed at being left out of the team. Clearly, they had expected to be selected. (duidelijk) Voters have evidently loft faith in the government. (duidelijk, blijkbaar) The most obvious explanation is not always the correct one. (voor de hand liggend) He is the obvious man for the job at hand. (aangewezen) They can occasionally (line 44) overstep the mark. (nu en dan, incidenteel) We go to the theatre only very occasionally. Cook the sauce for ten minutes and stir occasionally. Sometimes, it’s so cold I don’t even want to leave the house. (soms) Now and then, my father cooks, but usually my mother does it. (weleens) Ben laughs off Jeremy’s comments (line 48). I have had enough of your sarcastic comments. (opmerking) I would welcome your comments on my paper. Did she make any comments about Edward? Ellen later regretted her remarks about his private life. (opmerking) I am not in a position to comment on this matter. (reageren) Researchers who read the report commented that it had many errors. (commentaar leveren) Despite the nasty court case, the stunt driver has said that now, all is forgiven (line 53). (vergeven) She eventually forgave him for forgetting her birthday. John has never forgiven himself for the accident. They’re nice boys, so we tend to forgive them their occasional bad behaviour. When she realised what she had done, she begged his forgiveness. (vergeving) I might forgive and forget, but I am more likely to get mad and get even. (vergeven en vergeten) To err is human, to forgive, divine. (Alexander Pope) (Fouten maken is menselijk, vergeven is goddelijk) There was definitely (line 62) a failure of humour when we were all facing each other in the high court. (beslist, absoluut) That’s definitely not the man I saw running away from the accident. ‘So we’ll see you on Sunday at 8 o’clock?’ ‘Definitely!’ This book will be a definite bestseller. (onbetwistbaar)
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from India with love One payment can transform (line 3) their lives. (transformeren, veranderen) Email has transformed the way people communicate. They’ve transformed the old train station into apartments. We noticed a considerable transformation in his behaviour. (verandering) One of India’s biggest fertility clinics is opposite (line 5) a sweet shop. (tegenover) A picture on the opposite page caught her attention. (tegenovergestelde) The car smashed into a lorry coming in the opposite direction. Whatever I suggested, they would do the exact opposite. This is a place where babies are created (line 8) on a scale far greater than anywhere in Britain. (gemaakt) How do I create a new file in this directory? (creëren, maken) Soft music often creates a relaxing atmosphere. Her comments have created a lot of confusion. (creëren, veroorzaken) The recently opened motorway should benefit the creation of new business in the area. Painting is a creative process. (creatief) This is a place where babies are created on a scale (line 8) far greater than anywhere in Britain. (schaal) Is the government aware of the full scale of the problem? (schaal, grootte) We were told to rate the books on a scale of 1 to 10. This map has a scale of 1:10,000. He weighed himself on the bathroom scales. (weegschaal) The Indian women provide (line 11) eggs and carry babies for Western couples. (ter beschikking stellen, voorzien van) The tourist office can provide information on the local sights. The furniture store provides a supervised play area for children. (voorzien in) The film provides new insights into the problems that women in the industry face. KPN is my Internet service provider. Everyone is aware (line 14) that this is a commercial transaction. (bewust zijn van) As far as I’m aware, he never said anything like that. They’re aware of the dangers involved in skydiving. Has anyone in your family had heart problems? Not that I’m aware of. There is no doubting the joy experienced (line 15) by the people who come to have surrogate children. (ondervinden, ondergaan, ervaren) ‘Are your experiencing any pain?’ the ambulance nurse asked. Becoming a mother was the most wonderful feeling she had ever experienced. Older people experience a lot of discrimination when trying to find a new job. You don’t need any experience to work here. (ervaring) In my experience, very intelligent people can still make terrible mistakes. Dr Gour is an Indian-‐educated (line 19) doctor who trained at the Hammersmith Hospital in London for four years. (opgeleid, geschoold) This is a dating agency for educated, professional people. The people who work here are all well educated and very sociable. If I had to make an educated guess, I would say the baby is a boy. (pure gok)
