The document provides definitions and explanations of various English idioms, sayings, and vocabulary words. It defines terms like "vino" (wine), explains the saying "God moves in a mysterious way" to mean that God's plans are beyond human understanding, and defines the phrase "rally round" to mean helping someone who is in need. It also includes sample sentences and brief quizzes for some of the terms.

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2. castle cas‧tle W3 [countable] 1 also Castle a very large strong building, built in the past as a safe place that could be easily defended against attack: Edinburgh Castle a ruined castle 2 one of the pieces used in a game of chess. Each player has two castles, which start the game in the corner squares, and can move only forwards or sideways [= rook] 3 castles in the air plans or hopes that you have that are unlikely ever to become real

4. chainsaw chain‧saw [countable] a tool used for cutting wood, consisting of a circular chain with teeth which is driven by a motor

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6. Suspension bridge suspension bridge [countable] a bridge that has no supports under it, but is hung from strong steel ropes fixed to towers

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8. tiles Tiles 3 1 [countable] a flat square piece of baked clay or other material, used for covering walls, floors etc: bathroom tiles 2 [countable] a thin curved piece of baked clay used for covering roofs 3 on the tiles British English informal out drinking, dancing etc for enjoyment until late at night

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11. ladder lad‧der S3 [countable] 1 a piece of equipment used for climbing up to or down from high places. A ladder has two bars that are connected by rungs (=short bars that you use as steps): She climbed up the ladder . He hurt himself falling off a ladder . ➔ rope ladder , stepladder 2 a series of levels which someone moves up and down within an organization, profession, or society career/corporate ladder Stevens slowly worked his way up the corporate ladder. Becoming a doctor would be a step up the social ladder . the first step on the ladder of success 3 British English a long thin hole in stockings or tights where some stitches have broken [= run American English ] Yes, I know I've got a ladder in my tights. ➔ snakes and ladders

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13. barrel 3 the part of a gun that the bullets are fired through 4 have somebody over a barrel to put someone in a situation in which they are forced to accept or do what you want: The manager had us over a barrel - either we work on a Saturday or we lose our jobs. 5 be a barrel of laughs [often in negatives] to be very enjoyable: Life is not exactly a barrel of laughs at the moment. ➔ pork barrel ; ➔ scrape (the bottom of) the barrel at scrape1 (5) ; ➔ lock, stock, and barrel at lock2 (3)

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15. tripod tri‧pod [countable] a support with three legs, used for a piece of equipment, camera etc

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17. wild wild boar [countable] a large wild pig with long hair

18. Make a killing Meaning: If you make a killing, you make a lot of money from a sale or a deal of some sort. For example: My aunt made a killing when she bought some shares in a company as soon as they were issued, and sold them a few weeks later for three times what she paid. Lots of people made a killing when property values went so high back in the nineties. Quick Quiz: After Julie made a killing on the stock exchange, she A.-did her time in jail B.-recovered in a hospital C.-celebrated in a nightclub

20. vino Meaning: wine For example: Let's get a bottle of vino on the way to the party. Jack doesn't feel too good this morning. Last night he got stuck into the vino again. Origin: "Vino" is the Italian and Spanish word for "wine". Quick Quiz: If someone asks for a glass of vino, they want a glass of A.-vinegar B.-wine C.-mineral water

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22. God moves in a mysterious way Possible interpretation: The implication is that God's plan is beyond human understanding. God has a reason for everything, however strange it may seem to us. Note: mysterious (adj.) = impossible or difficult to understand | This saying is sometimes used to explain or at least justify unpleasant events, whether at a personal or global level. Origin: This saying is actually the first line of the poem and hymn "God Moves In A Mysterious Way" by the English poet William Cowper (1731-1800): God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm... Quick Quiz: According to the saying "God moves in a mysterious way", God's actions should A.-mystify us B.-surprise us C.-not surprise us

24. Rally round Meaning: If people rally round someone in need, they all do what they can to help the person. For example: rally round After her accident, Alena's friends rallied round and helped her out by bringing food and cleaning her apartment. rally round sb/sth The whole town rallied round the Freemont family when they heard that their boy had cancer. Note: also "rally around" Quick Quiz: My family and friends rallied round when they heard that I had A.-won the lottery B.-lost my keys c.- lost my job

26. Sources Images from the Internet. Longman dictionary of contemporary English for advanced learners. Englishclub.com