beech (a tree with smooth gray bark, or the wood from this tree) There are beech trees on both sides of the street. This chair is made of beech. beach (an area of sand or small stones at the edge of the sea or a lake) I spent all day …
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run around informal (to go from one place to another in a hurried way) I’ve been running around all morning trying to clean up after the kids. You don’t have to run around doing other people’s work for them. envocabulary.com
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run across (to meet or find unexpectedly) When did you run across her? I ran across an old friend in Paris last week. Jane ran across an old camera while she was cleaning the attic. envocabulary.com
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oil (a thick black liquid from under the ground that is used to produce fuel or lubricant): This oil well delivers 200 barrels a day. fuel (a substance that is burned to provide heat or power): Oil, coal, gas, and wood are different kinds of fuel. gas (a fossil fuel in …
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catch your breath (to rest for a moment after becoming out of breath) After climbing to the mountain top, we can sit and catch our breath. You can take a brief moment to catch your breath before we start again. envocabulary.com
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