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The facilities are equal to (line 22) those anywhere in the world. (gelijk aan) Management has agreed to treat all cases equally. (gelijk) This recipe works equally well with frozen fruit. (geldt voor) Roughly equal numbers of boys and girls enrol in this school every year. Seven plus five equals twelve. She equalled the record with a time of 11.6 seconds. (evenaren, gelijkmaken) Photographs are also included (line 28) in the details. (bijgevoegd, ingesloten) The price includes dinner, bed and breakfast. (inbegrepen) Two new songs are included on his Best Of album. (toegevoegd) Four more countries applied to join the EU, including Sweden and Austria. (inclusief) The price is £9,60, not including tax. (meerekenen) The egg donors’ identity (line 31) will never be known to their biological offspring. (identiteit) Do you have any proof of identity? They refused to reveal the identity of the person who won the lottery. The countries have kept their own distinct political and cultural identities. The hospital was crammed with women who have visited (line 49) to register. (bezoeken) For more information, please visit our website. The children always enjoy his visits. The Prime Minister arrived in Melbourne today for a four-‐day visit. Few people really enjoy a visit to the dentist. In the previous (line 55) hour, six women had been impregnated with fertilised eggs. (afgelopen) All the guests had arrived the previous day. (vorig, voorgaand) Please review the previous chapter again for next week’s class. Previously, on Elementary… (wat er eerder, in een vorige aflevering van Elementary, gebeurd is) We are very careful (line 75) not to tell anybody about this delicate issue. (voorzichtig, zorgvuldig) You must be careful who you accept as a friend on Facebook. Please be very careful with that dress! She washed the dress very carefully. Be careful what you wish for (it might just happen)… Babies are born through the surrogacy arrangement (line 82) almost on a daily basis. (regeling) They have an arrangement with another company to help them with the distribution. My husband is out of town, so I will have to make other childcare arrangements. My mother can make beautiful floral arrangements. (schikking, opstelling) They arranged to go swimming the following day. (afspreken) In India, arranged marriages are not an exception. (uithuwelijking) The homosexual couple wanted their own genetic (line 113) child. (genetisch) He believes that shyness is in someone’s genes. (genen) This corn is genetically modified to grow larger than regular corn. It’s so great to see people fulfilling (line 126) their dreams here on a daily basis. (vervullen, bevredigen) We know which part of the human brain fulfils this function. (verrichten) Do you fulfil the requirements for the course? (beantwoorden aan) Supporters feel that the team has fulfilled their expectations. The local bus really fulfils a need for this community, especially for the elderly. He never really fulfilled his potential as a writer.
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black cowboys We headed out (line 4) for new adventures into the snowy forest. (naar buiten gaan; op pad gaan) I'll head for the market the moment I'm finished here. (gaan naar) Who will head tonight's meeting? (leiden; voorzitten) He's the head of our company, but he's a really easy-‐going guy. (hoofd) The bakery managed to compete (line 7) with the supermarket by offering high-‐quality breads. (concurreren) My main competitor dropped out of the match because of a sprained ankle. (tegenstander) He was competing against boys much older than him, but still he beat them. (strijden) If you want to join the competition, you need to write down your name on the list. (wedstijd; competitie) As a businessman, you have to be competitive. (strijdvaardig) He tried to raise (line 10) awareness for the problem by starting the internet campaign. (bewustzijn creëren) The father of the bride raised his glass to toast the newly wedded couple. (opheffen) They plan to raise taxes to deal with the deficit (tekort). (verhogen) Please raise your hand if you have a question. (opsteken) You’re supposed to rise (opstaan) when the judge enters court. (opstaan) The balloon was filled with hot air and gently rose into the sky. (opstijgen) The cover (line 13) of the book showed a picture of a tree in an empty, moonlit field. (omslag) The company will cover all the costs for lunch, so just order what you like. (betalen voor; dekken) This chapter covers the period from 1960 till 1972. (omvatten) The snow had completely covered the garden. (bedekken) My insurance doesn’t cover loss or breakage. (dekken) He made a heroic (line 14) attempt not to laugh at her short dress. (heroisch; heldhaftig) The hero in our play is called Cedric, after the character in the Harry Potter books. (held) It was very brave of you to stand up against your bullies. (dapper) It was a courageous decision, though not one that many people will applaud (toejuichen). (dapper) The cattle (line 18) was herded back into their stalls for the night. (vee) Could you put the kettle on the fire? I'd like some tea. (ketel) Most contemporary (line 29) artists are hardly able to make a living. (moderne) I don't like modern art -‐ it always looks like stuff my kidbrother could have made. (moderne) We went off to pick (line 68) flowers in the field. (plukken) The child didn't realise that apples didn't come from the factory but could be picked from trees. (plukken) Just take your pick -‐ you still have first choice. (kies maar uit) He's a rather picky eater -‐ he won't eat anything green. (kieskeurig) I can pick up those books for