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besides
what do I need besides my phone?
shipwreck
He was shipwrecked on a deserted island.
apparently
Apparently, she's not coming to the party.
fascinating
I find the history of ancient Egypt absolutely fascinating.
actual
The actual cost of the project was much higher than expected.
to slam
He slammed the door shut.
fabulous
The story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is a fabulous tale.
cubist masterpiece
initially
Initially, I thought the movie was boring, but it got better towards the end.
hideous
The fashion designer's latest collection was criticized for its hideous designs.
to spot
I spotted a deer in the woods.
to eliminate
The company decided to eliminate the position due to budget cuts.
headlights
I can't see the road very well, can you turn on the headlights?
supposedly
The new restaurant supposedly has the best pizza in town, but I haven't tried it yet.
way too
This pizza is way too hot to eat!
solely
The decision was based solely on financial considerations.
to film myself
to be on set
to get a part
there's nothing like
There's nothing like a hot cup of tea on a cold day.
to be on the edge of one's seat
I was on the edge of my seat during the final moments of the game.
a bunch
I have a bunch of books to read this summer.
gross
The movie was so gross that I had to leave the theater.
to bring up
I wanted to bring up the issue of our budget for next quarter.
to haunt
The old house is haunted by ghosts.
to get oneself in trouble
They got themselves in trouble when they broke the law.
frustrated
I'm feeling frustrated because I can't seem to solve this math problem.
miserable
The team had a miserable season, losing almost every game.
at my earliest convenience
sophisticated
She is a sophisticated woman who enjoys fine wine and art.
sophistication
The restaurant's decor exuded sophistication with its crystal chandeliers and plush velvet chairs.
distinction
It's important to draw a distinction between fact and opinion.
nugget
I found a gold nugget while panning in the river.
atheist
John is an atheist and does not attend church.
say a prayer
I'll say a prayer for you.
to glorify
The church choir sang hymns to glorify God.
leap and spin
She will stand at one end with her feet apart, leap and spin 180 degrees, and land with her feet in two squares.
appealing
The idea of spending the weekend at home was not very appealing to me.
a whole lot
I don't know a whole lot about cars, but I can help you change a tire.
She doesn't have a whole lot of experience in this field, but she's a quick learner.
featuring
The album features several popular artists.
shade
She shaded her drawing with a pencil.
with the exception of
Everyone is coming to the party, with the exception of John.
to roll onto
I tried to roll him onto his side.
to determine
I need to determine the best route to take.
The doctor needs to determine the cause of the patient's illness.
whoever
Whoever left their backpack in the classroom needs to come back and get it.
to stand out
The bright yellow house really stands out on the street.
is nothing but
He’s always been nothing but sweet to me.
Used to be nothing but woods above this section of the town.
it makes no difference
Whether you take the bus or walk, it makes no difference. The store will be closed by the time you get there.
dedication
Her dedication to her work is admirable.
be dedicated
A special issue of the journal will shortly be dedicated to the neuropsychology of hypnosis.
He was dedicated to ending the tyranny of slavery.
in a certain way
She solved the puzzle in a certain way that no one else thought of.
a bow tie
He wore a black bow tie to the wedding.
to pull a tie off
She was nervous about the presentation, but she really pulled it off.
to lick
The dog likes to lick my hand when I pet him.
strangely enough
Strangely enough, it started to snow in the middle of summer.
wedding reception
The wedding reception will be held at the grand hotel downtown.
chaperones
The school required several chaperones for the field trip to ensure the students were safe.
be cautious
When crossing the street, be cautious and look both ways.
likewise
She loves reading books; likewise, her brother enjoys them too.
in contrast with
The city is busy and noisy; in contrast with the countryside, it is peaceful.
help out
Can you help out with the school project this weekend?
trivia
She loves collecting trivia about famous people.
fire truck
Children love to see the fire truck during the parade.
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