you, I'll go to the library anyway this afternoon. (oppikken; meenemen) Stop picking on him -‐ he can't help it! (bekritiseren) You may think this is a necessity (line 80), but I think it’s a luxury. (noodzaak) Is it really necessary to describe the whole operation in detail? (noodzakelijk; nodig) It is essential that you read the instructions carefully. (essentieel, van groot belang) Food and clean water are some of the essentials of life. (noodzaak, onmisbaar iets) I’ve tried to capture the essence of the story in my illustrations. (de kern, het wezenlijke) I need to know the requisites of this job before I decide whether to apply or not. (vereiste) The class was divided (line 108) over the topic; some were in favour of Saturday classes, others preferred late hours during the week. (verdeeld) The town is divided by a river, the Danube. (verdelen; in tweeën delen) Could you divide this pile of papers in old ones and recent ones? (verdelen) That small stream over there forms the division between our land and that of our neighbour’s. (scheidslijn)
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Whip the eggs and the cream in two separate containers before mixing them. (verschillende; aparte) You should try to keep your private life and your work separate. (gescheiden; uit elkaar) The teacher separated the fighting boys and sent them to the headmaster. (scheiden; uit elkaar halen) My parents separated when I was eight. (uit elkaar gaan)
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Who is the fairest of them all? Most people have heard of albinism but few (line 5) really know what it is. (weinig) Can you lend me a few pounds? I need some money for the bus fare. (een paar) Fewer people attended the event than last year. (minder) He has little respect for his parents. (weinig) Many people can tell you what this song is about. (veel) They may have nystagmus, involuntary (line 10) movement of the eyes. (onvrijwillig) Participation is voluntary, but we would appreciate it if many of you were to attend. (vrijwillig) He came of his own volition, we didn’t force him into anything! (uit eigen vrije wil) We need a number of volunteers to help us with this project. (vrijwilliger) He does volunteer work for the local animal shelter. (vrijwilligerswerk) My parents have always treated (line 23) me pretty much the same as my younger sisters. (behandelen) The doctor treated the wound and gave the patient some pain medication. (behandelen) His treatment of his parents is incredibly disrespectful, don’t you think? (behandeling) You should try this cake. It’s a real treat! (lekkernij) Which of your opponents is the biggest threat do you think? (bedreiging) It really builds your confidence (line 40). (zelfvertrouwen) I’m generally a confident person, but right now I’m really nervous. (zelfverzekerd) He is very self-‐assured. He knows what he can do and that he can do it well. (zelfverzekerd) Mike tends to be insecure in new situations. (onzeker) I’m sure you’ll do great. Have faith in yourself! (vertrouwen) Some people even (line 64) think they can catch it. (zelfs) He beat me once, but I beat him in the second match. Now we’re even. (gelijk) Jim kept calling Sheila, even though she wouldn’t return his calls. (hoewel, zelfs) Two, four and six are even numbers. (even) Five, seven and nine are odd ones. (oneven) Some people assume (line 67) I’m not bothered by it, like I’m not a man. (aannemen) She assumed a dramatic pose and started singing. (aannemen) Your assumption that I wouldn’t care was completely wrong! I’m very upset. (aanname) Jim isn’t here yet. I suppose his train was late. (aannemen, veronderstellen) Don’t presume you know so much about me. You’ve only met me once. (veronderstellen) Then a kid at school told me I’d die before everyone else. I was devastated (line 75). (stuk, heel erg van slag) The fire devastated large parts of the city. (vernietigen) The devastation left behind by the hurricane was immense. (vernietiging) She was shattered by the news about her son’s car accident. (zwaar geschokt) The children were overcome with grief after the death of their dog. (overweldigen) … fancying all the pretty girls but being frightened of rejection (line 90) and humiliation… (afwijzing) I don’t want to reject your proposal outright, but I really need to think about it. (afwijzen) She turned down his invitation to go out with him. (afwijzen) Thanks for your invitation but I’m afraid I have to decline. I really can’t make it that day. (beleefd weigeren, afslaan) We’d be delighted to accept your invitation. We’ll see you next week. (aanvaarden, accepteren) I felt terrible (line 116), but I’ve learnt to not let it hold me back. (afschuwelijk) She is terribly clever and has an incredible memory. (heel erg) He called me names and tried to hit me. I feel awful! (afschuwelijk) What a horrible thing to say! You should demand an apology. (akelig) His appalling behaviour shocked everybody in the room. (ontstellend, erg slecht)
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I have had to learn the course by heart (line 120) to be sure I don’t trip over. (uit je hoofd) I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m so grateful for all you’ve done! (uit het diepst van mijn hart) Please take my advice to heart. I really believe it can help you. (serieus nemen) She isn’t afraid to say what she feels. She really wears her heart on her sleeve. (het hart op de tong hebben) At heart I’ve always known he was up to no good. I just didn’t want to believe it. (diep van binnen)
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chalk art He took a piece of chalk (line 1) and wrote down the solution on the blackboard. (krijt) It took us ages to rid the shower of the calcium deposits. (kalk-‐) It’s a concrete (line 10) wall so you’ll need special drills for it. (betonnen) I don’t have any concrete plans yet – I just know I want to go hiking. (concrete; vastomlijnde) The house had been made of red bricks and looked sunny and welcoming. (baksteen) Of course you can’t glue the bricks in place – you’ll need to use cement! (cement) The winding paths in the garden were covered with white pebbles. (kiezels) The tarmac almost melted in the baking sun. (asfalt) It’s a classic (line 96) high school story – girl asks nerd on a date for a dare, and ends up falling in love with him. (klassiek; typisch) I used a classic recipe for my Christmas pudding. (klassiek; traditioneel) This novel is a classic – you have to read it! (klassieker) The story about Facebook deleting your pictures that circulated (line 13) last week was a hoax. (rondgaan; de ronde doen) The hot water circulated through the heating system. (rondgaan; circuleren) He drew a perfect circle on the blackboard. (cirkel) It's 25 below (line 25) zero and you want to go out? (onder) I think your wallet is hiding just below that book. (onder) The children had hidden underneath the table. (onder) These sub-‐zero temperatures are really starting to annoy me. (onder-‐) I hate it when people crowd (line 32) around me like that. (insluiten) The train was rather crowded so I couldn’t get a seat. (nogal; tamelijk) I didn't see any familiar faces in the crowd. (massa) He is a remarkable (line 39) young man -‐ incredibly smart, but so bad at keeping appointments. (bijzonder; merkwaardig) The baby made a remarkable recovery and left the hospital two days later. (opmerkelijk) As a journalist you need to be very perceptive. (opmerkzaam) She wore a very peculiar hat that actually quite resembled a huge high-‐heeled shoe. (merkwaardig; vreemd) His remark was very true, but rather ill-‐timed (slecht gepland). (opmerking) However, he remarked, it might be that we finish early. (opmerken) I’ve always wondered how flies can walk on the ceiling (line 50) without falling off. (plafond) The roof of the house needs repair. (dak) All plants are flourishing (line 59) thanks to the warm weather. (bloeien; het goed doen) He really blossomed when he was moved to the advanced maths class. (opbloeien; tot bloei komen) The cats thrived on their diet of boiled fish and kitchen leftovers. (bloeien; het goed doen) The companies prospered because of the economic climate in the country. (bloeien) During the industrial era (line 61) a lot of people's life changed radically. (tijdperk) This writer lived in the Victorian age, which clearly shows in his writing. (tijdperk) Which time period do you think would be most interesting to live in? (periode) You can add an extra dimension (line 70) to the card by adding some pop-‐up paperwork. (dimensie) We had to wear those horrible 3D glasses to see the film. (3D; 3-‐dimensies) I don't see depth, so it's hard for me to estimate how deep it is. (diepte)
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The creature (line 75) had wings and a beak, but didn't seem to be able to fly. (wezen) Aliens are usually drawn as humanoid creatures. (wezen) They tried to create a safe haven for birds and small mammals. (maken; creëren) Participation (line 78) is voluntary, but if you join, we expect you to stay the whole day. (deelname) If you want to participate just make sure you’re at the meeting place at 11am. (meedoen) She claims it's a temporary (line 86) solution, but that 'temporary' can mean anything up to three years. (tijdelijke) The elevator is temporarily out of use -‐ I think some weird physics experiment exploded in it. (tijdelijk) I worked a few months as a temp before I was hired by the company I’m currently working for. (uitzendkracht) The kids tried jumping from the stairs, till one of them inevitably (line 87) fell and started crying. (onvermijdelijk) The clash was unavoidable; they’d been challenging each other for weeks. (onvermijdelijk) He tried to avoid all controversial topics and found out he had nothing more to say. (vermijden; ontwijken) Try to avoid the city centre -‐ it’s jammed. (ontwijken) I think he’s trying to avoid me; he seems to disappear every time I try to get close to him. (ontwijken) You should try to evade the meteors and the planets while navigating through space. (ontwijken) Many spectators (line 110) had dressed in the colours of their national team. (toeschouwers) The audience (line 109) consisted mainly of school children that afternoon. (publiek) The book has clearly been written for a mature audience. (publiek) The police appealed to members of the public to come forward with more information about the accident. (gemeenschap) Could you clarify (line 111) how you managed to spend so much money a year just on coffee? (verklaren) We will have to ask the bookkeeper to clarify the balance -‐ some figures are not clear to me yet. (uitleggen) Some further clarification is required. For instance, how did you get into the palace in the first place? (verklaring; uitleg) He tried to explain that it wasn't his fault he was late, but that the train service had been disrupted. (uitleggen)
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city slickers He tried to poison (line 3) the rats but they just gobbled it up without even getting ill. (vergiftigen) She claimed alcohol was poison and that we should never ever drink it. (vergif) That's not a poisonous snake -‐ it's perfectly harmless. (giftige) When you’re in the jungle, your survival (line 4) may depend on your knowledge of nature. (het overleven) He is one of the people who survived the plane crash. (overleven) There were only four survivors from the plane crash. (overlevende) Aliens are usually drawn as humanoid creatures (line 13). (wezen) The creature (line 75) had wings and a beak, but didn't seem to be able to fly. (wezen) They tried to create a safe haven for birds and small mammals. (maken; creëren) It’s hard to connect to the characters in this book; they’re all very unpleasant. (verbonden zijn met) What’s the connection (line 14) between these two people? (verband) You have to explain what links the four words in each circle. (verbinden) The scientists were searching for the missing link between the two animals. (schakel) He’s a good tennis player, and he has a particularly (line 21) strong serve. (vooral; speciaal) I wasn’t thinking of anyone in particular, though both Jesse and Martin would match the profile. (in het bijzonder) She is rather particular about her food – she won’t eat anything with carbs (koolhydraten). (kieskeurig) I only have a limited knowledge (line 29) of French. (kennis) We played trivial pursuit and had to answer lots of general knowledge questions. (algemene kennis) The project is aimed principally (line 32) at teenagers. (voornamelijk) The island’s principal export product is bananas. (belangrijkste) He was sent to the principal (line 101) for cheating. (hoofdmeester; directeur; rector) According to this principle prices should fall if the supply increases. (principe; theorie) It’s against my principles to cheat; I want to win fair and square. (principes) The farmer provided (line 38) us with a dry place to stay for the night. (voorzien van) Our provisions had almost been eaten so we went to the market to buy new food. (voorraad) They installed a provisional government to run the country till the elections. (voorlopig; tijdelijk) They supplied every participant attending the congress with a bag containing a pen and notepad. (voorzien van) They have adapted (line 53) old 1980s arcade games for modern game computers. (aanpassen) The foxes quickly adapted to their new surroundings. (zich aanpassen) Do you prefer the film adaptation or would you rather read the book? (verfilming) He is our main source (line 64) of information -‐ he knows everything that happens in this area. (bron) We'll trace the river back to its source. (bron) You should take her on your mission; her resourcefulness might come in handy. (vindingrijkheid) You need to be quite resourceful when you have so few means. (vindingrijk) The common cold is a fairly harmless disease (line 71). (ziekte) Research showed that half of the sheep at the farm were in fact diseased. (ziek; aangetast door een ziekte) Peter won’t come to school today; he’s ill. (ziek) I’m sick of hearing this song – how can anyone like it? (ziek) He reported sick and went home. (ziek melden) As a child I always got sick during long car journeys. (misselijk) She was never the same after her mother’s decease. (overlijden)
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I only have a limited knowledge (line 84) of French. (beperkt) Because we don’t have much money our options are rather limited. (beperkt) Our movements at the airport were severely (line 30) limited due to safety regulations. (beperken) Are there any restrictions to the amount of foreign money you’re allowed to import? (beperking) These new rules restrict the sales of alcohol at sports events. (beperken; limiteren) She restricts herself to one glass of wine on Saturday evenings. (beperken) How do they measure (line 86) the weight of the Sun? (meten) Note down the room’s measurements before you buy the wallpaper. (maten; lengte en breedte) This measure seems rather harsh; it will hurt those who behaved well in the past just as much as those who misbehaved. (maatregel) I have never really taken to (line 90) her -‐ she's nice and all, but just not really my type. (leuk vinden; aardig vinden) They hired a domestic (line 101) help because they both worked 40hrs a week. (huishoudelijke) The secretary claimed these were domestic affairs and that other countries shouldn’t interfere. (binnenlandse) Domestic violence remains a serious problem in many countries. (huiselijk) I’d love to work for a national newspaper such as the Guardian or the Times. (landelijke) He doesn’t look like a local – no people from around here would wear such clothes. (plaatselijke bewoner) The local school only has forty students and is threatened with closure. (plaatselijke) Climate change is a global problem: all countries need to get together to work on it. Loads of students are just wandering (line 102) around on a lazy, sunny day like this. (rondlopen, rondhangen) They had worked for hours on end, so their minds began to wander. (afdwalen, afgeleid worden) I wonder whether I can be of help (zich afvragen) The wonder of it all is that she managed to make it in the end! (het gekke, het wonderbaarlijke) The journalist reported (line 105) on the crisis from the square in front of the bank. (verslag doen) He reported sick and went home. (ziek melden) She gave a factual report of what had happened that revealed little of her emotions. (verslaggever) The reporter asked the economist for his view on the financial breakdown. (journalist)
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tough mudder It was brutally (line 6) cold and we were frozen to the bone. (heel erg) I'll be brutally honest with you -‐ you simply aren't good enough to join the advanced course. (heel eerlijk; direct) The man had been brutally attacked in a dark alley while walking home. (wreed) The history books described him as a brutal dictator who only thought of his own good. (wrede) The racing course (line 13) was laid out through rough terrain in the dunes and over the beach, which made for heavy running. (parcours) Of course you can go there -‐ it's up to you! (natuurlijk) We should just let things run their natural course without interfering. (loop; beloop) The survival training was very tough (line 14), but we enjoyed it anyway. (zwaar) The steak was very tough so I didn’t really enjoy my dinner. (taai) If you’re thinking of climbing that rocky mountain you need some tough boots. (stevig) The judge said it had been a tough decision, but that only one person could win. (moeilijk) As a politician you have to be tough or you’ll get crushed. (sterk; gehard) Though they didn’t have much money, they had everything they needed. (hoewel) Snails are perfectly edible -‐ it's just that mental (line 19) barrier you need to cross before eating them. (mentale; geestelijke) He has some physical problems but there’s nothing wrong with his brain. (lichamelijke) She suffered from a mental illness. (geestes-‐; mentale) The dancer moved his body to the music. (lichaam) The editor (line 32) of the magazine asked me to shorten my article by 200 words. (redacteur) We'll have to edit the film a bit to make it more suitable for our target group. (redigeren) In the editorial the paper explains why they decided to use those awful photographs. (redactioneel artikel) I gave her a similar (line 33) pair of earrings for her birthday. (gelijksoortig) There was a striking similarity between the two girls. (gelijkenis) These two books are identical, so how can you tell which one is yours? (hetzelfde; identiek) The three sisters were similarly dressed. (hetzelfde; gelijksoortig) I think a child’s environment (line 40) determines his or her character. (omgeving) If you care about the environment you shouldn’t throw your garbage onto the street! (milieu) He is a member of several local environmental groups. (milieu-‐) I hadn't paid much attention to the surroundings while driving to the campsite because I was so focussed on the signs. (omgeving) He could easily beat (line 42) you at chess -‐ if you won, it means he allowed you to win. (verslaan) He beat the rhythm on a huge drum. (slaan) Don't beat that horse -‐ if it doesn't reply to your commands, you are doing it wrong, not he! (slaan) He beat the eggs till they were creamy and fluffy. (kloppen) My heart missed a beat when he asked if he could talk to me for a while. (slag) I'm not familiar with this concept (line 46) -‐ you just put food on your plate and then you pay by the weight at the check-‐out? (idee; concept) What's the idea behind this plan -‐ do we really need that many volunteers, or is it just that we want to involve everyone? (idee; plan) I have no idea -‐ he didn't explain to me where we were going. (ik heb geen idee; ik weet het niet) Most of my fellow (line 65) students hadn't heard about the test either. (mede-‐) He's such a nice fellow -‐ how come you don't like him? (kerel; man) His co-‐workers all united to protest against his dismissal. (mede-‐)
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The cat dropped from a 30ft (line 85) roof, but it didn't have a scratch. (voet-‐ ongeveer 30 cm) I hurt my foot when I tripped over the sill. (voet) Three feet is one yard. (yard; ongeveer 90 cm) He's just an inch taller than me. (inch; 2.54 centimeter) I think both ideas are equally (line 88) bad; both only have a short-‐term effect. (even) I believe all people are equal, though everybody has different abilities of course. (gelijk) Five plus three equals eight. (zijn; hetzelfde zijn als) Nelson Mandela fought for racial equality in South Africa. (gelijkheid) She was always cheerful, but that day she seemed particularly (line 108) happy. (bijzonder) Is there anything in particular that you are looking for, or are you just browsing (rondkijken in een winkel)? (speciaal) The hotel was sold to a private buyer. (particuliere) There were only four survivors (line 115) from the plane crash. (overlevende) He is one of the people who survived the plane crash. (overleven) When you’re in the jungle, your survival may depend on your knowledge of nature. (het overleven) I spend (line 118) a lot of time every day just deleting spam from my mailbox. (besteden) We plan to spend the night at Susie’s place, and maybe order a pizza or so. (doorbrengen) She spent all her pocket money on comics and sweets. (uitgeven) Don’t waste your money on that nonsense! (verspillen)
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all about taking part A hidden explanation (line 1) for Britain’s surprising job numbers… (verklaring) His explanation of the concept was surprisingly easy to understand. (uitleg) Please explain what you mean. I really don’t understand. (uitleggen) Can you please give a description of the things that happened? (beschrijving) This word will probably be unclear to most readers. Why don’t you add an explanatory footnote? (uitleggende) Six women in colourful headscarves (line 6) grin as an instructor reads simple English phrases from a whiteboard. (hoofddoek) It’s cold outside, so don’t forget to take your scarf. (sjaal) Amanda chose to wear a veil when she got married, because she liked the way it looked. (sluier) He should be able to tie his own laces, don’t you think? (veters) I bought a nice new pair of mittens yesterday. They’re really warm. (wanten) It’s almost impossible to tie your shoe laces if you’re wearing gloves. (handschoenen) Britain’s Bangladeshis and Pakistanis suffer from a huge penalty that is partly self-‐imposed (line 18). (zelfopgelegd) The government are going to impose new taxes next year. We should all protest against this! (opleggen) Are you sure you don’t mind my staying at your house? I wouldn’t want to impose on you. (zich opdringen) The president decreed that there was going to be a cease-‐fighting. (bevelen, afkondigen) These laws need to be enforced, which will cost a lot of money. (afdwingen, toezien op de naleving) Lack of a second income is the main reason why more than half of Bangladeshi and Pakistani families live below the official poverty (line 26) line. (armoede) I’d like to lend you some money, but I’m penniless myself. (blut, zonder geld) The financial crisis has left many people destitute. (berooid, behoeftig) She is immensely wealthy, I wish I had only ten percent of her money! (rijk) Grain is scarce in that area, so people don’t have enough food. (schaars) Yet there are some encouraging (line 30) signs of change. (bemoedigend) We encouraged her to come with us, but she said she had a headache and wanted to make it an early night. (aanmoedigen) He tried to rally his classmates, but they didn’t share his enthusiasm for the project. (op de been brengen) It is a comforting thought that we can call him at any time. That way, we know help is at hand if we need it. (geruststellend) She gave a reassuring speech in which she addressed people’s concerns and made it clear that there was nothing to worry about. (geruststellend) Many employers are reluctant (line 45) to hire women they fear will leave to take care of children. (aarzelend) His reluctance to join us was clear from his body language. (onwilligheid) The little boy was reluctant to help his mother, but she told him firmly that she needed his assistance. (onwillig) She smiled reluctantly at his joke. (aarzelend) He was loath to go out into the cold and wet, but he had no choice. (afkerig, onwillig) According to (line 50) the Labour Force Survey, the number trying to find work is increasing surprisingly fast. (volgens) You know the rules. Please behave accordingly. (dienovereenkomstig) He expects to be accorded a certain amount of respect, but I feel respect has to be earned. (toekennen) Salary will be according to age and experience. (afgestemd op, passend bij) As stated by my colleague, we will be unable to prolong our subscription. (zoals aangegeven door)
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More of these well-‐educated second-‐ and third-‐generation young women enter the labour force (line 84) every year. (beroepsbevolking) He laboured for hours without even taking a break. He was exhausted by the end of the day. (zwoegen, hard werken) The US will send a force to the country to ensure that peace is kept. (krijgsmacht) Recent developments on the job market have made it even more difficult to find a nice job. (banenmarkt) His is well-‐educated, but forced to work in a menial job because he can’t find anything else. (dwingen) … reckoning that home work can fit more easily around family commitments (line 95). (verplichtingen) His commitment to his wife is obvious. He would never hurt her! (toewijding) She is committed to helping the poor. She spends at least two days a week raising money and doing volunteer work. (toegeweid aan) They’re trying to have him committed, but he is fighting them tooth and claw. (gedwongen opnemen) Who could possibly have committed such a horrible crime? (begaan) Welfare is also being squeezed – all benefits are due to (line 106) rise by less than inflation until 2015. (verwacht) The paper is due at the end of this month. (verwacht) You’ve paid 25% as a deposit. We expect the amount still due this week. (verschuldigd) Can you let me know the due date for this loan? (vervaldatum) Don’t worry, he’ll get his due in time! (krijgen wat je toekomt)
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dream factory The confectionery (line 2) pouring out of the family firm Swizzels Matlow is still tempting the nation’s sweet tooth. (zoetigheid) I think I’d enjoy working as a confectioner. I love baking and I’m very creative. (banketbakker) The child was given a bag of sweets. (snoepjes, zoetigheid – Brits Engels) We went to the store and bought some candy. (snoepjes, zoetigheid – Amerikaans Engels) The austere, flinty factory belies (line 8) the magic that lies within. (tegenspreken) She disguised her true intentions and acted all nice and friendly. (verbergen, verhullen) The building’s outward appearance contradicts its comfortable and pleasant interior. (tegenspreken) He deliberately misrepresented the facts because he wanted to appear innocent. (verkeerd voorstellen) I got the impression that he was lying, but apparently I was wrong. (indruk) Inside is a world where every day hot, melted chewy goo spills from taps. (stevig, taai) I prefer savoury snacks over sweet ones. (hartig) The drink had a wonderfully refreshing, tangy taste. (scherp) I don’t like that dish. It’s a bit too tart for me. (zuur) Michael really loves spicy food, but I don’t. (kruidig, pittig) Giant rollers squeeze (line 37) slabs of pastel-‐coloured chew into thin snakes. ((samen)knijpen, persen) He squeezed her hand and smiled at her. ((zachtjes) knijpen) We tried to squeeze ourselves into the elevator, but it just wouldn’t fit. (persen) He told me to mash the potatoes after cooking them. (fijnstampen) The heavy stone fell onto the boy’s leg and crushed his bone. (verbrijzelen) Since Love Hearts were created in 1954, with an initial (line 68) 30 messages… (eerste) Please write down your initials and surname. (initialen) The initial preparations were finished quite quickly. Now we have to wait for others to do their jobs. (begin-‐, eerste) We were happy to get to the final stage of the experiment. (laatste) We’ll conclude the meeting with a question round. (afronden, afsluiten) She is the company’s HR director and sits on the board (line 80) along with Michael and Brian Dee. (bestuur) Please board the train in an orderly fashion. Don’t push and shove. (instappen) My mother is a board member at the biggest local factory. (bestuurslid) A quick count revealed that there were only 29 people on board. (aanwezig (in een voertuig)) Everybody who is interested in joining the committee can sign up here. (commissie, comité) The future is looking increasingly (line 112) sweet. (in toenemende mate, steeds meer) If your grades don’t go up you need to increase your efforts. (groter maken) Try to decrease the amount of pressure gradually for the best result. (verminderen) We’re always looking for ways to improve our service. If you have any comments please let us know! (verbeteren) I’m beginning to dislike him more and more. He’s always so obnoxious and mean! (meer and meer, steeds meer) A lot of our purchases (line 126) are by people who bought our products when they were younger. (verkoop) We made several purchases at the shop and asked them to send the products over to our home. (aankoop) He’s thinking of purchasing a new car, but he needs to save up some more money first. (aanschappen, kopen) Jenny acquired permission to skip classes for the next three weeks. (verkrijgen)
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We’ve tried to maintain (line 142) the fact that if you open a packet of Love Hearts they will taste the same now as they did when we started. (behouden) He maintained that he had nothing to do with the whole situation but nobody believed him. (volhouden) It’s a lot of work to maintain the garden, but the results are worth it don’t you think? (bijhouden, onderhouden) You need to call in an experienced mechanic for the maintenance of this machine. Otherwise it might get damaged. (onderhoud) There are a number of different ways to preserve foodstuffs. (bewaren, goed houden) The factory is the largest employer (line 169) in town. (werkgever) The company employs over five hundred people. (in dienst hebben) She spent several years working as an employee at a large firm before setting up her own company. (werknemer) The company offers employment to eighty percent of the families in the village. (werk) The management are very approachable (line 193) and accommodating. (benaderbaar) She’s very easy to approach. Just walk up to her and tell her you want a word. (benaderen) We approached our goals very closely but didn’t quite make them. (in de buurt komen, benaderen) Try a different approach if what you have been doing so far has yielded no results. (benadering) The property is easily accessible via two different main roads. (bereikbaar) She’s one of the most cordial people I’ve ever met. She’s so friendly and nice! (hartelijk)